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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
BRIEFLY STATED.

Senator Thurman, the leader OF the
Democrats in the United States Senate,
in a recent speech in Ohio, said:
Let us go A little into detail. First, take the
State of South Carolina. The last Legislature
of that State consisted OF about eignty mem
bers. OF these sixty were negroes; fnty-one
of that number could not read or write:
U,aughter1 No wonder that one of the trst
things they did was to provide by law that
each member of the Legislature should De
provided with secretary at the public ex3,
pense. 10 do their reading and writing; and
they ran up the expense to the people OF ihe
state 10 about 5000. 0O0-about three times as
much, believe. as that of the Legislature OF
Ohio. although we have TOUR times tnelr POI,
ulation. When reconstruction commenced,
the debt of the state was S6,OOO,UW: NOW u
is s17, 450, 900, being an increase OF 81 40O,OOO
The debt in Georgia when reconstruction com
menced was $500 600; i Is now szp,ISs, 5oO y;
Florida owed q debt of S523. 900 at the end OF
the war; her carpet-bag Government has run
that debt up to sl4.7ss,55i.
This is a brief summary of Radical
rule in the South, and yet, the great
body of the Radicals Of the North,
East and West, sustain the Administers
ton that sustains this wholesale robbery
of the Southern people. This is the
Wanted republieanism Of the day. The
policy that confdes the law-making
power to an ignorant negro, who can
neither read nor write, would sell the
widows bed from under her, and afford
at the public expense, facilities for the
removal of poultry from the roosting
grounds. Can any one see the propriety
of electing to the Legislatures people
who never read line nor wrote Their
names, to the exclusion of statesmen
full of wisdom, learningan experienced
If the outrages perpetrated on the peo-
pie Of the South could be properly
brought before the Northern people, we
might hope for a good result.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
The rrneI. OF the Cholern.

John c. Peters, NJ. d., in the New
York Evening Post, says that the cholera
which comes through Northern Russia
and Central Asia generally originates at
Hurdwar; that which travels up the Per-
sian Gulf and the Red Sea almost inya-
riably comes from Bombay. He shows
how it has been carried from India to
China, and worked its way through the
interior, and by the Tartar caravans,
into Russia. The tracks OF the pest in
1881, and at the time Of the Russian
war, are traced The latter was east
wardly from England to the Crimea.
The cholera Of 1882 forced its way from
Canada along the st. Lawrence and the
lakes, down the Mississippi TO New Or
leans; while the epidemic Of ls4S and
lS49 reached New Orleans first, and then
travelled up the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers toward the lakes and Canada. As
regards the present eholara progress, the
cable reports six fatal cases Of Asiatic
cholera in Paris for the week. This
shows that the pestilence is making pro-
gress-slow 10 be sure, but still progress.
The case reported in London turns out
like the Greenwich street case in New
York, TO be cholera morhus only.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

cal force Of the State Department
Secretary Fish, prior to the meeting o.
the Joint High Commission, prepared
personally, statement of the claims
that would be involved. For informa.
ton the treaty, in all details of the
case, is now being put in documentary
form, principally under the directions Of
Mr.. C. c. Beoman. Also the prepare
ton of estimates of appropriations for
his bureau for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 1873, that these may be ready
for Secretary Boutwells report to Con
gress.
The first span ofShe superstructure OF
the new piers of Long Bridge have just
been successfully completed on the north
side of Virginia shore channel.
The friends Of Col, w. r. Holloway
in indianapolis, are endeavoring to Sc
cure his appointment as postmaster OF
that city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
IRELAND.

DUBLIN, September 4.-The disturb
ance, though suppressed Sunday after
noon, broke out again with increased fury
later in the evening Crowds collected
and attacked the police. Fierce light
ing continued all night-the enraged
populace using sticks and showers Of
missiles. The police obtained rein
forcements and charged the rioters with
desperate fury. Hand to hand fighting
ensued and the police were driven back
into the barracks. Another sally was
made by the police, which broke the
crowd up. During the melee, iron bars
were thrown at the police from the
tavern. The police attacked and stormed
the tavern, captured and belabored the
inmates. The mob attempted to rescue
the prisoners, but failed. Large mum
bers of the people and police were
wounded-many dangerously. The
military was kept all night under arms
but did not interfere, as it was appre
hended that terrible slaughter might
ensue. Twenty-seven Of the rioters have
been arrested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
pnRLIc ROBBERY.

Judge Abel, of New Orleans IN MS
charge to the grand jury, says
Iharo nresided long in this court, and have
hay dsd pf ~ he depredations and plumber Of
5psaIs ' s':s and SsS S% is sA two Sea as
t ne vsad a. State of more than all the
tb;aves ETC. for the last quarter Of century
Sg p 3 n s mSst SncS saa
blackn l. eonner Millions raised by the
pro ner cent. tax, and the vast amount Of 4,
c cwo viii be absorbed at least one-half q J!
consumed cens led by corrupt officials and merciiess
brokers. -.
This all comes of DISTINGUISHING the
white people of the South. A man IS
handcuffed by superior force and robbed
What is the difference between that oper-
alton and the robbery of the people oil
louisiana
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials 10 the Ledger.
AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA .. p. . A
TELEaRAPH COMPANY.
European News
FRANCE.

PARIS, September 5.-There was great
agitation among the dangerous classes
in this city last night, and to-day inian-
try and cavalry patroles have been pass
ing through the city, principally Belle
vile. Lavolette and Monitant. The
Government had information of an in
tended demonstration by the interna-
tional society to-day, being the anniver-
sary of the French Republic. Prepare
tons we're made by the Government to
suppress it. Accordingly over 6s,OOu
troops were distributed over the city.
Great numbers of workmen left work as
if by some preconcerted arrangement,
and congregated around wine shops.
The preparations of the military authori'
ties are completed, and no demonstration
it is believed, will be attempted. In Lyons
Marseilles and Bordeaux similar demon
STATIONS are anticipated.
VERSAILLES, September 5.-Five pc
troleusses are now under trial. Numer-
GUS witnesses will be called to prove theil
completely in incendiary acts of the Com
mune.
The Government will shortly institute
Committee of Inquiry for the purpose
of fully investigating the circumstances
attending the surrender of Sedan and
Metz. ~
PARIS, September 5.-Yesterday be
| ing the anniversary of the downfall Of
the Empire, passed off quietly. No de-
monstration of any kind was attempted
by the Internationals The city was un'
der the closest military surveillance
during the whole day and last night
Dispatches from Lyons, Bordeaux and
MarseiIles announce all quiet in those
cities yesterday.
The disarmament Of the National
Guards commences to-day at Bordeaux
and Lyons. Large forces OF troops have
been ordered to concentrate at these
points, with view to the maintenance
Of order in case resistance to the decree
should be attempted
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
..,r,,,c.vrsw IN pHNNsyLvANIA,

The Washington correspondent Of .ne
Chicago Tribune (Rep) hasadded 10 inc
excitement in Pennsylvania over 'ne
Evans defalcatiou. He writes;
The probabilities arc that several oil me
leading State functionaries have Deen us Ths
his money for purposes of spec9iatloni LII
discovery will seriously impair the pr9ps soha,
ies AZ a Republican victory IN the OctoDoi,
election. and IL is said to be the precursor .,
t,co other cioanfic frauds soon TO be made F"o'o"
IN the Tdri1 State.
The same writer-Republican author
ity--also says:
The Republican ticket nominated IN Phiia-
dalnhia is one of the most corrupt anu nel I,
dscious ever put forward by party, YET ~ Y Z
snpported by two thirds Of the presses Whicn
began by denouncing 1t.
Perhaps a majority of Radical papers
prefer some other candidate to Grant
but are afraid to say so. The nearest
they come to it is their advocacy oil the
one-term idea. That goes right TO the
vitals of the brothers-in-law, That IS
about all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
REAL ESTATE DISTRIBUTION.
'--~----------~,~
MEMPHIS
REAL ESTATE DISTRIBUTION.
Drawing to Take Place Oct. 81, 1871.

1T WAS TIE DESIRE OF THE MANA
| gers 10 perfect the drawing of the scheme
upon the day designated. August 81; but the
great drawing, that has for its principal
object the sale of valuable Memphis property,
could not be perfected without more time. As
our citizens (many of them) preferred a post
ponemeut, with drawing of the entire list,
rather than the half matured affair thus
Withdrawing a portion of the real property
from market, had the Managers carried out
their proposed drawing of the 3lst). 1t was
the disposition Of the Managers to draw, even
did but half the tickets have representa-
ton. but the earnest request of holders of
tickets to have a complete drawing, the urgent
appeal of agents in the large cities for more
time, has induced them to yield to the wishes
of their friends, advisers and agents, and to
consentito postponement TO October 81, prox.,
when the drawing will positively take place.
I-52 PASSM0RE a RUFFIN, Managers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
NEW YORK.
The PIasferera' Strike Ended-Ae.
efdent-The Louisiana Delegation
Interview the President.


New YoRK, September 5.-The de-
mand Of the plasterers for increased
wages from three fifty to four dollars per
day was generally acqueisced in yester-
day, only few ofthe employers refusing.
A woman named Catharine Miller, re-
siding on Poplar street, Brooklyn, while
intoxicated yesterday afternoon, fell on
the sharp edge of cooking stove and
died of injuries in half an hour.
The Governor Yarmouth delegation
from Louisiana, who are DESTROYS Of OBJ
tanning an interview with the President,
have been informed that he viii meet
them any day this week. A meeting
was arranged last night to take place
at the President cottage, Long Branch,
at ten o'clock this morning.
Seven more Of the gang Of roughs who
assaulted officer Wilde. Of Newark, last
Sunday evening. have been arrested
The police know the man who threw the
stone which crushed Wilde's skull. The
entire gang were handcufled and com
mitted 70 the county jail. NOhopes are
entertained Of Wilde's recovery i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
COL. aEnRGE W. MCoOK.

The Steubenville Union, published at
the home Of Colonel McCook, in its issue
of Friday, September LIST, says; 1t
gives us great pleasure to inform the
numerous friends in all parts of the
country, Of our distinguished citizen,
Col. Geo. w. McCOok, that his health is
rapidly improving. That eminent and
distinguished physician, Dr. W. W.
Dawson, of Cincinnati, whom the
Colonel consulted in that city previous
to his coming home, came to see the
Colonel on Wednesday last, and was
very happy to find that he had improved
so rapidly during the past ten days
The Doctor thinks that with months
quiet and rest the Colonel will be fully
restored to his usual vigor, strength and
health"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

ACCORDING to the jackson Clarion, the
public printing of the State Of Missis-
sippi from the 2sd of June, 1870 to the
9Th of August, 1871, cost the State $780,
$40 81. This single item serves to illus
trate the enormous burdens imposed
upon the taxpayers of the Southern
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

Tia Banner asks; Wont somebody
be ki.sd enough to insist on Mr.. Colfax's
becoming President of the United
6tates?" We do not think there is a
human being on the continent who will
do that. On the contrary, the country
is determined to back that gentleman up
in his determination to retire to private
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
ENGLAND.

LONDON, September 5.-The English
Government has requested the Govern
ment of France to hold conference in
this city for the purpose of arriving at a
definite settlement Of a commercial
treaty between the two countries.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

A CORRESPONDENT of the Hartford Cou-
rant, who has been sailing along the
Massachusetts coast, wonders why Glou-
cester is spelled the way it is, and if that
is right, why shouldn't lobster be spelled
"lobcesterY'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

The Columbus ga Enquirer learns
that the caterpillars have made their APP
pearance in large numbers on planta-
tons on both sides Of the river below
Columbus. That paper thinks the worm
viii diminish the crop in all parts Of the
South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

The Jackson Clarion styles the carpet
baggers of Mississippi wreckers. We
suppose our contemporary means that
they have wrecked the State, and wish
to keep on wrecking it. A united Dem.
Ocrary will be requisite to wreck them
in November.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

II you want good oysters, 60 10 Head.
quarters Oyster Depot, No. 27S Second
street. Sold at living prices.
8 EDwARDs a HOLBROOK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

Buy the best, which is always cheap
est. J. Devote has full supply Of the
best family groceries. Call and see, at
the corner Of Third and Adams streets.
l0l-tl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

Pasture FarH.-One hundred and
forty acres clever and grass NJ Non.
Redford's farm. Fine water, seeuFe
stables. fences, etc. See RraeEett
ace. lSst
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

THE Savannah (Ga.) News says;
Hotchkiss, the party who is under ar
rest in Atlanta for swindling the State
road, is a preacher. The trouble was,
he was so intensely practical" =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
WASHINGTON.


WAsHHGrox. September 5.-The pre-
paration Of the Alabama claims now
monopolizes the attention Of the eleri-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
DIED,

MOYLAN--At the residence Of her father'
in this city, Lille B.. daughter OF Micheol y.
and Mrs. Mary Moylan. aged ono year eleven
months and twenty five days.
The friends and acquaintances are respect
fully invited to attend her funeral tomorrow
"WEDNESDAY morning at ten o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

AT public meeting held in swamp
scott, Massachusetts, to consider the late
terrible slaughter upon the Eastern rail
road, Wendell Phillips said: "As for the
Eastern railroad it has been inviting just
such accidents for a week past as the one
of Saturday night Ithad no timetable
and everything has gone on in careless
sort of manner, and the terrible casualty
which we now mourn has been the con-
sequence" Running train without a
timetable is something new.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

LOUIS NAPOLEON has purchased Hoo
ton Hall, the late residence Of r. C.
Naylor, Esq. Some years ago, when
Prince Napoleon, he was q guest al
Hooton Hall, and before his departure
expressed his appreciation of it, and in
timated that he would like to reside
there.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

PfrTsBURG, Camel, MI Carbon and
Raymond coal as low as the lowest.
GEO. MELLERsH,
l4Ot cor. South Court and Main SITS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

IT is stated that Gen. Wade Hampton
is confined to his bed by serious sick.
ness, said to be the result Of extreme
nervous prostration. The Savannah
News of Friday, from which we obtain
this intelligence, also states that his
wife is suffering from violent attack
said to indicate paralysis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

The Wabash (Indian) country has al
ways been celebrated for the persistency
and quality of its fever and ague. A
local physician thus describes the genu-
inc Wabash article: ut comes creep
ing up a fellows back like ton of wild
cats; goes crawling through his joints
like iron spikes, and is followed by a
fever which prohibits the patient from
thinking of any thing but Greenland
icy mountains. 1t isn't the every
other-day kind, but gets up with man
at daylight, and sleeps in the small OF
his back all night. His teeth feel about
six inches too long, his joints wobble
like a loose wagon-wheel, and the shakes
are so steady that one can't hold CONVEX
sation except by putting in dashes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

FANNY FERN thinks the advice, bear
1t like a MAI" should read, bear it
il ike a woman. We are half inclined
to agree with her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

The Mississippi papers announce the
death of Col. Charles d. Fontaine. He
was one of the excellent men of Missis-
sippi. He had served his county ably
in the Legislature, and was at one time
the choice of the party with which he
then affiliated for Governor. OF late
wears he has devoted himself closely to
his profession, but has nevertheless
eyineed a warm interest in public affairs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
GOOD SUGGESTION.

The Cincinnati Commercial says:
Let every Legislature create &c, competent npe, en
Mes coeratine our public highways be com
peIled, under stringent penalties, to employ
INV thoroughly competent engineers and
other officers, whose fitness shall be officially
attested by a license, regularly lsSLeu "a "a
animation by legally constituted ooaru'
That is a good suggestion. No man
who is not known to be capable en-
cineer, should be intrusted with the
lives of the people. Stringent penalties
provided by law against railroad compa-
MES for employing incompetent officers,
would 90 far to assure the safety of the
travelling public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

The New York Herald thinks the
South had as well think of fighting the
battles of the war over again as to think
of ignoring the Constitutional amend
ments. We fear there is a great deal OF
truth in that remark. They are en-
grated upon the Constitution by the
bayonet, and they viii be kept there SO
long as the bayonet party remains IN
power. To get that party out of power
is the first duty of the Democracy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

In is announced that the health OF
Chief Justice Chase is quite restored.
We hope it is true, though he is not now
and never has been, favorite of the
Southern people. He did as much as
any other Northern Aboltionist to out
rage the Souths conception of right.
Since slavery no longer exists, he has
been attempting to get back into the
Democratic party. We prefer him to
Grant, and if the contest for the next
Presidency should be between the two
we should 90 for him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

- sresnhouss and hardy plants; egt Sow
srs, b5squets. 1aral decora1o1f tor bala, ~.
10. weidinrs and funerals. Lawns, gardens
and cametery lOis laid out the most aft vs.
Etyle. A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
JOB PRINTING.

The new Railroad Map printed ON
Cards, BflI.heads, Letter.heads, Cir
euIaFs and Envelopes.
English, German and Hebrew Job
Printing neatly executed. I1S-eod-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
NOTICE.
LIOUOR DEALERS ASSOCIATION.

U,HE MEMBERS OF THE LIQUOR DEAL,
i ers' Association are requested TO meet
this (TUESDAY) afternoon at four o'clock,
at Cochran Hall. Matters Of great import
ance will DO introduced before the Associa-
ton. All the committees are requested TO
ran0rt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05

WARMERS PRAPAHArIoxA for sale ~
the Little Drug Store Round the Corner,
SO Adams street. lou-i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-05
NURSERY.
Bluff City Nursery,
n. PKRDUE. PROPRIETOR,
Poplar Street, near Dunlap Avenue

o sDs soTs s.s II k6Sn asrdsn ssOcfkoIS
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-02-02

If you have a bad taste in
your mouth, sallowness or vel,
low color of the skin, feel de,
s%pondent, stupid and drowsy,
appetite unsteady, frequent
headache or dizziness, you are
bilious, and nothing will
arouse yonr liver to action and
strengthen up your system
equal to Dr.. Pierce's Alt. Ext.
or Golden Medical Discovery.
Used moderately during ex.
posture to malarial poisons it
enables the liver to work off
the poison and will thus pre-.
vent ague and bilious fevers.
1t is just the thing tor jaundlce.
As a blood purifier for the cure
Of pimples, blotches, eruptions,
salt rheum, erysipelas and 9th.
er skin diseases, it has never
yet been equalled. Sold by
druggists.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-02-02
The Boston Traveller seem

The Boston Traveller seems
to be acquainted with Frank
Blair. 1t observes:
General Blair has been cleo.
ted to the National Senate in
place of Senator Drake. He
was a good soldier during the
war, and has been a bad poll,
tician ever since. His nomi-
nation for the Vice Presidency
was the hair that broke the
camel's back, and the Democ
racy may thank him and his
friends for the completeness of
their defeat in 1868. He is a
man of considerably ability,
plucky and reckless, and is
likely to make his mark in the
Senate; though it may be a
black one.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-02-02
Foundry for Sale,

A Foundry, doing a very
large business, situated in
Southern Ohio, is offered fer
sale on account of a disagree
ment between partners. A
One.half or the whole interest
in said Foundry will be sold at
q bargain. Parties desiring
further information, can obtain
it by corresponding with the
Editor Of Record, Macarthur,
Ohio. November 3, If.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-02-02
Partner Wanted.

An energetic business man
having a capital of $1,000, or
more, is wantad as a one half
interest partner in the Foun-
dry business. Foundry doing
q very large. business; situated
within a few feet of a railroad
in Southern Ohio. For full
particulars, address the Editor
Of Record, Macarthur, Ohio.
November 8, 1S70-tf.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1871-02-02
Nothing Like Grammar.

Nothing is like grammar
Better 60 without a cow than
90 without that. There are
numberless "professors" who
go "tramp, tramp, my boysT
around the country, peddling a
weak article, by which Sin
twenty days" they guarantee to
set a man thoroughly up in the
English language. An instance
in point comes from Greenville,
Alabama, where a professor
had labored with the youth oil
that people, and taught them to
dote in grammar according to
morris system" During one
of the lectures the sentence,
"Mary milks the cow" was CIV
EN- out to be parsed. Each
word had been parsed save
one, which fell to Bob Ia
sixteen year, old, near the foot
of his class, who commenced
thus: "Cow is a noun, femin-
inc gender, singular number,
third person, and stands for
Nary." islands for Nary"
said the excited professor, show
do you make that out?" "Be.
cause" answered the noble pu.
pill, off the cow didn't stand for
Mary, hon could Mary msM
her?"