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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-09-17

ET It has been authoritatively
announced that Mr.. B. Fl. Hill has
made his last Blair and Seymour
speech in Georgia; and further.
that he will Immediately proceed
to the North and West to take the
stump in the interest of the same
ticket. .n, a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
The National Bank Robbery,

The law creating the national banks
makes the Government responsible for
the redemption of the national bank cir.
culation-makes the national bank notes
redeemable In lawful money Of the
country. The phraseoloey OF the law is
the same as the pbraseology of the bonds.
The Radical party say that the national
bank circulation is redeemsble in legal
tender notes; all the scrip barons,
national bankers, Wall street robbers,
and money changers in the country say
so. The phraseology of the law creating
the bonds and the phraseology of the
bonds entails the same precise obliga-
tons upon the Government that is
assumed by it for the redemption of the
national bank circulation. Says the
rump, the scrip barons, Ell i'd omne genus,
the bonds are redecmabe in gold only.
The reason OF these wonderful and
diverse conclusions, when the subject
matter under consideration is exactly
the same, can be explained in the fact
that the people. the laboring and BUSH
ness people, the mechanic and the far
mer, get the national bank notes, and
are the recipients of legal tender for
their redemption; but the scrip bsrons,
the Wall street sharks, and the money.
bags hold the bonds; il is money against
blood and muscle, ard when the rump
hold the scales money wins, and blood
and muscle is PROSTATE. Springfield
Register.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11

choice by tho Legislature has never been
coneeded, aud Is, to say tho least oil
doubtful constimuonality.
The fact Is, and for this we have con-
tended, that all power belongs 70 the
people, that they should exercise u
directly without the intervention OF any
intermediate agency, whenever they can
properly do 90, and that phenerer they
can ersrcise Il, Il pin BE- an act 81
usurpafion on ths part Of the Govern
menf 10 withhold H. :.
But &re, even in Radical point OF
view. the Convention which framed the
80 called Constitution Is the supreme
Legislature OF the State. This has
spoken. This has declared that the
Presidential Electors shall be elected
by the people. To take this now from
thepeople would be an act OF usurpanon;
equivalent to declaration OF civil
war. 1t will be without validity. Any
vote cast at the ensuing Presidential
election except in accordance with the
free. unbiased vote ofthe people, will be
without warrant, and utterly void as a
mere act OF arbitrary power and wrong
"Upon the rights Of popular will.
usurting with n prevalcnce
More terrible than magic SPELL"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
civil government in Louisiana.

Our ycracious kilograms this morning
state that one hundred and fifty murders
have been committed in half the State OF
Louisiana in the past month. The infor-
nation is derived from Gov. Yarmouth,
who begins his civil administration with
demand for United States troops. Did
not Gen. Buchanan announce that the
military was no longer needed in Louisi-
ana only two weeks ago2 Was it not de-
clared that the blessings Of civil govern
ment we're restored to the people OF Lou
isiana? And was not the declaration
accompanied with high sounding boasts
"a to the gloriss of the completed work
of reconstruction Most of these ter
rife murders occurred just before the
astonishing deneuement-Congress sent
forth its congratulations that another
star was restored to the galaxy of the
Union. And the next thing we hear is a
call for troops to suppress murders COM
mitted month ago, and to support the
very new and admirable government by
the bayonet. The reconstruction gov.
ernments will require the bayonet until
they are abandoned, whether the expert
ment requires ayear or century.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
RICHMOND.

NEw YoRK, August ll.-Specials from
Richmond state that at the Democratic
meeting there last evening, there was .
large attendance of whites and blacks.
While Gen. Ould was speaking he was
interrupted two or three times by negro
seated at the window Of a shanty near
the stand. Several cried out; Dry
up" while others yelled; "Let US pull
the shanty down." The negro persisted
in his boisterous interruption, when
a cry was raised go for Them" and a
rush was made at the house, which was
bombarded with paving stones. The
crowd was thrown into q panic and fed
in all directions. Order was soon re-
stored, but in few moments another
panic occurred. The white men
resumed their attack on the shanty,
and the house was entered, and the in.
mates ran through the back doors and
yards into the street, pursued by the
whites. One white man was severity
wounded on the head by brick, and a
policeman and number of others we're
slightly injured. During the disturbance
another white man was dangerously cut.
Two negroes were mortally wounded and
one slightly. A large number of split
rails, intended to be used in an assault
on the stand, were found where the me-
groes had been dislodged who provoked
tho Riot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
Lattsr from Alabama.
Mox1ooMERY. August !, ls6|

MONTGOMERY August Z, 1905
EDITORS LEDGER: The Common Car
rier bill still hangs. 1t has passed the
House, but as yet no action has been
taken in the Senate. 1t is thought that
when it comes up before that body it
will be voted down, as some of the ablest
men In the General Assembly are iu
that branch, and they are opposed to it.
The Senate has passed very moder.
ate franchise law, the requirements of
which are such that any man can gain
the great boon without entrammeling
his conscience with useless oaths. All
that is required is to 60 before probate
Judge and ask to be registered, and get
the necessary papers. This, it is said
by the Radicals, will cause (by the act of
asking for registration an acknowledge
ment of the legality Of the present State
government, and it is also contended,
that if our people wish to vote that it is
but right that they shoald ask for the
privilege.
The passage Of this law is but COM
promise of the various conflicting ele-
ments in the Legislature. Before an ad-
journment of that body takes place an
act will be introduced, giving the Legis-
lature the power to elect the Presidential
Electors, and no doubt it will be passed,
as it is contended that campaign in
this State will create endless riots and
bloodshed, also that the negroes will be
constantly attending political meetings
over the country, to the neglect of the
growing crops. There is no doubt that
the House will pass the bill, provided the
Common Carrier Bill can be got rid
Of The matter stands: the House has
passed the Carrier Bill and the Senate
has passed the Franchise Bill, and now
the sparring between the two is going on.
All good citizens hope that the various
members may rise above party faction
and work for the good of the State.
The rainy weather continues, and our
planters are grumbling good deal. If
the season from this date will prove
favorable, the yield of cotton will fully
reward the industry of the farmer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11

EDITORS LEDGER: have been expect
| ing to hear of meeting of the leading
Irishmen of this city to take steps to
form q Fenian organization. During the
whole of this week, | thought your able
and instructive leader would have stirred
them up to such necessary action, for
men of patriotic feelings, and the well.
timed remarks of an Irish Exile
were calculated to strengthen, if posi-
BILE, the effect. Such expectation has
proved in vain. Except among our
workingmen, the necessity of the matter
appears unnoticed. If our influential
countrymen let it drop till the time of
action comes, we all know that incompe-
tent adventurers will take the hurried
matter up and our cause will suffer. If
military organization and equipments
could be perfected in week, month,
or even in six months, we could afford
to await the coming opportunity; but
the history of the late war teaches diff
ferent lesson. Many boast Of the aid
they would give if good opportunity
arrived, but such patriotism is, to say the
least, very doubtful Irishmen DESTROYS
of freeing their country should learn to
Labor and to wait" If we do not begin
to labor in time, farewell to Irelands
freedom-her existing organization at
home had better cease at once. We have
seen the movement abused grievously in
this city; for this our leading men are to
blame-for leaving the matter in such
hands instead of governing it them
selves. Countrymen, it is for our
own land we want to strike, and
except we have become very degenerate
we should and must do it. Where are our
prominent Irish citizens? What course
do they propose pursuing in the matter
There are among them men Of wealth,
position, ability and patriotism. Why do
the wealthy, respected and trustworthy
Magevenys hold back? Surely they and
men of similar high standing and repu-
tatiou, as ]. J. Murphy, NJ. Gavin, P. NJ
Winters, John League. W. 81. Cody, ].
Lilly, P. ]. Mulvihill, 7. A. Ryan, should
not keep back in the cause of their coun.
try. One would scarcely expect such a
course Of Michael Mageveny and Col.
Mageveny, jr., nor of the other gentle.
men, and many others not mentioned.
We are sure they will come forward
aud assert their position. A meeting
might be convened this week in times
when there is DO pressure of business.
The destiny of the future Of Ireland rests
with such men, and we are sure they will
not hesitate in good cause.
IRISH AMERICAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
How Much IL Costa.

The whole property in the United
States, personal and real. in 1850,
amounted TO about SIG, 900, 100000. We
will assume, without regard to the de-
yastation Of the war, that there is still
that amount Last year there was ex-
pended By the rump, 10 defray the
expenses Of the Federal Government,
1887 ,00O, 600; deduct from the sixteen
thousand millions the $4,000, 900, 900
exempted from taxation, and we have
thirteen thousand Eve hundred millions,
the whole value Of taxable property OF
the United States. -Four hundred and
thiriy-seven millions Is more than three
per cent. interest on the whole value Of
The property Of the United States, real
and personal. bonds and stocks, lands
improved and lands unimproved, horses,
cattle, sheep. hogs, farming utensils and
cooking implements, bseaas.uhs and
clothing, property and capital, dead and
alive. Every dollars worth Of property
in the United States paid. last year, over
three per cent interest 70 the rump-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
TIE NEWS:

csneral Meade, in his order assuming COM
maud of the Department of the South STATES
that the disposition Of troops in Nertn ana
South Carolina will remain for the present
unchanged.
The command Of the Fifth Military District
.eT.x.. IA transferred to Brevet Major Gem
eral ]. J. Reynolds. Louisiana and Arkan-
sas are organised into the Department oil
Louisiana, Arkansas to be under immediate
control of the senior officer serving therein.
aenerai buchanan, of the Department oil
Louisiana, in order that necessary aid may %
furnished in case of domestic violence or m
su,rectjon. is instructed to keep well advised
and inform the War Department by telegraph.
Also. so to dispose his troops as to make them
most promptly efficient. The article OF the
Constitution guaranteeing arepublican form OF
oovsrrment il quoted for his instruction also,
the following:
"Act of Congress, approved 18th Of February
1895: Section ]. In case ofinsurrection in any
State against the government thereof. tshall be
lawfukfor the President ofthe United States,on
application of the Legislature Of said State, or
of the Executive, when the Legislature cannot
be convened, to call for such number Of the
militia Of such State or any other State as he
may Judge sufficient to suppress such insurrec-
ton: Provided, a, per section three, that
whenever it may be necessary to call out such
force, the President shall. by proclamation
first command such insurgents TO disperse and
retire peaceabIy to their homes within limited
period of time Act of Congress
approved March 3, 1907: In all
cases of instruction or obstruction Of the laws.
either of the United States or any individual
State or Territory, where it is lawful for the
President to call for the militia to suppress such
insurrection. it shall also be lawful for him to
employ such part Of the land and naval forces
as may be Juugeu ntccssaIys ho'ihs his'
serve all the requisites of the law in that re-
spect.'"
The thunder storm of Saturday was very
severe on the jersey side of the Hudson river.
Hudson City was badly flooded.
A special from Virginia City. Montana to
the World says that the State Government Is
Democratic by largely increased majority.
The President, with the advice Of Secretary
Schcfeld, has decided not to send troops to
Louisiana, until an insurrectionsry movement
should occasion such measure. This was de-
cided upon after lengthy discussion Of Gov.
Warmouth's letter in the Cabinet.
A grand illumination and torchlight process
sion, in honor Of Seymour aud Blair. took
place at Nashville on Saturday night last. At
least fifteen thousand persons were on the
square at one time. The affair passed of with
out disturbance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
Boldness Of the RevoIutionists.

1t seems now pretty well understood
that the reconstructed State Legislatures
will usurp the appointment of Presi-
Dental electors. The Constitutions. So
called, which their conventions adopted,
forbade this, and declared that the Pres
ideutial electors should be chosen by the
people. But in Florida already the Legis-
lature has passed bill usurping this
mower to itself. Thus is Grant 10 be
elected through legislatures selected by
the sword, welded by himself. The car
pet baggers in Washington have decided
on this course. They will hesitate at
nothing, merely because it is wrong and
shameful. And they are as willing to
inaugurate civil war as to do anything
else, if necessary to retain their power
The Charleston Courier. with reference
to this subject, has the followingy
It was the remark of Judge Kent, that
"if ever the tranquility Of the nation is
To We disturbed, aud its liberties endan-
pered BY struggle for power, it will be
upon the choice Of President"
The Radical party eSemplifed the
truth of this declaration 10 1860, when
they boldly made their assault upon the
Constitution and the Government as
heretofore organized.
They now, in a time of profound
peace, demand the election of their
President, in defiance OF ell law and
| right. and threaten il these be not ac-
ouiesced in the overthrow of the liberties,
not only Of the States, but Of the whole
country.
There is no legal foundation for such
a gross assumption.
authority Of the Reconstruction Acts,
under which the present Legislature has
| its being. 1t is, therefore, bound by it.
We quote from ii:
ARTICLE yIn--RIQHT OF SUFFRAGE.
SECTION 9. Presidenfial Electors
shall be elected by the people.
Here there is no evasion or possibility
Of doubt The language is express ane
imperative: presidential electors shall
be elected By the people.
For this Legislature to attempt anJ
such course would. therefore. be for then
to overthrow the very provisions Of Tbs
Constitution to which they owe their ex'
is,enee, and BY which alone they are en-
sbled TO convene.
Il is true the language Of the United
States Constitution Is that each STATE
shall appoint in such manner as the
Legislature thereof may direct"
OF the constitutionaliiy Of the Legis'
las1re appointing themselves grAv,
doubts have ever been entertained
Judge Story, in bis most excellent CON
mentary on the Constitution, tells rs
N8Question has ever arisen as 70 thi
constifutionaliiy Of any mode Of appoint
mens. except that Of q direct choice b
the Legislature" Here, then, We God
plain and potent authority hat . direc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
The 1924. 900. 900 Robbery.
From the sPringheid Resister.l


Que of the last, and one of the most
infamous acts Of the Rump, was the
enactment, by a strict pariysvote, Of the
bill known as the funding bill, making
the whole bonded debt due by the United
States payable in gold. 1t is conceded
by almost all the people, without regard
to party, that 5-20's aud 1905, amount
ing in the aggregate to about 81, 200, 000,-
600, are payable BY their terms, and in
compliance with the contract 10 green
backs. The average difference for the
last year between greenbscks and gold
has been about AZ per cent The fund
ing bill, by it's attempt to change the
character Of the Indebtedness, increases
the public Indebtedness 1924, 900, 600,
tina, Just being "a per cent on &, ZOO
O0O. 900. This bill adds an additional
mortgage Of nine hundred and twenty
four millions Of dollars upon the indus
try Of the whole people, creates just that
much moFe-debt, exempt from all tax
alton. State and National, the interest
and principal Of which has TO be paid
BY the sweat and labor OF the people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11

TIE following is the letter of Thad.
Stevens, Of which we have heard lately.
1t was written in answer to q request
that he would say whether it was true
that he had pronounced for Seymour
and Blair. We.hope be will recover SO
as to put the fools and swindlers" to
shame, as he promises. BE has laid ont
a large work, and we trust he may be
amply successful:
"HOusK or .REPRKsEErATIvKs,
WGsHIseF0E, d. c.. July .. 1865.
"DEAR SIR: Ihdrs not declared foI
Seymour and Blair, and | have only
declared against fools and swindlers
who have fabricated the most atrocioul
falsehoods as TO my position on the cur
rency question. d,
when I am little stronger | shal
give a fall history of this matter, whiel
win put the fellows to shame, If they ar
capable Of blushing. / shall take car
aud protect the taxpayers from usurer'
by making every man pay and receiv
lust according 10 bis contract 1onr'
etc. THkDDEUs STEvKss
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
The Medical College
OF MEMPHIS.
FACULTY,

ALEXANDER ERSKINE. ~. D. Professor
Of Obstetrics and Diseases Of Wemen and
Children. and Dean Of the Faculty.
BENZ. W. AvENT. NJ. D.. Professor Of the
Principles and Practice Of Surgery.
ALFRED II. VOORHEES,. NJ. D.. Professor Of
Materia Medica and Therapeutics and Of
0phthalmic Surgery.
FRANK A. RAMSAY. NJ. D.. Professor Of
the Principles and Practice Of Medicine.
DUDLEY d. SAUNDERS. NJ. D., Professor
ofDescriptive and Surgical Anatomy.
RICHARD b. MAURY.. Md. Professor Of
Physiology aud Pathology and Secretary Of
the Faculty.
ALMON BROOKS. MD, Professor Of Chem
istry and Toxico oEy.
@. B. THORNTON, ND, DemonstratOr Of
Anatomy.
The Preliminary Course Of Lectures for the
term Of 1854 viii begin on the hrst Of October.
from which date the Dissecting Rooms viii be
open.
Monday in November.
The City Dispensary. which has been placed
undsr the exclusive centrol Of the Faculty.
will Be open tgo hqurs daily for clinical pur-
poses. and 70 this the students have free arcesE.
For further information. as 10 terms Of tut
ton. board. ETC.. Application may Be made 10
- ALEXANDER ERsKINE. ND,
Dean 81 the knculfy.
Ofice, corner q Main and Gayoso street,.
Memphis. Tenn. iSo-eod-ls5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
BY TELEG RAP H
uArrsr ro NOON TO-DAY.


Nrw yonx, August II, 1880 p.m.-
Gold. 1851; sos, coupons 81, none
go, ll4i; 81. 1851 '65, ll2s; 6-2os, new
issue, 1851; 81. 100; lo-4os, coupons
lO9l. Government bonds are dull;
Tennessee bonds, old issue, Ga; new
issue, 63s.
Cotton, quiet but weak; Uplands, 29lc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11

The streets and Sums Of Nashville
resouuded last night with the yells and
bowls Of African Prosserites. previous TO
a big pow-wov which took place at the
Courthouse about nine o'clock. IF the
crowd was made up exclusively Of Pros
ser's friends, Mercer's chances certainly
appear very slim. The dusky gathering
was addressed b. Representatives y
Gardner, Prosser, Williams, and Com
missioner Randell Brown. Mercer and
bis followers we're shown up pack Of
worthless rapscaliioua Let us have
peace. - ashriiie BaEner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11

A REPORT has some way gained cur
rency IN Nashville that Gov. Fooie urged
the Republican Banner TO support
Grant and colfax as soon as uominated-
He replies that il is utterly untrue. So
far from II, be drew the Democratic reso-
iusions denouBcing the Chicago platform.
BE vas q PendIeion man, and has since
supported Seymour.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
MEMPHIS FEMALE SEMINARY.

V,HE FALL SESSION WILL OPEN ON
i WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2D, at
No. 100 Madison Street.
For circulars, or catalogues. apply at Young's
Book Store or at the Seminary.
154 Mrs ANNIE D. HALLE. Principal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL,
On Union ST., near wellington,
WILL OPEN ITS NEXT SESSION ON
W. MONDAY, SEPT, 1868. under the di-
rection Of
Rev. W. M. PATTERSON, ABB.
Prof. T. j. GIRARDEAU. A. B.
This institution, formerly conducted by. the
late Prof. j. w. Stacy. ranks among the best
male high schools in the city or country. The
experience of the tresent Principals guarantees
to pupils the very best educational advantages.
The buildings will be enlarged and conve-
niently and pleasantly arranged, and fitted up
with new furniture specially for school pur-
poses.
Latin, Greek and French. together. with a
be taught e0 Terms moderate. For circulars
apply at the Bookstores, or refer to Rev. 7. D.
Witherspoon. Rev. W. G. Johnson. Rev, A. 7.
Mann, Rev. +. S. Potway, Thos. II. Allen. D.
B. Molioy, II. Wade l. Co., Newton Ford 4
Co.. Toof, Phillips Il Co. 1874
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
Dis 3 O / u t i o N .

THE FIRM OF HALLUM. CHALMERS x
il TURLEY was this day dissolved BY con-
sent. ~.
Memphis, August 6, 1868. 1889
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-08-11
LUCIUS j. HENDEE.
President.
J. G00DNOw,
Secretary.

| Subscribed and sworn to before me at Hart
ford. Conn.,, this first day of January. 1858.
| lSignedl ROBERT II. DAY,
Justice of the Peace.
H. A. LITTLETON IL CO.,
| 100 Agents, Memphis, Tenn.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1868-12-23

OF Committee or Gas, reporting the bill
of the Gas Company, including the meter
examiners per diem for services and report,
to be Sill 20 The Committee say the bill
was not examined entire, but favored its
allowance subject to future deductions if
not correct. Report accepted.
Of Committee on Streets reporting the
Street Commissioners account correct for
the quarter ending Nov. 81, 1868, and that
there is due the Commissioner 1891 Is.
The Committee also urge upon the Com
missioner the collection of the balance of
the twO-Gay labor tax. Report accepted.
OF the same committee, favorable to al
lowing Engineer Pillsbury $47 IS for serV-
ices on the streets Accepted.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1868-12-23


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Statistical and other information in
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