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MYSTIC PARK RACES.

BOSTON, Sept. 80. 1870.
The track at Mystic Park was In q very bad condi
dition to-day, account OF the violent rain storm
so much so that the proprietors deemed It expe
dent to postpone the races until the next fair day.
Should the SKY become clear tonight which at this
hour-ten r. M.-seems improbable, the sweepstakes
race win take place tomorrow. II otherwise an
EFFORT Will be made to trot or the purse on Monday
before the commencement Of the meeting at Mar
raganset. In the pools this forenoon American
Girl sold Tor 500, Draco Prince for $50,
Lucy for $2S George Wilkes for slo and
Hotspur and Mountain Boy for $40 each.
OF $4,000, divided into three premiums. and that
Lady Thorn. George Palmer and Mountain Boy are
barred out. AS matters look Just there Is little
possibility Of answering the question to whether
Goldsmith Maid can trOt mile IN 2:ls or berter with
O running maze. James McMann who bet "a, 600 to
900 WITH. W. Henry that she could not show that
rate OF speed insists that there were no terms or
conditions OF the match whereby was guaranteed
"a good day ana good track" forfeit or $500
was put up with the stakes and he claims
that unless the mare tr0ts tomorrow the forfeit
money will be his and the race should be declared
on This opinion ID conceded In by MesSrs. Norris
Doe the prOprietors OF the track and It Is there.
fore. thought that the affair Will prove nzzie Ger
tainly 1t may be presumed that Mr. Doble will not at
tempt sucn feat that embraced In the conditions
OF the wager unless he has every advantage which
good day would offer, and as the morrow promises
neither OF these ut 10 the general suppositon that
the races win nos take pince.
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FRENCH PATRIOTIC AID SOCIETY.

On the evening of the goth Of last month a
concert in aid OF the wounded in the struggle
against Prussan invaders was held under NE
auspices Of the French Patriotic Aid Society in this
city. In all respects 1t was successful, and re-
suited In the bringing to the accommodating funds
OF the society the respectable sum Of $4,000. The
following named artists, who greatly distinguished
themselves in their several rsIes participates Sig
nors Abilities and Gloria, musical directors; Mme
Gazzaniga, Mme viardiMarti, M. and Nine. Guz-
man, Messrs. LIE France and Petrilli Bacel Butler,
Gerard, BuitraJo Ncalao and Miss OToole. This con-
cert was 80 highly encouraging that It IL to be hoped
another concert by the same excellent artists Will be
gwen In the same good cause.
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MASSACHUSETTS.


Grand Trial ~ Fire Engines mt HaverhiIl.
HAvERHILI., Sept. 80, 1870.
The grand muster Of fremen here to-day included
companies from Rhode Island, Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts,.
The procession numbered about three thousand
men, manning sixteen steamers, tbirty-one hand
engines and seven hook and ladder and hose COM
panies. Twenty.seyen bands and seven drum corps
and the Havernill Fire Department, under Chief
Engineer w. ii. Turner, escorted the procession.
The city governmental authorities and Invited guests
occupied carriages In the first division.
The storm in the afternoon somewhat marred the
general enjoyment, but the whole the display
the finest OF the KIND ever seen In this section.
In the trial Of the steamers the Melville, No. O, OF
Boston FIRST Glass; took the prize, having played
horizontally 224 feet and inches The Fire King, OF
Manchester, played 2i9 feet, 10 inches, and The
Niagara, OF Cambridge, third class engine, threw
2l6 feet and inches.
In hand engines tho Torrent OF Marlborough.
Mass, played horizontally 2l2 feet and inches the
Deluge OF Bath Me-, 200 feet and Inches, and the
Columbia OF North Bridgewater, Mass, 2oo feet and
inches The Tiger, OF Lynn, Mass, played dfs-
lance OF 2O3 feet and inches The Kennebec, OF
Bath, Me-, bursted q chamber.
The steam engines labored under the disadvantage
OF having the wind across their stream, while the
hand engines were favored with having the wind in
the direction Of their playing.
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and advanced upon the German positions 1t Mon
treuii ana Versailles early Tuesday morpghg
DETAILS or THE BArrLE-THE BADSN TROOPS MU-
TINY.
The battle began at vironoy and velisy, the Ger
mans contesting the French advance with des-
perate energy until they were assailed by
fresh columns advancing from beneath the guns OF
Mont valerein at st. Cloud, through the Bots de
Fausses Rereres and vancresson, when number Of
regiments Of the Baden troops muJlnied on the bat
tie Held and refused to 20 under fire. Nearly hum
dred Of these troops shot by order OF the Ger
man commander, but the rest still held back, and
MANY Of them throwing down their arms dispersed
through the forests.
RETREAT OF THE GERMANs-THEIR LOSSES.
The Crown Prince was finally compelled 10 order
retreat upon Bongival, abandoning Versailles to
the victorious French. The German
columns which attempted the passage
OF the Seine at Bongval was kept under
terrible fire from Mont valerien, which converted
their retreat into a rout and they were driven in
confusion beyond st. German. Night alone stopped
the pursuit. The Germans lost 5000 prisoners,
among whom are many officers OF the staff OF the
Crown Prince Of Prussia, and fifty cannon and MI
trallleuses.
FEELING IN PARIS.
The road to Orleans and Tours Is reopened and
cleared Of the enemy. The reports from Paris are
that the general state Of feeling In the capital s
cellent perfect order prevailing, the morale OF
Of the people and troops much Improved by the
cessive victories OF General Trochu and the army Of
defence.
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PATERSON N. - COURT SENTENCES.

Largo Batch Of Criminals Taken Care or
In the Passac county IN. J.) courts at Paterson.
yesterday, Judge Bcdle pronounced the following
sentences
John Braun Jr a negro. for attempting TO COM
init an outrage on white girl. was sentenced to the
State Prison for three years. lot OF boys for petty
larceny, sentenced to short terms In the county
jail. Henry Campbell for interfering with German
procession and assaulting a policeman, was
fined twenty-five dollars and costs and
severely reprimanded. Elias A. ana Cornelius
A. vreeland were convicted OF assault and bat
terry wife and mother; the husband got 500 and
the son twenty-five dollars and costs. John Smith,
for entering with intent to STEAL six months In State
prison. Michael Morgan, stealing, six months In
State Prison; John Reagan, stealing watch, SIX
months In State Prison; George a. Evans and John
Murphy sentenced to the County Jail for ndulg
ing In q drunken ngnt; John b. Zeun, assault and
battery, fined twenty-five dollars and costs; John
Arnot, stealing melons, fined five dollars and
costs; Naaman Search, assault and battery,
fined thirty dollars; John ii. Smith, same offence.
fined ten dollars; John Morrison, for borrowing
horse and carriage tied TO pos and taking ride
around town, was astonished by being sentenced to
the State Prison for one' year; Joseph S. Todd ex-
boOkkeeper OF the Grant Locomotive Works, for
embezZng the funds OF his employers, was sent to
the state Prison for one year. Several other lighter
sentences were imposed FOR minor offences.
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The Treasury ~ IN E9eesive DcpaFsnsue II
GeveFnmeuEs
The Liberal Club met last evening at Plimpton
Hail. Professor Wilcox presidins and D. r. Gardner
Secretary. There was o COED attendance. among
whom were two ladies, caused probably BY the ex.
pectation that the question Of admitting women "a
members would be discussed. The subject, how.
ever. did not arise.
Mr.. ALEXANDRA DLEMAR. late director Of the
Bureau OF Statistics, read very interesting paper
on the United States Treasury as an effective DEPART
ment OF government. He commenced BY saying
that the treasury department Is fourhfths Of any
government and substantially the government Of
the United states. The President may be man OF
poor mental powers but the Secretary OF the Trea-
sury TO be an efficient ofcer must be man OF great
control Of the Revenue Marine Service, Currency
Bureau Lighthouse Department, emigration and
most Important functions OF government II these
were effectively conducted the government would
be good and eficient one. But they were not At
Quoted without that unity or the different
parts and coherency Of working which
efficiency in the discharge Of business. As few or
the pecnlarities In the management OF the Treas
S and NO OF
TAKEN To take stock might lead TO Inconvenience
and the finding out OF where missing goods
be called desirable at all times. At tho
close OF the the Treasury had $500 900 worth
or goods aud this reported only bringing In
$3.50, 100000 which IN turn not accounted Tor.
Another popularity was that no account Of receipts
and expenditures of the Treasury was ever
kept since 1850, nor was there any law
requiring such To be kept This lett thtnRs
so loose that there was nothing to pre-
vent the Secretary any OF the clerks Of the
Treasury from running on with ten or twenty thou
sand dollars, except the physical trouble OF carry
ing 1t. The clerk In the Warehouse Department.
especially, may cheat the government as much AZ
he likes and never be found out, and il he were It
would be no offence Mr.. Delmar then rected some
highly amusing anecdotes concerning the officers
and the efficiency Of the Treasury Department while
he was connected with 1t.
Professor WILCOX said he had q few words to add
to what Mr.. Delmar had said. There was not even
a daybook kept by the Treasury, and consequently
the figures published monthly could not be correct
The true state Of the Treasury was unknown to the
public, and the talk about the reduction OF the
national debt and TAXATION was only political
dodge.
d: I. GARDNER ably defended the management OF
the Treasury Department In long and well received
speech. After which
Mr. MONAN gave 1t as his opinion that the whole
government was only o stupendous machine OF cor
ruption and robbery. Next Friday evening Dr. Van
derhyde Will read paper giving expose Of Reicn-
enbad's magnetic experiments
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AQUATIC.

Ripple OF MISUNDERSTANDING the Course Of
the Amateur O0rsmcn.
A special delegate meeting OF the Hudson Anna
teur Rowing Association was held last evening at
the Gulick Club boat house, Mr. I. Shea, flrst vice
president In the CHAIR George W. Fortmeyer secre-
tary Representatives from the ATLANTA, waverley,
Guick, Atlantic, Columbia and vesper Clubs were
present. Just constituting quorum.
Communications were received from the Atalan-
tas C0lumbiasand Mutuals rendering. their resgna-
ton. They were not acted upon, however, AZ this
being special meeting no business but that for
which 1t was called could be transacted according
TO the bylaws.
The real object OF the meeting was to receive q
communication from Commodore Brady relative to
the charges OF foul play made against him In the
letter OF Dr. Russell Wlthers to Mr.. wilkes. After
denying all the charges made In II he asked that q
committee Of investigation should be appointed to
inquire into the matter and either exonerate him or
declare him guilty. motion to that effect being
made, the Chair appointed Messrs. Tuthil Of the
Atlantics, Mr.. Keeer. OF the Vespers, and DIR. Rus
sell Wthers, OF the Atalantas. The meeting then
adjourned,
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THE MILITARY OPERATIONS
GREAT BATTLE BEFORE PARIS.
TElEGRAMs TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

Reported Bloody Battle Near Paris ON Tues
day-The Crown Prince Defeated with Great
Loss-Thc> Prussian Line OF Investment De-
stroyed-Details or-sse Engagement.
LONDON, Sept &c. 1870
correspondent telegraphs from Ostend, under
date Of today the following important intelll-
gence:-
Immense excitement has been caused here this
evening by the arrival OF special messengers
from valenciennes, bringing the news of q
great pattle fought on the Seine, on Tues
day. the 9th, which resulted in the COM
plete defeat OF the Crown Prince of Prus.
STA under the guns OF Mount valerien. The
victory was followed by the evacuation OF Versailles
and Rambouillet, and the rupture OF the German
line Of investment, the Crown Prince retreatino
rapidly to the northward in the direction OF Pom
terle, Meun and Clermont, upon the army or the
King at Meaux and scissors.
THE REPORT DENIED FROM BERLIN.
Unonicial German kilograms received from Berlin by
way Of Brussels contradict this news but 1t ia certain
that the communications between Paris Ronen.
Amiens and valenciennes have been partially re-
opened. and that oflicial proclamations of the
victory Of Tuesday, signed by Gambetta, have been
received in the latter city.
CONFIRMATION FROM BoULoGNE.
A correspondents at Boulogne telegraphs me
that the exciting news has been received in
that city from Rouen Of q browning defeat OF the
German forces on the south and west Of Paris
by the army Of the Generals Ducrot and Mandinton
on Tuesday, the 27th inst. The French forces,
which, az previously reported, had driven the Ger.
mans out Of Clamart La Roche Chatillon, Bagneux
and Bourg- la-Reine, destroying the Notifications
thrown up at those places by the Germans, were
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STRASBOURG.
TELEGRAM TO TINE NEW YORK HERALD.

Herald Correspondence Report Of the Last
Day Of the Siege-The Raising Of the White
FIas-Enthusiasm of the German Soldiers
Of the Inhabitants.
LONDON, Sept 90, 1870.
The following letter has been received here from
the NEW YORK HERALD correspondent, who entered
the city Of strasbourg with the German army
srRAsBouRa, Sept. 20, 1870.
At lest, after six weeks spent In earnest endea-
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THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 90, 1870.
The Supreme Court Of the United States win NOS
meet the 8lst October in continuation OF the lass
December term, which will end the nrst Monday Of
December, when new term VIII commence. The
call Of the docket viii he resumed ct case 2ok
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HARTFORD, Sept. 30, 1870.
The annual town elections in Connections for
town ofncers only occurs on Monday next the ID OF
October
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Reported Bloody Battle Near Paris ON Tues
day-The Crown Prince Defeated with Grent
Loss-Thc> Prussian Line OF Investment De-
stroyed-Details or-ss.e Enhancement.
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Tie JURY OF THE PERIOD.
ExelsIns scene in /. Modern Court

Exciting scene IN = mcasrn co"s
From the st. Louis kepuDiican'i .i, af
Fofewoman-(To the eleven other un
biased creatures)-- Wen, Mrs. urundy
don't suppose there's any doubt II
your minds as to the guiit OF THIS awfu
thing-Miss Pettibone; fou remember
how she hirted with Mrs; Hampstead
half-witted husband rght under oul
noses? never told you before, mrs
Hampstead, for didn't want to make
trouble"
Miss p. and Mrs. II. simultaneously,
"Ohl we remember; hanging is too good
for her. " n.rsa5 G
Forewoman to Mrs. Walloper (mothei
of seven maidens, between twenty-eight
and thirty-eight) - don't presume
you've forgot the nasty thing goings-on
at Saratoga-wearing more clothes than
she could honestly have come ,byY
Mrs Whopper lwho recollects per-
fectly how Aramita and the rest Of EN-
were unnoticed, while the prisoner under
trial danced with everybody, ana enjoyed
herself immensely -" Her conduct was
scandalous-7she richly deserves hang
ing.
Five of the daughters being on the
jury, chorus a unanimous approval
In five minutes more all tongues .wag
at once in rehearsing dnmning reminis-
cences. The jury start for the court,
room in double quick, lest any weak mihd
form another opinion. :,
Handing black cap to the Judge leach
one having made one the night before ,,
the forewoman, with great dignity, ana
looking a horrible look at the wretched
culprit thus delivers herself
I'VE find-that is Miss pettibone ana
me--that this vile, nasty thing ham be,
gun to be found out in all her dreadful
doings, and we censure them young men
on the back seats that has encouraged
her by bows and smlilngs whist we nave
been listening to the convincing ew-
dencc OF her guilt, ana we ma that IN
the evidence It haint yet come out what
she is. Here's Mrs. Wailoper can tel
your worship and honor things thst viii
make your hair stand up on Top Oh your
head; u>.,e
Bald-headed Judge Never mind iur-
Their narrowing details; come 10 your YER
dict. -. m
Mrs: Grnndy Indignantly mat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-02

1.-THE life of the flesh is in the Blood" Is a
Scriptural maxim that science proves TO be
true. The people talk of bad blood, as the
cause of many diseases, and like many popu-
lar opinions this of bad blood is founded in
truth. .l.f
The symptoms Of bad blood are usually quite
plain--bad Digestion-causes imperfect nutri-
ton, and consequently the circulation is fee
BILE, the soft tissues lose their tone and elastic
ity, and the tongue becomes pale, broad, and
frequently covered with a pasty, white coat.
This condition soon shows itself in rouohne3s Of
the skin, then in ERuPTIvE and LUCRATIVE
diseases, and when long continued. results in
serious LESSONS of the Brain, Liver. Lungs, or
urinary apparatus. Much, very much, suffer-
ing is caused by impure blood. Itisestimated
by some that one-ffth of the human family
are effected with scrofula in some form.
When the Blood is pure, you are not so La
BILE to any disease. Many impurities Of the
Blood arise from impure diseases of large
cities. Eradicate every impurity from the
fountain of life, and good spirits, fair skin
and vital strength will return to you.
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From the Boston Traveller, March S.l
About a year ago last month, the
schooner Andy Johnson, Mcclellan, mas
ter, of Salem started for Georges Banks
on fishing cruise, and has not been
heard from since. About that time the
schooner Haskell came in collision with
vessel in the night time on the Banks,
and sunk her, leaving large piece of
the unknown vessel on her bows. This
piece corresponded with the Andy John
son, and is supposed to be the last relic
of her. The Haskell started last month
for the banks, and the first night on the
fishing-grounds had badlweather -Four
of the men were on deck, when suddenly
there appeared to them four of the miss
ing men of the crew Of the Johnson, who
ordered then home.
They were frightened and called the
Captain and the rest of the crew, told
them what they had seen, and prevailed
upon them to give up the voyage and re-
turn home, which they did, leaving the
schooner on her arrival The owners
then shipped a new Captain and crew, as
not one of the former crew would go in
her, and she again left for the Banks,
where she arrived in good time, and they
again tried their luck. Bad weather
again met the schooner and when all
hands were on deck eleven men appeared
to them and took their lines from them,
ordering them to return at once, which
they did the next morning.
Arriving off the harbor of Gloucester
they anchored the schooner, and took the
small boats to the land, giving as reason
that they we're afraid to take the vessel
to Gloucester, as they we're ordered to
Salem. The owners sent tugboat and
towed the Haskell to their wharf, and
now she is reported as returning the third
time empty This is strange and Gu
rious tale, but it is vouched for by relia-
BILE parties as true, 1t has created a
great deal Of excitement in the ports of
Salem and Gloucester.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-02

KosEoo.-This medicine is rapidly
gais..ng the confidence of the people, and
the numerous testimonials Of its virtues,
given By practitioners of medicines,
leave no doubt that it is safe and re-
liable remedy COR INPURITY OF THE BLOOD,
that speaks in hig terms of its curative
properties, and give special recon-
mendation of Koskoo to the practitioners
of medicine. This is, we believe, the fret
instance where such medicines have been
officially Endorsed by the faculty of any
of the medical colleges, and reflects great
credit upon the skill Of DR.. Lawrence,
its compounder, and also puts Koskoo
in the VAN of all other medicines of the
present day From the Norfolk Daily
Journal. December II, 1869. "
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Trust sale.

DY AUTHORITY OF A CERTAIN TRUST
ID Deed made by L. +. Bouk on the 22d day
of September, 1869. to secure the payment of
certain indebtedness therein described, will
On Monday, the 10th of April, 1870.
Between the hours of 10 o clock A. m. and ~
clock m in front of ga Front street, M, am
phis, proceed to sell to the highest bidde'.. for
cash, the property described in said TRUSS
Deed, to-wit: Lot No. 10 OF. Charles Jonos
subdivision of lands, purchased by said
Raleigh road and northeast Of the city AZ
Memphis; said lot (No. 10, contains 1--WE
acres. Said Trust Deed il duly Tecordsd In
book No. 70, pages 81 and SO. in the Reqster's
ton is expressly waived in said Trust Deed :
the title to said lot No. 10 is believed to he
good, but / shall convey as Trustee only.
March %, 1870. 90
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Universal suicide.

Statistics show that the ratio of annual
increase in suicide all over the world is
from 3 to per cent, while the ratio OF
increase of population is about l.64 per
cent year This suggests the posi-
bility of the suicide rate ultimately ex-
ceeding the birth rate, and resulting con
sequently in the selfextinction of the
human race, The St. Louis Republican,
gravely reviewing the statistics, looks
mournfnlly forward to the time when
there will be left but one human being on
the planet, and he, with rope around
his solitary weasand, shall jump from a
barn rafter, and leave the unfortunate
planet without an inhabitant
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-02

For SpRxs. We will, during the sea-
son, introduce The leading productions Of
frst-class factories and special styles,
determining thatwe shall not be excelled
in anu market for quality, style and
finish LEIDY 4 Co., Hatters,
n 269 Main St, opp. Court Sqr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-02

The usual Spring opening will take
place on Friday. April LIST. Ladies
should call and see our large stock of
imported bonnets. at from four to six
dollars each. NJ J. Yancey 4 Co, 1872
Main street, second door north of Wash
ington. ~