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CHICAGO.
Heavy Rain storm = Disastrous
ElO0d.

Flood.
CHICAGO, June 24.-The great rail-
storm which swept over the city las
evening proved to be one of the mos
disastrous that ever occurred here. I'm
mense volumes. of water poured from
the heavens for half an hour, which has
probably never before been exceeded
within the memory of the oldest resi-
dents. Quick SUGGESTIONS Of lightning
flashes and heavy peals of thunder rem
dered the storm truly appalling for q
time, and fears were entertained that
the entire city would be engulfed in
the flood, as indeed portion of it was.
The loss of thousands Of dollars worth
of property occurred. So sudden was
the storm no time was had to guard
against the loss, which cannot be esti-
matedin round numbers. Therain swept
down from the northwest, and those
easements which were located so as to
receive the full force of the storm were
completely flooded, and hundreds of
people compelled to relinquish their
business and residences 20 escape from
the water. The storm was particularly
disastrous to the western and northern
portions Of the city, the lower portions
of entire blocks being flooded with water
on West Randolph street. All the base
ments we're rendered useless, and the oe-
cupants forced to leave them until the
water subsidized or was drained out The
fremont House received more damage
than any other large building. No
marine disasters have been reported, al
though the storm on the lake was terrific.
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AND STILL ANoTHRR.

This highly amusing news is tele-
graphed from the national capital. What
funny fellows our rulers are; rtrn
There has been a great deal Of excite
ment in official circles tonight, and es.
pecially among officers of the Internal
Revenue Bureau, over the announce
ment that Col. Clifford Thompson late
chief clerk of the Internal Revenue Blu
reau, had resigned, because II was ascer-
tanned that he had sold to the officers Of
the New York Central Railroad Com
pany, two days in advance of its pro
mulgation the decision in the great
scrip tax case, and that by this informa-
ton the officers we're enabled to savethem.
selves from loss, The excitement that
this occasioned would seem to indicate
that if Thompson was in the business
other officers Of the bureau had share
in it. IfHtf Ta-aff
Buffers carvings on in Egypt hardly
deserve to be mentioned, and yet they
would have disgraced any other admins
tration.
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The Cincinnati Gazette, referring to
recent address by Governor Vance, OF
North Carolina, says: THE address
was well received, for brilliancy OF
thought, soundness of philosophy and
unequivocal devotion to the unity and
prosperity of our country. Neither the
most exacting spirit Of criticism, nor
the most radical patriotism could have
asked anything more"
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Political.

MAxsF1KLD ONO, June "a. The
Seventeenth and Twenty-eighth Joint
District Democratic Senatorial Conven-
ton was held hereyesterday. Resolutions
we're adopted indorsing the platform Of
the Democratic State Convention, de-
ploring the deathof c. l.. Vallandigham
and expressing admiration of his great
ness. d. Mcdowell, of Holmes county,
was nominated for Senator on the first
ballot ',.I
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Tue Philadelphia Age of June 10th
says: Important facts have transpired
in relation to the resolution passed by
the Radical Convention in Pennsylva-
MIA, indorsing Grant. 1t appears that
this resolution was twice offered in the
committee, and twice rejected by an
almost unanimous vote. 1t was next
offered in open convention, where the
members did not like to vote against it,
and allowed it to go through.
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Mrs. yallanaIgnam : Hail storm.

DAYTON, ONO, June 24.-There is no
change in Mrs. yallandigham's con-
dition. She is still unconscious.
A hail storm yesterday at Troy, Ohio,
was the most severe ever experienced in
that section, and resulted disastrously
to the fruit and grain. AT Greenville
the roof of the freight depot was torn of
by lightning. John Stalt was in the
building at the time, and received a Sc
we're shock, but will recover.
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The Washington Patriot does not
think well of the appearance of Mr..
Stephens in editorial harness. 1t says:
While we are most happy to welcome
Mr. Stephens to the ranks of journalism,
to wish him all the success that he may
expect in his new calling, and TO concede
his great ability, yet we cannot, in view
of the present condition Of political az
fairs, but regret his appearance at this
juncture in such capacity"
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The Pittsburg Post thinks the day for
deceiving men in politics. has passed
away, temporarily, at least; and men
require something responsible rather
than fantastical and fictitious There
was a time when mock thunder con
trolled the politics Of the country.
Fortunately that day has passed away.
The scare that the opposition leaders
are trying to create viii only react upon
themselves. The :" new departure win
simply be from the ranks of Republican,
ism to the Democracy. A departure =
to be devoutly prayed for by all true
patriots.
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The New York Tribune says the death
of Vallandigham makes void in the
ranks of his party; but the success of
the bold new countermarch, with which
his name is identified, is already as.
snrah
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THE Boston Post says; The unearth-
ing Of the Matchmaking system that has
been prevailing in the name Of the In
ternal Revenue Law, exeites not 1.-THE
Of the surprise which would have been
created If kindred operations had not
been VIGOROUSLY going on under the
present dynasty in almost every depart
ment Of the Government"
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The Louisville Ledger says il is a pity
that some misguided man could not be
found to marry Gail Hamilton, and take
her off the hands of the public. The
last feat Of this fussy vixen is virulent
attack on the memory Of Charles Dick
ems, whom she charges with heartlessly
casting off his wife, and wickedly living
in adultery with her sister.
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p.nr,rs snending the summer months

PARTIES spending the summer MONTHS
from the city should leave their address
az our eounting-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. 50; WEEKLY, IS cents.
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HOT SPRINGS.
TO THE PUBLIC.

HoT SPRINGS, June II. 1871.
TNHE AMOUNT OF DAMAGE DONE BY
Il the recent freshet at Hot Springs has
been greatly overstated by the newspapers.
IL is true that a number Of small buildings,
located Immediately on the creek, were ear
The town had a thorough cleaning that cam
not but add TO the general health OF the
place.
The facilities for reaching Hot Springs are
greatly improved, the time reduced nearly
two days. and the expense iessened almost
one-half.
We are prepared to state that no damage to
the Springs. in a medicinal point Of view. has
occurred. and that no one need fear to come
for want Of accommodation.
John L. Taylor. Col. U. S. A.
J. N. Oliver, Memphis, Tenn.
w. W. Thatcher. Tenn.
o. u. knode. NJ. ID.
R. W. Creighton, M. ID.
Adam Z. Smith. indianapolis.
IN. Shackleford. Kentucky
Steadham * Akin, Akin House.
Edward Mex. Hudson, 1t. Col. U. s. A.
Terry 4 Huffman.
o. A. Hobs0n. NJ. d.
A. Brooke, NJ. ID.
a. a. Hammond, Indiana.
il. McGinnis, New Orleans.
stitt a. Lewis. Hot SPRING. Hotel.
r. V. Yredenburg. Memphis.
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE Rock RAmRoAD,l
LITTLE Rock. Ark, June Y, n.
Referring to the above statement Of resi-
dents and visitors at the Hot Springs. we de-
sire TO call your attention 10 the improved
facilities the opening Of the
Memphis and Little Rock Railroad
gives for reaching the Springs. and at greatly
| reduced price. Trains leave Memphis every
| mOrning-time TO Little Rock. TES HOURS.
/ Parties Of eight or ten can have a stage 20
themselves. and travel at their leisure, The
/ REGULAR MAIL STAGE leaves Little kock ut 3
o'clock m. and arrives at Hot Springs at 9
O'Clock pm.
20 the Springs is si7, against about 50 or $50
A. S. LIVBRMORE.
General Superintendent.
G. p. OAKLEY,
Gen1 Ticket ACT. N. * L. X. r.
j. d. CHIDEsTER 4 Co.,
Props X. X. Stage Line. iU
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meath aran Ola citizen.

COLUMBUS, o., June 24-Col. John
Noble, an old citizen over eighty years
Of age, and the well known landlord Of
the National Hotel here and of the Den
nison House, Cincinnati, died in this city
yesterday after an illness Of six days.
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ELECTION.
N o II L @ II.

OFFICE PLASTEgs' Insurance. COnP'Y.l
MEMPHIS. TESx.. June q, ISL.
lHRANNUAL hIsETING OF THE STOCK.
holders Of the Planters' Insurance
Company will be held at the ofico Of the
company at ten an on Monday. the Sd Of
July next. The election Of Directors for the
ensuing year will be held between the hours
Of ten am. and three pm.
gs-l07 VA. GOODMAN. secrstarv
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ON TUESDAY, JUNE %, 1871,
Three lots, so by 800 #.

The access to this property by the Poplar
street boulevard, which will soon rival tho
she'll roads Of New Orleans and Mobile in
smoothness and beauty. makes 1t, in addition
nently attractive for family residences.
ALSO, six lots in the Ragland subdivision,
ABIDING the property Of Mrs. McAnally and
Mr.. Shotwell. These lots are 60 feet front by
~ tSe sireet TaiIroad 'p r1bnins ont Vance
street. making but a short walk to the street
cars, and in that portion Of the city environs
more rapidly improving than any other.
at our Real Estate Exchange. We earnestly
invite the presence Of all who are looking for
a place to invest their money. Other valuable
property may be offered at this sale. -of which
sellers. and buyers as we'll, may avail them
''' ROYsTER, IRRELEVANT 4 co.
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The death-warrant of Laura Fair is
described as "a somber-looking docu-
ment, engrossed in beautiful chirogra-
ply, having a deep black border, the
leaves Joined by a black ribbon, the
ends of which are confined under the
black seal Of the court :" On the com
mencement of the session of the Su-
preme Court in July, the attorneys will
apply to that tribunal for a writ Of su-
persedeas, to delay the execution of the
death penalty until the appeal shall
have been decided.
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ANKRIoAH PRKss ASSOCIATION. VIA 9. p. . A.
fxLEaRAPH COMPANY.
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1oa BOXES RECEIVED THIS DAY PER
lUU steamer Matches.
Low 20 the Trade.
SPICER A RYAN,
e-lOi 84 Main street.
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THE Boston Post says: Conkling,
the magnificent and pugnacious, is
already booted and spurred and ready
for the Vice-Presidential track. Poor
Colfax, who was stricken down by to-
bacco toward the close of the last session
of Congress, will smile very feeble and
sickly smile when he discovers how
closely he is to be held to his promise to
resign further official pretensions, and
viii pass reluctantly into the limbo Of
forgotten and neglected servants who are
no longer Of any political use"
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The drawing for the twenty presents given
away by d. G. 4 IL. NJ. Loewenstine, Southern
Palace. will take place at $3.50 p.m., on the
grounds.
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0FFIcK or MASONIC MUTUAL LIFR ASS AN
No. 2 UNION SrRRKT,
MKNPBIs, TESS.. June "a. ISL.
A N ELECTION FOR FIVE DIRECTORS.
n 10 serve two years. will be held at the
above Office on July 5, ISL. as required by By
Law LIST. Section ID. By order Of the Board.
lO0-l05 II. q. TRADER, Secretary.
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Dancing will commence at twelve o'clock
m. and continue to II 80 pm.
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Herzog & Bros will hold their drawing for a
SOU. S. bond at the picnic at s;45 pm.
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FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.
NOTICES.
Memphis Literary Society.

LIVERY MEMBER Is REQUESTED TO BIZ
IL at the hall promptly at eight o'clock to-
night. The election of officers will take
place. By order Of
J. P. CREWS. President.
J. c. WATSON. Recording Secretary.
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PRIZE GUN TO THE BEST SHOT.

PRIZE GUN TO THE BEST SHOT,
A fine double-barrsled, imported SHOT
GUN. donated by F. H. Clark & Co., jewellers,
go Main street, will be awarded to the best
shot at the picnic.
Excursion Fares on Railroads.
Parties living in the vicinity wishing 10 At
tend the picnic will be carried over the Mem
phis and Louisville, Memphis and Charleston
and Mississippi and Tennessee railroad. for
one fare, round trip, coming in on the regular
trains Of the respective roads.
Return Trains,
The Memphis and Charleston railroad will
send out special train to LaGranRe, leaving
the picnic grounds at II PIE. The Mississippi
and tennessee railroad Will send out special
train 70 Sardis, leaving their depot al III n. I'M.
The Memphis and Louisville railroad will re-
turn excursionists only on regular trains to
Brownsville.
Half fare tickets good for Saturday and
sunday on the Memphis and Louisville and
Mississippi and Tennessee railroads, but good
only on Saturday ON the Memphis and Charles
ton railroad.
Masonic Lodges and Master Masons in the
vicinity are requested TO cooperate with us
IN making the picnic grand success.
TICKE ~ Ladies' and Gentlemen
so-lu0 Eaen-fiity Cents.
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A FINE PICTURE,
Donated by NJ. Henochsberg. 1857 Main street.
will be disposed Of on the grounds.
A GRAND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS
WIN take place at 9 o'clock p. n

A handsome BOUQUET will be voted to the
most beautiful young lady, and fine CAKE
to the most popular married lady at the picnic.
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The Grand Baby Show !
FOUR ELEGANT PRIZES.

To the finest baby under six months old will
be awarded handsome CARRIAGE, by
Wheeler. Pickens a Co., House Furnishing
Goods, No. $50 Main street. tiF iit
To the finest baby, between six and twelve
months of age, will be awarded a fine EN-
BR0IDERED ROBE. by d. c. d ii. M. Loew-
enstine, Southern Palace. SS2 Main street.
To the finest baby between one and two
years of age, will be awarded splendid EN-
BR0IDERED SUIT, by @. o. Valentine,
Agent Grover 4 Baker Sewing Machine Com
pany, SlS Main street.
To the finest Pair of Twins. under two years
of age. will be awarded pair of SILVER
GOBLETS. by W. G. Byrd, jeweler, 275 Main
street.
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The Prizes are now on exhibition at the
stores of the respective donors. 81
The Awarding Committee will be composed
of three ladies and three gentlemen, who are
parents, and who will not be permitted to
allow their children to contest.
Parents presenting children for contest will
be required to pay 81 for each.
The Prizes will be awarded at o clock p IN.
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.LEMONsl LEMONsI

ID. CHIDEsTER x Co..
prop's X. X. Stage Line. i02
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congratulated each other with tears of joy in their
eyes.
The news of the capitulation certainly creates
in the public mind here a charitable feeling. and
there is a strong desire to act generously toward a
fallen foe.
PEsTH, Feb. l.--Baron Won Beust, in the course
of a speech before the Delegation yesterday. de-
clared that while the relations of the Empire with
Germany were most friendly, no effort would be
spared to prevent fear and suspicion and secure
mutual respect.
BORDEAUX, Feb. lit is reported here that Man.
teufel has refused to recognize the armistice, and
disregarding the protests of the French Commander
has continued hostilities by which he has forced
the French Army of the East to surrender or re-
treat into Switzerland. General Clinchart, who
now commands the Army of the East, has con-
cluded a Convention with the Swiss authorities,
and crosses into Switzerland with the whole army
to-day. General Billot covers his retreat. 1t
should be borne in mind that the armistice did not
go into effect in the Department of the East until
February LIST.
BORDEAUX. Feb. 2.-The Government at Bor-
deanx has just issued a decree ordering elections
for the National Assembly to be held on the Sth
inst. 1t disqnalifes for election to the Assembly
members of families reigning over France since
1883 all persons who have acted as Imperial
! officers, or candidates in past elections. or held
office as Ministers. Senators. or Councillors of
State under the Empire. and Projects who have
accepted office between the I'd of December, 1851,
and the 4th of September, 1870.
LONDON. Feb. 2.-Gambetta is said to have an
expectation of forming an offensive alliance against
Germany with Italy and Austria. if France be
pushed to the wall. All indications continue to
favor the probability that Southern France will
refuse to have peace on the terms reported 10
have been proposed.
The attitude of Austria, as evinced by Baron
Won Beust in his speech to the Hungarian Parlia-
mrnt. reveals the intention and understanding of
that Empire and Russia to occupy all the territory
they may want which has heretofore been held by
Turkey. and that Germany consents to their con-
troll of the East. if she be undisturbed in her occu-
patton of the West.
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WAR.
Ia LATER NEWS.
ZM4ON OF PARIS +!
fOR THREE WEEKS.
lII to Meet at BOrdGaID
N.Y.. VIRTUALLY ENDED.
n-s'taa.a u Subsidy Doubtful.
ON OF PARIS !
III fOR THREE WEEKS.
FaIT to Meet at BOrdGdI.
ENDED.
. Subsidy Doubtful.

ip Subsidy Doubtful.
* .HIry Bel Roberts, Capt.
= San Francisco, which arrived
, hesday, en- route for China,
ID Francisco dailies to Feb. 4,
ebted to the Mercantile Ex-
lt and We subjOin a summary:
I1I-The state Of Paris is terri
c[abs are in arms, and a sOrtie
was demanded. General Vinoy,
nseless butcheTy, General Letfl
, new Government, and DO
Guard have been chosen for
were open to-day between
making % batteries in all
b. fort viii yield before the 18th.
21-The terms of peace offered
French nation, accepted by
r Of Alsace and that part OF Lor-
man Lorraine.
~Erfemnity of four thousand mil
De from the French feet.
<DlOnirs now held By France.
lity must be guaranteed by the
IBIS guarantee be refused, the
4iF iduals will be held possession
Is obtained.
z.D. 600 900 Of francs.
the occupation of the forts by
divisional Government. still re-
in Paris. will summon the Ma
rhich body will decide on the
Government or France. and on
the terms Of peace offered by
Tho Emperor William has sen;
Empress Augusta
IN ID p. Mast night an
Feeks was signed. The Regulars
be retained in Paris as prisoners
-iCnal Guard will undertake the
der.
the forts. Paris remains invested,
% revictual as 500 rs the arms
senIbly is to be convened at Bor-
81 the field will retain their res
Re ground between the opposing
Yard Of patriotism, heroism and
hank God for this fresh mercy;
t<ew. WILLIAM"
[1n. 29-Secretary Fish has re-
.>< b. telegram from Moran. Charge
35ndon, dated Sunday morning,
ambassador here has been Off
-hat the capitulation Of all the
"a armistice of three weeks. by
f7s signed about 10 o'clock last
lles by Count Bismarck and
Paris will remain prisoners of
te. it is not known whether they
b not.
90 yet been received"
<@9 thinks it an important fact that
4x fnds over the sea. and that it
q fqown as widely As possible.
}|n. 3O.-The distress of Paris is
i1< obstruction of railways impedes
Germans meanwhile supplying
from their own stores.
"a D.-Quantities of provisions have
1fe made to restore the railways.
'4te pill be repaired in As hours, and
light days.
caused a stupOr in the north of
-NOOn.-The armistice begins
y three days in the Departments,
<epruary 10. The dividing line di-
s2+ Orne, the Germans holding the
e Loire-et-Cher and the Yonne, in
pf the Jura. 1t is expected the
'red IN the armistice and capitula-
IS OF war are to remain during
n Paris after surrendering their
'aaI Guards and gen d'armes re-
~ 4 4 police. All the Francs-TIreurs
I-Glmbetta has issued a pro-
- frenehmen Prussia believes
'issolve our armies and secure the
ready to conclude a shameful
on France to upset these c~alcula-
AeceSsary TO make an armistice, let
u young troops continue with
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.Old. We had four doc
and feet, put mustard
~ nine ealomel powders.
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1OI OI TIC IUIIoWInB WHINE
|etiOn. Is a new light N the
'she editor OF the 0-s-I--I
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- MISSION M~EkCHAN1a Hon9Iulo, HaWaiian Islapds.
AsaaHAx W: PuEcE=s : ej&+fy5 Id. PErsasoz.
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~ SHIPPING AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
jas No. so King Street, Honolulu, HI iy
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Z. L. TORBERT,