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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
DISTRICTS.

OAo Ia
FIRST DISrRICT-Judges: 7 N Hughes,
Jehn II Sink, AT Chambers. Clerks; w ii
Herring, j 5 Dickerson. Deputy Coroner:
SECOND DISTRICT-Judges: Jno Dryer,
S 4 Armour, II 2 Thompson. Clerks: q II
Millington. s Lyon. Deputy Coroner: 4 G
THIRD DISTRICT Judges: George r
WINNIE, W 4 Carmack. I II McGee. Clerks:
M Black, W M Coleman. Deputy Coroner:
lila K Douglass.
FOURTH DISTRICT Judges: j j Sigler,
O W Jeter, John Buckner. Clerks: EFT Irby,
Tom A Alexander. Deputy Coroner: a "
FIFTH DISTRICT-Judges: B D Barnes,
Joe Lory, James Monaghan. Clerks: 4 W
Royster. jr, j T Sykes, Deputy Coroner; Pres
SIXTH DisTRICT-Juige f; P A Taylor, J
w Alexander. Andrew Pope. Clerks: A +
Bonner. II r Fuller. Deputy Coroner: W II
MOncrief.
SEVENTH DISTRICT--Judges; S Mum
son, B j Kimbrough, II I Shiverg. Clerks:
Gross. Willis 0 Edwards. Deputy Coroner;
EIGHTH DIsTRICT-Log Union. Judges.
TIP Wylie, Q b English, j B Davies, Clerks
I NJ Bell, J A Monroe. Deputy Coroner: "
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Depot. Judges:
] W Herring, II Y Marley, ] Nj Crews. Clerks;
Captain Garrett, r B Hays. Deputy Coroner :
Ninth DIsTRICT-Fisherville Judges
John W Allen, ] bryan. X G Kirk. Clerks
P Strong, TW Allen. Deputy Coroner: w
NINTH DIsTRICT-Masoni Hall. Judges:
NV Justice, W T Hall. James ] Houston
Clerks: W FCTenshaw, W 9 Allen. Leputy
TENTH Observation-Disclosures. Judges: J
D Rowell, j P GENTRY, ] M Fleming. Clerks
J A Plummer,. J Marshall. Deputy Coro
ner: OH Derrill.
TENTH DISTRICT--Forsst Hill. JudgeI:
Clerks: Ii L Bedford. W KPerkins. Deputy
Coroner; Charles Cartwright.
ELEVENTH DISTRICT Judges: S II
Blackwell, v I Harrison, 0 M Alsop Clerks:
r Q Ellis, Sid Sheppard Deputy Coronet: y
TWELFTH DIsTRiOT--Judges: W D Har-
rison, z I b Caple. w W Canada. Clerks; ]
) Malone. u A EdmOndson. Deputy Coroner
THIRTEENTH DIsTRIoT--Judses: X c
Smith, ] W Levi, ST. X II Weaver. Clerks
Or s Raines. j Weaver. Deputy Coroner'
F06RTEENTH DIsTRICT-Nairs Nurs.
cry. Judges; John II Lehow, James swee-
K ney, j S Black. Clerks: II Carey, Andrew
Harris. Deputy Coroner: W / Taylor.
SIXTEENTH DISTRICT--Ju Judges: r i
| 1oOuNlUf " II hdlIleOht ~ y AlduAulSI
Clerks: J @ Hill. B A Clements. Deputy Cor.
oner: b S Brown.
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT. McConpell's
Judges A @ Roark, Allie Wade. II 3 Ram
sey. Clerks. Mr. BALDWIN, John Hudspatt
Deputy Coroner: r r Stone.
SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT Island AZ
precinct. Judgesi VIM Duck. A Howard. L I
Keel. Clerks; w i Elicit. james Mitchell
Deputy Coroner: Chas Elliott.
EIGHTEENTH DISTRlOT--Judges: r .
Southall, Ed Clayton, Tom Cubbins. Clerks
A Bowers, George Holmes. Deputy Coroner.
j Nj Richardson.
Voters of the Fifteenth Civil District out
side Of the city will vote at the Ninth Ward
polls. Voters Of the Fifth Civil District out
side of the city living in the Ninth Ward will
vote at the Eighth Ward polls,
Poll books will be furnished by me at ny
office, No. l2West Court street. Deputy Cor
oners will call for them before the day o
election n make prompt returns to me a
County Courtroom.
b. v. CALDWELL.
124-l3i Coroner Shelby county, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
TndicauODp.

WASHINGTON, July % For Tennessee
aud the Ohio valley and the lower luke
region clear or partly cloudy weather,
variable winds, mostly from northeast,
stationary or higher pressure aud tenn
perature.
For the upper lake region warmer,
clear or partly cloudy weather, variable
winds, mostly from the east, stationary
or falling barometer.
Eos the upper Mississippi and lower
Missouri valleys partly cloudy weather,
occasional rains, warmer southeast
winds, stationary or falling barometer.
The rivers will remain nearly station
arv.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

Detroit Free Press.l
The other day a boy Of thirteen, who
looked very innocent and child like as he
reposed under a shade tree on Beech
street, reused up when Joined by another
lad Of his own age, and confdentially
inquired:
well, did you make obluryasbuns2'
II did, was the reply.
And we kin hook the apples and not
git cotched, kin we2'
"You wait a minute" commanded the
other, as he held an old single up to the
light 10 enable him to read the following
notes" in pencil:
Went down in irnnt OF house; saw
old woman with club; saw dog layin' low
for us; saw red.headed girl rsddy to ring
cow,bell and give alarm; low mar in,
side bteathin' hard and achin' to kill q
boy; hull family looked me in eye;
pressure too heavy, and / backed off
nice appuls, them, but under the circum
stances / guess we'd better keep on
chswiu' ole lemons"
Mother disappointment added to oul
burdens" sighed the frst, and they
loafed on.
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OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.
The West Have the Kan In 1850
Louisville Evening News.1

The West Must HAVe the Ran In 1850
Louisville Evening News.l
With reference to the Presidential
contest of 1880, the tendency OF Dems
cratic sentiment and opinion is clearly
defined. 1t may be regarded IS a fore.
gone conclusion that the National Dem.
ocrstic convention will nominate a West
ern statesman for the Presidency 1t is
known that an effort has been made, and
may still be contemplated, to revival.
ize the claims of ex Governor Tilden.
bat it is already a failure. We have no
disposition to engage in az invidious
criticism of Mr.. Tilden. He is entitled
to the respect Of Democrats everywhere.
But the opinion prevails that, in 1880, he
will not be an available Presidential
nominee. Governed chiefly by consid.
erations of policy, National Democratic
conventions have invariably conferred
the Presidential nomination upon an
Eastern Democrat, since 1860. The
time has come, however, when the com
bined interests of the great West and
South are to be consulted as the superior
element in designating the standard
bearer for the National Democracy.
The West and South have steadfastly
given cordial support to nominees chosen
from among Eastern statesmen, and now
a test Of fidelity should be applied to the
men who have 80 long worn the houors
Of the party. Mr.. Tilden cannot be re.
nominated. This opinion has assumed
an overwhelming form in Kentucky
Ohio, Indiana and Missouri, and the co
operation Of these States will be essen.
tial in 1880 to the nomination OF any
Presidential aspirant. The names q
Thurman and Morgan, Of Ohio; of Hen
bricks and Voorhees,, of Indiana, and O.
Trumbull and Palmer, OF Illinois, ar,
now prominent in the list Of Democrats
from whom the Democracy will select {
leader in the approaching contest. Their,
are shades of differences among thes,
distinguished men, but they are ell iden
uied with those great interests that vii
control the next National Democrat,
convention The Eastern Democrat
had as well begin to make up their mind.
to this fact. The inevitable is alread,
distinctly foreshadowed, aud II should b
accepted By the Democracy OF the Who'll,
Union With an unbroken and enthusiast,
organization.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

THE agitation in Italy about the Berlin
treaty and the acquisition Of Cyprus BY
Treat Britain is SAID to be chiefly among
the Radicals. The government has made
no objection to either transaction, and
the rumor that Count Corti, the Minister
OF Foreign Affairs, who represented
Italy at Berlin, was going to resign is
denied. Indeed it is announced that the
Italian government, in Communication
with that OF Austria, has deplored the
Radical agitation; pointed GU. that ia
significance has bsen exaggerated, and
spontaneously offered Assurances that il
will not suffer the right Of public meet.
ing to be abused to tho detriment Of 10
tsrnatioual relations. Still, meeting, ar,
taking place in scores OF Italian town
denouncing the Berlin treaty and de
mandlnE the annexation Of Southern
Tyrol to Italy, aud 80 long as such az
sembl laes produce 10 acts Of yioleBcs
it Is hard to see how a liberal govern
ment can interfere with them. Th,
ministry have a very difficult task before
them. Trey are bound to stand by IA,
treaty and must try to paoify the people
for they have to consider also the cleri
cal party, which would be gilliug to hell
even the BAdicals 10 weaken tie govern
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
A startling new Mode.

New York Herala's Saratoga letter.
There is much to be said of the new
devices in feminine raiment, some Of
which, as displayed here, are q little
startling. The clinging princesse style
Of dress is employed with summer ma
terisl to produce q new effect. A gar
ment Of thin silk, Of delicate hue, is
made, without sleeves, to fit with nearly
absolute nicely TO the figure, and 10
scarcely released after following the con-
tour Of the hips, Over this closely
olingiHg fabric q graceful %diaphauous
robe Of white is worn. OF whatever color
the underdress may be-whether orange
or straw or azure blue or Quaker gray
the effect is charming but when, IS l
saw IL worn near the Clarendon this
morning by q lady neither very. young
nor very slender, il was Of a pale, rich
blue, corresponding 80 exactly with the
hue Of the wearers arm tia. 1t i not
5ssy TO tell the diferenoe-then the Of
lect At a little distance is that of Miss
Juno Jones or Miss Minerva Robinson IN
d lace window curtain,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

EXTREME old age snd tender infancy
are special sufferers when the sum
mer heat is intense. The next report
Of the board Of health will show q COZ
siderable increase in the number Of
deaths among those yer eighty, as we'll
as among the infants under two years.
The broad, open country, away from the
f~urnace-like streets, is the best place for
the very old and very young just now
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

DON'T hurry yourself, is a piece Of
coed advice just now. If you are going
anywhere, give yourself plenty Of time
to 90 along at the most leisursly pace.
Il is a dangerous season TO be making
races against time, whether you are 20.
ing to work or your dinner, or to a ferry.
boa, or a railway station. Start so az
to have full time, with a margin OF a
least a quarter Of &C hour, so that if tn,
horse-car passes before you get to th,
corner you need not have to. chase i
half q square, on a hard run, with tn,
thermometer at n~inety.6ve. You should
have time enough to wait for the mex.
car-and the next one altar that even
rather than run races in such weather a
this. You have q thousand per cent
better chance to keep cool if you Civ,
yourself plenty Of time wher you ar
going shout.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

BETTER to have cold lunches than to
fire up the stove or range for hot din
ners when the thermometer is absve
ninety. This is something for men to
think Of whose wives have to do the
cooking and whose little children are
wilted with the %suiOcating intensity Of
such additional heat 10 the house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

Hon. JoHN NJ. FLEMING, editor of the
Knoxville Tribune, is visiting the city.
Mr.. Fleming is a Democratic candidate
for governor of Tennessee, q position to
which he worthily aspires, and which
he is qualified to fill with credit and
honor, because Of his ability as a | lawyer,
his talent as a long and tried journalist,
his knowledge of public affairs and his
experience in official life. The Columbia
Herald and Nail says that this gentle
mar was in town a few hours last week.
That journal remarks that Colonel
Fleming is one Of the ablest men in the
State, and on ell political questions he
occupies a sound, orthodox Democratic
position. He is in favor Of such a set
Element Of the State debt that will be
just to the creditors Of the State, and, at
the same time, consistent with the ability
of the people to pay, and at as early a
day as is practicable. Colonel Fleming
has many warm friends in Maury, who
would gladly support him if he receives
the nomination. He is able TO make a
vigorous and successful campaign, and
if he is nominated, his canvass will be
one of the most brilliant our State has
witnessed in years"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

Tbs following gentlemen are Hndsr.
stood 10 be candidates for the Democrat
ic nominations for Governor: General
Bate, Colonel Savage, Colonel Colyar,
Hon. John A. Gardner, N. Burns, John
NJ. Fleming, Colonel Caldwell, Colonel
John c. Burch and Colonel Henderson.
Bate, Barch, Colyar, Burns and Savage
are from Middle Tennessee; Fleming,
Caldwell and Henderson from East Ten
nssse; and hon. John A. Gardner from
West Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

ONE of the most absurd things the Or.
dinarily sensible people Of Switzerland
have ever done was to allow, the other
day, ten thousand school children Of
Geneva to join in celebrating the hun.
dredth anniversary Of Rousseau, who
showed bis love for children by sending
his own to the founding hospital, and
defending in bis autobiography the old
pagan practice Of exposing infants in the
streets, to take their risks of life from
chance or charity. The most immature
parent among the leaaers Of the moderl
American Democracy will better desery
bonors on this score, when his centeu
NAL arrives, than did Jean Jacques.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

The subscription price Of the PUB
LTC LEDGER is s. per anHum for
tAs Daily, aud 81 per amman for The
Reekb-POstGge tree.
Persons leaving the city for the sum
paer can order the DAILY LEDGER
at SOC per month in adrGnce, With the
Dripilege Of changing posto6ics.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
Convention OF Ohio National Green.
baekara.

COLUMBUS, o., July ga State con
veRlion of the National Greenback La,
Dor party meets at the City Hall at two
o'clock this afternoon. There were $50
delegates in the city this morning. When
all arrive it is expected that over 400
will be present. There was an informal
caucus of delegates already in the city
this forenoon to canvass the status OIL
candidates for State offices. The com.
mittee will not act until all the delegates
arrive this afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

TIE demand for four per cents is 50
large hat the government is several days
behind IN filing orders. This proves
coaclnsigely that there is plenty Of
money 10 the country, and when a safe
investment is offered even at a low rate
Of interest," oar monsyed men are eager
to take advantage Of it. The Losses ia
every way have been 90 enormous that
capitalists aad also persons who have
but one or several hundred dollars to
spare, prefer government bonds rather
than incur great risk 10 other invest
meuts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

men, Of the Quirinal in the hope Of
some struggle arising by which the TEN.
porali,y of the Papacy might be restored,
The situation is a critical one, but ii is
hoped that it will DO safely tided over,
II there was g mai like Cayour ia the
cabinet, there would be little fear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
SHELBY COUNTY DEMOCRATIC
TICKET.

FoR SHERIFF.
@. L. ANDERSON.
For PRoB .rE Court JUDGE.
j. E. r. RAY.
For COUNTY TRUSTEE.
j.. J. RAWLINGS.
For CHANcERY Court JuDeE.
GEORGE w. WINCHESTER.
For CIRCUIT CouRT JUDGE.
ROBERT HUTCHINSON.
For CRIMINAL CouRT JUDGE.
L. 3. H0RRIGAN.
FoR ATTORNEY GENERAL CRIMINAL CouRT,
G. W. GORDON.
For ATTORNEY GENERAL BARTLRTT CoURT.
GEORGE @. DENT.
FoR CLERK SHERRY COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT.
ED WORSHAM.
For CLERK OF BARTLETT Court.
FELIX NJ. JONES.
For County REGISTER.
ia. STREHL.
FoR CRIMINAL COURT CLERK.
N. C. PERKINS.
For COUNTY CoURT CLERK.
R. J. BLACK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.
A NAR.n.

To all who are.sufering e.srrors ani
indiscretions of youth. nervous weakness.
early decay. loss Of manhood. etc.. I will
send a receipt that will cure you, FREE OR
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary in South America. Send a
self-addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH
T. ISNAS. Station D. Bible House. NetO Yorl
Gin. -xxvii-35 eodAw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
SHELBY COUNTY
Building az Loan Association.

THE above. Association are now ready to
j. issue their third series Of stock. After
an unprecedented successful years business,
and having pioneered an entirely new field in
Building and Lean Association business, we
arc authorized from the result in stating to
borrowers or non borrowers that We can guar
antee them the best paying stock in the city.
subscriptions will be received by the Secre.
son street, or by any Of the Directors
Directors : Ion. Jacob Thompson, DR.. D. Z.
Porter; M. Gavin, John Gum, r. d. Geod-
win. Thomas Holsman. Jr., P. M. Winters.
Judge 0. W. Heisktll. II. W. Griebel, W. j.
M~cDermott, r. d Jordan.
How. JACOB THOMPSON. President
DR.. ID. Il. Treasurer
w. j. MODERM0TT.m.., Secrefar1
BELCHER d JORDAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
100-l25
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

BISMARCK has just got through with
bis duties as president of the Berlin
congress, and must now turn his ener.
gies to the elections Of the 3Oth instant
for members Of the Rsichstag. The
congress has established the peace Of
Europe. and the elections will establish
the domestic policy Of Germany. There
are 397 members to be chosen. The
number Of voters in the empire is 8,943,-
OH. At the last election 5.557, 766 Of
them came to the polls and voted, and
of these over 2S per g we're National
Liberals, the party which has always
acted with Bismarck; % per cent. voted
with the Center; 10 per cent. with the
Conservatives; s per cent. with the So
cial Democrats; Z per cent. with the I'M
psrisl party; and the balance went iC
half a dozen small parties. The Ma
tiOnal Liberals have backed Bismarck il
bis efforts to bring about a more perfecI
union Of the German States, but have
recently opposed the Expressive meas.
urss proposed to be used against the So
cial Democrats, because, while opposed
to Soeislisiic theories themselves, theJ
~deprecate methods which smack Of abso
lutism. Tie Socialist party had bui
twelve members in the body hat was
dissolved, but it will be surprising if tbeJ
elect one-hslf that number under TIT
circumstances now existing. We learI
by dispatches from Berlin that the cas-
vass for the elections is becoming heated
throughout Germany.
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6usDensfOn.

NEW York, July 23,-The suspension
Of William II. Gladwin, an old member
Of the stock exchange, is announced.
Gladwin was short of the market, and
several hundred shares Of stock we're
bought in under rule for bis account.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

JEFFERSON--At4 o'clock M, July %.
1878, at their residence near the State Female
sen.
Services at Elmwood this (TUEsDAY) after
noon at 4;9O o'clock. Carriages at residence
and at Holst's,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23

HoY. W. C. WHITTHoREE is announced
in the Columbia papers as a candidate
for re election to congress from that dis
triet.
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'

CAIRO. July 23.-Arrived-John Gil
more, New Orleans, 5 am; Colorado
Vicksburg, 5. Departed Colorado, St.
Louis, 7 am. Clear and pleasant.
CGYcESATI, July 23.-River falling.
Clear and warm.
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Lons BIZ FIRE.

CrSCISYATI, July % The latest re.
liable estimate Of the loss by the Cat
l%ettsburg, Ky, FIRE ie $l5O,OOO; upon
which there is about $4,000 insurance
in the Htna, Hartford, Royal, British
American and Kenton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
B. AND l.. ASSOCIATIONS.
New Series! New Seriesi New Seriesl
WORKINGMEN'S
Building q Loan Association.

ISSUES a new series Of stock every quarter;
4 commenced business in 1878, and has been
ana IS a SQSUESS Stated meetings held on
mt their Office, No. 20 Madison street, to
make loans Eighth Series commences July
/, 1878. Subscribe now.
MONEY TO LOANl .STooK FOR SALRl No
BACK DUES i. LAGRILL. Pres't.
CHAs. I. PATERSON, Sec'y. ii5.la0
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Eor Olrenlt Conrt Clark.

ED W0RSHAM is a candidate for Clerk Of
the Circuit Court, at the ensuing August elec-
ton; subject to the action Of the Democratic
and Conservative Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
For Criminal Court CLERK

N. c. PERKINS is n candidate for Crim;pa1
Court Cler6. Of Shelby county at the election in
August, subject to the action Of the Domo-
cratic and Conservative Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
DEMOCRATIC JUDICIAL TICKET,

FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
JAMES ". DEADRRICK. OF Hamilton.
PETER TURNEY. of Franklin.
For THE EASTERN DIVISION.
ROBERT MCFARLAND, Of Hamblen.
FoR THE MIDDLE DIVISION.
WILLIAM f. COOPER. of Davidson.
For The WESTERN DIVISION.
THOMAS j. FREEMAN, of Gibson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-23
POLITICAL.
Democrats and Conservatives Rally

A PP0INTMENTS for Democratic and Con.
"A sentative speakers, at all of which places
the nominees will be present and also address
the people;
NINTH WARD.
MONDAY, July z2d-Night-Frsy's Stock
Yard-W W Mcdowell, Gen G W Gordon,
Capt y L Beloher.
TENTH WARD.
MONDAY, July 22d-Night-ZiOn's Hall. cor
ner Of Sixth and Carolina streets-Col @ w
Fraser, Judge 0rville Yerger, Judge J Ell
Ray, Gen Il Horrigan, Geo Dent,
THIRD WARD.
TUESDAY, July 23d-Night-Corner Second
and Adams streets-Hon Casey Young. Geo
B Peters. W W Mcdowell, Robert Hutchin-
son, George CAN'T and G W Gordon.
SEVENTH WARD.
WEDNESDAY, July 24th-NIght-Csntral
Point Judge 0rVille Yerger, Col RID Fray
ser, Judge Robert Hutchinson, U W Miller.
BARTLETT.
THURSDAY, July 25th-Grand Rally. Bar
beeue, Bran-Danco Ind Marketing.
TENTH WARD.
FRIDAY, July 2Gth-Mississippi House-Col
Robert Z Looney, Col Butler Y Anderson.
Major George W Winchester, Esquire Thos
Fleming,
FIFTH WARD.
SATURDAY, July 27th--Beal street Market
Col L ? Cooper, u W Miller, Itol George i
Phelan. Judge Robert Hutchinson, Col r
Dudley hrayser.
By order Executive Board.
WI. CLAPP. Chairman,
y. j. CANT, Secretary. " III
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GoiHg TO Take A. out of sherman.
New York World, July 1871

AfH Ayih WVIl9f July lo.l
Yesterday morning while United States
Commissioner Shields was deeply inter.
ested 10 reading his early correspondence
he was interrupted by the intrusion be
hind the counter oil his Office Of q rough.
looking man, dressed in a light brown
coat. white waistcoat and dark trousers.
who demanded % be shown to the pres.
enee Of the judge" Mr. Shields told
him that he was a commissioner, and
asked his visitor what be could do for
him. 4 want q warrant against the
government" was the reply
"A what2' said the commissioner,
looking somewhat surprised.
MY first intention was to arrest the
United States government, but on con.
siderstion | guess ! had better take
Sherman; he's a good man to begin
with. | don't know that it would do ans
harm TO include Colonel Burt. Give me
warrants for the arrest Of both Of them.
What charge do you desire to make
against them2 asked Mr.. Shields.
am 8 soldier Of the United States
aud | want pay for fourteen months
service at $l8 a month, and S. a month
allowance for clothing. Sherman hal
caused me TO be imprisoned. / hay,
been transferred from one institution e
another until my mind has become weak
and now | am going 10 make them pay
for IL. ! want $4,000 damages, and /
want you 10 give me the papers"
You bad better secure the services o
a lawyer suggested the commissioner
81 know more Of military law than (
dozen lawyers and can take care Of ml
own case" replied the applicant
Hadn't you better 70 70 Washington
with your claim r asked Mr.. Shields.
The idea struck the man fayorably
and tying up a huge bundle Of paper.
which be had with him in connection
With bis business BIO lelt The Office viii
the remark, Very we'll, cir; I shall z,
10 Washington