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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
RENDER UNTO CESAR In
THINGS THAT ARE CEsAR's."

We differ with some in opinion VINO
think the Bar should select the candi-
dates for Judges to be voted for BY the
people. Aud when we speak of the
people proper, it is in reference to the
intelligent white masses OF the South.
If these are not competent for seli-gov-
eminent, then indeed should the country
be divided among task-masters and the
people dashed with the whip of Die
tator. We have due regard for the
talents of the Memphis legal fraternity,
but doubt their capacity over that OF any
other class Of intelligent gentlemen IN
this community Judges are not selected
for the benefit of lawyers only, but to ad-
Indicate the rights and clsims OF the peo-
pie who place them in position. There
has been exhibited q disposition 81
ready on the part OF the bar OF
this ci.y to dictate in matters
pertaining TO judges and courts.
We think these, Of our friends, are only
a part Of the people, and are entitled
merely to voice in the government OF
the country. If lawyers are regarded as
The best judges as to who should be Sc
lected for the bench, then none but me-
chanics should be allowed to legslate on
matters pertaining to their trade, while
the farmer should only be consulted in
the passage Of laws pertaining to the pro-
ducts of the soil aad the taxes 10 be as
eessed on his lands, and such like impor-
tant acts to be considered. We are OPP
posed TO taking the power of govern
men; from the people to place it in the
hands of an interested clique, WHO are
themselves subject to the same inirmi-
ties of mind that other people labor
nnGer. 1t has been our misfortune to
witness several political Bar meetings,
and in every instance the gentlemen who
attend aad take part in their delibera-
tons, have displayed less disoernmsnt,
moderation md good sense than the
same number of men would do who
belong to the Labor Union or working
class.
The lawyers, as class, who stick to
and attend closely on their professional
duties, are the poorest politicians of the
country. Every man to his trade, and
iu the matter of governing there should
be free thought and general comming-
ling Of ideas from all whose interests are
at stake. No class should assume the
right to control. As we have opposed
running members Of the Legislature and
eIecting officers in the interest Of the La
Dor Union, so we condemn with the same
good reason the attempt of the Bar to
dictate 10 this people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
ATHIRD PARTY.

The policy of attempting to organize
a third party in the South, with which 70
control the negro vote, has proved BY ex-
pertinent 10 be grand failure. Some OF
COR friends in this State FIRST made bid
for the colored vote, ami their efforts
proved unavailing. The negro was un-
comfortable outside Of the Radical Loyal
Leagues. Large Gums Of money were
Iqnsndered at different times in bringing
the apparent necessary party sppli-
anees to bear, in trying to influence
Cuffy on election day. He was offered
perpetual enfranchitement and Sc
curity against the white mans coming
into power il he would but vote with
this third party. Such as these and
other inducements were held out, but
the beast was stiff nscked, and could not
be won from his devotion to Radical idols.
His promise before the day Of election
was made to the mind but 10 be broken 10
the heart Of his quordsm friends on that
day. The same move was made 10 the
late election 10 Mississippi, and the name
ofihe Democratic party entirely dropped
for the time. Men Of that long-to. be-re-
Eembered old party were willing to for
get for the time every consideration but
the one single aim to save the State. The
SOulterners who had bled on bat,lefeds
for Southern rights were willing 10 take
upon themselves the opprobrious name Of
Republican if they could BY 90 doing
preserve the least vest;ce Of former
liberty. Governor Albert G. Brown had
the honor Of first originating this third
movement, and lives TO see the termibs-
ton Of his terrible fasco. The Mobile
Tribune, an sble sheet, has become revo-
lutioniz ID. and had lis eyes opeued once
more 10 the Truth. 1t ssys, in conelo-
sion, upon this subject:
In Mississippi the scheme has been a
dad failure. With the aid Of he matted
NEGRO vote. which seofed q. The sueees-
ION Of -soderation. aud seorned any
union with Democratic white men, the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
.ANTyOUATEDv

The Memphis LEDGRR-a paper, which
nobody reads-in its issue of the 9th inst
thus notices the Whig:
"The Avalanche this morning con-
tains the following extract from an anti
ouated Journal published once month
7more or less) at Jackson, Tennessee,
known as the Wing:
The editor of the Jackson Wing reads
the LEDGER, and yet characterizes him.
self as "nobody." As far as we know, it
may be more true than false. But ".
will venture the assertion that more pee
pie read the LEDGER daily than do the
Wing during six months.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

Radicals have swept the State and an
initiated the third party" For the las,
benefaction we have to thank them, ana
hcnceforward we trust we shall hear OF
no more third parties" in the struggle
a roufrance to recover the lost rights and
dignity of the white race--a struggle In
which experience has shown there can be
neither compromise nor quarter, and In
which he "who is not for US is against
US"
Similar paragraphs from Mississippi
papers give us an expression OF feeling
there, which we give below. Let every
body read and ponder with care.
We. have given the negro fair trial
He has voted solidly against us, and we
hoist, from this day, the white man 8
flag, and will never take it down 90 long
as we have voice in the government OF
the State Columbus IRder.
That's the talk Let every decent
white man consider himself sworn as
Hsmilcar swore his son to eternal en-
nifty against the Romans, that the white
mans Gag" shall be upheld, and be re-
solved henceforth that every consequence
of the Doth shall be visited upon the
heads of carpet baggers and scalawags'-
Meridian Mercury
We copy the above to show the negroes
of this section what they have brought
upon themselves. This is the sentiment
of almost every white man in the country:
Before the election they were IN favor OF
giving the negro every civil and political
right that they enjoyed themselves; but
since the negro has shown disposition
to withhold our rights from us, he must
not be surprised if we retaliate when we
get in power, which will not be very
long. They have driven the white peo
pie to the necessity of forming white
mans party, and they will have to accept
the Consequences of their folly.-Bran-
don ReDublicdn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
BY THLE G R A P q
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
Dispatches to the Southwestern Frees
Association.
NEW YORK.

Ngw YoRK, December 2l.-John A.
Wompely, Congressman from the Safe
of Georgia, published a card this morn
| ing claiming that, in his correspondence
with Wogan 4 Co, on the subject of sup.
plying Georgia with counterfeit money
howas only ac!uated by laudable desire
to entrap the rogues into some act By
which they could be brought to justice
No decision has yet been reached in
the stock gambling case of Generals Hop.
kins and Bliss, but il is believed that the
jury failed to agree.
Rev. Morgan Dix, 10 response to the
proposition from the brokers to purchase
St. Psurs Church snd graveyard for the
site of the proposed new Stock Exchange,
says that the venerable temple and bones
are not yet for sale, and probably never
will b.
Rosa Csltina, noted contrslto, who
sang to brilliant house in the Academy
Of Music, last Friday night, died on Sun
day with heart disease, aged twenty-nine
years.
The action OF the Custom-house author
tiles, in OBTAINING bonded sugars for re-
bhmpiltkl III OIuer W pIcfoub lIAuut, Is
fully Endorsed by the principal inspectors.
Policemen Honnegar and Rsmsir,
charged with stealing $4,000 from Ken
iuckisn named Wells, were found gully
yesterday before the Board Of Assistant
Aldermen.
Yesterday resolution was adopted
presenting forty-four clerks Of commit
tees with FIVE hundred dollars each for
extra services. Lawrence Lane Eigsn
was presented With fifteen hundred dol
lars for some services, and four hundred
dollars was donated to three or four
churches and charitable associations.
A Rio Jsneiro letter dated the 24,h,
says that the Emperor Of Brszil has in
formed bis Ministers who demanded the
cessation of the war with Paraguay, that
be would not treat with Lopez, and that
the war would not cease as long as the
latter was free in Paraguay. The Bra
bilian army is still on scsnt rations. Lo-
ptz clears the country as he retreats.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
A. q, MITCHELL AND THE MIssIS
sIPPI RIVER RAILROAD.

We clip the following from the Nash
vile Banner Of the 18th inst:
A. s. Mitchell, Esq, President OF the
Mississippi River railroad. was in our
city yesterday to ask some enabling leg
isIation for bis road. Mr.. Mitchell has
Just returned from New York, where ne
has made an arrangement with Eastern
capitalists for ell the money needed to
build bis road, which is one hundred and
fifty miles long, and extending from
Memphis to Cairo, running centrally
through the rich counties of Upton,
Lauderdale. Dyer and Obion: What is
passing strange and wonderfully credit.
able 10 connection with this Mississippi
River railroad is, that it has had since
the year 1866 the grant of Tennessee
State aid to the amount Of s., 300, 900 to
its credit, and yet has never drawn and
never used State bond, and never
means to. 1t will be built by its Pfesi-
dent without one dollar of State aid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
Special Notices.

Positively 70 Cure. No Pay.-Ihs follow
Ing diseases are warranted cured By the use Of
DR.. Forrest 4 Co.'s Juniper Tar:" Cough.
Group. Hoarseness. Sore Throat. Splitting Of
Blood. Asthma. Bronchiiis. Lung Diseases.
Srofuia. Ulcers. Old Sores. Rrysipelas. Pains
and Sorrness in the Breast. Back or Limbs,
Assesses. Burns and Wounds. Piles. Itch.
Sore Feet or Joihts. letter. Scaid Head. Milk
crust. Earache, Toothnche. cstarrh In the Eyes
or Hcad. ordinary Deafness and Gathering in
The Ears.
N. B.-The only genuine and original article
has yellow labels, VITA white Imprinted wrap
per. such as has been in ufs fer six years. Take
no other. Try Il; II not Iatiafsd, return the
empty bottles and yoar money viii be re-
funied-Eity ccntl.
GOODYEAR A PALS.
ls-i Wholesale Agents. ~ hain q.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
CANADA.

MONTREAL, December 2l.-The New
York drawback frauds case was con-
timed yesterday. Important testimony
was given tending TO implica;e Caldwell.
ConsuLGeneral Daniel interpreted Ger
tain points Of Law, and the case was
adjourned until this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
Nullce 20 stockholders.

A N election ssr seven Directors q the Mem.
the Compan,'s ofice, Bank Building. es,ner o.
Main and Jefferson streets. 10 tia lst day q
January. $50. between the hours OF nine and
four s'ci0ck Of said day.
fsorninR kspers insert dec17Ajal.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
Keep the Circulation Active.

Keep the Circulation Active.
free and regular circulation Of the blood Il
essential to health. II places the whole system
In state Of active defense against all unwhole'
some influences, and is an especial safeguard
| AGAINST the inimicaI effects Of sudden changes
| of temperature. and Of damp and cold.
Ifproper attention were paid to this impor.
tant fact, there would not only be great de-
crease in the number Of cases OF stomach,
bowel and renal complaints. but also in the
number of deaths By consumption and other
pulmonary diseases.
At this period Of the year. when the dividing
line which separates genial from an inc!em-
ent season has just been passed. course OF
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTBRS will be
found of invaluable service in improving the
condition of the vital fluid and gently stimu-
lating its flow. Violent coughs and colds. like
intermittent fever. are the frequent effects of q
chilly atmosphere upon debilitated organiza-
ton. Diseases of the kidneys often proceed
from the same source. How essential It Is.
therefore, for persons of feeble constitution. to
invigorate the vital organization at the com.
mencement of Winter. Fortified by warm
clothing without. and H0STETTER'S BIT
TIERS within. the frail and delicate may brave
with impunity an amount exposure and
hardship which, under other circumstances,
would PROSTATE them on bed Of sickness.
Let them consider this and be wise in time.
A Man of Thousand = A Consumptive
Cured.-Dr. Ii. James. retired physician of
great eminence. discovered. while in the East
Indies, certain cure for Consumption, Asthma,
Bronchitis. Coughs, Colds. and General Debit.
itv. The remedy was discovered by him when
his only child. daughter. was given up to die.
His child was cured. and is now alive and well.
DESTROYS Of benefling his fellow mortals, he
will send to these who wish it the recipe. con-
tanning full directions for making and success
fully using this remedy. free. on receipt oftheir
names. with two stamps to pay expenses.
There is not single symptom Of Consumption
that it does not at once take hold of and dissi-
pate. Might sweats. peevishness. irritation #
the nerves, failure of memory, dificalt expec
toration, sharp pains in the lungs. sore throat.
chilly sensations. nausea at the stomach. mas
ton of the bowels. wasting away of the mus
cles.
The writer will please state the name Of The
paper they see this advertisement in. Address
CRADDOCK & CO.,
I6-1l6s 1882 Race street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

An editor never haves any money at
home for fear Of FIRE. and never carries
any with him for fear Of being robbed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

No Cure. No Pay !--stone's Tonic Syrup
cures Chills and Fever. or money refunded.
Sold b. v M. ROSE. 81 Main street, and GOOD
YEAR & FALLS. PSI Main street. 1897
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

words OF Chesr-0n the Errors Of Youth
and tho 70 lilies Of Age. in relation to Marriage
and Social evils. with q helping hand for the
erripg and unfortunate. Gent in sealed letter
envelopes. free Of charge. Address. H0wAPD
ASSOCIATION, Box p, Philadelphia. Penn
,v,vania. 2s-l00
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

VTEARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w John Newsom Us candidate for City Tax
Collector at the ensuing Municipal election,
vention. tee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

WE ARE AUTHORIZED 70 AN
w nounce M. Burke candidate for Alder
man of the Seventh Ward. 90-te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
AItractIYe Residence For Sale.

rI,HE undersigned are authorized TO Of r at
Il private sale very desirable house and lot
at Oak Lawn (formsrly Bdntyn station). i've
miles from Memphis. on Memphis ard Charles,
ton railroad. The lot contains six nc Is. veil
inclosed, half cleared and half in original
growth Of oak and Elm: beautifully located. .
and sloping in every direction fIom the build
ing site. Tho dwelling house contains two
large and two small rooms. constructed so as
70 admit ef enlargement At small outlay. There
are, besides. a kitchen. servants' room, lock
room. COW house and wood shed.
Within the last two years ton or fifteen per
cons, engaged in professional and mercantile
pursuits In Memphis. have built 10 this local
ity. The facilities which the railroad ehers
are now such AZ TO make this psint more con-
venient for the residence Of business men than
the immediate suburbs Of the city. There Is
not more refined society 20 be found within
or witheut the city-fhe locality 4 healthy and
pictureAque- churches and schools are conye-
nient No noirhborhood around Memphis
can pretend 10 offer such Advantages, and the
lands a5jacent arc. in consequence. rapidly
approaching mHAiRYE 4 IRRELEVANT.
OFF No. % NJ adifon street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

w nounce C4lonel Charles NJ. Carroll as a
candidate for City Tax Collector, subject to
nomination by the City Convention. tee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

uNEXPECTED wS-INDEPENDENT
u Candidatei +. A. Sebert announces
himself an independent candidate for Alder
man of the Second Ward, at the ensuing mu-
nicipal election. His house, No. 81 Adams
street, will be open free to ali from date until
his aleofion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
dAYOR
ALDERMEN.

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN
w nounce j. D. Ruffin as q candidate for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w the name of R0BT. GOOD. present in.
cumbent. for re election 10 the Office of Wharf
master. at the next municipal election. 7e-te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

yUEARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w the name of j. Jack Wilson as candi-
date for Wharfmaster. at the ensuing munich
pal election. SO to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
wHARFMAsrER.

yUEARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w Capt. Larry Harmstad as a candidate for
Wharfmaster. at the ensuing municipal cleo
ton. S9-te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w W. 7. Thurmond a candidate for City
Tax Collector at the ensuing election. to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w Felix W. Robertson rs q candidate for
City Tax Collector at the ensuing election, SUBJ
ject to the action of the convention. SO to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w Matthew Steen as n candidate for Wharf,
master at the ensuing election. 65-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

WE ARE AUTHORIZED To ANNOUNCE
w the name Of Captain Il. A. Levy as q can-
didate for Wharfmaster, at the ensuing munic-
ipal election. S9-te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
Hay,
Corn,
Oats,
Bran,
Flour,
Shipstuh

sbase ssslsIss are air. ali cSoiss' and sold as
ep ss.pe " III LoViN' is Bssi street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
COUNTY COURT CLERK.

IA Gus friends, and in response to the calls in
the Appeal and Ledger, / would respectfully
state that am candidate for Clfrk of the
County Court, subject to the action Of the
f fc-s A' S WILL O. wooDsoN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

JUDGE OF SECOND CIRCUIT COURT
WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w ]. A. Anderson as q candidate for Judge
of the Second Judicial Circuit of Shelby
r0uutv. 80 To
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21
ANNOUNCE n Z NTs.

JUDGE OF THE LAW COURT.
I'VE ARE AUTHORIZED TIC. AN
wv pounce J. A. Anderson as candidate
for Judge of the Law Court. election January
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-21

JUDGE OF FIRST CIRCUIT COURT.
~ w. HEISKELL is A CANDIDATE
". for Judge Of the First Circuit Court Of
Shelby county SO TO
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30

DOR SALE, THE DESiknBLE nhsl.
Il DtNGE. neur Hampstead Mall-the House
and Lot. No. 81 America-straet, one door south OF
Blake, on east ride Of said s'reet The Lot measures
in front on .meca-street e5 feet inches, IN deph
$50 feet mure or les, With the r-ar portion OF the
lot on the south, say ieet - iuches. On th :.
pre- Uses substantially multi two.and-a half story
wooden iwellins q brick fundalon containing
five SOU re rooms, with gas hxtur,s N order.
dressing room, pantry ind flushed attics and oou-
BILE pazzs all rovere with heavy tin lately repalnt
and private stairway; also, two story Kitchen
@ith tour 'ooms, o 'olchnouse, stable and y loft,
&C.; also an extensive cistern, butt with flterln9
wall. aut a good vel OF choice spring water, each
furnished with u modern unp. An open fence 10
front. Win ev rsreen hedge, also flower garden in
front, extensive vine OF cho grapes nov 10 full
bearing, v-gotabe garden aud truit trees compris-
ing sweet orange, necta iue. peach, plum. fg, &c.
The neigh orhood is motor icus he.lthY location
Possession can be gwen Immediately.
For terms. &c. ply to EDWARD @. IHARIE,
No. Gillon-street. near Old Poslotce or on the
premises. August 10
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-08-30

TIE Lancaster Ledger ssye: "The friends
sof the South Carolina Central Rail.
road will bear in mind, that the road
"when constructed from Gourdin's depot
"on the Northeastern Road, through Will
ssliamsburg, Clarendon, Sumter, Kershaw,
Lancaster aud Mecklenburg Counties to
Charlotte, will aft ,rd . route from Char
'lotte to Charleston shorter than any other
"road by sixty-6ve miles. This will, un
''doubtedly, be the best paying road in
the State"
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the entire plant is available from the root

the entire plant is available from the root
to the pod.
2 1t is easily boiled; If we'll cured, re-
quires only time to reduce it, and may be
washed and beaten ready for the machine
in about half the time required for prepar-
ing rag stock, thus largely increasing the
productive capacity of the mill without ad-
ditionsl machinery.
8. When properly boiled it yields readily
to the action of chemicals and can be bleach
ed at no greater expense than ordinary
rags. 80,
4. The pulp works as freely and smoothly
on the machine as any other 6bre-does not
stick to metallic press rolls like straw and
wood, even when working pure okra pulp
dries readily, and can be run safely at the
highest speed Of the machine.
5. The paper made here from it is very
strong, tough and elsstic-better in these
respects, when made entirely Of okra. than
either straw or wood pulp when mixed with
fty per cent. or more with rags. 1t has
none of the brittleness and hardness 80 OBJ
jectionable in straw papers, and may be
subjected to strong friction by rubbing De-
tween the thumb and fingers, or between
the hands, and will open out smoothly and
soft as glove.
6. It will make an excellent substitute to
mix with other fbres in the beating en-
gines, and is of itself superior hand
stock.
7. Whether worked pure or mixed with
rags it makes a paper entirely free from
the objection justly raised by the printer
against straw and wood papers.
8. 1t makes an excellent stock for fine
wrapping paper, and imitation Manila pa-
per, and even in its raw state, without boil.
ing OF. bleaching, makes a strong article Of
common wrapping paper, suitable for gro
GERS and hardware use-superior to any
paper made Of straw.
The grand result will be the cheapening
Of paper to consumers, and it ought to be
the transfer Of paper manufacturing mainly
to the South, where this fibre is 80 readily
and cheaply grown.
We may add that the Chicksssabogue Pc
per Mills, near Mobile, nre now advertis
ing for okrs stalks, and will purchase 12OC
tons Of that naterisl if it can be furnished.