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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
Cen. Thomas at Nashville.

The Louisville Journal noticing and
commenting ON the presence OF Gen.
Thomas at Nashville, at this moment
re CARDS II as sign Of coming trouble.
The following comments are worthy Of
attention .rs s-.ftsl.t +.
We see that Gen. Geo. II. Thomas is or
was in Nashville, and it is noticeable
that the Democratic papers of that city
are silent. If not civil in their treatment
OF their distinguished visitor. This is an
evidence of their prudence, and at the
same time ii shows that they are indis-
posed TO make an issue with him lest they
irritate him into some act of hostility
against Tennessee. 1t is humiliating TO
think that such considerations influence
free men at this time; but it is never
theless true, and the fact may be men,
toned as a disgusting comment upon
system of reconstruction adapted in the
name of Republicanism. The people of
Tennessee will find, however, that the
discretion of their newspapers will do
little good so far as Gen. Thomas ia con-
cerned. He is, and he always has been,
in close fellowship with Brownlow. and
the Radicals. Whenever he goes to
Tennessee he goes there as the enemy
of the people. Whenever he moves
his lips or his hands or his pen, 1t
is in the interest of the dominant
party. Cancellation is thrown away upon
him. lie has no heart; and, if he had,
il belongs to Radicalism. 1t is true that
he is q gentlemanly person in respect to
the prophecies of his public conduct.
But this makes him only the more
dangerous as an adversary. We regret
10 hear of his presence in Nashville at
this time. 1t betokens nothing but i'll to
Tennessee. 1t means that he and Brown
low are arranging a plan ITO organize
hell in that State after the Thad.
Stevens principle that more violence
s to be enacted there; that mer-
,enary militia is to be supported
" United States troops; that negroes
ire to be armed; in short, it means that
rec governments to be again outraged,
md that trouble is brewing. For all that
,usues the Republican party is RESPONSE
lie in advance. The assembling Legis-
AZURE, the lowering tone Of Brownlow,
be arrival of Thomas, is Radicalism,
pure and simple, preparing the cam
,aign against the peace of society. We
hall watch the situation closely, and re-
port it as it progresses and we advise
,ur cotem poraries in the North and
Northwest to do likewise. a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
Prospects in Indiana.

Washington special to Cincinnati Enquirer.l
Mr.. Hendricks left this afternoon for
his home. He will be met at Union-ln-
diana State line-by large delegation
Of citizens, who viii tender en- ovation
preparatory to sptering the canvass for
Governor Of the State.
The greatest confidence is expressed
in Indiana giving an overwhelming ma
jori,y for Seymour and Blair.
Mr.. Voorhees,, who has been very III
from the effects Of sunstroke, is again
able TO leave his room, and will soon be
ready TO commences the canvass for Con-
gress. BE is enthusiastic for Seymour
and Blair.
Like Senator Hendricks, he regards
Indiana as safe for the Democratic
ticket with a handsome majority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
SICK Of Carpot-B azeers,

At a late meeting at Demopolis, Ala,
Bill Roberts, negro Radical, having
been called TO take the stand, is thus re-
ported In the Nev Era:
He did so, declaring that he was Rad
zeal. and had voted the Radical ticket,
but that be was compelled to say that the
white men Of Alabama were the natural
and best friends Of the black men Of
Alabama, and that they must look 10
them for whatever assistance or advance
ment they hoped for. That the carpet
Dagger had already occupied three Year,
10 splendid promises, ahd Il was high
time they we're looking more closely into
facts 20 ascertain whe were their true
friends. He had been 70 the place where
the carpet-baegers came from, and there
they robbed him Of his pocketbook and
watch. and he had worked two years
faithfully for them in Sumter county, and
they had paid him forty dollars for he
services Of himself and bis fsD,ly Tor
tha, time, and upon the whole, Bill
seemed to be pretty we'll satished with
Garnet bag experiences. Bill was one Of
Ire magnificent but unfortunate carpet
bag Institution established - tie
Pharis place in Sumter. BE closed By
saving that be had rather be slave Of
John Pharis than work for that crowd
again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

From the Louisville Courier special, !

From the Louisville Courier Special $50
WASHINGTON, July 29.-The PROPOSE
ton Of the carpet-baggers to carry the
Southern States for Grant, by the Legis-
latures choosing the electors, is freely
discussed, and meets with little or no
favor even from Republicans. Demo-
Gratis say that, if the programme is car
ried ont, they will beat the Radicals in
every Northern State, excepting Massa-
chusetts, Vermont and Rhode Island.
The carpet-bsggers are already backing
water. One of these from North Caro-
lima says he opposed it in the meeting,
and declares that his State will have q
fair and honest vote, and, in the language
Of the prize fighters, let the best man
win. The proposition meets with such
disfavor that it will be shelved.
Leading Radicals were together last
night and discussed the situation, which
was conceded to be unsatisfactory but
the fnal conclusion was that Grant
should be elected at all hazards. 4.
One of Grants staff, protesting to
speak by the card, asserted that the Pres
ident treated the advances of the Demo-
cratic leaders soldly, and that they would
get no aid from him, but evidently he
spoke without authority. 1t is not prob
able that in this great struggle Of liberty
and despotism the President will remain
passive spectator. m
McCulloch condemns the new tax bill,
and believes the section allowing draw
back on exported spirits leads to frauds.
He also dislikes the section giving super
visors such extraordinary powers. Reg
ulations of very stringent character, for
the collection of drawbacks on exported
spirits, are in course of preparation at
the Department.
NASHVILLE, July o. The crisis in
Tennessee has reached 2 point az to ex-
cite general alarm and apprehension
as to the result Everybody is talking
about the impending danger, and, if the
report is trle, the negroes are arming
and drilling in various localities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

But little was talked of on the streets
yesterday except the Governors mes
sage, the probable action of the Legisla-
ture and the consequences likely to fol-
low the inauguration of military terror
ism. Thare seemed TO be but one opin-
ion with regard TO the last named con-
tingency, viz That the public peace
would be most seriously imperiled
Gov. Brownlow's cold-blooded PROPOSE
ton to relieve the militia of legal &C.
couutabilty for all acts committed while
in the service Of the State was regarded
as the worst feature Of the whole busi-
ness--as giving over the lives, property
and liberty of the people to the unre-
strained passions Of partisan and I'M
disciplined soldiery
In the Senate, the usual routine of
business was transacted, but the proceed
ings Of the House were Of peculiar in
terest. Fortunately, Mr.. Mynatt's in
Asmmatory appeal did not meet with the
response which be anticipated from his
party. The House, indeed, showed so
strong bias toward moderation that we
are still led to hope that prudent coun-
sells viii prevail. II is probable, how
ever, that the aRimus Of the two bodies
will be more clearly shown to-day, after
having entered fully upon the business
for which they were called together
Nashville Banner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
Fenfanfsn1.

"wby do you oppose the Fenians =
asked friend yesterday, misunderstand-
ing US. 1t is not true that we DO. We
have sympathized with and loved the
Irish from our boyhood, as the antago-
nists of our Southern enemy-the aboli-
Zionist. That is one reason why, being
a Wing, we kept clear Of Kuow-Ncthing-
ism in its day. We love those who love
liberty, and have fel. enough of oppres-
sion to be 10 sympathy with all the op-
pressed who are capable Of liberty. But
we counsel wisdom and moderation in
all enterprises as the means Of success.
The Feuian organization seems to be
spreading and strengthening throughout
tbe,country. The movement may assume
proportions giving the capacity to strike
Canada before any great length of time
ifprudently and systematically carried
on. But so FAR as we know, in this sec
lion. where a great many Feniaus are
distributed, il amounts to nothing. They
have not fifty rusty muskets in the whole
Stat. Of Tennessee. It reminds III
N the condition Of Mississippi
when she seeded With three
hundred a.z.lOcks. some without stock
loek or barrel Surely, The Fsnisns are
@..1 eoourh. Bat they are no'
fors.rmed. Nor have they me requisite
organization. unity and capacity To-
tsspine their counseIs Hence shonEl
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WASHINGTON.


wAsnnoroS. July 3l,-The United
States Land Commissioned, In reply Il
inquiries, states that homestead entries
can only be made upon surveyed land
after the return to the proper district
land office Of the official plat of the sur
vey; also, that the right ofa settler under
a homestead entry attaches only from
date Of entry. Settlers upon unsurveyed
land, desiring to secure their improve
ments made prior to the return OF the
surveys, may obtain priority Of right
as against subsequent claims under the
provisions Of the pre- emption laws, and
filing declsratory statements therefor
before the expiration of three months
after the date of the return of the survey
to the district Office.
Judge Blackford has decided that o
mortgage upon distillery given prior to
q seizure of the premises for violation
of the revenue laws. did not exempt it
from seizure.
The divers are al work with new sub
marine exploring apparatus at the spot
where the English frigate Hussar is sup
posed to have sunk, in 1850. The men
remained under water nearly an hour
and succeeded in Gndiug, as they believe.
traces of the snnken vessel. s-.
Charles Hartman and Ferdinand Suls-
berger, convicted of conspiring to de-
fraud the revenue, and sentenced to i'm
for ten days and to pay
fine of $4,000 each, have had their Gnes
by the President
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

TIE KEws.

The Senate failed to rafify the treaty made
by General Sherman with the Utah. Grand
River and Shawnee Indians.
The report of the Agricultural Bureau Tor
July shows an increase in corn planting In the
South of 100000 acres. The cotton returns
indicate a reduction everywhere. except in
TEXAS. which shows an increase Of thirty-three
per cent. The falling Of in Mississippi is
eighteen Per cent. and in Tennessee twenty
per cent.
Tbad. Stevens has written aletter. which has
been made public, showing that the question as
10 what seven-thirties should be paid, in gold
or paper, has been wisely settled by the passage
of the Funding bill. which action be claims
sustains his position, viz: that the law author
king the issue of those bonds provided that
they should be paid in paper. and he urges
those holding tho fve.twenties to exchange
them for the new bonds.
Ku-Kluxism was discussed nearly all day In
the Alabama Legislature. The Common Car
rier bill was postponed until to-day. 1t pun
isbes railroad and steamboatmen for discrim-
mating.
The Baltimore Sun iDtimates that an sx-
pected opportunity Of q commercial connection
with a house in England. for American bust
ness, induced Jefferson Davis to go abroad.
The Senate committee to inquire into the
official conduct Of Senators in connection with
the impeachment. and trial Of the President,
took no action whatever In relation to the sub
ject.
The spirits and tobacco law provides that all
inspectors appointed under the old act shall go
out Of Office ten days after the act becomes
law. The Limitation expired yesterday.
Secretary welles has ordered bone several
vessels now on duty abroad. in order that they
may be put out Of commission.
The damage by the recent flood ID greater
than was generally supposed. The Baltimore
and Ohio railroad will soon be in good order
again.
The resolution of the Tennessee Senate to
appoint a committee to wait upon the Governor
! and ask him to recommend for the considera-
ton Of the Legislature the removal Of the
disabilities from the disfranchised was passed
OYER informally. A dispatch from Memphis
10 the Cincinnati Gazette announcing the
Assassination Of Senator Wyatt is untrue. as
that Senator is in Nashville attending his
Legislative duties.
An immense Seymour and Blair ratification
meeting was held at Jackson. Mississippi. last
night. In the torch light procession was car
with forty young ladies. representing the
States and Territories. A number Of speeches
were made.
Further advices from Rio Janeiro announce
the fall of the Paraguayan fortress Of Hua-
malta.
The London Standard says the proposed
American bonds to replace the fve-twenties
are no better than the latter. as any new Con-
gress may alter their value BY new leans.
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The Political Change in Ohio.

The following, from the Dayton Ledger,
is one Of the many evidencies Of the POI
li,ical change that's nov going on in that
State. Il says:
"Charles Morris, OF Troy, Ohio, one Of
the leading lawyers Of Miami county,
aud hitherto an active Republican, has
publicly announced bis intention TO sup
port Seymour and Blair. Quiie num-
Der Of other prominent Republicans IN
Miami county have renowned their for
mer faith, and the Democracy there are
sven couhient Of being able TO carry the
county this lsll.n -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
PHILADELPHIA.

PHILADELPHIA, July 3l.-Chase Brock
er, keeper of lager beer saloon, who
has small menagerie as an attraction
to his place, bought rattle snake on
Sunday last. Yesterday while exhibit
ing it to some friends, it would not rattle,
and Brecker put bis hand in the cage to
take the snake out. when he was struck
on the finger and died from the effects
of the wound.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

BILL Srokss lately urged in Congress
that the rifles should be sent down Is
speedily as possible, on the ground that
Forrest and his rebels were just about
attacking him and his truly "loil" friends
An exchange replies that he need not be
alarmed that Forrest will do just'as be
did during the war--warn the women and
children, the militia, Stokes cavalry. and
all other noa-combatants out, before he
begins his attack. W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
nrownIow Taunts the Legislator,
The following is an extract from
Brownlow's message:

The following is an extract from
Brownlow's message:
II am regarded as extrsysgant and
violent, | shall be gratifed to have the
Legislature designate some other person
TO take the entire control Of this branch
Of the public service,
again repeat gentlemen, that you
are fresh from the people, familiar
with ell the recent outrages complained
Of, aud it is for you TO apply the
remedy for existing evils. Should you
conclude 10 order out the militia, or q
portion Of them, it viii be your duty to
protect them BY law for all proper acts
done under orders, or 10 the line Of duty.
Olherwise they viii be annoyed By ma
licious prosecutions after they are nue.
tered out Of service
That is to say: "Mr. Legislators, i
you are too cOEsrdly to 90 TO the ex
IRENE urge you, select some man more
timid than An TO serve jon in my
place" And Il isto say, 30 50 far undel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

the prstsnss Of protecting lawful acts, Is
to protect the militia against oil outrsges
they may choose to commit Was ever
diabolism more patent, emphatic, or,in-
fernalf "a 49,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

Joe Clark, eo;orcd barber. Who has
just been released from military coufne-
ment At Ailsnta, carried q transparency
in the great Seymour and Blair demon
sfrAtion az Colnuhus, GeorEia, the other
night, upon which vas inscribed, Slave
" abolished and tie sveat-box sabsii-
tuted."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

The Georgia Legislature has elected
two Conservative United States Sena-
tors This settles the question az 10
how that body stands, politically, and
also disposes Of those two rebel rene.
gades, Joe Brown and Foster Blodgett,
whom the Radicals rho for the Senate.
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BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, July 3l.-Up to last eve
ming, the individual subscriptions at the
counter of the american Office, in aid Of
the sufferers by the food, amounts to
1880, which has been distributed by the
relief committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

shsIr friend. and rather because their
friend, We suggest defects- II there is
any good to be accomplished for them
selves or their oountrymen. then here is
our right hand With all we eau do for
them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31

A negro preacher vas taken out, nesf
MOBILE, the ether night, and lashsd nntil
The blood strramed down his back, By
sone negroes Of a rival congregation,
after Which be Vas made 70 fork over his
watch and oiher saluahlea LooE OF
for q Ku-KluE outrage IN the Radical
papers
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
DIED.

wALDRAN.-At her residence. on Poplar
street extended. at 101z o'clock this morning,
Mrs. W. d. Waldran.
The friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral. tomorrow
evening. at o'clock. Services at First Cum
berland Presby terrain Church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
BY EGRAPH
--LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
NEW YORK.

Nrw YonK. July 81, 1890 p.m.-Gold,
1851; $40 coupons. 81, ll0; "a, il4i;
"a, ilOa; 'C6. ll2i; 5-2o's, new issue,
1884; Of CT. 1881; lo-4os, lOsa; 7'so's,
second and third series, none Tennes-
see bonds--old, Ga; new, 6sl. Govern
ment bonds, heavy.
Cotton, demand moderate; prices
firm; UpIands, 29fc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
OIL CITY.

OIL Cry, Pa, July 3l.-That portion
of Oil City west Of Oil creek is all on fire
this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-07-31
FOR EIGN.

LIVERPOOL, July 3l.-Cotton, firm
sales, $4,000 bales; Uplands, 99d.
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"A G "A II ID.

"A @ A II ID.
MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
MEMPHIS. TKSE., July y. 1888
rUHIs BANK WILL REC0MMENoE Bust
arrangement with the Metropolitan National
Bank Of New York. which will insure entire
safety to Dep0sitors and Correspondents, WITH
fresh capital for the transaction OF all strictly
legitimate business. Upon the final conciusion
OF this important negotiation. can tender 10
the Stocs holders, aud to the mercantile COM
munity Of Memphis. my SINCERE eo2gratula-
For the Controller Of the Currency.
Referring to above card. we. take pleasure in
announcin9 10 our friends and the community
that This Bank will reopen for business on
Monday. 9th instant. Having ample capital
for Inc Transaction OF General Benking BUSH
ness- We respectfully solicit the same generous
patronage Heretofore given us; and We com
mend Tho Bank 10 the entire confidence OF this
0'''''A 1"'S' HIRAM A. PARTEE,
THOMAS r. SMITH,
Committee on behalf Of Directors and Stock
WI. CHERRY. President.
IL. FREEMAN, Cashier. 10
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Disso lutfon.

yrHRPARTNERsHIP HERET0FORREX-
Il isfing between the undersigned. under the
solved ~ mutual consent, on the fith inst, b.
BOWLING Withdrawing from the sane.
The business will be continued by the re-
naming partners. J. r. PRANK and CHAS.
sre alone authorized 70 collsct the outstanding
claims due sss Old firm, and are al0nc charged
- - $3.50 ~. FRANK.
y. BOWLING.
CHAS. ERCK.
Memphis. July p. ise. 10
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INSURANCE,
INSURANCE.
ST A II Z M E n It
OF the Condition Of the
ETNA ms. Comply
On July LIST. 1868.
MADE TO STATE OF TENNESSEE.

NAME AND LOCATION:
The name Of the Company is ETNA IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
The Company is located at HARTFORD,
CONNECTICUT.
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N O II @ E.

IL THOMAS BRAENAN. FORMERLY OF
i Cleveland, Ohio, y IN the city. be win bear
Of something % tn interest By calling AZ No.
II Msdisep street On bassncnn, between Main
Ind fr1nt- ~
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

The flagship Guerrero, OF the South Atlantic squad
ron. Rear Admiral Charles II. Davis commanding, in
company with the Pawnee, Huron and Kansas, are
Ut present at Rio Janeiro.
BY last accounts the Guerrero was making prepa-
gatons W sail for Bahia and Pernambuco.
The Huron was announced TO leave on the Goth
utmo for the United States with the officers and
crew OF the Kansas, the officers and crew of the
latter vesst being transferred to the Huron, which
vessel wa TO remain AT that station.
The QuHDebaug has started on Q cruise to the
coast OF IS ica.
The shainokn and Wasp, also Of the South A..
iantic sqi.,ron, are at MoDtevdeo. orders have
besc aeni 20 the former vessel to proceed to Rio
Ianeiro, l,-t1aratory TO her return to the United
States.
squadron good.
mort n t,u DAYS since from Aspnwall, via Port an
Prince ale In the latter port her Britannia
Majesty r,mer Favorite was visited by the Presi-
dent Of \, A. who was received with all honors
The dc So, NJ present lies In the North river. where
she win r.i,lin until her powder + discharged. when
she will ,i,reed TO the Brooklyn Navy Yard and I'M
derQo 10 n, urral overhauling.
THE sir.,,iers Penobscot and Gettysburg, OF the
North Atlantic squadron, were AZ Port au Prince
when the y soto left. ,,,.
Tho bril- ,sa steamers Favorie and Mullet were also
there.
IL IL rumcred that Commodore Boegs Of the DE
soto, has ordered 70 tho command OF NE Phiia
lclphls Navy Yard.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-08-24
MORE ABOUT TINE BOUNTY FRAUDS.

The Investigation Resumed-A Few sugses-
ton, for the Information Of the Committee
why the Nominations for Second Auditor
Were Not Confirmed.
WASHINGTON, August %. 1853.
Tie publication in the HERALD Of the 18th inst. Of
the results OF your correspondents investigation
into the frauds perpetrated in the payment Of boun
ties and arrears of pay TO ooorcd soldiers seems 70
have opened the eyes Of the Congressional exploring
committee to the fact that there are among the
books and papers OF the second Auditors and the
Ad,utant GENERALS ofrices deviations from custom
law and routine deserving Of stronger names than
"irrerularities', and "dscrepancies.n within the
past day or two the search amer irrego-
iarities has been recommended with renewed
vigor Clerks are now engaged, 1t is said, in over
hauling the records and accounts. The report made
ny Mr.. Cobb on the day Congress adjourned wiIl
therefore, pQi he the end Of TIE Investigation; the