davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
THE GRAND SABBATH SCHOOL
CELEBRATION.

Meeting of Officers and Teachers
Next sunday, at 4 o'clock PM.
at the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church.
As there viii be services in most Of
our churches tonight it has been gene
rally agreed upon TO have a meeting Of
superintendents, officers and teachers Of
our Sunday schools on Sunday next, at
4 o'clock pm, for the purpose Of adopt
ing plans and means to carry out, in
grand style, the proposed celebration.
If properly and enthusiastically gone
into it will be the most beautiful scene
ever witnessed in this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

AN exchange thinks that Connecticut
is a good State to emigrate from A man
can't die, let alone live, up there, in any
peace. Wilson, the Wethersheld muir
derer, resolved to starye himself TO
death, and after fasting for several days,
he was seized by his prison-keepers< and
a tube forced down his throat and beei
tea injected into his stomach, through
an iudia.rubber hose. Wilson, after be
inc operated ON in this way for several
DAYS. gave up all hopes of going to the
undiscovered country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
ILLINOIS.
Fire-A Family Barely Escape with
fheir Lives ~

Eira--A Family nuEthy EsNuPO "Ae--
fheir Lives. ..f.a
srR1soFIELD, April 5. The 6ne resi-
dence of Grover Ayres, near South
Grand avenue, was burned to the ground
on Monday night. The family barely
escaped with their lives. They owe
their escape to watch dog, who, by his
continued and peculiar barking, aroused
Mr.. Ayres, who, upon looking ont of the
window, saw the back part OF the house
in flames. He had just time TO awaken
lis children and sister, who slept up
stairs, and none too soon, for they Just
escaped from the room when the hames
burst in where moment before they
were sleeping. -
QUINCY, April 5.-Several youthful in
cendiaries we're arrested here yesterday
who confessed to setting fire to a num-
Der of buildings thst have been de-
stroyed in the last few months.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
ST. LOUIS.
The Election.

ST., LOUIS, April 5.-The Democratic
city and county ticket is elected by about
1000 majority. The Democrats are ju-
bilant.
The returns official foot up majority
for Brown of 2l39; for Keyser, Comp
troller, 1896. The Democrats elected
aldermen one in the First, Fourth,
Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and
two in the Twelfth wards. These, with
the two Democrats holding over, will di-
vide the Council evenly, All the prin-
cipal officers are Democratic except five
school directors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

may be deemed necessary, TO borrow
money to meet the current expenses of
the current year, believing that the line
Of policy suggested will enable you 10
pay said current expenses.
I. That the Adams street property be
sold for county warrants, and discharge
their payment dollar for dollar.
8. A special levy of forty-fve cents
(45c) on one hundred dollars be levied,
to meet with promptness the. current ex-
penses the county forthe present year.
3. That tax of fifteen cents (l5c) on
one hundred dollars be assessed, to be
paid in warrants not outstanding, M
TO- That a special judgment tax Of
thirty cents t30c) on one hundred dol
lars be assessed. , 4gtgaufw
IL. That special tax Of fifteen cents
(l5c) on the one hundred dollars $500
be, assessed TO pay the Memphis and
Ohio railroad bonds tax. ,afs riAh
II. That special tax Of fifteen cents
(l5c) on the one hundred dollars be as
sessed to pay Mississippi River railroad
bonds tax asai ~ rls3 W
Is. That special tax of thirty-two
and one-half cents (329c) on one hun
bred dollars be assessed to meet the
Memphis and Selma Railroad Company
tax. EDS 8sasHa7' asl 1855 :
IA. That the aggregate tax be one
hundred and siXty-seven and one-half
cents (l672c) on the one hundred dollars
for all purposes, and which are fully
specified above. $50 $50 ta
10. That the forty-fve thousand dollars
($45, 000) now in the hands of the trustee
collected to pay judgments be immedi-
ately paid out on the judgments for
which 1t was levied, and thus save about
ten dollars $50 interest per day TO the
county. Il ta Tir
l6. That committee be appointed to
confer with the officers of the Criminal
Court in regard to reducing the enormous
expenses of that court.
H. That the bonds of all county Off
GERS holding Offices of trust be held in
sufficient, unless the securities on them
own and hold in their own right real
estate free from incumbrance, of value
equal to the amount Of the bond. Is
s. MosEBY,
,a,oes 81 w. B. GREENLAw,
nH w. M. HARRINGTON,
mr7eaa H. Z. GARTH,
sallaa A. WOODRUFF,
HIRAM A. PARTEE.
After considerable debate the report
was referred to committee Of seven,
who are to report back to the court on
Thursday Ito morrow.
A LARGE stock cheap jet bracelets at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.
Thos. H. Allen & Co.
VS.. \

Thos. H. Allen & Co.
VS..
s. Mehlinger.
A TTACHMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
N in the above. entitled cause, on tne
the State of Tennessee, and the same having
been returned by the proper officer. levied,
etc. the defendant is hereby notified TO ap-
pear on Wednesday, May 3, 1871, az my once
In the city Of Memphis, and defend this action
or the same will be proceeded with ex Rarte.
This notice will be published in the Public
Ledger, newspaper published in the city Of
Memphis, once week for fonr coqsecutiVe
T-T-I9-4a Justice Of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
Attachment Notice.
Henry Frank \
Va.

Henry Frank $3.50
vs.. rH
s. MehiingerJ
A PLACEMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
"A in the above entitled cause. on the
grounds that defendant is a nonresident OF
the State OF Tennessee. and the same having
been returned by the proper ohieer, levied,
etc, the defendant is hereby notified TO ap-
pear on Wednesday, May 3, 1871, az my once
IN the city Of memphis. and defend this action,
on the same will be proceeded with ex parte.
This notice will be published in the Public
Ledger. newspaper published in the cit. Of
Memphis, once a week for four CONSECUTIVE
weeks =. NJ. WINTERS,
N-sT-4s4Q Justice Of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

MEMBERS of Congress are called Hon
orable. For instance, The Honorable
BENJAMIN F. Butler. And yet this hon
orable gentleman goes into the Senate
where he has no business), insults Sen
ator Davis, and is denounced as did
scoundrel, and does not resent the spi-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

The mail service has been resumed
between Louisville and Lexington, A
white man has been appointed mail
agent. This is an important concession.
What is the matter2 Is Grant going
bark On color2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
Attachment Notice.
NJ. L. Meaeham 4 oO.l
Va.

NJ. L. Meacham 4 COL
vs..
s. Mehlinger.
A TTAcHMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
"A in the above entitled cause, on the
grounds that the defendant Is a nonresident
Of the State Of Tennessee. and the same having
been returned BY the proper officer. levied.
etc, the defendant is hereby notified TO ap-
In fhe city Of Memphis and defend this action,
or the same will be proceeded with ex parte.
This notice will be published in the Public
Ledger, a newspaper published in the city OF
1917 p M. WINTERS.
Si-T43-lq Justice Of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

AN exchange says that Holden saved
enough money out of his salary as Gov
ernor, in two years. to make him the
wealthiest man in Raleigh. That he is
in good health to-day proves that the ku-
Klux Khan is not as bad as represented.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
LOUISVILLE.
Mails Resumed between Louisville
and Frankfort.

and Frankfort.
LOUISVILLE, April 5.-The mails be
tween this city and Frankfort were re
sumed to-day, and a white man placed
in charge of the postal car formerly
occupied by Gibson, colored.
The weather is very warm; thermom
eter 620 in the shade.
McCord (the man reported killed by
the Western Associated Press on Monday
night is still alive, with prospects of re
covering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

In the little mutual admiration scene
in the Senate gotten Up by Davis and
Butler the latter got the worst of it.
Davis had enough Kentucky pluck for a
dozen such powder-ship explorers as
Rntler.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

Our kilograms this afternoon report
better prospect in France. The insur-
gents are dismayed, and fear, no doubt,
the vengeance of the Government, A
strong government is necessary to
France.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

SENATOR BLAIR, of Missouri, is put
ting the Ku-Klux Senator'S to the tor
ture. He is taking off their Ku-Klux
masks and exposing their Ku-Klux faces.
He deserves the thanks Of all good men.
He refuses to admit the eternity Of that
which, though an accomplished fact, is
proved by experience to be wrong. For
this he is assailed. He is the right man
20 confront Morton aad all the Ku-Klux
Senators. and tear their masks from
their faces.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

THEY have discovered a John Smith
in Holly Springs. Smith-John Smith.
Let us think moment. Have we not
heard that name somewhere before =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

ExGLIsH, Democrat, has plurality OF
TWENTY-FIVE over Jewell, Radical, for Gov
ernor Of Connecticut. The Legislature
is Radical, and the Congressman a stand
cr fk8
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

BAroxErs can do some things, and
can't do some things They made Ames
Senator, but they-cant make him an
orator. Ia fsrsgE WNE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

IT is alleged that when the news Of
Forney's appointment reached Harris
burg this dispatch was sent over the
wires: HAREIsBURc. March 22.-Col
John W. Forney: Halt A. K. Nc
CLUBS" Forney construed this to mean
that he should halt in his assaults on
Grants administration. He halted
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
ATTACHMENT Notice.
Scheduled 4 HanAuer I
VI.

s. Mchlinger.
A ENACTMENT HAVING BEEN ISSUED
"A in the above entitled cause. on the
grounds that he defendant is a Nonresident
Of the State Of Tennessee. and the same having
been returned BY the proper olicer, levied,
etc, the defendant Il hereby notified 10 ap-
pear on Wednesday. May 8, 1871, AZ my cfuce
In the city Of Memphis. and defend this action.
or the same will be proceed viii px parte.
This notice will be published an the Public
Ledger, n Newspaper publist, ed in the city 81
Memphis, once week tsr four consecutive
weeks. M. WINTERS,
ll-7-f3-fa Justice Of the Peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

A LARGE stock cheap jet bracelets at
the Jet Palace. 35
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

II you want good cid Megfbben
whisky, go to 2ze Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

The Washington Capital says the
President has created Offices without
authority of law, filed them without re-
gard to propriety, and seduced Congress,
by the help Of his creatures, to be the
plastic adjunct of his imperial depart
ment. Coordination there is meme. The
Executive is the party and the republic.
Perhaps not without knotledge did
Frank Blair predict that the President
would have his way with or without law.
and without advice, and that there was
danger in him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

Il yHITMoRR, JOB
IL Publisher, l3 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
LATEST TELEGRAMS.

specials 10 the Ledger.
sRKRTcAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA 9. r A.
TKLKGRAPH COMPANY. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

After considerable debate the report
was referred to committee Of seven,
who are to report back to the court on
Thursday tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05

bF- Greenhouse and hardy plants. cut Gov
ers, bouquets. feral decorations for balls, par
and cemetery lots laid out n the most artistic
Gtyle. 79-fin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
NURSERY.
BIUf City Nursery,
NJ. PERDUE, PROPRIETOR,
Poplar Street near Dunlap Avenue.

0IoF JoHNssoN. Florist and Landscape ear
dener. late Of Royal Gardens. Stockholm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-05
TIE FREEcH RKYoLUTIoE.

The French are mad, and what re-
mains after the disappearance Of the
Prussians is tumult. Two armies are
fighting one another The Frenchman
is bathing his hands in the blood Of the
Frenchman, Two parties are struggling
for possession of the wrecks and splin-
tiers Of broken government The vic
tory wavers from side to side, but leaves
the Government of Versailles in the as
cendant 1t is time for the nations to
interfere and enforce order. The present
state Of things affects not only France
but the world. Civilization and com
meree suffer from the anarchy that sur
rounds her, and should be protected.
Invention has made nations near neigh
bors. The network of railways and
ships and steamboats, and telegraphs es-
tablishes community Of interest, and
that requires system, punctuality and
order. Above all things, order. But il
France, a commercial and manufactur-
ing part Of a system, fails to sustain her
part Of it, the whole is disarranged.
One thing is wanted. 1t has long been
discussed, but never been achieved. 1t
is tribunal to enforce peace among the
nations The interests of mankind de-
mand it. Religion, commerce, art
science, all require it, ~ r-.r
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-28
Senatorial and Representative Ap-
Iortionment.

Gov. HAYES, together with the Secretary and
Auditor Of State, have in conformity with the
law, apportioued the Senatorial and Representa-
tive Districts Of the State, which will hold for
the next ten years.
This Senatorial District remains intact on its
present basis, consisting of the counties Of Wood
bucas, Fulton, Henry, Putnam. and Hancock
with aggregate pof lation of143 1856, which
will entitle it to two Senators during four Of the
five terms, which comprises the decade. As
there is a small deficiency iu its population from
the full Patio, the District will only be entitled
to one Senator during the fifth and last. term Of
the decade.
In the matter Of Representative District, we
shall hereafter stand alone. Wood county will
comprise District in and Of ITSELF This ar
raugement will be hailed with mutual satisfac-
ion by the citizens Of Ottawa county, with whom
we have been hitherto identifed-and ourselves.
Local prejudices and strife in one county, will
thus cease to reflect dlsparagingly on the inter-
ests of the other.
In the advent OF this new disponsation. we
hope our fellow citz ems will select one Of our
most worthy and sampetent citizens to repre-
sent this Distric'. Many worthy men will no
doubt feel that they have call to that sphere of
labor, but oaiy one can be chosen.
Let Us select citizen who is posted in county
matters and is conYersant with legislative Fe-
quirements; one who has the ne interests Of the
whole community at heart, and not merely por
tion oft man of honor and Of competent bu-
siness habits, then we shall find this new start
ing point in the exercise of legislative functions
to be q real practical benefit to all interests.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-28
sneoial session Of U. S. SENATE q.

Aftsr somewhat desultory session. extending
ot er six weeks, both Houses of Congress ad-
% irned on Wednesday last. In the case of tho
Senate, the President has issued his call for a
sp cial session on Tie 10.h Of May next. The OBJ
jecis for consideration and Senatorial action are
those proceedieg from the deliberations of the
High Commission on the settlement the Ala
bama and other claims.
tits commonly reported that the conclusions
Of the Commission as basis of settlement, are
in the main highly favorable to the views and
demands Of our most sagacious statesmen. One
grand feature Of their deliberate conclusions is
that in which they affirm the responsibility of
neutral nations for damages committed by ves-
sells cruising under their flag, on the property Of
oihernations who may be in condition of war.
This covers the whole ground occupied by the
Alabama controversy, and ifthe Senate accede
10 this proposition, there will be another COM
missioA established, who will adjudieate all The
claims which, when justly certified, are to be
paid by the British to the authorities in Wash
iDgton.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-28
How is that for High

short time since, a waggsh gentleman was
walking down Washington avenne, and when
opposite the First Presbyterian church, whose
spire is several hundred feet from the grouud,
he met German and the following dialogue
enSned
"Good morning Schneider"
"We gechts den."
ado you know what church that Is -
"Yaw, dos is der First PresbyteiaD Church. I"
"You see the steepls and that little ball,
,y.d.G. D uY4thereE'
"Yaw, saw him."
Well, how is that for high p
The German looked pleased, scratched his
head aud said:
"Dot Is gnotI Der best bear desc six
weeks, you, dot is very RoOt :"
TIE wag went on his way, leaving the Ger
man smiling, scratching his head. and gaz,ug
abstractedy at the little ball so high up in the
air. While thussianding, a smile came overhis
face, fFiesd came dong, and he thought to
give. hiindhe same good thing and have another
laugh, and said
"Hollo, Friiz-how you was, eh ?"
"Goot. How was it going to be NIT your
selfr
"Goot all der vile. Do you know what
church am dIre?''
"Yaw-dare am der First Presbyterian.
know desc church more as a half duzen years
already"
"You see dem stheeples, and der ledde ball
BY der top Of dem stheeples wa-a a-a-y most
nit der glouds2'
"Yaw, I see der leddle ball"
"You see himR Fs,l-I shus. ask you; how high
Is dotk'
Then he laughed, and laughed, while the
other man replied:
81 don't know; but what for make 80 much
laugh p
"lts the schoke-dont you see him-ibs
schoke-ven ask you horc high 10 dctP"
mo, don't see der sehoke."
'Yell, dot Ia fnnDy. A man just told dot 10
me, und make laugh all ter vile. Und you Do
see ter schoke? dnks you peen jumming
around all night, und you can't see notbink |"
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-28
The Soldiers Homestead Law.

The impression that Congress passed law
at its session, giving land bountes to soldiers
who served in the Union army during the Re-
bellion, Is erroneous. The only provision Of
the Homestead act which does not equally apply
to citizens and soldiers, Is the following section
which passed the House in July last, but failed
in the Senate
SEC 25. And belt fuyluer enacted, That every pri-
vate soldier and officer who has served in the
army of the United States during the rebellion,
for ninety days, and remained loyal to the Gov
ernment, and every seaman, marine aud officer,
or other person, who has served in the navy OF
the United States, rim the Marine corps or reve-
nue. marine, during the rebellion, for ninety days
and remained legal to the Government, shall : on
the payment Of the fee or commission to any
register receiver Of any land office required by
law be entitled to enter one quarter section Of
land, not mineral, Of the alternate reserved Sec
tions OF public lands along the lines Of any one
OF the railroads or public works in the United
States wherever public lands have been or may
be granted by act Of Congress- and to receive a
patent therefore under and by virtue Of the pro.
visions Of the act ~ secure homesteads TO actual
settlers on the public domain, &c.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-28

TIE LADr's FRIEND, for May, 1s71.-This is
q superb number. The steel plate is a bsauti-
fui picture of the pride and glory Of California
the matchless Yosemite Valley with its wonder
ful towering walls of rock, its waterfalls, and
clear stream winding through. OF itself. this
is worth many times the price Of the number.
Then the coored Fashion plate Is Of unusual in
terest, as it presents US with actual portraits OF
distinguished persnnages-the former Prince
Imperial Of France, the Princess Alexandra, the
ex-Enpress EugeDie, the Princess Louise al,
of course, attired inthe lates. style. rhe Fish
erman,' fine wOOd-cut, is such = picture as
one does not often see taking hold upon the
heart with the weird fascination Of its tragic
pathos. Music-Thai Little Church Around the
Corner The literary matter is very rich,
maintaining the high character Of this magazine.
my Method is a strikinaly original story.
The powerful novelette,. One Woman's ESper-
ience,' is continued, and "A Summer Campaign
is lively and amusing sketch Among the po-
etieal contributors ara Ella Wheeler, Miriam
Earle and Mary ]. Mccall. In fashions and
fancy work, as the ladies well know, this mag
azine is unexcelled. Price 50 SO a year (Which
also includes a large steel engraving.) -Four
copies, SO. Five copies land one gratis,l So
The Ladv's Friend aud the Saturday Eve
ming Post (and one engraving, )S4. Published
bv DEACON e. PETERSON, Single eopies tOr Saie by
all NelrS dealers, 25 cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1871-04-28
Unfortunate France.

The condition Of matters in France are truly
llmentabls. Although active hostities have
ceased with the Germans, yesthe horrid demon
Of war is still devouring thousands of her un-
fortunate people, and is further exhausting hel
diminished resources. These consequences pro
eeed not from her foreign enemies, but from her
ewn peoples brother is arrayed against brother
and 10 order to gain political ascendancy in the
nation they act regardless of life, property OF
national integrity.
Under the prstensions Of establishing a r.
public Rithits kindred institutions, the Commu
nists are inaugurating system Of robbery and
blood-shedding, not unlike that which was in
AuSurated in 1892, which has left dlmning
blot on the history of that period which can ney
81 be obiiterated. At this period, however, thei
capacity for evil is not adequate to their dispo
sition, and unless this state of matters speedily
en Is, the power Of Germany will enforce its ter
mination.
This condition Of affairs is truly lamentable
and can only end In al exhaustiBg waste OF hu
man life and property, and the entailment of deb
DIR which the people will labor for possibly
u
enormous l. sses sustained by the French, th,
following is but one item, and that not the larg
est 2tbeir losses
France has to pay 81 900, 900 900 in hard casf
within three years 10 Germany by way of in
demnity. 1ftbis money be div ided on the samt
principle which has been applied to other exac
tiOns, North Geramny, not including Hesse, will
receive $763. 900, ,000 Bavaria, $3.50 900 900
Wurtemberg, $4s OO0, 900 Baden, s3S 900 900,
and Hesse $2l 10000 This would be e9uiva-
lent to S25 for each individual in the population
aud to about sl25 for every family in Germany
1t is said that the first installment payable by
France will be raised by loan among its own
people. The amount of the indemnity as origin
ally fixed by Bismark was six milliard of frame.
which, on the urgent solicitation Of the British
government was reduced to FIVE, thereby redu
cling it 5000, 100000. Still an immense sum viii
have to be paid.