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Agents. New York.

Helm for tho Nervous. Where is it to be
found? cries the trembling victim of nervous
debility. Not in the tavern dram that fires
up the circulation for moment. and is sue
ceeded by collapse. Not in purgatiye pills, or
Lenten diet. but in an invigorant and re-
storative in which the tonic elements are
united with gentle aperient and Alternative
properties. When Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
was introduced noarly twenty years ago, this
important object was first attained. This
peaceful and active vegetable specific is as
Justly celebrated for its cures of nervous dis
eases, as for the absolute certainty with which
II relieves dyspepsia and biliousness. The hot
weather toward the close of summer generally
aggravates diseases Of a nervous type. creating
a degree Of feebleness which is beyond mea-
sure distressing. Under such circumstances
rally the bodily energies with course of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. OF all tonics, 1t is
the most satisfactory in its operations. and
the least exciting. 1t braces the nerves up to
their natural tension, but not beyond 1t, so
there is no reaction. 1t has other properties,
however, than those of q nervine, and as q
blood depurent and moderate aperient is su-
perior to any other medicine Of the day.
Fraud, however. is on the alert. The celeb
rity of the original medicine has given rise to
scores of counterfeits and limitations. Exam
inc the label. and the fac smile of the sigma
ture of the firm; see that the spelling is all
correct, and thus make sure of the genuine
ness of the article you buy. P.S.-Hostetter'
Bitters are mover sold in kegs or barrels, but
in bottles only.
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GERMANY.

FRANKFoRT, August 1.-The lO-4O
and 1881 bonds Of the United States
have risen considerably in Frankfort in
consequence of the success of the new
Treasury arrangement The amount
allotted to the Frankfort bankers is an
nounced to have been limited. Rival
firms have offered their strength in
placing the new loan on the market.
Arrangements are now being made,
which, if completed, will enable Mr.
Richardson to place the whole amount
of the loan in Germany.
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European N ews s.
ENGLAND.

LONDON, August l4.-Batavia papers
received by the overland mail via India,
contain the details of a terrible calamity
which has visited the small island of
Tagolanda, in the Malay Archipelago,
about fifty miles northeast Of the island
of Celebes. The volcano of Rowang
has broken out, after a long interval Of
inactivity. 1t was. preceded by a ter
ribls earthquake, which unroofed dwell
lings and rent walls asunder The ex-
plosion was Of fearful character. Sew
eral craters opened around the volcano
and continued their activity for
some time. The rapidity of the
explosions caused tremendous roar,
which was heard all over the neighbor-
ing islands. The outbreak was accom-
panied by the conclusion of a sea wave,
forty yards high, which, with lightning
speed, swept all the human beings, cat
tie and horses from the face Of the
island From every crater proceeded
flashes Of electric sparks and volumes
Of smoke. Red-hot stones, disrupted
fragments of rock and current of mud
were thrown with immense force high
into the air, and the earth was rent open
all around the volcano The matter
thrown out accumulated in some places,
forming hills several hundred feet high.
Four hundred and sixteen persons, all
Malays, are stated to have persisted by
the eruption.
LONDON, August l5.-0ne case of
cholera has appeared in this city. The
sanitary authorities are'actively exerting
themselves to prevent the spread Of the
disease. Minister Sehenck has gone to
the Continent.
Dispatches from Strasburg state that
disturbances have occurred there be-
tween the Prussian troops and the in
habitants Much animosity is shown by
the inhabitants toward the troops, and
many attacks have been made upon them
without an opportunity for reprisal. A
number Of Prussian troops became in
volved in a quarrel with several of the
inhabitants and fight ensued, during
which a number belonging to both parties
were killed and wounded.
Is is stated that serious disagreements
have arisen betgeen the French and
German Governments With reference to
the Frankfort peace negotiations. The
present difficulties are likely to lead TO
further complications which may result
in q suspension Of the treaty.
A grand banquet viii be given here
this evening in celebration of the cen
tenary of Sir Walter Scott. a large
and brilliant attendance is anticipated,
including over four hundred Of the most
prominent and distinguished personages
Of Great Britain and the continent, also
many Of those foremost IN the art and
literature Of the day. Hepworth Dixon
viii preside. Invitations have been ex-
tended to the foreign ambassadors.
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TELEGRAPHIC ITEMS.

FRANKFoRT. KY, August l5.--It is es-
timated that the twenty-one counties yet
to hear from will give Democratic ma
jority OF $4,000 or $4,000. The inyesti-
cation by the civil authorities into the
late riot has been postponed until Mon
day next.
NEWARK, ONO, August ia freight
train bound eastward, yesterday after
noon, ran over a man named Jack Berry,
who was lying with his head on the track.
He was intoxicated. His head was found
on one side Of the track and his body on
the other.
WEsT LIBERTY, Quo, August b.
Wykoff Piatt, son of General Sanders
Piatt, of this city, committed suicide
yesterday afternoon by hanging himself
with a wooden scarf He was highly
respectable youth of sixteen years. No
cause is assigned.
CHARLESTON, w. Va, August l5.-
At a meeting held here yesterday, Gov.
John j. Jacobs presiding, the Parkers-
burg, Ripley aud Charleston railroad
was organized, and stock amounting to
fifty thousand dollars taken. j. Brisben
Walker, President; General John Jack
son, Yice-President; c. C. Lewis, Sec
rotary and Treasurer.
CIScISNATI, August l5.-John Woods,
Of Concord, Ohio, while passing through
a field last Sunday, was attacked by a
bull and gored to death. The deceased
was a Master Mason, and will be buried
with the honors Of that fraternity this
afternoon
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JERSEY CITY.
The Explosion and Fire : Three
ROdies taken from the kuins, ana
Son reh for others.

1
JERSEY CRY, August l5.-The explo
sion and fire on Montgomery and Wash
ington streets, at midnight on Sunday
was attended with serious loss of life.
Three bodies were taken out yesterday,
and search for the missing proprietors,
Duraney and MCGEE, who are supposed
either to have fled or persisted in the
flames, has not been abandoned. The
origin of the explosion is mystery,
though it is generally believed that the
proprietors set the buildings on fire and
on discovering there was loss of life, fed
to parts unknown.
Brown, the person that with Durancy
closed the place shortly before the ex-
plosion, was arrested He refuses to
say anything. All the buildings in the
neigborhood were severely shaken by
the explosion. The entire fronts Of the
stores on the street were blown out; the
sidewalks were covered with broken
bottles, glasses and debris from the bar
room; the bar was lifted bodily and
thrown against the adjoining wall, max
ing an opening through it to the stairs
leading to the upper part of the house,
blockading the passage-way and cutting
off the only means Of exit
Simultaneously with the explosion i'm
mense volumes of fire burst forth from
all tho lower part Of the building. After
the first explosion another was heard.
1t was at one time feared the whole block
would be destroyed. The fremen worked
bravely and obtained complete mastery
of the fire.
The heat from the burning building was
so intense that it was impossible to APP
proach within twenty-five feet. The I'M
fortunate occupants had no time to
escape, and so rapid was the aestruc-
ton of the building that they were
quickly burned.
1t is believed that the proprietors were
an illicit distillery in the base
HeRt building, and that the explosion
had its origin in the distillery.
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The Chicago Republican says that an
establishment has just been completed
in that city for the manufacture of steel
according to the Bessemer process, and
in the trials that have been made, the
product has given satisfaction. The ca
pacity of the works is said to be eighty
tons of Bessemer ingots daily, which
will be rolled into rails at the works of
the company, producing what is nearly
equal to a mile of average railway daily.
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A RAMBLER in Georgia writes to the
Savannah Morning News Speaking of
Turnwold, a while ago, reminds me that
it was at that place that William H.
Seward made his debut in the role Of
pedagogue. The spot upon which his
humble school-house stood was, when /
saw it last, the nucleus Of hourishing
negro quarter, Familiarity known in the
neighborhood as Rotten Row. Some
years ago, while ! was rnmmaging
around in the garnet Of the residence Of
the late Francis Ward, father Of Hon.
Rowan II. Ward, of Green county, and
Of Hon. b. f. Ward, Of Butts, / came
unexpectedlyupon a souvenir Of William
H., in the shape Of an out-and-Out love
letter just think Of it a moment A
love-letter written by such eold-blooded,
calculating villain as William proved
himself to be- Il had been laid care
fully away in a duodecimo copy Of one Of
Maryatts novels, and had survived the
girl to whom it was addressed. The
letter struck me as being a very re-
markable efusion. IL was a mixture Of
youthful passion and cold eautiousness
very rarely seen. 1t appeared to have
been written after Stewards return to
his Gathers house, and was probably
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MoLENDON-HA the Fir,t
Baptist Church yesterday afternoon at three
O'clock. By Rev. Dr.. Tichenor. Mr.. A. j.
McLendon and Miss sallie NJ. Hawthorn. ali
Of this city.
lCovington fTeun.) and pontotoc miss
papers please copy.l
The numerous friends Of the bride and
groom tender their congratulations upon this
interesting occasion. % fraurht with Jog and
hope To our friend ~. A. }. McLsndon.
We can but wish an ocean Of happiness and a
world Of prosperity. for none was more de-
serving q 20 fair q treasure. Nay Hymsn
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L MAN OF A THOUSAND.
A CONsUMPTIvE CURED.

When death was hourly expected from
Consumption. all remedies having failed,
accident led to a discovery whereby DR.. H.
James cured his only child. He now gives
this recipe free. on receipt of two stamps to
pay expenses. Address CRADD0CK Il CO..
1882 Race street. Philadelphia, Pa. giving
name of paper. l2D-lH
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PARTIES spending the summer months

PARTIES spending the summer months
from the city should leave their address
at our counting-room for the DAILY or
WEEKLY LEDGER, which will be promptly
mailed to them during their absence.
The WEEKLY LEDGER contains all the
important city news of the week, under
the respective dates. For three months,
DAILY, 80; WEEKLY, rs cents.
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FRANCE.

PARIS, August 1.-The cholera has
appeared in this city, and is creating
much excitement and apprehension.
The authorities are fearful of its spread
ing, owing to the immense number of
deceased bodies Victims of the late
war) which are buried in the immediate
neighborhood of Paris. Vigorous meas
ures will be used for purifying.
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VAN PELT-At the Allegheny Springs, Va,
on Sunday, August 18th, at nine O. clock q m.
Mr.. N. A. Van Pelt, of this city.
The remains of the late Mr.. N. A. Van Pelt
win arrive over the Memphis and Charleston
railroad at ono o'clock to-day, and will be
taken charge of by the Masons. The funeral
will take place tomorrow afternoon at four
O'Clock. from the Second Presbyterian Church,
corner of Main and Beal streets.
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the last he ever wrote to the young lady.
The letter is, or was, among the papers
of the late J. A. Turner, and was to
have been incorporated in life of his
father, William Turner, upon which he
was at one time engaged
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keep the torch brightly burning above tie
twain now one; and may Cupid shoot his
shafts as truly and deadly at the happy pair
as he did in days of yore. In brief. may
their lives be undisturbed by sorrow. and may
peace and prosperity forever attend their
footateDs
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The people of California are to vote
at their next election on proposition
to refund the bonded debt of the State,
now bearing seven per cent. interest per
annum, in new six per cent. twenty
years bonds. A majority of the votes
cast on the question will decide it. If
the act is approved Board Of Loan
Commissioners, consisting of the Gov
eruor, Controller and Treasurer, is to
sell the bonds at not less than ninety
one cents on the dollar, in gold coin,
and apply the proceeds to the purchase
of outstanding bonds at the rate OF
ninety-tbree cents on the dollar. The
interest on all bonds falling due and ad-
vertised for redemption is to cease i.
they are not presented within a speci-
fed time. Old bonds not yet due may
be exchanged for the new at the rate Of
ninety-three cents on the dollar. The
amount of the funded debt is about
$3,50O0 600, and the act provides for
S3,7OOO 600 in bonds.
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In the First circui, Court Of Shelby county.
Tennessee.
D. B. Alexanderl
Jefferson Wright.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT HAV-
i ing been sued out under section 1855 Of the
code and returned into court. levied upon the
following property, to-yit; nine bales % cot
ton marked X. Of defendant. and affidavit
having been made that the defendant h. in
debted 20 plaintiff In the sum Of sia8 ~ By ae-
count. aud that the defendant Il a non-resi-
dent Of the State Of Tennessee: Il Il therefore
ordered that he make bic personal appearance
herein. before the Judge Of the First Circuit
Court Of Shelby county, At the courthouse IN
the city Of Memphis. on the third
Monday In September NEXT. and defend
said attachment suit within the time
prescribed ~ Law, or the samc will be pro-
cceded with er parte. and that copy u this
order be published once n week for four sue
cessire WeekE In The Pablo Ledger.
Done AZ olice. this 18th day Of Aururt. 1871.
FRANK TAFT. Clerk.
b. 4. y. bosUELL, Deputy Clerk.
Geo. W. Winchester. Attorney for plaintiff.
lff-la0-lj6A
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AUCTION.
BY o. vALETON.
Steamboat Bradish Johnson at Auction
Succession of James m. Petesson.
Second District Court for the P9.ei,b of Or
leans-NO. a .i0l.

RYSo.v1A.LEEToN. AUCTIoF .EER-oFFTcE
iembsp a AZ f,SeIvs sISreft- MONDAY. Sep
the foot q Louisiana aven' Ie. old Stock Land
from the Hon. Louis J ,nv;Sncand Jndee of
the Second District CO NJ ~ fbs narisb ~
he sboys 3, 1871 for account Of
bo LIE sls SidE IA T BRADIsH JOHNSON.
~ az 49, etiH lrel. etc, as she now lies
~ T sne sn aH 1901 Of Louisiana avenue.
eight months 80 oITIoSs-Twe. four. six and
o,,t ;ntornst sdit. in equal payments, with
S';th .eeS ~ purchasers giving their notes.
Of tbe eTecv,S acceptance, 70 the satisfaction
~, ~. .,se or, said notes bearing mortgage
irsr ~, ,erty sold, and the boat 10 be kept
ensi ~ % the amonnt Of notes unpaid. until
.ac5 y ~ nent; the Insurance TO be effected In
tbe1 on .ces. and the policies transferred TO
sbe sNe 5utor. The notes will bear interest at
M "a e Of eight per cent. per annum from
at, ar ity until paid. and ten per cent. attor-
aey fees in the event Of suit.
Ac Of sale. with United States revenue
SseiD Ips at the expense Of purchasers, before
J. Castell, notary public. ln-lG-li3-2
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THE MARCH OF THE BAYoNEr.

The bayonet has been employed il
Louisiana; not, however, against tn,
Democratic party. A few days sine,
there were" as the Cincinnati En-
quirer remarks, two Republican fac
tons contending for the supremacy o.
the Convention One Of them was headed
by Governor Yarmouth, the Chief Mag
istrate of Louisiana. The other was
headed by Lieutenant-Governor Dunn.
The Administration of Grant chose to
identify itself with and support the lat
ter. 1t took possession with its troops
and Deputy Marshals of the building
in which the Convention was to be
held, and admitted no delegates who
had not a ticket from its Chief Marshal,
Packard. 1t refused to allow the Gov
ernor of the State and his leading
friends to pass in. The latter adjourned
to separate hall, leaving the minions
of the President in possession of that
from which they had been virtually ex-
PEELED. OF course, that portion Of the
Convention which was held under the
bayonet, and with its permission, re-
solved for Grant for President with a
dog-llke fealty that was to be ex-
pected. In the other Convention
bold and indignant language was en-
uloyed to express the popular indigna-
ton. There is everything in this to at
tract the attention of the country. 1t
shows in strong light the boldness and
audacity of the Administration and its
military power When it will interfere
between factions in its own party, what
will it not do to retain power in a con-
troversy with its traditional political ad-
versary. This move of Grant was for no
other purpose than to obtain Grant
delegation from Louisiana to the next
National Convention. This done, he will
strive in a similar violent manner to get
its electoral vote over the Democratic
candidate. An intelligent and cultivated
gentleman, strong Republican, told us
yesterday that be read with inexpressible
disgust of this military interference with
politics in Louisiana; that it was accus-
toming men to bayonet rule, and that its
effects could not but be unhappy and
disastrous in the extreme. If the old
principles OF liberty are not all dead in
the American heart, this outrage in New
Orleans will be remembered to the dis
advantage of the men in power who have
perpetrated it.
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NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.

SELMA, MARION AND MEMPHIS R. R. Co., /
MARION, ALA, July %, 1871.
pY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIREC-
ID tors, special meeting of the Stockholders
Of this company is called to take place in the
city of Columbus, Miss. on September 6, 1871.
Business of the greatest Importance will be
brought before the convention, and large
attendance is requested.
n b. FORREST, President.
s. III. F0MLKEs, Secretary. l32-l57
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
LEA &PERRIN5' SAUCE
Pronounced by Connoisseurs
ssTIIE ONLY GOOD SAUCE

1t improves appetite and digestion. and it
is uErivalod for its favor. We are directed by
Messrs. LEA 4 PERKINS to prosecute all
parties making or vending counterfeits.
JOHN DUNCAN'S SONS.
I4l-vxiii-142 Agents, New York.
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A CARD.
HOTEL.
f. O'BANNON, L. S. MORRIS,
Late Overton Hotel. Late 0verton Hotel.
PEABODY HOTEL,
Corner Main and Monroe Streets


TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE LEASED
4 the above new and elegant hotel for
term Of years, and intend keeping first-cla -
house 10 every respect. and solicit the pair on
age II the travelling public.
l26-l5i O'BANNON 4 NORRIS. p rop's
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The Board of Directors. in cornmending this
Carried out in good faith. They will appoint
n Committee of Award who're high character
will be a sufficient guarantee that perfect fair
ness will control the distribution.
The price of these Special Tickets has been
fixed at the low sum Of
TWO DOLLARS,
In order that thoy may be within the reach of
every one.
It is hoped and expected that the Third An
nual Fair will be so successful, financially, as
to enable the Society to erect suitable build
ings and improve the grounds to such degree
of excellence as to render them q source OF
pride to every citizen of Memphis. shelby
county. and the adjacent country.
The Board of Directors have selected Mr..
W. II. BATES TO supervise the special ar
rangement. and Tickets can be had on appli-
Railroad Depot, or through any OF his sub
"s JACOB THOMPSON. President.
LEON TR0USDALE. Secretary.
Tickets can be had at the following sub
agencies:
j. c. EYRICH'S NEWS DEPOT,
Ns. $40 Main street.
JOE LOCKES NEWS DEPOT,
No. 236 Ia Main Street.
MANSFORD'S NEWS DEPOT,
Cor. Second and Monroe Streets
Or by application to me. by letter or in per-
son. at the Memphis and Charleston railroad
u'pO'' VIII. BATES,
1882 Agent for the sale Of Tickets.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
Specials TO the Ledger.

AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA 8. P. d A..
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
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31st day Of August, without any
further pOstpOnement.

In the above can be found some Of the finest
improved. and best paying property in the
city of Memphis. among the leading Of which
is the New Memphis Theater. erected at
q cost of SIS geo, and now renting for 5000
per annum; Palatial and Cottage Residences;
Valuable Business Houses prominently To-
Gated beautiful Suburban Homes; a fine
Plantation in a high state Of cultivation, and
other realty ranging from $1,000 to $50. 900. All
under the management Of Messrs. PASS
MORE * RUFFIN, Real Estate Agents,
Memphis, Tennessee, who respectfully refer
TO the citizens of this city.
NOTICE.-All the Shares unsold at the time
Of distribution will be surrendered, and their
corresponding numbers not allowed any rep
resentation. The managers will not hold
share, thus guaranteeing the shareholders the
full control.
For Shares, Circulars. or any information
as to this Grand Real Estate Distribution. adj
dress or apply TO
PASSMORE * RUFFIN,
a Adams, and 233lS Main street,
1881 Memphis, Tenn.
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DISSOLUTION.
DISSOLUTION.

VIHE FIRM OF VIGUS & BARRADALL
j is hereby dissolved by mutual consent,
Mr.. j. II. Vigus. Of the firm. having sold to
me (Mr. N. ID. Barraialll his interest in the
same. Mr.. N. ID. Barradall, Of the firm, alone
has control Of the assets and effects. and as
sumes all the liabilities Of the old firm.
j. III. NlGUS.
N. d. BARRADALL.
A CARD.
IN RETIRING FROM THE ABOVE FIRM.
L return my sincere thanks TO my patrons
and friends for the kindness and patronage
they have shown the firm OF Nigus Barra-
dali, and only ask Of them continuation Of
the same 70 my successor. Mr.. N. ID. Barra-
DAN, practical and thorough druggist. capa-
bic Of inspiring the confidence Of any commu-
nifty. and At whose hands they will receive
entire satisfaction.
1921 JAS. II. YIGUs.
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NOTICES.


DR. VT. ELLIOT HAVING RETURNED
l. to the city from his Northern tour, de-
sires all his friends to call and see him if de-
string his professional services.
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Attachment Notice.

In the First Circuit Court Of Shelby county.
Tennessee.
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DISTRIBUTION.
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, FOR 1877
shares. Five Dollars EacI

oIeY cnn IN TWENTY-EIGHT
QfOl .OUU choice and valuable pieces Of
Real Estate, and 1872 400 in Personal Property,
the distribution of which will take place
positively on the
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ILLUSTRATES BLANKS, ALL KINDS
u q the Ledger Office. d Madison street.