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Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
vrHIs IS TO GIVE NOTICE, That the sub
1 scriber has obtained from the Orphans
Court of Charles County, Maryland, letters Of
Administration on the personal estate OF
.M.4RY f. EDELEN,
late of said county deceased All persons hay
ing claims against said deceased are hereby
warned to exhibit the same, with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the subscriber
on or before the 9th day of November next.
They may otherwise by law be excluded from al
benefit Of said deceased's estate. Given undel
nv hand, this 9th day of May, 1870.
JOHN w. MITCHELL, Admir-
with will annexed) of. Mary F. Edelen.
nv 27-3W
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

We issue this week Supplement contain
ing the second and last iustalment of the
Laws passed at the late session of the Gene
raj Assembly and authorized to be published
in+the newspapers. We again urge upon
our readers the propriety of preserving our
two Supplements for future reference.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

ROCERIES-O Grocery department =
u we'll stocked with fresh goods, ana We ss''
at low prices-at LAODt -.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

H6Senator Morton, in one of his recent
speeches, said, in advocating the bill of ''pains
and penalties" that "the war was not over. y
To which the Richmond Wing replies, that
the war has been over ever since the surrend-
er at Appomattox, SO far as the fighting men
are concerned. but with mere partisan politi-
clans, like Mr.. Morton, it will never be at an
end 50 long as they can make it subserve
party or personal ends.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

The departure of Fenians from the
Eastern cities and their concentration at
points on the Canadian frontier is stated by
the telegraphic dispatches to have been con-
tinued during Tuesday, but no hostiities are
so far announced. One report is that two
movements are to be made, one on Canada
and another towards the rebellious Winnipeg
region, the last to be merely feint. Presi-
dent Grant, on Tuesday, issued "a neutrality
proclamation, warning all persons not to en-
gage in hostile expeditions from the soil Of
the United States.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

%Hon. Thomas Martin, of St. Mary's
county, is recommended as candidate for
Congress from this (5th) district, subject to the
nomination of the Democratic Convention.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

SHF<oo 70 y y ~
some little debate on it. Mr.. Bayard declar-
ed that the bill made the Constitution mere
mockery, grasping the whole control Of cleo
tiens. It was, he held, a premeditated en-
CINE for the destruction of State government,
and taking possession of the whole police
power throughout the country.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

The Enforcement Bill---OpiniOns Of the
Press.
The bill for the enforcement of the Fifteenth
Amendment, which passed the Senate on Sat-
urday, provokes diversity Of comment. The
bill contains twenty-one sections, and in brief
provides heavy fines and imprisonment for
any obstruction, direct or indirect, by officers
or others of the negroes right to vote; ne
gro elector who has been denied registry shall
be entitled to vote on his own affidavit Of that
fact, and candidate (other than for Congress
or State Legislature) defeated by the excu-
sion of negro voters shall have the office all
the same; besides this, penalties are imposed
for office-holding contrary to the Fourteenth
Amendment and for illegal voting or Other
frauds in congressional elections. 1t author
ICES the President to employ the army OF
navy to prevent the violation or enforce the
due execution of the act We annex few
extracts from papers commenting upon the
bill:
From the New York Times.
Admitting the necessity for legislation tt
enforce the equality OF rights when the III.
tenth amendment guarantees, the bill passed
by the House on the Recommendation of it.
Judiciary Committee is preferable to that a
dopted by the Senate after a long and acri
monious debate. Sections IA and II
are, however, completely out Of place. They
are designed to operate penalty against office
holders who are ineligible under the disability
clause of the fourteenth amendment-an obi
GUS provision, which cannot be too soon alb
aogated, and the embodiment of which, in &
measure professedly framed to secure at
equality Of rights, tends to revive animosltie'
which wise and generous men are trying tt
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS

THE undersigned has just returned from
l. Baltimore with large and carefully Sc
lected stock of SPRING & SUMMER GOODS,
consisting Of
Dry Goods. Notions.
Ready-made Clothing,
Boots and Shoes. Hats and Caps,
Queensware. Tinware,
Woodware and HardUare,
Drugs and Confectionery.
Castings and Agricultural Implements,
Groceries. Liquors, Bacon, Lard,
Flour, Fish.
and all other articles usually kept in q 6rst
class country store. All of which will be sold
at greatly reduced prices for cash or produce.
Flour, Fish and Agricultural Implements at
Baltimore prices. All kinds of country Pro-
duce bought or taken in exchange for goods.
The public generally are most respectfully in
yited to call and examine my stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. No charge for showing
goods. j. T. MUDD.
May ~, l870-3t& Gallant Green.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

setting fSah That the atlantis are &C
ainted with the claimant, that he or she is
iona .tide resident IF the State, and was at
the time said service was rendered, and that
he or she is the identical person eutitled to
said pension, and that the claimant is in indi-
gent circumstances with the proviso that
nothing therein contained shall be so con-
strued as to allow pensions to widows other
than those that were married at the time or
within five years after the close of the war.
{ The following is the list of persons from
Charles county named in the act:
J. H. Downing, Cath. Hunt, VIM. john
son, Mary A. Mari, Ellen ORryan, Floyd
johnson, Sarah Smith, Ellen H.. Morton,
Sallie Moore, Eleanor Marshall, Marian Bal
ley, Amelia Scoot, Jane II. Miller, Ann s.
Waters, Innoccnes B. Shaw, John F. Lucas
Cath. Allen, Eliz. Allen, Louisa Edelen, He
zekiah Franklin, Charles Farroll, Eliz. Farroll
Jane Farrell, Asa Jenkins, Charles Kinna.
mon, Sally Mcdaniel, Juliana Montgomery
Mary E. Pickerell, Waiy Posey, Eleanor A
Roby, Cecilia Reeves, Mary Robertson, Rache
Shannon, Ann S. Ware. Phebe Welsh. Cath
Mudd, Eliz. Osbourne, Eliza Williams, Fran
els E. Huntington.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27
FOR sHERIFFALTY

WE are authorized to announce WILLIAM
w l.. MCDANIEL as candidate for the
next Sheriffalty of Charles county.
nv 2O-2ms
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1870-05-27

1@ The Pension Law passed at the recent
session of the General Assembly, repeats the
acts of 1867 and '6S, providing for payment
of pensions to soldiers and widows Of soldiers
of the war of 1912, and authorizes the Treas
drer. upon the warrant Of the Comptroller, to
pay an annual pension Of $50, in four equal
quarterly instalments to certain parties pam
ed in the act, during natural life. The act
further requires all persons who may draw
pensions under the provisions Of this act, once
in each quarter, reckoning from the date of
passage thereof, to file with the Comp
bller an affidavit of two reliable witp"sses
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
The Trees of Australia.

The marvellous hight of some of the
Australian land especially the Victorian)
trees has become the subject of closer
investigation since, of late, easier access
has been afforded to the back gullies OF
the mountain system. Some astounding
data, supported by actual measurements,
are now on record. The highest tree
previously known was karri eucalyp-
tus, in one of the delightful glens of the
Warren river, in Western Australia,
where Il rises to approximately four
hundn6 feet high. Into the hollow
trunk of this karri, three riders, with an
additional pack horse, could enter and
turn in it without dismounting. Mr.. d.
Boyle measured fallen tree in the deep
recesses of Dandenong (Victoria) and
obtained for it the length of four hundred
and twenty feet, with proportionate
width; while Mr.. G.. Klein took the
measurement of an eucalyptus on the
Black Spur, ten miles distant from
Healesville, four hundred and eighty feet
high. 1t is not at all likely that, in these
isolated inquiries, chance has led to the
really highest trees, which the most Sc
cluded and the least accessible spots may
still conceal. 1t seems, however, almost
beyond dispute that the trees in Austria
lia rival in length, though evidently not
in thickness, even the renowned forest
giants of California.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
From the st. Louis Republican,
ROBERT A. ALLEN.
II. WHlTMORE,
Publisher and Proprietor.


TN MEMoRIAM.l
On the Father OF Waters" for many n year
Through the channels so shifting, and currents
Ever firm at his post, and a stranger to fear,
Precious crafts with their burdens, he guided
| along. ..a.G
With his eye on the river, his hand on the
wheel,
And his heart full of courage, yet tender and
By his skill and his worth he inspired us to feel
That respect and reliance were justly his due.
But alas Though the bullets of battle, like
Fell all harmless 'round.him, as-bcaring a
By his own flesh and blood he was cruelty slain,
With weapon discharged by a murderous arm.
He has /" stood his last watch " on the rivers
Gone his last upward trip" to the harbor of
Where the evergreen shores in that SUMMER
Are so peaceful, they'll WOO him, no longer to
roam.
In the clear limpid depths of the River of
Are no dangerous ''snags, his frail ''barque"
Nor do hoods break the banks, in their
Nor do "shallows'' and 'sandbars" and slow
tides" prevail;
Ger the crystalline seas, to the emerald
strand, au .,
He may aost "a without fear of the current"
For the "channel' is safe, and the glittering
sand, -,
Never "shifts;",. nor do nisht-watchers"
long for "relief.'
While his cOmrade below, keeps vigil of
gloom,
In the lone midnight hour, at the wheel they
once shared,
His poor 5Odv's at rest mid the fragrance and
OF sweet ',Elmwood." where friends his last
~ bed have prepared.
But fancy that often his spirit will stray
Round the scenes and the friends TO whom
And his dear aged sire will look upward and
say,
"oh, my son is not dead, for his presence
"o''
have heard a sweet song. asking What of
But, as Weeping we srope in the darkness
forlorn.
Alloy Pilot. on watch in the sweet dawnins
From your post eup aloft." tell US, What of
the morny ..
Do You see BY its beams the bright isles of the
blest?
Scent the sweet spicy gales that steal over the
Roam With her, the dear mother, who fondIy
caressed
Into smiles all your woes. when you sat on
her kneeg
Are the homes Of the angels as bright as we
dreamg
Are the loved ones. gone forward, ne'er
pained BY our griefi
Can they see how Affections, that narrowing
seem.
Are but iust ,shof 're need. and all end in
relief?
Are they watching for us on thss radiant
shoreY
wfT they hasten to greet our frail barQucs at
the strnndl
viii that blissful reunion endure evermore?
Better Land. NELLIE.
ST. LOUIS. May. $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
A Singular Association.


A very unusual personal matter
occurred on the goth ult. at the election
of five trustees of the Tontine Associa-
ton, of this city, to fill vacancies occa-
stoned by death. The election is proba-
bly, the last that will ever take place.
The Association was formed in 1892
The original number of shares was 203,
and each shareholder paid 5000, and at
the same time nominating an owner for
the same, giving the age and sex of the
one so selected These persons, accord
ing TO the terms agreed upon, possessed
life-interest only in the rents, issues
and profits of the fund, which was in
vested and placed in trust of Board of
Trustees, they holding title in fee-sim-
pie to the property of the Association.
1t was further agreed that if the number
of shareholders should be reduced by
death to seven, the property of the pro-
ceeds thereof should be divided into
seven equal parts, and each part should
become the absolute property of one of
the seven survivors. With the fund orig
inally contributed the Tontine coffee
house was built, which was torn down in
l854-'56, and the present structure
erected, The property is now worth
several hundred thousand dollars. In
May, 1855, 81 shareholders were alive.
The number is now reduced to eight, the
youngest of whom is eighty years of age
and the Oldest ninety-two. The survi-
vors are Robt. Benson, VIM. Bayard, j.
d. DeWint, Danl NJ. Hoffman, Gouvern-
eur Kemble, Horatio Gates Stevens,
Maria Bayard and Mary Ray. Great ex-
citement and interest are said to exist
among these elderly persons as to which
one of fthem will die first, as upon the
death Of one of them the property will
then be distributed The late Gulian C.
Verplanck and Geo. Pixton Rogers were
both shareholders in this fund; and the
latter is reported prior to his death, to
have bought up number of other shares
with the hope that he would live to be
one of the last seven"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
The Emperor of RrasiI.

Dom Pedro has just declined the honor
o. a public statue, which his subjects
proposed to rear to him. He writes to
his Minister of State: / wish to say at
once to the commission appointed for
the purpose, that, if they desire TO per
petuate the remembrance of how much ]
have eonhded in the patriotism of the
Brazilians TO vindicate the national honor
and the prestige of the Brazilian name,
in such way as will not conflict with
the satisfaction have Of having served
my country only from dictates of duty, !
would be very glad to see them employ
ing their energies in efforts to obtain
funds necessary for the construction of
buildings appropriate to the teaching of
primary schools, and for the improve
ment Of those establishments Of public
instruction already existing. Thanking
the commission for the honor they would
do me by the erection of a statue, am
certain that ] shall not be forced to de-
cline II NA - -|
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
Poverty OF queen Isabella.

The Memorial Diplomatique, reverting
TO the charges brought against the ex-
Queen of Spain that she carried of the
crown jewels, and had otherwise well
provided for her exile, says:
" We regret to learn that Queen Isa-
bella, seeing her resources diminish daily,
has been forced TO effect retrenchments
in her already modest mode Of living,
and that Il her son is not restored to the
throne Of Spain, her Majesty win before
long be in so precarious a position that
the Emperor and Empress Of the French
VIII be under the necessity Of allowing
her a pension.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18

heard no voice, sitting there in the
sombre shadows Of the darkened room,
waiting, patiently waiting for the final
summons. 1t was not long delayed. In
pity the Father of all called him home
to his own. Twenty days from that June
morning on which we followed the re-
mains of sweet Bessie to the grave, we
laid Uncle John beside her. And there
they sweetly rest together, sorrowing no
1nnOar E
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
ST. LOUIS. May. ls7n

Pere Felix the celebrated preacher at
the Notre Dame, in Paris. has ended his
career there, as the Archbishop Of Paris
and the Gallican clergy Of the Cathedral
found fault with his preaching on the in
fallibilitJ of the Pope in his Lent ser
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
$4,000 FOR SLOT

TaXpLANATI0N; s12 MAKES YOU A
nolicy. 81 medical examination fee, and 81
contingent fee, said 81 payable yearly in ad-
vance Tor office expenses. On the death OF a
member an assessment of 81 is levied on every
surviving member, which is the amount paid
10 the widow or beneficiary of the deceased
member thirty days being given to pay IN II, the
assessment of so after due notification; When
fhe Association numbers several thousand
they will be classed according TO ages. viz All
between the ages of Is and % years in one
class. and all between 25 and 35 years in an
other and so on up to 50 years, which is the
limit; and every class. TO be carried to 5.OOO
members, then each policy. Will be worth
cid o00. Until that time each policy Will be
worth double the number of dollars as there
are members of the class; and at the death of
n member the surviving members of his class
only are assessed the so. The policy fee of slO
n, the greater portion of il, is made sinking
fund 10 provide for the delinquencies of mem
berg and said fund is loaned on interest, !he
interest accruing therefrom. after defraying
the expenses, coming back to the policy hold
.ers az dividends. The advantages over or
binary Life Insurance Companies are !: No
nanics can break It; the fees are SO small, and
reouired TO be paid at such long intervals, that
any and every man csn secure 70 his family a
competency upon his death. This Company
fraternity. ID. Z; iIthtN' iltthDtENh' rres l.
II. q. TRADER, Treas.
RI. Rp OF DIREcroRs-H1n p I Scruggs, Of
Nessrs Scruggs 4 Dunceay A Vaeearo, Esq, OF
Nessrs A Vaccaro * Co; ) ; stanton OF stan
Hatchett; 81 fiokel' Jr' a''oine' ~ law "
oRvonR r. HopcFs, M. D.. Medical Examiner,
Office No. 80 Madison 81. z)-lul
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18

The latest fashionable agony is for
ladies 10 scramble their hair. We trust
they will &C least keep the scrambled
hair separate from the scrambled eggs
Chicago Post
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18

MANUFAcToRY.
WILLIAM DAVIDSON
Ne. ass Dcsoto street.

rs NOW MANUFACTURING SPRING
/ Wagons anc Bueries; be 4 also dolag o
s7sneral repairing business. All work ensr-
anteed S-iol
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18

The 2.45 pm. train from Memphis leaves
daily. The 400 q. N. train leaves daily except
Sunday. Since the completion Of the Ohio
river bridge at Louisville, the omnibus and
ferry transfer at that point is avoided.
Sleeping cars run through on the 245 p. m
train from Memphis to louisville, connecting
day cars. running through from Louisville to
Philadelphia ard New York without change.
Berths. sections or state-rooms can be engaged
in through cars to New York at Ticket Office,
23I2 Main street.
Trains connect for Nashville and st. Louis
as follows:
Leave Memphis..,..-..... 2.45 pm. 400 am.
Arrive at Nashville~...... 900 am. 500 pm.
4" st. Louis..."..10.0O pm. 1900 pm.
Ticket Office. 2371S Main street, near Jeffer-
son and at Depot, head of Main street:
J. I. BOYD, Superintendent.
JAS. SPEED, Ticket Agent. 9-62-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18

To our stock of Linen Lawns, printed
Jaconets, Cambrics and 0rgandies; I'll
English, French and Scotch Ginghams
The styles are new and desirable the
colors are warranted fast and the oY
prices will attract attention "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
PUBLIC LEDGER.
rNHE PUBLIC LEDGER Is PUBLISHED
IL every afternoon Except Sunday by
e. HIT o IL r. ,

At Ne. 13 Madison street.
The Public LEDGER is served to city subscri-
bers by faithful carriers at FIFTEEN GENTS
PER WEEK, payable weekly to the carriers.
By mail lin adyance): One year, So; six
rs cents
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
Judge Of Fifteenth Judicial Circuit


The friends of Hon. JOHN L. I; SNEED,
of Fayette county, are authorized by him to
present his name to the people of Tennessee as
a candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court for
the Western Division. Election, August 4th.
1870, Ie
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


"a We are authorized to announce LUKE u.
WRIGHT .(the Democratic nominee) as q can
didate for Attorney General Of the Criminal
Court TfFT0a 3AAH TO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
INSURANCE.
MASONIC MUTUAL
life Assurance Association,
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.

Co-operntive and Purely Mutual = Charter
Perpetual-Foreyer Exempt from all
Taxes by the Laws of the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18

IA We are authorized to announce LUKE u.
WRIGHT s(the Democratic nominee) as O can.
didate for Attorney General Of the Criminal
Court. - fea AaN" 70
Chancellor First Chancery Court.
gEpIroR LEDGER: Please announce me as an
Independent candidate for Judge Of the First
Chancery Court of Shelby county; .,,npe
ROBERT J. MORGAN is the Democratic
nominee for Judge Of First Chancery Court.
Election May 26, 1870.
Chancellor second Chancery Court.
I hereby announce myself a candidate for
Chancellor of the Second Chancery yH Eoprt OF
Memphis. lteI " "A. hANooN. n
nominee for Judgs Of Second Chancery Court.
Election May rs. 1870
Judge OF First Circuit Court.
G. w. UEISKELL is candidate for Judge
of the First Circuit Court of Shelby county
III Judge OF second Circuit Court.
IRVING HALSEY is the Democratic nom
inee for Judge of Second Circuit Court Elec-
ton May 26, 1870. to
Judge of Criminal COurt.
We are authorized to announce JOHN R.
FLIPPIN Democratic nomineel, as candl-
date for Judge Of the Criminal Court. Elec-
ton Thursday May 26, 1870.
Judge of Fifteenth Judicial Circuit.
In answer to the calls Of the bar and people
of this circuit, announce myself candidate
for Judge of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit,
comprised of Shelby, Upton and Fayette
counties. Itel I. j. FLIPPIN.
At the request of a respectable portion Of
the Bar, and of the people Of the Fifteenth
Judicial Circuit, announce myself candi-
date for Judge Of that Circuit. The, election
IL TO be held on the first Thursday. being the
4th day, of August next. cr,,r,
Anr;l %. 1870 "a 10 7f M tes
tF 4
Judge of Supreme Court.
The friends of Hon. JOHN l.. I: SN Fed,
of Fayette county, are authorized by him to
present his name to the people Of Tennessee as
a candidate for Judge of the Supreme Court for
the Western Division. Election, August 4th,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
Judge of Criminal Court.

We are authorized to announce JOHN 4
FLIPPIN Democratic nomineel, as a candi
date for Judge of the Criminal Court. Elec
ton Thursday, May 26, 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18

I Judge OF fsccond Circuit Court.
IRVING HALSEY is the Democratic nom
inee for Judge of Second Circuit Court. Eiec
ton May 26, 1870. te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
Weekly Public Ledger,

Published every Tuesday at 50 per annum lin
advance); clubs Of five or more, s1 so.
Communications upon subjects of general
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able. IA I. t8HtNflW Itttff IT
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
Chancellor Second Chanccry Court,


G. w. UEISKELL is a candidate for Judge
,f the First Circuit Court of Shelby county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-18
Chancellor First Chancery Co,

ROBERT J. MORGAN is the Democratic
nominee for Judge of First Chancery Court.
Election May 26, 1870.