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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05
PRANK CHrArHAm's oPPoNENr.

The man whom Frank Cheatham has
to beat in the Congressional race for the
State at large is thus described by a cor
respondent of the New York Herald:
MY friend Horace Maynard also looms
up grandly as rival Of Demosthenes.
Some people here, who follow Maynard
teachings as implicitly as tender fol-
lows a locomotive, think that Demos
themes is an imitator Of Maynard. These
are the same people who confound john
son with Andrew Jackson. Horace is
lust as straight and almost as fat
as a ramrod. Being of Indian descent,
his complexion is dark. somewhat
the color of a cake of decayed honey
soap, and his long black hair falling
in glossy straightness over his shoulders,
united to faint Charles the Second mus
tache and imperial, give him the appear
ance of full length, animated portrait
of the fifteenth century, walking out OF
its picture frame in a furniture store.
Maynard spends little of his income on
the yanities Of this life. He is frugal
liver, and so welded to philosophy and
abstemiousness that a corncob and sol
itary dried herring have been known to
solace his great spirit for a day. His
dress corresponds with his character in
many respects. II is not made
ike carpet-bag constitutions, to sat
isfy present needs, but rather like the
great in strument designed by the Fathers
and confded to Andrew johnson, to last
for all time. When Horace had his
present garments designed and con-
structed Is conjecture to the present
in fact, lost in the mists
Of antiquity. They are as fearfully and
made as the wearer, and
would, undoubtedly, perish from off the
face of the earth if submitted to the
coarse attentions Of my Ethiopian clothes
brusher.s But they have remained in the
possession Of Horace intact to the pre-
sent day, defying alike the stealthyi and
hand Of time and the search
ing storms of adversely. Horace is a |
great favorite with the ladies. They |
like the Indian-looking expression
Of his face, and the Day 4 Martin |
polish of his hair. Then his abstemious
mode of life, his contempt FOR porter
house steaks, and his strict adherence to
making one course out of three meals,
giving him a spiritual, poetical, seraph-
ical appearance. Ladies, as rule, are
much impressed by what is venerable.
They find much to venerate in Maynard |
medieval clothes, of no color whatever,
as there we're no colors known at the |
time they we're made, lustrous along the
seams from endless brushing with the
world and the weather, and marvel
altogether of sartorial archaeology. The |
aides will help him in this campaign.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05
DRIVEN WELLS, l6 jefferson st.

CRY and country merchants will con-
suit their own interests by examining
consignments at Frankland's, l95 and
1877 Main street, before purchasing. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05

THE LEDGER has been consistent in
its opposition to Andrew Johnson, be-
lieving that be is an arrant demsgogue,
and not the man for place in the next
Congress. The LEDGER takes pleasure
in indorsing the opinion Of Andy
expressed by the Avalanche not many
weeks since. Here it is, and it is as
true as truth itself:
Andrew Johnson does not like Gree
ley, and we are sure Mr.. Greeley has no
love for Johnson. The ex-Presdenit
has started out in new race for politi-
cal honors, and hopes to win by the
same arts which he has successfully
used in the past The Avalanche OPP
posed his election to the United States
Senate, and did its part in defeating
hin. There is no position in the gift of
the people of Tennessee that Andrew
johnson ought to fill, or the duties Of
which he can discharge. He belongs
to that class of public men who have
nothing TO serve bnt their hates and
their evil memories; and their political
records are as core as Jobs back when
it was scraped with potsherd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05

PAUL WRIGHT, the well known news
dealer, has one of the handsomest news
emporiums in the city, and he always
keeps it supplied with the latest periodi-
Gals and current literature. He keeps
the best cigars in the city, all prices,
and has the only collection of rubber
goods-meaning thereby snakes, Lizards
and things. Give Paul call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05

TRADE sales, all classes of merchan-
disc, throughout the season at Frank
lands, 1876 and 1871 Main street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05

n. S. CoLrARr in letter to the Mash
vile Banner Of the 4th instant, with
draws from the Gubernstorisl contest.
Coylarism has played out" and IT is a
warning to JohnsOnism and Kellasi.m.
which are 3 kind Of American Jacobin-
ism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05
FRESH OYSTERS.

Victor d. Fuchs, at Al Jefferson street.
is receiving them daily by express. Call
on him for your supplies. 3T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05
GROCERIES,.
~~-~~>----~~~--~- >-~--~>-
SPICER & RYAN,
GROCERS,
No. 354 Main Street.
Fresh Arrivals---New Goods.

WE WOULD RESPECTFULLY INVITE
w the attention Of dealers and families TO
our large stock Of choice groceries. Our goods
are fresh. and bought direct from first hands
at lowest prices.
Choice Mocha, Old Government Java,
Lagulra, and Rio COffees.
Cut, Loaf, and other Refined Sugars.
Teas-ihe finest to be had-all kinds.
English Pickles and Sauces. large
stock.
Canned Goods Of every klRd-Frults
and Vegetables. ~
Canned Pish-a fine variety,
Raisins, Nuts and Carrants.
JelIies-In great variety and styles.
COx's, Nelson's and CoOper's Gelatine.
Canton Preserved Ginger-large lot.
Imp. MaecarORl-Italian and Swiss.
Dessicated COcOanuts, for pies.
In fact. most complete stock. carefully
bought expressly for frst-clazs trade. Give
u a trial-we think we can please you.
2i-i0l SPlskR II RYAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-05

TRADE sales, all classes Of merchan-
disc. throughout the season at Frank
lands, l95 and 1871 Main street. 30
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17
The Political Situation.

The political Situation ren4ins unchanged,
though it becomes every day c!esr that the De-
mOcracy are bent on making an independent
nomination, and thus dis,vow Greeley and Cir
cinnati. A lsrge majority Of the democratic
members Of Congress advocate this course, and
nearly all the prominent party leaders sgree
with them, and the Warrington correspondent
of the Springfield Republican ASSERTS that some
of the ab,est democrats in the House have pri-
vstely declared that they don't care the tess Of a
copper whether Grant or Greeley Is next Presi-
dent, AID such men as voorhees, say openly that
they would rather have Grant Pretiieni elec.ed
by republican votes than Gree e. elected by
democratic votes
The rumors 80 recent Of late ia. Gen. Grant
has an LEA CT TithlrswiDg as s candidate at
Phiaielpais, al. sppear without foundation.
Resent interviews With hin by prominent reprt-
LEANS show that he has 70. tie siighCs, fear 0:
the Cincinnati movement. sud that lie has not Ell
;er,sinel the thought Of withiraw.l. The
uisest men Of the party hold that he is the
strongest candidate, in any e7est, that the r.
publican party can nominate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17
The WASHINGTON Treaty.

The Washington Treaty still trem5.es, but
there is a prospect Of yet an smicabls settlement
England At the latest accounts consents 20 e
cen rromise snd the government accepts Secre-
tAry F!sh'a final proposition with respect to cur
consequential claims. This proposition Was for
a short supplemental treaty, bearing upon the
question OF the indirect claims alone These
Claims, it was suggested by Mr.. Fish, could be
covered by 2 fourth Retrospective rule, laid
down fr the guidance Of the Geneva Tribunal,
setting iorjh that wherever the United States OF
Great Britain was engaged in war and the other
power was Q neutral, and By . want Of due
diligence CT tie part Of the neutral Any privsteer
CT bot,iil yesstl should escape from its waters,
or equip or reneF its hostile strength il the
neutrai's ports, The later should only be liable
for the direct damages inflicted upon the bellig-
ereat = tie operations OF ouch vessel. The
eaeot Of iueh an undertaking would be 70
enable the Ua..ei States to .ezye its whole osse
before tie Tribunal as originally presented
by removing tie objection tha; the British gov
ernmeut har heretofore raised. that ;he oouse-
queatia. clSims We had preferred found no sane
toa or warranty IN ,he trety.
The PRECEDENT will submit tie correspondence
to the Senate il an Executive c1muuLication,
and asa tls, body TO 2Iy'sc ana consent to the
supplemental treaty.
lis expected tAs; il vii receive the favorable
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

He pres;ded admirably in the convention, and
made at the opening speech Of much eloquence
and poger. The only objection which seems to
be urged against his nomination is that be has
not been long enough 4 citizen Of the state
that he should no; be taken up and honored with
the position of Governor to the exclusion CT
other good and long time residents Of the STATE.
On the other hand, it is urged thst he is = ma
tive Of Vermont, a graduate Of her schools, ana
though he has resided for twenty years away, he
has now Ike . loyal son returned to remain me
balance Of his days IN his native town and
therefore may very properly be regarded and
treated az any otter citizen Of the State. DO
not imagine the nonresident argument viii MIL
itAte much against him IN the end. lie only
thing which will prevent bis nomination viii be
the appearance Of Gov. Stewart for renomina-
ton, and UPON this point sppreheud 20 contest,
for both Gov. Stewart and Alr. Billings are pru-
dent AID concil.atory men, and neither would
jeapordzs the harmony OF the party Tor dozen
governorships. Mr.. Converse announces 10 MS
friends that he il not candidate for The nomi-
nation.
Col Vexzey states that lie ia not i candidate
for the Lieutenant GoveTuorship, but the other
three who we're named to you in = recent let
ter-Messrs TAFT Of Burlington and Clark and
Ripley of Rutland are prominently in the field,
and perhaps are doing through their friends
what they can to secure the nomination.
Referring 10 what I h.ve said Of Governor
Stewart. may add that it still apparently holds
true that in case congressional representation Of
the State is reduced to two members, the State
will be reiistric;si into what will be called the
Eastern and Western Districts, and NJ. Stewart
will be the first rominee in the latter.
Dz.uXG
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

say that we did not really undertake to predict
exactly what Mr.. Greeley's costume would be
upon the impossible occasion Of his insugurs-
ton. We simply intended to indicates by a
figure of speech-our sense of Mr.. Greeley q
utter lack Of personal polish. We have seen
the Tribune philosopher before this very Is re-
fined and cultivated people," st this seat Of
learning cutting about as ridiculous personal
appearance as that mentioned in our hypoth-
eticsl description. Personal dignity, grace,
courtesy, mSnners-Mr. Greeley cares for none
of these things The lack 60 indicated lie not
the wors; thing in the world. it lie not by any
means the worst thing shout Mr.. Greeley; but
ii If q serious defect in Chief Magistrate. Per-
hsps the Messenger would prefer the .Nati9a's
way Of putting it That eminent Cincinnati
authority says;
HE (Greeiey's) msnners-We refer to them
INV illingly, but they must be mentioned in all
discussions Of a Presidents qualifcations-are,
SIS the Ereniag Post says, gross;'' indeed
they might more correctly be termed brutsl; ;
and if they csn be spoken Of sc manners st all,
this is the correct way Of describing them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

Some Of the newspapers which support the
Cincinnati nomination lGy stress upon the fac.
that Graft BroSn wss one of the fathers of the
republican party in Missouri. Very true So
was Frank Blair. Both Of them have abandoned
their principles. Grstz Brown, when he was in
the Senate in 1867, supported the military gov
eminent bill with all his might, and in the
course of the debate advanced the ides that i'm
partial suffrage would be secured if it was pro-
vided that no one who Was in the rebel army
should vote. and that every other perfon should
have the privilege. BE wss " radical " enough
then. He supported the bill which plsced all
the rebel States under the command of army
officers. We do not say that on the question Of
military government he was wrong then, or that
on the question of amnesty he is not right now
We nevertheless call attention TO the fact that he
has changed his mind, and that it lie hardly
worth while to sbsndon PARTY because all it's
members do not follow ones advancing opinions
with equal steps. Gratz Brown, however, has
done more. He led in the movement which be-
trsyed the republican party in Missouri. He ia
not now for the frat time hopeful Of snd mainly
dependent upon democratic votes. He was
chosen Governor of Missouri by coalition, and
has paid for the help he received by assisting
Blsir into the Senate by means of " executive
interference and dictstion,' and by long cais-
logue Of democratic appointments. He il in no
sense Of the word a republican, and has not
been one for several years.-Boston -Hdrertiser.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17
Review Of the Week.

Don Carlos has fed scro1 the Spanish ffou-
tisr.---Marshsl Bsz,ine has surrendered him
self for trial by court-msrtaL-A thousand
lives have been lest and 500 persons rendered
homeless BY floods at Msdras-The Pope hss
declined TO receive Prince Hohenlohe 81 Embas-
sAdOr from Germany.-The United States Sen
ate, wednesday discussed the Amnesty bill. Mr..
Sumner offering his Civil Rights bill as sub
stitute vote was taken Thursday. resulting
in iis defest 10 the House, the Supplements
r. AprortOnment bill was passed. The tariff
bin made some progress. The Local Prosihi-
ton bill has passed both branches OF tie n lie
gislsture. The Vanderbilt Underground Railway
bill, amended so as not to interfere with the
Central scheme, has passed the Assemble. The
Governor has vetoed the Oyer and Term:ser bill.
- The fires continue in the Shandsken Noun
tains.-A destructive FIRE has occurred at
Grand Rapids, Aich.-The Democrats Ma
tionsl Convention is to be held At Baltimore.
July 9.-The Union Republican General Com
mittee decided not to send delegates to the Elmi-
"a Convention, and indo1.ed the Cincinnati nom
instions.--The British Royal Literary Fund
gave banquet recently.-A medical praeti-
toner on Philadelphia diplOms has been con-
victed in London Serious opposition to the
Washington Treaty has been developed in the
Canadian PaIlisment Insurgent forces threat
en- in Bilbao, in spsin.-The Tennessee Demo
cratic State Convention has Endorsed the Nation
al Reform ticket, and advises the Democratic
National Convention rot TO make nominations
The rupture Of the Alabama negotiations is
reported from London.-A column OF Spanish
troops 10 reported to have been defeated near
Bilbao, Spsin.-Germany is wiling to ne
gotiste for the early evacuation Of French terri
tory.-An explosion and loss Of life occurred
At Tripolitzs, Greece In tho United State,
Senate, Friday. the Louisiana Election bill yss
passed. In the House. the Fertilization Apuro-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

We have beea 50 unfortunate as to shock the
st. Aibsns Messenger. The Messenger thought
it por'ible that Mr.. GFeeley'E nomination might
provoke come psper hsiling from the wildt Of
Montana" to slluie to " the traditional white
hst - but that CT ouch sn one as the BURLINGTON
FREE Pass, published a. teat Of learning and
in the mid,t Of a refined and cultivated peo7le ,,
should do such thing-,hs, the .Hessenger
never thunk,-no not for a moment.
We panied to have have grieved The deli
cate sense Of proprie;y Of cur ST. Adams brother.
but he must remember that we did rot besi,
this eusiness. Didn't Mr.. Greeley's friend,
telegraph from Cincinnati that the white bs,
vas to be adopted as a campaign badge BY the
Oreeley party, and that some dealer in a sou,b-
ern State had already ordered all Of A.. round
thousand Of tteml If MIR. Greeley's samirer,
TAX about the old white bat, may not veY
But seriously, one grave COMPLAINT Of tba
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. men concerning the
rre'dent' being HE want Of perron,l reapemep,
n becomes entirely proper to allude to the per-
'0h'i peculiarities Of the person who b., been
se' up BY the Cincinnati people a, the ,r,;ao,.
.hd opposite Of whatever they consider oh;so
.s. A,0'e IN zen Grant, and who the .Hess,ro,r
'nink' would make " = great President, :,
VIII relieve the Messenger IL We
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17
General Methodist Conference.

The following are the members Ct the com
Inittees from the Troy aid Vermont Conferences,
in the General ConfeIeue, now il session 5!
Brooklyn, n. Y.
On Episcopacy-Homer Eaton, Wett Troy,
\. Y; J. ". c. Coke, Mont3slier.
Oa Book Concern-C. F. BGrdick, Albany,
n. Y; L }. SAKE, Sheldon.
On Bouniaries-M. b. Mead, Trey, h. Y; W.
d. Malcom. ST. Adams.
On Education-Prok VIM. Wells, Science
tadsy, n. Y; J. W. c. Coke, Montpelier.
On Revisals-H W. Wor:hen, Springfield
r. R Robinson, Albany.
On Appeals WsshbGrn, FL. Edward,
Y. Y; Asa NJ D.ckey, Bradford.
Rev. Daniel Curry, D. D., the frst priroPAi,
AID Rev Jesse 7. Peek. D. D., the third prirci-
pal Of Troy Conference Academy at Poult-
ney, aud well known in Vermont sni
Northern New York. are the most active anu IN
agential members Of the Conference. Rev. Dr..
Peek is the chairman Of the committee on liner
aoy, sad glof. Wella secretary Of the committee
on Eiuos,ion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

MEETING OF The GRAsD AI,IY-The national
enc.mpment of the Grand Army of the Republic
met at Cleveland. o, Wednesday morning.
The commsnderin-cbief of the organization,
Gen. Burnside, sdires,ed the meeting. In the
course of his speech he said that during the past
year he had used his hes: efforts to further such
legislation in Congress as would benefit his con-
rades. He declined to speak in favor Of the
bounty-land bill, becsuse he felt that the re-
mainder of the public lands should be kept for
actual settlers, and the benefits to be derived
from such bill would not compensate for the
harm done the public. lie said that they we're
not assembled to consult as to what is best for their
own personal interests, or what is more condu-
Give to the success ofsny particular party; but,
as representatives of society composed Of the
survivors Of the struggle made by the people Of
our country for the preservation Of our nsiional
government While they should declare them
selves loyalists in the extreme, they should de-
clare charity toward their late enemies in the
field, who have now or msy in the future recog-
nize the great wrong they have done our country.
and that he fully endorsed the theory of forgiv-
ing those who fought against Us and granting
them oil the amnesty which congress. may deem
right and proper; but he found it more difficult
to forgive those men Of the North who, when
their comrades were in the field, risking every
thing, sat in safe corners At home aud either
crosked at our inefiiciency or shivered with fear
to such an extent as to make them ssk for a
The reunion closed with grand
banque; in the evening.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

The latest reports Of Washington CeDgre,sion-
al opinion predict that the Democratic National
Convention will endorse Greeley. The pressure
from the South for thi, result is becoming very
strong. Yet st the New York meeting of the
Democratic National Committee the almost
unanimous feeling was that the party was large
enough and strong enough to run candidate
of their own and surely need not take up man
who is VIGOROUSLY tainted with principles
not democratic" Some members spoke con-
temptuously of the Cincinnati Convention as the
" Confusion Convention
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

White hats are to be the Greeley badge. A
Cincinnati correspondent writes " The entire
Louisiana delegation went home thus equipped,
and the Hon. John Wentworth sppeared in the
came speckless hesd-pieee on the streets this
morning, and announced thst white hats are 60
ing to be the fashion in Il.inois until after Nc
vember' Yes, and after November, Q
broad band Of Grape will be appropriate, express
si7e by way Of contrast, but more so az 8 mani
festation of sorrow over defunct candidate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

priation bill vas passed. The rest Of the ses-
zion was occupied IN disposing Of the line in the
Tariff bill relating to pig iron.-Eour lives
we're lest and several persors scalded by boiler
explosion in Chesapeake Bay. murder
era have been lynchel en- the Kansas border
The fire at Somerset, Penn, destroyed the
business portion Of the town, causing = ,0OO.-
900 damage The Radical RsiormeTs have nomin.-
,si yictori, C. Woodruff for President and Fred
erick Douglass for Vice President The span
ish Government officially announces the sarren-
der Of large numbers OF the insurgent force,
M. Gsmbe;ia has made Al address counsel
ine patience to France. The watch over the
steamer Virginius has been abandoned The
Havana students have been psrdonei - 10 the
United States Senate, on Saturday, Mr.. Sumner
delivered an earnest protest against the msuner
in which the French Arms Sales lnysstigatinz
Committee we're chosen. The Elections Com
mittee we're authorized to investigate the K.ns.s
bribery cases during the recets Ia toe House
the TsriF vas debated, one word only being jit
posei o. An extensive strike mas begun
among tae miners in the Lake Superior regi01.
and troops have hean called out.-The Wind
sor LOCKS muriefe-s hsve been sentenced To- i'm.
nrifCuuCut for lie l1e-e were 3D. deaths
from snail pox il Paila3e!phia, Is. week.
Collector Casey OF New-Oriesus has b.eu rs-
moved The Rev. J. Hyatt, Smith Of the Lee
ave. Baptist Church, ia Brooklyn, has made \
new departure 10 doctrine Mr. Phelrs
the victim OF the SiKth-aveuue tragedy. is re
c7re-i-z It B1cha1sn Read, the poet. iiei
T. the At-or uouse--Patrick Hays vas EilIaI
by Bernard Marin in p Brooklyn tenement --
Mr. C ,dst0ne male statement 10 the Br.,is5
House OF Commons, Monday, on the Alaazut
auestiau.-An important engagement, isex-
pected 10 Bscay, Spain. The SpaniIl Govern
meat hes asked Of the Cortes power 20 rsise
10000 fresh troops There hes hec1 a Ca6i-
net change in BrazI--The propose revisi1us
OF the Constitution Of Switzerland have been re-
tested In the UuiteI States Senate, Naalsv.
The Alatems correspondence vas submitted
Mr. Csnerly spoke AZ lelgJh on de election
s5uaes prscriCsd az the Mare Island N4vT Es7i
In the House, Mr.. Voorhees, gave bic opinions on
the political sijustiou, 'eruladu- t4e Ciuc-u-
nSti nom nations. 3Ir. Ceilings was given -ae
contes-eI seat from Tezss--Euds.0 is SILL
bocksiei with ice.--A serious ahcotiu. lFrs-
has occurred a. Csrthsze. n. T., three slso1s
1eiue wo-niei-The Sres continue "a the
mcuutsics near k 1re.el.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1872-05-17

The Tribune publishes extensive extracts
from the newspapers Of the country Of all
parties On the Cincinnati Convention, and re-
ferring to them editorislly fsys some Of the
h.rsher criticisms On the Presidential candidate
of the Convention seem to invite comment if not
confutation from the Tribune, but it forbesrs,
choosing to let every assertion pass fer whatever
it may be worth. It will not be understood 's
admitting their justice by thus printing them
as part of the news Of the day.