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Jos. speebt, 81 Madison street-ics
Cream 10 cents a plate. 81

County scRIPE CouETY scRIPl-In
sums TO suit taxpayers, at City Bank,
No. 9 Madison street. llbI
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NEE f9sk, ST. Lopis, Louisville, Gin
eiRnafi Chicago and Memphis daily pa
pers at Mahsfords, corner q Second and
Nonroe.
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x1rANTED-A sEc0ND--HAHp PokIA-
M lie snrine and sau MILL. address
~ NJ W Ledger Once.
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LOST.


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sau-mill-
TSr.--TN FORT FlrKERILktis On l-II ~
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In wether: sore on top Of veth,srs; ni 49,
hands hirh square built; EsrnesA iA''
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straw Mattings at L. Fegan's. $50
Second street. 1881
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For White River.

Elliott's White and Little Red River Line.
For Helena, Friar's Point, Duvall's Bluff,
Little Rock, Hot Springs, Augusta, Searcy,
Des Arc and Jacksonport, the new splendid
passenger steamers
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London stock Market,
RIVER INTELLIGENCE,
ARRIVALS.

Steamer Belle st. Louis, st. Louis.
Belle Lee, New Orleans.
g Colorado. yicksburg.
Julia, st. Louis.
Gen. Anderson, Friar's Point.
" X. p. Walt, White river.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Belle st. Louis, st, Louis.
Julia, Vicksburg.
George W, Cheek, Friar's Point.
Sallie V, Dyersburg.
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DES ARC OR LEGAL TENDER,

MILL LEAVE MEMPHIS en'N1't
wv for the above points every LIZ. = -,-st,
TUESDAY, at o clock pm. Leave Jackson
port every Friday. at 8 o clock am: Duvall'S
Bluff every Saturday on arrival Of train. These
steamers carry the u. =. mail, make close
connections at puyall's Bluff with the train
for Little Rock, and at Jacksonport with light
draught steamers for Upper White aud Black
rivers, ELLIOTT & MILLER, Ag'ts,
al-d&wl Promenade ST., opposite Landing.
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New PoTAToEs.-Conaway & Co.'S,
363 Main street. al
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HATS /. eaned and dyed, 3s4 Main st.

EQUINE REMEDIES sure and safe.
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bellion against the same, or given and or
comfort TO the enemies thereof. but
Congress may, by vote Of two.thlrds OF
each House, remove such disability
A strenuous effort was made by Mr.,
Hendricks, ofIndiana andothers to have
it so modified as to con6ne the disability
to those who engaged or should engage
in instruction during the term of Office
or service, but it was peremptorily de-
MED as that would comparatively limit
the sweep of the revenge. An attemptto
20 back no farther than ten years was
equally unsuccessful 1t was the Radi-
cal object to make Pariahs Of as many
as possible, and the reluctance with
which disabilities are removed show that
that thirst for vengeance has not been
slaked yet. The object was to throw out
of any chance ofpublic prefermentthose
who by experience and general consent
deserved to be regarded as the leaders of
public opinion, and best able to dis
charge the duties of office, in many in
stances complicated and requiring ex-
perience and ability. In this way they
hoped too, to keep down the true friends
of constitutional freedom.
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LOGIC FOR YOU,

The Avalanche of yesterday, believing
everybody else to be blind or non compos,
affords its readers the following sample
Of modern logic that could not emanate
from anything more consistent and ex-
iravsgantly nude than modern indie
pendent journalism 1t says that all
can testify:
There never was body Of men as
semhled in the State more strongly nom
partisaF, than the Judicial Convention at
Nashville. Hence it was that Mr.. Ew-
ing through Col GOlliday, submitted his
name To the Convention, and bnt for the
fact that A. o. p. Nicholson was unex-
pecfedly announced as a candidate, Mr..
kEing would doubtless have been nom
mated. as Nicholson friends would have
supported Ewing. Nothing illustrates
the character OF the Convention better
than the vote itself
Well. II was non-partisan. just as We
expected and wished it to be. Its com
pleKi0u MAS unknown 10 its friends as
vel as lis enemies. The former antiei-
paied nnsnimiiy and discrimination
the latter hoped there would be a burst
% and sesffefraeni. The Banner, in
explaining shat Was done, claims that
liz frieads Of Nr. Ewing rallied to that
yeuii-Laan wien his name was suggest
Il II might have added, but no, in
efficient Numbers BY forty odd votenl
The Aralsnele, however, says that A.
D. 2. NichOisOn was unexpectedly an
nonnesd a. a candidate, although it and
the Banner a. vel have urged that he
shoald BE- one q the Judges without a
nomination. The reasoning Of the Ava
lsnebe l. conclusive. Il has all the at
tributes q solid zyllogysm. The an
nouucemeni Of Mr. Nicholson defeated
Mr.. Ewing. fpr Mr.. Ewing would
doubtless haye been nominated, az Mich
olson's friends would have supported
Ewing. The absurdity Of the thing
Is 30 apparent It i almost impossible in
a state Of wakefulness the Avalanche
could have 30 deceived itself. Why,
didn't Nicbolsous friends vote for
Ewing and Ewings friends for Mich
olsong There were two candidates TO
be nominated for the Middle Diyis.
ion, aud Ewing aud Nicholson had
been always spoken Of together. As
the Avalanche remarks in conclu-
sion, after its display Of irresisti- I
Die logic, nothing illustrates the char |
ac;er Of the Convention better than the |
vote itself II was not favorable to Mr. I
Ewing-that was fully illustrated By
the logic of events
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T" PERSONAL

Under the head of Z Personal = in the
local columns of the Avalanche, the edi-
tor of that paper takes exceptions to
what we said yesterday in relation to Mr..
Duri-s retirement, and tells his version
of the same-,hat James o. Duff, the
River Reporter of the Avalanche, sew
cred his connection with the Avalanche
at the request of the proprietor, in rieir
of the acfire part he is taking IN the
canrass for Register Of Shelby county"
What we wrote was not written at Mr..
Dura's suggestion, but of oar own free
will, part in the veriest playfulness and
part in serious earnest The Ava
lanche's private affairs, how it stands on
its legs, or whether it stands on its legs
at all, are nothing to us Mr. Duff as
sures us that he and Colonel kellar are
on good terms, which the friends Of both
gentlemen no doubt will be gratiiied to
learn; those of the former, however, viii
probably regret that his canvass was too
active to suit the squeamish taste of his
Independent employer. Now, whether
Durirs withdrawal from the Avalanche,
or whether the Avalanches withdrawal
from Durff win create the more disaffec-
ton and material injury, it is hard to de-
termine. We hope we have not been IN
strumental in widening the breach, for
that would distress us exceedingly. And
now having made the amende to Mr..
Durff for speaking with leyity Of his re-
tirement from the Avalanche, we have
word to say to the editor of that paper;
he intimates menace involving per-
sonal reflection, which he is hereby au-
to reduce to writing at his
earliest convenience.
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WAR PROCLAIMED /.

There are no two ways about it, Ma
poleon has concluded that war is indis-
pensable. He has proclaimed that honor
and the general interests demand that
France and Prussia can no longer re-
main on terms of amity. Havinga high
estimate of his ability as the head of a
great government, we have confidence
that his blow has been reserved as long
as possible, and is now given, despite the
attempted intervention of peaee-makers,
for the simple reason that the policy Of
the hour apd the future france demand
it. He knows well with whom he has to
deal, and that all his great resources, and
his army Of almost countless numbers
and most eonsnmmate discipline will be
required. The telegram will explain
particulars. We have no room for them.
The cotton market felt the blow, and is
fiat dead.
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INDIANA.-

FoRr WAYNE, July l5.-Nearly all the
grading on the Fort Wayne and Pacific
railroad has been completed. At meet
ing held in the interest of the road yes
terday reports were received showing
that local subscriptions had been made
in Ohio and west of here amounting to
S4,30O,OOO, An engineer corps will be-
gin operations in Ohio at once. 81
LouDoNviILI, July 10. - Nearly six
hundred dollars reward has been made
up here for the arrest of the parties who
robbed and brutally mutilated Christian
Snyder. The unfortunate man is in a
fair way for recovery. S
INDIANAPOLIS, July l5.-Thcmas Cot
terrell has been nominated for Congress
by the Democratic convention of this
district. III
A company with capital of $500
has been formed for the manufacture of
glass at Terre Haute.
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rnnprrTErH AMrEnNTNr

WeapPehd the material section Of this
famous, or rather infamous amendment,
in which the Radicals embodied all the
immitigable hate they experienced for
The Southern people which had not been
previously expressed in some shape Or
other. We give the third section, per
tanning 20 disabilities:
Section 3. No person shall be a Sena-
tor or Representative IN Congress, or
eicc;ar Of President aud Vice President.
or Hold sny Office, civil or military, under
the United ftsfes, or under any Stale
who. having preyisqsly taken an oath, as
q member Of Congress. o. as an officer 81
The United States. or As e saenber Of any
State Legislature, or as en- eserHfiTe or
Judicial officer Of any State, 90 support
the Constitution 81 the United States,
shali have engaged IN Instruction or re-
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| LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials 70 the Ledger.
AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA 8. P. a A..
rsLsoRArH COMPANY.
WAR !! WAR |!
The Intervention of the Great
Powers Intellectual.
Napoleon Formally De-
clares War.
nosTIlIrIEs ALREADY BEGUN.
The Bavarian Government An
nounces Its Neutrality.
HosrIllTIEs ALREADY BEGUN.
The Bavarian Government An
nounces Its Neutrality.
EXCITEMENT IN BERLIN INTENSE.
The People Parading the Streets and
Crying "To the Rhine!'

LoxDox, July 10, 3 p,m.-The inter
vention Of the great powers for peace
has been Intellectual Napoleon will an
nounce to-day the rupture of diplomatic
relations between France and Prussia,
and formal declaration of war by the
former Government.
The Times thinks that unless the neu-
trails can intervene, the prospects OF
peace were never less favorable.
The press of this city generally unite
in denouncing what they term the de-
liberate proclamation of France against
Prussia.
A special dispatch from Berlin TO the
Times says that while King William was
walking in the Kurgarten with Herr
Lespendoff, his adjutaut, Gen. Benedetti,
the French Minister, accosted him, and
preferred an extravagant demand. The
King turned round and ordered Lespen-
doff to tell him that there was no reply;
that he would not receive him again.
The excitement in Berlin has become
intense. Crowds of people are parading
the streets, crying: "To the Rhinel To
the Rhinel"
American securities are declining
rapidly.
BERLIs. July 10, 3 p.m.-Hcstilities
have already begun.
Munich, July l5.-The Bavarian gov
eminent announces it will remain neu-
trail, but the king and people would not
separate themselves from therest of Ger
many.
PARIS, July 1.-THE discussions of
the French Cabinet have ended in
unanimity on the question of war.
The Emperor viii hold a permanent
council of his Marshals and Ministers at
the Tuileries.
The Bayarian Government has replied
to an indirect inquiry from France that
Bavaria, for the present, would maintain
an attitude Of reserve, and she has de-
clared that the King and people would
not seperate themselves from the rest of
Germany
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION.

The primary meetings TO select dele
gates are TO be held tomorrow at three
pm in the districts, aud at eight p m
IN The wards. il is to be hoped that the
meetings will be large and conducted
fairly and squarely, and rejecting the
voice Of the people il choosing delegates
a whose Judgment and INTEGRITY fuIl
confidence Is repose5 The more free
from Iriekery fhese primary meetings
are. the more confidence ibey inspire,
sDd IA repossd IN The delegates they ssfsd
20 = convention 70 execute their viii
Tbsss meetings are considered fair sel5s
fer TIRE exercise u Ingenuity and indus
TT 70 ssczre . zoliazfioa- 50 loEz a.
this Il far AID 0psa 70 all there can be
10 charge q foui pay. ard erea tie dis
appointed should brighten into s-ailes.
and sanction liz fesa,i We d. not
agree Hsth ops tsotsraperary q III Ap
peal. ihsf printed tiekeis osshi - - r.
Jectst Il u a. lsir f9r ore - fl.- Al
other. aud sherr IS ~ objection filai can
b. suggested aesinE; p-iate5 iickei
that could nof equally ~ urged agsiatl
a written. ticket. II j. making bir
thing out Of very small matter The
holder can only vote his prefer
ence whether the ticket be rrit-
ten or printed. The latter Is the
more convenient and it appear sin-
gnlar it did not occur to the Appeal that
the way was open 10 all-especiaily a.
now they are apprised Of it. The dele
gates selected will show how earnest The
people were, or what little consideration
they paid 10 one Of the most important
elections for the county we possibly
conld have A Probate Judge, County
Register and Magistrates and Constables
are to be elected. The Justices Of the
Peace are to be commissioned for six
years and Constables for two and their
jurisdiction coextensive with the county.
the importance of having good and true
men for such officers, is manifest. As
the Probate Judge is to hold the Bartlett
Circuit Court, that officer becomes even
of more moment than had first been con
ceived. 1t will require legal mind of
ability and atsainments, and those most
interested should take an active part in
the proceedings of the Convention, and
especially Of the primary meetings to be
held tomorrow. Those who fail to take
part in Convention or in electing dele
gates. should not indulge in declamatory
invectives if the result should bring them
displeasure.
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ALL RE HoEoRs

The Union and American has the same
trouble with the Republican Banner al
Nashville that we find with the Avalanche
here The Union and American SAYS
the Banner claims the winnings, no mat.
ter who loses. The Franklin Review
having suggested that the Banner had
slipped from the drivers seat in favor Of
the Avalanche, responded that it had
only made room on the drivers seat
Well, they may jog on eozily together
Nobody viii interrupt them. Their
united hostility to Democracy cannot
disturb hair, or provoke more than q
smile Of derisi0n and CONTEMPT.
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OHIO.

cHcISSarI, July la remarkable
accident occurred 10 the Chicago ex-
press train during storm the other
night. The train, in the utter darkness
that prevailed, ran upon . heayy lFoe
blown across the track, jumped the rails
and landed in very promiscnoua heap
IN a ditch, without causing any serious
injury.
The Amateur Press Of America will
convene here on the 18th.
The colorei citizens are about 70 petit
ton for employment on ely work in pro-
portion 70 their numbers in the popuia.
ton.
GNnsTATi, July 1.-THE Enquirer
severely crilicisal letter q Howard
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NEW YORK.
Diplomatic Changes and Threat
ened war In Europe-NOt Drowned

Diplomatic Changes and Threat
ened war In Europe-Nof Drowned
NRw York, July ia Washington
special TO the Tribune says that Seere-
tary Fish has had several long consnlta-
tons with the President in reference TO
the diplomatic changes and threatened
war in Europe In reference TO the lat
ter, Secretary Fish is still OF the opinion
that war is inevitable. He says there is
no question in his mind but that France
means war under any circumstances;
that the kilograms are all manipulated
By French agents, and as a proof Of this
stated that the foreign ministers here are
unable 10 obtain any dispatches, and
that those they have been receiy-
ing were very much confused. He
does not give much credence to
the statements in London kilograms that
France will send feet TO capture Cuba;
fears a general European war may be in
full Roadway before summers over; can
not see how il is TO be avoided has not
received any dispatches Of importance
on the subject from our Ministers at
Paris, London or Madrid, but sent them
all telegraphic instructions to observe
strict neutrality. and expects to obtain
adyices from Minister Sickles today.
Mrs Mercer, Of this city, has received
letters announcing the safety Of her son
Joseph, whose clothing was found on the
banks Of the Missouri river at Platts
mouth, Iowa, and who was supposed TO
ha-l. he.n drnvned
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Democratic County Convention.

At meeting of the Democratic Exec
utive Committee, held at their rooms at
Cadmus, 274 Second street, the following
appointments of the vote for delegates
to the Convention to be held on the 18th
inst, as agreed upon for the different
Wards and Districts of Shelby county,
were determined on: First Ward, 6; Sec
ond, 5; Third, 10; Fourth, 5; Fifth, A.
Sixth, 4; Seventh, Z; Eighth 5; Ninth,
3; Tenth, 8 First Civil District, |; Sec
ond, /; Third, 2; Fourth, /; Fifth tout
side city limits), /; Sixth, d Seventh, |;
Eigkh, 2; Ninth Tenth. 2; Eleventh,
/; Twelfth, 2; Thirteenth, /; Fourteenth
(outside the city limits), l. Fifteenth
loutside the city limits), /; Sixteenth, !;
Seventeenth, | 1t was also resolved
that the Districts hold their meetings on
Saturday, the 10th inst, at 3 p. m, and
the Wards the same day at s p. m, at the
places held hitherto in their respective
Districts and Wards.
J. J. DUBosE, Chm.
JOSEPH BARBIERE, Sec'y. 1871
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to a young negro cadet at West Point.
1t terms him a military chadband giving
advice upon principles of honor to ca
diets, and advises him to clear his own
honor first. {
COLUMBUS, July l5.-Three painters at
work upon the caves of the Synagogue
we're precipitated from scaffold down
upon a picket fence, but none were
fatally injured A fourth saved himself
by clinging to the cornice.
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sHERIFF's SALE.
sherin-s sale of Real Estate


DY VIRTUE OF A PLURIUS FIERI FA-
ID cias to me directed in case Of Union Bank
of Tennessee vs.. Frazer Titus u Co., from the
Law Court of Memphis for the sum of $500,
besides interest and cost, will on
Saturday. 18th day of August next,
In front fthe Sheriffs Office. in the Groenlaw
Opera Building. on Second street. city of
Memphis, within legal hours, proceed to sell
to the highest bidder, for cash. the following
described real estate, levied on as the prop
erty of the defendant. Frazer Titus. to-wit:
An undivided one half interest in parts Of lots
Nos. lSI and l3S, ms laid down on 4. W. Ruck-
ers map of the city of Memphis, and situated
on the southwest corner of Main and Ex-
change, streets; commencing at the intersec-
tion. Of the west line of Main street with the
south line of Exchange street; thence running
westwardly with said south line 1854 feet, to
an alley; thence southwardly with said alley
81 feet; thence eastwardly. and parallel
with Exchange street, llS12 feet to Main
street; thence northwardly with the west line
of Main street 34ls feet, to the beginning.
Also I'LL the right and interest Of the said
Titus in and to parcel OF, ground, and the
buildings thereon, situated in the city. of
Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee. being
part of lot No. IS. as laid down on +. W.
Fuckers map of the city of Mecphis begin
ming 1.-THE intersection of the north side of
Jefferson street with the west line of Front
alloy; thence westwardly with the north line
of Jefferson street ~ feet; thence north, and
parallel with the west line of Front alley, 7f2
feet; thence east in direct line a feet, to the
west line of said alley; thence south with said
west line, TO the beginning; being the same
lot conveyed to Frazer Titus by the President,
and Company of the Farmers and
Merchants Bank of Memphis, and registered
in the Registers office of Shelby county, in
book No. q. page 1856, etc.. levied on to sat
isfy said execution for $500. with interest
and costs.
MARCUSJ. WRIGHT, Sheriff.
BY W. w. COLEMAN, Deputy Sheriff.
July sth, 1870. 1s 1l2-llS-l24
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CALIFORNIA.

Chinese rriyai of Japan
csc Princes.
San FRANcIsco, July l5.-The colec
ton of the special tax levied on Chinese
miners has been deferred for the present.
A large quantity of tea brought to this
port by the steamer China from Yoke
homa has been shipped to the East by
the New York railroad.
Seven Japanese, Princes of blood
royal, have arrived for the purpose of
receiving a collegiate education at the
schools in this city.
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WHAT NEXT

The position Of the presiding officer
vac that Of the .Avalanche.-AraiaHoke.
indeed ~ not the Avalanche visible
in another direeiioA, Supported by the
Banner2 Kellar and Roberisi f'ar no
bic frafrum-Arcades ambo. What will
be the next pretension2