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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22
Duration of Late European wars.

Durat1On OF Late european wars
In the Crimean war of 1886, Tur-
key declared war against Russia October
5, 1858. Russia declared war against
Turkey November !. France and Eng
land declared war against Russia March
27-2S, 1854. The battle of Alma was
fought September 20; battle of Bala-
klava, October 25; battle of Inkerman,
November S. Sardinia Joined the allies
January 25, 1865. The Malakoff was
taken by the French September 8.
Sweden Joined the allies November 81;
and hostilities were suspended February
29, 1856. The war between the western
powers and Russia lasted two years,
lacking one month.
The Italian war of 1859 was begun by
the rejection of the Austrian ultimatum
by Sardinia, April &C. The Austrians
crossed the Ticiho April q. The French
entered Genoa May g. The battle of
Montebelle was fought May 20; battle of
Magenta, May 30-31; and the battle of
Solferino, June a. The peace of Villa
Franca was signed July IL. Hostilities
were active but ten weeks.
The Schleswig- -Holstein war of 1864
began BY the inyasion Of schlesWig by
the Prussians February !. The Prus-
SLAMS took Duppel April 10, and AIsen
july ?, Treaty of peace between Den
mark and Germany gigned at Vienna
October 30. Actual hostilities covered
o space Of twenty-five weeks,
The German Italian war of 1865 was
begun by Prussia July II. Italy de-
clared war against Austria June 29. The |
battle of Custoza was fought June "a,
aud the battle Of Sad0wa July 2. IT. rhe /
treaty of peace between Prussia and |
Austria was signed at Prague August %, |
and between austria and Italy at Vienna |
October & Actual hostilities between
the belligerenis lasted only five weeks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22
The Snake story OF the Season
The Charm of Music-A Wonder
Gus Serpent Moved from it's Den.

We lind the following IN the Huntsville
Independent of late date:
We are informed that very remarka-
BILE species of snake was, on last Sunday
evening, captured by Prof. Lang of this
city, near Johnson's Wells. The profess
sor, with two of his friends had gone out
into the woods about two miles from the
wells, taking his violin with him. He
was at the time seated on a large rock
playing favorite air, and feeling some
thing pass up his back directed his at
tention to it, and discovered the monster
creeping over his shoulder. With un-
surpassed GOODNESS and presence of mind
the professor set perfectly quiet for a
moment or two-the snake the mean
while descending to the rock by his side.
Prof Lang Immediately placed his violin
firmly on its head and seized it by the
neck. Then calling to his companions,
who had gone off short distance gath
ering berries, it was secured.
1t is of a deep-green color upon its
back, while its belly is of a deep-red. 1t
is about FIVE feet in length, is fully as
large in the middle as mans arm, and
is provided on each side, about two feet
from its head, with 6n-like appendage.
It's face is slightly covered with a sub
stance resembling black wool, while it is
devoid of any tail whatever, the extrem-
ity being perfectly blunt.
The Professor, who has devoted con-
siderable portion of his life to the study
of nature as exempli6ed in the animal
kingdom, pronounces it to be similar in
all respects to those of a very limited
species found on the island of Madagas-
car.
This remarkable creature has been
by Professor Lang, and viii be
sent alive, if possible, to New York to
his friends, to be placed by them in the
hands of eminent naturslists for exam
ination and classification.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22
SUMMER SCHEDULE.
Takes Effect June 10Th, 1870.

The train leaving Memphis at 4. Is pm. runs
daily. The am. train does not run on Sun
day, BOtE trains run through TO Louisville
without changes. Elegant sleeping cars run
TO Louisville. connecting at Louisville with
through cars to Philadelphia. Cleveland, Buff
falo aud New York, without change. Only
ono change from Louisville to Baltimore,
Cf Sn% Bson bs
at the Ticket Office, 237I Main street.
]. +. BOYD, Superintendent.
JAS. SPEED. Ticket Agent. 9-62-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Judge Of Fifteenth judicial Circui

Tn answer TO the calls of the bar and people
of this circuit, announce myself q candidate
for judge Of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit,
comprised of Shelby. Upton and Fayette
counties. ltel I'd. FLIPPIN.
At the request of respectable portion Of
the Bar, and of the people Of the Fourteenth
Judicial Circuit, / announce myself caDdi-
date for Judge of that Circuit. The election
is to be held on the first Thursday, being the
4th day, Of August next,
April q, 1S70.. to-"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22

This town Is situated on the Memphis and
Little Rock railroad. half way between Mem
phis and Little Rock. fifteen miles north Of
Clarendon. thirty-three south Of Augusta.
hfty-hve south Of Jacksonp0rt, and eight from
CettOn Plant.
Il is surrounded by very fne country and
Immediately in the Pine Region. one Of the
finest bodies Of pine in the STATE.
II is on the high grounds between White and
81. Francis rivers, and i considered the very
healthicst section Of Arkansas.
This place is destined to be one Of the largest
Shipping points on the Nemphis and Iittle
Rock railroad.
Trains viii carry passengers At half fare
Terms made known on day Of sale.
B. d. WILLIAMS.
General Superintendent and Land Agent.
July 18th, lS7o. 1ls-lS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22
PROPOSALS.
Notice to Contractors!

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceived at the Engineer office, Memphis,
Tennessee. until II M. on the lst Of August,
1870, for the graduation, masonry and bridge
superstructure on the Mississippi River rail
tance Of fifteen miles. A portion Of the work
is heavy and worthy the attention Of Contrac-
tors. .,
Profies and specifications can be seen at the
Office Of the Chief Engineer. $50 Main street.
f TH0S. II. WELLINGTON,
1g-1gl Oh. Eng Miss. River X. r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22

rs ereeedinriy iarre eifeulation throughout
he city and state offers business men An ex-
client Opportunity 70 make their buSinets
Known 70 the Thousands OF Gernans living in
this nection 0f country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22
SAPoLIo.

C0B CLEANING WINDOWS CwITHoUf
and PAINT. polishing KNIVES (no scratch
ing); Washing DISHES, ser1bbing FLOORS,
FLOOR CLOTH. TABLES. BATH TUBS, etc.
polishing tin, brass, iron, copper and steet
ware; removing gums, oil, rust and dirt from
machinery. Indispensable for house clean
ing, aud all uses (except washing clothes). IL
costs but few cents. aud Is sold by all good
grocery. drug and notion stores.
Depot, 2ll Washington st., N. l:. and 30
Oxford q. !. london. England; l5l-l2s.tst
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-22
For Attorney eeneral.

W. d. WILKERS0N, JR., Of Lauderdale
county, is candidate for Attorney General Of
the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, composed of
the counties of Hardeman, Fayette, Shelby.
Upton and Lauderdale. lO6-te"
County Register. E.
am a candidate for Register of Shelby
county. lte] S. A. TAYLOR.
Constable of Fourteenth District.
hereby announce myself candidate for
reelection to the Office Of Constable of the l4th
Civil District of Shelby county. Election,
to 7. S. MALLORY.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

And now comes the report that the Hon.
John Morrissey, member of Congress from
New Y ork. threatens to resign because he is
unacquainted with the duties of the position
Dir. Morrissey has certainly not distinguish
ed himself as legislator, nor even champi-
oned the cause of Democracy as valiantly as
was justly expected of so doughty warrior; !;
but he could not more fittingly represent the
class of Democrats who elected him than by
remaining at home and attending to his faro
business, as he is said to do. 1t would be
well if ignorance were always voiceless in
our governmental affairs. 1t is doubtful if
another man could be found in the party who
would do less talking and voting against the
interests of the country, and we hope, there
fore, that Mr.. Morrisscy may be persuaded
not to resign.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11
The New York Legislature,

There appears to be among the people and
press of New York pretty universal senti-
ment that the Legislature of that State
which very recently adjourned and di.band-
ed, was, in no respect, any better than it
ought to have been, and in most respects
much worse. The Sun expresses the pre-
vailing opinion in the following paragraph /:
after trial of four months, what is the
verdict of every well informed and unbiased
citizen of this State? Undoubtedly it is, that
the Legislature which has just retired from
the Capitol is the most corrupt and infa-
nous body that ever defiled its halls. So
audacious, brazen and shameless has it shown
itself to be, that it has made itself ridicu-
lous by affecting to hold up to scorn those
who have had the courage to expose and de-
nounce its manifold rascalities, while, when
hard pressed by explicit charges of corrupt
ton, it has gone through the mockery of
selecting some of its tainted members to 81
in judgment upon its own delinquencies.
This it should be remembered is the Leg
slature for which Governor Hoffman became
Irresponsible guarantor last November, when,
in congratuatory speech, he assured his
political friends that their long cherished
hopes of reform should not be disappointed,
and especially that, whatever else might hap,
pen, the Legislature of 1870 would prove to
be an honest one.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

FAIR WARNING-The audacious pro-
position of certain Republicans to disband
the Republican party in the interest OF Free
Trade, ha. elected some plain talk from the
New York Tribune In the course of an edi-
torial, that paper gives the gentlemen the
following fair warning;
Again we insist that the Republican party
can be upheld only by respect freely accor-
ded by its members to each others convic-
tions. If the Free Traders in that party
want to turn the Protectionsts out OF 1t we
bid them set about the job at once, and
hope they Il have good time If they choose
to get out themselves, they have perfect
right to do so, and we shall not try to stop
them but if they choose to stay in the party
and let us stay also. they may wisely as well
as justly concede that weProtectionists hold
our opinions by as valid tenure as they
hold theirs. They may go farther and fare
no better
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

PENNSYLVANIA STATE SUNDAY SCHOOL
AssocIATIoN.-The Annual Convention
will be held at Harrisburg, Tuesday, Wednes-
day and Thursday, June IA, 10. and l6.
George FL. Stuart, Esq, is expected to
preside Each Sunday school in the State
i. requested to send two or more delegates.
Pastors and Sunday school workers are also
invited to attend and participate. 1t is re-
quested that the names of those who expect
to attend shall be sent to Rev. Thomas II
Robinson, ID D., Chairman, or John NJ.
Sayford, Esq, Secretary, of the local com
mittee of arrangements at Harrisburg, on or
before the first day of June, so that places
of entertainment may be provided. Secre-
taries of country organizations are requested
to Immediately send their address to the
State Secretary, Lewis d. Vail, Esq, 703
SAMSON Street, Philadelphia, so as to re-
ceive printed details Where there is no
organization, the Secretary wishes to CORE
spoud with some earnest Sundayschool
worker, and requests that his or her name
be forwarded to them.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11
Match Stick Factory.

Within the past week, mention has ire
quently been made in reference to the ioca-
ting of a match-s stick factory at Clearheld, by
the Snow Shoe Company-thelr establish
ment at that place having recently been de-
stroyed by Gre. How much truth there Is
in the rumor we are unable to say-not
havlnt any definite information on the sub
iect But, he that as it may, why should
not such mandatory be located here?
We have plenty of timber, of the best quail
ity, for that purpose. Then, all that is re-
quired is the requisite capital and enter
prise.
To give some idea of the vastness of the
match business, in this country and in Eu
rope, it is only necessary to give few facts.
1t is estimated that Europe daily consumes
two thousand millions 5000, 900, ,00O) of
matches, and to manufacture these at least
four hundred thousand 400, ,0Oc) cubic yards
of timber is required, giving employment
to five hundred thousand (5O0,000) work
men, and produces goods valued at fifty mil
lions so, ,0O0, ,OOO) Of dollars. In this coun-
tIy, in Western New York, is located a
match factory which uses annually seven
hundred and twenty thousand t720,0Oo) Gu
bic feet of white pine, and four hundred
thousand 400, ,O0O) feet of Eastwood for ca
ses, besides avast amount of other material.
These statistics furnish conclusive evi-
dence of the extent of the match business,
and will serve to illustrate the importance
of the locating of match factory in
our midst. In fact, the general benefit to
be derived from the erection of such estab-
lishment here can scarcely be estimated. 1t
would create home market for a vast a
mount of lumber. 1t would give employ
ment to large number of persons and
hence. as result, would stimulate all 9TH
er branches of business to increased activity
and prosperity. Merchants, mechanics, ar
tizans, laborers, farmers. everybody, would
be benefited thereby. We commend this
subject to our citizens, and hope that an eff
fort will be made to induce the erection of
match-stick mandatory here.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

There is singular newspaper at Manas-
sas, Va. The tone of the whole paper, with
the exception of one column, is ultra South
ern Democratic The one column supports
Grant and his Administration. In conse
quence of the confusion created by this mix
ture of politics, the editor has been obliged
to announce that the arrangement by which
the Republican column is inserted in this
paper was made without his consent, and
adds emphatically ''that he is Southern
born and in full sympathy with the people
of his native soil.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11
A JUST TRIBUTE. Harrisburg Tel

cgTupH Vi tne ~ says.
State Treasurer. Hon. R. W. Mackey,
day transferred the Treasury to his sue
cessor, Hon. w. W. Irwin. We do simple
duty in recording that, never in the history
of Pennsylvania have her finances been 30
ably managed or transferred in a manner 10
creditable to the retiring officer. During
Mr. Mackey's term of one year the repre-
hensible and illegal system of loaning the
funds of the State to private individuals Tor
their benefit has been abolished. Inc
vault account which consisted OF oue
bills of these parties-amounted one year
ago to $2ll 900; to-day there is no such ac-
count. The balance on hand IS now 81,
| 762 200, against $3.50, 900 one year ago, and
not less than 5000, 600, in round numbers,
| of our State debt has been paid OH.
| Mr. Mackey's able report on the finances;
! lis business-like suggestion his untirlng
and restless energy and activity in the man
agement of his trust have not only favora-
bly, affected the value of our bonds, but have
| STRENGTHENED the financial condition and
standing the State. His bold, and at the
time startling, offer to anticipate the pay
ment of a loan not due was found to imme.
diately enhance the price of our loans, until
now every bond issued by our STATE com
mands premium-the five per cents. even
selling at l03 1t will be difficult to surpass
this superb management of our finances
and the year ending May 3 1870, will fur
nish a severe test and comparison for any
future administration Of this important de
partment of our State government.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11
Hon. g. W. SCoFIELD. The Warren
Ledger, Democratic says:

Mr.. Scofeld has written letter in reply
to one received, to the effect that if his party
desire him to be a candidate for reelection
to Congress, he will not decline. He has
jumped over TO the old Southern theory of
keeping men in office-learn them the trade
and let them work at it. 1t is little strange
that he could adopt anything having a
Southern tincture The Harrisburg Pat,1i
OF pays Mr.. Scohed compliment in saying
he is the ablest man in eith her House OF
Congress from this State. Werecollect that
the late AbUah Morrison used to say that
he was better lawyer than there was in
Warren, and then setting his cane firmly on
the floor to give the words emphasis, would
say, And that is not saying much" But
really we agree with the Patriot. 1t is of
but little use to hunt in the Republican
ranks for better man.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

Now here (says the Cincinnati Times
is more persecution of Democrats. Some
nine hundred of them, confined in the Illinois
penitentiary. have been deprived of their
daily mental pabulum, the Warden having
prohibited the circulation of the Chicago
Times in thar7hstitution on the ground that
it is an indecent and immoral publication,
and calculated to corrupt the morals of
prisoners 1t is considered very good pa
per for Chicago, but it won't do for the
penitentiary.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

1t is authoritatively charged in the Phila-
delphia Press that certain Democratic Con-
gressmen, representing the strongest iron
and manufacturing districts sofPennsylvania, of
have been in the habit. during the discussion
on the tariff bill, of voting with the free
traders when the vote, taken rira uoce, is
not recorded, and with the protectionists
when the yeas aud nays are called and recor-
ded. This belongs to the lowest stratum
of political meanness, and the deceptious
gentlemen should be ferreted out aud ven
tilated
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11
Finally Settled.

The decision of the Philadelphia Court
of Quarter Sessions, last week, in the Dis
trict Attorney case, Furman Sheppard u.s.
Charles Gibbons, is, we presume, final de-
termination of the question. The following
is the decision and decree which Gusts Mr.
Gibbons and restores Mr.. Sheppard:
ut therefore becomes our duty, and We
do hereby declare aud decree that, at the
general election, held on the second Tues
day of October. 1868, Furman Sheppard.
having received the highest number of
votes, was duly and legally elected to-theof-
flee of District Attorney for the city of Phil
adelphia. And we do further order, that
the decree of the 10th of October, 1869, of
this Court, wherein it is stated that Charles
Gibbons was elected District Attorney, lie
set aside and annued, and that the decree
now made, declaring the election of Furman
Sheppard to the Office of District Attorney,
shall be substituted, and stand for the de-
cree, which is hereby set aside and annull-
ed
Immediately after the delivery of this de-
cision, Judge Allison administered the oath
of office to Mr.. Sheppard. The contest has
been ''nip-and-tuck" affair from beginning
to ending, and we presume the parties them
selves are glad to have it terminated. The
opinion appears to have been unanimous.
and therefore, whatever may be thought to
the contrary by many, we presume the de-
cision will be quietly and generally acquiesc-
ed in.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

Senator Salisbury. of Delaware, is in a
bad way. Stewart, of Nevada, has introduc
ed bill to enforce the provisions of the Fif
teenth amendment. 1t is so framed as to
take in the State of Delaware, and to allow
the negroes to vote there-a prospect not at
all pleasing to Salisbury. To drown his
grief, the Senator has taken to the flowing
bowl, and he is beginning to repeat his old
exhibitions on the floor of the Senate Cham
ber. The other day he met Senator Stew
art, and informed him that if the bill passed
he would challenge him to mortal combat.
DO iti'' said Stewart; "but remember,
Salisbury, the eyes of all Delaware will be
on you, and you must kill me, or else you
will never come back to the Senatei'
''WeIl,'' said Salisbury, rejecting, if that
bill passes, l guess won't come back, any
how" which guess may be nearer the truth
than he imagined when he made it,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

Now when the Democracy are in convul-
sions over the proclamation of the Constitu-
tional Amendment which confers on some
900, 900 Native Americans the rights of A
merican citizens. and thereby does such sig
nal injustice and outrage to about the same
number of Irishmen; and when these much
wronged Irishmen are clamoring for re-
duction of taxation to relieve them from the
burdens which others bear-just now, when
we are gravely informed that the payment
of our Debt is a fantastical dreaf and an
abolition impossibility the bill
lious and remorseless Boutwell, to say that
''rhe reduction of the National debt has de-
creased during April, 1870, $ll .697, 793 39!''
What cursed particularly Even to the SO
oAnts Verify, the troubles of the Democra-
cy increase apace, and the necessity for a
white mans party is becoming pressing.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

Free trade writers have been misrepresen-
ting facts by putting the value of American
iron and steel and the manufactures thereof
at $ll9, $50, 600; whereas the true value, as
carefully calculated by the American Iron
and Steel Association, is $750,00o, 900 a
year, more than six times the amount con
ceded by the free traders.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

The World gives the revenue reformers'
processing Republicanism, notice that they
must choose between surrendering their new
connections and sandering their old party
ties So face the music, gentlemen, and
prepare to march The World says the
arms of the Democracy are ready to receive
YOU. and it invites you to come.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

The General Committee of the Grand
Army OF the Republic has ordered that the
3Oth inst. be observed throughout the coun.
try as Decoration Day." on which day the
posts of the order throughout the country
will attend to the decoration of the graves
of the nations dead, in national and other
cemeteries.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

POSTERS NOTICE;-Notics is here
have bee n ex amined and passed by m and remain
filed of record in this Office for the inspection of
heirs atees creditor and all others in anyway
interested and will be presented to the next Or
phans' Court of Uearfeld county, to be held at
the Court House, in the Borough Of Clearf ED
commencing on the Sd Monday of June, lS7o
Partial account of Samuel Hegarty, Executor
Of Samuel Hsgarty, ST., late of Woodward town
ship, decd.
Final account of Henry and Jacob Mehrwine
Executor of Conrad Mehrwine, late of Brady
Township, decd,
Final accout of Ere eriek Arnold Administra-
tor of Peter Arnold late of Brady township, decd
Al LEE,
Nav H. 1870 Register
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

ANOTHER HoLLIDAY.-Mr Schenck in
troduced in the House. on Monday, May .,
joint resolution, which was passed with
out division, declaring the Both of May, be-
ing the day appointed and accustomed to be
used for the decoration of the graves of sol
diers who died in the war in defense of the
Union against rebellion, public holiday to
be forever observed as such by the people Of
the United States.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-05-11

lkPRovED.-The Somerset Herald, last
week, appeared in a new dress, and enlarg-
ed form. The Wing attachment has been
dropped from the heading-it having be-
come obsolete. The Herald is a good, reli-
able paper, and deserves increased support
at the hands of the Republicans of Somer-
set county