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Foreign Insects and Weeds.

The im'rI'an EHtouo'oyi@ SEINE time since
called Attentions 10 the tact tina, European in
scots and weeds ere natu,aLZ-d in Alueric.
with more facility than ours are na,uralized
in europe. The foreign insect, ever crowd
out the insects indigenous 70 US Thus we
have native cuIrant worm very much like
that imported twelve year, ago it-u Europe ::
but L has never done much damage. while al.
ready the imported insect has in some places
aImos. put stop to the cultivation of the cur
rant. TITS the same with the imported snion-
fly, bark louise. mcalworn, beetle. IIcssian fv.
"heat,midge. bect.mo,h. cheese maggot. grain.
wecvii, etc. Among weeds the Canaois this
tie, maywce,,. oX-eye daisy, buralock, smart.
weed. shepher' s-pursc. buttcr.cups, purslane
and chess. In fact, nearly all the weeds tina,
farmer has TO contend with are imported
from Europe.
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There are two very effective ways of dispos-
inc of stnmps--not quite so eilcctual as the
pullcr, but very handy when puller cannot
be readily obtained. Bore Il number of holes
and fill them again and again with sulphuric
acid. This eats away the wood and hastens
decay. Another is to fill the hole with De.
troleum or kerosene till the wood is pretty
well soaked, and then the stump will burn off
even with the ground.
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PRESENTATION OF WooD.-1 re best pres.
ervativc of wood is said to be a c,mpound of
one part sjlicate OF potassa and three of pure
watcr-thc wood to remain in ne solution
twenty-four hours, then dried fer seyeral days,
then soak and dried second time, and sub
sequcntly painted twice over with Il mixture
o one part water-cGmCnt and four Of the first
mentioned mixture. Thus prepared, it will
not decay in the ground, and will be ncom-
bustblc out of it.
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wErzsnA
srAursucS

Fall and explicit directions accompany tho meticnes
Evidence of the most cspous c and e able character fur
nlshed app'eN'on with hundreds or Thousands ct living
witnesses, and upward Of 10000 unsolicited certificates and
letters Of which the highest
sources. including eminent ph' scas c-rgyrscn statesmen.
etc The proprietor has nevc esorted TO their publication in
the newspapers he does not do his to the fact that his
articles rank as standard prcpnraon ami do not nee. to be
propped up by certificates.
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An exchange says that q boy IN Ohio
watched flock of quals running along the
rows OF corn, presuming they were pulling up
the corn. He shot one, and found in its crsp
one cut worm, twenty.one striped cucum Der
bugs, and 100 chinch bugs.
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Henry r. nlbOlL'. Genuine
Preparations.

Delivered 20 any address. Secure from observation.
Established upward OF twenty wears sold by druggists ~.
eywhere Addrese letters 10 inior,on In confidence 10
HENRY I. HE1.MBOlp Drugglt and Chemist.
oars1 s.x York ha o 10 aEa
H0LDS Medical Depot, lo4 ~ nth Tenth ST. hilsd.phiA
HELkhssEDS, 7LEH w OTHHR esli0
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Feed your poultry on raw onions chopped
fine, mixed with other food, about twice .
week. 1t is better than dozen cures for
chicken cholera.
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@eniral.
Ayers Cathartic Pills.
Perhaps no one medicine ia
II . LaxaIve Medicine.

u; | !.
- Perhaps no one medicine is so
universally required by every.
any before so universally aiorr.
ed into Use, In every country and
but efficient purgatiye Phi. The
more reliable asd lar more e egec !,
d k\VAN48 tusl remedy than any other
FNy 0U Those who have tried 1t know
that II cured them: those who
, ~ have not. know that it cures
their neighbors and friends. and
all know that what it doe, once
II does alwayS-that il never h. Ia
gh any fault neglect OF is composition We have
ands upon thousands Of certificates Of their remarkable
~ negsborsood and we need not publish them Asp
all ages and conditions in all climates containing
Alomel any deeterious drug they may be taken with
by anybody Their sugar coating preserves them ever
and makes them pleasant 10 take, while being purely
able harm can arise from their use in any QUANTITY
" operate by their powerful influence on the intern
"a 10 purify the blood and stimulate Il into healthy
remove the distractions OF the stomach bowels, liver
her organs OF the body restoring their Irregular ZION
slth and By correcting wherever they exist such de.
ments As are the first origin OF disease
ue directions given in the wrapper on the box for
blowing complaints. which these PILLS rapidly cure;
g.ie they should be taken moderately stimulate the
ach and restore It's healthy tone and action.
ttT JoInp.dM ana us VARIOUS M U.S. syHpoms' Hios
and Br Feyers. they should be judicously taken tor
case. 10 correct the diseased action Or remove the OBJ
Dysntery DaSrh0d. but mild dose Is generally
r.,
IN n, Ste gck and Loins, they should b. cntnuously
Qured change the diseased action Of the
With such change these complaints disappear.
D94y and Lr0su Seedlings they sh oud he taken IN
and frequent doses 70 produce the effect OF drastic
).
Suppression large dose should be taken produces
esired effect by sympathy.
Dinner P take one or two Pills to promote digestion
eeve the stomach.
occasional dose stimulates the stomach and bowels into
by action restores the appetite and nvgoraes the
Hence It Is often advantageous where serious de.
nent exists. One who feels toerably well ofe finds
dose OF these Fis makes him ieel decidedly better,
their cleansing and renovatng effect the digestive
atus.
DIR. j. c. AVER Il CO..
Practical Chemists,
. -smos LOWELL. MASS, L. ;. A.
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For Scroula Old Sores. Ulcers Tunors Chronic Rhel.
maii.m. or any D!Iesse OF the skn or blood. use
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From Maine, the headquarters Of potato
growers, comes the following; A good far.
mer in this country in a recent conversation,
spoke OF the value of leachcd ashes and plas-
ter to ms potato crop. On three acres of po-
tatoes he applied fifty bushels OF leachcd ashes
mixed with five bushels of plaster, and adj
mlnistered at the rate Of a handful t. the
hill. The land was good, strong, heavy soil,
and the results were most beneficial He re-
CARDS leached ashes as worth TWENTY-FIVE
cents per bushcl as a manure"
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REMEDY FOR Hoo LIcE.-l herewith send
you remedy for hog-lice that will prove, on
trial, inialible: Procure some leaf tobacco.
boil to strong amber in water enough to float
1t; mix in while not enough lard or refuse
grease to make a tim salve rub on the pigs
or hogs troubled, and IN less than twen,y.iour
hours they will not have louise on them. If
well rubbed. Also put enough leaf tobacco
in their beds to make them smell strong, and
the hogs will never be troubled with lice
again while they sleep in the beds. The to.
bacco will no. hurt tbs pigs in any respect,
even il but u day od.-E4rR Ner Yorker.
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agricultural.
FARMERS, ATTENTION!

want distinctly understood IL You want any Farming
oos Will sell alen as low and give
a ~ any man In the county. Every Implement
20 give ntre satisfaction. The following pa1tal lst OF
goods that have the exclusive sale In ms vicinity
Cast Cast Steel Plows
Maierhoier's Ottawa Ilows,
Hapgood Tool Steel Ilows
Farst &l3radlsy Flows
Mishawaka, Ind. Flows
Northwestern Planter,
Improved Star Planter,
Alexander Planter.
Warranted a. good as Is made.
Gllman Corn Shelters and Powers
Sweepstakes Thrashers,
Chicago Pitts
Buffalo "
Vibrator "
skinner's Gang Plow
Gaesburg Stock Cutters,
1ood Steamers,
Feed Mills.
Feed Cutters.
Fairbanks and Victor Scales,
urst Bradley's Horse Rake,
Dayton Horse Rake
Sophers, Churns, Washing Machines,
halls Rsapeys and Mowers
champion i!sapers and Mowers,
upper Keepers and Mowers,
Champion tultiyator,
We.tern CuliiyatOr
furst A BRADLEY Cultiyator,
GllnAns New Cutiyator.
$500 Runk Patrrt Gang Plow, &c, &c,
A''hs lowest iacior prices approved time.
ALSO ALL KINDS OF SEEDS.
0Onava, March l. 1871.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
WASHINGTON.
cheering scenes nj tho Capitai,

Cheering scenes at the Capital.
WASHINGTON, April 2l.-The Joint Select
Committee to visit the Southern States and
investigate alleged Ku-Klux outrages have
agreed 10 meet here on the 18th of May for
the purpose of organizing. AT preliminary
meeting held yesterday u proposition was
made to appoint subcommittee of seven to
start at once, because most Of the members of
the committee desired to visit their homes be-
fore going South.
There are still q large number Of Congress
men here finishing up their business with the
departments. Many left on the evening
trains, and by next week there will be few
left except Senators, who are awaiting the
extra session Of the Senate.
The last state dinner Of the season will be
given by the President to the Foreign Minis
tiers on the 10Th inst.
1t is supposed that upward Of ten thousand
delegates from various Yaung Mems Christian
Associations will DO in attendance at the con
yention to be held in Washington, and which
will commence on Wednesday. May "a. at
Lincoln Hall. The Committee on Entertain
ment will endeayOr to provide for all delegates
at the residences of citizens, but those who
prefer can be accommodated at the principal
hotels at half rates. Arrangements have been
made with various railroad eampaRies, IN all
directions. TO transport the delegates TO and
from Washington at half rates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
SAN DOMINGO.

ST.. THOMAS. April H.-All reports by the
last mail have been confirmed. General
Cabral was surprised before Asena by the
troops of Baez and defeated. AT the same
time General Toragiad attacked and drove
back another party of Baez's forces. General
Lupron was defeated at Savantino and had 10
retreat. 1t is reported that General Lupron
had arranged with another General TO attacA
at the same time. and when he retroa,ed ps
the south side of the town cannon was neaiu
on the north side. 1t was supposed tha' inore
fighting was going on there, but the result was
NOT known and nothing has been heard since.
A merchant of Puerto Plata has declared
that the merchants of that town. rs body,
are in favor of annexation. The revolution
airy party here say that the town people are
therefore against it, and that in the event of
its being carried through. they will call upon
Iupon and fight il to the end.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
MARKETS.

CHICAGO. April 22.-Recoipts; Flour. 6OOO
barrels wheat, % 600; corn. IA 900; oats, 25,-
600 ; rye, 1000; barley. 1000 Shipments; Flour,
6OOO; wheat. 5000: corn. 100000; oats. 1000;
rye, 1000; barley. 1000. Wheat irregular, l2614
cash; for May. 81 IA; for June. 81 2911 to
/ ~. Corn steady. No. 2 for May. 5S1zc;
June, 55c. Oats firm. No, 2 4TcI fresh for
May, 47Ae. Mess pork dull and nominal at
els s7I1; for May. SIS so to IS 621a; for June,
$40 to 1925. Lard dull, 1921 to l014c. Cut
meats steady; shoulders, 6h to &C; rough
sides and short rib, ~ to s9Scl sugar cured,
So to &c. Whisky dull and easier, 81 to SI14c.
CINCINNATI. April 22-noon.-Coff is firm
and active. Prime Rio. IS to l9c.; Java, Is
to &c. Sugar is firm. active and in fair de-
mand. New Orleans prime, II to He; fair.
Q TO 1Oc.; white. 1874 to &c.,. hard. lSA to
1870. Tho atheF markets are dull and un-
changed Mess pork is easier. and is offered
at els so; &c. is offered for clear rib side, sold
nj qi<c
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LET us HAVE ORDER.

We had better look facts in the face,
and not attempt to palliate that which
oives our enemies an advantage. IL is
better to admit that while the North com
mits more crime than the South, still
there have been, and are, disorders in
our section. Men in the North rob safes,
murder whole families, and commit
every crime known to the criminal codes
of the world. Men in the South have worn
masks and taken people out OF their
houses and punished them. This is unde-
niable. The subjects Of the punishment
no doubt deserved it; but it was not
lawful. No man and no mans family
is safe at home if men be permitted TO
take justice into their own hands. A
gentleman resides in the country some
miles from neighbor. He is awakened
at night by masked men, taken out ana
either shot, hung or whipped. his
family is frightened, and perhaps
ruined. He cannot defend himself. II
he survive, he flies to the town
for protection. This thing must
stop. 1t has gone too far. People must
he secure in their homes. They must
sleep without fear. Men, no matter I'M
der what pretense, who terrify the coun-
try by raids at night, are outlaws, and
should be so dealt with. We have de-
ned the Northern stories in reference
N the Ku-Klux. We still deny them
They are scandalcusly false. But we
cannot deny that men have taken
the law into their own hands, and that in
stances have occurred of outrage. Who
the criminals are is not known, and they
cannot be held to account. They may
he negroes, taking vengeance on their
former masters. They may be white
ruffians taking vengeance on their neigh
bors. A band of ten armed and dis
guised men can destroy whole commu-
nifty in one night 1t is monStrous. 1.-THE
real Ku-Klux did many acts that justice
approves, the bogus Ku-Klux have done
many things that are infamous. Lett be
understood hereafter, that no man must
be disturbed at night, that no body OF
men must take the law into their hands.
The Radical party has no capital but
Ku-Klux. Let us deprive IT OF that
capital. We shall defeat it twice. We
shall convict it of falsehood, and rescue
ourselves from crime. We must put
down masked marauders, no matter who
they may be. Our officers must see to
it. We must aid the officers. The law
must be supreme.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
MORTON.

The corrupt Senator from Indiana,
Morton, is thus characterized by West
ern paper: Senator Morton is against q
general amnesty bill for the people OF
the South. He is for the suspension OF the
habeas corpus until after the Presiden'
tial election. He is for the annexation
of San Domingo There is nothing too
vile for him TO sustain He would favor
Grant assuming the imperial crown to-
morrow. Having no personal character
or virtue, he is, of course, thoroughly
uuprincipled and corrupt in his political
action. He is, beyond doubt, one OF the
basest men in Congress, not even ex-
cepting Ben Butler. There Is much in
his condition that puts us in mind OF
that friend of Robespiere, that half
paralyzed wretch, Couthorn, who run
such an atrocious career, and hnally
came to such bad end in the French
Reign of Terror in 1893
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
SUSPENSION OF The HABEAs CORPUS

The Cincinnati Enquirer commenting
on the provisions of the Ku-Klux BILL
saws Il brings foreibly to mind predic-
ton which was made to Colonel Henry
Laurens, of South Carolina, in 1888, by
Henry Sherburne, then a prominent
member of the British House Of Com
mons. During the war of the American
Revolution, which lasted from l775 to
I7s5'Sherburne ranked in Parliament as
among the stannchest friends OF the
American Colonists, uniformly opposing
all the measures of the British Parlla-
ment that looked to their coercion and
suLiugation by force. He was an early
champion for the recognition OF our
independence. Colonel Laurens, IN the
year 1880, was sent on a diplomatic
mission to Europe by the Continental
Congress at Philadelphia. He was so
unfortunate as to be taken by British
cruiser, and was conveyed to the tower
of London, where he remained until the
conclusion Of the war. de was alter
ward the guest of Mr.. Sherburne, when
something like the following conversa-
ton was reported by Col. Laurens to
have occurred between them: Well, it
is all over; you have got your independ-
enee. and you know have contributed
to it. but greatly doubt whether the re-
suit will be fortunate for you" Upon
Col. Laurens expressing his surprise al
such a remark, and desiring to know the
reason of it, Mr.. SherbuFne said
well, for instance, there Ia the
great writ Of habeas corpus, which ha'
cost ms Englishmen so much blood anC
treasure TO maintain We know its aid
vantages and the necessity Of guarding
them. But it has cost you nothing. i
is part of your birthright, and neve
having had to fight for it, you will no
prize it, and on the FIRST occasion o
trouble or violent party contention yo'
will lose it. Colonel Laurens was in
credulous, and assured his English frien'
that his fears were entirely groundless
and that the Americans would Away
stand by the great writ. This was eighty
seven years ago, but what has come Il
pass? Here we are making a surrende
Of that very writ, for an almost indeGnii.
period. with the appreciation, as il woal'
appear. of the party in power. Tha
which British Parliament would no
do is easily ran through an Americas
coaeress. and our President is given al
ahoriiy TO make arrests s1d order pun
fshmenis, without authority q lsw' IN
time Of profound peace, as great as ri'O
which ia enjoyed by the Car OF kussi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
Amusenents.

Amu8tmemtns
MEMPHIS THEArER. Monday the
Wyndham Comedy Company will inau-
gurate their short season with 7. Robert
sons exquisite comedy, in three acts,
entitled Caste, piece which has been
PLAYED everywhere more or less indiffer-
emily, but in which this company is said
to be unrivaled Ii is certainly the best
constructed and most highly finished
production of this late popular author,
and when interpreted by an entire COM
pany Of really frst-rate artists, furnishes
one of the most delightful entertainments
conceivable. In Captain Hawtree,"
Mr.. Wyndham finds part which must
suit him to the life. The languid, high
bred swell, who hides his manly and gem
erous nature beneath an affectation of
careless and Indifferent cynicism, re-
quires for its proper representation a
gentleman possessed Of culture and re-
finement as we'll as knowledge of the
class represented by the character, and
the talent and taste requisite to act the
part without overriding it or spelling it
by gross anachronisms. These qualities
are all united in Mr.. Wyndham, and
not the least effective point in his
conception of the character is its
unobtrusiveness. George DlAlroy,"
the manly soldier, could not be entrusted
to better hands than those of Fitzpat-
rick. In the devoted and high-minded
Esther Eccles, Miss Margaret Young,
a new aspirant for public favor here,
will find ample opportunity for the dis
play of her powers. Polly" will also
be represented by another of Mr.. Wynd-
ham new artists, Miss Sydney Cowell,
and should she realize all that has been
said of her we may look forward to q
delightful performance from her. Ec-
Giles, the chronic drunkard and working
man who never works, is one of the
strongest, if not the strongest, part in
the piece, and in it Belvil Ryan is said
to be far superior to any other represen-
tative of the part. The difficulty of
successfully portraying part like this
without exaggeraiion or vulgarity is
immense, and Mr.. Ryan has succeeded
in giving llfe-lke picture without these
blemishes. Sam Gerridge," the real
workingman, is also said to be admirably
played by Mr.. George Giddens, Mr..
Wyndham's new comedian, and the per-
iormance, individually and collectively,
is likely to be one of the hest presented
during the week. Ii Is announced on
Monday for the only time.
DE CAsrRo.-The great wizard enter
tanned large audience last night with
his tricks and illusions A large num-
Der of valuable gifts were distributed.
There will be o matinee to-day for the
children, and tonight De Castro will
give his last entertainment, during which
fifty dollar greenback will be given
away.
Broom s.-The little Jefferson street
opera house will open tonight with a
new variety troupe. The house will be
crowded by the friends of Charley
Broom.
VARIETIES Tonight grand pro-
gramme will be presented. Manager
Schooes has frst-class troupe of ar
lists. The attractive and entertaining
Sappho troupe will present several ope-
rettas tonight. Admission only tloenty-
fire cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
NEW YORK.
French Emigration Society = The
Crfspfns.

NEW YORK, April 22.-An association to be
known as the FreBoh Protective Emigration
Society Is about to be organized in this city.
having for its object the promotion of emigra-
ton Of mechanics, farmers and laboring men
from different parts of France to the Western
States and Territories of the United States.
The projectors Of the society propose to form
a co operative colony. and to accomplish their
work without bestowing aims, by combinine
capital with labsT,
The International Grand Lodge Of Crlspins
was again engaged yesterday in legislating
and framing rules for the government of the
Crispins throughout the United States and
provinces. Various committees were APP
pointed. A grand mass meeting Of the Knights
of St. Crispin will take place some time next
week before the clase VI the convention.
Coolie labor was again discussed yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
MEXICO.

NEW YORK, April %. The Herald's CORE
spondent writes from the city of Mexico,
April 14th. via Cuba cable 10th. as follows;
1.-THE question before Congress about retiring
the Federal troops from supporting the ad-
ministration of the Governor was gained last
night by vote of eighty-seven to eighty-six'
The State of Morelas is more tranquil
Cueno is still at San Luis Potosi. Nothing
further has been heard regarding the revolu-
tsop in Canaloa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-22
ELEVATORS.
Report of the General Council Com
mIttee ON tIEe Elevator Question.

mIttee ON the Elevator Question.
A called meeting of the General Coun-
ell was held yesterday The following
communication was received and read:
To the Honorable General Councils
Your joint committee, to whom was
referred the petitions Of different parties
asking the privilege OF erecting elevators
on the public wharf, respectfully report
that upon investigation we find the
powers of the General Council limited in
diverting the uses of the public landing;
that while they have the power TO grant
the use of portion OF the landing for
/ tie erection Of elevators for public use,
that is, thai all steamboats, and other
water crafts may demand the pse OF said
elevators for loading and unloading the
same in turn; yet your committee are OF
the opinion that the General Council
have no right TO grant TO any steamboat
or packet company the privilege Of
erecting elevators to be used by said
steamboat or packet company TO the ex-
clusion of others.
Your committee would therefore re-
commend TO your favorable considers
ton the erection Of elevators for public
use, aud that o joint committee Of three
from the Board Of Aldermen, and iiv,
from the Common Council, be appointed
with ths Mayor and City Attorney. to in
vite proposals for the erection Of two
I elevators, one north Of Washington
street and one south Of Beal street, two
propositions to be required in each case
one for term Of fifteen years and tn,
other for twenty-five years, under sucl
terms and conditions as they may thinl
best for the interest Of the city at large
and report to the next regular meeting
Of the General Council
The report was adopted, aud Messrs
Pettigrev, Rufiin, Schabell, Smith an'
Duncan we're appointed on the commit
tee By the Common Council. The Al
dermanie committee is composed Q
Messrs. Dryer, Mallon, Cartwright
Hoist and Belts.
The General Council adjourned Owe
to the first Wednesday in May.