davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA,
THE SYMPHONY coocERT.

THE SYMPHONY CO0CERT.
Tonight the Boston Symphony Orchestra,
sixty musicians, led by Mr.. Geriche, and Mr..
Fritz Giese, the celebrated violoncellist, will
give a concert at City Hail. Good seats can
be obtained at Stockbridge's. The following
will be the programme:
Academic Overture e........... ............ Brahms
Solos for yioloncelo:
"a. Nocturne; ne;......,.......-.. .Cnopn
ME- Fritz Giese. 0'f-'
Pbaetor iS eSvm5hanc Poew saells
[Phaeton, the son of Helois and Cymene, had OBJ
tanned from his father permission to drive the
chariot of the sun for single day. Unaccuston-
ed to the task, he loses control of the fiery
chargers, The flaming chariot, spreading terror
The IS WITH
when Jupiter, by fash of lightning, stops the
imprudent Phacton and casts him into the river
& a. Gounod- Meditation n.................. Bach
| b. Bachrich- Garette. Bach
Observation-Disclosures Wagner
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
COURSE.
The closing entertainment in the Young
Mems Christian Association course, a recital
of Shakespeare's historical tragedy Julius
Caesar" by Hannibal A. Williams of New
York city, will be given at City Hall, on
Saturday evening, Jan. 21st, instead of on
Thursday evening as heretofore announced.
THE PORTLAND STARS.
The Portland Stars, a concert company
consisting of the "ideal young artists of the
Forest City," has been organized, consisting
of violinist, soloist, banjo and guitar artist,
a lady and gentleman reader, and a pianist
The manager of the company is Fred w.
Adams, principal of the Portland School of
Expression.
MISS sTERLING's CONCERT.
1t is hoped that all friends and acquain-
tance of Miss Eta c. Sterling, the we'll
known soprano of this city, will be present
at the concert given by her at City Hall
Tuesday evening" Jan. 24th. She will be as
sisted by the Rossini Concert Company of
Boston with which she is engaged. Miss
Sterling has always shown her willingness
to assist in all church and charitable asso-
Citations here, and we trust the leople OF this
city will show their appreciation by being
present that evening.
Nine. Gerster, whose voice failed her re-
Gently when she attempted another tour, is
living in New York with her brother, DR..
Gerster.
Young Holman is to lead an orchestra for
the first time in his life at New York con-
cert soon. He will conduct Herr Neuen-
dorff's orchestra of 100 pieces in the perform
ance of the "PolonaIse Americaine," the
music and orchestration Of which is the
boys own composition.
The Old Folks Concert was repeated with
excellent success at Congress Square church
last night.
Notwithstanding the storm there was a
good sized audience present at the second
representation Of 1.-THE World at Portland
Theatre last night and all went away pleas
ed.
A speciality company are giving entertain
ing performances at Park Garden.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18
HE CANNOT ACCEPT.
Mr.. Burnham Declines the Leader
ship of Chandier's Band.
The following letter explains itself;

PORTLAND, Jan. 14th., 1888.
Gentlemen-After careful consideration l ieel
quite certain that the terms and arrangements
under which would take the position offered me
would not be accepted by you, therefore politely
decline to accept the position you kindly oheri
hoping the delay in giving my answer has caused
YOU no Inconvenience. wish you all much sue
cess remain yours respectfully,
FRANK BURNIIAM.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18
MARRIAGES.

81 know hawk from a handsaw."
know Index Soap from any other soap.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18
A Woman who is weak. nervous

a woman who Is Weak nervous anu
sleepless. and who has cold hands and feet, can
not act like well person. Carter's Iron Pills
equatize the circulation, remove nervousness, ana
give strength and lest.
jan17 d&wlw
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18

Bouquet, Atkinson's new perfume. This superb
distilation sweetly recalls fragrant Swiss flowers.
Bright jewels, in setting OF perpetual snow
mch30 W~c
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18

''Best cure for Consumption is the old Boston
Vegetable Pulmonary Balsam.' -
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18
BEN WILLIAMS,
superintendent Of Agencies. Eastern Department
JAMES slNkINsoN

Manager for City Agency, Portland.
noy5 eodu
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18
Ivanhoe Lodge, K. of p.

There are invested funds of Sl0,540 par
valne and S13 326 market yalne.
The Portland daily press., 1888-01-18

Hon JOSIAH III. DRUAIMoND, Portland, Maine,
JOHN Il. DEWITT. Portland, Maine.
HENRY O. HUTCHINs, Boston, Mass.
HON. PERCIvAL B0NNEY, Portland. Me.
Hon MARQUIS II. KING, Portland, Me
THOMAS A. FOSTER, Nj. d., Portland, Me.
HON. FRED. II. RICHARDS, Rockp0rt, Me.
GEORGE L. DEBLOIs, Boston, Mass.
EDWARD A. MOVES, Portland, Me.
HON. FREDERICK ROBIE, Gorham, Me.
FRANK 4. ALLEN, Portland, Me.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
Nixon.

James Hoover is in our midst
again, as jovial as ever, after visit
ing Memphis, Holly Springs, Ok
ford and Aberdeen.
Rev. G. w. TrOtter and James
Fielder paid us visit last Sunday.
Billie Reeder was in this COM
munity last Sunday.
j. Il. Martin has a pear tree that
b3re two crops of fruit this
season and has blOOmed the third
time and shed the blossoms with
young pears about the size of the
ends of the fingers.
James Sparks wife died last
Friday night.
Rev. L. Il. Convey preached at
Bethel last Sunday. Our new
preacher will preach at Bethel on
the first Sunday in November.
Mrs. Patsey Lassiter was sick
last week, but is better.
Another mad dog was killed in
the bend one day last week after
biting several dogs.
j. E. Smith and Miss COrnit
Hughes, of Martins Mills, were
in our midst one day last week.
ECCE HOMO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
Fair Notes.

The fair which closed late Sat
urday evening was quite a sue
cess. The weather was equal to
the best and the attendance was
large.
An unusual feature was added
to the fair-that of a marriage in
the judges stand. At L o'clock
Friday, Robert House and Miss
Matte Falls were married by I.
M. Brown, Esq. The bridal party
were accompanied to the stand by
Z. Milan and wife and NJ. w.
Tacket and wife and another coup
lie whose names we failed to get.
After the marriage and as the par.
ty left the stand they were greet.
ed by round of applause by the
crowd.
Mrs. W. 4. Hughes got the
greatest number of premiums in
the culinary department.
There were only two entries il
the ladies' ride-Miss Alice Nc
Cord took the premium owes Miss
Anna Gotham.
Samp Russ took the cake in tn,
drummers' ride Saturday evening
DIR. L. E. Convey owned the fast
est horse on the grounds.
Fridry was the big day.
. Total receipts this year wer,
SSS6.20 against s7S0.90 last year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
CORRESPONDENCE
The Fork.

Baptizing at Paulks was post
poned on account of sickness of
the preacher last Sunday.
A candy breaking was highly
enjoyed by a large crowd at the
residence Of j. A. Shaw last Sat-
urday evening.
Miss Laura Buckner, of Indian
Creek, was among friends Satur-
day night.
Will Thornton, Jack Lay, Frank
Bundrant and Dougal Boyd were
with us some during the fair.
A. L. LoudOn will move his
family near Purdy soon, to make
McNairy County his home.
SALOME.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
COLORED DEPARTM'T.

Mrs. Jane Gardner, of jackson,
is visiting friends in town.
A new boy at j. w. McDaniePs.
Elder II. n. Snow is with us
this week; this is his last round.
Elijah and Elisha Dixon came
home last week.
r. Graves was with us Sunday.
An unknown person took out l,
C. Cherry's best horse, one night
last week, and rode it nearly to
exhaustion.
Hurra for the fair! Everybody
should come and bring some exhi
hilton. Remember the date
Next Wednesday, Oct. S0th.
/. CONTENT.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
Nursery.

May Bros, Narserym Roeh-
ester, N. Y, are in want of good
statesmen to sell their choice vari-
cites of Nursery Stock, either Oil
Salary or Commission. To the
right men, steady employment the
year around. Write them for
terms. oc IL
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Some one entered Jim Combs
store at Adamsville last Friday
and stole all the money in the till,
which was known to be $4,000 or
more. The thief entered the
store by the back door and did
his work while the clerk was sit
ting at the front of the store.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
East House Arrivals:

S. B. Smith, Adamsville; w. A.
Sheperd, w. NJ. Holt, Cypress;
j. P. Murphy, Gravely Spring; j.
NJ. Collins, A. T. McKelvey, A. M.
Shaw, j. F. Seaton, County; j. s.
Barber, G. Mitchell, Chas. Moore,
Oscar Mitchell, A. B. Mitchell and
wife, Saltillo; A. J. Stewart, Flor
ence; ST.. Stockard, Clifton; DR.. j.
B. Powell, White Sulphur Springs;
r. X. Baird, Pickwick; G. ID.
Knight, Memphis; JacObus S,
Jones, Saltillo; j. d. G. Atkins, r.
p. Cole, Paris; l. Nauheim, Padu-
cab; Emmett Weaks, Evansville
r. B. Harrell, Nashville.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

1t is a crime for men to prepare
and advertise a worthless, inert
remedy as cure for terrible and
chronic blood poison in hope that
the sufferer will use a hundred
bottles before he finds out it's
worthlessness, and yet there are
some who do. Botanic Blood
Balm (B. B. b. is not remedy OF
this kind. The first bottle begins
to do good, and a cure usually fol
lows before a dozen bottle are ta
ken.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
NONRESIDENT Notice.
In Chacery at Savannah. Tenn.

Solomon Hooks VS.. Alfred Brooks, ct ais.
In this cause, upon motion Of complain
ants counsel, and it appearing to me from
compliments bill, which is sworn to that de-
fendant Nathan Brooks is nonresident of
this State so that the ordinary process of law
cannot be served on him. 1t is therefore or
dered that said Nathan Brooks appear at the
next term Of the Chancery Court for Hardin
County TO be held at the courthouse in Sa-
vannah, Tenn, on the 4th Monday in No
vember next and make defense to said Bill
or the same will be set for trial ex-parte as
to him. 1t is also ordered that copy of this
order be'published for successive weeks in
the COURIER newspaper published in Sa-
vannah, Tenn. Sept. 22, 1888.
J.. d. McDoUGAL, c. & M.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Misses Josie Perkins and Hat
tie Freeman, of Adamsville, at
tended the fair part of last week
the former the guest of Miss Mol.
lie Barlow, and the latter the
guest of the Misses Street.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Sheriff Counce and Constable
Shaw captured two negroes atWal-
nut Grove Sunday night and lodged
them in Jail here Monday on sus-
picion of their being implicated in
murder in Alabama. They are
being held for Identification.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Palmer,
Miss Matte Palmer and Mrs. A. j.
Wolverton have gone to Corsica
na and will 60 from there to Dali
las and spend few days at the
fair.-Montague Tex.) Democrat.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Miss Lizzie Winfield, of Men,
phis. who is visiting Mrs. DR.. IT.
win at Smiths Fork, and Miss
Lettie Smith, of Economy, were
among the visitors to the fair last
week, and the guests of Mrs. John
Benton.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Capt r. ID. Morrow arrived
home Wednesday night of last
week and remained until yester-
day. when he took the G. Smith,
which has been at Chickasaw all
the summer, and went down the
river to load her with lumber for
Cairo.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
Engineering in Montana.

Henry 1. Mcdaniel, ex-City En-
gineer of Atlanta, now in charge
of government engineering in Mon
tana Territory, says that he con-
tracted terrible cough which no
physicin could relieve, but was
cured by Taylors Cherokee Rem
edy of Sweet Gum and Mullen.
For sale by Akin & Paine.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Mrs. w. II. Darlington kindly
remembered the attaches of the
COURIER Office with a large tray
of toothsome edibles yesterday,
which were certainly appreciated.
1t is useless to say they were nice
for her name alone is guaranty of
par excellence.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

A collection was taken up at
the G. P. Church last Sunday for
the Board of Ministerial relief,
which amounted to $1,000. For
which thanks are rendered all
contributors by the pastor.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

DR.. Asa 7. Bell and wife and
DIR. w. Bell and wife, of Adams
vile, and Miss Maggie McFall, of
Milledgeville, were the guests of
Mrs. r. ID. Morrow while attend
ing the fair last week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Rev. w. G. Walker, of the Orig
ry Presbytery, Texas, who has
been visiting his brother, j. G.
Walker for several weeks, preach.
ed at the G. P. Church last Snn-
day,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

+. w. F. Walton, of Springfield, Tenn, says;
81 have been suffering with Neuralgia in my
face and head off and on for three years. |
purchased box of DR.. Tanners Infallible
Neuralgia Cure and took eight Of the pills. |
have not felt any symptoms of Neuralgia
since. 1t gives me pleasure to recommend it
! Sold by !. w. Akin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

I. M. Brown, ESQ.,, performed
his first marriage ceremony Thurs
day night of last week. The con-
tracing parties were: M. w. Tack
ct and Miss NJ. j. Alexander.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

We sympathize with Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. p. Churchwell in the loss
of their baby, Robert, who died at
IL o'clock Wednesday morning,
of flux.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

We got a bottle of the premium
ten-year-Old blackberry cordial at
the fair Saturday for which we are
indebted to Miss Fannie Caring
ton.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Misses Willie and MOllie Pick
ard, of Waverly, daughters of
Comptroller Pickard, spent last
Saturday at our fair as the guests
of Miss Moilie Barlow.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
Did You Ever?

w. H. Revels, M d., of Baltimore, Nd, says:
II havebeen in the practice Of medicine for
over eighteen years, but never have seen the
equal Of Hodges Sarsaparilla. 1t has worked
miracles here in curing Rheumatism and
Scrofula. Have almost come to the conclu-
sion that cannot practice without it. Sold
by J. w. Akin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

We understand from rumOr that
the Evansville & Tennessee River
Packet Company will not replace
the John Gilbert.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Miss Julia Kendall, of Lowry.
vile, was visiting Mrs. Minerva
Benton and attending the fair last
week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
Conference.

Conference returned s. L. Fain
as Elder for this district, and W.
III. Cotton as Pastor of this sta
ton. j. W. Cherry was assigned
to the Lawrenceburg station.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
The Dudes Know il

Or if they don't they should know that Ran
gum Root Liniment cured Big Head in mules
tor w E Hunt, Of Adairville, KY. J Fl NAL
Tory, Of Forts Station, Tenn, cured his hogs
OF Blind staggers with it. In fact this King Of
Liniments is invaluable for man and beast,
and no family should be without it. Sold by
]. w. Akin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

DR.. e. b. Walker and Miss Stel-
la Wyly came up from Cerro Cor
do and attended the fair Friday
and Saturday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Will May, who was cut by Tom
Foust Monday night of last week,
was able to be at the fair Friday
and Saturday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Ed Broyles and family left this
morning for Mcdaniel Station,
Ark, where they go to make their
future home.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

DR.. L. B. Irwin and wife, of
Smiths Fork, were at the fair last
week. They were the guests of
Mrs. John Irwin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

The McNairy County Fair be-
gins next Tuesday. We return
thanks to the Secretary for a sea-
son ticket.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

J. G. Russ and family, of Cliff
ton, attended the fair last week
They were guests of Mrs. Maxwell
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Miss Matte Reed, of Lowry
vile, was the guest of Miss Min
ME Powers last week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
I Told You So

Mr. E.A. Ireland, of Breen. Phillips & Co.,
Nashville: Tenn. says: 81 was afflicted with
Piles for twenty years, and tried every rem
ety offered me; finally used Ethiopian Pile
Ointment 1t gave me instant relief, and has
effected permanent cure" Sold by w Akin
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Miss Ellen Brown left Saturday
for Shiloh, Texas, where she will
engage in teaching school this
winter.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Clint Martin and wife, of Wal
nut Grove, spent last week with
Judge Martin and family.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Mr.. and Mrs. 7. N. Lamb and
Misses Lena and Fannie Shaw,
joined the G. p. Church last Sun
day.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

G. Y. Meeks and family, of Sar-
dis, attended the fair and were
the guests of w. p. Story.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

r. X. Baird and son, Herbert,
of Pickwick, spent part of last
week in town.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

The w. H. Cherry passed up
early Monday morning and down
that evening.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

A. B. Mitchell and wife, of Sal
tillo were at the fair part of last
week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Misses Tolie and Lou Davy
were the guests of the Misses
Street last week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Jacobus s. Jones, of Washing
ton, spent one day at the fair last
week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

Congressman Enloe will speak
at the court house at l o'clock
next Monday.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

J. @. Mitchell and daughter,
Miss Mollie, of Saltillo, were at
the fair one day last week.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

DR.. Wayne Morris, of Clifton,
was here during the fair exhibit
ing his pair of fine black horses.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
We had the first ice of the sea.
son Saturday night.

Judge Patterson arrived home
on the Ragon Friday night.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
WANTS.

WANTED-To sell or exchange for a
Horse, New 6-octave Story K Clark
rarior Organ. Apply to Will ]. Watson.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

I WANTED-To tell you how to get a
w home in Florida at a small figure. En-
qulre at this Office
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

DR.. Powell, of White Sulphur
Springs, was in Savannah part of
last week
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

i MISUNDERSTANDING to the COURT
w Err at ST. year.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

ID. T. Mangum and family, of
Walnut Grove, attended the fair.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

ClOaks and Wraps.
Our stock of wraps of all kinds;
Ladies'. Misses and Childrens',
have arrived. j. j. Williams &
Bro.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR CONGRESS-.

F'NLOE--We are authorized 10 announce
b. A. Enioe a candidate for reelection
~ congress. Subject to the will of Democrats
VI 'he Eighth Congressional District.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25

N7HS39 1gRewarded are those who read this and
UIiU When act; they will find honorable employ
iliHmH ment that will not take them from their
homes and families The profits large
and sure for every industrious person, many have
made and are now making several hundred dollars a
month. 1t is easy for any one to make S. and up
wards a day, who is willing to work. Either sex,
young or old; capital not needed; start you. Ev-
erythng new No special ability required; YOU read
err, can do it well any one. Write to us at once
for full particulars, which we mail free. Address
Siinson & Co., Portland, Maine.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
y. w E. STU M II III /,
Watch Maker 4 Jeweler,
PURDY, TENN.
DEALER IN

All kinds of American Watches
Solid Gold, Filled, Silver & Nickle
Cases. All watches and jewelry
guaranteed to be as represented.
Watches or jewelry, for repairs,
left with D. 7. Street will be for
warded and returned free of
charge. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
III. II. ODE.V'E.RL
CARPENTER g. Undertake.
SAVANNAH. TENN.

Keeps on hand collins and baskets in good
style which can be furnished on short notice
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
EVANSVILLE, PADuCAH& TENNESSEE
RIVER PACKET co.

General Office, Evansville, Ind.
II. NJ. SwEErsER. Prest. Steamers.
ID. :. MaegEY, v. Prest. w. F. Nisbet,
w. ]. MEADOWS, S. & T. Clyde.
R. ID. MORROW, Supt. John Gilbert.
ABB VEATcH, G.F.&P.A. Sheffield.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1888-10-25
CHI I LIS

DuNCAN'S CHILL TONIC has stood the test
for years, and. to-day stands the leader
Of Chill Medicines. Read what
is said Of it,
DIR. Duncan:-I take pleasure in making public
statement of the fact that have used your Chill
Tonic with great success after everything else had
signally failed Myself and family Join in thanking
you for the discovery of such medicine, which will
be of such benefit to mankind
Yours truly,
Miflin. Tenn. p PRESLEY.
The Washington critic., 1888-01-17
WASHINGTON. JAN. II, 1883.
MR. LAMARs coNrIRMArIoN.

The confirmation of Mr.. Lamar as
Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court of the United States ends sus-
pense that should never have been
allowed such needless prolongation.
IL was well understood, in the first
place, that the Republican Senators,
with a few exceptions, would vote
against confirmation. Senatorial
courtesy on their part was not ex-
pected to go so far as to support a
nomination against which such a
partisan hue and cry was raised; but
it could certainly have consented to
early action in the case with credit to
Senator's and fairness to Mr.. Lamar.
What was to be gained by delay is
not and never will be apparent, eX-
cepting that it gave the opposition
press of the country six weeks
opportunity to decry and oriticise
the appointment, which it did in the
most unsparing terms. So that if
Senators had party reasons for oppo-
sing the nomination, when it was
originally sent in, these reasons
must have become intensified ten
fold, as the general assault con-
tinued; yet, even at the last, when
the nomination came to q vote, there
remained two Republican Senators,
besides Mr.. Riddleberger, who re-
fused TO be swayed IN the matter by
political considerations.
The point Of objection is that the
Senate, knowing at the outset that it
was impossible to defeat the confirma-
tion, would have better done it's duty
to the country, to itself, and to the
appointee, by forcstalling the pro-
tracted exhibition of personal spite
and party prejudice, which was after
ward. kept up with such aggressive
and unseemly industry through the
newspapers. Senatorial discourtesy
instead of courtesy has played con-
spicuous part through the whole un-
pleasant business.