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the shipwrecked mariner sailing upon the
majestic ship that has Unexpectedly come to
his relief. Since the States of Mississippi,
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and South
Carolina have been restored to seiEgovern-
meut, much good has been effected, great
wrongs have been righted, public grievances
have been redressed, public burdens have
been lightened. and the hearts of the people
have been made tc rejoice with new and
brighter hopes. The same results will follow
in all the States As soon as the Democrats Sc
cure control of the national government.
vote for any new party or independent candi-
date is vote for Radicalism, the author of all
the grievances about which the workingmen
complain. The action of the workingmen of
the fifth ward on Wednesday night indi-
Gates that those who have so long fought
Radicalism in Shelby county will be united
on the day of the election in August next.
Our intelligence from all parts of the county
is of the most encouraging character. The
tax-paying people are everywhere thoroughly
arousing themselves to the Importance of the
August election. To realize the victory which
is in our GRASP, it is necessary that the har-
mony and 2 oil feeling now existing In our
party should Continue to the close of the can
vass. Much, very much, depends upon the
acton OF the nominating convention. If
that action shall be characterized by fair
ness, moderation and justice, all will be well.
There are important county offices to be filed,
and for these places there are numerous as
piranis. If bitter partisan feeling shall be
aroused, and undue efforts put forth by or in
favor Of one candidate against another III the
canvass for nominations, evil only can result.
The stake is too momentous In this election
to permit any diversion from the great object
in view. Personal predictions and personal
prejudices should lie surrendered, if needs
be, for the common good. If there was ever
pertinence in the motto, Everything for the
cause, nothing for men," 1t seems to US pc
cuiiarly appropriate at this time. We re-
spectfully urge a full attendance at the pri-
mary election on Saturday. Let the mer
chants and business men, mechanics and
workingmen all come together, in the spirit
of fraternity and concord. Let there be no
strife between the friends of opposing candi-
dates for nomination.
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THE MEMPHIS wORKuNGMEN.

The workingmen Of Memphis refuse to be
transferred to the Radicals, or to the broken
down political hacks who have organized the
National party. for the sole purpose of secur-
ing the offices which they have been unable TO
secure as Independent Democrats or Republi-
cans. Men who joined the workingmen a
year ago for honest purposes-with the hope
of ameiorating their condition-now see that
an attempt has been made to prostitute the
organization 10 subserve the purposes of Of
ice-seeking demagogues, and they are allying
themselves with the Democratic party of
Shelby county. On Wednesday night last the
workingmen's club of the fifth Iward passed
the following resolution:
ReSolred, That this club cooperate with
the Conservative party in the coming cleo
tons, and that we take part In the primary
elections, and use all honorable efforts in our
power to elect good and honest delegates to
the Conservative convention, to be held on
the eighth of June next, believing that there
by the ends sought by the workingmen can
be better attained within the Conservative
party.
The Democratic party is the friend of the
workingmen. 1t sympathizes with them in
the misfortunes that have overtaken all
classes on account of the corruptions and the
unwise legislation which has destroyed labor
and brought wretchedness and distress upon
the poor and bankruptcy upon the rich. The
Democratic party favors everything that the
workingmen of Memphis advocated when
first organized, and the workingmen of the
9Th ward are wise in their determination to
cooperate with the Democratic party-the
Conservative party, if they prefer that name
in the coming elections. There is no hope
for tie workingmen but in the Democratic
organization. 1t Is unjust and ungenerous to
charge the Democratic party with failure Ia
relieve the distresses of the country when II
has been out of power for seventeen years
The evils about which the workingmen com.
plain are the fruits Of Radical rule; yei
thoughtless men hold the Democrats respon.
sible, when, in fact, the Democrats bavt
been out Of power, and could d.
nothing but protest against the legisla.
lation that has brought ruin upon the coun.
iry. Look at what the Democrats have &C
Complished in the southern States so soon a.
they secured control. Since the redemption
of the southern States by the Democratic
party the tax-paying people are as joyous al
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predictions The committee, at the instance
of Its Republican members, had subpenaed
Judge Campbell, now member of the Da-
kota supreme court, and formerly judge of
the fourth district court OF Louisiana. 1t is
claimed that he will testify that Anderson
made oath before him to the protest which
he (Anderson) yesterday denied having
sworn to. Ex-Marshal Pitkin has also been
summoned as witness in rebuttal of GER
tain portions of Anderson's testimony. Rep
resentatives Hunton, Spencer and Hlscock,
of the Florida committee, left Washington
tonight for Jacksonville. to commence the
investigation in that State Immediately. They
expect to be absent two weeks. The argu-
ments in the Corbin-Butler contest were
closed before the committee yesterday, and
the question of Corbin's right to the seat In
the senate now occupied by Butler was taken
into consideration
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Letters from Anderson to Weber.

CLINTON, La, September 10, 1876.
DEAR DoN-I am In receipt of your letter.
everything is going on smoothly with me.
The Democrats are satisfied with my official
course, more so than the Republicans. Payne,
my Democratic clerk, is a well-educated gen.
tleuan. His selection shows that the Demo-
Gratis mean nothing more than to have fair
deal, and that | propose to give them. AS
for Butler, h. is he'll Oh the end of a poker,
and be Is more of mystery to me to-day
than when | first came Up. }. K. Harris has
been here looking after Packards interest.
He says must return ten thousand majority
from this parish. If you were to rake this
parish with a fine tooth comb you could not
find that number of Republicans, and how
they expect me to return more of Republi
can majority than there are Republican votes
is a problem | have as yet failed to solve
Any information you can give me on the sub
ject will be gratefully received. 1t is simply
impossible to organize our party in this par
ish. Powers, DeGray, Butler and Campbell
swear they will have nothing to do with it
unless the negroes are kept in the back
ground, and the darkies are equally as en-
phatic in asserting that they will not affiliate
with the above mentioned individuals, claim
ing that they are bulldozers; and so it goes,
and In the meantime the Democrats are thor
oughly organized, and are working like beav-
ers. You can say to ''L'' that the majority
against him will be about twelve hundred,
not very consoling, It's true, but nevertheless
It's true. What Is the prospect in West
Feliciana? My impression is that we will
lose this State, but Hayes will go through. [
ask nothing more. J.E. A, D. A w.
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to him, and now his residence there has be-
come so unpleasant that he has abandoned
it and his clerkship. The circumstances in
which he has been placed and in which he
has been compelled 10 act a very difficult
part, are such as to give him very strong
claims upon the administration in the public
interests, and | do most earnestly urge that
some satisfactory public employment may be
found for him at once Very truly,
STANLEY MATHEWS.
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WASHINGTON. June 10. 1S7


My DEAR SIR-When any ward hummer,
shoulder hitter, ETC., who can fill no other
position, must be provided for in a seaport
city, they are given position as inspector of
customs. The hours are from six o'clock In
the morning 70 SIX In the evening; the du
ties, to stand under broiling sun and pre-
vent rascally sailors from smuggling; the pay
amounts to one thousand and ninety-fve 10
fourteen hundred dollars per annum. This
is the position offered me by General Smith.
l have told him-politey, of course-that he
can take the position and go to the devil.
He has no time TO attend to my wants, on
account of the outside rush, so | have with
drawn from the contest, and shall now pro-
coed to get satisfaction in my own way. IF
you desire to return me the documents given
you, you can do SO. l think it better you
should, as 10y doing so it will leave you out
of future complications. You can use your
own Judgment, however. In any event you
shall hear from me before the October cleo
tions. | shall be in Philadelphia for one
week. You can address me there for that
period, care of J. R. Sypher, attorney at law.
JAMES E. ANDERSON.
Hon STANLEY Matthew's
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The Prevention of a Terrible Disaster.

No disorders, excepting the most deadly forms Of
lung disease involve such tremendous destruction
of organic tissue those which fasten upon the
kidneys. Such maladies when they become chronic
ld none so liable to assume that phase-com-
pletely wreck the system. To prevent this terrible
disaster, recourse should be had upon the first man.
Hesitation of trouble, to Hostetters Bitters which
experience ha proved to be highly effective a
means of imparting tone and ulary to the organs
of uTiRation, as we'll as to the liver. stomach and
bowels. Another beneficial result Of this medicine,
naturally consequent upon its diuretc aetion is the
elimination from the blood of impurities which be
get rheumatism. govt, dropsy and other maladies.
BY Increasing the activity OF the kidneys, 1t aug
which the most important outlets for the escape
of such impurities
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NEW ORLEANS, LA,
COLLECTORS OFFICE, November 49, 1875.
Ny DEAR SIR-Yours of the eleventh was
certainly surprise. | thought L fully COM
pretended the capability of those = scoun-
drels, but your letter has removed that i'm
preston. l have suspected that you know
more of certain affairs than you cared to tell.
made no protest against the returns-slm-
ply statement of what really occurred and
what came under my observation. The par
lsh will be thrown out, and nothing could
nave done, or can do, will prevent 1T. Had
you conhded In me before, we might, to-
gether, have accomplished something; as 1T
Is, there is no use in tutting my head against
stone wall. l despise the idea of making
overtures to the Democrats. As to what &C
ton In regard to your request to-day, Major
Burke sent for me, and stated that they were
deslrous OF saving the parish, and asked what
assistance l could give him and what | want
ed. L repeated your statement, save as re-
CARDS Packard, which too Incredible to
make unless strongly corroborated.
did not, however, mention your name,
and left him, under the impression that
would substantate the statement, he offered
me four thousand dollars and an eighteen
hundred dollar position for four years. Your
fears that you would be obliged to leave the
State in ca Sc you made the exposure, l think
are grounllless. The people would overlook
your completely In the Joy at the result which
would probably follow. But admitting that
you must leave, | think the amount, together
with your position, would give you fair
start in any part of the country. Should you
accept, write to Burke. Notify me also, and
| shall explain the matter to him. Had you
not better come to the city? Let me warn
you a gainst one thing: Do not make the at
temps unless you have documentary evidence
to prove your assertions. If you have simply
heard Dick instruct Tom and Harry to per-
form some piece of rascality, do not attempt
to prove it by the evidence OF the latter.
They will swear that nothing of the kind
ever occurred, and you will be regarded as
falsifeI. That is where the shoe plnches me.
Why, if l could prove all L know, some OF
these detestable scoundrels would be enjoy
ing til hospitality of the Baton Rouge penI-
tent1a ~, instead of running the State gov
eminent OF Louisiana. Thanks for your kind
invita- ton to come up. / don't think that
climate would be beneficial to me, especially
at this period. May the devil take the day
consented to go to East Feliciana. Let me
hear from you soon. Take no steps without
cons ulting me. | am anxious to break down
these rascals, but there is no use in breaking
our iecks unless we can accomplish some
thin Q. Should you see d. A. Weber show
him this letter and consult with him. We
are acting together. Truly yours.
JAMES z. ANDERSON.
The testimony given before the Potter COM
mi tee yesterday is the absorbing theme OF
co aversation in Washington political circles
to day, and gives rise to comments winch
airy In accordance with divergent political
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wAsHrsGros CITY. Anr,, 1877

DEAR SIR had an interview to-day with
the secretary of state in reference to your APP
pointment at Callao, the place you desired
Unfortunately the secretary is already under
such commitments in reference to that ap-
pointment as to make it impractical to crafty
your present wishes. / have, however, the
best reasons for saying that sooner or later,
and as soon as practical, l shall be able to
obtain for you satisfactory appointment,
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Letter from Anderson to Weber:

NUV6IHU6T Z, TO 10.
DEAR SIR-Since answering P. SIS letter
yesterday giving Burke's proposition, have
thought that perhaps L might have put my
foot in it. 1t is very possible he may be "a
spy, and his letter blind. However, said
nothing that could criminate either of us
merely stating that [ had given Burke the
Information as ne requested and Burke's re-
ply. l stated, however, that in case he saw
you to show you my letter and ask your adj
vice, as we were in accord. No doubt 1t will
bring him to tine city, and should he call
act carefully. l doubt if he Is able
would not give continental for
them unless ne can. Have you learned
anything about the high joint? Tney are
cursing me heavily, and, assert that l have
sold out ard aul going to Montalda. To-
night will meet you if there is anything new.
ANDERSON
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CINCINNATI. April d. 1877.

My DEAR SIR have your favor of the
twenty-second instant, and have also con-
ferred with General Harlan, having travelled
with him from Philadelphia here, arriving
last night. The general told me he had as
certained at the State department that the
consulate at Teintsin had already, some time
since, been disposed of We both concluded
that it would be better to wait now until the
extra session of congress, which will be called
to meet June 4th, when l will be in Wash
ington regularly situated, so that can give
the attention to your application which
have promised, and when, do not doubt,
will be able to secure your appointment to
some foreign position which will be agreea-
BILE to you. Yours truly.
STANLEY MATHEWS.
To james E. Anderson, ESQ
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NEW ORLEANS. June 2

My DEAR SIR-General Smith has given
me the text of your letter. | have nothing
further to ask at your hands or of the monu-
mental fraud who occupies the White House,
beyond a return of those documents. A re-
fusal or your part to return will justify me
in publishing, and | will publish, your letters
in the statement | propose to make showing
how louisiana was carried for Hayes. l shall
remain here until Friday next. If / don t
hear from you by that time, promise that
you shall hear from me before the Ohio
election. ANDERSON.
To 6 Matthew'S
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COTTON-TiE.
THE DRAKE BUTTON
C0ttOn-Tie Co.
JOHN X. SPEED & CO.. AGENTS.
COTTON-TIE.

THE suit between the above Company and the
l. American Cotton-Tie Company, affecting Patent
Rights has been satisfactorily arranged. Owing to
the universal favor with which the Drake Tie was
ceived last season, the Company were unable to
meet the demand but they now, and will hereafter,
be prepared to furnish them In any desired quantity
The merits OF the DRAKE BUTTON TIE, the
Company think, surpass those Of any now offered to
the planter. For simplicity OF construction, dura-
bility and strength IL has superior Either SIDE
OF the band being equally available for buttoning
IL has ease and rapidly OF adjustment that can
be claimed for no other Button Tie
The DRAKE BUTTON COTTON-TIE co. are also
prepared to furnish the BEARD, or LIGHTNING
TIE, so long and fayorably known to the public,
upon the same terms and at the same prices as the
DRAKE TIE. 8. N. DRAKE, President
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INTERESTING PAPERS.

The Correspondence between Anderson,
John Sherman, Stanley Mathews and
the Rest OF the PlOtters against
the Government, which Form
the Basis Of Ander-
sons Testimony,
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TIE EAMOHS

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Which for nearly half century has wrought such
WONDROUS CURES of KIDNEY DISEASE, DYS-
PERSIA and CANCER. may be had of all druggists.
Its curative properties almost miraculous For
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MISSISQUOI SPRINGS, FRANKLIN county, Vermont.
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Stanley Mathews to Anderson:

OINOINNAIIf may 10, TOT ..
My DEAR SIR received your telegram
to-day, and very much regret you are not sat-
isfed with the appointment rendered, and
which, by the papers of this morning, l I'M
derstand was the consulate at Funchal [ am
really at a loss to know what further to do.
am quite willing to do anything you may
suggest that gives promise, reasonably, of
success. Did you see Mr.. Evarts personally :?
Write to NE and explain everything fully,
and let me know what you think | can fur
Their do to serve you. Yours truly.
STANLEY MATHEWS
James E. Anderson, ESQ.,, % street, Washing
ton CITY.
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Letters from Stanley Mathews

Mr.. Anderson:
You are at liberty to use the note on the
other page as an introduction to General
Harlan, who is one of the commission, and
you can talk to him as freely as to me. You
should say to Nash if inquired of, that this
is the agreement.
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To all who suffering from the errors and ndis-
cretions of youth, nervous weakness, early decay,
loss of manhood etc, will send receipt that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South America.
Send self addressed envelope to Rev JOSEPH T.
INMAN, Station ID. Bi6le House. NeIO York.
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either at home or abroad. Keep me posted
from time to time of what you may hear in
respect to places you would like to have and
feel competent to fill, so that I can better
represent your wishes. Yours truly,
STANLEY MATHEWS.
To James Z. Anderson
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SUMNER RESORT.
WHITE CLIFF
MINERAL SPRINGS
Monroe Co., East Tennessee.

THIS celebrated summer resort. for health and
l. pleasure, will be opened the First OF June
for the reception OF guests IL Is situated on top of
the Chilhowee Mountain, fifteen miles southeast of
Mouse Creek, the nearest point on the East Tenn,
Va. and ia Railroad. The hotel and springs are at
an elevation Of 1900 feet above the COnasauga Val
ley and 5000 feet above level in dry, pure and
very invigoratng atmosphere. afordng an extensive
view of the surrounding country, whose scrnery Is
unsurpassed. We have a good band of music, at
tentive servants and all other accommodations 10 be
found at a rst-c ass watering place.
THE RATES OF BOARD REDUCED, WISE per week;
$50 per month Special rates TO families
Visitors to these Springs can obtain excursion
tickets all southern railroads For particulars,
apply for descriptive pamphlet. giving analysis, ETC.
j. H. MAGILL, Proprietor
Mouse Creek and White Clin Hotels.
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STANLEY MATHEWS.
CINCINNATI, March 20. 1877.
To General Harlan :

DEAR SIR-This will be presented to you
by Mr.. James E. Anderson, who NAV desire
to communicate with you con6dentially.
Yours truly, STANLEY MATTHEW'S.
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Hon Stanley Mathews.
ond confidential
UNITED STATES SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, February ~, 1878.

WASHINGTON February -, 1873.
MY DEAR SIR have your note of yester-
day, and in reply beg to say that do not
recollect the suggestions heretofore made by
you, to which you refer, and which you think,
if adopted, might still prove advantageous to
the public interests, and l would be glad to
hear your report. have been subjected to
so much Misrepresentation in regard to every
thing have undertaken to do that do not
think 1t would be wise for me to go to Phila-
delphia or Baltimore for the purpose of meet
ing you. If you should find it convenient to
be in Washington, l shall be glad to see you.
Yours truly. STANLEY MATHEWS.
Mr.. James E. Anderson Philadelphia.
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NOVEMBER, 20, 1876

My DEAR SIR--Come round to my house
this morning | am not satisfied, and have
no more faith IN Sherman, Mathews & Co.
than have III Pitt Kellogg. Unless we get
written guarantee that we shall be taken
care of, am unwilling to go a step further.
Come about ten O'clock. As to -, will be
out by that time. We ought to see Sherman
again, and will insist on written guarantee
Yours truly, ANDERSON.
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CLINTON, October ~, 1879.

CLINTON, October IL, 1875.
DEAR DoN-I will leave on Saturday for
New Orleans. l have sent my resignation to
Kellogg. The parties who attacked me on
Saturday might have carried their point,
from the fact that the Democrats have un-
Willingly aided them, and l shall leave the
parish. Were l backed by more than my
suspicious in this matter, might pursue a
different course. l will yet get at the bottom
Of the whole matter. think l know who one
of my assailansts was, and the motives that
actuated him. Will write you from the city.
Hastily, j. e. I'D. A. w.