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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-17

LoUpoUN County ITEMS : From the Lou
doun Mirror Nov that harvest is over and
much of the wheat been handled 10 stacking,
the general admission is that the crop has turn
ed out much better than was expected. With
some exceptions the grass is better than for
several years. The oas crop promises an abun-
dant yield, md the corn, under the influence
Of the refreshing rains of the last few weeks, is
growing beautifully and promising well.
County Court on Monday brought compare
lively few persons to town, and the business of
the Court was confined principally to the adj
hitting to record of numerous administrative,
excculorial aud trustees accounts. La the case
OF the Commonwealth VS.. Henry Lloyd; Ger
ti6cate; the prisoner, who is charged with a
misdemeanor was allowed to give bail until the
August term.
The new livery stable Of Bentley & Fadely, in
Lcosburg has just been completed, aud is one
of the largest, haudSomest, best arranged and
most thoroughly equipped, of any similar es
tablishment in the State. Lcesburg has two
liveries, the other belonging to MIR. J. Arch.
Hammcry
MIR. Richard H. Tebbs, (son of the late Col.
G. B. Tebbs, of Leesburg) who graduated at
the University Of Virginia, at its last session,
has received the appointment of Professor of
Latin in college at Baton Rogue, Louisiana,
at salary at $4,000 per annum.
At a meeting Of the Common Council OF
Leesburg on Friday evening, an ordinance was
passed requiring all the sidewalks of the town
to be curbcd and paved, without delay.
The Academy building 10 Leesburg is to be
purchased and converted into a county clerk s
office at once. The price paid for the Academy
was s., 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-17
fCOMIUNIC.ATED.

FOREsTALLING. He who causes two blades
of grass to grow where only one grew before Is
public beneiactor" to those who consume the
grass The market is our pasture. Down with
the men who keep Us from getting it as cheep
ly as We can unless they are those who call>e
The growth We want to buy at first hands
aud not be made to support nou-produccrs
CONSC MERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-17

JEFF. DAVIS AND His CoLoRED FRIENDS
-lSt Louis Christian Advocate. During
the late visit of the Hon. Jefferson Davis to
Of resnectable citizens, and receiving mamfes-
ta,ions Of respect from hundreds Of prominent
and worthy ladies aud gentlemen of the city.
there occurred little episode of very pleasing
character. One night during his stay at the
Planters House he was serenadcd by some
colored people who were formerly his slaves.
After their dulcet strains had ceased. Mr.. Davis
called them into his room, where. after cordial
greetings on both sides and little chat about
old times, he made each a handsome present
At another time during his stay he was called
on by an old aunty who had been the nurse
of his eldst child The affection that the ex-
slaves manifested for their former master and
the Interest which he manifested tJr them aud
their future welfare were really affecting.
The case Of the seconds in the late Richmond
duel has been postponed until September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-17

The case Of the seconds in the late Richmond
duel has been postponed until September.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
NJ e M HIS.
Tuesday evening. Nov. 30, 1873.
LEDGER LINES.

Quorum Court in session to-day.
Nothing of interest in police circles.
Quarterly Court adjourned to the JAN
uary term.
Mrs. Bowers will appear as Eliza
beth at the theater tonight.
John S. Toof has been elected Secre-
tary of the Chamber CT Commerce.
Next Thursday will be a day of
thanksgiving and prayer. in accordance
with Mayor Johnson's proclamation.
B. L. Barinds, registrar Of the Eighth
ward, will keep his Office at $50 Poplar
street open daily from two to seven
o clock.
The municipal pot is boiling fercely.
Candidates should announce themselves
Immediately through the columns OF the
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Rev. David Walk will preach in the
Linden Street Christian Church on
Thanksgiving morning at half past ten
o clock. The sermon will be suitable to
the occasion.
The Evening News, a new candidate
for public favor, made its appearance
last evening under the management OF
Captain George W. Gift, who swings the
editorial war club.
At the regular concIave of Cyrene
COmmandery, S lid at their Hall 204
Front street, last evening. the 'o'ioW,ns
officers we're elected for the t. "Su'ps
year: Sir j. M. Pettigrew, L. c.; Sir
]. W. Ward, G.; Sir Ed. Worsham, c.
g.; Sir Geo. White, P; Sir A. j. Hays,
S. W.. Sir r. R. Catron, ]. w.; Sir John
Gent, T.; Sir T. ]. Barchus, R.; Sir R.
W. Shelton, St. B.; Sir Bun +. Price, S.
B.; Sir VIM. Gay, W; Sir Gus Cornell,
Sentinel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
The RHPosisIoa.

The Exposition Is In full blast to-day.
Tomorrow machine for making earth
enware jugs will be in operation. Many
Of our best citizens know all about the
contents Of the jugs, but have no idea
how tho articles are made. The goose
that laid the golden egg for Memphis
relief. aud the Rocky Mountain wolf
that raised a large fund for the same
purpose, are on exhibition.
The Peoples self-Acting Loom, hand
or power, perfected by the Inventors
Aid Association Of Memphis, was put
on exhibition to day. Next Thursday
evening the panorama, representing the
life Of Christ, will be displayed on the
stage OF the Exposition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

ers overwhelmed him with grief, and
Buffalo says he manages his mass meet
ings with more deoorum aud fairness
than was exhibited last night
The candidates Tor WharfmAsler we're
left out in the cold last night All as
piring for that position will have TO
make scrub race Of il.
The Indianan, Captain Neal, leaves
New Orleans Thursday evening for Lou
isville.
The Gne steamer Charles Bodmann.
Captain shinkle, viii arrive here Thurs
day TO receive for New Orleans, and
leave on Friday at four pm.
Captain Dick Lighiburne IS still il the
race for Wharlmaster Notwithstanding
the action Of the new Tammany reforni-
ers last night.
The Exporter aud Bismarck leave St.
L, ,uis this evening for New Orleans.
Captain Sam Shock returned this
morning from ST. Louis on the Belle
Memp his, sporting a :" tile" Of large
Dimensions.
The Belle Memphis came in from St.
Louis this morning with u cargo Of pro-
duce and gain, and leaves this evening
at five pm. with a return trip for Cairo
ana ST. Louis. Captain Crane com.
mands, with Billy Blenker in the Office.
Captain Charley Schultze, purser Of
the Robert Mitchell, stopped over last
evening aud goes to Louisville to day
by rail.
Captain Charley Richards was in the
city to-day circulating among his many
friends.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
Important Inv suit.

Ia the Second Circuit Court today
Judge Halsey is hearing the attachment
case Of the administrators Of J. j. Polk,
deceased, VS., /. B. Kirkland and the
Jackson Insurance Company, involving
a deposit of $4S, 900 in gold, and claim
for damages of 100000. On this at
tachment, it will be remembered, the
jackson Insurance Company was forced
to close its doors by the Sheriff. The
case now comes up on q plea in sbate-
meLt, viz: whether or not, on the 30th
of April, 1873, l. B Kirkland had fraud
ulently disposed Of his property, or was
about to fraudulently dispose of his
property" The reading Of proof and
the trial Of the cause will continue for
several days. The attorneys engaged in
the case are. For plaintiffs, Messrs.
Ganut a Mcdowell. Patterson 4 Lowe,
Hnmes & Poston. For defendants,
Estes and Jackson, Randolph, Ham
mond & Jordan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
GENERAL MARKET.


The following quotations are for small or
ders or jobbing rates;
APPLES-S396 u Dbl.
BACoN7Cle sides, 7l2g774c;, clear rib sides
vased. 1019a11115c; breakfast bacon, l0l4911c.
BRAN-Sl 05(d1 10 q cwt.
BUTTER-Medium, 23925c; choice, 29S2c
BAGGING-1G1Fa15zse ID.
BEANS.,Navy, 81 75gS 90 q Dbl.
CHICKENS-s2 1904 so, as 70 quality.
C0AEOT -9O922c y gallon.
oABBAGES-S crate, s. 5Og6 %; q 100,
c0RN-Iu store. 72s75c q bushel.
CHEESE-Eaetory. l4159l51sc.
C0TT0N-SEED-ST Is ton.
C0RN-MEAL-S2 90d3 90 n bbl,
C0FFEE-Ris. 2492sc . ID.
EGGS-2a9S0c d dozen.
FL0UR-Super and extra. sc 009T so; fam
lily and fancy brands, s. oo9e 80 . Dbl; infe-
HAYSChoice. s25 OOsa5 q = ton; medium,
$50 00@2i % b ton; 81 Sogl 20 p cwt.
HOMlNH-R barrel. 81 7595 90.
LIME-sl 5O@i Is 5 bbi.
LARD : Tierces, sk9s1<c; kegs, 91l9lOc
Dissatisfaction new in barrels, IS
Q65ei gyups. 65@s0c p Fallen.
ONIONS-Mixed. "a 0e94 so q Dbl.
OATS-Choice. 54955 p bushel.
PQRk-sglk clear sides, g. clear elsaF EIS; Ss
PoTITQE 1FssshBiOvs and raissts, g 90
SUGAR Crushed. powdered and granu-
lated, llt4al2c p 10; soft. refined, yellow and
white in bbls. shSllci brown and yellow. in
nP gEA II sos as 50 , bbI.
TWINF-lS1t4 l4t<g,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

PUBLIC LEDeER 0FYIcE, |
MEMPHIs. Tenn. November %. 1873.
MONEY.
We have nothing new to report in
money circles Collections are easy,
with steady increase of deposits.
Gilt-edge commercial paper is taken on
the streets at 2@24 per cent. a month.
Exchange is quiet, with the supply equal
to the demand; New York, &c discount;
Boston and Eastern points, &c off; New
Orleans, s@2c. Local and State secu-
rites remain dull and nominal. There
is little or nothing doing in Arkansas
and Mississippi securities; quotations
are unchanged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

DR.. A. l.. Kimbro leaves this evening
on the steamer Belle Memphis for Reel
foot Lake. The doctor labored hard in
the cause of humanity during the yellow
fever epidemic. and now proposes TO take
two or three weeks recreation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
Large, DasnlnE Auction sale

of horses mules. furniture, carpets,
stoves and groceries. Also large lot
of English made galvanized buckets, by
George o. Sale & Co.. POI Main street
Sale commences Wednesday, November
26lh, at 10 o'clock sharp. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
For FrIar's Point.

For Helena, Friar's Point and way landings-
TriWeekly Packet
PAT CLEBURNE............... Ashford, master
I EAVES AS ABOVE ON THIS Cues,
IL DAY, 25th instant, at pm. Rklfpsst2
For freight or passage apply on aazifzsz6a16s
board. or 10
r. W. LIGHTBURNE, Agent.
gQO Front atraaf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

NEw0RLEANs, November Is. 1l:SO a.m.-Cot-
ton is firm. Middling. l57sc; sales. 1900 bales.
NEW YORK. November %. 1925 a.m.-Cotton
opens quiet. Middling, 153sc. Sales for JAN
uary. Ice; February. 16 Lice; March. 1910;
April. 1910; November, 1875; December,
10 7-16c.
12:lOp .m.-Cotton is firm, Middling. 1554c.
Sales to spinners, 49i; last evening, 800 bales.
Sales for January. Is l5-l6c; February, 1910;
March. 10 9-l6c, December, Is 7-16c.
LIVERPOOL. November Is. II go a.m.-Cotton
opens firm. ;Uplands. s5S@S1Sd; Orleans.
S549S5sd. IFf
p.m.-Cotten is.frm. Uplands. sss9s11d;
Orleans. S1z@S7sd. Sales. 1900 bales. Of
which 2eOO were for export and speculation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

The ladies' dining rooms and oyster
psrlors si GastOn's win be open Tor the
reception Of guests until twelve O'Clock
81 night. I4I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
For Cniro and Sc. Louis.

Memphis and st. Louis Packet Company-For
Hickman, Columbus, Cairo and st. Louis.
BELLE MEMPHIS Crane, master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE rues.
w THIS DAY. 18th instant, at 7sisSEssa
AID. STORM, Treasurer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
ZOE SALE.
NOTICE.
Z. O. o. H.

TIME SPECIAL EELl. " : od IF Fellows = or n
/ gives notice to all neeos thew will be
their families in the city. thu. sss;ties NAV
require, by making application TO.
upon the following committeeman:
A W. NEWS0M, l66 Front street.
GEO. ". l.. CROOK, So Madison street.
WM. HENRY IL Madison street.
]. P. HOFFMAN, 3OS Main street.
The Odd Fellows commissary store will be
open from 10 TO l. o'clock on Tuesdays, Thurs
DAYS and SATURDAYS. n-lUO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

In lung and throat diseases time has
proved no other preparation can com
pare with Yilliams' Balsam Wad
Cherry aud Wood NapfEa IN aaordinE
prompt aud e5eetHal relief. See oircu-
lars with full directions and testimonials
from prominent aud distinguished South
err gentlemen. Sold by all druggists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
ForNaM Orleans.

Memphis and New Orleans Paeket Co. For
Vicksburg. Natchez. New Orleans and ali
way and bend landings.
JOHN b. MAUDE...."~..........,....N Noel, master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE U.
w THURSDAY, 9th inst, at ellHHrtaR
regular Memphis and New Orleans Packet,
leaving alternate Thursdays. Will pay par
tieular attention to all plantation and bend
business. Shippers can rely on strict atten-
ply to J. +. WASHINGTON, Agent.
74-76 No. Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
For white River

For white River.
Elicit Line Memphis and White River Packet
co... S. Mail-For Jacksonport, Augusta,
West Point, searcy, DesArc. DevalPs Bluff.
Clarendon, Indian Bay, COncordia, Car
sons, Friar's Point and Helena.
LEGAL TENDBR....--..J. D. Elliott, master
I EAVES MEMPHIS TUESDAY. NV,
IL 18th instant. at pm, silsflssie
Passengers and freight taken at dSssssssSiaaA
reduced rates for al. points below Helena.
For freight or pAssage apply on board, or to
JOS. ELLIOTT, Sec'y,
1914 40. Elliott Block foot Jefferson st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
FREIGHT.
TO STEAMBoATMEN.
STEAM BOATS.
For New Orleans.

Merchants Southern Packet Compsny-The
Old Reliable For New Orleans and the
Bends-The elegant side-Wheel steamer
CITY OF ALTON. .Bixby, master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE w.
w WEDNESDAY, 10Th inst. at slltta
XIV. LIGHTBURNE, Agent,
74-T5 go Front street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

Louisville and New Orleans Packet Company
For New Orleans and the Bends.
MANI hOODION master
WILL LEAVE AS AB0VEON gu-,-
w TUESDAY. the 18th inst, lsl1G1A-S,s
at pm. Eialaasslz12
Il. W. LIGHTBURNE, Agent,
go Front street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
For Arkansas River.

For South Bend. Auburn, New Gaseony, Pine
Bluff. Little Rock and way landings,
NASHVILLE ........................-. Ross. master
r EAVES AS AB0VE WEDNES- U.s.
u DAY. Nov. %, at 5 pm. For Lsl4EAtsE
freight or passage apply on board tssisszRhadA
or to 5. b. MILLER, Agent,
74-75 2 Promenade St. foot Of Jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
For Now Orleans.

st. Louis, Memphis and New Orleans Packet
For Vioksburg, Natchez. New Orleans.
CHAS. BoDMANN. .Shinkle, master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE uus-.
w on FRIDAY 28th instant. inllaItnA
at pm. For freight or passage ap- szfs9sa6s0kiA
ply to r. w. .LIGHTBURNE. Agent,
74-T No. go Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
Maryland and Virginia oyster
depot.

The place to buy fish, fowls and aesh.
Goods Of the best quality and prices low,
w. II. WARRINGTON 4 Co.,
CIT 277 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

Received per steamer Belle Memphis at
Victor D. Fuchs', Al Jefferson street.
y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
ELECTION.
Election Notice.
Monday, December 1, 1873,

A. required bv Section l6 Of the charter. for
10 election Of a President, Vice President,
49, sd for the transaction Of any other reg
5isr bnsf,efs required BY the ioterests OF the
companv- The election will be held between
the hours oflb o'clock q; m. and 5 q cIock pm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
Memphis and Onto river Packe. Z

For Cairo, Eyansyille. Louisville and Cinein-
nati-The fine passenger steamer
JAS. D. PARKER. .................. Wise, master
w TUESDAY. 25th inst, at sll5Ss;rits3
pm. For, freight or passage APP isssliGaA
1874 &. D. COBB Il CO., Agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

nNE OF IHE ABOVE SIEAM- -.
~ ers will leave TUESDAYS. 49, -
THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS. a.a4llBr
al pm.
A clsfk win Be found ai the bic red ,,h.-r
t1at q receive frlirli 90 an Time
Dor freight or uassaFa APPLE - t..-I o. -.
Gu. w. @. EfK- sup't.
- ra - Front street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

S. Clement. No. % BeAl street, has
fresh oysters az panic prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer A. J White. Napoleon.
Cherokee, Cincinnati.
Pat Cleburne. Helena.
Root Mitchell, New Orleans.
Sam J. Hale, New Orleans.
Jas. ID. Parker, Cincinnati.
Belle Memphis. St Louis
DEPARTURES
Steamer Mountain Belle, Pt. Pleasant
G. W. Cheek. Napoleon.
Phil Allin. Fnar's Point.
John KYLE, New Orleans.
Robt Mitchell Cincinnati.
San J. Hale, CHEMIST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
CHEEK LINE.

Memphis and Nicksburg Packet Compsnr-
Tri-weekly Liue-for Helena, Friar' Pcint,
Napoleon and the beuds-U. s. Mail % Ma
poleon-Ile steamers
A. ]. WHITE--..---........Mark Cheek, mssisr
GKO. W. CnEEk--.--.-----.-.-Ma Malone. master
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
NEW LINE.

NEW LINE.
Memphis, NJ elena and Friar's Point
Trf-WeekIy Line.
ST. FRANCIS, Cummings, master.
L caves MEMPHIS ON TUES r..
L 4 days. Thursdays and Satur Sssr[
days. For freight or passage APP -
ply on board. b3-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
sTRAYED.
BOARDING..
WANTED.
FOR RENT.

TITANTRD-VAULTs AND CIsTERNs TO
w clean. j. ID. Fox. 80 Union st. ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
For Whnrfmaater.

/ ANNOUNCE MYSELF A cAEpIDATE
i before tho people for the position 81 wharf
master, i have resided In Memphis since
1855. Am a mechanic BY trade. but have fol-
lowed the river In different capacities Tor
duties OF Wharfmaster and the facilities noccs-
sary 10 be offered the commerce Of the river AZ
wen a. any man, and II elected propose 70
attend 10 my duties personally, have no other
business aud hold no other once. lhefciefe,
III WASHINGTON.
November q, 1873. 70
DIcHARD W. LIGHTBURNR Is A. CAN.
III didate for reelection 10 the once OF
Wharfmaster. Election Thursday, January
Is-l IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

Memphis, Helena and FriRr's Point
Sem1-Weekly Line.
The elegant passenger steamer
PHIL ALLIN. Lee, master
L EAVE5 MEMPHIS on MON ~
LDAYS, WEDNESDAYS and tzliSrastrS
FRIDAYS. at 5 p m. 49,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25

Memphis, Helena aRa Way Landings-Tri-
Weekly Packet,
PAT CLEBURNE..................Ashford, master
Il FAVES MEMPHIS TUES H
IL DAYS, THURSDAYS and stllFFrtrf
SATURDAYS, AZ pm. -
Saturdays trip extended to Phillips Bayou.
on s.. FEancis river.
For iEeiEhl OF passaEs apply on board. sli
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-11-25
AusINgss housEa.

BOWMAN, Q. H., MACHINIsT. AND
ID Scale Factor. 2o2lS Main street. Special
Attention given 10 repairing scales. lOl-f
nv A. FISHER, SUCCESSOR TO FISHER,
III Amis x Co., marble dealers, cor. Adams
and Third. ssh
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

40 devoted and so prominent an abclitionist az
Moret Prendergast, when he became Min
lister of the Colonies. left his radicalism at the
door of the Department of Ultramar, and ad-
vocated gradual emancipation with all his ac-
customed skill and grace in the Cortes.
But we have been accustomed to re-
gard the Republicans composing the present
Cabinet az men made of sterner stuff than the
average of plscemen. They have kept their
faith through many years of struggle when
word of compromise would have gained them
riches and honor. It will be no trfiing matter
for them now to keep the pledges they give
in opposition. They will hazard more than
their own personal fortunes in taking the
sublime decision the world expects of them.
Rut we believe they will take it. all the same.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15

Hr Bassett oered s servcos for sa50 month 10 loos
after any and all matter required and 5000 In oass
We successful In obtaining such legislation We
desifed IL the very last end OF Spring. and long
after this cOnversstioD when this amendment writ
which endoavOred 20 have Incorporated into Tia
bill.
q. Then your language about the passage OF thu
amendment you referred 10 IL not strictly accurate
IL Ia not except In general way IT Is true we did nos
then have any amendment this c0Dyersatou
with Mr. Bassett within four hye days after mY
arrival the legislation referred TO did not take place
until the end Of June do not pretend that the
saOns referred to In that report literally accurate
O You want 10 understand that your statement Of
the proposition Of Mr. Basset accurate In relation 70
the sums demandedf r. Yes, Sir want You 70 under.
stand that Mr. Bassett stated 10 exactly these words
Z" will look after your matter for $3.50 month, snd
after through" (Or words 10 that efooo, shall
want o. 5OOO" related that conversation immediatel
20 several Others whom you call II you desire. and
who will substaDtiste exactly what have said.
Tue investigation then adjourned until ~ morrow.
New-York tribune., 1873-02-15
ABOUT THE CHARTER.
unfortunate.

If the first ten intelligent citizens you meet
are asked how in their judgment New-York
can best attain an efficient municipal govern
ment, nine of them will say, Separate
lit from State and National politics" 1t is
not entirely because we neglect our own in
terests that we have been robbed but largely
because the robbers had such political affila-
tions that it was to the interest of a great
party to protect itself in its State and National
elections by sustaining them.
Is it unreasonable, then, that good citizens
should deprecate charter which proposes to
make the old alliance between city and State
politics closer than ever 7 Leave out of view
every personal question. 1t is true
that Mayor Hayemeyer was specially
assured by the men who nominated
him that their support was not polit-
ical, aud that they have since quarreled
with him, because he revolts from the politi-
cal service they exact but let that pass. 1t
is true that combination of Aldermen has
already been formed to parcel out the offices
under new charter, and that some of the
men they have selected are specially OBJ
jectiOnable but let that pass. Is it a
good thing for the City Of New-York
that the new charter should be framed with
reference, first of all, to the political advan-
tages to be gained by the party framing it, in
thus getting control of the municipality That is
just what is doing at Albany; and yet there
is not one thoughtful citizen out of a hundred
who will not promptly say that it can only
aggravate our present Ills
This city is in itself, a great commonwealth.
1t is entitled to have its concerns decided in
its own interest mot in that of party that
wishes to carry the State at the next
election, and to use the city offices to help do
it Very likely most of us would like to see it
carry the election but we do not want to
submit to more misgovernment for that end.
Here, for instance, is tho latest whisper
from the inner circle of the char
ter makers at Albany. They propose,
under tho provisions they are in
serting for reorganization of the police,
to put in Mr.. John i. Davenport as
Police Superintendent. Now, if Mr..
Davenport is the man best fitted
by training, experience, habits of mind, and
high character, for that place, by all means
let him have it. But if, instead, he
il scheming little politician working
for it as part of general political programme
for the State, do our citizens want to place
the resources of this community at his com
mand, to help along his plansf
There will be no good government here
till city matters are settled on city.
not on State or national issues. SO plain
a proposition should need no argument.