Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-30

pOllIlCal uyndotJ. no NAoNAPASo
of reform Girardin was the greater
public b~enefactor. Beaconsheld's
record was clouded by personal
ambition of a selfish nature. The
former antagonized most things that
he could have used for his own selfish
advancement. The latter perseyersd
for self, and promoted persons and
things when his OWE interests would
be subserved. But he could scarcely
be blamed for so doing, as we are ad-
monished that "self-preservation is
the first law of nature" Peace be to
both their memories. They left
records worthy the most exalted am
billions to emulate.
The storm that visited Chicago on
Tuesday was very severe. During the
little trouble the lightning exploded a
gas meter in the residence of Colonel
John Forsythe, the democratic politi-
clan. No material damage. This
gentleman, with a few others, could
not run" the regular democratic
organization that headed the late mu-
nicipal election ticket, with Carter H.
Harrison's name as his own successor
as mayor, consequently he, and they,
did ali they could in the futile attempt
to defeat "0ur Carter" Lightning
may strike John, himself, next, if he
does not repent.
There are 1877 miles and a quarter Of
sewers in Chicago.
The Illinois Central railroad people
are not sure that Jay Gould is 10 alb
sorb this strawberry.
The late president Lincoln was
discussed the other evening in Chica-
90 by Rev. G. H. Fowler. The lee
turer rated him as the greatest per-
sonage OF the world during the past
5000 years, Of course his reverence is
entitled to his opinion; and from his
undoubted facilities for information
and capacity of the intellect of the
rest of mankind can easily satisfy
himself that his diagnosis Of his
subject is correct. However if there
are those who would at first fash de-
ME to question his correctness in the
premises, they no doubt would be in
duced to halt, and like the party who
was caressed by the heels Of an infu-
rated mule, consider the source"
The Oldest inhabitant of this region
he who ~gamboled in youth around
Fort Dearborn, now Chicago-shakes
his head and comments d~isparaging4y
on the fastidious ''airs" being put on
by the present denizens of this city,
because the drinking water Is sup
posed to be infected with sewage,
caused by the recent high waters.
Mr.. G~raybeard strikes his breast and
expatiates upon the time when he
used to drink the swamp water, when
no one dreamed that said swamp
would be the site of a magnificent city,
and none was injured by it. 1t is
more than likely the grumblers
never had much war experience
as to the condition of
water they had to drink. Or it may
be they had an experience in those
dreary days that they do not wish
again 10 undertake..
The great north pole explorer,
Lieutenant Fred Schwatka, who com
manded one of the most celebrated
of the Franklin expeditions, is in
Chicago, the guest of General j. C..
Smith. He is on his way TO visit his
honored parents in Oregon. He con-
siders the jeanette expedition, now
fitting out at s U Francisco, will do
much to solve the north pole problem.
The tailors in Chicago, recently on
a strike, have won their point. And
the railroad operatives, who were alike
situated, have gained a victory.
More mystery, The other day John
F. Northrup, Of Crown Point, Indiana,
and j. ID. Reed, a Lcadville miner,
took a walk around Chicago. During
the day it is said they became separ-
ated. The next thing relating to
Northrup was the fishing his body out
Of dirty Chicago river. 1t is natural
suspicion should rest on Reed, who is
now in Leadville.
May 18th the Catholic young men S
national union" will hold a conven.
ton in Chicago, Mayor Harrison will
welcome the delegates to the city, and
Judge Moran will extend the welcome
of Catholic citizens. Bishop Keene is
president, and Ri. Rev. j. P. Roles, cf
Chicago, is first general.
The speech about the battle of
Shiloh that General Sherman made
recently at Cincinnati, continues to
a~gitate military minds, and to bring
down countless animadversions upon
the head of the commander Of the
army. Evidently the truth is being
handled recklessly by some of the dis
p%utants. But it is no funeral Of mine.