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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14

A man named Martin Packet, who
shot and killed James Barnes, nearly
two years ago, at New Madrid, Mo-,
has been found guilty, and sentenced
to be hanged.
Marriage licenses we're issued to-
day to j. W. Ship and Mrs. Ann
Jones; Augustus Fell and Annie Gill
lespie; Newton J. Jones and Katie NJ.
Fealy.
Mr.. John W. Ship, of Coakoma
county, Mississippi, and Mrs. Ann
Jones, of Kerrville, were married this
forenoon at ten o'clock, and the bridal
party take passage for home by the
steamer Lee this afternoon.
If Judge Horrigan's weapon order
was extended so as to take in the
pawn shops, or those who accept
weapons as c~ollaterals Tor small loans,
several wagon loads Of pistols and
such might be gathered.
During last nights storm hail fell
copiously at points to the westward
along the river, and perhaps else
where. Vessels were compelled to
lay by during the blow, and several
boats arrived in port to-day behind
the usual hour of coming.
The rainfall last night measured
OBS here, 0.9S at chattanooga, 0.69 at
Nashville, 1.22 at V~icksburg, LAC at
Shreveport, 100 at Cincinnati, OF at
P%ittsburg, 2l3 at New Orleans and
OBJ at Cairo. The rain was still fall
ing heavily early this morning along
the upper Ohio valley.
The wind last night blew shingles
and loose tin roofs off of various
houses, ratified swinging signs aud
caused widespread confusion among
telephone subscribers. The roof of
Mr.. A. j. Knapp's house, 152 Fifth
street, was blown off Of the front and
side porch and blew the porch down.
Edwin Booth is to appear here three
nights, commencing on the 18th Of
next month. He has been a player
before the public for over thirtyyears,
his first success being at the old Win
ter Garden New York Theater. He
has coined numerous fortunes since
then, his rates being from 1920 per
week upward.
Mr.. John Lilly, of 800 Front street,
has been an importer and dealer in
wines, liquors and cigars for a quarter
of a century, and by attention to bust
ness, fair dealing and enterprise has
built up one Of the solid and prosper
Gus houses Of the city. He carries a
large stock Of irst-class goods and is
prepared to Gil all orders at short
notice.
Mr.. George T. Rather, who was so
long connected with the Memphis &
Charleston railroad, and for two years
with the Memphis & Little Rock
railroad, has accepted a position as
General Freight and Passenger Agent
of the Natchez, Jackson & Columbus
railroad, with headquarters al Natchez.
His promotion to a splace Of such re.
s~ponsibility is well deserved by reason
of his long and valuable service in the
railroad business, and will be a source
of gratiioation to his numerous friends
here and elsewhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
LEDGE LEE

Shtlled almonds. Lyle & Shields.
Oysters every style. Crystal Palace.
Christmas is only eleven days away.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, B2
Main street.
A full line Of plain and fancy can
dies at Lyle q Shields.
New 6nnis and baddies just receiv-
cd by Fred Morti. Telephone orders.
Steve Clements receives the famous
Arrow brand oysters every day.
Eden, pine apple, full cream and Y.
A. cheese at Lyle & Shields.
Go to Williams book store for
ChriEtmas goods. A large busincs.
doing.
One hundred live turkeys for sale
low by Victor D. Fuchs, 80 and Al
Jefferson.
Ask your grocer Or butcher for E
B. Mallory & Co.'s famous Arrow
brand.
The thousand dollar swcepstake
cotton man is still unknown, but he !
suspected.
Professor Saxby's grand hop Friday
night at Cochran Hall. Extra fin,
music in attendance.
Temperature at six this morning
ass, and l7o colder than yesterday a.
the same hour, With brisk northwes
breeze. Range yesterday, 59o to 7lo
Our Gotten market is quit one
steady to day- "a price. q e s,mo a
yesterday. the demand for both TO.
eign add domestic account being mod.
crate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
Unsucceaslul Thieres.

During the past week several at
tempts to burglarize stores we're made
but without success exceptin one case,
whore the loss was trfing. The city
is freer from vagabonds aud the general
devil may care class now than it has
been for several winters past. Severe
fines which must be worked out in
every case have been inflicted on all
the tramps brought in by the police,
and the ranks Of the gentry are ex-
ceedinQly thin. Several bills we're
found by the grand jury yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
AMUsEMgNTS.
..Shaun Rhue.''

The talented Irish comedian, Mr.,
Joseph Murphy, made his second APP
pearance last night before a fair audi
ence, the stormy elements initiating
against the interests of the players and
keeping many Of our amusement
patrons from venturing out. The
drama presented was Shaun Rhuc,'
which, in the hands Of so clever an
artist as Mr.. Murphy, was naturally
attractive and delighted those who
witnessed it. The supporting artists
did their work handsomely. The en-
gagement closes 10 night with a repeti'
ton Of "Shaun Rhuc.' This afternoon
kerry Cow is the programme. To
morrow night Mr.. Murphy will appear
at Jackson, Tenn, and goes thence to
Nashville, after which New Orleans
will be visited. AT Leubrie's Theater,
this city, Sol Smith Russell, the eccen.
trio comedian. with a good supporting
troupe, will appear tomorrow night
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
SELLING
Ar COST.
VIM. FRANK & co.
&c


A violent wind storm came out Of
the west between seven and eight
O'Clock last night, and for awhile it
made a lively rattle. Rain
fell to the amount of 35-10O Of
an inch. Previous to the blow the
breeze had been light and ftful from
the southeast, and the temperature
was mild and spring-like. The storm
was Of brief duration, and by 10 pm.
the air became perfectly calm. 1t is
much cooler to-day; the streets and
highways are muddy, and a spell Of
wintry weather is threatened.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
SOL COLEMAN.
TO TIE PUBLIC.


Come hurry with your bundle', to cheer some
waiting heart,
The little ones arc watching too, for Santa
Claus TO start.
What If many miles may stretch, between
yourself and friend,
You know fall we'll, It's always safe through
the Express TO send.
So with little careful wrapping, and marking
clear and bold,
In a short time your present, some loving
hand mas hold.
Walk straight 10 the Rec ewing Desk, and
there you'll always find,
Clerks whe will see your bundles are ReYer
left behind.
But do not throw together your goods, and
then expect
To find them reach their destiny. with neither
flaw or speck.
Remember, it's no easy task 10 work both
night and day,
10 start your Christmas presents in time upon
their way.
Aud now in sparkling water, We will drink To
the success
o. the public benofaetor. the old SOUTHERN
EXPRESS;
And the same We wish the Agent, for with
careful, gatehful eye,
lie guards the interest Of Us all, an I nothing
Is passed By.
bEAPnfs, December 18th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
Nearly a Fire.

About half past three o'clock this
morning, while passing along Beale
street near Causey, Captain 0'Haver
discovered smoke issuing from the
key hole Of the door of Gallina Bros
saloon. The barkeeper and several
iremen from No. l we're summoned,
and when the door was opened the
saloon was found to be 50 full Of
smoke as to render the gas jets invisi'
bic. A table, which was found to be
on fire, was quenched with a bucket Of
water. The barkeeper's coat and hat,
which had been left on the table, were
entirely consumed. He had been
smoking just previous to closing up,
and had probably left hot pipe in
his pocket
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
A Victim of Drink.

A few days ago a poor wreck of a
human was brought into the station
house yelling and screeohing like a
maniac. He was put in a strong cell,
where he raved madly all night long,
Next.morning he was taken before the
Judge, and begged him pitoously for
whisky. His shirt was torn open, and
exrosed his bare, throbbing breast
his hair stood nearly on end, and his
eyes were dilated to twice their nat
ural size. lie trcmbled like an aspen
leaf, and had entirely lost control Of
his muscles. He was still in the Gala
boose to-day, aud his cries Of horror
were something fearful to listen to.
He will be sent to the hospital. In
the meantime an occasional drink is
given him. His name is unknown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
NICE, FRESH AND SEASON.
ABLE!

ADGG
Malaga Grapes, Raisins,
Dates, Figs, Prunes, CitrOn,
Currants, Lemon Peel,
Pitted Cherries,
Dried Raspberries,
tDried BIacIkberries,
Peeled Peaches, EVapOrated
Apples.
GOLDEN SYRUPS,
New MOlnsses, Maple Syrup,
Pure Strained Honey.
FLOUR,
SeIE-rising and Plain,
GriddIe Cake Flour,
CRUSHE . INDIAN, for BREAK
FAST.
CREAMERY BUTTER.
Preserved Ginger, Shaker and
other Preserves,
Cranberry Sauce,
Calls Foot Jelly, Fruit JeIlies,
in cans, buckets and glass.
EvapOrated Vegetables for Soup,
LentiIs, Barley, Green Kern,
Split Peas, Green Peas, Rice,
MacarOni,V ePmieeIli ,WhitePeas
Navy Beans, Farina, COrnStarch.
TapiOca, Oatmeal,
Cracked Wheat, Lye HOminy,
Larabee's fine Cakes d. Crackers
Fresh Candy,
Pickle in bottles and barrels,
Stuffed Peppers, strictly nice,
Stuffed MangOes, do
Chocolate GCream, do
SPICES FOR PICKLING,
Mustard Seed, Celery Seed,
Gloves, Ginger, Mace, Spice, Gin
namOm, Turmerie, Mixed Spices
NUTS.
Texas PecaHs, Brazil Nuts,
Almonds, FiIberts, English Wal
nuts, Roasted Peanuts,
ATMORE MINCE MEAT,
Apple Butter, Peach Butter,
Plum Butter, Plum Pudding.
CANNED FRUITS and VEGETA.
BLES.
ApricOts, Peaches, BIackbcrries,
grapes, Bartlett Pear,
GOOseberrfes, Pie Fruit, Pine
Apples, Egg Plum, Raspberries,
Strawberries, Pumpkin Custard
Asparagus, String aud Lima
Beans, WinsIOw Corn, Golfer
Tomatoes, OIFa, Peas, Squash,
SuccOtash, Okra and
Tomatoes, etc.
CONDIMENTS.
Lea IL PERKINS, Worcester Sauce,
Tomato Catsup, Celery Salts,
Pepper Sauces Olman'sMusfard
French Mustard by the pound,
Imported French Mustard
in toy jugs,
Capers, CurryPOwder, Olives,
Olive Oil, Salad Dressing, etc
BUCKHAM & CAMPBELL,
80 BeaI street.
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LAnIEa. INTENTION

Rubber understandable toys
and lovely hard rubber jeweiry
for Christmas az the Goodyear
Rubber store, IS Jefferson street,
sOutIh side. between Main ana
Front. "a
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UADTEg. ATTENTTON

Rubber indestruetible toys
and lovely hard rubber jewelry
for Christmas at the Goodyear
Rubbers store, Is Jefferson street,
south side, between Main and
Front. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
LAnIER.

Rubber indestructible toys
and lovely hard rubber jeweIry
for Christmas ut the Goodyear
Rubber Store, I3 jefferson street,
south side, between Main and
Front. o.
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THE BALMORAL
l5C Straight, or 7 fer 81 90
For sale ty
SOL COLEMAN.
Truc RiII.

The orphan girl, Nellie Cooney.
who accuses f. M. Schuyler of at
tempting to outrage her person on
several different occasions, was taken
before the grand jury yesterday and
made substantially the same statement
as that already published. Two
counts were made against him and a
true bill found in each case. He was
unable to give the required bond at
latest accounts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
READ THE LIST OF IMPORTED

READ THE LIST OF IMPORTED
HAVANA CIGARS
Just Received by Sol Coleman.
Pearek COnchH,
DeIigencies Reinas,
VflIarF,
BalmOrals,
Peru CORcha,
Real COnoha,
DeIigencies COnchR,
Diaz bouquets,
COrOnRs, ElmOrO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14

Fresh spare Ribs and fresh
rork Hams. AIsO kettle rem.
Gered Lard AT John Reds, S00
Front street. OF
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o FORGET THE DATE ,
Thursday, December 18th. 1851

The time is now at hand for one Of
the most delightful Excursions that
ever left the city of Memphis. Collins
great Winter Excursion to New Or
leans, December the 10Th, down among
the grange and magnolia groves Of the
beautiful Sunny South. See james
Speed or Barney Hughes at once and
buy your tickets, as this is positively
tho last excursion Of the winter to the
Crescent City. 80
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LADIES. READ.


Shirts
Made to order.
Loeb & Nook, 235 Main. 88t
A. Mitchell, news agent at Friars
Point, Miss, arrived by Str. james
Lee this morning.
my Dear Old Home" is a new song
composed by Mrs. Anna Lipscomb,
and published by II. G. Hollenberg.
A new patent button is used now on
our skeleton waists for children, which
holds the stockings securely without
tearing them. All sizes. Louis
Lange's. GOT
Jordan & Co.. 40 Main, have an
immense stock Of toys which they
secured alta bankrupt sale, and which
they are closing out at lower prices
than any other dealers in the city.
Parties buying toys for Christmas
presents can save money by getting
them at Jordan & Co.'s.
w. G. Bridges would respectfully
announce that he is now with Messrs.
Buckham & Campbell, grocers, No. 80
Beal street, and hopes TO meet all Of
his friends wishing anything in the
grocery line. From the large and
assorted stock Of this house he is
confident Of pleasing all. Fancy arti-
cles a specially during the holidays.
90
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Buy Pitcher Pumps Of Browne.
POPULAR ADDITION!
CHARLEY MEYERS, 35 Monroe,
has added a Restaurant
10 his weII-knOWn Saloon. ut
food afornIng's Work.

The morning session Of the Crimi-
nal Court lasted little more than an
hour this morning, yet no less than
five felons we're found guilty and sen.
fenced to the penitentiary: Matt
Riley, grand larceny, ten years Robt.
Buntyn, petit larceny, n year in one
case and ono in another Lizzie John
son, petit larceny, six months Sam
johnson, petit larceny and receiving
stolen goods. six months.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
II. A.. THOMS,
FUNERAL UNDERTAKEN,
Cor. Adams and Second SITS. I04

Fresh Spare Ribs and fresh
Pork Hams. Also kettle rem
dered Lard at John Reid's, 366
Front street. CIT
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WADE's sPECIALTYI
Pants 20 order, Eve dollars.
satisfaction guaranteed.
IL. WADE Il,
4S North Court street. 9S

Go to New Orleans on the Excur-
sion December 10Th, and buy your
Christmas presents and holiday goods
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
NEW GAME RTORr.
% BeaI street,

Promises 10 be lively in full
stock AZ well as reasonable
prices. Call and see before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Remember
the place, 02 Beal. 8Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
LIS -NlereOfynod Story.


For the past six weeks an old gray
headed fellow, who seemed quite re-
spectacle, has been lettering about the
streets engaged in a calling few would
suspect him Of, and on which account
he was universally successful. He
had a fashion Of stopping men on their
way up town early in the morning and
asking, as he turned his chin to the
sky, MY dear sir, do yeu ever open
your heart to a suffering stranger"
What do you want2" would often be
asked. Because" the old man
whined, 81 arrived from Arkansaw
last night, where l have been to try
and sell some land. l did not succeed
and got back last night without a cent
in my purse. | am old and weak and
hungry" He was finally arrested and
gave his name as William Rayborn,
He was indicted for vagrancy yester-
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14

Visitors to this city must not leave
pistols, dirks, knives aud other imTle-
ments for human slaughter on deposit
at hotels. Our Criminal Judge has
issued an order to the effect that all
such must be surrendered to the
Sheriff. The Constitution of the
United States says the right to carry
arms shall not be infringed upon, but
the grand old instrument only applies
to those who live in the woods and
not in a great city like this.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
New Military

AT a meeting Of the Hannibal
Guards, colored, held last night at
their armory on Carolina street, the
company was disbsnded. A new com
pany was organized this morning with
the name Of Shelby Rifles at the Nc
Olellan Guards armory. The follow
ing officers we're elected: T. D. jack
son, Captain; 7. q. Allen, First
Lieutenant; A. Stevenson, Secretary.
The other officers will be appointed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
LONG C~IRCULARs
Buy Gas Fixtures Of Browne.
LADIES, READ

LADIES, READ.
Come carly 70 the Goodyear
Rubber House, - BE on
street, sossIt side. Botwcon Mn n
and Front, ~ yOa would see the
finest lot Of rubber toys aud
hard rubber jeweIry ever OUT
side Of New York. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
Special Notice.

Special Notice.
The best and cheapest books, news,
stationery, toys, novelties and candies,
can be found at Dickens Curiosity
Shop, 285 Second street, opp. post
office.
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PRSFEEsIoRAL

~. ). Is. WHITE, 2s Main Street.
Odioe hours 2 to 12 a m. and 2 to 4 pm.
Chronic diseases. Piles, fistula, etc. ds93
N. COLEMAN. Justice Of the Peace,
Notary Pubic and Commissioned OF
pqfda cp~cgal Rttent on given 10 fflioctions
rs asHntW ouef M fsonta 81. "a ilef
u .eants. Ones
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-12-14
NeW Drng Nfnre.

AEONt ENANCda vi
New Drug Store.
j. V. Handwerker & Co., No. 1870 Main
st., nearW Washington, Drugs, Medicines
and Toilet articles. Prescriptions aocu-
rately compounded. Everything fresh.
Call and see them. 80
s. Clement, SO Real street,
Is selling fish and game at following
prices:
Venison Hams, l24c per pound.
Saddles, lac
Roasts, 1870
Steaks, l5c
Squirrela, 2 for Zoe.
Quail,
Rabbits, 10, 20 and 25c.
Mallard Ducks, 20 and 25c.
Red Snappers, 8 and 10c per lb.
Reelfoot Perch, Sand 10c
Trout, los
Turkeys and Chickens in endless
quantities with prices to suit custom
ers. 89+
THE BALMORAL,
The finest Brand Of imported Havana ei-
gars in the world.
l5C Straight, or J for 81 90.
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Plelure Cards Given Away.

All parties buying a boys hat or
cap will be entitled to a set Of eight
picture cards as a Christmas gift.
MARTIN COHEN, the Halter,
2l9 Main uLder Worsbam House.
89t
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~ street. between Main and Second streets.
Three stores on hPeoad street, near Union,
4 Nos. SO, $50 and S3lAz, For terms apply 10
81 WV GOODWIN, - Madison at.
C~TOREnOUsB No. 81 vain, near Union.
8 Apply n 6E0k EB PETERS, il,
ssH Corner Madison and Second street.
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JUST RECEIVED.

JUST RECEIVED.
beautiful Hard Rubber Jewell
~ and Indestructible Rubber
Toys at the Goodyear Rubber
store, Is Jefferson street, be-
tween Main and Front. "a
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CHICAGO BEEF TENDEHLOINS
Received Daily per Express.
III. SEESSEL, SIR, d SON.,
Cor. Jefferson and Second. 83t

NEW OYSTER SALOONI
CHARLEY MEYERS, IS Monroe,
None but the best served. ut
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SUsT RECEIVED.

JUST RECEIVED.
BeautifGI Hard RubberJeweIry
and IndcstruetibIe Rubber Toys
at the Goodyear Rubber store, ID
Jefferson street, between Main
aud Front. o.
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LII III

DrTAGE No. 49 Pontltoe street, convent
oat 70 street cars. Apply NJ 429 Pontotoc
lc,et or 70 nSHEpHERO,
+. $50 10 MADISON II,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
The Virginia Political Forgeries.

Mr.. Leigh Wilson, Of Virginia, some
time ago furnished the Bourbon leaders
of that State two letters purporting to
have been received by him from Captain
Blair, the Readiuster candidate for at
torney-general of that State.
Whereupon the Bourbon leaders and
newspaper organs made a grand charg e
upon Captain Blair, and thereby gave full
credit to Mr. Leigh Wilson as a man of
character and veracity, OF course they
would not have made his statements the
basis of an attack on anybody if they
had not been willing to say they believed
him to be q truthful man. He is there
fore their witness
Upon cross-examination of Mr.. Leigh
Wilson he opens up a mine of informa-
ton, which is either true or false. If it
is true then he was hired in q drunken
fit by Major Daniel, the Bourbon candi-
date for Governor, George d. Wise, and
other Funder leaders to defame and in
lure Captain Blair by the utterance of
forged letters, or by standing by letters u
purporting to have been written by thai
gentleman. If it is false, then the wit
ness, Wilson, is shown to have beer
wholly unworthy of belief in all he has
said about letters written to him by Cap
tain Blair. In either case the foulest
means are shown to have been used
against the Readiusters, and the reaction
cannot fail to be prompt and overwhelm'
| ING
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-10-15
The Vicc-Prcsidcnt.

Although Senator Davis is not by name
the Vice-President, he is in fact that Off
Ger, for in the event of q vacancy in the
highest Office he would succeed. AL
though he is not a Republican partisan, he
is an Independent of Republican antece-
dents. To him are dear the memories OF
the long struggle for freedom and the
Union. Small, and indeed difficult now
to trace, were the differences which
separated him and others from
the Republican party ten years ago
The American people voted by the con-
stitutional majority last November that
Republican policies should prevail in the
administration of affairs for four years
Death came ana took our President
leaving as his chosen successor the Vice
President elected with him. Under the
law the Senate had to choosea new Vice
President. An apparent tie in that body
was temporarily disturbed by death and
| designations. The Democratic half of the
| Senate overbore the temporary minority
and seized the high place, designating
for it thick and thin partisan.
This wrong the Independent Senator
from Illinois refused to participate in
When the new members were admitted
he was called to the chair. This action
of the Republicans carries out the idea
before alluded to, viz, that the Repub
lican and not the Democratic Senators
could most properly designate the man
who should succeed to the Chief Magis.
tracy in the event of q vacancy. So il
fulfilled the will of the people.