Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-05

portunityt to become prominent in the
House, His party is to strong to STAND
in particular need ofhis services or vote
on any vital issue, and there are already
experienced leaders looking out Tor a
seat in the Senate or the White House
who will not tolerate any new rivals Tor
a front seat among their limited num-
Der. His strength lies in a hearty sup
port of party measures when the hnes
are drawn, close attention to committee
work, and a liberal exercise OF his excel
lent social faculties among all classes.
He is known here as Judge Lewis, and
has the entire to the most fashiona-
BILE society. Letters from his constitu'
ents are promptly answered, and ne
makes what is generally considered
among politicians an efficient member
and really possesses far more education,
ability and sagacity than nine-tenthS OF
the members in the House.
The Judge took me through the
Smithsonian Institute, and also carried
me TO Winnie Ream's studio. The fair
Winnie was absent on visit to New
York that day, but we inspected some
of her works at leisure. From the num-
Der of figures about the room and at the
Capitol, she must be very hard worker.
Some of these are exquisite models, and
l am no longer surprised that the
young girl from the West has
achieved name and place among the
leading artists Of the day. On her
book, where visitors register, l saw
Thousands of names, representing almost
every part of the country. 1t is said
that Winnie Ream has all the orders
that she can fill, charges good round hg-
ures, and supports her parents, who live
with her, in good style. She is certainly
a success, and fair illustration OF what
can be accomplished by energy, pluck
and perseverance.
Tom Scott has not yet made his APP
pearance to capture Congress in behalf
of his gigantic railroad schemes, al
though anxiously expected by number
of patriotic lobbyists who are ready to
tender their services for reasonable
consideration. was surprised to learn
from railroad man that the Southern
| Security Railroad Company, which
claimed at one time to operate twenty
five thousand miles of railroad, only re-
tains two Southern roadside Whining
ton, Columbia and Augusta and the
Memphis and Charleston Railroads,
with prospect that the latter will soon
be rendered back to the stockholders.
They would co well to look into the con-
dition of the road somewhat before they
make any new terms. A committee rep
resenting the stockholders has been
expected at New York some days to
hold conference with the present les
sees. The last line that fell from the
clutches of Tom Scott and his associates,
and very important one, was the East
Tennessee and Georgia road from Bris-
toll to Chattanooga and Dalton. 1t was
bought by Wilson & Co. of New York.
Wilson is wealthy capitalist of East
Tennessee, new residing in New York,
and formerly principal stakeholder in
the road.
Governor Browns headquarters at the
Willard Hotel is the rendezvous of
nearly all Tennesseeans and many other
Southerners stopping here. He is in
fine health and spirits, and confident of
securing a satisfactory adjustment of
the claims of Tennessee against the
Government One of the Governors
admirers from Robertson county calling
last night, wished him a seat at an early
day in Congress, to which he made no
reply, except a polite bow and slight
smile. He informed one eager inquirer
that he would not be a candidate for
Governor again. 1t is satifsction now
adays to hear of one prominent citizen
~ :, - N oond;Jota for Govarnor