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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
w..x shonla n MOI GROW !.

EDITOR LEDGER: Yonr article . few
days since, headed "Will Memphis
Grow p embodies deep Interest. for the
future welfare Of our city. Her natural
resources, properly cared for, cannot be
easily computed tits left only for our
property holders, merchants, capitalists,
etc. to be united Ia mutual interest),
their shoulders to the wheel, to advance
her prosperity and greatness, as is being
done by all her sister cities. We want
manufactures; we must encourage our
worthy mechanics. Build your contem-
plated main ways, your docks, machine
shops, -four mills, cotton factories; start
the loom and the spindle. We have on
eur streets thousands of idle boys and
girls, white and black, well suited as OPP
eratives in the numerous branches of
factories now wanted upon the bluff to
give wealth and prosperity to all, and at
the same time confer a mercy and
blessing in making useful the idle chill
dren swarming upon our streets.
Your reference to cheap freights and
the movements of tonnage must not be
overlooked. You cannot too deeply inn
press upon our people its importance.
This great inland sea-this mighty river
rolling past the wharves of our beautiful
bluffs, we cannot value too highly-s
highway for the transportation of freights
at cheap rates. With the vast products
Of our rich and productive soil, we would,
by little attention and the proper APP
pliances reap rich reward. We, of
Memphis, are Indifferent to our best in
terests, fear, while touching this special
point. / claim the sooner we abandon
the present mode of moving freight or
tonnage by these fine, palacial and
costly steamers, now upon the Missis- |
sippi river, the better There is too
much useless expenditure of capital. |
We must economist and get cheaper |
freights, as you demand.
1t is our duty, Mr.. Editor-a duty, as
merchants, we owe our patrons, com.
merce, trade, ETC., to adopt any and all
improved appliances for the carrying or
at cheaper rates, the tonnage
of the country.
learn liberal charter is at hand, and
that our merchants and business men
have determined to originate a line of
tow-boats coupled NTH barges, to run
between Memphis and St. Lonls, to facil-
itate cheaper rate Of freight between
that point and Memphis, thereby doing
what other cities south of us are encour-
aging, while it is claimed that it will
bring back to Memphis much of her
lost trade and brighter hopes for the
future.
Books for subscription to this enter
prise have been opened, learn, and al
ready about eighty thousand dollars ap-
pended to the subscription list by our
Front Row merchants. 1t is desired
hat our Main street merchants, property
holders, banks, etc., come up promptly
and take the balance of the stock re-
1uired. We shonld not falter in this
Mr.. Editor, if We desire to
give Memphis her full growth or, at
least, we hope to enable her to reach that
point by adopting good help.
RIUFF Cry
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
Forwarding the Last Tie for the Tn.
Ten Pacific Railroad.

SAN FRARcIsco, May "A railroad
tie OF polished California laurel, mount
ed on either end with solid silver, accom-.
panied 9Th q spike Of Rolid gold, costing,
$500, was forwarded form here to-day to
the end of the Central Pacific railroad.
Ii is the last tie, and will be laid by Lee
lAud Stanford on Saturday next, thus
completing the Pacific railroad.
Municipal elections were held yesier-
day at Stockton, Virginia and Gold Hold,
Nevada, in all Of which the Radicals
we're successful.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05

Paymaster's clerks, in the United
States army, it has recently been de-
cided, ere subject TO trial by court-mar-
tial, and not by civil authorities, for the
alteration of vouchers and similar Of
lenses. The question was argued before
Judge Robert A. Hill, of the United
States District Court for Mississippi,
who held that paymaster's clerk is an
officer or person engaged in particular
department of the military service, and
that when he voluntarily engages in such
service be renders himself liable to the
laws, rules and regulations connected
Herewith, and becomes amenable to the
military tribunals for any violation
thereof
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
GEN. LEE AND PnEsrDExrGRANr.

We read with pleasure the news of the
very friendly greetings Of General Lee
aud President Grant, extended one TO
the other. General Lee was in Maryland
on busiuess connected with one of the
Virginia railroads, and after attending to
the object Of his visit, thought proper, on
his way back through Washington City,
TO pay the President his respects. The
moment his card was sent into the Pres
idential mansion he was invited to an
Immediate interview with His Excel
ieney, while members OF the Repub-
lican party were compelled to wait
in the ante-reom until the distin-
guished rebel had departed. The gentle
men who we're compelled TO wait thought
il quite hard that they should be forced
eside by the biggest rebel in the country.
Bat the laws Of courtesy in case Of that
distinguished kind would net permit
Gen. Grant to suffer bis hitherto worthy
foeman TO stand waiting for a friendly
interview while mere politicians con-
eumed his time. Gen. Grant has ell the
teachings of gentleman who was bred
at West Point, and be knew full we'll the
respect due so greet a man as Gene
raj Lee, whose blade and bsttle-sx
he had felt so often on the hard fought
field aroupd Richmond. Then, again, if
there was previous understanding,
which is stated, that Gen. Lee should be
received at the White House on that day,
Senator Thayer, Of Nebraska, the Minister
to Italy, and other distinguished Repub-
licans, should not feel themselves badly
treated by being compelled to wait It
is probable that General Grant has more
respect for bis gallant enemy than he
could feel for blatant set Of politicians
merely. who live like a set of vul;ures
upon the body polite.
Robert E. Lee has proven himself
man, the noblest that has ever been ere
sied by the hand Of the Great Ruler
The name Of this Southerner will go
down with a halo encireling his fame
so bright that the political record Of such
as Senator Thsyer will be eelipsed in
Egyptian darkness. Let US at oil times
pay honor to whom honor is first due.
We cant help bu; admire General Grant
for she proper respect shown our military
chieftsin, General Lee, whom Andrew
johnson would have hung. afler war had
ceased asd the paroles Of all been taken.
Such specimens Of The genus homo We
find sometimes IN such as A. j.; but.
thark God, they are few.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
INDIANAPOLIS.

IsDIANAPoLIs, May 4.-The Municipal
election here to-day resulted 10 the sue
cess of the entire Republican ticket by
four to five hundred majority, together
with majority of the City Council. In
Lafayette the Democratic ticket was
elected, and in Richmond and Columbus
the Republicans elected their ticket.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05

EDIToRs LEDGER: A communication
appeared 10 your journal of yesterday,
over the signature of MANY Citizens"
suggesting myself ss q suitable person
to ill the Office of Judgsship Of the
Chaucery Court Of this county. / feel
highly hOnored in being thus recon-
mesded to so high position, though un-
sought for; yet, if my friends think
proper to nominate me, ! will endeavor
to secure ny election, snd, II elected,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05

A German discoverer, Carl Maueh, is
travelling IN South Africa, and letters re-
ceived from him lately state that he has
explored countries never before visited
by Europeans, having accomplished a
very important journey, and encountered
great dangers. On October 18th, Mauch
was at place called Ingate, and from
this point he intended to penetrate north
ward as far as the equator, hoping to
cross the line by the end of April.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
Low, Lower, Lowest.
WE HAvEIN STORE AND TO ARRIVE
Western Produce Generally,

Consisting. in part as followss
All grades Flour, highest 20 lowest
Choice kfIn-dried Corn Meal; all
varieties seed and Eating Potatoes I;
Vinegar; best Hay, Corn, Oats,
Bran, Lime, Cement, Plaster, etc.
All Of which we offer Lower than the Lowest.
W. p. WRIGHT AGO.,
1913 No. II Monroe street.
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B Y Ell E G R A P Fl.
LATEST 10 NOON To DAY.
BROwNsVILLE.

Special to the PUBLIC LEDGER
suprem Court at Brownsville.
BROWNSVILLE, May SIN the Supreme
Court to-day, Davis VS.. Rose and Rob.
bins VS.. Jones, reversed Bank VS.. Per-
rim, decree Loaand VS.. Beaumont, try
Ing. Law docket on the 2Sth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
Liverpool Cotton Market.

Special to PUBLIC LEDGER, by Southern Pacific
and Atlantic Telegraph ~ y
LIVERPOOL, May 8, Ills am.-The
cotton market opens dull middling up
lands,s ll5d; Orleans, l2sd. Estimated
sales for the day, 1000 bales.
LIVERPOOL, May 5, l:20 p.m.--Cotton
market unchanged; uplands, llsd; Or
leans, l2sd; sales, 1000 bales.
chester fabrics heavy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
Cigar-MakeTs Wanted.

THREE No. HAVANA woRKMEN AND
Il coed Tobacco stemmer wanted. None
but the best need Apply. IRquire al the south
end Of Nickersham Building. corner Third
and Jefferson streets, up stairs. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
Faraex at KNOXVILLE.

KNOXVILLE, May 4.-Colonel Forney
and friends arrived here to-day, and we're
kindly entertained by the people. They
also visited Senator B-ownlow. Colonel
Forney, General Van Wick and Clinton
Lloyd will address the Industrial Asso-
citation this evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05

Women having certain amount Of
property in Russia have the right to vote,
though it must be exercised by proxy, a
male relative or friend representing
them at the election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05

will discharge the duties Of the Office to
the best of my abilities. tender many
thanks to mysfriends for their interest in
my behalf. Respectfully,
JAS. /. AMoNETT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
General Hardware BusInes!

Our well known experience in this trade ip-
duces us TO rely upon continuance of the
very liberal patronage bestowed upon our pre-
decessors. We propose to keep on hand q
stock well adapted to. the wants of the sur,
rounding country, and will be prepared a all
times to offer great inducements to purchascrs,
$50 BARBOUR. WILDER r. SIMPSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
Walnut Lumber.

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO SELL 100. 900
w feet Of extra walnut lumber. delivered on
the river at ,layoso Landing. No. 1f0 miles
above Memphis. For further particulars apply
10 \. W. IRVINE 4 CO.
50 So 27S Front Row.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
Kew York STOCK NTpr,,et

New YeRK, May 5, ILLS a.m.-The
market is unsettled and irregular.
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London Money Marke

London Money Market.
Special 70 PUBLIC LEDGER, by Southern Pacific
and Atlantic Telegraph.l
LoNDos, May s, ll:l5 am. = Five
twenties, 80; Erie, 243; Consols, 93s
Illinois Central, $751;; Bonds in Frank
fort. sc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05
New York Money Market.

Special to PUBLIC LEDGER, by Southern Pacific
and Atlantic telegraph
New York, May 8, 1925 am.-Gov-
ernments off, but generally steady. Ster-
ling Exchange unsettled; prime sixty-day
bills, 100. Money on call, Z per cent,
Gold carrying at l-34 per cent; market
has large short interest out.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
MCGEE 81 Mcmahon,

M Coco ~ MI cMa
MERCHANT TAILORS, NO. 40 UNION
Nl street. is the place To have your clothing
made, at prices to suit the times, by competent
and experienced men in their line OF business.
Give them call and judse for yourselves.
57-107
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-05

and Atlantic telegraph
New YORK, May s, 1850 a.m.-The
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-04
General Lees Views.

There is the best authority for stating that
General ROBERT +. LEE, whose usual rcti-
ccncc on political subjects is well known
throughout the country, has several times
of late given, without reserve, his opinion
about the present situation in Virginia. lie
expresses himself as lnqualficdy opposed
to the tcst-oath and DISTINGUISHING clauses
of the constitution, but says that if he had
Il vote it should DC given for that inStru-
mcnt as CXpurgatcd, rs the only means of
avcrting the serious dangers that threaten
the Commonwealth in case of continuance
OF military rule with WELLS in the gubcr-
material chair. The election of Colonel
WALKER, and of sound CQnsery ativc candi-
dates for the Legislature he deems of vital
Importance to the interests of Nirginia-aS
II step towards relieving the new constitu-
ton in the future Of any minor obnoxious
features that it may retain after it shall have
been cXpurgated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-04
The Scare Crows"

WELLS tscare crows" are very active III
discharging the part of the campaign as
signed to them. Their legs and arms fly
about necessarily. Never did "scare crows"
acquit themselves with such exemplary
fidelity. Their figures are 10000 majority
for WELLS but lest that should not lie a
shower-bath sufficiently chilling, they pro-
cced to inform the friends Of WALLER that
their labor is all in vain that WALKER will
not be permitted TO take his seat; that he is
no Republican; that Congress will not adj
NIT Virginia with him rs Governor, etc.,
etc. But that they will save all trouble by
defeating him by 10000, etc, etc.
This is very kind in the "scarc crows -
They are very good and very disintercstcd
people. They have no little office and no
expectation Of any, and stand out in ali
sorts Of weather, to so OH with soaring peo-
pie into doing the best for themselves, whc-
ther they will or no! --.s..
Now, whatever these yirtuous and un-
prrchusable crows may say, wouldn't it be
well Just to see whether ii has come to that,
that the man elected by fair vote of the
people shall not be permitted to fill the office
to which he is elected, and the State shall
be kept out of the Union because it elects
this man to DC Governor! 1t would be wei
to settle this question. And the people Of
Virginia will probably force it to settle
ulcnt. .... ............,
If a man who occupies the position that
WALKER does is not to be permitted to I'll
IN office, why should Congress authorize
an election? That would be no election
but mere mockery. Far more just would
! it be for Congress TO take the matter in it:
hands and elect our officers and put The
government in operation after their OWL
fashion. ..- n.s .... &c.,. ...f. -......
| But this is all stuff. If we elect WALKEI
we shall hear no more of it. 1t was only ;
! little trick Of WELLS, and his crows arr
cawing as he bids them. WALKER is pre-
ciscly Oh General GRANT platform, on thu
platform of GREELEY and RAYMOND ant
The best authorities amongst Northern Re
| publicanS. Exclude him from office, i'll
deed That is talk before the election
| We have only to elect ALKER-that vii
settle the hash OF the as carc-crows.'
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-04

RETURN OF EX-GovERNOR REYNOLDS
BY lately-arriyed steamer the Hon.
Thomas G. REYNOLDS, of Missouri, for
merly citizen of Richmond, returned to
his home from Mexico. On his way from
New York to st. Louis no made i visit to
Virginia to see brother then suffering
from severe illness. He staid Tut a brief
time, however, and departed before he could
receive the greeting of the friends who
knew him before the war and during that
eventual period, of whose perils he had his
share.
He was warmly welcomed at home by all
parties, and we learn that the concilatory
spirit that iSmanifested in the great city of
the West is attributable in good degree to
the influence Of Virginians.
An interesting incident occurred soon
after the arrival Of Lieutcnant-G Governor
REYNOLDS in st. Louis. He surrendered to
Governor McCLURG, Of Missouri, the origi-
nal great seal Of the State, which he took
with him when he came to Virginia during
the war. In doing so he states that all OBJ
lection he may have had to its surrender is
removed, because III November last for the
first time State officers were chosen in pro-
found peace.
The Governor replies in polite letter, in
which he says he but expresses the feelings
of every good citizen in saying 1T is graft
Lying to witness not only the return of The
:" old seal to its originaland legitimate place
from which it had unwarrantedly strayed,
: but The return Of an old and influential
citizen to his legitimate duties"
The Missouri Republican CiberaD felici-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-04
The Iierndon Case.

Comment is provoked by the decision OF
the case of HERNpoN, tried in Orange
county for the murder Of Miss LrMsDEN,
aud sentenced to eighteen years in the peni-
Tertiary. The murder was one of the most
horrid and brutal recorded in the Virginia
annals of crime. If HERSDoN was guilty
the EXTREMIST penalty Of the Virginia law
ietl short Of the enormity Of his deed. How
jury could convict him at all without
sending him to the gibbct we cannot under
stand.
NJ IL is 10 be hoped that no crazy sensiblity
touching capital punishment is creeping
into this State. When murders cease it will
be well enough 10 stop capital punishment
bu; not until Messieurs the murdcrers
discontinue their freedom with other peo.
pies lives should that be thought Of
Whose sheddeth mans blood 10y man shall
his blood also be shed" is so natural, Sc
reasonable, and from such high authority,
that we trust Virginia will moi refuse TO be
governed by it as long as anybody exercises
the liberty of dcpriviug any one else of life.
We have gone far towards making crimi-
mails very worthy people by looking upon
them rs too good to be punished, and cnti-
tied to very "high consideration in the
matter CT board and lodging with our friend
WARDwELL. we have abolished the time
institution Of the whipping-post,
which was II greater terror to felOns than
he penitenuary, and we have swelled the |
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-04
DOCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS, VA
OPEN MAY Is, ls6a

This favoritc and celebrated SUMMER RE
SORT Is now lin complete order for the reception
of guests. ia
Some important improvements have been added
tn the buildings since the establishment passed
Into the hands of the present proprietor, and 1t Il
his purpose to keep II In sty not surpassed any
where in Virginia.
The remarkable medicinal and curative power Of
and 10 the springs. going public As an AlIE-
RATIVE. \ D1FFUSIVE STIMULAST, AND
TONIC. there Is no known mineral water equal o.
1t. IN all anumic conditions of the system and
brokcn-down states Of the constitution. loss oi APP
petite and general nervous prOstration, its powers
and virtue NJ II RESTORATIVE may be safely pro-
nOunccd To BE- without known rival amongst tic
mineral waters Of the world.
They are especially indicated In the whole class
of ailments peculiar to The female constitution.
The proprietor will have provided for the lawns
and ballroom = nrst-claSs band of music, and In
general all the sources OF amusement and recrra-
ton usually found ut best summer resorts will
be at the command OF the guests at "ROCk-
BRIDGE ALUM"
The place Is within eleven 10 thirteen hours OF
Richmond. Washington, Baltimore, &C., By rail :
Chesapeake aud Ohio railroad 1T Goshen depot,
. and new and elegant stagc-coachcs, passing "a
pidly over \ smooth aud level road OF only cglI.
miles set down the visitors At the Springs To tea.
Mr. ;. \. PORTER and Captain w. ii. SALE viii
be associated with the management OF the Spring.,
aud will BE- glad To see their friends
JAMES \. FRAZIER, Proprietor.
! THE ROCkBRIDGE WATER,
! put up In glass. containing all the medicinal
qualities rs when drank at Its fountain head, i,
kept for sale mt the wcll-known houses OF Messr>.
! PURCELL, LADD ( Co., Druggists, Richmond.
Va; NJ. A. & G. A. SANTOS Druggists. N"r-
tolk, va. and WooDRufF y Co, Lyuchburg'
Va, who viii furnish pamphlets containing lei
/ tiers OF eminent physicians, with few certificate
/ out of many Of the wonderful Cures effected ~
! these waters. my ls-tJyl
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1869-06-04

number of scoundrss chat to be sup
ported at public dxfhnse Chen the stag
cannot pay tlssntd ssst on iB public dest.
The philanthropists Know too much, ana
arc far too good; they sec further into the
future, know more about men's motives,
and understand better how to punish crime
aud reform cFiniGals Than the great Deity
himself. Theyovsfran sTour renitentiaries
with villains whose crimes are eemmuted
and whose characters " are y only EVIL.
with an exhibition of tender sympathy for
criminals which is SO unnatural thu we
may we'll suspect it to beput on forthesake OF
worldly reputation, they seek to rob penal
ties OF AL their force, and give, to outlaws "a
comforts and creature consultations denled
TO honest people '' h,'s ", ne ne .,,,rs
This is no way to reform men, as the brief
trial that has been made fully, establishes.
If ID il to 70 on, there will be an alarming
increase of prisoners, to be maintained at
public expense, There viii not be room
for them, and Executive pardons Will DC
the only relief for u.s.. Thus,a dcnaSoSuc
Governor may have n very plausible preteNt
for turning out scapcgallows rascais to cleo
tioneer for him amongst the "tawiess gangs
which infest the State. y .,sf l.ta & hsf"'
What next!. Will, not the fanatics say
that those wretches who have cut them
selves off from the respect of their. fellow
men. and come to be considered enemies o!
mankind because of their crimes, can IN no
way recover their sclf-respeet and protect
themselves from the opprobium of society
sarc by giuing them the ballot? Where VIII
we be then? ,YillaiDs,and reprobates would
then become a power in the state to be
feared and colrtcd, and thus step by step
the principles and policies of society would
become inverted so that vice. would cease tos
be horrible and crime would be chershcN
rs meritorious. Virtue would have no adj
mircrs, and justice would find more favor
amongst british beasts" than men
Lord, send us somewhat more Of sum-
mary Dunishments7 of indurated scamps-a
touch of the lash and the more faithful adj
ninistration of punishmcnts equal in grade
to the cnormity of crimes. Things would
look decidedly better! And would be
bcttcrI oh, save us from the philanthro-
pists. They arc curse to the age in which
we live