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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
wATER-wATER-wATER.

No less than five of the cities of the
Northwest are in the act of constructing
waterworks, and we know of two in the
South--one of them the enterprislng
little city of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Nashville has no less than two reservoirs,
and has for years been giving its citizens
an abundant supply of water How is it
in Memphis? Why every family is de-
pendent upon cistern or cisterns, and
much of the time upon the Mississippi
river water, for which they have to pay
at high rates. Manufactures of every
kind and character are crippled in Mem
phis for want of water, and every year
sees provision made for it from the river.
This constitutes no small item of ex-
pense. Our hotels, at great expense,
have the water of the river pumped into
their cisterns by steam pumps, kept con-
tinually on the move. There are but
two lighthouses in the city, and these
are connected with our principal hotels.
1t is. almost impossible for private
families to secure the amount of
healthful cleanliness which, in New York
for instance, is secured to all. Then
there is the sprinkling of the streets in
summer and the putting out of fires-the
hazard from that species of destruction
being at the present very much en-
HANGED for want of water supply such
as the Waterworks Company propose to
give us. We want an abundant supply
of water, and cannot have it too soon.
1t is proposed by this company, we UNI
derstand, so soon as the City Fathers
come to terms, to employ Gen. Braxton
Bragg, the old veteran and hero, as
superintendent of construction and as
permanent superintendent Of the works
when constructed. His experience in
this sort of enterprise is extensive, more
so than that of any other man in the
country. He will give us all the latest
results of science, and by his residence
amongst us increase the ectat that
already attaches to Memphis as the home
Of ex-President Jefferson Davis. We
hope that no time will be lost by Mayor
johnson and the City Attorney in max
ing a satisfactory arrangement with the
Waterworks Company We want to see
General Bragg at work here, especially
on the waterworks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
THE BONES OF THE CONFEDER
ATE DEAD


In Alexander the Greats exultation
at overcoming the Persians, and for the
purpose of enabling his soldiers to
share his pleasure in some substantial
manner, be issued a decree that on
their return to Greece, any soldier who
bore a good record should occupy and
retain possession of any property that
pleased him" A wounded soldier, nigh
unto death, had been cared for and re-
stored to health by the attentive hands
of a generous and patriotic family of
Greeks, and On conyalescing he applied
to the great Emperor for the homestead
of his benefactoFs. The ruthless, yet
just Alexander, was so shocked that he
turned to the migrate and said, while ]
will give you the land, | shall confscate
it, then return it 10 the good people, and
have branded upon yonr forehead, This
is the reward of ingratitude +" Morton,
of Pennsylvania, who gave the casting
vote that formed the spirit of the Key
stone" State, and gave us this grand
Republic, has no monument erected tohis
memory. faa. Jones fougl the battles
of the Revolution for eight years on the
good Bon Homme Richard, yet no stone
marks his resting place and while the
French Cabinet had his remains in state
dying in an attic ~ Paris, awaiting an
order for them from our Government,
they were never sent for. Robert Morris,
the fnaneier, of whom it is said that his
money sg9 brains did more to per-
feet the independence Of the colonies
than any of our Revolutionary fore;
fathers, died in a poor-house in Phila-
delpbia. And it is sad to think, in these
days of the ingratitude of republics,
so palpably expressed in the good men
that are sent to the wall, that our gallant
dead are forgotten. IT'S horrible to
reflect upon, that sordid motives rule
the hour; and we can't but feel.
How flames the blood, indignant at the
thought.
That laws are bartered. human passions
bought
That men no more the soft sensations feel.
And gold-cursed gold-the bosom turns to
steel"
Our dead lie buried q BON a. score Of
battle6elds, and yet, unerateful beings
that we are, we seem tardy in furnishing
that material assistancs that alone can
accomplish the object, dear toeyery true
soldiers heart-a decent burial Of onT
fallen comrades.
1.-THE boast Of heraldy the pOmp Of powerl
All that beauty. all that wealth ere gave.
Await alike the inevitable hour
The paths Of glory lead butte the grave.
Yet, If dead, they still live in our hearts;
and let Us be as civilized as the East
Indian, who deems the greatest curse
that which loses him the bones of his
loved ones Yes, let us gather these sad
relics ofwhai is left Of those brave spirits,
whose wearied feet and fainting hearts
Welded to the Overwhelming hosts Of the
foe. yet died with their face to the enemy,
uneonqnered save by death-martyrs to
cause they deemed just Let their
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
GOVERNOR 6RNTER BEFORE THE
RECONSTRUCTION COMMITTEE.

The mountain has labcred, and, 10 the
mousel Senter speakethl Question
Was there any conniying by men in
power. by yourself and the officers in
power in Tennessee. st the frauds charged
in the last election? Answer by the
immacuIate-"T There was not. Hence,
as an election. all was fair, square and
Iegitimate-at least, from gubernatorial
standpoint. So there was no trouble
whi!e the people, in their sovereign ca
pacity. we're voting for Senter. But v bat
happens since? Question" Don't you
think that the bad feeling in the State
has, in great measure, been influenced
by the Acknowledgement Of so many
white people?" Answer" That, of
course had its effect Question
Don't you think the enfranchisement
of the white people of the State tends to
alIay the feeling of jealousy between the
racesg' Answer" Reason would say
It did. | should think Il ought to.
Good. Governor Very good, apd We,
the late enfranchised, owe you one.
We may have Opaque craniums, but we
cannot for the life Of as see how the Re
construction Committee can take any
flatterinr JUNCTION 10 their souls in the
shape of Senters evidence TINS far We
have Seuter, the honest, candid Senter-
but now comes the cloven foot, heel and
toe-a new role Up with the dark cur
tain and let the Gubernatorial mammoth
hoist himself on his own petsrd. Whangl
goes the reconstruction boomerang and
Senter winces, CALLED jade that he 5.
Question: What proportion Of the en-
tire population Of the State have partiei-
mated in these Ku-Klux outrages2 Old
Qualification replies" General Forrest
SAYS 40. 600 Senter's a bad lawyer, or
he would not say what was said, but
what he knew; but on with the evidence.
Forrest Is a shooting man. All, :'iats
tie pinch. Governor; the General i a
shootist and dreams Of Forrest have
caused 3 great deal more terror to
the soul Of nos Richard, but Senier,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
Now 10 Act in Event of burglary.


|. Lie very STILL and draw the bed
clothes over your head
2. Sit up and listen.
3. Pinch your wife and tell her she
ought TO be ashamed of herself
4. Tell her to go down stairs and see
what's the matter
8. Call out the servants to order the
robbers off the premises.
6. If the burglars still persist in their
nefarlous purpose, go to the landing,
and ask them if they know what they
are about.
I. If they don't desist now, make
your wife tell them that in your opinion
they are wicked men, and that you have
a great mind to be angry,
8, Say yop are very dangerous when
you are once aroused.
3, Beg them 10 leave quietly and so
obviate the necessity Of a disturbance in
the house.
TO- Ask them if they wouldn't like
some cold meat and pickles, and a glass
Of beer and pipe.
IL. Let them have what they like, do
what they like, and give them dollar
each besides, When they've gone, bring
out your pistols and send for police
man.
II. Go to bed again, and say that the
only reason why you didn't go down
stairs at first, punch all their heads,
shoot them, and take them all prisoners,
was that You didn' want to disturb the
neighbors
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
Probable Candidates Before the
Democratic Nominating CODven-
ton, for the Judiciary and Att0r-
ney GeueraIShfD.

Judge First Circuit Court: G. p. Foute,
Judge Second Circuit Court Judge
Anderson, Colonel Irving Halsey.
Judge Criminal Court: H. Clay Condo.
Attorney General-Capt, Van Ander-
son, Col. j. S. Kerr, Major Welch, Capt.
Newt. Hart and Col. Moses White.
Chancery Court-Colonel r. j. Nor
gan, Major Beecher, L. C. Haynes, Geo.
Dixon, Gen. G. j. Pillow and Gov. |. G.
Harris.
There are many names mentioned in
the above connection, but the ones cited
are only those given us as possible to
come before the Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
Called Meeting Democratic Execu-
tive Committee.

There will be a called meeting of the
Democratic Executive Committee at No.
Is Union street, on tomorrow Thurs
day., 18th inst, at which time business
Of importance will be transacted. The
Committee return their thanks to
Madame Vincent for the liberal spirit
that ever prompts her to assist in adding
to the comfort of the Committee in furn-
ishing rooms for their meetings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
ApARTIsAN IUDGE.

The action ofJudge Hudson in grant
ing Colonel Curry an injunction restrain
ing General Wright from receiving his
certificate of election, when he knew it
was wrong to do SO (for if he did not he
is unworthy the position he holds), is an
other evidence of the partisan spirit OF
our enemy; and we can only say, if ne
seeks infamy by such method he is well
come to his notoriety.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
Executors Sale of Real Estate.

S EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF
n Agnes Hawthorn, deceased, offer for
The nronerty consists q of three bonses and lots
on Marshall avenue, one SIS feet front by 100
feet deep, one ~ feet inches front by 40 feet
deep, and one SO feet inches front by ITO feet
deep: upon each lot is a good, substantial res
ance in six and twelve months with deed of
trust to secure the deferred payments. If not
sold at private sale, the same will be sold on
the above terms on the 10th of May next, at
the corner of Madison and Main streets.
1851 GEO. DIXON, Executor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
REAL ESTATE.
RENTi SALEi LEASE

U,OR RENT-0N MEMPHIS a CHARLES;
II ton railroad switch, just south Of Beal
street, a warehouse 3)xso feet.
T1OR SALE RLEAsE-sIXTY LOTS. CITY
II and suburban, suitable for business, man
ufacturinr or residence purposes, lying be
tween Madison street and Kerr avenue. A
number Of the lots are Of large size. eapitally
situated for cotton sheds. Residence lots nom
six acres 20 the dimensions Of the old city
plan.
Il BASES WILL BIB MADE ON FAVOR
/ = able terms. Apply 20
zs-53 W. L. VANCE, lS Madison It.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
ST. LOUIS.
GOV Trea.urr peraIeatIon.

81. LouIs, April l3.-A. Z. KrOeuer, who iI
alleged to be implicated IN the defaicaiion Of
Mr.. susiski. City Treasurer, was released yes
,erday on $1,000 bonds. No new develop
ments have transpired to-day. The Invest
eating Committee is still At work, but vii not
be able to report for two " three days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
NASHVILLE.
city Property to be soId--Laborer

city Property 20 be sold---Laborers.
NASHVILLE. April ls.-The waterworks and
other city property is advertised tor sale at
public auction on Saturday next. for the ben
eft Of creditors. Mayor Morris has taken
legal advice. and will in accordance with said
ADVICE. prevent the sale.
Another delegation Of one hundred and
sixty mechanics and laboring men, mostly
Germans and Irish. passed through here last
night for Chattanooga.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS.
MEMPHIS THEATER.

srALDlse. BIpwELL 4 MAoDoSouGH. PRoP's.
Decided success Of William Horace Lingard.
Alice Cunning Lingard, and Company.
"WEDNESDAY EVENING. April ls-The
w performance will commence with the
DAY AFTER THE WEDDING; Lady Eliza
beth Freeloye, with songs, Alice Dunning Lin,
gard. THE GREAT LINGARD in twenty of
his Original Sketches. To conclude with the
screaming farce, entitled sPITALFIELD,S
WEAVER; Adele, Alice Dunning Lingard |;
Simmonds, the weaver, Mr., VIM. n. Lingard.
Lingard Matinee, Saturday.
The piano used for Mr.. Lingard's Sketches
is from the mandatory Of Chickering Bros,
politely furnished by II. G. Hollenberg, 237
Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
ILLINOIS,

Democrats vietsFy In Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD. April ls.-fhs election yester-
day for city officials passed OF quietly. About
twenty-four negroes voted solid for the kadi-
cal nominees. John W. Priest Democrao
was elected Mayor; also the whole Demo
cratic ticket By good majorities. ranging ~
high a. Z75.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13

A letter TO the New York World gives
a long account Of the interview between
Mr.. Lincoln and Judge John A. Camp
bell, April 4th, 1865, wherein the former
plan Of restoring the Union Is set forth
This unpublished history is rather
stale reading. by the way
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13

A gentleman in Alabama, in exerting
himself one day, felt sudden pain, and
fearing his internal machinery had been
thrown out Of gear, sent for negro on
his plantation who made some preteu-
sions to medical skill 10 prescribe for
him. The negro having investigated the
case, prescribed and administered dose
to his patient with the utmost confidence
Of o speedy cure, No relief being ex-
perienced, however, the gentleman sent
for physician, who on arriving inquired
of the negro what medicine he had given
his master Bob promptly responded,
Rosin and alum, sir What did you
give them for2" continued the doctor.
why" replied Bob, the alum to draw
the parts togedder, and de rosin to sod
der nm" The patient eventually recoy-
cred
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13

bones be gathered, and with appropriate
solemnities let us inter decently and in
order all that is left on this earth of our
fallen braves, no matter what cost, what
care, or what responsibility.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
Suburban Property.

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.
% acres. with elegant Improvements. near
the city.
81 acres, with superior improvements.
Is acres, with magnificent residence and
grounds tastefally laid out.
PAssMORE 4 RUFFIN.
ST Real Estate Agents. No. Court q.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
LATEST TELEGRAMS,
Specials TO the Ledger.

AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA s. P. A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
FOR SALE.
Excelsior Planning Mill !!
FOR SALE.
T WILL SELL. on MOST FAVORABLE
Il terms, half interest in the
EXCELSIOR PLANNING MILL,

On Second street. The machinery i an new,
complete, and IN perfect running order Any
one wishing 10 invest IN . rood paying busi-
ness a most desirable opportunity 4 offered 70
do %. on very favorable terms; = or particu-
lan. etc. apply 70 J. J. AMMONEII,
Or Lanier 4 WaddsIl. ~ secondst. ss-is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
Editor

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.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
NOTICE.
Memphis Mechanics Institute.

VyHE FIRSTREGULAR MEETING OF THE
| Memphis Mechanics Institute will be held
on Wednesday evening. April Is. at ~ o. clock,
at the rooms Of the Memphis School Board
odd Fellows Hall. A punctual attendance Of
the members and others interested is particu-
larry desired. By order Of the President,
W. S. BRUCE.
ANDREWS. Secretary. T-8S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13

Congress. kissenren. yichy, Pyrment. Self
Eer, Ballston Spa, and Blue Lick, ~ the hsif
pound bottle, and on draueht.
$-Ss CHANDLER 4 co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
Saturday, the 18th of May, 1870,

In front of the Merchants Insurance Com
panys Office, on Madison street, in the city Of
Memphis, between the hours of 10 a. IN. and IL
m, proceed to sell at public auction to the
highest bidder, for cash, the following prop
erty. described in said Deed of Trust, to-wit !:
A part of lot No. 81 on the map of the city. of
Memphis, and bounded as follows: Beginning
with Mississippi or Front street and the north
west corner Of said lot No. 81 thence south
wardly with said Front street 2434 feet to a
stake; thence eastwardly 1851 feet to an alley
wardIy with the west line Of said alley az feet
to an alley, commonly called Walkers alley;
thence westwardly with south side Of said
alley l4s15 feet to the beginning. The equity
of redemption is expressly waived and the title
is believed to be perfect but | will sell and
convey only as trustee.
1856 r. A. PARKER. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
LEGAL.
Trustees Sale Of Real Estate,

FINDER AND BY vIRTUEOF A DEED OF
u Trust executed to G. W. AGREE, trustee.
recorded in the Registers Office of Shelby
county. in book No. 81, part 2, pages 273. ga
and 275, TO secure the payment of certain notes
therein mentioned given for purchase money
and by virtue of decree of the Law Court OF
Memphis appointing me trustee in said Deed
of Trust in the room and stead of G.. W. AGREE,
deceased, with all the powers conferred upon
the said Acree as trustee, in and by the Trust
Deed aforesaid, will as such newly appointed
notes, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
WASHINGTON.

More About the steamer FIOyd-
Vacant Seat in south Carolina
Telegraph TO Chfna-No Amnesty
Proclamation Yef-AdmissiOn of
New Mexico-W OOd-H0ward I'M
brSgIiO-GeOrgfa Bill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-04-13
MlLLlh cry.
SODA
CT IAN I1R'S
SPARKLING ARCTIC SODA

IN ENTERING UPON OUR FIFTH SEA
Il son in dispensing our heaith-rivinr son,
and other Mineral Waters, We do So confdtnt
that the public viii in the future. as they have
fount, one Of the best in the country ,ot e1
eehed IN apparatus or appointments from Me-,
York % AeH Orleans. Cur Eisss iinin0.
thoIough attention TO cleanliness. and pnre
irut syrnp, wiz, We hope. recommend our.
ARcfic SODA as the excelsior Soda Of Mempbis
CHANDLER N 60.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-10-19
Who Named the Colleges ;

The Yale Courdnt says:
Harvard College was named aftei
John Harvard, who, in 1898, left to
the college ET79 and a library Of over
800 books.
Williams College was named after
Colonel Ephraim Williams, a soldier
of the old French war.
Dartmouth College was named after
Lord Dartmouth, who subscribed q
large amount, and was President of
the First Board Of Trustees.
Brown University received its name
from Hon. Nicholas Brown, who was
a graduate of the college, went into
business, became very wealthy and
endowed the college very largely.
Columbia College was called Kings
College till the close Of the war for in
dependence, when il received the
name of Columbia.
BowdOin College was named after
Governor BOwdOin, Of Maine.
Yale College was named after Elihu
Yale, who made very liberal dOna-
tions to the college.
Colby University, formerly Water
vile College, was named after Mr..
Colby, Of Boston, who gave $50, 900 to
the college in 1856.
Dickinson College received its name
from Hon. John Dickinson. He made
a very liberal donation to the college,
and was president of the board of
trustees for a number Of years.
Cornell University was named after
Ezra Cornell, its founder,
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-10-19
The CHRONICLE.
AUTUMN.
BY JonN Q. c. RRAINARn.

The dead leaves Strew the forest walk
And wtther'd are the pale wild flowers:
The frost hangs blRckening on the stalk,
The dew drops fall in frozen showers,
Gone are the springs green spouting bow
ers,
Gone summers rich and mantling vines
And autumn, with her yellow hours,
On hill and plain no longer shines.
learn'd a clear and wfld-tOned note,
That rose and swelld from yonder tree
A gay bird. with two sweet a throat.
There perch'd and raised her song for me.
The winter comes, and where is she?
Away-where summer wings will rove,
Where buds are fresh, and every tree
Is vocal with the notes Of love.
Too mild the breath OF southern sky,
Too fresh the flower that bushes there,
The northern breeze that rustles by,
Finds leaves too green and buds too fair T;
No forest tree stands stript and bare,
No stream beneath the ice Is dead,
No mOuntain-top With sleepy hair
Bends o'er the SHOWS its reverend head.
Go there with all the birds-and seek
A happier cline, with livelier flight;
Kiss, with the sun, the evenings cheek,
And leave me lonely with the night
I'll gaze upon the cold north light,
And mark where all its glories shOne-
See-that il Is all fair and bright,
Feel-that 10 all is cold and gone.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1870-10-19
From the Journal OF the telegraph
The Wonders Of the Telegraph-HOH
We Get the War News.

The press dispatches from Europe
to New York during the past four
weeks numbered about one hundred
thousand words. New York has been
better posted on the issue of the war
each day than London, Paris or Ber-
lin. These dispatches have almost
wholly been sent by a single cable,
full One-third Of the whole to a single
daily paper, and with marvellous ra-
pidity and accuracy. Familiar as we
are with the work Of the telegraph, it
has been a marvel to US. To hun
dreds Of thousands Of minds the
whole process is and has been a deep
enigma. Here is q man sitting in a
dark room at Hart's Content. The
ocean cable terminates here A fine
wire attached thereto is made to sur
round two small cores Of soft iron.
As the electric wave, produced by q
few pieces Of copper and zinc at Val
entia, pass through the wires, these
cores became magnetic enough to
move the slightest object. A looking
glass, half an inch in diameter, is fix
ed on a bar of iron one-tenth of an
inch square and half an inch long.
On this tiny glass a lamp is made to
glare so that Its light Is reflected on a
tablet on the wall. The language Of
the cable is denoted by the shifting Of
this reflected light from side to side.
Letter by letter in thus expressed in
this fitting idiom in utter silence on
the wall. There is no record made by
the machine except as the patient
watcher calls out to a cOmrade the
translated flashes as they come, and
which he records. It seems a miracle
of patience. There is something Of
awe creeps over US as we see the evil
dence of a human touch, 5000 miles
away swaying that line Of light. By
such a delicate process as this, and
after being repeated from line to line
five times before its ultimate copy is
in New York, have the late great bat
ties been recorded in our daily papers
with great particularly and sent
throughout the Union. Nothing like
it has ever been accomplished. The
enterprise Of New York press, of a
single press in New York, has eclips-
ed that of the wealthiest and ablest
presses in Europe. II is eharacteris-
tic Of the nation to do its work grand |
ly and well.