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The New York herald., 1871-02-21

MARY 3. SrEDgINS.
Funeral from her late residence on Wednesday az
sPELLANE.-At Newark, N. T., on Monday morn
ing February 20 ALICE, vile Of Daniel SpeIane
Chicago papers please copy.
February 20 MIS- u IN .1e STAT year 8
Tns friends Of the family are respectfully Invited
10 attend the funeral, on Wednesday afternoon. Gt
avenue. Brooklyn g. d.
Illness MARY. wife Of Charles W. Taylor, daughter
iuliy invited d. 70 attend the funeral, from her late
residence, $50 East Thirty-sixth street. on Tuesday
afternoon; TTnsNn at oa one a s,coCk
BEcxwTH, wife Of 6. Winthrop The IhSSrno. o. 1.A1'''
The relatives and friends OF ;ie family are respect.
church, broadway, on "wednesday afternoon, at one
O'Clock, without further notice.
soT VIE Of Wam Waase a ses, Al Ssurhse,
OF Sarah N. and the late Samuel Abbott. aged %
the relatives and friends OF the family are invited
to attend tho funeral, from her late residence $50
West Flity.thlgd street. ON Wednesday,, At twelve
wATERBuRY.-As parten. Conn.,, on Saturday,
February IS. JOHN WATsRBURY. aged rs years.
funeral, from 81 Lukc's church, barren, this (Tues-
dayl afternoon at two O'Clock. Tie New Haven
Railroad train leaving Twenty.seventh street at
ll:30 A. ID. Will De met by carriages OF Norot0n sta.
ton.
wER.--On Sunday. February 10, WILLIAM WEIR.
native OF the parish OF kilmorc county Cavan Iro.
land, aged A. years.
His friends and those Of tho family, ana Of his
uncle, Patrick Mccormick; also the members Of the
ShipJoner1' Association, are respectfully Invited
70 attend tho funeral this (Iucsday) afternoon al
two O'Clock. from his late residence, $40 Eckiorj
street. GIecnpolnt l.. 1.
WHlIsnoRN.--On sunday, February IL, Of brain
England, aged 80 years. : ~-''-
The funeral viii take place from his late residence
van relt avenue Elm Park, Staten Island. thN
Uuesdayl afternoon, st three O'Clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
THROWING VICTORY AWAY.

1t is melancholy to see great party,
with all the arguments and all the JUS
tice in its hands, foolishly cut its own
throat and give up the ghost of chance
of beating an already half beaten
enemy. We cannot applaud the mad
ness Of two men who, confronting three
desperate enemies, fall to fighting be-
tween themselves. What if all points
of controversy between them remain I'M
adjusted They agree upon the main
proposition three men must be over
come This can only be done by getting
the third man on their side. To do this,
they must be united. If they quarrel
between themselves, the third man will
not come over to them. This is an ex-
act illustration Of the condition of the
Democratic party. The third man is in
the Radical party. Unless he can be
won over, the fight is lost. Who wishes
to enter a wrangling household when
elsewhere there is peace2 What Radl-
cal will be attracted to the Democratic
party by its uproar and contentionsY
Men and brethren, get yourselves into a
balloon and rise to the hight Of common
sense.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS.

Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks, of In
diana, a prominent candidate for the
Democratic nomination for the Presi-
dency next year, is one of the most ac-
complished men in America. His edu-
cation is thorough and his reading ex-
tensive. His mind is stored with knowl-
edge drawn from all sources. He is a
profound thinker, ready debater and
a graceful elocutionist. His manners
are polished, easy and afi'able. He is
sincere, honest, and has not a stain or
the shadow of it on his reputation. Per
haps he is one of the very best models
of an American statesman and gentle
man. Such a man would grace the Of
fee of President and restore its lost re-
speciality. He was born in Musking-
gum county, Ohio, September Z, 1919;
after completing his education and study
ing law he settled in Indiana. In
1913 he was elected to the State Leg
islature, and declined reelection.
He was member Of the State Constitu-
tional Convention in 1850, and was a
representative in Congress from 1851 to
1855. He was appointed by President
Pierce, in 1855, Commissioner of the
General Land Office, and was continued
there until 1857. He was in the Senate
Of the United States from 1863 to 1869,
and was one Of the ablest members OF
that body during that time. In 1865 be
was the Democratic candidate for Gov
ernor Of Indiana, but was defeated 96l
votes by Gov. Baker, Grants majority
for the Presidency, the same fall, being
9572. He was a candidate for the Presi-
dental nomination before the New York
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
ShaotinE Array.

ST.. LOUIS, July pa very respec-
table citizen, Mr.. Munson Beach, was
shot last evening on the steps of his res
idence, on Pine street. near Seventh.
A sister OF Mrs. Beach, about three
years ago married James Fl. Fare, who
belongs to one of the most wealthy and
respected families of Shelbyville, Ky.
A few days ago Mrs. Fare left her. hus-
band and came to reside with Mrs.
Beach, and made application for a
divorce from Fare on the ground
Of Entertainment. Fare last evening
walked up and fired two shots at Mr.,
Beach, one of which took effect in the
breast. His recovery is very doubtful.
Fare has been arrested.
The one-hundreth anniversary of Wal
ter SCOTS birthday will be celebrated in
a fitting manner A large amount OF
money has been raised for that purpose.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

VIENNA, July 27,-The Italian govern
ment has requested Count Beust the
Chancellor of the Austrian Empire, to
act as intermediary in the difficulties
with the Pope, and to propose a concii-
liatioa with the Vatican. The Italian
government promises to respect the
spiritual independence of the Pope, and
to pledge itself by an International
treaty to the fulfllment Of the Papal
guarantees by placing it beyond the
power of parliament to rescind the con-
ditions already secured to the pontia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
Rroom,s opera House.


This evening Mrs. c. II. H. Broom,
the wife Of the popular manager of the
Opera House, takes benefit, which has
been rendered by host of personal
friends in this city. OF course the house
will be crowded to excess---intended not
only as deserved compliment to the
beneficiary, but as a tribute to the sterl-
ing company at present occupying the
boards. The troupe consists of Misses
Melville, DeVere, De Lisle, Whitney,'vo-
oalists; and Misses Walters, Ashton,
Rosa and Bentley, members Of the bal
let corps. The male members Of the
troupe are Messrs. Berkeley, Petrie, Car
ton, Master Jean, Hayes and Fleming.
At the benefit tonight number of pro-
fessional and amateur artists will appear,
having rendered their valuable services.
Little Maud, or Out of the Depths, will
conclude the attractive performance.
The programme for this evening has been
specially arranged with view to the
entertainment of the friends of the ben
e6ciary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
Nituntions as Jurors.

Notwithstanding the efforts Of the Off
eials of the Criminal Court to destroy
the race of professional jurors it still
exists. During the last term of court
three professional jurors haunted the
Criminal Court room for weeks, await
ing the glad summons Of the Sheriff to
take seat on the jury. A few days be-
fore the adjournment Of court it was
found that the regular panel was ex-
hausted, and yet two jurors we're re-
quired to Gil up. Judge Flippin or
dered one of the expectsnts to take
a seat, which he did with alacrity,
and ordered the Sheriff 10 fiji the
jury box from the bystanders.
Deputy Sheriff Frame looked in the
direction of the two remaining profes-
SIGNALS, one sn American and the other
a German. They both started for the
vacant seat without further notice, but
the German secured the seat 10 advance
Of his professional brother. The latter
walked slowly over to the clerks desk
and whispered in tones Of indigna-
ton and anger to the clerk, " Did
you see that internal Dutehman
beat me out Of my situation as a
juror Strange as itmay appear, there
are men in our midst who regard the
jury service as one OF the inalienable
rights limited at in the Constitution in
connection with " life, liberty and the
pursuit Of happiness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
WOMEN VOTING IN NORTH CAROLINA

According to the Raleigh IN. c. Sen
tinel woman suffrage was practically
carried out in johnson county, in that
State, at the last election, and the peo-
pie there are warned to beware of the
same trick again. The Sentinel Of July
18th says:
"Major Smith, President of the North
Carolina railroad, told it himself that
he voted two hundred negro women in
Johnson county by having them dressed
in mems clothes. His plan was this:
The registers books were kept open all
day, the women in breeches registered
when taken to the polls the law forbade
any man to challenge, so they. were
obliged to vote. AT that election the
negroes carries johnson by four hun
bred and more. AT the subsequent
election no women voted, and the white
folks carried the election by FIVE hun
dred and more.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
NEW YORK.
The French of New York Present
sword 90 General uhlrieh-itni-
Ian Celebration.


NRw York, July pa costly anC
magnificent sword, subscribed fol
by the French citizens of New York, is
ON exhibition here. 1t is to be sent tc
General Uhlrich, defender of Stratus
bourg. The blade is Of pure gold, aud
bears the inscription in French; The
French of New York to General Uhl'
rich.
The railroad officials state that the
horse distemper, which has caused such
fatality during the last two months, is
rapidly decreasing.
The Italians have fixed on August
18th as the date of the celebration OF
the entry of Victor Emanuel into Rome.
It's not yet decided if there shall be a
street parade, The programme includes
a.iubilee at Jones Wood, where national
hymns will be sung and patriotic speeches
be made.
A party of japanese of high rank
reached this city yesterday by the Pa
ciic railroad. They are under the d.
rection of prince, who is to superin-
tend their education in this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
A STREET THOUGHT.

can old inhabitant of Memphis canno
walk our streets now without recalling
wildly to mind scores of faces tina
were once familiar, but are seen n,
more. He meets great throngs hurryinl
by. He looks in vain for some oil
friend-some one who knew Memphis
when it was a small village, and killed
squirrels where Odd Fellows Hall nov
stands. The masses are strangers, will
faces unlike the ones of the old time
With them he is solitary, for the one
who has outlived and outloved the com
panions of his youth, the throng is sol
itude. We miss some faces that were
ever pleasant, and others that beamed
like stars on our existence. Who does
not miss the face, the form, the soul OF
Samuel P. Walker2 1t was so pleasant
to meet him. A kind word was ever on
his lips, and a great, noble heart ever
beating in his bosom. The poor miss
him, for he was their friend. Every
one who knew him misses him. But a
large circle of friends felt that when he
went to his final rest, part Of Memphis
was buried with him. And who that adj
mires great talents and personal quail
ties rarely, if ever equaled, does not feel
that the world is less bright, and that
this city is not its old self, since Edwin
NJ. Yerger is met no more upon our
streets7 Rufus Choate, in his eulogy on
Daniel Webster, exclaimed 20 for one
more hour with Daniel Websterl" There
are many who would like nothing SO
much as another hour with Yerger
Along the street he seemed to difiuse
positive radiance, He knew many peo-
pie and they knew him. His face was
grand, kindI and gentle. He spoke
to everybody and everybody spoke
to him. We have seen struggles
on the streets TO monopolize HIS
attention. The disappearance Of such
a man is an event that sinks a 81
lent sorrow into the minds Of many
people. We cannot ROW mention the
names Of many of the old stock who
have gone from us. Others are dropping
away like the fruits Of the autumn. We
shall soon have population wholly |
new. The sharp man Of business will
take the place OF him who assisted to
lay out these streets and TO erect these
great blocks of buildings. The voice Of
the stranger advocate will be heard |
in those halls where the eloquence
of Yerger was the delight of the
Just and the terror Of the law-breaker.
The little beggar, the starving widow,
whom Walker befriended, must turn now
with their appealing eyes to another,
who will perchance turn from them
with curse, or with "a look of disgust
that will freeze into their very veins.
Let us cherish the old folks " that
linger among US, for they are the last
of those who fashioned this fine city
on the Mississippi. Peace to the ashes
of those who have gone before and |
health and long life to those who will
presently or remotely follow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
WASHINGTON.
Change I'm the Revenue BureRu-Re.
wishing the Ruies of the Patent
OGfPR.

vfsinE the Aufes Oh the E"tent
ONCE.
NV YoRK, July 2s.-Tbe Washington
correspondent of the Tribune telegraphs
that change win certainly be made in
the Revenue Bureau on the LIST of Au-
gust, and that Mr.. Douglas will succeed
General Pleasanton.
The Commissioner of Patents is en-
gagged in thoroughly revising the rules
of the Patent Office, and important
changes will be made. Among these
will be a change in the rule governing
the oath required of inventors filing a
claim for their patent, to the effect that
they were the original inventors. This
will, in case of litigation, confine parties
strictly to what they are entitled to claim,
and not allow them TO prosecute on the
broad claim as filed in making the APP
plication.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
p,Rrrrs spending the summer months

PARTIES spending the summer months
from the city should leave their address
at our counting-room for the DAILY OF
WEEKLY LEDGER, which WILDE promptly
mailed to them during their absence.
The WEEKLY LEDGER contains all the
important city news of the week, under
the respective dates. For three months,
DAILY, 81; WEEKLY, IS cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
FOR SALE.
Lots For Sale in Ida City,
ON -
Long Island, New York.
FOR SALE

IDA CITY is SITUATED ON LONG IS
/ land, IS miles from New York city. the
Long Island railroad running, centrally
through Ida City,. Lots there are hereby Of
fered for sale on the following terms: Fifty
dollars each, on a credit of ten years, paya-
Bile in ten annual instalments-say 50 w per
year on each lot. The parties owning the
above property propose TO sell to the Southern
people one-half of the lots, say 1000, on the
above terms, without interest. The East
River Bridge is now in process OF construc-
ton, connecting Manhattan Island, upon
which New York is situated, with Long Is
land.
This is a good opportunity for any person OF
this section of country TO invest small sums
in the purchase of these lots. Terms are
easy, and within the reach of all. Property
on Long Island will rapidly increase in value
as soon as East River Bridge is completed.
Map of the City Of Ida can be seen; and
full information given, upon application being
made to HY. F0NTAlNE,
Corresponding Secretary,
No. 10 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
DISAPPOINTMENT.
THE DRAWING POSTPONED.
CARD TO THE PUBLIC.

mHE DRAWING FOR THE REAL ES-
tate, held In the Distribution under our
management. which was announced to take
place to-day. Is
Postponed until August 81, 1871.
The reason this indulgence Is asked Of the
public we briefly state; Our enterprise Is one
OF magnitude, requiring the establishment OF
AGENCIES throughout the United States. We
have now secured them froIA New FORK TO the
Pacific Slope. but in doing so more time has
been consumed than we anticipated. We are
in working order everywhere DESIRED, and
place the day Of Drawing only two months on
for the purpose Of giving all our agents, far
and near, full scope for their best labors. We
started out to render the people Distribution
Of valuable Real Estate that shoHld be salts
factory 20 them in the details Of its drawing.
aud We intend to maintain that point regard
less OF all else. IL there Is 10 be any grumb-
ling. We prefer that il shall occur in regard 70
nc slight delay we ask. than TO have Il take
plaee aitor the drawing is over. On the 3lEt
81 August our enterprise will be perfected.
We 10 not. nor will not, require another
hours INDULGENCE. Respectfully,
pASSM0RE 4 RUFFIN.
Managers Real Estate Distribution.
Memphis, july ., I'LL. HI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

Convention of 1868, and received the
third highest vote, l32-excepting the
unanimous ballot for Gov. Seymour
Mr.. Pendleton's highest vote being 1864;
Gen. Hancocks l44S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

Tbs Louisville Ledger says: Professor
Torres made an ascension in hot air
balloon at Massillon, Ohio, last Saturday,
came down in the canal basin and was
drowned Our grief at the sacrifice OF
human life is in this instance somewhat
mitigated by the reflection that any man
fool enough to go up in hot air balloon
deserves to be drowned
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

SHERMAN has been interviewed and
goes for Grant for reelection. He says
he will bet on him two to one. In re-
Spouse to a question as to who will run
against him, says nobody will run.
Sherman has probably been forced to
this conclusion by the Bourbon and de-
parturist squabble.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

Ir is said in Washington that the ne
gro member of Congress from South
Carolina, DeLarge, whose seat in Con-
gress is contested by Bowen, has con-
scented to withdraw and yield the contest
to Bowen, the pardoned ex-member.
This is supposed to be from the knowl-
edge that the proof of fraud on the part
of his friends in the election is incon-
testible.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

IT is the impression in official quarters
that new Commissioners Of Internal
Revenue and of Indian Affairs will be
announced next week. The effort to
reconcile Secretary Boutwell, and Gene
raj Pleasanton has utterly failed, and the
latter now openly denounces the course
Of the Secretary toward him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
PRIVILEGES.

DIDs WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL
ID Saturday, July 18th, for the privileges Of
Refrsshment Stand and Shooting Gallery AZ
the Mcmphis Guards Picnic. All bids 10 be
Addressed 10 Chairman Of Privilege Commit
p. s. POWERS.
I25-ID Can Privilege Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

The st. Louis Times is rather face
tious. 1t says: John Quincy Adams
thinks that in the next national contest
the locality will dictate candidates; that
the strength of the Democratic party is
in the West and South; that New York
aud Missouri are the right and left
wings. He forgets to say whether Ten
nessee can hold the Senter."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

AT little party in the North recently
the cork Of champagne bottle in
coming out burst the bottle. The frag-
ments tore to pieces a girls head-gear,
and otherwise hurt her. Never open a
similar bottle in tho presence of false
hair
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

SOME people in Massachusetts do not
favor Buffers aspirations to the Govern
orship of that State Butler should re-
sent this by confscating the last spoon
the impudent rascals have.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

Az exchange says that the Govern
ment Printing Office at Washington, al
ready the largest printing establishment
in the world, is now being added to by
additional buildings that will increase its
capacity one-third." Why" asks an
other exchange, does not the Govern
ment, upon the same principle, erect a
vast tailor-shop to supply its soldiers and
sailors with clothing, and have a grocery
store and market for their provisions2
The principle is the same, and there is
as much sense in the one idea as the
other. The Government Printing Office
is huge fraud upon the public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

The British Parliament has repealed
the old law allowing sales of commits
sions in the army. Let the Radical
Congress take hint from this and en-
act thellaw for this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
A CARD.

A IL LETTERS AND INQUIRIES IN
a reference TO Ida City and the purchase and
ale of lots should be addressed 70 Hy- fon-
tame. Corresponding Secretary Ne ~ Madi-
son street, Memphis, Tenn. The title 70 tine
property Is perfect in me, and the ADVERTISE
nent and mans published correctly represent
the value and attractions Of the place;
iIS-i JACOB THOMPSON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

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.
lI-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28
NOTICE.
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

II. Dufiln Bro.(
VS..
VIC. Miller.
A TTACHMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
N in the above entitled cause, on the
grounds that defendant is nonresident of
the State Of Tennessee. and the same having
etc., the defendant is hereby notified to APP
pear on Monday. August Is. 1871, at
ten o'clock am, at my Office, in the
city of Memphis. and defend this action,
OF the same will be proceeded with ,ex ,parte.
This notice will be published in the Public
Ledger, q newspaper published in the city of
Memphis, once a week for four consecutive
weeks. z. M. WlNTERSs
129-135-l4l-147 Justice of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

A Ii ACCOUNTS DUE THE LATE FIRM
"A Of Bigley. Mellersh a Co.. not paid be
hands Of an attorney for collection; and al
bills or Indebtedness AGAINST said frm should
he presented BIZ July S, ISL. for payment %
GEORGE MELLERSH.
l@f . south CONT .iTssl. ssTnsf Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

The Pittsburg Post utters this bitter
thing: There is no doubt that the car
pet-baggers and scalawags of the South
are pure and unadulterated patriots.
For instance, the Superintendent of the
Public Schools of Charleston, South
Carolina, stole the annual appropriation
of three hundred thousand dollars, and
the schools had to be closed on account
of there being no money to pay the sal
aries of the teachers He would make
an excellent witness to go before the
Ku-Klux Committee. The lie that he
swear to would not be worth
telling"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

GENERAL SHERMAN says Grant knows
the ropes now. Not all Of them. There
is particular rope that may be intro
duced to his acquaintance hereafter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

The Ku-Klux Committee is in dismay.
It finds itself manufacturing thunder for
the Democracy. The snake is biting
itself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

IT is said that the witty chap of the
Courier-Journal is a near relation Of
Koopmanschap.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

THERE is a desperate fight progressing
among the carpet-baggers of Louisiana.
May their funerals be SHINY attended.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

All kinds of roofs repaired and
warranted. No cure, mo- pay.
lS T.. q. JONES, III Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-28

The military are TO be organized in
Arkansas. Everybody knows what that
means. The elections