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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05
1NDEpENDEHr, BUr TRULY LOYAL.

Halstead, the prince Of Independent
Republicans, is showing bis hand early.
1t is his habit to fght his own party I'M
til just before an important election,
and then wheel into line. BE is not
liked by the administration, of course,
for the Commercial shells their weak
parts at least nine months out Of twelve
every year. They stand in a healthy
dread of Halstesd, for he delights in
torture and knows enough about
the inside workings Of the party
to keep the whsle set uneasy. The only
exception to his rule was in the Greeley
campaign, 10 which he q a party in
such a full and personal sense that
he could not well back down.
But he is determined to make no mistake
this time. BE was.interviewed the other
day in New York by q Sun reporter, and
ZONES out in favor Of a third party, not
10 have it elected, not elect the Demt
cratic ticket, but to defeat the rebel De.
mocracy. This is logic and patriotism.
He intimates that he wants to repeat the
Cincinnati Convention, which would be
an admirable device to recall the indie
pendent and liberal Republican factions
from the Democratic ranks where they.
have gone in sheer self-defense. Not
that he hates Grant less, but the
Democracy more. Il Hslstead and
his little coterie Of mutual admirers
in the journalistic and political
world think they can lead the
great National Democratic party into
the follies of 1872 they are reckoning
without their host. The mountain will
not go to Mahomet next year; Mahomet
will have to betake himself to the noun
tain or go back like a prodigal son to
serve Grant. He is in a painful
dilemma between an administration he
has denounced as imbecile and corrupt
for sig years and q rebel Democracy on
the other. His heart sinks within him,
but as there is not to be much Of a
shower mellow" he concludes to climb
an independent sapling and brave the
storm. he cant stand the idea of sixty
Confederate officers ia the next House
Of Representatives. Farewell, brother
Halstead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05
THE TURF.
Spring Meeting at Lexington, Ken.
lucky.

Spring Meeting at Lexington, Ken.
tueky.
LEXINGTON, KY May 5.-As the time
approaches for the spring meeting over
the Association course at this city in
tense interest is manifested by all lovers
of the thoroughbred, and already heavy
wagers have been made upon the several
races. No less than sixty horses are al
ready stabbed at the track, and to-mor-
row three more stables, including the
most noted in racing annals, will be
added to the list. The amount Of money
offered in %prizes-ten thousand dollars
is brilliant, and will be contested for
with the utmost energy. The track has
been put in perfect order under the pre-.
sent superior management, and a meet.
ing is looked for which will be the most
prosperous and happy that has been
held here for years. On the first day the
races will be hotly contested and the
most exciting time is expected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

The death of Captain ]. Yves. Sneed,
which occurred at the Peabody Hotel
this morning, soon after midnight, casts
a gloom over a large circle of devoted
friends. he was a native of an adjoin-
ing county, but had lived here for many
years. After the war be engaged in bus
mess as a merchant and continued until
two or three years ago, when failing
health compelled him to retire. Since
then he has sought relief by change Of
climate and at the hands Of the best ply
s%icians, but his disease was insidious and
relentless and for the last few months his
naturally slight constitution rapidly
yielded to the destroyer. Less than a
week ago we saw him on the streets sus-
tanned, weak and emaciated as be was,
by that indomitable will which always
characterized him. But it was the last
flicker of life in the socket. He went
back to his room never more to walk
forth. In his last hours he was attended
by kind friends who gave him every care
that affection required. Captain Sneed
was a genial, gallant spirit, with hosts Of
friends and few enemies. Peace to bis
memory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05
PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-For Tennes-
see and the Ohio valley and lower lakes,
falling barometer, increasing southwest
winds, warmer, cloudy weather, and
light rain, followed by colder northerly
winds Wednesday night. For the upper
Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys
and upper lake REGION, southwest winds
shifting to colder northerly, with light
rain or snow, followed by clear weather
and rising barometer. The rivers will
probably rise between St. Louis and
V%icksburg, but the lower Missouri and
Ohio will fall somewhat. C%autionary
signals are ordered for Chicago, Milwau-
kee, Grand Haven, Por. Huron.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05
snnnRH RRAnrInN.

The great ~revivalists at Nashville,
Messrs. White and Bliss, must realize
that the emotions Of the human mind
can be played upon by other influences
than religion or that which passes for it.
In the midst Of their great work, which
is truly great and phenomenal, when
thousands attend their meetings every
day and hundreds manifest a religious
interest and a sincere concern for their
SOULS salvation, and even while the
voice of fervent prayer went up fiom the
mourners' altar, thousands Of people as
sembled around the county Jail to see a
few masked men drag out and execute a
criminal easily reached by law. We DO
not wish to associate the two events to-
gether as being of a kindred nature,
but the occurrence Of q mob in
the midst Of such a revival at least
suggests that we are excitable beings,
Influenced by external things, as well as
true i~nwardness." The papers had re-
ported immense meetings at the EXPOSE
ton and a general awakening on the
subject Of religion for days sndfweeks.
The whole community seemed moved by
a common influence to take the King
dom Of Heaven by storm. Yet the evil
N moved in their midst, enlisted o host
and made certain of at least one misera.
Bile soul. Who a account for the sud-
den revulsions of the human mind or
acts committed when it is in an abnor.
NAL condition. The question will force
itself upon us, whether mems minds are
as clear and their judgment as sound
when laboring under any kind of emo.
tional excitement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

A SPIRIT Of zeal and interest was man
ifested in the completion of the Confed-
crate Monument at Elmwood Cemetery
at the meeting of x-Confederates and
Others last night, which we have not OBJ
served before for several years. A Wig
orous and welldirected effort noW with
out waiting until fall, when the people
have spent all their spare money at the
watering places and are eager to
make more, will secure the neces-
sary funds and the speedy compile
ton Of this noble work. 1t is well
enough to enlist everybody and to APP
point numerous subcommittee to reach
all classes of people, but there must be
a head and a center with full authority
and discretion to act, and in whose ca
pacity and executive ability the public
have confidence. We believe very much
in the one man power, provided it is SUI
rounded by proper checks and safe
guards. If large bodies move slowly,
large committees are passive and
scarcely move at all. A few men have
to do all the work. We would suggest a
thorough and compact organization be-
fore the work commences. Let there be
a small central or executive committee
of our best citizens who shall direct this
and control the details and
who shall adhere to business rules the
same as q board Of directors in a bank.
There is a feeling among the people that
the time has come to finish that monu-
ment. Ten years have rolled away since
the close Of the war, and not a'slab or a
shaft marks the place where sleeps the
hundreds of Confederate dead at Elm
wood. Had any one predicted this in
1865 or'66, would he have been believed?
OF course not. !.
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how IT WAS ACCOMpLIsHED.

The action Of some Of the members of
the two City Boards on the ordinance
taking the selection of a Recorder out of
the hands of the Commissioners, which
latter body the new charter designed
should have the power, has created con-
siderable talk in many quarters. 1t was
so at variance with the previously ex-
pressed and known intentions Of three
or four who unexpectedly voted for the
ordinance that it has caused the utmost
establishment, We are promised some
startling facts connected with this mat
ter, and il they are developed, as we are
told they can and will be, somebody had
better commence preparations to =" stand
from under" for we intend to narrate
Just how it is, and the reading will be
mighty interesting"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

nal Revenue. Mr.. Douglass made one
inqSiry only, following this verbal com.
m~unication. 1t was, whether his integ-
rity as a man and an officer had been in
any manner impugned, to which the Sec
rotary replied; Not in the slightest de-
gree" With this, Mr.. Douglass ex.
pressed himself as entirely satisfied.
j.. G. Hester, a special agent under the
Department Of Justice, and known in
connection with the political arrests in
Alabama, has been dismissed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

If the young men and half grown
boys who we're for nearly two hours so
industriously at work, the other night,
battering in the doors of the county Jail,
had been expanding the ysahe force Of
muscle in good honest work to raise
means in aid Of the heart broken widow
and bereaved and orphaned little ones
OF poor Frazier, they would have been
much better employed. Their action
could have added nothing to the heroism
Of the man whose life was sacrificed to
duty, and 1t certainly contributed no aid
TO his family. The law which Frazier
died to uphold would have vindicated
his death in a d~ecenter, and, morally,
more effective way.-NashviLle Banner,
I'd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 5.-The displace-
ment Of Internal Revenue Commissioner
Douglass was a surprise to that gentle
man. Yesterday afternoon Secretary
Bristow called upon Mr.. Douglass, say
ing that he did 70 at the request Of the
President, and to perform the disagreea-
Bile duty of informing him that ex-Sena.
tor Pratt had been rendered and accepted
the position Of Commissioner Of Inter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05
River TeIerr.ms.

CAIRO, May 5.-Arrived-City of Ches-
ter, St. Louis, 9 pm; Belle Memphis,
Memphis, 3 am Charles Brown, St.
Louis, 5; Crank Lake, New Orleans,
noon; Coal Hill, Ohio river, 9; Falls
Pilot, Memphis, 9. Departed-City Of
Chester, Memphis, 10 pm. Belle Mem
phis, st. Louis, 5 a M; Falls Pilot, Ohio
river, 8; Grand Lake, Ohio river, noon.
Clear and cool.
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NEW YORK.

NEw York, May 8 = John F. Tracy,
President of the Chicago, Rock Island
and Pacific Railroad Company, is recov-
ering from his attack of vertigo.
By the caving Of a sand bank in South
Brooklyn yesterday, a gang of laborers
were buried. Two were killed and seve-
raj severely injured.
Stephen Pearl Andrews drew but a
small audience to the scandal trial this
morning. The defendant was absent,
but Mrs. Beecher was on the stand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

The Auditor General and Surveyor
General Of Pennsylvania were both sue
cseded Monday by Democrats. This is
the first time in nine years that the
Democrats of that State have controlled
a State Office. Considerable patronage
pertains to these two positions, and some
very old stipendiaries will have to look
u for new quarters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May 5.-Heinrich Ewald, the
German philologist, is dead.
Importation into Finland or Russian
territory Of American potatoes in sacks
or any other article which contains them
is prohibited.
The bullion gone into the Bank ofEng-
land on balance to-day is el60, 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

PHILADELPHIA, May 5. = Henry G.
Morris, proprietor of the Southwark
Foundry of this city, has made an
assignment for the benefit of his credi-
tors. 1t is claimed that the liabilities
greatly exceed the assets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

The Kellogg lead and silver mines in
Arkansas, worked by a Memphis com
pany, furnish employment to twenty-five
men. They have taken out about one
hundred tons of ore. tits believed that
the silver will pay all expenses, and that
the lead will be clear profit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

LOUISVILLE dispatch states thatvice
President Wilson mas returned from Lex.
ington, Kentucky, where he went to
visit General John c. Breckenridge and
other friends, to Louisville, and that he
has changed his route of travel. and
leaves shortly for Nashville and Mem.
phis, and thence proceed on his Western
tour. Men of all parties here would
unite in giving this distinguished gentle.
man a cordial welcome.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

WE learn by postal card that the first
numher of the Columbia (Tenn.) Jour.
nal will be issued about the 18th instant
by A. B. Upshaw & Co. General NJ. J..
Wright will be connected with the pa
per. Hence, we presume he is not going
to Egypt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

The Alabama aud Chattanooga rail
road was sold on Sd inst. at Mobile to
the trustees for the frst-mortgage bond
holders for 81, 200, 900, over and above
lien created by receivers certificate,
court costs and other expenses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

COLONEL LEON TRoUsDALE, State Su-
perintendent Of Public Instruction, de-
Iivered an able and eloquent address
upon the subject Of education, at Hunts
vile, on the Sd inst. he made a forci-
bic and effective appeal in behalf of
common schools.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

TIE Appeal will not support any can-
didate for Mayor not nominated by a
regular Democratic convention. Con.
Sistent as usual.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05
SAYS the Union and American of the

SAYS the Union and American Of the
I'd:
We endeavored yesterday to hear the
public opinion in the street. in the Office,
both before aud behind the counter, of
the mob murder which was committed
Friday plight. In all our hearing there
was but one sentiment expressed-that
wa Of unqualified denunciation Of the
act and most unmistakable denunciation
Of the official neglect which permitted
the killing Of a prisoner in the hands of
the law and behind the bars of a Jail.
A little of that public sentiment cry.
stalled down to a dozen double .barreled
shotguns in the hands of ~resolute men
would have prevented the so.called mob.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

The one-hundredth anniversary of
Daniel 0'COnnells birth will be cele-
brsted on the 9Th of August in Ireland
and by Irishmen the world over.
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FUNERAL

The friends and acquaintance Of Captain
j. IVES. SNEED are invited to attend his fune-
raj from st. Lazarus Church tomorrow
THURSDAY morning at 10 o'clock. Inter-
ment at Elmwood.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

A MoTHER IN-LAw may be an inconve
%nienee. but it is not a circumstance to a
father sometimes. For instance, Mr..
Findley, editor of the GAINESVILLE (Ga. J
Southron. is an ardent Democrat ard
supporter of Ben Hill for Congress.
Hills name is at the head of his paper.
Imagine then howthe hot and cold chills
chased each other like a thousand little
shuttles through his corporal system
when Findley pere, the old man
who had nourished him on COOLERS and
cherished him with chincspin sprouts
from tender childhood, came out sud
denly as the Radical opponent Of the
aforesaid Ben Hill. Findley fills took
the backache, but be never took the back
track; not he. BE remembered a few
old scores against the senior Findley,
and now pays them back with interest.
The way he supports Hill and rattles up
the old man is a caution. Moral. When
you want to run for Congress, consult
the boys first.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

The reckless and unpatriotic denial of
the authenticity Of the Mecklenburg de-
elsratiop Of independence has stirred
the old North State, and a food of cor
roborative proof is pouring in upon the
Executive Centennial Committee and
the North Carolina newspapers. There
never "a really any doubt except that
inspired by prejudice, and even this
must be shaken by the clear and ire
fragible evidence adduced in support Of
the original declaration on the Goth; of
May, l775.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

They do say that Beecher a kiss
nearly everything IN creation except the
bible,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

FERNANDO WooD lately said: Moth.
ing can beat the Democratic party in
1876. They will return to power if the
whole newspaper press should be against
them. The Republican party is not q
party for duration, but a coalition of in
diyiduals for the war. That war cannot
be galvanized againinto an issue. Ifeel
the absolute assurance of an easy VIC
tory" At the same time, he says, that
while his name has been used in counec.
ton with the Speakership Of the next
House of Representatives in Congress
he does rot expect to be elected, because
he will not assume obligations and traffic
for the place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

The subscription price Of the
PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per aunum
for Daily, and 81 per aBnum for
weekly. POSTAGE FREE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-05

EVERYBODY admits that Judge Ed
wards P~ierrepont is a vast improvement
over Alderman and Williams, who we're
Indifferent lawyers and reckless parti-
sans. Pierrepont is a lawyer Of dis
tinction, but is not a very consistent
politician, and has been an o~fice-seeker
for years. He was a war Democrat, and
only left the party when it failed to nom
mate him for the Presidency instead of
Seymour in 1868. He then offered to
give $50, 900 to elect Grant, and wal re-
warded with the office Of District Attor-
ney for New York city, but was removed
to make a place for an ex-Congressman
who needed it worse. Still he stood by
Grant and could always find some spe-
cious excuse for the overreachings of the
administration. Grant has simply re-
warded a faithful friend who happens TO
be a good lawyer, but not because he is
snch. It would have been all the same
if Pierrepont knew nothing about law.
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ICE CREAM.
Ice Cream ParIOrs Now Omen

E0R THE RECEPTION OF LADIES AND
L gentlemen, whore only the best will be
served. Also fine CONNECTIONS and Cakes on
hand and made 10 order by
A-59 SPEOHT & WALTER. 81 Madison st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-14

O. Did you see Mr. Bell A. don't rec0lA ct ~hetner
ssw him not heard afterwsrd that he kreS'deo ~
the meeting. .
@, But you don't recoect of seeing him A. ON
recollect
@. Do you recoIlect Of seeing or communicating With
any member OF your family or any other person. AFTER
receiving this message from Mr. Mouton md before go
to Mr. Mouton's house A. Ny mind IL unsettled be-
the twO whether sent OF the boys Or whether
called myself but cannot determine which It was
q. Well do you remember OF giving any reason To any
person that night why you should leave your prayer
meeting to go Moultons n don't rccolleet sf Civ
ing any reason.
@. To any one A. To any one.
Mr. Fullerton-R your Honor please. before going to
that interview ut the house think We had better take
little rest.
The court hereupsn adjourned until II o'clock tbs
morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-14

Mr. Fulicrton-I mean anything In that line; meal
walking out with Mrs. Tilt0n.
The WitnessI asked you that question because there
are two distinct thngs walking out and going ont on
errands, hold to be very different. Walking out ia
stroll for pleasure or going with her to sick person
or to see friend that was the asked you
distinctly what your question c0mprehended.
O. 1t comprchended the whole thing. Did you ever
walk out with Mrs. Titoni A. OH have walked out
with Mrs. Tilton
q How frequently A. I don't know, Sir; can give
you no gauge.
u How many times, do you thinkf A. I should say
not very frequently.
Do you recolect OF going with her to look at the
bust OF Mr., Tltont A. lido
q. Was it in the absence Of Mr. Tiltont A I canno'
say.
q. Do you recOIect whether he was home or mott Al
do not.
q. will call your attention to October 1871 igou
have 1t there A. No. SIR have not those lettfs;
have them at homo. but forgot to bring them.
Mr.. FnlIerton-I read to you this sentence from'
Mr.. Shearman-Wbat date
ar Fulerton-February 26, 1868 [readingl:
Mr. b put our baby to sleeps laid him Own , , ana
ever we could not quiet him TO send for him % he "o
come
q. DO You recoect of that visits A. NOSir, do not
q. Howi A. do not recall it now.
O. DO recOect of kissing Mrs Tiltn on that visit
A. do not recellect the visit.
Y. YOu do not recall ti A. No, Sir
q. What the duration OF YOU visits when you
called therei A. From five minl0es to half-three-
quarters of an hour.
q Never longer than that A. Int recollect-I should
say that would be fair statement Of their DURATION
YES have, sometimes-I recost now, sometimes an
hour
O. Did you correspond with Mrs. Tton in her absencef
A. In her absencol
O. Yes from NewYark yr Brooklyn A. do not
rccolect that c0rrespondd with her more than once
that that to more than once, and cannot
say positively about that
O. Where was she when you think You wrote TO her
A. think wrote to her when she at Marietta.
O. Did You keep copy OF that letter : A. No, Sir
O. Did you write to her whle she was at Monticello
A. I do not think did, bnt may have done So
@ read TO you Exhibit 100, Aug. To- 1862 dated al
Monticello [readingl
Mr. Beecher wrote very simple characteristic let
ter. which would ncose, save for the fear that you
would lose it.
Do you recollect that instance A. No, Sir; do not
Tecolect it any better now.
@ Have You any doubt that that was true a MOI
Elizabeth TiltOD said
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MR.. BEECHER'S WHEREABOUTS IN OCTOBER
1SGS.

0. | understand you to say, Mr. Beecher,
that you were in City of Brooklyn on the 10th OF
October 1868 How do you recollect that you were in
town that day. A. Well, Sir only recolcct now
because my attention called to it, and refreshed my
memory by and documents. and my re
fr.sled memory is that was in town
O. And you recoect believe Of being in town also
the 18th of the same month and the same yeari A In
the same way remember il.
O. Did Mrs. Titon visit you at your house during
Mrs Beechers absencei A. do not recollect that she
did.
Mr.. Beach Ito Mr.. Fullertonl- wl he swear that she
did mott
Mr.. Fulerton-will you that she did not visit
your housel A. l will not.
O. Can you say that she did not visit your house on
the 18th Of October 1868 A cannot say so, Sir but
do not recollect that she did.
Mr. Beach ITO Mr.. Fullertonl-O on the 10th OF
OctOberl
Mr. Fullerton-Do you recolect whether or not yon
visited Mrs. TOn the 10th of October, at her own
dwellingi A. do not recollect that did.
MI Beach-That does not cover it.
Mr. Fullerton-Can you say that you did mott A.
cannot.