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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

ONE of our exchanges says: Many
planters in Jones and Jasper counties,
Georgia, having made the experiment Of
using Swedes as house servants and field
laborers, are so we'll pleased with them
that they are making arrangements to
bring over large number. Every few
days we hear of something being done
in this line intended to supplant the
negro. 1t is not the fault of the white
people, but of the negro, that this is
done.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

IT is stated that among the supposed
victims Of the appalling railroad disaster
on the Hudson River railroad are the
Rev. DR. Deems and wife. Identified
with Southern Methodism for number
Of years, DR.. Deems was shining light
in that church before the war. For the
last seven or eight years he had been
pastor Of the Church of the Strangers, in
New York, and weekly attracted to his
place of worship numbers of Southern
sojourners in the metropolis. He was e
gentleman of fine talents, and excelled
in his pulpit ministrations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

SIX years ago the President said the
people Of the South we're all quiet and
ready to peaceably accept Of the events
Of the war. Now he says they are madly
committing outrages Of all kinds upon
loyal people The Detroit Free Press
wants to knoy if this L compliment to
six years Of Radical rule. oNt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

THERE is a deficiency in the Freed
mans Bureau appropriation, and Gen
Howard has been called upon in relation
10 the matter. The Philadelphia Age
wants to know when this pestilent hum
bug viii cease 10 be drain upon the
treasury ~ the nation
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09
IOWA.
Arrest of a Rigamist.

Council BLUFFS, February S.-Thos.
Florida, grocer of this city, was arrest
ed yesterday for bigamy. His first and
deserted wife arrived to-day from New
York, and caused his arrest Florida
jumped from a third7story window to
escape the police, but was captured and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

The New York Star says: As the
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue has
already testified that it costs more to
collect the income tax at the present per
pentage than the entire receipts, it should
not take the Senate long to make up its
mind
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

DoEs any one think that R. E. Lee
would have surrendered under the cir
eumstanees that the French Generals
have? Read this statement and answer
There we're in Paris 100000 mobile
guards, who would have been invaluable
in the departments, and 100000 other
troops, line, marines, etc, 100000 mo-
bilized and 100000 sedentary national
guards. 1t seems inconceiyable that
such force should not only allow itself
TO be blockaded, but stand still and see
the cord about its neck drawn tighter
without effectual resistance, and finally
surrender; end yet this has been hap
pening at Paris. The surrender Of the
500, 900 armed men composing the garri-
SON of Paris is, indeed, an event more
astonishing than the capitulation of Sc
dan
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

An attorney once asked Lyman
Beeeher: "SuppOsing that the parsons
and the devil should litigate cause,
which party do you think would gain
it1' The devil, no doubt, replied Mr..
BeecheT, o. he would have al the law.
rers on hie side
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09
The Appeal says everything is going

THE Appeal says everything is going
to the dogs under the rule Of Radicalism.
Yes, that is true. 1t is going to Others
beside the dogs. It is going to the
wolves, the bears the panthers, the
snakes and the vultures. 1t is a great
pity that the authors Of our troubles
cannot 90 with it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

Gov. Vance, Of North Carolina, ex-
presses belief that be viii be received
as Senator from North Carolina, and
that the bitterness against the South will
die put. The Special Senate COmmittee
will hardly warrant this hope.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

The Philadelphia Press says If it
takes another war, or two Of them, the
Government will hold Arlington Nights, F"
the property of woman, and descend
ant of Washington. There will be no
war about the title or possession-the
unjustifable confsoatiop must remain q
monument of Radical hatred and folly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

The awful. Ku-Klux have been trans
ferring their operations to Massachusetts,.
The peaceful hamlets of Wake6el@
Stoneham and Melrose in cody Massa-
chusetts are in Hutter of wild excite
ment. Mysterious chalk marks have
been found on the doors Of nearly all the
residences, and the good people scent
some fearful and narrowing mystery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

There is q deal Of courage sometimes
ip small boys. A lad in Bridgeport had
three fingers Of his right hand had taken
of few days since b. drop press in 3
brass shop. Looking upon bis bleeding
hand, the brave liltle fellov exclaimed,
I'm bet mother VII ~ Vhep shs sees
that"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

The people of St. Louis desire that
the county and city of st. Louis may be
consolidated under one government, and
that the limits of the city be extended so
as to embrace the entire county. Many
radical changes are proposed by the bill;
several Offices are to be abolished, and
the elective officers are to be reduced in
number.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

Two children were poisoned 10 death
BIZ tasting the contents Of a bottle picked
Up in the ruins Of the late Ere in Milford,
near Boston
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

The St. Louis Democrat announces
that the Radical party Of Missouri is
united again. Yes. but in the spirit
World.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

MARX TWAIN threatens to cease writing
periodically. He says trying to think
how he shall be funny at certain date
is very melancholy; keeps him awake at
night; prompts him to commit suicide,
run for Congress, or describe in print his
"reminiscences distinguished men whose
funerals he has had the pleasure Of at
tending.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09
INSURANCE.
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Statement of the Condition
PHOENIX INSURANCE COMPANY
of Hartford, Conn.,,

Made 10 the Comptroller ofthe state
Tennessee, ON Jan. 4, 1874.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-09

Handsomely trimmed, at unprecedented low
prices, TO close.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-20
Saratoga Races Fsfsh Day.-D. McDan'
feB, of Virginia, WINS Two Races.


A HURDLE RACE.-In the first race we
had four starters. comprising Col. McDan-
iefS bay horse OYsterman, Jr., by Oyster
man, dam by Phil. Brown. aged, with JAG
pounds up the same gentleman's bay colt
Belmont, by Lexington, dam Aldambra,
four years old. carrying 1856 pounds; Joseph
i!onahue'S chestnut colt Tammany, by Lex
ington. dam Liz. Maids, four years old,
with 1873 pounds up; and the same gentle
mans chestnut horse Sanford, by Uncle Vic,
dam Dolly Carter, aged carrying LAG pounds.
FISHERMAN was a great fayorite over the
field, and he won the race with consum-
mate ease; Tammany second. Neither of
the others got places, as Sanford threw his
rider over his head at the second hurdle,
and when Belmont came 10 the same place
he refused to jump at all, and stopped there
until the race was over.
SELLING RACE.
The second race had at the post as start
iels, by Australian. dam Dolly Carter !;
MeSsrs. Moran & Kelly's bay FLY Mollie
Mcintyre, by Star Davis, dam cara, by
Yorkshire Edward Thompson's bay FLY,
by Lightning, dam Leland's dam, and r..
w. CameroE's bay gelding Manitoba. 10
Daniels was a great favorite, selling in the
pools for more than all the others together,
and he won the race in capital style after a
miserable start. This, however, was not
the fault Of the gentleman who dropped
the flag, but of the colt himself. Mollie
Mcintyre dashed away as the flag fell,
while all the others hesitated for moment
or so, Molle having Il dozen lengths the
best of it before they began to ruce. 10
Daniels overlook Der, however, in half a
mile, and beat her home handsomely. He
was then sold ut auction. His owner en-
tered him to be sold for 81 900 to get the
weight reduced from one hundred pounds
to eighty-siX, and for this RUE he paid
dearly. tie won a purse Of $500, and the
colt sold for $3.50 after the race, Colonel
Mcdaniel buying him in. Thus the colo
mel had to pay over to the association 81 $50
for the allowance Of weight and the honor
Of winning the race. 10 Daniels could I'M
doubtedly have won the lace without an
allowance, and his owner might have saved
81 900 by running him at full weight. The
other colts in The race ran tolcrubly well,
but were no match for the winner, who
will grow up, if no accident befalls him, a
first 81 ,Ss race horse.
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FROM WARRINGTON.
POSTAL SERVICE.

WASHINGTON, July 1S.-The Postmaster
General to-day ordered daily mail service
on the Chatham railroad between Raleigh
and Fayetteville, N.sC.-distance eighty
four miles. tse e,'ssi self ~ assts - Il
CAPACITY OF IMroRrED LIQUOR PACKAGES.
In reply to n letter requesting tnstruc.
tions as to tn" construction to be placed
upon the acts Of Jul, 2Sth. 1866. section
and July 24'b, section 2t, go far "a said acts
relate TO the capacity of packages in which
sptritnous liquors may be imported, the
Secretary Of the Treasury states that rs the
law now stands spirituous liquors may be
imported In packages of bottles containing
not less than one dozen bottles in each
package, in cask Of capacity Of not less
than fourteen gallons, and in packages
other than OF bottles having capacity OF
not less than thirty gallons. The Depart
ment has decided to Insist that hereafter
the ca>k or package, other than Of bottles,
holding tho immediate liquors in contact
with its sides, shall be OF 4 capacity not
less than fourteen gtll,us, OF thirty GAL
ions, rs The case may be. 80
The Secretary Of the Treasury has isshed
n circular to the collectors OF customs rela-
tive to the eNacti0n of i fee Of 30 cents ut
certain ports for the collectors official
certificate TO the oath Of master taken
previously 10 the entrance or clearance of
n vessel directly from or to foreign port.
The future eXaction Of this fec is prohib-
tied, owing to doubt OF its legality.
sCrrLY OF BaERsTAMrs.
The demand, for beeT stamps for some
time past has been unprecedentedly large,
and the revenue bureau was few days TN
able to Gil the orders in full. BY the en-
ployment Of an extra force in the printing
division the supply has been brought con-
siderably above all demands, and the re-
quiSite number Of stamps arc now promptly
furnished to Ill applicants.
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AFFAIRS IN EUROPE.
From Franco.


:. PARIS, July 19.-The inhabitants of Metz
have sent petition to Theirs asking for
the pardon Of Rossel.
The Journal de Paris attacks vigorously
the circular of the Project of the Seine,
which deprives occupants OF furnished
lodgings of the right to vote if they have
not Inhabited the premises continuously for
twelve months. -.
The Partisan press has put forward a
partial list of candidates for the municipal
election, which appears satisfactory to the
public.
Rouher announces himself candidate
for the first vacancy in the National Assem-
bly,.
It is reported that Minister Washburn
has assured the French Government that
Paris against the National Government
during the reign of the Commune will be
permitted to reside in the United States.
IMPORT DUTY ON COTTON.
PARIS, July 19.-The DEGREES Of the 9th
and 10Th of September, 1870, levying an
import tax of three francs and sixty cent
ines on each bale of cotton, have been
abrogated, and it is thought that the Min
lister of Finance, Ponyer Quertier, has con-
cluded to abandon the proposed duties
upon the raw material.
From England. s.-.
LONDON, July 19.-The Standard says
that Mr. Gladstone will abolish the system
of purchases of army commissions by Royal
warrant.
Several members Of the Royal family have
visited Napoleon.
The smallpox is decreasing in London.
Princess Helena, wife of Prince Christian,
is about to visit the continent to seek relief
from an affection of the lungs.
NEW YORK, July 19.-Phc Worlds spe-
cal from London says that Mr.. Gladstone
will state in the House of Commons to-
mined to abolish The purchase system, in
defiance Of the resisting of the House OF
Lords; or, failing i'll this, to resign.
RAILROAD COLLISION AND LOSS OF LIZA.
LONDON, July 19.-The Sheffield express
train going south on the North Midland
railway ran into the freight train near
Chesterfield station. Two passengers were
killed outright, and thirty reported in
jured, some among whom will die.
Foreign Miscellany.
The Pope recently declared to the Col
lege of Cardinals, in Latin cl0cution, that
"all is lost, and only miracle can save
us.D He sees no possible help from man.
anu recommends MS uedIeiS W sceh HUI
position from the Almighty.
According to Il London correspondent,
Napoleon visits town every day, and gene.
rally strols along the sunny side OF Bond
street or haunts the bow-windows OF 4
clubhouse. lie is very popular with the
working classes, who cheer him. He is get
ting very fat.
The Emperor and Empress of Brazil are
industriously doing" London.
/ The future Emperor and Empress of
Germany were snubbed by Queen Victoria
on their recent visit to England. Her Ma
jesty refused TO take them in at any of her
palaces, and they were obliged to lodge
with common ambassador.
The Upper Chamber OF the Parliament
of the Netherlands, by vote of sixteen to
fifteen, has postponed indefinitely the con,
,ideration of the treaty for cesslon oil
| Guiana to England.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-20

The TrDAL-WAvs PHsNonrsos AT Du-
LuTH.--The Duluth Ninnesoian says of the
tdal-wave ut That place on the 9th instant:
Between 8 and 7 o'clock this morning q
sort of ttdal.wave, more than two feet high,
suddenly broke IN, from the lake into the
canal, sweeping away the floating or scow
bridge t.Lake avenue and the North pier
work! or approach thereto breaking the
unanchored cribs away from their moor
fngs at the bay entrance to the canal, and
scattering the floating timber RATS into the
bay in every direction. .s MS - go.
The current ran In at the rate Of twelve
or fifteen miles an hour for over, half an
hour; then it turned and ran out with
velocity for about twenty minutes, carry
ing timbers and cribs out to sea i; then It
turned and ran in again with nearly Us
great impetus for nearly another half hour,
bringing the debris in again; and SO it has
osci!lated all the morning to and fro. Com
munications between the two ends of the
Point are practically suspended, as no one
can cross except only In the short pauses
when the current Is on the turn. The rea-
son why the tide seems to run in little
longer than out Of the canal is conjcetured
to be: that portion Of the volume or water
finds its outlet by St. Louis river entry. Il
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-20
Taleerannte Summary.

s. M. Loyeridae, formerly general agent
of the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany at Pittsburg, Pa, was fatally shot
yesterday in that city.
The second triennial reunion of the Army
of the James occurred yesterday in New
York.
A letter from London says that Thurlow
Weed is not as we'll as when he left home.
The deaths in New York during the past
week were S57, and in Brooklyn 346; both
showing heavy increase.
Another effigy Of Governor Hoffman was
found suspended in Brooklyn this morn
ing.
irhe body of Capt. Blodgett, late of the
steamer Carlisle, running on the Missis'
sippi to Cincinnati, who has been missing
since Monday night, was found in the river
yesterday morning.
= The Supreme Court of Missouri has de-
cided the case in favor Of the county tan
collector for Selling the stock Of delinquent
railroads.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-20

Erhrata, near Lancaster, Pa, last week,
walked up fight of fifteen steps into the
loft over his stable, where he was found in
the morning full of oats. He was got
down by sling and tackle.
The Methodist Church in Virginia City,
which cost 5000, fell Monday evening,
and is now mass of ruins. a house I'D.
joining, belonging to family named Nyro,
was crushed. No lives were lost.
Confederate Gen. j. B. Hood is at some
springs in Ohio, moving about on clutches.
His wife is said to be very great favorite
there.
A Georgia man, who left his family thirty
eight years ago and went to California,
returned last week, and found his wife
still faithful to him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-20
AN ORIGINAL swrNpLE.-A Minnesota pa

AN ORIGINAL swrNDLE.--A Minnesota pa
per tells this story -
We lately alluded to the fact that one c..
A. Robinson had left Minneapolis with a
company of one hundred men, who had
paid him two hundred dollars each, in con-
across the plains to Mountain of almost
solid gold. This appears to be an old trick
of Robinson's. The Walla-Walla (Oregon)
Union says of the man: 80
. He gets party OF lilly or one hundred
men, and for the nominal sum Of say one or
two hundred dollars agrees to show them
mountains of gold, and after wandering in
the mountains for few weeks he suddenly
disappears, and with him vanishes the
bright hopes Of his dupes. There are quite
q number Of persons now in this valley who
have suffered in this way by this same Rob.
lnson. We may soon expect to hear of this
party Of men, who are on their way to this
precious mountain, somewhere in Dakota,
being deserted by their leader, who has
bled them to the tune OF two hundred dol
lars each.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-20
salmon D ,l.t is,.., ed, from custody.

Salmon Discharged from Custody.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsp ATcH.]
CHARLoTTEsvILLE, July. 13.-Salmon's
counsel claimed that there had been three
regular terms Of the court since bis indict-
ment without his being granted a trial,
and that he is entitled to his discharge ac-
cording to section "a, which says " every
person charged with felony and held in any
court for trial. shall be forever discharged
from prosecution for the offence If there be
three regular terms OF such court after he
is 30 held without o trial, unless the failure
to try him was caused by his insanity or
by the witnesses for the Commonwealth
being enticed or kept away or prevented
from! attending by sickness, ETC."
Asn satisfactory reason could be given
for the delay in salmon's trial, the court,
after; a lengthy discussion, decided that the
prisoner was entitled to his, discharge, and
accordingly dismissed the case. H.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.
Things st tho White.
,,,rnc ,rc oc the Richmond dispatch. j

...,o,,,racncc oc the Richmond Iispatch.l
wur7r SrlrRuR SPRINGS, July Is.
,,,ro rositjycly without sensation.
., , an" 10 matter OF lively interest.
! Z" a., nf the daily entertainments of tho
'n' tbYt we have como was the visit paid
|St,, thc famous Kophanscr, who has
- rcnnwn on less capital than any man
"H;,,, day. He made a poor attempt here
~ .;sc the wind as a representative OF The
!, '.,,;rcton Patriot. i'm the midst Of which
,'.'y'a. brought up with round turn by
n,s fclccrsm in the Dispatch.
80, J,,crs IN the disguise Of patriots have
.,''.c,drd far better in Washington than
>i'. nnnr sponge, who has gained his fame
~, sdlrcfiuc the Springs AS the theatre of
-. Kidding diddling. TIE contrast be-
.,,.,cn the Seedlings OF The patriotic repre-
.',,qiiyrs in the Federal capital and those
-|tri. as>,,,ued representative of the Wash
IIn Patriot is as wide as the polls! lie
ID, ,,,r,r dollars out Of the baseball young
.,,'rmrn on vrttcncc Of advertising them,
,h,v col the worth OF their money in
.., nri,jlr.c il procured for them OF lee
,.;,,, hin, on false prctcnCcS and hascncSS
orally. Poor devil. he went away with
:, ..n,iInt of odium 30 Immensely III en-
",. al the contrmptiNc results OF his
t-,id> ,ha, he has my profound commlsera-
t,on. ,,;,
he daily round Of lciSurelv occupations.
s,,,.}u,!jnr The refined intercourse OF the cle-
an, social circle Of the parlor and the bril-
I,ui scenes OF the ballroom, with Its gay
,,.4 s,-arrCul bellies moving to the strains OF
a.,. 81 the best bands vi The day, make HE
,.,rrry and charming enough.
Among the prominent persons at the
Nhjtr NAV name the following:
". W. Corcoran. j. NJ. Carlisle, DR..
Miller. and nr. Tyler. OF Washington City !;
- Van Buren, and family, of New York !;
.lo!n 4. TAYLOR and family, KY: Major
g. F.. KYLE. Baltimore; Is. W. Dudley,
ky.: Mrs. Logan. Philadelphia; S. NJ.
pt,l> aud family, Misc; Mr.. DolEoud and
vie. y. ~; hlr-. Spraguc. Mrs. Palmer,
and Miss Spra@uc, OF New York.
There are four hundred and fifty visitors
now here, with daily and full arrivals. The
>ra,ou i rapidly rushing on to its high
point III lcStivity and numbers.
The first fancy ball of the season takes
rlacc on the 18th inst, and extensive pre-
l.rnionS have been and are still being
made lny it, 1t promises to be one remark
,n!r for The taste and grandeur of its dis
,Ity. There re some very clever people
>r!Ilvirc their characters. You must know
,aAi M sucn times some people study other
characters more than their own. 1t is I'M
certain whether the fat man of the White
VIII appear in mask. The difficulty will be
the amount of drapcry it will take to hide
him. He is called " Twain lis mark Of
h duplicated dimensions. SuaT1MEs.
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Hor WORK FOR THE PoL1cE.--The con-
stabuiary at Greenwich, England ON tues
thousand strong, latent upon iynching a
murderer, who had, as they alleged, e.
capped hanging by mockery, of JUSTICE.
There was reign Of terror In The town los
an hour or two, but the constabulafy
succeeded In restoring peace and gnirt
without the assistance Of the military.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-20
Weather Probabilities.
Carl Schurz-Fatal ARRAY Between
Soldiers and Citizens.

ST. LOUIS. Mo-, July 19.-It is currently
reported that Senator SchurZ will soon
sever his connection with the West Lick
Post.
A serious shooting affair occurred in q
saloon in Hays City, Kansas, Monday
night, between some soldiers of the sixth
United States cavalry and q party of citi-
zens, in which Chas. Harrison was killed.
commanded the peace, when be was fired
upon, receiving two shots, one in the
heart, mortaIy wounding him. Two sol
diers. man named May, and teamster,
were also wounded.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-07-20
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 19.-The Rational
Guards returned from Amador county this
work having been resumed IN
all the mines and the "strikers" Quoted
down. '- ,~t@'' s'' -
STEAMER sUNK-RUAoRED SALE OF RAIL
ROADS.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19-The steamer
:Wybee has sunk in Upper Columbia. NO
lives were lost.
A rumor is current that the Central and
California Pacific railroads have been sold
TO the Pennsylvania Central, causing al
most panic in Sacramento. a heavy de.
cline in real estate there is anticipated II
the rumor proves correct.