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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03
srrII ANorHER coNYENT1oN.

II il said the Steamboat Passenger
Agents will hold Convention in this
city, the latter part Of the present month,
drawn from every section of the United
States. This branch of industry must
have grown into considerable import
ance, since those engaged in it are so
numerous AZ "a be about to confer in
Convention. Those Of our own city are
exceedingly attentive 10 business, are
noted for their liberality, have been the
means OF con serring many benefits upon
the needy and distressed, and as intelli-
gent and respected citizens vii compare
favorably with those Of any other occupa
ton. That Memphis should be chosen
as the place of converting this body, IS a
further manifestation Of the considera-
ton in which she ia held both for central
and convenient location, and the proflse
hospitality for which she is distinguished
Railroad freight and ticket agents have
their frequent conclaves; why should
NOT the steamboat passenger agents have
their general meetings too, for the bet
Ten arrangement and simplifcation Of
heir business, and more intimate
and friendly relations with
each other2 We are sure, in liberality
and business tact, none can take prece-
lence Of those OF our city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03
The friar's Point Affair Both Sides
of the Question.
Cd MEMPHIS, hlay ~, lotO.
To the Editor ofthe Ledger:

To the Editor of the Ledger;
A late Issue Of the Appeal states that
the steamer Legal Tender carried of
from Friar's Point The United States
Marshal, and landed him FIVE miles below
the town. ltbeeomes necessary that my
statement should appear in the same
public manner. The y S. Mail steamer
Legal Tender left Memphis on Tuesday,
the 24th inst, with a large freight and
passenger list, bound for Jacksonport,
Ark, on White river On nearing Friar
Point the boat was hailed from the shore,
run in, and stage plank run out, when
some six or eight persons rushed on the
boat and endeavOred TO take forcible pos
session. | was apprised of the facts by
the mate, Mr. John Holden, who also
stated that they had forced the deck crew
on watch at the time, by threats Of vio-
lence, 20 run a line ashore. immedi-
ately ordered the pilot TO back her out in
the stream, but found he was pOwerless,
being rendered 20 by number of men
who had surrounded him, and refused 10
allow him TO obey the command. l sent
word TO the engineer TO back the boat out
into the stream, which he did. If there
was United States Marshal on board |
did not know it; and ] look upon the
whole proceeding as an outrage A boat
is decoyed into a landing, and a band Of
armed men rush on board, and the crew
terrified by threats Of violence, and that
without showing any authority for such
illegal proceedings The passengers on
board were very indignant that such an
outrage should have been committed.
The public can draw their own conclu-
sions. claim TO be law-abiding man.
and If anyone has any claim against me
at Friar' Point or elsewhere, let them
come here and institute suit against me
in the United States Court ] am able
and willing to settle all just claims that
may be brought against me, but do not
believe in having my property seized BY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03
AvALANcHE AND PRosCRIpTIoN

The Avalanche, this morning, in an
editorial stuck in a corner of It's first
page, paid its compliments to the Sun
and LEDGER, but emitting entirely any
mention Of the Appeal which only the
day before gave it such an awful left
handler in the bread basket This is the
only part Of the article which concerns
US:
It is enough to make horse
laugh to read Of the Sun on its editor as
conservative. Why they are as radical
as Sumner OF the LEDGEB. II we're well
the community were rid Of all sneh,
Memphis might then flourish indeed. II
never can prosper with such mouth
pieces Of radiealism and prescription. /"
We have nothing TO DO with what il
says ofihe Sun. That luminary can see
TO It's own affairs. Perhaps Il may re-
mind the acting or assistant editor that
maybe he was president of . Democratic
club no great while ago, and extra OIL
cious to stsve of any notable recollec-
ton Of his Radieahsm, which had been
quite established when il was has cue TO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03
BANKRUPTCY.
Notice in Bankruptcy.
In the District Court Of the United States
for the District Of West Tennessee,


NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT Pc
~ titans have. been lled IN said Court by the
following naped persons Of said District. duly
declared bankrupts, under the act of Congress
Of March 2, 1867, for a discharge and certificate
thereof from all their debts and other claims
prOyable under said act, and that the follow
ing days, at ten o'clock am, have been set
for the hearing Of the same, before I. j,
Latham, Esq, Register, at his Office. northeast
corner, Of Madison aud Second streets. Menu
phis, Tennessee, to-wit;
Qrson A. Crosby. June p, 1870.
JOsephus Loving, -
John Wylie, % .u.
Vim. A. Alexander, . .
Louis Lechnet. -
James c. Jones. Of late firm Of Conaway
Jones * Tate. June 22. 1870. rlau Fs
When and where all creditors who have proved
ther debts, and other persons in interest, may
attend and show cause. If any they can, why
the prayer Of the said petitioners should not be
gtahted. And tbs second and third meetings
Of creditors will be held At the sane times
and place.
Memphis. June 8. 1870. Clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03

DY VIRTUE OF A VENDITIONI EXPO
~ mas, issued from the Law Court Of Mem
ghis. and to me directed in favor of David II.
Todd and wife VS.. L. ]. Hicks and John
Cooney; will on af 43 u 10 NJ
Monday, the 18th day of June, 1870,
in front of the Sherif's Office, in the Greenlaw
Opera House Building. within the legal hours
prescribed BY law. proceed to sell for cash to
the highest bidder the following real estate.
to-wit: A certain lot or parcel of land lying
and being in the city Of Memphis, county OF
Shelby. and State of Tennessee, known and
described as follows Being part of lot No. 90,
beginning on Main street at the corner of VIM.
VENUS lot, and running thence north q feet
with Main ST., to a lot of John Fox's; thence
east 60 it,; thence south q it., to said Venus
lot; thence Sc feet, to the beginning; levied
on as the property Of John Cooney, being the
property which Philip Doherty executed q
quit claim deed TO John Cooney ON the 18th
day of July, 1860, which deed is recorded in
the Registers Office of Shelby county, Ten
nessee, in book No; 45, page Is. Judgment.
S637; Court cost, $40 20.
~ M. MARCUS j. WRIGHT,
.x,f,, Sheriff ofSheIby County.
By Geo, r. Powell, Deputy Sheriff.
May "a. 1870. ta2 1889
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03

-Ene income Tax Bill - 6eOrEiu
and Tennessee Reeonstruction.
WASHINGTON, June 3.--Inquiry at high
official source leads to the conclusion
that no importance is attached to the
effort Of the San Domingo schemers 10
obtain concessions from the Dominican
government The President regards the
prompt rejection of petition for an i'm
mense land grant as evidence of the good
faith of President Baez, showing that he,
as well as his Senate, aye disposed 10
throw no obstacle in the way Of perfectly
square and honorable negotiations. The
sound arguments urged by President
Grant why the annexation should be
ratified without further delay seems cal
eulated to TO bring about change Of
opinion in many Senatorial minds, and
it is probable after all that the required
vote may be obtained in the Senate in a
few days. 1t is admitted that Grants
last message is the most powerful and
statesmaniike that has yet emanated from
his pen. Judge 0snlli.an, who is now
here, denies most emphatically having
say connection whatever with the annex
alton scheme.
The party Of Red Cloud remained
quietly within doors all day yesterday.
Although here but twenty-four hours, they
are getting tired Of the restraints Of civ
ilization, and are manifestly impatient
to come 10 an understanding with the
Government Serious york is unques-
tionably on hand, and COMMISSIONER
Parker both feels it and acknowledges
it. The President aud Secretary Of War
are both spxious and fearful, and Gen
Sherman. who perhaps understands the
situation better than anyone else, openly
declares nothing short Of miracle or
strict compliance with treaty stipulations
on the part of the Government will avert
an expansive Indian var. He has
advised the President to eadeayor 70
impress Red Cloud with an idea Of the
power Of the Government; 10
make show Of our offensive strength;
to keep him East until he shall have
acquired some acquaintance with the
resources and power Of the Government,
so as to inspire him with fear and cause
him to bear home TO his people such an
that they will not dare to
meet us in conflict There is strong
that a consciousness Of the
great power Of the Government has al
ready begun TO dawn on him
In regard TO the income tax, Il is
doubtful il total sbolIfion viii be car
RED; but il is evident, however. that the
amount Of exemption will be Increased
and rate tax reduced. !; Is asserted BY
those best acquainted with the subject |
that il the House Internal tax biz bs-
come q law. At least ons-half the pres
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ent number Of officers Of Internal Reve-
nue. can be dispensed with-for the rea-
son that the bill simpliiies the working
of the system, and cuts off unnecessary
work; also, reduces taxes SO that about
two districts can be consolidated into
one. Jg3k As
The Reconstruction Committee were
in session last night, and at midnight
had the Georgia and Tennessee bills
under discussion. They have agreed to
push the former, and postpone action on
the latter. ~ 4 Z VIII
The General amnesty bill is not com.
pleted.
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REAL ESTATE.
W. H. PAssNoRE. J. D. RuFFIN.
PASSMORE & RUFFIN,
is ~, s9ti.i ile lA sg4 anis4 sdlgi
Real Estate Agents,
ol .XI6u Dlf3ifBiY0D aafh
231 Second Street. + - !
City Property.

On Main street-Storehouse with iron front,
lot 2411zxl4s1z. can be had at bargain. All &
On Second street-One or two fine business
houses. iron fronts. at very low figures.
Fine building lots on Beal and Linden SITS.
On Shelby street-Modern brick residence.
ten rooms. at low figure and on long time.
On Second street-Three business lots.
On Tate streetTA desirable cottage, five
rooms; lot 50x2l5. .no. 1i naf
On Robson street.-the feet square, neat cot
tage, grounds handsomely improved.
On Henry avenue-Lot fOxIeO. with neat res
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03

Mr.. Thomas Tardrew. of New York City. is
authorized to act as Northern advertising
agent Of the PUBLIC LEDGEs.
s. II. Parvin. General Advertising Agent,
Cincinnati. Ohio, is our duly authorized agent
TO contract for advertisements
Hudson. Menst Gay, is Dearborn street.
and Barnhart. Bros. 4 Co. "A Madison street.
Chicago. win contract for advertisements for
6.is paper.
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The Pate OF a Fairness wife.

The result Of the Akron runaway
match by George Kimpfin's wife and
his bar-keeper, Gus Featherly. of which
particulars were published up to their
arrest at Louisville and return to Akron,
was the separation Of the husband and
faithless wife, and the latter's departure
with her lover the children remaining
with the father, who is man of property
and much respected There was dis
position to ride the couple out of town on
rails.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03

Brigham Young has just been refused
by transient lady, whom he asked to
become Mrs Young No IS. She said
she was small, and didn't like to take
her chances among so mauy jealous wo-
men. Brigham was so mad at being re-
fused that he said he wouldn't ask
another women TO marry him again in
two weeks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03

Attachment suit.

Stanton 4 Moore. tai
VS.. l. .f.
William Sloan.
V,HE DEFENDANT, WILLIAM SLOAN,
IL will please take notice that an attachment
issued against his estate for the sum Of one
hundred and six dollars and seventy cents.
debt due on secOunt ON file in this Court, upon
the grounds that the defendant is a non-resi-
dent Of the State Of Tennessee. Its therefore
ordered that the defendant enter his appear
ance on OF before the ID day Of July. A. ID:
1870. to plead, answer or demur to the said
plaintiff complaint, or the same vii be taken
Tor confessed, and the case set for hearing ex-
parte; and that a copy Of this order be pub
lished once 4 week for four consecutive weeks
in the Public Ledger.
June Sd, 1870. s2-ss-9i-loO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03

A negro who killed anotherin Atlanta,
Ga, some time ago, was tried the other
day; and when the sentence of three
years in the penitentiary was pronounced
he was perfectly delighted. He left the
Court House with broad grin on his
face. The time was thirty-seven years
less than be expected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03
REAL ESTATE.
An Attractive Residence For Sale.

FNHE UNDERSIGNED ARE AUTHORIZED
Il to offer at private sale n very desirable
house and lot az Oak Lawn formerly Buntyn
station), five miles from Memphis. on Memphis
and Charleston railroad. The lot contains six
acres, well inclosea, half cleared and half in
original growth of oak and elm; beautifully
located, and sloping in every direction from
the building site. The dwelling house CON
tains two large and two small rooms, con
struggled so as to admit Of enlargement at
small outlay. There are. besides, a Kitchen.
servants room, leck room. COW house and
Wood shed. Within the last two years ten or
hfteen persons, engaged in professional and
mercantile pursuits in Memphis, have buiit in
this legality. The facilities which the rail
road offers are now such as to make this point
more convenient for the residence of business
Imr men than the immediate suburbs Of the city.
Ihere Is not more refined society to be found
within or without tho eity--the locality is
healthy and picturesque and schools
are convenient, No neighborhood around
Memphis can pretend 10 offer such advantaees-
and the lands. adjacent are, ia consequence
rapidly appreciating in value. M 4 80 :
-. MARYE & IRRELEVANT.
. il-s5 - No. 20 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03
Suburban Property.

One of the most delightful homesteads within
three miles Of the city.
AT Woodlawn-s lO-lOO acres ronting on the
Memphis and Charleston railroad.
100 acres within "a miles of Court Square.
in exchange for city property, either in whole
or part.
40 acres fronting on the Memphis and Ohio
railroad, within few miles of the city.
20 acres, with elegant improvements, near
the city.
81 acres. with superior improvements.
81 acres, within pa miles Of the city.
qoi .Itao PAsSMoRE & RUFFIN,
35-f Real Estate Agents. 23l Second ST..
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Trustee,s Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST Elk
- ecuted to me on the 18th day Of N OVEN
Der, 1859, by A. Street. and registered in book
No. 40, part /, pages 475, 476 and ATT. Of the
Registers office of Shelby county, State Of
Tennessee. for the purpose Of securing the
payment of the notes therein named; and In
pursuance Of q decree and agreement for sale
in the case of Coalman Boyd ct ais vs.. An
thony Street, ct ais, filed April I'D, 1867. No.
$50 n. X. d., Chancery Court of Memphis !:
and by virtue Of q resale ordered In certain
causes No; 40 N. r: D., No. $50 N. r. d., No.
N, X. D., Chancery Court Of Memphis, / will
on the 81
81 eJth Day of June. 1870,
at the southwest corner of Poplar and Second
streets, city of Memphis, sell ito the highest
bidder, Tor the purpose of paying the notes
mentioned in said Trust Deed, the following
described property, to-wit: The following
described lot or parcel of land, lying in the
city of Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee.
and described as follows. being part of lots
Nos. 269 and 10 as known on the map of said
city and bounded as follows: Beginning AZ
the southwest corner of the intersection III
Poplar and Second streets; running thence
west with the south line of Poplar street l2l
feet 3 inches, to a stake; thence south bar
aliel with Second street, "a feet 3 inches
to stake thence west. a feet 8 incbes
TO an alley; thence, with said alhy "a feet 4
inches, to the intersection of auoiRer alley.
thence east with said alley TO Second street;
thence with Second street, 14S feet 6 inches. TO
the beginning; together. with all the improve.
ments. The terms Of said sale will be-
one-fourth cash and the balance on y
credit of four and eight months from
day of sale, with interest from date:
and to secure the deferred payments
notes will be taken from the purchasers, with
satisfactory security, and lien retained on
the property 10 secure the payment thereof.
Equity ofredemption is waived. Title be-
lieyed 70 be good, but will sell and convey
only as Trustee.
72-l0l M. ]. WICKS. Trustee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03
MISCELLANEOUS.

CHICAGO, June IA man name,
Frank d. Mires has been arrested 70
swindling in selling ten lots in the. cit,
to three different persons, giving each
deed, when he himself never owned
them.
GALEsBURG, LIS, June 3.-The prop
osition to issue 500, 900 of city bonds il
aid of the Court Creek railroad was de
feated by the Common Council yester
day evening. t s4AtA
COLUMBUS, Ono, June 3.-W. B. Nc
Combs was married to daughter o.
Hon. J. w. Baldwin last night. Three
hundred guests were present, including
Gen. Sherman, Gov. Hayes and the
Judges of the Supreme Court.n0il1a4
Alterbain University will be rebuilt at
Westerville.
The continued dry weather is causing
apprehensions as to the safety Of the to-
bacco, corn and other crops in some sec
tions of the State. No rain has fallen for
several weeks
INDIANAPOLIS, ND, June 3.-The Ec-
lectic Medical Association met Tuesday.
The Diocesan Convention Of the p f.
Church have touched but one subject of
interest, and that is TO make the churches
free The debate is not ended Na
LIMA, o., June 3.-Considerable stir is
made relative to the Louisville and Lake
Erie railroad. 14rcs Hr
The Northwestern Ohio Medical Asso-
citation is in session Mt kenton.
A switchman was killed Oh the railroad
here whilst coupling cars. ei
LITTLE Rock, Ark, June 2.-The ed
itors of the Gazette were on trial to-day
for contempt of court. Thequestion was
as to the jurisdiction Of the
Circuit Court. Decision reserved. aai
New York, June 3.-Another murder
Dus affair occurred in the Fourth Ward
last night, resulting very seriouslyto one
Of the rufiians. Three rowdies attacked
4 policeman named Burke, who drew his
revolver and shot the leader, named
Herman, through the brain, killing him
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-06-03
PROPOSALS.
Notice to Contractors /!

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceiyed at the Engineers office, Memphis,
Tennessee. until l2 M. on the LIST of August,
1870. for the graduation, masonry and bridge
superstructure on the Mississippi River rail
road. between Coyington and Ripley. dis
lance of fifteen miles. portion OF the work
Is heavy and worthy the attention OF Contrac-
tors. AMl, AfN ~ HA e
Profiles and specifications can be seen at the
office of the Chief Engineer, 40 Main street.
Memphis, Tenn, on and after June 6, 1870.
Thus. III. WILMINGTON
s!!-i.ssi In. Eng. Miss. River r. r.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS,
Specials TO the Ledger.
AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA 3. P. 4 A.
TyLEGRAPH COMPANY.
WASHINGTON.

San Domingo-The President still
H0pefuI-Red ClOud and HIS Party
AN Indian War seems Inevitable
The Income Tax Hill = Georgia
and Tennessee reconstruction.
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JOE W. MATTHEWS,

The above statement Of Mr. Matthews
we know to be true, being eye-witnesses
of, and active participants in, the seizure
of the boat referred to therein.
Respectfully, j. w. HALL,
JAS. A. BERRY,
g. w. MoRroS,
TH0s. MEASY.
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=, -. N. hest lind known "
viii .e ,..;nsl from the at the afternoon
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-24
MARRIED.

At HsrpeI's Ferry, on the Goth inst. in the
Presby t.rnn Church. by Rev. w Ii. butt n, D..
d. Nj CHARLES q. JOHNSON To- Miss JESSIE
+. ENGLE, daughter of NJ. Philip Engle. Jr.
No Ca.ds
A generous share of the Cake accompanied the
above motto, for which extend many thanks.
aud wish the most uuboundcd happiness to the
youthful cusple.
Near Cha lr,tnwn on the 20th inst. nv Rev. j..
W Ewan. NJ HuWARU :. SMALLWGOD and
Miss LlzZIE con ER-bi IN o. this county
On 22nd Dec. $50. at &" Snow Hill" by Rev.
". =. Prnick. Mr., HUWARD TANENNER Of
Clarke Co.. Va to Miss ADAH LITTLETON Of
jefferson Co, W. Va.
In Baltimore NJ Emory VI. F.. Church, on the
18Th Instant bv the Rev. Wm II. Chapman. Capt,
II. -. WILLIAMS to Hiss AOLLIE E. KING,
OF Baltimore.
We extend our congratulations to our friend the
Captain on his escape from the niserrs of bache-
10, hood and trust his pathway may ever be strewn
with flowers Of love and happiness.
Tn the 18TH inst. in the W. f. Church South, at
Darke>villr. bv Rev. A. 4. p Mel. Mr.. WARD
STEWART T. Miss MARY T. RGDGwAY, both
of Berkeley county.
On tn Sth inst. at the HON" Of the b i'd. by
Rev W. g. C"oss. Mr.. j. W. BISHOP and Miss
EMMA = ALBCRTlS. bu,h ct harrisburg.
On m, 18th inst. b. the Rev. l.. F. Wilson, G..
W. GLADDEN. aud Miss MOLLlE +. hERNEl -.
all al Berkeley.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1870-12-24
Eoc The El6e Prem.


The gentry OF BnHieId deter miu-d enc day
That IN County matters they would have their say,
For lncy bore but badly that Chariesto~a should
dare
To request that the Co. Ho. be located there.
What pass hy the Depot; It's murmuring ril /?
Its Dutchmeu aud York-rs7 Its barrels nf swil ?
Us stores and It's shoeshops ITS pavements of mud?
Nor by any means least the b. & D. Railroads
What! pass BY the Depot when, perhaps, we
might
Select Ter the Co. Ho. a suitable site
In one of III, whcst-felds that living around,
Anxiously await the fo-be-srected town!
ooh, come IN our suceor. Omnipotent Jovel
LIT not our vKrrtiuus aburtiye all proven
But, JoVe must be sleeping, he heeds not their
PRAYER,
And from eloud-capped Olympus they turn in
despair.
The good folks determined without more delay,
To meet IN Convention upon a liked day.
The purpOse-tO draw up in proper condition,
To that Charlie fc'rH ahehpf, a counter petition.
On SATURDAY lsthl. at quarter past three,
The, promptly clvct d m The Academy;
Thou patriotic busOms all gluwing with zeal
Ia behalf OF the mammoth, the rural Duifield.
That gru~d meetings object announced to the
A.u...
suddenly score of Ciceras let loose!
lhy, e.iticile Chsrlestuwn, shepherdstown they
invoke:
They ,s,sk the Ferry's action was surely in joke.
T Atcr various speeches a subcommittee
/ Vas appointed about the Meme. ial to sce
I With graceful preamble the document stood,
. Its wording vas proper, its arguments good.
Twas moved that the writing b. printed in bill;
That .igEers b. gotten. as many a. Will;
For thus purpose rider shall 20, trithoIt charge,
/ Aud canvass for 'igneis, the eosuty at la &c.
Now look down in pity upon the great grief
Thar Ck0rle,torH ,rii cone Ia. without gnr relief
For how else, We Eatrs can tn transaction end
When the - Dutield Petitions" been signed by
ft~elrs men. ADDisOS.
Dulheld's Depot