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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
Mississippi River Railroad.

The St. Louis Republican, of the 7th
has the following article in regard to the
above enterprise, of so much Importance
to Memphis: uua 3go
During the past two weeks an adver--
tisement has appeared in the columns OF
the Republican, over the name of Mr.. A:
s. Mitchell, President of the Mississippi
River railroad, asking for proposals for
the graduation, bridging and masonry Of
thiriy-six miles of that work.
The Mississippi River railroad is char
tered by the States of Tennessee and
Kentucky, to run direct from the city Of
Memphis to Cairo, Illinois, passing
through the heart of the counties lying on
the eastern bank eff the Mississippi, be-
tween Memphis and Cairo. a5A
This line has been surveyed, and Is
found to be $50 miles in length, thirty-six
miles of which, from Memphis northward,
are now to be put under contract. We
learn from private but well-informed
source that about s.. 900, 900 of resources
are already available for the construction
of this road, and all the Memphis papers
speak in the highest terms of the energy
and success of its managers. The St.
Louis and Cairo railroad, down through
the river counties on the Illinois side,
offers line only l43 miles from St. Louis
to Cairo. With this line and the Missis
sippi River railroad, St. Louis will be
brought within 29s miles of Memphis,
which will be ffty-fve miles shorter thaa
any present railroad connection with
Memphis and by so much nearer to
Vicksburg, Jacksos, New Orleans and ell
other points south of Memphis, SO vast
q saving in distance % this will defy
competition by present lines; and St.
Louis, by making an early alliance with
this new Mississippi River road, has it in
her power to secure the control of what
will ultimately be the greet trunk line Of
North and South travel in the Mississippi
Valley. The country penetrated by the
Mississippi River railroad is healthy, pop
ulous and highly improved, and furnishes
most of the means for the road new pro-
posed to be built. Railroadsbuilders and
railroad inventors would do well to look
into these movements hitherto so little
known, but SO highly important to St.
Louis interests.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
PREMIUMS FOR COTTON.

The material prosperity of the South
depends upon the utilizing OF labor and
the successful cultivation Of the soil.
Every branch of industry should be fos-
tered and encouraged, and we know OF
no greater stimulant to honorable exer-
ton than liberal premiums at State and
county fairs. We have prospect OF an
unusually interesting fair this fall at the
new fair grounds, under the auspices OF
the Shelby County Agricultural and
Mechanical Association. The fair last
summer was we'll attended and highly
successful, Notwithstanding the imperfect
state of the organization and the many
obstacles that stood in the way. This
fall we hope to have fair that will not
only bring together the best people OF the
county and specimens of the finest
products and manufactures, but at
tract many strangers from abroad,
and reflect an honor upon the whole
State. There are some scientific farmers
in the county, some skillful fruit-growers
and stock-breeders. and hundreds OF
others who are anxious to learn some
thing more than the mere rudiments.
Every such person should take an agri-
cultural paper, but they will learn more
Mt a good fair in week than they can
learn on the farm or in books and papers
all the rest of the year. We notice that
number of the wide-awake merchants
of st. Louis have raised purse OF one
thousand dollars, which they propose to
distribute in premiums on cotton at q
coming fair in that city. St Louis as q
cotton market does not compare with
Memphis, and yet the merchants would
attract the attention Of all the planters in
the South, while Memphis stands good
chance to be overlooked. Last year one
of our most enterprising firms offered q
premium of two hundred dollars on the
best bale of cotton, and the results we're
highly pleasing and satisfactory. Much
cotton was attracted to this market that
otherwise might have gone to New Or
leans or other markets. If we would
| secure the trade that belongs to Memphis
we mast make bid for it, and must bid
as high as the other eitsss already IN the
field. In St. Louis FIVE hundred dollars
is offered for the best bale Of short staple
cotton. The premiums are the largest
ever offered; and, as q counter move
ment, we hope our iasrcLapts will make
up purse as large for our coming fair
in the fall, and let the fact be known in
advance. We have the second best cot
ton market in the country, and why not
offer as good premiums as any city or as
| saciation in the land
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

as a rule regimental societies are not
practicable or possible. ~
The l54th organization is not able to
meet one-hslf the demands / upon its
treasury, and we know that member
who lost leg in battle was driven out OF
a store on Main street. twelve months
after the regiment formed it's society, for
begging money to buy him an arti-
fetal limb. The society is doing
all that it can, and the few who are
able and have contributed their means so
literally deserve to be honored on earth,
and we hope they will be rewarded IN
heaven. But if regimental societies will
meet the demands of the times the fact
has yet to be demonstrated. The Con-
federate Benevolent and Historical So
ciety meets next Thursday night, a
week hence, and executive business
of interest will doubtless be pre-
scented. 1t is composed of some OF
the best men who ever shouldered mus
ket or flashed sword in the sunlight of
hattie: men who know their duty, act
from conscientious motives, and will not
be sweryed hairs breadth by any local
opposition that may arise-men who
think, and then dare to do.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
B Y 7 E 4 E G R AP Il
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
Dispatches to the Southwestern Press
lbs bfgol Association. 1cgfal 3 I
NEW YORK.

New York, July I'm the game Of
base ball played to-day at Williamsburg
between the Harvards and Echfords, the
latter were victorious by score of seven
teen to FIVE. .si.- sr.isFI fra
The Herald Richmond dispatch says
the majority for Walker in the Virginia
election is estimated at forty thousand
All the Congressman but three are Con-
sentative Walker men. Joseph Segai
has been chosen as Congressman at large
Among the Radical Congressman is one
Norris, negro. The Legislature will
probably stand fifty majority for the
Walker party on joint ballot aeA
BUFFALO, July ga large number Of
citizens met this evening for the purpose
of forming free trade league. Resolu'
tons indicative Of the objects of the meet
ing were adopted, and COMMITTEES OF
permanent organization was appointed t.
report at the subsequent meeting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
WASHINGTON.

wAsHISoros, July S.-The Secretary
of the Treasury has decided that a no.
tary public attesting papers to be used
before the Department must procure Q
certificate Of his authority from the CLERK
of the Court Of Record in every case, not
withstanding the name Of such notary
may be filed in the Department as already
duly certified; for although his name be
fled in one bureau Of the Treasury, i
will require time and labor for the head
of other bureaus to ascertain this fact.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
ROSTON.

BosroS, July THE annual conven-
ton of the operative plasterers of North
America assembled this morning Of
Hospitalier Hall. The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Chas'
Mclean, of Boston, President; Joseph
Craig, of Portland, FIRST Vice President
Thomas A. Hogan, CT Chicago, second
Vice President; VIM. Roberts, of De-
troit, General Secretary; Edward Gala
CHER, of Brooklyn, Treasurer. The
preparations for the entertaining Of the
representatives by the Boston societies
are all that could be desired. n5 d
In a two thousand dollar match t.
wagons, between Hotspur and Myror
Perry, this pm. at Mystic Park, the lat
tor won in three straight heats. Time
2:2T -2:30-2:29}. F. SD slaai Nr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
NATIONAL MEANNEss.

Two daughters Of the late Chief JUS
tice fancy, both aged and destitute, have
lately been discharged from positions in
the Patent Office, TO make room for stout,
strong men, who are more available as
tools of the Administration. This is the
very hight and depth of mesnness. These
women were employed to do copying in
the department, aud were entirely de-
pendent upon their pay for living. Mr..
Caleb Gushing. it is stated in Radical
paper, interceded on their behalf with
President Grant, who gave assurances
that they should not be disturbed. On
this promise they rested in fancies secu-
riiy until On order was received for their
expulsion This is more contemplate,
If possible, than the dismissal Of
hospital steward, for marrying Miss
Anna Surrstt The father Of these ladies
was a profound jurist, a bright and
shining light in the world, and rendered
valuable services to the Government
But the present Administration respects
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
FOREIGN.

PARIs, July LA rumor has been cur
rent that Spain had applied TO France,
requesting her to advise the Government
Of the United States to preserve strict
neutrality in the case of Cubs. but ii i
not confirmed and may be considered
simply canArd
Notwithstanding the Official denial, the
modification Of the French Ministry Is
imminent NJ. Rouher, representing the
system Of personal gOveramsut, is sure
TO retire and give place TO q new eonbl'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
A Marital Mistake-Wsnts 10 Have
the NupffaI Moose United.

For several months past Young man
who had been bosrder Ia private fam
lily in Troy, New York, has paid some
attention 10 q daughter, escorting her to
the theater aud to church on one or two
occasions. There had, however, been no
love making on either part. About two
weeks ago the father Of the young lady
came suddenly into the room where she
and her mother were sitting. and said TO
her: go and get ready; you are going
to get married in an hour" The mother
confirmed the statement, and told her to
20 for lady friend Of hers, living near,
to stand up with her. The girl asked to
whom she was to be married. The father
answered, ITO Henry" 1.-THE boarder
before mentioned). The girl took it as a
joke, aud went for her friend. When she
came back minister was present, and in
less than ten minutes she was wife.
She now seeks relief from the marital
bonds, alleging that she was so confused
and surprised that she did not know what
she was about, and that she was married
TO the young man without her consent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

A decision by the Supreme Court, in
the case of Williams VS.. Boughner, has
been anxiously expected ever since
Tuesday, but still it has not been made.
Mr.. Boughner received dispatch from
his attorneys at Brownsville. to-day at
one o o'clock, to the following effect: mo
opinion this morning; we expect it this
evening or in the morning." The
people can carry this election in
favor of Conservatism, whether the deci-
sion is in favor of Boughner or not, and
should make up their minds to do so by
united effort. If, however, aBoughuer is
permitted to 90 on and register, the cleo
ton becomes almost certainty in ad-
vance. The delay has caused great i'm
patience and excitement among all
classes and parties. .fff 1aao al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
CINCINNATI.

CIScrSSAr1, July s.-Henry Eastman
and Charles Cannon we're arrested yes
terday evening in this city, and lot Of
burglars tools found in their possession ;
also, three thousand dollars, which is
identified as the money taken from the
United States Collectors Office, last Sat
urdsy night, at Hamilton. They are in
confinement.
The Hamilton County delegation ex'
press dissatisfaction with the nomination
OF Rosecrans for Governor. tap
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

nation, in accordance with the principles
of parliamentary government. When
this purely constitutional revolution ia
effected, it may be considered almost GER
tain that NJ Emil Oliver will be the chief
of the new ministry. The Emperor, il
is said, is willing to abandon the arbitrary
power which he has welded since the
coup detat, and share the burthen Of
government with the country and the
Legislature. The Senate will soon as
sembls and carry out the Necessary
oroanic chancaa s....
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

neither the living nor the dead, age, sex or
condition. The road to Grants heart is
down his throat or his pocket. A box OF
cigars or O horse. or one of "Brown's
pups" will do more toward securing q
position in the Cabinet than any amount
Of moral, legal and scientific attachments.
Any one who doubts after this that ours
is the best government the world ever
saw should be pronounced lunatic or
punished for treason.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
The Chinese Immigration Movement,


The New York Times Of the Sd inst.
says:
The projectors ofibe Memphis Conyen-
ton for promoting Chinese immigration
10 the South should secure the advice Of
parties who are eobversant with the ques-
ton Of Chinese labor and with the char
scter Of the Chinese people. There Is in
this city, for example, Captain Cesare
Moreno, q gentleman who has spent
many years Of his life in China, and who
has, BY actual observation, made himself
thoroughly converssnt with ell the points
involved. II the managers Of the con-
veution were 10 take some pains to secure
the presence Of Captain Moreno, and i
they would give due attention 10 his
views and experiences, they would be able
to act with something like intelligence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
Special Notices.

The Healing Pool.-An essay for young mon
on the crime Of solitude. and the diseases and
abuses which create impedimenta to marriage
with sure means Of relief Sentin sealed letter
envelopes. free Of charge. Address, DIR. ].
S,isiiiiin fious htol, Howard Association,
adelphia, Pa. sf "a bsi0alisaoy d 73-15O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
THE VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The news from Virginia is truly re-
freshing The State has gone in favor Of
Walker, the liberal Republican, by q
sweeping majority, as will be seen by our
dispatches to-day. The State is redeemed,
and the children of that great cid COM
monwealth may lift up their heads once
more and breathe the free air of Heaven
without fear of the powers that were
The new constitution has carried, and
the DISTINGUISHING and test oath clauses
submitted separately, we're defeated. The
following were the candidates:
Republican. Conservative.
GOVERNOR.
Henry II. Wells. Gilbert G. Walker.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
J. d. Harris. John p. Lewis.
ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Thomas R. Bowden. James c. Taylor.
Districts. CONGRESS.
!. Richard s. Aver. g.. Watson.
3. Charles ii. Porter. James W. Hunnisutt.
| 4. W. II. ii. Stowell. Levi G. Thayer.
| 5. CASTOR g. Curtis. Robert l.. Owen.
| 6. John W. jenkins. Robert g. Conrad.
s. George S. Smith. James K. Gibson.
Wells, the present Military Governor
was appointed about q year and q hal
ago. Walker is a Republican, but is lii
ersl and conservative.
The total registered vote was, befor
the election, stated to be about 245. 900
Of whom 10000 we're colored an
l35, 900 white. s.....
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

WE see by special dispatches to the
morning papers that the Brownsville
Democratic Convention yesterday nom
mated Hon. D. c. Slaughter, of Upton
county, for the Senate. rFF.p Z
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uuoDE ISLAND.

PRovIDRxcr, July 7.-Niagara Falls
not Boston, is the place designated for
the meeting Of the 9th army corps.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
~ MEMPHIS BANK, |
MEMPHIS. TENN. July 2, 1859. (

MEMrHIs. TENN. July 2. 1861
IA Directors Of this Bank, held this day, b.
II. Hum was elected to be CASHIER, instead Of
+, N. Cash, resigned. ID. MURPHY,
lO8.l8 !. ~. . Il -.-.L n N President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

. Licerpool Cotton-Julyi g., p,m.7 :
Market opened firmer uplands, 0 l2ad !;
Orleans, l2id (; sales for the day, 10000,
London Money - July S,1l pm. :
Five.twenties, sls; Erie, 1911; Consols, "a.
Illinois Central, 95i; Frankfort bonds,
OIL .-.n-. ~ ln nn-lnL--. sll
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08
N o { i c e..

rT,HE SUBSCRIBERS TO. TIE CAPITAL
L stock Of the Memphis and st. Louis Trans
portatiou Company are hereby npited thet
made. to be- paid on or before the 18Th OF July
al she Acaics Of the Sscrefary and Treasurer
No. &c Front street (up stairs. ~ .fr.. i
By order OF the Board Of DirsctoTs; ,,re /
l0-lle Secretary and Treasurer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

THE Co-PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE
the firm name Of Murphy 4 Cash, is this day
dissolved by limitation. j. j. Murphy as
sumes ell the liabilities of the firm and is alone
authorized to collect its assets. -
Memphis. July i. + +. N. G d2sH.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

New York Stock--July g. liam
Market somewhat bearish, but prices are
wall an atained. o
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Notice in Bankruptcy

|sl nI .Mu.H NNN.lt
In the District Court of the United
states, for the District Of West Ten.
nessee: i49iAilll lsiiAAia N'i" ti"''
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT Pc
IN titions have been filed in said Court by the
following named persons of said District, duly
declared bankrupts, nnder the act Of Congress
of March 2, 1867, fer discharge and certificate
thereof from all their debts and other claims
prevable under said act, and that the following
days, at ten o'clock am. have been set fer the
hearing of the same before 7. !. Latham. esq,
Register, at his Office, No. 4tC Main street,
Memphis, Tennessee, to-wit. AaiN 'i
A. s. Rogerson, July 20. 1869. ~ ii
GM&J N. Moore, July ~, 1859.
John w. Valght. July 20. 1859. 5aYa llW
John e. Fisher. July Is. 1859. EI...tf
Headley Coburn, July %. 1869. .A4' a1,-
Charles T. Saltmarsh, July ~, 1869. 7.grtl
John s. Lail, July %. 1869.
B.. Folger. July "a, 1863. 30 Gin1lgI
A, b. Newkirk. July q. 1864
Julius Rosenthal, July ~, 1859. h'5a tst
When and where all creditors who have proved
their debts, and other persons In interest, may
attend and show cause. If any they can, why
| the prayer Of the said petitioners should not
| be rranted. And the second and third meet
ings Of creditors will be held at the same times
| and place. A. b. MITCHELL,,
Memphis, July 8. 1865. fnl on Clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

Domestic and Foreign Market Reports. %
Tslsgrsphsd to the Public Ledger by
the Southern Pacific and Atlantic Tsls-
graph Company LlneA TB'T9n
New Fork C0tton-July 8, II am
Market opened quiet. 30W 2rd1 99n9
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PRINTING WORKS

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-07-08

eTThs most Kiseant and Complies Estab-
h.hnent Of ~ Kind n the MiaEissippi ValleJ.
the most approved pattern and make.
- klernnf Private Parl6Ts sur rs1 Iiisrnen /.
The Wines and Liquor are Of the Best Drafts,
i2ff N. wILLETT a CO..
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-25

has bad appearance to say the very least,
The questions nov before US are Of the
most momentous Importance of any that
have ever transpred in our city. We are
about to decide weighty matters for all time
to come. Let Us stop-think-consider
calmly. Nothing can be well done in a
moment of great excitement. There is no
necessity for haste. The Rockford Compa.
ny has not get ereu applied for the right Of
way through Moline. If it knocked a, our
gates, then We might have some excuse for
rushing into this grave business in hot haste.
But we have none now. On the contrary,
all our heaviest interests urge US to be upon
our guard, to debate calmly, and determine
wisely. Let every business man and prop.
er.y owner every one who has the welfare Of
the city at heart, Of whatever opinion on
the matter, be present at the Court House
tonight
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-05-25
Western Union Railroad.
Hail Routss

CHICAGO AND EASTERN MAIL-ArrivsI a,
$40 A. NJ. aud 6;20P. NJ. Closes At $40 A. NJ,
and 500 P. NJ
PORT BYRON MAIL-via WatsrtoWn, uAnp.
ton, Rapids City, Port Byron and COrdovS, AZ
rives at S:55 A. NJ. Closes4.50 P. NJ.
COAL VALLEY MAtL-(by cGrsl daily, leaves
between and A. NJ, returning at about B
?. NJ. Orion and Andover are supplied BY
this route.
DAVENPORT, IOWA, MAIL--HrriyeI ct 1850 A.
NJ. aud g:05 P. NJ. Closes at $40 A. NJ and
s.ONP PM
ALBDO MAIL-via Camden Mills, Andalu-
sia, Eigngton, Hamlet, PerrYton, Alsdo, High
Point, New Boston, Keithsburg, OquawkA, to
Oguawks Junction, tSagetOWn), leaves daily
between 3 A. NJ, and arrives at $50 P. NJ
Mail matter Tor Pleasant Ridge, HaElitt, Buff
h!o Prairie, Illinois City, brury, Copper
Crsok and Mulersburg, goes by this route.
MONMOUTH MAIL--viA Presumption, Sus1,
Viola, North Henderson, Spring Grove, and
Riohlaud Grove 10 Non mouth, leaves Tues
days, Thursdays and Saturdays at A. NJ,
and arrives Mondays, Wednesdays and Fri
day at p. " Centre Ridge Is supplied
on Tuesdayr BY this route.
CENTRE RIDGE, via Rural, once a week. Ar
riyes Friday evening, a. O'Clock, and leaves
Saturday morning, at O'clock,
Office hours from 7:C0 A. NJ. 70 SEQ ?. NJ.
~ suudaya, open from 9 to 10 AM
NJ. 3. OSBORN. Post Master.
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We Believe in Advertising.

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