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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
The Franchise.

We want peace in Tennessee. But we
are determined to have the franchise,
which is the common prerogative Of a
free people. There is no right which we
are unwilling to concede TO others,
whether Of the Radical party or our own
Are we Of the Democratic side in such a
situation that we are denied all rights
Are We q conquered people, in such a
sense as that7 he is fool Of fools who
thinkssos Ws-updersiand Tennessee 70
be now one Of The recognized States Of
the Union. Her people, either by taking
no part in the war against the United
States, or BY having been legally amnes-
tied and absolved by the competent
authority Of the President, are now re
stored 10 their slaias, aS it VA
anterior 70 the war. Aud TIE.
have therefore the same rights a
other citizeEs Of other States Of thu
Union. They have every right which
they had in lse0. or which pertain 70 III
citizens ofNeS Ycrk. Ifthis is nottrue
there il nothing in the law. in the Con
s,itstiou, in any principle established b.
precedent and practice, ard hsretofors
recognized By this Government II
thoss restored 70 her rights under The
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
FOREIGy.

HALIFAX, November l0.-Hou. James
Howe publishes another letter, in which
he announces be has reached the con-
clusion that It is useless TO continue the
struggle for the repeal He also says he
is in correspondence with the Dominion
Government, but omiis 10 state the char
aeter ofthe correspondence. The letter
creates great excitement here. The
Unionisls predict q collapse IN the repeal
movement, and the Auti-Uuiouists de-
nonnce Howe 10 unmeasured terms
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
NEW YORK.

ALBANY, N. Y, November lo.-The
arrival Of Hon. John 7. Hoffman and
wife at Congress Hall was made the
occasion of complimentary serenade to
him last evening by the jackson Guards.
NEw YoRK, November l0.-The man
John Reilly, arrested on suspicion OF
numbering his wife, on Sunday night,
has been held, though he protests she
fell while drunk, striking her head against
a table.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
sOUTW CAROLINA.

The Times Charleston special says
Gov. Scott, accompanied by Gen. Sawyer
and sheputasion of prominent citizens,
start for New York this morning, with
the view of advancing the financial inter.
ests Of the State, and enlisting Northern
capital 10 secure the speedy completion
of the Blue Ridge railroad, which is the
missing link in continuous railroad
line between Charleston and Cincinnati.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10

law are to be deprived Of them on
any pretexs Whatsoever, then those
whose rights have mover been
forfeited may also be so de-
prived with equal justice and reason.
There il no limit to usurpation TO any
one, which does not extend alike to all
others Aud when the rights Of citizens
Of Tennessee are infriuged, precedent
is set, which warrants like interference
with all the people OF all the Northern
States as we'll. viii they resist, or will
they approve such usurpation, because Ii
does not touch themselvesf ~
We understand some members OF the
Legislature, now in session, feeling that
Il is more than any people, once snfran-
chised, can be expected to bear-to be
deprived Of their right TO vote, to the
extent that has been done in this State
propose to enfranchise at once all our
disfranchised people. Let them do SO,
and the act will be honorable to them.
We verify believe the peace OF the State
depends upon II. This condition Of serf'
dom will not be borne much longer. The
wolf may howl from his den at Knoxville,
eternal disfranchisement to the white
men Of the Volunteer State; and his
thieves, murderers, Migrants and rob-
bers may riot for a while in the
license which he gives them. But
their race is not long, and their iniquities
will soon find them out We think we
know to- day something Of the strength
and spirit of our people. And we be-
lieye such miscreants have reached the
end of their rope. The refusal Of this sim
gle act of justice now will snap it
asunder. The legitimate consequences
and penalties Of the war our people can
and have submitted to with that patience
and dignity which became them. But
submission longer to few petty tyrants,
of our own home manufacture, is another
and very different matter. If they expect
it, they "count without their host"
And if they refuse at this session
to do an act of such simple and common
Justice to their fellow-citizens, we tell
them to beware of the "ides Of Novem-
ber" There is but one way they can
keep their contemplate official heads on
their bodies, and that is to have or bor-
row some sense now, and do that justice
which is now demanded, and, if not
otherwise conceded. will be soon taken
BY such means as are requisite to its en-
forcement. The restoration of the fran
elise would give peace to the State.
Nothing less will.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10

The Official returns from twenty coun-
ties of thisState already in show thatGrant
lost on Brownlow's vote last year 6643
votes and gained 9Sl; making a total
net loss to Grant of 1862. To this
should be added what Seymour gained
on Etheridge which was l64S-he having
gained 2539 and lost s9l. This is net
gain of 1910, and the same ratio for the
other counties will make the total Dem
ocratic gain in the State fully 10000.
This is certainly encouraging to the
down-trodden people of Tennessee-the
first CLEAN of light seen through the
darkness that has enveloped our people
since the founding Of the Brownlow
dvnasfy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10

will swindle the Indians, we 'hink the
fewer Of them the better. Aud We hope
therefore, the transfer win be made.
Gen. Sherman has expressed the be-
| lief that injustice OF the Government,
and variety Of outrages by the whites
have been the cause Of these Indian
troubles. At a meeting in New York the
following causes have been enumerated
l. The dissatisfaction Of the Indians In
consequences Of having sometimes been
betrayed into the cession OF good land oy
pretended treaties. -,
?. The constant failure Of the Govern
ment to fulfill, in good faith, its treaty
obligations with the tribes.
3. The frequent and unproyoked out
RACES and murders Of Indians BY soldiers
aud white citizens
4. The impossibility Of obtaining JUS
tice in local courts, or OF punishing white
criminals. for the reason that the testi-
mony of Indians is not allowed in those
courts =,
whites, Of lands not ceded nor treated for.
6. The shameful fact, that of all the
appropriations made by Congress for
their benefit, but small part ever
reaches them.
Bishop Whipple, in speech at the
same meeting, said:
The treaties made with the Indians,
though ostensibly for their civilization,
are merely means TO GIL the pockets Of
nlunderers, and the conduct Of the EN-
Moves of the government, who are often
tempted to steal by the small pay they
receive, drives the Indians to war. Inc
Bishop then spoke Of the recent war, for
which he thought the Indians had ample
grounds, and which would have been con-
sidered so by every civilized people on
the earth. Not only their lands, but their
annuities, were taken away, their wives
and daughters outraged, and other direct
wrongs inflicted on them.
So also Bishop Kemper, of Wisconsin,
eighty years of age, said;
The remnant of the famous Six Ma
tons, removed from the State OF New
York many years ago, were placed on
reserve in his diocese, and it was graft
fying to perceive how they had improved
in civilization and increased in numbers.
They lived, like the whites, in houses,
and many Of them we're Christians, over
one hundred being communicates. Yet
still the white man pursued them, and
already the demand for their lands was
so clamorous that they were likely to
succumb to the WORKOUT politicians,
who, for the mos, part, filed the posi-
tons of Indian agents.
Whether such abuses are to be
remedied remains to be seen. Certain it
is ii will never be done BY multiplied.
ton of agents. And it is equally so that
the treatment of the Indians is indefensi-
bic and disgraceful. The government of
Washington has many sins to answer for.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
MARRIED..

MALLoRY-co LEMAN.5.Att he residence
sunday morning. November s, 1893. BY Rev.
Mr.. Mann. Mr.. George Mallory and Miss
Amelia Coleman. .M
As a calm. beautiful and serene sky stood
over the union Of their hands in the bonds held
sacred and holy 10 all ages. and bS all nations.
may no shadows Of sorrow or adversely ever
cross their pathway. but in harmony and mu-
tual love and affection may George and Puss
together walk their pilgrimage through long,
useful and hanny life. u:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
BOSTON.

BosroS, November lO.-The town Of
Rockpori, Mass, has been mulcted
sl2, 900 for personal damages sustained
BY ]. E. Hartwell and Adelia Babson, BY
a defect in The highway.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10

FIRST RACE.-Associatio Purse. S4OO-Mile
heats, three in five. .,o,
SECOND RACE Brinkley House Purse, s3Ot
-Dash of two miles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10

FIRST RACE.-Sweepstak es-Subscriptiol Of
$50 each, play or pay. for three year olds
two mile heats Association adds $5yO; ive
or more to fill. A,oo. 49,,
SECOND RACE.-Bsnkers' Purse, SUI Mile
and repeat; free for all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
WANTS.

xITANTED = COUNTY WARRANTS. =
w Hifhest price paid At No. Jeher.on
street. under Commereial Hotel. OIL
XVANTkD-A RESIDENCE. By A PER-
M laanenf tenant. House c1ntaining four 70
six rooms rreferrrd. with stable and buggy
houses, on either Poplar. kxehsnre. Alabama.
OF Molby street. Apply AZ ls5 Onlon lt. ~
IITANTED.-A SMALL COTTAGE, WITH
w two ar tire rooms. HE test o. refer nce
10 the BARNES portion II tie ety. Adlres1
NJ. NJ. PrnIre LEDorn clice. ST
TTTHNTED-k no. DRY gOQDt sAIsEs-
w nan. one that unde-sianas the ttQe Bus-
incss rreisrrcd. az Ne l1 Main street, crrner
pOrinr. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
PIFrH DAY.

FIRST RACE.-P Stake Three mile heats;
free for all; entrance $50, play or paw, Assoc
citation TO add $1,000; entrance money to go
to second horse; five or more TO fill.
SECOND RACE.-Livery and Stable keepers
Purse, $259-Mile heats free for all ages.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
WARRINGTON.

wAsulsoros. November lo.-GeneraI
Fitzpatrick had an interview yesterday
with President johnson, General Grant
and secretaries Seward, schodeld, welles
aud McCulloch, and left here last night
for his home in New Jersey. Having
received an extension Of his leave Of
absence from Chill, he has accepted an
Invitation to deliver al Grafton on the
occasion Of the reunion OF the veterans
ofNew Hampshire, on the 9Th Of January.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
FALL MEETING, 1868,
OF THE
Memphis Association
november o, 10, II, IL, Is and IL.


FIRST RACE Saloon Purse, $500 = Mile
heats; free for all. n.oo
SECOND RACE.-RaiIroad Purse. $500 Two
mile heats; free for all ages.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
Cumberland House,
tLate whitsmors House0
Nos. 1O9 and III Adams st.,
Bet. Third and Fourth. Memphis, Tenn,
TOBIAS WOLFE, Pr0p'r.

THE PROPRIETOR TAKES GREAT
i pleasure in announcing to his many friends
and the public generally. that he has recently
taken charge of the above. named House.
He promises by close personal attention TO
the business. aided by polite and competent
assistants and attendants, Ia. insure for his
guests unsurpassed accommodation and the
fullest satisfaction.
The House is centrally located, convenient to
Railroad and Steamboat, Theater and Post
Office, all the Churches, and the most Clearly,
quiet and respectable portion OF the city.
After thoroughly renovating, refitting and
furnishing this establishment, he now solicits
a share Of the public patronage, with the assn
rance that they shall be made to feel at home.
TERMS:
Day Board.....-.............S70 90 per week.
Transient,.............-.. 2 30 per day.
6O-e5 TOBIAS WOLFE. Proprietor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
CONeIGN MEN rs.

IcOR SALE LOW, BY WALC0TT. SMITH
Il & CO., Nos. and Howard row:
100 BbIs. new GaIena Mess Pork -
Warranted
ITO Bbls. X. ID. Meal:
las BbIs. choice New York Apples;
200 Boxes Cheese;
300 BbIs. ss Bakers Best" Flour;
100 BbIs. whisky, from 9S cents up
ALSO, =
zoo Bags Coffee, at n cents.
Morning papers copy one time.l 6S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
FOR RENT.


TOR RENT ONE SMALL STABLE,
Il fitted up with stalls. ma aI and ioi it
rear of No. SOS Third street. 63e
NOR RENT CHEAP mo. 3f1< ADAMS
II street.-The whole building and premises,
except the two rooms occupied as oihces oy
Drs: Frsyser x Willet; Also. NO; FARM.
on the Randolph road (4) four miles from Court
Square-490 acres, ll6 cleared. The cleared
land is rich and pT%9dTTegss tpelyi apply to
GO No. 10 Madison street.
NOR RENT-sT0REH0U Ne. $50 FRONT
L street Inquire on premises. Git
E0K RENT-ThREE PLEASANT ROOMS,
L ono furnished and two unfurnished. on the
line of the Street Railroad. For particulars
apply at l52 fernando street. %
nor RFNT-TWO LARGE ROOMS, WITH
L servants room and kitchen attached Ap-
ply at SG POPLAR SrREET. Gle
UoR RENT Il WISH TO RENT MY
Il Farm, situated six miles southwest Of
Holly Springs, Miss, containing $50 acres of
fine land-100 under cultivation, with house,
gin aud press, stables. cribs, and all necessary
outh0usss. in one Of the best neigh6oshoods IN
the place arc for sale. on reasonable terms.
So ' s. q. RHINE. 1856 Main street.
NOR RFNT.-A COMFORTABLE DWELL
Z ling in healthy location and ,so1d 3 psd11.
I
grocery. Apply at 5S7 Main street. e6s
ISOR RENT.-A RESIDENCE ON KERR
II avenue of six rooms, with smoke-house,
stables. and other out buildings. and good els
tern and we'll, with Eve acres OF ground. Also,
two residences on Union street; one Of six
rooms and one ef eight rooms. Apply TO MI
NOR MERkIWETHER, at No. 95 Union
street. tS-f
NOR RENT-A GOOD DWELLING, CON
| IL tanning six rooms, kitchen. servants house,
| rmoke house and stable, with five acres Of rich
| land suitable for garden purposes. situated one
| and half miles from Court Square, near the
| state Line Plank road. and adjoining W. j.
| Mhoobs. Price. 5000 a year. Apply 20
j. II. BRINKLEY,
20 80 Madison STREET.
| NOR RENT-AT RIDGEWAY STATION,
| IL Two Cottage residences, in complete order.
i on Memphis and Charleston railroad. II miles
from the city. A sped school for girls st The
s. MOSBH,
ST Office IS. ever sol front 4.
NOR RFNT-s ACRES OF MELL- I'M
Il proved and incl0sed land, In Fort Picker
| inc. suitable for garden purposes. Applvto
~ Moshy Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10

osr-OV WEDNFs DAY. TIKI era ~
/ r+-rf. hrtrrrn Adau1 ard No.lr Efreefs,
a i,0i d HRtCELrI. AEberal 2ruri III
b Fail Ne fndlr hy calllnr 81 n AoligrL q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
SIXTH DAY.

FIRST RACE Merchants Purse, siOO-Mile
heats, three in five. -
SECOND RACE.-Consolatio Purse, $3.50
For horses that have not won during the
meeting to be handicapped the day pre-
ceding the race = $50 to go to the second horse:
Stakes to name and cless on the first day of
October, 1858. Halt the money ofeTed IN purses
purses, Eve per cent. Entries must be made
twenty minutes after the last race. each day. at
the Judges stand. for the purse Of the succeed
ing day.
sS- The Races will commence at 2 o'clock
precisely each day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10

Members can procure their badges Of David
M. Philip, Secretary, at the Office OF the Mem
phis Association Course. corner o, Main and
Co. auction store.
Tickets and badges will be for sale at the
0verton, Worsham and Commercial Hotels.
Pools will be sold at the 0verton Hotel every
night, from to 10 O'Clock, and every morn
log during the races from 10 to IL o'clock.
S. X. Raymond, Esq. Pool Seller.
The street cars will run every ten minutes to
the Race Course. commencing at Il o'clock each
day.
The Bar and Refreshmont Saloon will be un-
der the management of Mr.. ]. IL. Cameron.
A fine band of music will be in attendance
each day at the Course. Ample arrangements
have been made TO observe the strictest order
and decorum.
COMMITTEE ON LADIES' STAND.
Messrs. ii. Seessel, jr., George s. Robbins.
r. NJ. Drake, Major W. Scruggs, Major Val.
Peyton. JOHN DONOVAN,
President.
Dawn M. pHILP Secretary. Nf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
COAL! COAL! COAL!

DEsT ALABAMA AND TENNESSEE
D (screcned) coal. equal. if not superior to
any in this market. at
Eighty Cents per Barrel (deIiveredp.
Also a quantity of SLACK COAL, very low.
Ali orders left at G. A. Beehn's printing office.
Z Madison street.. or M. I. Hudnall K Co.'s
horse collar mandatory, 40 Monroe ST., Will
receive prompt attention.
~ JAS. r. JONES, Agent.
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TO Pay Charges.

yxTE WILL SELL AT OUR SALESRO0M.
w No. 23l Second street, on the LIST Of De-
cember. 1868, at 10 am, to the highest bidder
for cash, one trunk and contents, the property
Of A. Cole, to pay charges.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10
Memphis & Mound City Packet,

GeOrGe w. CHECK,
d aay 4 3 M Il sna i a EVERY ana
% and AZ pm. Leaves Mound City at 7, 9
and II am, and ~ and pm. Landing at
fnnf of WASHINGTON street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-11-10

DOR REMISSION EH0UsEN Ne. 25O FRONT
L street. Inquire on premises. OH
nor RENT-THREE PLEASANT ROOMS,
L one furnished and two unfurnished. on the
line of the Street Railroad. For particulars
apply at l52 fernando street. 81
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-30
Resolutions of the Democratic
Stadents of WittenberE Col

Resolutions of the Democra tic
Students of Wittenbers Col
lege.
WHEREAS, A meeting, composed of a
portion only of the students of Wittenberg
College, was held in the Chapel of said
College on the % inst, at which pream
BILE and series of resolutions, condeInniug
the late act of the General Assembly of
Ohio amendatory of San act to preserve the
purity of Elections" were adopted; and
WHEREAS, The said preamble and reso-
lutions entirely misrepresent the views and
sentiments of another portion of said stu
dents; therefore, be it
Resolued. That the first clause of said pre-
amble, which assumes that the said act of
the General Assembly virtually disfran-
chises College students, contains palpable
Gntruth.
Resolued, That, in our opinion, the act in
question is not, as is untruly stated in the
first of said resolutions, unjust and inso-
lent" is not "a blow at the fundamental
law of the land" is not tendency from
intelligence to ignorance" or from the
right and ability of the many to rule them
selves back to the absolute dominion of the
few: :" and that said act is not ''incompati
BILE with public liberty" or "hostle to ev
ery idea of progress" or "subversive of
education as the soul and center of all good
government"
Resolued, That said act, in our judg-
ment. does not furnish ''irresistible proof.
that education and the present dominant
party are antagonistic," as Is untruly
stated in the second OF said resolutions.
ResoZped, That, with unfeigned sincerity,
and with profound commiseratiou, for their
fanatical hallucination, we deprecate and
deplore the spirit of partisan bigotry which
prompted portion of our fellow-students
to denouuce all those who supported said
act, and to arrogantly declare that all those
supporters, including the author OF said
act, had lost the confidence and merited
the scorn and contempt "of ALL good cit
izens."
Resolred, That without any ostentatious
assumption of all the virtues, qualities, and
traits which belong to good citizenship, yet
as citizens of Ohio feeling deep interest in
the nublic welfare, we cordially endorse
the provisions of said act; that we can see
no insolence or injustice in requiring stu
dent who desires to avail himself OF the
elective franchise to vote In that Waru or
township in which he has his home or dom
ic;I that we see no injustice in depriving
him of the privilege of voting IN ward In
which he has no intention OF fixing his per
manent residence, aud that we think it wise,
inst. and eminently proper that student,
in common with all other classes OF citizens
should have permanent, fXed residence,
or home, in ward or township according
to the ordinary legal acceptation of these
terms. and during the period required by
law before he be allowed to exercise the
privilege of voting. 5
Reeolned, That the provisions of said act
onnlicable to students, simply Incorporates
into the law of Ohio, rule established in
Massachusetts more than half century
AGO, and since that time followed and sane
toned by the wisest and most learned
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-30


judges and statesmen of all parties, 80
well in the State of Massachusetts, as In
Maine, New York. Pennsylvania and otht r
States; and that our fellow students, in
their misguided partisan zeal in denounc-
ing the act herein referred to, and aspers-
ing the character of its author and sup
porters, have done great and wanton injus-
tice to their own party, and its most Illus
trious leaders, which party and whose
leaders In the States referred to have, DUR
ing their ascendancy therein, sanctioned
and approved of the provisions of our
present law. And that by their said ac-
tion, our fellow students have furnished to
our minds ''irresistible proofn that they
low "see through glass darkly," and that
hey stand sorely in need of light upon the
elementary principles of political science.
Resolued, That the author and support
ers OF the act in question merit our fullest
confidence; that we hereby say to them
"well done. good and faithful servants;:'
and that we confidently appeal to pub
lie opinion and impartial history for the
correctness of our views"
ResolUed, That copy of this preamble
and these resolutions be sent to Hon, Geo
Rex, the author of said act, and that the
papers which published the resolutions o.
our fellow students be requested to inser
these.
CHAs. DARLINGTON,
w. S. RUTTER,
w. L. GARDNER,
G. S. ERNsBERGER,
w. r. GAULT,
Committee.