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The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-03-20

the evils complained of. The Federal Govern.
ment is no less thing for the aggrandizement
of the political party having control Of its ma
chinery than are the State Governments. Nay,
does not the whole history Of the past show
that the great danger which threatens to, and
if not grasped with a strong hand will, very
soon overthrow our liberties, proceeds from
encroachments by, and corruptions OF, the
Federal Government And would not placing
the education and training of the young in the
hands of that government increase the dangers
reasonably apprehended from it, by increasing
its power to do evil9 The public schools and
public school system unquestionably need
thorough and general overhauling; but instead
Of turning them over to the Federal Govern.
ment, where they would inevitably and neces.
sariy become the prey Of more ignorant and
viler set of plant place e-hunters and toadies to
power than at present manipulate them, it
seems to me would be to provide school fund
sufficient to pay for the services OF learned
and competent teachers and officials and then
employ SUCH regardless Of their political or
religious predictions. To ask that text books
of creeds and politics be excluded from tho
public schools, however, sounds like dema-
gogism There is not yet virtue enough, either
in the Federal or State Governments, or among
the people for that As long as the intellect
of man is logged by superstition and dogmat-
ism. that long will they be found in schools and
school books. When they are expelled from
the minds of the people, they will no longer be
do this, will require many years Of patient
effort I. J. s.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-03-20
GEO. AItSLaE.

\ Tr0RNEY AND COUNSELOR Al LAW. IDAHO
n t.:-, J. 4. OEtIce on Wall street, III the Idaho
b. printing office. mig
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-03-20

CELERY AS MEDIcINE-Until recently, ID
was said that celery possessed no medicinal
u,rnlIties; but writer ASSERTS NAT he han
..known many mon. and womea, too. who. from
yarioug causes, hsve become "a affected with
neryousness that when they stretched out their
hands they thook Iike aspen leaves Oh windy
day. who, BY daily moderate USE q the blauched
foot stalks Of tho celery leaves ~ talAds be-
came as strong and steady in limb - other
people. hare known others 80 very nervous
that the least annoyance put them in . statp Of
nervous agitation, who were Ia al1nost constant
perplexity and fear, and who were 'sfectna1ly
cured by daily nse of celsry.n i = said g Be
cure for palpitation Of the heaTt, also. i.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-03-20

THE DIFFERENcE-- Caplet, il ne 'uanfe cf
colored gentleman who nqs beea elscted 20
Congress in Alabama, utter nine years OF scr
vice TO tho Istats-in ito prison. The dlnerence
between NJ. Capier and number Of his fel-
low menber. y. that they owe their States tho
service which he has already performed. 4r.
Capisr nskd foelano misgivings Of tho cordially
of hjs reception = ! man md brother.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-03-20

oIAAED', hE1gkI Stephen 0iraTi used to say
sn h4s ell age :" h@xo sNays considered adyeEtia.
ing literally and long 10 bc the great medium
cea# ~ business. atd the prelude wealth. And |
have naEe * su suvar3ablc rule - advertise n the
ssliest times well tie hae4est. inne experience
having taught ue that money tEan epsnt ia well laid
oui. 80 bF continually Keeping my business before
the pnbo il lass secured many sales that otherwise
would have loat.
The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1873-03-20

Prpfgsslpnal garas.
JONAS w. BROWN,

4 TrOENEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW, AND
Notary Public. Idaho City, |. I. WIN practice
Eal the Courts OF the Territory. OFFICE ON Com
erc!al street, next door to W, L. < Co.'S Express
Zee. mar IL 'TIu.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

n
New Orleans is embarrassed with
riches-about the only wealth, which
she can boast0f atpresent- the shape
Of elegant idleness. The social tumors
that flourish in this category are dis
gHsted with negro labor, because it has
afapcy for politics; and they propose to
revive the prosperity of the State by
bringing in honest. haEdWorking fer
eigneFs, ,whe will care nothing. for Beli-
tics, but will devote themselves to toll
mainly from love Of its fatigues..
Now did it never eccnr to the spruce
and f1ippant sprigs of this supeEhuous
gentility, who never did a stroke of
useful work in their lives, that they
might themselves, if they would, form
q considerable addition, to the States
Industrious population z Let them go
to work and outwork.. fie Negro, and
they will, find it difficult afterwards,
other things equal, to out vote him.
But if they persistemtly maintain their
status Of methodical and exquisite in
utility, between the political and indus
trious activities of the negro and the in
telligent and enterprising inlmigrant-
mark the predict ction-,they will BECOME
despised vagabonds. and Outcasts In
their own country. And they win
richly deserve their fate.-[N. o.
Times
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01
A mild and gentle etlitor thus flatter-

ingly speaks Of a brother quill: 49,
III a two-c0ltimned dit0ria1, 1.-The sneak
ing cur2who edits that lying, incendiary,
black guard, piratical, l0athsome sheet,
known Ito Ofly-a fev) as the Kaptasa
Catister, hOwls over. the imaginary
crimes Of tie good people of Franklin
in Q nidtiner like unto the gibbering of
an idiot, the incoherent rawlings Of a
mad man, or the demonfaGal bel
lowing of an imp of Satan, tile
phOsphOFescent CLEAN of whose bloat-
ed carcass furnishes him with the
only light that his rheumy eyes
are likely to have this side of the
lurid flames Of his predestined resi-
dence In perditinn. y -
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

A man desired his wife to make some
apple dumpings for him. She made
seventeen and after he had eatensixteen
and a half, his sOnplaced his hand on his
fathers knee and looked up with long
ing eyes. The attrcti0natP father gazed
for a moment oil his face us heswallowed
the last moiety3nd observed, "GO away,
dear, papa'S sick.N
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

An awkward complimcnt-Mrs. Flirt-
ingt0n (cOQuctishly)-''T am afraid You
are bored, Mr.. Am0ret! You would SOON
cr be walking with some young lady!7
Nh. Am9ret with native readiness and
gallantIyl-"Oh, no, indeed, Mrs Flirt-
ingtOn. Ill much prefer the older
Oonsa3
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

Missing the Point-LegaI Adviser
(spealling technically: In short, you
want to meet your creditors -, InnO-
cent Client: Hangit, no! Why, they're
the very people I'm most anxious to
avoid"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

A doctor went to bleed dandy, who
Alangmdly exclaimed, Oh, Doctor, you're
Il great butcher!" To which the doctor
reioined, "Oh yes, am used to sticking
co lyOS -
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

Dean Swift said" 1t is with narrow
Souled people as tits with marrow -necked
bottles, the less they have in them the
more noise they make in pouring it Ontsn
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

Business before pleasure-KissingyO your
vile before going out to spend the even-
ing with Il female friend.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

A hOrsey man, hearing mention made
of the "Latin Races" wished to know
where they were held. -~~
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

When a girl falls in love with an un-
lucky lrishman, her heart always goes
pity-Pat.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

Lets investigate is what they say
now, instead of the more vulgar Come
and take drink"
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

Fully QUALIFIED.-A gentleman who
is rather given to story telling relates
the following: When was ay0ung man
spent several years in the South, resid-
ing for IL while ut Port Gibson, on the
Mississippi river. A great dealOf htiga-
ton was going on there about that time,
and it was not always an easy matter to
obtain jury. One day was summoned
to act in that capacity, and repaired to
court to get excused. On my name be-
ing called, informed his honor, the
judge, that was not frec-hOlder, and
therefore not qualified to serve. II am
stopping for the time being at misplace"
" You board at the hotel, Ipreslme ?"
" | take meals there, but have rooms
in another part of the town, where I
lodge"
$50 you keep bachelors hall?"
" Yes Sir."
Glow long have you lived in that
manner 2"
"AhOut six months"
81 think you are qualifed,n gravely
remarked the judge, for have never
known a man to keep bachelors hall the
length Of time You name who had not
dirt enough in his room to make him o
free -.hOlder. The court does not excuse
Won "
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01
EDUGATEDNAR4.
I SCn66T F6 Y6TNas oG1a1SrSafifG,

will open my school for the education Of
Young ladies, on Monday. End of September
tprox.l, in my dwelling at 0peIausas. intend
this Institution to be permanent, and wiz ef&
deav0r TO meet the wants of this community, by
affofding facilities for q thorough education.
TERMS a+
Iuitionsan primary branches, per month 5 90
Tuition in Academic "a IS s' 4 90
French, q 80
Music with 4lse of piano, &c IS 90
Drawing, daily Iessoilst 'tz g. @
Painting, tri-weekly lessons, (" " $50
Vocal music gratis,
Beard, r" 12 90
Washing, per dozen, IS
AL dues payable monthly in advance.
July 20, 1s72-tf,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

"Going ont with the Tide. ACCOM-
panymg the bridal party ont OF church.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01
DRUG STORES.
nPRLOBS DRUG STORE.
SIGN OF THE BIG MORTAR!
Opposite the CeuFt House,
,. OPEI.OUSAS, La,

The undersigned in returning his sincere
thanks for the very liberal patronage with
which he has heretofore been favored, would
respectfully call the attention OF all needing
anything ia his line, to his .,...
LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK
Of syeFhng neOns4f to fae rg 3 ess
orders solicited.
Prescriptions will receive particular attention
at all hours Of the day or night.
CIAUDIUS MAYO,
PhaITaceutist.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

They will purchase at the highest market
prfees for CASH, '' *--. .'' .
COTTON, HIDES AND WOOL.
Give them a call Aug. Is, 4s69-tf.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

They will aIss make advances to planters, OF
GROCERIES, GOODS,
.AND ALI NECEssARIEs ARTICLES,
On the consi signment of the crops to their eelUes-s
pOndeht i'll New Orleans.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1873-03-01

Some six months after their first ac-
QlaintanCe, Nine. GODDARD, sending Mad
eleine to ia lie Il drive in her carriage,
asked private interview Of the mar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-04
LEDGER LINES.

Domnlck Barny. IN Escaped from
Siug.Sing, at the Grand Opera House 10.
night. Cal wAsners hiinsirels at the
Memphis Theater this evening. John
g. SAKE will lecture on Love at the
Memphis TheAier next Thursday aud
Friday evenings; the lecture Is fash
ioned in the shape Of poem Of many
siAnzas." The Police Board resolved
yesterday 70 place ex.Melropolitan de-
ieetive McCune back on duty and give
him another trial. The city fathers will
assemble at the City Hall tomorrow
evening. The burglars who robbed the
residence Of Amos Woodruff. inihis city,
and who escaped from detective Walsh
on the Louisville train, have been caught
at Humboldt By the town marshal. who
holds them TO answer the charge Of
blowing open = safe and taking there
from a large amount Of money;
the Humboldt officers are wide
awake, and attend to business.
Quite q number Of Memphians intend
attending the Vienna Exposition. The
lovers Of French Opera BouHe are anx.
iously awaiting the Aimee engagement
at the Memphis Theater, which com
mencss next Monday evening. A runa-
way couple we're arrested BY the police
yesterday, but too late 10 prevent the
union Of hands aud hearts. Major
Green, assistant police station house
keeper on Causey street, has resigned,
and r. J. Tucker was appointed TO all
the vacancy. Presidential inaugura.
ton day at Washington. The Raleigh
railroad when finished will make that
village and its medicinal springs quite a
place Of fashionable resort during the
summer season. The WEEKLY LEDGER
can be had at the counting-room
to-day send a specimen to your cor
respondents and friends in the country.
At least five thousand tons Of freight
were discharged from steamers at the
landing yesterday. A convention of
druggists will be held in Nashville on
the l4th Of May next. At meeting Of
the Board Of Directors Of the old gas
held yesterday, it was resolved
10 increase the price OF gas from two
and half dollars to three and half
dollars per thousand cubic feet, with a
discount of fifty cents off for prompt
payment. There are several persons
from this section OF the State who make
money by lobbying at Nashville; they
ire men Of great influence, you know,
and do a very nice matchmaking bust.
ness in legitimate manner
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-Mr. Dominiek
Murray having arrived last night, he
will appear tonight at the Grand Opera
House in his sensational play, entitled
Escaped from Sing-Sing. Mr. Murray
stands deservedly high as an actor, and
will, we opine. create quite sensation
in Memphis during his engagement
MINsTRELsY.-Cal Wagners band Of
serenaders and minstrels opened up be-
fore large audience at the Memphis
Theater last evening. The programme
was well selected, and the performers
acquitted themselves with credit. The
solos, duets, trios and euartettes we're
excellent; the dancing and excentrici-
ties we're quite attractive. Mr.. Charles
Haywood, the new character actor,
created quite sensation by his bur
lesque female business, with songs and
limitations, etc. A new programme has
been arranged for to nights perform
ance. llilE tJlilljfhU
OPERA BoUPrE.-0wing to the heavy
expense incident to the introduction of a
regular operate company. the managers
of the Aimee French Opera Bouffe
Troupe feel compelled to raise the
prices for reserved seats to two dollars,
a reduction to be made in all cases where
seats are taken every night for the sea-
son. There are no less than sixty-seven
perons in this company, all Of them of
the frst.olass, involving an outlay of
over $4,000 per week. On next Wednes-
day and Thursday the box Office at the
theater will be opened for the sale of
subscription for six nights and matt
nee-season tickets, ten dollars. On
Friday the sale of tickets for single
nights will commence. The public can
well understand that large opera
troupe cannot play ut the same prices as
fanatic and variety troupes.
!. Next Thursday ana friday
SAx- G. SAKE will lecture at the
lights John under the auspices
Memphis Theater ,m Association.
# the Reading Roo - e.. liz
dr. SAKE has selected IN, = ~ ;n'a'
irst lecture that possesses litt'e
eat to all jewellers on this sphere
Love" will be treated from & hamor-
,us. sentimental and grotesque stAIsy
>iut-and who can treat 1t better ..
|. scientifically than the renowned
. I and poet2 The sseond lecture
. ILL., the subject Of I" Poetry ana
.ii Oe on ER1tT ayucH
'oets." r u.-;e,v
how in the city is 3at e %.shina,an
lanaeer Buchanan on " sHHk's 49,,
treet.. His troupe ofartis.'s is the Ia
d the South, and each night he gives =
omplete change Of performance. To
light most attractive bill wiz be pre-
snted, introducing new specialties and
ANY new performers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-04

aaA again1t a.pamboAi company Tor
$4,000 damages Tor she death Of a child
who died in 1870 FROM the effects Of
cold caught while travelling in one Of
the eompanyS boats. The plaintiff
claims that there was no kccommoda.
ton ON the boat, in the cabin, or else
where, aud tho consequent exposure
was the cause Of the ehild's death.
The magnificent packet Tom Jasper
will leave for the Crescent City at 0
pm. today. Il is needless TO say one
word Recommendation Of this fine boat
and her officers. The mere announce.
ment Of her day Of leaving is sufficient
to have her cabins filled, IL there are
enough passengers going. Walter +.
Dill, brother Of our William T.. Of the
Anchor Line, Is her purser and under.
stands TO perfection the wants Of the
travelling public. Go on board and Sc.
cure you- state-room early.
The Exchange is the last boat that
lost part Of her guard at the GAINESVILLE
bridge.
The present rise ia Red river will let
out 10000 bales Of cotton from that
stream.
Evansville, that little town on the
north bank Of the Ohio, aud away up in
Indiana, must be a healthy village, as
the Courier Of last Friday morning says
There lie no other city Of the size Of
Evansville where so many thermometers
are sold as here. The reason is that
they are speedily worn out by the In.
cessant fluctuations Of the mercurial
The Emile LaBarge is on her way up
the Arkansas with 500 tons Of railroad
iron.
BoGnger & Pegram have purchased
The powerful tugboat Vulcan for the
purpose Of towing barges from the mouth
IF Red river to Shreveport, in the inter
,st Of the Texas and Pacific Railroad
Company.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-04
for the suiIlion.

f. A. Benson, the popular proprieto.
of the old and reliable wholesale music
house and piano-forte warerooms, No.
81 Main street, receives daily supplies
of new sheet music from the publishers.
His stuck of music is the largest in the
city. land comprises everything IN the
line In the piano lines, Mr.. Benson
keeps the following wel-lnown iHstrp'
ments: Gabler's, Vose & Sons, Steinw,NS
4 Sons, and Benson 4 Co.'s, the latter
b,ing a most popular instrument These
d ssiring to exchange old planes for new,
purchase pianos on monthly payments,
Dr. select sheet music or musical mer-
shandise, will find Mr.. Benson most
accommodating and responsible dealer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-04

GAS MATTERS. AT meeting of the
stockholders of the old Gas Company
held last Saturday, the following Board
of Directors was elected: Messrs.
Enoch Ensley, VIM. NJ. Harrington,
VIM. B. Greenlaw, Chas. Kortrecht, W.
s. Bruce, VIM. A, Williamson and j. M,
Williamson. On motion it was resolved
to increase the price of gas to three and
a half dollars per thousand cubic feet,
with discount of fifty cents per thou
sand for payment within the time pre-
scribed by the regulations of the Com
pany.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-04

APPLES Quiet at IS GOES 90. as to quail
BEEF-Fresh forequarters. 4@ec; hind. 8
BUTTER held at 25@sOc; inferior.
BAGGIEG-Ranses from l4el41zc for light
ana nssNyy D Dni A. 40 ooaq2 % ton at tho
levee and 81 2Oal IS . 100 lbs from store in
BACON-sugar-eure hams. 1s1s8llc as to
auslitY; breakfast bacon, l09lolze; clear
sides, gei SHOULDERS. aszej clear rib, s4c.-
CHICKENS-Mix and full grown. IS SOC
5 90. Dressed, s. 5095 90.
CANDLES-Firm. Light and full weight,
oHEEsE-Wsstsrn and Northern. iSelS'sc.
cofFoS-sEED-ppn at 80 > ton at the
coFFEE.PlrmI Rio. S2ss5c; old govern
'c6IBBxGEsEPrices steady at 50 OOs7 90 '
CORN -MEAI-Dull at 8 90 dsliverSdi from
CokN II regalar. 56ss7e fer yellow and
vHite, shelied from ievee; on orders. 5s96oe.
CRANBERRI ES-Dull at Sl09l2 % , bbl.
iNRlEp APPLkS-Q Quiet at596fn; peaehes'
- kss Scarce, "a oOs5 90 y dozen for live.
FGGs-Du,. snd UNCHANGED. Low grades;
FLOUR-Firm. " o95 90 iamlD anu
IS $40 50 medium. -. :, -. G..
fancy. $40 oO9ll so. =" " ao-'N ioi
GEESE-Stcady az 81 90 49,
GUNNIES- Second-hand buriaps,
Hay r Easier. Sales q s2ssS,lo ~ ,or -
western; from store, q e,Sl n Z ~
6SsHstesa ySai 81 Oos7 % = box.
IIME-Firm e. 81 o9l o.. s,souts.. ~,
LARD-Firm: tsrce refined, - 81 ,i-i -
do, $50 Z; pail, s.t9l...SSi uls,: - 49,
weiium 10 good. Sgffc gross; hoes. f4st5ti
MOI fir1n; rod 20 choice Loaisl-
IA ff.s-sirsig al IS 1596 % rates.
oR1NGE S-firm; fresh Havana. 80 , Dbl
oSioNs-siosk Hsht sales at tss7 % '
al. for rood O. prime.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-04

oAr8-pull a ts9ls fos mlssa and prime
white A. the loyeo. and to4oac nom store.
Iuhkklh-f AZ tlo80 b dozen for
live and ltaisc n ID for dressed.
,fOhk-No quote packed from store, olear
sides, Sol clear RIB. ~ dressed hogs. Til8
P0fAT0Es-D Dali. psaekblows and rus.s,s.
rieties. o. %,
eU0Ah-limg We quote; coffee A, l2l.e,
sztrA .. l29l2,si crushed and powdered. ne !
kALT-(2 &gs Is h bbl, domestic aud dairy.
TiEh-Aro hrmi tls4 the inside price for
lots Of not loaa than 90 bundles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-04
CHAMBER or COAMERoE.

nasiroaa mee.tae-TmpsSfaaa mes
elatlons 60 nutid Roads and haiss
Money etc.
Alta meeting held yesterday in che
Chamber Of Commerce a report wal
presented aud received. which showed
that the Kansas City railroad had been
surveyed from Memphis 10 the Missouri
State line. aud county subscriptions in
money Of 100000 and In lands Of
100000 aeres had been received that
the cost OF a railroad from Memphis u
Jaeksonport would be tl.525. 900. in
GLIDING rolling stock. etc that this road
should be built in order to neutralize the
effect Of the Cairo and Fulton road
and that committee should be ap.
pointed TO investigate the matter. aud
IL their report was favorable, then a
subscription Of 100000 should at once
be secured in order TO complete the road
Mr.. T. A. Nelson, Chairman OF the CiIi-
zens' Meeting held last week on the sub
ject Of the Augusta and Jaoksonport
railroad, appointed Messrs. Moore. Hill.
Gilliland, HAnAuer and Bruce com.
mittee 10 solicit subscriptions.
COTTON EXCHANGE.
II was resolved TO create the Cotton
Department Of the Chamber Of Com.
merce, and that TO the original committee
be added Messrs. Fizer, GalbreAth and
Busby, whose duty il shall be TO solicit
contributions for the establishment Of
said department.
mol FOR VIENNA.
Messrs. Bayliss, Adams, Erich, DuPre
and Moore were appointed committee
TO represent the Chamber Of Commerce
at the Vienna Exposition.
ANOTHER RAILROAD.
On motion, Messrs. BEDFORD, Moore
and Judah were appointed a committee
to consider the Memphis, Pine Bluff and
Shreveport railroad matter.
HoSoRs TO GENERAL GRANT.
The following preamble and resolution
we're adopted;
Whereas, 1t is announced in the pub.
lie press, that the President Of the United
States has in contemplation q tour
through the Southern States during the
ensuing spring or summer, therefore,
D..ol.aI TIKI All. nka ..kar 0f nn,..
MERGE hereby extend to the President a
cordial invitation TO visit our city, upon
returning to the Capital, assuring him
that our citizens will give him hearty
welcome and warm hospitality.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Speeches were made on bank matters,
court matters, steamboat matters. etc,
by number of gentlemen. 1t was re-
solved that the bill introduced into the
Legislature by Representative j. +.
Brown, looking to the cutting down Of
public salaries, meets with the approval
of the meeting.
A vote of thanks was rendered to
Messrs. Alcern, Lewis, Vaughan and
others for aiding in procuring govern
ment appropriation for the Memphis
Custom House. tsgHfHetNfetb
COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
On Line of Steamers to Greenville,
Miss. -Messrs. Moore, Menk0n and
Nelson.
On the Selma Railroad Matter
Messrs. Hillsman, Murphy, Nelson,
Gates and Stratton.
On the Kansas City Railroad-Messrs.
Moore, Menken, Radford, Kellar and
Apperson.
On the Shreveport Railroad-Messrs.
Moore and Judah. YtN
After some minor topics had been dis
cussed and ventilated, the meeting ad. |
journed.