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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

The SoMERvILLE POISONING CAsE.-We
CLEAN the following particulars of the
poisoning of Mr.. Harris Baily and his
three children, near Somerville, Fayette
county, from the Somerville Falcon:
On last Saturday evening Mr.. Harris
Baily, who lives about five miles east of
this place, started from town to go home
in company with one of his neighbors,
Mr.. Ben. Chambers. When about three
and half miles on the way they discov-
cred lying in the road neat looking
package Upon examination it proved
to be black pint bottle containing a
fluid which they supposed to be whisky.
Chambers, with commendable discretion,
suggested to Mr.. Baily the probability of
its having been placed there for an evil
purpose. Unfortunately for Mr.. Baily
he did not heed the timely suggestion of
his friend, but carried the fatal fluid
home. On his way he met a negro man
to whom he gave drink, but not liking
the taste, which he pronounced bitter,
spit it out without swallowing it, After
arriving at home he gave portions OF the
poisonous Hulu, HrSt W II ucSio num-
then to each of his three children-one
little girl about eleven years old and two
little boys, aged respectively eight and
four years. The negro started away, but
before he had gone hundred yards was
taken with commissions and fell to the
ground. Each of the children was soon
attacked in the same frightful manner.
Mr.. Baily, who was sitting in his front
door, in attempting to get up and go
into the house where the children were,
was also seized with commissions and
was FRUSTRATED on the ground in front of
his door. He, however had sufficient
consciousness to call for some whisky
which was in the house. of which he
drank freely. Medical aid was procured
as soon as possible but before the physi-
cian DIR. Washington, arrived, the three
children were dead. At last accounts
the negro and Mr.. Baily were RECOVER
ING
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

The NoYEs Circus. The crowds who
have thronged the grand pavilion on the
bluff to witness the interesting and ex-
citing performances of Noyes' unrivalled
troupe of equestrians and acrobats, have
not been disappointed by finding all the
magnificence on the outside. The en-
comiums passed upon the several per-
formers, added to the MENACE of Mrs.
Moves and the ineffable grace of Mile
Turnour in her most surprising feat, give
the management of Mr.. c. W. Noyes a
prestige that cannot render his enter
prise other than remunerative. With
most commendable ambition he has
striven to place his exhibition in the
foremost rank, and that he has succeeded
and won an established popularity, is
owing To the perfectness of his arrange
ments, the liberty displayed, the taste
and judgment in everything apparent,
and last but not least, the entire abb
sence of everything like vulgarity, too
often the substitute for wit and humor
in the arena. Those who know Charley
Noyes think him one of the finest fellows
alive, and hail his coming with uncon-
cealsd qualification; and taking such in
terest in his success, could they permit
him to go away empty-handed, or out of
pocket? The idea is absurd. The pavil-
ion on the bluff has its colors flying, and
premium for standing room this eve
ming about boat-time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
TIVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The Knoxville Wing, which is SO con-
serratice it scarcely ever speaks out in
meetin, expresses the opinion that
under all the circumstances Of the
case, there ought to be a convention"
and says:
five have a party, it should come un.
der some wholesome restrictions, and
not allow Tom. Dick and Harry to have
matters their own way. A candidate
who will persistently attempt to break
ranks. and 10 scuttle about to suit his
own whimsical and stubborn views. should
have the curse Of accommodation pro-
nounced upon him. he is a heather,
and should have no rights in common
with those he processes 70 be identified
with.
We do not know that Mr.. Ewing pro
fesses to be identified with the Demo
cratic party. or indeed any other party,
since that extraordinary letter mortified
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

gates to the NASHVILLE OOnVehtlOn, anu
instructed them tdogote for Nelson and
Deadrick for Supreme Judges.
The Humboldt Headlight says; I'VE
most heartily endorse the proposition to
hold the Convention, July 18th, for the
nomination of candidates for Supreme
Judges"
The Knoxville Press and Herald no
tees the ascension of balloon in that
place on the night of the 18th ult, 1t
was only paper concern, but afforded
amusement for boys
Three car loads of United States
troops went through Knoxville on the
10Th, bound for Huntsville, where they
are to be stationed. When is this mill
tary presence to play outY
The Knoxville-ians are to have mag
nifcent fireworks on the 4th of July
inst Take care you don't burn your
fingers or something else. The display
is to be on the river which they don
mean to set on fire.
Hon. George H. Pendleton arrived in
Washington Monday, and was on the
floor of the House that afternoon, where
he received so many congratulations
from both sides of the House that they
became quite an impromptu levee.
The Knoxville Press aud Herald of the
goth ult. tells story of dog fastening
ON lady's switch" through mistake
for sausage. Our modistes make their
switches more crinite than that comes TO,
and our butchers take care that their sau-
sages shall not be recognized by the dogs.
A general assault is being in prepare
ton to sqnelch the superintendent dogs
of the nation, or requiring owners to
muzzle them. Science has repeated its
lessons in vain, for nobody needs the oft
reiterated assertion that more dogs are
seized with hydrophobia in winter than
in summer. People are as obstinate in
not believing about dogs as they are
about watering the streets of this city.
The Shelbyville Commercial is out in
favor of that gallant Tennesseean, Col.
Pete Turney, for Judge of the Supreme
Court for Middle Tennessee. 1t says:
"Col. Turney is well known in this sec
ton of the State for his broad and COM
prehensive intellect, large heart and I'M
blemished record as a brave and gallant
soldier. Our people will give him an
almost unanimous support. He would
be the right man in the right place. As
a lawyer he has no superior in the
State.
Col w. W. Vaughan is called upon by
Democrats through the columns of
the Brownsville Bee to be a candidate
for Congress. Those who indorse him
say: Colonel Vaughan labors under no
Congressional disabilities, can take all
the oaths required, was true old Wing
before the war, and is q bitter opponent
of Radicalism." A similar cali ia also
made on Col. NJ. W. NcNaughton, of
whom the Bee says: Besides the claims
presented for good and faithful work,
and labor done the cause, we believe
Colonel N. is entitled to some credit for
making a heavy fight against heavy odds
Ia 1867 for Senator, when he came within
six or eight votes of overcoming a ter
rible odds against him chat no one else
could or would encounter"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

PROBATE JUDGE.-Captain John A.
Onley is candidate for the Office of
Probate Judge, subject to the nomina-
ton of the Democratic Convention,
Captain 0nley is lawyer of superior
ability, apd if he receives the nomina-
ton will be elected by large majority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

president ISLAND CoTToY.-We this
morning received from Mr. W. P. Mitch
ell cotton stalk four feet high, with
squares, blooms and bolls on it, 1t was
raised on his plantation at Presidents
Island
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Getting Married. Essays for young men on
the delights Of home, and the propriety or
improperly of getting married, with sanitary
help for those who feel united for matrlmo-
pial happiness. Sent free. In sealed snvel-
opes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION.
Box P, Philadelphia, Pa. 7i-l5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

Mr.. Thomas Tardrew, of New York City, is
authorized to act as Northern advertising
agent of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
S. II. Parvin, General Advertising Agent,
Cincinnati, Ohio, is our duly authorized agent
to contract for advertisements. aaf
Hudson, Menet 4 Gay. 1873 Dearborn street,
and Barnhart, Bros. & Co., "a Madison street,
Chicago, will contract for advertisements for
this MINER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

The GRsAr RAos.-Tho ferryboat Ex-
celsior will leave the foot of Union street
at seven o'clock this evening, with par
ties who desire to see the great race be-
tween the Lee and Natchez.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

No Cure, No Pay. = FoEREsr's JUMPER
TAR-For Coughs. Group. Whooping- Cough.
Asthma. Bronchitis, Sore Throat. Splitting Of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure. or price refunded. 50 cents.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels.
with While, imprinted wrapper.
9-1l-f GOODYEAR i HILLa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
NOTICE.
N o It TO h (!

OFrrcE PiASrERs' ISspRAscE c0HBAHF,
MKNPHIs, TKsS., June p, $50.
UlHR ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STOCK
i holders Of the Planters Insuranee Com
pany wiz be held 81 the ohce Of the company
g Tuesday, 9Th inst, a. an.
The slseiian IF Directors lpr ne snsains
and D. N. on thai day.
By order Of the Board Of DIRECTOR.
i07-ll0 W. A. GOODMAN, Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
The Lei, at Helena!
SHE Is CLOSELY FOLLOWED
BY THE NATCHEZ !! VI
THE LEE STILL AHEAD

HELENA, July 2, 2:30 p.M.-The smoke
of an ascending steamer, supposed to be
the Lee, can be plainly seen at this
point followed by another steamer and
apparently about FIVE miles apart.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

REDUCED TO RHYME.-A colOred poet
has reduced the Fifteenth Amendment
to rhyme. He was overheard singing his
verse the other night, and the following
is the burden OF his song;
1t Is sin 70 steal 3 pin.
crime to eat threat
But q darned sight bigger &c stop Niger
From puttingin bis vote"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

SUNDAY REApRe. --All kinds of papers
suitable for Sunday reading can he had
at Joe Locke's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Judge of the Probate q ourt.
+ AM A CANDIDATE FOR TUE OFFICE
Il of Probate Judge Of Shelby county; subject
@ the action Of the Democratic Cenyention.
tee JOHN A. ONLET.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
UPON EASYTERM,S
One-half cash-balance in 6,
IL, IS and "a months,
with interest.

The above valuable property has been
sub-divided into four beautiful lots, con-
tanning from "a to A acres each, fronting
on Williams avenue, Broadway, Walnut,
Susette and Mckinley streets. One Of
the lots is handsomely improved with
one-story brick residence containing six
rooms. kitchen, etc. also servants
rooms, stables, coal house, cistern,
wells, young orchard, flower garden,
etc. The property is in one of the
most desirable neighborhoods in the
vicinity of Memphis, near the street
cars, on fernando street, and just out
side the present corporate limits. Plans
Of the subdivision of the property can
be seen at our Office, No. 2s6 Second
m LANIER & WADDELL,
Real Estate Agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
Judicial Convention.

Tha delegates appointed by the De
mocracy OF shslhy county to the Judicial
Convention to assemble al Nashville on
the llth day of this month, are requested
to meet at the Municipal Courtroom at
four pm. on Monday next, to make ar
engagements fss ths trip to the capital.
All are earnestly requested TO attend.
7. c. BLEcKLEY,
c. D. McLAEE,
/. @. HARRIS,
July 2, 1870. A. Z. LACEY.
Appeal and Sun copy.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
COUPONS.

MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE RAILROAD
SEC'Y AND TREAsuRER's OFFICE, "
Memphis, Tennessee, June 9th. 1870. }
coupons OF THE EIGHT PER CENT.
" consolidated bonds of this Company, ma
turing LIST Of July, 1870, will DO paid at the
Union and Planters Bank Of Memphis ut ma
turity. r sfe s. ii. LAMB,
l03-lQS Secretary and Treasurer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02
sAPoLIo.
EEocH xoReAN's SONS i

C0R SALE OR KxcHANGR-Nf PLACE
aH nile SsI q A a Ter. sssa iS sS : ss
improved; new house, kiichen, servants
house, smoke-honse, corn-crIb .caTriafe house.
Eagon shelter. ETC., All new; 1ne young or
chart, tasP9eIriel, sir9EheITles and Esanesl
splendid cisternf and hnTss- pond. win y
cold On easF teTma " exchanged ior city pre-
ieFfy. For parheHlaFls sPr,{ iP,~,.o,.l-I
4 prHLIc LfDeER oGce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

A Lso A GRANDHOP AT NIGHT. UNDER
"A the auspices Of j. NJ. Coleman. Special
trains will run as follows. for the aecommoda-
ton Of visitors. during the day: Leave Mem
SIS pm. ). Is ,. m. and 80 pm. Arrive AZ
Memphis, city time-lo.l5 am, l2.l5 pm. 8
pm. and $50 pm. Parties remaining over
n-xht a. the SprinEacan return az I 4. m, so
~ Fare for the round Trip. % and from the
hnnnEz. one dollar. : l0l-l01
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-02

Appeal and Sun cOpy.l
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27

Yesterday Anna Felson, a woman
Of decidedly black complexion tried
three times to hang herself in the
Central Police station. She en-
deayored to accomplish the putting
Of an end to her life by tying her
apron around her neck and fasten-
ing the garment to a cell door.
Three times she ms de such an at
tempt but as often she was prevent
ed from committing suicide. At
ter that she tried to set her cloth
ing on fire, but being prevent
ed from so doing, and meanwhile
becoming more sober, she desistcd
from attempting to put a summary
end to her existence. On Saturday
night man in the other wing of
the station also attempted to hang
himself, but he, too, was kept from
suicide Gerelaad Plajadealer.
An old and well known citizen of
Crawford county, named Henry
Hcis, whoresided at Leesyille, three
miles west Of Crestlinc, was found
in his house Friday night. about 6
O'Clock, hanging by the neck, and
dead. The deceased was G5 years
of age, and had been a resident Of
Crawford county for 80 years. He
had become pecnniarily involved
within the last year or two, and
lost his property. which had de-
pressing influence on his mind, and
he had been seen under the influence
of liquor frequently Of late, which
probably induced the rash act. He
lived alone in a room in the rear of
Jacob Neff's grocery, at Loesville,
and had hung himself by a rope
suspended from a beam across the
ceiling. lie had not been seen
since last Wednesday. The Cor
oner's inquest elected no other
facts.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27
Horse Story.

We are in receipt of the follow
ing story from Logan. 1t is short
but it is thrilling:
A rich man owned horse and
buggy, also a daughter. A good
looking young man borrowed the
horse and buggy, and asked the
daughter to ride. They went.
They went up a hill-and then they
went down again. They went up
another bill, went to much to one
side Of the road the buggy upset.
The young man and the young
lady fall out. The horse breaks
loose from the buggy; dashes down
the hill into the waters of the rag
ing canal. Tie horse becomes
drowned until he is dead. The
young man ard the young lazy
gather themselves up; they 60
home to Ia. Here the grape vine
is surdered.
Mcral-Never lend your horse
and buggy and your daughter to a
good looking young man.-0. s.
Journal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27
The Deputy Collector.

w. w GILLILAND, Esq, of our
place. has been appointed Deputy
Collector for Brown County, in
place or George NJ. Ross, resigned
The Brown Co. NcacS will please
notice. We don't know but what
we will have to charge it to Bfr.
Leeds fer our losing the position.
In the first place lie thought we
ought to have it, and Mr.. Pursell,
(who by the way is probably tho
best Collector that could be found
in the District,) being a Radical
like ourself, was a little doubtful of
Democratic recommendation. In
the second place, the NetO8 intima-
ted that we had been bought by the
Collectorship, and of course that
put the finishing touch to it. Not
withstanding we didn't get it, we
hope Mr.. Pursell will hold his po-
sition, he matter who goes TO Con
9ress, for we honestly believe that
the interests of the Government
will be better subservcd with the
Office in his hands, than of almost
any other man in the District.-
This is what Congress should look
to, and not merely individuals.
We were heartily glad of his ap-
pointment and will be rejoiced to
Lave him continued.-Ripley Bee.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27

Temple Ledge, No. 227, meets at Wash
ington every Tuesday evening, at their
hall on Court street. G. P. Barnes, Nc;
M. Blanchard. V. g.; j. G, King, Sec;
L. c. KarneY, P. S.. @. L. Getz, Treas.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27
eWhnt on story. .Inhnqn

what old story, John?"
"Why, oil about Miss Lewis, and
Mister Tom, and the General"
Yes"
John laid his long black flnger
knowingly up by the side Of his
nose, and looked at me.
why, John-you don't mean to
say ell Z"
"All the punch, Sir"
"WIatl Sarah and the black
horse. and"
"AIl punch, Sir"
"John, my man, 90 in and take
care Of him Ife is either asleep
or drunk. Curious that Why
didn't think that man was hard
iy to be believed after the second
bowl, and perfectly incredible on
the third. BY Jove! he is u trump
at q story, though"
It would be difficult to describe
all that dreamed Of TINT night.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27
Terrible Tragedy-Boy Killed by a
Rear

A man by the name of Bowers,
living in Madison Township. few
miles from the City, has among his
"pets" a bear, which has tor some
weeks been kept chained in the yard.
On Thursday last, the bear broke
loose and attacked a son of Mr..
Bowers, some five or six years old.
The child's cries attracted the atten-
ton of the mother who rushed to
the rescue. She tore the boy away
once. but was attacked in turn, and
the bear again seized the child
The father came up, and after a
struggle, forced his hand down the
throat of the enraged bear, aud
threw the mangled child away from
him. The rescue come too late
The child was SO injured that it ex-
pired in a'few minutes. The bear
was secured at last, but not until
both the father and mother OF the
child bore marks of serious injury.
The neighbors are much excited on
the subject, and make a demand
that the bear shall be killed.-CO-
IuDlbuS ,T0ui nal.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27
r.. A.. Nj,

Fayette Chapter Royal Arch Masons
meets on the Wednesday evening before the
full moon: Mills Gardner, H. P; j
r. Ely, King; A, O. Johnson, Scribe; ]
p Robinson, Q. H.; A. M. Stmson, P. S.
H. L. Robinson, R. A. g.; J., P. Popejoy,
c. NJ, Sd Vale; John Millikan, G. NJ. 2d
Vale; R. A. Robinson, a. M, lst Valei
John Miser. Tr.; B. H. MlIhkan, Sec'y;
L. G. Karney, Guard.
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27
The @eratd,
PUBLISHED EVERY
THURSDAY MORNIN G

TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
The following prices for advertising
have been agreed upon by the publishers
Of newspapers in this town:
Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1870-10-27

Ray Of Hope Temple No. 222, meets Mon.
day Eevenings sat their Hall in Ely's block
W. @. T., pr. e. G. Hamilton; W. v
T., MISS Lide McElwain; W. R s., Geo
McCandless; W +. s., David Elliotti W,
T., Mrs. j B. Priddy; W M, James T
Gould; W. l. g., Miss Alice Stewart; W
O. g., R. j. fireman.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-04-21
Innumberg there g safety. 1t was

nnumbers there Is safety. It was
upon this principle that the formula Of JuD<
soN's MOUNTAIN HERB PILLS was prepared.
Judson, intending to spend "a fortune
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; and learned physicians of the age, and
the result is q simple but most eff
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: Herb Pills. They purify the blood, remove
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tain Herb Pills cure Buliousness, Female ir-
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ed digestion Use the Judson's Mountain
Herb Pnls, and when You have proved their
virtue them TO your friends They
~ are both sugar-coated. and plain. For sale ev-
eryWhere
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1870-04-21
KEN NEDYS SALT RHEUM
B OINTMENT.

L call this ointment ''Salt IRheum'' because
1t has such q wonderful power of allaying that
sharp acrid discharge from the surface of the
body which by common consent Is named Salt
Rheum- Whether this depends on climate,
soil, or some peculiarly Of the individual, /
have never been able to determine; I only know
ceived thousands of letters from parties un-
known. to me, who give me all manner of
thanks tor the comfort and solace which this
Ointment has been to them.
It is particularly adapted for the Western
States. As it gives q healthy oleaginous surface
2 TO the skin, and neutralizes the acids Of the Gu
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& influences of heat, wind and moisture. Hence
: IL has proved q cure for all diseases of the skim
3 dependant on too much heat MT Inflammation
q such as Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Sore
Eyes Burns and scaIds for which it is in
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man or beast. Sore Nipples, Nursing Sore
MOUTH Old sOress InhammaeOry Piles,
venomous Bites: Dryness OF Scalp,
nd Loss ofHair when the head is hot or GOV
J cred with dandruf, and all Skin Diseases Of
q hot itchy or infammatory nature.
IS The best Emonient for the Complexion
g Igivs you a large bottle fuII, Use 1t freely
Sold by an Druggist4s Price 50 cts E
Manufactured by
~ DONALD KENNEDY,
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