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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26
"rIAT JUsTITIA RUAT COELUm.'

1t is possible that the Demo-
cratic press here and elsewhere has
done share of injustice to Colonel
Leatherman. He did not abandon the
field ingloriously on the eve Of the late
contest, in which frauds unparalleled
we're perpetrated. On the contrary,
recognizing the Importance of elections
which determined the character of judi
cial officers, he contributed perhaps more
literally, through his representative
agent, than any other single citizen to
the fund expended BY the Conservative
party. In view of this fact, this charge
of desertion," preferred by personal
friend, should be retracted.
IfCol. Leatherman had been in Mem
phis when he placed his name at the dis
posal of his friends, even this announce
ment would have been withheld. He was
not cognizant of the changes which the
relations of Stokes and Senter, and Of
their respective adherents, had under
gone. and it was quite impossible for one
in the remote wilds of Arkansas, where
news is delivered by vehicles of q bygone
age, and where newspapers, when first
seen, are relics of boar antiquity-it was
quite impossible for Col. Leatherman to
appreciate objections to his appearance
as candidate, which we're palpable
enough to residents Of Memphis. There
was, then, no fault committed when, in
obedience to medical advice, he went to
Arkansas and this very absence from
Tennessee is sufficient apology for any
error into which he may have fallen as to
the propriety of the appearance OF third
and unobjectionable gubernatorial can
didate.
The press of the State, to the extent
that it has criticized harshly the conduct
of Colonel Leatherman, has done an ex-
celent citizen and faultless gentleman
gross Injustice. Now that the facts are
before us, we hasten to correct any error
into which we may have fallen. Col. LIS
friends assure us that he will not be
candidate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26
The Argentine Confederation.

The address of President Ssrmiento,
on the opening of the session Of the Ar
gentine Congress at Buenos Aryes,
evinces a prsiseworthy spirit Of public
reform and improvement, but shows bad
taste in calling President Lopez 1.-THE
Psrsguayan tyrant," the allies being en-
gagged in q war which looks very much
like an attempt at division of spoliated
territory. President Sarmiento's zeal,
however, in constructing railroads, tele-
graphs and other public improvements
has inspired his country with a new life.
As consequence, thirty thousand emf
grants arrived in Buenos Ayres during
last year, and one hundred thousand are
expected to arrive in the present. Pres
ident Sarmieato has introduced many
things from this country, where he re-
sided for sometime as Minister, among
which he cites the new weapons OF
deadly precision" with which be hopes to
roll back the tide Of Indian war which
has so long devastated the Argentine
plains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26
PENNsYLVANIA,

PHILADELPHIA, June ga FIRE here
this morning resulted in great destruc-
ton to the property in block bounded by
Oxford street and Columbia avenue and
Fifth and Sixth avenues. 1t was com
posed almost entirely Of manufacturing
establishments and places Of business,
and was about lhree4ousths destroyed.
Among the principal losers, are
Joseph Conover, dealer in skins; VIM.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

For several years the gas companies of
New York and Brooklyn have been
largely defrauded by having their meters
ingeniously tempered with in such q
manner as to cause loss Of from ten to
fifty per cent, but all efforts to secure the
perpetrators of the fraud proved futile.
On Thursday night two Germans were
arrested in Brooklyn, having in their pos
session implements suited to altering gas
meters, and it is claimed that they had
been actively engaged in the business.
They were committed for trial
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26
Last week, at DrewersviIIe, Indiana, a

Last week, at Drewersville, Indiana, a
Mrs. Warner, witness in divorce case,
when asked to swear that she would "tell
the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the TRUTH, answered that she would
tell the truth and nothing but the truth,
bat that she could not swear to tell the
whole truth because she did not know it
all, and that if she did know it, the Court
would not permit her to tell it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26
Nev York Stock-Juas 26, 10 a M

liverpool Cottoa-Jsne 26, pm
Market opened active; uplands, 1924 |;
Orleans, 1891, sales for the day, $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

Domestic and Foreign Market Reports. as
Telegraphsd to the Public Ledger by
the Southern Pacific and Atlantic Tels-
graph Company. frsref sr
NeW York Cotton-June rs, ii a.m.--
Market opened with fair demand !;
prices firm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

A negro at Norfolk. a few nights ago,
burgiariously entered house, mounted
to the third story, and while engaged in
gathering plumber, was seized and pitched
out Of the window. He fell forty or fifty
feet, struck upon his head, materially
damaging the pavement, picked himself
up in an apparent hurry, and ran away.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances Of Frank
Melle1sh are invited to attend the funeral of
his infant son. from his residence. No. SO Robe
son street. at three o'clock this Saturday
afternoon. Carriages may be had of McCaffrey
& Cornelius, 500 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

A New York paper says that j r.
Hassard, Clarence Cook aud Miss Kate
Field we're sent to the Boston Jubilee BY
the Tribune. Mr.. Hssssrd was to act as
musical critic, Mr.. Cook was to find
fault with everything, and Miss Field was
10 exhaust the resources Of her dietion-
airy in praising everybody connected 10
the remotest degree with Boston or the
iubilee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26
MASNAOHUsETTs.

AMHERST, June 26.-The match game
of baseball last evening between the
Amherst College and Williams College
was won by the former-2S to 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

The country at present is run entirely in
the interest of Grant, and don't belong to
any one else. We are certainly in the
last stages of decline, and revolution
must some day come d Q relief. May
heaven send it
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

London Money : June 26, lpm-
Fivetwenties, 800; Erie, l93; Consols, SO.
Illinois Central, 944; Frankfort bonds.
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Preamble and Resolu-
tions Adopted.

WHEREAS, The prosperity Of the city of
Memphis and the adjacent country is an object
which should be promoted by all legitimate
means at the hands Of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, The reduction of the rate of
freights on our rivers is essential to their pros
perity. and an especial object to be attained /;
and
WHEREAS. The Mississippi Valley Naviea-
ton Company Of the South and West. as rep
resented here, believe that their plan of navi-
eating the Mississippi river and its tributaries
Is unequaled for economy, expedition, safety
and low rates Of insurance therefore, be it
RESOLVED. That the Directory Of the, said
Company submit the following proposition to
the merchants and business men of Memphis
and its vicinity:
Said Company propose to carry ffeights be-
tween
st. Louis and Memphis, at the rate of
loo. per 100 lbs.
Louisville and Memphis, ut the rate
of I5c. per 100 lbs.
Above the Falls, at the rate of zoe.
per 100 lbs.
Memphis and New Orleans, at the
rate of ace. per I0OIbs.
Resolved. That this proposition refers only
TO those who are now. or may hereafter become.
Stockholders in the Company.
Resolred That FIVE hundred copies Of the
foregoi ing preamble and resolutions be printed
for distribution among the business men of
Memphis snd its vicinity.
True copy from minutes.l
I02-l7 NJ OTIS. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26
Special Notices.

The Healing rool.-An essay for young men
on the crime of solitude. and the diseases and
abusss which create impediments to marriage,
with sure means Of relief. Sent in sealed letter
envelopes. free Of charge. Address. DR.. j.
Skillin Houghton, Howard Association. Phil
adelphia, Pa. 1880
No Cure, No Pay-shake no More.-Stone's
Tonic Syrup contains no mineral or poison
Gus" substance. Warranted to cure Chills and
Fever, no matter Of how long standing. Price.
81 per bottle. Address M. Rose. sole agent,
81 Main street, Memphis. Team. 97-1O2
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DIED.

On yesterday. Minnie Loula. infant daughter
of Hiram and Jennie Stuart. aged nine months.
June rs, 1869.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

The American Ministers to Russia have
lately all been "C.'s"-Csmeron, Clay
and Curtin,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

New York Money-June &c, 1925 a M.
Governments open dull but steady in
tone. Sterling exchange steady atl09s for
sixty-day bills. Gold carrying at l-16.
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NEW ADVERTISE M ENTs

Abstract from the minutes of a meet.
ing Of the Directory OF the Missis-
sippi Valley Navigation Company
of the south and West, held q; che
office OF the Company, I'm Memphis,
June %, 1869:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-06-26

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO AN
wv nounoe T. s. AyTss as q candidate for
one of the Representatives. Of Shelby county in
the Democratic convention est
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

T ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDIDATE
l. for Represep tative in the next General As
sembly Of the State Of Tennessee. subject to the
decision of the proposed Democratic Conven-
ton of Shelby county. SAM. ii. JONES.
June "a, 1863. l00-t
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PUBLIC LEDGER.

~ DuBOSE, EDITOR.
J. HARVEY MATHES, Cry EDIroE
E. WHITMORE, BUSINESS MANAGER.
The Montana post., 1869-03-12
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

Washington, S--Conklin introduced bill
,bihiting the secret sales and purchases of
80 for the Government. Referred.
sTbe bill supplem entary to the currency act
-. -sfsr!ed to Committee on Finance.
TLe bill granting Mrs Lincoln an annual
sion Of $1,000 was referred to the Pension
Committee.
~ Standing Committees were announced.
A Joint Committee was announced, TO con-
=, ~ four from each House, to examine all
srrIications for relief from political disabili-
ties. ..
81, states the interest and discount N money
borrowed 20 equip and supply troops for q.
: service. Referred to Military Committee.
III bills heretofore tabled were referred ap-
Tbe District of Columbia Equal Rights bill.
rocksted by the late President, was taken up
and passed.
Pomproy introduced a bill to further secure
sguaI rights in the District of Columbia, and
rroyliinE for female suffrage.
Robertson introduced a Consti tutionaI
amendment.
Adjourned.
HOUSE.
Washington, March 9-Schenck intro
Iucpl a bill to reduce into one act the laws
relating TO Internal revenue. Oodered print
81.
Kelly introduced bill for the coinage of
nickel five cent pieces.
Resolutions were adopted for select COM
mttee TO provide for taking the census; one
for a select joint committee on retrenchment;
one that the Pacific Railroad committee heIe-
after consist of fourteen members, and one
Tor the appointment of select committee on
reconstruction
Butlsr introduced a bill to repeal the Ten
ure of Office law, and moved the previous
QUESTION, which was seconded and the bill
passed with only lg negative votes.
The resignation of e. B. Washburne of IL
Hn0is was received.
Rev. Mr.. Butler of Washington was elected
chaplain.
A resolution was adopted appointing a CON-
mjttee to inquire into the validity of the
Louisiana election
Adjourned,
SENATE.
Washington, March 9-The finance com
mittee reported the bill to strengthen the
public credit
Williams said he would call it up to-mor-
row.
sherman reported the bill supplementary to
the national currency act, and be would call
IT up 20 morrow.
On motion to discharge the committe from
further consideration of the Tenure of oGfic,
act with view to take IL up to-day, Sumner
objected, and It was laid over.
The President sent in a message withdraw
ING his request for relieving the Secretary Ol
the Treasury from disabilities
The request was granted.
A bill TO prevent the determination of fur
bearing animals passed.
Adjourn al
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Proposals forArmy transportation
HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA,
Offce Chief eQMdTreTuldsteT


Office Chief 62N0rteTUdsteT,
St. Paul Ninn., November 81. 1868 }
. CEALED Proposals are invited from those loyal
- citizens of the United States, having the CAPT
tai and TO execute fully and fairly in all Its
parts and conditions. contract for the Wagon
Transportation for the United States Quartermss-
teri Department for the District of Montana, next
season. beginning April LIST 1863. aud ending March
3lst 1870 for that hauling outside of the limits em-
oraced by the present contract Tor that month
fApril for that district and beginning May lst,
1862 for the yearly contract of the entire district
namely:
All that part of Montana included in the Depart
ment of Dakota. The object of the contract is To
transport supplies to from any Post now estab-
lshed or that may be established within the above
described Distrit; TO haul baggage supplies to
accompany troops upon any march or in any mill
tary operations within that part of Montana Terri
tory ~ above described
The weight to be transported in the District OF
Montana shall not exceed Five Million pounds
rs 600 0O0I
Bidders will state the rate per one hundred iI0ol
pounds per one hundred ll00l miles, for each
month of the year commencing April lst, le69,
and ending March 3lst 1870.
Bidders should give their names in full we'll
as their places of residence. and each proposal
should be accompanied by bond in the sum of
ten thousand dollars, (Sl0, 00W signed by two or
more responsible persons, guaranteeing that y case
a contract is awarded tor the hauling in the above
mentioned District, to the party proposing, the
contract will be accepted and entered into. and
good and sufficient security furnished by said
party in accordance with the terms of th Is adver
usement
The Contractor win be required TO give bonds in
the sum of hfty Thousand dollars, ESQ. .0oO)
Satisfactory evidence of the solyency OF each
bidder and person offered security uill be re-
quired.
Proposals must be endorsed "a Proposals tor
Army rrsnsporrs.-y.a in Montana and none will
be entertained unless they fully comply with the
requirements of this advertisement.
The party to whom an award is made must be
prepared to- execute the contract AZ once, aud io
give the required bonds for the faithful perform
ance Of the contract.
The right to reject any and All bids that may be
offered is reserved.
The contractor must be in readiness for service
| by the first day of April, 1909, and will be re-
quired to have place of business or agency, At
| which he may bs communicated with promptly
and readily for the transportation in the District
| Montana at Fort Benton. and Ia the District oI
\ Montana az such other point may be Indicated
| as the starting point IN said District
Proposals tor the above will be received a. Fort
Shaw Montana Territory. by Captain N 8. COu-
| stable A q VI. U. S. A. CHIEF q. ". District Ot
| Montana and at Saint Paul. Minnesota, until Feb-
ruary 18th, lsd9i by the undersigned.
| ). b. HOLABIRD.
Dep uty Q. n. General L. 3. A..
| Chief Qusrtermaster Department at DsSOta
The Montana post., 1869-03-12

Hays special says the Indian war ia ended.
Sheridan and staff arrived here this after
nosn from Medicine Bluff Creek on the 24th
of February.
Custar, with the Seventh cavalry and Nine
teenth Kansas volunteers remain, with orders
to move to the supply camp at the Junction
of Beaver and Wolf rivers. Affairs are in A
highly satisfactory condition. The Indians
are convinced they cannot find protection at
any season OF the year. The campaign has
proved a salutary success.
Havana, March 7.-Roberts, Spanish Am
bassador to Washington, sailed to-day for
New York.
Rumors are aioat Of serious engagements
near Sancti Espirtu; no particulars.
The smallpox is raging.
The siege of Trinidad is raised.
Santiago advices state every Spaniard in
Maiora Is killed. Eight hundred armed troops
have gone there.
The clergy have offered the Government
one-sixth of their incomes to defray the ex-
penses of the war.
Western Appropriations.
Washington, March s.-Among the appro-
priations secured were Sl75, 900 for Pacific
Coast survey; $500 for the northwest
boundary commission; Sl5O,O0O for the San
Francisco mint; $4,000 for repairs of the
Custom House; $5O,0OO for the Portland
Custom House; $4,000 for Hayden's geo
logical survey of the Territories 800 for
Raymond's mining statistics; $4,000 for the
clerks of the surveyor of California and Ari-
EonIa; $4,000 for machinery, and S74, 900
for wages at the Carson mint.
ference committee also the bill prohibiting
the refining of bullion in the mints and
branches.
Railroad al Ogden. Utah.
The Montana post., 1869-03-12

New York, March "a case under the
civil rights Law came before the Court OF Com
rnoa Pleas yesterday, Harriet Jacobs. cob
The Montana post., 1869-03-12

ing Stewart prepared aud executed the trans-
fer of his entire interest in the profits of the
business OF A. Il. Stewart 4 Co., during his
oficial term, tc be applied TO charitable pur-
poses, TO W. b Astor, james Brown, VIM. T.
bod<e, James ]. Roosevelt and tIenry Hilton.
This bss met with the general approval Of
The Montana post., 1869-03-12
The Regular Channel.

Washington, March s.-An Immense num-
Der of applications for sSice are on record.
The Executive flee has decided that all
applications must be made to the Secretary of
the Department to which the appointment is
solicited. The President will not consider
any applications until it has passed through
the heads of departments TO which it per-
tains.
The friends of Grisweld of New York an
ticipating n change in the Cubinet are most
urgently pressing him for Secretary of the
Navy.
The Montana post., 1869-03-12
washlburnc.

Washington, March 9.-Washburne has for
warded his resignation of his seat in Congress
to the Governor of Illinois, that new cleo
tion may be ordered. The usual notice of his
acceptance of the Secretary of State has been
forwarded to the Diplomatic corps and they
severally invited te call at their convenience
It is certain he will not remain long In tn e
department. There is special reason for be-
lieving the President intends giving him the
French Mission.
The Montana post., 1869-03-12
v Hampshire Election The
Granite state goes all
Repu blfcan.

Concord, n. H, March 9.-Retuns from.
the State election show a smaller vote than
in November, but indicate increased Re-
publican majority over last March when Har-
riman was elected by about $500.
Stevens is probably elected Governor by B.
900 majority. There Is a full Republican del
egation to Congress and also n large kepub-
li-an majority in the State Legislature
The Montana post., 1869-03-12

Ogden, Utah, March S.-The L. P. railroad
reached here about noon to-day. The event
is being celebrated by firing cannon, speech
making, etc.
Fifty tons of mails left Wasatch this after
noon, and will reach this place some time to-
night to be taken to Salt Lake.
The Montana post., 1869-03-12
Row In a Convention.

Petersburg, March eth.-The Republican
State Convention met at noon, to-day, iu
fuckers Hall. An anti-Wells man attempt
ed to be declared temporary Chairman, which
sued around the Chairman's stand. A strong
police force interfered and separated the con-
testants. Mr.. Burgess, Mayor of the city
appeared and made speech In behalf of peace
The rival candidates for tae temporary Chair
manship followed, advocating peace, but an
other fight ensued, when the Mayor ordered
the police TO clear the ball, which was done
and the delegates are now scattered about the
streets. IL is not known when they viii
meet again.
The Montana post., 1869-03-12
SPAIN.

Madrid. March 9.-In the Cortez yesterday
there was a stormy debate on the future form
of government.
The Republicans demanded the removal of
Marshal Montpensier and accused the gov
eminent of trying to smuggle him upon the
country As a king.
Prim defended Montpensier.
Topete preferred Montpensier as king to a
republic.
Serrano defended the course of the govern
ment. Choosing ruler had been left to the
Cortez, but this Republican pressure on the
Chamber was wrong
The Montana post., 1869-03-12
Eo RE Exhumed.

Ne" York. March The HsrpIa's Fl.
The Montana post., 1869-03-12

Boston, March S.-An Official order from
the State Department was received by the
United States Marshal or Saturday evening
to disregard the pardon of Martin. the de-
faul.iug cashier of the Hide and Leather
Bank, but it came too late; the pardon had
been handed Martin,
The Montana post., 1869-03-12
Generalftles.

Rochester, March 9.-Van Riper's Touring
mill was partly destroyed by the explosion of
q boiler yesterday; three men killed
Chicago, March 9.-Dr. Cnstisn Pershey,
one of the most highly respected citizens of
MuscatIne, Iowa, WAS numbered to-day by n
had some lawsuits. Public excitement j.
very great, and threats made to lynch
MowTy.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-02-18

hS~ James Haley-aged about IA
years, while picking coal on the track
Of the Central Railroad at Second street
crossing yesterday afternoon, was run
over and instantly killed. The train
a long one-passed over his body sew.
ering it below the chest, together with
both arms. The lifeless parts of what
moment before had been lad full of
JOY and happiness, were gathered to
gethered and conveyed to his home,
where scene which beggars descrip-
ton was enacted by the horror-stricken
and frantic parents.
Every few days we are called upon to
record similar casualties. We think
the practice of gathering coal by child
rem along the line of the railroad should
receive the attention of the authorities
and prevented in the future. Human
life ought to be considered more valua-
BILE than to allow it to be sacrificed in
this way.
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-02-18

aeAp Our representative in the Legis-
lature, Captain Whelan, has introduced
a bill in the Legislature to incorporate
the Elizabeth Ferry Company, naming
as corporators Abraham Baiz, John H.
Rolston, John Sammis, L. IT, Hand,
Wade B. Worrell and Joseph Award,
with capital of $50, 000,, which may be
increased to 100000, for the purpose
Of constructing ferry or ferries be-
tween Elizabeth and New York and in
termediate points, and also to build and
maintain dock at Elizabethport an
act to exempt the property of Sisters
of Charity throughout the State from
taxation
Elizabeth daily monitor. [volume] (Elizabeth, N.J.) 1868-1880, 1869-02-18

ggA- The exhibition of the Sloan
(colored) Church Sabbath School at
Market Hall last evening, was a COM
plete success--it being estimated that
1900 persons were present. The audi
ence manifested its high appreciation
of the performance by hearty applause.
We understand that quite handsome
sum was netted, which will enable the
trustees to liquidate most of the debt
of the church. Rev. Mr. Jackson, the
pastor, is an earnest laborer, and the
recent prosperity of the church is due
to his untiring efforts in its behalf,