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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
A SPECIMEN.

A bill is now before the United States
Senate divesting the United States of
jurisdiction over certain property in the
State of Ohio. The cause of this meas
ure is this: The United States owns an
asylum for disabled soldiers in the Day
ton district. The Supreme Court of
Ohio has decided that the soldiers who
reside there are net citizens of the State,
and cannot vote. The contest between
Campbell and Schenck brought out that
vote, but it was refused. Had it been
admitted, Schenck would have been
elected, the soldiers being Radicals. Now
to radicalise the. district bill has been
in Congress to cede the asy-
lum to the State, and thus render the
occupants legal voters. For such legis-
lation as this the people pay millions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
SENATORIAL.

Yesterday was a Senatorial day-a
sort Of dress-parade of big bugs struttlng
on the political boards. The Minnesota
Legislature elected Hon. William Wis
dom to the United States Senate, has
term commencing on the fourth of March
next. We cannot conceive of anything
the Senate stands more in need OF than
wisdom, and Minnesota has supplied 1t.
Frelinghuysen has been nominated by
Radical caucus of the New Jersey Legls-
lature for United States Senator, and
will be elected. He is one of the men
who declined the English mission, and is
son of the Frelinghuysen who was a
candidate for Vice President on the
.icket with Henry Clay. He is of good
stock, but Radical at present. The pres
ent Senator, Lott Morrill,, of Maine, was
reelected yesterday. Henry Wilson was
reelected yesterday to the Senate by the
Legislature Of Massachusetts,. Wilson
is not strong man, but an unscru-
pulous partisan, and has no will of
his own, but obeys the commands OF his
party. When the party whip cracks over
his head he springs into line and dresses
to the right or the left, as the ringmaster
orders. The two Houses of the Illinois
Legislature voted yesterday for Senator.
Logan will be elected. He is man diff
fcult to describe, and really is not worth
the trouble of description. Intensely
radical, there is nothing to be hoped for
from him. To-day T. W. Ferry will be
elected to the Senate by the Michigan
Legislature. Senator Howard is laid on
the shelf. We know nothing of Ferry,
except that he is Radical, and may be
relied on to do all sorts of party work.
Yesterday the two Houses of the Mis-
souri, Legislature voted separately for
United States Senator. The vote stood,
Blair, 80; Henderson, 43. Blair will
be elected to-day. He is a marked
man in every respect. He is well
informed, bold, energetic, aggres-
sive and honest. He represented
the st. Louis district in Congress for
several years before the war, and was
one Of the most prominent anti-slavery
men in that body, He commanded an
army corps during the late war, and dis
tinguished himself as a soldier. After
its termination, he refused to support
the policy of the Radical party, and CO.
operated with the Democracy. He has
denounced the reconstruction measures
as unconstitutional and void. In 1868
he was placed on the Seymour ticket for
Vice President His election to the
Senate will be as gratifying to the Demo
cracy as it will be aggravating to the
Radicals. We do not think that his legs
will ever get under Grants mahogany
And thus closes the Senatorial field day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

The Cincinnati Enquirer is an excel
lent political paper, but we cannot com
mend the religious style it adopts. 1t is
bold to allude to great mans sufferings
in the manner which follows; After a
resistance as gallant and obstinate as
that now being made by the French
army in Paris, Henry Ward Beecher has
submitted to the brute force of his con-
gregation and submitted to an increase
of his salary from $4,000 to 500, zoe per
annum. While VIC admire the heroic
yalor Of the distinguished clergyman,we
can but detest the brutal ferocity with
which he was prosecuted unto the bitter
end. We understand that they literally
tore the coat off his back ia their various
wrestlings with him, and that the humili-
ated hero shed bitter tears of mortifca-
ton when he caved."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
SUGGESTION.
We find this paragraph in one of the

We find this paragraph in one of the
papers
Prof. Huxley is in favor Of the read
ing Of the Bible in the English common
schools. he would have it done without
any theological comments, and judicious-
lyas 10 selections to be read. The ground
Of his advocacy Of the Bible is that
there must be a moral substratum to a
ehilds education to make il valuable,
and that there is no other source from
which this can be obtained at all com
parat.s with the Bible.
If Prof Huxley had the happiness to
live in America, he would advise the
reading of the Bible not only in schools
for children, but would insist that it be
read and expOunded in our Legislatures
and in Congress. All remedial mea-
sures should asssil the root Of the evil
designed TO be ezterminated. Congress
is the place 10 commence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
NOTICE.

A part of the Cuban insurgents have
surrendered. Thisis bad news for those
who sympathize with the cause of Cuban
independence. The Cuban patriots are
in condition similar to that of the
South during the last year of the war.
ALI the world is against them. If our
Government has no word of sympathy
for republican France, how can it be
supposed to care for Cuba2 We are
not now propagandists of republican
theories. Our sentiments resemble those
of the man in Scripture who requested
his soul to take its ease, as he had many
goods laid up in store for many years,
"Thou fool" said voice, this night
shall thy soul be required of thee" Let
Grant the Cabinet and Congress take
notice
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
Tennessee Productions.

The State Of Tennessee produced dur
ing the year 1870, 6,750,00O bushels of
wheat from s03,57l acres sown, being st
bushels to the acre. She produced g.
5O0,0 bushels of oats from 100000
acres sown, making a yield Of l6 IL
bushels TO the acre sown; l58, 900 tons OF
hay, being an average of l 39-l0O of tons
to the acre cultivated. Of corn she
produced AZ ,5O0,OO0 bushels from 2,375,-
900 acres planted, being an average of
twenty bushels to the acre. She also
produced $4,000 bushels of barley from
1907 acres in cultivation She
raised 100000 bushels of rye from
22,OO0 acres, making and average of ten
bushels to the acre cultivated, and 49,
900 900 pounds of tobacco, averaging $40
pounds to the acre. She produced TO-
0l7,787 pounds of butter, 1876, $50 pounds
Of cheese, ], 405, 236 pounds of wool, 1885,
464 bales Of cotton, 1912 bushels of elo-
yer seed, and AZ, l39 bushels of other
grass seed. She raised 100000 bushels
Of potatoes, from 10000 acres of land,
making 80 bushels to the acre, and 5000
bushels of buekwheat. The improved
land in the State is estimated at $685.
337 acres, and the unimproved land at
l3.ST3,S2S acres.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

A CINCINNATI paper complains of legal
costs in that city. 1t says With attor-
ney's fees and costs, the laws yexation
and delay and numberless other plaques
and expenses, little enough is left OF
either temper or estate by the time the
luckless party has gone through the mill
for it grinds woRdrous fine. But when
to all is added a tax for the support Of
newspapers too limp to support them
selves, the case is sad" How much OF
this is applicable to our city, is for law
yers to say.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

LADIES' ATTENTION. GU should know
that Mrs. Work, Of Louisville, has been
in the city with her world-renowned sys-
tenn of dress-ftting, and has left the
sole agency for the same with Mrs. F. A.
Barbour, at No. 1893 Main street. Every
pattern cut by this method is warranted
a perfect ft. Go and try it, and then if
you wish to make your own dresses, go
and learn the system and be your own
dressmaker. ll9-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

The interviewing business is progress
ing satisfactorily. The interviewers, hav-
ing exhausted their stock of subjects of
the masculine persuasion, have turned
their attention to the opposite party"
Here is what we mean: Gail Hamilton"
Miss Abigail Dodge has visited Wash
ington, and a reporter, who interviewed,
or perhaps only viewed her, says: She
is rather small, has a round, fresh and
happy-looking face, blue eyes, and brown
hair, worn short, and sort of curled or
frizzled. She is animated in converse
ton, talks as she writes, is witty, FOND Of
jokes, and must be jolly to have around.
She doesn't look bit pedantic or blue
stockingfed, and judging from her face,
she could pass nicely for twenty-five years
old"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
TAXES. 9
Notice to Tax Payers.
NOTICE TO TAX COLLECTORS.
TAXES.
CoMPrRoLLER's OFFICE, /
NASHVILLE, December 10, 1870. }

NASHVILLE, December ~, loiO.
NRoM THIS DATE NO CREDITS WILL
L be given TO Tax Collectors for land sales,
until proof satisfactorily made establishes the
fact that the delinquent has no personal prop
erty from which the taxes can be collected;
The practice of selling real estate for taxes. at
a cost to the State, when personal properly
can be sold, was never contemplated as VIII
be shown from the following extracts rom the
code:
the tax list, shall Immediately, by ADVERTISE
ment at four OF the most public places IN each
place and time when and where he will attend
Section COS. If any person within such dis
trict fail to attend or otherwise pay his taxes
on or before the day APPOINTED. the yo snS,n
the delinquent's goods and chattels. giving at
least twenty days notice OF such sale by ad-
vertisement at four of the most public places
"section 500. Such sale shall be by public
auction. and no more property shall be sold
than is sufficient to pay the taxes, costs and
charges; and if the sale produce surplus, II
shall be returned to the owner OF the property,
fear that any person charged with taxes Is
about to remove from the county without pay
ing his taxes, he may, at any time, levy such
taxes with costs and charges, by distress ana
"Section 6i1. And if such person has re-
moved into any other county. a distress war
rant may be issued by the Collector, if in office
or by the Clerk, if the COLLECTORS term OF
service has expired-to the Sheriff Of the
county to which the party has so removed, for
the collection of the taxes due from him"
Very respectfully, ,,,-,-,,n,,,rn
Comptroller, etc.
II will be seen from the above instructions
TO nae that am compelled to issue distress
warrants for collections of taxes, before selling
real estate. Therefore notice is hereby, given .
that inasmuch as will have to take Judgment
of condemnations at this term OF the Court
that i cannot grant longer iudulgences, and
payments must be made immediately.
WIN. MCLEAN,
120-l25l Tax Collector Shelby County
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

A WRITER in Richmond paper
breaches new idea in regard to fash
ionabls churches. Instead Of selling
pews he proposes to charge a dollar ad-
mission for each service, and sell re-
served seats. Regulars could always
secure seats in advance, while casuals,
who might desire occasionally to hear a
little operate music, see the styles or
enjoy quiet sleep, would not begrudge
the payment of dollar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
NEW JERSEY.
Water worksLMan stabbed.

JERSEY CRY, January ls.-The Board
Of Water Works have taken steps to
prevent a recurrence of the scarcity of
water in the city. They will erect add
tional stand pipes at Bellevills, so that
in case Of accident no difficulty will
occur. Three reservoirs viii also be
erected at an early day.
A man named Connally got into a
drunken row with his wife yesterday on
Steuben street, when she seized a prun-
ing knife and stabbed him, inHicting 8
serious wound
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
A New Meat store

Will be opened at A Main street John
McGruer's old stand), on Wednesday
morning January IS, where | will keep
at all times the best meats at the Lowest
market rates. l will also keep CO n
stantly on hand complete stock. of
family groceries, to which invite, the
attention of customers and the pu'olic.
l24 W. L. ALLEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

THE strong-minded women have been
before one of the committees of Con-
gress. They want to vote, they want to
hold Office, and do all that men do. Col.
Susan B. Anthony winked silly at But
Ter, and others came right out with their
experiences. The committee treated the
affair as joke, bowed the strong-minded
sisters out, and then adjourned TO the
nearest dOggery. There was a great de-
mand for hacks in the course Of & couple
of hours.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

Four of the seven members of Con-
gress from Georgia have been admitted
to seats. At this present writing we are
not advised of their complexion. That
of one of them is said to resemble twi-
light lapsing into a moonless night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

A. SoHEIFERs, at Exchange Building,
in Memphis, has for sale between FIVE
and six thousand imported grape plants
which he sells at 81 so apiece. The
color of the grapes viii be red, white or
blue, and are guaranteed by him to be
the best in the world. rs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

EXTRAORDINARY efforts are being
made to place the entire British navy in
a sea-worthy condition. Work upon all
ships, now in course of construction or
repair, at the several dock-yards, has
been ordered to be pressed to compile
ton by the Admiralty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
WASHINGTON.
Important Ruling.

WASHINGTON, January - Commits
sioner Pleasspton's important ruling in
regard to the tax on dividends, reversing
the late ruling of the Office, will attract
attention. 1t will relieve from So ,OOO,-
900 to $3,OOO,QOO in taxes, which would
otherwise have been held.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

The exports of San Francisco during
1870 amounted in value to $50, 752, 1884,
of which ST., 769, 742 represents the value
of the goods exported, and 32,9s3, 1879
the treasure sent from that port by sea.
In addition, $l3, 443, 296 were sent to the
Atlantic ports over the Pacific railway.
The departures during 1870 amounted to
$50 ships.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

The House of Representatives of our
State Legislature has voted down reso-
luton to authorize the Governor to en-
ploy counsel to defend persons indicted
under the Fifteenth Amendment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

Mr.. SLAUGHrER's bill, introduced into
our State Senate, declaring all bonds is
sued since 1865 void, is not calculated
to stimulate the State credit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

MARX TWAIN says: 81 hare seen
slower people than / am-and more de-
liberate people than | am-and even
quieter, and more listless, and lazier
people than | am. But they were dead. y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

ScHENcK is to have a good square meal
before he sails for England. Expenses
paid by his friends. Part second-a
speech by Schenck. Part third-all
parties drunk. Part fourth-a life on
the ocean wave
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

KANSAS CRY has increased so rapidly
in population and wealth lately as to
warrant it entering the list against St.
Louis for the removal Of the National
Canital to that point.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

A FRENCH coin, made of bronze and
of the value of ten centimes, has re-
Gently made its appearance. On one
side the date 1870" is inscribed in the
center and is surrounded with the
legends Government of the National
Defense" and French Republic" On
the diverse appears large balloon, with
two flags and rigging.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

OS 'CHANSE.-Victor D. Fuchs bought
four boxes Of Reelfoot Lake fst on
Change to-day, which Will be sold at h,s
fish and game store, al jefferson st. [12O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
N o IT @ H {!

IF MATILDA ANDERSON B0RAYSRN is
i in the city, please call at Donoho. Joy a
Co.'S. corner Madison and Main streets, and
get message from your husband.
CHARLES B0RAYsEN.
January II. ISL fiq-f2fe
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

Governor HOLDEN spaper, the Raleigh
Standard has been sold under a mort
gage. The woodbine twineth, but where
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

EXTRA inducements in laces, trim
mings, hosiery, embrOideries, shawls,
cloaks and dress goods, at Walker Bros
& Co., 23l Main street. l23
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

Clara Louise sang in Titusville last
week. Like the smooth, unctuous trick
ling Of the oleaginous commodity from
hundred-barrel well, we're the liquid,
oily notes Of the be-diamonded Kellogg
10 the enraptured Titusvillers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

GOVERNOR ALCoRN's message to the
Mississippi Legislature is SO long that
the Clarion newspaper cannot publish it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

TRoCHU's new plan to cut his way out
of Paris, was either no plan at all, or
was bunglingly carried out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

We do not see It stated that the Prus-
sian bombardment Of Paris kills any but
women and children. By the way, what
must be the reflection Of L. Napoleon,
Esq, when these reports Of the mas
sacre Of the infants Of Paris reach him7
These victims might shake their CORY
locks at him and say: You diditi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

A. SCHEIFERs is in want Of an editor
to have new paper started 1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

If yOu want COED old Ms,gibben
go 60 2zs second str eet.
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For good drinks, go 70 willeitss. [l4O
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NURSERY.
REMOVAL.
II H NJ o a 1t

uVHE OFFICE OF THE MISSISSIPPI VAL
ley Insurance Company has this day been
removed from "a Madison TO 2l3 Main g., over
herman National Bank. until completion Gifts
npartments in Porter 4 RohinE0n's building,
an Madison street, between Main and Second.
JOHN n. STEBBINS. Vice Pres Z;
December 30. 1870. lUo-lS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

Genuine Gravel Roofing, by Bar-
thOIOmew e. Allen, As North Court
street. 1871
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

HATS cleaned, dyed and trimmed, equal
to new, at 800 Main street I35
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

President-John Ainslie.
Executive Commlttee-Gilt,ert Mac
lean, DR.. F. L. Sim, Jno. b. Campbell
III. ". TOmlinson. llS-1
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MAGISTRATE.
Magistrate's Omce.

JAM H = ROSE.
ONE OF THE MAGISTRATES FOR TBR
" Fifth Civil District, can be found at the
once Of Lanier. McCollum A King, Second 81.
during an hn.ina.. hour lla-lA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

TIcKETs for the Burns Festival, Jan
uary 25th, can only be had Of the Presi-
dent of st. Andrews Society or of the
Executive Committee.
G. W. ALEXANDER, Chm'n Elk. Com.
d91 Notr et-aat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

ANOTHER Northern clergyman has fall
len. He has fallen heir to half mil
lion dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18

srEAr-rIrrno at BIS Second st. at
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LATEST FFELEGRAMS.


AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA 8. p. a A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-18
Saturday, February IS, 1871,

Between the hours Of 10 o'clock am. and 3
O'clock |. M, on the premises. sell at auction,
to the highest bidder, for cash, the following
real property, to- wit: A certain lot Of ground
situated in Memphis. Shelby county, Tenn
on the northeast corner of Pontotoc ana muI-
berry streets; said lot beginning at the inter
section Of said streets, running thence north,
with the east side Of Mulberry street, seventy
five feet; thence east, at right angles with
thence sonth. in line with Mulberry street,
seventy-fve feet, TO PoI1totoc street; thence
with the north line Of POntotoc street, one
hundred and twenty feet. 70 the beginning;
Title believed to be good. but VIII sell and
co iacei4S SniS AZ W. 6. HARDING. Trustee.
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MASONIC "A. *
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST. DEED Exc
ID cuted to me on the 5th day. Of January,
1867, BY j. e. Merriman. and registered In the
Reeister's office of Shelby county, in book 81,
part 2, pages 615 and 616. ! win on
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1871-06-29
New York, June II, 1871.

A MELANCHOLY RAILROAD CATASTROPHE.
The Wheeling West Va.l Lntetligencer re-
ports that the Cincinnati and Pittsburg express
Going west over the Baltimore and Ohio raul,
road on Tuesday morning, about mile east OF
Gloyor's Gap, ran over and Instantly killed
a Young man of perhaps eighteen, and child
of five or six years of age, which he vas Trying
to rescue from danger. The young man was
mendinp fence not far from the track, and
the child. whose brother he was, appears to
have left the house with the intention of eros
sing the road and going to him. The child,
when scen by the engineer, was walking along
beside the road at q safe distance When tho
brother saw tho train coming he ran down to, K :,
wards the road, apprehending that the child
might attempt to cross before the train.
As the train approached, the child, seeing It's
brother coming on the opposite Side of the road,
turned, with strange fatality, and started TO
run across the track directly in front OF the en-
gine to meet him. The brother sprang upon
the track to snatch it away, and in an instant
the locomotive was upon them and they were we
crushed beneath its pondcrous wheels. Ihe
train was stopped as soon as possible, and al
went back to see the sad spectacle. Tho chlld's
body was dreadfully mangled, and the upper
portion of tho young mans head had been
crushed completely away. The father and
mother had come out to the roadside and were
bonding over their dead children anu tutoring
heart.piercing lamentations. 1t was scene TO
melt hearts Of stone, and many were movoo 70
tears.