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The daily gazette., 1878-06-15
Congress- Yesterday.

In the United States Senate, yesterday,
an adverse report was made from the
Judiciary committee on joint resolution
proposing an amendment to the consti-
tion providing for female suffrage. A
bill was passed to pay VIM. r. Malster,
of Baltimore, $1,000 withheld by the
lighthouse board as forfeiture for non de-
livery within a specified time of vessel
built at Baltimore. A resolution was
passed asking for an Investigation in the
case of Edward o. NJ. Condor, now con
| fined in an Engli-h prison on the charge
OF having conspired to liberate certain
Fenian prisoners. A bill was passed
creating sinking fund for the liquida-
ton of the debt due the government by
the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company.
| A bill was also passed creating board
of Pacific railroad commissioners Chas.
| Francis Adams and Albert Fink and an
| officer of the engineers, to be named by
the President, are to be the commission
| ers, who are to De paid S625 each per
| month.
In the House, Mr.. Burchard, of ILL
nuis, republican, offered resolution
that no subsequent Congress and neither
House has jurisdiction to revise the ac-
| tion of the joint meeting of the Forty
fourth Congress in declaring the result
of the late presidential election, and
that "any attempt by either House to
annul or disr, gard such action, or the
title to office arising therefrom, would be
revolutionary" and is disapproved by
the House. The resolution passed by a
vote of 2l5 yeas to q nays-Messrs. Hen
ry and H-nkle, of Maryland, voting in
the negative. Mr. Hartridge, from the
judiciary committee, then presented an
adverse report on the Klmmel bill, to-
gether wish resolu ion declaring that
| the two houses of Forty-fourth Congress
having declared the result of the late
presidential election, "there is no power
in any subsequent Congress to reverse
that declaration, nor can any such power
be exercised by the courts of the United
States, or any other tribunal that Con-
gress can create under the constitution"
| The resolution was adopted-yeas 234
nays IA, Messrs. Kimmel and Henry, of
Maryland, voting in the negative. An
evening session was held for the con-
sideration of pension bills.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-15
Sherman on the Rampage.

Gen. Sherman has supplemented his
Springfield letter, with looser speech at
the West Point dinner, gwen on Thurs
day last, on the occasion of the passing
of the graduating class of 1873 In reply
to the toast "The President of the Uni
ted States" he spoke of the investigation
of the electoral frauds by a committee of
the House of Representatives and its
possible effect on the title of Mr.. Hayes
to the presidency. From a report of his
remarks we take the following:
"Mr. Hayes" he said, appeared to
many to be mild-mannered gentleman,
and SO he was J" but the General gave
his listeners to understand that Mr..
Hayes was also something more. He
said that 'if the time should come when
he would be required to defend his right
to the place he occupies he would be
found to have the requisite nerve and
determination he knew his right and
dared to maintain il, and what was more,
the army, sworn to defend the constitu-
ted authorities, would see to it that he
was sustained in the effort"
1t is greatly to he regretted that Gen.
Sherman has shown IA disposition of late
to incorporate politics into his speeches.
But when he undertakes to Introduce the
subj ct and talk of the President being
''required to defend his right to the
place he occupies" and indicates that III
that event he would be sustained by the
army, which is "sworn to defend the
constituted authorities"-a if there was
no other constituted authority than that
of the executive he is wantonly and
foolishly stepping on dangerous ground.
In advance of any such possible issue,
to say the least, that is no subject for
the soldier. If Gen. Sherman will at
tend to his military duties and leave the
administration of affairs to those to
whom the country has entrusted them he
would save himself from many strict
ures. IT,, too, he could be brought to
understand that the army is not the crea-
ton and creature of any one man, he
would cease TO make u tender of its SER
yIces-BdU. Sun.
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PERSONAL.

As an "explainer" Darrall seems to be
q success.
The widow Van Colt is preaching away
out in Omaha.
The st. Louis Times believes that "Mr.
Hayes wishes he were dead"
The Sa t Lake Herald, the Mormon or
gln, tavors Grant for President in 1880.
Chandler, w. E., says she will be one
of the next Congressman from New
Hampshire, sure.
Snow to the depth of five feet fell In
San Bernardino county, Cal, two weeks
ago, ond the natives were not astonish-
eu
Mr.. Fulton, of the Baltimore american,
anil his party of young girls appear to be
making very successful European tour
OF it,
Mr.. Bryant owned one-half OF the
EUeaing Post, the house ON Sixteenth
street where he died and the summer
house and farm at Roslyn; but nobody
seems able to estimate the money value
OF his W hole estate.
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Brief Locals.
\ full market this morning.

A full market this morning.
Let the pt ople vote on the question of
paid fire department.
The GAZETTE stands to-day the most
reliable paper i'll the city.
Chapman closes his cigar store on Sun
days; so buy your cigars to-day.
Artificial teeth, very cheap, at DIR. Gal
lagher's, the dentist, $50 Market St.
The water has been turned into the
fountain at Delaware Avenue and Wash
ington streets.
Subscribe for Sunday paper, either
New York OF Philadelpnia; or go to
Hawkins cigar store tomorrow morning
and buy one from Davis, the news deal
er.
The directors of the Kent County Ag-
ricultural society have awarded the
contract for building the Grand Stand, ai
the Fair grounds, to "A Mr.. Peacock, OF
Sudlersville, Md, at S4S5.00.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-15
RAILROADS.

LADELpHlA, WILMINGTON d
ALTlM0RE RAIL ROAD.
June 10th, 1875.
ns will leave Wilmington as follows
ladellhia and Intermediate Stations,
50, so, 800. "a, 10 10 "a. IN. 2 80,
~, i6, y. N.
"A, and New YORK, ? 90, 5A, 9 Al a. m.
z 10, $40, p. m.
llnore and Intermediate Stations,
q,
imore and Washington, 10 81, l l6 s3s.
2a, l2,6S, 5,9, p. m,
lhs lor Delaware Division, leave for;
uaslle, go, $50, q. IN. Los, 6 80. pm.
FflnRlo1 and Intermediate Stations.
Al, O1, $50 p. m.
nsf ah' Intermediate Stations 9.so,
l6, P. m. ''i
SUNDAY TRAINS.
laueiphla and Intermediate Stations
A M o'W, $50, p. m.
iaaelphia and New York, 200, 5 A, a
llnore and Washington, i2 81. 1 1s q
tu,net W. Information passengers are
N " lhe Time tables posted at ths
4 II. F. KENNEY,
SUPERINTENDENT,
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The Best Qualities of MEDICINES

The Best Qualities of MEDICINES
AT WILLIAMS
THE MoST RELIABLE PROPRIETARY
MEDICINES,
AT Ninth and Market.
Choice PERFUMERY COLOGN ES, &C.
AT WILLIAMS
A fine assortment OF HAIR TOOTH, and
NAIL BRUSHES,
At Ninth and Market.
A choice Imported Key West Pride of Key
West or Gre lley Cigar,
AT WILLIAMS
ChoiceFLAVORING EXTRA CTS Strong
and Pure,
At Ninth and Market.
AT WILLIAMS
Fine AMERICAN & IMPORTED SOAPS
At Ninth and Ma rket.
"Get the best" WILLIAMS, SAPONA-
CEOUS DENTIFKICE,
AT WILLIAMS
Choice Goods, Accuracy in dispensing ana
Reasonable Prices.
WILLIAMS PRESCRlPTlON STORE
apl2tf Corner Ninth and Market
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ENlRST NATIONAL BANK
IL OF WILMIN GTUN.
REPOSITORY OF THE PUBLIC MONEYS
IAND
FINANCIAL AGENTS OF THE UN
TED STATES.
EDWARD BELTS, PRESIDENT.
GEO. ID. ARM STRONG, CASHIER
Paid up Capital, S5OO,OUO.
Philadelphia and New York Exchange fur
nished TO regular Depositors without charge.
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays
at 10 A. M.
DIRECTORS.
ClemehL b. Smyth, George w. Bush,
Israel Pusey, Eli Garrett
Henry s. McComb, Sam u Bancroft, Jr
Daniel James, William Tatnali,
EDWARD Belts MARI
The daily gazette., 1878-06-15
Notice.

Drs. Sterns & Wilson, will positively
at the Clayton House only until
Thursday night june 20. All wishing 10
consult these famous physicians should
call az once as their stay is limited.
The daily gazette., 1878-06-15
dec2stf

DOR SALE.-A splendid dwelling, 800
Il Washington street, with 10 rooms and
all the modern improvements. VIII be
positively sold at a low price, and on easy
terms. Apply TO THOMAS X. LALLY,
ianN No. COZ Market st
The daily gazette., 1878-06-15
BULLS COUGH SYRUP

BULLS COUGH SYRUP
A fresh supply just received and for sale
~ q. JAMES BELT,
Cor. Sixth and Market Sts,
H. II. II. Horse Liniment.
A fresh stock received, and for sale by
u. JAMES BELT,
Cor. Sixth and Market SITS.
Majors Centennial Cement.
For m ending broken China, Marble or
' Z. JAMES BELT.
Cor. Sixth and Market Sts.
Wire Hair Brushes,
Very superior to bristle brushes they
mpait . cooling and refreshing sensation
the scalp. For sale by n
Cor. Sixth and Market SIS.
Leibig's Extract of Meat,
In Xlb., xlb., Klb. and 10. jsrs, 10 sold
"n''''' ' JAMES BELT,
Cor. Sixth and M"rket streets.
Palmer's Dandelion Coffee,
Is not only less injurious than real cof
fee, but is conside ed by those who have
used 1t TO have positive remedial effects.
A fresh supply Just received, Sold whole
| sale and retail. by u. JAMES BELT,
cor. Sixth and Market streets.
Hubball's Prepared Wheat.
| This popular articlo of childrens food
| may be had fresh, of
| Y. JAMES BELT,
| Cor. Sixth and Market streets.
Chlorate of Potassium.
One barrel just received, and sold whole
| sale and retail, by u. JAMES BELT,
Cor Sixth and Market streets.
Nursing Bottles and Fittings,
In great variety. For sale by
q. JAMES BELT,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist,
Corner Sixth and Market streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-22
TO MERCHANTS AT BARGAINS.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB.
Organized in the Fourteenth Dis
tTiet Adopt Good Resolutions.

Organized In the Fourteenth Dis
triet Adopt Good Resolutions.
At a meeting of the Democratic club
Of the Fourteenth civil district Saturday
night, Colonel Taylor presiding, the
following report was presented and
adopted:
The committee to whom was assigned
the duty Of presenting resolutions beg
leave to submit the following:
Resolved, That this club be known as
the Democratic Conservative Club of
the Fourteenth civil district of Shelby
county" That all citizens of this dis.
trict, who are Democrats aud Conserva
tives, are hereby invited TO enroll them.
selves as members of the same. And to
all eur members and to the country at
large, we present, that
Whereas, a powerful effort is being
made by the Republican party of Shelby
county, to recover the control and man.
agement Of its affairs, under the guise Of
an alliance with the disaffected portion
of the Democratic party, led by design
ing tricksters seeking their own eleva.
ton and enrichment at the expense oil
good government; and, whereas, in
such case it is msnifestly the duty Of all
citizens who have at heart the welI.being
of the community in which they live, ia
strive, by all honorable means, to pre-.
vent ths inaiction Of such a curse upon
themselves; therefore be it
Resolved, That, while we do not assail
personally, a large portion of the ticket,
as presented by the National Republican
combination, now striving to overthrow
the party which has redeemed and dis
enthralled Us, yet in their ranks we see
men to whose garments yet cling the
foul odors of BarbsHr Lewis and hil
miserable gang Of miscreants, who sc
long p~lundered, oppressed, aud ~insulteC
US. And we see, beyond the present, {
design to utilize a possible victory, BY
the return Of one of this class to misrep
resent US in congress.
Resolved, That we urge our brethren
the Nationals, to pause and reflect befor
allyiug themselves with the party whic'
has own the seeds of corruption an,
=. v~illsiny broadcast over the land; whic.
has filled our public Offices with thieye
q and robbers; which has legislated tn
poor Of the country out of money an
out Of work; which has brought distress
g ruin and almost humiliation to the tot
ing masses Of the nation; which hs
q learned no wisdom from the past, an
promises ne reform for the future.
j. Resolved. That we cordially invite an
earnestly invoke them to retrace the
steps before it is too late; to come 70
ward now, strike hands with us, AM
shoulder to shoulder, marching nnde
% the broad banner of the old party tbs
e has welcomed to it's ranks the poor an
e downtrodden of every nation and ever
cline, win the victory which they al
vainly seeking in their coalition with ii
party whose battle-cry is "plunder an
u pillsge," and who ONLY seek the allianc
t. that they may further perpetrate the
% unjust, iniquitous and unholy system
&c class legislation.
- HUYsDON CARY,
x j. NJ. HARRIS,
10 VIM HENRY LAKE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-22
CHEW
"THE M~ATCHLESS,o
Sold by III. Esch. II,
Personal.


H. G. Hollenberg left yestesday for
the North.
Hon. l. NJ. Hill and wife left yesterday
for the East.
John Meyer, formerly of Memphis but
now Of New York, ia visiting the city.
B. H. Carbery is receiving congratula
tons because Of the birth of a son by
his wife.
j. r. Ogden, Of the Memphis and
Charleston railroad, left yesterday fol
Knoxville.
Miss Lizzie Winters, niece Of P, M
Winters, is visiting the family Of NJ. V.
Holbrook, Brownsville.
Messrs. P. NJ. Patterson aud R Gallo
way, with their families, are scjourninG
at Hampton, near Norfolk, Va.
N. f. Carver aud bride, nee Miss
Barksdale, have returned to the city
after an extensive trip to the East anC
Canada.
Mrs. Kremer and Eugene Kremer, who
sailed on the Cunard steamship Stythia
arrived off Queenstown Friday, whenc,
they proceed to Paris.
James H. Malone is receiving the con
gratulatious Of friends because Of tn,
birth of a son weighing ten pounds
May this little Malone live long and b.
an honor to his parents, a credit to soci
ETY. and q useful citizen to Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-22
Pontleal RemIniseenes.

To the Editor of the Ledger;
The following appears in yesterdays
Avalanche:
First OF all, in giving it the Avalanche
desires to have it perfectly understood
that it has no wal to make on any man
for an act done in the beat OF the days
succeeding the war. 1t merely states
facts to show how unjnstly such a war
has been waged On others, ever as late
as 1878.
In 1866, 1867 and 1868 the Republic
can party Of this county was divided into
tive wings. One wing was firm and uu-
yielding in its demand that no ex.COn-
federate should ever be allowed again to
exercise the right OF franchise. The
other wing was in favor Of removing this
DISTINGUISHING power.
The first wing, in favor Of total dis.
REIMBURSEMENT ofall ex Confederates, had
as its chief supporters and leaders Judge
Hunter, Judge Hudson, Barbour Lewis
and L. B. Horrigan.
The opposition of this denial Of the
elective franchise was represented,
among others, by l. NJ. Hill, H. q.
Smith, j. 0. Pierce aud Charles Kor.
trecht."
The above is untrue, for Judge Hunter,
during those years when w. j. Smith
was a member of the legislature, framed
a bill to enfranchise the Confederate
soldier to full citizenship upon his taking
the oath of loyalty with recommonda.
ton of two loyal men Of good character.
This was known among the legal profess
sion who then practiced before his court.
They we're warmly attached to him per-
sonally if they differed with him politi-
callyi and the same can be said Of Gen.
Horrigan. Many Southern people koow
this 1t is true those who were connected
with the Avalanche (some Of them now
remain with i) who favored smallpox
written over their doors we're not per-
sonally his admirers. We will now look
at the Avalanche Of to day. 1t is eulo-
gising those men, W. ]. Smith, J. O.
Pierce and Chas. Kortrecht, who were
the great admirers of Governor Brown
low, who was a most extreme and impol-
! itic partisan-and J o. Pierce was a
| special f%avorite of his-with such
4 extreme men as Beaumont and others Of
that stripe. Randolph, H. G. Smith, l.
M. Hill and Eldrige were not even al.
a luded to until after years, when, hunting
for office, or popularity, became am.
bilious. That is why we see them now
so often herslded by the Avalanche, fol
d it, too, has snuffed the breeze Of a change
able conference for success, and so otter
d Of late attempts to defend its own incon
%eistencies by the downfall of others
Facts are truths which the press should
be guarded in advancing, and the above
r statement is too untrue and 80 vel
It known by our citizens, reference to i
d only is necessary. The Avalanche also
y knows we'll Judge Hunter never affiliated
g with Barbour Lewis, or any of his ad.
e mirers, who now are the especial favor.
d ties Of the Avalanche. VERITAs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-22
SILVER DOLLARS.
what They are aud what They al
WOrth.

what They are aud What They are
Worth.
In response 10 a communication re-
speeding the silver dollars now in circu-
%lation, the following facts are given:
The United States standard dollar con.
tains 3D. rs grains Of pure silver, and lie
legal tender in payr,e6 of all debts, ex.
cept when otherwise specified.
The United States trade dollar con.
tains 378 grains Of pure silver, and is not
q legal tender at all.
The new Mexican dollar contains
376 OO9 grains of pure silver.
The average Mexican dollar, as pre-
sented at the United States mint, is
found, by assay, to contain 374527
grains of pnre silver. 4
At 81 LIS per ounce, the price Of fine
silver bsrs in New York, the intrinsic
value Of each would be as follows:
The United States Standard Dollar. 80 t5l
Inc trade Oollar.,.--:.""--."..."".... VIZ
The New Mexican Dollar ................. 81 9-l0
The Average Mexican Dollar~.."....... 81 S-5
They are now quoted 10 New York
about as follows:
Trade dollars, buying ........ ........... SO
Mexican dollars, old and Eew....~...- SO 7-l0
The standard dollar, being legal ten.
der, is Of our at par. By comparing
these prices, We find that the standard
dollar, worth 8 5 cents less than par,
is, owing TO its legal tender function
current at par. The trade dollar, worth
intrinsically only ! cent more than the
new Mexican dollar, and 5 Of a cent
more than the average Mexican dollar
is bought at 5 $40 cents more thar
either. This is owing, no doubt, to the
operation of supply and demand, cou
pied with the fact that the trade dollar il
superior in beauty Of design, finish and
accuracy OF coinage to the Mexican dol
lar.
Now, all this is anomalous and abnor-
NAL, and no doubt furnishes an oppor'
tunity for imposition, but it is not sup
posed that a responsible dealer receiving
these dollars at their market value would
force them into circulation at par. 1
spectators are pursuing such a policy
it is hoped that the facts here presented
will become so generally known rs t
block their little confidence game. Bank
in this city that pay such coin out at pa
in making change receive them from
their depositors at par; but, if its circu
7 lation becomes ebstructed in the ordin-
airy process of trade, they will OF neees
sity be forced TO receive them at suct
price as will enable them to ship it of
for sale without loss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-22
New Music.

Tho following new pieces of music
have just been received by H. G. Hol.
leuburg, at 294 Main street: Have You
Gone to Sleep2 Words and music by
John T. Ratledge Copyright by l.
Church & Co., of Chicago. Sweet Little
Flage in the Cradle. Words and music
by John I. Rutledge. Copyright by L
Church & O., of Chicago. Though
Poor I'm a Friend to You Still. Words
and music by John 7. Rutledge, Copy.
right by DitsOn h Co OF Boston. I'm
Going Back to Alabama to Die. Words
and music by John T. Rutledge. Pub
lished by W. L. Thompson Il Co., Of
Liverpool. Ohio. Remember the Old
Folks at Home. Words aud music by
John 7 Rutledge. Published by W. l..
Thompson h Co. Say Your Prayers
and Go to Sleep. Music and words By
John I, Rutledge. Published by W. l.
Thompson 4 Co. Kiss and be Happy
Polka. BY Henry G. Farmer Pub
lished by H, G. Hollenburg, Memphis
Saturday Evening Polke. Composed BY
A. L. Ritter. Published ty II. G. Hol
lenburg. Mazurka De Salon. Composed
by Alice L. Ritter and published by Il
G. Hollenburg,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-22
THE FATAL HEAT.
Three Citizens Frustrated at the
Ourt-HOuse-SuddeR Deaths
Caused by the Weather.

The daily increasing mortality natu.
rally excites some alarm because of the
continued warm weather. Yesterday
there we're four or five deaths, which
we're possibly promoted By the effects of
the excessive heat.
Major Ed Freeman, a well.known and
popular citizen, died Saturday night at
the residence Of his father.in-law, Capt.
Joseph Lenow, near Elmwood Cemetery.
Major Freeman had been sick but q
short while, and was suffering with cry
sipelas in his wrist. His death was i'm.
mediately caused by congestion. He
had many good qualities of heart that
endeared him to a large list OF friends.
The many friends Of Mr.. Joshua JEFF
ferson will be panied to learn Of The
death Of his estimable wife yesterday
morning, at her residence near Elmwood
Cemetery. Mrs. Jefferson had been sick
with puerperal fever. She was a refined
lady, a devoted wife and noble mother.
Mrs. William Lieben, wife of the we'll
known book and news dealer, of MAR
street, died yesterday. Mrs. Lieben'l
death was doe to the effects of the terri
bic heat, which for the past few day
has robbed many a home of its loved
members. In the loss Of his wife Mr.
Liebeu has the Sympathies Of his man!
friends.
About I o'clock last night AdolpI
Voigt, a ~well'knoWn tailor, died suddenl
with congestion. at No. 79 Jefferson
street, opposite the Memphis Theatel
Decomposition rapidly took place, an
the body was soon quite black. Justlc
} Spsllman held an inquest on the body,
verdict Of death from congestion bein
rendered.
9 There were three cases Of suustroE
e Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Fred Brenna.
city editor Of the Appeal, and Mr.. Jof
MosE an attorney, were Frustrated by Il
.r heat at the court house. Mr.. M. L. Va
geson. an Appeal carrier, was all
stricken at the courthouse. We a
glad to know that these gentlemen ar
recovering.