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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
THE CoUNTY CONVENTION.

Rarely has there been SO much inte'
rest manifested in Conventions asis nov
the case. The system has been found to
work most tremendously, and to the
great interest Of the party and people.
No one who aspires now tor etice viii
dare risk his claims outside the decision
of his friends in Convention assembled.
Since this august tribunal has been fully
recognized, and all bow in stately reye-
renee to it's DEGREES, it would be well TO
look to the purities Of these bodies, and
that nothing be permitted TO creep in
which would mar the confidence OF the
people in their decisions Let fair deal
ing aud an honest expression OF Demo
cratic opinions be aimed at, aud oil Sos
aims be oar country aud our Gods.
The unaninity Of feeling all ever the
county in the selection Of good men for
position, seems to be uuequaled ever be-
fore. Whatever the Convention may de-
eide on let it be our purpose to carry
through. We notice in one Of the wards
of the city only two acts Of delegates
sent forward, Sc If there had been some
disagreement among the friends Of rival
candidates. This differences will be ad-
justed by competent committee frem
the Convention on the dsy Of its as
sembliug, and whatever the Con-
vention shall do 10 the premises
should be acquiesced in by ell good
Democrats. What is aimed ct by these
bodies is to get, as nearly as possible, an
expression of the feeling Of The party.
When a msjority of our friends have
declared for any candidate, it is the
boundsu daly of every party man TO 60
for him. The boiler Uho would put him
self outside the pale Of the Law should be
treated as an outlaw.
Nay harmony aud brolherly feeling
ever remain 10 our councils.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24

The Amusement Law" recently
passed BY the present Legislature, is re.
garded by many as the lowest scheme of
petty envy and rivalry ever yet brought
to light. 1t does not reflect much credit
upon lawmakers that could be go easily
"bamb oozled" into legislsting against
one class of citizens to the benefit OF an
'ether.-Sun
The above elegant and classical crlti-
cism on the action of the General As.
sembly in passing The law regulating
places of amusement is from our brilliant
contemporary, which is generally cup
posed to shine for oil. There are, no
doubt, many friends of our neighbor who
consider the law very unfair and i'm
proper, but we would respectfully Inform
it that very large number Of respects-
Bile citizens, who are not on intimate aud
familiar terms with our neighbor, are OF
the opinion that the action of the Gene
raj Assembly is move in the right direc-
ton, and one that viii eventually do
away with some of the most disreputable
and didgrsceful institutions the Sun or
moon, ever shone upon in any civilized
community.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
NEW YORK.

New YoRK, January 24.-On Satur-
day the New York Association for the
restoratIan OF American shipping inter-
ests sent to Hon. H. c. Colkin petition
to Congress, closely signed by the me-
chan'cs Of the city, and over eight feet in
length.
A. number Of Germans 10 Brooklyn
met and adopted resolution yesterday
afternoon demanding the total repeal of
the excise law by the Legislature.
Many Of the lager beer establishments
in this city aud Brooklyn we're open
yesterday, and the beverage was probably
sold as en- Involvement to the employees
Of the Erie rasleoad along the line not to
join their Jersey City brethren in the
strike. ThoT have been given fall work
ing time at incre' sed wages.
The Herald says this morning that the
feature of the ensuing week promises to
bs a struggle 10 the Northwestern, Of
which Daniel Drew is reported largely
short, while Commodore Vanderbilt is
said to have been buying il ever since
September.
Workmen are now engaged in excavs'
ting the foo. of Fultop stFeet for the
foundation Of the Brookly tower Of the
proposed East river bridge. The founds
ton, it is expected. will be finished BY
December /, 1871. After that the upper
work will proceed rapidly. The bridge
is to be flushed 10 Eve years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
NEW COMMISSIONERS OF REGIS
TgATION.

Mr.. Bouehner, the former Regisratr OF
this county, deemed it proper few days
since to tender bis resignation to the
Governor of the State, who, under the
law. has the appointing Of such officers.
The people of Shelby county owe the ex'
Commissioner debt Of grateful remem-
branee for the impartial manner IN
which. during his term of office, be dis
cba,ced its duties. These of cur eiti-
gems who, under registrars previous
N the time of Mr.. Boushners
appoin,men,, were urjustly aud imprcp-
.rlv restrained frem voting, had, under
his administration, the privilege OF dong
an He was The instrument used to free
-. from the shaekles of party melevo-
lence, by placing the bsllOtin the hands
ofeyery one entitled to exercise the rights
of citizen. BE may have played me
traitor, but the treason we very
much love. If bis successor, MI
Shock, gives as general satisfaction while
he continues to do the duties OF Regis
trar, it will be all that lie asked Of him.
As to the late appointee's politics We
have little knowledge, but judging from
the names appended to his recommends
ton. we would say he belonged to the
mopgrel breed, being a cross OF the
"nager" with the Caucasian. We hope
Mr.. Shock will perform the duties Of
Registrar impartially, and Withspt
regard to party or individuals
The names published as sponsors to the
new Registrar are Judge 81. E. HUDSON
Attorney General Horrigan, Sheriff A.
P. Curry, General Patterson, Commits
sioner of Internal Revenue; Role ).
Saunders, W. r. Moore, A s. Mitchell,
A. J. Kellar, of the AralGnche; 5 z.
Walker, the late lsmented; George ).
Robbins, and - Blrlow billy. We
would dislike very much to commence
our political career with such indorse-
mems; but every one to his taste, as the
old woman said when she kissed the COW.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
nuLLOCK AND GRANr.

Bullock, the dirty tool of Congress, is
making himself quite notorious since his
return to Georgia from Washington City.
He has had his stock ofloyaiiy increased
TO the extent Of being able to steal aImost
any thing that comes in bis way. His
Last nsneuve- is TO steal into the Senate
Of the United States by organizing the
GtorEia Legislature according % bis
own views and interest.
A court-nsrlisl has been instituted
to try 'men On their qualification TO
make compeIen. Radical members. Bull
lock has set this seveu-beaded Cerberus
20 watch at the door Of lbe State capitol,
and any member who is not Bullock
man meat consent 10 have bis political
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24

meeting at the Mississippi House and
proceeded to Teufel's Hall, on South
street, where they slected set Of dele
gates in opposition to the regular dele
gates. Tie paragraph was doubtless
dictated by one Of the boilers, and is in
correct as far as regards the number Of
dissatisfied citizens. Instead Of being
sirty, there were about sirteen, and GER
tainly not more than twenty, the maJorily
of whom had voted at the regular meet
log before they discovered that they were
dissatisfed. which dissatisfaction was
caused by their failure to put in their set
of delegates. The sound old democratic
policy of "msjority rule was strictly
observed in this Ward, without regard to
the wealth, influence or social standing OF
the minority. Yours truly,
MAJOR |. 7.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
NEW ORLEANS.

NKy 0RLEAEs, January 23.-Cbarles
Horne. assistant foreman Of the Wssh-
ipgton ere company, wSs sb1i and killed
last night By al unknown negro. A
negro was accidentally wounded by q
shot from the same party.
The British bark Victoria, a. anchor IN
the river, having cleared for Liverpool
with 1900 bales Of cotton and other cargo,
took FIRE in the bold, was ioWsd 10 The
ievee and psHpsd isll Of walter. The
cargo was damaged BY Gre and water.
The Gas Company threaten 10 cut Of
the ciiy's supp'y Of gas II their bill Is not
PAID BY the FIRST Of February.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
B Y TELE G R A P E
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
Dispatches to the Southwestern Press
Association.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, January ga large
crowd assembled at the Church of Epip
hany this morniug-announce hav-
ing previously been made that Prince
Arthur would attend service at that
church. About eleven o'clock ne made
his appearance, walking in company with
Mrs. Thornton, Mr.. Thornton, and Col.
Elphisgstone and others Of the Senate
and members Of the British Legation fol.
lowing them. The church was crowded
with the usual congregation and mum.
Der of citizens and strangers.
The report of Judge Ortiz, Chairman
of the subcommittee of Foreign Affairs,
regarding the Paraguayan investigation,
is understood to severely condemn Ad-
mirsls Gordon and Davis and sustain ex-
Minister Washburne. The report has
been submitted to the spb-com mittee,
which meets again on Tuesday night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
Business Teur-Memphis and Louis.
willie Railroad National Hotsl-Du
Points Paper Warehouse-short-
Line Roufe--New Dress for the
Ledger, Etc.
LOUISVILLE, January 20. 1910.

GtCs
NATIONAL HOTEL.
LOUISVILLE, January 20. le70.
arrived here to-day, after a quick
and pleasant trip over the Memphis and
Louisville railroad, which may now be
termed one of the best conducted roads
in the United States. General Boyd,
the Superintendent, is a thoroughly prac-
teal man, and ell his arrangements meet
the approval of travellers and shippers.
He is decidedly the fright man in the
right place." and seems disposed to do
ell be possibly can to please merchants
in the way of speedy and cheap ship
ment Of goods. Major Waldran, the
conductor, also deserves praise for the
admirable manner IN which be discharges
bic duties. He takes great pleasure In
making travellers comfortable; and his
obligiug disposition and winning man
ness have Hot only won host of friends
for himself, but for the road also. Such
affable and irst-class business men are
enough to make any road popular,
The National Hotel in this city is
conducted on q splendid plan, and gives
the utmost satisfaction to all Its patrons.
can conscieniiously recommend it to
the consideration of the travelling public,
knowing from experience that it sffords
as good eooomnOdation as any frst-clsss
hotel in the country.
The great paper warehouse of A v.
Dupont 4 Co. still receives large share
Of sopihsrn patronage, which it richly
deserves, fog Ii IL 0pe Of the best and
fairsst.dealing establishments OF the kind
il the Southwest. The LEDGER has been
purchasing its news, book and job paper
from this house for years, and never has
had essssion to find the slightest fault
with its transactions. I may safely assert
that Dupont & Co. are among the most
liberal paper dealers in the world to
trade With. they hsYe earned a wide
reputation for honesty spq Kindness, spd
we'll deserve the great patronage which
they now enjoy.
Business is pretty brisk here, and the
city consequently appears quite lively.
Merchants ore anxious to gather all the
trade they can fros points below and
seem disposed to favor any railFoss
project that will bring business to their
doors. T,ere are some very shrewd men
here, but they seem to forget that there
are 1sn equally as shreWd elsewhere
/ will leave this place tomorrow for
Cincinnati by the Short Line railroad,
which has sll the latest Improvements 10
sleeping cars and carriages, and is gem
orally considered ons Of the quickest
sud safest roads IN the Cuioh. Ny OBJ
iect in visiting Cincinnati is TO hurry
up" the "nex dress" for the LEDGER,
the shining face Of which 1.-THE boys "
will be ept to see in few weeks. z. W.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
INC Tenth ward Boilers.

EDIroE Ledger; Allow me space in
your columns to correct q wrong iRpreks
sion sought to be made BY one Of the
morning papers in regard to the election
Of delegates 10 the Tenth Ward. The
paper alluded to stated that some sizty
CT more citizens Of the Ward left the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24

The Monday morning at half-past twelve
O'Clock AZ Pner-ss.nia. Marta j.. wife Of III: A,
montgomery' ayed forty years. four months
Notice Of f,insr.i viii appear in the mornins
lLoulsviIle aud Cincinnati parers copy.i =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
VIRGINIA.

LYYcHBUEG, January "a The mail
train on the Tennessee road, which left
Lyuchburg on Friday last at $40 pm,
experienced q variety OF misfortunes and
disasters when about elk miles from the
city. Some machinery of the engine
broke and the train returned TO town
This occssioned some delay, and the
train did not leave until s:45 pm; when
about two miles west of Bansacks 8
sleeping-clr was thrown from the track,
owing to the breaking Of wheel, and
after being dragged some distance was
prepipitated down an embankment and
dashed to pieces. Conductor Nelson and
ten others we're severely bruised, and
General W. c. Roddy, of Mississippi,
slightly wounded. Passengers for the
South were placed on other cars and pro-
ceeded on their journey.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
AmUsEM EnTs.
Nj emphis Theater.
Lao week q De BUCKLEY sERgyADERs'

nFLLpfN0, BTDWELL Z MAcDoNouGHt Pf0pr'f.
\. W. 1oUNeKs-..-.---...-.--.-..-.Ac Manager.
Las week Of the BUCKLEY sRRBNADERS,
a new pfogrmmo ever night
MONDAY EVENING, January 9i.-Every
evening during the week and SATURDAY alter
noon. the Ereat ccnsati0n, Shoe. fly don't
Ballads. Cencertsd Music and Buriesque
Opera. .r.
Overture al half past seven; the curtain WI
rise AZ a quarter 70 eight precisely.
sckIE - PRICrs.-DreGI Circle AID ~
quetts equally eligihle for ladiesA 81 " Fan :
ily Circle. 70 esnts. Coleroa Rox (cane seat
chsirsl. 80 ceDts.. FriTate Boxess pf.nitting
eiFht Fersops, Ella
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
sss "a 81 sss ~

To the Working Classes.-We are now pro-
pared to furnish all CLASSES with constant em-
ployment at home. tho whole of the time or for
the spare mouents. Business new, light and
profitable. Persons of either sex easily earn
from 5Qc. to IS per evening, and proportional
UNI By devotns their who, time to the BUSH
ness. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as
men. Trait all who SEQ this notice may send
their address, and test the business. we make
this unparalleled offer TO such as are not well
satisfied, we will send ST to pay for the trouble
of writing. Full particulars. valuable sample
(Which will do To commence work on), and
copy Of The Peoples Literary Companion
oftbe largest and best family newspapers pub
lished-all sent free by mail. Reader. If you
want permanent profitable work, address y:
G. ALLEN Il CO., Augusta. Maine. lll9-l0-2
No Cure, No Pay. = FoRnEsr's JuSIPER
TAR-For Coughs. Group, Whooping Cough.
Asthma. Bronchitis. Sore Throat, Splitting of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure, or price refunded. 50cent'.
N. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels,
with white. imprinted wrapper.
iii GOODYEAR d FALLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24

No Cure. No Pay!-stone's Tonic Syrup
cures ChilIs and Fever, or money refunded.
Sold by M. ROSE, 81 Main street, and GOOD
YEAR & FALLS. Isl Main street. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
N o t i c e..

A-the uert term. Of the connty courl Of
q shelby county. I will apply for letters Of
adninis.==.ion upon the estate OF Jaces BAN
fssi-iss AUGUST BERTON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-01-24
10 the Trade!


IN store and arriving, and for sale at St.
L Louis Cincinnati or Chicago prices, trans
portation added; .-,.
10 tierces Lard.
$50 cases Caddy Lard, aa
100 kegs Leaf Lard, fl Bison
Also, at lowest market rates.:
500 barrels Flour-assorted brands,
100. 0e0 pounds Bulk Shoulders. Sides and
Hams, r6
$50 barrels Pink Eye Potatoes.
2l0 barrels Peach-Biow Potatoes,
100 bags Coffee. 9diiar ~
80 pockets o. g. java, .a
80 barrels Refined Sugar, .tf
50 barrels New Orleans Molasses,
Is barrels Golden Syrup.
$50 kegs Nails, rs $500 aT
800 kits Mackerel, d, ,,.-..,ite-.. ID.
so half-barrels Mackerel,
rs boxes Excelsior Soap, Doc
so boxes 0liye Soap. lII fnatr gg9
SEQ cases Canned Fruits, trsl
100 barrels Whiskeys-all grades,
Together with general supply Of
The St. Cloud journal., 1870-02-10
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND
POSTM ASTERS-

Cb,tain!n0 also condios's to BE- ineorToraed the
contracts to he eent The Department may deem proper.
!. Seven minutes are allowed to each
inter mediate Office, when not otherwise
specified, for asserting the mails; but on
railroad and steamboat routes there is 10
be no more delay than is sufficient for an
Exchange Of the mail pouches.
2. On railroad and steamboat lines, and
other routes where the mode of conveyance
admits Of it, the special agents of the Post
Office Department, also post Office blanks,
mail bags, locks and keys, are 10 be con-
veyed Without xtra charge.
8, On railroad and steamboat lines the
route agents Of the Department., also the
British and Canada mails, when offered,
and the agents accompanying them, are 10
be conveyed without charge; and for the
use of the United States agents commodi-
ous car. or part of a car, properly lighted,
warmed and furniahed, and adapted to tie
cow enient separation and due security ef
/ The mails, ia to be provided by the contrac-
tor, under the direction of the Depar' ment.
Railroad and steamboat companies are
required 10 take the mail from, and deliver
it into the post Offices at the beginning and
enl OF tAeT routes anu also 10 anu from
oil intermediate Offices not more than
eighty rods from o station or landing
Proposals may be submitted by the com
panies for the performance Of all otf el
side service-that Is, for Offices over eight,
rods from q station or landing.
There will be ''way bills" prepared
BY postmasters, or other agents Of The De
psrtment, to accompany the mails conveyed
4 On railroads and steamers, specifying th
number and destination Of the several bags
EOn ether principal routes, likewise, re
ceipts will be required aud way bills for
4 warded; the latter 10 be examined by tn
The St. Cloud journal., 1870-02-10
FORM OF PROPOSAL, GUARANTEE,
AND CERTIFICATE.

The undersigned--, whose post
office address is, county of--,
State Oh, propose, to convey the
mails of the United States, from July ],
1870, to June 80, 1874, on route No.,
between--and-- under the adver-
tisement of the Postmaster General, dated
October 30, 1869, with "celerty, certainty,
and security" for the annual sum of -
dollars.
THIS proposal IS made avith full knowledge
Of the distance Of the route, the ceight of the
mail to be carried, and all other particulars
in reference to the route and service, and also
after careful examination Of the lascs and tn
structscns attached to the advertisement.
8 Dated (Siened.)
The undersigned, residing at, State
of -, undertake that, it the foregoing
bid for carrying the mail on route No. =
be accepted by the Postmaster General,
the bidder shall, prior to the 1st day of
Jaly, 1870, enter into the required obliga-
tion or contract to perform the service pro-
posed, with good and sufficient sureties.
e Thts do understanding distinctly tie obligations
and liabilities assumed by gtarantors under the 9th
section Of the act Of Congress Of bfy 2, 1885,
Dated (Signed by two guarantors. J
CERTIFICATE.
The undersigned, postmaster at 1872,
State of-, certl6es, UNDER Ills OATH
OF oTF1cE. that he is acquainted with the
above guarantors, and knows them to be
men Of property, and able to make good
their guarantee.
Z Dated (signed.)
The St. Cloud journal., 1870-02-10

NOTICE is hereby given that ON the 10Th DAY
IN OF MARCH, A. u. 1s7e, ut ten o'clock A.
the undersigned will submit to the Register and Re-
sota application for the refapang Of the purchase
money paid ty him on the 9th day of April, A. D.
1867, upon his entry, nrder the Pr :emption Act, Of
the NV a Of me- znAdthe re " u the NV " Of se'-
ton "a, township l25, range % W.. St. Cloud Dis-
trict said entry wing bcen declared Illegal anil fr
which Duplieate Receipt No. ss47 was issued which
said Duplicate Receipt has been lost.
JOHN MIk"ArERes Applicant
J.. ". COLLINS, Attorney.
Dated Fch 5 1870. fh106w
The St. Cloud journal., 1870-02-10

NOTICE.-U. s. LAND OFFICk
~ St. Cloud, Minn., December Il, 1869.
Complaint having been entered at this once by Rich-
ard 8. Bailey against ,: Scott Muzzy for abandoning
1865, upon the Sc II ne II and lot !, section
1s, and lots 4 and 5, section s, township 12s,
thecancellation of entry the parties
by summoned to appear at this office the SrH DAY
OF FEBRUARY. 1870, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon
to respond and furnish testimony concerning said
Observation-Disclosures.
C. A. GILMAN, Register,
=; dec93-6wG H. G. BUBRANK RAeetver
The St. Cloud journal., 1870-02-10
IOfsFtCIAL.1
UNITED STATES MAILS.
MINNESOTA.

Posi- OFFICE DErARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, October 80, 1869.
PROPOSALS wiN be received at the Con.
tract Office Of this Department until p.
m. of March 80, 1876, for conveying the
Nails Of the Untt.d States from /uIy l.
1870, to June so, 1874, in the Staue o.
Minnesota; on the routes, and BY hs
schedule of departures md arrivals herein
specified.
Bidders should examine CAREFULLY the forms and IN
ser"ctso"s anne1ed.
SIN Jacinto. Houston, kushford, and Whalan, to
Lsnssborough, 5ll8 miles and bacs by railroad, six
t!mss week, or much ofiener as trains may run
IL required, and by schedule satisfactory to the
Department.
1902 From Austin to Albert Lea, 22L miles and
back, by railroad, six times week, as much
oftener trains may run, required and by sched-
ule satisfactory to the Department..
1868 From Winona by Minnesota City. Stockton,
Now Boston, Utica, Saint Charles, Dover Centre
Eyota. Chester, Rochester, Byron, Kxssou, Dodge
Centre, Ciaremont, Havana, Owatonna and Msridsn
Waseca, l04 $40 miles aud back by railroad. ak
Tines week, or As much oftener as trains NAV rnn
II required, and by schedule satisfactory to the d..
partment
r, 1904 From Minneapolis, by Mendoza, Rosemount,
Pennington, Castle X 'ck, Northteld, Duudls Far..
Sanlt, 'dtord, Clinton Falls, owatonna, Aurora,
nloomng psa're, Lansing, Austin, Rose Greek,
Adams, Le Roy. Eatonville (Iowa,) Glen Roy Lime
SPRING Gsssco kidgeway oounovsr calmar os.ian.
Ca$tsA, fostvllie, LuanA, and Monona, North Me-
Nregor. 2l67-l miles and back, twelve times week
ana by aschedale satisfactory to the Department.
!35o5 From Saint Paul, by West Saint Paul, Mem
uota Hamilton Station, Long Lake Station, Shakopee
Merriam local. DOoleyville, Sand Creek, Sal Law
renee, Belle PLine. Baksly, Randolph, Le sueur,
ottawa, Saint Peter, and Kasoa, to Maukato, s7Li
miles and back, by railroad twelve times week. ana
'y schedule satisfactory to the Department.
1896 From Saint Paul, by Saint Anthony, Mime |
,a.polis, WAyzata, Long Lake, Maple Plains, Cow
River Station. Waverly (ocaiD Howard Lake llocalJ
Big wsois, Cokato locai) Da.sell Station and Oar
WIN, to Litchheld, 1911 miles and task, by railroad
six times week, or as much ofteuer trains ma,
run, If required, and by schedule satisfactory to
1aso7 From Saint Paul, by Saint Authony's Falls,
Nsnomln, Coon Cseek, Anoks Itasca. Elk River
station. Orono. Orlando, Big Lake. Clear Lake, East
NSw