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The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-07-07

As lady was walking up Bowcry,
n young rowdy rurposy stepped on
her dress and tore il, 10 the lady :
remark that he should have been more
careful, he replied iusoleutly "Thc
street is free, and Iii walk or place
my feet wherc please" so will
!, remarked hystandcr, and with Il
well aimed kick he sent the fellow
clear into the gutter. Taking of his
hat, he said to the rowdy, Il suppose
you will accord me n similar privilege,
aud admit that !, too, may place my
feet where please"
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-07-07

A PRETTY girl Of our acquaintance
sons that no one falls in love with her
unless they are ''dreadfdl wicked" OF
"sviul pious." Is there no young man
The post. [volume] (Middleburg, Snyder County, Pa.) 1864-1883, 1870-07-07
uSdp BOOT & SHOE MANUFACTOY
HV Always up 10 time!

The undersigned respectfully announces
to the citizens Of Middleburg and vicinity,
that he will continue to manufacture
MEMS STOGA,
KIP and FINE BOOTS,
Women and Chilren's SHOES,
And In short eve rything in his line, in the
latest style and at low prices. Work made
to order at the shortest notice. Give him a
call before going elsewhere.
HIRAM SCIIwENK.
AUCTIONEER.
The undersigned also offers his services
10 the public as vendne Cryer and Auction
eer. Haxing had large experience, l feel
confident that can give perfect satisfac-
l.ie. ta-sil. ,sha emnlev ~e Iva "a As;sl-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25
WASHINGTON
Summers speech ON san Domingo
The Panama Canal.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Ihe speech
of Senator Sumner, representing the adj
verse side of the San Domingo question,
is spoken of by some as a rather power
full argument, while by others 1t Is said
to have dealt in generalities, and that 1t
did not strike the important issue OF the
desirability of the acquisition. AS a
matter of policy he is opposed to the ac-
ouisition, because the island, as he says,
had been offered to other nations and
refused that the people were turbu-
lent, treacherous race; that they were
indolent and not disposed to make them
selves useful to their own country or the
world at large. He gave quite blue
picture of the country in every respect,
and declared that ever since ls4S, with
only brief intervals, strife has existed
between the Dominicans and Haytlens,
thus showing that the character
of the people is such as to render the
ACQUISITION of that island undesirable1
He commended that the debt of the coun-
try was undetermined, and though we
were only asked to pay a small sum to
obtain possession of the island, still we
might find il too late, and that we had
bought upa load Of debts Among other
matters, he allnded to the Hartmont
loan, whichis reported would have to be
paid by the United States should II
prove true that the claims of the
English bondholder are valid. Sumner
occupied the entire session with his re
marks, and was very reserved about com
municating any points regarding hi
speech to-day.
Senators Morton and Call will proba
bly, reply. Both of them are said to b.
prepared to refute all of Summers argu
ments
The Government has been successful
in making treaty with the Republic o
Columbia for the right of way for cana
across the isthmus, the,surveys for whicl
are now being made. The Secretary o
State has informed the President that 81
official copy of the treaty was expected
at the State Department in day or two
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

which will gain the end will secure a
rich national blessing, This business
EMPLOYS thousands Of workmen IN their
construction and manning IL creates a
home market for the products OF the
farm and shop. II diminishes the bal
ance of trade against the United states
nreciselv 10 the extent of freights and
passage money paid to American vessels,
and gives the United States a superiority
upon the seas of inestimable value IN
case of foreign war. Our navy, at the
commencement of the late war, consisted
of less than 100 vessels, of about ioo,u0o
tons, and force Of about 5000 men. we
drew from the merchant marine, when
had cost the Government nothing, mt
which had been source OF national
wealth. 600 vessels, exceeding 1000, 900
TONS. and about 40, 900 men, to aid in the
snppression of the rebellion. This state
ment demonstrates the value OF the mer-
chant marine as a means of national de-
Tense in time of war. The Committee
on the Cause of the Reduction of Amerl-
can Tonnage, after tracing the cause OF
its decline, submit two bills
Their report shows with great minute
ness the actual and comparative Amerl-
can tonnage at the time of its greatest
prosperity, actual and comparative dc,
cline since, together with the causes, and
exhibits other statistics of material inter-
est in reference to the subject. =,
As the report is before Congress ] will
not recapitulate any of its statistics, but
| refer only to methods recommended by
the committee to give back to the United
States our lost commerce. As a general
rule, il can be adopted. | believe
that a direct subsidy is less liable to
abuse than an indirect grant to the same
enterprise. In this case, however my
opinion is that subsidies, while they may
be given to specific lines of steamers or
other vessels, should not be exclusively
adopted, but, naddition to subsidies to
every desirable line of ocean traffic
general assistance should be given in an
effective way; and therefore ! recon-
mend to your favorable consideration
the two bills prepared by the committee
and referred to in this message.
ISioned1 u. 5. GRANT.
Executive Mansion, March q, 1870.
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NEW YORK.
sheriff O'Brien 10 be Impeached-
The Young ocraey-suieIde.
Printing Establishment Burned


The Young DemOcracy-suteid
Printing Establishment burned.
MEw York, March 25.-It is rumored
here that Mayor Hall intends impeach-
ing Sheriff O Brien for some cause, and
that Gov. Hoffman win act fayorably on
the impeachment, and place Tammany
man IN the sheriffs ONCE. j is also
rumored that the Mayor will attempt the
removal Of Street Commissioner Mclean.
1t is the intention of the young Demoe-
racy not to pass the city or county tax
leyies, unless the new charter is acted
upon, thus leaving city officials without
money. II appears, however, that there
is a clause in the present charter, en-
powering the Comptroller to issue bonds
in the name Of the city for the purpose
Of raising money necessary to run the
city government providing the Legisla-
tnre does not make such provision.
A young man named William Seud-
beck shot himself through the hesH %
his residence. a. Bayard street Cause
dependency on account Of inability to
obtain work
A fire occurred last evening in the job
printing establishment Of Waterman d
Coles u e John street Damage SO
GOO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

of the Court admonished those present.
He cautioned the two principal actors
the Prince and the advocate--and in his
address declared that the principle OF
equality before the law had been violated
in the conduct Of the police toward the
prisoner. The affair has causeds great
excitement among the lower classes, who
are highly incensed against the Prince.
General Leboeuf Minister at Wash
ington, has been created n Marshal Of
France.
The answer of the Pope of Rome to
the dispatch Of Count Dorm, relative to
the demand of France to be officially
represented in the Ecumenical Council,
has reached the French Foreign Office
The nature of its contents have not yet
TRANSFERRED
LONDON, March %. The papers of this
city generally approve of the proposed
restrictions by the Government on the
press of Ireland They consider its vio-
lent tone has much TO do with the pres
ent disorders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Decline of American Commerce..

WASHINGTON, March 23.-The follow
ing is the message Of the President sent
to Congress to-day, in relation to the
decline Of American commerce:
To the Senate and House Of Representatives;
In the Executive Message of Deem
bes 9th, 1869, to Congress, the Importance
of taking steps to revive our decreasing
merchant marine Yas urged, and special
message promised al future day during
the present session, recommending more
specifically plans TO accomplish this
result. Now that the committee Of the
House Of Representatives entrusted with
the labor Of Rsefrtaining the cause Of
the decline Of American commerce has
completed its work, and submitted a
report to the Legislative branch of the
0Scarnment, deem this fitting time
to execute that promise.
The very able. calm, and exhaustive
report of the COMMITTEES points out the
great wrongs which have produced de-
cline in our commerce. 1t is national
/ humiliation that we are now compelled
60 pay from twenty 70 thirty millions
/ dollars annually, exclusive OF passage
money, which we should share viii other
nations, 20 foreigners for doing What
should be done by American owned and
American manned vessels. This is .
I direct drain upon the resources Of ths
country of just so much money, equal TO
casting il into the sea so far as the ma
/ ton Is espcerned. A nation Of the vast
and ever increasing interid4 resources OF
the United StateS eAls14 ling as 1t does
from one 70 the other OF the gfea, cans
sf.he world. with an industrious, inteill-
gent, - energetic population, must one
day possess - full share Of the
commerce Of these oeessg. no matter
what its cost. Delay viii only ipegesss
siss cost and enhance the difficulty Q.
attaining ,hs result therefore put in
an earnest plea hor esFlT action in this
natter IN q way 70 secure an incgssSe Of
AHeFinag commerce. The advanccq
period 81 ihe gesf and The fact that nc
contract fsF siiPAFilaipg viii probably
be entered into aRfil itis h4fgion Is set.
tied BIZ Congress. aud che faIiiies a..
slas II there should be much delay ali
the large vessels contracted for this year
win fail Of completion before winter sets
IA. and viii therefore he carried over fol
anorhrr sear induces me 10 request YOU
carly eCnsieelaiioa Fl tbs subject
4 regard Il 81 such grave iAeoTiaace
As aEecting every interest Of he country
10 50 greG - extent, that any method
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

We find, on close investigation, that
voting tomorrow must be done in the
Civil District in which the man lives,
without reference to Wards. In the
country every man must vote in his own
Civil District. In the city it is the same
The Fourteenth Civil District includes
the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Tenth and a
norton of the Fourth Wards, all south OF
Madison street. The Fifth Civil District
includes the Third, Second, First
Eighth, Ninth and portion of the Fourth
Wards, all north of Madison street. The
pole tax has nothing to do with this
election, nor has Ward registration.
These are facts which will be verified by
any officers of the election.
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diced against the blacks that they will
certainly deprive them of these rights
which by the nature Of things at present
we can force them (the whites) TO yield.
In this our delegates assumed to dictate
to the people " manner almost un'
heard of before. And while il was being
done. why did the delegates from Shelby
county sit quietly in their seats and
never deign to open their mouths to pro-
test against it2 We might, If we
would. tell the reason, but do not
now consider it essential to do so.
1t was a fact-not surprising, however
that Messrs. Stephens and Heiskell
would take the first opportunity OF
Haunting their dirty linen in the face
Of the public, as they did last night,
when they were aware that the meeting
was gotten up for an entirely different
purpose. Our object was to ratify the
Democratic county ticket, as was well
known, and not the miserable tmng OF
Constitution. We could not vote for
this latter, but intended to let it pass as
BY default rather than oppose it, There
were, nevertheless, several stirring
speeches made pertinent TO the objects
of our assemblagc, which doubtless did
much good. Remember tomorrow Is
the day when the trial will be made be-
tween the contending hosts of the Dem
ocracy and Radicalism for the Offices OF
this county Let every true man be
early at the polls, and work hard and
earnestly until the closing for the straight
Democratic ticket.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

All this talk about the splitting up of
the Democratic ticket started with the
supporters Of the Radical ticket, but to-
morrow will tell different tale. Mark
the prediction: the straight Democratic
ticket will be elected without the loss of
a single nominee The issue cannot be
doubtful if our people only half work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

Emmenagogue.-DR, MLLKR's ExNESA-
GoGuE is the only article known to cure the
Whites lit will cure in every easel. Where u
the family in which this important medicine
is not wanted Mothers, this Is the greatest
blessing over offered you, and you should i'm
mediately procure it. II Is also sure cure for
Female Irregularities, and may be depended
upon in every case where the monthly flow has
been obstructed through cold or disease. Sold
by druggists. Price One Dollar; or sent by
mail on receipt Of One Dollar and Quarter.
GOODYEAR & FALLS,
9-1A5-f Wholesale Agents. 81 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

The Appeal of this morning says;
" Vote for the Constitution and the
ticket as it appears in the Appeal
Which one of the tickets2 For that en-
terprising journal has two tickets up in
its columns.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

1t is reported that Sheriff Curry has
levied on several boats to take him and
his party up Salt river. The party will
be so small by tomorrow night, and SO
hard to find, that a good sized dug-out
will answer every purpose.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25
CINCINNATI.
rho pro.BibIe 0uestiou

CINCINNATI, March 25.-Returns from
the primary elections are not all in, but
the Indications, so far, are that ma
jority of pro-bible school trustees have
been nominated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

He that is not for us is against MS, and
he that scratcheth the Democratic ticket,
even to vote for his brother, is against
the party, and only votes for the rest of
the ticket because it is convenient to do
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25
,145-t Wholesale Agents. PSI Main street.
Cough No More.-wARyER's CouGH BA

Cough No More.-WARYER's COUGH BAL
SAM is healing, softening and expectorating.
The extraordinary power it possesses in imme-
diately relieving, and eventually curing, the
most obstinate cases of Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis, Influenza, Catarrh,
Hoarseness, Asthma and Consumption, is
almost incredible. So prompt is the relief and
certain its effects in all the above cases, or any
affection of the throat and lungs. that thou
sands of physicians are daily prescribing It,
and one and all say that it IL the most healing
and expeotorating medicine known. One dose
always affords relief, and in most cases onS
bottle effects cure. Sold BY druggists, in large
bottles. Price One Dollar. 1t is your owr
! fault If you still cough and suffer. The Balsam
will cure. GOODYEAR * FALLS,
9-l45-f Wholesale Agents, 81 Main street,
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Tomorrow is election day. The most
important to Shelby county that has been
held since the war. There are only two
sides-one is Radical, the other Demo-
cratic. Choose We between them.
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FOREIGN.
Exciting scene % Prince Bona

Pans, March 25.-During the trial Of
Prince Bonaparte, yesterday, NOR ;
sdyocsts made a seaihing allEsicp 70 The
Prince, accusing him Of having acted in
a eowardls spirit at The interview which
ierminaied in bis shooting Victor NOR.
The Prince became excited and apg9
and the courtroom was the scene Of the
greatest confusion. n Fouville was
removed BY the gems d'armes, and the
Primo -iihdreW. The sitting Of the
scaF vas suspended On an attempted
renewal Of ihe di.iurbanee fhf fresaens
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25
9-l45-f Wholesale Agents. 2sl Main street.

No Cure, No Pay.-PQRsEsI.s JUsRER
IAA-Rer Coughs. Group. Whooping -Cough,
Asthma. Bronchitis. Sore Throat. Splitting Of
Blood and Lung Diseases. Immediate relief
and positive cure. or price refunded. 80 cents.
n. B.-The genuine article has yellow labels,
with white, imprinted wrapper.
e-i1-f GOODYEAR & FALLS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25
SPECIAL NOTICES.
; Observation-Disclosures of the Liver

The Responsibilities of the Liver.
The liver has an important part to perform
in the animal economy. Its function is two
fold. The fluid which it secretes tcmpers the
blood and regulates the bowels, and upon the
quantity and quality of the secretion depends,
in great degree, the adaptation of the blood
to the requirements of the system and the due
removal Of the refuse matter which remains in
the intestincs after the work of digestion has
been accomplished.
One of the principal uses of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bittcrs is TO tone and control this some
what unruly organ. The ambitious prop
critics of the preparation are scarcely second
airy to its virtues as stomachic. Its opera
ton upon the liver is not violent like that of
mercury. but gradual and gentle. Instead OF
creating sudden tumult in that sensitive
gland, il regulates its action by degrees.
Hence. it is safe remedy for bilious disorders,
while mercury, being a tremendous excitant,
is not. The more naturally and quietly dis
eased organ can be restored to its normal con-
dtion the better, and il is the peculiar prop
erty of this harmless vegetable Alternative TO
reinforce and regulate without exciting or
CONFUSING.
The success which has attended its use as
remedy for affections of the liver is proyerbial.
Persons of bilious habit who take it habitu-
ally as a protection against the attacks to
which they are constitutionally liable, pro-
nounce it the best liver tonic in existence.
The symptoms of an approaching fit of bilious
ness can hardly be mistaken. A pain in the
right side or under the shoulder blades, a
saffron tinge in the whites Of the eyes, sick
headache, feeling of drowsiness, low spirits,
loss of appetite, constipation and general de-
bility are among the usual indications of a
morbid condition Of the liver, and as soon as
they appear the Bitters should be resorted to
in order to ward off more serious consequences.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25
BAKING PoWpgR.
E1cllnnge of Property.

TWILL EXCHANGE Ny LOT ARD RESI-
| irrce in Memphis for cheaper property.
either In the city suhurbs.Qr for piarftaiien
in Tcnuoesee. Mississippi o. Arkansas. y ne
terms can be agreed on, taking TIE a.Hererce
in value IN money. ls-l1t-fl 4. MhAonA-
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
Specials to the Ledger.

AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA g. P. A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
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wodIoeIs-Tbo Hasis OF civil So.

NediOek-The basss Vf cfviI So
eiety.-Essays for young men on the honor
and happiness Of Marriage. and the evils and
danger of celibacy, with sanitary help for the
attainment of mans true position in life.
Sent free, in sealed envelopes. Address.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION, Box ?, Philadel-
phia, Pa. 53
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

Vote as soon as you can get to the
polls, and then 60 to work and see that
others are supplied with genuine straight
tickets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

A report of that Radical meeting at
Toncray Church will be found on the
fourth page.
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Wine Of Life.-The great Blood Purifier

Wine of Life.-The great Blood Purifier
and delicious drink, WARMERS YINUM YIr.E,
or WINE OF LIFE, is free from any poisonous
drugs or impurities, being prepared for those
who require stimulant. 1t is a splendid ap-
petizer and tonic, and the finest thing In the
world for purifying the blood. 1t is the most
pleasant and delicious article ever offered to
the public. far superior to brandy. whisky,
wine, bitters. or any other article. 1t is more
healthy and cheaper. Both male and female,
young or old, can take the Wine of Life. 1t
is, in fact. life preseryer. Those who wish to
enjoy good health and free flow of lively
spirits, will do we'll to take the Wine Of Life.
II is different.from anything ever before in use.
1t is sold by druggists; also at all respectable
saloons. Price one dollar, in quart bottles.
GOODYEAR * FALLS,
9-145-t Wholesale Agents, 2Sl Main street.
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Hnrner,. riIr nrmeay-Wamer,s Pf

Warmers Pile femedy----Waner's Pile
Remedy has never failed mot even one case) to
cure the very worst cases Of Blind. Itching or
Bleeding Piles. Those who are afflicted should
Immediately call on their druggist and get
WARSER's PfLE REMEDY. II is expressly isr
The Piles. and u not RECOMMENDED % cure apy
other disease. u has cured many eases Of over
thirty years standing. Price One Dollar.
For sale by druggists everywhere.
GOODYEAR 4 FALLS,
s-lE-f Wholesale AFan.s. ~ Main street.
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TAXES.
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS,

I WILL TURN OVER To THE COURT, ON
i the LIST Of April, 1910. a list Of all property
on which taxes have not been paid. CONF
FORWARD ASD SAW COST.
FEIIx W. ROBERTSON.
20-25 City Tax Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

Vote the straight ticket either on one
side or the other.
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PUBLIC = ALE.

.CPRING HILL Is ON THE EASTERN
- suburbs Of Memphis. on Poplar street ex-
tended upon the property owned by the late
Henry Lake. and derives its name from che
celebrated Big Spring on the premises. IL
is Just one mile east of the present terminus of
the Poplar Street Railway. which will sc soon
company has been chartered to build. Pebble
Turnpike on this road, which has. been sur
veyed TO be put under immedia'se contract
and being sixty-six feet wide, an dembellished
with shade trees on either side. and crossed by
no railroads and steam ears. must become the
favorite boulevard of Momp.his. With these
attractions and advantages, added to health
fulness Of locality and UNI sxceptionable neigh
borhood. we bring before the public
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-03-25

Dyspepsia.-W1RSKH' DYsFEPsIA Toxic
is prepared expressly for Dyrpeplics and hose
suffering with habitual Costlyeness. Il Is .
slightly stimulating tonle and splendid appe-
tizers It strengthens the stomach and restores
the digestive organs 70 their healthy state;
Weak, nervous and dyEpeptic persons should
use WkKxER's DYSPEPSIA TOSIc. For sale BY
GOODYEAR 4 FALLS,
s-Ias-f wholesale Aeepls. - Main street.
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The Appeal swallows the Constitution
with grim fortitude.
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OFFIcE OF CHIEF or POLICE, /
MEMPHIS. Tenn, March 18th, 1870.
Special Order No. IL
A LII DRINKING SALOONS. OR PLACES
"A where liquor is sold BY the glass, will pc
closed tomorrow ut o'clock q, m. and remain
closed until pm. BY order Of
4. w. 0'D0NNELL,
Chief Of Police.
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BAKING POWDER.

The standard reputation attained by this un-
rivalled and infallible Yeast Powder during
twelve years past, is due TO its perfect purity,
healthfulness and economy. Put up in tins,
actual weight as represented, and will keep for
years.
The quantity required for use IS from one
fourth to one-half less than other Baki2g
Powders.
Sold by grocers throughout the Y,niIea States.
DO0LEY < BR0FHKR,
Manufacturers and Proprietors,
lO-46-fmw 90 New street. New York.