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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-25
/: MONDAY EVENING, JULY 25, 1870.

! quired. Mr.. Rice brought forth severa
of his brobdignag potatoes for Mr.. Whit
more Ia dozen to the peck !, and placed
in his hands for home consumption q
a superb California cantelope, the pro
duct of his garden! Bidding good night
and very much refreshed, we were again
on the way, and without let or hindrance
reached the point of departure.
THE FIRES WE'RE OUT, 9gMi
the two ferryboats moored at their land
ings, but inprepared for immediate de-
parture. They had given out the in
coming train, and officers and crews had
retired to take their natural rest. The
wind arose to quite gale, and the river
became very rough, the big waves rolling
with maddening violence, and breaking
in crested foam. The fires lwere raised,
and after some delay which was improved
by quiet snooze by the less restless,
and all aboard we were off for the
city, whose lights were brightly beckon-
ing us home. The river was rough, and
many a wave broke over the bow of the
boat, dashing its sp-ay over those within
reach, and presently the winds lulled
and the rain began to gently fall
We made a safe landing at the
foot Of Union street, and each one
wended his way to his own domicil.
Those who had providently taken
umbrellas were snug beneath them, but
the thin-coated gentry Ielt the rain drops
as they fell. The last person we saw
was our friend d., who improvised hat
from palm-leaf fan, and had not far to |
CO. the most of the way being sheltered |
with awnings, which are very acceptable
in shower. 1t was trip of pleasure,
and thanks to the attentive and courte-
GUS officers for making it so. We shall
not soon forget the debt we owe Captain
and hope never to travel the
road without the beam of his radiant
This is private journal
of the day S journey, but it will do the
public no harm, if they do not find it too
prolix. We have extenuated nothing,
and malice is no part of our nature.
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Judge orProbatc Court.

To the Qualified Voters Of Shelby County: l
am candidate for Judge Of the Probate Court
for Shelby county, subject to the decision of
the voters at the ballot box. Election the first
Iil-tes THOMAS LEONARD.
/ am candidate for the Office of Probate
Judge of Shelby county; subject to the action
te% JOHN, A. ONLEY.
We are authorized To announce JAMES E.
TEMPLE q candidate for Judge of the Probate
Court of Shelby county. Election, first Thurs
day in August. TO"
J.W. SCALES is a candidate for Judge of
the Probate Court of Shelby county, subject to
the action Of the convention of July Is.
We are authorized to announce J. Z. r. RAY
as candidate for Judge Of the Probate Court
of Shelby county; subject TO the Democratic
Nominating Convention. lotto
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Judge OF Supreme Court.

The friends Of Hon. JOHN L. T. SNEED,
of Fayette county, are authorized by him to
present his name to the people of Tennessee as
the Western Division. Election, August 4th.
1870. to
In response to the published call of members
of the bar in various counties of East Tennes--
see, and numerous solicitations Of friends: L
Bench of the Supreme Court of the State.
April 8, 20. ~ JAS. w. DEADERIcK.
We are authorised and requested to an
nounce Hon. 7. A. X. NELSON as q candi-
date for Supreme Court Judge from the East
ern Division. The election is to be held on
from each of the three divisions of the State
are to be elected.
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SUNNI SCHEDULE.
Takes Effect June 12th, 1870.

The train leaving Memphis at !. Is !. m. runs
daily. The am. train does not run on Sun
day. Both trains run through to Louisville
without changes. Elegant sleeping cars run
to Louisville, connecting at Louisville with
through cars to Philadelphia, Cleveland, Buff
falo and New York, without change. Qnly
one change from Louisville to baltimore,
Washington City and Boston: b Berths tn and md
at the Ticket Once, 2f11s Main street.
j. +. BOYD, Superintendent.
JAS. SPEED. Ticket Agent. 9-62-t
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LITTLE ROCK RAILROAD.

Its Steady PrOgress-An Excursion
Ten Mile BayOu-A Grand Old
Fashioned barbecue and Saw-dust
Dance = Beautiful Women and
alIy-EditOrs Waxing Eloquent
COurtesfes - Coming Home = Ten
Mile Bayou Again-Thumping Big
POtatOes-A Grand storm upon the
Waters On Terra Firma once
Again. attG ~ &
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RICE s,

the worthy and accommodating host of
lks Ten Mile Bayou House, where the
pilcatOgisl gentlemen with their para
pinernslia debouched, accompanied by
sundry others familiar with the hospitali-
ties Of the place, who gathered up with all
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Judge of Fifteenth judicial Circui

Judge of Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.
In answer to the calls Of the bar and people
of this circuit, / announce myself q candidate
Comprised Of Shelby, Tipton and Fayette
counties. Itel L. j. FLIPPlN.
At the request of q respectable portion Of
the Bar, and of the people of the Fourteenth
Judicial Circuit, / announce myself a candi-
date for Judge Of that Circuit. The election
is 10 be held on the first Thursday. being the
4th day, of August next.
April %. 1870. teS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-25

The Little Rock railroad still pro-
crosses, and so much has been said and
written about this road which has, from
many causes, been delayed, that we
availed ourselves on Thursday of an in
vitation to make an excursion through
its whole length, to see what had been
done, was doing, and enjoy an old
fashioned barbecue, which was to be
given at the site of Breton, contem-
plated, village within mile or two of
which the road is completed, and at the
farther end of Little Prairie, which the
road trayerses.
sip BEAUTIFUL. MORNING,
one of the brightest of July, with hot
and rolling sun darting its oppressive
rays over all animated nature, found us
on board Captain Patterson's large and
commodious ferry-boat, the Excelsior,
making rapid way to the point on the
Arkansas shore-the hither terminus of
the railroad The company from Mem
phis consisted of r. c. Brinkley Esq,
the President of the road Mr.. Robert
son, who was one of its earliest friends,
and laid the first rail upon the track;
Colonel Miles Owen, who has always
been one of its most steadfast and ear
nest advocates; Mr.. Whitmore, of the
LEDGER, who is deeply interested in its
success; Mr.. Circde; Colonel Williams,
the energetic and faithful Superintend-
ent; Mr.. Ed. Mansford and ladies'; Colo
mel Dupre, of the Appeal; Captain Rob
son. the eyer-attentive Assistant Super
your humble servant, and
others whose names we did not learn, or
have forgotten. There were several
gentlemen with their tackle and fine
bucket of minnows. bound for Ten Mile
Bayou, eager to play havoc with the fnny
tribe before the return train, At the |
" point" we were Joined by that active |
and capable master mechapic, Jere Col
Inns, whose genius and art have done so
much to caparison the road, and i'm
prove its rolling stock.
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Its excreiinriy large circulation throughoat
The city and State o6ers business men an ex-
ceilcnt opportunity q make their business
ksssn 70 the thoasands u Oornaus living IN
this section of cOuuty.
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THE PASSENGER CAR,

built and equipped at the Compapy's S
machine shop, was speedily filled with
occupants, and the rest of US were dis
posed of in box cars, screened from the
sun by some of Kenney tarpaulins, and
rendered comfortable by substantial
benches. At the appointed signal the
train moved off gracefully with its pre-
cious freight, and paused for few mo-
ments at the machine shop, to afford an
opportunity 10 the excursionists to ex-
anime q new and elegant passenger car,
just completed, but the paint of which
was not sufficiently dried to permit the
car TO be then used without in some de-
gree injuring its appearance through the
intense heat Of the sun. 1t was on all
hands conceded that this car was in every
respect " first class and it had a con-
venient attachment for ladies, in mount
ing the steps, that we have not seen else
where. Through the thickiy growing
vines, laden with sparkling dew, environ
ing the road on either side, we moved on
like Richmond. into the bowels Of the
land without impediment," drawing up
in front Of
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Constable of Fourteenth District.
hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the Office of Constable of tho 14th
Civil District of Shelby county. Election,
te T. S. MALLORY.
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PROPOSALS.
Notice to Contractors!

OEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceived at the Engineers Office. Memphis,
Tennessee. until IL m. on the LIST of August,
1870, for the graduation. masonry and bridge
superstructure on the Mississippi River rail-
road. between Coyington and Ripley, a dis
is heavy and worthy the attention of Contrac-
tors. rs t. s-...
ProGles and specifications can be seen ut the
Office Of the Chief Engineer, $50 Main street.
TH0S. II. WELLINGTON.
12-121 II Oh Ena Miaa River II u ]
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THE BARBECUE GROUND

was selected in a grove of native oaks,
cleared of underground, but not spfi-
ciently leafy to fairly keep Off the fierce
rays of the sun. A large square Of
rough boards formed the tables, and at
convenient distance was Q small triangu-
lar enclosure, which, from the number
surrounding it, was readily determined
to be the bar, where pop and lemonade
were leyishly distributed to the thirsty,
for the dimes, and privately something
moro potent to those who knew the
ropes. Equi-distant from bar and table
was an arbor covered with Ieafy boughs
which had been erisped and shriveled
BY the hot Sunshine. The flooring had
been smoothly scraped and oyerlaid by a
light sprinkling Of sawdusi, which would
have been greatly improved by similar
sprinkling Of water. An Ethiopian string
band had been procured from the city,
and quickly the music struck up and
were IN thsir places, the male
dancers being supplied With ribbon scarfs
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County Register. J2ao
1 am candidate for Register Of Shelby
county. ltel D. A. TAfLOh.
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For Attorney General.

w. d. WILKERSON, JR., of Lauderdale
county, is a candidate for Attorney General Of
the counties of Hardeman. Fayette, Shelby,
Upton and Lauderdale. l06-te"
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On the Hernando Road,
CONTAINING

IL 1-2 ACRES OF GOOD LAND,
Well improved; new house, kitchen, servants
house. smOke-house, corn-crib. carriage
house, wagon shelter, ETC.. all new;
Ll ao .aaa
FINE YOUNG ORCHARD
Raspbcrries. strawberries and crap g; fne
clover lot. grass lot, garden, etc. two cisterns
and hOrse-pOnd. Win be sold on
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The New York herald., 1870-01-21
THE OaaieR EXPLORING EXPEDITION.
THE EDITOR OF THE HsRALD:-

To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
1t is, indeed, very satisfactory to learn from your
columns that after so many deplorable failures ia
survey the Isrhmus of Daren canal routes by Messrs.
Gisbourne and strain, whom 1t Is asserted whether
Intentionally or not, passed over the highest instead
OF the lowest summit level OF the Cordilleras-it Is,
say, after so much mismanagement and blunder-
ing rambes on the isthmus, q qualification TO know
the eminent olcerS now about to leave here for the
scene ofexploratlon are well qualhed for the task
before them and are determined to push anead dc.
spite all obstacles and oppOsitiOnS from whatever
quarter they may emanate. Still, 1t would be grats
Tying to know how many OF these distinguished gen.
tlemen have visited, at all acquainted, except
by books, WITH the Darien country. It's people.
climate the patois manners OF the natives, DO.
The idea Of bringing tents Into such climate strikes
one with the fear that the officers OF expedition
have not brightest knowledge Of the before
them. Why, sir, no tents can be pltcnel there until
the underground shall have been first cJafed away.
and While that " oud be doing one acquainted with
Lropical chimes would have numerou, saelters OF
palm leaves erected, under which the riy could
pose quite as comfortably. Be that as may, 1t ID
to be hoped no reitapis no ring inf ucnces OF con-
cting interests w III be suffered TO with q
careful and impartial survey OF the a,nerent pro.
posed lines.
/ see Dy papers before me that DIR. Edward Cullen
claims to have ''notched the trees Ir ,n ocean to
ocean, and though this may be doubted Ivy some 10
would be only Iair and just to give iiiin oppOr-
tunlty, by accompanying the exploring party, to
verify his statement and as he claims AJid nOtchcD
would seem but simple act OF jusucc one who
has spent his fortune and over twent, years OF nss
life IN studying, planning and surveying route,
to have him on The spot TO point OUT m person the
line, which II would be his pride to show If for no
other purpose than to expedite the desirable success
ol this great Undertaking. y. X. s.
The New York herald., 1870-01-21

and others being discharged for unntness. In the
DlacksmiIhs shop but TWO fires were goioe WINE
there we're four on Wednesday, ana Oniy tWo Dack-
smiths and two helpers were Ut work; IN the Iopalr
shop few hands and some apprentices ana IN tne
machine shop one man and three apprentices were
observed as on duty.
The meetings at Port Jervis ana Susquehanna
were held on wednesday evening as per an
n0uncement In yeslerday's HERALD, ~ Wnlcn some
OF the delegates from the several shops, VINO
were 30 unceremoni0uSly 6nubDeu Dy MI ftuchcr
were present and gave their experience ana voluii-
teered their advice. The meetings were enureiy
private, no outsider beng admitted. ana az tne
members yesterday kept unusually mum ABOUT tne
proceedings but little could De asccrlaiheu. ~
places expressed themselves quite unreserveuy
about the conduct OF Mr. Rucker, and were not dis-
inclined TO resort 10 the extreme measure oil stfike
II they could only be assured that all Tie shops oI
tue Erie railway would make common cause against
MIR. Rncker ana quit work simultaneously hence
both ~ Port JervlS ana Susquehanna, the men were
al work as usual, awaiting the action OF Bur
falo tonight and The result OF special agreement
TO be brought about by meeting to-day somewhere
on The road possibly ut BnghamtOn to-day In
fact, II was runorcd IN Jersey Cliy yesterday slter
noon tnat all the men employed IN the turner snQp
at the Bergen tunnel would anticipate this action
and leave the shop IN body this morning.
ON tie contrary, the company have received nu-
mer0us messages from various points along the
road, especially from Port Jervls, Susqushanna,
BlnghamIOn. Elmira Buffalo and other places, glv-
ing assurances that even after the meetings and
harangues by the delegates the men expressed no
si mpatny with the haSty action Of their comrades
Jersey CITY, were al at work. and thar there need
be no fear Of any trouble. Thus contradictory
whole. To-day, perhaps, somesdennite issue may
De reached.
The New York herald., 1870-01-21
The Hasty Action of the Strikers Condemned
by Port Jcrvis Machinist.
PoRr LERyIs. n. Y. /

fORT JEKNIS, N. 1., Jan. H. 1870.
To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:-
In your paper Of January 10 concerning the Erie
strike you state that good turn deserves another
and that when the Port Jervs employees struck last
fall all the other shops Immediately turned out their
forces to assist them, and refused to feturn TO
work until they were renstated. In the month
OF september the employees Of the Buffalo, Sus-
quehanna, Port Jcrvis and Long Dock shops
appointed delegates to walt upon Messrs. Fisk
and GOuld for the purpose Of having regular pay
day appointed. Mr.. Fisk told them they should be
paid before the 10Th OF the month"; or he would
sell his sntrt. The 10Th came around, but no paw
master or money. The president OF the Brancn
Mutual protective Association OF Port Jervis lele-
graphed to the Central President Of the society," and
II was with his consent thaL we stopped work
When the strike was ended there was an agreement
entered into between Messrs. Fisk and Gould ana
the representatives OF all the shops tnat II the com.
pany gave satisfactory reason for not paying the
men on the appointed day they willing to give
them ten days' grace. The majority Of the members
OF the association consider that the company rea-
son 10r the delay In paying at Jersey City was or
ought to be- perfectly satisfactory to any reasonable
man, and that the Long Dock men were altogether
TOO nasty Another reason: The rules OF the assocla
tlOn are that no body Of men shall strike without
nrst consulting the President Of the society," and he
snau CONFER win the presidents OF the different
branches. Long DOCK failed also in this. Conse-
Qusnty the lu1ewarm feeling OF wDicn we are &C
Sussq. A P0ky yEkylS kAV0lNlSk,
The New York herald., 1870-01-21
THE ERIE STRIKE.

Temporary Truce Along the Line-secrct
Meetings OF the Employees at Port Jervis
and Snsquehannn-rhe Result In Doubt.
There was actually no change yesterday in the
condition Of the strike Of some OF the Erie Railway
employees at Jersey City. The men on strike held
their usual meetings, at which MIR. Lane, the vice
president of the Jersey City branch association pre-
sided The committees for picket duty, to persuade
other workingmen from taking their places, were
appointed, and the general routine business passed.
Peace and order were maintained notwith
standing the considerable number OF special po-
ice which the company had stationed around
It's shops. Within the shops things looked more
deserted and dreary than the day before, number
Of new employees having leue0 ~ return yesterday
The New York herald., 1870-01-21
CuaIOsiTIsS or POLITICS.
Premature Resignation of a New York Canal
Appraiser.

From the Binghamton Republican Jan. 1871
Judge E. +. BROOKS, OF Elmlra, Cana. Appraiser
Ior numoer OF years recently found himself out or
ONCE under circumstances that are ycy curious In
pursuance OF purpose to resign his otce to the
new administration when some business he mad on
hand was finished, he made draft % u letter OF
resignation and lett 1t IN his private ouce rev
Gays afterward lie received lctter rroin Governor
HOFFMAN compllmentlng min upon very aitnful per.
torrance Of duty and accepting his resignation. AZ
the same time Colonel Nortn's name was sent TO the
Senate az his successor. When the Iact came 70 the
attention OF the (,oyernor he anomaly of the
position occupied by Judge Brooks ana himself re.
spectively. and at once returned the resignation
to be forwarded to Albany. II mad been stolen BY
some scamp whose precise object is not explained.
II ls not very probable that Governor HOlflnan's
GOOD opinion Of Judge Brooks, perfectly well
founded as it IS, Will suffice to keep t!l in the
position OF Canal Appralaer-whicn, by the way, 4
q matter OF far more Importance the people than
to Judge BROOKS.
The New York herald., 1870-01-21

NEW HAMPSHIRE NECROLoGY.-A New Hampshire
journal publishes list OF people w died IN thas
state the past year at the age or niaety years ana
upwards Tine list amounts 10 forty-slx. OF whom
thirty are women. Four reached the age OF 100
vz.:-Linda NJ. Crapo, Rochester. lol years and 2i
days; Fanny Morse, East Weare, 100 years and Q
months; kuth Hemphll, Hennlker, loo years,
months and l8 days; Hannah g. Calef, Salisbury loe
years. Two-Stephen =. Alard, OF Albany, and
Mrs. Buzzell, OF Antrim-were %. The average aue
u nearly "a years, ana the ratio to the population or
the State - about enc In 1000.
The New York herald., 1870-01-21

4
large business to our ferry.
THE NEwBURG AND NEW YORK RAILROAD
was constructed by us from the junction near Green
wood to point on the Newburg branch, five miles
giving us direct line between New York and New
burg-sixty-two miles and enabling US TO compete
with the river and with the Hudson River Railroad
for the Newburg and Cornwall travel.
THE DOUBLE TRACK
second track on the Delaware Diyison from srurn. T
Out' to ''Mddaugh" nine miles. and from Hancock
TO Deposit thirteen miles; aud on the Susquehanna
and from Canisteo to Hornellsville, fonr miles In
all we have completed and opened thirty miles OF
double track; besides which we have done a large
amount OF work for the second track other parts
OF The Delaware Division and have done the grading
aod masonry for second track Oh Buffalo Division
from Lancaster to Buffalo, ten miles, which IL now
all ready for the ties and iron.
ADDITIONAL SIDE TRACKS
nave been put In on all parts OF the road as rendered
necessary py the Increased number OF trains. AT
Buffalo alone within the past year more than two
miles have been laid; Jersey CITY, two miles; MIL
VILE, Wavery, Hornelsville and CASTLE, about one
mile each, ana other stations In proportion.
AT BUFFALO
we nave also erected large ana well appointed car
sop LOT tue construction aud repairs OF coaches and
IIeight cars at that end OF the road We have also
erected an engine mousse and machine shop at
The improvements at other stations In the way OF
noW iIei9il depots &c. as at Blnghamton and Hor-
ness requirements.
Inc increase IN the tonnage and mileage OF trains
mas mace corresponding increase In the quantity
Oh iuel @ consumed Us which is one OF the very import
ant ltehis OF operating expenses. Considering that
Inc use ol wood as locomotive fuel, besides being
Quires very large amount or CAPITAL invested
al tne time, TO keep q years. supply OF
properly seasoned wood ahead we concluded
as possible, and but comparative small number
are now burning WOOD We are now using
about eghty.nve thousand tons Of anthracite coal
and one hundred ana nfty thousand tons of pitumi.
nous c0a per rear; and ID order that this large