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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

The body of white man was found
floating in the river, few days since,
near Gaines Landing, Arkansas. The
deceased name unknown formerly re-
sided near Memphis, and had lately ar
rived from Texas, where he resided for
several years. Mr.. I. Crenshaw, OF
Eunice, Ark, who assisted in burying
the drowned man, states that there is
considerable mystery connected with the
affair, and he will give any information
in his power to the friends of the de-
ceased on application by mail to him at
Eunice. Ark.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03
THE PRINTERS.
A word or Two in Behalf of the
Memphis Union.


The following is the obligation admin,
istered to all printers who may be elected
to membership in Memphis Topographic
cal Union No. IL:
At, --, do hereby pledge my
word and sacred honor that | will con.
form to all the rules and regulations Of
the Memphis Typographical Union No
III. and that will, upon no occasion
while remain within its Jurisdiction
work for less than the scale OF prices
established by it; and where my intiu-
ence is desired by individuals of the pro
fession, always give preference to mem
bers of this Union"
Such worthy and useful citizens Of
Memphis as the Tools, j. M. keating
ID. A. Brewer, Charles Beehn, the late
w. A. Whitmore, William Henry, W, J..
Mansford, Price, Jones 4 Co., Hite q
Corwine, r. G. Floyd, etc, conforme,d
to all the requirementso of the above obi
CATION. and retired from membership
with the respect confidence and good
will of the organization. This IS the
full substance of the voluntary obliga,
tion which binds the members of Typo,
graphical Union No. IL together, and
the Constitution and Bylaws are open
to inspection.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03
Amuse,nents.

MEMPHIS THEATER. r-The Sappho
Troupe, or comic opera company, will
appear tonight upon the occasion of
Treasurer Shorts benefit. This troupe
has been highly commended by the press
of other cities. English operatas, or
parlor operas, are cleverly rendered.
King Turko the Terrible, King and
Keeper, Perdito, or Hope and the Croco-
die (by Offenbach), and Cupid's Frolics,
are the pieces presented by the Sappho
Troupe. In addition to this sterling at
traction, the Mendelssohn Quartette Club
of this city has volunteered to sing a
number of grand choruses. This will be
fashionable night at the theater, and
crowded house will gladden. the heart
of the polite and af'able beneficiary,
whose intercourse with our citizens has
been pleasant and agreeable. No one
connected with the theater deserves q
more sterling and practical compliment
than Treasurer Short from our theater-
goers. The sale of reserved seats is
rapidly progressing.
TRAIN.-To-morrow evening the great
orator will give us one of his wonderful
lectures at the theater. He will alsoAec-
ture on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
His lectures. are impossible to describe
or report, consequently they must be
heard to be fully appreciated. The sale
of reserved seats for either to-morrow' s
lecture, or for the full course, commenced
this morning. Trains lectures are as
well calculated to entertain ladies as
gentlemen.
VARIETIES. Sheridan and Mack, the
renowned character impersonators, con-
tinue to be the great card at Schooles
Their songs, dances, and lightning
changes are witnessed nightly by thou
sands of amusement seekers. In addi-
ton to this attraction, Miss st. Clair, the
vocalist; Miss Emma Clifton, Queen of
Song; and Miss Susie Starr, the attrac-
tive premiere danseuse, will appear to-
night. Remember Sheridan and Mack s
benefit on next Friday night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03
apAVRs Am POsToN.

The Graves and PostOn excitement
eliminated on Saturday in a sentence Of
death. Society, through its legal instru-
mentalities, has sOlemnly decided that
they are not fit to live and must die.
The public, long before conviction, rem
dered its verdict against them; yet no
attempt was made to influence the result
Of the trial. The law does not know the
principle Of revenge. Il takes no mans
life because it hates him. It does not
delight in his agonies when he drops
upon the fatal cord. Itsimply puts him
ont Of the way as measure Of protee-
ton to society. There are two modes Of
accomplishing this. One is imprisOn-
neal and the other death. Graves and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03
nnofs shoes. Has.

A heavy stock and large assortment
of spring goods have been received al
the wholesale house Of
HILL, TERRY& MITCHELL,
No. 329 Main street. This stock, EN-
bracing every variety of boots, shoes
and hats, is offered exclusively to the
trade. The patronage of merchants in
the trade is respectfully solicited, and
the proprietors feel assured that they
can offer their varied and selected stock
at prices which will prove satisfactory.
They are now ready to engage in the
spring trade and believe that their stock,
in point of quality and price, is un-
equaled in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03
SOUTHERN PALACE.
aaa Main street-New Arrivals.


ToKAiDo silks, in all colors, best man
ufacture, just received in endless guam
titles and in designs to please the most
fastidious.
Call and examine the piquets, cam
brics, lawns, crepe, barreges, striped
and figured japanese poplins, lenos, mo
zambiques, ETC., in quantities to supply
this and the adjacent States, and al
bottom figures.
Look at our French figured "A per
Gales at only twenty cents per yard
genuine warranted. The cheapest thing
in the Southwest; only opened this morn
;no 29-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

"YUBA DAN proposes the following
ticket for Honest Mem" For Presi-
dent-Horace Greeley, OF New York; for
Vice President-Benjamin Wade, of San
Domingo. This musical person has fig
ured long enough. All there is of him
to amuse is his name, and that is worn
threadbare. 1t is one of the numerous
illustrations of how near vulgarity or
profanity can be approached without
actually reaching it.
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DIED.

WALT-At her brothers (Mr. Jerry Collins)
residence, No. 4S Robson street, this morn
ing, at twenty-five minutes to three o'clock.
after a severe illness. Mrs. Mary Walt, in the
twenty-sixth year Of her age.
The friends and acquaintance of Mr.. Jerry
Collins and herself are respectfully invited to
attend her funeral tomorrow Tuesday, eve
ming at three o'clock.
IT'S but a year since we chronicled her mar
riage in these columns. and we are now called
upon to chronicle her death. Truly in the
midst Of life we are in death" was truly veri-
fed in the death of this estimable lady.
Requiesodf ia pace. 500
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AttentIoni

Are you not aware Of the fact that ct
s3i Second street there is large stock
Of secondhand furniture for sale3
Housekeepers can find everything at
this establishment needed for household
use AZ the lowest figures. Mattresses,
stoves, newand secondhand furniture Of
every description can be had here at the
most reasonable prices. Do not forget
to visit this favorite resort Of house
keepers.
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And continue Eve days, with the following


PrOgr me:
FIRST DAY-Tuesday. April 25 Post stake
for all ages, two miles and repeat; subscIip-
ton $50, n. ID. the second to save his stake.
To name at D. m. the day preceding the race.
The Club to add 5000. Closed with i've sub
scribers.
SANR DAY-Sweepstake Of SIS each. p. D..
with $3.50 added; dash Of a mile. for three year
olds. Closed with eleven subscribers.
SECOND DAY - Wednesday. April 26 =
Handicap sweepstakes for all ages, dash Of 2
mile and a quarters. subscription S3y, hall
forfeit, or only $40 IL declared. The club 70
add $500. Eight subscribers;
SANE DAY-Purse $500. mile heats, free Tor
THIRD DAY-Thursday, April q Purse
$500, dash Of mile and hall, for all ages;
SAM DAY-Sweepstakes for three year olds.
mile heats; subscription SIS, p. p, 70 which
the Club will add $3.50. Eight subscribers.
FOURTH DAY Friday, April 2s- Free
handicap. dash Of two miles, for all agoa.
Weights Of all the horses on the courso 70 be
announced at pm. and acceptance TO be
made BY pm, the day pYsoedihg the race.
s.Sk ID,aY1PSTse 500, for all ages, mile
heats, best three In i've.
FIFTH DAY Saturday. April &-Purss
500. dash Of a mile. free for all.
SANS DAY-Sweepstakes Of SIS each, p. p,
for three year old colts and lilies that had not
Appeared In public prior to January 1st; mile
and repeat. The second 70 receive so out Of
the stakes. The Club 10 add $50. Twelve
subscribers.
THTKD RkoK = Consolation handicap 5r
beaten horses. Entrance 10; entrance y eney
70 second horse. A horse beaten ouee allowed
pounds; twice. IS pounds: thFes times, q
pounds. For purse OF sall
- No entrance fee 10 Purses. A walk o. =.
entities a horse 70 full amount Of purse.
AZ Admission 70 public stand, 50 GER a.. =.
Grand Stand. 81. LADIES FREE. ~
81 Quarter-Stretch Badges. far d . -
$40. For sale AZ the Hotels. 6astap' 80 =
the Ticket once. Charleston depot = ~"u
81 Railroad Fare. s. cents, r. ma ,,;n
s,-sl y; sION &. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

Go TO the Clerk and Masters sale,
corner of Walnut and Tate streets, near
St. Agnes, adjacent TO the Vance street
cars Sale at q o'clock pm. this day.
Beautiful residence lots-terms easy.
Go everybody.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

We like the Nashville papers but we
prefer to receive them in broken doses.
We generally get them double-two at a
time, of different dates. We do not
know upon whose shoulders to lay the
LIox.o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

THERE will be a meeting Of the Cham
Der of Commerce at 3 clock this Mon
day. afternoon at the new hall, Peabody
Hotel All members are requested TO
be in attendance. By order Of the Presi-
dent. LRoS TRoUsDALE,
SacratarV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03
sprIne Millinery.

millinery has just been received at the
well known establishment Of
MISS C. DoUGHERTY,
at the southeast corner of Main and
Union streets. This elegant stock OF
goods comprises everything in the mil
linery and fancy goods line. Lace caps
and collars of every description, silks
and satins of every shade, ribbons OF
all colors, French flowers of every hue;
in fact, the largest and most elegant
stock of goods ever offered for sale in
this city. The ladies are specially in
vited to call aud examine this well Sc
lected and beautiful stock
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

A FRESH lot of mules received this
morning on the Belle Memphis, and one
hundred head of stock for sale at Fares
stables, 1913 Second street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

We acknowledge the receipt of an in
yitation to attend the Tennessee Indus
trial Exposition, to be held at Nashville
from the 9Th to the 9th of May next.
Preparations on an extensive scale are
making and there is no doubt that 1t
will be the most complete and interest
ing exposition of the products of indus
try ever seen in the State. We learn
that numbers of people from this county
and city will attend. West Tennessee
will be fully represented.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

N O II 20 ~!

pARTIEs ARE WARNED EOTrOTRADR
- tot % receive q note drawn b. J. n.
Lackett ana endorsed b. a.. a. payment has
N-9 NELSON 4 TITUS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

Poston are to be disposed of finally.
They are adjudged to be so dangerous 70
mankind that walls Of masonry ana
armed guards are not to be trusted 70
stay their hands from murder win
some sensitive natures loss OF liberty ana
the free world is worse than death. WIN
different NATURES anything is better than
death, and so the law proceeds on TINS
idea after assuming that 1T is the pre-
dominant one. 1t is not probable that
society will ever wholly abolish the death
penalty. The awful scene at the gallows
Is supposed toserve as a warning, and to
frighten men from the preparation OF
crime. How far the execution of Graves
and Poston would accomplish this result
in this community, it is, of course, i'm
possible to know. Tie law presumes a
good result, and mercilessly executes 1t
itself
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NOTICE.

u,HR UNDERSIGNED HEREBY GIVES
notice Of her Intention % apply AZ The
Anil trru Of the Probate Cougi Of shelby
county for letters Of admiuistratnn upon the
1910 az Michael CUNNINGHAM. deceased.
MARY CUNNINGHAM.
NJ. b. TnEzHvANT. Attorney. H-2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03

at the Southern Emporium Of Fashion,
No. 247 Main street, near the corner Of
Jefferson. At the grand opening will be
displayed the latest novelties Of the
season in millinery and fancy goods, hats
bonnets, flowers. ribbons in endless va
riety, and bridal outfits Of the latest
styles will be exhibited upon this inter.
esting occasion. &c
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-03
To the Ladies.

There will be a grand opening on
Wednesday April 9th, Of spring mil
inery goods at the fashionable establish
ment of
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials TO the Ledger.

AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA 8. p. A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
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ing.
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Everybody cordially invited inspect trouble to show
respectfully examination
all parts the States by express
G. O.D.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17
eREENBRIER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,

GREENBRlER WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W. Va,
August 10, 1871 !
The second grand fancy Dall OF the season, given
by the proprletors OF the Springs to their guests,
took place tonight. In addition 70 the large mum.
Der OF characters represented, wardrobes being
supplied by regular c0stumer there were
many original make-ups, affording altogether q
variegated, novel and brilliant display. On
room was thrown open for dancing and the large
ballroom and part OF the piazza used for prone.
nading. Among the gentlemen present were
Governor Walker. OF Virginia; General Beau
regard, OF louisiana; General M. G. Butler.
Of south Carolina; Congressman Young, Of
Georgia; ex-Secretary OF War Conrad; d.
T. Kenner Colonel Alfred Penn, OF Louisiana;
James Lyons. Judge Dickinson, Colonel H. G. Cabell
Souiha Blair and Mr.. Price, OF Virginia; j. M Car.
Isle, K. T. Merrick and W. W. Corcoran, Of Louisi
ana; G0brght aud Fitzhugh Coyle, OF Washington:
w. W. Glenn, Of Baltimore; Richard Norris,
Jr., and DR.. W.. II. Sale, OF Maryland;
Professor Valentine Mott. Colonel Van Buren, and
X. A. Lancaster OF New York; john s. Howard, of
Ohio, ana many others.
At twelve O'Clock the company sat down to supper
The German was not allowed to be danced until
three O'clock IN the morning. No representative OF
negro character was admitted to the ball.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17
CONTENTS OF Ts-DsY,S HERALD.

PAGE.
1-Advertisements.
x-Adverilsements.
ESTABLISHMENTS.
N-Editoiial Leading Article, "Ihe Conclusion OF
me Westhed IUquest-A Riunteous Verdiot''-
PERSONAL lne!llgence-News from Washing.
ton-kailroad Matters Miscellaneous Tele
graphic News-LOcal ltems-Navai Intel
gence-Amusement Announcements.
0-Ine Tficolor and the Green-Arrlval or French
Deputation to Thank ireland for Her Ala To
the wounded OF the War-Tne Situation in
France-Telegrams from England, Russia
germany and R9me-Speech OF Speaker Blaine
at Sarato2a-The Pittston Caamlty-Miscel-
laneOus 1elegraphic News-Health Matters -
Views of the Past-Business Notices.
0-Avcngtng the Dead Conclusion OF the Westfeld
Inquest; the Verdict OF the Jury; Jacob Wander
bit. His Superintendent and Engineer Held
kesponsiDle-The New Court House-Proceed.
ings IN the Cours-TomDs Police Court
Another Mystery: An Innocent German Has
HIS skull Fractured-Was Moore Murdered p
Siabbing ARRAY In Westchester COunty-A
Shooting ARRAY In Milburn, N. New Jersey
Camp MeetnG-Aquatic-The Yale College
Exploring Party-le pennsylvania War Claim
Frauds.
v-New Jersey Politics: Who Will be Governor p
Financial and Commercial acknowledgements
Markets--Canal Observation-Disclosures and
Deaths Advertisements
S-Saratoaa Races: First Day OF the August Meet,
lng-Ihe Kalamazoo Kaces-Yachting: Ar.
rival OF the New York Yacht Squadron OF
Newport-Simpson, the Scuttle Thief-Ship
ping Observation-Disclosures
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17

New DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FRANCE AND
GERMANY.-Every day almost brings us fresh
news of the continued unfriendly relations ex-
istiDg between the French and the Germans.
So long as the Germans remain on French soil
so long will disagreements exist between them
and the people whom they are with. We learn
this morning that difficulties have now arisen
at Berlin in respect to the evacuation of the
four departments still held by the Germans.
The French government, by way of retaliation,
refuses to admit Alsatian produce to the
French until after the departure of the Ger
man troops from the soil of France. This new
difference will fall heavily on the Alsa.ians,
who will thus be deprived Of markets for their
produce. The information, moreover. from
oil parts OF the country, and especially tbos.
portions still occupied by the Germans. or dis.
tricts close TO it, goes to show that the feeling
against The Germans is intensified and bitter
in The extreme. The present state of France
however, does not encourage any hope of
change In this direction for some time to come.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17

ANOTHER MIDDLE has been raised in the
Internal Revenue Bureau. In March last the
late Commissioner Pleasonton decided that
any receipt or other contract to continue In
force an unexpired insurance policy is exempt
from stamp duty. Yesterday Commissioner
Douglass overruled this decision of his prede-
cessor, and holds that all insurance receipts
which renew or continue policy require the
same stamp as the original contract. This
stamp tax on insurance receipts formerly
yielded the government about half million Of
dollars annually.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17

THE New LoAN-AN IMPORTANT RUMoR-
Washington despatch states it as highly
probable that Mr.. Boutwell, will with
draw all of the new loan excep. the five per
cents. The loan, as authorized by Congress,
is for 81, eco, 900, divided as follows:-
$500, 200, 0oo FIVE per cents, $500, O0O 900 four
and belf per cents and 800, 900, 900 four
per cents. Perhaps it wonld be the best plan,
after all, for Mr.. Boutwell, to pursue, to direct
all his energies to marketing the five per cents
popularity in the future.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17

Fires IL the woods-A Question 81 Grcas
Importance.
Lake Huron Is reported as completely COW
cred with a cloud of smoke from fires in the
Canadian forests. These fires in the woods
on both sides Of the great lakes are becoming
more destructive from year 10 year in the snnc-
mer season, arS a. srs permitted to 60 on
- .ais rate they Will before the lapse of many
years, in connection with the general destruc-
ton OF our forests otherwise going on. result
In extensive droughts and disastrous failures
OF crops In the United States and the New
Dominion. Even now it is apparent that
from the destruction of the forests on both
sides of our Canadian border the annual rain
fall in all that section has been diminished
and is still being reduced from year to year.
The subject thus suggested is of the highest
Importance, and Is well worthy general con-
vention in view Of the preservation of the still
existing forests as far as possible and the
planting Of new ones In waste places and rows
of shade trees on our highways all over the
land. The great plains west of the Missis-
sippi are arid and almost as rainless as the
deserts of Africa In summer, because they are
treeless. Introduce forests and you will bring
the welcome summer rains clear the forests
away and these rains will disappear. The
island of Madeira Ills the story.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17

SPEAKER BLAINE is on the war path, and
last night took q number of Tammany scalps.
The Speaker is spending his summer vacation
in Saratoga, and last evening made an address
to large crowd In that city, who rendered
him a serenade. Mr.. Blaine gave the de-
mocracy many hard blows, and his definition
of their new departure was anything
but complimentary to the patriotism
of that party. Tammany came in for
goodly share of his attention, and he drew a
most unfavorable comparison between the
financial condition of New York, under its
present municipal officials, and that of the
federal government, under President Grants
administration. Mr.. Blaine's remarks were
aptly put and his illusions to New York affairs
were specially relished by his hearers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17

THERE IS TROUBLE BETWEEN FRANCE AND
GERMANY abont the evacuation of the remain
ing four departments still occupied by
the German troops. The French govern
ment has even bad recourse to a
hostile measure. On the other hand.
the Berlin official Provincial Gazette
complains bitterly of the provocations of the
French journals. 1t says that the evacuation
of France will commence as soon as the
French government shall have paid the war in
demnity but no sooner
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17
PASSENGERS PROTEST.

Eric aIisma nagemcnt-Hew Passengers Are
Treated at tho Depois.
The iigh-handed action OF some OF the Erie Ral.
way subordnates recently has 20 aroused many OF
the passengers mat Fisk may hear IRON some OF
them through the courts ere many days eapse. The
sharp trick played last Monday morning deserves
especial notice. train known as The milk train
leaves New York at halfpast seven A. NJ. on this
occasion the Train started on from the Long Dock
crowd OF passengers 10 walt two hours and ndlf
for the next way train. There was not even the
excuse that the boat delayed Tor any consider.
able length OF time on the river. Many OF the pas
sengers, whose business was urgent, left by the
bound for Passaic had to Jump or at Passac bridge
10 the Imminent danger OF having a limb broken,
and afterwards had TO walk fully q mile to the
depOt.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17

THE MEXICAN CLAIMS COMMISSION One of
the most important cases yet brought before
the Mexican Claims Commission was that of
William e. Barron, surviving partner of the
firm of Barron, Forbes q Co., versus the
United States, involving the ownership of the
new Almedan quicksilver mines of California
The claimants are British subjects, but at the
date of the treaty Of peace with Mexico and the
cession of California had commercial council
in Mexico, by virtue of which they contended
they became entitled to all the rights and i'm
mnnities Of Mexican citizens. The case was
referred to the umpire, who decided against
the pretension Of the claimants to Mexican
citizenship and dismissed the claim.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-17

We HAVE AN EARNEST of the epoch of
peace and good will that the international
treaty about the Alabama claims has already
inaugurated between the two great Anglo
Saxon peoples An American captain reports
that while entering the Straits of Gibral-
tar he was met by the English naval squadron.
He did not know exactly what to do, but the
squadron itself ended the difficulty by grace
fully dividing into starboard and port divisions
and leaving him clear passage through their
centre. As he sailed by each ship in the feet
courteously dipped its ensign and fred one
gun, and various American airs were also
played. This Ia as 1t should be. The only
contest between Great Britain and America
should be contest in courtesy, kindness and
progress,