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r1Ecr1oN IN NORTH CAROLINA,

The latest Intelligence is that Norm
Carolina has elected Democratic Legis-
lature and five Democratic Congressman
out Of the seven of the State representa-
ton, in spite of the military interference
of the Governor with his militia, backed
nv the Administration with federal
troops. The success thus gained will
insure, ON the assemblage of the new
Legislature. the election Of a Democratic
Senator in the place of one j. A. Abbott,
whose term of Office expires in 1871. We
rejoice with our friends at their victory,
andhope it may be followed up with others
that may complete the overthrow OF
Radicalism in that State. Gradually the
South is being reclaimed from Radical
tyranny, and as the States are seen to
throw off the shackles that have bound
them for fourlong years, they hoist the
free banner Of the Democracy. We hope
to see before the next Presidential cam
yass every one Of them in line and
ready to send up crushing majorities
against the enemies of the Government.
The little game tried by Gov. Holden, of
North Carolina, was as unsuccessful as
the attempt by Brownlow, in Tennessee,
both of whom thought to intimi-
date our people with an armed mob
into voting the Radical ticket; and ifnot
this to keep them away from the polls al
together. But we were not thus to be
frightened, and with the sword suspended
over our heads, went to the polls and de-
posted our ballots for those who we're
regarded as friends to the unfortunate
people of the South. Radicalism must
take up its bed and walk, and hnnt some
more congenial cline than the States OF
the South now afford. A letter from
South Carolina says that Governor Scott
of that State has commenced arming the
negro militia, and has five companies
already armed and drilled to obey him.
Three companies Of whites offered their
services to keep the peace, but only one
was allowed to be armed, the other two
being fatty rejected. The letter adds
that there is an evident intention TO re-
peat the North Carolina trouble in South
Carolina. We are not surprised at this,
and expect that Governor Clayton, OF
Arkansas, will arm his thieves and muir
derers again when the time of election
comes on in that State. Strange things
are now done in this once free country
ofours that causes the face of patriotism
TO hide itself in bushes Of shame. Let
us adopt the motto, Patience, and
shuttle the cards. we will certainly win
after awhile
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"IufaJIibiIity."
To the Editor of the Ledger:

To the Editor of the Ledger:
la your Saturdays issue is an extract
from the New York World in explana-
ton Of the Infallibility dogma, in which
il seems Father Starr made it very plain
and simple in a recent sermon IN New
York. He uses, as Father Garesche did
here. a fayorite illustration-that OF a
court of last resort; for instance, the
Supreme Court Of this country. There
is no similarity, except in one there Is
no appeal in civil questions, and &C.
clesiastic ones in the other. What the
Supreme Court decides as legal all must
obey--the appeal is exhausted, as there
must necessarily be limit to human
legislation. But does Chief Justice
Chase claim for his decisions infallibillty
from error2 The law from which he
makes his decisions Is not ipfalllhle
The Supreme Court once decided the
negro was not a citizen of the United
States, but now says he is; showing 1t Is
not infallible In its declaration of
what is law and what is not.
The Pope is infallible only when speak
ing from the Papal chair on all other
occasions be Is as fallihle as other men,
And Father Guarasche said in his lecture
here that some of the Popes were very
wicked men--so much SO he had serious
doubts If they saved their own sonia.
viii some of them explain where the
line of infallibiiity begins and ends?
When the wicked Pope speaks erc-dthe-
dya, is II done under inspiration? If not,
does he not carry into the chair 0 mind
and intellect HUMANE Does he not de-
eide infalIible dogmas with the same
knowledge, feelings and freiltles he pos
sesses when he issues bulls against the
comet? If Pope is so wicked that he
loses his own soul, can be speak for
Christ, or as Christ, with those same sins
ON his head; and what he may say be in
fallible, while his whole life gives the lie
to his infallibility everywhere else, ex-
cept ex-cathedra? Where is the line
drawn between his two characters2
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wHIaaERY.

We like the. advice of Colonel r. y
Looney to his old Wing friends ne
sums up the whole matter Of their form
ing a third party in very few words
This quarrel about names isabsolutely
childish, and does not rise to the dign''y
Of respectable nonsense
The idea would have never been enter
tanned but for that indescribable honing
for Office which besets some men, ana
despaired of fruition in the Democratic
organization. Ambition, or avarlce
opened their eyes to sights that we're and
are invisible TO others Let them get
back into the great party of conservatism
and patriotism, like good boys, and be
prepared to fight the great fight whose
finale will be the fight Of the yandais
from the capital,
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Ex POST FAcTo.

1t is great principle inculcated by
the Constitution of the United States,
that no crime exists in an act committed
or done prior to the passage of an act
constituting that act crime. The Rad
.icals, regardless of constitutional re-
straints, in their spasmodic efforts at re-
construction placed under ban almost
every citizen of any respectability for
talent and position. That this was void
appears on its very face. In his recent
letter of declination of a nomination for
Governor, Gen. W B. Bate very point
edly alIudes to the provision in the so
called 18th Amendment which was mere
ly an emanation of malice, and invented
TO punish all who had thought for them
selves, and regarded Radicalism and
Federal usurpation in their proper light.
Gen. Bate says:
Neither did / directly or indirectly ask
the last Congress for the removal Of
" disabilities, and no action was taken
for relief IL was hoped that a more lib
eral policy would have been pursued by
the last Congress, resulting in the re-
moval of disabilities from such as
were obnoxious TO the Fourteenth
Amendment TO the Constitution, and
thus relieve embarrassments that might
arise from their supposed existence, but
II was not done. This question of dis
abilities" as il is now presented, IS a
leoal one. and should be decided by the
proper judicial tribunal Until this 10
done. it matters little what may be our
individual opinions in regard TO Il, while
those who hold the power IN
the nation adhere 70 a contrary
opinion and keep the sword OF
Damaeles. in the shape Of recon
struction.' in threatening attitude above
the people Of our State. Therefore,
while 1 do not in common with many Of
the best lawyers in the land, believe am
nnder any disabilities created by the
aid Fourteenth Amendment, after the
Objectionable acts which Il seeks 10 pun
~ we're commirrrd (which, II CARED
into execution. would be as retroactive
a. any other q post fdcfo ld'rl yet, l
am not disposed, for the honors and
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congrcssionaI Convention.

Representing the Eighth Congressional
District on the State Central Democratic
Executive Committee, and being advised
that it is my duty, | do therefore hereby
call upon and request the Democracy of
the counties composing this Eighth. Con-
gressional District of Memphis to APP
point their respective delegates to meet
in convention at Memphis, on Thursday,
the first day OF September next, at twelve
O. clock M, to nominate candidate for
the Forty-second Congress of the United
States. And respectfully recommend
that one delegate for every 300 Demo
cratic votes cast for Supreme Court
Judges on the 4th instant be selected,
giving also one additional delegate for
every fraction over 800 and not under
$50 votes thus cast. also recommend
and request that the counties of Fayette,
Tipton and Shelby authorize and in
struct their delegates to nominate at the
same time and place candidates for
Senator and Floater for said counties.
NJ. d. l.. STEWART,
Of State Central Democratic Executive
Committee.
August 8, 1870
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= Frenchmcn...The opsain9 II the war

"Frenchmcn-The Opening Of the war
has not been favorable to u.s., We have
suffered a check Let us be firm under
this reverse, and let us hasten to repair
il. Let there be but one party in the
land THAT Of France; single flag
that Of the national honor. 1 come
among you faithfully to perform my
duty. You viii see me in danger the
first to defend the flag of France. adj
'jure all good citizens to maintain order,
To agitate would be to conspire with our
enemies. y
Done at the Palace of Tuilleries, the
18th day of August, 1870, at IL o'clock
am.
[Signedl "The Empress Regent,
EEGESrg."
PARIS, August 8. The L'Univers, the
ultramontane organ, sounds the alarm
for Rome, 1t predicts an early invasion
of the Papal territory by Italy. 1t
doubts the power of the Italian Govern
ment to resist the pressure even If it
wished to, it does not. Even the moderate
people, at present in power, say the con-
quest of Rome can alone sustain the
falling throne of Victor Emanuel and re-
store its finances, now tending on bank
ruptcy.
In this crisis, military events are null
tiplying all around us, it seems super
fluous to think of personal security Of
the Pope, and it would be well that a
vessel be sent to Civilta Vecchia, so that
Plus TX can find place of shelter.
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st. Agnes Academy
FOR YOUNG LADIES.
nuns INSTITUTE. CONDUCTED BY THE

mHfs INSTITUTE. CONDUCTED BY THE
sisters ofSt. Dominic. j. DELIGHTFULLY."- sit
1ated in > healthy and retired par. Of the city
Of Memphis, Tenn. The buildings are ample
and commooi0us, standingin the centerof ex-
forsive and highly improved grounds. shaded
~ forest trees. and laid ont and set with rare
= iants and shrubbery-
The course Of studies comprises all the
branches. useful and ornamental, that are
usually taught.
The Academic Year consists Of two Sessions
Of Eve months each; the hrst commencing on
the first Of September. the second on the FIRST
Monday OF February.
TERMS PER SIS ION, payable half yearly.
invariably IN advance. For board and tuition
in any of the following branches--reading.
arithmetic. English grammar, geography. his.
tory. rhetoric. competition, criticism,
principles Of natural philosophy. chemistry
and botany. mental and moral philosophy,
plain sewing. MARKING. etc.. -. SO so and
300. according to the age or class Of the pupil
Fox Day Scholars. tnition. SD. so. - or
| SO. according 70 axe or class a. above.
For further inform ton. apply 20 or address
the . MOTHER SUPERIOR
4 AIS l5lvzl-A ST. ARnes Academy
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Glittering Teeth.-Not only does sozoDosr
impart the wHIrESKss of the purest porcelain
TO the teeth, but its POLISH. too. They glisten
after being brushed with it, like the inner sur
face Of an ocean she'll, and the effect of this
peerless dentrifce is to render the enamel as
hard and indestructible as adamant.
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. The Democratic Executive Committee
will meet at their rooms, pa Second
street, Cadmus, Wednesday evening at
four o clock. Every member is earnestly
requested to be present, as business of
Importance will be brought before the
Committee.
J. J. DuBosE, Chairman.
W. b. RIcHARDET, Secretary. $40
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CORRINE, UTAH.
Coach Attacked by Road Agents
Three Cinnamon and the Treasure
Rox RObbeds

Box kObbeu.
CoRrSSE, August s.-The coach from
Helena was attacked by road agents at
Little Dry Greek, eleven miles this side
Of Pleasant Valley. Idaho, between twelve
and one o'clock Friday morning. Three
meo were in sight, and it is thought
others we're in reserve. Three Chinamen,
passengers in the coach, we're robbed Of
$4,000. The treasure box was taken. II
is supposed. from the weight Of the box,
that IT contained between five and six
thousand dollars. The company offers
$1,000 reward for each robber captured
dead or alive; and for the treasure, one
fourth Of the amount recovered. 81 [
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ems;oments Of any Office in the gift Of
our generous people, to do anything cal
culated TO, proximately or remotely, even
hazard the quiet Of our State.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
MEMPHISs
Tuesday Evening, August 0. 1870
y. Thom.s rardrev. Of New York City. is

Mr.. Thomas Tardrew. of New York City. is
authorized to act as Northern advertising
agent Of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
S. H. Parvin, General Advertising Agent,
Cincinnati, Ohio. is ourduly authorized agent
to contract for advertisements.
Hudson, Menet & Gay, 1888 Dearborn street.
and Barnhart, Bros. a Co.. "A Madison street,
Chicago, will contract for advertisements for
This uaper.
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Ladies at Saratoga and Sharon say
that the way to feel cool is to rub the
outside rim Of the ear with little
cologne or spirits Of ammonia. and you
vii keep delightfully."- cool on the warm
esi day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-09

False Pretences. -The vast and continually
increasing sales Of Hostetters Stomach Bitters
have provoked the envy Of certain class of
dealers in various parts of the country, who
are trying to substitute their utterly worthless
local nostrums fer the most popular preprie-
tary medicine in the world. These imposters
hope by their false statements to obtain from
the millions who patronize the great American
Tonic a sufficient number Of customers to
make their specuIations upon the health OF
their neighbors profitable. As the demand
for Hostetter's Bitters is now so large and ur-
gent as to tax to their fullest extent the facii-
ties for its manufacture. these petty attempts
TO ring in the merest trash by false representa-
tons are Of little consequence to its proprie-
tors. They are, however, serious evil to the
victimized. If, for example, at this warm
season. when real invigorant is greatly
needed, the sufferer from general debility, in
digestion, bilioumess or nervous weakness is
coaxed into using a wishy-washy compound
without any medicinal virtue. instead Of the
sovereign specific in which the rarest tonic and
Alternative vegetable elements are scientih-
cally combined, il Is obvious that he will rue
the day when he allowed himself 20 be thus
deluded. Il Is in the interest Of parties who
have been OF may be Influenced By the per
suasion Of plausible charlatans. that this ar
ticle Is published With the light Of twenty
years experience to guide him, why should
the invalid take leap in the dark
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THE BELL.DIyER.
An Interview with the Diver-Hfs
views, Experiences, etc.
THE MAN.


THE MAN.
We had a short interview, the other
morning, with the venturesome indiyid-
ual who explores the mysterious bottom
of the Big Muddy by means of a diving
bell. He is quiet, unassuming man,
with an unmistakable Irish accent, of
medium size, and apparently about thir-
ty years of age, genial hammered and a
downright good fellow So
WHAT HE SAYS.
We approached him Familiarity and en-
gagged him in conversation. He informed
us that he had only been employed as a
diver since last winter. We asked him
if he had met with any startling adven-
lures in his dangerous calling, to which
he replied-with smile that seemed to
say, "All in good time, my boy that
he had not been sufficiently long engaged
in it to have met with anything very I'M
usual An occasional fouling Of the air,
necessitating dive out of the bell to
the surface, or some equally unimport-
ant incident, was about the worst that
had befallen him so far Yet, it was evil
dent that he appreciated the dangerous
nature of his employment, and was only
prevented by his modesty from expatiat-
ing upon it.
HIS WAGES.
In answer to a question he informed
us that the ordinary wages of a diver
range from $500 to $1,000 per month, but
that, as he was employed for but a short
time here, he had made no definite
agreement in regard to wages. What
ever of value is recovered from the bot
tom of the river, however-exclusive of
the particular wreck searched for-is the
property of the crew each man obtain
ing share of the proceeds. We noticed
piece Of machinery belonging to a
sternwheeler, apparently almost new,
that had been recovered only that morn
ing 1t was, as old iron, probably worth
ten dollars, though its cost would per
haps approximate fifty dollars.
NO DISCOVERIES.
He informed us that thus far no dis
coveries in regard to the wreck of the
Nettie Jones had been made. He, added:
Some of them say she was sunk at the
foot of Monroe street; others are equally
positive she wasn't, and d---n me if |
believe any of them know anything
about it. !"
GOING DOWN.
We expressed wish to go down in
the bell, and the diver said he would OBJ
tain permission for us to do so, though
it would be hazardous experiment. As
we were not prepared with a change of
clothes at the time, we were forced to
decline just then, and since we have
thought it over have concluded to go up
in a balloon once more before invading
the domain of "Davy Jones"
CONTRIBUTOR.
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No Cure, No Pay. = Fossxsr's Jusnxx
TAR-For Coughs. Group. Whooping- Cough.
Asthma. Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Splitting Of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure. or price refunded. 80 cents.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow labcls.
with white. imprinted wrapper.
Gilt GOODYEAR 4 HILLS:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-09

Save and mend the pieces-use sPALDrxG,s
GLUE cod
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INSURANCE.
JULY STATEMENT
Etna ms. Co., Hartford, Conn.

TNHE ABOVE Is JULY STATEMENT OF
Il the LARGEST and one Of the oldest Fire In
surance Companies ia the United states. show
ing increase Of nearly one quarter Of . million
dollar since January statement. The lEtna
has paid out in Memphis over 500 .0o0in losses
and expenses, and stands ready TO pay more on
fair and honorable losses. Adjustments made
i isS 3 4 Ii. a. tiTTLEToN. q Madison.
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Getting Married. Essays for young men On
the delights Of home. and the propriety or
impropriety Of rettine married. with sanitary
help for those who feel untitled for matrimo-
NAL happiness. Sent free. in sealed enyel-
opes. Address. HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
Boz P. Philadelphia. Pa. H7la
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-09-09
THE Or MARKETS.

OFFICE OF
PETROLEUM CENTRE DAILY RECON-
PETROLEUM CENTRE Sept Q.
The market has been dull and weak TO-
day at lower rates. The Offering price this
morning was SO, TO 40 and 500 changed
hands at the former price. Later in the
day prices declined five cents, but there
were no sales.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-09-09

PETROLEUM lMAKKETS-.BH TEL
S.EshflI.
Reports OF all the sales OF Petroleum m
In New York Yesterday.
western Union Limo Market Report.
special DISPATCHES to the Daily Record
Crude in bulk triae easier with full par
cells offered at IA. no sales TO report. Re-
fined much unsettled aud more general dis
position TO realize decline OF about half q
cent. Sales 1000 bbls at &c, closing at 255s.
Phila. easier, with more business at the
define, sales 5000 bbls S W for Sept. at 26l4
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-09-09
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The co-partnership heretofore existing
between J. NJ. McCandlish and Johnston
Stewart, under the firm name of McCandish
& Stewart. is this day dissolved by MUTUAL
consent, Mr.. Stewart retiring. All bills
owing tho late firm will be paid to y. NJ.
McCandlish, who will settle all liabilities
of the firm aud who will carrv on tie busi-
ness IS heretofore at the old stand.
j. NJ. McCANDLIsm.
JOHNSTON STEWART.
rctyolcula Ccuirc, Pa, Sept 5-73L
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-15

honor to thy remains. New England
from mountain top to furthest cape,
is in sympathy with the scene, and
feels the fitness that the hsllowed mem
cries of Leyden and Plymouth-.he
refuge and the rock of her pilgrim faith.
ers-sbould be associated with thy obse-
quies. This great and glorious nation, in
all its restored and vindicated union, par
takes the pride of thy life and the sorrow
of thy loss. In hundreds of schools Of
the desolated South, the children, even
now, are chanting its requiem and weav-
ing chaplets around thy name. 10 hun
dreds of comfortable homes, provided by
thy bounty, the poor of the grandest city
Of the world, even now are breathing
blessings on thy memory. The proudest
shrine of Old England has unlocked it's
consecrsted vaults for thy repose. The
hravest ship of navy whose march is
Ger the mountain waves, whose home is
on the Deep" has borne thee as con-
queror to thy chosen rest; and, as it
passed from isle to isle, and from sea to
sea, in a circumnavigation almost as
wide as thy own charity. has given new
Significance to the memorable saying of
the great funeral orator of antiquity:
"Of illustrious men the whole earth is
the sepulcher; and not only does the in
scription upon columns in their own land
point it out, but in that also which is not
their own, there dwels with every one an
unwritten memorial of the heart" Aud
now, around thee, are assembled, not
only surviving schoolmstes and old COM
panions of thy youth, aud neighbors and
friends of thy maturer years, but vota.
ries of science, ornaments of litera-
ture, heads of universities and scade-
mics, foremost men of commerce and
the arts, ministers of the Gospel,
delegates from distant States and
rulers of thy own State, oil eager to unite
in paying such homage to q career of
grand but simple benefcence, as neither
rank nor fortane, nor learning nor genius,
could ever have commanded. Chiefs Of
the Republic, representatives and more
than representatives of royalty, are not
absent from thy bier. Nothing is want
ing to give emphasis to thy example.
Nothing is wanting to fill up the measure
of thy fame. But what earthly honor,
what accumulation of earthly honors
shall compare for moment with the su-
pTeme hope and trust which we all hum
bly, and devoutly cherish at this hour,
that when the struggles and the victories,
the pangs and the psgesnts of time shall
all be ended aud the great awards of
eternity shall be made up, thou msyest
be found among those who are more
than conquerors, through Him who loved
u.s." And SO we bid thee farewell, brave.
honest, noble-hearted friend of mankind |
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Female Attractions at RIO.

A Rio Jaueiro correspondent Of the
St. Louis Republican says; Female
beauty is not very common here. Per
haps the elements are not yet well com
bined. But the richest eolors Of the skin
more charming than the rose and more
soft than the sunny peach-I have seen
on the Campos Gereas, where health,
cliae and culture eonspire to perfection.
The cheeks seem animated like the dia-
mond with inner light; the eyes are
black-seldom blue-snd brilliant; the
dress aud department always modest
end what thsy lack in regular beauty iS
forgotten in their amiable department
They have intelligence without much
book kuowledge. / remember Sonora
who asked me if my country, the United
Ssates, bordered on Spain"