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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29

THERE is hope for Mississippi yet.
There the schoolmaster is abroad. Here
are a few sentences taken from letter
written by teacher in that State to the
father OF one of his pupils:
The industry of his diligentliness at
school were very up Rightly. He is by
all means a diligent scholar. You are
not aware Of what Kind of Scholar This
Bow will make for short time going to
school, he has moral character And
also he has the appearance of hero,
especially such men as we now need. |
will venture to say that in the length OF
twenty-four Months he would make a
States Man and well drilled for Business
such as would be required Of him to at
tend.
Great men never come singly. Let us
hear from the next boy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29

THE people of Northeastern Kansas
have put forth some views that have, at
least, the merit of originality: They
favor new Constitution for Kansas.
and "as State measure, to prevent
land monopoly, they are in favor of the
passage of law to forbid the sale of
land to persons already owners of a
sufficiency, and to limit the amount that
persons, not owners, may acquire by
purchase, or descent, to one hundred
and sixty acres The grievanceis that
the lands in that neighborhood are held
in large bodies by parties living in the
States, and who will not sell without
large advance, thereby retarding the
rapid settlement and development of the
country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29

Buy the best, which is always cheap
est. J. Devote has full supply of the
best family groceries. Call and see, at
the corner of Third and Adams streets.
fnl Al iii a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29

PHILADELPHIA, September 29.-Jessup
& MOore's paper warehouse. on Sixth
street, was burned this morning Loss
$500, 600.
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Fresh oysters.

Victor d. Fuchs, at Al Jefferson street
is receiving them daily by express. Cal
on him for your supplies. 81 1e 10 Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29

Where CAL we get the best oysters
Why, at Headquarters Oyster and Game
Depot, 27S Second street.
3Ia EDWARDS Il HoLBRooK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29

they will save thereby the delay and
expense of carriage to and from the gen.
eral order store at the landing place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29
TWO DOLLARS.

In order that they 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 a 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
cation to him at the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad Depot. or through any Of his sub
JACOB THOMPSON, President.
LEON TROUSDALE. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29

Pasture Farm.-One hundred and
forty acres clover and grass at Mon.
Redford's farm. Fine water. secure
stables, fences, etc. See Brackets
A co. 1sst
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29
SPECIAL INTENTION

is called to the above announcement of the
President and Board Of Directors. There is
not the last doubt but what all the tickets will
be cold. The very low price at which they are
placed 1.-TWO dollarsl win enable every one to
contribute their mite toward identifying the
grounds Of the Association, and making other
but is gotten up by the Board of Directors
whose high standing as public-splrited and
energetic citizens cannot be questi0ned-for
the sole purpose of benehtting the public, by
adding to the beauty of their fair grounds.
The tickets entitle the holders to admission
to the Fair on that day, if those holding them
choose to attend, and a chance in four hun
dred and eighty-one cash premiums, ranging
The number Of tickets is limited to 10000.
and under no circumstances will more than
that number be sold.
Ali prizes will be paid in CASH.
Your attention is called to the names of the
following gentlemen. who comprise the Board:
Hon. JAG b THOMPSON, President.
HHOCH ENSLEY, First Vice President.
ELI RAINIER, Second Vice President.
J.H. EDM0NDSQN. Fourth Vice Presid't.
JOHN BROWN, Fifth Vice President.
JOHN y. sTRATTON, Treasurer.
@, L. ANDERSON. A. B. HAYNES.
Jos. BRUCE. NAPOLEON HILL.
3 2. 3 B. HAS. 4 SN 9. = PR EHzEE
Sub-Agencies in Memphis:
j. G. EYRICH,S NEWS DEPOT,
Ma. $40 Main street.
JOE LOCKE'S NEWS DEPOT,
NO. 236 I.2 Main street.
MANSFORD'S NEWS DEPOT,
Cor. Second and Monroe Streets
Tickets can be had at the various sub
agencies, in Memphis and elsewhere. or on
application to me, by letter with stamp in
closed for return of tickets, or in person, at
the Memphis and Charleston railroad depot,
Memphis, Tenn
W. II. BATES,
1857 Agent for the sale Of Tickets.
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AUcTIoNEERS.
AOC btOW = NO.
L. G.. BALDWIN & CO.,
AUOTIONEERS,
Commission Merchants and Manufac-
turers' Agents,
Cor. second and Adams, MeInphl,

Cor. Second and Adams, Memphis.
WE WILL COMMENCE OUR REGULAR
w fall trade sales at auction on TUES
DAY, September 5. ISL, and continue them
three times a week during the season. Our
numerous consignors. embracing every line
Of foreign and domestic dry goods, clothing,
hats, boots. shoes, notions. fancy and variety
goods. ETC., will keep us constantly supplied
with every description Of merchandise suita-
bic for our market, thus Offering TO city and
country customers a rare opportunity to re-
plenish stocks at prices far below regular rates.
THURSDAYS. Cash advances made on con-
signments, and account of sales rendered
promptly. A. s. ROBERTSON,
157f Auctioneer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29

A woman at;0berlin, Ohio, collected
money for the soldiers orphans, and
used it to buy bonnet. She said Or.
phans, after they got used to it, could
get along without bread, but women
must have bonnets.
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CASH PREMIUMS:
81 Premiums amounting to $40, goo

The Board of Directors. in commencing this
scheme to the public, promise that i shall be
a Committee of Award whose high character
will be 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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round and the bows heavy and primitive.
The appearance of his boots indicated
that he had not recently Interviewed a
boot-black. His neclStie, over q white
expanse Of shirt-front, looked Ike The
antenna of huge black insect But
the loving expression Of the philosophi-
cal countenance, which could only be
the outward exponent of a great and
good heart, atoned for the physical blem-
ishes. Every one cannot be born an
Apollo.
liz eighty years-l79l-ls7O-France
has had fifteen constitutions: |. That
Of Sd September, 1871, which lasted
three month. 2. OF oath June, 1913,
fifteen months Tended with the fall OF
Robespierre). 3, OF 10th vendemiaire,
second year of the Republic, three
months. 4. OF 18th Frimaire, the same
year, fifteen months. g. Of 4th Fructi-
dor, third year Directory, four and a
half years. 6. Of 22d Frimaire, seventh
year First Consulate), two years. Z.
OF Thermidor, tenth year (Second Con-
sulate), two years. s. Of 23d Floreal,
twelfth year First Empire), ten years.
9. Of April, 1914, three months. 10. Of
4th June, 1914 LA Charte), nine months.
IL. Of 22d March, 1915 HUNDRED days.,
two months. IL. of 7th July, 1915
(Restoration), fifteen years. 10. Of 9th
August, 1880 Louis Philippe), eighteen
years. IA. OF 18th November, ls4s
Second Republic), two years, 10. Or
18th January, 1852 Second Empire),
nineteen years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29
TRUNKS.

RE OFFERED TO YOU AT HOME AS
"A low az can be bought in any city. Exam
me stock and prices ~ the factory, No. s52
Main street. 5-56-2p
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Tickets for the 50 Fair Drawing" are
EFckfit for Sale Mt fF

j. Q. Eyrlch's news depot,
Mansford's news depot,
Joe Locke's news depot,
George Bergman's cigar stand,
Leubrie's cigar stand, 14s zee
Byrd's jewelry store, , arist
Barnum's jewelry store,
Memphis and Charleston ticket office.
22-fl a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29
sturla.s rnvineibls SALOON.

For the best plain and fancy drinks in
the city 60 to Sturlas Invincible Saloon
on the corner of Main and Union streets
Sturla's customers say he has the best
WHISTLES, wines, cigars, and oysters in
Memphis. A fine lot Of shell oysters
was received this morning from Norfolk,
Va. They were shipped by express, on
ice, and are as fresh as when taken from
the briny deep.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29
TUESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1871,

As the time for distribution, when 1t is ex-
pected will be assembled the largest number
Of persons ever present at one time on the
grounds.
Tickets. numbered and stamped. good for
shat day only, will entitle the holder TO ad
mission to the grounds and participation in
he chances of the following special list of
v aluabie
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-29
PR z M ~ M S.
$40, O O o!
THIRD ANNUAL FAIR
OF THE
MEMPHIS AGRICULTURAL
AND
MECHANICAL SOCIETY.

WITH THE VIEW OF INCREASING
w the interest in the coming Fall Fair.
the Board of Directors have determined to
offer list of Cash Premiums for attendance.
appointing
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
NJ Specials 60 the Ledger.
AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA Q. p. a A.
TnLBaRAPH COMPANY.
NEW YORK.

Westeru Railroad COntracts-The
PIunderers of the City Treasury
ssThe Woman who Took the
Trunk''-The Tribune ON the state
Convention.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21
Brief .1Ottiugs.

Murillo's Madonna, head and bust life size
just issued by Prang, also some autumn leaves
admirably executed by the same, are exhibited
in Shumachers gallery, together with full
length portrait of Daniel Webster.
Howard M. Small, ESQ.,. of the Canadian
Express, led TO the hymenial altar last evening
one OF the ffirest OF Munjoy ladies. A large
bridal party was present, and costly presents
were rendered. The couple left on the Bangor
boat for wedding tour.
The Mound City en- Patriot says that Mr.
Il. .. Turner, formerly of this city, has dis
solved bis connection with that paper ant
gone to Kansas City, Mo.
Takey's bridge is mp for repairs
Mrs. d. r. Mansfield, of Bushman, Mich
gan, will speak at Union Hall this Thursday
Friday and Sunday evenings.
The Transcript says that this is phenome
nal year, an unusual number of twins hayine
made their appearance in our uptown fami
lies
The way they prevent the girls or Munioy
from roaming about she street is by putting
shackles on their feet and keeping them down
cellar. Officer Cammett found one by the
name of Smith in this predicament Tuesday.
The adjourned meeting of the Board OF
Trade, it will be remembered, will take place
this evening at quarter before o'clock. The
interest manifested at the meeting two weeks
ago will no doubt call oat large attendance,
A horse, frightened by train of cars, dashed
down the long flight of steps at the foot of
Bracket street and landed on Commercial
street without bruise or scar.
If the Duke Alexis should decide to land at
Portland on his expected visit to this country,
it will be a good chance to air the Putnam
Peabody feathers which have filled two OF
three drawers in the Mayors Office for nearly
two years. The moths II spoil em if they are
not aired pretty soon.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21
q Q M M. Il kg, q Ak,


WEEK ENDING September 20, 1871.
Ihere mas been a tair degree OF activity in the
merchandise markets during the past week. But
at the same time purchasers are not stocking VI
very largely prefering to keep their stocks pretty
even and replenishing as articles are wanted, The
markets are pretty and steady as to prices, and
generally, in healthy add satisfactory condition
Ihere Is not much danger of prices being lower and
purchasers can take hold with more confidence Tor
the future. There is no speculative demand tor any
article OF merchandise and this renders the markets
so very quiet and even,
there is no trouble in obtaining money on good
securities Gold has been further advanced by the
New York Spectators and the rate for the past few
days has been 1i4l@u4a.
APPLES-Mchigan fruit is coming along in large
quahtlues anu prices are lower Prime Fable rult ~
selling at W 5o9i 80 P Dbl. Some choice Maine
irult mas been brought in which commanded ratnei
higher rates Drted apples are dull.
AsHES-The advance recently noticed on potash
is sustained at prices are tirmer.
BEANS-The prices OF Eastern beans are wei
sustained and there is good demand for them.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE DAILY PRESS.
r. - Es Il [ q n
CIR EAT Il sssTAsN.

The Times on the New Work Frauds.
| LONDON, Sept. 20.-The Times of to-day up
| on the condition of municipal affairs in New
| York referring to the frauds, said to have beef
| perpetrated upon city treasury, says that !,
| fOrPSeeS long legal contest, the issue of which
| interests all Americans and also the fr ends o.
| self-government everywhere.
The Strikes.
| The strikes among the work men in different
| parts OF the country continue. A large num-
Der of sympathetic meetings were held last
night in London and eisewh here, and Mr.. Odger
leader OF the workingmen's movement, is es
pecially active.
Foreign Items.
VIM. II. Seward will leave London this
week for home.
The health of Queen Victoria has not been
improved by her residence in the Highlands.
The AsIatic cbolra has appeared at Constan-
tinople and Smyrna.
The King of the BeIgians ia now at the Isle
of Wight very i'll.
The anniversary of the occupation of Rome
by Italian TROOPS was celebrated Wednesday
with the utmost enthusiasm. Perfect order
prevailed.
An attempt has been made to assassinate the
Chlet Justice OF India. He was stabbed twice
with dagger by native. The Chief Justice
Is seriously wounded and lies in very precar-
GUS condition.
KING Victor Emanuel, on visiting Verona,
was honored with general illumination.
King George OF Greece has Just returned
from visit to his mother, the Queen OF Den
marx, and now expects his beloved parent in
Greece.
The second chamber of Swedish Parliament
hes Rejected tbs scheme of ministry for reor-
ganizatiOn Of army.
The trial of Rochefort is now going on before
the Versailles Court Martial. He will make
vigorous defense.
The German troops have evacuated st. Dem
is, and the forts have been given up to the
French officers.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21
Domestic Markets.

NEW YORK, Sept 2O-Evening-Cotton in good
demand at advance Mddling upIa 2ds 2ot; sales
27os. Fiour-sales 7iOO hbls.; State and Western
d9ll; State $50 9 90; round hoop Ohio 30 a 50
western b 60 a 70; Southern 6 IS a 8 90. Wheat
more active and "a &c higher; sales "a, 900 bush.
NO. Spring at 45 "a 46; Amber State CO.; Win
ter hed western l so a 81. Corn 1c higher sales
z24c0O bush; Mixed Western 715 a 72i. Dat IL
h'gher; Ohio and Western at 40 a 52c. Pork dull
and easier; new mess ID 80; prime 20 90 "a 10 25-
Lard heavy at "a 94c. Butter in moderate dem and
Ohio 10 q lsc; state Is q Doc. whiskey more activf
and frmer; Western iree at "a 94Jc. Rice easier
Carolina 81 q 9se. Sugar dull; Muscovado 81 6SIote
fair to goodretining 81 q 9sc Coffee quiet: Rio Il
q lie: Naval Stores-Sprits Turpentine steady nj
GO q 81 Rosin firm at 90 a 10 Tor strained Pc
trolenm quiet; crude 144c; refined at "a. Talow
steady at 81 q 9sc. '"
As % so; California Ale w W 0Na0' heAaf
Freights to Liverpool declining; Wheat at I'D :.
Corn God. '' al ill.,
CHICAGO, Sept. 2O-Flour steady. wboat -stooa,,
No: 2 Spring al 100 Corn excited; No. 3 mixeS ~
g 49, Rye easier; No. at 641 q 643c. Barley nc.
tive; No. Spring at 63t a 67B hiab Wines s.t ~
at ssgc. pro'lsons steady; Live Hogs STEADY at
at 40 g o. cattle weak at 25 "a s. N' ~
Receipts-4000 bbls flour kl26 900 bnsb nhao, ,eo
600 BUSH corn " 200 bush. oats I9OO hnah' rns
$4,000 bush. BARLEY, 5000 hogs. o"sn' rye
Shpments-40C0 bbs. flour I22 OOO bus,
10000 BUSH corn, $4,000 BUSH oats 5000 bush
ley, 5000 hogs. val
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21

SEPTEMBER CRIMINAL TERM, GoDD ARD, j., PRE-
SIDING.
WEDNEsDAY-State vs. Robert P. whitney. OBJ
tanning goods by fllse pretenees of King, Thurlow
q Co. Verdict, not guilty.
j. D. Fessenden.
Mattocks. 4 NJ Given
State vs. Beni w. Larraoee. Assault and false
imprisonment i'll stopping team containing pariy
ofchdren, in the highway and OBTAINING them for
the space OF one hour, a cold night in February
last, in the town of Baldwin.
DE endant testified the party came near running
over him, as they had no bel upon the horse. and
that he little intoxicated. Verdict, guilty of
assault, but OF false Imprisonment Sentenced to
ten days imprisonment IN county jail and to pay a
fine oil $50 and costs.
Maitocks. Symonds & Libby.
Clarence W. Frost who pleaded guilty to robbery
from the person of one Stone,i company with Roach
and Ham, was sentenced to TWO years in the State
Prison
State vs.. David S. Mills; larceny of the steamer
Victoria. On trial.
Mattocks. Putnam.
NJ ID. l.. Lane.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21

rhe losses by the Virginia City fl Ire will prob
aoy react three-quarters of a million, aud The
INSURANCE Is about $3.50, 900. 1t originated in
oeiectVe hue IN planning mill.
Mrs. Julia Connolly, widow Of DR.. Connel
~, VINO murdered his two infant childrea ant
committed suicide, was sent to the Blooming
da!e Insane Asylum, Tuesday.
Gen. Spinner has arrived in New York from
Liverpool.
There We're twenty-seven offerings of bond:
"wednesday amounting to Sc 904 $50 from 112 Os
20 ia So The awards were So, 100000 at irom
liz OS to 112 &c.
Steamer Weser. which sailed from London
for New York Tuesday will bring $1100 900 in
specie.
to the Naval Academy began Wednesday and
continues until the 20Lh inst. About fifty can
didates are to be examined.
The California State Fair is 10 progress and
the display of stock, crops, &C., is said to be
magnificent.
1t is quite probable that nearly all the fugi-
tives from the Nevada State Prison will be CAP
tured; one has been secured and the troops
are after the main gang.
Ii is conceded that Juarez has a majority in
the Mexican Congress; bat there are no
signs OF revolution BY a recent order, ali
foreigners are obliged TO register their names
within three mouths.
The Grand Lodge of Good Templars of New
York in session at Binghampton voted in fovor
of local prohibition aud Will cooperate with
the Sons and other organizations to that end
There were three deaths from yellow fever in
Charlestown w ednesday
DR.. McGavcck and Mr.. Hadford of Show
nectown, Ark, settled little officially Satur.
day by mortally wounding each other with pis-
tolls.
The Yale navy has voted to select its UNI
versity crew from the whole college.
n the Quebec fouroared boat race yesterday
five Quebec and the Renforth crews started
the latter Winning by TWO minutes. Kelley
won the single scull race, Chambers coming i'll
second and Percy third.
Senator Thurman of Ohio is reported quite
sick With fever at Columbus
Gen. Sheridan and few friends have start
ed on fifteen days buffalo hunt.
Carl Schurz made political speech at Nash
vile, Tenn, yesterday, to an immense audi
ence. He advocated The formation of a new
political party-that should be cross between
ultra-radicallsm and Ku Kluxism. His strong
est plea was for general amnesty.
Last night Lowell elected % Butler dele
gates. Boston elected 56 Rice to A Butler
delegates.
The Illinois Republican State Convention
nominated Gen. H. Beverage for Congress
man at large, and adopted resolutions !avoring
general amnesty and revenue reform and APP
proving the rational administration.
A Signal Bureau dispatch from Mt Wash.
ingtOn reports a light snow at p m. yester-
day, with thermometer at $40.
The Republican State Convention of Minne-
sofa renominated Gov. Austin yesterday, and
endorsed President Grants ad Illustration.
weather Eseport-sept 2O-a2 p. NJ.
War Department, Signal Service U. s. ARMY. D-
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21
INDIANA.
a Dozen lvleu Euriate.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 2O.-Soon after the la
borers commenc work on the Kentucky ave-
nue. sewer this morning a section of the bank
feet of gravel and sand. Prompt efforts were
made to rescue them and up to noon two h d
been taken out alive and one dead. Two others
can be heard ana will soon be reached. 1t IS
not definitely known how many persons were
buried, but it is supposed there were from ten
to fifteen.
Ldter.-Five more dead bodies have been re-
covered from the Kentucky avenue sewer.
Two men known to have been at work are
missing, and it is supposed that they are IN
the bottom OF the sewer, making total OF
eight killed.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21

AoNAioN SOLUMN.
Stable on Leased Land IF. .. Bailey & ca,
Furniture, &c. IF. o. Bailey g. Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Grand Concert. Fluent Hall.
SPECIAL NoTICE COLUMN.
French Millinery Goods :. W. l.. Smell.
Beach's Washing Soap.
Revised Statutes. -. Bailey g. Noyes
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Silver Plating. -. M. Pearson.
For Sale. John G. Proctor.
Found, :, Pocket Book.
Hous for Sale. Ann Il. Woodbury..
Wanted. E. Partner.
Dissolution. =. Libby & Brown.
New Dress Goods :. Eastman Bros.
Millinery and Fancy Goods Store for Sale.
Country Store for Sale. =. .Tay lor 81 Co.
Custom Tailor. jesse G. Robinson.
Eight Rooms 10 Lei. -. VIM. H. FERRIS.
City OF Portland Notice.
The Portland daily press., 1871-09-21
SALE At AUCTION.

nNE halt part OF 10; OF land situated IN the
~ Southerly side OF Monument street, wing
front of % feet on SAID street. aud depth ga Que
line Of about 40 ee, and the other line o. about
1l2 . Ieet SAID lot adjoining the north ssster-
ly side OF the house and lot occupied by tsrnsrd
Daley.
$500 halt part OF eight her lots three OF 90 n.
'front.' and 20 H. depth adjoining on the nortbe istery
SIDE oil the lo DIST med and the oth-r i've lots ad
joining on the southeasterly side OF The lat thes
AID fronting on contemplated street oil 80 tset In
width which inteTseets with Monument street
Sand lots set forth plan the premises an
nexed to the deed witch the de ring heirs
executed Nov. 1st, 1860, TO s. c. & g. VI. Chis,, and
can be examined at any time at the office 10
signee
These eight lots are equi tably subject to mort
gage.
Particulars at sale. Terms cash.
Sale will take place she premises on Satur-
day, Sept 23d. at 4 o'clock D. m.
HENRY P. DEANE, Assignee.
F.O. BAILEY 81 CT, Auct'rs.
SIS Jptembe 18th, 1871.