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Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

MICHAEL SrAPLEToN. by postal
card we are requested to make in
quiry as to the whereabouts of Mioha-
el Stapleton, a medium sized, heavy
set man of dark complexion and dark
hair, who is about 81 years of age.
He left Bloomington, Illinois, the 18th
of August, 1872, and is supposed to
have gone South, to work on some
railroad. ANY information concern
ing his whereabouts viii be thankfully
received by his wife and family at
Bloomington. Publishers of newspa-
pers viii confer u favor ON Bridget
Stapleton, who is said to be poor
and deserving woman, by giving this
notice an insertion in their papers.
SOUTHERN Poems. y This is the
title of a modest little volume of
poems 10y c. Stuart Beverly, of Geor-
gia, member of the theatrical troupe
now performing in this city. 1t lie
dedicated ''to his comrades in arms,
the gallant and heroic soldiers Of the
Confederate armies; TO his fair coun-
try-women, the noble and devoted
daughters of the South; and to his
dear and tried friend, Mr.. j. G..
Stuttz." We have not had time to
examine the poems, but Mr.. Beverly
is beyond doubt gentleman Of Gull
ture and ability.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

I have jast received a full line OF Sewing
Machine Nce'ii5s for the following Ma
chimes: Howe, Wheeler IL Wilson, Grover
Is Baker, Wilcox K Gibbs, Wilson's Shut
tie, Finkle < Lyon, Victor, Buck Eye,
Howe Shuttl-. The above needles arc Of
the very best make. aad are FOR sale at reg
U!ar prices, at Singer office, Nam street.
oct lC-lt FRED. r. FOOTE, As't.-
F'TtIEULoB has IN stock at bis store, on
lafayette street. an elegant assortment OF
Dry Goods. Clothing, Boots, Shoes and
Hats, which he is offering 10 the citizens Of
jackson and vicinity q; a~tonishingly low
f-urcs
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Oysters served in any style at ali
hours, at DADO'S.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Hickory Shifting, 10
Towels from 20 cents 10 81 90 per pair.
Gents Inc Undershirts, 81. 90 TO 81. 50 per pair
"a Surpenders' 10 81 sOc- g
" Cashmere Goats, $3.50.
Pants. s.25,
- Eesfs, I.7J.
-" suits from IS t. SIS.
"a OverhaEls, 80 cents per pair.
Lest linen finished Collars &c. per bON.
- Common loo
90 Fine Linen shirts $3.50. worth s. 90.
e Calico g So, IS.
20 Hose from cents per pair to &c.
Ladies' Hose, SIC, worth l25se.
" best Hose l6Sc 90 &c.
% Hats, SOC, worth sl-0o.
IS best Hats sl.O0, worth s.
q slippers, soc. worth sl.Oo-
75c, 10
sc inch Umbrellas, 81 80, worth sly.
81 inch "a 90, l.50
70 inch 6S, loo.
Large size Backing, sc per box, worth 81.
Giass Tun,blers, 2Oc per set, worth 4Oc.
80 GOblets, S5c. 75c
Best "a soc 100.
Glass Pitchers, 80, I.0O.
Wash Bowls and Pitchers, 75c. worth 81. -.
- q $50. 2O.
We 60 not rely on The great skin and long
experience Of clerks to effect quick sales, but
q polite and attentive statesmen and the ex-
IRENE low prices at which We can sell goods as
the best inducenleni 10 do business.
FIN. MAYO.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31
rroteealnn o t..e Eye..

Proper care Of the rye- j. duty np per-
son shouid neglect. =, the isht begins
to f4ii :, g. of ibe fr-i importauce 20 pro-
cure proper ryr gil.sc-. 4 BAD pair Of
spectacle, viii 5o lnrslcuiaLle injury. and
properly .iitoi nlir will greatly asa in
prolongirg Tho sight. For some days past
Prof. HirschbeTs. Of -. Louis, has been
At the Merchants Hotel. IN this city, where
he ha. received hundred, a. calls from our
brst cifizeus who have avail.,i thrnl=sls Is
OF bis thorough knowledge Of bis profess
sion in procuring such glasses as enables
them TO read with all the comfort and ease
of youth a thoroughly ssiliful inan IN
hi- profession he rarely fails 10 dc person
on the first trial, sitter he examines the eyes
The MIG AND TRIBUNE bears cheerful
testimony TO the skin Of the Professor, as
well as To the very fine equality Of his goods
his latest improved diamond glasses, his
own invention and manufacture, are the
finest thing in that line we have seen.
ae will remain ~ the Merchants Hotel ia.
Ill 6 o'clock .turdsy, the 3lst Inst, be-
fore which time We advise those who want
good glasses to give him call.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31
F. II. MAYo's REVISED PRICE-LIsr

A list and prices of few leading articles
OF the large Bankrupt Stock of Goods at F.
II. MAYO'S Auction house.
Gents fall stock Brog. Shoes, sl.25. worth s..
I" best seWed Calf Boot. 81 %. worth q. Oh
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

CYNTHIA. This melo-drama, b
Blackstone, is the playfor tonight.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

J. FRIEDLoB has spieRdid and well
selected stock OF Dry Goods, which be is
Offering extremely low for cash-call and
cXrmIne his stock and prices.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Ifyou want a custom made Boot OF Shoe,
cot made merely 70 sell. but to 1T the foot,
10 wear, and TO mske the customer come
Dsck again, call AZ ". =. Alexander, who
by bis fair dealing, clos attention to busi-
ae~s, and BY studying the details Of his
socaiion. has won the confidence OF the
community. junt6-tf
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

SCHOOL Books a specially at L. B.
Johnson's Novelty Store, on Liberty street.
ANY book desired will be furnished by him
at publishers prices.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

The AsYLUM.-The Governor
has appointed Gen. VIM. Conner OF
Lauderdale county, Commissioner
ofthe West Tennessee Insane Hos
pital, vice IL. +. Cummins of Henry,
resigned. The Commissioners
met in Memphis on Tuesday last,
but adjourned to meet at some flu
ture day. This was done in order
10 give Gen Conner an opportnnI-
ty to examine the different compel
ing localities.
Murfreesboro News: "Rev. Ac-
ton Young has moved TO Jackson
TO lake charge of his I1Oth hoiel.
We wish him success but we feel
certain that he will be gone before
the information reaches him.
The News is right. Mr.. Young
has come and gone and he is now
in eharge of the ll1th hotel some.
where else. We are willing, how
ever, TO send the kind wishes Of the
Macs on the track OF the vanishing
hoteler, hoping that they may some
time meet his eyes.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

G. II. RAMSEY & co. keep the
handsomest line of Crackers for fami-
" use in the city.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

E.A. BENsON's Music House and Plano.
Forte Warerooms, established in 1853, NO.
sl7 Main st, Memphis, is now Offering
Benson Cos Pianos --.--.-... $3.50 to 300
Great Union Square Grand. $50 to S 500
Gabler Pianos. ....-.. 500 TO so
Vose & Sons Pianos. -.-..--.--.. 500 to s 500
SteiRway Sons Pianos. --. $3.50 to $3.50
Mason & Hamlin's Organs. $40 to 600
100 Pianos for sale on monthly payments,
as follows:
casA Dotrn-s5Os l00 $50 ssOo $3.50 $500 $3.50 500
$50 $500.
Monthly payments SIS $40 $50 $50 So so SO
$40 IS
or liberal discount for all cash down.
Sheet Music and Musical Merchandise. Now
is the time to buy. HS-Pianos Tuned ana
Repaired. octi0-1m
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

W. F. ALEXANDER, corner Main and
Market Streets, Jackson, Tenn, makes
specially Of Cus;om-made BOOTS, SHOES,
and CATERS, and is ready TO fill all
orders in this line. iuneG-tf
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31
I

SharD's Specific cures Dyspepsia. Liver
q. r-,Distslf Consff patton. VOMITING OF Fcod
3 Il Stomach, Water Brash, Heartburn
L - Spirits, Etc. In thirty-lvc years ncvet
r. mo- ~ cure the most obstinate f.1.s-s
e, i ~ druggist Ecuerals-- Scely & I'y ilas
nts Jackson Tenn
lSpot, Il5 Eighth Stroei.JN.sA Circulars
led ohgppi-caiion- inyia-lIci.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

REMOVAL. H. Longs Sewing
Machine and Coal Office, viii in fu-
ture be at J. W. Watson's Tailor shop,
opposite Wing and Tribune Office,
Main street, Jackson, Tenn. If
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

House TO trade OF rent, situated be-
tween court house and lower depot.
Apply to ". \. TAYLOR.
Oct3l-2w
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Immense display Of Dry Goods, Cloth
Ing, &c, at J. Friedlob,s, at panic prices.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

BUsDNss.-It wifi pay you TO call at
T. H. Mayo's Auction House, and see
the immense stock of bankrupt goods,
which has just arrived, and are being
sold at a great sacrifice.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31
Screened Lump Goal
FOR RENT.
Store-Rooms.

I WILL rent on very reasonable Terms. the
1 two large and eligible StOTe-lsooIas on
Main street, between Liberty and CLarch.
formerly occupied by jas r Walsh and
Ja-. W. Al dersou- They are already pro-
vided with Counters and shelving, and any
one wishing 70 rent, can commence business
without delay
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Gloves, I'm
brel!as, and every article usually kept in
q first class GENTS Furnishing House, at
the"Live Clothing Store"
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Half dress suits OF English and French
Cashmere>. Latest STYLES and lowest pri-
ces, az the Live Clothing Store.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31
TOEllIfn's Hall.

,.h.ch is centrally located, and admirably
I'll. .ufel 10 the purposes Tor which II has
been heretofore used II would also make
q GOOD siore-rOOm, on s-iles-rOoIn- For par
ticulnrs enquire 90
CrftO-tt JUN j. H. y bAl-4N-
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Call at DADo's if you want good
Oysters. oct 17-Sm
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

". =. ALEXANDER, by long expert
Boot aud Shoe houses in the United States,
cau offer Inducements 10 purchasers great
or ihan they can possibly find e!seWhere.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

For SALE Desirable residence on
Hurt street, Jackson, Tenn.
aug 29-tf HOLLAND & WILBox.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Oy ster, Fish and Game Depot !:
Thos. Luke, recently Of Memphis,
ha, opened s Depot for the sale OF
the above articles, Oh Main Street,
opposite ToInlia Hall. lie viii al
ways keep on hand 4 fresh supply
of these articles, aud will sell them
lower than they can be bought else
where in the city.
Give him a call. oct2L4w
We were shown through the mammoth
Dry Goods Emporium OF 3. Friediob, and
were astoniShed 10 tiud goods OF such end
less variety. lie has one OF tie most con-
plete and extensive siocks OF Dry Goods,
Clothing, SC, in this market, which be has
marked down at figures TO suit the times.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

They have, Ut ANDERSON BROTHERS,,
sample patterns Of Fall and Winter suits
and Overcoatiug Goods, and viii take or
ders and have garments made to order
Their prices are low, and aperfeet lit guar
zntced or no sale. oct. IO-tf
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31
oyster, Fish and Game Depot /:

Business SUITS, in Jeans aDd Ca>hmyre>-
all grades and prices, al the Live Clothing
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

TRAPPEEs. "A party Of young men
have fitted up hunters lodge
five miles from the city. on the
Forked Deer, where they propose 10
hibernate. They have built traps
for beavers, offers, coons and minks,
and viii put in q part Of their time in
fishing and hunting. We hope they
will have a merry and profitable season.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

McK1sLAY & co. have removed
TO McKinlay's old stand, North
side Lafayette Street, between Lib
erty and Market, where they still
continue the Saloon and Restaurant
business. Their table IS supplied
with the best the market affords.
Also Fresh Oysters, direct from
Baltimore, which they serve up in
their dining room, in every style:
aud to the trade as low as the low
est. Their Bar Is stocked at all
times with the best articles Of Irish
and Scotch WHISTLES, French bran
dy and imported wines, liquors, kc.
Their stock is well assorted, and
they invite their old friends and the
public generally, to give them a
call. They guarantee satisfaction.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

L b. johnson, on Liberty street, has an
endless variety Of dolls. toys and notions Of
every description. Cali and examine his
-ootls
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

g. \, ECKERLY, Wholesale Grocer, Cot
ton Factor and Commission Merchant, No.
335 Front Street, corner OF Union, Memphis,
Tennessee SPECIALIZE Wholesale =
Canned Fruits and Fish, and Preserves OF
every description, Raisins, Nuts, Sardines,
Domestic and imported Fruits, Teas, Spices,
Coffee and Sugar. octlO-Sm.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Those handmade Boots and Shoes,
at Anderson Bros are bargains. If
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

The Umbrella is more useful than orna-
mental these midsummer days, and if you
want cheap but seryiceable article OF this
Kind. call II ALEXANDER'S.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

WASED. Three or four Boarders
at Southwest corner Of Cumberland
and Orleans Streets. Terms 80 50
Der week OctSl-2t.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

The place 10 buy hleaehed domestic,
spool thread, jeans, etc.. is 1T
If ANDERSON BROS.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

The cheapest Jeans and Domestics
at ANDERSON BROS.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

A large stock Of clothing, hand-seWed
boots and shoes, and gents furnishing
goods, very cheap, at
tf ANDERSON BROS.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

For SALE.-Farm containing So
acres, two miles from Jackson-in
good state of cultivation.
aug 29-tf HOLLAND & W1LBoN.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

Go to FriedlOb's, if you want 10 purchase
goods at panic prices.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

DADO keeps the best Oysters in the
city. oct 17-3m
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-10-31

SALT I2IvER.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-05-13
Lincoln and Hamlln.

A correspondent sends some curious
items OF coincidence Ia tho names OF
Lincoln and lIamlln. He says: A
similar or more remarkable oolnci-
dence, we may safely say, has never
before occurred In the names Of the
two leading officers Of any other ma
ton, and probably never again will
occur. The exact number Of letters
are In the Presidents and Vice Presl.
dents name-Abraham Lincoln aud
Hannibal lIamlln. Every letter that
Is In the Vice Presidents name. and
every letter, except one, Ia the Presl.
dents name, Is also In the Vice Presl-
dents name. This last syllable Of the
Presidents Christian name, aud the
first one Of his surname. form the sur.
name Of the Vice President. Tho first
syllable OF the Presidents surname Is
the last syllable Of the Vice Presidents
surname. The last syllable Of the
Presidents Christian name, Is the same
as the first syllable Of the Vice Presi.
dents surname. aud when tho sur
names OF both
LIN colin
HAN lin
are placed one above the ether, they
may he read In tho regular order, or
the same reading will b. rendered by
separating, as above, the s%yllables Of
each, and reading them upwards.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-05-13
A Fiendish Invention.

The latest attempt to narrow the
local reporters f1eld OF usefulness,
comes In the shape Of an invent lon to
prevent runsways by prssslnga spring
In the vehicle. whereby the agile horse
Il detached from the fragile buggy.
To make the outrage still more afro.
eious. the wheels OF the vehicle are
locked by the same mechanism, thus
securing to last young men an immu-
nifty from proper aud Legitimate con-
sequences Of reckless driving which
they do not deserve. Pulpy old citi.
zrns, who may have had an epportu.
nifty to waddlo out Of range Of n flying
horse attached to the Debris Of bug
By, with undlguifed celebrity, may
find something 10 tho arrangement
s~trikingly akin to hard sense. but the
explorer after local lntsiligsncs can
only appreciate that II the system Of
making the local columns inslpld Is
allowed to 60 OIL. the Knights Of Faber
No. . will have In self.defense either
to start real estate agencies, depart
Observation-Disclosures, u for Office,
or, a. a last resort, do vlolencs TO
their c~onsclsnees BY drawing on their
imaginations fer local items.-Wa
ingtoR Chronicle.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-05-13
RESOLUTIONS ON AnnIrnATIoN.


Mr.. L. II. Roberts. Of New York,
has introduced into the House Of Rep
r~esentatives a joint resolution relative
TO arbitration. which has been referred
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Following Il the text:
Rssoiroi, That arbitration Is means
essentially just, reasonable and even
obligatory oa nations for tho termina-
ton Of internal differences which can
not b. settled by negotiations. This
mode OF solution may not be applica-
bic In all cases ; but exceptions arc
rare aud no difference ought to be con-
sidered insoluble until after q clear
statement Of complaints, reasonable
delay and exhaustion Of all pacific
methods.
SEC. 2. That an Internal Code, de-
filming with rs much precision a. POSI-
bic. the rights aud duties OF nations
aud OF their members, Is desirable In
the interests OF peace, and Of 4 good
understanding and common prosper.
ity, and every nation Should take
steps toward the preparation and
adoption Of such 4 Code.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-05-13
Commemorative.
Irrem the 3. Y. Alta. Nay Ill

trrem the y. u. Alta, Nay Ill
The Congregational churches united
last evening at the Firit Congregation.
al church. In memorial services COM
memoratlve Of Rev. John l.. Stephens,
the missionary who was recently mas.
sacred In Gu~adalajara. Tho pulpit
was occupied by Rev. Doctors Stone,
Noble. Mooar, Pond and Baker. The
opening prayer was delivered by Rev.
Sir. Noble, followed by the reading OF
Scripture. Rev. DIR. Stone read the
hymn. "Rcst Martyr. Rest" which
was also chantsi beautifully by the
choir. Rev. Mr.. Baker Invoked ID.
vine blessings In q very earnest prayer.
Short but feeling addresses we're then
delivered by Revs. Pond, Mooar and
Stone. who paid glowing tributes to
the sterling Christian character who,
from a promising clerk In q Petaluma
store, with a bright future before him.
entered upon thr work OF the Chris
tian ministry. lie began as \ Sunday
School teacher, In which he took a
lively Interest. and subsequently, en-.
tered the Theological Seminary. lie
was an earnest, hard-worklng student,
and aftor he had been ordained for the
ministry, he longsd to 90 as q mlsslon-
AIRY to Mexico. Ills heart was bent on
Ii. aud netting could dissusde him
from Il. Sixteen months ago he left
here for Gusdalajsra, and on arriving
there began his mlsslonary work,
which lie kept up z~ealously until the
midnight thar the fsnatical mob broke
Into his house and massacrsd him.
His ways wore pleasant, and he 20.
dsarsd himself to many people, young
and old. The bible aud tracts Of the
church were distributed by him to
all. A church was organized by him
which numbered one hundred mem.
bsrs. BY his devoted aud ~sslf.sacrl-
flclng labsrs he accomplished much
good, ani In the midst Of his promls-
Ing life he was eowardly murdered by
an Ignorant mob, who, with the thou.
sands Of that country, are opposed to
Professionalism. Ills death, however,
will not destroy the mission In Mex.
leo ; 1t will be continued with renewed
energy /; though dead, his works will
DO more eloquent than they were when
hs was living.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-05-13
Phoebe Items.
from the Record. May o.

lFrom the Record, NAY ~
Yesterday morning q man came rid-
Ing down Meadow Valley strest at Q
brsak-neck pace, but suddenly halted
at DIR. Deals drug store. on Main
street. On Inquiry we were told that
4 man named Gottlelb S~teinkoop, who
kept. the Railway saloon on the top OF
the hill, had cut his throat, and that
the nan who was riding so furlously
was a messenger sent for DR.. Deal. IN
n few mInutes that gentleman started,
and eur reporter followed. On reach
ing the place we found that the would
be suiclds had net cut his throat, but
had divided an artery In his left arm.
nom which q large quantity Of blood
had flowed. When No Jaw him the
arm had stopped bleeding and he was
lying quietly In bed, and by no means
looked like q dying man. Towards
evening we made some inquiries As to
the condition Of the wounded n,and
much to our surprise We learned that
no had expired 4 short time before We
had made the Inquiry. From what we
could CLEAN rs to the cause Of death, 1t
appears that the deceased had been
drinking a great deal for the last few
days and wounded himself while In q
temporary 1T Of dsllrium, and that his
death was caused BY the combined OF.
fects Of excessive drinking, lack oil
proper food and a malignant diarrhea.
s~uperaddsd to the loss OF blood caused
by the wound inflicted on himself.
/ ~. Cnranar v~tll hald nm tunuaat 0n
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-05-13
nErTER I.Arg THAN NEVER.

After apologizing for Stubborn, al
lcglng him to DO the poor mans
friend, and all that. aud ~ridiculing the
investigation Into tho circumstances oI
his contracts, our morning contempo-
rary changes its mind, and this morn
Ing In = long article goes over the re-
port OF tho Committee on Ways and
Means. md sums up by demanding a
change In the administrator OF the
Treasury Department. Better late
than never; but as the facts summar-
lied by tho committee In Its report and
repeated by orr contemporary to-day
have been published day after day,
both In Its telegraphlc columns aud
those OF It's exchanges, 1t Is somewhat
strange that IL should have waited for
the committes's report before making
mp Its mind. Il has been palpable for
year past that tho present Secretary
Of the Treasury, II not dishonest,
Il totally Incompetent for the po-
si,ion which no holds. and w have
frequently In commenting upon his
devious and uncertain courses, so ex-
expressed ourselves. While Il Is grail
fying to find u contemporary on the
right track At last, we respectfully
sabmit that a ilrst-clsss Journal should
be able to form correct c~plnlsns from
testimony adiuced without waiting FOR
the report OF a committee which, al.
though speaking by authority, some
times arrive, at eoneluslons which, to
say tho least, are not always sustained
by facts. The Enterprise claims to be
tho leading Journal OF tho State. We
would DO pleased TO sec II take ad-
vanccd ground Oh all questions Of pub
lie moment. not follow la tho wake OF
n committee report.