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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-03
Saturday, July II, 1915,

within legal hours, the following des-
cribed real estate, lying in Shelby county
Tennessee, or so much thereof as shall be
sufficient to discharge the taxes adjudged
against SAID property, and all costs, as sci
forth in said decree, tO-wlt: y parcel or tract
of land in the city of Memphis, known as lots
IA and 10 of the first subdivision of the dunn
Tract" fronting 5641I feet on the south side OF
Linden street, and 80 feet on the west side OF
Western or Walnut street, containing acres
AlSO-LOt No. q of the second subdivision
of the Dunn Tract" in said city, fronting 405
feet the west side of Camilla street, l63 feet
on the north side of Vance street and 1853 feet
on the south side of OvertOn avenue.
AlsO-A tract OF land between the Memphis
and Charleston railroad and the German own
plank road, abOut9 miles from the city of
Memphis being part of the DGun'S subdi
vision of the country tract, and described in a
decree OF partition in the cause of Camilla
DuBOse ct al. vs.. Chamberlain Jones ct al, in
the Chancery court of Memphis, as follows
Lot No. OF the country tract, beginning at
the northwest corner of lot No. 1, assigned To
Kate Anderson; thence south with the line 70
chains, links; thence west chains 10 links
thence north % chains, p links. to the center
OF Germantown plank road; thence south
~ east, & chains, "A links, to Sue beginning;
obtaining II 99-ICO acres.
This June Il, 1875,
K. p. ANDERSON,
Com missioner of Revenue Shelby county
John Johnston, attorney.
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Saturday. JuIY II, 1875,

within legal hours, the following real estate,
or so much thereof ss will be sufficient to pay
the taxes adjudged against said property and
ali costs as set forth in said decree, tO-wit
Certain lots or parcels of land in Shelby
county, on the Germantown plank road,
about miles from the city of Memphis, be-
ing lots ECs. 3, 6, 7, 10 and H. as des gnated on
a plat of a subdivision of a 4OO-acre tract OF
land formerly owned by James e. Jones, and
known as the "Kimbrough" land, containing
in all li5 59-lJl acres; more particular de-
scriptlOn Of said lots Is contained III deed of
conveyance from James c. Jones to D..
COckrell, da ted November ., 1858, recorded in
the Registers office of Shelby county, IN book
No. q, pages 40i, 4G2 and 403.
AlsO-LOt No. IL of said subdivision, con-
tanning 10 S3-lOO acres; also a part OF lot No. 2
a more particular description of said lot No.
Y and part of lot No. is contained in p deed
of James Z. Jones to ID. COckrell, recorded in
No. q, pages 40i, 405 and 406.
Also-The south hair OF lots 4 ard Of said
subdivision, which is described as follows
Beginning at point on the east line OF said
lots 4 and D, 1867 links south OF the nOri beast
corner of the original 4OO-acTe tract in the
Germantown plank road; running thence
west 1856 links 10 point in the ives line of
said lots and 3; thence south with said west
line 1855 links to a stake, the southwest cor
ner of said lot ); thence east 1856 links to q
stake, the southeast corner Of said lot 5;thence
north l56S% links to the beginning; contain
ing 80 67-lCO acres,
This June Il 1875,
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=. 7, AN UER-UN,
Commissioner Of Revenue.
John Johnston, attorney.
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Saturday, JAY II, 1875,

within legal hours, the following described
real estate, lying in shelby cOuuty,.Jennessee,
or so much thereof as viii be sufficient 20
discharge the taxes adj judged against said pro-
perty and all co Is as set forth in said decree,
to-wit; A part of lot (, in block A, in the city
of Memphis, on the north side of Browns
avenue, beginning S5J4 feet east from Causey
street: thence east with said avenue 81 feet to
Antwines corner; thence north with his
wet line SO feet 10 Mary Clarks lott thence
with her south line 40 feet thence south at
rif hi ANGLES 33I% feet to the beginning. Also
lot 9 in block 40, in South Mem phiS, begin
ming on Causey street, 81 fest from AutwInes
grocery on Vance street, and running with
Causey street IS feet; thence west to the CEN
ter Of the Bayou; thence south with the
meanderfDg of the same to within 81 feet OF
Vance street; thence east 10 the beginUing.
Also the south half of lot 80. in HIS sub
division, fronting 81 feet on the west side of
Suzette street aud runs back $50 feet TO an
alley. Also a part of lot 4, in block a, in
south Memphis, beginning 30 feet from the
northeast corner Of Causey and POntOtOc
streets: thence east to y. Antwine's lot;
thence north 4I5a feet; thence with parallel
line to Causey street. thence south with said
stTeet to beginning.
This lith June, 1915.
b. z. ANDERSON,
Commissioner Of Revenue.
T,l,V, T,4.r ,eHp pet
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EJOTECI,

Commissioner of Revenue Shelby count
John Johnston, attorney.
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THE SUNDAY APPEAL is the best adj
vertising medium in the State.
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Saturday, July II, 1875,

within legal hours, the following described
property, or so much thereof as will be sur
ficient TO discharge the taxes adj udged against
said property and all costs rs set forth IN said
Cecree, TO wit: y lot Of land lying in shelby
county, Tennessee, and in the city Of Mem
phil, beginning 20 feet east OF the northeast
corner OF Robinson and Quincy streets; run
ming thence nOrthward TO lot $ in tbs sam
MOSby sub division; thence esSrwardIy with
the south line OF said lot No s, % feet ? inches
TO stake; thence sOuthwardly I53 feet t. a
stake on hCbesOn street; theuCe WeStWaTdly
with the north side OF Robson street 81 feet
to the beginning, being part Of tot 800.
This Eth June, 1875.
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Continue their closing-out sale of clo-
thing, and, to aid the working-people,
will take the new issue Of city warrants
at par for ali goods in their line.
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Commissioner OF Revenue.
John Johnston, attorney.

No. ISL, Il. D.-First Chancery Court of Shell
by county, Ten GcSsec.-B. y. Anderson,
Commissioner of Revenue, VS.. II. q. Dent
and others.
Pursuant to a decree of sale, entered in the
above entitled cause on the 18th day Of
June, 1873, and recorded in minute book r.
page log, will sell at public auction, TO the
highest bidder, for cash, at the courthouse
door in GhaLEN nnnntN- TarnAssaa On
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-03
Saturday, Jaly IL, 1876,

within legal .hours Ethe following described
real estate, or so much thereof as will be suf-
ficienU to- discharge the taxes adjudged
against said property and all costs as set
forth in said decree, to-vit: a parcel Of real
estate lying in Shelby cOunty, Tennessee, be-
ing part Of lot 3OS, in the city OfMemphis and
bounded as follows: Beginning at the south
west corner of J. L. McAlenny S lot on Second
street, ~ feet from the corner OF OyertOn
street: thence east ~ feet; thence south 5714
feet: thence west 7454 feet to Eecond street
thence north 3714 f. et to beginning.
Nj
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Commissioner of Revenue, ci~
John Johnston, attorney.

No. So, n. r. D.-SecOnd Chancery Court Of
Shelby cOunty.-B. z. Anderson, Commits
siOner of Revenue, VS.. J. NJ. KelIar ct al.
Pursuant to a decree of sale, entered in
the above entitled cause May Is, 1875, 1 will
sell, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
cnnnlN- Tenn ESsee.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-03
saturday, July IL, 1875,

within legal hours, the following described
real estate, or so much of the same as will
be sufficient 10 pay the taxes adjudged
against said property, and all COSTS, as set
forth in said decree, tO-wit: About I42 acres
OF land lying in Shelby county, Tennessee, in
range s. section 3, on Hatchie river, being part
of the Montgomery entry, and adjoining
Pointers tract, and belonging TO u. q. Dent.
Also lot Il, In oiOck 8, in Fort Pickering, in
the city Of Memphis. Also lots Is and Is, in
block 10, in Fort Pickering, in the city of
Memphis.
This 18th June, 1873.
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within legal hours, the following described
real estate, or so much thereof as shall be
sufficient 10 discharge the taxes adjudged
against said property, and all costs, as set
kCrLh in the said decree, tO-wit: a lot in the
the city of Memphis, and beginning 50 feet
east of the southeast corner Of block 5, on Cal
houn street; thence east with said street 81
feet; thence north 200 feet; thence west so feet;
thence south 200 feet to the beginning.
This Junp Il. IS75.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-03
Saturday, July ia, 1876,

within legal hours, the following described
real estate, or so much thereof as viii be suf-
ficient to discharge the taxes adtudged against
said property, and all costs as set forth in
said decree, tO-Wit: A lot Of land in Shelby
fronting 10 feet on the north side of Beale
street, and running back north between par
ailel lines about 30 feet to the dividing line
between the Rice and Ramsey grants being
the same lot on which stood the Botanic
Medical College"
Inv
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BOULEVARD RESORT.

This noted suburban resort is now
open for the season. Special attractions
are offered for the Fourth Of July in the
way Of grand barbecue, and spring
chickens served in any style. The pro-
prietor of the Boulevard is Mrs. Helen
Amee
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Commissioner of Revenue
John Johnston, attorney.

No. 1870, z. D.-FiTst ChauCery Court of Shell
by cOunty.-B. Z. Anderson, mmiSsioner
of Revenue, etc, VS.. K C. Brinkley ct al.
Pursuant to a decree of sale, entered in the
above entitled cause, June ii, 1875, and record
ed in minute book r. page l59, 1 will sell at
public auction to the highest bidder, for
cash, at the courthouse door in Shelby
county
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ENTERTAINMENT
Ard Grand Opening on Saturday Even
ing, July Sd.

ing, July Sd.
Mr.. Charles Hippel, at No. 1872 Poplar
street, opposite the Inarkethouse, will
entertain his numerous friends and 9TH
eTs at his new saloon and summer gar
dens as above stated. A free lunch will
be served, and Arnold's brass band will
be in attendance, and good time may
be expected. Come one, come all.
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Commissioner OF Revenue, etc.
John Johnston, attorney.

No. l745, r. D.-First ChanCeFy Court of Shell
by cOunty.-B. p. Anderson, Commissioner
of Revenue, VS.. Rowland II. ThOrne ct al.
Pursuant to a decree of sale, entered in the
above entitled cause June IL, 1915, and record
ed in minute book r. page Isl, / will sell at
public auction, TO the highest bidder, for cash,
AZ the courthouse door in Shelby county. on
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Commissioners Sales
OF
REAL ESTATE.

No. 1888, Z. D.-First ChRncSry Court OF
Shelby county, Tennessee. q. Z. Anderson,
Commissioner OF Revenue, va VIM. V. Tay-
lOr.
Pursuant to a decree Of sale, entered in the
above entitled cause on the 18th day OF June,
1910, and recorded In minute book IL, page
bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in
Shelby county, on
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-03

THE United Sons of Ham, No. !, will eele-
/ brate their Sixteenth Anniversary on
Monday, July 5th, in Grand Picnic at Hum
bOlGt Park. Rev. =. ], Manson will deliver an
address in regard t. the benefits o. the assO-
citation. Other speakers Will be present-HOu.
Ed. Shaw, Rsy. Elder Martin, and others.
lOrna one. come pll-
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Saturday, July IL, 1875,

within legal hours, the following described
property, or so much thereof as will be sutli-
cient to discharge the taxes adj judged against
said property, and all costs as set forth in
said decree, tO-wit A certain tract Of land
lying in Shelby county, tennessee, on Horn
Lake Island, and in the 18th civil district of
said county, being fractional section Is, in
township /, range TO- containing $50 acres
more or less.
This nth June, 1875.
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Commissioner of Revenue.
John Johnston, attorney.

No. Il2I, R.D.-First Chancery Court of shelby
county, Tennessee B. p. Anderson, Com.
missioner Ct Revenue, vs.. VIM. /. Ken
nedy.
Pursuant to decree OF sale, entered in the
above stated cause, June IL, 1879, and IL corded
in minute Book II, page l53. will sell, at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, at
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within legal hours, the following described
real estate, or so much thereof as shall be
sufficient to discharge the taxes adjudged
against said property, and all costs, tO-Wit:
Lot No. Is of country lot 5ll, in the city of
Memphis, in Fifth Civil District of Shelby
county, fronting Il feet on the south side OF
MOsby street, and running back south l4S15
feet to an alley.
This July Il, 1879
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-07-03

No. S2i, N. r. D.-Second Chancery Court OF
Shelby county,-B. Z. Anderson, Commits
siOper of Revenue, VS. Mary L. Garrett.
Pursuant to a decree OF SALE entered in the
above entitled cause on the 18th day of May,
1873, viii sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in
Shelby county, on
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Commissioner of Revenue, etc.
John Johnston, attorney.

No. 1883, 4. D.-First Chancery Court of Shell
by cOunty-B. p. Anderson, Comm ssiOner
OF Revenue, VS.. Jesse NJ. Tate ct al.
Pursuant TO a decree of sale, entered in the
above entitled cause June IL, 1875 and re-
at public auction, to the highest bidder, for
cash, at The courthouse door in Shelby cOun-
Y
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THE SUNDAY APPEAL will be unusu-
ally attractive, and offers the best in
ducements for advertisers to reach a
large class of readers.
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Go to Boulevard Resort" for barbe.
cue and spring chickens in every style,
July 4, 1875, MRS. HELEN AMIS,
PrOOriatnr
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LAW REPORTS.


The following cases are set for trial to-
day: 5S5, All, $50, 6I2, 534, 554, 257, $50,
5il, SIC, 6O2, 678, 500, $50, 574, 575, SOB,
536, 497, 500, AL, 442, 1872.
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Saturday, July II, 1876,

within legal hours, the following described
property, or so much thereof as will be suf-
ticient 10 discharge the taxes adjudged against
said property, and all costs as set forth in SAID
decree, tO-wit: certain parcels OF real es-
tate on new Raleigh road, known IS lot No.
on south side of new ksleigh road, and $50
feet on east side of Lsath avenue. Also lots
ana Y of Crockst's sub division, on Fair
Ground avenue and Lewis avenue, near city
of Memphis, the plat of which subdivision
is recorded in book S. part l, page l66, of the
Registers ONCE of Shelby county, TO which
reference is made for further description.
This 18th June, 1875.
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No. 767, h. D.-First Cbsncery Court of Shelby
county, Tenn.-B. P. Anderson, Commits
siOner of Revenue, vs., Robert crockett and
GtheIs.
Pursuant to decree Tor sails entered in the
above stated cause on the 18th day of Jun 1875,
AID recorded il minute book II, page 1872 l
bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in
Shelby county, on
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3. 7. ANDERSUN,
Commissioner of Revenue.
John Johnston, attorney.

No. 799, r. D.-First Chancery Court OF Shelby
county, Tennessee.-B. p Anderson, Com.
missioner of Revenue, VS.. Geo. Banks and
@ hers.
pursuant TO a decree for sale, entered in the
above entitled cause, on the 18th day of June,
1875, and recorded in minute book y, page l67,
l will sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, for cash, al the courthouse door
in Shelby county, Tennessee, on
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FOR LEASE OR SALE.

a OTS-S!tuated on Madison and Court streets
extended, N eighth ward, Preston's sub
division. These grounds ere shaded by forest
trees and are AZ a neighbOrhOOd unsZcepuon-
ably good. A rare opportunity is here offered
To tenants OF purchasers. Price suited to the
times and terms 10 the con venience OF april
cantz IRRELEVANT s. Co,
mvg6 10 Madison street.
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y. p. ANDERSON.
Commissioner of Revenue.
John Johnston, attorney.

No. 1884, R.D.-First Chancery Court OF Shelby
county, Tennessee.-B. p. Anderson, Com
missioner of Revenue, VS.. Mary HendTick
and otoerS.
Pursuant to a decree Of sale, entered in the
above entitled cause, on the lIth day of June,
1876 and recorded in tminute book Il, page
Isl, will sell at public auction, to the high
est bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in
Shelby county, Tennessee, on
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EEURus~- instantaneous cure for
astsreiaEn. G.n. ". Jones s Co, Keep =.
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b. z. ANDERSON,
Commissioner of Revenue Shelby county.
John Johnston, attorney.
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ADVERTISE in the Holly Springs Re-
porter.
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improved FIy-Trsps, see. for sale by
E WETTER d 90.
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The cheapest and best STEAM DYEING
and CLEANING HOUSE in the city Ia at 248 Sc
COnd street. dAESON u WALKER.
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"TBE STANDARD PAPETERIE,"

Is the ne Plus ultra ofstationery packets.
For sale st 34l Main street, Third door
south of Union. A. F. DOD & co.
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ADVERTISE in the Holly Springs Re
porter.
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FOR LOUISVILLE & CINCINNATI.
FOR ARKANSAS RIVER.

For Red Fork, South Bend, New Gascony
Pine Bluff ard Little Rock,
E0sE GIBSON. e3UE p
Ed. Rowland sster l5sssEss ~
Leaves SATURDAY, July Sd, at pm.
JNO. n. HARDIN, SU9t.,
Is Madison street.
ty2 r. ?. GLENN, agent, Wharf boat.
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Brown, Alexander, strsttOn & Co.
MEMPHIS & LITTLE R0GK B. VI.
SCH1DUL&IE-

NAL train leaves depot, foot Wash
tngton street. 10 PIN
l.. n. L. r. . pm
Arrives Oall 10 AIN
New Pullman Palace cars on mail trains
from this date, June o, 1919.
For further information and tickets, apply
at depot, Center Landing, foot of Washing
ton street, No. 2S7 Main street, corner Madl-
con, and 27S Main street.
W. E. SMITH,
Acting General Super nteudent.
JNO. H. PERRY,
General TicB ct Agent.
r. A. WILLIAMS,
Jul5 Passenger Agent,
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LOST.

DAH1-B JDR-OuO d & tudo- pm road, Is small
I pass book. string through one corner, OF 20
value except 20 CwLer. Return % ,. l. " n.y.
ner, ~ Front stree. Liberal reward vii 20
paid foT 10. yJ8
S46n REWARD-Wiu be paid for ro'l OF
CDiU money containing $50. lost on Union
street, between second and Front row, u Ic.
turned 70 Messrs. Nenable & RawlinRH, No. Dc
Union street. O. ". KIRK.
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Personal.

E4Y REMEDY il q sure cure FOR murrsiu IN
~ cattle. =. }. BELL, v. g.,
fuIS No. s2l Second ST.
nR. ALFRED VOORHEES, makes q epecl-
- atty OF treating Eye and Ear Diseases,
Once Els Poplar street. my2s
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STOLEH.

F-Ay HORsE-From Frank William son r
ID place, twenty miles south OF Memphis,
Aoucay night, June 2sth, a blOOd-bay horse, 7
or years old, about 10 hands hign, Roman
nose, long s ender body, one white foot.
twenty col ans reward Tor mis- return 20 Frank
Williamson, or TO Painels stable. 81 Monroe -.
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BUSINESS CHANGE.

HAVING purchased the entire interest of
II Maj. E. L. Freeman, in the firm of RGt-
land, Freeman Il Co., to date from May l, 1875,
the firm is this day changed to
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Improved FIy.Traps. SOC, for sale by
II WzT"EkR d CO,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-01-05

OF THE Missouri, NEW ORLEANS, La,
Jan. 4, 1875, 8 p. M.-(feueral Order No. /:
Under instructions from the President Of
the United States, communicated through
the Adiutant General Of the Army, the
undersigned hereby assumes control Of the
Department Of the Gull, consisting OF the
States Of Louisiana. Arkansas and Missis-
sippi, and the Gulf ports as far eastward
and embra,ing Fort Jefferson and Key
West, Fla, excluding he posts m Mobile
Bay, which viii hereafter constitute one Of
the Departments Of the Military Division
ofthe Missouri PHIL SuERIDAE,
Lieut.. Gen. Z. S. A.
The Committee at the sfafe-HOuse.
This afternoon the Congressional Com
mittee proceeded 70 the State-house, but
were refused sdIiiissiOn hy the military.
The Superior officer was sent FOR, and the
Sergeant-at-arins, committee and Clerk
were permitted to enter, but the gentlemen
accompanying them were refused admis-
sion. The committee were invited by the
officers in charge 70 seats ON the floor. Mr..
Potter declined, however, and remained
without the bar. Immediately upon The
election Of Mr.. Wilt as permanent Speak
er, tie committee Withdrew.
Plenty Of Work fOf the Committee.
The Congressional Committee are stu
in session examining witnesses as 70 the
organization Of the Legislature to-day.
Mayor Wil,s and atlters testified, but their
testimony does not differ materially from
the account given in tie Associated Press
dispatches tonight.
sheridan 90 BelhnaP-
Ne5v Orleans, la, Jan. 4, 1ST5.-Hon.
w. W. Belknap, Secretary Of War, Wash
ingtoni It is with deep resret that have
to announce to you the existence in this
State Of a spirit Of defiance 10 ali lawful
authority and an insecurity Of life which is
hardly realized by the general Govern
ment or the country at large. The
lives Of citizens have become so jeOp-
ariized, that unless something is done
to give protection % the people all the Sc
curity usually afforded BY Law will be over
ridden. Defiance to the laws and the MUIR
der Of individuals seem to be looked upon
by the community here from a standpoint
which gives impUnity to all who :hoose to
indulge in either and the civil government
appears powerlesssto punish, or even arrest.
l have tonight assumed control over the
Department of the Gulf.
s[Slgnedl P. Il. SHERIDAN,
Lieut. Gen'l.