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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-10
On Saturday, May Is, 1876,

within legal hours, commencing at 10 am.
precisely, the following described prop
erty, to-wit: Certain articles Of bed
room, dining-room and other kinds Of furni-
t6gTe, ETC.; included il assignment from
schedule fled herein. embracing bedsteads.
bureaus, washstands, mattresses, chairs, pill
lows, lounges, colts. pillow cases, napkins,
towels, carpets in rooms and on stairs, tables,
oil cloths. pictures, blankets, sheets. dishes,
plates, knives and forks, and many other ar
ETC., kept in the wine cellar Of said Peabody
Hotel.
Terms Of sale-Cash.
This April Is, 1877. ffuE
By R. J.. BLACK, D. @. and NJ.
HARRIS, MoKIssIoK q TURLEY, II. @. KING
OF tai, Attorneys. 6l.63
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-10

trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
Helen NJ. Potter. his wife. on the 2lst day Of
january, 1867. and Of record June 10, 1857, In
Record Book #, pages $40 and AS. Of the
Records Of Deeds Of Tuniea county, Missis.
sippi, at the request OF the benehciaries OF
said deed Of trust. / will. on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-05-10
OF HONOR.

NAToNA TEMPLE OF H. AND 7.
SO. l-meets every Friday even
ing at 5 o'clock at Temperance
nsH No OQQ gaoond atraat
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
WANTED-A COMMITTEE.

We trust our delegation in Congress
will exert their combined influence tc
have thorough investigation Of the
Federal officers in this city. What we
want more than anything else just now
is a Congressional committee to investi-
gate the New Orleans Customhouse; to
let in little light into the dark recesses
OF that den Of thieves. We confidently
assert that such a committee will find
in S. B. Packard, Jas. +. Casey and J. p.
Beckwith three as unmitigated scoun-
drels as Babcock, Belknap and Robe
son. There has been just as much steal
ing in cotton and sugar as there has
been in whisky, aye, and more too, and
il inquiry is pushed into these there will
be shaking among the Customhouse
officials named above. Then the pros
titution Of their Offices by the Marshal
and District Attorney for party pur-
poses; villainous jobs put up by them
against the whites In the parishes, in
order to use troops against them; the
compromising with the thief G.. w.
Lowell manufacturing of false affida-
Wits, and these are not one-half Of what
we guarantee will be proved in less than
a week against these worthless here.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

and on O certificate Of division the Su-
preme Court was appealed to, and, after
years Of delay, decision is had that all Of
this expensive, partisan, inquisitorial,
tortuous, oppressive and inexcusable
prosecution was utterly without founda-
ton.
Why should not honest men, Of all
parties and all colors, rejoice that
such Infamous work cannot again
occur? 1t is this assurance that graft
fies the citizens. The Southern white
people mean no harm to the negro. On
tho 18th OF September 1874, and the
days following, not a negro was harmed.
At Coushatta, the negro 'dupes, though
stained with the blood Of innocent citi-
zens, were spared, and only the white
miscreants who melted them punished.
Gov McEnery, when interviewed by the
Times reporter, echoed tho sentiments
of the people Of Louisiana when he said
that there is no intention to intimidate
the negroes or to interfere i'm tho slight
est with their political or civil rights
In the comihg campaign colored men
will be found in vast numbers support
ing tho Democratic nominees. but they
will do it of their own free choice. The
negro does not need tho support OF
Federal tribunals. and history will re-
cord the prosecutions and arrests insti-
gated by Packard, Shannon and Beck
with, as prosecutions Of the white poo
pie, intended solely to compass the sue
cess OF the Republican party. Hence
forth, there will be peace between the
races, for Federal tricksters can no
longer stir up strife.
1t is in this spirit alone that we hail
the decision OF the Federal Supreme
Court as the harbinger Of peace be-
tween the races, and in no sense as the
warrant for strife or bloodshed.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
REVOLUTION.

The RepubHcd,, inspired by tho recent
reasonable utterances OF Morton, Bout
well, and other leading Republicans, in
relation to the decisions of the Supreme
Court in the Grant parish and Kentucky
cases, seems to have gone mad. Refer
ring to the decisions and the measures
necessary to invalidate or evade their
results, it says:
The cure may involve further amendment to
tho Constitution and the necessary legislation.
II may oven be necessary to change the mem
bers Of the Supreme Court to give effect to the
true principles of the American people rs taught
by Jefferson, Webster. Clay, Seward. Lincoln
and the leading thinkers Of the nation who have
acted important parts during tho last fOrty
years,
The long and short Of this is, that tho
Supreme Court Of the United States hay
ing decided constitutional question
adversely to the theory Of the Republi-
can party, the authority of the court is
to be utterly disregarded; there is to be
n revolutionary proceeding to GUST tho
Judges who rendered the decisions and
to substitute set of judges com
posed Of Republican henchmen, who
will decide all questions according to
Morton, Blaine, Boutwell, x Co., what
ever the Constitution and the law may
be.
This is the most audacious revolu-
tionary programme that has yet been
proposed 1t is the ''higher law" in its
vilest, most dangerous and offensive
phase. 1t does not propose to re-
sist by revolution the violation
OF the vested rights of tho peo-
pie, or any infraction OF the laws.
1t boldly threatens to overthrow the
institutions OF the Republic established
by the Constitution and affirmed by the
highest judicial tribunal known to the
law. 1t proposes revolution-bold. law
less revolution-not to protect society
against the entertainments OF tyrants,
but to overthrow established and benefi-
| centinstitutions to break down the bull
warks of the law for the purpose OF
prosecuting and outraging all those who
entertain political opinions different
from the revolutionists. In all the his
tory Of tho world we have read Of moth
Ing moro scandalous, moro audacious,
more infamous than this revolutionary
programme outline Of the Republican in
its issue of yesterday, and by Morton and
Boutwell, in the Senate q few days since.
But we think the Republicans are
counting without their hosts. The loyal
citizens of the Republic, North and
South, will stand by the Constitution
and the Supreme Court, and they will
arise as one man to summarily crush
the reckless revolutionists who may
attempt to override and trample under
foot the institutions Of the Republic
and the sacred DEGREES OF the Supreme
Court.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
theory The decision OF the Supreme

theory. The decision OF the Supreme
Court upon the relations Of the States
to the Federal Government in 1856, and
a decision upon the same question
in 1876, after q long period OF war. OF
vicious legislation, Of venalty and cor
ruption, and the sway Of antagonistlc
theories, both substantially correspond
ing, is gratifying indication that that
high and almost sacred tribunal,
through all the vicissitudes Of the Re
public, has maintained its purity, while
at tho same time it Is an overwhelming
evidence of the real character of our in
stitutions and Of the true relations OF
the States and the General Government.
The Democratic party, before and
since the war, has stood firmly by the
Supreme Court, and the Democracy and
the people of the South stand by it now.
They recognize it as 'the highest power
OF construction known to the law
Morton, and Boutwell,, and the Repub-
Hcd,,. may howl on they may denounce
tho Supreme Court and threaten the
country with a civil war if their peculiar
views are not carried out. But let them
beware how far they push their treason
able and insane views; let them beware
how they attempt to interfere with the
solemn DEGREES OF the highest judicial
tribunal OF the Republic. Tho country
has had enough Of war, enough OF seces-
sion. The country, especially the South,
requires and demands peace, and
traitors who may attempt to annul
tho decision Of the Supreme Court, and
plunge us into turmoil and civil strife
will find patriots true Uuion men
North and South ready to deal with
them in summary manner. Ii Morton,
Boutwell, and the Republicans persist in
their efforts to override the law as de-
fined by tho Supreme Court OF the
United States, and provoke strife and
bloodshed in the country, the best
thing to be done is to take them out
and hang them. ...
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

Yesterday we referred to the fact thai
District Attorney Beckwith had com
promised Government claim OF $40, 00(
against the defaulter Lowell, who was
at one time Postmaster Of New Orleans,
for the sum Of $4,000; at the same time
we suggested that this matter, among
others, was proper one for investiga-
ton. We feel pretty certain that a
thorough investigation will establish
the fact that this claim of 900
against the defaulter Lowell was
compromised away with the concur
renee OF Postmaster General Cresswell,
upon the ground that Lowell, who is an
influential politician, was necessary to
the Republican party in this State. and
that it would never do to lose his influ-
ence by bringing him to Justice Let the
House Of Representatives have this mat
ter investigated. The facts will prove
that the United States District Attorney
for Louisiana and the Postmaster Gen
eral compromised $4,000 of the public
money to save thief from the peniten-
tiary because that thief was working
Radical politician.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

Here we find general possession and uso O.
Ilrearms. leading to the belief that very
large proportion OF our people wear revolyers
ana knives as other populations wear Watches
Republican.
There is probably much truth in the
above paragraph. But, in communities
where men wear watches, the Govern
ment uses its powers to restrain law
lessness, robbery, arson, rape and muir
der. Criminals are usually caught,
tried, sentenced, and forced to endure
the penalties Of the law In this State
and city the case is very different.
Thieves, ruffians and murderers are the
especial favorites Of the Government
all its mercy and tenderness are for
these classes. The thief may openly rob
the honest man, and the ruffian NAV
murder the peaceable citizen. But
neither the robber nor the murderer is
arrested; or, if arrested and convicted
Mr.. Kellogg promptly pardons him,
This is no partisan affirmation; it is the
solemn truth, we'll known to every man
in the community. Nobody is safe here
under the law, except robbers and
murderers. Under these circumstances
many persons have deemed it advisable
to arm themselves, and it is proba-
bly, very true that most men
here do so armed, and then are
right. When society is reduced to that
state Of degradation that honest and
peaceable men feel that their only pro-
lection against robbery and violence is
In their own arms, no law against car
rying concealed weapons is just or prac-
ticable, and the Judge who attempts to
enforce such law becomes the accom-
pllce Of the thieves and thugs of the
community.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

Tho Republican makes quite n savage
attack on G. S. Bell, the witness who has
recently made things SO lively for the
President, Babcock q Co. Ittells us all
about Bell being in Texas in 1869, hunt
ing up Ku Klux outrages, etc. or course,
while In that interesting work, Bell was
In the interest OF the Radical party, and
we venture to affirm that, imposter, per
juror and thief that he was, he had the
full sympathy and Endorsement Of the
Republican and the whole Radical party
of Texas and louisiana Bell does really
seem to be mixture of dead beat, spy,
liar and thief, but then we don't see how
the Republican and its party can go back
on him. He WIS in the employment OF
Gen. Grant during the war, and has
recently been in the service Of the In
terror Department, and OF Babcock &
Go. Stick to your friend, Republican.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
TIE FIRES or LIBERTY ARE KIN
nIJNG

From all parts Of the State comes the
glad note of preparation. The people
OF Louisiana, oppressed, outraged and
plundcred, have resolved to be free, and
they are taking active measures to carry
out tho resolve. This feeling is mani
fest i'm the tone Of every country Journal,
and in tho resolutions Of the local
Democratic organizations OF every
parish. We select the following from
tho resolutions of tho gallant Demo
cracy Of the First and Third Wards OF
the parish OF Tangipahoa. The people
OF that parish have been cursed with
the presence of miserable usurpers
since 1872, and we opine that these crea-
lures will see that their insolence is to
have its merited rebuke. These reso-
lutions are peculiarly opportune when
it is considered that some Of these same
representatives of Kellogg and the
Lynch Board are preparing to offer
themselves as candidates, telling the
people that regardless of the popular
vote and whether defeated or not, they
will be put again in Office by the Re
turning Board We commend the
appended resolutions to their serious
consideration. They will find the pros
pect cheering:
Be It futhe,' resolved. That while We intend Ia
see justice done to every man. and shall obey the
voice OF the people as heard through the ballot
box, however much the result may be contrary
ences, yet, ,re inend Mdt tie sefection ofotfrers
bv The people shall be final and u1euocdbe. dtib
DICTA Of the Ret1Htng Hoard To the contrary not
for offices rdtu he gin Of he people that U.et
| must be the popular choice. That while we dcpre-
cate as general rule the employment Of force
right our wrongs through the courts-the Re
turning Board being tho sole Judges. in the last
resort. of the results Of all elections we declare
it 70 be our purpose, at all hazards. to see that al
officers, chosen by tho people i'm this parish dis
charge the duties OF their respective Offices en-
TREY VI REGARDLESS Of political allegiance. Tha
and mit Drerent such course n the future
''peaceabH 0m can. Jorciblv i IRE must
Another inspiring sign is the result OF
the election. recently held in Baton
Rouge, where, by colored voters sup
porting the Democratic candidates, q
complete victory was gained. It was
just soin Vicksburg, year ago, and as
Vicksburg gave the opening note Of vic
tory, which was followed by the over
whelming defeat and destruction OF
Radicalism in Mississippi, SO the vic
tory at Baton Rouge is but the pre-
cursor Of the splendid triumph which
the Democracy of Louisiana will achieve
at the November election.
We notice that the Democracy OF
Monroe have called convention to
nominate a ticket for the approaching
charter election. This means victory.
Let Radicalism tremble, for it is
doomed. In spite Of Federal inter
ference and compromise blunders; in
spite Of the Returning Board and Pack
ard and his deputies; in spite OF the
mean spirits who, under the guise Of
independents, are trying to distract and
divide the people, a glorious victory will
be won.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09


The Attorney General stated yester.
lay to reporter Of the DEMOCRAT that
Ae had convicted sixty-three criminals
out Of seventy-three tried under his
administration; but that, in almost
every instance, Kellogg, without con-
sulting him, had pardoned the con
victs. We believe the assertion Of Mr..
Field is literally true. The action OF
Kellogg in pardoning criminals by the
wholesale has convinced the public that
he has generally been influenced in the
matter by pecuniary considerations. But
this is not the worst Of it. He has, by
this course, encouraged crime, and on
him rests the chief responsibility for
the saturnalia Of robbery and murder
which has been established in this city
and State. We do not believe that the
pardoning power has ever been SO vile
ly abused as by Kellogg 1t is a high
authority designed by the law to be ex-
ercised only in cases where the enforce
ment Of justice would be q hardship
Kellogg has employed it to encourage
crime and afflict society.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
DIED.

DALFERES-Athe her mothers residence Lock
port. La. on Friday morning. March 81 1916
Argentine Dalferes. born Barrios. vile OF capt
Frank Daferes, aged % years. ~
CLARK-On Saturday. April g. at a m, WIZ
NJ CLARK aged 81 years. eldest son of John M
Clark a native of New Orleans.
MONTAJDO Friday night April 7. 1876
Mt II o'clock Joseph Jules Montaldo, aged "a
years and months.
WILSON-On Friday April 7. 1876. at 445 D.
m. William Bryant Wilson aged years and 2
months. son Of tho late Charles A wilson ana
Laura A. Bryant -
COOPER-On Friday April 7. 1876 Mt o'clock
o. m Mimic Cornelia, daughter OF Benjamin
II. and Clara A. Cooper. aged years months
and days. -
Garcia aged years and months, daughter oil
Eug r. Garcia and Amelia T. dc VillerS.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

We were pained to see In the courier
Journal OF the 4tb inst. the notice OF the
death OF Mrs Annie Wickliffe, who died
at Bardstown, Kentucky, on the "a
inst. Mrs. Wickliffe was tho wife OF
our esteemed fellow citizen, ex- Governor
r. G. Wickliffe, OF West Feliciana
parish. Governor Wickliffe has the
sincere sympathy Of his numerous
friends in this sad bereavement.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

Business men and capitalists will
please notice the change in Mr.. G. E.
Girardey's calendar of sales. Nothing
daunted by the universal cry Of stagna-
ton, he goes bravely on with his work
and offers bargains in real estate to
those who are shrewd enough to invest,
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

Our thanks are due Mr.. Philip Wer-
lein, well-known for his intelligent ca
terlng to the musical taste OF our COM
munity, for a copy Of Mr. Auguste Da-
Wis beautiful waltz. yclept, "The
Growlers," and dedicated to the New
Orleans Club. Mr.. Davis Is talented
composer OF this city and the author
Of many well appreciated pieces.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
Rubber and Capclne

Our last article was devoted to description
Of the nature Of Capcine and its effect IN QUICKEN
ing the action Of porous plaster me acton
of the combination Of Rubber and Capcine on
the system is marvellous. On the Application OF
Benson's Capcine Porous Plaster TO tho person
have n cold and Amply one to your breast. you
will soon feel it loosening If you suffer from
rheumatism the relief is almost instantaneous.
If the trouble be Indigestion arising from q
torpid liver, tho cure though slower Is mono the
less certain.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
Sunday, April 3, 1876.

The Rev. DR.. Edward Everett Hall, Of
Boston, very prominent divine OF the
Unitarian Church, will preach in the
Church OF the Messiah, corner OF St.
Charles and Julia streets, this morning
at II o'clock, and in the evening at 7 80
o'clock. The public are cordially in
yited to attend.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

We acknowledge the receipt of tickets
for the entertainment to be given by the
Orleans Dramatic Association on Sun
day next, 10th inst, at the Opera House.
These gentlemen have already on sew
eral occasions displayed talent on the
stage, and will devote the proceeds of
the performance to the benefit of st.
Mary's Orphan Asylum.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

To those Of our friends seeking invest
ment we would call attention in the want
column to the advertisement of our
friend W. P. Freret. (old reliable) who
offers superior chance for investment
on Canal street, where no one can make
a mistake in buying. Call and see him.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

The "Young Mems Concordia Glee
Club" give their ninth annual picnic at
the Oakland Riding Park on Sunday,
23d inst. We thank them for the invi-
tation sent, and wish them joy and
pleasant weather.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

We are advised by Rev. S. Buford,
Rector of Calvary Church, corner Of
Conrey and Prytania streets, that there
will be service to-day at Al =. m, ut
which Right Rev. Bishop J. Z. b.
Wilmer will ofliciate and administer
cop n RIM alton
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
MARRIED..

| WISDOM KNITTsCHNITT-O Thursday
| April g. 1876. at p. nl at the residence on tie
| Mortimer N. Wisdom both OF this city. Nc
| cards.
| CALDERWOOD-O 'KELLEY-At Monroe. La.
| on March IS. 1876. DR.. John Calderwood to Miss
jennie O'Keey.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

We publish. in another column the
condensed statement Of the Hope In
surance Company of New Orleans. It
Is scarcely necessary to pass any en-
comiums upon this reliable institution,
so well known for its prompt adjust
ment Of losses and the courtesy of its
officers
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

Monthly advertisements, having the run OF
the paper, inserted every other day, TO be
charged two thirds the above rates.
Editorial page monthly advertisements. zach
square, $40 per month.
Rates for Advertising In the Weekly New
Orleans Democrat.
Transient and general rates the same ms for
Daily.
Advertisements for tho period Of ono month
and longer. tOllGWp.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
ADVERTISING RATEs-DAILs,

Transient advertisements 81 per square ten
Ines Of solid agatel first insertion. 80 cents
each subsequent consecutive insertion.
Wants. To Rent. For Sales and Boarding nd
yertisements. 10 cents a line net cash solid mca-
sure. None taken mt less than 20 cents.
Local or Business Notices 70 cents II line. net.
Editorial Notices. in Editorial type. 50 cents a
line, not.
Advertisements for tho period of one month
and longer aS follows:
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09

Tho following Watches are all Lever move,
mentS, Jeweled, same 10 as s15 Watch. ana
sold with guarantee for two years:
Solid Silver Watch, same as the cut. ........ N5
Solid Silver Stem Winder. Is
Stem Winder. OF. Silver ase................ 30
Same but open face, fiat glass. ............... 30
Solid IA karat Gold Watch. Oh. case......... 6s
Solid IS karat Gold Watch, %. case......... -
Solid IA karat Gold Stem Wnder, az or case 80
Solid IL karat Gold Stem Winder. ~ or case 100
The following Watches two sizes smaller
than the sl5 Watches, and finer quality:
In Silver. hunting or open face case.......... $40
Solid IL karat Gold Observation-Disclosures. 90
Solid Is karat Gold case. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 10
Ladies' Watches, Solid Gold cases. ..........
Stem Winders, Solid Gold cases ............: Is
Ladies' Stem Winders, elegantly engraved
and enameled ..............f from S75 to 15
Gentlemen's Gold Chains in great variety.
Prices vary from s15 to s75.
large assortment Of Ladies' Gold Chains.
from s15 TO $780,
Silver Chain, suitable for the SIS Watch. from
50 to Sc.
Any Watch sent by mail, In registered pack
age. at my risk, on receipt Of price, with 30 cents
for postage; or by Express. G. o. D.. with priyi-
lege OF opening the package and examining the
Watch before paying for it. Address as above.
A Key that winds any watch sent by mail for
fifty cents and stamp. ap2 6m 2dp
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-04-09
Notice to the Public.

NV0T'V
For the benefit Of those who are seeking en-
loyment. and would like To advertise their
wants. but cannot well afford the expense. the
DEMOCRAT will hereafter. in its regular Sunday
morning edition. extend 10 such persons the
privilege of making known their wants, FREE
OF CHARGE. in special column Of the paper.