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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11
GENERAL WIN. A. QUARLRs FOR GOV.
ERNOR.

The GAINESVILLE Tobacco Leaf, in an
article headed as above, speaks thus Of
General Quarles, who is prominent before
the people of the State as "a candidate
for Governor:
In advocating the election of our dis
tinguished fellok-townsman 10 the high
est office in our State, we propose briefly
to give reasons therefor. Gen. Quarles
has been a hardworking citizen Of Mont
gomery county since his settlement here
on his return from college. He has at
tanned to distinction as a lawyer, while
he has devoted himself assiduously and
laboriously TO aiding every enterprise
which promised a return Of advantages
10 his county or his State
As President Of the NJ c. and l.. rail
road, before the war, be accomplished
the building Of the road in face Of OBJ
staeles which had disheartened all the
friends Of the enterprise. In its manage
ment be displayed an administrative
and financial ability which won for him
the confidence Of capitalists. When he
had accomplished the task Of eonstruo-
ton, he resigned, leaving the road in
good condition. As Bank Supervisor
he discharged the duties Of the Office so
as town the respect Of honest men Of
all parties.
General Quarles Is as familiar as any
man in Tennessee with public affairs, for
he held 1t the duty Of good citizen to
take part in those affairs, and he always
advocated earnestly what he believed 10
be best for his State and country. he
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11
County Convention.
DExocnAgrc Elk, ooNMlrrEE Rooms, !

DEMOCRATIC Ex. COMMITTEE Rooms,
CADMUs', August 10, 1870,
To the Democratic Voters of Shelby county /:
A County Convention is hereby called
to assemble at the Criminal Courtroom,
in this city, Tuesday, at II q. M, August
30, 1870, for the purpose of nominating
two candidates to represent Shelby
county in the lower branch of the next
Legislature.
The county districts are requested to
hold their primary meetings at the usual
places at three o clock pm, Saturday,
the 27th of August, and the wards to
hold primary meetings the same evening
at the places heretofore held, at eight
o o'clock, to elect delegates to the conven-
ton.
The following apportionment Of dele
gates has been agreed upon by the Elk
ecutive Committee for each district and
ward, viz:
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St. Agnes Academy
FOR YOUNG LADIES.

THIS INSTITUTE. CONDUCTED BY THE
Il Sisters Of st. Dominic, is DELIGHTFULLY."- sit
uated in healthy and retired part Of the city
Of Memphis, Tenn. The buildings are simple
and commodiOus, standing in the center Of 0x-
tcnsive and highly improved grounds, shS ded
by forest trees, and laid out and set VIII rare
plants 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 first CO mmencine on
the first Of September. the sec end on the first
Monday Of 7 obituary.
TERMS PER SESSION, Pc vable halfvearIy.
invariably IN advance: For board and tuition
m any 81 ne following Misunderstanding.
arithmetic, English gram mar. geography, his
tory, a., rsetsfie, CON position, criticism,
principies 81 natural philosophy, chemistry
and botany. mental and moral philosophy,
plain sewing, marking. etc. SIS. $50, $50 and
sln. according 70 TIE age OF class Of the pupil
FOR Day scholars. tuition. SIS. so, SIS or
So, according 20 age OF class a. above.
Tor further information. apply 10 or address
the MOTHER SI'PFRTOR. b
dE6-l'lW2l-A St. Agnes Academy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11
NASHVILLE.
Governor Senter and the Lately
Elected Supreme Judges.

NASHVILLE, August ll.-Gov, Senter
was interviewed yesterday as to giving
commissions to some of the Supreme
Judges lately elected and who labor
under disabilities He said as now adj
vised he should not refuse to give com
missions to the Judges-eleot, and that he
did not think he had any control over it
If they had the proper certificates of
election. 1t was a matter of conscience
with them, and a matter which the
courts would take oognlzance of if they
were improperly indicted into office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11

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.
Hudson, Menet 4 Gay, 1888 Dearborn street.
and Barnhart Bros. 4 Co., "A Madison street,
Chicago, will contract for advertisements for
thin mn nor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11
EITNERAI MOTrrI

The friends and acQuaiptances Of Captain
Kelsey Bond. formerly of Chicago. are re-
spectfully invited TO attend his funeral from
his late residence, corner Second and Georgia
streets, Fort Pickering. at 4 o'clock this
Thursday evening. Services by Rev. DR..
White
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11

Glittering Teeth. Mot only does SozoDoSr
impart the wHIrESEss Of the purest porcelain
to the teeth, butts POTASH. too. They glistcn
after being brushed with It, like the inner SUR
face Of an ocean she'll, and the effect of this
peerless dentrifice is to render the enamel as
hard and indestructible as adamant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11

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 untitled for matrimo-
nial happiness. Sent free. in sealed envel-
opes. Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
Box p, Philadelphia. Pa. 74-151
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11

No Cure, No Pay. : FoRREsr's JUNIPER
TAR-For Coughs. Group, Whooping- Cough.
Asthma, Bronchitis. Sore Throat. Splitting Of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure, or price refunded. so cents.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels.
with white. imprinted wrapper. a
Gilt GOODYEAR a HILLS.
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Monday, August 18th.

Sale precisely at IL o. clock. Terms: Dne-half
down; the balance in twelve months, with in
terest. This land will be sold o. MALT its value
hence the terms are prompt. If parties desire
each with railroad front.
1881 R0YSTER, IRRELEVANT & co.
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Grave fears are entertained that the
two opposite borings of the Hoosac tun-
mel will not meet in the center, as it has
been shown that the instruments used ia
determining the direction Of the hores
have been undoubtedly affected by the
minerals found In the mountain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11

AT meeting of the Democratic Exec
utive Committee, held August 10th, 1870,
at their rooms, Cadmus', Ayres Block,
Second street, the following was adopted:
A mass meeting of the people is hereby
called to assemble at Memphis, in the
Exchange Building on Thursday night,
18th inst, at 8 o clock, for the purpose
of appointing delegates to the guberna-
toral convention to be held at Nashville,
Tenn, on the 18th day of September
Also, for the purpose of appointing
delegates to attend the Congressional
Senatorial and Floaterial convention,
called by NJ. d. l.. Stewart, of the Cen
trail Democratic Executive Committee,
to be held in this city on the LIST day of
September
j. j. DUBosE, Chairman.
w r RIcUARDyT Sec'y I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-11
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Congress.

We are authorized to announce JUDGE W.
p. BOND, of Haywood county, as a candidate
for Congress from the Eighth Congressional
District; subject to the Democratic Conven-
ton of the District. efw grnat Hl-f
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White Sulphur Springs tsdr Cor, LynohhuFS
Virginian.
A party of gentlemen concluded to
tender to President Davis and other dis
tinguished visitors here complimentary
serenade last evening. Accompanied
by the band of Prof. Rosenberg they
first visited the cottage Of ex-President
Davis, in Colorado Row, and, after the
performance of several melodiQus tunes
lamong them "Dixie") }, Mr.. Davis APP
peared upon the balcony and addressed
the company as follows:
MR.. DAVIS SPEECH.
my FRIENps: Please accept my
thanks for your kindness. Thrown like
a waif ON LIES shores, it Is something to
receive Virginia welcome, which even
in the lowest borders Of old Virginia is
as cordial and warm as Highland well
come. And as long as my heart re-
mains to beat, it must be still responsive
to the warm and cordial feelings of the
Yirginians which ! have experienced In
the many changes Of my hfe Misfor-
tune has not checked that outward de-
monstration, which is due 10 your gen
crosby and not to my merit.
May God in His mercy preserve you
from every evil May prosperity and
happiness be as wide as your bordersl
May your homes be peace, is the prayer
Of him who has not more to say 10 You
upon this occasion,
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ticle is published With the light Of twenty
years experience to guide him. why should
the invalid take leap In tho dark?
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Save and mend the pieces-use srALDNo's
GLUE. cod
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RAlLR DAD.
Carrying the U. s. Mail.
Through in Daylight to Little Rock

CtLoSE CONNECTIONS ARE MADE AT
" DevalPs Bluff with steamers for Augusta,
Des Arc. yacksonport, Batesville and ali
points on White river; and at Little Rock
with stages for the Hot Springs. Camden,
Washington and all points in South and South
western Arkansas and Texas; and with steam
ers for Pine Bluff, Dardanelle. Van Buren,,
Fort Smith and all points on Arkansas river !;
and at Fort Smith with stages for Sherman,
Texas; and at Huntersville with Little Rock
and Fort Smith railroad. .lN
Ferryboat leaves foot of Union street daily,
at 5 am.
Baggage, checked on ferryboat through to
Little Rock. UtN
Tickets for sale at Company's Office, No. 81
South Court street, Memphis, and at Hopefield
Depot. b. ID. WILLIAMS,
General Superintendent.
B, P, RoBsoS, Asst Sup't. lO-l4O-t
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Wards.

First Ward, six delegates.
Second Ward, four delegates.
Third Ward, nine delegates
Fourth Ward, seven delegates.
Fifth Ward, five delegates.
Sixth Ward, three delegates.
Seventh Ward four delegates.
Eighth Ward, four delegates.
Ninth Ward, three delegates.
Tenth Ward, two delegates.
Total from the city, Al. Total from
the country and city 81. .sl
The above apportionment is based
upon the Democratic vote of the recent
election. j. j. DUBosE, Chairman.
W. B. RIcHARDET, Secretary.
Appeal, Sun and German Correspondent
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DISTRICTS.

First District, three delegates.
Second District, two delegates.
Third District two delegates.
Fourth District, two delegates.
Fifth District, (outside of city limits
one delegate.
Sixth District, two delegates
Seventh District, two delegates.
Eighth District, two delegates.
Ninth District, two delegates.
Tenth District three delegates.
Eleventh District three delegates.
Twelfth District, two delegates.
Thirteenth District, two delegates.
Fourteenth District, (outside of city
limits) two delegates
Fifteenth District, (outside Of city
limits one delegate. t-
Sixteenth District two delegates.
Seventeenth District, one delegate.
Total from the country, thirtyfour
delegates.
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The Con federate Ex-PresidentS ere.
uaded.

y " DNIJVNEi Witt IIItIII
W. B, RIcHARDET, Sec'y.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-09-10
IMPORTANT TO CIGAR MAKERS

BY reference to the circular of the
President of the Cigar Makers Inter-
national Union, it will be seen that a
majority of the local Unions having
approved the same, special session Of
that body will be held at Syracuse,
New York, commencing on the 10th of
October next The objects which will
more especially demand the attention
of the Convention will be the cOnsid
Grafton Of the past strike and the final
settlement Of the same; TO complete the
arrangements for future strikes to take
more &C tive measures towards assisting
the interests OF cooperation to take
into consideration the present Internal
Revenue laws and to protest against
the importation Of the Ccolie race /;
from which it will be seen that the
Convention will have its hands full.
While we certainly have no desire
TO draw invidious distinctions between
our labor organizations, we regard the
Cigar Makers in their manner of orga-
nization and mode of transacting bust
ness rs the most successful association
in the country, from which many Of
our ship-shod conducted National I'm
ions can well afford to take a lesson.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-09-10
A QUESTION AND REPLY.

The following reply to the following
question from the EUening Post, wat
sent to that paper for insertion, but fol
reasons best known to its editors, il
was not published
The Labor Congress has pAsse the follow.
ing resolution
mAnds the sbrogaton Of the treaty. between the Uned
States and China, Whereby the Chinese allowed
70 Be imported 70 our shores"
As there is no such treaty, the resolution
will not be fruitful. The Burlingame treaty
only permits the free immigration Of Chinese,
on the same terms as the poor of other ma
tions but il is already a criminal offense to
import Chinese or any other people
What, in the opinion of w. d. Delaney and
Mrs Willard, does the word import T"
importg
1t is the opinion of Mrs. Willard
that the word import is of no practical
import hatever,wherein the law makes
it "a criminal offense to import Chinese
or any other people" inasmuch as the
Chinese 0rs Supported to this country.
The Burlingame treaty certainly does
permit the importation Of the Chinese,
inasmuoh as it does moi prevent It II
is high time that the law which makes
it ca criminal ofFense to import Chi
nese or any other people" should be re-
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-09-10
THE STATE CONVENTION.

q, In reply 10 4 number OF inquiries as
II to the best policy to be pursued by the
Labor Reform Party, of Illinois, during
the ensuing election, we propose 10
: give our own views, and ask the friends
!, Of the movement to favor us with theirs
/, We believe the season is too far advanc-
2 ca 70 attempt a thorough canvas of the
4 State, or the nomination Of { tull
! Ticket, and consequently that such a
/ movement would be impolitic and in
9 furious. Further that by calling Con-
vention AT Peoria or Decatur, in the
first week in October, to nominate a
Congressman at Large on the Platform
of the National Labor Union, the entire
vote Of the Reform party would be poll
ed, besides paving the way for future
and more advanced action.
1t may be proper to notice that, 80
far as ascertained, this programme
meets with favor from the friends Of
the cause drought the State, and that,
from present indications, there is every
probability Of it being carried out
Friends gire rs your rie,cS.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-09-10
Rricklaxsr,s Union. NJ B.

At the regular monthly meeting Of
Rricklayers Union, No. 2, of New
York, held Sept. =, Mr.. John w.
Browning, secretary Of the National
Labor Union was elected president.
We congratulate both Mr.. Browning
and the Union, the latter because il
has brought to the Office one of the
most ardent, earnest and enthusiastic
trades unionists in the country; the
former, because his valuable services
have received fit recognition.
No. 2, at one time, was one of the
most powerful trade organizations in
the land, numbering, as it did, neal
two thousand members but, owing Il
the long strike of 1868, and other
causes, il has degenerated. We trust
under the new administration its old
prestige will be restored.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-09-10

THE CHEAP LABOR RING IN CoNGREss-THE Law
OF CONGRESS OF 1864, PROVIDING FoR Cox
TRACTS ToR CHEAP LABoR-Irs APPLICATION
TO THE CHINEsE EMIGRATION ScHsNEs-A
RUIZ THAT WORKS BUT ONE WAY-A RULE
FOR SLAVERY AT BOTH ENDS % THE LINE
CHINESE GIRL MARKEr-SLAvERT, Sc
ESTABLISHED IN THE UNITED STATES
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 1870.
The writer Of this was the first to
call attention to an organized effort,
on the part Of certain capitalists, to
Iegalize and inaugurate the systematic
importation Of psuper labor, for the
avowed purpose Of cheapening the
price Of labor in the United States.
In the summer of 1864, ring Of
emigrant spectators managed to get
law through Congress, and approved
BY the President, which provides:
"That all contracts that shall be
made by emigrants to the United
States, in foreign countries. ~here6y
said emigrants shall pledge the icGges o.
their labor, to repay the expenses Of
their emigration, shall be held to be
valid in law, and may be enforced in
the courts of the United States, or Of
the several States and territories and
such advances, if so stipulated in the
contract, and the contract be recorded IN
The recorders office, IN the county tchers
the emigrant shall settle, shall operate as
lien upon any land thereafter acquired
6y the emigrdnt, whether under the
Homestead Law, when the title is con-
summated, or on property otherwise
acquired, until liquidated by the emf
grant"
This law has not been repealed. 1t
is the law Of the United States to-day.
1t has been pronounced villainous BY
scores of Congressman, who make
great preten tons to friendship for the
labor interest, yet not one of them has
yet raised finger to have it repealed.
The lat Or cheapeners were so strong
that Mr.. Cary remained two years in
Congress without daring to face them.
The law in question permits importers
Of labor to make contracts with their
ignorant victims, in foreign countries,
where comparative values are not
understood by the loborer, whereby
not only is the labor of the emigrant
mortg aged in advance Of his arrival in
this country, but any real estate that
he may even be so fortunate as to own
is also mortgaged in advance. 1t fact,
this law re-establishes slavery, in the
United States, more firmly than it ever
was under the old system.
HOW IT OPERATES WITH THE CHINESE.
It can be readily seen that though
the law Of 1864 was got through for
the purpose Of enslaving European
emigrants, it is just the thing wanted
by dealers in Chinese slaves. Under
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-09-10
A Fifth Rate Demagogue

The position taken by John A. Logan,
in his remarks before the Republican
Convention, in Springfield, Illinois, in
reference to the platform Of the Ma
tioual Labor Union, rs in perfect keep
ing with the well known character Of
the man, that of an arrant demagogue.
We speak advisedly, when we say that
he has, on more than one occasion,
endorsed the same platform which he
now SO vehemently denounces. But it
. is little matter. He don't carry guns
enough ITO freighten anybody. His
worth and calibre are properly appreci-
ated among those who know him best.
His gibberish about an irredeemable
currency conclusively proves that he
y entirely ignorant of a subject upon
which he undertakes TO enlighten
others
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-09-10
Majority Attractions.

Among the nonsensical, antedeluvian,
and, we might add, superstitious prac-
tees still followed in Merry Eng
land" is the one of rejoicing over the
majority of every first-born addle-
Drained, titled nincompoop. No matter
the circumstances under which they at
tain such notoriety; no matter how
tyranical the actions Of their represen-
tstiyes, or deplorable the condition Of
their chattels, a mug of beer and roast
beef dinner, seem to give them a life
long lease Of power, and to be accept
ed as a receipt in full Of all obligations,
no matter If what character. Such
transactions are simply nauseating to
an American, and 60 long way to
prove that the English peasantry, as a
class, are the most abject and ignorant
in Christendom.
Strange, indeed, that the class most
';Eectly Interested in the eradication
Ne most damnable land system
yer existed q system which
degraded them 70 the level
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-09-10

=. Resolved That the public lanas should be
held IN sacred trust by the government Tor
actual settlers, and should never DO given into
the possession Of spectators aud railroad mo
nopolissa
q Resolved. That Wills We welcome volun-
tary cmigranis from every c1ines and piedge
them the protection Of our Laws and equal OF :
porsunity IN every hsld Of industry. sill We are
inae xibIy eppcsed TO the importation, BY eapi-
taIists. Of iaborefs from China and elsewhere,
FOR the purpose Of degrading and cheapeDing
American labor, and will resist Il BY all the
legal and eonsututioaal means In our power.
Q. Resolved. That We view with pride the
fact that the soldiers and sailors we're enlisted
mainly from the ranks Of the lAboring classes
and that they fought heroicslly 10 maintain the
national integrity and uphold the heLor oil
Massachusetts,, and We claim that il true to her
promises and herself, she should provide the
mears for eQaalixing the bountiss 70 her sol
diers ard sailors on just aud equitable primer
plea
10. Resolved That we earnestly urge the
friends Of labor In this State 70 use all their IN
huence, individually and collectively, TO secure
the election 70 public Office Of those caHaidal>
who are unequivocally committed to tne Princ'
pies embraced In this platform.
The above was adopted as a whole
with few unimportant amendments
The folio wing ticket was then pu
in nomination.
For Governor, Wendell Philips, O
Boston; Lieutenant-Governor, james
Chattaway, of Springfield; Secretary
of State, Stillman B. Pratt, Of Boston
Attorney General, Charles Cornby, o
Lowell; State Treasurer, n. W. Stod
dard, Of North Bridgewater.
Most of the gentlemen nominated
were present, und made short speeches
in acknowledgment Of the honor.
Mr.. Z. Nj. Chsmberlin, was called
upon Tor remarks, and made an enthu
siastie speech in favor of Mr.. Phillips
The nomination was again cheered
and three cheers were given for Mr.
Chamberlin, after which the Conven
ton adjourned.
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enacted and enforced by new admin
istration Of the Government
1t is well known th8t in China. Chi
nese families are bought and sold, and
that many persons 90 bought are
brought to this country, where the wo-
men and girls are bought and sold
again in California for the express Pur-
poses of prostitution. Mothers in China
are often seen to mourn and bewail the
fate of their children thus sold into
slavery.
1t is well known that the Chinese do
not bring their wives and children with
them, but that the Chinese men and
women in California live in the most
shameless promiscuous relations.
have been told that even the gealthiest
Cinnamon do not bring their children,
except perhaps in very rare cases.
say again, it is high time that we
should have a new administration OF
the Government to make better laws
and enforce them. 1t is high time that
the sale of human flesh for the vilest
purposes should be stopped. Until
this is done, we have no right to call
ourselves a civilized people.
We need the labor of the Chinese in
this country, under healthy system Of
immigration, but not in its present cor
rupt condition. Unpaid, or cheap
halEpaid labor, is curse to any peo-
pie, and must invariably be accompa
MED by monarchical and aristocrati'
forms of government, implying caste
among the people.
No people can long maintain self
governing Republic, where the labor
ing masses have no time, opp"rtunit!
or means for education and culture.
Mrs. L. o. WILLARD.