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The New York herald., 1872-12-29
Mr.. Dos Passos here read the testimony Of

AMAsA sPRAGUE,
or Rhode Island who was President OF the National
Trottng Association during January 1872 also in
ISL The testimony c0rrob0rated that OF Stokes,
IN which he stated that he made complaint against
decision rendered In the case OF the tr0tting
match In which he and Henry II. Smith were the
interested parties. There was an arrangement
the prisoner was TO appear in Rhode Island dur
ing January
DANIEL p. INGRAHAm, JR-,
remembered seeing Stokes In Cnambcrlin
Dodge's on the day OF the shooting, and his speak
ing to HIM about man he had to GO down town to
see; and he also said something about horse
matter.
HENRY DE C0RLEY's TESTIMONY.
This witness was called for the prosecution on
the stand this time He was called for the defence
! was porter man at the Grand Central Hotel; had
last; remember the circumstances OF the shooting;
was standing between the parlors 200 and POT, on
the second noor; my post was in 'front.' Of No. 2o7,
was standing near the elevator, talking to Jenny
Turner, the girl.
The witness then proceeded to describe the re-
port OF the pistol shots; hrs meeting Stokes, who
passed him near the head OF the staircase, saying.
sTsf pen shot gst doctor" tor &c 70 S aSss, Isl,
see the boy Thomas Hart who testified for the p6d-
pie, In the hall at all. When Stokes was brought
Into she room to be iden tilted by Fisk the otlcer
said, "Mr. Fisk, Is this the man who shot youY' to
which Fisk replied, ayes, Stokesn and imme-
diatey hung his head; he said not another syllable
The witness then described the pistol that was
given to him by Miss Hall, found in one OF the
parlOrs; IL was small weapon, fancy, with ivory
handle, and piece 0fvery beautiful workmanship.
lie was here shown the pistol taken from stokes
and asked II 1t was the same one A. "Sever, sir (;
know 1t very well; it Is nothing like the one
gwen me; am mCst positive on the subect.n
There was slight commoton occasi0ned in
Court BY the latter portion Of the testimony Of this
witness.
Witness-I had conversation with the boy
Hart, who said that he was making plenty OF
would At In one pistol and not In the other.
On cr0ss-examlnaton Mr.. Beach took Stokes
pistol In his hand and approached the witness to
within foot stood in front oil him, and asked his
questions In such fierce, loud tone that the wit
ness looked half frightened, and IL was the i'm.
preston in Court that lie was about to assault him.
Alter having asked the witness q few questions
the Court adjourned Till Monday morning at the
usual time. =
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CHRISTMAS FESTIVALS.
The Mission Sewing School

The M6ssfOn Sewing School.
The annual Christmas festival OF the Mission Sew
ing School OF All Souls church was held yesterday
morning in the girls public school building In
Twelfth street. between Broadway and University
place. About three hundred and fifty children were
present On the platform were the Rev. DR.. Bellows,
Rev. O. b. rockingham. Rev. Mr.. Powers, DR.. Curtis
and others prominently connected with charitable
institutions of the city. As the children entered
the and all the glorics OF the large Christmas
tree burst upon them they seemed TO he delighted.
They recited the Lords Prayer In heartfelt man
ner, and then the Rev. DR.. Bellows, Rev. q, u.
rockingham and Rev. Mr.. Powers each spoke
few words. The children sang. "Ring the bell,
watchman" and "My country tits OF thee, DR..
Curtis then gave some humorous songs. One
OF the ladies played on the piano, while the girls
passed by in file, each receiving u paper bag oj
candies fruits and other dauties.
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JEFFERSON MARKET POLICE CouaT.
Grand I.rceuv

Grand Larceny.
Edgar Lewis was arraigned at the Jefferson
Market Police Court yesterday, charged with steal
ing an otter skin robe valued at $780, from the
New York Transfer Company. Mr.. Thomas Curtiss
agent OF the company, saw the theft, procured the
arrest and made the complaint Lewis was held to
bail In the sum OF s, 600 to answer.
Sneak Thief.
Sarah J. Lewis, a colored woman, was detected
in the upper room OF the residence 2eO West
Twelfth street, by Mrs. Adene Oehlcrs the lady
OF the house, with property which she had stolen
to the value OF $25 upon her person. Sarah pleaded
In defence, with much earnestness, that She had
mistaken the number and entered the wrong
house, but was brought up at JEFFERSON market
yesterday and committed in default OF $500 bail to
answer.
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MARINE CouaT-spEClAL TERM AND CHAMBERS.

Decisions.
by Judge Gross.
George A. D0ckstader We. Isaac N NichOIson.-
Motion denied.
Edward Delehant and Another vs. d. Mulhern.-
Motion denied. The atfidavit OF defendant Is too
indefinite, while that OF the plaintiff Is positive
w. ]. Baker vs.. W. II. Mapes.-Motion for judg-
ment denied and the cause ordered for trial Janu-
ary IA, 1873.
George 7. Broome vs. M. w. Ware.-Defendant
must appear and testify as required.
Charles Mancel vs.. Samuel G. Wheeler and
Others.-Judgment on demurrer in favor OF plain
tiT with costs.
Anna Maria Geiger vs. Andrew II. RoessIer.
der reSe1fled
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COMMON pLEAS-SpsCIAL TERM.
Decisions.

Decisions.
BY Judge LarremOre
Gunther Bcrnhardt. Receiver appointed
Hall w. .Griffln.-AppicatiOn granted.
Rain VS.. WOOds-Order settled.
O'Donoghue vs. Congregation Adath Israel.-Ap-
plicatiOn granted.
Ryan vs. Evans.-Refcrence ordered.
Ainsnich VS.. Daly.--MotiOn for receiver granted
Andrews Vs. Page.--M0tiOn granted.
Ia the Matter OF Cornelia Fleming.-Applicatlo
granted.
Gantin vs.. Buddensich.- Report OF referee con-
firmed.
Middleton vs. Hil-Reference ordered.
Neopi VS.. Keller.--Application granted.
Oesterreicher vs. observation-disclosures or
dered.
In the Matter OF the Assignment OF Aaron Gucker-
mann.-BOnd affirmed.
BY Judge J. f. DAILY.
ROcksOn VS.. The Knckcrbocker Life Insurance
COmpany.-Judgment for defendants.
BY Judge Robinson.
Quincy w. YOung-Motion Denied with $40
costs
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The Shepherds Fold.

The Christmas festivities at the Shepherds Fold,
Eighty-sxth street ana second avenue were OF
unusual interest. At two O'Clock yesterday after
noon some sixty children were assembled In the
schoolroom. large number OF the friends OF this
noble institution were also present The Rev. Mr..
Carroll said few words TO the children, who then
sung Christmas carols and ate the candies which
had been presented to them.
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BUSINESS I'm THE OTHER COURTS

WORK IN TIE UNITED STATES COURTS FOR THE PiST YEAR.
District Attorneys Once.
Custom House bond suits instituted in lS72... 100
Closed during the year. 21O
Pending. ,040
The Bankruptcy Office.
Number OF voluntary petitions filed in 1S71.... 70
Voluntary and involuntary petitions. 8
Involuntary petitions s........-............... 446
Total petitions fled $50
Number OF adjudicatiOns in involuntary cases. 26S
Discharges. Observation-Disclosures. SO
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SUPREME COuaT--cHAMsERS

DecsS5on.
BY Judge Barrett.
Gray vs. Gray.-The former marriage Is not
proved, ana no reason Is given why the divorce
was not valid
Special Notice.
All rates OF issue for the first Monday In January,
motion calendar, 1879 must be fled on or before
Tuesday, December 81, 1872 at two p M. All notes
OF issue tled alter Tuesday, December 81, will be
placed ut the foot OF the general calendar In class
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SUPERIOR COuRT-speCIA. TERM.

Decision.
BY Judge Curtis.
Fergus Cochran ct al. VS.. William II. DOminick.-
Order settled.
BY Judge Barbour.
Henry d. Stover va. Daniel M. POrter.--See
memorandum Tor counsel.
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The National Temperance Society hold special
meeting tomorrow evening In the Broadway Tao|
ernace church, Broadway and Thrty-Iourth streeti
for the purpose OF promoting temperance on New
Years Day Mr.. william II. Dodge Will preside ap3
Bishop James and others VIZ deliYex aaax1saSA. IL
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Husincss Ina Bankruptcy Tor the Past
Fortnight.
Voluntary petition.-Martin Colman.
AdudicatiOns In involuntary cases.-Charlcs II.
Horton, Laurence Daily James Daily, ]. X. A. Power,
COSmOre Il. Bruce.
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FAIR IN wIsTOHEsTER.

The parishioners Of the Church fthe Immaculate
Conception At Molrose are holding o fair for the
benefit Of parochial school which is to cost about
thirty thousand dollars. The building Is a sub.
stantial and neat structure of brick, with brown
stone facings, three stories In height, and sur
mounted by q beautiful belfry. The basement Ia to
be used as library and lecture room; the second
story gs . school room, and the upper ioor Is one
fairs. &c. The lair now beine held does credit I'd
the charitable ladies' and gentlemen conducting it.
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pieces New Yorkin At last Troy began q drum.
ming process, and SO astonised his opponent that
he WAS demoralized; but the latter fought himself
out, and New York inally won after terrible con-
flict. IL was tough battle for Troy to lose. Time,
Eighth Fighs-rwo 4 lbs. IA oz New York handed
in black red with yellow legs, and Troy one ofthe
same color with white legs. Another capital bat
was the "best ever seeI,n which came freaeently
from the old cockfghters present vindctively
they met, and rising high IN the air cut each other
terribly. New York showed his injuries in lost
eye and Troy in a leg. Then New York got q
blow In the back OF the neck which brought him
down, ami before he could recover his opponent
had Knocked his life out Two game birds, and the
losers did not regret their misfortune. Time, 3m.
POS.
NintM Fight-The battles were now, Troy and
New YORK 3. The gentlemen were betting stronger
than before. Weights, 8 lbs. Z or Troy showed
blackred with yellow legs, and their opponents
pyler,. the first OF the evening That's one OF -
pyle was thought to have lost his blow ne sent in
rasper that split Troy's head and wrcsted victory
from the Jaws OF defeat. Time, lin. 2os.
reds with yellow legs, and well thought or They
to $500, and s.,g though New York seemed
and At last hung down his head and
showed unmistakabe signs Of the white feather
and wanting sso o nd BIS What
others. the fight was given M to Troy. and the
New York birdhad his head pulled "a Time, Gun.
'0s; Eyrenta, Fson.ss M Ia ,s 81 Batting wild
one gentleman having $1,000 on the result. Both
ycllow-legs and black-reds. Fast and furious the
fight began, and at the fourth ny Troy was
coupled, an accident that caused the beautiful
birds defeat II was q sore loss TO Troy and bis
hackers Time, I'm. So.
Taoelnh Fi0ht.-Wcights, Troy 4 lbs. IA or; New
with spangle feather; the latter fun black-red.
II was one OF the best combats OF the day. At the
first buckle New York had the best Qf II ppt Yroy
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Mr.. Fullerton said the explanation was satisfac-
the remarks Of the other counsel drew forth his ex
planation, and not what Mr.. Tremain had said.
Mr.. Townsend here got upon his feet, and said II
the gentleman alluded to what he had said in his
opening he (Mr. Townsend) had nothing to with
draw. He meant everything he had said-every
word.
The Court-Gentlemen, wish you would cease
these personalities.
1T MAKES NO DIFFERENCE.
Mr.. Fullerton--It makes no difference what the
counsel states or does not state-what he asserts
or withdraws.
Mr.. Beach, desire to ask the witness tStokeD
this one questionable you, on or about the lst or
January, 1872, say to John II. Kimbe that Fisk was
damned blackmailer and tnat you would shoot
himY A. might have said he was a backmailer:
don't remember.
Q. Did you say in pistol gallery near Twenty
you shot of o pistol, that that was the way you
would serve Fisk 2 A. never discharged q pistol
spoken Of nor il any other gallery Whatever eve s''s
O. NeverY A. Never.
o. oh, excuse me; you did once or twice. A. All
yes: wasn't thinking OF that.
SENATOR RAMsAYs TESTIMONY.
Joseph II. Ramsay, OF New Jersey, sworn-He
testified that Mr.. Fisk used to be director in his
railway company; he had known Mr. Fisk since 1865
Fisk was present In the ONCE OF witness twice
during August 1860; private interview took
place between the deceased and the witness: in my
opinion Fisk was reckless, unscrupulous man.
and willing TO resort to any means to accomplish
his purpose.
MR. BEACH TAXES HIN.
Cr0ssexamined by Mr. Beach, cannot call 10
mind who have heard speak of Mr.. Fisk's charac-
ter and temperament or disposition; don't know
that ever personally was aware OF Mr.. Fisk's
being engaged himself in violent actions; Mr. Van
Valkenburg said that he tried forcibIy to enter and
take possession OF the offices OF the Albany and
Susquehanna Railroad; 1 cannot mention any
other person who gave me the same information
FRANCIS n. BfxBY.
This witness merely corr0b0rated the testimony
given by Stokes % to the latters visit to his once
and the few words OF conversation that took place
between them
RUPUS p. ANDREWS.
Mr.. Andrews testified substantially the same "a
Stokes as to the latter calling on him after leaving
the office OF Mr.. Bixby, and repeated the converse
ti0n testified to by the prisoner.
GEORGE COTTRELI-
Mr.. C0ttrel testified as to the sending OF the
telegram by Stokes, In relation to the horse
case
corroborated Stokes as to the same matter.
GEORGE n. SMITHS
deposition on the same subject was then read by
Mr.. Tremain-
CHARLES A. COLE
1s bookkeepcr in the Office OF she Western Union
Telegraph Company; he had the original OF the tele-
gram sent by Stokes on the 9th OF January: wit
ness produced number OF kilograms, and read
the one sent by Stokes to John L. Defy on the eth
OF January; he also read q telegraphic notice sent
to the Office Of the company for their guidance by
the operator at Long Branch, which stated that
Mr. Doty was not there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11
The Central Greeley Club.

The following gentlemen, members Of
the finance committee of the Central
Greeley Club, have had the following
territory assigned them for solicitation
Of funds to aid in the Greeley and
Brown ratification meeting at Court
Square Friday night: Captain NJ. Pyne,
Front street; B. R. Henderson, Eighth
ward; Colonel Purviance, Main street
and Madison; Colonel Hewitt, south Of
Beal. The other portion of the city will
be visited by the regularly accredited
members of the committee.
The following are the regular commit
tees Of the Central Club:
Finance Committee-B. F. Hender-
son, Treasurer; A. T. Lacey, N. Pyne,
j. W. PuryiAnce, J. S. Kerr, F. Koch,
NJ. D. L. Stewart, T. B. Norment.
Committee of Arrangements-Josepb
Barbiere, J. NJ. Hewell, J. F. Sale. W.
L. Duff, A. ]. Hays, W. W. Miller. O.
R. Coglan, Martin Cohen, W. D. STRAIT
ton, W. J. Simmons, Frank Stiber, join
Dulinger, F. ". Louis.
The committee viii meet at the ofie,
Of ]. W. Purviance, in the Waldrar
block, at pm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11

THropoaE TILToS makes the follow
ing classical point on the man on
horseback: General Grant seems TO
have officially exhausted his entire stock
of relations and connections. Every
branch and twig and leaf on his genoa
logical tree, even down to the root
thereof, has had its appointment. There
is really no new relative, or relative OF
a relative, for him to bestow an appoint
ment upon. But why does he not follow
the precedent set by another military
rulerP Caligula built a marble stable
for his horse, Incitatus, provided an
ivory manger for him to eat from, ana
then appointed him Consul. Such an
imperial example should not be wasted
on General Grant Doubtless were his
Excellency to propose to give his horse
a position in one Of the Departments,
neither the noble quadruped nor any OF
the ignoble bipeds who compose his
present body guard would utter single
"neigh" to the suggestion.
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CaptaIn A. Il. Lacey.


The attention Of our readers is called
to the announcement Of Captain A. I.
Lacey, who is candidate for Congress,
subject to the approval of the people at
the ensuing primary election. Captain
Lacey is so well known in this com
munity that it is needless TO sound his
praises. Having been one of the most
active promoters Of the movement max
ing Memphis port of entry, being a
prominent merchant, and one Of the
pioneers Of the Memphis and Paducah
railroad, he stands a prominent candi-
date before the people. Having been
for number Of years a colleague Of B.
Graft Brown in the Missouri Legislature,
Captain Lacey is the personal friend OF
the future Vice President. Possessing
ability Of q high order, and knowledge
Of theworld unsurpassed, his chances Of
nomination are not to be ignored by his
opponents. Being popular with the
people, and possessing a thorough &C
quaintance throughout the district, he
has host Of friends, who are determined
to confer the position upon him, know.
ing his eminent fitness for the Office.
Should Captain Lacey receive the nomi'
nation be will be supported BY the peo-
pie and the press, and triumphantly
elected over all Radical opposition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11

1 ~
Two of their Prisoners then dc,
| ltberarely Murdered by the snerih
The Election Troubles Fairly hn'
auguraied.
Special dispatch to the Ledeerl
LITTLE Rock, July ll.--A few days
since Deputy Sheriff Williams, of Pope
county, returned to Dover, the county
seat, from the country, with bullet
hole through his hat and coat, stating
that he had been fired on from the road
side by unseen persons. Yesterday the
sheriff summoned posse Of men, went
out and arrested four persons-a Mr..
Hale and son, Mr.. West and Jee
Tucker. Mr.. Hale is an old and re-
spected citizen of the county. The
others are young men, and generally
esteemed as good citizens. 1t appears
that the parties demanded trial before
magistrate at Dover, but the sheriff re-
fused, stating that he intended to take
them to Dardanelle, in Yell county,
before Judge May, the Circuit Judge.
He started with them about four
o clock in the afternoon. When about
three miles from Russellvilfe, which is
about ten miles from Dover and five from
Dardanelle, the sheriff hailed his posse
with the avowed intention of camping
during the night. A party was sent out
to hunt forage, but soon returned, stating
none could be obtained. The party then
remounted, and the four prisoners were
rlaced abreast in front. About this
time portion Of the posse left the party
and went another road. Going on about
three or four hundred yards, several
shots were heard in front from unseen
parties. when the sheriff ordered the
guard to FIRE on the prisoners, which
they did, killing Tucker, and it is thought
Young Hale and West also. The old
man Hale escaped back to Dover. Soon
after his sons horse came in with blood
all over the saddle, and it was inferred
by this that his son was one of the sher-
ifs victims. Nothing had been heard
of West, but the general impression was
that he also fell victim by the same
means.
The people of Russellyille on hearing
the news, it is stated, at once armed
themselves, and when our informant left
yesterday morning more trouble was APP
pretended. The clerk. Mr.. Hickox, was
one of the sheriff's posse. During the
melee be was thrown from his horse and
had his arm severely injured. The sheriff
and Hickox arrived in this city Tuesday
evening to consult the Governor. Capt.
John R. Fl. Scott, on behalf of the citi-
zens Of the county, also arrived last
evening, and had an interview with the
Governor last night. 1t is to be hoped
his Excellency will resort to no unusual
means in this matter. A thorough and
complete investigation into the facts
should be had, and wherever the re-
sponsibility rests the guilty parties
should receive speedy punishment.
1t is rumored that the Governor will
declare martial law in that county, and
that similar outrages are TO be perpe-
trated in other counties, in order to
carry the election for the Clayton-Had-
ley party.
LArER.-Two more citizens Of Pope
county have been murdered, the militia
have been called out by the State au-
thorities, and sixty Of them are now
gathered near Dover, which place they
threaten to ntfack.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11

Mr.. AUGUST BELMONT has resigned his
position as Chairman of the National
Democratic Executive Committee. Mr..
Belmonts course since the Liberal Re
publican Convention at Cincinnati did
not suit the Liberal Democrats of the
country; hence, the press sharply criti-
cised Mr. Belmonts course and position,
and suggested the propriety of his with
drawing from the Committee. Mr.. Bel
mont has retired and the people breathe
more freely.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11

Mrs. ]. B. HOOKER, S. B. Anthony
and L. De Force Gordon, Woman 5
Rights women, becoming indignant be-
cause the Baltimore Convention failed
to give them hearing, have declared
for Grant and the Philadelphia platform.
We were not prepared for this backward
movement, but we are willing to wave a
white handkerchief and bid farewell to
the Hooker-Anthony- Gordon crowd.
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LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

NJ. Mcclure Before P. NJ. Winters,
C. W. NOyes. for Shelby county.
TN THE ABOVE CASE AFFIDAVIT
Il having been made under section 3455 OF
the Code of Tennessee. that the defendant
and is justly indebted TO the plaintiff in the
sum Of ffty-one dollars. due. BY account,
and that the claim is Just. and attachment
having been issued by me, and returned by
band wagon; it is therefore ordered that the
defendant appear before me ct my otice, No.
40 North Court street, in the city Of Memphis,
Tennessee. on the 18th day Of August, 1917, at
same will be proceeded with ex parte; and
that copy Of this notice be published once a
week for four consecutive weeks. in the Public
Ledger. y. M. WINTERS, y. L.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11

COLONEL CURRY, the Radical candi-
date FOR the office of Sheriff, is for Grant
and against Greeley. Grant favors OPP
pressing and plundering the Southern
people; believes in the blessed reign Of
carpet-baggers and the preponderance
in politics of the negro over the white
man. Colonel Curry does not favor the
Liberal Republican movement, that gives
promise OF so much good to the South,
and yet he comes forward and asks the
Southern people to back him against
Jack DOYLE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11

LAND FOR NoTHlNG.-Colonel David
Fitzpatrick, of Cross county, Arkansas,
whose postofiice address is Sharpsburg,
makes a good offer to persons DESTROYS
of purchasing cheap AID desirable land.
He has 1920 acres of good bottom land,
not subject to overflow, just west OF
Crowley's Ridge, on the Iron Mountain
and Helena railroad, which he proposes
to sell fer FIVE dollars per acre, payable
when General Grant is reelected Presi-
dent of the United States. So says the
Little Rock Republican.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11

A LITTLE knot of self constituted phil
osophers, having determined to repudiate
the action of the Baltimore Convention,
met at Baltimore yesterday and pub
lished an address to the Democracy of
the Union, calling National Demo
cratic Convention at Louisville, KY, on
the Sd of September next. The gentle
men are disguised Democrats, who have
succeeded in thoroughly disgusting their
countrymen. The effort to organize an
nti-Greeley party in Democratic ranks
merits all the contempt it receives.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-07-11

The Rev. Father Ryan, author of the
Conquered Banner" and editor of the
Morning Star and Messenger, in an arti-
Gle headed Political Confusion, re-
marks: The Presidential question, as
thus far developed, reduced to simplest
formula, is cigar versus white hatl He
who smokes his cigar is serpent. He
lies coiled in the White House and his
fangs are in the country's heart.