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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
nuITE COOL.

Every one you meet remarks tnat II -
quite cool. 1t really is quite cool.
There is an unusual amount of GOODNESS
about us. We shall soon have a physi-
cal frost, lying like snow on tho green.
We have already a sort of moral cool
ness about us. 1t indicates peculiar
tendency of things. 1t throws around
or;ma fascination. A man who wishes
to punish his enemy, goes straight to ms
work without fear Of the law. Now the
law is stringent enough, but the dilli-
Guilty consists in appIyingthe stringency.
There is a GOODNESS about the matter we
cannot describe, and do not propose to
discuss. 1t defes discussion. 1t sng-
gests departure as bold as 1t IS
new, and one that would cover
crime. no matter how atrocious with n
mantle that, never until now in our his
tory, has been heard of. Much allow
auee should be made for the irailties OF
human nature, and the best Of men some
times do foolish things, but when their
conduct affects public justice and the
safety Of society, they should be held to
rigid account. One thing must be
done in this city: The people must com
bine for their own protection. 1t must
be demonstrated that they are capable
of protecting themselves by rigid en-
forcement Of the law. To that end, citi-
zens should not attempt to escape jury
duty, but checrfully, though inconve-
niently, make a particle in the ma
chinery of public administration. There
are reforms needed, abuses to be cor
rected and world of work to be done.
The interests Of our city demand the
utmost stringency in the enforcement OF
order, and no man, high or low, should
he allowed to obstruct it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
THE DEAD LEVEL.

The New York Sun, speaking OF Grant
and his Cabinet, says Not man has
he invited into his political household
who rises above the dead level of medi-
ocrity. There is not 0 Secretary among
them all who has o national reputation,
or whose brilliancy contrasts strikingly
with The dullness of the President.
There il not a feature In the policy OF
his Administration which he might not
have nodded himself. From the achieve
ments of his Minister for Foreign Affairs
to the nautical exploits of the famous
Robson, everything bears the impress
of the same degHes Of genius and states
manlke forecast. The legal lnlninary
who sits in the Office of the Attorney
General and consirues the Constitution,
and furnishes excuses and spbteringes
for any irregularities necessary to the
purposes of the Administration, Is in
fall accord with Grant, sympathizing
with him on oil questions that arise IN
the practice of the Government.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
STORM BREWING.

A Washington special to the Louis
vile Ledger has this: There is the best
of authority for stating that a move
ment is on foot in Ohio to bring out
Hassaurek, Of the Cincinnati Volksblatt,
as a Senatorial candidate. The reason
for this movement is that the renomlna-
ton of Sherman would be accepted as
rendering the denomination Of Grant
on the part of the Ohio Legislature, a
step which, it is thought, would not be
advisable under present circumstances
Besides, Hassaurek represents the Ger
man Republican Sehurz interest, aud he
has the sympathies Of the other large
class of Republicans known as the reye-
nue. reiormers.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials 60 sho Ledger.
AMERICAN PRKss ASSOCIATION, VIA o. y. 4 A.
rKLEoRAPH COMPANY.
WASHINGTON.
More Swindiing Of the Governments
The Ku-Riux COMMITTEES.

More SWindifRg of the G0vefnmeht
The Ku-Aiux Committee.
WASHINGTON September %. Cox, one
Of Grant seifie service reform commis-
sioners, seems to be about as much in
need OF being looked after as any of the
clerks for whom he was appointed to
prescribe moral qualifications, This
Radical reformer was with Delano in the
Internal Revenue Department, and when
his chief was transferred to the Head Of
the Interior Department, he was trans
ferred with him, and was made chief clerk
of what is known here as the department
of the Ohio. When pay day came
around Cox not only drew his pay for
his new position, but proceeded as well
to draw money for services he had
ceased to render in the Revenue Bureau.
How long he would have continued at
this business can only be surmised, ms
the Treasury department getting wind of
it compelled him to disgorge. a
This is the same reform commission
who issued an order to the clerks in the
Interior Department at the beginning OF
this month, requiring them to subscribe
one per cent. of their salary to aid the
Radical campaign in Ohio. He has done
nothing, however, to lose the confidence
of the Administration, as he has been
intrusted with the important duty OF
purchasing supplies for the Cherokee
Indians, and is now absent in New York
for that purpose. He will also superin-
tend the removal Of the North Carolina
Cherokees to the Indian Territory.
There is now an interregnum in the
administration of the Interior Depart
ment, and THAT important part Of the
Government is now without an official
here. Delano, who had been absent
five weeks in Ohio electioneering, came
back here the first Of the week, only to
stay one day, and then returned to keep
his eye on the Senatorial succession.
The Assistant Secretary-Ewel--is now
absent, aud under the law Of Congress
no other person can act as Secretary
without being specially appointed by
the President
Inasmuch as Grant himself is wan
dering somewhere throughout the West,
there is, consequently, no one here to
fill this vacancy, nor none to make a
temporary substitute for the position.
At the meeting of the Ku-Klux Com
mittee to-day it was decided to continue
the policy of sending subcommittee
through the South to take evidence. The
States which are thought by the Radi-
calls TO be in need Of investigation are
North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia.
Their subcommittee will be appointed
by next week and will be Immediately
started out.on their labors. 1t is the in
tention TO have all the subcommittee
reports ready in time to be submitted
with the general report at the opening
of Congress. The appropriation of fifty
thousand dollars is now about expended
and further bushes will be done on the
credit system, relying on future Con-
gressional aid. The evidence already
taken before the Ku-Klux Committee
makes three thousand pages.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
nnrLRR ON SHORTENING.

Thia is how General Butler, when he
gets to be Governor of Massachusetts,
will shorten the sessions of the legisla-
ture:
Well, now, in the first place, how would
| shorten the sessions Of the Leglsla-
ture? Well, there are two or three ways
in which that could be done. In the
first place, ,chere there's a lcil there s
a ran; and in the second place, If the
people will elect me Governor they VIII
have said that they believe in my idea
that the sessions should be shortened
and in the next place, after they have
passed all the laws which ! should think
necessary for the good of the Com
monwealth, wouldn't sign any more
until they went home. Tremendous
cheering, yells and shrieks Of laughter,
while cries of Good, good, Amt that
bully?" aud groans rent the air
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The knights Templars ut Balti-
more. .IH

BALTIMORE, September 22.--Weather
was not favorable for the procession of
the Knights Templars to-day. All of
the city courts aud stock boards ad-
Iourned over. The customhouse, post
Office, and many business houses were
closed during TIE procession. Promptly
at half past nine O clock the several di-
visions assembled at their RENDEZVOUS,
and forming, marched with bands Of
music down Broadway, where the column
formed. The distance of the march was
laid down in the programme at about
five miles. The procession moved at
twelve O'clock, and was an hour in pass
ing given point Over City Command
cries were in line, each carrying beauti-
ful banners, and nearly all accompanied
by bands Of music. Following were
carriages containing visitors and dis
tinguished members Of the order.
In front of the Masonic Temple the
most eminent and grand masters re-
ceived a marching salute, after which
the parade was dismissed, and the Com
manderies marched to their respective
quarters. The number Of Knights Tenn
| plar in the procession was about 5000.
Last night grand banquet was given
to the Encampmento Of the United States
by the Grand commandery Of Maryland
at the, Maryland Institute; also al the
Concordia Opera House, MAsonicTemple,
the new Assembly rooms, and the head
quarters Of the different Baltimore Com
manderies. The committee awarded to
Detroit Commandery No. l the silver
service presented by Baltimore Com
mandery No. z for the greatest pro
foieney in drill. About twenty five
! hundred Knights visit Washington to
morrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
OF COURSE.

1t is stated by the Southern Republ.-
cans. who have been recently in confer
ence in Washington, that the journals
representing their party in the .Sonth
are in the future TO have more Of the fos-
tering care Of the Administration. The
interview with the President at Long
Branch lately they say, assures that
while one Of their number will probably
be put in charge Of one of the Republi-
can dailies there TO represent the inte-
rests Of the party at the capital. the
policy seems to be a part Of the Presi-
Dental programme for the campaign Of
next year, aud that it is declared from
the same quarter that unless Maryland
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
Rroom,s opera House.

The Opera House was well patronized
last night, The performance was excel
lent in every particular. Manager
Broom has 6rst-class variety company
and is regularly adding to it new attrac-
tons. Tonight there will be fine per-
Torrance. The Opera House bar ad-
joining the theater is open day and night
for the reception of guests.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
Tn Pitts.burg Post says that Hodge,

THE Pittsburg Post says that Hodge,
the default,sr, Is a native of Philadelphia.
One of his sisters is the wife Of Admiral
Rodgers, al present commanding the
Asiatic feet. Hodge was a great adj
mirer of horseaesh, and has invested a
good deal of money in fast horses, and
has lost considerable on the turf He
lived in princely style on limited i'm
come and salary Of $4,000 per annum.
Some years ago he purchased at fabp.
lous price the wcll-knowh Kentuckylcolt
Hunter. BY this colt he lost hand
some fortune. He owns at present the
woll-known trotting horse Moscow. It is
hard to tell which was the fastest, the
man or the horse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
RoLn ASSUMPTION OF POWER,

The election in Texas for Members oil
Congress occurs the irst week IN octo-
Der. GovernorLDavis has issued an
order requiring that "all personscoming
to vote shall deposit their votes with the
least possible delay, and after this Is
done they are forbidden under any pre-
text to remain at the polls or at the
county seat but must Immediately re.
turn 10 thair homes and their usual en-
ployment. The opponents of Governor
Davis charge that this order was issued
for the purpose of melting disorder as
the election act provides that in case OF
a disturbance at any polling-place the
vote shall be disregarded. 1t is asserted
by the Democrats that the Davis party
wish for disturbances, so that they can
throw out the votes of the principal
Democratic strongholds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

The artist correspondent of Every
Saturday, who has just been doing up
Memphis, says {" Tennessee is good
illustration Of the fact that property is
the best reconstruction The people are
already beginning to feel that they have
a capital of their own, gained by the in
dustry Of the last six years. The State
debt has been as high as forty-one mil
lions Of dollars, From eight to ten mil
lions have been retired. Rigid economy
is now observed, and taxation has been
lowered, though the rates are still heavy,
for almost all the roads and bridges were
destroyed during the war and had to be
rebuilt" u rA2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

THE Bowling Green Democrat learns
that Col. NJ. w. CIuskey, who now resides
in Louisville, contemplates publishing a
new, enlarged and greatly improved edit
ton Of his famous Political Text
Book" 1t will be volume of great
value, and we trust that II will be gwen
to the public in time for the Presidential
contest next year Prior to the war,
Cluskey's Political Text Book was
universally popular among journalists
and political stump speakers, and we
recall no volume Of its nature that pre-
scented greater attractions, OF was more
thoroughly useful Colonel-Chskey has
been known for years as one Of the best
journalists in the country. He is a ripe
scholar, clear thinker, and the posses
sor Of a vast knowledge Of politics.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
SOUTHERN SCHOOLS.

LEBANON, TENN. September 20. 1871.
To the Editor of the Ledger;
Lebannn is Aourishing. The Gilbert
Sisters are here. The Wilson County
Fair is in operation. Everything is in
fine order, and the fair as well as the
Gilbert Sisters, promise success. The
school is not so large this year as last IN
any of its departments. There are very
few Memphians in the Cumberland Unit
versity. Why it is that Southern people
will not patronize home schools, can
not see. Lebanon has qualifications
equal TO any school in the North or East.
Then why don't parents send their boys,
aud girls, too for the female school IS
6ne), to home schools2 SUBSCRIBER.
We do not know whether the school at
Lebanon adyertises its advantages, or
relies upon its merits for patronage.
Without being able to speak positively
as to the fact, we have an impression
that it does not advertise extensively.
IL it does not that circumstance IN
questionably accounts for its dropping
condition. This is an age Of advertising.
People look into the columns Of news
papers for facts and evidences Of
progress. 1t is the fault Of our South.
ern schools themselves that they are IN
known and badly patronized. Northern
schools send their advertisements al
through the South, and the result is they
are patronized, not that they are bette
than our own schools, but because Tho
attention of the public is called to them
Nothing Of a public character succeed
now unless it is brought to the attention
Of the public through the newspapers
Liberal advertising will make the forum
of any school in the South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

and Georgia wheel into line. that neither
of those States will have a representa-
tive in the Cabinet should the party IN
power be continued after = y an
nounced in Washington that the various
state associations intend to secure the
dismissal of all suspected ofliceholders
in the Departments. An Administra-
ton paper says that the general impress
sion is that fully one-fourth of the clerks
in the civil service, including the Navy
Yard employees, are to-day politically OPP
.posed to the party in power. s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
ENGLAND.

LoSnoN, September 22.--The London
journals Of yesterday continued to dis
cuss the alleged exposures in New York
aud the finances Of the city. The lead
ing papers also contained editorials
upon the relations between the United
States and Mexico and the outrages re-
Gently perpetrated upon the American
banks Brothers and Harvest Home in
Mexican waters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
THr Washington Capitol mentions al

The Washington Capitol mentions an
other fact in attestation OF the virtues Of
cundnrango. The Presidents sore-tailed
colt was subject to treatment with the
new remedy, and the result was certainly
wonderful. Not only did the colt
speedily recover its usual health and
spirits, bat the afflicted tail shortly be-
gan to sprout in the most extraordinary
manner, and has nov developed into a
fiourishing cundurango tree"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

II is said that on Wednesday after
noon, Cornelius Walsh, the Republican
candidate for Governor of New Jersey,
was standing in conversation with ex-
Governor Parker in the depot, at Free
hold, when the latter received the dis
patch notifying him of his nomination
by the Democratic Convention. Mr..
Walsh was the first to extend his con-
gratulations to his opponent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

A YOUNG wife in Troy cured her hus-
band of disposition to absent himself
from home at night by providing him
with an excellent dinner and saying to
him afterward, George, if You find a
sweeter spot than our home, describe il
TO me, and | will rival it il | die in the
attempt" A kiss and a few tears COM
pletad the victory. That Is the way to
win victories.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

A correspondent Of the Boston Tran
script suggests the formation Of an assO-
citation for the prosecution Of officials
aud corporations in every instance Of
culpable asd disastrous railroad disas-
tiers. He thinks, as individuals are un-
willing to seek legal redress, sueh So
ciety would contribute TO public safety.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
On Monday, October 20, 1871,

at the southwest corner of Main and Madison
streets, in this city, between the hours of ten
o. clock I'm. and twelve o clock m. the fol-
lowing described real estate. viz; The said
Dorion's undivided one-half interest In the
tract Of land described as follows o-wit;
Beginning at q stake on the east boundary
line of tract Of land purchased by Charles
Jones of BENJAMIN Wright, running thence
south s. Is" east SOS feet to the centoF Of the
new Raleigh road; thence southwardly the
same course 1l62 feet to q stake on the south
bank Of Cypress creek 81 feet from sweet
gum tree marked X; thence north 81 81 east
5l7 feet to a stake on tho top of a high bluff
on the south bank of said Cypress creek;
thence north s. l5', west 1876 feet to the center
Of said new Raleigh road thence same course
654 feet to stake standing feet southwest
from an elm tree thence south 81 a" west
517 feet TO the beginning.
The title Is believed to be good, but sell
and convey as trustee only. Equity Of re,
demption is waived. Terms Of sale~eash.
1914 SAN NJ. GAIkS, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

The bond of the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company for the transporta-
ton Of merchandise without appraise-
ment to st. Louis, Chicago and Cleye-
land, was to-day approved by the Treas
ury Department, and the first consign-
ment will leave tomorrow direct for ST
Louis. E44N f Haat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

A WASHINGTON correspondent says II
is understood that the President is will
ling to make peace with Senator Sum
ner. According, to the usual custom oil
that body, the Senate will, on reassem'
bling in December, remodel its com
mitiees and elect them in open session,
IN the Republican caucus to be held foI
that purpose Mr.. Cameron will decline
to serve any longer as chairman Of the
Committee on Foreign Relations, and
move that Mr.. Sumner be restored to his
old position.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

A WASHINGTON special says: Advices
from Radical sources in Ohio here show
that while they expect to elect General
Noyes, they are very Dubious over the
prospects for the Legislature. 1t is even
conceded that the probabilities are in
favor of there being Democratic sue
cossar to John Sherman, and that W. A.
Groesheck is the coming maa.
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HEADQUARTERS OYSTER, GAME,
AND FISH DEPOT, No. 27s Z
SECOND STREET.
Notice to Steamboat and Country
ahat iata Trade. isin 81

AS we have been in the oyster trade for
twenty years, and havelonger experience
than any dealer in this city by ten years,
it gives US the advantage to pack and
ship oysters at lower prices than any
house in the city of Memphis. We will
guarantee to fill all shipping orders at
Louisville aud Cincinnati prices. Also
will keep everything in the way of edi-
bles to suit restaurants private families
and hotels. All goods warranted to be
of the best quality.
Respectfully, M
J. D EpvAnDs,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

The Pittsburg Post says it is given on
that Commissioner Douglas, of the
Internal Revenne. himself registered
defanlter, is to proceed in the prosecution
Of the Internal Revenue thieves who
stole oyer twenty MILLIONS from the Gov
ernmeht. We don't believe a word Of 1t.
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massachusetts Republican State
Convention.

SrRIScFIELp, Mass, September "a
The returns have been received of the
election Of COS delegates to the Repub-
liean State Convention. The majority
AGAINST Ben Butler is l67.
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J. D. EDWARDS,
81 NJ. HoLBRooE.

LAZARUS 4 Norris perfected specta-
Giles are the best. They never tire the
eyes; last many years without change;
are warranted not to break. i. IL. Clark
& Co., jewelers. and opticians, No. ]
Clark's Marble Block, 200 Main street,
Memphis, are sole agents for this city,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

Seebach, the German actress, is now
at home, and is not greatly in love with
her theatrical experience in America,
She advises German stars not TO cross
the ocean, as they will be unable TO find
competent actors here TO support them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

;s called to the above announcement Of the
Pre- sident and Board of Directors. There is
moi She last doubt but what all the tickets VIII
he sod. The very low price at which they are
nlaced two dollars) will enable every one TO
contrib. lite their mite toward Identifying the
gronnds of the Association, and making other
;mnrovenlents. This is no private enterprise,
Int is eott en- up by the Board of Directors
whose high standing as public-spirited and
energetic q tizens cannot be questioned-ior
the sole purp ose Of benefitting the public. by
adding 10 the beauty of their fair grounds.
The tickets entitle the holders to admission
10 the Fair on that day, If those holding them
choOse TO attend, and n chance in four hun
bred and eiehty-Oue cash premiums, ranging
from $1,000 down. 900
and under no circumstances will more than
AIl prizes will be paid in CASH.
Your attention is called to the names of the
coilowiu0 gentlemen, who comprise the Board
UoN JACnB THOMPSON, President.
ENOCH ENSLEY. First Vice President.
ELI RAYNER, Second Vice President;
L I n RDNONDS0N. Fourth Vice Presidt.
.JoHN BROWN, Fifth Vice President.
| John Il. STRATrON, Treasurer.
LEON TROuSDALE, Secretary:
~ ANDERSON A. h. HAYNES.
JOS. BRUCE. NAPoLEI0sINS, II Hill.
| b. BAYLISS. JNy. U; 800 niHTElI.;
A. j. HAYS. N. v. fEhhlNo'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

HopGE, Chorpenning, Bailey, Evans,
Whitaker, Norton, and all the thieving
Revenue Collectors, who have stolen
over twenty-five millions of dollars, are
Radicals. Not single Democrat among
them. Who says Grant and the Repub-
hcan party are not Responsible?
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CAGH PRENIIUMS:
Isl premiums amounting to $40, 900

? The Board of Directors, in commencing this
scheme to the public, promise that y shall DO
carried out in good faith. They will appoint
n COMMITTEES Of Award whose 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
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Fresh oysters.

Where cal. we get the best oysters2
Why, at Headquarters Oyster and Game
Depot, 27S Second street. m 1an
81 EDWARDS q HoLBRooK