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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
poIL-rAx AND REGISTRATION.

The impression prevails with some
that the registration law is still in
force, and that persons desiring to vote
on the 26th inst. must exhibit certifl-
cate of proper registration. We have
referred to this law as having been
repealed in several Of our late editorials
and hoped that the public fully under
stood it. The new Constitution of
the State, declared to be adopted by the
issuance of the Governors proclama-
ton, on the 9Th instant, plainly states
in article w. section |, that every male
person of the age OF tweniy-one years,
being citizen of the United States and
a resident of this State for twelve months,
and of the county wherein be may offer
his vote for SIX months next preceding
the day of election. shall be entitled to
vote for members Of the General Assem-
bly, and other civil officers forihe county
or district in which he resides, and
there shall be no qualification attached
to the right OF suffrage except that
each rofer shall gfre 70 the judges
ofeleetion, phere he offers 10 rOte, salts
factory ecidenee that he has paid The
poll-tdr assessed against him, for such
period as the Legislature shall prescribe
and at such time as may be prescribed
by law, without which his vote cannot be
received. This, then, does away with
former registration by voters, and only
requires an applicant to show sat
isfactory evidence 10 the judges
Of election that he has paid the
poll-taxes assessed against him. 1t
requires the Legislature to pass q
general law on the subject, prescribing
the period for which this assessment
must be paid and the time Of settlement.
Until the Legislature acts, this provision,
as Others of the Constitution, remains
dormant, and cannot be enforced. II no
law is passed on the subject before the
26th, which is hardly 20 be apprehended,
then every male citizen tSeRty-one years
of age, who has Been resident Of the
State for twelve months and of the cogaiy
wherein he may offer his vote for six
months next preceding The day Of cleo
ton, will be entitled to exercise tha right
Of voting. Tax receipts will not be |
asked for on the occasion, and general
free election will take place
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
NASHVILLE.
Agricultural and Mechanical Fair
-StenmbOat Disaster. 81 tf

SIfmm A<sss*H<t.~
NASHVILLE, May 1.-THE spring fair
of the Tennessee Agricultural and Me-
chanical Association commenced this
morning, attracting considerable interest
among all classes of citizens and draw
ing a large crowd of people from the
surrounding country.
But little else is talked of in river
circles except the disaster to the Tyrone.
She lies on bar opposite Tobacco Point,
with nine feet of water over her stern
and FIVE and a half over her larboard
guard. Her decks and boilers forward
are clear of water. She was owned by
the Nashville and Cairo Packet Com
pany; was built in 1864; valued at $751;
600, and insured for $4,000 in the fol-
lowing named companies; Magnolia,
$3.50; Eureka, $3.50; Crescent, $500
all of Cincinnati; and $250O in the In
dependent of Boston. Among her freight
was considerable wheat and corn--in-
sured.. She also had $50 barrels of -four
and 100 bales of hay All of her freight
will be saved, but in damaged condi-
ton. The steamer Alpha was promptly
dispatched yesterday to bring up her
cargo, taking as passenger Captain II.
Fl. Harrison in the interest of the State
Insurance Company. Apparatus and
men for raising her are on their way
from Cincinnati.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
FOREIGN.

LoNDoS, May 1.-THE House Of Com
mohs hare passed clause in the Irish
Land bill which provides forthe advance
by Government to tenants Of two-thirds
of the purchase money; repayment to
be made in thirty-6ve years in aunuities
at FIVE per cent. interest. 1t is believed
by the Government that this clause will
establish confidence in Ireland in the
desire Of the Government to aid respect
abis ienantrF 10 seclring homesieads.
The examination Of alleged Fenians,
who were arrested OF Birmingham, elie-
tied no evidence eliminating them In
any plot against the peace Of the Gov
eminent.
Touching accounts have been received
Of ths heroism displayed by the victims
Of the Greek massacre, and their publ
cation has been ordered Mr. yiner
Who vas killed by the knives Of the brig
ands, wrote, Just prerious.to bis sssassi-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
WASHINGTON.
The British Winnipeg Expedition
Butler's Bill and Georgia.

ButIer's Bill and Georgia.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE statement
which reached here that the Canadian
authorities have dispatched supply ex-
petition for the Winnipeg region, and
that it is Of peaceful character, natu-
rally attracts a renewal of the comment
that these supplies must pass through the
Sault ST. Marie canal, and they can only
do so when the authorities of this Gov
eminent here are assured that the inten-
ton of the British government is only of
a peaceful nature The report that a
peaceful settlement has been reached be-
tween the British authorities and the
Winnipeg mutineers is credited here,
and it is probable that in view of this a
request will be made by the British Min
lister for the passage of the supply vessels
through the canal 1t is reported here
that special Cabinet meeting will be
held to-day for the purpose of consider
ing sach an application. However this
may be, it seems reasonable to predict
that, if settlement has been made, and
the English government gives satisfac-
tory assurances of it, permission will be
accorded to the supply vessels to pass
through the canal.
The House Reconstruction Committee
meet to-day, and no doubt majority Of
the committee will agree upon Buffers
bill for the admission of Georgia, admit
ting the State upon the same terms as
Virginia, with an additional section au-
thorizing the formation of the State
militia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
General ers-. : serseyman.

From the Newark Advertiser.l
General Grant has been recently pur-
chasing Nr. Potters cottage at Long
Branch Cor $4,000 The house was
built in 1867, and is Of frame filed in
with concrete. 1t is about sixty feet
square, with piazzas all round The in
terror is finished in black walnut and in
laid woods; the osnaments are of ele-
CANT design, and manifest q high degree
Of taste and skin. The house contains
every convenience and luxury required
for gentleman residence The main
hall, which is wide and roomy, is inlaid
with colored marbles; the parlor Is ele-
gsatig furnished, and the dining-room is
large enough fgF . state dinner
The house Is gsry eiEgautly furnished,
and there is a fine underground ice
house and room for meat and provi-
siops which is cool even in the hottest
Beathss The lot is upon the grand
drive 10 the oeesa. and comprises four
acres and commands q superb ocean
view Gen. Horace Porter, Of General
Grant sisd. Mrs Biddle, Of Philadel-
phia, Spencer Miller. son Of Prof. Miller.
II Princetoyn College, II. Perry. Of
NewkinE. and others, have either recently
bought lots o. are about to bpild cot
tages
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
Notice to Taxpayers.

THE UNDERSIGNED, ASSESSORS OF
Il the Fifth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Civil
Districts Of Shelby county, Tennessee. for the
opened books for the purpose Of re-assessing
ali the taxable property. real and personal, in
their respective district. as required by act Of
The Leeislature passed February =. 1910. The
following inventory includes everything tax
able under section Of said act; All real es-
tate except that exempt under section 80 Of
the Code, and lands Of corporations which by
their charter is made specially exempt; stall
lions, mares. geldinRs, mules, jacks, jennets,
neat cattle. sheep, hogs and racing stock;
Watches plate AID jeWelry; household and
kitchen furniture; agreements for the pay
uent OF money, and accounts on solvent par
ties bearing interest; moneys secured By mort
gage or deed Of trust. or in constructive pos
session due from solvent debtors BY bond. bill
single. pronissory notes or iudgmentsi planes.
from bonds. bank, raflresd and other stocks,
etc. and ineosae on sane moneys Of orphans.
teeatees and distributes under q years Of age
over 5000: salaries. em0luments and ices Of
ofice exceeding 500; mills. manufactures,
turnpikss, etc. ; money loaned or invested at
interest in this OF any other state or govern
Printed blanks can be had on apphQallsA 10
''''' skMCEL A. MOORE.
For lsth Civil District. once No. II Monroe 90.
THOS. ID. MlNATr.
For 5th Civil District, once No. 10 Main e.
IL u n. -. MILLER.
FOR 18th Civil District; osice with Ihomas B.
Mynattt residence. CHELSEA.
Memphis, Nay 10, lsiVi ~d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17

Washington, d. C., has lately been
visited by a colored speculator, who goes
M sepnds Of the city, engaging rooms
al the eissssnf boarding houses. under
the preienee thar ~ i acting for a cou-
pie Of gentlemen from s0slh Carolina
20 secure rooms for them. After inspect
ipg tns premises, the man leaves with q
promise thai i Till notify the parties.
and II the rooms are accepted he vii
caa again. The frick IS lily realized
b csf hgusekeeper when tits discovered
thai ihs preuises baye been robbed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
LOUISVILLE.
PaIse imprisonment The Mace.
Allen Fight a seII-Fatal Encoun.

Fafse imprisonment = Tho Mace-
Allen Fight a seII-FataI Eneouns
ter.
LOUISVILLE, May l7.-Wm. Hipwell,
an ex-policeman, has sued the city for
$685. 900 for false Imprisonment
Parties who visited New Orleans say
the Mace-Allen fight was a sell; that the
story Of disloostsd shoulder was all a
hoax, and that the feeling prevails
among sportingmen that the money was
divided.
Sunday night, at Mount Vernon, Ky,
Tom Ovens, II years old, and Henry
Langiord, 90 years old, got into diff
Guilty, in which Langford stabbed young
Owens, who, after being wounded, shot
Langford through the stomach, killing
him instantly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
DEMOCRATIC JUDICIAL TICKET.
Amendments.

The Democratic candidates for Judges and
Attorney General will address the people of
Shelby county at the following times and
places:
Wednesday. May IS. Mechanicsville.
Friday May 20. Arnold's.
Monday, May q, White Station, NJ. and c.
r. r. -,
Wednesday, May Is, McConnell's Church.
and Memphis at O'Clock pm, at Exchange
Building
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
Suburban Property.

One of the most delightful hOmesteads within
three miles of the city.
At woodlawn-S 1O-100 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,
Is acres. with magnificent residence and
grounds tastefully laid out.
s. acres. within 2lS miles Of the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
ARRANGEMENTS.

ARRANGEMENTS;
Excellent music--full brass and string band.
Street cars to leave Court Square every five
minutes, and run until IL at night.
0mnibuses to leave same place at any time (;
cars to leave depot. of Memphis and Charles
ton railroad every half hour.
Refreshments of all kinds on ground.
Picnic to continue until II at night
A closing of all business houses after 3 p. m.
earnestly requested; also, schools holding on
Saturdays. W.
szr Tickets, admitting gentleman and la
dies, 81 90. Tickets to be found at all the
book and drug stores in the city, and at other
places l.. b. MCFARLAND,
r. I. ENGLISH,
JOSEPH L0UDEN,
j. s. HATCHER,
T. d. JOHNSON, VI
66-n Committee on Entertainment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17

nation, to his friend, Lord Winchester:
Dear Winchester Our position is be-
yond hope; let us trust to God, and die
bravely, as Englishmen. Pray for your
affectionate friend. Send a Bible if pos
al.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
CARPENTER
WRAPPING PAPER.
cane Wrapping Paper.

DROWN. DIILARD A co, "a FRONT 81; =.
ID sole agents Tor Howell kenle{ a 90.
fe,e ipanrr. havH nov On band ihlirurply
sos .er,eral er.offnshf G. 1ses. Ehich they
are ofsfine sELov CIxcInsaTI PR-cEs. lo-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
Plantations.

l,Oee acres in Chicot county, Arkansas; 400
acres cleared, good improvements.
In Fayette county--3o0 acres near Oakland;
go acres cleared. good improvements.
$500 acres In Humphrey county, Tennessee,
within four miles Of tie Northwestern rail-
road.
100 acres in Cross county, Arkansas. near
wittsbare--sOO cleared. Also. l59 acres in
arkansas county.
80 acres in Washington county. hissis-
sippi. ,-rp,xy
25-t Real Estate Agents. No. 9Court 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
BREAD.
Reduction In. Price Of Bread.

EORTY LOAvEs on TWENTY POUNDS
il ofbread. one dollar 10 retailers; thirty-six
loaves ~ eighteen pounds Of bread, one dollar
= families Or ccnsumcrs. soda. 9utter, No
81 barrelH; Sugar crackeTs, teB cents IA
boxee or barrelsl: 9inrers Nuts, twelve centl
boxes or barralsl. An kinds II cakes alUs-.
% hsnt - he Lowest Price. Az Fagtis- -. =
of"s-o' An 'Phe. as ~ : exchanged.
WhsleEsls s,ss-. - q. az. ~ ~ u.,na
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
REAL ESTATE.
W. v. PAssxoRE. 3 z AS sd. RuFFM.
PASSMORE s RUFFIN,
Real Estate Agents,
231 Second Street.

On Main street--Storehou with iron front,
lot 2415xl4S1a. can be had at a bargain. ha
On Second street-0ne or two fine business
houses, iron fronts. at very low figures. y
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 street--A desirable cottage, five
rooms lot 50x2l5. s w.
On Robson street-Lots7xl50; cottage. four
rooms. Cash. $1,000.
On Robson street.-the feet square, neat cot
tage, grounds handsomely improved,
On Henry avenue--Lot 60xl6O. with neat res
idence.
On Monroe street = Cottage residence. lot
3Oxl4S. rasa O.
On Linden street - Lot 5Oxl4S; desirable
house, all complete. -
On Causey street-Store house at low figures.
On Dupree street--Lot 50xl50 feet; improved
with house containing six rooms.
On fernando street-Handsome residence.
with every convenience for comfortable
home.
On Ruth street-Cottage residence, hand
somely improved. a
On Alabama street-yacant lot, in desira-
BILE location. He
On Exchange street extended-Two houses
and lots; eight rooms in each house.
On Alabama street. Double frame house.
four rooms lot 80 feet front.
In Chelsea-Four houses and lots. .#1i
On Mosby street-Lot 44xl4s11z frame house.
Ave rooms. servants rooms and out-horses.
On Poplar street-A desirable residence.
On Market street--A handsome residence
lot. n
On Main Beautiful lot. 5Qxl4S15 feet;
small brick house; location desirable.
On Jones avenue-Two houses and lots.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
LATEST TELEGRAMS.


AxERicAN pREas ASSOCIATION, VIA 8. =. A..
rxLEcRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17
purrrNo OFF THE DAY OF ELECTION.

We have been shown a dispatch from
one of our Representative at Nashville,
in which it is stated bill has been pre-
pared by one Of the members of the Leg
islamre to put of the election in this
county until August. II such should be-
come a law, we can say with great truth
that it would be much against the wishes
of our people. There is no reason for
this action ON the part of the Legls-
lature, unless il is to fret and ferment
the public mind by the never
ceasing elections. The county has
been charged already with advertising
the time and places of holding this cleo
ton, as well as the names of the Judges
who shall act on the occasion. The
people have been made TO believe that
the election would be holden on the 26th,
and to defer it would be to disappoint
every one in the county. The public
mind has been much excited for some
weeks past on the subject, and it would be
well to have the election over WITH as il
is now so close at hand. To defer the day
until another time would be to cause
general apathy with all the voters of the
county, and be attended with the worst
possible results. We have our tickets in
the field, both Democrats and Radicals,
and have prepared for the grand final
contest on the 26th of May 1t would
not be to the interest of either party that
the bill referred to should become law,
and it is to be hoped our Representatives
will exert themselves in preventing its
passage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-05-17

politically--to Richards, part OF the
Radical scum that has been sup
ported by society since the var. The
talented and heightened lawyer, Colonel
Irving Halsey, is being opposed for
the Office of Second Circuit Court Judge
by Thomas Eldridge, who seeks the
Bench as a means Of living, being too
worthless to labor, as every good citizen
is required to do. Captain John r. Flip
pin and Luke Il. Wright are opposed .or
their respective offices by men who have
been put forward by the Radical party,
not for their aptitude to I'LL the places
but to break down the Democratic party
and defeat its candidates. At another
time we promise to show these Radicals
in more gorgeous colors.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-02-04

We find, In French Journal, the
following dialogue between two mar.
ried ladies: My dear, the first
months, after my weddln~, ! was on
my knees before my husband from
morning to evening. 1t was perpet-
ual alteration, an incessant delirium.
an indispensable felicity. over.
whelmed him with caresses, think
| could have eaten him." "And
nowe' Snow, ! am sight sorry /
didn't
"A Memphis paper tells this an.
ecdote AN anxious chap wandered
into the Mayors office the other day,
and asked permission to look at the
book In which tho names of candi-
dates for Office are entered. The
clerk blandly asked, "what Office are
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-02-04
THE GAZETTE.
uBDAR FALLS, FEBRUARY A, 1870.
"A Set of Political Mules,

Illionis has Constitutional Con.
vention, in session this winter, and
the Democrats and "Independents'
are in the ascendency. The great
question "under consideration" for
days and weeks past, has been, shall
the word "white' be put into the
new Constitution, or not? IL will be
remembered that Illinois, by its
Legislature, has already voted to rat
ify the Fifteenth Amendment, and
only one more State is needed to
make it the law of the Nation -
Three States remain yet to vote on
the ratification question, at least,
of those that will be sure to vote
"aye."
But, suppose Nebraska, alone, shall
say "yes," which she is share TO do.
then it is law, and the whole people
of Illinois, with their Egyptian ig-
norancs, democratic prociivities, and
divorcing propensities, are at one
stroke, enfranchised by order of the
General Government.
Those constitutional mules at
Springfield had better postpone this
question few days and go at some
thing that will benefit their constit-
uents rather than fight dead duck.
Gentlemen, the niger question is
played"
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-02-04
Hon. Hiram IL. IScveIs,
and The Chicago
Republican,.

The Chicago RGpob1ican has dis
covered q "niggcr in the fence" in
regard to the election of Mr.. Reyels,
the United States Senator from Mis-
sissippi, on the ground that he is a
colored man, and as such, has not
the right, under the constitution to
hold the Office, and quotes from that
instrument q clause of section 8, in
support thereof. If that journal had
been careful in its observations it
would have read section 5, which
says. Each House (of Congress)
shall be the judge of the elections,
returns and qualifications of it's own
members" and we npprehend that it
lies with the United States Senate,
to decide whether Mr.. Revels is qudl-
!fcd, and not with other parties. If
the Dubuque Herald or Chicago
Times h&d hunted out this "mares
nest" we should not have been sur
prised but for a leading republican
paper to manifest that kind of zeal,
Is passing strange, and can only be
accounted for OF the principle that it
ispublished in the city of divorces. ~
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-02-04

THE persons employed i'm A. II.
Stewards retail establishment, at
Broadway and Tenth street, are ]
general superintendent, 10 superin-
tendents of departments, 8 cashiers,
% book keepers, 30 ushers, 55 porters,
200 cash-boys, 900 seamstresscs, 800
clerks, and $50 clerks in the carpet
departmental total Of I,7lO; but
quite frequently additional help is
required; so that an average, the
year round, of sbout 1900 persons is
needed to carry on the operations of
the concern. The average sales are
100000 day, though as high as
SS7 GOO has been reached. The aver
age number of persons daily visiting
the store Is $1,000. No one on enter
ing is ever requested to purchase.
Mr.. Stewart's average payments for
duties are $4,000 gold daily. Every
year his business increases. His
present partners are Charles Warden,
George Fox, and William Libbey.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-02-04
Prince Arthur.

This young scion of Royal State,
don't kick up quite as great dust as
his brother, Prince of Wales, did ten
years ago. when he made the tour OF
the United States. Royal blood
since that time has suffered terrible
decline in the minds of the people of
this Government. We too well re-
member our late struggle for free.
dom, and the position of Crowned
Heads" towards us. Tie lessons Of
the past few years will not soon die
out of our recollection. And so far
as this hoy" is concerned, it Is. per-
haps, better that he should be AL
lowed to go on his way "untoadied. I"
Prince of Wales was spoilt by
toadyism, and Dickens gave the
American people, "Hail Columbia"
for their contribution to this result.
Our own individual preference, is for
true American claret, instead of
spurious High" bloods.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-02-04
why they Cant Vote.

Have you never had a grass widow
Decomc excited as you discussed
with her the female question, and IA
You forced the abattls aud stormed
the breastworks, would, pantinply
and triumphantly ask you, Where
did God take the woman from ?''--
Not from mans heels nor his head.
but next his heart. This has been
put differently at woman's rights
convention, where plain faced and
PLAIN spoken sister remarked: God
made man after His own image. He
TOOK from this man rib and made
duplicate Of Adam, with the single
exception of slight variation. -
Now that single, slight variation.
since the days of Mother Eve. has
condemned us TO scrvitude under
man. Uutil this unfortunate mis-.
take be corrected, don't see how we
can be mans equal" Never mind.
old girl, our sex is gradually meet.
ing yours. Already one supposed
man out OF every ten parts his hair In
middle. Ten years from now, such
men VIII have hair pins EldorQ
Ledger.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-02-04

DARKERS8URG IOWA. has been
Il well fitted up for the convenience of the trav-
cling public. Livery Stable connected with the
house.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1870-02-04

The Mortified Standard gives the
following advice to all persons who
are In debt: Determine by your
manhood you will get out. Put a
will into it of seventy-Hve horse
power. Then stop addlng-go with
out. Nobody knows how much can
be done without, with not the least
loss of health or comfort. Let pride
take new truck. There will be
enough tobacco and liquor consumed
in this State this year to clear every
farmer of debt. Then pay every pos
sible cent, and ask the confidence of
your creditors in an honest man,
who has run into debt the last time.
Industry, economy, resolution, and
the courage necessary to do big
thing, will generally bring all right,
and the rest of life will be all the
happier and wiser for it, and the
children wiser,