Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-26
WASHINGTON LETTER.

camp that the true inwardaess of the
Louisiana case is sorely jOstled and the
interior of the returning board is torn
up and its potential spirits, to speak
POLITICALLY, are like those beautiful clouds
Of the landscape that " get wrecked and
go to pieces"
The Louisiana case is exciting as
much interest in certain circles as the
silver question, perhaps more. Hon.
Eugene Hale ct al who are Eliminating
so intensely on the subj sct aud accusing
our good President Of broken vows, must
recoilect the old proverb while they de-
fend Anderson and Mad. Wells-the
priest who stole the lamb for the altar
was, etc, etc, the rest easily follows.
Alexander Stephens calls up the silver
bill-amended silver bill-to-day, and
We will see something more of the repose
Of power waking up and shaking its
name. There is now to be seen in the
house what has not nor ever will likely
be seen agaiu-a man fall OF ripe wis.
dom, large experience, marvellous power,
beauty Of life, handling at will the pass.
words Of genius and the unknown-hoy
eriug himself, as it were, on the very
shores of another upknown-seated in
an invalid's chair in the presence of the
nations representatives, privileged as a
spirit of truth and peace to men, a tesla
ment of the omnipoteHce of mind-thst
nan is A. Il. Stephens. How r u it is
we live in deeds, not years"
The national agricul tural congress
assembled at Wizards Hall, two even.
ings since, with about thirty delegates in
attendance. In the absence of the
president, W. C. Flogg, of Illinois, Hon.
Thomas P. Jones, OF Georgia, presided.
An address by the president was read by
the secretary, giving a history of the
association since its formation, and pro.
phesyiug great things for the future.
Strange to relate, General lie Due was
not present. Resolutions we're offered
by Colonel Beverly, of Virginis, and
othere, of national importance to the
association. II we had more live dis.
cussion on this subject, and less of
hell" politics aud lost arts" America
would be tie better for the exchange.
The Roman Catholics here have had
an exciting week of devotion and mental
tunult since the Pope's death was a con
hrmed fact, But it struck our ears as
a strange performance, or piecs of news,
yesterday, on hearing a lady plead with
another to secure her "a permit" or card,
- go to the ceremonies at St. AIoysus
church.
There is an exhibition at Markriter's
gem OF a gallery a grand collection Of
photo copies, made in Paris By Adolphe
Baum, of many Of the fines, world.
renowned works Of art in the galleries Of
the Louvre, Louxembourg, Vatican, and
the galleries of Dresden, Rome, Vienna
These are from the original cartoons
and palutings-lhs sizes and prices va.
RED. | must add. the original ~coloripg
IS maintained in very many Of the finest
old pieces. Michael Angeles "Cumesn
SJbil," a1d his Adam" among the car
TOMS are two Of the most powerful mas.
lerly conceptions extant.
In thia collection Guido REM, Raphael
and Rubens and Van Dyc are we'll rep.
r%esentedi also works Of Murillo, and
others too numerous to mention. If any
OF my readers have any orders, remem.
Der Mr.. harkriter and his gem Of art;
aud It you are rambling, DO certain to
take a little rest Of life amid some of the
noblest thoughts Of the fine old masters.
whose footsteps are aud must ever be
heard down the corridors Of time. max.
ing music for the dreams and aspirations
OF other humanity. Mrs. Fasse,t. the
ari't entertained a select company a,
her delightful reception last evening. in
her %art.adorned establishment, where abe
and her artist husband have work boose
and pleasure house in one, and let NJ.
hope never a bridge OF sighu in sight. for
the lady is also the mother Of several
bright children. There are so many
pleasant diversions to be had here each
evening that one is liable to be chipped
up into social mince.meat, If he does moi,
lay bis csble-"thus far and no farther.
Then each day comes in the grand trans.
formation scene-congress.
Feeling rather amused at times in
noting the blatant airs Of some Of these
wlnd'bags' think Of the good old doc.
trine' Make unto yourselves friends Of
the m'mmon of unrighteousuess,' that
they may not fail you, ut least whea the
heydey of your arrogance and supposed
power aud levity be Over and gone.
Society people here have found the
light fantastic too very frequently
this week lYou may think that quota.