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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01
npnwnLnw roR coNeREss.

Senator Brownlow is announced as a
candidate for Congress in the Second
Congressional District Under all the
circumstances his chances for election
seem rather favorable. Thornburg, the
present member, was nominated by a
convention at Knoxville few days
since. Judge Houk declares that it was
a packed concern, and will run as an In
dependent candidate. The Republican
party has been quite taken back by the
civil rights bill, and even Maynard will
not be likely to satisfy the Union men OF
East Tennessee on that subject. The
great majority of the people are with
Brownlow on the stand he has taken.
he will of course poll the full Conserva-
tive strength, and with the Republican
vote that will come to him in pref
erence to either Houk or Thorn
burg, be must stand fair
chance of election. His candidAture
at this particular juncture is significant
and will create big commotion in the
ranks Of the civil rights party. His an
cient enemy, Maynard, will feel deep
interest in the result, if he does not step
aside to interfere in Thornburgs behalf.
Nothing but respectful dread Of Porter
will keep him straight on the gubernato-
rial track. The people of the Second
district would do themselves credit and
render simple justice to Mr.. Brownlow
by sending him to Congress. 1t would
be a proper recognition of the high
stand he has taken on the civil rights
question and a rebuke to such misrepre-
sentatives as Horace Maynard, who have
betrayed the people by their course in
this great issue. Tennesseeans owe it
to themselves and their hearthstones to
rebuke this monstrosity Of prejudice and
hate, and the most emphatic way it can
be done in the Knoxville district is to
send honest old VIM. G. BrownloW to
take the seat in Congress, SO often un-
worthily filed by the high-tariff gentle
man from New England.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01
Nernda Politics.

SAN FRAScIsco, October 1.-The In
dependent State Convention of Nevada,
at Carson last night, made the following
nominations Democrats, four Re-
publicans, three Independents; Brad
ley, for Governor; A. j. Hatch, Lieu
tenant Governor; A. C. Ellis, Congress;
W. q. Beatty, Judge of the Supreme
Court, long term; S. II. Belknap, short
term; B. H. Hereford, Clerk Of Supreme
Court; ]. D. Minor, Secretary Of State;
A. B. Elliott, Attorney General; j.
Schaaling, State Treasurer; N. A. He
bart, Comptroller; John Day, Surveyor
General; d. II. Howe, Superintendent
of Public Instruction; W. F. Stewart,
State Mineralogist; j. j. Hill, State
Printer. A State Central Committee
was also appointed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01
STAND By THE NOMINEES.

Yesterday mornings Appeal gives
some wholesome advice for the benefit Of
a small but noisy class. We make the
following extract:
The Radicals are too shrewd not to
know that it is impossible for them to
elect nominated party candidates for the
Legislature, and hence they are ran.
sacking every hole and corner in Shelby
county, with the hope Of digging up
enough renegades to organize a regular
independent ticket. Traitors often turn
up about the time Of elections, or soon
after nominations have been made, and
we would not be surprised if enough
Democratic and Conservative apostates
could be found in Shelby county to form
an independent ticket. But the Demo
Gratis and Conservatives Of Shelby are
determined to stand by their regularly
nominated candidates for the Legisla-
ture. The masses Of our people have
far more discrimination aud sound
judgment than politicians usually
credit them with. They understand
full well that all independent candi.
dates are selfseekers, and that the
true patriot will always prefer to submit
to positive neglect aRd wrong at the
hands Of his party than 10 endanger the
public veal by calling in the enc
my to help avenge his private wrongs.
In order to save the State from ruin, ut
ter and complete, the Democratic party
must be preserved intact, and unless
party discipline is preserved, this can
not be done. Let be understood that the
man who opposes the regular nominee
Ia this contest places himself beyond the
pale Of the party, aud must look 10
future to the Radicals for promotion.
There are some who viii not be effected
by this, as they have no future, and are
only catching a. the few straws which
promise to keep their heads for brief
moment above the waters Of oblivion.
Away, then, with Independents and the
usual complaints Of disappointed aspi.
rants
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probabilities.

WASHINGTON, October lover Lake
Huron and the lower lakes stationary
and falling barometer. higher tempera-
ture and cloudy weather, with in
creasing westerly winds, backing to
southerly. Over Lakes Michigan and
Superior falling, followed by rising
barometer, increasing southwest to
northwest winds, cloudy weather and
possibly rain, with higher temperature
ON Lake Michigan and lower tempera-
ture on Lake Superior. Over Tennessee
and the Ohio valley falling barometer,
southwest winds, higher temperature
and partly cloudy weather. Over the
upper Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys and Northwest falling, followed
by rising, barometer, southwest winds,
veering to the northeast, higher, followed
by lower, temperature, and partly cloudy
weather Cautionary signals are ordered
for Duluth, Marquette, Escanaba, Grand
Haven and Alpena.
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FOREIGN.

LONDON, October This MORNINGS
Times denies the truth of the report that
the debts of the Prince of Wales had
been paid by the Queen.
Advices from the North Of Spain say
there are signs of breaking up Of the
Carlist army. Severaliusurgent leaders
have surrendered and it is reported that
others were shot by order Of Don Carlos
for demanding a cessation Of hostilities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

NORFOLK, Va, October Upon in
formation received by telegraph from
Richmond, Major Whitehead issued war
rants last night for the arrest Of Generals
VIM. Malone and Bradley T. Johnson
on the charge Of intending to engage in
a duel. General Malone was arrested
at his hotel and bound over in $40, 900
to keep the peace fer one year. John
son was not found.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

At Fair Oaks, while standing in the
very tempest Of death, with his sword
uplifted in command, General o. 0.
Howard had bis right arm carried away.
That night, after Howard had suffered
amputation, and was lying spent and
racked with pain in box car which was
to take him TO Washington, Kearney,
who had lost his left arm in Mexico, drew
near, and looking into the car, said
Howard, old boy, I'm sorry for you
sorry with all ny heart, but, Howard, l
had just thought Of something. When
you get 10 Washington, buy a pair OF
gloves; send me the right and keep the
lel, for yourself, and will divide the
cost with you, aud hereafter We vail
live more economically" And, turning
away, Kearney muttered. That 70 bet
ter for him than praying, and then How
ard can beat me praying any way.
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Tucendiarism Last NIght.

Last night the residence of Henry B.
Williford, near Bartlett, was destroyed
by fire, the work of an incendiary. The
family barely escaped with their lives, and
lost evcrything-clothing, furniture, etc.
The dwelling was substantial two-story
frame and was worth four thousand dol
lara
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nm. murdered missionary.

SAN FRANcIsco, October = The
steamer Ancon, which arrived from
Panama last night, brought up the body
of Rev. John l.. Stevens, the Methodist
missionary who was murdered by mob
in March last in the Province of Jalisco.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

A WASHINGTON special to Yesterdays
COurier-Journal says: The gathering
of the clans Of carpet-baggers at Wash
ington still continues They will prob.
ably next make an effort to bring about
a reign Of terror in Alabama, where they
fear a defeat and are laying the ground.
work for the use Of troops, BY mauuiae-
turing accounts Of pretended ouirages.
In Louisians they insist that there is
going to be revolt and bloody conflict
by the White League with the United
States Government and are arousing
the Republican press to create this false
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River TeIegrams.

CAIRO, October ARRIVED; Silver
Thorn, Evansville, 8 am. Departed;
City of Vicksburg, Vicksburg, 10 pm;
Silver Thorn, Evansville, 9 am. Clear
and cool.
CINCINNATI, October River sta
tionary. Clear and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

Go to Il. A. BensOn's whole
sale music house. BIZ Main
street, for your pianos, Or
gans. sheet music, musical
instruments and Dar Italian
violin strings. 81
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A CARD.

TIME SOUTHERN COTTON PRESS INTHE
i city of New Orleans. La, Of 100000 bales
capacity during the season, will be compen-
sated in the charges for COMPRISING, the
prices being the same as in other presses.
Cotton ordered to be stored in the Southern
Press will be'handled and warehOused free Of
charge, thereby saving SOC to 75c per bale TO
the planter and country merchant.
Cotton intended for Europe and the Nerth
will be handled, pressed and sent TO vessels
free of charge. the press being compensated
ia the charge Of COMPRISING.
G. N. PASTEUR, Manager.
NEW ORLEANS, September %, 1874. SOS3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

Gracious mel" exclaimed lady in
a Boston witness box, how should /
know anything about anything / don't
know anything about2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

$40 to $1OOO-Invested in stocks and
gold pays 200 per cent. a month. Send
for particulars. Tumbridge & Co., bank
ers, 2 Wall street, N. Y. S6d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

NASHVILLE. October Hon. Horace
h. Harrison was nominated by acelama-
ton By the Republican Congressional
Convention in this city yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

NV HAvEN, CoSS.. October The
First Baptis. Church Of this city burned
to the ground this morning. Loss, S50,-
600; insurance, about $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

School books, embracing every book
now in use at either public or private
schools in the city, can be focnd at
Mansfords, corner Second and Monroe.
III
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FURNITURE, carpets, etc.-extra in
dacements to purehasers-atA mes, Beat
tie & CO.. 1896 Main street. 28
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

COLONEL L. S. MARYE, the Democratic
and Conservative nominee for the State
Senate from Hamilton county, is making
a vigorous canvass. A DR.. Padgett is
the Radical candidate and Hon. 81. N.
Snyder, a member of the Lower House
of the last General Assembly, has an
nounced himself as an independent can
didate. This makes the contest lively,
though Colonel Marye will doubtless be
elected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

LUMBER, Lath, Shingles, Doors, Sash
and Blinds at No. 7 Monroe street. Mer-
chants orders solicited and attended to
promptly. WILLIAMS d Co.,
q Manufacturers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

impression, hoping by this excitement to
prevent any consideration by the North
ern public of the character of Kslleggs
government"
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NEW YORK.
The Chicago Insurance Trouble.


The Chicago Insurance Trouble.
NEW YORK. October 1.-The Times
city article says: The proposed action
OF the Board of Fire Underwriters to
suspend business in Chicago until the
Fire Commissioners at least show some
disposition to make reform in their
departments has not attracted much at
tention among the merchants and others
in this city who trade with Chicago. Up
to the present time they have not looked
on the matter in a serious light, and even
if Chicago were left wholly uninsured, it
would not, many say, have much inhu-
ence with that city. They lock more to
the character and solvency of their Gus
TONERS than to insurance, which in most
cases they regard as a secondary consid-
Grafton. The proprietors Of wholesale
grocery establishments are doing large
business in Chicago, and state that the
trade here had not considered the sub
ject at all, as a great majority of their
customers were men on whom they could
rely to protect themselves. Some of the
prominent jewellers and importers of
plated and silverware were visited also,
and their views on the whole conceded
with those held by the grocery trade.
Mr.. Montgomery, the general agent OF
the Board of Underwriters, says he has
hopes of just and amicable settlement
of the difficulty. General Shalers starts
for Chicago tomorrow or Saturday"
A dispatch to the Pacific Steamship
Company from Hong Kong states that
in typhoon on the 2lst of September
The steamship Alaska was blown ashore,
and is now on the rocks. Up to the
present she has made no water, and
hopes are entertained that she may be
got off. The vessel is valued at half a
million, and is uninsured.
A dispatch from Saratoga says the
upper story of the Grand Hotel is on
fire.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

RUSTIC garden furniture at very great
ly reduced prices, to close out, at Ames,
BeattieaN Co.'S. 1896 Main street. Is
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Picturesque America.

Subscribers to the Picturesque America
can have them elegantly bound at North
ern prices We guarantee satisfaction.
BOYLE & CHAPMAN,
271 279 Main street.
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COKE and tar for sale at gas Office, AZ
Madison street. 80
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The Thames is reported to be drying
up. The outflow has been much in
creased by the new embankment, which
ia thouoht To be the cause
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CHOCOLATE caromels, butter-scotchi
cocoanut taffey, at Floyd's. 29
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II you want to play billiards, go to
Willett's. II
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sAYINGs OF NOTED MEN.

am desperately hard up. Send me
thousand dollars Senator Carpenter
to Kellogg.
l wish l were dead.-Henry Ward
Beecher.
Let me alone, or will tell something
ugly on Bowen Catherine Beecher.
Dry up.-Henry c. BoiOen.
If the candidate OF the Chicago Con-
vention "a. Lincoln) should be elected
the business of the Union would not
last a week Maynard in 1860.
1t is not safe for one Of my pronounced
figure to remain in Memphis lin the hot
weather.. B. Lesois.
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PUBLICATION.
AppletOn's CyclOpedia, Revised
The standard " Ork OF the Age.
A LIBRARY IN ITSELF.
EVERY FAMILY NEEDS IT.
PUBLICATION.

An ENTERPRISE FOR AMERICANS TO
n be proud Of No rehash Of other Cyclic
pmdias or dictionarics, but wholly an Ameri-
ceiling any foreign work Of the kind ever
cot up. Brought fully up 70 the present time
In every branch. il contains the fullest and
latest information on all subjects pertaining
10 a Cyci0padia, and is, in every respect. re-
liable. No nan who wishes % keep pace with
the times can afford TO be without 10.
Mr.. NJ. hallam's engagements Tor this work,
and bis books. have been turned over 20 the
UNDERLINED and will be tiled accQruingly.
j. n. FRELI6H A CO.,
Room Z. Planters Insurance Building, No, Al
Madison street. 14-as
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Democratic and Conservative Party.


For Governor.
IJAMEs D. PORTER. of Henry County.
For Congress. Tenth District.
II. CASEY YOUNG. of Shelby County.
shelby County Ticket.
Senators.
JOHN OVERT0N. JR.,
A. B. HAYNES.
Representatives..
]. HARVEY MATHES.
JOHN A. R0USH,
HUGH D. GREER.
GEO. R. WYNN,
GEO. B. PETERS.
GEO. r. powell.
Pictorial Senator.
PEYTON J. SMITH. of Upton County.
Foteridl Representative.
JOHN M. GALLOWAY. of Fayette County.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

SMALL tables at Willetts, 81 Adams
treet. II
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Pianos! Organs! The best
and cheapest at HOllen-
berg's," 294 Main street. lot
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SIGNS executed in every variety, neat,
cheap and durable, by Hook & LaGrill,
326 Second street. 81
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CALcMSISG reduced TO science and
executed cheap by Hook & LaGrill, 1926
Second street. 81
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TUESDAY. OCTOBER 9Th.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7th.
TROTTTNG MATCH.

For horses that have never beaten
three minutes-mile heats-three in
fye............... ..................premium SIZE
First horse to receive ....................-.Sl0O
Second horse to receive...... ............-... so
Third horse to rs
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OYSTERS, shell, stew, fry or any
style, at FELIX'S, zoe Front st. 24t
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Attention, Sir Knights.
FRUIT.
WAVERLY HALL FRUIT FARM,
KERR AVENUE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED is PREPARED TO
L furnish strawberry and raspberry, plants
in quantities TO suit purchasers. Orders left
with spicer & Ryan, S54 Main street, shall
have prompt attention.
JOHN E. SPICER, Manager;
Ocfoher I 1874 27-t
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NOTICE.


Messrs. Geo. Deshiell and r. NJ. Ma
con are present at the Fair Grounds to
receive all articles for exhibition at the
coming Fair.
The utmost care will be given by the
above gentlemen to ell articles on exhi-
bitiou. Ample accommodation for
stock. LEON TRoUsDALE,
% Sec'v.
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REMOVAL.
--------------@---s--
r. EMOVAL.
IRRELEVANT & CARY,
nOrARIES PUBLIC,
u. 4. Commissioners and Commits
49,
REMOVAL.

u. \. Commissioners and Commla-
sfOners Of Deeds for the Several
States, have removed 40
NO. 10 MADISON ST,
Ground floor. at the old stand Of Kirtland's
Bank. and opposite their late Office.
Referring 70 the above card. We respectfully
ask a continuation Of the public patronage.
and promise prompt and careful dispatch OF
ton given % the taking of dcpQsitops. the
Acknowledgement Of deeds and other writing
70 be used In any State, and % CON mercial
and marine protests. N. D. lhhAhNANl,
&El Attorney az Law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01
Notice to GrOcers.

If you want a nice furnished room, go
to Wilett's. 1t
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amOu
before the
Ell
Fair OF OF the
or Score
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th.
GRAND TROTTING MATCH.
Opon 70 the worId-best three in ave
SATURDAY. OCTOBER 10th.
THE GRAND PIGEON MATCH.

Open to the world. under the auspices Of
the Fair Association. Purse. $500. Match
Eight Double Birds, twenty-one yards rise,
one hundred yards boundary. Entrance Fee,
ten per cent. Of purse. Eight or more entries
25th.
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AFTERNOON MATINEE -SWEEPSTAKE
PIGEON MATCH.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER Sth.
FIELD TRIALS.

Prize-SiIver Service, for best Pointer or
Setter in Field Trial. Entrance Fee. Five
Dollars Splendid Grounds secured for this
occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

Mr.. 10 LOCKE has taken charge of the city
circulation Of the LEDGER. The public can
rely upon him for its prompt and regular de-
livery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-01

Look at eur aIpacas, all
shades, e5c.
KAHN & FREIBERG.
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Preah Ovnters Arrivedlll

Madame Vincent has received fresh
Baltimore oysters. They are large and
luscious and viii be served up in all
styles. Families supplied by the can.
l50i
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Human hair switches, 81.
KAIsN & FREIBERG,
Corner Main and Poplar streets.
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MARBLE WORKS.
MONUMENTAL
MARBLE WORKS.

ITALIAN. AMERICAN AND TALADEGA
i marble at very low prices, as follows;
Headstones. feet. with socket and foot -
stone. - W
HeadstOnes, "a feet. with socket and
f0OtstOne, IL W
Headstone, feet, with socket and foot =. ~
stone, 40 W
And all ether sizes in proportion. Italian
and American marble box tombs. paneied all
round, and full size, SEQ. Also Italian mar
Bile spire monuments, Z feet high and lettered,
e1O0. These rates are lower than marble was
ever sold at in Memphis before. Designs sent
70 the country free of charge.
27-h2 THOS. MAIDWELL. 81 Union ST
PROFESSIONAL.
|. 0. RIvES,
A t L O m q v a I = L. a w /,
Late Of Memphis,
TTAs OPENED A LAW OFFICE AT MA
ii son Depot, Upton county. Tenn. He
will practice in the Courts Of Upton. Fayetee
and Shelby. H-sz
IsHAM @. HARRIS. L. D. NKIssIoK.
tn. TuRLET.
HARRIS, M'KlSSIcK & TURLEY,
AttOrneys-at-LaW,
No. A3 I.2 Madison St,
z-2 Memphis, Tenn.
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TR0TTING.

Fastest Double Team. both horses TO be
owned by one exhibitor -. -. premium
First team to receive A
Second team to receive. 49,. ............... b
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EXTRA PREMIUMS 10 THE ORANGES.

I. Best Display OF AgrlcuIturaI Pro-
ducts by a Grange Of the Patrons of
Husbandry ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. premium s175
Best display
Second .............. so
Third best %
2. Best Display of Preserved and
Canned Fruits, Jellies, Jams, Cat
sups,. Pickles, Cordials and Domes-
tic Wines by Grange. premium S175
Best S100
OecOnu Deht 49,. 80
Third best Ok
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-05-22

A MAMMOTH union depot is to Be
erected by the sixteen railroads center.
ing in St Louis at an early day. The
building 10 to occupy, about two blocks
Of ground on Poplar street, non
Twelfth to Fourteenth streets, at The
point where the tunnel running thru
the city and connecting tho bridee.
terminates on tho Pacific railroad, and
is to be tho largest smd most magniA.
cent structure in the country. Thero
is also talk of widening the streets In
the vicinity, and from the river ffont
ap to the depot building, make osa-
inuOus TOW Of mammoth warehouses
sufficient for the storage Of an classes
Of freight, grain, ETC., for tho dihereat
roads oenteFing there.
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1874-05-22

THE hardest lessi0n for men to learn
is the lession of liberation. Theoreti
cally We all believe in freedom Of
thought; practically the number &C
believing is most exceedingly small
At the present time the country is
sg1tated by questions of finance, tran.
sp0rtation, temperance and theology.
All shades Of opinion are entertained
by thinking men. Each man should
hold firmly and openly to his own
opinions, and accord to all others the
Same rights which he claims for him
self. No doubt there is an absolute
right and wrong in each case, also dis
honesty on both sides Of every ques-
ton; but we repeat that every man is
entitled to the presumption Of sinoeri-
ty. There are demagogues in politics,
hypocrites in religion, and "desd~
beats" in reformstory movements, but
there are patriots and philanthropists
as well.