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The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-09

sufficient to elect a president, and that, too,
Ignoring the minority In those states, as the
vote Is made practically unanimous. The
report argues at length the Injustice and I'M
fairness OF voting by states, casting the vote
Of the states solid, and shows at length how
the president may be elected without a
majority of the popular vote. Another
formidable objection is that no provision is
made to decide contests in the choice of
electors in this most important OF
all the results of popular suffrage.
The difficulties which are liable to arise, and
discussed and shown to be source OF fatal
danger to government and TO peace. All
these and other manifest defects of the ex-
isting provision for electing chief magis.
trate, are thoroughly argued, and the fea
lures Of the Observation-Disclosures. Whether
the best method is presented In the report,
will be matter about which many will dit
fer widely. 1t is no new topic of thought
and discussion. Mr.. Sumner advocated
direct popular ballot for the
choice of president, and much has
been written in scientific and mathemati-
cal way on cumulative voting. That there
is need for some change in the method of
expression is conceded by every one, and the
sooner new plan of election is adopted the
less danger there will be of complications
from which the nation has thus far marvel
lously escaped.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-09

The enterprising correspondent of the Gin
cinnati Gazette, stationed in this city, who
makes lite perpetual motion for the grind
ing out of news, took it into his head yester-
day to extract all the valuable Information
contained in the head of Mr.. James Cons
stock, one OF the representative rangers ofIn-
diana. Just what Mr.. Comstock did divulge,
is presented elsewhere in the florid arrange
ment of the correspondent himself. So far
the tale is coherent. After subiecting the
| ing the information extracted from Mr..
Comstock, however, the correspondentputs
1t through the cruclble of his own
mental deglutition, and among 9TH
or things digested from that work
of wisdom are solid chuncks of wisdom, mug
gets as it were, glistening IN the sun of or
ganic sense:-
| But he (Comstockl impresses one constantly
with the feeling that he is not acting, in al re-
| him TO act. And that there is a power behind
| the throne, which Is planning much OF the work
| that Brother CONS ock is executing, can not be
| denied. There are men concealed who are afer
.the spoils" Mr.. Comstock may not be aware
of It, but true reformerS, determined 10 wipe
out raScality and reward homes wherever
| found to exist, would not attempt to repeat the
| Cincinnati convention farce; and yet by at
| tempting to dictate to the republican or demo-
cratic party in the way in which TINS isrmer :,
| one of them, is nothing but a repetition of the
old liberal republican farce of 1877.
How sweetly considerate this acute corr IS
pondent compels his pen 10 be. He don'i
charge, mind you, that Mr.. Comstook is
] fool and the cats paw of blatherskites. Oh
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-09

General Grant never succeeded in dis
tracing the councils os Lee 80 perfectly a.
he has those of the republican party by hi:
recently singular "memorandum" to Sen
ator Jones. 1t is not unknown to the
country that the finance committees of the
House and Senate have been industriously
at work ever since the veto perfeoting plan
which shall satisfy the expansionists while
it does not alarm the sound currency men.
The difficulty of such an endeavor, does not
seem to have struck the active agents OF the
plot and it would have gone on in good
faith. evidently, had the president RETAINED
from promulgating his Jones memoranda.
The committee were in deep consultation
Friday and as Mr.. Morton and others had
absolutely declined 10 put their names to
any bill not likely 20 receive the presi-
dents signature, most of the members were
in favor of sending delegation to the presi-
dent 20 ascertain just what he would aP-
prove. You will observe the sterling indie
pendence and republican simplicity of this.
The representatives of the people must first
ascertain what measure will be
agreeable to the executive and then
put it in operation. That's the
way they do in countries that nave
kings, and although hitherto unknown to
republics, il will doubtless become fashion
able. The simple minded old gentlemen
who devised legislative, executive and Ju-
dicial departments of government, meant
that one should serve as cheek to the
other; as our party friends construe it, the
president combines all the power ofthe three.
II he approves measure, that is sufficient
Ii not for the interest of the people that
these chaps legislste; it is for the party
which clothes, feeds and keeps them in
offices. Nothing could illustrate more
clearly the utter hOllOwness OF pariisans
than this abi3ct subservIence to the presi-
dent no. as the executive of the nations in
terests, but as the head of a corrupt party.
The whole fnancisFi discussion has
been carried or in the same spirit. Mr.. Nor
ton presuming that popular elamor was the
deep sealed public sentiment of the nation,
turned his back upon his first declaration
and plunged wildly into the advc-
-cacy OF imitation. Finding the idea
a mere passing craze, be hsstens to
explain that he never seriously intended
20 go astray but ran and barked with the
hounds, Just TO make believe that he was
with them in spirit. If parties were in any
any sense deserving of continued life, such
conduct as their leaders have displayed dur
ing this session would be strong enough to
shake them to their foundations.
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Chs Semtimsl.
Michigan is the field of womsr's great
ardna cor this vaar The Wav this comes TO

Michigan is the field of womar's great
endeavor this year. The way this comes to
pass MAS through a resolution of that
state few months ago, submitting TO the
people the dropping OF the word "male''
from tho constitution. Since that time
the friends of woman suffrage have
been actively at work organic
ing for most vigorous campaign. At the
annual meeting of the woman suffrage
ASSOCIATION of that state the sum of $1,000
was raised on the spot to carry on the cam
paign. while the executive committee pro-
pose raising in addition 1000 for the same
purpose. Mrs. stanton is already stump
iug'' the state, and is expected to be
followed by George William Curtis, Mrs.
Lucy Stone, Colonel Il. w. Higginson, Mrs.
Live. more, Mrs. Olympia Brown and many
Others. Some opposition is already shown
to the statements or Mrs. Stanton, who
bases her arguments on the condition OF the
women of other states, forgetting that the
laws OF Michigan on this subject are very
liberal and impartial. 4 majority OF the
pape in the state, however, decided in
favor of the amendment and many OF the
leading ones are its declared friends. The
prospect of full discussion is certain, and
whether the amendment receives ratifca-
tior or not. the present campaign VIII do
much TO enlighten public opinion on the
subject. and will thus be nearing step to
the expected victory of the future.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-09

A late decision of the Supreme court OF
this state, considered in connection with one
which not long time preceded it, fixes a
degree of responsibility upon cities for per-
sonal injuries happening to passers on the
the public streets that may we'll arrest at
tention. Cities have been long held liable
for damages to persons injured by falling
into excavations made in public thorough
fares. The streets being open and free, peo-
pie are invited to walk upon them, with the
implied assurance that they are safe and I'M
obstructed. This assurance has often cost the
insurer pretty round sums of money-the
premiums paid, in most cases, being ex-
tremely light in comparison. The wisdom
and rightfulness, however, of allowing a
recovery in such cases, will perhaps lie con-
ceded. But in the case before referred to a
city was held liable for injuries
to the plaintiff caused by bricks
falling upon him from the defective cornice
of house owned by private person. This,
it will be seen, introducesa new factor. The
municipal eye must not survey the streets
alone-the city's own property-and keep
them safe for passers, but defects in struc-
lures admitting on the streets and belonging
to private persons, must be remedied, or the
consequences must be borne. And this is.
not all. It may be thought that the owner
of the building is in such case primarily
liable, and that therefore the city, having
answered for his default, may recover fiom
him in turn. But such is not the fact. The
owner and the city are considered by the law
joint wrong doors, and the rule of law is that
there is ne contribution between wrong-doen
The Importance OF needing the warning
suggested by these decisions can be readily
seen. Experience has taught that juries are
accustomed to render large verdicts against
corporations, and that cities are no more
objects for sympathy with them than are
private corporations; and observation
teaches that courts of appeal are in the habit
of declining to say that such verdicts are ex-,
cessive. The principle of law applied by the
court in the falling bricks case is applicable
to cases, also, where the circumstances are
very different; so that it is well enough, as
we ak sbout, TO cast ocr eyes upward, as
we'll as about us, and to report all danger
Gus. looking objects. This will make US
crooked. necked generation, but perhaps we
shall feel less inimical towards the tax-col-
lector.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-09

A few weeks ago the executive board of the
Union Of American Hebrew Congregations
appointed Messrs. Moritz 10th and Julius
Freiberg, the president and vice president of
that body as committee to solicit donations
in aid Establishing Hebrew Theological
Institute in Cincinnati. The sum required
to open the institute in temporary rooms is
So, 900. Already the committee have sue
ceeded in raising $4,000 for that purpose,
vile etc., are to be called on for sabscrip.
tons.
The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-06-09

When last December Attorney General
Williams did not become chief justice
Colonel b. III. Bristow was rendered the at
torney geDeralship. At that time the Louis
Vile Courier Journal, departing for once
| from the strait and narrow path of partisan
ship, gave Mr.. Bristow, although life long
opponent, the name of being an honest man.
Now that he has been nominated to fill the
chair hitherto occupied by that eminent ig-
noramus Judge Richardson, a word con-
corning his lite. habits, and pre-
vlous condition is apropos. He Isl South
erner Of the Henry Clay type-generous,
jOvial and cultured. lie is Kentuckian by
birth, and is a resident of Louisville. After
the war closed he began the practice of the
legal profession in that city, and was ap-
pointed district attorney of Kentucky. He
gained so great reputation in the discharge
OF the duties of that office that the authorities
at Washington sent for him to come
TO that city and help out Alderman in the
fulfllment of the work of the attorney gen.
erals Office, special position being created
for him, that of solicitor general. At this
post he acquired an extensive reputation for
legal ability, and he performed all the duties
to which Alderman was by an official posi-
ton supposed to devote his gigantic intel
lect. About eighteen months since Colonel
Bristow resigned his place to accept lucra-
tive position with the Southern Pacific rail-
road company. He is spoken of by those
who know him well, not only as very
popular man, but also as one who
deserves his popularity by his integrity,
talents and graceful manners. To elevate
the offics which he has been called to assume
will not require just now One-half the gifts
with which he is accredited, and altogether
there seems to be in the change chance for
great congratulatiOn for the people. It will
DO a thorn in Mr.. Morton's flesh
to call to mind the tact that Col.
Bristow is hard money man, and
that he will not be apt to deal
with the reserve alter Richardson's and
Boutwell's robt,er fashion. Since the con-
dition of General Grants mind aud pur-
poses do not admit OF really great fnan-
cier in the treasury, we should be satisfied
with Colonel Bristow, tor though he Is by
no means great in parts ne is rather conspicu
Gus in particulsrs-fori instance, honesty and
breeding a novelty in GRAFT cabinet. r
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much space to describe, lead TO the Same con-
elusion, that the pension Office as now man
aged is perverted to the robbery of needy and
helpless soldiers of what the government
INTENDED them to have. II is known that
always there has been vast amount OF
trouble in conveying from the public treas
ury to the soldiers the bounties, back pay,
and pensions given them by law. Whether
the allegations of Equity" are true or
not, he seems to have watched the
subject closely, and to possess facts which
may be readily verified. As for the
Commissioner there may be another side for
him to show. 1t has been asserted that con-
siderable numbers are drawing pensions on
certificates of permanent disability, who are
not disabled from such lucrative business
as they choose to pursue. 1t is possible
General Baker has sought only to weed out
frauds. The truth in cases where money is
involved is hard to get at, for money makes
mischief wherever it touches. The law
should be clear, explicit and just. Above
all things, it should provide for the soldier
to obtain his dues without the services Of
greedy and unprrncipled attorneys, who
make business of professional robbery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-14

nearly year. The Record is a reada-
able railroad journal, and Col. Barney
has way Of singing lead pencil edi.
torially which is provocative of smiles.
At the dedication of Clay street (col.
ored) school yesterday speeches were
made by Mayor Losgue. Col. Kortrecht
Judge Henry G. Smith, Judge J. 0.
Pierce, Ed. Shaw, j.. A. Thompson,
Turner Hunt. Rev. Mr.. Phillips. Super
intendent Pickett, and others. The
teachers are, FIVE white and four colored.
The Louisville Railroad Company are
laying the foundation Of their new round
house and work shops. 1t will take sew
eral months before the buildings are fin.
shed. This time they will be fire proof,
so that the incendiary may have more
trouble than he had few weeks since,
when he destroyed over hundred thous.
and dollars worth Of property.
AT the pigeon-skooting match yester-
day Smelser, Of the Avalanche, sue.
ceeded in assassinating four birds out Of
ten. After shooting FIVE times at q
Register man, not long since, and not
touching hair or hide, the slaughtering
of four birds was unexpected by the
crowd at the Fair Grounds. Whenever
the reportorisl bird.shot elevated his
Manton there was scattering of the
crowd all around him. In fact, it was
impossible to know where the birds would
H Or where Smelser would shoot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-14
PIGEON SHOOTING.
The hlnn City shooting Club Gives
PiBeOn Match and Deer chase.

Yesterday over thousand people Wis
tied the Fair Grounds for the purpose of
witnessing the pigeon match and deer
chases given by the Bluff City Shooting
Club. The match was for prize silver
pitcher, valued at sl25, and presented
to the club by Barnum & 90. The terms
OF the match were: double birds, Is
yards rise, 100 yards boundary, the
pitcher to be held by the winner for six
consecutive months, but subject to a
monthly challenge from any member of
the club. The score was as follows:
A. F. Granger, 6; D. 0. Dyer 5, Billy
Bowles, jr, 6; Joe Wetter, 2; R. W.
Lightburne, 6; ]. NJ. Rogers, 5; E. W.
Wells, 6; ]. W. Alley, 5; NJ. E. Smelser,
4; d. Bryson, A; P. Bryson, I; c. P.
Hunt, 6.
Mr. Pink Bryson became.th the holder Of
the pitcher, but will have to pull trigger
for it again within twenty-one days, as
several members Of the club intend to
challenge him.
When the contest closed two sweep
stake pigeon matches followed, the win
ners being Henry Ring and Messrs
Erskine and Iceland, who made draw
In the afternoon three deer chases
were had. The bucks, followed by near
ly Forty dogs, dashed around the track
for several hours. The dogs killed two
of the deer, and the third ran into a
stall and was saved. At the next deer
chase the club will adopt the rule Of put
ting wire muzzles on the dogs.
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Phoenix Insurance Company,

The Phoenix Fire and Marine Insu.
rance Company of Memphis has be-
come most popular institution in our
city. The Board of Directors is COM
posed of number of our leading bust
ness men, Messrs. Thos. II. Allen, H.
B. Howell, Il. NJ. Nicely, c. c. Bill, An
drew Gwynne, l.. B. Suggs and James
s. Day. The President of the Com
pany is Thos. 81. Allen, and the Secre-
tary, George j, Henry. Mr.. Henry has
been acting as Assistant Secretary, and
few days ago was elected Secretary,
vice Ben F. White, resigned. The Com
pany takes FIRE and marine risks. The
Phoenix is prosperous and most relia-
BILE institution, and deservedly com
mands the confidence and patronage Of
the pub,ic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-14
This Means Business .

Governor Bramlette's card in the
Courier.Journal invites all the ticket
holders in the Public Library Gift Con.
cert to send delegates by the 10th Of
March to cooperate with the manage
ment in seeing that every ticket is fairly
represented in the drawing, which is to
take place on the 3lst inst. This means
business, and it shows two things; first,
that the drawing is certain to come of,
and those who want chances for the
prizes, which are ample fortunes, each
one of the large ones, must purchase
their tickets at once, or not at all. For
information, apply at 29O Front street,
Memphis.
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LEGAL.
Trustees Sale.

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A DEED
Il Of trust to me executed By Richard j.
Person on the 9th day Of January. 1872, duly
registered In the Registers office Of Shelby.
county, Tennessee, in Deed Book No. 81, page
35, TO secure TO Miss Judith A. Bouner his
note for $500, the same remaining unpaid, at
the request Of the holder, will. on
Saturday, the ssth Of March, 1915
at the southeast corner Of Court Square. in
the city Of Memphis, Tenn, sell 10 the high
est bidder. for cash, at public outcry. the
property therein described as follows: Begin
the southeast corner Of the intersection OF
hoimes and Elizabeth avenues; thence east
wl'n tliEabeth avenue II chains and a links;
thenSe south "A chains and 81 links; thence
NestS cnains and IS links: thence north l5|o
east chains and IS links; thence north $50
Mess = ehaalns 70 a stake; thence north 81
and being a part Of the Old home place Of
Geo. L. Holmes. being the same conveyed to
said Person by Jacob N. Moon By deed dated
May 4, 1870, duly registered, - -
Also one tract Of 40 acres, being the south
west quarter Of leo aeres tract laid of 10.
Law and Chaneery Court Of 'u tbs oc city 81
Memphis, and which 100 acres is a mart az the
!3l acres therein described; said "a acres,
hereby conveyed begins at the southwest car
ner OF the III acres, in range 8, section l. On,
the waters Of Nonconnah; thence north b
chains. east 10 chains; thence south Is chains:
thence west IS chains TO the beginning. For
trust under which this sale Is TO be made.
Terms cash. Equity Of redemption barred;
title believed TO be good, but will sell and
1895 D. II. POSITION Trustee.
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Attachment Notice.

John Bfidgesl Before P. NJ. Winters. Justice
VS.. OF Peace for Shelby county.
I N THIS CAUSE IN ATTACH MENT HAY
Il ing been sued out under section 1855 Of the
code Of Tennessee. and returned executed and
levied upon the property of the defendant.
it is therefore ordered that defendant make
his personal appearance before me at No. ~
North Court street, upstairs, in the city OF
Memphis. on Wednesday, the 18th day q
attachment suit, within the time prescribed by
law, or the same will be proceeded WITH ex
parte; and that copy Of this order be pub
iished once a week for four successive weeks
ruary. 1874. P. ". WINTERS. J.P-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-14
Marriage Lfcenees.

The executed marriage licenses re-
turned to the County Court Clerk during
the week are as follows: Urban Ozanne
and Mrs. :Eugenia DeSylva, Wolfgang
Mayer and Miss Bertha Roller, William
Pledger and Miss Sarah A. Davis, Z. D.
Wright and Miss Nancy NJ. Baugh, J. L.
Anderson and Miss Jane P. Elf, VIM.
D. Neil and Mrs. NJ. Davis, b Y.
Strandand and Miss Anna S. Nyquist.
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Saturday, the 18th day Of April next,

between legal hours, all the following
described property situated in the said
county .ef Crockett, and State aforesaid, to-
wit One town lot in the town of Gsdsden,
beginning at black oak. Hugh Rains north
west corner THAT was). thence west forty nine
poles 10 q double black oak, thence south if
teen degrees, east one hundred and eighty
feet TO a stake, thence east forty-six poles toa
stake on said Rains west boundary, thence
north one hundred and eighty to the begin
ming, containing 81 acres; the same being.
at the date Of said deed. the said W. B, Rich
ardsen's homestead, bought Of John B. Boy
kin. Nov. 5, 1860. Also in same town four other
lets. viz; No. SO on the west side Of Quincy
street, size 30xl25 feet lot No. 39 on Quincy
street. size 3Oxl25 feet, adjoins w. II. Soils,
lot; lot No. 81 on Quincy street. size 30xl25
feet, adjoins w. H. Soils lot; lot No. 70 on
Poplar, corner Of the street. begins at a stake.
runs north fifteen poles, thence east ten poles,
thence south twenty-four poles. thence. west
fifteen poles, TO the beginning. The said last
four lots we're bought by W. b. Richardson
at sale made by decree of the Circuit
Court in 1856 or 1871, sold for a division Of the
estate Of John b. Boykin. deceased. Right
of redemption waived. Sale made for benefit
Of assignee of said note. The undersigned
convey only as trustees.
j. W. DICKINSON,
B. F. DICKINSON.
W. W. WILLIAMS.
H. T. Elicit, Attorney.
March 8, 1874. Std
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Mention.

United States Court. District of West Ten
Eessee. y
No. 76S-A. II. 0'Neil ct al vs. Steamboat
Fort Gibson. us fnrfs
WHEREAS. A LIBEL, CIVIL AND MAR
w atime. was filed in said Court. March 3,
1874, by A. II. O'Neil ct al against the steam
boat Fort Gibson. her engines. machinery,
tackle, apparel and furniture, and thesaid
property attached by the Marshal in compile
ance with the warrant Of said Court; this is to
give notice 10 81 persons claiming the same,
or having or knowing anything to say why the
same should not be condemned and the pro-
ceeds thereof distributed according to the
prayer Of said libel, that they appear before
said Court, to be held on the fourth Monday
in May next, at 10 O'Clock am, TO interpose q
claim for the same and to make their allega-
tions in that behalf. L. B. EATON,
United States Marshal.
Warmer & Lee, PrOetOrs for Libellants.
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Police News.

To-day James S. Charles, arrested for
robbery, was committed by the Recorder
in default of bail. Twelve misdemeanor
cases we're disposed of by fine.
A robbery was committed on Second
street and lot of clothing carried of
by the thieves. The detectives are in
yestigating the matter.