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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31


Masonic FAIR.-An immense crowd
of ladies and gentlemen attended the
fair at the Opera House last night Sew
eral premiums were disposed of by vot-
ing. The great punch bowl contest re-
suited, after desperate struggle, in favor
of the Bay Horse Duncan MacLean.
DIR. Theodore Hoerner received splen-
did pin-cushion as the ugliest bachelor,
though he seemed to be the most popu-
lar. Mrs. David Hukil received mag
niicent alabaster toilet set as the most
popular married lady. Miss Melville
was the fortunate young lady who re-
ceived the diamond ring, raffied off by
Mrs. Ben Capers. Tonight the Coll
piano drawing will take place. The
clock contest between the popular dry
goods houses will be settled tonight. A
number of presents were received by the
Fair Committee last night. The number
of prizes to be disposed of tonight
will be quite large, and the attend
ance will be such as to make the fair a
financial success.
THEATER. = Miss Western appeared
last night in the character of " Gilberte
Frou-Frou7 to large and most fash
ionable audience, and enacted the
character with fine artistic ability.
The play was enthusiastically received,
and Miss Western was called out before
the curtain to acknowledge the applause
of the delighted audience. The support
was very good as rendered by Mr.. Herne,
Mr.. Hall, Mr.. Blake. Miss Waugh and
Mrs. Preston. A matinee takes place
this afternoon, and tonight Miss Western
will appear for the last time. Monday
evening a grand testimonial benefit will
be given to the performers who suffered
by the recent burning of Brooms Opera
House. A strictly 6rst-class programme
will be presented on the occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
NEW YORK.
The Prussian counterreiter.

New YORK, December 3l.-The de-
cision Of Judge Woodruff in the case OF
Alexas Nicholas, the Prussian counter
feiter, who was convicted and sent to
prison, but whose counsel had sued out
writ of habeas corpus on the ground
that Judge Benedict, who presided at the
trial Of Nicholas in place Of Judge
Woodruff, he being i'll, and having been
appointed for the Eastern District of New
York, at Brooklyn, had no legal right to
sit in Judge Woodruffs place in the
Southern District, at New York, and
that his client was therefore entitled to a
new trial or discharged from custody
was rendered yesterday, he refusing the
prayer of Nicholas.
Gen Pleasanton is engaged to-day in
transferring the books and papers of the
thirty-second revenue district 10 Mayor
Bullard, who has charge Of the office
temporarily. Gen. Pleasanton starts for
Washington on Monday to assume the
duties of Commissioner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
INDIANA.
jerks, the Murderer, Acquitted.-'
suicide.

Jerks. the MurOereE, Ac4uitttu'-'
Suicide.
LAGRANGE, ND, December 3d. The
case of jerks, on trial for murder Of
Matthews, was given to the jury last
evening. The argument commenced
last Tuesday afternoon and lasted until
yesterday noon, there being five argu-
ments in all, they are regarded as very
creditable to the gentlemen making
them. 1t is generally considered that
jerks will be acquitted upon the ground
Of insanity.
Near Plymouth last night Milton
Thompson, well-to do farmers son,
committed suicide by taking strychnine.
He leaves family. The cause is said
to have been family troubles.
EVANSVILLE, December 30.-William
Leutz struck man named Valentine,
in Perry township, seven miles from this
city, yesterday, with an ak, cutting his
left hand in two places, from which he
bled to death to-day. Leutz has thus far
escaped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

CHIHUAHUA is ascertained to be full
of virgin gold. New mines have been
discovered in that region of wonderful
richness. News from Santa Fe says
twelve men in eight hours washed out
over thirty-seven ounces Of gold, and
the succeeding day the same men got
$500. This party, since commencing
operations, has made an average Of $500
day. Great excitement prevails in the
country round about, and there is gen
eral rush for the new mines.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
PENNSYLVANIA.
Marshall Hotel Destroyed by Fire
Several Lives Lost.

FRANKLrS, December 30.--A fire broke
out in the Marshall House. at the foot o.
Tenth street, about 1920 last night, de-
stroying the hotel, the toll house, and
heating the guy stays Of the wire bridge
causing it to fall into the river About
ten persons were on the bridge at the
time, several of whom are supposed to
have been killed. One man was brought
ashore alive. but there are no hopes Of
his recovery. His name is VIM. We'll.
No other bodies have been found yet, but
probably will be as soon as way can be
found to cross the river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

The refusal of the House to consider
the resolutions offered by Mr.. Crebs' OF
Illinois, with view to affording Con-
gress and the people some insight into
the dark ways of the Treasury Depart
ment, is but another proof that the Radi-
cal leaders are determined to evade all
investigation of their financial misman-
agement and dishonesty as long as they
retain control of the government.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
The Lesson of the Georgia Election.
From the New York Herald.l


A decided Democratic victory, dis
astrous Republican defeat for it indi-
Gates a reaction down South which, by
the year 1872, will have carried over
every Southern State to the Democracy.
What then, with New York, Connecticut,
Indiana, Missouri, California and Oregon
gone BY the board-what, then, we ask,
is the chance for the denoralized and
divided Republicans Let the "bloaied
bondholders" tremble. Their six per
cent. interest in gold is getting TO be a
very interesting problem, and the late
ex-President Buchanan, who would not
risk dollar in these Government secu-
rites, smell the rat. All the Southern
negroes. as well as the Southern whites,
are ready to sustain the theory Of Buch.
anan concerning our national debt and
its securities, aud this is the drift Of this
Georgia election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
MINNESOTA.
Transfer of Railroad Interest--The
Riot.

ST. PAUL, December 3l.-The direc-
tors Of the Northern Pacific railroad
have concluded negotiation with the
Lake Superior and Mississippi railroad
for the purchase Of a half interest in that
portion Of the latter road extending from
Dunluth to the Northern Pacific railroad
junction. This piece of road has here
tofore been operated by the Northern
Pacific railroad jointly with the lake
Superior railroad. under q lease. The
price paid for half interest was $50 600.
Riots on the North Pacific railroad
were suppressed by the arrival Of the
principal contractors with a supply Of
greenbacks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

The editor of newspaper, who knows,
doubtless, says the yearly mortality OF
the globe is 80, 333, 333 persons This is
at the rate of 81 ,544 per day, 373 per
hour, and AZ per minute. 0ne-fourth of
the population die at or before the age
of seven years; one-half at or before sew
enteen years. Among 10000 persons,
one arrives at the age of one hundred
years; one in 500 attains the age of
ninety; and one in 100 lives to the age
of sixty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

To the Voters Of the Fifth Ward:
/ saw my name announced in a card
as a candidate for Councilman Of the
Fifth Ward.
You are well aware that this is not an
Office Of emolument, but should be one
Of honor. All have 10 say is, that
am ike terrapin or turtle, with my
shell on my back-all have is my per
sonal property ] came amongst you q
stranger; you orened your doors and
received me in. Il you see ht 10 elect
me. ! viii serve Respectfully yours,
JANIS BACHuAy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

A LETTER to the Vicksburg Times states
that riot occurred at Auburn, Kinds
county, on the Dist, between the blacks
and whites of that neighborhood, which
resulted in the killing of Alex. Mckay
(constable) and the severe wounding of
several others.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

GEy. G. w. C. LEE has been indicted
into the Presidency of Washington Col
lege. Leel What name 1t suggests
every human trait that is noble, and not
one that is even weak. The fame Of the
Lees has come from the Revolution, and
whatever may happen in the future, is
immortal in history.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

HoLDrN's trial before the Senate Of
North Carolina for high crimes and mis-
demeanors has been deferred to the 23d
Of January. Meantime Holden, like a
criminal should, has protested religion.
Even Holden may be saved without ex-
hausting the plan of salvation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

PHILLIPS says Grant is in favor of
woman suffrage. If women may vote,
they may hold Office; and thus all the
wives of all the brothers-in-law could be
summoned into the public service.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

EVERY child in the State, old enough
to learn, should be at school This is
the peoples demand, and the people are
in the habit of being obeyed. Our legis-
lators should tie a string around one Of
their fingers to remind them of this fact.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

THE New York Tribune thinks the
Radical party in Georgia died of great
men," 1t declares that " so many great
men, each determined to have his own
way, are too many for single State. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

ST.. LOUIS, with population OF 3lS,-
600, pays annually about $4,000 for its
police, while New Orleans, with only
10000 inhabitants, is now called upon
to contribute $500, 932 for the same pur-
pose. The difference is accounted for
bv the fact that the New Orleans police
system is manipulated by the carpet
baggers, who run the State Government.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

THE movement to force Senator Sum-
ner out of the Foreign Relations Com
mittee is being vigorously pushed. 1t
was first urged by the President. Sum
ner, it is thought, will endeaver to follow
ii the r piittihy advice he to Stanton once
on time-to stick"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

A RuFFrAN the other day, in North
ern city, caught an old man by the hair
and commenced pounding him. The
old fellows wig came off and he got away.
Was not that hair-breadth escape?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

CHARLES Francis ADAMS is spoken of
in connection with the Radical nomina-
ton for the Presidency. If he should
get it, the Democracy should bring out
his son, John Quincy Adams, in opposi-
ton to him. We have no doubt that the
chip could easily beat the old block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

In the recent election in Mississippi to
fill vacancies in the Legislature, out of
twelve members to be elected the Demo
Gratis gained three Representatives and
two Senators. That is better than moth
ing, and will be improved on at the next
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
TIE NEW YEAR.

Tomorrow another year joins Time
procession. and like the others that have
zone before. will be full of history.
Dead dead will sound from the bells
,o-aisht as the breeze for the last time
blows over the cheek Of u year that was
marked for its events. Merrily the same
bells will sing moment after, as the
new wear, all unknown and untried,
energies from thick darkness, beautiful
as Venus and strong as Hercules The
stars those sentinels of earth and
heaven. fixed midway between the NOR
tai and immortal, look down upon the
scene. but abate not a ray when one year
dies. nor add another when a new one IS
born. Forever there, supreme IN their
blue domain, emblems of hope, fame, glory,
pride and power, they watch the years
20 By blooming and whitening and dying;
and while they look down upon that
which Yields to the mortal law of change,
look ND to heaven where there is no
change, but where Eternity stands still
Tragical the year now ending has
been. and leaves to its innocent success
sor a legacy of blood and fresh graves,
and weeping widows and destitute or
phaus. and war and desolation. Yes,
yes, the living freight from the old is
transferred to the new year tonight.
All in its beauty and its freshness, IL
must take up the drama Of life where
the curtain fell upon the bombardment
of Paris, and all the vast affairs OF our
teeming globe. It's tresses we shall see
floating in the beams on the morn OF the
morrow, must be all dabbled in blood,
and smoke of burning homes. and the
charred debris of ruined cities. But
years yield to destiny, as men do, and
know no law but that of memorable pro-
gress. Heaven guides them, and guides
us all-some to fortune and happiness,
others TO misfortune and sorrow, but at
last to dissolution. Now is the time for
individual reforms, for resolutions to do
hotter and he hettar. There are more
gray hairs and more hollow cheeks now
than when we saw the sun Of the year
1870 rise, and so there will have come
still greater changes when it goes down.
Now is the time for estranged friends to
clasp hands and forget old feuds, to Tor-
get the exasperations of the past, and to
cling only to one firm sentiment--peace
with mankind and charity for the world.
Though a little in advance Of time, this
is the best opportunity we shall have of
wishing our friends happy New Year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

JouS H. SuRRArr was frightened of
from lecturing in Washington by the
mutterings of mob. There is not
a great deal Of propriety in Surratt's
course. Certainly, he should hesitate to
attempt to amuse an audience, most OF
whom, perhaps. we're amused by the
hanging of his mother.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

The Tribune thinks the defeat of its
party in Georgia was brought about by
Bullock and his friends trying to pro
long his authority. 1t was brought
about by Bullock and his friends out
raging every principle Of justice and
depressing the people
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

The Courier-Journal says that the
people, under Grants administration,
have grown SO serious that they viii
have nothing in the way of music, but
"Hark, from the tombs."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

OxE Of the newspapers says that one
Legislature cannot bind subsequent
one. In one sense, probably it cannot,
but there are some Legislatures that
ought 10 be bound hand and foot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

A NEWSPAPER hints at possible fight
between Sumner and Grant. The wag
of the CourierJournal thinks, in that
event, Sumner could do as Massachusetts
did during the war-hire a substitute.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

IT has been developed in Lynchburg
that the Ku-Klux in that region are ne
groes. They have taken an oath to carry
out their plans regardless Of conse-
auences.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
DIED.

FLAHERTY--0n December 30, at 10 pm,
Patrick Flaherty. etaW iqe91a
His funeral will take place from his late res
dence. corner Winchester and Second streets,
at pm, January !. 1871. The friends Of the
family are invited TO attend. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

The Courier-Journal objects to Nils
sons charge of four dollars. Too much,
it thinks, for the privilege Of hearing a
Swedish singer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

A YOUNG man in five years walked
over $4,000 miles in visiting his sweet
heart How far must man travel to
walk into the affections Of his sweet
hoort0
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

AT the request of the voters of the
Second Ward, we announce ourselves as
candidates for the positions opposite our
names:
Phil. j. Mallon, for Alderman. ia'n
r. W. Lightburne and Thos. Joyce,
for Councilmen. g1aHel
J. G. Ballentine, for School Visitor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

BUTLER, to illustrate, no doubt, the pro
gress we have made in the sublime viz
the Of mercy, went poking round the
gibbeis Of England for a model for
American amnesty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
AMuSEM EMIT.
REMOVAL.
IL II MO VA L (!

rrHE OFFICE OF THE MISSISSIPPI VAL
Il ley Insurance Company has tbs day been
removed from IA Madison 10 80 Main s., over
German National Bank. until completion ofits
anarfments In Porter A Roblnson's building.
an Madison street, between Main and Second.
JOHN r.. STEBBINS, Wee Pres
December %. ls7O. huo-l'o
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Mrnru1s. peoember 50. ls7Q.

WkhFHlF, Ueconper oO' fV'V'
To II. NJ. James and r. A. Parker:
The undersigned citizens Of the Sixth
Ward wish you to serve as Councilman
for the next year, and request you to
submit your names for reelection for that
position at the ensuing election, on'the
EAh of Innnnrr. nn,A.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

The record of Grants administration
can never become clean, though it
should be washed in all the blood Of all
the Dents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

GEAxT is reported to have said that a
Recommendation Of amnesty was left
ont Of his message by accident Which
',ne Of the Dents might that be2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31

The Herald says the Republican party
is hopelessly split. For fear that it is
not, drive the wedge in still farther
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-31
LuM BIER.
LUMBER! IUM Der!

WARD ESTABLISHED IN Isf7. IN
II connection with our large and well Sc
lected stock Of Dry Lumber. We have our saw
mill in the Navy Yard. with a capacity OF nj,
Lafh machines-keep both sawed and hand
made Shingles: Framing and Dimension
Lumber kept on hand Dressed Lumber Of all
kinds: white and yellow Pine, Cypress and
Poplar Flooring. Ceiling. Finishing lumber
rough and dressed Door, sash and Blinds.
Fencinr. Red Cedar Fence Posts
Yard foot Il Washington IT,, near rivcf.
r2dkFW-t ~. n. a J. W. COCHRAN.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25
EAST KENNEBEC MUSICAL CON
VENTION

The annual meeting of the East kennebec
Musical Association, under the instruction of
Prof. Il. S. Davenport, of Bangor, closed
four days session at China village on Friday,
Oct 2lst. The class numbered 65, and enjoy
ed an unusually harmonious and instructive
session. The instructor is thoroughly versed
in his profession, and the class made good
progress in musical instruction
The closing concert on Friday evening was
a perfect success; the large Baptist church
was filled to overlooking with an appreciative
audience. But one expression, and that of
pleasure, has been heard concerning it, But
for seeming inyidous comparison, we should
be pleased to mention the names of some of
the leading singers the solos, quartetts and
choruses, but all did so well that it is best not
to particularize. Prof. Davenport sang sew
eral pieces that were loudly encored. All in
all, the session of 1870 will long be remem-
bered by the singers of China and vicinity as
pleasant and profitable thing. Enough was
realized from the session and concert to pay
all bills. +. n.
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IMPORTANT DECISION.

Judge Dickerson, who is holding court at
Ellsworth, announced on Monday the decision
of the Law Court in the Equity case, Kennebec
& Portland Railroad Co., VS.. Portland & Ken
nebec Railroad Co. and ais, dismissing the
Bill. This is matter of much importance,
as it will relieve the defendant company from
the assaults made upon its credit and enable
it to raise the means, it is hoped, in season to
meet the city and town bonds issued in aid of
the railroad, which fall due on the first Of
November of the present year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25
POLITICAL.

1t seems to be settled that Commissioner
Deano is to succeed Mr.. Cox in the Interior
Department and Deputy Commissioner Doug
lass of Pennsylvania to be appointed Com
missioner of Internal Revenue in place OF
Delano.
The Republican majority for Ohio, on the
State ticket, will exceed 10000.
A dispatch received i'll Washington from
Columbia, South Carolina, states that the
Republicans have carried that State by 3d.
900 majority
Shelabargers majority for Congress, in
Ohio. as settled by the official returns, is l.
1884. This is a gain of l.229 on Winans ma
jority two years ago.
The canvass for candidate for Governor of
California has begun. General Alfred Red
ington of Sacramento is mentioned promi-
nently by the Republicans, and Colonel Peter
Donohoe of San Francisco, by the Democrats.
Representative Sargent, of California, ex-
presses the belief that the states west of the
plains will give the Republicans an encourag-
ing account at the coming election. He thinks
Mr.. Fitch will be returned to Congress in
Nevada by an increased majority.
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domestic Nous.

correspondent Of the Piscataquis Observ-
er writing from the town of Milo, says the
very liberal policy which that town has pur-
sued for the past three years has induced cap
italists to invest largely in the valuable water
power and other desirable real estate which
is tavorably located within its borders. Messrs.
Palmer johnson of Bangor are building saw
MILL which will be the largest one in Piseata-
quis county when completed. Another COM
pany are also building dams and laying the
foundation for paper mill, excelsior mill, and
a wooden factory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25

The Washington correspondent Of the
Boston Advertiser says the Secretary of
War received dispatch Friday evening
from Governor Scott, of South Carolina,
to the effect that the rebels had become
excited over the recent republican yicto-
ries there, and large body Of armed men
was marching on Lawrenceyille, with a
view to attack that place, and were de-
stroying the ballot boxes ont the way, with
a view of preventing proper election re-
turns being made. The War Depart
ment instructed the officer commanding
the troops in that department to take such
immediate steps in connection with the
governor as would tend to preserve the
peace and disband the rebels.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-25

Having bought the Right to the same for
the city.
This Mode of Treatment, which l. beng
adopted by a large number of the Medical PROBES
State of the Union. 1t has been examined by thou
sands of Physicians, of all schools of medicine, and
there has not been dissenting voice to the
CORRECTNESS of the principle; all acknowledge that
it fills a vacuum in the Science of Medicine. The
sick and afflicted are demanding it everywhere.
We have demonstrated the fact that Paralysis,
Nervous Debility, Dyspepsia, Neuralgia,
Gout, Consumption in its incipient
stages, all Cancerous
Affections, Dropsy, varicose Veins, Weak
Chests, Narrow Chests, Asthma,
Weak Lungs,
Weak Backs, Weak, Stiff and Shrunken Limbs,
Curvature of the Spine, and other
Spinal Affections,
sciatlca, Rheumatism of years standing, spasms,
Epilepsy, Palsy, ST. Vtus' Dance,
arrangement of the Mind
Prolapsus Uteri, Distracted Menstruation, with
all their concomitant diseases Impotency,
and all kinds of weakness of the
Generative Organs,
CAN BE CURED. 1t brings greater supply of
blood and nutrition to all weak parts, thus creating
new life and tone, and health and strength in those
parts. 1t breaks up Congestion and Inflammation
by equalizng the circulation throughout every part
OF the system