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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05
THRrNAnauRAL.

The Presidential inaugural yesterday
was conducted upon scale Of mhnili.
cence and pomp of ceremony never
before witnessed in this country. Prep.
arations we're made for the parades, the
review aud the bali almost without regard
TO expense The occasion had been the
topic Of eager interest for many weeks,
and a ball room was constructed capable
Of holding SIX or eight Thousand people,
and said TO resemble the Mormon Temple
Of Salt Lake City very closely. The
entire city was put in holiday trim, and
all was auspicious except biting wind
that Redeemed the noses and ears Of Che
struggling spectators. Il has been stated
that the citizens committee alone ex-
pended nearly seventy-fye thousand dol
lars The price Of bail tickets was twenty
dollars each, admitting gentleman
and two ladies Windows along tho /
route OF the procession were rented 81
fifteen TO twenty dollars per hour 70
over-anxious gazers, and the livery
stable keepers combined 70 charge forty
dollars a day for hack. The hotels
and boarding houses land Washington
has nothing else, except public build
ings) were crowded to Overlooking. and
still they packed in the guests NJ long
as there was standing room. The i'm
posing pageant and the inaugural cere
monies were fully described in the
LEDoER's dispatches yesterday. Il was
zine aiiair--a success in point Of uum-
1ers good order and impoaing display.
md very expensive affair all around
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05

When The next dictionary is made Il
viii doubtless contain various new and
popular definitions Of words that for
merly bad only simple and unavoidsbl,
meaning Take the word bribery. FOR
instance T. bribo, bribu. brio en) that
will stand Cor a shrevd business trunsae
ton placing money where Il viii DO the
most good. as IN che pocket OF Az impe-
cunious Congressman; neuier verb ia
trsnsiiive and seldom declined. fSee
Congressional Globe % Februury, ls7s.l
Lying A contradictory relation fsee r.
port IN tho cass Of Patterson OF New
Jersey d pathological discrepancy. a
lapsus iincui following che 900 fret u.s.
OF gin cling meuuderiues ofsxpression.
intended 90 encircls tbe TROLL without
touching iii slmosi obsolete. and ouly
applied p he uulruihful ssyings Of poor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05

people who have noYor beea 40 Washing
ton ~ Congressman or lobbyist
Christian siaieIman A common noun
very common applied 10 iholo hlah
toned patriots Who lihye corn ne cloal
Of sanclliy 90 WI az % almost deceive
satan himself bat n realty NJ moAl
faithful captains, Vice Pfesidehla ADD
vice Congtessmen, who carry tracts 10
one pocket and Credit Mobllier stock In
the other, aud who brlbe the people With
the same money they stolu from the
people. Honesty, An uncommon noun,
used 10 describe the acts Of those who
have stolen much but never confessed
NJ quite obsolete, but applledincK'rrme
cases Of heavy whilewashingi an abstract
idea, but used by those who need some.
thing shadowy to cover up iheir abslrac
lions from The pablo crib, usually writ.
ten over The door where men assemble
TO draw their dividends Of Two hun.
dred per cent and divide spoils 4
was once believed 10 be the best policy, |
but this proved disastrous mistake.
steal u. siediu, siedli, sieaisWm, an
active irnnsiuve verb always having a
latee object, meaning 10 take care Of
number Que al The expense u numbers
u others Illegal except when done by
when u bccomes an honora.
BE passport into good society. Con
yressmen and government contractors
Allowed a monopoly for ninely.nine
ears, but . poor man who Appropriated
soup hone Cot hn siarving family viii
,e sent tcthepenHehtiAfy fct seventeen
'ears 10 learn virtue. Various other
vords will no doub, appear with i'm '
toved definitions, and learners oCRne !
sh grammar willb e taught REV rules ,
or governing aud Arranging the dihA \
nj parts Of speech that Murray never {
card o. The whole subject should be {
eierred to whaewash committee. with q
over 10 issue complete set OF text e
ooks, conformed 10 the progresa and y
dvanced IDEAS Of the age III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05

WIS Powell Clayton's case comes M
IN Che Senate, as i probably viii Al he
executive session, Senator Norwood vili
oder substitute 70 the majority repor,
t. the eject Chat Chyions seat be- a,
clared vacant and viii follow ihe NOV,
IN a speech thai viii afford soms ''mip,,,,
interesting reading
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05

Mess BEEF.--H. Seessel, ar., Central.
Markets corner Jefferson and Third
streets, "a prepared 10 supply the trade
with She finest quality Of mess beef at
the very lowest figures. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05
LATEST TELEGRAMSs
lnanlnkn TnGaa fllnulkTinH. vfA .. F.AI
fIthoAI|n oonrANI.
bpeelsls y ths Leaesr
FonrIes.

Pau. Mach 3. Tn lhoh,and Alge.
rians have surrounded seven hundred
French under Duke Charircs. The
situation Is critical. The French hland
brayely, but II attacked will probably be
wassacred by overwhelming numbers.
The eue'hya govrfeneot win probably
order troops 10 their relief.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05

N OTTO =.
Aburvn VAN cqurlNy,

Abnrun VAN COnrANN. I
Olrlfr, M, n Wnr CouGf ST..
nun MEMPHIS wATEll COMPANY ARE
i new prepared n uTpNh service pipe,
all work In cennoctnn the samo with their
main pipes, AZ o. nEAONAn FniCT. raflles
de,liing work done will rlonse ioavo lhelr
-laQ NJ, i, CAMERdN, Secretary,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05

rTillF fiEN ~ j A. i.ffEII 4 co.. cos
i uasal ni ! q. llrrrii ard J. n fInl l.
HfalFfsI g. i.eraif - lIIil. uHn raIiri fha I.aI-
raua7T ~ teen futud. n ~ aII lIara. hn
~ - a :. - unE a. a III.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05
DIssoLUTIoN,
Notice Of Dissolution.

rTHE FIEu or j. >. LEvErT A CO..
] cnupusei OF J. 8 llaFeif and n Good
left. this dat dirEalred 81 mutual rnuradfI
TIE new frm ol j n. iseFeft a O.. raurolr.I
1f J =, Lcrctt and j. ~ Hill. ar auihdrI1etI
ff collect I'll dc1is dul fhr all lru and r.
esiri or same. auh h.LiNl.Ir
Ar GuuDLIIr.
Fsiruary ~. 1s7s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05
INV. 5. BnoNsr. lsIsssren st sst
COALtcO COALi

Jasl received, a large supply % No. j
risssburg coal, which-we are settling at
seventy-6ye cep,s per barrel,
ll0t4 aA - War a LEWIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05

s4e
iusdrei
Tr.--. ~ a.. VA. i IauIuErg. saur..
r--7 sasl
- - AAttAff"A a. - aEasi-o at-..s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05

y viii reuaiu far ~ rreaani viii TIE nee
6rm Of j. ~. i.arefi a Io..and raliaIf a.
tharl thc I.1ireuarc lf uV fritrds
"A. j. HuUuLETI.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05
INSURANCE.

Daven vslra. 70 lsIrar.on !. ast
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-05
YEAsT PoWDER.

Is RAPIDLY All OTHER
i preparation Tor producing eleiaut, sweet
and Wholesome rolls. biseuiis, bread. buck-
wheat aud ofHer griddlc clIxes. beIlsaily pure
and reliable ANA aiwnys ready Cor Immediate
use The cheapest iinkiuf Powder 10 IN world.
and v viii teeron land orsen many climate
for years. lttE wall adapted o. ihu usH az house
kecpefs, Iulners. mariners. cullarauls, ctc.,
and b. iu Tact. lr every respect the beat Yeast
Powder nlade IN the kitchrn She camp. the
galley. Sold BY rr0crrE uuu dealer avarT-
where Manufactured by DGoley 4 Brother
New streei Nov lark 2.mvfs
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

The Commissioners could not spend
4 few dollars of the county's money
more jndiciously than buying and
placing in the Courthouse well a
strong and substantial pump. This
well furnishes water for hundreds of
our peoplc-ho,h town and county
and Is said to bc the best water any
where in the meighborhood. For
years 1t has been no expense to the
county, being kept in order by the
citizens living near 1t. We want n
pump IN the well, so soon as the en-
closure around it is. completed. Will
the Commissioners grant this small
request?
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

The CHESTER REpoRrER.-E. G..
Mcclure, Esq, rctircs from the cdito.
rial management Of the the Chester
Rtoo'ter, leaving it under the con.
troll of MIR. Braincrd Mcl.ure, who
has been associated with the papcr
for some time. The retiring editor
says: "rhis action on our pat is
"e"nseqncnt upon purpose enter.
"tain"d for some time to seek n
"homc in somo other State. Our ar.
arrangements have been made To
"moveto Texas and we expect to
"lcave for ,ha, State by the middle
"of next week." In Mr.. McLurc.
the State loses one of it's best and
trucst citizens, and the Democratic
party one OF its most able and vigo.
rous writer's.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

Senator Clinton has introduced a
bill to authorize the County Com.
missioncrslof Lancaster to levy n spc-
cial tax Of two mills on the dollar for
the payment Of the past indrbtcd>
ness of the county. This tax, we
presume, is not TO be collected until
the Fall of 1874, as there is already
two mill assessment for the same
purpose for the present year. 1t is
thought that with an economical adj
m'nistra'ion and proper application
of the funds, the present and next
years special taxes will pay the
county ont of debt.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27
DIS. GREENE. LINgIEY 4 BEITLYs
Great Family Medicines,
Prepared expressly Jior and adapted 10
the Southern climate.

" Compensated Extract COrydahs," :" In
the most powerful and efficient Alter.
native and Blood Purifier known. pre-
pared expressly for Scrofula. Secondary
Syphilis, Eruptions on the skin, and
all diseases which are produced by bad
or unhealthy blood.
DR.. Green's Fit Cure" cure, all
kinds Of Fits, Sposms and Convul-
sions, which depend upon irritation OF
The nerve ccntlcs often stops the Fits
from the first days use even where
they have existed for years.
- Mcdicatcd Honey" the great REM
edy Tor Coughs, Colds, Group, Asthma.
Bronchitis, Sore Throat and all diseases
OF the Air-passages and Lungs. 1t does
not sicken the patient, is pleasant to
take, prompt i'm it's action, does not in
ijure The appetite or impair digestion "a
most Expectorants do.
our Ncurdl9id Specific" Is a per-
feet specific OF Neuralgia, Sciatica,
rheumatism, and all muscular or ner.
Vous pains wherever situated.
These Medicines are prepared with
great care from perfectly reliable drugs.
ana for the especial classes of diseases
| named upon each bottle. No one of
them is claimed as n " cure all.n They
are tdentically the same which we haye
used in our practice for years, and in
tlIus recommending them to the pub
| iicwe know whereof we affirm. They
are safe, reliable and efficient. acting
qnickiy and thoroughly. Try them
and you will want no others. Ask your
Druggist for them.
For sale by Druggist generally. Pre-
pared only by
DRs. GREENE, LISDLEY Il BENTLEY,
Charlotte, n. c.
n. B.-Cancers, Tumors and Ulcers
treated as heretofore by
" KHne's great CJncer Antidotes,"
Mt Charlotte, Goldsboro and Ashevilie.
Oct. l5-tf.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

PAINFUL ACCIDENT. -Wo learn
that Mr.. VIM. CouSar met with n
painful accident one day last week.
While riding on \ wagon, loaded
with cotton. he was thrown of and
his arm broken above tho elbow.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

Early SNow.-The first snow Of
the season fell at this place on Wed.
ncsday Of Inst week, 10Th instant.
At intervals the fakes frlf fast and
thick, but the dampncss of the
ground caused it TO melt imm, d:atc>
". Snow, this early, in this latitude
is something unusual.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

An exchange says: "Don't tell
San editor how to run his paper
I. h'I tire puur~foUi md out hImsclr."
That editor was sound, mud he had
the experience common to us ALL
We wish our advisers would tell us
how 10 meet our little bills when We
have no money In hand.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

EARLY BIRDS. Tho Republicans
are organizing their "united brothers
hoods" for the next campaign. R.
w. Cousart, Esq, we learn, has been
appointed by the Kan in Columbia
county prcccptor for Lancaster.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27
The Union ,I{croM is engaged in

The Union ,,Iicrofa is engaged in
publishing brief sketches Of the lives
Of promincut members az the Gene
raj Assembly. The Chester Reporter
suggests that as soon as it gets
through with those worthless, that
the writer may take up the inmates
"f the penitentrary-which would,
no doubt, he equally as Interesting.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

SFIRMATIoSs..--Tho Senate has
confirmed tho appointment of Joseph
CIark, j.. \. Watson aud Wyatt
p!ylrr. trial Justices for tins county /;
nnd Rnhert Wilson, colored, Jury
Commissioner.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

The "Don QhNot,c lnvnciblrs"
have re-organized in Camden, and
gave IN exhibition OF their pretty
selves on last Wednesday night.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

The SomtIerm Home publishes 6
marriages in It's issue of the 18th
iustsnt, and then casually remarks
that "it hasn't been good week for
weddings neither"
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

We don't mind giving away old
papers for patterns, somctlnes-al-
though they are worth scventy>fvc
cents hundred. Supply on hand
nearly exhausted-scndk early, 5
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

The contractor has commenced
work on the court,housc yard fence,
When finished it will add much TO
The appearance OF ,iings in general.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

1873 NOTICE. 1878
FILL AND WINTER TRADE.
WE are now receiving our Fall and
w Winter Stock, To which the at
tcntion of Merchants and Planters is
respectfully invited, consisting of the
following lines OF heavy and fancy GRO
CerieS:
O.OO0 lhs Bulk Bacon,
1000 rolls ,a ,as;I heavy b"ssi"s 2iIto q lbs
1000 Bundles Arrow Tics,
lOGO Sacks Salt,
loo " Fine Liverpool Sgt
200 " Coffee, Prime, GIod and
Fair,
100 Bbl- Sugars, \ Eek. c, Demcrara
and Porto Rico,
10 Bbls Syrups. = House ard Drips,
POO boxes Adanlantinc Caullcs,
$50 cases Brandy Peaches,
80 Oysters,
100 dozen Buckets, = and 3 hoops,
100 Srdincs,
900 packages Fish, Nos. |, and 3,
10000 Cigars, Fair to Good,
TORACCU AND U'IISKTI;S 4
SFErLiLfTY,
POO Boxes Tn!acco, y. e. and Va
100 Dhls y. G. Corn whiskcy,
100 Va. d"
50 Muta celebrated Corn Whis-
key,
s s s S:o;:s:S:'s z::::::: S: $::!: -;
% Apple brandy,
- Ginger
10 ScuppcruOng Wine,
French Brandy, Port, Mcdcria. Shcr-
ry, Blackberry and California Wines
Of best quality always in store.
Wcarc agents for the sale of Thoma.
Wynu'S Improved Opcn-Thrnat. Curv-
ed Breast, Premium and Dcploma
COTfON GINS,
With attached Circle F'lue, open to the
world 81 per saw can be had on ap-
pliCation at our office.
w. III. II. HOUSTON & CO.,
GrOcerS and Cotton Commission Mcr.
chants, Trade ST., Charlotte, y. {.
Sept. 1, 1873.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

CoMrLErED.-The survey. Of the
Little River e Cheraw Rail Road
was completed last week. The dis
tancc from Chcraw TO Little River
by the survey is mnety>fvc miles.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27
The Ncwbcrry Heruld proposc,to

The Ncwberry Herald proposes 10
write "good, long obituary notices"
OF mary delinquent debtors, whose
promises to pay have failed, if not
heard from soon. The LEDGER wont
do that, but will promise TO write
the best Kind ,ofyoIi,uary notices, al
ter death, Of all those who come up
md pay their li,tlc bills between
this and January. This is the best
inducement we can offer, aud hope
all will take advantage OF il.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

THANKsGIvING.-Gov. Moses has
issued a proclamation setting apart
to-day a. a day Of public ihanksgiy-
ing. The proclamation is ordered
publication in seven or eight Radical
papers. We presume that Moses
rather suspects that the. Democrats
don't feel much like thanksgiving
while lie and his 'confederatcs are
robbing their wives and children of
the ncccssarics @of life, therefore il
would be an useles, expenditure of
the carefully ,hpaded' eentingsut
fund TO have it published for dem>
-
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27
DR.. j. II. WitherSpo0n & Co.,

Dr. j. u. hllherHp00n n Co.,
DESpt,vrEI'II.S r,turr u.,,,,.
II for The iihrni rntronnrc bcstow"J
i'm the r,st o.l; =, cn,,tinm.urn ~ 49,,
same, in their now place Of business,
IN thc st"r" formerly occupied hy Col.
- -; ~; i.'''Ne''' a"" 'ect'''S ny IL VI.
t',,,'F, ,.,.,, .,....,. -
,hing, that mny we fnnnd in nmr limo
We sell INDy[iD that we warrant
to be good. If not. we will IrfuuI tIr
money.
We have the LIGIITNING EXY
PA APER which will enable You to get
r'| 81 tneSr I'rF!"ie p"si"; 49,,
" we 'inNr t..r AH'hrN "l iIE. Halls
EEhiAEi'ESI'iLINN IL AIR ltlNEWEK.
IL Is SAID |" hc an excellent preparation.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27
LOCAiL.
Post Oilice HOnrS.

From s to II o'clock, a. m.
From 2 TO 5 o'clock, p. III.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27

a lady who did moi think Vt re.
FpcctabIc to bring up her children to
work, has recently rbeari from 4 NO
of her sons-ouc is Lar.kecpcr to n
fla,-boat, and the other il second-
clerk to lime kiln II.
This false notion is entertained,
wc are sorry 10 belpve, by some pee.
pie, even in these times, and often
prove ruirous TO many q promising
youth. Parents Should learn their
children To work, aud if they are in.
eIined TO cyade il HtakG, tl,em work.
There are always some light work
nsLont the yard, the garden, the house
aud the farm, that the little chaps
can do--ycs, give them employment.
We have never heard cf mechanic
beng diSgraccd by his trade, gor n
farmer by his employment, but TO
tbc contrary, hundreds Of people dis,
grace their trade.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27
READY-MAEE CLOTHING.

Our stock of Readymade Clothing
Is the largest and will be sold at prices
that defy competition.
Our Notion Department,
On second floor, will embrace every
thing usually kept in a Notion Depart
ment, and will compare with that of
any other house. --5 I
We have opcnc l up i'm our Shoe De-
partmcnt the largest stock Of Boots and
Shoes In the city and will sell at North
crn JObbcr'sprfccS
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1873-11-27
Cur Retail Department,

VIII present many new and attractive
features and will he complete with ev-
crything kept in iirst-class retail
store.
Call soon and examine for your
selves,
MCMURRAY Il DAVIS,
West Trade street, between Tryon
and College, Charlotte, y. G.
October !, 1873.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-05-14

q Il N Il Il A L NE w y.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-05-14

Harlem Extension way, s.d5 q. M, and 200 p M
Eastern way, ia a. m.
Troy way, 12.40 y. m.
Troy, 1910 p. m 2.40 p. M, and 1000 p. in.
Albany, 1910 p m, 2.i0 p. m, and 1000 p. IN.
Boston, 40 a. M, and 1000 p. IN.
Canadas, 1.l5 p. m.
Northern way, 200 p. m.
Burlington, 900 p. IN. and 1900 p. IN.
Saratoga way, $40 p. IN.
New York, 240 p. M and 1000 p. IN.
Connecticut River way, 1000 p. IN.
Woodstock way, (Stage) 100 y. III.
Chittcnden, CTuesdays and saturdays 800 y. IN.
MAILS ARRIVE.
Harlem Extension way, 1000 p. m.
Eastern way, 2.20 p. m.
Troy way, d.55 p. IN.
Troy, 1.40 a. m, Las q. m. and 4.55 p. m.
Albany, 11.45 Il. M, 4.b5 and 9.10 D. III.
Boston, lao Il. m. and go y. IN.
Canadas, 1910 n. m.
Northern way, 11.32 q. IN.
Burlington, 1910 and 11.32 a. m.
Saratoga way, 11.45 H. IN.
New York. II 40 a. m. and 4.55 p. In.
Connecticut River way, S.45 y. IN.
Woodstock way, (stage) 11.b5 Il. IN.
Chittenden, Tuesdays and Saturdays 1890 a.m
rg-Malls Will he promptly closed at the speci-
feed hour; all letters deposited In the street
boxes Will be collected at $50 and II 90 a. NJ
1910, 1870 and last collection for all night malls
at 900 p. IN. All letters deposited I'm the Letter
Box at the Depot Will be collected by Route
Agents 1--WE minutes previous to the departure
OF each mall train.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-05-14
Cabinet Meeting.

WASHINGTON, May 13.
The Cabinet meeting to-day was attended
by all the members, Sec. Belknap expected.
No important business was transacted.
The Postmastcr-General brought to the at
tcntion of the President the subject of APP
pointments of postmasters at Savannah,
Athens, Atlanta and Macon, Ga, which
were confirmed by the Senate during the
last session of Congress. The President
has delayed issuing the Commissions,
awaiting the result of the investigation into
the charge that improper influences were
used to secure recommendations on which
nominations were made, there appearing
no sufficient reason to longer withhold
commissioners, they have been signed and
will be duly delivered.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-05-14
Congress Conference.

ST.. LouIs, May 10.
Hon. Henry r. Blair delivered an adj
dress on the general object of the confer
cnce, in the course of which he said that
cheap transportation was the great thing
needed for the country. 1t is threaded
with railroads, over which passengers and
freight can be transported in all directions,
but feeling has grown up in this valley.
as well as in other parts of the country,
that there are existing and extending com
binations on the part of these corporations
against the interests of the producing
classes. lie then paid glowing tribute to
the railing system of the country, as the
proudcst monument to progress ever reared
by mortal hands, and to-day, in the glory
of the republic, cnthroncd in the midst of
its created wealth. He urged generous
treatment of these great representatives
capital, labor and enterprise--and said that
he who would unduly impede that pro-
grcss would soon learn that the march of
American enterprise cannot be arrested by
prejudice or ignorance, and that our
plightcd faith can never be disturbed by
senscless reputation or schemes of narrow
dcmagogucs
Governor Woodson was then introduced,
and gave the members warm and frater-
nal welcome on behalf of the people of the
state. lie also referred to the reports
which have general circulation to the effect
that this meeting had some political signif-
canoe or purpose. This he denied, stating
that no one had any such design, and say
ing that the strongest desire and highest
ambition of the city and state is to see all
parts of this great country united in frater-
nal bonds, bound by common interests,
and that sectional feelings and animosities
be put aside forever. lie then entered in
to some interesting statistics regarding the
agricultural and mining wealth of Missouri.