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The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13

New. York ueral1 % Grant.
The New ~ Yofk herald, from ths:vut
Get Of Gnntb ado oinisttaticn, hes boenI Z
thick ssd in upposesr Of illsehisf
But II % sisvthe pssssuro nob biongsr
and simultaneously with the publication
Of Sannss's spsssh, Il parted sonpssy
With Gran! 70 q column article, TIL, i,
"ws have Seen disposed a.d 10 wa su.,.,u
0onsrti 0rdut on Sssouat of the services
ht reedered tse eosutry 10 ,bs var, and
believing he was honest, having hope sl
tho same tins. that with sszperisneo he
would slow scWs oapaei,y for Statesman
ship; but be hos failed, ssd ws zee little
else but blundess both in our domestic ind
foreign affairs Public seatiment 10 every
direction. and evsa 10 New Engispd, the
stronghold Of Radical Repu blicsnis,n, ID
turning against, him. At the very time
the tide Of public opinion was thus turn
ing, as clearly shown BY tho elections
the President quarreIed and sttsm pted
to whip into bis measures M; Sumner
tho foremost man 10 the Senate and one
Of tho oldest aud most efficient men that
built up the party which put him IN the
White House. We see the immediate
result, though wa have not yet seen all
the consequences Of this mistake. Then
look at the wretched failure Of the Ad
ministration policy towards the South.
The people Of that section showed such
a ready disposition to repair tho dam
ages Of the war, and to make the best of
the astounding social political and in
dustrial rsvolation they had passed
through, that within year or two they
raised again hundreds Of millions worth
Of surplus produce. Their peaceful in
dustry and energy under such circum.
stances were astonishing, aud called
forth the admiration Of the world. Blu.
the Administration kept it's heaty hand
still on the people, refused them am.
nesty or encouragement, and indirectly
fomented disorder to serve base politi
cal purpose. Whatever ku.klux crimes
there may bein the South aud We have
no doubt they are greatly exaggerated
for political effect in the NorthAhave re
suited from tho miserable and hcartless
policy Of the Administration and the
Radical party. If we look at the 6nan
cial administration and measures of the
Government we see nothing but blum
ders-no craftsmanship, and every act
directed to the one end Of sustaining the
New England policy Of protection. The
whole financial policy has been con
tracted, sectional, to favor the few and
to burden the many. General Grant,
administration, through all its course, Is
now weighed in the balance and is foune
wanting. Though the masses Of oul
people are conservative and slow to move
they are fast coming to this conclusion.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13

Mayor Brown found in the Gay treas
ury on the assumption Of the duties Of
his Office, the enormous sum Of three
hundred and sinsty osss dollars. with s80-
600 Of the eity's bonds maturing 10 the
next ten days, and oil Of the March
bills unpaid. This 10 the Radical par
ty's legacy to Democratic admiuistrs.
tion.-Timss. ~, t-,.t.,... IA ~.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13

snow, gentleman" said peripatetio
lecturer to somewhat noisv crowd who
had gathered to one Of his seances in On
Eastern village, 'how would you like .
good blackguard stOry9 All in favor
will raise their hands" Nine -tentbs Of
the dexter paws present went up, and
there was sudden hush Of the noisy
demonstrations. The lecturer went ON
with bis original subject for few min.
utes, when some incautions individuaf
broke out with-"say, where's the
story ?" "Bless you," was the reply, "[
did not intend to tell any such story. r
only wanted to know how many black
guards are present" You might have
heard pin drop any time during the
lecture, sfter that.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13

The infamous ku-klux bill will Ger.
tainly be passed before the adjournment
Of Congress, for Radical salvation and
Grant dsmaLd it. The senate Judiciary
committee have reported the bill back to
the senate asit came from the house, only
one Radical dissenting, and he because
he wanted It even more infamous than
the original. Colfax says Grant will
enforce it.. Of course he will the whole
country knows that. r-a '" .-- '4'H
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13
Th. Huu..viils Herald learns that Mr..

The Huut.vills Herald learns t,t th,tt n lMas'
Scott .ssosu,ly discovered the railroad
bridge across tho East Fork Of Oharito
river, on the West Branch Of ths North
Missouri railroad, to bs on fye, and car.
.ried water with h,s hat aud put il out.
He Jagged tho train, which approached
soos. and notified them Of the fsot, for
which generous action tho railroad com
bapy gave him one hundred dollars and
. free pass for life over ths road.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13

A SINGULAR CIRCUMsTANcE.-A few
days snce at High Prairies, near Leaeen.
worth, Kansas, whilo John Ccelf was
engaged in cleaning ont well, the walls
caved in and he was buried deep in tho
earth. Everybody supposed he .was
crushed to death, and the process Of dig
ging him out was very slow. Five days
efter the accident he way reached and
found to be alive: As soon as be was
taken ont he declared himself oil right,
drank q glass Of whisky, eat some food
and smoked pipe. Several hours after
he commenced sinking and soon died
without struggle. r-
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13
Elecilsn OF Nerih Missouri asiIrsa6
I illhS3ll ttreeiers. lsIll G7T


The tnnuai 9eetps sf he NORTH Mis-.
souri, Railroad Company wss held in 81,
l1oyis on April 3D., The follewise die
fectors were elected for the term Of four
years. ycs II 4.ts4t
ting, John r. Lioubergsf, Jsmss B. Esds
William Tsussig, Julius 8. Welsh,
Number of shares voted 43 230. Mum
Der Of votes east 10 500. TIE fcllovies
directors hold over for two yssfs longer;
Messrss Barton Batss, JohS .Jsskson,
: ames II. Britton, VIM M Mcpherson,
Louis B. IPsrsons, Jsns Q. Rollins and
John g. Copelin. iixa. s4E.F Ftf.4
From the report Of the past years
operation We gather the following facts ;
For the previous year the receipts
from the above sources were 12.OS4..
486 05. being a. incrsase or esrines Of
Of 1851 ,3l4 II, sAowisg a. Increase ia
earnings during the psst over Sh@ previous
year Of over Is per oena. The total amount
Of fares collected ~as 4l0,61l. The
smount realized from the same vss
s985,470 81. The increase over the
previous year in the nuuber of fares
collected was II, ,142, and the increase in
the amount received for tho same vas
s162 ,292 Sc. q aeI' Pr. '7H
The increase from the amount received
in freight over tho year previous is 1884,.
1854 Is.
The road is stated to be in bettsr con.
dition than it ever was before.
The ". Charles bridge will be COM
pieted about the LIST of June, as the com.
pany is assured by the Chief Engineer,
Q. Shaler Smith,-Columbia Herald.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13
Report Of The san Domingo Con.
nlssisnsfs. a E =.

Il 0josieDefSs Il ~ Y
Pfssidsst Grant ~ transuit)ed 4
spsc'sl mssssge 70 Cossrsss aeS IN oluied
BY the report -ofshs Sas Domingo Cor
us.ssionsss, snd suessstsd that action on
the report be, postponed until the rex'
session. VA
The Coumissiossrs, 10 10 plaisly svi
dent, have given sugar coated report oi
tho condition Of Affairs on the island
The Commissioners state that they tra.
versed the island from east TO wess and
north to south, and found the people gen.
erally pcacesbls aud favorable TO suns..
alton, but very igaorant, them being ba.
ono newspsref published on tho island,
but they say that many convcrscd intelli.
gently on tho subject Of annexation, and
had discussed il among themselves. .n,.
They speak Of the government being .
theoretical constitutional republic, hav.
ing executive, legislative and judicial
branches. They found the. government
organized and in complete operation in al
it's departments, with Baes ss chief mag.
istrate, who is looked upon As about the
only statesman among them. The Hay.
ticn border is disturbed by insurrectiou- =
ary leaders and BY Haytieus and political
ir,riguers, who arc very active at this
time in anticipation Of an annexation, to
which they are opposed.
The industry Of the country has bee o
paralyred BY frequent civil commoticus
and the consequent insecurity Of property,
and the country is so impoverished that
its financial resources have been made.
quate the past two years to pay expenses.
A moug other Dominican difficulties is the
Jealousy between the :north and south
sides of the island, q number Of military
chiefs, heading small clans, being iu various
districts and in convenience to the neigh.
boring islands. The Commissioners
think these difficulties would disappear
If the island was annexed. Las
The GeoIsgis.'s expedition report the
existence CT ores Of iron, copper and gold,
with deposits Of ignite, rock salt and
petroleum. Iron ore is abundant and Of
easy access. d .1..11 .paail
Tho products Of the country consist Of
all the tropical fruits, sugar cane, coffee,
valuable fbrous plants. wax, honey,
ginger, indigo, Indian corn, tobacco and
rice, and the forests are made up Of all
sosss Of valuable woods. The climate il
pronounced healthy. ,1. 90
The population, which is Of mixed
blood and negroes, is 10000. Labor is
worth $40 and less month. The debt Of
the island is s156, ,5s3,159.
Taking the report all in all, We cannot
see what use the United States has for
San Domingo, and the idea that internal
commotion will cease when annexation
takes place is only bosh-the mere idea oi
annexation has iroited the insurgents to
greater activity. ' ,.'- "
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13

The Springfield, Clinton, Chillicotho
Warrensburg and other municipal elec-
tions in this state, on the 4th inst, vent
largely Democratic. ,.-.-.
The Lincoln County herald., 1871-04-13
A Judge Sentencing an Old School
mate 10 be Hanged.
From the Memphis Suns account of tho sen.

[From tho Memphis Suns account of tho SEN
Ia tsnee Of the Cuba murderors.1 q. %
Judge FliPpin then spoke as follows:
Samuel II. Poston, this is one of tho sad.
est eras in my life. Our parents and their
children knew each other. We grew up
together, We went to the same school, the
same church, and p'ayed on bill and In
valley the came innocent games in boy.
hood. Years have passed since then,
Our roads in life have diverged. You
now stand convicted Of great and capi.
tai crime, aad 1. as the minister of the
Law, have imposed upon me the painful
duty Of passing upon you the sentence of
death. Were it consistent with my official
duties, 'would.this cup could pass from
me. Butt cannot now shrink from the
performance Of this sad Official require
ment, and must not, and, viii not, in the
future, though other victims may fail to
avenge q violated law. It is, therefore,
the sentence Of tho court that you be
remanded to the county Jail of Shelby
county, the place from whence you came,
to be there securely kept until Friday,
the 18th day Of May next, when you will
be taken by the sheriff Of Shelby county,
between the hours Of 10 A. M. and P. y i,
within .one mile and half oFlthe court
house Of said county, and then to be
hanged by the neck until you are dead
aud may God have mercy on your soul. -
When Poston was called, both the
Judge and Poston we're very much moved.
Poston shook like an aspen leaf aud had
to grasp to chair for support. At the
conclusion Of the sentence Judge PIippin
was 10 tears, as was also nearly all the
large crowd gathered there II was a
most affesting scene, und will ever be
remembered by those who witnessed It.
1t was surprise TO all to know the rela'
tion that existed 10 early childhood be-
tween Judge Fkppiu and Pestou, and il
mast have been sad thing for Judge
Flippia to eonsisn to death the playmate
Of bis early boy hood dayayad !. r---
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21
Amusements.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-A crowded house
was present at the theater last evening
to witness Mrs. Bowers in the character
of Amy Robsart, one Of Walter
Scots wonderful creations. The play
is dramatization of Kenilworth, and
the text is closely followed up to the
final act. Mrs. Bowers appeared to
great advantage as Amy Robsart," and
delighted the audience with her fine,
natural acting and artistic rendition of
the text. She was ably supported by
Mr.. McCollom as Leicester" and Miss
Hawthorn as England's naughty and in
tolerant Queen. In the representation
of this character Miss Hawthorn dis
played considerable dramatic talent,
much to the qualification Of the au-
dience, who repeatedly signifed their
pleasure by applause. The minor char
acters were ably represented by Messrs.
Morton, Ellis, Shields and other mem
bers of the company. Tonight Amy
Robsart will be presented again, in or
der to give our citizens an opportunity
to witness a pleasing and sensational
drama ably presented by fine actors.
Broom s.-The manager of the JEFF
ferson Street Opera House has been sue
cessful during the present season in at
tracing large audiences every evening.
A fine troupe of variety artists appear
each evening. Tonight the Can-Cau
will be ably and artistieally represented
by the company.
OLYMPIC VARIETIEs.-There was a
crowded house at the Washington Street
Theater last night. The evolutions of the
ballet troupe and the singing by the SEN
sational vocalists created the greatest en-
thusiasm among the audience. This
evening new songs and dances will be in
troduced, and the performance will wind
up with the great French Can-Can
] dance
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21
PHYSICIAN.

XXTANTED-A DWELLING HOUSE CON
w tanning four or five rooms. in a good To-
cality. Inquire of d. c. MoD0UGAL&C CO.,
$40 1874 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

Row, caused the proprietors and clerks
to vacate the premises in hot haste. II
was soon discovered that the second
story floor was giving way beneath load
Of oats and -four which was stored there
on. A few posts placed hurriedly be-
meath the sinking floor enabled the pro
prietors to remove the oats and flour
without danger.
Some literary ladies in this city who
are believers in the doctrines taught by
Georgefrancistrain, with reference to
woman's rights and wrongs, female suf-
frage and independence, intend publish
ing weekly journal in Memphis ere long
in advocacy Of these theories. Our city
contains a number of literary ladies who
could get up a spicy, readable paper
without the aid of the horrid monster
man-except that man, the monster,
must of course subscribe for and adyer-
tise therein.
The Memphis and Shreveport rail
road project continues to grow in favor
with our citizens. By opening up this
Eldorado to Memphis enterprise our city
will acquire wealth. Captain Lowe, of
the Shreveport Southwestern, is publish
ing in our city the report Of the proceed
ings of the late Shreveport Railroad
Convention. His agents are canvassiDg
among our BUSINESS men for cards to
insert in the pamphlet containing the
proceedings, etc. Many Of our best
business men are awaiting themselves of
this plan to advertise their business in
the great Southwest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

We feel called upon to acknowledge
our heartfelt thanks for the many kind
expressions of sympathy and coincidence
which we have received from all sec.
tons of the country since the death OF
our beloved sister, Miss Doherty. Words
cannot express our gratitude, particu-
larly to neighbors, who so devotedly
aided, both day and night, in our sad
and unexpected affection.
And in this connection, we beg most
respectfully to say the business will be
continued without change and in the
same name as heretofore, and that we
shall do all in our power to merit a con-
tinuance Of the good name, popularity
and confidence which our dear sister,
Miss Doherty, earned for herself in Mem
phis aud surrounding country.
ELIzABETE Owens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

At No. 1872 Main street there is on eK'
position a fine collection Of oil paintings
and chromos, which are disposed OF
daily in the following manner; The
collection of articles on exhibition are
divided off into compartments desig-
mated by letter. You pay twenty-five
cents for a ticket enclosed in an envel-
one, upon which ticket is marked let
ter that corresponds with one OF the
compartments containing goods, and any
article contained in such compartment
YOU can select by paying from fifty to
seventy-fve cents additional. Fine oil
paintings, chromos, gold and silver
watches, clocks, tea sets, jewelry, al
buns, vases, pipes and hundreds OF arti-
cles of rirtu are on exhibition, and will
be disposed of in the above manner.
Those who have invested in the scheme
regard it as good plan to procure a
valuable article for small amount Of
money
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

Yesterday the total sales reported
were $500 bales, and, without doubt, 5000
bales were sold the remaining 1900 bales
we're, perhaps, Struggled sales, or sales
where the seller agreed not to report
them, in consideration of disposing Of
his tables. This course Of action, adopt
ed by few of the factors, can only in
jure their own and the planters inter
ests, and. hereafter, when private
terms sales are reported by factors, or
struggled sales are ascertained, the
LEDGER will give the names of those fac
tors or firms by whom such sales are
made. The interests of the LEDGER are
are common with those Of the plan
ter, factor, and the commercial inter
ests of our fast growing city, and we
cannot do otherwise than dis
courage these private terms sales
1t benefits the factor but little, as Mem
phis has established her reputation as
cotton market, and if concessions are
made by the factor they, with other
transactions, give the true state of the
market and every sale should be re-
ported correctly. Transactions up to
noon to-day were 1000 bales, showing
slight decrease in the demand. The
prices obtained were, however, equal to
those of yesterday, the inside price on
middling being l72c, and strict middling
lsc. Exporters and spinners' agents
were about equally represented in the
purchases. We quote the market steady
at the following prices:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

ENOR SALE-T0 A STEADY AND C0MPE-
J. tent practical printer. will sell one-half
of The AUGUSTA BULLETIN. published at Au-
Of Woodruff and Jackson counties; its circu-
lation rapidly increasing, and its advertising
patronage from Memphis. Louisville and st.
Louis three times greater than that of any
apply 70 me. NJ knsnstaa or 10 M h. TreSe,
want. No. Madison street. Memphis.
1914 j. T. IRRELEVANT,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

Organist Of St. Peters Church, late Of
London, and formerly of the Academy
of Music of New York, has taken up his
residence in Memphis permanently, and
will take a limited number of pupils, who
desire to finish their education as vocal.
lists or instrumentalists. Lessons on the
organ at special rates. Mr.. Perring
makes the cultivation of the voice a
specially. Applications may be left at
the music stores. ss
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FOR SALE OR LEASE.

E0R SALE OR LEAsE-43O ACRES OF
Il land will be sold on accommodating terms
or leased to a responsible man for the term OF
i've years. There are three frame houses and
four cabins on the premises; about three hun
dred acres under cultivation. the balance in
timber. IL may be divided TO advantage.
Two good wells os water; also good cistern 4.
large barn well filled with fodder. and a good
Tennessee railroad. two miles south Of Horn
Lake Depot, DeSoto county. Mississippi. The
road runs through portion Of the tract,
where a fag station Is established. which rem
ders Il a great convenience 10 the neighbour
hood. The stock. consisting Of horses, hogs,
poultry Of all kinds, and ali necessary farm
ms utensils. etc, etc, will be disposed Of on
terms 10 suit. For particulars apply 10 W.
EverheArt, on the premises, or Of Joseph
Alden, No. Mulberry street, Memphis. Tenn.
gsf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21
New or,ea,. Co,,ou Mnrl,e,

NEW ORLEANS. November q. IL ;SOa. m. Cot
ton is steady. with fair demand. Middling.
1870. Sales. 800 bales. Sight exchange. Hc
discount. Sterling exchange, 1872 to 1872.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

Fresh Canadian oatmeal, new mess
mackerel-extra fine, crumbs of com
fort-new, Atmores mince-meat, Mil
liards finest prepared family chocolate,
new strained and comb honey-very
choice, at ]. Deyoto's, corner Third and
Adams streets. sat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21
FOR LEASE.

FOR LEASE - 70 GARDENERS !
About Eve acres Of fine garden land, with a
number Of fne Peach Trees already bearing.
on Central avenue, on the hollyford road,
seven and a half miles from Court Square.
Asplsndid location for a Yes etable Garden
To a good. responsible gardener Il viii be
leased At a very low gFissssi Apply % -.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

MRs. Smith, what makes your paint
look SO fresh and nicer your house has
not been painted these three years.
Why, Mrs. Jones, i use the " Dollar Re
ward Soap" Ask your grocer for il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

Come to the Emporium. You can
at all times be satisfied. Daily auction
sales at 10 o'clock. NJ. c. CAYoE,
76l 1903 and 3O5 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.
EMPHIS.
Tuesday Evening, Nov. III, 1871.

PTrrsBURG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown 4 Jones, Office 2s2 Main
street, Bethel Block. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

LIVERPOOL. November 2l. II a.m.-Cotton Is
firm. Uplands, ED; Orleans. 13-16d.
$3.50 p.m.-Cotton Is firm. Uplands. 91Sd {;
Orleans, W to sd. Sales. 1900 bales. Of
which 1000 were for export and speculation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21
sTRAYEn.

CTRAYED-oN THE NIGHT OF THE lsTH
- inst. one Eorrel mare. seven years old !.
Sheen hands hieh. TAX maze and tail, with
paid face; also one brown mare, saro hight.
nre Year, old, with roam tail. A liberal re-
yard will - paid for thair return 10
"a bkLIGAAN 4 HALLS STABLE.
-" No. s. Union street.
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HATS repaired at ss4 Main street. (
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LKDeER 0FVIoK,
MEMPHIS. TENN. November q. 1871. !
Money

MHNPHIB. TENN. November Il. l61l.J
.lI Money.
Exchange has taken another tumble,
the banks to-day buying at to &c dis
count and selling at lc discount instead
of par, as heretofore With this excep-
ton, there is nothing new or important
to report to-day in local financial affairs.
The demand for money is only mode
rately active, our merchants having re-
ceived sufficient cotton from the plant
ers to enable them 1.-THE merchants) to
balance their debit accounts at the banks
and leave handsome balance to their
credit.
Exchange is offering in moderate
amounts only, and is taken at the rates
given above.
Gold is bought at ITO to llOt. The
New York rate is ll0s.
Local stocks, scrips, securities, etc.
are without change worthy of note. A
movement is on foot by some of our
leading capitalists looking to the con
solidation of certain roads that will, il
successful, enhance the price of the
stocks Of the roads in question, and be
of great benefit to the commercial inter
ests of our city. We shall, when the ar
engagements are completed, ventilate the
movement, and until then can do nc
more than wish it every success imagi
nable. County warrants are in demand
at SO to 9Oc. buying, and 80 to Csc. sell
ing. Tennessee money, old issue, il
bought at CSC. and sold at SO to 90c
Arkansas levee bonds are nominally 2;
to 26c. Memphis and Charleston rail
road stock is in demand at 80 to 34c
and held at 80 to 36c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21
GLs-F1rr1xe at sl6 Second st

THE HEATHER CHIyEE" is q labor
saving institution, but for house clean
ing we use Morgan's Sons Sapolio. 1t
brightens knives, tins, brasses, and cleans
wood, paint, porcelain and marble with
little cost, time or labor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-11-21

Go TO Bracket & Co.'S, 1921 Second
street, for young Kentucky mules. 30-t