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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-25

arrest vas made for the purpose Of ex-
torting money. Mr.. Tighe win now return
to this city and prosecute the cases
against the two Smiths. Trantham and
Shaw. who were concerned in bis arrest
here. General Horrigan and Mr.. Pat
terson, of our city. defended Tighs in
the Cincinnati trial
Young Tom Bolton, who killed Jack
Stinson, the murderer of his uncle, q few
weeks ago, ON Big Greek, or, rather, at
Randolph landing. was arrested by a de-
putty sheriff on a capiss issued on an in
dictment for murder found by the Grand
Jury. he was lodged in jail, but an Of
fort will be made to-day Il give the nee
essary bonds for his appearance to an
swer before the Criminal Court.
The cotton picking season is nearly
over. Many Of the planters had to pay
three cents per pound to cotton pickers,
which left but little margin to the
planter. Raising small grain, corn,
wheat, oats, ETC., was the most remuner-
alive kind Of farming for the Southern
planter this year, but next season the
same old curse will be pursued; every
body will try and put in a big cotton
crop.
A jail prisoner was being conveyed to
the county Jail from the Criminal Court
room yesterday, and as he got in sight Of
the prison he slipped his cuffs and broke
for liberty. The deputy sheriff in charge
drew his derringer, and, taking a sight
on the fugitive, pulled trigger. The bar.
rel Of the pistol burst and few into half
q dozen pieces, injuriOg the hand Of the
officer. The fugitive was, however, cap
tured in a few minutes.
An unfortunate bachelor from Arkan-
SaS, q blonde, visited our city a few days
ago and called out in the suburbs to see
a lady friend whom he had not seen since
she was msfried. Among other things
presented to him was, Of course, the
baby, it being the finest and prettiest
baby in the world las all babies are).
The gentleman caressed the infant and
danced it in his lap for some time, but
for some reason or other he suddenly
ceased his s1ectionate caresses and at
once became an object Of universal at
%tention and commisseration. He return
ed to the city a sadder but a wiser man,
and now says no more csressing Of ba-
bies for him, they being entirely too ia
miliar on a short and slight acquaint.
ance.
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MIssrRELs. Next Thursday night
CALENDARS celebrated Georgia Minstrels
will commence an engagement at the
thsater. The trouE is composed of
colOred men. Their performances re-
ceived the following well-merited com
pliment from a Boston journal:
Without fear of contradiction, the
performances Of C~allender's Georgia
Minstrels, At Beethoven Hall, may be
pronounced the best minstrel entertain
ment ever given in this city. There is a
freshness and completeness about the
whole, which entities then to this fullest
praise. The fun is unlimited and on.
tinuous, aud refinement marks every por-
ton OF the entertainment. We do not
remember to have seen an audience more
delighted than was last nights assem-
blage. AS for the whole evening enjoy
ment, It may be characterized as novel,
from the fact that it is native and not
initiative; commendable, because it is
wholly refined, and most pleasant, be-
cause. it is artistic. = . = The
company has taken the city by storm.
Again, last night, there was not even
standing-room. The best songs we have
ever heard from minstrels are given every
evening. In every way the audience was
delighted. No question is made Of the
assertion, that this troupe surpasses all
other organizations of the kind. The
performances are the most artistic,
refined, and thoroughly enjoyable of
any ever given here, and absolutely the
best we ever saw"
THE CHARITY BALL. = Tomorrow
evening, January 26th, a promenade con
cert and ball for charitable purposes will
be given at the Peabody Hotel under the
management Of Mesdames Jacob Thomp-
son, r. c. Brinkley, John Il. Speed, N.
D. Menken, W. A. Goodman, M. Savage,
Thomas H. Logwood, f. s. Davis, EnoeA
Ensley and W. F, Hardin. A dollar for
a ticket aud fifty cents for supper will be
the only expense necessary to participate
in the benefits and eujoy all the pleasures
Of this entertainment, which we hope to
see very largely attended. Street cara
will leave the Peabody returning to all
parts Of the city at one o'clock at night.
MYERS OPERA HOUSE. = This temple
Of variety amusement was crowded last
night, all attending desiring to witness
the new burlesque and sensation entitled
Masonry Exposed. The drama was well
put on the stage and received the up.
r%oarious applause Of the audience. It
is the best burlesque ever presented at a
variety show in Memphis, and deserves
that public recognition it received.
Manager German aud stage manager
Barnes deserve credit for the getting up
Of the piece. 1t is comical and sxtray.
agant in the extreme, and will draw big
houses during the week. Among the
a%rtistes who distinguished themselves in
the burlesque we're Misses Susie Star,
Lille Barretto, Maud DeBurg, Kate St.
Leon and MessrS. Barnes, Aues and
Maxwell.
GENERAL Tow THUMB.-General Tom
Thumb and wife, together with Miss
Minnie Warren and the skatorial phen-
omenonr Major Newell, will appear in a
variety Of performances at the Memphis
Theater next Monday and Tuesday,
afternoon and night.
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CRYSTAL Headlight Oil.
llSt f. j, TURSBULL, 234 Main st.
Thnt CountY Ponr.Honaa.


The County Quarterly Court found it
necessary to make the following order
yesterday with reference to that elephant
known as the County Poor house;
Whereas, The expenses Of the.County
Poor-house have been largely in excess
OF what the same should have been. on
account Of the bill having heretofore
been discharged by the issuance to per-
sons furnishing services or articles there
for the warrants of the county; now, in
order to avoid this extraordinary ex-
pense, it is ordered that the Chairman of
this Court be and he is hereby authorized
to borrow upon the best terms possible,
at an interest not to exceed ten per cent.
per annum, a sum Of money sufficient to
pay the expenses Of the said Poor-house
until the next meeting OF this Court, in
April, 1876; aud the Chairman is au-
thorized to issue to the lender or lenders
OF said money evidences Of debt of the
county for said sum of money, and the
special tax levied for Poor-house pur-
poses is specially set apart to reimburse
the money so borrowed.
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An Important Mortgage Decision

An Important Mortgage Decision.
In the case Of Wise A. Cooper, execu
tor, vs.. the MHrfreesboro Saving Bank,
an important point has recently been
decided by the Supreme Court of Ten
nessee. The bank had taken a deed of
trust on the property involved. In the
deed it was stated that it was made sub
ject TO a mortgage which had been made
a few days before in favor of Cooper, ex.
ecutor. A judgment creditor whose
judgment was older than either of the
mortgages, sold the property and the
bank became the purchaser, bidding
only the amount Of the judgment.
Within the twenty days allowed by law
to creditors to pay the debt or judgment,
the bank advanced its bid to the amount
Of its mortgage debt. Cooper, as exeeu-
to-, applied to the bank to redeem the
land at its FIRST bid. The bank replied,
the advance bid is a part ana parcel Of
the original bid, and you can redeem
only by paying both the original and the
advanced bid"
The court held that the bank was not
authorized TO demand the additional ad-
vance bid to be paid by Cooper, as
Cooper's mortgage was prior to that Of
the bank, and the bank could not, by adj
v%anciug the bid, get the amount Of its
debt and take a priority to which the
law did not cntitle it. The advance bid
was, therefore, imperative to defeat the
priority Of Cooper's prior mortgage.
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Dropped Dead.

Last evening Frederick Hogelstring,
a German, dropped dead at the supper
table at his residence, in Mofatt's Row,
at the head Of Poplar street. Coroner
Giles summoned a jury Of inquest, but
the investigation as to the cause Of death
was postponed until this afternoon. The
sudden death was clearly caused BY apo
plexy.
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FOR SALE.

E0R SALE-TH0SE BEAUTIFUL AND
{ desirable lots at head Of Adams street be-
longing to the estate OK Mrs. Dawson, are now
offered fer sale. Apply TO
l25-lH ~. SBLDEN. on the premises.
E0R SALE-FOUR-GALL0N MILK COW
e with young calf. 3W FR0NTST. 12i-l29
E0R SALE-WHEELER & WILSON SEW.
I ing machine. Apply at Ill DeSoto street.
l10-l4
EoR sALE-NEW FORM OF TRUSTEES
L DEEDS, just out; for sale at Ledger Office.
DOR SALE LOTS ON LAUDERDALE,
Z Orleans. st. Paul and Carolina streets,
1G i6s r. ". SMITH.
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HEADQUARTERS C~HIcKAsAw GuARDs,l
MEMPHIS. January 25, 1876.
Special 0rdsr.l
The dress drill and inspection ordered
for 1880 this day is, owing to the inclem.
ency of the weather, postponed to Feb
ruary |, 1876. Regular Tuesday even.
ing drill at the usual hour. By order
JOHN +. CAMERON, Lieut.. Comd'g.
RICHARD WRIGHT, A. o. Serg't.
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FoR REMr on

: N0R RENT OR LEASE-MY PLANTA-
X non in Crittenden county, Ark, imme-
dTiIately adrsd acres open, above overflow,
hn5oe IL productive. House, outhouses,
anu veIs T., Nces, In good repair. Gin, GIN
S honss and \ nrass IN the place. Good landing.
h annIy S ~ m psS ~ Rom %, Planters Insurance
BqmildinE' " MADISON i. ]. PERSON.
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DROWNED.

Colonel Archie McNeaI Drowned in
the Mississippi.
Last night Mr.. Archie McNeal was &C.
cideatally drowned at Scanlsn's Land
ing, some fifteen miles below here. Mr..
McNeals E. W. Clapp of this city, and
Mr.. Tucker we're camped on the bank Of
the river awaiting the arrival of a boat
in order to come to this city. McNeal
was asleep near a fire, and had been
drinking freely during the afternoon.
Messrs. Clspp and Tucker thought they
saw the boats light down the river. They
went ont to the bank when ii suddenly
caved in, and Mr., Clapp was precipitated
into the turbid waters. Mr.. Tucker
raised the alarm and reached him a stick
by which, after considerable effort. he
was drawn out. In the meantime Mr..
Archie McNeal hearing the alarm awoke,
and jumping to his feet ran out to the
river bank in the darkness and tumbled
into the river. He disappeared and was
seen no more. Up to latest advices the
body had not. been found.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-25

The LEDoER job Office, 10 Madison
street, is prepared TO execute any kind
OF job printing IN = neat and tasteful
manner and at rs low rates as any other
establishment in the city.
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PERSONAL.

DERS0NAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
il OF the Peace. Notary Public and Commits
Sioner Of Deeds. Special attention given to
collections in the county. Office 24 Front st.
1857
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-25
We Make a Speciality

We Make a Speciality
In finishing photographs in water eolors
or India ink from old pictures or from
life, and at prices to suit the times. All
work guaranteed. For artistic finish and
durability, call and examine our speci-
mems at COoNLEY's Photographic and
Fine Art Studio, 25l Main street. 9lt
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centenninl Art GnlIory

Twenty steel engavings Of Centennial
buildings and incidents Of the Revolu.
ton, so cents per copy, at Mansford's
corner Second and Monroe. 1870
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-25

GER fruit trees and svergreens from
Elmwood Nursery. Office 346 Main
street, Sehwill's seed store. rs Isl
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GRAND RATTLE

OF horse, mule, double homemade
wagon, full set of harness, four turning
plows, three cotton scraperS, two cotton
openers, two cotton coverers, two bull
tongues, twelve steel hoes, four sets Of
whipple trees and traces, one double
harrow Thirty two teeth,
To Take Place January 2s, 1875, at
314 Second street.
l have to resign farming on account
of ill-health. P. Connolly.
Friends having tickets on sale will
please return them on the 18th. $50
Tickets at 81 each. 1923
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Mems fine hand sewed calf
boots $40, nj j. M. Hill e. Co.'S.
C~onstabIo's sale.

Cigars, tobacco aud 6xtures to be sold
on Wednesday, January 26, at 10 o'clock
am, at the cOrner Of Adams and Sec
ond streets, 2l7, up stairs.
1875 7. S. MALLORY, Constable, s. G,
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WAITED.
TAXES.

T B. EATON AGO. NO. "a MADISON ST.,
IL. have now complete indexes Of All Exist
ing Tax Liens. including the year 1873. on sll
real estate in the Fifth and Fourteenth Civil
Districts, including the city Of Memphis; also
dexes are by lots and tracts. not by name Of
supposed owner, and are guaranteed correct.
ll9.lH ID. A. Mo0MBER, Sup't.
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CHANGE OF
The Grand Promenade concert and
Charity Bail
VIII take Mace AZ

win take place at
THE PEABODY HOTEL,
ON Wednesday EvsRing, 28th inst,
Instead Of Thursday. the 9th. as provi-
0uely announced.
The same Tickets Of Administer will be used.
AS to dress, that is ontirsly optional with
those who do US thehonox " Etsend. Some Of
the Lady Managers will no present in street
costume and others in evening dress. We
will be mat happy to welcome all in either
toilette. We earnestly beg the Ladies to dis
pense with carriages that the Orphans may
reap the entire benefit Of the entertainment.
Street cars will be in attendance from ! to ;
o'clock am.
A splendid Supper viii be served for COO
The entertainment will be given under
the management of the following Ladies:
Mrs Jacob Thompson. Mrs II o Brinkley.
Mrs John II Speed, Mrs N D Msnken,
Mrs w A Goodman, Mrs M Savage,
Mrs tn Logwood, Mrs + s Davis,
Mrs Enoch Ensley, Mrs W + Hardin.
FLOOR COMMITTEE.
VIM Y Hamlin, Chm Mr. r v V~redenburG
Mr. II I Force MrJP Houston
MrJacob Goodwin Mr. Jacob M Wood
Mr. J Addison Hays jr Mr. Robert d Speed
Mr. James Speed Mr. Howard Martin
Mr. JohA Brown Mr. A Brewer
Mr. Jas s Richardson Mr. W b Anderson
Mr. L M Mckay Mr. Malcolm Semmel
Mr. Geo 7 Vance Mr. EC Mosby
Mr. Fred Gutherz Mr. James r Miller
Mr. Charles Dobbs
SUPPER COMMITTEE.
DR. J II Nuttall Mr. w A Bickford
Mr. Malcolm Caruthers Mr. John T WilliRs
Mr. Isaac 7 Saffarans Mr. L 0'Bannon
DR. e Miles Willett Mr. James Kirkland
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
r s Davis. Ch'm'n RIP Duncan
4 ii Logwoed IMHill
THAlien SW McCown
rs Ely w B Galbreath
DR. DID Saunders w Volumes
] FiZer Cotton Greene
Clarence P Hunt RE SnoWden
PW Semmes l25-l2T
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WARNING.
To Whom it May Concern.

LE PERSONS ARE HEREBY WARNED
"A ~neainst buying or trading for a note for
.f7sI al made By US to 0rgill Bros. x Co and
by them transferred February 70. 1873, to
hv ns o.. j. LEWIS.
ISl i2s G. COOPER.
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COKE

Coal Oil, Lamps, Chandeliers, etc.
1851 F. j. TURNBULL, 234 Main st.
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GAS PiPEs, Water Pipes, Bath Tubs,
Pumps, Hydrants, Hose. Browne, the
Plumber. 263 Second utEsst. opposite
Court Square 1851
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-25

CHEAP READING. LOOK THROUGH OUR
CHEAP BOOK DEPARTMENT. SOME NEW
ATTRACTIONS.
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FUN ~
mo RENT-FIVE ACRES ON THE COR
ner OF Lauderdale and Georgia streets,
we'll inclosed BY q plank fence, Apply too
"i2l-I26 THOS. IL. ALLEN q co.
VHoR RENT-THE PLACE. BELONGING
T. to f. p. Norris, situated about Jour mlles
from Memphis, on he ernand roao' nsai
O1 iSa- IsS'A' app Taos. H. ALLEN a co.
EoR RENT THAT BEAUTIFUL, NEW
d Cottage. next door to Hunsdon Carey,
ESQ.,, on Poston avenue Three large Iooms;
kitchen and servants room; .go0d cistern'
large yard. Rent SIS per month:
L. 7. WINCHESTER, Room ~,
l20-t Planters Insurance Binding.
COR RENT-FARMs. STORES, DWELL
Z ings. offices, sleeping-rqcms;,
1918 10 Madison street.
EoR RENT-VURNIsHED HOUSE; AC;;
cessible and convenient; OWner VIII
board with tenant for rent. Address !. y; "
care Ledger n91
NOR RENT STORE HOUSE -THR
\ splendid store No. 322h Main street, be-
tween Union and Monroe, now occupied by
Mossrs. A. Seessel & Son, as a wholesale ary
goods house. Also q fine lot Of store hxturel
for sale. Terms liberal. For intormaSon
apply on premises. lO9-l54
tTOR RENT-BRICR HOUSE NO. ~ MAR
d ket street, s rooms, bRe nistern and large
yard. Inquire atl2s Market street. lO2
ISoR RENT-BRICK COTTAGE. 7 ROOMS,
Il good yard; on Street railroad. Vheap =
good tenant. Apply to II. WEITEk' 10 ano
Is Monroe street. @-I
LOR RENT-D WELLINGS. STORES
d Offices and Bleeping-rooms. 4. ". CVNA,
WAY, Rental Agent, no. 8 Eadison Sc. Va
BOARDING.
DOARD-C0MF0RTABLE ROOMS WITH
ID board az No, 90 Madison 81. Day board
oFs wanted at % per week. ll-lSy
DOARDING- WITH OR WITHOUT
ID rooms, At l66 Union street. lu-l6
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BOYLE & CHAPMAN,
l2T STArIoSERs AND B~ooEsELLERs
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

PLANTATION HANDS FURNISHED AT
il Vioksburg BY applying 70 n. r, Cheek,
master Of steamer Illinois. or g. ". Cheek,
Superintendent, Memphis. Tenn.
PRANK MARI0OLD. EmiRrant AIT,
fzeI45 Rlekanurg, Miss.
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NOR RENT-FIvE ACRES ON THE COR
ner al Lauderdale and Georgia streets,
we'll Enclosed BY q plank fence. Apply To-
l24-l26 rHOS. II, ALLEN q CO.
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TO pass before our Regal Presen,' o ~ L9T nOcn
and when the shades Of night de. TV'AN NP
our geodly city, let the
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LOYAL CITY OF MEMPHIS,
rEghNUARY 30, 1879.

'ur gentle and loving heart,
= oay aeaT 70 . u Promenaders, RevelerI
and Mummors shall appear peSTu IN a SS h .p pa
their visions may not b. sseU W 'n0i9
f~ulgence Of our imperial -"
4. We summon the genia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-25

A few nights ego 8 row aud free fight
occurred on Beal street, opposite the
saloon Of Charley Gallina, during which
row enc nan had his knee.csp knocked
or kicked on end several other parties
we're mora or less injured. No arrests
we're made, the matter having been
hushsd up BY all parties concerned.
The cause Of the row was principally
whisky.
Yesterday at Cincinnati, Mr.. ]. NJ.
Tighe, who was arrested here on 3 requi.
sition from The Governor Of Ohio :. the
instigauOn Of Alexander Smith and car
ried to Cinciunaa Tor trial on the charge
Of obtaining goods under false prstences,
vas discharged, the jury impaneled In
the case hayiDg returned . verdict Of moi
guilty, It being clearly apparent tina. the
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

ACADEMY OF Music" Dead to the
World" was repeated at this theatre
last night. Mr.. France went through
the play, in his three characters, with
his usual tact and talent. The play will
be given to-day at the matinee. To
night Mr.. France makes his last appear
ance and takes a benefit. Tomorrow
night Sunday Harrigan and Hart's
combination will make their first ap-
pearance here, supported by the cele-
brated New York Sixty-Nines.
ST. CHARLES THEATRE Kate
Fisher, as "Mazcppa," the page, swords
man, rider and finally the King of
Tartary, with her beautiful trained horse
"Wonder," continue to be the attraction
at this theatre. Last night, to the play
Of "Mazeppa, was added Handsome
Jack, the Highwayman." Same bill for
tonight.
VARIETIES THEATRE. Owing to some
unforeseen delay Mr.. E. G. Hancock S
new play, Capt. Fanny" was not given
last night at this theatre. The "Two
Orphans was repeated for the last
time.
GLOBE THEATRE.-Last night there
was a fair audience at this theatre. The
usual variety performance was served
to the audience, and judging by the fire.
quent rounds OF applause that greeted
the performers, the bill was most ac-
ceptable TO the patrons Of this resort.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-22
PRICE, FIVE CENTS.

the horrors of women imprisoned in
harems. While these atrocities are
being described, the delegate from Utah
will be preparing himself to describe
the murder of Joseph Smith, and the
subsequent persecution Of the saints.
When the. Indian appropriation bill
comes up, there will come with it visions
of burning. villages, outraged women.
murdered children, and all the revolving
scenes OF border warfare Again will be
presented the scenes Of Modoc treachery
and of POttawattamie barbarity. and
blessed be he who has best read and
best remembered the atrocious Incl
dents Of Indian history.
For several years past the speeches in
Congress have been dull reading. The
public has become weary of the reports
Of investigating committees. Now
there is a prospect Of something better
In the way OF Congressional literature.
1t will be interesting because it will be
horrible. People will read the speeches
instead Of using them to kindle fires
with. Any change was desirable, and
the change we have was the one the peo-
pie most desired. Hereafter the con
tests in the Government amphiteatre
will be watched with increased interest.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-01-22
The Spanish Outlook.

While Mr.. Blaine was bringing to bear
all his ferocious rhetoric to describe the
horrors Of one war, it is significant
that the President elected by his party
seems to have been doing all he could to
invoke another. 1t is now known that
the circular which the foreign office pro-
mulgated in regard to Cuban affairs was
SO threatening as to provoke a very
sharp and doubtless justly violent reply
from the Spanish Government. That
reply controverts the declaration that
United States has suffered in CON
sequence Of the insurrection in
the island. Instead of being i'm
paired, says the document, it
has really been increased, and is still
increasing. 1t also calls attention to the
fact that many American citizens estab-
lished themselves in business on the
island, and, under the protection Of the
Spanish Government, gained large indi-
vfdual fortunes. 1t also asserts what
we all; know to be true-that the terri
tory Of the United States is the constant
refuge for Cuban outlaws, who are per-
mitted to develop their conspiracies to
the detriment and injury Of a friendly
power; that all just claims of the United
States against Spain have been promptly
adjusted, and that there has been moth
ing to justify the bullying message Of
the President, nor the Incorporate cir
cular which he has caused to be issued
by the Foreign Office.
We hope that Congress will at once
turn it's attention to this matter, for al
though Congress can alone declare war,
it is in the power Of the President to
precipitate conditions which may rem
der it impossible for us to escape the
calamity in any decent or honorable
way. There is certainly no just cause