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lPublic-No. I'LL AHd
Amendment TO Section XXxIx.

A Bill in amendment Of. the Act entitled IAN
Act establishing an uniform system q
bankruptcy throughout the United Safes. y
Be it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the the United
States of America in Congress assem-
bled, That the provisions of the second
clause of the thirty-third section Of said
Act, as amended by the first section OF
an Act in amendment thereof, approved
July twenty-seven, eighteen hundred and
sixty-eight, shall not apply to those debts
from which the bankrupt seeks a dis
charge which were contracted prior to
the first day of January, eighteen hun
dred and sixty-nine.
SEC. 2. And be it further enacted,
That the clause in the thirty-ninth sec
ton of said Act which now reads or who,
being banker, merchant, or trader, has
fraudulently stopped or suspended and
not resumed payment of his commercial
paper within period of fourteen days"
shall be amended so as to.read as follows
" or who, being banker, broker mer-
chant, trader, manufacturer, or miner,
has fraudulently stopped payment, or
who has stopped or suspended and not re-
sumed payment of his commercial paper
within period of fourteen days
Approved July IA, 1870.
A true copy.
r. S. CHEW, Chief Clerk.
of State, Washington, July
26, 1870. lI
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Punchinello says the new three-cent
postage stamp has portrait of General
Washington, with General Green in the
background. y
An Irish girl having been sent to the
postofficc for the mail came back to in
quire whether it was Indian mail or corn
mail that was wanted.
Three young ladies living in Morgan
county, Indiana, went into blackberry
patch, and, after eating awhile, became
violently sick, returned to their homes
and died within an hour.
Emma Williams, notorious woman
of Kansas City, offers to give $4,000 to
found a home for fallen women if the
Christian people Of Leavenworth or Kan
sas City will give Sl5,000
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An English Banker COurt-Mar-
& tailed and Shet as a Spy.
The Strength Of the French
Army mt Metz Estimated
at 10000 Men.
Violent Debates in the Chamber OF
Deputies.

LONDON, July l2.--An English banker
named Elliot was yesterday arrested al
Paris while on visit to his brother
charged with furnishing intelligence Of
French movements to the enemy. lie
was taken to the camp at Chalons, court
martialed, and shot as a spy during the
evening.
BERLIN, August PA copy of the
proclamation issued by King William,
prepared in the French language for dis
tribution among the people as the Prus-
sian army advances into French terrific
ry, has been received here for publica-
ton. aa
PARIS, August l2.-The Secle news
paper estimates the strength of the
French army at Metz at 10000 men.
The withdrawal of the French army to
the line Of the Mouse Tor Marne) is con-
frmed by parties coming from the front.
Prince de Joinville asks service in the
French marine.
The proceedings of the Corps Legislatif
yesterday were marked by still more
violent debate than that which forced
the withdrawal of the Olivier ministry.
Amid much tumult, Deputy Keraty
moved that a Committee Of Inquiry be
instituted, and that Marshal LeBeuf be
arragned before it.
Further tumult ensued, and an un-
known voice from the Left cried: SUM
mon Bonaparte himself, and not his
creaturesl" As soon as the confusion
could be quelled Deputy Keraty pro-
ceeded. He referred to the French posi-
ton of 92. Then, as now, defeat stared
France in the face, but similar COM
appointed by the General AS
sembly, restored victory to our eagles.
French generals were shown that it was
a crime, and our reverses ceased.
NJ. Theirs replied and opposed the mo-
ton. He said the reverses to the French
army were indescribable, but thatofiicers
must not now be called from the front
His otherwise temperate speech, saying
that the empire is henceforth out of the
question, and that there can be no EN-
pire without an Emperor, and that re-
public must inevitably succeed, created
great confusion.
The French chambers have voted in
avor of forced currency bills on the
,ank of France. The war loan has been
.aised by the Chambers to one thousand
million francs.
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ILLINOIS.


KESDALLyILLE, August PA Demo
cratic Convention for the Tenth District
broke up in excitement, After several
hours spent in trying to unite ON can
didate the chairman decided to announce
the result OF a vote, and denounced the
proceedings and left the stand The
delegates from LaGrange and DeKalb
counties withdrew and brought the gath
ering to an end.
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that am a Conservative, Democrat,
or by what name YOU may choose to de-
signate an opponent of Radicalism. !
am a Conservative fighting Radicalism,
Or Democrat opposing Tennessee Rad
icalism, just as you please. The great
point wish to impress upon you is, |
care nothing for party names, but | am
a sincere, earnest and hearty hater of
Tennessee Radicalism, r..s.
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INDIANA.
Goal Miners strike.

lSBIASAPoIIs, August l2-AtA meet
ing Of coal operators Of Clay county,
held in Brazil, yesterday. !, was resolved
70 hold out against the demands Of the
miners, who have been on q strike since
June l. The strikers demand one dol
lar per toB--twenty-fve cents more thnp
paid in Pennsylvania mines.
An OLD Citizen Fatally Injured.
sKy ALBAxr, Augast l2.-IohR Mack,
an old citizen, accidentally fell FROM the
second story Of a mill. He struck upon
his head, iniiieting a fearful wound.
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substituting Gen. Quarlesfor Gen, Brown
the sentence will stand corrected. The
Brownsville Bee is an advocate OF the
nomination of Gen. VIM. A. Quaries'
and not of Gen. John c. Brown, as mis-
represented by the Banner. Ifthe legal
maxim, 'falsum in uno faisum ~ on'ni-
bus" were to be applied to the Banner,
its evidence would not be of the slightest
intrinsic value; and that is precisely the
estimate we put on it.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
OnIce: No. 1s Madison Street.
MEM PHIS:
Friday Evening, Aug. IL, 1870.

Mr.. Thomas Tardrew. of New York City, is
authorized to act as Northern advertising
agent of the PUBLIC LEDGER.
S. II. Parvin. General Advertising Agent,
Cincinnati, Ohio. is our duly authorized agent
to contract for advertisements.
Hudson, Menet & Gay. 1873 Dearborn street.
and Barnhart. Bros. a Co., "a Madison street,
Chicago, will contract for advertisements for
this paper. 1000
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NEBRASKA.
serious Accident--state Conyentie

Serious Accident--state Conven ton
LINCOLN, August 1.-The scaffolding
at the State University building gave
way on the 9th inst, precipitating ten
men to the ground, killing three and Sc
riously injuring the others.
The Republican State Convention met
yesterday and nominated candidates for
Secretary Of State, Treasurer and At
torney General. .
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MARRIED..

RUTHERPORD-M0 RIS-At Masteryille.
McLepnan county, Texas, on Thursday eve
ming, July 2lst, 1870, at the residence of the
brides mother, by Rev. Mr.. Neal. Miss Mollie
7. Morris TO Mr.. N. r. Rutherford.
JEFFORDS = McNEILL : On Thursday.
August 18th. 1870 at No. "a Madison street, by
cards.
We tender the happy couple hearty con-
graduation. May their welded lives be a
perpetual neymoon-fraught with blessings,
free from cares; and when death removes
them. may their union be resumed IN the
gardens Of paradise, G.
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change I'm the Hour of Meeting.

Agreeable to the wishes of large
number of the Democratic people Of this
county the Executive Committee have
concluded to change the hour of hold
ing the mass meeting from 80 clock p. m
to IL o'clock a. IN. of the 18th of August
The meeting will take place at the Green
law Opera House.
j. j. DuBosE, Chairman.
w. B. RIcHARDET, Secretary.
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IOWA.
Convention at the Capital.

DEsMoISEs, August l2.-The Demo
cratic district Convention yesterday en-
dorsed the action of the State Conven-
ton. They made no nominations, but
agreed to vote with the Peoples party,
whose platform is that of the Democratic
State Convention.
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auARIEs OR BROWN CORRECTION

1t is exceedingly annoying sometimes
when the types get mixed and make us
say what we dont mean. An instance
offhe kind occurred yesterday. in de-
nying the assertion Of the Banner that
an article friendly TO Gen Brown was
taken from the Brownsville Bee, We used
this language; No such article APP
peared in the Bse. which Is friendly to
the nomination Of Gen. Brown. This is
fhe reverse Of what ne intended. b.
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DIED.

GREENWQoD-At 10 a. m, Friday. August
18th, Eddy NJ, only son OF Il. and NJ. j..
twenty.one days.
Funeral will take place from the residence.
50 Linden street, at 10 am. tomorrow. Ser
vices by Rev. DR.. Hines. The friends of the
family are respectfully invited, Carriages at
the residence,
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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SHERlFF'S SALE.
Sherif's . ale .


DY VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION ISSUED
ID by the Clerk and Master of the First Chan
Gerry Court of Shelby county, Tenn, and to
me directed, in favor of A.. Aston former
Clerk and MASTER VS.. A. d. Witherspoon and
surety, j. Il. Merriman; judgment February
18th, 1870, for So, $50 Oh, court cost So 55 will
on f h1gflrN .f l
Friday, the I'd Of September, 1870,
in front Of the Sheriff's office, in the Greenlaw
Opera House Building, in the city of Mem
phis, Tenn, proceed to sell at public auction
to the highest bidder. for cash, the following
described real estate: Two certain lots OF
ground. lying and being in the city of Mem
phis. Shelby county. Tenn. and known and
designated as lots Nos. and 8, in block As,
according to the plan of the subdivision of
said block by NJ. A. Kerr, on the 18th of Au-
gust, 1860, and bounded and described as fol-
lows, to-wit; Beginning at point on the
north side of Linden street and 2l0 feet east of
the intersection of Linden and Causey streets;
running thence northwardly 1856 feet, to a
stake; thence so feet east, and parallel with
Linden street, to a stake thence southwardly
147 feet, to Linden street; thence west, with
the line of Linden, 100 feet, TO- the beginning;
as the property Of A. d. Witherspoon. Sale
in legal hours.
MARCUS J. WRIGHT, Sheriff.
By GEO. X. powell. d. S. 142-148-15i
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Getting Married. Essays for young men on
the delights Of home. and the proprieiy or
improperly Of getting married. win sanitary
help for those who feel united Tor ma'rimo-
NAL happiness. Sent free, in sealed enyels
opes. Address. HOWARD ASSOCIATION,
Boz p, Philadelphia. Pa. d-l5l F
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No Cure. No Pay. = PoaEEsT's JUMPER
Txs-For Coughs. Group. WhoopinE- Cough,
Asthma. Bronchitis. Sore Throat. spittine Of
blood and Luus Diseases. Immediate relief
and pasitiye cure. OF price refunded. % cents.
B.-The genuine .article has yellow labels.
With white, imprinted wrapper.
eu-t GOODYEAR A HILLS.
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The HsrrOdshurg nimeuIties-
Meeting Of Trench GIllkens-

Huntsville, August l2.-Gen MHF
ray, U. S. Marshal and Deputy left
Louisville to-day for Harrodsburg, to in
vestigate the difficulties which occurred
there on the LIST inst.
The French citizens have called .
meeting foE tO-moTow night, with ipten-
ton Of raising money for the wounded
soldiers Of France.
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county Convention.

DEMOCRATIC Elk. COMMITTEE Rooms,
CADMus', August 10, 1870, e
To the Democratic Voters of Shelby county:
A County Convention is hereby called
to assemble at the Criminal Courtroom,
in this city, Tuesday, at IL am, August
80, 1870, for the purpose of nominating
two candidates to represent Shelby
county in the lower branch of the next
Legislature.
The county districts are requested to
hold their primary meetings at the usual
places at three o'clock pm, Saturday,
the 9th Of August and the wards to
hold primary meetings the same evening
at the places heretofore held, at eight
o clock, to elect delegates to the conven-
ton
The following apportionment of dele
gates has been agreed upon by the Elk
ecutive Committee for each district and
ward, viz: -
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elittering Teeth. Not only does soscDoSy
impart the wHIIKEEss Of the purest porcelain
TO the teeth, but it, POLISH. too. They slisten
amer being brushed with il, like the inner sur
face Of an ocean Shell, and the effect Of this
peerless dep,rifce Is to render the enamel as
hard and lndestructible a. adamant.
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AUCTION.
Rare Chance for a
GOOD INVESTMENT /!

T WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION, ON
i the premises, No. 20 South street, on
Saturday, August 18th, 1870,
a double GROCERY STORE, with back rooms
sufficient for two small families, two stables,
the fences and all improvements on the place.
with nine years lease Of the ground, For
CASH. Ten per cent. of the purchase money
to be paid down, and the balance rs soon as
the conveyances are made out. The sale will
be positive and without reserve, unless sold at
private sale previous to the day advertised to
sell at auction. R. VAN BR0CKLIN,
lH-l42 A uctioneer.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

False Pretenoas. The vast and continually
increasing sales Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
have provoked the envy of certain class Of
dealers in various parts Of the country, who
are trying to substitute their utterly worthless
local nostrums for the aost popular proprie-
tary medicine in the world. These imposters
hope by their false statements to obtain from
the millions who patrOnize the great American
Tonic a sufficient number of customers 10
make their speculations upon the health Of
their neighbors profitable. As the demand
for Hostetter's Bitters Is nav 80 large and ur-
gent as to tax 70 their fullest extent the facili
ties for It's manufacture, these petty attempts
to ring in the merest trash by false representa-
tions are Of little consequence TO its proprie-
tors. They are. however, serious evil 70 the
victimized. If. for example, AZ this warm
season. when a real invigorant is greatly
needed, the sufferer from general debility, in
digestion, bliousness or nervous weakness, is
eoaxed into using a wishy-washy compound
without any medicinal virtue, instead Of the
sovereign specific in which the rarest tonic aud
alternative vegetable elements are seientia-
sally combined. it is obvious that he will rue
the day when he allowed himself 10 be thus
deluded. II Is in the interes, Of parties who
have been or NAY he Influenced BY the per
suasi0n Of plausible eharlatans. that this ar
tlele is published. With the light Of twenty
years experience 10 guide him. why should
the invalid take leap in the darkg
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Save and mend the Disoss-u's sTArDrse's
gtrr cod
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st. Agnes Academy
FOR YOUNG LADIES.

UaHIS INSTITUTE, CONDUCTED BY THE
Sisters of st. Dominic, is delightfully."- sit
uated in healthy and retired part of the city
of Memphis. Tenn. The buildings are ample
and commodious, standingi in the center of ex-
tensive and highly improved grounds, shaded
BY forest trees, and laid out and set with rare
plants and shrubbery.
The course of studies comprises all the
branches. useful and ornamental, that are
usually taught.
The Academic Year consists Of two Sessions
Of ave months each; the first commencing On
the first Of September, the second on the first
Monday Of February.
TERMS PER SESSION, payable lfyearly.
invariably in advance. For board and tuition|
in any Of the following branches-readine.
arithmetic, English grammar, geography. his
tory, rhetoric. composition, criticism.
principles Of natural philosophy. chemistry.
and botany. mental and moral philosophy.
plain sewing. marking. ETC.. SO. So, so and
500. according 70 the age or class Of the pupil
For Day Scholars. tuition. SIS. SO, SIS o
$50, according TO age or class a. above.
For further information. apply 70 or addres
l2s-I5lw2l "a ST. Arnes Academy.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
bOo > AND SHOES
True Z C O n OIL my
is FOUND IN THE
EUREIN A BOOT

NHE FIRST PREMIUM AT THE GREAT
l. st. Louis Fair for 1869 was awarded to the
manufacturers of this beautiful boot. 1t com
bines oil the utility of the sewed boot with the
tlon Is in this wise; instead Of pegs, a peculiar
shaped brass screw is driven into the sole when
damp, and smoothly and securely cliDehed
thus holding the soles and uppers together SO
tight that they can never rip or give way.
They have all the smoothness and elasticity of
the sewed boot, and none of the disadvan-
tages attaching to the pegged boot. We sell
them at . price but a trihe more than that of
the pegged bQOtsi thus we furnish you with
that is indeed economical. We
have mesh stock Of all kinds of Boots and
Shoes for ladies, gents. misses and children
also fine line Of shoe ornaments, which we
will sell at wholesale and retail,
ST. as Main street.
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OHIO,
BIooded Horses stolen.

DlYroS August PA fine black
thoroughbred horse, the property Of p.
?. Messler, valued at $1,000; J. X. Hog
lies thoroughbred bay horse, same value;
!. K. Paplis' brown horse, valued at
$780, ". b. RigleTs sorrel mare, valued
at 800, we're stolen from the County
Fair grounds last night. A large reward
is offered for the thief and horses.
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REAL ESTATE.
Attention, Land Buyers
WOOD DEALERS!

DEREMPT0RY SALE OF NINETY ONE
the finest timber; together with two large,
never-failing springs of pure water, supplying
the premises with abundance of stock water.
The estimated quantity of wood on the land is
100 cords to the acre. Five. miles north Of
railroad and the Big Creek plank road in the
neighborhood of DR.. Pryer's. and well known
as the best land in Shelby county; being en-
tire!y, free from overflow, and laying high and
healthy, Any person wanting a home, or
wishNg 10 make money, can never find a bet
ter chance than We now offer. We will sell
this land, without reserve, on
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specinl. 70 the LEDGER.

AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA 8. p. a A.
fELRGRAPH COMPANY.
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DISTRICTS.

DlSIhlCiS-
First District, three delegates
Second District, two delegates.
Third District, two delegates.
Fourth District, two delegates.
Fifth District, (outside of city imits)
one delegate fl efIE
Sixth District, two delegates.
Seventh District, two delegates.
Eighth District, two delegates.
Ninth District two delegates
Tenth District three delegates.
Eleventh District, three delegates.
Twelfth District, two delegates.
Thirteenth District, two delegates.
Fourteenth District, (outside of city
limits) two delegates.
Fifteenth District, (outside of city
limits one delegate.
Sixteenth District, two delegates.
Seventeenth District, one delegate.
Total from the country, thirty-four
delegates.
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Monday, August 18th.

Sale precisely at IL o. clock. Terms: 0ne-half
down. the balance in twelve months, with in
terest. This land will be sold at half its value;
hence the terms are prompt. If parties desire
1T, this piece. of land viii be sold in two lots,
each with RAILROAD front.
l43l R0ISTER, IRRELEVANT * co,
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nAhDc.
First Ward, six delegates.
Second Ward, four delegates.
Third Ward, nine delegates.
Fourth Ward, seven delegates.
Fifth Ward, FIVE delegates:
Sixth Ward, three delegates.
Seventh Ward, four delegates.
Eighth Ward, four delegates.
Ninth Ward, three delegates.
Tenth Ward, two delegates
Total from the city, A. Total from
the country and city, 81.
The above apportionment is based
upon the Democratic vote of the recent
election. j. j. DUBOsE, Chairman.
W. B. RIcHARDET, Secretary.
appeal. Sun and German Correspondent
cODy.
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r. S. CHEW, Chief Clerk.
Department of State, Washington, July
26, 1870. m aN
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-03-07

hibited a brutal gallantry, quite his
own, by insulting all the women of the
city in revenge for the pranks which
some female libertines had played on
his wifely queen player and pardon
broker. His bulletins and plans have
sometimes been brilliant, but invari-
ably have failed in the performance.
He has been an extreme Democrat
and an extreme Republican. He has
taught good morals, and "coniscated"
spoons. BE would impeach johnson,
whom money could not bride; but he
would acquit Whittemore who accept
ed a bride. He has something of gen.
Jus as well as audacity, but, like most
quadrupeds, be is equally destitute of
refinement and integrity, which vir-
tues are by some accounted useful to
greatness. The press of the Republic
ian party of the North has lately
handled him a little roughly, and he
has returned expressions of contempt.
This further shows his remarkable
selfcommand, and. his wisdom and
strategy. Probably that portion Of
the press will support him now, es-
pecialIy in view of his many virtues
and consistent patriotism. Before
this nomination we had hoped to elect
a Democrat for the next President.
But now Spoons is thrown at us, not
knowing, we can't say.
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e. EVERY financial, commercial and
industrial fact indicates a coming sea-
son of extraordinary prosperity for
this city and the South. The apprecia-
ton of currency is Ominous of good
to the whole country, portending the
end of ruinOus speculation and the re-
yiyal of legitimate trade and industry.
The restoration of cash values may
now be speedily accomplished. The
Federal debt will assume new shapes
and cost the people less each year in
interest that must be paid. The hi
deOus tariff system may be shorn of
many of its abhorent features, and
taxation of every character greatly
lessened, There is peace and order
everywhere in the South, and the ne
cessity for military government is as
serted by none save BrOWnlow and
Fletcher. The people everywhere
employ every possible agency in pro-
motion of immigration. Cheap
homes and cheap food arc Of
fered the people of the north and
west; and never, since 1860, has ayear
dawned upon the South so full of au-
guries of a blessed future. The ex-
tent to which Memphis may share in
all these ~benefactions Of kindly for
tune depends upon our fidelity to
great enterprises without which no
city, in this age, maintains successful
competition with rival marts of trade.
We have herculean tasks to accom-
plish on both sides of the Mississippi;
and upon their speedy execution hangs
the destiny of Memphis.