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From Washington.
Sll.N Err.

SllN Ek
Congress has been singularly dull this week
We seldom find SO few grains Of what IN the
volumlnously chatfy dispatches from Washing
ton as we find today. The silver bill is being
debated in the senate at the rate of speech OF
two IA day. Bayard spoke against it on Mon
day, Eaton on Tuesday, Thurman for and
Herman against it on Wednesday and Blaine
talked 'alfand-'alf on Thursday. Beck Of Ken
lucky, Il friend of the bill, offered an amend
ment on Monday, which may be adopted. Ii
provides that instead Of free coinage the gov
eminent shall purchase not over five millions
! OF SILVER UulnOu Il monJn Tor coinage ana snail
/ have all the advantage of scniOrage from coin
ing until the bullion rises above par with green
backs, after which any citizen may take silver
bullion to the mint and demand free coinage
the same as with gold.
INCOME TAN.
\ test vote in the House on Monday, on Il
resolution to instruct the ways and means com
mittcce to report bill for graded income
! tax, showed within two votes twOthirds ma
jority in the house in favor of Suclr tan
TARIFF.
The tariff bill reported TO the house few
days ago by Fernando Wood reduces the num-
Der oftaXed articles from about fifteen hundred
to five hundred, without diminishing the rev.
cnue and to that extent is great improve.
mcnt on the present tariff. But it is cncount-
ering fierce opposition, mainly from the iron
interests and will have Il hard time in getting
through, if it passes at all.
OFFICIAL GAZETTE.
In view Of the enormous sums paid by the
government for official advertising to help i'm
pccunious journals supporting the party in
power, the house judiciary committee is ma.
turing a plan for the weekly issue, from the
government printing office, of an official ga
zettc, in which are TO be published all the gov
eminent advertisements, decisions of the teder.
al courts, official orders of the army and navy,
&c, &c, Coupled with the Congressional Rec
ord and the Patent office G0edtc, this publica-
ton would constitute Il complete record Of all
the proceedings of the government
PACIFIC RAILROADS.
The house Pacific Railroad Committee has
been entertained for a week or two past by IA
tilt between Tom Scott, of the Southern Pacif.
ic Railroad and Huntington, of the California
Southern Central Pacific road. Huntington
offers, ifCongresS will give him the lands voted
to Tom Scott, TO build his road from California
eastward to the Mississippi without asking any
government subsidy, while Scott wants the
government TO guarantee his bonds at the rate
of thirty or forty thousand dollars mile. The
two railroad kings, in their discussions before
the committee, broke ont into personal abuse
of each other and rot 10 twitting severely on
facts. Doubtless they succeeded in abundanty
convincing the committee that neither OF them
is any too honest.
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\ test vote in the House on Monday, on Il
resolution to instruct the ways and means com
mittcce to report bill for II graded income
tax, showed within two votes Il twothirdS ma
jOrity in the house in favor of Suclr a tax.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11
HAYES AND. HIS KEY.

The Humboldt Journal is Of opinion
that poor Key had a nightmare aud saw
the monster, Removal, shaking his awful
name at him and snerting the sulphurous
flames of Revolution through his nose.
During his dream be saw Potter with his
dredging machine, throwing up wicked
ness, fraud, and putrefaction from the
abominable cesspools that have so long
been a stencil in the n%ostrils Of the ma
ton, and laying the evidence OF these
things at the very door of the White
House and the treasury, aud having no
Daniel to interpret this dream he be-
comes his own interpreter, and in this
sad hour imagines it to be an attempt at
Mexicanization Of our government. So
in the morning be gets up early and
rusbes over to the White House and re-
lates his awful vision. A bright idea
strikes President Hayes. Sit down,
David, and write q letter to the newsps-
pers in answer to many letters received
friends in the South disclaimiug
sympathy with any effort to unseat me
You write, David, and l will dictate.
You know, David, l appointed you in my
as our Moses. Now, David, If
you will but stretch your rod over these
disturbed waters they will divide aud let
US cross this River of Fraud dry shed to
The other shore" He wrote, and for
arrogance and demagoguery it is uAe-
1t is the same old story-the
Southern people must submit because
hey once rebelled. They must show
heir loyalty to the Union or civil war
will be the result. This cry has been
SO often that it sounds like the
beating Of a tiz-pan,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11
TELEGRAPHIC.
LATEST UP T02P.M. TO-DAY

ST. PETERSBURG, June ll.-There wa
a solemn service Of prayer ct St. Isaac's
Cathedral to-day, for the recovery Of the
empress.
LOSDeN, June IL. "A statement is
current that a dissolution of parliament
will shortly be announced. and a report
6nds general acceptance that several
members have gone to lock after their
constituencies.
Mr.. MacGhan, the special correspond
ent Of the Daily News, died at ConstaD.
tinople Sunday night of spotted typhuS
fever.
BERLIN, June 1.-THE condition Of
DR., NObling is so much improved that it
is thought likely that be will GOV
The recovery of the emperor is progress.
ing wonderfully.
Arrests for reasonable u~tterances
among classes infected with socialism
continue very frequent.
The subject of the approaching con-
gress Of the powers in this city attracts
relatively less public attention than the
internal crisis, which is kept prominent.
ly in view by the activity of the police,
and partisan politicians for the APP
preaching election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11
There is Trouble n etors


For those who neglect TO rectify irregularities
Of the stomach, liver and bowels, which they
fOolishly imagine will "come right Of them
selves" Of this silly error such persons are
usually disabused by the development of
some serious chronic malady, traceable to
what they were pleased to consider q triAing
disorder Of the above named associate organs.
Such a elimination is easily avoided. A
course Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters inVari-
ably has the effect Of renewing the secretive
action of a torpid liver, restoring healthy di-
gestion and assimilation, and rendering the
habit Of body perfectly regular. The activity
Of these all important functions being restored,
and the entire system toned and regulated by
this incompatible corrC ctive and inViVorant,
no danger to the general health is TO be APP
Trehended from causes which, if not eradica-
ted in time. will assuredly undermine it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11

GALVESTON, June IL The News La.
redo special says: A courier brought
news yesterday to the effect that Colonel
Allegia and $50 government troops at.
tackled 200 revolutionists, under Gaencia
Ayala, at a place called Los LadrOns,
forty miles north Of New Laredo, and
after a severe engagement completely
routed them, making many prisoners
and capturing arms, horses, etc. Many
are reported killed and wounded on both
sides, but details are wanting. There
was great rejoicing in New Laredo 90
the receipt of the above news. The
revolution is regarded as a complete
failure in this section.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11

tee; fourth, tax collector; 9Th, tax col
leotor on privileges, 10 the convention
Of July 3, 1874, the order Of nomination
was as follows: First, sheriff; second,
State ard county tax collector; third,
County Court clerk; fourth. county trus'
tee; fifth, clerk of the Criminal Court
then the Circuit Court clerks, register
and Bartlett Circuit Court clerk. In
the convention held June %, 1876, the
nominations were, first, sheriff; second,
county trustee; third, Criminal Court
Judge; fourth, attorney general Bartlett
Circuit Court. Why reverse matters2
What good does it subserve or what con.
veuience does such greater We hope
that the convention will ignore this sug-
of the executive board, which is
the premature idea OF some
individual rather than the result OF any
or consideration on the psrt Of
body.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11
TIE ORpEk OF MOUNTAINOUS.

The Democratic executive board has
seen proper 10 make various suggestions
TO the convention which meets Thurs
day. The executive board says that
these suggestions are made TO facilitate
business in the deliberations Of tie con-
yention." II so we ask, and in the in
terest Of justice demand an answer, Why
IS the order Of nomiastions as folloEs2
Judge Of the Chancey Court, judge Of
the Circuit Court, judge Of the Probate
and Bartlett Court, judge Of the Crimi.
nal Court, attorney general OF the Crimi-
nal Court, attorney general Of the Bart
lett Court, clerk Of the Circuit Court,
clerk Of the Bartlett Court, sheriff.
county trustee, county register, clerk Of
the Criminal Court, clerk Of the County
Court. The order appears very strange.
though we are aware that the reason as.
signed is to keep the country delegates
here. The reason is as absurd as tie
suggestion in this particular is laugha
BILE, for it is either chicanery or stupid
~ to sandwich Offices where there i
but one candidate for nomination, and NJ
opposition either implied or expressed
There 10 bat one nspirant for sheriff
but one aspirant for trustee, an
but one aspirant for Judge 0
the Bartlett Circuit Court. How
ever, the executive board suggests
in order ITO facilitate business" tina
eight nominations be made before tba
of sheriff is considered. What does thi
mean2 Will the executive board answer
The nomination OF county trustee i
placed tenth on the list, and that q
Judge Of the Bartlett Court fourth. Wi
the executive board give the public som
informationH With due respect to th
ignorance Of the board-for this is th
F.. only pardonable ground upon which th
action can be based-we ask that the cor
vention disregard this suggestion as on
hurtful in the extreme, and calculate
only to p%rolong, impede aud vex, instea
Of facilitating the business of the col
vention." 1t is out of place for a con
mittee or executive board to Orrogai
the right, even to suggest a violation
precedent, especially at the cost Of tim
and propriety in this matter Of nominl
ton. The order Of nomination in th
Democratic county convention held Jur
2lst, 1872, was as follows: First, sheriff
second, chancellor; third, county tru
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11

ARRANGEMENTS have been made for
testing the utmost powers Of carrier
pigeons, BY a fight Of go miles, from
Rome to Brussels, on June 2sd. There
are more than 600 birds entered for the
race. but it is not expected that over half
a dozen will succeed in making the jour
ney, as on the last test race for great
distances, only about one per cent. Of
the birds arrived at their destination.
The line of the projected racs crosses
Mount St. Ga.hsrd, and it is supposed
that the successful birds will take the
direct course, which must carry them
over that peak, at 10000 feet above sea-
level.
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what May make Grant President
New York Herald,l

What May make Grant President.
New York Herald,l
There is one contingency, and one
only, we will say to our esteemed con-
temporary" in which we incline to be-
lieve that all the obstacles we have men.
toned to General Grants denomination
may be overcome. If the Democratic
leaders should so misconduct themselves
ss to give the people a fright; if by their
silly investigation and apparent deter
mination to keep the country in turmoil
and set the example, which hss been so
fatal in Mexico. Of unsettling the de-.
clared results of a Presidential election,
and if by their alliance with the imitation
and other wild and ignorant commuu-
istic elements in the country they should
happen to thoroughly and deeply alarm
the intelligent and property. owning
classes Of the country, In that case we
can very easily believe that the Republi-
cans, who know that General Grant is at
bottom trusted as a strong and deter.
mined man, about whose policy there
would not be the least doubt, though his
methods might not be the wisest, would
renominate him as the man most certain
to be elected, and we will add our belief
that in such a case he would undoubtedly
be elected. The Potter committee has
consolidated the Republican party; has
given it an issue, aud a very strong one,
for the fall campaign, and has given
them reason to hope that they may carry
the next house. This is the net result Of
this great stroke of political genius. In
fact, the question which this folly forces
upon the country is whether it can afford
to risk a Democratic majority in the
next house, when they are already Ger.
tain of the senate; and when hat qaes-
ton is put to the independent voters
this fall the Democrats will be uncom-
monty fortunate il it is answered in their
favor. As to General Grant we have
only this to sAy-it depends upon Demo.
cratic folly whether be is renominated
but if they frighten the country be will
undoubtedly be not only nominated, but
elected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11

TIE New York Tribune, Of the 7th,
says 1T is really high time the engineer
corps was given the new chief they have
been talking about in official circles.
General Humphreys has come to the
time Of life when he permits bis pride Of
opinion aud his personal prejudices to
lead him into unworthy business. That
was a discreditable exhibit be made 10
attempting to belittle Captain Eads'
work, not by facts or arguments, but by
gross misrepresentation no. openly
and squsrely, bat iu a pamphlet quietly
sent around in quarters where it vas
thought it would do the most mischief,
just when the captain was asking the
government to facilitate without add.
tional outlay the completion Of his
great work. General Humphreys is the
nan who wanted the Fort S.. Philip CO.
nal dag at a cost Of thirteen millions,
and who predicted that %jstties must cost
ct least seventeen millions, and be a
failure at that. Now that Captain Eads
has given the commerce Of the world
tWenty.three feet Of water over a bar
where before he began there was less
than eight, at q cost to the government.
thus far, Of only one million dollars,
General Humphreys should be taught,
somewhat emphaticslly, the folly Of
splitting against the wind. The country
now knows that Esds has done a great
service. II it does not treat him geuer.
Oualy, it will at least see that he gets fair
play"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11
Rayard taylor At Rsr,ln.
Cor. New York Tribuno.l

Paris Cor. New York TribuneJ
| hear from Berlin that Bayard TAYLOR
arrived there on Saturday; his wife and
daughter leaving him at Hanover for a
short visit TO Mrs. Taylor's mother, who
is i'll. From the German frontier on
ward, everything was made Easy for the
party. Mr.. Taylor was received at Co.
logne by the highest railway officials. a
saloon carriage was reserved for bis Jour.
ney next day, and notice of his coming
was evidently sent forward, for at all the
principal stations the inspectors appear.
ed and offered their services. AT the
railway station 10 Berlin all the members
OF the American Legation and Consulate
we're IN attendance to welcome their new
chief. On Monday Mr. Taylor was re.
eeived at the German foreign office by
Herr Won bulow, and on the following
day by the emperor. The rapidity with
which these FIRST receptions and presen.
tations were granted must be interpreted
as complimentary to Mr.. Taylor and
friendly to the country be represents.
His speech To the emperor was in Ger.
man, and the emperor, who much prefers
the use Of his " to any foreign tongue
was exceedingly cordial aud pleasant.
A semi official dinner was given Mr.
Taylor the same evening by Herr Won
Below, at which other members Of tn,
ministry, and other distinguished per
sons, we're present. Mr.. Taylor's mis-
SION opens with every omen Of good will
ard Of diplomatic success as well, foI
one OF the four cases Of contested citi
zenship pending was decided in favor O
the legation shortly after his arrival.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11

PoTTsvILLE, June ll.-Deunis, alias
Bucky Dounally, ~Schuylkill county, q
MOllie Mcguire, was hanged this morn.
ing for the murder Of Thomas Sanger, a
mine boss, in 1875. The execution had
been twice postponed by the governor.
ASthe drop fell DOnnally struggled ter.
ribly and slowly strangled to death. The
body was taken in charge by a brother Of
the deceased. The execution was COM
paratively private.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11
For Acknowledgement Of Criminal
GOuFH

GEO. B. PETERS is a candidate for Attor-
ney. General of the Criminal Court Of Shelby
county at the ensuing August election. subject
TO the Democratic and Conservative Conven-
ton.
s. R. CANNON announces himself a can
didate for Attorney-General of the Criminal
Court; subject 10 the Democratic and Conserv-
alive Convention.
%, M. HEARN is y candidate for tho office
Of Attorney General Of the Criminal Court Of
Shelby county, at the ensuing August election.
EDWARD L. BELCHER announces himself
as o candidate for the Office of Attorney Gen.
eral of the Criminal Court of Shelby county
at Memphis, but subject to tho action Of the
Demoeratic-C Conservative Convention.
G. w. GORDON is a candidate for the Office
of Attorney General Of the Criminal Court Of
Shelby county at Memphis, subject to the
nomination Of the Democratic and Conserv--
alive convention. l5te
j A. ANDERSON announces himself a can
didate for Attorney-Genoral Of the Criminal
Court. subject to the Democratic and Conserv-
atiye convention. l4Sts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11
COME INro rHE eARDsN, MAUD.

An effort is being made TO weaken ano
~disorganizs the Democratic party OF
Shelby county by appeals to the disaf'
fected oaico-seekers, The enemies OF
the Democratic party meet in secret
co%nclavs, and have already arranged q
programme OF the work to be done be
tween this and the convention which
meets Thursday. A number Of cEndi
dates have been approached upon the
subject and offered rare inducements to
become independent candidates. The
men selected to make these o%vertures,
in many instances, are, to all intents
and purposes, friends Of the Democratic
party. They are evidently q little scru'
pulous about publicity, however, for they
well know that their sudden conversion
has bsen due to selfish purposes. 1t is
whispered around that Mr.. so and so has
determined not to submit his claims
to the Democratic convention, but to
come out as an independent candidate.
We have heard OF several attempts of
this kind, but these efforts have not been
successful. This game will not via, for
the good people of Shelby county are
not in a condition to lorsske the Demo
cratic party and lapse into the condition
where they were held and oppressed by
the ~ruinous administration of the Radi'
cal party. It's probably consistent with
some men to use q party for office 10 or
der to become rich, and. all at once, try
another party for the sake Of official gain.
The emisaries Of the Republican
party are busy at work, and in
a manner that impresses one
with the sagacity of their guile no
less than with the folly Of their effort
In view Of these facts it behooves the
Democratic convention to select good
men who are competent for the duties OF
Office with which they will be entrusted.
1t 10 we'll to realize the fact that whileth hi
discomfort may seek favor at the hands
Of others than the Democratic party,
still disappointment and uncertainty
on the part of these interruptions
ofice.seekers will also cause vex-
alton and anything but unity
OF opposition. If the Democratic party
have to base its lease Of future useful
ness and life upon the claims Of any one
individual at the sacrifice Of sound prin-
ciple and just policy, it is time that party
cease its existence. There is no such
demand, and ell the bowling Of mslcOn
tents and dubious men il the commun-
ity VIII net accomplish The subversion Of
ia principles nor impair its efficiency.
The convention, however, has to put forth
men Of ability, integrity and good cha :
Bctsr, else there will be opposition,
which. hsxeTer varied or diverted, may
cause soue mischief. The come into
the garden, Maud" is not very seduciiv.
on the part Of the Republican emisaries
who are do1siless faulty fs0ltless, bat
viii soon learn that they are also splen-
didlJ null Men who are sctuatei By a
sense Of right, and have been sincere 10
their professions, will not nov refuse to
submit Their claims TO toe action and de-
cision Of the convention. which has for
its purpose the selection Of representa-
tive men.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11
Tne Invsntiraunn.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The commit.
tee inquiring into the alleged election
frauds in Louisiana and Florida re.
sumed its session to-day. Chairman
Potter had read a letter to Stanley Mat.
theWsaccompanying the subpoena, stating
that it was the desire of the Committee
not to interfere in any way with Mr..
Matthews duties as senator, aud that
there would be every disposition on the
part of the COMMITTEES to meet his con
venience with respect to time Of his at
tendance. At the suggestion of Mr.. Cox
the whole subject was laid over for the
present.
James E. Anderson, supervisor of re.
gistration Of East Felicisna parish, was
recalled and questioned by Mr.. Cox rel.
alive to the appointment Of bis brother
in the Philadelphia custom house. The
witress stated that his brother was ap
pointed by General Smith; that the ap-
pointment was a clerkship in the treasury
department, and that he still retained
his position.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-11

The subscription price Of the PUB
Lie LEDGER is IS per aHnum for
the Daily, and 81 per AMMAN" for the
Reekly-PostGge free.
Persons leoping the city for the sum
mer can order the DAILY LEDGER
at SOC per month in GdOGnce, Nth the
pricilegs Of changing pOstobiee.
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THE Knoxville Chronicle (Republican)
sWears that Stanley Matthews is not a
Repu5lican-was never one, but he
gushed over Nichols and his crowd first,
and then went to the other extreme and
gushed over Anderson. His attitude is
not an enviable oae exactly, and for his
own sake, the sooner he gets out Of poll.
ties the better will it be for him.