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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
LEDGER LINES.


II was GU. misfortune TO credit the
city lamp.lighier with cleaning the Main
street lamps a few days since; The lamps
we're cleaned by the old Gas Company.
The river is full Of heavy floating ice,
thereby temporarily auspending naViga-
ton. Mr.. Owens, the great comedian,
will appear At the Opera House tonight
in the Heir-atLAw aud Happiest Day Of
my Life. No reserved seats are sold Al
the Opera House after four o'clock each
afternoon. The thermometer at the
Signal Service Bureau station this morn
ing indicated six degrees above zero, or
sixteen degrees below yesterday morn
ing Loves Masquerade, with Mrs.
Bowers in the leading role, at the theatre
tonight. Kerrs divorce bill agitates
undivorced people both married aud
single. Let US have cotton exchange
attached to or detached from the Cham
Der Of Commerce. One dollar and fifty
cents barrel for black diamonds was
cheeriully paid yesterday by moneyed
citizens, II being little cheaper TO pur'
chase coal than freeze 10 death. Snow
and ice give polar aspect to Memphis
aud yet il is not beautiful. An intelli-
gent stranger remarked to-day that Mem
phis beaux were the most assiduous low
ers he had ever seen, as they talked Ia
their inamoratas from the rising to the
falling Of the curtain at the Opera
House last night, and to his great disgust,
More sleighing last night; the equine'
had rough time Of il yesterday slip
ping, sliding and falling on the Nicol
son. Those who hooted at the idea that
cotton is king" have changed Their
minds since the advance Of the polar
wave; take cotton away from the Missis
appi Valley and nothing remains. I'm
usual attractions in amusement circles
this week. Reserved seats in the bean
tiful snow we're freely taken by pedes
TRANS yesterday. There is medium
istic newspaper reporter in Memphis
who possesses the power of writing NJ
local news without ever leaving his Off
cial desk; this saves the necessity o
walking around the city; en- rapport
is the phrase. The spiritualistic contro
versy carried on in the morning journal
has left the upper air stratum of scien
tifc investigation and has fallen down Il
the common place plane of personality
The poor of Memphis are without food o
fuel; send in contributions to the Relic
Committee; ladies', volunteer to canvass
your wards in search Of the unfortunate
that would be charity indeed. Polie'
circles dull. But one detective officer i
now on duty; the others have been sns
pended. A workingman complains tina
the street cars are crowded with ladie
late in the evening, and that the work
ingman, who has labored all day, has t
resign his seat and give way to the but
terhies of fashion; and furthermore
when three ladies occupy one side OF
car, should one get out, the other two b.
some mysterious power expand so as t
occupy the space left by the third, an
prevent any stander" from sitting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
Great Bargain In Household Fnrni-
fure.

The complete outfit Of cottage, con-
tanning three rooms and kitchen, con-
ssting of two bedroom sets Zone new,
two carpets and one mating, two sets OF
chairs (cane bottom) with rockers, cur
tains; in fact, everything needed for a
small family, will be sold at 0 great sac
rifice. Can be seen at the northeast
corner of Hill and Robson streets. See
advertisement in For Sale column.
100
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

PUBLIC LEDGER 0YFIcE,
l. IT, Innnnru ll lALA.

PUBLIC LEDGER OFFIcEa
MEMPHIS. TENE.. January ~. lsIs.1
Navigation having been temporarily
suspended above. Prices of all leading
articles of produce are 6rmer to-day.
The banks report a fair demand for
money, but are discOunting but little
paper. Exchange is in foir supply,
aud rates on commercial bills steady
at a discount of l@sc on Eastern
points and lc on New Orleans, bankers
checks being supplied at par. Gold Is
ll35, and here ll3 is paid by dealers
Nothing is being dOnein local securities.
Memphis and Charleston railroad stock
could be sold in lots Of FROM 200 to
1000 shares at zoe; $500 city skies, with
all past-due coupons, were sold by a
healer at 55c. Gold bonds are worth
sec. ShsihT county warrants are tend
I ing upward again, dealers rates ranging
I from ssl992e buying and selling. Stats
warrants and Tennessee money is CSC
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

ANYTHING you want to use IN your
household can usually be found at a,
Hitzfeid & Sons. Candle snufiers Oh
all sizes, furniture polish and wax
tapers, matches and mouse traps, match
safes, scrub brushes and the holders
with them, churns, wash machines and
cotton planters. Address, or so to No
235 Second st rect,
1873 All rzFELD & Son, Memphis.
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Driven WELLS, I6 Jefferson st.

MANsFoRD, corner of Second and
Monroe, has the largest stock of valen-
tines in the city, and is selling at low
rates to wholesale customers. His re-
tail stock of valentines will be opened
February 3.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

JoE LoCT;E, veteran newsman, mas
opeped new news depot at No. Z36
Ma in, one door north of his old stand.
HI, has the latest dailies, weekly pieto-
ri. ais and magazines from all parts OF
Il ,e world, as well as a complete stock
o f books, stationery aud general news
. GODS. Joe has reduced the price OF
. al dailies to FIVE cents, pictorials ten
cents, and other periodicals at similar
rates
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
BOARDING.

nOARDING.-AFI FINE LARGE PARL0R,
- furnished OF unfurnished, with board.
Best neighborhood in the city. Reference re-
anired. Terms very moderate. Apply at 206
Union street. IEs-f
L TAKE PLEASURE IN INFORMING THE
4 former patrons that have taken charge OF
the Whitemore House, and hope by attention
90 business and the comfort Of travellers to
merit share Of public patronage. Terms
Al. MILLS, MD.
Mr.. WhitemOre will still be found at the
house, Nos. 10y and III Adams street; us /
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NV. s. BaowsF. l6 Jefferson st. SO

AL papers and magazines at Eastern
n, ices at walkers news depot, 100 beal
50 ,eet. opposite the market. Papers and
m arazines will be sent to residences
"; thout extra charge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
srRAYEn or sroLEN.

CtTRAYED OR STOLEN-LASr NIGHT.
- about u o'clock, my horse became fright
ened by passing drove Of mules and ran of
attached to my buggy. He was last seen in
the vicinity of the Mississippi and Tennessee.
depot. coins at q slow pace, and buggy appa =
Tently uninjured. A liberal reward will be
paid for the return Of the property on deliye ty
al No, 46 North Court street.
1871 GILBERT MOI ERS- F.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

WILKINSON, at III Main street, has
received a supply of Father Burke
lectures, published and bound IN book
form, three hundred pages. under the u
lie Of English Misrule in Ireland. THIS
makes a book Of thrilling interest, which
viii be or has been read by every IRISH
man and student Of history in the eouh-
trv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

OLD King David composed bis psalms
and songs by the camp fire on the plains
of Palestine. Our attorneys prepare
their briefs, and our preachers their ser
mons. by the light of A. Hitzfelds Pat
ent Portable Gas Lamps. Try them all
YOU who do not know the luxury thereof,
and You will never again use coal oil or
tallow candles. loo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

FRESH Canadian oat meal, sweet cider,
pure strained and comb honey, and a
full line of extra family groceries, at j.
Devoto's, corner of Third and Adams
streets. llol'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
GAS FITTING. l6 Jefferson st.

Oh @
LIFE is short and human strength
precious boon that should be duly
guarded like an eagle does its young.
Why then allow the fair women of our
land to exhaust their vitality at the
washtub when Hitzfeld's Premium
Washing Machine is so cheap. l3S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

Way SILVER and shake all the mar
row out Of your bones2 Get kress re-
Tonic before yosr health is perman-
eu,ly ruined. GriswOld s Go. viii
furnish i, e manufacturer prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

For a few dollars useless stoves can
be made as good as new, at I. 5. Jukes', ,
32S Second street. Repairing burnt-out
stoves a specially. eod-lzo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

County scrip and Tennessee Mon'
ey, I'm sums to suit Tax-Payers, for
sale at the Mechanics and Traders
Bank, No. o Madison street. lS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

The celebrated FitEhugh BrOiIers.
best in use, are for sale by Prince
a Co., 1876 Main street. Every
hOusek eeper should have one. III
not satisfactory money returned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

= ne aMemphis city Ffre'' does =
-, . AID Marine business oi'iee ~
- tt.on street. l20-i5
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TAKEN UP.

TTNAKEN UPON FRIDAY, 11rH INSTAN
one mouse cOlOred mare mule, eight OF ten
years old. collar mark on neck; evidently
stolen by the colored man who offered her for
vale. ll20-l29l @. II. BRACkErr a co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

DICKS NATIONAL, &c Madison street,
frst.class saloon; formerly Old Ma
tional Open day and night. 40
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

NOR RENTAL BUNTYN STATION, M;
and G. railroad flare 10 centsl an excellent
place in good repair; house with five rooms,
out-buildings, ETC.; with or without i9nr acre
Ru rS or 70 4. j. Martin, Attorney, in Kit
Williams Block. l1o-loo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

For the finest solid gold jewelry go to
the Jet Palace. e tAiia Dol
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

Coal oil IL explosive
nr.w-s1tb III i y not explosive.
A. will Al any time be shown
la8 BY A. HITzFELD a SoN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

These figures indicate decrease In the cot
ton In sight Of 2,962 bales compared with the
same date Of 1872. Compared with last year.
Bombay shipments during the week ending the
9th decreased coo bales. and since January
decreased 5000 bales. Stocks at interior
towns Of the United States increased lOOs bales
during tho same week, but were 23o less
than the same week last year; receipts. were
22S5 bales less than those Of the previous year.
and exports decreased eiiS, while the stocks
wore 92i7 bales more than they were a year
ago. Total receipts at United States ports
since the first Of September. 1872. 2,l3s, sos
bales. against l.S2i,Oi5 bales for the same
period Of lSTl-72. showing an increase since
September l. 1872, of Sll.T6S bales.
The following is n comparative daily state
ment Of receipts. ETC., at Memphis for this and
a.. A..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

Sales yesterday we're about 1900 bales.
To-day there is better demand, from
tho fact that the New York market has
jumped 10 on all grades since the close
last night, and Liverpool is firm at the
advance quoted in our late kilograms
yesterday. Sales were 1900 bales at the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

Insure with the memphis city Fire
and General Insurance Co.; office III
wadtsou street. l2O-145
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

SHIPPING TAGS printed Just at NE"
York prices at the PUBLIC LEDGER
office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

For solid gold jew, Try go to Che get Get
Palace. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

Steamer Mollie Moore, New Orleans
Julia, st. Louis.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer City Of Augusta, White river.
Julia, Vicksburg.
~ PORT.
Frank Forrest, ST. Francis, Thompson
Dean. q W. Cheek, Continental, Aery
Boyd, MOllie Moore,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

,nNRENT-ONE OF THE BEST OFFICES
city, ground d SSG S s5S p s M month
street, NJ usiness Office of PUBLIC LEEGER.
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F0R SALE.
FOR SALE OR RENT.

NOR RENT OR SALE-TWO HANDSOME
T. cottages, with garden and lots attached, at
Ridgeway, Memphis and Charleston railroads
suitable for attorneys or merchants.
1l5-l42 S MCSBY. sO4 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
saturday, February 1, 1873.

Thevrs1psctfully urge all Who have not already
done -. % now comply with the Law requiring
each owner Of property. OF NhaisoeFer Kind, %
her property. hon-cOmuliance subjects each
deliHaucnt 20 severe hue. Printed tlanfs
will De- rupriicd ~ the Assefsars q ttc-e need
TT, MAckALL. Assoror1.
lE11 5. NJ. JOBk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

T1oR RENT-LOwER PART OF A HOUSE
near corner Of Vance ct. Apply at ~ no AZ gu
fernando street lzl-lS1
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T OsT-s5 REWARD-AT MEMPHIS THE
/ 4 alter matinee, Saturday last, q lady s mink
fur cape. The. above reward will be paid for
its return TO this office. l2S-l29
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

C,OR RENT - A F0UR-ST0RY BRICK
store-house on Second street, opposite
Greenlaw Opera House. Possession given
Febrnary 9Th, 1873. Applyto
1Si' y + W. MESSlCK, % Madison st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

DAILY report e ne ..sss q vs.s. and he
At noon today
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

XTANTRD-NEEDING MONEY ,IMME;;
w dinlely, will sell marble work OF all
kinds nj very reduced figures Tor thirty aaSs'
-1-t TuOS. MAYnWELL. 5O Union st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

COR PENTHOUSE GOOD REPAIR. 4
X rooms and garden grOundi quarter oil
Nh Of fernando street cars. Apply TO
h"iIa. la1 NJ. l.. MBACllAM, Union 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
STEAM BOATS.
Notice to COnsignees.

UlHE FREIGHT BY THE STEAMERS ST.
| Joseph, Emma G. Elliott. Belle Memphis
and City of Vicksburg is now ready for deliv-
cry, and consignees will please send for their
freight. AID. STORM,
Sup't Mississippi River Elevator Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

PrrrsBuns and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown d 10 mes once @oA man
street, Bethel Block
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FOR RENT.

w 4. wuEATLEY. Rental Agent
uetheI RI0rIC. Ofiiee No. 3. Receiver
ahfDs accepted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29
WANTED.

XxTANTED. - SECONDHAND FURNi-
w niture, feathers aud househould goods
of all kinds bought at 2S2 Second street.,
lot IL. Il. olNNO11.
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rAxEs.
Extension of Time by City A. J.
SCISSORS for Tax Payers to
make Return Lists.

TIME CITY ASSESSORS. WITH A v lew
10 save costs 90 those who have disreg ardcd
f-evious warnings. hereby give notice that
ihev have extended the time Of making nsiurn
ists OF property, personal and real. as Required
- .-ifnanra fi1I 3 @ clock u.m.. on
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s9c. Other securities and scrips are
nominal.
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fBel0w high water Of 1871. l Az. 80
Blank (.....A indicator no report; cipher lOl
stationary; ~ risingi Il, go5gedd; ,onp
Observer Slgnal Service. U. S. A.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

The Financial Chronicle OF January Z'th
gives the following as the stock Of cotton In
slght on January cath and on the correspond
lnr date last season a. follows;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-29

PUMPS, l6 Jefferson street.
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Notice to ConsigneeS.

TINE COTTON BY THE STEAMER MARY
| BOYD is now ready for delivery.
AID. STORM,
Sup't Mississippi River Elevator Co.
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and diS'ilicry' NJ RX 4 B 3,ilI 9fdsc as.
1871 Insural Ve Dul .e,-s' -

TNoR RENT-A FAR. V Of E iHn Eo Aok kaE:
L 215 miles from the eli y en- Sace or Forest
Retreat. This place is ST ocked "i'a aprieots.
fruit, such as grapes, peach ss, pears. -" Garden
etc., and is wen suited for &c market three
The dwelling house has twelve. rooms, tely.
unfinished. Possession given immedia. IS.
Apply to Swayne & Colman. Rental Agep,
No. 175 Mainstreet. or to j. W. Jefierson,o No.
10 Madison ct llZ-T
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For Arkansas River.

independent Arkansas River Steamer-For
Pine Bluff and all way landings.
PINK MARBLE. ..........J ohm Fenwck. master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE w.
wv THURSDAY. 3Oth inst, at alssltti
SPIN. Apply to -
- X. w. LIGHTBURNE, Ag't.
IT-l30 $50 Front street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-06
ns has heen Numbered. and the people,

leans has been plundered, and the people,
no, yet the press, know nothing as to who
did the stealing. We are Swallowed by
grea. ,nonopolies that bought the right
to mind us down, from our agents. and
We have still consented to honor the
agents who have betrayed US, The off,
GERS OF Justice charge about ten prices for
doing their duty. thus making law itself
the most expensive commodity in the
community. and we DO nothing to reform
the abuse. Even justices CT the peace
and corstables, yea. coroners, too. raise
bills agains: the city which the people are
required 70 pay. as il that was the use
their money was intended for. And yet
the Picny0e. tina: lives IL the midst OF SO
much that ought 70 be cleansed, IS stupid
enough TO invite comparison between its
soiled linen and the white garments Of its
neighbCrs. Until the State Of Louisiana
can show better record than she can at
present. she has no business 70 be finding
fault with the "higher law OF, ia fact.
with any law that promotes intelligence
and good order. VIA: We need now is q
little more Of that which has made Massa-
chusetts what she is. and q little less Q:
tia; which has made :he STATE OF Louis
lama what she is.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-06
The POLITICIAN OF THE PERIOD.

4 Monsieur jacques, who has vo!ur.
.eered to tell what be knows about ballo.
boxes, has explained pretty well what is a
Louisiana politician. Is &c an honorable
man? This witness says lie does no: re.
gard the violation Of an cfficia! oath :.
moral ofense. Does he understand the
correct use Of any language: We infer
rot from his phraseoiocy. This creature
said that lin 1870 fourteen hundred :otes
were east and twenty-five OF twenty-seven
hundred counted: that boxes were stuffed"
He says that ie had opened ballot bo%es
and put il votes under Governor War.
moths administration. Signing afidavi:s
.s~rot considered . forgery in Louisiana
according 70 this witness. 1t is true tina:
lis defamation tia: lie does no. conside:
az oath morally binding excludes his evil
iencc from all crelelce, and that he is :!
guilty and iespicabie wretch. but We ask
whether the people o: Louisiana are CON
scious what ignorance and wickedness are
employed to organize their goEernmea:: :
The average politician can scarcely read
or write. He knows nothing of legal forms.
He is employed by others 20 getinto Office
and repays them by Illegal services. His
own vot. he sells. and ''Ioes no: consider
i: crime in Louisiana. 1t is common
thing there" People Of Louisiana, vii!
YOU tolerate the condUc: @: such in
famous offenders: Are you content:
10 be represented in the capital o:
the United States by men equally
vicious and ignorant: Is our State 20 be-
come by-wori with the world fox ia
grant disregard Of the most sacred obliga-
tons: This is white man. He las
piled his disgracetul trade on both sides.
Obviously he test!ies fox one side FOR pay.
because be has been denied his price Oh
the other. Can it be supposed that man
making admission that he does no: ge-
spect the obigat on OF an oath can be
moved by pure motives: The committee
will 10 more respect lis disclosures than
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-06
nNn COMPROMISE

The fusion organs are not quite unit
on all questions Of policy. One wants to
cure the party evils with one remedy
while the othe! insists tha. its specific Is
the only thing possessing any virtue N TIE
case. For instance. one faction o! lie
party conceives che idea tina. compfo'
mise of some sort, by which the high places
Of the State may be divided out, VIII seq
tie the difficulty, and without consulting
either its political foes or ''the coinilon
enemy" begins TO ''wrte up COMPROMISE
to talk Of it in the streets, in the coi1ee'
houses and everywhere. as sonle'hin5
which has been as good as agreed 10 al
ready. The organ of the opposing faction
actuated possibly by JEALOUSY because a
has NOT been consulted, fights against it,
writes AGAINST il, and treats It alto
oether as an absurd proposition
which j. undoubtedly Is. In these
discussions. however, one OF the
parties vitality interested is ignored
altogether. I. is treated entirely as a
fusion question. with which the Repuo'
Iicans have nothing to do. That 1t only
remains tor three or four members OF Inc
Committee Of Two Hundred to give their
assent. and the thing is accomplished. VI
course we have no concern in this family
contest further than 10 warn the dlsputants
that it is not in their power to settle any
thing in the way proposed. The Repub'
licans have nothing to offer by way OF
compromise. We are entirely right or
totally wrong. The people voted for the
| Renublican ticket or for the fusl2nlSts.
and there is no authority anywhere TO
divide up this vote, or give to Candidates
who failed to receive votes enough any
of the coveted positions, for no better
reason that we can hear Of than that they
| desire them. If any of the candidates
for Office feels himself aggrieved by the
decision of the returning board, let HIM
pursue his remedy in legal manner,
and if he can prove his case he Will
doubtless be accorded his rights But
it is idle to suppose that the settlement
will be left in any case to fusion caucuses.
| There has been too much OF that KIND OF
business already. The interests OF parties
and the contentious Of factions have
worked up all the disturbance that now
convulses the community, and the more
the rings have to do with it, the greater
will be the difficulty. At present too
| many people in this city are neglecting
! their own business 90 look after the affairs
Of other people. When a corrective is
annlied 10 this evil, there will be less
necessity for compromise. or settlement
or whatever it may be called, which Will
put an end to the hopes Of minority can
didates Of obtaining by force what the
people have refused them at the polls
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-06
those Of any other witness ayowing am in

those Of any other witness aVowlng an III
terest il the result Of his own testimony
If "these be thy gods, oh Israel. II
these are the men to fill our offices and
make our laws, then the people OF me
United States and their representatives
will not occupy their time with any COM
plant which comes from such sources.
lie: Us reform this. Let all honest men
shake hands and agree that men having
no respect for Gods truth or tor his Ven
geance hereafter shall not be employed IN
our service. Civilization demands that
war shall be waged with regard to humane
ity. Let US agree that our differences as
to the principles upon which republican
government should be administered shall
he conducted with some regard FOR the
rules Of character which regulate proceed
ings in other affairs Of life. The :eproach
that writing another mans name "ithou:
Authority is not gegarde! as forgery III
Louisiana vii! pass away. and the polltl'
ciaE Of the period viii resume his place
! among the thieves and :elons Of other
| communities