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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29
STATE CONVENTION.

One of the candidates for Governor IN
the field, Col. Colyar, is advocating the
postponement of the State Convention
from the 18th of September to the 10th
of October. General Brown expresses
himself as willing to be governed by the
action of the Central Committee in the
matter, and the Committee has declined
to change the time of meeting. We
think such a resolution well taken, as
there can be no sound reason urged why
there should be postponement OF the
Convention to further day than
the one agreed on and appoint
ed. If Colonel Colyar wants time
to make himself better known to the
people of the State, he certainly has
taken an unpropitious moment in which
to do so. Our people are not in q
Strengthened condition for a suitable
candidate for Governor, and, therefore,
need not wait until gentlemen have adj
vertised themselves and platform to the
public. We have long since, in West
Tennessee, had our minds made up as to
the best men, one of whom might fill the
chair of Chief Executive of the State,
and the thing of canvassing before o
nomination was not until latterly ever
heard of in this government. The
Convention which is to meet at
Nashville on the 18th of Septem-
Der can hardly make a mistake; at
least such fatality is not looked for
ward to at the present. Col. Colyar had
as well 90 home and remain until the
Convention takes action, for if he should
be too well known to our people, it might
lessen his chances materially in climb
ing to the hight of his ambitious hopes
The people of the State want an oppor-
tunity, after the nomination for Cover
nor has been made, to listen to the one
who has thus been complimented, but
not until the Convention has recon-
mended the man should there
be great deal of speech-making.
"Wait for the wagon and we'll all take
a ride. We can perceive no plausible
reason whatever that this wish should be
complied with. Col Colyar has been
for some time conducting the canvass in
his own behalf, and if he shall go before
the Convention, which his request i'm
plies, it will be as fair for him as for his
competitor that the appointed time of
holding the same shall remain un-
changed. We are, thereforefore clearly
of opinion that no change should be
made, and that the day selected and
agreed upon should be consecrated to
the great purpose of harmonizing the
the anti-Radical elements, so that when
the election shall take place there will
be but one united voice under the COM
mon standard As contemporary well
observes: a postponement and prelimi-
nary canvass could only result deleteri-
ously to the Conservative interest
throughout the State" and if Colonel
Colyar be actuated by true principle,
although he may not, like Gen. Quarles,
seek to promote harmony by retiring
from the field, he will not clamor for
postponement, but quietly submit to
that which he cannot control. Should
he not be selected by the convention,
and the choice devolying on him is not |
probable, like good citizen he shoald
be found in the ranks doing the duty of
a true knight for his country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29

no Cure, No Pay. : FoRREsr's JUMPER
TAR-For Coughs. Group. whooping Cough.
Asthma. Bronchitis. Sore Throat, Splitting Of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure. or price refunded. 50 cents.
n. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels,
with white. imprinted wrapper.
Q-ll-f GOODYEAR HILLS.
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Mr.. Thomas Tardrew. of New York City. Is
authorized to act as Northern advertising
agent of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
S.H. Parvin, General Advertising Agent,
Cincinnati, Ohio, is our duly authorized agent
TO contract for advertisements.
Hudson, Menet 4 Gay, 1888 Dearborn street,
and Barnhart, Bros. 4 Co.. "a Madison street,
Chicago, will contract for advertisements for
this paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29

A mother at Schenectady, N. Y, was
alarmed, few nights ago, by finding a
large black cat sucking the breath of her
child. The little one was quite feeble
whenft was awakened, and may not re-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29

Three weeks ago the French issued a
bulletin, saying that no correspondent
would be permitted to accompany the
army into Prussia 2" This "Reminiscences
will not bear any comment. Levity
would be inhumanity. lH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29
REFRESHMENTS.
MoLAssEs AND SUGAR.
TO WE WHOLESALE MERCHANTs

Il AM RECEIVING REGULAR SHIP
Il ments Of my new brands Of Molasses. Try
them; satisfaction guaranteed. | am also
prepared to lay Northern syrups sd Louis-
i iS-is j. Z. LAsPHIER. SIS Prohtst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29

Nevermore can the coarse, gritty tooth
powders and tooth-destroying chemical fluids
find place on the toilets Of sensible people
The fragrant and preservative sozoDoST has
superseded them all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29
FOR SALE.
A CHANCE FOR DRUGGISTS.

A Ii MY TINE BEING OCCUPIED WITH
~ another business, am now Offering my
frst-ciass DRUG STORE, in a good, live town
in Tennessee. for sale on reasonable terms.
Trade well established- address Druggist"
care Of 40 Walnut street. Cincinnati. Ohio.
1f9-l58
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29

"sPALDiSG's GLUE" mends Furniture. Toys,
Crockery and all ornamental work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29
NOTICE.
Dissolution.

rTlHE MEMPHIS COTTON PRESS CON-
i pAuy was dissolved on the lfth instant By
CHICKAsAw COTTON PRESS.
INDEPENDENT COTTON PRESS.
...r. MERCHANTS COTTON PRESS,
SHIPPERS COTTON pRRSS,
CHARLESTON COTTON PRESS. Z
August ., 1870, 52-is5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29
JEwELRY.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
True E conc my
Is POUND IN THE
BOOT,

V'HE FIRST PREMIUM AT THE GREAT
IL ST. Louis Fair for 1859 was awarded Ia The
manufaeturers ofthis beautiful boot. Itcom-
bines All the utility Of the sewed boot with the
cheapness % the pegged boot. Its Construct
ton Is IN this wise instead OF pers. a ,ecniisr
shaped brass screw i driven into the sole when
damp. and smoothly and securely cIinched-
mus holding the sqles and uppers together 80
lhey have all the smoOthness and elasticitv 81
me sewed boot and none Of the disadvae-
y t2ses attaching 70 the b-rEed boot. We sell
. .l ~ = pIlce net trihe more than that "
something that Il indeed economical, We
eare ifssh sfock Of all kinds Of Boots ana
choes icr ladies', gents, misses and children;
viii sell AZ Wholesale and retail.
-. sJOs- J. .ENETT 4 CO..
'i-l 80 zszin street.
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EDUCATIONAL,

0FFIcE or THE BOARp OF EpUcATioS.
MENPHis. August 80. 1870.
VlHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF MEMPHIS
i will open for the admission Of pupils on
the FIRST
Monday 18th day Of September, prox.
Tickets Of admission for white pupils wi
be issued at this once no. 30 Odd Fellow
Haln on and after the Goth August
Tickets for the eoicred pupils will be FUR
nished BY the Teachers at the school-reom at
i5s-4 II. LEATH, superintendent.
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D. c. q H. M. LoEwEHsTINE,

and are authorized to collect all outstanding
iebts. and wind up all transactions Of the
ate firm Of j. H. Iocwenstine a Bros.
UHIH J. II. LOEWENSTINE,
NJ. II. LOEWENsTINE,
ID. c. L0EWENSTINE,
.IlI .Ii II. NJ. LOEWENSTINE.
Memphis. Aurust q, $50. 153-t
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials to the Ledger.

.MERIoAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA s. p. A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-08-29
DISSOLUTION.
DISSOLUTION.

rTHE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
il isting between Jacob H.. Morris R.. Da-
vid @. and Henry NJ. Loewenstine, under the
firm name Of j. ii. Loewenstine a Bros. is
G. and Henry VI. will continue the business,
at the old stand, under the style
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

THE bill to return to the old system OF
County Government, which re have dis
cussed heretofore, has passed tho assem-
bly, by large majority, and We fear is
likely to pass the senate also, and be-
come law. Il the newspapers Of The
state are any index to the sentiment Of
the people, many of the members who
voted for this bill are disappearing
their constituents. Mr.. Bliss, VIC are
glad to notice cast his vote against it,
but Mr. Barnard voted VIII M.son. who
has apparently made parasite Of our
representative from the Northern Dis
trict We take the liberty to remind
Mr.. Barnard, that lac is sent to Madison
rs II representative Of the people of hi
district, and not for the purpose of in
cooperating the views Of u. w. Maxon.
or himself into the statutes of the state
Mr. Barnard must know that in voting
as he did on this measure he was irus-
trating the wishes Of large majority Of
his constituents, ans therefore is not q
representative man, as he is expected to
be lie has perhaps allowed Maxon to
make him believe thai it is political
measure, aud that rs a good Democrat he
is bound to vote with his party friends
It is not probable that the bill will be as
popular in the Senate as in the Assem-
bly,, and there is q possibility Of its be-
ing unsuccessful in that body, but we
have little hope Of such a rcsul., aud the
people may make up their minds that
they will be forced back to the old sy,-
tenn OF County Government
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

hopes have been doomed annually to dis
appointment. Now, we have greater
hone than usual, based on some other
good measures which have met favor in
the eyes of the legislature. This bill of
Mr.. Hunts provides that no railroad
company, which has over fifty miles of
railroad in this State, shall charge over
three cents per mile for passengers, for
any distance. For the transportation of
freight the rates ars--for lst class, not
over twenty cts. per 100 lbs, for the first
thirty miles, and for every additional
SIX miles, eight>tenths of one cent For
ID class Is cents for the first thirty
miles, and seven>tenths Of one cent. For
4th class, which includes all kinds OF
grain, flour, beef pork, live stock, coal,
lumber wood, stone, brick, ten cents for
first thirty miles, and four-tenths for
each additional six miles Besides
which are other provis IONS looking to a
more careful attention to the rights of
the people and providing adequate pen>
allies in case of violation Of the bill,
should it become law.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
Injustice to Hon. Amasa Cobb.

We copy to.day, an article found in
last weeks Plattevile Witnsss, in con-
travention of an effort to push Gen. COBB
from his seat in Congress, and weaken the
confidence of the people in him. We
have noticed the process OF manufac,
turing public sentiment" spoken of by
the writey, going on for some time, but
have refrained from commenting there>
on, because we deem tho discussion OF
the matter at this carly dey. premature
and in very bad taste. We believe the
writer Of the Witness article is correct
in stating that no man il authorised to
say that Gen. CoBB will, or will not be
candidate before the Congressional Con-
vention next fall; and the parties who
are engaged in this work Of stirring ths
matter up, have not the least authority
for presuming, as they do that his name
will be presented. Everybody at all
posted with regard to tho political phases
Of the district, need no Information as
to who comprise the force engaged in
this war upon Gen Com: They are the
men wIo ,cant his place and the positions
appertaining to IL. Ali the newspapers
that have engaged in the assaults upon
Nr. Com are directly or indirectly ua.
der subseryience to tho Same dozen
place hunting politicians, and hence it is
not remarkable that they are made in,
struments in this work OF manufactur.
ing public sentiment"
The following editorial article on the
subject also appeared in the Witness of
last week:
We regret to see number Of papers In this Con-
gressona District indulge In, TO say the least very
unklnd remarks In regard to our worthy representa-
tive In Congress, Amasa Cobb, In connection with
the choice OF candidate to All tho place nov occu.
pied by that gentleman. Leaving out Of the quss-
ton the bad taste in bringing the subject before the
people so ,oon, we think the Hings INDUCED in are
very much out OF place, and entirely undeserved.-
Mr.. Cobb has been successfully chosen TO the posi-
ton he now occupies for four terms, and his course
has given very general satisfaction. True, HIS con-
situency have not endorsed all the vsws and meas
ures supported by him, but they have always given
him credit for honesty Of purpose, and OF carrying
out their wishes far as he could do consistently
with his opinions. Now II 1t 10 the desire to recall
him and send some one else let II be done honorably
and not by resortng TO low personal abuse Mr.
Cobb is not the man who will force his claims upon
the people Let fair and candid expression be had
and II change 10 demanded no one will feel offend
ed or sighted II new representative 10 ehousn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
New Railroad B1ll.

Mr. Chandler Of this county has in
PRODUCED into the Assembly a bill "to
encourage the building OF railroads in
this State The provisions seem to be
very strngent, and TO guard with jeal-
Gus care the right of the anticipated
shareholders. We certainly do not feel
like tavoring any bid which permits
towns, cities and counties to subscribe
to lhs capital stock of any railroad COR
poration. We think the principle is
wrong to allow any locality 10 subscribe
10 such stock by vote OF the people OF
the section, unless the vote should BIZ
unanimous 1t is manifestly unfair to
make unwilling men stockholders aud
contributors to anything which they op
pose. Where the vote is unanimous OF
course it is like an individual subscrip-
ton, and no person would have right
to complain. All such subscriptions as
the one contemplated by this bill will BIO
really donations, and the subscribers
should make up their minds to that Of
feet at the start. There is no railroad
thas is likely to be bulls in Wisconsin
for tho next several years but will re-
quire bonus of from SIS 900 to $40, 1000
per mile, in order to render the romain-
der amount of cost dividend paying
While we do not propose TO actively
oppose the bill alluded to above, yet we
here desire to utter a protest and a
prophecy protest agalnstits passage;
ana Il prophecy that it 1t be made u law,
that AL who act under It's provisions
will see cause hereafter to bitterly repent
having done so.--.Hadi,on Democrat
We cordially endorse the above, and
join our feeble protest, and believe also
that of Iowa County, against tho pass
age of this dangerous bill.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
The FrankIng Privilege.


The article which we copy to-day from
the Chicago Journal, presents arguments
against the adoption of the bill Tor the
abolition of the ranking privilege, as it
passed the House OF Representatives,
which to our Minus are unanswerable.
If the people of the United States are
not ready to say that there is too much
printing done in the county that the
means of acquiring knowledge is too
great; that reading matter is too plenty
that less newspapers should be printed
and circulated that the same are too
cheap, then they cannot desire the adop-
ton of the bill in question.
The appearance of the matter is that
the members of Congress, knowing that
the people desire then to correct their
way in regard to the frank, are saying
in return; IF you take from us this
privilege then we will at the Same stroke
cut off your mail privileges, and see how
YOU Ike that If this is the spirit actu-
atine Congress in their action on this
question, it is worse than contemplate.
Why cannot the frank be abolished or
regulated, and the mail regulations in
other particulars remain as they are ?
There is no connection between the two
propositions, and there is no good reason
why they should be thus Siamcsed to-
gether. We believe the privilege of the
frank has been grossly abused, snd ought
to DO abolished or in some way regula-
ted and that majority of the people de-
mand it; but that one in five hundred
who have signed petitions to that effect
for moment thought or wished to have
it done at the sacrifice of the mail priv
ileges given to newspapers, We are sure
is not true. We believe no selfish mo-
tive govern our reasoning on this ques-
ton, and are confident that no respecta,
bic number of people will disagree with
US when they fairly understand il, and
the results that must follow ths'sdopton
of the bill as it now stands. The indi-
cations are that the Senate will no. pass
the bill without amending it so ~ 10 re-
more this Objectionable feature. If it is
so amended by the Senate the House
may refuse to concur in the amendment,
and the whole thing will fall 70 the
ground, which it is fair to presume, ia
the ultimatum which the House had in
view at the outset-a dodge by which
they may retain the coveted frank, and
yet not squarely refuse to comply with
the demand Of their constituents for its
abolition.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

Among the most important bill. before
our State Legislature, is ono introduced
by Hon &, a. Hunt, Of Monroe Coupty,
to establish uniform tariff for freight
and passengers ON the railroads in the
state Of Wisconsin.
We are not among those who believe
that the country has too many railroads,
or think we would be better off without
thcm, but we are of those who see tina.
the people are made the victims of great
railroad monopolics, until they are al
most forced to conlude that the curses
oyerbalancc the blessings derived from
these great thorous hiarcs The tariffs
cxnciti on many of the railroad. Of this
STATE, are little better than downright
black mailing, extortion is u term almost
TOO tame to express the l1il extent Of the
imposition
The people of Wisconsin have looked
in vain 20 every legislature for several
years lor relief from their mnster.--mo.
n9poly. At the outset We have had hopes
each year, but .he pressure of railroad
lobhios have always heretofore proved
too strong CIR member to resist aud our
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
TIER MIS- Z

Per Bhshei $500
EaIf Esushel 800
one Peek I.OO
address to Mineral Point, Wis.
CHARLES Nh. THOMAS.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
TIE DIFFERENCE

bet,0een the genuine and bogus as too great
to decelve any one 'cho takes precautlOn to
Examine or make inquiries. No party
can afford to sell the Genuine Ramsdell
Oats for less than the prices ,ohtch I ask.
The aolats oats aotlL groaV rank and
lodge on the same ground aohere the Rams.
dell Norway mil stand erect, and pro
duce a crop Of IS bushels per acre.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
David Atwood for Congress.

The contest to decide who sho d receive
the nomination of the Republicans of the
I'd Congressional district Of this State to
fill the vacancy occasonsd by The death of
Benz. +. Hopkins, has terminated in the
selection Of David Atwood, The veteran
editor of the State Journal. Each county
in the District had q candidate before the
convention, andths delegates stuck to their
first choice through more than hundred
ballots, until Jefferson county gave their
vote for Atwood, which, with Dane, was
sufficient to decide the custom. Mr.. l.
Holmes, Columbia County candidate for
the nomination gives the following edit
orial endorsement Of Atwood in the Por-
tsgs Rsgisters first issue after the oon-
vention, which is evidence that though
the contest was sharp, harmony is per>
feet now that it il ended:
OF the candidate selected ne have ~ ll:tls new
to say, though ~ mil ht say mach. and every word
In praise, ten. Atwood 10 300 we'll and fAvorahly
known to the people Of this district 70 need com
mend2tion from ua. veteran oditcr nsd veteran
Republican. hshtnr the battles Of the party when
VI party had need of men to oghs ito battles fer IT,
bi, nomination IL a proper recognition Of services
rendered and hds liy rlsd and proved, OF ripe sx-
psr,suco and excellent practical judgement, familiar
TOO with the general run # business new pendiug Ia
Congress he Will take position at once ~ useful and
leading menber Of the House OF Representatives -
leis also 4 man Of honorable principles, will do
what hs believes to be right ana corruption in any
fern win never soil his hands
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

These instruments are too well known to the public to
need cctnmendation We warrant every instruments.
to give p.riect satisfaction.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
Judicial Convention.

Y A Republican Convention for The ~, judicial Cir
cui. Of wscopsn Is hereby called 10 DC heio 'he
Court House. 10 the village OF
Dodssyle, Iowa County on tuesday, March lst, 1870,
Al oclork, p. NJ, TO nominate candidate Tor the
Office Of Circuit Judge Of said Circuit to be voted for
., tho ra,t .n,ulng town election. Each Assembly
District Is entitled to two delegates
by order OF COMMITTEE.
Dodgevis, IAN 4th, 1870. Ia
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

VIZ PR DEWEY, Of Grant county
has been elected Speaker pro ten Of the
Assembly during the temporary absence
Of Speaker bingham
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
One Egushel Seed per Acre

is all that needs to be so,0n to secure a
crop Of rs to 100 bushels per acre, ~hile
Of other kinds t,co bushels per acre must
be soVn, and not TO exceed twothtyds the
the crop produced.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

THE United States Supreme Court at
Washington, has declared the net max.
ing greenbacks legal tender unconstitu'
tional, and that all debts contracted be-
fore the war are payable on gold basis
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10
Farm for Sale.

TIME undersigned offers TO- sale his farm, situated
in the town Of Mineral Point within three miles
Of the CITY, one mile and half below the zinc iur-
mace, on the r. Il. track. good stock farm, large
hay meadow; 50 acres under the plow 90 more can
be broke good spring and sprng-house; well water
ed good mill site plenty Of wood for the firm
viii be sold on reasonable terms. For particulars en-
quire on the farm.
JAMES PRIEsTLEY.
Mineral Point, Feb 10, 1870.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-02-10

The President has nominated to the
Senate Judge Strong, Of Pennsylvania,
and Joseph P. Bradley, of New Jersey,
for Judges of the United States Supreme
Court, to fill vacancies.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-06-22

The latest thing in necklaces is q
chain, with pendants, of Brazilian
bugs, set in gold. Another style has
pendants of cObwebs, in which a fly
is caught.