Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-25
CHICAGO LETTER.
Special Correspondence Ledger.


CHICAGO, September p, 1882.
As l write an Arctic wind is howl.
ing over this region, making a little
fire quite pleasant indoors, and an
overcoat indispensable TO the pedes-
TRAN. However, tomorrow may be
the reverse. This climate is very
coquetish.
1t is needless to mention that Hon.
Carter H. Harrison, Chicago's illus
trious Mayor, has returned from his
European tour; or that he was re-
ceived by Chieagoans in a name
worthy Of any of Americas most hon.
ored citizens aud this irrespective Of
party or political complexion. OF
course this news has reached the
LEDGER. However as a chrouicler of
passing events | could not omit men.
ton in this letter. Yes, "our
Garter" is home again and
hard at work 10 his Office,
Strengthening up unfinished bust
ness" His bride will be here in a few
days. The Democrats and liberal or
Independent Republicans are anxious
that Mr.. Harrison make the race for
Representative Of the Third Illinois
Congressional District against Colonel
Davis, the Republican candidate. But
he will not run. Mr.. Harrison would
accept a United States Senaiorship.
aud when things get politically even
IN this State. it is likely his ambition
will be grati6ed. In this respect |
feel correct in saying that Mr.. Harri.
sons ambition does not extend beyond
his sterling qualifications for tie
honor conferred. fall the law max.
ers CT the nation were like him in
principle and action, this country Of
ours would indeed be blessed.
John +. Finerty is the editorial en-
gineer and financial backbone Of that
stanch journal, the Citizen. Of Chi.
cago. AS areeognition OF his sterling
qualities as a public parsonage, his
friends, Of all shades OF politics. are
anxious to have him make the race
for Congress for the Second Illinois
district as an independent Democrat.
II he should accept the invitation his
election would be assured. However.
as he is no office seeker, it is not likely
he will run. Mr.. Finerty is an Irish.
man, and much in love with his native
country. and now has his heart
wrapped up in her endeavor TO be
freed from England's bondage. This
being the case, those who know him
best are aware Of the fact that nothing
IN the shape OF Office or honor would
tempt him from his present position.
unless the change would be more BRO
ductiye OF good for the cause of Ire
land than for himself personally. Mr..
Flnerty is an unsel6sh, loysl Irish
patriot, and Lis greatest ambition IL To
see his native land a nation among ma
tons once again. He is an honor 10
Ireland, to journalism and to himself
The ship brake recently patented
by Mr.. John Adams, Of Boston. bv
which a ship can be almost immedi.
ately brought TO a staud still. is not
much IN advance Of a brake lately
introduced on the Chicago street
cable cars. By a very simple device
the cars own momentum IL used IN
bring it to a halt A cylinder. laid
parallel with the axle, and controlling
a loose chain, is operated on BY The
e%ngineer. This instantaneously presses
against the car wheel, when motion
ceases. The ship brake" operates
like the fms of a fish.
.. .. Slaughter, a Texas stock
raiser, is in Chicago, giving items as