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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
VALUE OF THE FARM, $4,000!
3 1000 TICKETS AT S. EACH.
Managers and superint endents Of the Draw
ing:
MAJOR M. ]. wICKs,
gg J.P. STRANGE,
PHIL. T. ALLEN.

THIS valuable Farm is situated on the south
l. side Of the Memphis and Charleston rail-
read, al ,out three quarters of mile west OF
Pocaho . otss, in Hardeman county, Tenn; con-
tains Is acres, most of which Ia fine. rich bot
tom Ian d, rs acres cleared. under fence and Ia
cultiva ton, balance beautifully timbered. I'm
preveg aents, comfortable
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
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Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10
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gratis throughout California Oregon other States and
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Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

DR. s. H. HALL-This successful physician, since his re-
turn from and consultation with the eminent medical men
in Europe is daily eectng that have deed the sl
of the most eminent physicians Special attention is given
to the diseases OF the Urinary organsPmary Secondary
and Chronic
RD- DIR. HALL has just published one Of the
most instructive and interesting pamphlets Marriage and
its dsqnafcaon premature decline of manhood,
debility loss of energy and vital power Indigestion pain in
the head and stomach weakness depression and all those
result youthful oies maturity
ignorance in natures laws, with aud
This pamphlet has been the of saving thousands Sent
address the receipt of six in postage
stamps by addressing the author Dr. s. HASTINGS H,L 402
Montgomery street. opposite Wells Fargo Co.'s Office San
Francisco. - 463m.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

FATHFUL.-The London Times publishes a tes-
timonial to the United States Consul at Stras-
bourg, who, through all the bombardment, re-
mained in the city, his being the only foreign
flag flying inside the walls 1t is said that he
exerted himself in behalf of all foreigners within
the city, and the large number of English left
there, publish card returning thanks to him
after they liberated at the end of the siege.
The name of this Consul is Pctard, which the
Alta says "suggests the obvious pun that the
Americans in Strasbourg were not hoisted by
their own petard"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

AMERICAN SUNDAY-scHooL WoRKER-The No
vember number of this journal, published by J.
W. Mcintyre, st. Louis, besides its usual vaiua-
BILE contents, has very full announcements of its
plans and reduced terms, with list of lessons for
1871. As the publisher offers to send this num-
Der free of charge, we advise Sunday-shools
adopting series of lessons for next year to send
for a specimen copy.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10
Everlasting Perfume!

MURRAY LAYMANs WATER has often been styled
the Everlasting Perfume" 1t is indeed true that its
ghtful and refreshing fragrance fingers for many days
around whatever /. touche-unke the ordinary perfumes
that of their momentary existence the
sickly heavy odor Of rancid oils.
N As there worthless counterfeits of this delicious
Perfume buyers should always ask for the Florida Water
prepared by Lanman KEMP New York. $40.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10
TAKE NOTICE.

NHE PUBLIC ARE HEREBY INFORMED
L that have left my books and accounts with
NJ. +. Griffin, at Weayervile and constituted
him my agent to settle with all who are indebted
to me- All persons owing me are notified to
come forward and make immediate payment to
him, as | must have the money. "a word to
the wise is sufficient"
JOHN JACKSON.
Weavervillo February l6, 1870. 7-tf
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

A New CANSoN.-From the call we learn that
number of boys in San Francisco, having stolen
quantity of powder, concluded to Ere a salute.
Accordingly, they procured a soda bottle and
filing it with the powder, touched it off with a
match. 1t was complete success. There was
a loud report, the bottle was blown into thous-
and fragments and two boys severely injured by
the pieces of glass. One of the boys is credited
with saying that be did not think thick soda
bottle would bust SO easy !'
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

A MICHIGAN man has invented a cast-iron sub
stitute for wooden railway ties. 1t costs three
dollars and will last lifetime, while wooden
one costs seventy cents and will last only three
or four years. The rail rests on a rubber cushion
four by FIVE inches in size.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

A CoUGH, Cold or Sore Throat, requires i'm
mediate attention, as neglect oftentmes results
in some incurable Lung Disease. Brown's
bronchial Troches are n simple remedy, and will
almost invariably give immediate relief
Owing to the good reputation and popularity
of the Troches, many aror,hlesS and cheap imita-
tions are oGered rhich are good for nothing. Be
sure to OBTAIN the true 'EBrowns bronchial
TrocheS." Sold everywhere.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10
Fever and Ague, ChilIs and Fever,

and every other of intermittent remten fever
speedily controlled relieved, and cured by the of Brs
tolls Sugarcoaed Pills and Bristo Sarsaparilla These
two remedies directly upon the stomach, liver, blood
and humors and if the patients will only follow the drec
tions printed the label and wrapper quick recovery
health will be their For by Barnickel Wea
veryille Cal. 572.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

LOUISVILLE, Ky, now takes the lead in GRIM
inal affairs. AT a late term of the Circuit Court
in that city, there were sixteen indictments for
murder, ard besides these, it was stated that a
number of murder cases had not at that time
been acted upon by the Grand Jury.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

THE new Postal Treaty between the United
States, Australia and New Zealand went into
effect December lst. Letter postage between the
United States and the aforesaid countries is now
twelve cents
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

AN outbreak occurred at the Nevada State
Prison, few days since, in which the prison
guard killed one prisoner on the spot and NOR
tally wounded three others who were attempting
to escape.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

TRINITY CHUncH and grounds in New York
are said to have been sold for $1,000 900, and
that new Merchants Exchange and Banking
House are to bo erected upon its site.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

INFORMATION WANTED.-James Brown desires
information of his brother George Brown, who
emigrated from Michigan to Oregon, in SIC.
Address James Brown, Chico.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

GENERAL ALLEN, the State Adjutant General
declines to give up the Office to General 7. n
Cazneau, the late appontec of Haight, and it is
thought lawsuit will be required to eject him.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

THE Alta says that shooting affrays and resorts
to knives to settle disputes are becoming so fire.
quent, in San Francisco, that reporters make no
note Of a case where less than two wounds, one
supposed to be fatal, have been inflicted
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

RuMoR says that a wrecking expedition is
being fitted out in San Francisco to recover the
treasure on the three steamers which have been
lost off Cape St. lucas.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

FIFTEENTH YEAR.-The San Francisco Morning
Call has entered upon its fifteenth year with a
circulation of l0,777 according to the sworn
statement of its pressman. 1t has increased
more than 6,00O within year and shows other
marks of deserved prosperity. Success to it.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10
BEST AMERICAN WEEKLY

1t is the Standard Authority on all branches
of Agriculture, Horticulture, &c. As Literary
and Family Paper it is a favorite from Canada to
California. Indeed, MooRE's RURAL has no rival
in is sphere, and is the Largest illustrated Jour
nal on the Contnent-each number containing
Sixteen Five-Column Pages, double the size of
most papers Of its class.)
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

THE DESERT SFIP.-The following telegram,
found in the CdlSis the latest from this wonder
full wreck. 1t is dated Los Angeles, November
27th " Charles Cluker reports that he has
found the desert ship 45 miles southwest of Dos
Palmas station, in the Cabezan Desert He des-
cribes her as two hundred feet long, with bow.
bow-sprit and stern above the sand. Cluker
returns to-day to take possession and examine
herr
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

DELANo, Commissioner of Internal Revenue
in making estimates for the coming year, rank
California eleventh.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

HARBoR DEFENcE.-In his report to the Secre-
tary of War, General Humphreys, Chief Engi-
neer, asks for $3.50, 900 for the defences of San
Francisco harbor
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

School Boy LOTTERY. The Grass Valley Un-
ion says: I'VE understand that some of the
school boys of Grass Valley have u lottery
scheme on hand. The first prize is to be 10, 900
marbles and the lowest prize is to be twenty
marble. The number of prizes and number OF
tickets have not been fully determined upon.
The tickets are to be sold for marbles and the
given to lame boy who cannot play well enough
to win any of those things so necessary to a boy
happiness. This scheme is genuine one"
THE President of the Mercantile Library re-
ports that the Gift Concert was a success. The
net proceeds of the entire affair, including the
second and third entertainments were $780,
l22 90.
FRoN extracts of the Postmaster Generals re.
port published in the Union, we learn that the
department has come four millions nearer sus-
tanning itself the past year than it did in 1869
A SUBORDINATE in a position in the Treasury
Department was offered 50, 900 for an advance
copy of the report of the Secretary Of the Treas.
ury.
A MAN who was buried by a cave at the Motz
mine, near Gold Hill, was rescued after being
covered twenty-one hours and found to be alive
From recent estimates it is stated that there
now in the United States about IS, ,OOC
Chinese.
GoNE.-The Daren Canal Surveying expedi.
ton left Brooklyn Navy Yard on the lst inst.
"SPauiding's Glue" always up to the stick.
ing point.
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est, but by far the Largest Circulating Journa
of its Glass National in Character, Ably Ed
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Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

IT is stated that negotiations are being made
in New York for the purchase of Grace Church
which must be sold to pay its debts.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

CHEF JUSTICE CHASE is announced as recov-
ering slowly, but his physicians are unable to
say at what time he will be able to resume the
Bench.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

THERE ia said to be large accumulation of
copper and nickel cents in the Post Offices in this
country. In Louisville, for instance, the Post
Master reports lOO 900 of them. The whole
number of such coin now held by the Post
Offices will probably reach forty million cents
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

DURING November, the decrease in the Public
Debt was STATE, 800 90.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

THE usual Winter shower of vagrants has COM
menced to fall in San Francisco. So says the
Ala.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

TEE Loyal Legion will erect a monument to
Farragut.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

ANOTHER large deposit of coal has been found
on Cedar River, near Seattle.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

GENERAL Indian war is predicted to come
off next Spring.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

REPORT says silver mine has been discovered
at Corning, n. Y.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

ARMSTRONG, (Democrat) was elected to Cong
ress from Dakota by small majority.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

GEORGIA holds her election on the 2lst, 22d
and 23d of this month.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

n1-BLEsSED they who seek relief from ' Liver
Complaint" " "Bousness," severe lingering Coughs and
Bronchitis by using Dr. Perces Alt Ext Golden NIedi-
cal Discovery for they shall be happy in knowing that the
is complete 81 600 reward offered by the proprietor
for medicine that will equal in the of all diseases
for which it is recommended. For constipation of the bowels
and blood purifier, for the of Pples and Botches
ulous Diseases this medicine unequaled Sold by drug
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10
1eaths.

At the New York House, near Trinity Center
November Goth, 1870, ANpREw LOCKE, a natiy
of New York, aged 2S years.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10
A NEW FEATURE
TERMS, INDUCEMENTS, ETC,

TERMS-S3 year Of SO numbers and only 81 so in
Clubs of Ten. This Quarters l3 Numbes sent FREE a,
offered above Our Club Inducements 1871 are unprece
9ehed Specimens, Premium Lists, &C., sent free to all
forming Clubs-and want live Club Agent in every
Town. Address ID. ID. II. MOORE,
49-li IL PARK Row, NEW YORK
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

DR.. Uistar'S Balsam Of JVHd Cherry is truly
a balsam. 1t contains the balsamic principles of
the Wild Cherry-the balsamic properties of tar
and pine. Its ingredients all balsamic.
Coughs, Colds and Consumption rapidly disap-
pear under its balsamc influence. 40
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

SozoDoNT.-All dentrifces had their draw
backs, until the salubrious Bark of the Soap
Tree was brought from the Chillan valleys, to
perfect the fragrant SozoDoNT, the most whole
some, reliable and delightful article for the
reeth, that brush was ever dipped into.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

A MAN who was buried by cave at the Motz
!. = mine, near Gold Hill, rescued after being
covered twenty-one hours and found to be alive.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

SUBORDINATE in a position in the Treasury
Department was offered SO, 900 for an advanc,
copy of the report of the Secretary of the Treas
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

From recent estimates, it is stated that there
are now in the United States about 1870
Chinese.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1870-12-10

GoNE.-The Darien Canal Surveying expedi-
ton left Brooklyn Navy Yard on the lst inst.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-10
TERRIBLE RAILROAD ACCIDENT
BREAKING OF AN AXLE
THREE MEN KILLED
SEVERAL PASSENGERS WOUNDED

We learn from Colonel Norman, private
secretary Of the president Of the road, that
a telegram was received last evening, from
Mr.. Jones, conductor of the inward bound
passenger train, which had already been
detained and was several hours behind
time, that about three o'clock yesterday
afternoon the tender axle broke, when three
miles south Of Brookhayen, the accident
throwing all the train off the track, e1cept
tho engine and sleepingcar
A later dispatch WIS received from J. S.
Carson, railroad agent at Brookh%yen,
stating that Mr.. Posey, a brakeman; E. Mat
hews, of Memphis, and F. Patrick, of Brook
haven, were killed. G.. Rutherford, bag
gage master, had his leg broken, and four or
five of the passengers were wounded.
-Four cars were sent out by the quarter
past four o'clock train last evening to bring
the passengers of the wrecked train into
the city. Colonel Sewall, the superin-
tendent Of the road, and DR.. Crawcour have
gone to the scene Of the disaster Medical
aid was also sent from BrOokha ven. The
railroad company has done every thing pos
sible for the comfort and relief of the pas
Sengers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-10
THE ELECTIONS.

New Jersey Legislature Republican-Elec-
tion Of Republican fSenntor Secured
McMnhon defeated in Fourth New York
Three Democratic Congressmen from
Arkansas-Heavy Democratic Gains in
Tennessee.
ELECTION MISCELLANY.-Samuel G. For
ker, Democrat, is elected to Congress from
the second New Jersey district by $40 ma
iority The Republicans have eight major
ity in the Legislature on joint ballot Sc
curing the election of United States SEN
atOr.
K. B. Roosevelt, Democrat, is elected tin
stead of McMahon, as before reported) from
the fourth New York district.
Elliott NJ. Braxton, Conservative, is
elected to Congress from the seventh Vir-
ginia district, by about 1900 majority.
Jabez G. Sutherland, Democrat, is elected
to Congress from the sixth Michigan dis
trict, by over 800 majority.
j. Nj. Hanks, Democrat, is elected to
Congress from the First Arkansas district
4. A. G.. Rogers, Democrat, is probably
elected from the second district and John
Edwards, Democrat, is elected from the
third district.
TIE Democrats claim heavy gains in Ten
nessee.
Robert Z. Caldwell. Democrat, is elected
TO Congress from the seventh Tennessee
district.
The reelection of Erastus Wells, Demo-
crat, Ia claimed in the first Missouri district
by 1900 majority.
John 7. Harris, Conservative. is elected
to Congress from the sixth Virginia dis
trlCr
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-10
TOURS.

The People Clamor for News-Order Pre-
served In Paris-Constructin Aggres.
stve Works Under Dimcultics-Ro
fort Resigned in Disgust.
Tours, November 9.-The government
continues to withhold news, although the
people clamOr for them.
Military men seem quite confident.
A number of Prussian prisoners have ar
rived.
Advices from Paris to the sixth instant
have been received. Order is preserved by
stringent measures
The active fire from the forts prevent the
enemy from establishing aggressive works.
The works constructed during the night
are regularly destroyed during the day.
1t is stated the Tours government con-
template taking plebiscitum for ratifica-
ton of their power.
Rochefort has resigned in disgust, caused
by the peoples sneers.
Advices from Rome state that the Jesuits
have been excluded from night schools.
Popular demonstrations against the Jesuits
arc reported. '
Tours, November 9.-Thiers thinks the
Prussians abandoned the intention of bonn
harding Paris, fearing the condemnation of
all civilized natious, but they will attack in
force, and shell the forts.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-10
WHOLE NUMBER 1893.

is elected only by small majority. The
district is the strongest Republican in the
| United States.
! John B. Hay, Republican. ia elected in
the twelfth district by 1900 majority.
In this city and county the returns are
| still incomplete. 1t looks as if G. b. Far
we'll, Republican candidate in the first
| district, will have majority in this city of
| $500, and in the county 1900; in all, 5000.
The Republicans elect their three Sena-
| tors and twenty-five Representatives, and
the entire county ticket.
The majority for the Republican State
ticket is only little less than Farwelrs.
A later report from Farlsworth's district
says he is beaten By iona. c. Stoughton,
temperance candidate.
Fifth Illinois district, E. C. Ingersoll, Re
publican, is beaten. The eighth district
has probably gone Democratic. In the
| second district, J.. f. Farnsworth, Repub-
lican, is elected by the skin Of his teeth.
In the twelfth district, John b. Hay. Re-
publican, is elected by about 1900 ma
jority.
In the second Illinois district, j. +. Farms
worth was beaten by the temperance can
didate. =
The Republicans carry Wisconsin by
5000 majority.
Gratz Brown carries Missouri by 10000
majority.
Inc hcpuDne3nS Oh minnesota eject sJOnQ
T. Averill to Congress from the second dis
trict, over j. Donnelly, free trade, by about
1000 majority, and Mark H. Dunnell from
the first district, over C. +. Buck, Demo
crat by a handsome majority.
The Republicans carry Wisconsin by 600O
majority. A special dispatch from St.
Louis says b. Gratz Brown, liberal, is
elected governor by 10000 majority.
The regular semi-annual meeting of the
General Freight Agents Association of the
United States and Canada was held at the
Sherman House, in this city, to-day. There
were forty-three railroad and transporta'
ton companies represented. E. r. Words
| worth, Of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad, presiding; II. w. Hub
bard, of Vandalia Short Line, Secretary.
The most important business transacted
was the adoption of q revised classification
of freights, which, however, is subject to
the approval of the New York Central road.
| The reduction Of five per cent on the rates
for compressed cotton weighing over $4,000
| or more pounds per car. which was adopted
| two months since, was repealed. The rates
on compressed cotton, madc at the same
time, were reatirmed.
The next meeting is to be held in San
Francisco, on the twenty eighth of April
next.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-10
LAfOQrshe Parish,

The following are the detailed returns OF
votes in Lafourohe parish:
Auditor-Graham. 1855; Jumel, 1864.
Treasurer-Dubucletl 1855, Blair, 1862
Congress-Sheldon, 9ti; Walsh. 1888
: State Scnate-Swcrds, 957; Reese, All;
Besttie, 1853
Representatives o54 Bibolet
96:; Murrell, 4l0; Comeaux. 9lO; Barker,
Democrat, 1862, elecced; Chelson, Demo.
crat, 1881, elected
Parish Jud ge-Hartman, o55; Steinberg,
400; knobloch, l460, Democrat, elected.
Sheritt-BoudreauX 999; Roden, so
Webre, Democrat, l474, elected.
Coroner-Nicolas, 955; johnson, to9 Ber-
seron, Democrat, 1855, elected.
The vote of Jumel exceeded that of Ora
ham 100. Blair was l07 ahead of Dubuclct,
and Walsh beat Sheldon by 869 votes Two
Democratic Representatives are elected,
being Democratic gain OF two.