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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
New York ana memphIs cas-.

A leading article in the December
number of the Scientific American con-
demns the quality of gas furnished to
consumers in New York city, and in
forms its readers that "in Memphis,
Tenn, there have been put into opera
ton, on large scale, works which man
ufacture gas from naptha, and which are,
according to the accounts that reach us,
furnishing gas of far better quality than
the ordinary coal gas, at cheaper rate
than the latter has yet been furnished to
American consumers" The Scientific
American concludes its able and inter
esting editorial as follows:
We are glad to learn that an organ
lied effort to introduce here the system
in use at Memphis is in progress, and
that company, composed of citizens
among our heaviest capitalists, has pur-
chased a site, and is erecting works on
Avenue d, between 18th and 18th
streets.
The Company have a charter, granted
at the last session of the State Legisla-
ture, which permits them to lay mains,
to open streets, ETC., and they are now
vigorously engaged laying their main
pipes in various parts Of the city. 1t is
further stated that at the ending session
of the Legislature, strenuous efforts will
be made 10 annul the charters Of the old
gas companies; but of this result we
have not much hope.
The process used at Memphis, and
which Is to be adopted by the new mu-
tual company here, is, so far as we have
been able to ascertain its character, ex-
tremely simple, consisting in the CONVEX
sion Of the naptha into gas by heat in
retorts, and diluting it with atmospheric
air to the proper degree for burning
without smoking. Were it not that the
process is stated to be practical sue
cess, we should anticipate trouble in the
distribution of such gas from condensa-
ton in pipes, which has been a difficulty
experienced in the previous use Of this
material; but as a committee sent from
this city to examine the process reports
no such difficulty, we are constrained to
hope it Is in some way obyiated. The
committee report that the process is
simple and safe; that the gas had high
Illuminating power in all parts Of the
city, and that consumers state this
power to average three times that Of
coal gas. Ii is expected that the new
Mutual Company will have their works
finished, and pipes laid so as to supply
consumers early next season.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
PING SLAVES.

The country has ceased to be aston
ished at anything the rings or the Ma
tional Government may do. Exposures
of theft, fraud and all the phases which
rascality assumes are heard with indif-
ference, because the people expect moth
ing else This is telegraphed from Wash
ington to the Louisville Ledger:
Just before the late election in this
district, when the Board Of Public Works
wanted all the votes they could get to
pass the four million loan bill, they ad.
vertised in the adjoining counties OF
Virginia and Maryland for laborers,
promising them steady work at two dol
lars perday. The result was that ne
groes focked here by scores, and the
white local government held under Rad,
zeal control. They were cowed and
made TO vote for the members OF the
ring. The papers opposed to the ring
warned the laborers that only their votes
were wanted, and after they had served
the purpose desired they would be dis-
charged. The election is over the ring
has carried all its schemes by the votes
oftbese negroes, who have not realized
the idea Of what an immense debt has
been created.
The men who managed the public
works wanted a loan of four millions.
Without reinforcement of negro votes,
their success was doubtful. And So to
fool the negroes and get their votes
they promised them steady work. After
the loan was voted, and the spectators
got the money, the poor negroes are
discharged, in midwinter, 10 starve and
freeze. If the Radical party has any
mission, it is to exterminate the negro
race.in America. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
RELIGION IN POLITICS.

We do not suppose that any consider
able number of persons will make mems
religious views test of fitness for Office
at the ensuing election. We really do
not know Of any one so weak or bigoted.
We know of no regulation in any church
that requires a member TO vote otherwise
than as his good sense and honest con-
victions suggest No doubt instances
have occurred of candidates carrying a
large church influence, but this resulted
more from the fact of personal associa-
ton than from sectarian bias. This is
no time to introduce into our politics
the dogmas of churches. We don't want
religious creeds in Government. We
want honesty and capacity. The people
wautbad men turned out and good men
putin. They want honesty in Office. When
they go to sleep at night they do not
wishto have their rest broken by the
fear that oil the money they paid into
thetreasnry the day before viii be stolen
before morning. One who. in this peril
GUS time, when plumber is in great part
the rule, should pirate Of a religious
creed as q passport to Office, would de-
serve the contempt of his neighbors
Men are just as honest in one church as
inagother, and about as honest out Of
the church as in it. There are secular
matters to be attended to. One side OF
the church itself is secular, so far as
its government is concerned. But the
government of States, counties and towns
is purely secular, and people OF all
religions being interested in it, should
know better than obtrude their creeds OF
faith iqto it. 1t is no matter with the
public interest whether its officers be
Catholic or Protestant But it is of the
very last importance that they be honest
and capable. A man who, running for
Office, attempts TO smuggle himself in
under the cloak of creed, deserves the
contempt of his neighbors and proves
himself unfit to be trusted. We know
of no candidate up for Office in this city
at this time who has resorted to this
mode Of getting votes. If we do hear
of one such we shall doubt both his reli-
gion and his honesty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
For Councilman.

To the Voters Of the Sixth Ward:
GKsTLEHKE-I return to you my thanks for
your support at the last election for Council
man, and IL my course has been acceptable to
you I ask that you again support me. as am
q candidate for reelection.
Yours. respectfully, J. D. RUFFIN.
JAMES BACHMAN announces himself as
a candidate for reelection to the efice Of
Councilman of the Fifth ward. at the ensuing
municipal election.
JOHN TENT announces himself as can
didate for selection for Councilman of the
First ward, at the ensuing municipal election,
JONES GENETTE is candidate for re-
election as Councilman Of the Eighth ward.
at the ensuing January election.
JAMES MONAGHAN is a candidate for
Councilman of the Eighth ward, at the ensu-
ing January election.
CHAS. A. BEEHN is a candidate for Coun-
Gilman of the Fourth ward. at the ensuing
January election.
We are authorised to announce WIN.
CHASE us candidate for reelection fol-
Councilman of the Second ward.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
FIFTH WARD.
DR.. DromgOOIe'a Reply - He De,
elfnes.

DIR. DrOmgoOle's Reply - He De-
elfnea.
MKxPHIs, December le. ISL.
To the Editor Of the Ledger;
Having been repeatedly solicited by
private individuals, as well as by calls in
the Appeal, Avalanche and LEDGER, to
become a candidate for councilman Of
the Fifth ward, being the first called out,
propose to answer the same. 10
those kind friends who made tne calls, /
shall ever feel grateful for their ac-
acknowledgement OF my worth 10 serve,
but for the following reasons beg to de-
cline:
LIST. The owners Of four saloons are
now candidates in this ward, and be
lieving that the whisky ring, combined
with the Radicals, who are in the mar
ket for a few drinks, will give them a
majority, /, as an anti-saloon man and
anti. Radical, could not reasonably ex-
peet votes from them
I'd. Seeing no prospective meat
and bread at $3.50 per annum, / am
10th 70 oppose those who do.
Sd. By declining | may add some
strength TO those whose election might
honor the Office, benefit the city and give
creditable service to John johnson dur
ing the next administration. None but
good and capable men, men of sound
judgment and discretion, should be
placed in Office, regardless Of nation
atty. There should be concentration on
a good ticket in each ward; but do not
think that all doctors, lawyers, mer-
chants or saloon-keepers should repre-
sent any ward. shall take pleasure in
casting my vote against any and all com
binations Of men who deal out hell-fre
and damnaiion to their fellowmen at
fifteen cents per glass.
Very truly, J. P. DRoNGooLE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
NEW YORK.
Heavy snow abOrm-Tweed DIsPss-
Ing of his PrOperfy-Ihe Ocean
Bank.

Bank. N.Nt NHM
NEW York, December 20.-The first
heavy snow storm of the season com
meDced here at noon yesterday. The
fall was heavy and fast, lasting from
noon until nearly eight o'clock pm,
when the snow was about three and one
fourth inches deep. The mails we're not
delayed to any extent.
There is nothing new in the Connolly
case. The prisoner was in better health
yesterday than for some days previous.
Afidavits were fled yesterday in the
County Clerks Office by Wheeler II.
Peckham and John A. Siloughenburg
setting forth that Tweed has been dis
posing of his property in this city, in
Guiding his house near Fort Washington
his stables in Thirty-ninti street, his
yacht, his residence on the corner Of
Fifth avenue and Forty-third street, etc.
for prices much below their real value
for the purpose Of evading the judgment
10 be rendered against him in the action
brought by the people. No new action,
however, was proposed. aH
Mr.. Calender, the National Bank E1-
aminer, was arrested late last evening at
his residence in New Jersey and brought
to this city. The warrant on which
Calender was arrested was issued by
Commissioner Osborn, and charges that
Calender, while United States officer,
received a bribe Of $4,000 from the
Ocean National Bank. Calender states
that he is entirely innocent in the mat
ter and courts a full investigation of bis
conduct with the national banks Of this
city. he will be arraigned before Com
missioner Osborne to-day. - 3 = /
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

LEcrURE.-Next Friday evening Miss
Phoebe Couzins will lecture on the legaI
disabilities of woman, at the Greenlav
Opera House. Miss Couzins is mem
Der Of the legal profession, doing busi-
ness in st. Louis, and is said TO be an
eloquent and learned advocate, CONVEX
SAINT with the laws Of the land.
BROOM Manager Broom will com
mence his Christmas entertainments to-
night at his Jefferson Street Opera
House. The performance will be of a
most entertaining character, embracing
new farces. songs, dances and panto'
mine plays.
OLYMPIC VARIETIES. The Olympic
on Washington street, is crowded night
" by the lovers of variety performances
Manager Lusk has secured the services
Of first-class troupe of vooalists and
ballet dancers. Tonight new attrac
tons will be presented. The Can-can
with additional novelties, will be put on
the stage tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
GEORGIA.
The Ereetion of n Democratic Cow
ern0r Certain.

ernor Certain.
SAyAsSAH, December l9.--The cleo
ton is going Democratic. No opposi-
tion is developed yet, though it may be
this afternoon. The vote is not so heavy
as at the last election. Everything is
quiet throughou. the State. so far as
heard from.
LArER.-The election for Governor
passed off quietly, Smith (Democrat) re-
ceiving 2Ol5 votes, only three scattering
votes being cast against him. Mr.. Smith
is undoubtedly elected almost unani'
mously. No disturbance is reported
from any part Of the State.
MACON, GA, December l9.-The vote
cast in this city to-day was very light
There was scarcely any opposition Of
fered to Smith, the Democratic candi
date for Governor. The result stands
Smith ll2l, scattering two. Only hi
teen colored men voted. The strength
of the Democrats was not fairly tested
as great many refrained from voting
there being no opposition. Everything
passed off quietly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
VERY sIcK.

When prominent Democrats declare
that the Democratic party has outlived
its usefulness, it is time TO think OF q
successor. 1t is not denied, that as
national party, it is utterly PROSTATE. 1t
has gone down before fraud, theft, and
an sorts Of outrages on good govern
ment. The most melancholy part Of the
matter is, the people seem disposed to
uphold the wrong and to trample on the
right. They uphold an Administration
they know to be rotten. They appear to
have become. like their rulers, corrupt.
OtbefWise, they would not sustain cor
ription. We speak Of the Northern
masses. They are the Government They
vote for the men who control it, and
though their agents prove corrupt, they
stand by them. They detest the De-
mocracy. The Democratic party never
did permit corruption in Office, and new
er did sustain those who we're notorious
" dishonest When it administered the
Government, taxes were placed at the
lowest figures, and its officers never did
steal the peoples money. And yet
such a party must 60 down and be
trampled to death by one that is covered
with every fraud and blackened with
every crime. This is not a cheerful
view to take Of our affairs, but we do
rot see how any other can be taken.
Our party is wonderfully sick, and at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

FREsH Canadian oatmeal, new mess
nackerel--extra 6ne, crumbs Of com
fort-nsv, Atmores minoe-meat Nil
liard's finest prepared family chocolate,
new strained and comb honey-very
choice, at J. Devotos. corner Third and
Adams Streets A oil
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
NOW IS YOUR TIME

Out of our line---will close
out cheap. Direct consignmcnts
from English manufacturers.
SiIyer-plated Tea Sets, English
ShOt-guns, cheap Jewelry.
No such bargains have been
offered in Memphis as may be
had in these goods until LIST Of
January. Call at our office, 80
Madison street, and buy.
DONOM0 g. BULkLEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

THE troubles Of the Tammany thieves
increase. New developments of ras-
cslity occur every day, and probably
the bottom has not yet been reached.
The Democrats made no opposition 70
an investigation. 1t is different with
the Federal Government. Trumbull and
others have failed in an attempt to in
vestigate the question of corruptions in
the different departments Of the Govern
ment If they could be brought out
they would probably out Tammany
Tammany.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

The Washington correspondent of the
Louisville Ledger states that the Stokes
and Powell cases were to come up Mon
day in the Criminal Court for the District
Of Columbia. Judge Carter has COM
plicated the prosecution Of these crimi-
mails by ordering that fraudulent names
and writings be identified.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
seed and Plant Catalogues.

We have received the catalogues and
advanced sheets Of chromos of Peter
Henderson & Co., seedsmen, No. 50
Cortland street, New York. The seed
and plant catalogues of this firm will be
issued on the first Of January next, and
will be sent to any subscriber, with a
number Of beautiful chrome plates, for
twenty-five cents, RENTED by mail.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
hank Failure.

PHILADELPHIA, December 90 The
affairs OF the Fourth National Bank
have been placed in the hands of re-
ceiver. The cause of the suspension is
supposed to have been too heavy busi-
ness for the extent Of the capital and
too liberal accommodation. 1t is re-
ported that member Of the city coun-
ell has been permitted to overdraw his
account TO the amount Of 100000. The
tax receiver of this city loses S54, 900 on
deposit In the bank.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

A WAsHIxeToS dispatch says; 1T
aopears not to be true that Democratic
Senators have written a letter asking
Senator elect Vance to resign in order
that the North Carolina Legislature
nav elect a Senator who can take the
oath. There has been considerable talk
about the propriety Of such letter, but
nere has been written. II Congress
passes a general amnesty bill, Mr.. Vance
va Be eligible: .osherpise not
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

IT is said that Sumner, Morton and
others, are opposed to allowing the old
Southern men of prominence of the
South to enter Congress. This is simply
meanuess and cowardice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

REV. Mr.. Hull lectures tomorrow
evening at the Greenlaw Opera House,
in answer to DIR. Crane who exposed
spiritualism on Monday evening at the
same hall. Seats are free; all invited.
Gas will be lighted and >the house well
haatad t.1Il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

J.R. GREHAN (present Councilman) Is .
candidate for Alderman Of the Eighth ward.
Election. January 4, 1872.
BEN. R. HENDERSON announces himself
candidate for Alderman in the Eighth ward.
A 1870
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
LIQUORS.
Just Received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

To the Voters of the Ninth Ward:
In response to the call made upon us we re-
spectfully announce ourselves as candidates
for reelection to the positions now held by US
as members Of the General Council and Board
Of Education. A. 2. BELTS,
j. Y. SCHABEL.
q. REDER.
W z MITnHELII.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

At the request Of my acquaintance, I mos
respectfully announce myself as q candidate
for the office of Mayor. at the ensuing cleo
ton. JNO. LOAGUE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

CoNE everybody to the Jet Palace and
buy your Christmas presents, as you viii
find there the best assortment, and goods
which are stylish and rich.
]. RoEscHER 4 Co,
1927 Practical jewellers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

E0H W
am Democratic candidate for Wharf
master. ROBERT GOOD.
RICHARD W. LIGHTBURNE announces
himself as a candidate for Wharfmaster, at
the ensuing municipal election, Jan. 4. 1872.
BARNETT Z. BARINDs Is an independent
candidate for Wharfmaster. Election. Janu-
airy 4. 1872,
Without any SOLICITATION announce my
self as a candidate for Wharfmaster. at the
ensuing municipal election. January 4; ls72.
s. H. SHOCK.
P. W. MORRISON, the present Deputy
Wharfmaster. is a candidate for Wharfmaster
at the. January election.
We are authorised to announce Mr.. j. NJ.
MCKNIGHT as a candidate for Wharfmaster
at the ensuing election. SIT
We are authorized to announce TOBIAS
the ensuing Municipal election.January
1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

By request / announce myself as q candi-
date for the office Of Tax Collector. at the en-
suing municipal election in January. 1872.
j. A. GR0NAUER.
To the Editor Of the Ledger:
of City Tax Collector at the ensuing election
in January. M. MAGEVNEY, JR.
FELIX w. ROBERTSON is a candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of City Tax
Collector. Election, January 4. 1872.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

Go TO Bracket & Co.'s, S2l Second
street, for young Kentucky mules. BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
GROCERIES.
NOTICE.
General Meeting of Stockholders
of the
Memphis and Charleston Railroad Co.

PURSUANT TO A RESOLUTION OF THE
i Board OF Directors Of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad Company. adopted at q
called meeting thereof, held in. the city Of
Memphis. Tennessee, on the 18th day OF De
eember, 1871, a general meeting Of the stock
holders Of the said Railroad Company Is
called, TO be held in said city Of Memphis, on
WEDNESDAY,, THE nth DAY or JAsUART, 1872.
for the purpose Of considering and taking
such action az said stockholders may deem
advisable in reference 10 proposal made BY
the " Southern Railway Security Co." for the
VILE, and the Winchester branch lines Of the
said Memphis and Charleston Railroad Com
pany. - NJ. J. W CKS. President.
GKo. RoBKRrsoY, Secretary. 9i-ll7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
JUST RECEIVED
An immense stock of

An immense stock Of
TOYS AND HOLIDAY GOODS,
to Which the especial attention Of mer-
chants is inpited.
WHEELER, PICKENS d CO.,
100 $50 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
A. SEESSEL & SON, 259 MAIN STREET,
Opposite COURT SQUARE. r1p u
GROCERIES.
oiTY TRANSFER.
Memphis City Transfer Company


NOR THE GREATER CONVENIENCE OF
II he bulinsn pubiie We have opened an
once at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20
Boyle a Chapman, s7s liz Main
afraaf.

Boyle d Chapman, 27o LIZ Main
street,
Are now opening an elegant assort-
ment of goods for the holidays. Fine
Bibles, prayer books, new editions Of
standard authors in superb binding, all
the new juvenile and toy books, leather
goods, gold pens, writing desks, dressing
cases and the largest stock of fine i'm
ported stationery in the South. Please
look at these goods before making your
Christmas purchases.
BOYLE & CHAPMAN,
Booksellers, Stationers and Fine Printers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-12-20

Order, len a Ne. 3 Court street. OF At No.
Main rtrect (Nomphis and Ollie railroad de-
prorapf attention. \. p. f0fIAfhk.
i7.l0f 4 RI superintendsnt-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-16

IMPORTANT CAsE-In the /. S. District
Court, on yesterday, the case Of Thorpe H..
Nance, Bankrupt came up on 4 motion to dis
solve an Injunction obtained by Nance, staying
proceedings in the Circuit Court of Bedford
1t appeared that in 1865 Thorpe FL. Nance
filed his petition in bankruptcy, and upon that
the petitioner was adjudged bankrupt In
his schedule he reported 27l acres of land,
npon which there were existing liens to the
amount Of about 800. \ small portion of
these liens were specific liens upon other lands
This land was worth some $4,000 or $4,000
The liens thus far exceeded the value of the
27l acres. No lien creditor asking a sale of
the land, the equity Of redemption was sold by
the assignee of Nance, which was all he could
sell, and Nance became the purchaser for the
nominal sum OF $1,000. Subsequent to this
sale the Judgment creditors filed their bill in
the Circuit Court of Bedford to subject the
land to their respective liens, and made the
assignee of Nance, and also Nance himself,par-
ties to the suit To this proceeding neither
Nance nor his assignee made any objection.
An account of liens, their prloritles, nc, was
taken by a Commissioner OF the Circuit Court
of Bedford and decree was entered by the
Judge of that Court, directing sale of the
land. At the first sale Nance was the pur-
chaser He failed to comply with the terms Of
the sale, and the land was re-sold 4 creditor
of Nance became the purchaser at the last sale.
Nance, Il short time subsequent obtained,
upon his application, an Injunction from the
Bankrupt Court staying further proceeding in
the State Court, and in his bill asked that the
sale of the land last made should be set aside,
and that his Homestead exemption, allowed
under the constitution and laws Of Virginia, be
set apart for him. also an exemption of $500
under the 18th section OF the Bankrupt Act.
To this bill or petition the defendants filed
their answer, denying the material allegation
set forth, and also the right Of the petitioner
to claim his exemptions out of the land mas
much as the same was shingled over with liens,
which were in main, debts of the bankrupt con-
tracted in his fduciary character, and against
which neither tie 18th section of the Bank
rupt Act nor the Homestead exemption consti-
tuted any bar,
The case was argued by MeSsrs Morton and
Willard in behalf OF the petitioner, Nance,
and by Mr.. John r. Thurman for the credi-
tors in a most able. searching and elaborate
argument
The Judge took time to consider. -LyacA-
burg Neacs.