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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08
rhe Sow City eovernment :.

Last evening Mayor johnson and the
old Boards Of Aldermen and Common
Council retired from the government OF
the city and handed over the bluffs to
Mayor. elect John League and the newly
elected city fathers. After the old
Council had transacted unfinished bust
ness, Mayor League was called forward
and took the oath of Office, after which
the new Mayor administered the oath
to the following Councilmen;
First ward--P. J. Kelly and Jack
Walsh.
Second ward-w. J. Chase and VIM.
Hewitt.
Third ward-C. A. Beehn and A. G.
luther.
Fourth ward-E. Keck and J. A.
Roush.
Fifth ward-Joe Clouston, jr (col)
and j. Thomas (colorod.)
Sixth ward-W NJ Harvey and J..
Happek.
Seventh ward-J. S. Carpenter and
Turner Hunt (colored)
Eighth ware--J P. Hughes aud b. E.
Barinds.
Ninth ward. D. Walters and J. G..
Page (colored.)
Tenth ward-G A MORT.
A contest was inaugurated with refer
ence to the seats Of J. G. Page (colOred),
of the Ninth, and Jacob Noon (colored),
of the Tenth wards.
The Mayor elect repaired to the
Council and administered the oath Of
office to the following new members;
First ward-0wen Dryer.
Fourth wsrd-N. Malatesta.
Fifth ward-H. G. DeHt.
Eighth Ward-Harry s. Lee.
Ninth ward-M. j. Doyle.
These gentlemen, with the following
Aldermen holding over, constitute the
Board:
Second wards. B. Robbins.
Third ward -Andrew Davis.
Sixth ward-(E. E. Clarke, resigned
vacancy not filled.)
Seventh ward. T. Hillsman
Tenth ward--P. Colligan.
In the Council, DR.. VIM. Hewitt, Of
the Second ward .lwas elected permanent
chairman, aud in the Board Of Alder
men, Captain Harry S. Lee was elected
temporary chairman.
The General Council will assemble
again this evening At 1880 o clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER. --The play Of Di-
vorco was again presented last night by
the Fifth AvoAuc Theator Combination
company. The house was crowded by a
most fashionable audience who enjoyed
the interesting play and the fine acting
by the company. As we have COM
meneed several Of the leading actors on
former occasions, we must this time
especially mention Mr.. Harry Hawk,
whose inimitable rendition of the role
of "Templeton Jit. Esq, of the New
York bar" is so much enjoyed and ap'
plauded by the audience each evening.
Indeed, Mr.. Hawk shares all the honors,
and has rapidly become iavorite with
our theater-goers. Divorce continues to
be popular, and would hold the stage
successfully during the remainder Of the
week. 1t will be presented for the last
time this evening. Tomorrow night the
Combination will appear in Man and
Wife, another society play, attractive and
interesting Miss George Langley, lead
ing lady, who, owing to indisposition,
has failed to appear since Monday night
will positively make her temperance
tomorrow evening On Saturday the
day performance in consequence of the
company being obliged to depart in the
afternoon, will take place at ten o'clock
in the forenoon. For this occasion the
fine play of Alike will constitute the
Seats may be secured in
advance.
OLYMPIC THEATER. Manager Buch-
anan continues to attract crowds to his
theater every night The French Can
Can, with new scenery and surround
ings, has been introduced. In the way
of jig dancing, vocalism, instrumental
music and comicalities, Manager Buch-
anan has first-rate show. A change
of programme every evening takes
place at the Olympic.
WIRES OPERA HOUSE. :. Manager
White has brought out twenty splendid
stars, who appear nightly at his Jeffer-
son street Opera House. The pro-
gramme Of entertainment consists of
vocal and instrumental music, fancy
and clog dancing, specially acts, COM
edies, etc. Strangers visiting the city
will find Whites Opera House pleas
ant place to while away few hours.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

REPUBLICS in Europe are poor ex-
periments. The Republic of Spain, not
two years old, has gone by the board,
and is to be succeeded by a monarchy.
The people may make good Communists
or Revolutionists; they can tear down
the monuments of art, burn libraries
and trample the insignia of Empire in
the streets, but when it comes to rebuild
ing they fail. True republicanism is
almost unknown in France and Spain.
The people have not been educated up
70 the standard; they have monarchical
ideas imbibed from infancy, and are
unfit for self-government.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

Mrs. Kate Ferguson, lady in Cleve
land, Ohio, recently lost her life under
remarkable circumstances. She was
walking in the street, followed by a
small pet dog, when one of the city dog
catchers, seeing the animal, started to
catch it. The dog took refuge by its
mistress, when the dog catcher, who was
a few PAGES distant, raised his gun and
pointed it at the animal. The lady,
thinking the gun was aimed at her, ana
fearing it would be discharged, was
greatly frightened, and ran screaming
with fright to her home. Shortly after
her arrival she was seized with convul-
sions, and died within 4S hours. De-
ceaed was only q years of age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

From the Carlisle England Journal
The thriving town of Workington was
honored the other day with visit by a
young man from Whitehsven, in charge
of pony and cart, the latter containing
a quantity of apples, which he offered
for sale. During his wandering through
the town he fell in with laborer and
his wife, and after some conversation.
the laborer offered to sell his missus "
to the apple dealer for two shillings.
The offer was accepted, and, as the
woman made no objection to the ar
rangement, bargain was struck, the
money was paid, and the lady set out
with her new lord and master on his
travels. and did her best to assist him in
disposing of his stock Of apples. Her
husband, by way OF consoling himself
for the great loss he had sustained,
spent bis wifes purchase money in beer
After the money was gone, the desc
late man began to examine the situa-
ton, and arrived at the determination
to have his wife back again. With
this view he set out in search of the APP
pie dealing pair, and, having found them,
explained to the young man from
Whltehaven that he had repented Of
his bargain, and that it was his inten
ton TO take the partner Of his ioys and
sorrows to his heart and home again.
The apple dealer intimated that before
anything Of the kind would be done the
purchase money would have 10 be re.
funded To comply with this demand
was impossible, as lar as the distracted
husband was concerned, for he had swal.
lowed the price of his wife. A bitter
wrangle ensued; the husband wanted his
wife; the apple dealer was firmly re-
solved TO have either the woman or his
money; the lady-alasl for her sex
took part with the apple dealer against
her legal lord, and at length took refuge
in house in King street. A crowd assem-
bled to witness the fray. and one Of the
number told the husband that his wife
had fed down the street. Away in the
direction indicated sped the frantic man,
and the moment he did so the woman
came out Of the house, got into the cart
which was standing at the door, the
apple dealer took bis seat beside her,
and the pony set ef with the pair at a
rafting pace in the direction Of White.
haven. The husband, running down the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08
GRAND JURY REPORT.

We give elsewhere liberal synopsis
Of the report submitted by the late Grand
Jury. 1t is one of the most startling
documents that has been produced in
that quarter for some time and will at
tract general attention. II the allegs-
tons made can be sustained, the Poor
House question will demand the lmme-
date action of the County Court, which
is now in session. The report speaks SO
plainly and explicitly for itself that little
remains to be said. We will comment at
greater length when the facts in the case
are published in full.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08
List OfGIfts:

Total. 1900 gifts. all cash.........sl.5OO, 600
The chances for gift are as one to five.
Price OGTickess;
Whole tickets, $50, Halves, SIS; Tenths, or
each coupon, IS; eleven whole tickets for $500;
22lS tickets for $1,000; ll3 whole tickets for
5000; 227 whole tickets for $4,000 No dis
count on less than $500 worth Of tickets.
The Fourth Gift Concert will be conducted.
In all respects. like the three which have
already been given. and full particulars may
be learned from circulars which will be sent
free from this Office to all who apply for them.
Orders for tickets and apple tons for agen
cies will be attended 20 il the order they are
received, and Il is hoped they will be sent IN
promptly that there may be no disappoint-
msnt or delay in filling all. Liberal terms
given 10 those who buy 20 sell again. All
agents are peremptorily required 70 settle up
their accounts and return all unsold tickets by
the 20th day Of March.
THOS. Il. BRAMLETTE,
Agent Public Library Ky. and Manager Gift
Concert. Public Library Building. Louis
viile Ky. so-skW-lzl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

street, heard the sound Of wheels, and
the truth flashed across his mind. With
cry of rage and despair he turned
round and started in pursuit Of the run
aways. His efforts to overtake them,
however, were in vain; his two legs were
no match for the four legs OF the white
pony, and in short time he was com
PEELED to turn back, a Wireless and mel
ancholy man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

TIE sale at cost of china, glass and
queensware will be continued short
time longer at Erich's. Housekeepers
will do well to avail themselves imme-
diately of this opportunity, which will,
probably, not be offered again for years.
The stock is complete in every respect,
and the largest in the Southwest. hot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

Mr.. P. B. LANSING is authorized to
receive advertisements for our classified
Business Directory and to receive and
receipt for money paid for the same.
The merchants of our city will find this
one of the very best advertising medi-
ums of the day, and the low price at
which a card can be inserted commends
itself to advertisers. Mr.. Lansing will
call on those Of our merchants who wish
to advertise and solicit a card from them.
100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

WM. LIEBES, the experienced and en-
terprising newsman who recently bought
out the news emporium Of A. X. Will
kinson at Ill Main street. has removed
to 1924 Main, just across the street,
south Of Poplar. He keeps full stock
of latest dailies, foreign papers, maya
zines. fashion and sporting journals,
fancy stationery and other articles, to-
baccos, cigars, etc. Give the worthy
young man a call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

The grand double number of Bow
Bells for the holidays has arrived and
can be had at Walkers, los Beal street.
This is the finest ladies' book sent to cur
city. 1t contains the choicest reading
matter by the best authors Of the old
world, besides beautiful fashion plates
and patterns of the latest styles direct
from London. Also large assortment
of children's toy books just received and
for sale at New York prices. A spe-
cialty made of foreign publications. Call
and see for yourself
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

Corwin offers superior inducements.
he has a stock of the finest liquors, and
his apartments are SO arranged that gen
tlomcn and their friends may cit, sip and
converse in private, free from intruders.
No better wines, liquors or cigars can be
found in the city than those kept by Cor
win in his cosy saloon, underneath his
famous restaurant corner of Madison
and Second streets. lo4
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Boyle & Chapman's Memphis City
nfraafnRW

Boyle & Chapman's Memphis City
Directory.
The information for our City Direc-
tory is now in the hands of the printer,
and the work will be ready for delivery
at an early day. The matter for this
book has been gotten up with unusual
care and accuracy. The canvass has
been taken within the last FIVE weeks of
the whole city, and being constantly on
hand to make any changes that may
take place, we are confident that our
Directory for 1874 will be as perfect in
every respect as it is possible for such a
work to be made.
BOYLE & CHAPMAN,
lib 279 Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

APRoPos to the gubernatorial question
the Nashville Banner of the It'll says ;
1--WE understand that our old friend,
Tkos. Fl. Coldwell, of Bedford, has de-
clared his intention of being an indie
pendent Republican candidate for Gov
ernor next fall. There will be no end Of
aspirants this year. II the Republicans
are not shrewd enough to 20 outside of
their own camp for a candidate, they
couldn't pick a cleverer one at home
than our jolly old friend, the ex-AttOr
ney-General. Meanwhile there's Sen
atorial crown in sight, and the triggerinl
and pipe.laying-won't it be liyelyY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

If your parents won't let you marry
him write letter to a convent asking
for situation as nun, have the letter
intercepted by your mother, and finale
of white satin, lace, orange blossoms
and things will follow. AT least it
worked that way with Troy girl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

A COURT of inquiry into the sinking Of
the Virginius will be ordered at an early
day, which seems to be a matter Of far
greater importance than the execution
OF her passenger and crew by the
butcher Burriel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

Found-the best place for good
meal, good liquor, lager beer and wine,
at Johns Cotton Room, Nos. 5, 7 and 9
Court street, near Front. Everybody
goes there. lib
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

News. - Billy Liebeu. successor o
Joe Locke, at the old news stand on
Main street. near the corner Of JeaeF-
son, bas all the latest daily papers, pic
torials, monthly magazines, periodicals,
etc. Go aud ars him aud make pur-
chsses
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

J.W. Y. BRoWyE, the jefferson street
plumber, gas and steam filter, is pre-
pared to execute all orders in his line
with neatness, cheapness and dispatch.
His number is lG jefferson street, be-
tween Main and Front. ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

ATLANTA has population of $4,000,
and is one Of the most prosperous cities
in the South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

JAMES CoRwIN has received for Janu-
airy, Frank Leslie's, Demorest, Harper's,
Cooley, Peterson's, Boys of England,
Millinery and Dressmaker, Christmas
number of Bow Bella, and all the late
weekly publications. New house that
Jack built, 1884 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

P. G. Bigley has opened his coal Office
at 25 South Court street, and is prepared
to furnish the best article at reasonable
nrices. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

TIA Senators. as well as Congress
men. seem resolved TO prove that they
earn their increased salaries by their in
.sru,,nable debates on the subject, and
mir nj. eless labors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

In a Nashua court recently, juror
asked to be excused because he was deaf,
although there were reasons for suppos-
ing that his hearing was not affected.
"He is excused, said the judge, . for
if he is deaf we don't want him, and if
he is a liar we don't want him either"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08
Monday, 9th day of February, 1874,

within legal hours, sell to the highest bidder
for cash. the following property lying IN
Shelby county. Tenn; Lot No.ill. in section ,,
township !, range west Of the base line Of
he Chickaxaw survey Of Mississippi, and
now In the Thirteenth Civil District Of Shelby
county, Tennessee; beginning AZ the south,
east corner Of section 8, with white OAK and
81 chains and 10 links 10 the center Of the
crossing Of the Memphis and Horn Lake road
with tie Whitehayen road running vest,
thence north alcng the center Of the Memphis
rosd ~ chains 20 a stake. thence east u chains
10 4 stake in a field. thence nerth chains y
: stake in a field, thence east Is chains and 10
links to q stake In the east line Of said section
with whiteoak and dOgWOod pointers, south
g -chains 10 the beginning, CONTAINING %
acres. Sale to take place In mont OF No. Mad
ison street, Memphis, Tenn: Title OF property
Wv only AZ trustee. The right Of equity Of
i expressly waived.
ills X. DUDLEY RRAfSER. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

FRESH oysters received daily at Ma
dame Vincent's Crystal Palace. Served
in every style and in cans to families. [6f
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For stamping, braiding and en-
broidery, call at Alb Main street. [l27
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

THE St. Louis Globe has bought out
the Stats Zeitung, member of the Asso-
eieted press, and thus by flank move
ment gets into that powerful newspaper
combination, where it will be a most un-
uelcnme visitor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

In is said now that Caleb Gushing was
Grants first choice for Chief Justice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

Go AND see those small tables at Will
let's. 9ol
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

THr New York Bar Association has
n,onopneed ara. qst the confirmation Of
Williams.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

274 Second street, opposite Court Square,
He has the best assortment Of all styles
on hand. ut
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THOSE small tables at Willett's are
magnificent. 95t
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If you would enjoy the game of bill
lard, play onWillett's small tables. [95t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

No ONE would play on the large tables
after trying those small ones at Willett's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08
Reeiroot Lake Rinh.

A fine lot Of perch aud trout just re-
ceived by Victor D. Fuchs, Al Jefferson
street. III
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$1.5OO,OOO,

will be distributed among the ticket-holde:s.
The tickets are printed in coupons. of tenths,
and all fractional parts will be represented in
the drawing just as whole tickets are.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

News SrAND.-At Mrs. Mansford 8
news depot, corner Of Second and Mon
roe, the latest daily papers, monthly
magazines. periodicals. and newa goods
can be found. 95T
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WitIIANs has been nomii. aiea more
han q month, and yet be is aot happy
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SILVER given in change at wilIetts,
81 Adams street. ia
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LEGACY.
HH 49,
Legacy.

HAD RATHER HAVE A SITUATION
Il than legacy, and III there ie n bsriness
nan IN Memphis who needs a man Competent
and anxious 90 work. rlenre answer tfis adj
vertieement.
l06-los respectfully, DIV.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08
LEGAL.
Administrator Notice

HAVING QUALIFIED AS THE AnA,rN
IL isirator Of the estate Of George NJ Uai-,
deceased al parties indebted TO Mi aStafe
are hereby notified 10 settle the .rs ~; ,,l;
sss,y: a4a n t ne, having elar ms against the
seribed BY law, duly auther .tieafed '''H' P'e
aa-.s...-r II. r. RISK.
lo2-los-li4-llq w. =" noi'n' ue' d.
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ATTENTION is called to the Jet Palace
advertisement. ITO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

LEAVE your orders for repairing tin
ware with }. F. Fischer, 80 Beal st. Lll4
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CoaIi Coal!

EVERYBODY plays billiards at Willett's
now 95t
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PIANOsl PIANOS /.

OYSTERS, shell, stew, fry or any
style, at Felix's, 292 Front 50. 1851
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walkers Celebrated Ale

for sale in one-fourth and one-half bar
rels by L. Podesta & Co., 27O Front
street, sole agents. III
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LEGAL.
Executors Notice.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS EXECUTORS
III of Richard Vaughn, deceased, in the
Probate Court Of Shelby county, Tennessee,
we hereby notify all persons having claims
against his estate to file the same with James
Hall. ESQ.,, No. $50 Second street. properly
same will come forward and settle with us.
WADE 0BED. MILLER,
LEWIS PRITCHARD,
Executors of Richard Vaughn, deceased.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

And Musical Instruments of all kinds,
cheap for the Holidays. Go to
HI. G. HOLLENBERG,
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ORDERS for JOB work solicited by ].
F. Fischer, 80 Beal street. ia
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New rubber star-bracelets, 81 per pair,
at the Jet Palace. ITO
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Saturday, the 18th Of January, 1874,


DY VIRTUE OF A TRU 81 EXEUCTED
ID TO me BY Nelson Jones. Of date the 3lst
day Of December. 1872. and recorded in Re-
cord Book No. 50. page So, Registers ONCE o
Shelby county. Tennessee, for the purpose Of
raising certain trusts therein mentioned.
will. on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-08

JET PALACE sells goods very low. II
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-12

GB-Persons believing they have made an
invention or discovery in art or science, ami
DESTROYS of knowing whether the same has
been patented, by transmitting to us a
model, or drawing, or sufficient descrip-
ton to make the Invention Ineligible, can
have a thorough examination made in the
Patent Office, and the result of said exam
ination forwarded to them for reasonable
compensation.
s sana tE 1T a
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s. .E q 2 baH
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1874-08-12

mails, but statue il dry cutting and
pecking in the rough block. But how
striking they both are when fairly cut
out Of their rubbish and presented IN
their full Beauty! Look at them
closely; they will bear it. Now a
party with this record of its State
conduct, these groups of frauds, viola
tions of public faith, forgeries, pecu-
latlons, abuses of institutions and of
public money, asks power again. LIST,
1t promises to reduce the State reye
nue., by a tax of five cents, so low that
it won't pay necessary expenses, and
money must be borrowed and interest
lost; I'd, it promises to restore a sys-
tenn Of Sappraisements which lost the
State every year the taxes on $40, 900, :
700 of railroad property, and taxed
private property holders to make it up;
Sd, it promises to abolish County Sup
terintendents of Schools, who have
saved the school revenue $4,000 or
more; 4th, it promises to give liquor
sellers and foreigners, who do not pre-
tend to be citizens, at least do not call
themselves so, full control of the poll
cy OF regulating the sale of liquor
9th, it promises to make separate
schools for colored children, when in
a majority of the districts there are
too few such children to make a school
or justify the expense of separate
buildings and teachers. These things
the Democrats promises to do for the
State. Our historical groups show all
that they have done for The State.
The combination is commended to the
earnest attention of Democrats.-In-
dianapolis Journal. e.