Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-26
Corresponding Of the Ledger.

correspondence OF the Leuger.l
CHICAGO, April 23.-The great SEN
sation in political circles is the late
speech of Senator David Davis, Of
Illinois, on the use of troops at the
polls during elections. 1t is considered
one Of the most logical and conserva-
tive Of tone ever listened to in con
gress, and one that will have more
effect in placing the wishes of the
majority in congress in a true light
before the country at large than all
other speeches combined made upon
the same subject. No matter where |
went, whether into hotel Hobbies, lun-
cheon-rooms, law Offices, on the street
corners, or anywhere men were con-
gregated, the uppermOst topic was
Senator Davis grand, independent
effort for liberty, and opposition to the
fanatical encroachments of partisan
tyrants upon the God-given rights of
the American people. The universal
sentiment was enthusiastic eulogy of
the giant-like part acted by Illinois
proud, liberty-loving representative.
This speech has caused the hitherto
whispers of Senator Davis for the next
Presidency to swell into bugle notes
of the peoples wish for a peoples man
to represent the country at large in
the highest Office within the gift of
100000 700 of American citizens. And
this voice permeates all walks Of this
great Western metropolis, from the
honest tOiler on the streets up to those
standing on the highest rounds of
the ladder Of wealth and fame.
The people proper seem to be
tired of the song of party,
party constantly ringing in their
ears, and are now clamorous
for a mind unbiased BY parti-
a promises to sit in the Presidential
chair and carry out the wishes of the
people, as expressed through their
representatives m the halls of the
National legislature. The man for
this exalted position seems to have
developed in Senator Dayis-a man
with courage enough to stand before
the world and demand that Justice
should be done the great a of the
people Of this shOuld-be glorious
country. Mr.. Davis has risen to that
sublime hight that commands the ad-
miratiOn of every Bell-wisher of this
broad and inviting land of freedom
and If he were to be placed before the
country to-day, for the highest gift in
the power Of the people, be would
sweep into the White House
like IN Oyer-pOwering avalanche.
over pOwering the enemies of
freedom. leaving them to be swal-
lowed up in the great gulf Of public
dlsdain. III such feeling is so demon-
strative in Chicago, surely it IS equal
ly SO wherever a lover of liberty
breathes. Certainly, Senator Davis is
the Sampson Of the senate, and should
be the peoples choice for the next
Presidency, notwithstanding the opin-
Ion Of Senator John A. Logan 10 the
contrary.
The golden stairs has been climbed
this time by Mr.. Benjamin w. Brain
ard. A Smith 4 Wesson helped
him to become an angel. Two balls
went crashing into his head. A wife
and three child mourn his sad fate.
One son IS in the naval academy at
Annapolis, Md. Business troubles
caused the rash act.
The clergymen of Chicago and
vicinity are making a desperate strug-
gle to have the saloons closed on
Sunday, and all other acts tending Ia
a dissertation of that holy day stoned
Colonel !" Bob Ingersolps lecture
last Sunday on Skulls" etc. wa,
largely attended and many passages 81
his address applauded. Bob does no
believe in the God of the bible
Neither does he believe in the bible a,
a guide for this intelligent age. H,
believes religion should be progressive
like machinery, etc. This by way o
comparison. He raped hard on ID,
skulls Of the hard heads that hav,
long been under the soil; those one
ldead, not-progressive fossils that wer,
ever ready to imprison a Calico be
cause he had ideas far in advance O
theirs. In other words, the eolone
considers the bible bosh good enoupl
tor the ages Of Ignorance, but not 70
to-day any more than the old wagon !
to be compared with the fiery iro,
horse. No doubt the orthodox al
vines will give him a scarifying mex
Sunday.
An elegant society event occurre,
yesterday in Standard Hall. 1t wa
the marriage Of Emmanuel Bach.
banker Of 0skoloosa, Iowa, to Mis-
Carrie Kahn, Of Chicago; Rev. Dl
Adler oficiated. This was one of th
many dazzling Jewish weddings tina
have occurred in the Garden City
The banquet that followed the cerc
mony was choice and sumptuous, tn
number of joyous guests very larg,
and the toilets Of ladies rich and rar,
while those Of their escorts were q
the latest mode. Nearly every Stat
in the Union had representative
present. The presents, in value, wer
estimated at about $4,000. Tn
brides toilet was the most attractiv
OF the occasion as TO un%iqueness. l
consisted Of white brocaded silk an