Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-11-28
CHICAGO LETTER
corrsspOnisres public Ledger.
cnrc.eo. November "a iss.

Larkin and 0'Brien, who were hung
in November, 1861, by the British
government for political reasons. The
immense hall was packed with a Sc
lect audience, each person represent
ing fifty OF seventy five cents. The
platform was seated with distinguished
orators; the Hibernian Rifles were
drawn up in the background; the
stage was draped with the stars and
stripes and the sunburst Of ireland;
while in front were three collins appro-
priately draped. The orator OF the
evening was Hon w. j. Hynes, one
of Chicago's most eminent lawyers
and late Congressman at large from
Arkansaw. 1t is needless to say MI.
Hynes is a stanch Irish patriot
as we'll as one of the best
speakers in the country. He
paid a glowing aud worthy tribute to
the memory aud patriotism Of the
men whose lives were freely offered
apo the altar Of their country's lib
erty. Hon. John f. Finerty, Con
gressmah elect from the Second Hi
nois district, and other distinguished
personages, we're among the speakers
The most noted OF these was Mr..
Patrick Meledy, who came near
sharing the fate of the martyrs. He
received sentence Of Imprisonment for
life, and was sent to Australia. From
his bondage he escaped and landed in
the United States, where he is now
lecturing for the cause of Ireland
Several ladies of ability assisted to.
make the occasion a success by con-
tributing vocal and instrumental
music and Rotations of a high order
of merit. This laudable entertainment
was prefaced in the morning by a me-
mortal high mass in st. Malachy's
church, by Rev. Fathor Thomas P.
Hodnett. For some unexplained rea-
son, this gentleman is the only Roman
Catholic divine in this country who
performs this service. 1t is more than
likely his reverence was not educated
at Maynooth College, where students
had to swear allegiance to the British
crown.
Anders Fordstroven is now an an
gel. He cut his throat with a pocket
knife because a band Of music annoy
ed him. lie was then taken to Jail and
there he hung himself with his under
clothes. He had a ticket for Europe.
Finland or Denmark was his native
land.
Senator Window, of Minnesota,
and chairman OF the Senate committee
on foreign relations, was in Chicago
yesterday. He is an anti
monOpolist, and in favor of speed
lily reforming the tariff laws, and
properly regulating the interest reve-
nue., so that the people will berelieved
Of all unnecessary burdens. He thinks
the tax on sugar should be removed.
Chicago's finances are at a low ebb
just now. However, the Democratic
administration sees to 1t that its EN-
ployes get promptly paid.
Some wise" Republicans in Chi
cago believe that the Democratic
majority in Congress will follow recent
Republican ~precedents by seating
Democratic contestants on the mea
gerest p%retexts, and by such means
antagonize the good elements of the
country to such an extent as to ruin
that party's prospects for the next
President. It is to be hoped that the
party of the people will not disgrace
itself by committing the infamous acts
itsO condemned in the element that has
so long held the welfare Of the nation
in the abjectest bondage, and trampled
under tyranical feet the most sacred
rights Of the whole people. This
country belongs TO the people, and
Congress is their hOnored servant,
and from that body they look for the
most honorable conduct. The Demo.
cratic majority must rise high above
party interest, and do a noble duty fol
the people at large, whose late patri.
otto revolution has indelibly stamped
their condemnation of disgust on the
acts of the Office holders and Office
seekers party-miscalled Republican
The people are sick and tired of Jock,
eying in politics. They want no more
raising Of "cold decks" They wan
honorable men and honorable action.
once more to be proud of. Tt
the Democratic majority they
look TOR a Devastating Of
the nations reputation on a firm and
honorable basis. 50 that in the near
future, as in years gone by, it will be
the proudest boast of any mar
to say that he is an American.
1t is the prayer Of millions that in
this great expectation the people will
be disappointed. The LEDGER, and
all other journals having the homo. OF
the country at heart, should impre &
upon the majority" TO be honorable
in every action, remembering always
that the interests of the whole peo.
pie" are at stake; that two wrongs
never made one right; that lighting
the devil with FIRE" is good religion
only for a combatant, but not for the
victor. The people, have won a
glorious victory oYer wrong and Cd
preston, and to them belong the
spoils Of right aud honor.
Illinois has 1850 manufacturing
institutions, and four and three tenth.
per cent Of her population
over ten years old are unable to read,
and six and ~four-tenths per cent up-
able to write.
The gamblers and courtesans Of
chicago received a cyclonic visit from
the police last night. About 100 OF
the former and a good many of the
latter were raided down TO the station,
and this morning materially aided "a
financially stiffen the city's backbone.
This ~lnitiatory step Of Mr.. DOYLE, the
new superintendent Of Police. is very
satisfactory to the moral element Of
the community.
Miss Theresa Sturla, or Styles, who
shot to death her lover, Charlie,
Styles, a few months ago, in Chicago
is now on trial for murder. After !
good deal Of trouble a jury was i'm
paneled to-day. 1t is generally be.
lleved she will be acquitted of willfuI
murder.
Judge Gray, Of Ohiclgo, is a gallant
gentleman. The other day several lady
short hand students entered his court
to practice reporting law cases. His
Honor invitedthe fair damsels to a seat
beside him on the bench.
The iron and steel manufacturers Of
Chicago do not g 10 be mnoh