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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
MrfrrAnY SWAY.

The South is TO have no peace SO long
as the Radical party is in power It's
hostility to our section is greater now
than at any time since the close Oh the
war. There is a settled purpose TO carry
the South for Grant Upon this subject
Washington telegram says; FIRST
Lieutenant Merrill of the First Artil-
lery, has been ordered to report immedi-
ately to the Superintendent OF the
Mounted Recruiting Service, to accom-
pany more recruits to the Department
OF the South. 1t is evidently the inten-
ton Of the Administration to locate as
many troops as possible in the South, IN
order the more successfully to perfect
the plan now being matured in the war
Department for changing the boundaries
of the military districts, so as to bring
the whole Southern country under the
despotic sway of the military laws.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
ITS INFLUENCE WANING.

A Washington telegram says; The
members of the Grand Army Of the Re
public finding that, owing to the mis-
management of the officials, the inhu-
ence of the organization is upon the
wane with Government officials, have
made new departure, and are now es-
tablishing, within each Of the States,
Republican organizations, and here an
inner circle, designed to control the or
ganization in the interest OF members Of
the Grand Army" 1t has been denied
that the organization of the Grand Army
is political, but people generally know
better. The truth is now out. 1t is
pleasant to be assured that its influence
is waning. Its object doubtless was TO
nurse the corporations produced by
the war, and thus keep the party in
power. Time works wonders, and will
bring the dissolution Of this great or
ganization.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
eroeers and Cotton Factors.

Those enterprising and well-known
merchants Toof, Phillips & Co., at No.
26S Front street, near Court, have re-
ceived an immense stock of groceries,
both staple and fancy, which was Sc
lected with especial reference to the
wants of the jobbing trade. In addition
to the above, Toof, Phillips 4 Co. are
cotton factors, commission merchants,
and agents for Hazard Powder Com
pany. Mr.. Ben X. Pullen, well-known
Memphian,r can be found with this cele-
brated house. He will be happy to wait
upon his friends and the public generally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
NEW YORK.
The Murder OF the Young Lady
Found In a TrunE-Embezxfe
--Stabbing. rn 4f f'3A tAY-

--stabbing. ra 9r soA y s'Y.
NEw York, September 4. at is ex-
pected that Rosenweig, the murderer of
the young lady discovered in a trunk,
will base his defense on the statement
Of the witness to the abortion. Frank
Trip, who was implicated by rumor in
the affair, has returned from the East,
and declares his ability to refute all
charges against him. t
Evans, the State Agent Of Pennsyl-
vania, who is charged with the embez-
element of the State funds received from
the United States Government on the
war debt of that State, is now in this
city. Evans engaged counsel, and it
was reported yesterday that he would lay
the facts of the case before Governor
Hoffman and request an examination
here to show cause why be should be
conveyed out of the State, in accordance
with arequisition from Governor Geary
on Governor Hoffman to that effect. The
case may reach Governor Hoffman to-
day, as an officer with Geary's warrant
arrived in this city last evening.
Two Irishmen, named McKenna and
Carr, residing on First avenue, met yes
terday on the sidewalk, and having had
a previous quarrel fell to fighting. Carr
drew knife and inflicted a fatal wound
in the neck of McKenna.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
,rrMpurs AVN Hobby SPRINGS.
The Holly Springs Reporter, of Thurs
dav has this paragraph:


day, has this paragraph;
The experience of the past three years ha;
demonstrated that Memphis rs the natura
and best market for Marshall county. 5he ~,
our cotton and produce have commanded pet
ter and readier prices than elsewhere tnete
our merchants and planters buy supplies sc on
more favorable terms than elsewhere. Inc
difficulty and Inconvenience Of railroad 'ranS
portation have been drawback, not only
against Memphis but also against our ccuhiy
The early completion of the Selma r0ad, al,
rect to Memphis, will not only be VEG
send" to us. but viii pour. the produce OF the
entire country along the line, into Memphis.
Now is the time for the merchants and plant
ers of our section to be looking about them,
with the view Of forming business connection
with the enterprising and reliable merchants
of the growing Bluff City.
The Reporter is correct. Memphis is
the natural market for the productions OF
North and East Mississippi and Western
Alabama. The Selma road is of the
last Importance to this city. 1t intro
duces us to trade we have never had,
and to great people whom, CONNER
cially, we have never known. Distance
is nothing now. Time is everything
We suppose the time between Memphis
and Holly Springs will be about two
hours. If it shall be three or four hours,
it will make us near neighbors. Then,
we shall compete with Mobile for the
great trade that it has monopolized FOR
many years. 1t is believed that we shall
get the bulk of it. Memphis is the best
cotton market OF the two, and by its
contiguity to the great meat and grain
growing'West, will possess decided adj
vantage. General Forrest should be
backed up by this city, and the pro
ject he is engineering with such
great ability should not be al
lowed to drag. Within very short
time after the completion Of the road
the distance between Memphis and
Holly Springs will be covered with set
Elements. The depots will be towns and
the contiguous country will receive q
new industrial impetss. AS it is, the
people who reside on the line of the road
are compelled to use dirt roads and the
antiquated means Of transportation.
People will not settle in country that
does not afford them rapid transporta-
ton and good market.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials TO the Ledger.
AurRrcAS rErss ASSOCIATION. VIA 9. P. q A.
rELneRAPH COMPANY.
European N ews.
SPAIN.

ALFAolTE, September 3.-King Anne
dius started from Madrid on Saturday
morning and reached here the same
night. The royal party stopped at
thirty-six stations on the route. The
King was received everywhere with ire
mendous enthusiasm. Deputations pre-
scented to him addresses of loyalty to
which he replied in very graceful man
ner. He gave orders that all should be
allowed to approach him, and he spoke
with the poorest listening with patience
to petitions and requests. He promised
several petitioners to see personally that
the grievances Of the peasantry should
be redressed, and by his kindness won
the hearts of all. ~ .sQaca
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
rhc Rscapea Convict nound Ovey.

The Escaped Convict hound OveF.
Jim Taylor, the negro mule thief ana
escaped convict, was sent to jail this
morning by the Recorder, in default Of
$4,000 bonds, on the charge of stealing
two valuable mules few weeks since.
He reclines in Jail also by virtue of 9
warrant charging him with being an abb
sentee without leave from the Nashville
penitentiary, whittier he was sent two
years ago from this county on the charge
Of stealing mules. His weakness for
mules is the strong point in his charac-
ter aa tf.AA Fif4 ftAl 4 Eva
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
WASHINGTON.
Indian Comrnissionship.

WASHINGTON Sept. 3.-Telegrams have
been received from Vincent Collysr, now
in New Mexico, who is endeavoring to
bring Apache Indians on reservations
and his progress thus far, has not been
very successful. Hopes are still enter
tanned that Mr.. Brunei may be induced
to accept the Indian Commissionship.
The position is kept open for his accept
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
MURDER NEAR BARTLETT.
A Planter found Dead In tho Macon
Road with his head Crushed I'm
Yesterday Morning.

A Planter found Dead In the Macon
Road with his head Crushed I'm
Yesterday Morning.
Yesterday morning the dead body OF
a white man, Mr.. Conway, was found in
the Macon road, between this city and
Bartlett. Hewas lying near the place
where Mr.. Ramsey was killed two years
since. His head was terribly crushed by
a piece OF fence rail, which was found
near by The dead mans face was
frightfully disigured by hogs, that were
with some difficulty driven away from
the body. The deceased was recognized
to be Mr.. Conway, planter residing
near the plantation of Mr. A. Munson,
not far from Bartlett. Upon investiga-
ton il was discovered that on Saturday
Mr.. Conway had a controversy and dif-
fculty with some negroes who were
working for him. After the matter had
been settled Mr.. Conway drove his wagon
to this city, and left for home late
in the afternoon, and his body was found
yesterday morning as above detailed.
The wagon and horses reaching home
late in the night, and being discovered
early in the morning, it lead to the search
which revealed the body of the unfortu-
nate victim. Yesterday afternoon an
officer left Bartlett TO arrest suspected
parties against whom there was fonnd
strong cireumstantial evidence. as
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

TIE Freeman's Journal exhumes the
following incident to point moral and
adorn tale: Austin Monroe was an
officer Of the American Regular Army,
during the war of the United States with
England, in lsl2-l4. With the slow and
methodieal exactness of that day, list
of officers recommended for promotion
for meritorious services in that war was
made out only after Col. James Monroe
had been made President Of the United
States. He approved of all the War
Department had recommended, except
one. His reason for not approving this
was, that he pas his oUI nephe'c."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
Rim OYER.
MempI,is Trottinge Course Amuse-
ments. : ifas Df

Memphis frOttink So"rso
Poplar street has become the she'll
road Of Memphis since the building OF
the boulevard, or Poplar street turnpike.
1t is not unusual to see the fast young
men, behind as fast t-otters, going at a
slashing pace out Poplar. Yesterday
three trotters went flying out Poplar, the
horses at full speed and all abreast. An
unfortunate man name unknown) I'M
dertook to cross the street in advance OF
the flying steeds, but was run down in
rapid style. The police on the beat un-
dertook to halt the reckless drivers, but
they we're soon out of sight, paying as
little attention to the officers as they did
to the man run over. The unfortunate
pedestrian was considerably bruised and
injured, but not fatally. mo arrests have
been made, the parties not being recog-
nized. Poplar street is becoming the
''trotting course" of Memphis. Pedestri-
ans are requested not to attempt to
cross the track while the races are pro-
crossing, under the pains and penalties
of being run down-the rule Of the asso-
citation being that pedestrians have no
rights that reckless drivers of fast horses
are bound to respect on the Nicolson."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

THE New York journals state that
many of the sufferers from the explosion
on the West6eld have, while lyingin the
bospitals. been induced by dishonest
LAWYERS 10 assign part Of their claims
for damages against the Staten Island
Ferry Company. Some of the victims
hs;ng ignorant and scarcely able TO read
and write. aud others while deliriOu'
from main. have, it is reported, signed
agreements. the purpOri Of which they
did not understand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

Tbs Commercial Bulletin, Of Boston.
calls for the establishment Of an artisan
school in that city for the education
of mechanics. In London the scheme
has been most successfully tried and in
Philadelphia, although recently intro
duced, its seccess has been equally
great; on the opening day there were
Accommodations for 26O scholars, and
563 applicants presented themselves.
Why can we not have such schools in
the South Here is an opportunity for
some rich philanthropist to become q
pnblic benefaetor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
REAL ESTATE DISTRIBUTION.
MEMPHIS
REAL ESTATE DISTRIBUTION.
Drawing to Take Place Oct. 81, 1871.

TT WAS THE DESIRE OF THE MANA
i gers 10 perfect the drawing of the scheme
upon the day designated. August 81 but the
great drawing, that has for its principal
could not be perfected without more time. As
our citizens (many Of theml preferred a post
ponement. with a drawing Of the entire list.
rather than the half matured affair thus
withdrawing o portion of the real property
from market, had the Managers carried out
their proposed drawing Of the 3lst). IL was
the disposition Of the Managers to draw, even
did but half the tickets have a representa-
ton. but the earnest request Of holders of
tickets 70 have a complete drawing. the urgent
appeal Of agents in the large cities for more
time, has induced them 70 yield to the wishes
Of their friends. advisers aud agents, and to
consent|to postpone 10 October 81, prox,
when the drawing will positively take place,
l-52 PASSMORE A RUFFIN, Managers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

Tbs health of Queen Victoria is said
to be bad. 1t has been limited that her
life is in danger. Her death at this time
would produce some serious cOmplica-
tons in England. The Prince Of Wales
is not popular, and has developed little
capacity to perform the duties Of SOW
ereign. Moreover, the Democratic ele-
ment is strong and growing rapidly. 1t
will be a critical day for the British mon
archY when the queen dies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
The Greenback EwaIIower Round
over.

Roseberry. who played Che Heather
Chinee on Dick Mayer, alias Sporting
Dick, was sent to jail by the Recorder
this forenoon, in default Of bonds 10 the
amount Of $1,000, and when officer Bir-
mingham arrested him, he undertook to
swallow the money, but q little syste-
matte choking prevented the rash act
and made him a bank Of issue. Officer
Birmingham did not wish to check on
him with stomach pump when a little
choking did the business.
Baovrr a BuovsE sl6 Second st. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

The mesquite bean crop Of Western
Texas, it is reported, is very large this
year, equalling the great crop of 1869.
At present every tree and bush is bend
ing under the weight of the beans, upon
which the horses and cattle are feeding
with great relish. This mesquite bean,
it is said, makes excellent winter food
for stock, aud many persons are collect
ing them for that purpose.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
AMERIcAS DRIvRa WELLS at Browne
& Brownies 5, sl5 Second street 1897

LAZARUS & MORRIS perfected specta-
eles are the best. They never tire the
eyes; last many years without changes
are warranted not to break. +. Il. Clark
a Co, jewellers and opticians, No.
Clarks Marble Block. 29O Main street,
Memphis, are sole agents for this city,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

BRowSs ENGLISH RooFISo PAINT FOR
Tx Roors.-The best composition now
in use for felt roofs. An kinds Of roofs
repaired and warranted. by
1886 E. c, JOINS, III Poplar Of.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

EUROPEAN intelligence indicates that
an alliance Of some sort has been ef-
fec,sd between Germany Austria and
Italv. Il is said that Russia is making
,nn,en-s preparations OF wArike char
,oter There is something going On
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
Punrs at sI5 Second street.
Gas.

The Memphis Gas Light Company is
now supplying gas to the city of supe-
rior illuminating power and briliiancy
at reduced rates, and has on hand coke
and eoal.tar; also naptha-tar, the best
lubricaior for railroad cars and heavy
machinery. Office. 29l Second street;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
Touruement at wythe station.

The Memphis and Ohio railroad will
run special train, leaving Memphis at
am, Thursday, September Z, arriving
at Wythe at 1890 am Returning, the
train will leave Wythe after the exer-
cises of the day are over. Tickets sold
at depot Office, head of Main street; also
from Bartlett and Shelby at one fare
round trip. Return tickets win be good
on the night express train, and on the
accommodation train next morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
Notice Congregation Beih FL En-.

Those desiring to engage seats in our
new Synagogue for the coming Holidays,
can apply to the President lHappeck,
No. 352 Main street-between three and
four o'clock pm, up to the end Of the
Holidays. ~
81 B. M. LEVY, Secy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
AUCTION.
-r~~>-y-~~~-~~-~~~-~-->,---~,
BY o. VALETON.
Steamboat Bradish Johnson at Auction
Succession OF James M. Peterson.
Second District Court for the Parish of Or
leans-No. 4,704.

Y0.VALETON, AUCTI0NEER-O FPICE
ID No. IA Natchez street-M0NDAY. Sep
TENDER 4, at twelve o'clock M. will be sold at
the foot Of Louisiana avenue. old Stock Land
ing, by. virtue and in pursuance OF an order
from. the Hon. Louis Duvigneaud, Judge Of
the Second District Court for the parish Of
Orleans, dated August 3, 1871, for account Of
THE STEAMBOAT BRADIsH JOHNSON.
her tackle and apparel. etc., as she now lies
at the wharf. foot Of Louisiana avenue.
TERMS AND COHDITIoEs-Twe, four, six and
eight months credit, In equal payments. with
out interest; purchasers giving their notes.
with good city acceptance. to the satisfaction
Of the executor, said notes bearing mortgage
on the property sold, and the boat to be kept
insured to the amount Of notes unpaid. until
final payment; the insurance to be effected in
good Offices. and the policies transferred to
the executor. The notes will bear interest at
the rate Of eight per cent. per annum from
maturity until paid. and ten per cent. attor-
ney's fees in tho event of suit
Act of sale. with United States revenue
stamps at the expense Of purchasers, before
w. j. Castell, notary public. l4l-l47-l5S-2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
PARTY TREASON.

The Cincinnati Commercial. Radical, gives
its opinion of Grants nepotism in the follow
ing words:
In our Judgment this drove Of relatives o.
the President and the family fatteniug, ~
public places, is an evil obstacle. The genera,
sentiment is that IL is at least in shameIui
taste, Republican orators and EDITORS, as =
rule. make excuses for the President ABOUT
this business, but they do it with hesltaney
and shamefacedness. l1hey usually claim ,nat
il Is a mere weakness Of man who mas Done
SO much for his country that he is entitled 70 .
few frailties. The example Of the ChIei MAG
istrate is. however, doing mischief. our pao1j
lie places are full Of families. Drunken sons o.'u
st,pid brothers in-id,os, and toorfhtess sconsns
abound in the Federal Offices throughout the
land, and greatly demoraliEe the pubic SER
vice.
And still the Commercial will support
Grant in preference to such men as Hen
bricks, Hoffman and Thurman in 1871.
This is carrying fealty to partylLo an ex-
tent quite unusual even for America.
Drunken sons and stupid brothers-in-
law fill the places of trust, and still
the Commercial will stand by the man
whom it arraigns for all this wrong.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

NEAL's GAZETTE does not exaggerate
the grandeur and fertility of Dyer county
when it says: Here we have the most
majestic forests and valuable timber in
the world, while with almost all the pro
auctions of the temperate zone growing
in our soil, and doubtless, many OF the
leading metals Of art and commerce ly-
ing beneath it, nothing is wanting but
enterprise and perseverance to produce
at our own homes chehply and abund-
antly everything known in mechanics,
from wagon wheel to steamboat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

IT is reported from Washington that
the Ku-Klux law is 10 be enforced with
more stringeney than ever. Il is not
improbable that martial law viii be pro-
claimed over some portions Of the South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

Buy the best, which is always cheap
est. ]. Devote has a full supply Of the
best family groceries. Call and see, at
the corner of Third and Adams streets.
104-tl ...t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

Tar poor laws Of England, it is ar
gued, constitute very costly system Of
administering relief to the INDECENT,
while at the same time they are very
ineffective. II is stated that within the
last three years. one hundred and forty
persons have been registered as dying
from starvation in London.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

GENERAL BUTLER said in recent
speech my enemies tell you that at
the Charleston Convention voted fifty
seven times for JEFF. Davis for President.
did-to preserve the Union. They tell
you that every time, but they don't tell
you that the boat | came away from
Charleston on had on board fugitive
slave" 1t seems that Butler could not
perform q good act without committing
a mean one to neutralize it--could not
vote for Davis without stealing South
Carolina negro. This is the man whom
even the people of Massachusetts, will
probably repudiate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
srEAn,rrrrIne ). BUS Second =. 81

WARNERs PREPARATIONS for sale at
the Little Drug Store Round the Corner,
SO Adams street. 1' ii-t 1901
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

NEWS from Washington indicates that
the President is about to issue procla-
nation declaring. martial law in some
parts of the South. 1t is said that both
Pennsylvania Senators have had an in
terview with him, and advocated the
proclamation on political grounds. 1t
is all political. What was once q great
government, the boast Of Americans
and the admiration of the world, has
sunk into political machine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

Jusr received newlfsh, new mackerel,
Goldfish and salmon at VIM. Dean d
Co. s, 1913 Poplar street. Ds3 D
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

Az exchange up in Michigan remarks:
Grant lazily remarked to newspaper
correspondent at Long Branch, recently,
that the Radical middle in Louisiana is
beyond fathoming." Jes So" Any
question not connected with bull pups
and fast horses is beyond the compre-
hension of our noble (2) President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

NEAL's GAZETTE, published at Dyers-
burg, Tenn, has been much enlarged
and improved. 1t is now one of the
handsomest papers in the State. We
congratulate our friend Tom Neal on
his enlarged appearance. The Gazette
is good medium for Memphis adyer-
Users.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
Notice.

If you want good oysters, go to Head.
quarters Oyster Depot, No. 27S Second
street. Sold at living prices,
5 EDWARDS q HoLBRooK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04
DEMOCRATIC ADDRESS.

RACINE, Wis, September 4.-Bon.
Jas. r. Doolitte, Democratic candidate
for Governor, addressed large meeting
in this city last evening. His reception
was very enthusiastic, and he announced
that universal amnesty was the only way
to bring lasting peace, He complained
bitterly Of the interference Of the Ad-
ministration in State elections.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

II is probable that Grant put all his
relatives in Office to prevent their beg
ging him for money.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

The branch Office of Passmore q Ruff
fin, 1884 Main street, has been moved to
the head office, Al Adams street. 8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-04

WHITAKER--At the residence Of her hus-
band. Thomas Whitaker, near Elmwood
Cemetery, September 4, 1871. Mrs. Francis
Whitaker. .,...
Notice Of the funeral will be given in due
time