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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15
An Investigation Called For.

Our readers are all aware that some.
time ago, the owl-like Wisener, OF Bed
ford, claimed and was paid the modest
little sum of S7500 as "fee" for few
hours work alleged to have been spent in
vindicatng the majesty and sanctity Of
the glorious Franchise Law"
This thing Of practicing for the State
seems to be a good thing. It pays we'll.
For man, with small stock in trade, we
know of no better investment. Besides,
it is a cash business; and, furthermore,
one doesn't have to jog about
on horseback, over rough roads,
from one county to another in quest
of some court worn client, for a pitful
fee of ten, twenty-five or fifty dollars
This business is all done by railroad
and telegraph, and the travelling usually
paid for in a free ticket. Glorious busi.
ness this-nearly any 'jack-leg" could
earn his salt at it. The fact is, it was
too good thing for Wisener to b. per-
mitted to enjoy monopoly Of it. A
fair trade" must be had. Maynard
must have his portion, Newt" Patter-
son must have his. Noah must draw his
share, and how many others have fas-
tened their grabs upon the pile, we do
not know, but we find the following in
the Banner of Saturday:
ToBE LOOKED INTo Gen Trowbridge,
of East Tennessee, was appointed by
authority of an act of the Legislature
last fall to 20 to Washington in behalf of
the East Tennessee and Virginia, and
the East Tennessee and Georgia rail.
roads, TO collect the claims of those
roads against the Government for the
use of the same during the war. He
conferred with the Secretary of War who
refused to pay the claim unless the Pres
ident appointed committee to invest-
gate the matter. This the Presideat
declined to do After remaining in
Washington for three weeks he returned
to Knoxville. Subsequently he was
requested to come to Nashville to see
General George H. Thomas about
the claims referred to. He did so, and
lcharged the State $25 for the service"
The General afterwards sent in his little
bill for one hundred and ninety days at
$40 per day, for " services which he
claimed to have rendered at Washington.
Governor Brownlow ordered the bill to
be paid and it was done. We hear that
the committee appointed by the Legisla.
ture to investigate the school fund and
other funds will also look into this nice
little arrangement, by which, it is
charged, Gen. Trowbridge drew nearly
$4,000 from the State Treasury for mere
pleasure trips to Washington, which re-
suited in no benefit whatever to the
parties in whose behalfhe was employed.
Tloo thousand dollars Enough, we
should say, to stock moderate sized
family with breadstuffs for the winter
We know good many lawyers in this
" beat" of several years standing, who
might be induced to accept that sum-aU
in cash-for whole years work; and
some of these lawyers are not regarded
as idiots by any means.-KnorUiLte Free
DJpSS
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TURNER Il co., Sole PrOprletOrs,
l2O fremont street, Boston, Mass.
SKI 6-30
Notice to City Voters.
MAYORS oFF1oE. CITY HALL.

MEMPHIS, Tenn October 80, 1901.
OFFICES FOR REGISTERING VOTERS
" for the next Municipal Election will be
opened this day, at 10 o'clo ok o. m, and for the
next thirty days, at the following places:
First Ward-k. D. BaIigh. Register. No. 4
Jackson street.
second wari-wm. CT ase. Register. No. I2
Poplar street.
!, Third Ward-F. j. a t,rell. Register. No. 2i9
Second street.
Fourth Ward-J. d. Woodward. Register.
No. 80 Second Street
Fifth Ward--W. L. liarsh. Register. No. 46
Beal street.
Sixth WaHd-James Banks, Register, wald-
ran Block, Main street.
Seventh Ward-J II. Wimberly, Register,
Fergus',n building, Beitl street.
Eighth Ward-FTanE TAFT.
Attention is called to the following extract
from the CITY Charter. in relation to the above.
The REGISTER shall open books for the regis
tration Of all persons allowed by existing laws
TO vote in any municipal election, and who re-
side 10 said ward and every voter in each
ward SHALL before Offering 20 vote, cause him
self 70 te registered in said books, and shall
receive from the REGISTER a certificate Of rcsis-
tratiOn. which shall he numbered to correspond
with the name and number on the books Of the
Register; and no person shall be suffered 70
vote at any municipal election who shall not
have and produce 70 the Judges Of election his
certificate as aforesaid; and no voter shall be
allowed TO vote Ia any other ward than the one
where he resides and is registered" J"
52-U w. o. LOFLAND. Mayor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15
Tho African Policy Must be Abandoned

The course of leading Radicals in
Congress has been so utterly disorgan-
izing and corrupt, and so obviously de-
structive of all harmony in the Ameri.
can Union, that moderate men of the
Republican party will be excusable in
the face of the world, if they squsrely
rebuke and repudiate their unconstitu
tionsl action, as the people have done.
They will not only be excusable, but
they will receive the plaudits of mau-
kind for such an honest confession of
error, and such a manly mode of ex-
hibiting it.
The brutal farce of military aegrOiSm
has been played before the people aud
they have not applauded. On the con-
trary, the people throughout the country
have said, in the most emphatic manner
-" We have had enough of this trining
with sacred things; let US get back to
the legitimate drama of national life"
What is the present condition of
things in the United States? In the
first place, the Statesare not united. If
the Radical dogmas could be established
and sustained, there would be 60 United
States For very little time there
might be twenty-six States holding ten
States under military subjection, while
the negroes could be placed in possession
Of all the franchises, rights and proper
ties Of the Southern people. This state
Of things could not last, because negro
rule there would bring ruin and degrade
tion all over the ten States, the twenty
six free States would soon split into
fragments, and the whole country would
be one grand dis-united mass of rival
States; with misery aud total decay Of
all prosperity, as the inevitable result
In the second place, the States can
never be united under the infamous
scheme concocied by the Radical polit-
ical leaders The people Of the North
will not now, or ever, consent 10 a union |
with negro States; nor will the people OF
the North much longer stand passively |
by, looking az the millions upon millions |
Of their bard earnings consumed, day |
after day and month after month, in 1
sustaining armies merely 10 force loath- |
some negro supremacy upon our own /
race.
The ieu Southern States are not out Of |
the Union by any circumstances Of the |
war; they are kept oat Of the Union /
wholly by Congressional action. and |
solely for the purpose named; and un- !
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

b@. The decay of the speculative
branch Of the petroleum business in
Pennsylvania is shown by the decrease
of the population of Pithole city. During
the hight of the petroleum excitement it
numbered fourteen thousand people,
whilst at the October election it polled
but ninety.two votes, indicating that its
population is much less than one thou
sand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

I@" The British Medical Journal
states that in Canada the French resi-
dents eat great deal Of meat; the Eng.
lsh but little The former are robust,
and the diseases predominating among
them are of the digestive organs, whilst
the latter are less vigorous, and pulmo,
nary diseases predominant among them.
This, the Journal thinks, is a strong
argument in favor of beef.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

16r Dullness of trade prevails outside
of as we'll as in America. A letter from
Glasgow, Scotland, says that although
the price Of cotton is nearly as low as it
was before the war, there is no demand
for goods, and the manufacturers are as
badly off for orders and the operatives
for work as they were in 1857. There is
more starvation in Glasgow and its
neighborhood just now than at any time
for ten years past.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

BG-The report Of wrecks, made to the
French Government, show that during
the month of September last 1876 vessels
were lost, of which II were English, 20
American, l3 French, 10 Prussian, and
the remainder of other nationalities.
The total number of wrecked vessels
during the first nine months of 1867 was
1885, as compared with 2O54 during the
same period of 1866.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

R9r In Paris there is collection of
thirteen hundred newspapers, published
in all parts of the world. La Liberte,
commenting on this, says that according
to careful estimate, there are l2,50O
newspapers now published in the world.
In Europe, 1000; America, 5000; Asia,
Africa, etc., 500. Their total daily cir
culation is estimated at twelve million
sheets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
YOUR WIFE

Possesses charms in proportion to her health,
and she measures husbands love by the inte-
rest he evinces in her welfare while she is sicls
Now. If you wish to retain in tact your wife's
love and affection undiminished, and desire
that she regain her health and former beauty,
you should. by all means procure one bottle Of
ENGLISH FEMALE BITTERS,
A compound that is actually restoring health
to more sickly females than all other remedies
combined. II only proposes to cure those
1t is indorsed by the medical profession all
over the country, as ii is no secret nor patent,
and effects cures bona fde cures afterall other
means fail.
OLD AND YOUNG FEMALES
Have long needed medicine that would relieve
them Of all those Female Complaints and
Irregularities which prove so troublesome all
over the Southern country, and they can now
confidently rely upon the curative powers of the
English Female Buffers. 1t arouses. restores
and regulates. Us cures are rapid and perma-
nent II. troubled with painful. suppressed or
irregular Menstruation, Hysterics, LeucorrhOea
or Whites, Falling Of the Womb, liberation of
the Womb, Chlorosis. and all those symptoms
which follow. this medicine will relieve you.
THAT NYOUNG GIRL,
Whose bloom has departed from her cheeks (;
whose eye has lost its lustre; whose intellect
has lost its brightness whose eountenancs
betokens gloom and despair; who is pale, ema-
ciatod. feeble, lifeless, repulsive with palpita-
ton OF the nearI, swimming OF the mead, COLI
feet and hands, can be restored to perfect health
and beauty by using the English Female
Bitters.
MARRIED LADIES,
~ you value your life. and health. and per-
sol'al charms; as you. are now troubled with
some complaint peculiar to your sex as you
have been under treatment of some physician
without benefit; as you have nearly concluded
that your case cannot be reached let us insist,
let us urge you to aside your fears and pre-
judices, in regard to sadvertised remedies, for
one time In your life, and try one single bottle
Of English Female Bitters.
We are well aware that many persons snu
at the idea of usinS. an article that is adver-
tised, and VIC know Of many s:su96lng indiyid-
way, many OF them would snub all you sickly
females in your graves, Cannot worthy medi-
cine be advertised7 Send Immediately, and
procure a bottle of this powerful Uterine and
General Tonic, and regain your health, strength
and color. Sold by all Druggists.
]. p. DROMG00LE q CO., Proprietors,
3q1 Main street. Memphis
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WHITMORE q CO.,
Publish nrs and Prnnrietnrs.

r6~ At Omaha, Nebraska, the Print
ers' Union are ON strike, the men re-
fusing to work at forty.fve cents per
thousand ems, and asking more pay. A
printers strike has also occurred in the
Office of the New York Journal of Com.
merce, the proprietors and their work.
men differing, however, about a question
of rules and not of wages.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

I6r Of the daily newspapers pub
lished in Paris that take part in political
discussions, six are classed as govern.
ment and fifteen opposition. On the
Italian question eight of the latter sup
port the policy of the Emperor Some
of those which still oppose him are very
bitter, and one of them recently solicited
contributions for the Garibaldians. Con-
tributions have for some time past been
taken in Paris for the Pope.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15
MEDICAL.
REDUCTION IN PRICE
Standard Remedy !

SCohdoru Remedy1 :
IN CONSIDERATION FTHE SCARCITY
\ OF money, and in, order 70 place Il within
the reach OF oil. We have reduced the prise Of
KING OF CHILLS
To the low price Of ONE DoLLARp per Bottle.
This Is the most powerful and certain COM
pound ever introduced for the permanent
eradication OF al forms Of chlls, Internittent,
Dumb Chills. Sun Pain, and all those malarious
affections SO common throughout the Southern
country, IL Is put up In large bottles, with
plain directions, is pleasant TO the taste, and
does not Affect the head. ears or nerves,
WHAT 1T CAN DO.
II cleanses the Stomach. arouses tho Liver,
opens the Bowels. and carries Of oil Bilious
Matter, efecting quick and permanent cures.
RADICALS
Who have not become acclimated, and are con-
stantly troubled with a. Chill or Fever. who arc
sition TO got about. should, by all means, use
this truly valuable Medicinal Compound, which
Is prepared by Physicians Of Twenty Years. ex-
perience in this malarious country.
CONSERVATIVES
Who have no time to lose, fooling with various
mixtures Of the day. and who have no money
TO throw away, could not DO better than 70
and be cured Of all forms Of Chils. Fever. Etc.
Its taste Is pleasant, and 1t never affect the
head OF ears.
MECHANICS OF MEMPHIS,
Your time Is money, and why do you continue
with tba Chills, Fevers, etc., losing so much Of
your precious time when n remedy is so near nc
hand and so cheap. Our remedy builds up the
system, placing IL upon good foundation,
remodels-by purging the system Of all flaws,
and places you on foot with sound timber.
Send and procure one bottle, and be porma-
nently cured. Price only One Dollar.
FARMERS AND PLANTERS
Visiting the city would greatly consult their own
interest BY purchasing a supply Of this never
saved by curing the ChilIs Immediately, and
this medicine uproots tho disease and so
destroys the cause that II will not return, as il
does when cured with quiuine.
MERCHANTS AND CLERKS,
Why win you lose so many golden moments Of
your life, in shaking and complaining OF chilly
sensations, Fevers, Headaches, pains in the
Bones and joints Lassitude, Billiousness, etc.,
when the Insignificant sum of One Dollar will
speedily restore you TO health, vigor and buoy
ancy? II is pleasant TO the taste. produces no
roaring or buzzing in the head, no ringing of
the ears, but acts quickly and effectually After
house.
MOTHERS AND FATHERS
Who have PALE swarthy, puny, and sickly
children. having little or no appetite, imperfect
digestion, inactive liver. indisposition to play,
but are croes. peevish and dropping about, with
slight fevers sometime during the day, can bo
effectually restored to the bloom of health, by
giving small doses Of the King of Chills four or
promegoole & Co.'s KING OF CHILLs. Price
81 90. Sold by all Druggists. j. p. DRON-
GooLE 4 Co.. Proprietors. 39l Main street,
Memphis
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Have For tsale--.

Have For tsale---
25 MILBURNE's CELEBRATED IRON
AXLE WAGONS.
25 MILBURNE's CELEBRATED THIN
BLE-SKEIN WAG0NS-over 300 sold in
Memphis; all warranted for II months,
and only Sl2 so damages claimed for break
age.
so CARVER GINS. from 40 to 80 saws. wood
and iron frame.
25 TODD's IMPROVED BULLOCK COT
TON PRESSES-double geared and 70
work by crank. Two men can make 500
pound bale.
10 TODD's IMPROVED HORSE POWERS,
for running Gins and Grist Mills-the finest
power made.
JAMES TODD STATIONARY ENGINES,
of all sizes-from 20 to lOO-hOrse power.
TODD's planning MILLS AND WOOD
WORKING MACHINERY, of all kinds,
furnished at short notice.
PORTABLE STEAM ENGINES, of all sizes,
from to 3O-horse power.
STATIONARY ENGINES. of all sizes. from
20 to sO-horse power.
SINGLE AND DOUBLE SAW MILLS
Todd's and other makes.
GIN SEDIMENTS, for 10 and l2fset wheels,
complete.
RAILROAD AND LEVER HORSE pow
ERS. 2, and horse power.
rs TONS OF IRON TIES dow to the tradc).
100 DOZEN CEDAR BUCKETS, iron and
brass-bound, assorted dow to the trade).
100 NESTS CEDAR TUBS tlow to the trade).
10 1OBUCKEYE CIDER PRESSES. to close
11OAND 12 HORSE POWER PORTABLE
ENGINE, secondhand. low fer cash--lnust
be sold.
16HORSE POWER, secondhand. cheap.
1%HoRsE POWER STATIONARY EN-
CINE and SAW-MILL-all complete-can
be bought low.
2sOsAw and 26OsAw GINS (but little used)
low for cash.
DANIELS PLANNING MACHINE-cuts
81 inches wide and 25 feet ong-can be had
at bargain.
PLOwS of all kinds:
FEED CUTTERS
CORN -SB FILTERS:
THRESHING MACHINES;
REAPERS AND MOWERS:
LATH MACHINES;
WHEAT DRILLS;
LILIES FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF SAFES
DEERING COTTON PRESSES
COTTON PLANTERS:
COTTON SCRAPERS;
COTTON SWEEPERS;
CULTIVAT0RS;
CORN PLANTERS;
SHINGEE MACHINES.
A5- WOOD AND IRoN-WORKIEG MA
CHINERY. of all kinds, ordered on short
notice. and furnished at manufacturers'
prices Q-96
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nd~ The price of butchers meat, ac-
cording to the Londen papers, still keeps
low in the north of England. They state
that the very best legs Of muttoa and
hind quarters of lamb may be purchased
at retail for fourteen or fifteen cents a
pound, and inferior parts for nine to
twelve cents. The Wholesale sheep mar
kess in that section have not been so
depressed for years Beef is frmer, but
excellent meat may be purchased at
moderate rates in all the retail markets.
Ia Whether DIR. Livingstone is alive
or dead is not yet satisfactorily settled.
The indefniteness of all the reports that
have reached Europe has alternaied
hopefully aud despairingly. Once more
hope is in the ascendant The Cape Of
Good Hope Nail sascs6ily arrived in
England, brings the substance Of a letter,
in which Mr.. j. S. MoHatt, a missionary,
expresses a strong hope that his dis
tinruished relative, DR.. Livingstone, IS
still alive. A report, says Mr. Mofaii,
has been received at Zanzibar, Of Lir.
iursione's passage through a district
more remote than The place where be
was said to have been killed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

ID USSELL, GROVE & CO., GAYOSO PLA-
II ming Mill, 2l2 Adams street. east of the
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DOBERTSON & CARTER. COTTON FAC
IL tors and Commission Merchants, No. lS%
Union street. room 26, Lee Block. 3-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

DAINT STORE, PAINTERS MATERI-
4 ais. Mcdonald Il Cole. "A Monroe St.
D0LICE COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. No.
AZ Madam atreet
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nOSTOFFICE, COR. JEFFERSON AND
j Third streets, R. G. Gist, Postmaster.
DICE a ENGLE. DEALERS IN DRY
II, Goods, 224 Main street.
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DOYSTER, TREZEVANT & CO., AUC-
II, tioneers, 276 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-11-15

IN CONSIDERATIONS OF THE SCARCITY
the reach Of all. We have reduced the prise OF
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CMITH n LEECH, WHOLESALE DEAL
- ers in Liquors, 342 Second street.
CMITH. CHAS. f., AGENT FOR "0LD
- Reliable Freight Line" Madison street.
CWAN 4 FOUTE, ATTORNEYS-AT-L LAW,
- Desoto Beck Madison street.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1867-12-14

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