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ne Consented.

Bulwer says that poverty is only an
idea in nine cases out Of ten. Some
men with $4,000 a year suffer more
for want of means than others with
$500. The reason is the richer man has
his artificial wants. His income is
5000 o year, and he suffers enough by
being dunned for unpaid debts to kill a
sensitive man. A man who earns a
dollar a day and does not go into debt is
the happier Of the two, Very few people
who have never been rich will believe
this, but it is true. There are thousands
and thousands with princely incomes
who never know minute S peace, be
cause they live beyond their means.
There is really more happiness among
the working men in the world than
among those who are called rich.
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RADICAL MACHINERY FOR CARRYING
ELECTIONS.

The Washington Patriot asserts that
the clerks and officials in the Govern
ment service there are forced 20 join
clubs representing their several States,
aud that these clubs are part Of the
Radical machinery for carrying cleo
tons. The members are expected TO
vote at all local elections in Washing
ton, and also TO 60 home and vote again
in the States they come from. In ad-
dition they are regularly assessed a per
centage upon their salaries for election
purposes, and this per eentage is to be
deducted from their pay on first Of Sep
TENDER. The Patriot adds: II Is notOri-
GUS that the same system has been
adopted throughout the country. Hence,
the people are not only taxed for the
support Of thousands Of useless and in
competent offiee-holders, but funds thus
misapplied are used TO prevent any re-
form in the corruption, prodigality and
usurpation Of power, which are the DIS
tingaishing traits Of this Administra-
ton. Yet the Radical press claim to be
10 favor Of civil service reform ii- @
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pAprp PROMOTION.

Grant believes in rapid promotions.
We suppose this results from tho circum.
stance that he owes his own fame ana
fortune to rapid promotion. The LOUIS
Vile Ledger 5 Washington special gives
the following:
Grant is certainly not ungrateiui %. tngse
who do him a good turn. Among tnose VIM
Economical the San Domingo expedltlon ~
neysna ner correspondents. was young man
from Philadelphia blythe name Of memis ga ~
The son of q partisan, poilticai editor IN X. ~
onaker metropolis. This young man was tne
exniv one az tie whole corps OF professiona,,
y;nnn,yyneiists who went on this trip who iayoreu
annexation in the letters he wrote from there.
Grauf hardly waited for him TO return before
he amounted this young and inexperienced
nntbpsiast Solicitor OF Internal Revenue.
fer he had served in that lucrative position
nr a while, he was promoted to the position
81 Assistant Attorney General, ana yester- -
Jav. rs If honors could not be shoWercd io9
thickly upon his favorite,. In the absence OF
Douglas Grant assigned this young man !,
who has scarcely reached his majority 10 ACT
as Commissioner Of Internal Revenue. Z
Our rapid-promotion President evi-
IDENTIFY believes in records and punish
menus. o. al lHBan rau "H
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WASHINGTON.
Indian Commissfon-The Mexican
Attacks on American Vessels.

Indian CommissfoD-The Mexican
Attacks on American Vessels. fl
New YogK, September 9.--The Trib-
une's Washington correspondent says;
No action will probably be taken to-
wards filing the vacancy in the Com
missioner's Office of Indian Affairs for
some weeks. 1t is still thought that
Brunot may be induced to accept.
The Internal Revenue Department is
now issuing all denominations of adhe-
sive stamps, and will exchange new for
any old stamps that may be presented
for redemption. .rrs ..a 6imds O.
Nothing has been received at the Mex
lean legation concerning the attacks
on the American barks Harvest Home
and Brothers, off Santa Anna bar, on
August %. 1t is the opinion of the le-
CATION that the outrages complained OF
were committed by irresponsible parties,
but every effort win be made to bring
them to justice. qssls 4nio 9'at
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SARATOGA, September 9.-The number
of arrivals here to witness the great
fonr-oared race this afternoon is rapidly
swelling. The interest in the various
crews continues 70 increase. The fol-
lowing pools were sold at the Grand
Station Hotel this morning: Taylor
winship crew, $3.50; Ward Bros, $50;
Lynn crew, $40, and the field sold for
$2l. Everything appears favorable for
the race so far, the weather included,
the aud contest PROMISES to be one of
the finest ever Witnessed. 4 A
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LongfoiIow ana Enquirer.

From the Lexington Press.
These two celebrated race-horses viii
meet at Lexington and test their speed
and bottom in the three-milc dash TO be
run on the Kentucky Association course
ON the last day Of the meeting this fall,
Saturday, September l6. 1t is fully as
certained that Longfellow was terribly
out Of condition when he ran the four
mile dash against Helmbold, but since
his return to his Kentucky home, his i'm
provement has been steady. His limbs
are all sound, and the only cause Of de-
feat in the Saratoga race was that he had
been too much INDUCED in training after
King6sher broke down, his owner, Mr..
Harper, being under the impression that
he would have walk for the purse, or il
not, that'a mere gallop would make him
the winner against any other horse that
would likely enter the list against him.
And since his defeat vas in all proba-
bility, induced by neglect, Mr. Harper is
taking unusual precaution that no such
cause shall again bring disappointment
to his friends. This time, however, he
will have to try his mettle with no sec
ond-class animal, but with one that has
record untarnished by a single defeat
the renowned Enquirer---who, though
complaining Of a leg" this spring, is
now taking his work kindly, and with
every indication that he will be able to
stand up, in which case the lovers Of the
noble thoroughbred will have rare OPP
portunity for enjoying themselves. But
these two are not all that will contend
for the prize in this race; there will be
others entered, and they viii make the
running sharp, too. We learn that Fire
ball Morgan Scout, Pilgrim, Foster,
Bayonet, Charley Walker and others are
in preparation for the great three-mile
contest. 1t seemseverything tends to a
brilliant meeting at the Lexington course
this fall. o'eei e9l tlni,l y A9i' I g.' i
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FRANCE.

vERsArLLEs, September 9.-The am
bassador from Italy to the French Re
public had lengthy interview with
President Theirs to-day in reference to
the supposed GOODNESS that has been said
10 exist between France and Italy. He
was well received by the President.
Oherahy lNegfa Informed President
Theirs that he had received additional
instructions from his Government cor
roborating his statement, and 'averred
that Italy was anxious for peace, and
desired that her ambassador to France
should shape his conduct accordingly.
La Patrie, speaking of this interview,
says that it will have o salutary effect
on the relations existing between the
countries, and that the injunction con-
tanned in the orders forwarded to the
Italian Minister will have Q favorable
tendency for the preservation OF peace
and good feeling betweent the two
o,,ntr;as llfoIf8 haa m 4iiA1f
IOuhotSSt Us at..tfI rI.H
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THE BROWNE.ADAMS CASE.
The Argument 10 Close this After

the Argument 10 Close this After
!. WI noon. a t4eri
Governor Harris made five-hours
speech this forenoon in favor of the de-
PENDANT, Browne, and at ll4 o'clock
General Chalmers commenced the clos
ing argument for the State. He will
probably close his able and interesting
speech by 3 o'clock this afternoon,
when Justice Moore viii render his de-
cision in the case. During the day the
courtroom was crowded to excess by
spectators, who seem to take the great
est interest In the argument. A.
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ENGLAND.

LosDoS. September s.-The Empress
Eugene has left England on visit to
Spain. The Emperor has left Chisei-
hurst for Torquay,iin Devonshire, a
well-known watering place. III FL.
Archer Give, barrister at law, has
been appointedto assist Recorder ouirny
in his duties as British Commissioner
for settling the Alabama claims. Both
sail from Liverpool to-day per steamer
for the United States. riae4 i7.i.e
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MARKETS..

~ CIscIKsATI, September III m.-cot-
ton firm at yesterdays quotations. Cot
fee, fair demand-Rio, Is TO 81. Cheese,
% to Toe. Flour quiet and unchanged.
Grain-wheat, red winter, 81 Is TO 20.
Linseed oil, 7s tosO. Provisions, better
feeling mess pork held at $l2 rs. No
sales. Cut meats 6rmer; prices quotably
higher. Sugar market strong-New Or
leans fair to prime, Il to l21c. Whisky
steady at 90o.
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NEW YORK.
statement OF .he city Debt.

New YORK, September 9.-The full
statement of the city debt is now being
prepared in the Comptrollers Office for
the committee of'citizens appointed to
cooperate with the joint committee Of
Aldermen and Supervisors to examine
the city's accounts. The statement will
be ready by Monday, when, it is stated,
the corporation counsel will also present
statement of the present condition of
the city and county finances and debt.
Owing to the injunction issued by Judge
Barnard no money was paid out at the
Chamberlain's office yesterday, and no
warrants for money given 10 creditors Of
the city. 1t is generally believed by
politicians that the Injunction will be
removed next Monday.
7 An immense ratification meeting was
held by the Republicans of Jersey City
last night. Speeches were made by Hon.
Cornelius Walsh, ca9didatefor Governor,
General Fitzpatrick and others. Al ~
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STEAM-Prrrme OF sl5 Second st. AZ
iTwenty.tive PER tyent. Saved.

Twenty-Five Per Gent. saved.
l have just received from New York
manufacturers very large assortment
of the most fashionable hats and caps
for men and boys, which, owing to the
small expense attached in carrying on
my business, offer twenty-five per cent.
less than they can be bought for any
where in the city. Come and try me.
MARTIN COHEN, "
8 Practical Halter, 1874 Main ST.
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A SMALL Kansas town was recently
startled out Of its ordinary propriety by
the Eruption of drove Of three hun
ared buHaloes in its streets. They had
been frightened by a train Of cars. and
as they scampered through on the
double-quick the citizens peppered them
with bnekshot. -.-
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prize Fight Wear Ralelsh.

Two gentlemen coming back to the
city from Raleigh this morning, wit
messed terrific combat, or prize fight,
in Wolf river bottom. The combatants
were unequally matched-one of them
being considerably lighter and smaller
than the other. No bottle-holders or
seconds were present, and itseemed as
if the affair had been gotten up in secret
by the amateur prize-6ghters. As the
gentlemen hove in sight il appeared to
them that the parties we're sparring, and
had just commenced the fight. So
81, FIRST ROUND. 1at
After considerable lodging and feint-
ing, the little one broke through the
guard Of the heavy one and implanted a
terrible blow between his eyes, which
caused the heavy to go to grass on both
knees. The little one hauled off to his
corner, seeming to be observing the we'll
known rules of the London prize-ring.
Bal. SECOND ROUND. 1ia.a
The heavy came up groggy and bloody,
the little one dancing around him and
watching for an opening. Again the
sparring commenced, and the little one
rushed in and closed the left pepper of
the heavy with a tremendous blow, but
was caught by the heavy in return with
telling dig in the ribs. A clinch took
place, and the struggle resulted in a
heavy fall, with the little one underneath.
THIRD ROUND. ssi .f.
I Again the fighters retiredlto their cor
ners, both bloody and weak, but coming
up to the scratch in a game manner. A
give and take Of light blows followed,
some rapid sparring; then a clinch fol
lowed, resulting In fall, the little one
underneath; the heavy one gouged the
eye of the little one in a fearful
manner, and getting up implanted
several heavy kicks upon him. This
settled the combat, the little one stag
gering out Of the ring, evidently much
hurtand badly punished. Tha gentle
men rushed in and prevented the lager
brute from again attacking the smaller
animal, which, on closer inspection,
turned out to be a plucky billy-goat,
although worsted in the fight by the
champion bull of the neighborhood.
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Az exchange thinks the fight between
the two factions OF the Republican party
in Louisiana gains additional interest
from the fact thAt-ths meanest things
either party can say Of the other are
true, and even then the subject is bylno
means exhausted.
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GRAND OPENING Of Eagle Hall, 255
Main street, opposite the park, Satur-
day night, with a splendid lunch aud re-
freshments free. 7t * 1-oh q 81
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The New York Sun asks Grant some
very important questions. Time thrown
away. He is not capable Of answering
very important questions.
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aSyndi-cat" is said to be the favorite
pronunciation of the new financial cog
nomen, by the bankers who have recently
inscribed il on their loan circulars.
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M cincInnnli cannnsrnInl lRadIcal

i He kulclhhati NoHhchciAi Nhhaoicat
says: Each Of the four great men Of
Grants immortal Cabinet-Akerman,
Robson, Creswell and Bellsnap-is said
to be willing to accept the Vice Pfesi-
deney. These great men think that
lightning has fallen into the habit Of
striking the underbrush exclusively.
Perhaps it is So 200 aH i.s
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THE New York Express says: What
the Radical journals mean by Ring is,
that when they are not in power, it is
necessary to Ring OUT the old, and Ring
IN the new, 1t is place, power, plumber,
Office they want, more than any honest
reform in Government. If not, why so
silent of Federal abuses and upon Fed
eral defalcations
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THE New York Commercial (Radicai)
is certain Greeley means fight in the
State Convention. His speech, it thinks,
looks that way, and the confession is
made that the lookout for the Republi-
cans is anything but hopeful"
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tbs colOred people Of the United
States will hold two conventions Of
national importance this fan. The FIRST
is called a National Convention, and
win meet in St. Louis on the I'D Of
September. The SECOND is called a
Southern Convention, and will meet in
Columbia, S. c., on the 18th of October.
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CORRUPTION TAX.

The Government clerks are required
to fork over q part of their salaries to be
used as corruption fund to carry the
Ohio election. General Cox was kicked
ont oflthe Interior Department because
he would not favor that particular sys-
tenn Of robbery and corruption, Another
Cox in the same department, Is not SO
scrupulons. Is not this document char
acteristic of the party that sets itself up
rs a figurehead of morahty2
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EN0R SALE-LETIRR PAPER. WITH THR
II Memphis railroad map printed on the
fourth page, kept on hand and sold at a rea-
sOuable price AZ this once. at
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Received per steamer Berlin, fifty
cases assorted toys and five cases wax
dolls. Low to the trade at Erich's china
store. ts.a .e g
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
snao,s,s 90 the Ledger.

AMERICAN PKEss ASSOCIATION. VIA 6. P. 4 A.
TELEanAPH COMPANY.
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OF THR lNTEklOk,
lV.euIxoTog. August Is, 1871

SIR: Having been designated to receive suon
NAV see al TO make toward defraying the ex-
penses OF the Republican campaign in Ohio,
this Is 10 notify you that / am now ready and
shall be pleased to receiye and receipt your
contribution for the purpose named -
Yours, respectfully, Dc. Cox
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Two more of the Grant family have
been brought out VIM. Grant, the
Presidents own cousin, clerk in the
custom-house, New York, and Dr. Ed.
Grant, clerk in the Internal Revenue
Department, New York. The latter is
the Presidents grandfather's brothers
great grandson. - IL u
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SPEAKING of a singular blasphemous
poem in Woodruff b Clafin's Weekly
the Rochester Democrat says: That
the women of the land should look with
unutterable disgust and loathing upon
the creatures who conduct that paper,
we can understand; but how respecta-
bic in6del, even, can regard them with
composure, is past our comprehension.
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TRUNKS.
MERCIIANTs!IIH.
TRUNKS, VAIISEs AND SATcHEIS

RE OFFERED TO YOU. AT HOME AS
"A low as can be bought in any city. Exam-
inc stock and prices at the factory, No. s52
Main street. sop
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Tar Cincinnati Commercial has dis
covered the following anomalies: The
French have the best poll-dressers and
the most baldheaded men of any people
in the world. The Americans have the
best dentists and the most bad teeth Of
any people in the world. The English
have the best corn doctors and the most
corn of any people in the world The
Germans have the best lager and the
fewest drunkards of any people in the
world.
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MEMPHIS THEATER. The Abbott Pan
tomime Troupe will appear in the Three
Hunchbacks at the matinee to-day, and
will give a farewell performance to-
night. The Abbott troupe is frst-class
in every particular, and deserves the en-
enlargement it has received from the
citizens of our city during the week.
BRooms Opera HOUSE. -Great at
fractions in the variety line are pre-
sented every evening at Brooms The
great novelties are, Miss Adams in her
artistic lightning changes, Marsh AID
ans in his wonderful song, Old Black
Joe; Barlow, the Dutch comedian
double songs and dances, etc. A fine
programme has been arranged for to-
nights performance.
OLYMPIC VARIETIES. Fun, music and
melody reigns supreme every evening at
the Olympic on Washington street. To
night the programme presents numerous
attractions, such as sentimental and
comic singing, jig and clog dancing,
fancy dancing, burlesque performances,
negro eccentricities, etc. Everybody is
invited to attend tonight. The Can-can
will be produced.
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KENTUCKY LOTTERY.
No. 327S Draws the First Prize
of $4,000. A.,'..'
No. 5O75 Draws the Second, sl7,bOO.
A Memphian Draws the Cap
ital Prize.
the DRAWING srILL GOING ON.

LOUISVILLE, December l6, ll;30 am.
The capital prize in the Kentucky Ii
brary Lottery, of $4,000, was drawn,
the lucky number being 327e. The sec
ond prize of sl7,5OO was drawn at II :3s
a. M, the drawing number being 5075.
The Louisville Lottery prizes were
placed in the wheel at I 10 q. M, and the
numbers to be drawn were placed in an
other wheel at 8 am. The drawing
commenced at Gam There being but
$4,000 tickets sold, the prizes were re-
duced in like proportion, the capital
prize being $4,000. The total amount
to be distributed is 1872, 500. Up to this
hour 1922 prizes have been drawn, at
which rate the drawing will probably
be concluded about pm. The Asso-
citation took recess of fifteen minutes
at IL m
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and will at once take a share in the liti-
cation.
+ A Washington special to the Times
says that Mr., Catacazy, late Russian
Minister, is preparing to return to St.
Petersburg His property household
effects, etc., are for sale.
A special says the reports that Minis
ter Schenck has asked to be recalled, or
that the Government had determined to
recall him, are incorrect.
The Treasury Department recovered
between ten and eleven thousand dollars
of Seth Johnson, embezzled funds in his
hands.
Various committees of Internationals
were briskly at work yesterday, complet-
ing preparations for funeral process
sion in memory of Rossel The com
mittee of arrangements held a meeting
at a late hour last evening, when the or
der of the procession was determined
upon. Communist refugees will be fur
nished with red sashes for the occasion.
The Metropolitan Hotel, where Tweed
is confined, was the object of interest to
hundreds this morning. Tweed denied
himself to all except his counsel and
few intimate friends A large crowd
gathered in The vicinity of the hotel be-
fore eleven o clock, but Tweed was taken
out by a private door, put into q car
rage and driven off to the sheriff s office,
thus disappointing the spectators. The
sheriff, about eleven clock, proceeded
to the courthouse with his prisoner,
on entering which, the doors of the
main entrance were securely fastened
to keep back the crowd.
The Court is densely crowded with
politicians Of all classes. 1t is with diff
ficulty the officers preserve order. The
prisoner appeared at ll:45 am, and
Judges Bedford, Fullerton, Graham and
Stoughten then took their seats. AS
Tweed entered the room his friends
cheered and his opponents Kissed, the
Kisses predominating. Tweed appeared
to feel his position keenly.
After a short preliminary examination
the District Attorney said loudly: u
move to commit the prisoner without
bail" Tweeds counsel did not object
and Judge Bedford granted the motion.
| AS the motion was granted Tweeds coun-
sci stated that he had not heard it. The
District Attorney stated that he had
made it; and after brief argument,
Tweed left the court room in the Sheriff
charge. 1t is understood that applica-
ton will be Immediately made in the Su-
preme Court for bail.
The long delayed case Of James Fisk,
jr., under criminal prosecution, will
come up again to-day at Yorkville be-
fore Judge Bailey. No more postpone
ments will be admitted. Miss Mans
fields examination will be continued to-
| day.