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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-16

Sale OF Lots at Brinkiey. on Men,
phfs and Little Rock Railroad.
ap Thursday. August Is
Free passage will be given to all par
ties on that day going and returning
from sale. Parties going bed better
prepare themselves with snack. Boat
viii leave foot of Union street at an,
TO convey passengers across the river.
BID, VILLAINS, Gen'l Sap't.1
ENJOYS 4 SoS have a fuii ips;allment
OF late papers from all quarters
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BOARDING.

BOARDING REDUCTION IN BOARD.
ID Day board. so per month; hoard and
Looking $50; for two occupying sarne Ue1 -
= AsH p'' ''' WHITEMORE HOUSE.
ll5-f Nor 100 and III Adams street.
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RIVER RTEIIIGENCE.

ARRIVALS,
Steamer Alaska, New Orleans.
st. Joseph. ST. Louis.
Ruhicon, st. Louis.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Belle Memphis, st. Louis.
" Alaska, Louisville.
" Gen. Anderson, Friar's Point.
Rubicon, Vicksburg.
Pat, Cleburne, Arkansas river.
BOATS IN PORT.
Des Arc, S. C. Day, st. Joseph.
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FLopR.-lOO bbls. extra -four, made
BY KeKtacky Shakers, for sale low, to
close consignment, arr Ilh1al
li6 CONWAY a Co, 500 Main st.
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PERsoSAL.-Col, VIM. Crooks, of st.
Paul, MINI, the great railroad con-
structor, with Col. DeGraff, has arrived
in our city to meet Gen. Forrest, rela-
tive to the Selma and Memphis rail
road. He can be seen while in the city
at Col. E. d. Cobb's Office or at the
Overton Hotel. Col Crooks is a whole
souled Democrat. a most affable gentle
man, and we bid him welcome in the
name of all of our friends.
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STRANGE CALAMITY.
Five Young Men struck Deaf at
Helena, Arkansas.

A very strange report comes up from
Helena on apparently good authority.
Some days or evenings ago five young
men passed few hours together in a
social manner at one of their rooms, and
separated for the night, as yoDng men
usually do, without any unusual occur
renee. Next morning it was discovered
that they we're all deaf, apparently be-
You'd relief One of them is now in the
city for treatment, though we have MOI
met him. These are the leading features
of this remarkable event. as related by a
gentleman who came up from Helena
last week; but it seems so incredible
that we give it only as rumor and
forbear giving names or further particu-
lars at present.
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LOST

II osT-ON THE NIGHT OF THE FOURTH.
a blaok-and-tan bitch. very film. with
white pot on breast. A liberal reward Eill be
paid for her delivery az - Monroe q. llls-Ll1
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south Memphis school, Wellington
81. w. H. Bowers, Principal. 1l-2
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HArscleaned and dyed, 3s4 Main St.

III you want good old Megibben
whisky, go to 276 Second street.
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and Arkansas River
PACKET COMPANY.

nURING THE PRESENT LOW ~.
IL water in Arkansas river. the sll=fittf
company will run their entirely -
new and magnificent side-wheel passenger
packet
PAT CLEBURNE, Capt. r. Pritchard,
Twice q week between Memphis and Napo-
leon, taking freight and passengers for all in
DAYS and FRIDAYS, at O'clock pm;
connecting at mouth of White river with the
entirely new, light-draught and elegant pas
senger packets, Dardanelle. Capt. Desmukes;
Fort Gibson. Capt. Bowlin; for Pine Bluff,
Little Rock, and all points on Arkansas river.
For freight or passage apply on board, or at
Gompany's Office, No. 5 Madison st., Stanton
Block, W. IL. kENNEDAY, Act,
MeClane 4 Caskins, Ticket Ag'ts. ilss-t
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COOLEST place in Tennessee-Cadmus'
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London stock Marker.

By S. P. and A. Telegraph,l
IONnoN Ausuz. ~ Q m m
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Storage cheap, No. 3 Elliott block. 1871
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of some weeks at that most delightful of
watering places, Montvale Springs We
learn from him that the crowd there has
been larger, and the attractions greater
this year than any season since the out
break Of the war. The Doctor is met
and welcomed here by many Of his old
Confederate friends, who knew him out
South as a surgeon in the army As a
successor in the Treasurer's office to the
immortal Rlst, now running saw-mill
up in Middle Tennessee, he forms as
perfect a contrast as was ever seen be-
tween o true Southern gentleman and q
hungry carpetbaggeF.
The views expressed already in the
LEDGER concerning Judge T. j. Latham
as probable candidate for Congress,
seem to meet the hearty concurrence of
a large proportion Of the community.
The Judge is one Of the very few original
consistent Union men of West Tennessee
who has abandoned no principle, and yet
made himself personally popular among
the people. This can be accounted for
simply and only ON the ground that he
was honest in his convictions and allowed
othsrs 10 differ from him, and in all his
course hes spied upon the golden
rule. The suggestion Of bis name is
favored by men of all Glasses, and Ee
believe that he win prove a formidable
candidate before the Convention. If
nominated, his election is assured and
if cieetsd, biz gsgt viii not be contested.
OF his abilities, it IS hardly necessary to
speak, siacc they are recognized all sseF
the district 10 be Of high, solid order,
and BY reason Of his availability at this
CRISIS, be has many claims and advan-
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THE NEW REGIME.
Meeting of the Park Commissions,

uAeetiuB u inc FIRTH OOMmisskOnerBs
The new commissions have now almost all
gotten fairly to work and the Department of Parks
seem determined to push forward the Improvements
entrusted to them with vigor most coAmendable.
They held another meeting yesterday afternoon at
the Office In Nassau street, at which there were
present the President, Mr.. Peter b. Sweeny, and
Commissioners Hilton, Green and Fields. small
amount Of routine business was transacted, when
communications which had been received were
handed in, as IOllOws:-FrOm Brigader General J.
M. Varian, asking that space be allotted for
BRIGADE DRILLS IN THE PARK.
The request was made on behalf OF the Third
and, after being considered brieny was referred to
the Executive Committee.
THE CONDITION OF THE CITY PARKS
was the subject Of q communication handed In by
Commissioner Green. The exhibit was, Of course
only detail OF what every resident OF the city can
see on passing any OF the several city parks. The
matter was referred to the Executive Committee
and ts safe to assert that the work of
the parks will be commenced VI once and rapidly
progressed The following
RESOLUTIONS
were then adopted, after which the Board adjourned
to meet again at the call OF the President
Resolved That the Treasurer be requested 10 report in
detail M
WHAT sTRUorURRs ARE IN COURSE OF KRRCrror
the Central Park the cost and condition thereof
and the probable cost Of the full compilation Of said
That this Board approve Of the erection the
Central Park Of
A MONUMENT TO DANIEL o'coNNxLI,
said first submitted 70 and approved by th
Board, and the said monument when erected subject
70 all the rules and regulations Of the Board respecting
care and preservation OF stauary and monumental sruc
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SHOCKING CALAMITY.
A Father and His Two Sons Drowned ON
Sunday Morning.

4 Father and His Two Sons Drowned ON
Sunday Morning.
A neartrending AFFAIR occurred one mile north of
OaKvle station, opposite Catski on the Hudson, at
eight o'clock Sunday morning. which resulted in
the drowning OF the wcliknown doorkeeper of the
Assembly in 1869, Mr.. II. A. Decker, and his two
sons. 1t appears that the youngest son, James,
awakening in the morning before the other members
Of the family, went down to the beach in front OF
the house and got into small boat to play. Acci-
dentally stumbling he fell out Of the boat into the
river. His frantic cries for help were
heard by Mr. Decker his father, who
was still in bed, and who rushed from
the house to save his son. He entered the water
and waded towards the little fellow, but when he
reached him both were SO exhausted that they at
once disappeared to rise no more. The noise, II
seems also attracted the attention Of DelDert Decker
another and older son. eighteen years OF age, who
was also in bed He, too, hurried out and waded In,
but sad to relate, seemed to become at once ex-
hausted and sunk. The bodies Of all three were
soon after recovered. The aiaIr has cast great
gloom all classes in the vicinity. The mother
and ANOTHER s0n are le 20 mourn their triple losM
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THE m'eRA1H OUTRAGE.
That Queer Case In the First Ward-Justice

That Queer Case in the First Ward-Justice
3-NrM at Last.
On the night Of the 1st Of the present month
First ward politician, named stephen McGrath, as
saulted young woman named Matte Allare and
after dragging her into an alleyway, attempted to
violate her person. The woman, after consider
able resistance, effected her escape from her
assailant and caused his arrest The follow.
ing day she appeared before Justice Hogan,
al the T0mbs Police Court, to make charge
against the man She there found q number
OF the prisoners frtends in consultation with the
Justice, and was advised not to make any complaint
against McGrath. Some Of the prisoners also prom
ised Matte that they would give her some money
and pay for her clothes which had been torn and de-
stroyed In the struggle with McGrath. On these
promises and recommendations the girl refused to
prosecute and the case apparently ended
The Grand Jury, however, took up the case and
found Dill OF Indictment against McGrath and Re-
corder Hackett issued q bench warrant for his ar
rest. Detective Kearns, OF the Central ofIce, last
evening arrested McGrath and he Is now locked up
at Police Headquarters awaiting his trI. which viii
sake Place N \ few da5h
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NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY,

cot In, than to injuries from freezing. Yhe
mild weather and light SHOWS Of the
winter wheat region were accompanied
with few sudden changes In the earlier winter
months, while the colder and rougher weather Of
later winter was attended with heavier snows which
furnished valuable protection at critical season.
The regular returns were prepared about the lst Of
April The tenor Of later information gives assur-
ancs OF general and rapid amelioration, which
may yet result the season avorins IN nne crop o.
winter wheat
Recruits for the Tresps In Texas.
The superintendent Of the General Recruiting Ser
vice at New York has been instructed TO send 200
recruits In detachments OF convenient size, to Gal
weston, Texas, for assignment TO duty in the Tenth
Infantry. es ,.
s5 Nomlnatieus. t M f
The following nominations were sent in to-day:-
Alonzo Alden, to be Postmaster at Troy, N. r.;
Charles Asher, to be Postmaster at Bowling Green,
KY; Watson n. Wadsworth. TO be Collestor OF Gus.
0ms for the district OF Tarpahannock, Va. siqia
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FUN IN JERSEY.

Some days since Judge John II. Post, Of Bergen
county, N. j., and Mr.. Eben winten, the editor OF
the Bergen county Democrat, at Hackensack, got
into squabbe in Huber's saloon In Paterson The
Judge called the editor puppy; the knight OF the
quill and sclssors) called the law man thief This
resulted IN personal encounters but friends inter
fered before anybody was hurt much. on Friday
the DenIoc, at came out and said the Judge
drunk, which alone was the cause OF his not being
seriously pommelled by the editor. The Judge In yes
terday afternoons Paterson GUARDIAN gays the edi-
tor was himself drunk, and on the other charges calls
him "wilful liar" A duel is now In prospect.
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A RELIC of ANTIQUITY.

A colored woman named Jenny Wright the pro-
gentor Of nve generations, all now living, died at
Throgg's Neck, wesrcnester county, last week,
having attained the remarkable age OF l0l years.
"Aunt Jenny y as she was called by the t0wnsfolks,
was born and always lived In the place, was pos
sessed OF considerable intelligence and until within
wear of her DEMISE remained In perfect possession
OF All her faculties Of her early days, when West
chester was little more than vast solitude or
wilderness recollections were vivid and wonder
fi,l Her children all survive her, the eldest now
being In her seventy ninth year,
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understanding that there would be no session TO.
day. s.
1r. FARxswoRrH denied that there was any such
The motion was agreed 10 by yeas rs, nays IS, and
the House thereupon adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATION.

WASHINGTON, May o. 1870.
After the reading Of the journal Mr. FARNswoRrH,
rep) Of ILL.,, moved call Of the House.
Mr.. ALLISON, rep) OF Iowa, moved that the House
adjourn.
Mr.. FARNswoRTH called for the yeas and nays on
the motion to adjourn.
". ALLISON remarked that tbars vss -----.,..
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Daniel Tilden, M. ID.

death In that city on Sunday last Of DR.. Daniel
TIlden, at the advanced age OF eighty-two years.
He was one OF the most distinguished physcians IN
Northern Ohio, and was IN active practice FOR O
period OF fifty-seven years.
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lanes II. Ansfin

We learn from Boston that James 7. Austin died in
that city on Sunday, aged eghty-slx years. He had
been so long retired from public life that 1t is pro-
bable but few or the present generation have
ever neard his name mentioned. Mr.. Austin was
born In Massachusetts In LISA. He was a
nephew of the famous Honestus Austin editor
Of the Chronicle, and one OF the most
influential leaders Of the democracy in the time OF
JEFFERSON and Adams The subject of this sketch
received good education, studied law and was ad-
mitted to the bar. He entered into politics as
democrat, served for many years as City Attorney
of Boston, and was afterwards chosen Attorney
General OF Massachusetts,, an ONCE whicn was
abolished at the time he held 1t. He was
never POI popular air,s,,o as g. politician, being re-
After number OF years passed in public life as
q democrat, during which he delivered many
speeches In defence OF his party, Mr. Austin changed
sides and went over to the wings, but never aimed
to prominence in their ranks. For long time past
he has been almost unknown in politics. lie mar
red daughter OF Ebrdge Gerry, one OF the signers
OF the Declaration OF Independence who subse-
quently became Governor OF Massachusetts and Vice
President OF the United States and life or whom
Mr.. Austin wrote and published
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KINGS COUNTY POLITICS.
The Independents Dcmocrats-The City judge
ship.

The Independents DemOcrats-The City JudRc-
ship.
The Independent Democrats OF Kings county met
In convention last night at Phoenix Hall for the pur-
pose OF nominating candidates for the city judges.
Mr.. John b. Pitt presided and Mr.. J. w. Grogan
acted secretary. Mr.. Pitt addressed the c0nven-
ton abiding to the place the Old camping ground
where they had prepared for war against the corrup-
tiOnists OF the CITY,
On motion the District Attorney addressed the
convention, saying they had work before thcm and
that was the nomination OF two candidates for
fourteen years. Next Thursday evening
they would nave ratification meeting at the Brook
lyn Atneneum, when he would tell the people some
things they did not know. IL had been the policy OF
both political parties TO nominate judges without
partisan feeling; but they had some judges willing
TO project the people In their fraudulent canvassng
OF the votes, willing to protect assassins, and 1t
now important that they should elect men who when
elected, would not be the toos OF the ring.
Mr.. Joseph sweet presented the following preamble
and resolutions -
Whereas the election OF partisan judges encourages crime
and life and property protects gross
the ballot box elections into
maintaining IN Office those who elected them by
honest and upright free from corrupt alliances should
be elected to judicial positions and whereas Henry Hsgner
being good democrat, sound lawyer, and George A.
and emnently qualified for the position OF city judges and
entitled the confidence Of the people, Irrespective oil party,
Resolved That we, the representatives of the peoples
democratic party Of Kings county opposed 70 the ring
endorse Henry H. Hagner and 9oorge H. Fisher for Cry
efforts 10 secure their election.
The resolutions were adopted and the meeting
then adjourned. r.
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The delegates 10 the Democratic Judicial Conven-
ton met last night at the rooms OF the Democratic
General Committee, in Court street. The Convention
was called to order by Mr. Thomas Corral. After
some remarks had been made by Alderman Bergen
In regard to the selection OF good men to nll the
Corporation Counsel. and MI. Joseph Nelson were
UNANIMOUSLY nominated.
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NestOr RoquepIun.

Our Paris exchanges report the death OF NJ. Nestor
Roqueplan late editor Of the Figaro and one OF the
best known Of Parisian theatrical managers. He
died Of heart disease In te sixty year OF his
age. There probably has been no more singular
character in Paris for many years. Born In 1904,
he grew up talented, witty and almost
delightfully."- egotistical Although not the founder
Of the Figaro, as has been enormously
stated, he was one Of its earliest editors and made
reputation for the paper and for himself by his
articles on the fine arts. He successfully direc-
tor OF the OPERA the Varieties, the Opera Comique
ana the Ohatelet but Notwithstanding the pecuniary
profit he derived from his connection with the DRAMA
he died poor and in debt
IL was not, however, al an editor or director that
M. ROqueplan was best known. IL was as member
OF society that he shone cOnspicuousy. He was the
most Partisan OF all Parisans" Love Of Paris
was his passion, and he served the French
beau OF the reign OF Louis Philippe, he remained
dandy to the lasr. When age advanced he employed
art 10 conceal Its ravages, and his dress and man.
ners were always those OF young maa. In fact 1t
was not until after his death that his best friends
werH~nade acquainted with his real age, which, OF
lateyears he carefully avoided speaking or 1t was
always his opinion that old age was unfashionaDle
ana not artistic and that 1t was an offence to the
aesthetic feelings to let 1t be- seen. With o cers
tain class OF Partisan society he was regarded
as an oracle, and nothing became popular which did
not receive his appreciation. In fact, few OF the
witty words which are current In Paris ever went
into circulation without his endorsement Purtstne
L0rette and Petite Ctepe were his creations In his
youth M. Roqueplan was ON ardent republican, but
he subsequently became supporter Of the empire
and was an officer Of the Legion Of Honor at the
time OF his death. w n ~
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James Plntt.

This venerable citizen OF Oswego, n. Y, died at
his residence in that city, on Sunday last, aged
eghty-three years. He was a son Of Judge Zepnanias
Plat Of the leading Of the State during the
rev olutionary era, and after whom the town OF
Plattsourg received its name The deceased gentle.
man was formerly a senator IN the New York Legis-
lature, and was the first mayor. OF the city OF
Osweg0. AS member OF the Old federal party he
was prominent and influential, and even after that
organization ceased to exist and he no longer pos
sought Mr.. Patt was one OF the earliest advocates
OF the policy OF constructing q canal through the
State After the extinction Of the federal party Mr.
Platt Joined the whigs but elected to Office
by them the democracy being In the m ljority in
Central New York at the time. At the time of his
Bank
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Tbc Contc.tcd suu.rv,.or.,,;n

The Contested supervisorship.
Judge Ingraham yesterday rendered a decision In
the matter OF the contested Supervsorship. declar-
ing that John Foley was legally elected aud that
the Board Of Canyasscrs should have issued TO aim
tile certificate OF election instead of to Henry
Smith.
The New York herald., 1870-05-10
Lawrence Il. Brainerd.


telegram from Montpelier, Vt, reports the
death, yesterday morning, Of this gentleman, In
the eighty sixth year OF his age. Mr.. Branerd was
born in Vermont, in l7s4; received fair education,
and engaged In business pursuits at ST. Adams when
quite young man. becoming widely and favorably
known for his energy and ability, and particu-
larry for the interest he took In extending railroad
facilities throughout the State. He was one OF the
earliest supporters OF the "Free Soil" organization,
and hnay became its principal representative and
standard bearer In Vermont. Entering actively into
politics, ne was the Free Soil candidate for Governor
In 1852, receiving 9445 votes; again In 1853 when he
poled $3.50 votes and for the third time IN 1854,
when he got about 1000 votes. During the latter
year Hon. William Uphan senator in Congress from
Vermont, died, and Mr.. Braineri was elected TO Ill
his unexptred term He served during the session Of
1904 and 1855, after which he retired to private life
and never again appeared prominently as a politi-
can although he was always an interested observer
oil the contest between the slave and free States aud
used whatever influence he possessed TO aid In Sc
curing the triumph OF the latter.
The New York herald., 1870-05-10
MAY 10. lS7O.-TRlPLE SHEET.
o8xr uARx
;euoral Marquis de In WOestiu

General Marquis do In Woestiue.
This distinguished soldier died recently In Paris at
the Hotel des Invalides, OF which he was the Gov
ernor. Descended nom prominent Flemish family
he was horn In l7SS and upon the occasion OF his
baptism had for godfather no less a parsonage than
the Duke OF Orleans, afterwards better known ~
King Louis Philippe. He was educated by Count
de C0bentzel his uncle who. In 1901 introduced the
Marquis to Joseph Bonaparte. His admiration for
the French Influenced him 10 remain In France ana
become naturalzed citizen, and having attracted
the notice OF Napoleon. he was 1rst sent 10 the
Ec0le Miitaire and afterwards commissioned sous.
lieutenant OF Dragons In the celebrated battles OF
Friedland and Jena he behaved with such disttn-
euished gallantry as to win promotion. Subse-
Quently ne was ordered TO Span serving under
Sebastiani and receiving . dangerous wound at
Amonacid. He remained on the peninsula until hts
command was ordered to join the grand army which
invaded Russia DE la Woestine participated in the
terrible advance and retreat OF the French. At
tract the personal notice Of the Emperor, who deco
rated MIN with the Cross OF the Legion OF Honor
ton he refused to serve u The Bour6ons ana rered to
private life, but upon NapoleOns retu I'm from Elbl
De In W0estihe promptly joined him. and at the
ment OF Chasseurs. The Bourbons being again
restored TO- the throne he went to Belgium.
where he lived several years engaged In the
business or wine merchant BY the July
Revolution, however, he was enabled to return to
France and to resume his profession OF soldier.
Louis Philippe appointed him Marechal-de Camp,
noldlng which rank he commanded brigade OF
light cavalry during the campaign In Belgium in 1882.
The Marquis was made general OF division in 1S41,
pay. the provisional government being suspicious OF
MS loyalty to the republic AS soon as LOUIS Ma
poieOn became president General dc Ia Woestne was
restored 10 active service. After the dismissal OF
General Perr0t in 1852. he was appointed TO COM
mand the National Guards In Paris. II WIN be re-
memDere0 how 9neCtually the general ureVeUtpd
the drummers from sounding the alarm on the
famous day OF the coup Gstat. 10y previously send
cennes to be repaired" When Louis Napoleon be-
came Emperor de Ia Woestine was created Senator
Of France and In 1868 was appointed Governor OF