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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06
Delegates TO the Nashville Conven-
Tim

The following Is a correct list Of the
delegates TO the Judicial Convention, APP
pointed by the mass meeting at City Hall,
June 20: T. c. Bleckley, J. A. Anderson,
L. NJ. Hern,W. L. Duf,W. r. Holmes, J.
Patton Anderson, james Brizzolara, NJ.
D. Welsh, J. II. Mathes, James A. New
som, A. Rerkert, w. A. McCloy, T. II.
Logwood, John Brown, Cham. Jones, j.
o. Durtf, s. b. Robbins, c. W. Frazier,
Henry Ehrman, George E. Stahl, J.West
Ray, DIR. 4. Jordan, X. Hutchinson, l..
D. MeKissick, NJ. C. Galloway, Isham @.
Harris, NJ L. Perkins, J. w. Dawson,
W. o. wOOdson, NJ. Mageyney, ST., W.
II. Carroll, Martin Reynolds, w. Miller,
c. d. Mclean, W. J. Chase, r. Goode,
II. N. Loewenstine, NJ. Cohen, Jacob
Steinkuhl. W. H. Stephens, G. W. Win
chester, l.. 8. Mayre, r. +. Looney, A.
Wright. Henry Craft, Z. C. Mcdowell,
W. L. Scott, Joseph Barbiere, R A.
Parker, W. w. Mcdowell.
The following are the names Of the
Appointing Committee, added to the list
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06
BOSTON,.
Suicide OF a Young woman.

Bosrox, July GA young woman
named Nellie Nelson committed suicide
by shooting herself with a piSsol, ia com
sequence Of an aiteFcation with a young
man named George Jones, 20 whom she
was 70 be married.
The Boston Cricket club beat the Al.
bions, Of Needham, yesterday. in a game
l2T 10 Gs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06
THE DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL
CAUCUS ADDRESS.

/
commendatory article from the New
York World, impressing upon its CO
workers the importance of implicitly re-
lying upon the judicious counsel con-
veyed by the Democrats in Congress to
their friends throughout the country.
The address itself appeared in our col
umns several days ago, but its inculca-
items cannot be forgotten. They are as
fresh as parched blades of grass after a
shower, and will have the desired effect
Of dissuading ambitious Democrats from
pushing themselves forward to the detri-
ment of the party and the longer travail
Of the country. The World says:
All considerate Democrats will be glad
to see such wise advice given by body
Of men so well entitled to speak for the
party, and who speak with all the au-
thority which belongs to their represen-
tative character. opportunities for OBJ
servation, and deserved weight and stand
ing in the party If their counsels are
needed, the splendid dawn Of victories in
New York, Connecticut and Oregon, with
which the year has opened, will brighten
more and more unto the perfect day Of
complete Democratic aseendancy.
The address reminds US that the State
Legislatures 10 be chosen this year will
elect new United States Senators TO take
the places of one-third Of the present
members Of the Senate, and that an OPP
portunity Is afforded to revolutionize
the political character Of the House of
Representatives Among the points Of
this excellent address, noRs strikes us as
more seasonable or pertinent than the
exhGftatioD TO 'sraste no time IN the dis
cussiOa O dead Issues" Itwould be fol-
" to let slip the reforms we can accom-
plish in bootless effort to undo what can
not be changed A piece Of similar advice,
Or, practical application Of the same
advice to particular case, is addressed
to the Southern Democrats. They are
warned against the impolicy Of eieeting
"a members Of Congress citizens who are
disqualified by the fourteenth amend
ment. 1t is idle 10 moot tbs question
whether that amendment is valid, 50 long
~ Il is quite certain that it will be en-
forced, and tbst 10 member will be adj
mitted to seat TO whom 10 disQualifi-
cations apply We must not refuse to
walk on one leg and a crutch, when it is
certain that the amputated leg cannot
be rejoined to its place.
The advice TO hold all personal aspira-
tons and minor differences Of opinion
in allegiance is also wise and timely. A
political party is like great army. In
the interval between active campaigns
there may be great deal Of pardonable
struggling; but whsn il is necessary TO
form the forces for battle every nam
must be found in the ranks. The whole
body must move together as If it had but
one soul. For our part, we are willing
in this important conjuncture, to forget
animosities and forbear 10 press pecu-
liarities Of opinion. for the sake Of that
unity of action and party discipline
which are essential to victory. On the
field of battle every man, whatever pri-
gala taste in dress, must wear the uni-
form Of his regiment, and keep step to
the music
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06
INDIANA.



LAFAYETTE, July 6,--Patrick and Jer-
W Connor, brothers, we're drowned in
Potato creek, while bathing, yesterday.
Burglars entered Thos. Wood s bank,
in this city, day before yesterday, and
robbed it Of 100000 in notes and bonds.
The postoffice was also entered and
robbed Of small amount Of money.
IypnsAPoIIs, July G,-The first ses-
sion Of the Synod Of Southern Indiana
assembled in this city yesterday.
The last spike in the ST. Louis and In
dianapolis railroad was driven near
Newcastle, on the 4th.
The Gattenly case is still in course Of
Investigation, and siroHg efforts 40
being made by the defense 10 prove an
alib{
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06
FOREIGN.

LoxDoS. July 6.-The 2lst Of June
was signalized by an organized massacr,
Of French in Pekin by a Chinese mob
who murdered the French Consul. Sec
Rotary Of Legation, Sisters Of Mercy
priests. and number Of Russians The
mob also burned the cathedral
ATHENS, July 6.-There is a dispute
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06
WASHINGTON.
Rumored Resignation of Secretary
Fish-Army and Funding biiis-
VenexneIQ.


Venezuela.
WASHINGTON, July Cit is rumored
and credited in official circles that Sec
rotary Fish has rendered his resignation.
Fish has for some time been urging the
President to accept his resignation, as
he is DESTROYS of retiring from Official
life. The President has always replied
that he would not permit him to retire
if he could by any means keep him IN
the State Department, as he regarded his
staying there personal favor to himself.
1t is generally understood that Fish will
succeed Mr.. Motley at the Court of st.
James. 80
Senator Wilson has replied to several
INQUIRIES that he will soon call up the re-
mort of the Committee of Conference on
the army bill, about which much interest
is felt in army quarters, especially with
those whose pay is materially affected
by its provisions.
Secretary Boutwell, declares himself
well satisfied with the course the Fund
ing bill had taken, and feels sure that
the conference committee will report a
bill that will be acceptable to both
Houses.
The Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee had under consideration the ques-
ton as to what action should be taken
on the Venezuela claims. The Commit
tee called upon the Secretary of State
for all official information respecting
the claims, and as soon as received will
take prompt action in the matter. The
House Foreign Affairs Committee has
already recommended sending war yes
sells with instructions to compel the pay
ment of claims held by our citizens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06

BASSETT-At three o'clock this morning,
Mary Lula, only child Of q. 4. and l.. Bassett,
aged four months and twenty-four days.
The friends and acquaintances of the family
are invited to attend the funeral from the res
idence on Mill street, between Third and
Fourth, Chelsea, at four o'clock this evening,
July 6, 1870. a4 Ns -
PERKINS = On the evening of July 9Th,
and Nancy d. Perkins. and adopted child Of
Mrs. Emily g., Mcmahon.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
MEMPHI
wednesday Evening, July 9. 1870.

Mr.. Thomas Tardrew, Of New York City. Is
authorized to act as Northern advertising
agent of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
S. II. Paryin. General Advertising Agent,
Cincinnati, Ohio. is our duly authorized agent
to contract for advertisements.
Hudson. Menet & Gay, 1873 Dearborn street,
and Barnhart. Bros. 4 Co., "a Madison street.
Chicago. will contract for advertisements for
this MINER.
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of delegates; A. T. Lacey, Geo. CAN'T,
s. W. Greene, T. B. Norment, j, }. Du
Bose, t. B. Edgington, Thomas0. Allen,
Thomas r.. Smith, Phil. j. Mallon and
M. ID. l.. Stewart.
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PITTsBURG.
snah.n nenfh-Fire.

PIrTsBuR0, July 6.-Jacob Haas,
weliknoBn driver in Allegheny Yard,
died suddenly yesterday Of PARALYSIS
Several buildings and some valuable
horses were burned at Fast Liberty, yes
terday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06

Fresh beef from Texas is served up at
the New Orleans hotels, being prepared
therefor blythe reffigerating process. 1t
is said to keep better, and to be superior
in flavor to the beef slaughtered at New
n.laanu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-06
OHIO.
Shooting = Embezzlement = Bible
Candidate.

Shooting = EmbexzIement = Bible
Candidate.
CMcISsATr, July Ga lad named
Julius was killed by shot through the
mouth by an unknown party yesterday.
George Beckshall, accused of embez-
cling funds entrusted to his care by rail-
road laborers in Georgia, was arrested
here yesterday.
At the organization of the new school
board last night all Of the Bible candi-
dates were elected Mr. Francis T..
Essy, President; A. L. Frazer Vice
President; W. r Hurlburt, Clerk John
Hancock, Superintendent of Schools;
John McConnomin, Superintendent OF
School Buildings,
The report of the health officer shows
434 deaths in this city during the month
of June, and 1896 since January lst.
City treasury receipts for last week
we're s2l7,ss3 O6.
In the evidence given by the store
keeper of Ebensoles distillery he testifies
to the surreptitious shipment Of one hun
dred barrels of illicit whisky by canal,
and to the marking Of the same with false
brands during their transit 10 this city.
Railroad Matters.
SAyDusgY, July 6.-The officers and
members Of the Now York Central, Lake
Shore Cleveland and Columbus, Cincin-
matt and Indianapolis. Cincinnati, San
dusky and Cleveland, Indianapolis, Gin
cinnati and Lafayette railroads held a
meeting here last Saturday to perfect ar
rangements for the immediate construc-
ton of a short line railroad from Dayton
to Cincinnati, The company was fully
organized, and 4, ~ Shoemaker, of
Cincinnati, elected President Arrange
ments were also concluded which secure
the Immediate completion Of the railroad
from Springfield to Columbus, via Lon
don.
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Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06

Under the influence Of rash and violen
impulse, he siezed gun loaded with sho
and fred into the crowd. fatally woundine
young man by the name of John Oakley
For This criminal act he is arraigned before
the court.
The main witnesses for the prosecution
were the young men who were of the party
of serenaders. Their testimony substan-
TALLY agreed as to the facts of the shooting
and the circumstances attending it. They
testified to the repeated firing of guns close
tn the house by the serenading party, and
to the fact that Oaks ordered them to leave
before firing the fatal shot.
The defense admitted the shooting by
Oaks, but plead justification in the violent
demonstrations Of the party outside, the
alarm of his family, and the terror.stricken
appeals to him as husband and father to
save them from anticipated death or insult.
The principal witness for the defense was
Mrs. Snow, the daughter of Oaks and the
lady whose marriage was celebrated in this
outlandish fashion. The examination of
witnesses was closed on Wednesday eve
ming. The arguments Of counsel occupied
yesterday, and last night the case was sub
mitted to the jury. The jury after an all
night session rendered verdict this morn
ing of manslaugh:er. The counsel for the
defense Immediately filed a bill of excep.
ton and moved for new trial with arrest
of Judgment, which goes to The Supreme
Court.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06
SheriH''s sale.

10y virtue of an Execution issued out Of,
Dand under the Seal of the District Court Of
Buchanan County, Iowa, in favor of d. W.
Hammond, aa against the goods and chattels,
lands and tenements of George Boardman and
Mary NJ. Boardman, have levied upon the
following described property, towit:
Commencing at point four rods and TWEEN
ty-two feet west of the south west corner Of
block three. in Stoughton h McClure's Add
ton to the village (now city, of Independence
Iowa, running thence north ten rods, thence
west twenty feet, thence south ten rods, thence
east twenty feet, to the place of beginning.
Also Lot Two in Block Twenty three, in
Stoughton g. McClure's Addition to the village
(now city, of Independence, Iowa. Also a
piece of land commencing sixty rods west Of
the North east quarter of the North west quar-
ter Of the South west quarter of Section Nine
teen, Township Eighty nine, Range Nine,
west, thence running South Eighty rods. thence
West Thirty rods, thence North Eighty rods,
thence East Thirty rods to the place of begin
ming Also piece of land commencing TWEEN
ty rods North of the South east corner of the
North west quarter of the Northwest quarter
Of Section Twenty nine, Township Eighty
eight, Range Eight, thence running North
Twenty rods, thence West Forty rods, thence
South Twenty rods, thence East Forty rods to
the place of beginning, all being in Buchanan
County. Iowa.
Which property as above described, I will
sell mt Public Auction, to the highest bidder,
at The door of the Sheriff's Office, in the city Of
Independence, Iowa, on Saturday, June
4th, 1870, at 2 o'clock =. NJ, to satisfy said
Execution and costs. !.
JOHN A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
Shcrff's Office Independence.
sl25ol May 3, 1870. 44-4w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06

4 u : 49, 4 : Y y
| SrkcracLEs.-Messrs. Lazarus 4 Norris
Of Hartford, Conn.,, manufacturers Of the
celebrated perfected Spectacles,n beg re-
specially to announce to the inhabitants Of
Independence and vicinity, that they have
appointed Mr.. J. P. Sampson as their sole
agent. These spectacles have become as
familiar as "household words" down East,
and will no doubt become equally popular
here. Mr.. Sampson has received sets Of
"test types" for expeditiously and accurate
ly ascertaining the exact strength of glass
required; which with his previous expert.
ence will enable him to meet the require
ments of all customers. These glasses are
made upon the most scientific principles
all that experience has taught and art per.
fected has has been embodied in them.
They are perfectly pure, hard and brilliant.
They never tire the eye and last many years
without change. 3o,3m
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06

A friend who has travelled in Germany,
reports the following incident for which he
vouches: During the summer, DIR. J. G..
Aver spent some weeks at Dresden, in con.
ference with the chemists OF Central Eu-
rope, where he was heralded as the inven-
tor of the world renowned medicines that
bear his name, and considered one of the
American celebrities. While riding, one
day, his open carriage fell in with the cor
tege of the King of Saxony, on drive from
the review. The Doctor soon became the
chief attraction, and received the marked
attention of the people, who were even more
demonstrative in their courtesies TO him
than to the King himself, whom they see SO
constantly. King John, observing this
wrapped his military cloak around him and
reclined upon his seat, while our grea,
American medicine man did the honors 70,
the royal retinue, graciously bowling, hat in
hand, on every side, until wearied by hi.
excessive condcscension to this old mon
] archs people.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06

THE OAKS MURDER TRIAL.-The en-
paneing of jury in the above case occupied
the greater part Of Friday and Saturday of
last week. The regular panel was exhausted
when six names had been procured, and a
special veniri was issued for twenty four, from
which were chosen the other half of the jury.
The following is the jury finally sworn to try
the SC:
A. II. Heacock, Danl Balm, Dan'l Hackett
| Jr., Wm McPikc, John MAXWELL. 0. A. Bates,
| Casper Leshcr, L. J. Dunlap, Caas. IL. Jakway,
| Samuel Grout, Edward Mosher, W. II. Moore
The trial comm enced on Monday after.
noon. The State was represented by J. B
Powers, Esq, District Attorney, !. M
Preston, Esq, of Marion, and L. W. Hart
of this city. The defence was conducted BY
]. S. Woodward, Esq, of this city, and Hon
VIM. Mills, of Dubuque. The circumsan
ces of tho case as the greater part of on
readers are aware, grew out of chdriUari a
the house of the defendant, John Oaks, il
Hazle,on township in this county, in tn
month of November, 1868, upon the occa
sion of the marriage OF bis daughter. tap
pears that the party of serenaders not con
ent with one nights performance came tn
second night, and with guns, horns, pans
and all the din incidental to these disgrace
full proceedings, exceedingly terrified tn
! women Of the house, and exasperated Oaks
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06

BEWARE OF PARsNIps.-The following
account of whole family poisoned by
eating parsnips, which we take from the Du.
buque Herald, would seem to indicate that
wild parsnips are not alone dangerous, but
that the cultivated variety which is some.
times found on our tables, also contains the
seeds of death. The best way is to
abjure the vegetable altogether:
zone of the most distressing occurren-
ces that we have heard for some time, hap
pened at Sabula, on Sunday last. The fam
lily Of Mr. Henry Loukrer had been partak-
ing of some parsnips for dinner, when they
were suddenly taken sick. Mr.. Loukrer
dying within an hour after eating them.
Unfortunately six others are said to be lying
in critical condition from which it is not
at present known whether they will recover.
The whole circumstance is very much to be
regretted. Mr.. Loukrer was citizen we'll
known and respected, and his death has
proved great loss to the neighborhood.
We sincerely trust that those who are still
affected by the poison may recover. 1t is
peculiar case to say the least of it, and
we anxiously await the reception of further
particulars.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06


FIRE.-On Friday night last, about ii
o'clock, flames were discovered in a guam
tity Of hay, stacked on the top of shed in
the rear of the premises Of E. B. Candee,
near the depot. The fire at once commu-
nicated to an adjoining shed on the premi-
ses of S. Murray, and subsequently to Mr..
Candee's barn, all Of which were consumed.
In the shed of Mr.. Murray two cows and a
hog were consumed. Other stock was re-
moved in safety. The alarm was promptly
given and II. & l.. Co. No. on the ground
with theirappasatus, butthe infammable ma,
ture of the material defeated all attempts to
save the burning property. The fremen,
however, rendered efficient service in pre-
venting the spread of the flames, and to
their efforts is due The fact that they were
not communicated to the buildings in front.
The FIRE was undoubtedly the work of an
incendiary. Mrs. Boucher, lady who lives
in the next house to Mr.. Candee, was up at
the time the fire broke out, and just before
saw a man run from the direction of the
barns and leap over the fence into Chatham
street. In five minutes after this occur
renee the hay was burning.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06
SHERlFF,S SALE,

NY virtue of an Execution issued out of, and
ID under the Seal of the Circuit Court, of
Buchanan County, Iowa, in favor of John W.
McGraw, and against the goods and chattels.
lands and tenements Of Peter NJ. Haleck. l
have levied upon tho following described prop
crty, to-wit:
The Southeast quarter of the South east
quarter of Section Two, Township Ninety,
Range Eight, in Buchanan County, Iowa.
which property, as above described, will
sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidder, al
the Shcriff's Office, in the City of Indepen-
dence, Iowa, on Saturday. May 2lst, 1870
at . o'clock 7. NJ. to satisfy said Execution
and costs. No Redemption.
JOHN A. DAVIS, Sheriff.
Shsrid's Office, Independence,
lS7,O| March 18th, 1870. 4ci'
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06

GRAPE VINEs-There is no more de-
lcious fruit than the grape, and none that
in this climate can be cultivated with less
trouble and expense. The main precau-
tions necessary to success, are fresh and
vigorous roots and proper planting. Mr..
E. B. Older, in this city, has large num-
Der of vines of the finest varieties, roots
from which he offers for sale at very low
prices To those who desire to set out
grapes in this vicinity, this is an excellent
opportunity, as it is scarcely possible to
over estimate the advantages of having the
roots fresh from their native soil, besides
there can be no possible mistake concern
ing varieties. Mr.. Older will take up the
roots about the first of May, before which
time parties should leave their orders.
42-3w
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1870-05-06

The following bit of philosophy by Josh
Billings helps amazingly in an effort to &C
count for the continued existence of Ger.
tain individuals who may be met with ev.
cry day on our streets. Nothing but pes
thence will develop the Divine purpose in
their creation:
"Thare haint been bug made yet in
vain, nor one that want good job. Thare
is eyer lots of human men loaGng about
blacksmith shops and cider mills all over
the country, that don't seem to be neces>
sary for anything but to beg plug tobacco,
and sware and steal watermelons, but you
let the kolery break out once, and then you
will see the wisdom Of having jist SIGH men
laying around they help count