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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
NEW YORK.
Jerome Park Fall Meeting-Cali-
fOrnia Donation 30 Grant-The
Citizens COMMUNICATION ted
Assassination.

| Jerome Park Fall Meetfng-CaIl'
fOrnia Donation 20 Grant-The
| Assassination.
New YORK, September 2S.-It is
stated that there are now in training at
the public and private courses in the vi
cinity of this city, nearly two hundred
race horses, who are to participate in the
contests at the Jerome Park fall meet
ing, which is to commence on the 18th
of October.
Among the freights from San Francisco
that arrived here yesterday was an ele-
giant case, of California laurel, trimmed
with California redwood, containing a
superb set of table cutlery, consisting Of
twelve pieces, valued at four hundred
dollars, intended as gift to the Presi-
dent.
During the target firing yesterday at
the German festival at Jones Wood, a
boy named Chas. Palmer was struck by
stray ball which took effect in his left
side His injuries are pronounced fatal
Yesterday afternoon George Richard
son, a Waterman on pier 40, East river,
discovered four boys attempting to steal
some iron lying on the pier. He drew a
pistol and fred upon them--one shot
taking effect upon one of them named
VIM. Kenney, aged eighteen, inhicting a
wound which will probably prove fatal.
Richardson was arrested.
The Citizens Committee of seventy
did not meet yesterday, nor was anything
made public in regard to their future
movements. A number of members of
the Investigating Committee we're at
their rooms yesterday afternoon, and
held conference, the subject of which
was not disclosed. During the last few
days none of the Aldermen or Super
visors have visited the committee rooms,
and nothing can be learned as to the
probabilities of another public session
being held.
1t is stated that no action has been
taken by the Common Council regard
ing the reward of $1,000 for information
leading to the conviction Of the persons
who stole the vouchers from the FINANCE
Department and the $1,000 additional
for the recovery Of the vouchers. The
Mayor suggested that these rewards
should be offered, but it has not been
done as yet.
The reported arrest Of Thomas C.
Dunn, well known Tammany polite
ian of the Ninth ward, last night charged
with completely in the theft of the vouch-
ers, is positively denied.
A feud of long standing between two
rival practitioners, ex-Coroner DR.. VII
liam Shire and Dr. John NJ. Merrill, cul-
minated last night in an attempted as
sassination of DR.. Merrill by the ex-
Coroner. There have been several quar-
rels between them lately, and last even
ing DR.. Shire fired two shots from q re-
volver through the Office window Of DR..
Merrill, neither, fortunately, taking eff
feet. Shire was arrested at midnight
and locked up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

THE theft of Hodge amounts TO nearly
half million. Has it ever occurred to
the people to calculate how much good
this sum would do if distributed among
the poor, or employed in organizing
schools, or building churches2 1t is in
calculable; and yet an office-holder of
this administration steals it. 1t is diff
cult to under stand in what manner ac-
counts are kept, il it allows officials of q
lower grade to carry on for years sys-
TEN of stealing. In everything else ex-
cept its tight grip on the South, this ad-
ministration is dreadfully loose.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

over the old feud between the
two rival demagogues, Fenton and
Conckling. The National CONNER
cial Convention is in session at Balti-
more and will do just what our Southern
Commercial Conventions have done
not much. There viii be calls Of States,
pompous parades, oysters and wine'
speeches full of buncombe, and all the
etceteras of high old time. We hope,
however, for the best. Conventions
make only temporary impression on
the public mind. They serve their pur-
pose, and flicker out like spent Candles
to be known no more.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

IT is announced that Commodore M.
F. Maury, now of the Virginia Military
Institute at Lexington, Virginia, has
just resigned the Office of President OF
the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, University, to
which he had been elected, and which
he had accepted upon the condition that
the means necessary for properly set
ting up the University and furnishing it
with needful apparatus and appliances
should be provided. Having been in
formed that this condition could not
be met, he has discontinued his connec-
ton with that institution.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
eeriou. Accident.

Dan Welsh, the cash-boy at Seessels
dry-goods store, fell from tree yester-
day on the Pigeon Roost road and broke
his leg. Young Welsh was gathering
grapes when the accident occurred. He
was carried to the residence of his
mother in the Gayoso House. Mrs.
Welsh is poor woman, and was par
tally dependent upon her son for sup
port. Our charitable people can do
much good by taking little interest in
this matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
THE CONVENTIONS.

The usual annual epidemic of eonven-
tons is in full blast North of us. AtSt.
Louis the colored people are in conven.
ton, and resolving bravely on a variety
of subjects. They have oollared the
amnesty question, and talk big things
about the rebels. The Massachusetts,
Convention has just disposed of that
national nuisance, Ben Butler. The
Radical Convention of New York is
sitting, and attempting to plaster
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
FIFTH AVENUE hat at Wheaton's.

Preposterous, my sonl cannot, ]
will not submit to such extravaganza.
Only few months ago you bought a
new cloth coat, and now another"
Son" Dear father, you are too hasty.
This is my old coat cleaned and reno
waited by the use of little Kalo, which
cost me only fifty cents per box"
Mother pulling on her specks)-
Law me, sakes alive, son, lets take a
peep at that 'mazing wonderful stuff"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

The amendment to the Constitution
of California, prohibiting an appropria-
ton of money by the Legislature for
any purpose whatever for a longer period
than two years, was ratified at the late
election by large majority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

IT is said that the reorganization of
the Latter-Day Saints on basis of OPP
position to polygamy, is proceeding with
great enthusiasm at Council Bluff, Iowa,
where some $4,000 disciples are gath
cred together, under the presidency of
three sons OF the only and original Jo-
seph Smith, martyr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

The New York Journal of Commerce,
commenting on the continued ill-health
of Queen Victoria, and the air Of mys-
terry surrounding the reports relating
thereto, says: "The death of Queen
Victoria is the surest starting point OF
the English Republic, and already, in
anticipation of that result, the republi-
can programme is being laid out. How
far it has been perfected we know not;
but it is reported that arrangements are
being made for. the simultaneous decla-
ration of the Republic in all the cities
and chief towns of Great Britain"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
One of the Largest PrOpeIIers on
the Lake Destroyed by Fire.

CHICAGO, September 2S.-The Nebras-
ka, one of the largest vessels on the
lakes, caught fire this morning about two
o'clock. and was almost totally destroyed,
There were on board when the fire was
discovered about thirty men, but all suc-
ceeded in escaping to the shore.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

The excitement on the subject of vel
low fever is abating, if not quite abated
Subsequent reports fail to corroborat'
the dispatches that came here. The ia
vorable turn in the weather will probabl.
check the northward course of the dis
ease. 1t was upon verbal and tele
graphed reports that we suggested pre-
cautionary measures here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
MARKETS.

New ORLEANS, September 2s.-OOttOn
in moderate demand at lower rates
middling l9lc. Flour quiet but firm
super6ne, S so; Xxx, SO so to 55i
xxx, 81 to Z 37l. Corn steady and
demand fair--s2l to s5e. Oats firm and
held at 81 to 59c. Hay firm, and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

IT is understood that the Government
is about to take action to compel the
Haytien Government to pay 100000
due the heirs of the late Sidney Oak
smith, of Paletaqua, on account of the
ram Atlanta
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
weston's FafInre.

CINCINNATI, September 2s.-Weston
fell asleep on his eighty-6rst mile and
could not be aroused. Up to that time
he was ahead of time, having accom-
plished his seventy-eighth mile at nine
s.m.-sixteen hours out. He says he
will make another attempt tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
SrrAx-rIrrrNe at ais Second at. A

The largest crowd of country mer-
chants and planters ever in the city is
expected during the month of October.
Advertise in the River and Rail Ad-
vertiser, so that they may know where to
purchase their goods, etc., when they
Nome d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
The best hats at vTheaton's.


An unfortunate porker having deter
mined to leave this life of trouble, pu,
his head on the street railway track this
forenoon, near the corner of Main and
Union streets. A passing car broke the
suicides neck, while savage man stuck
a knife in him and carried him to the
pork house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

MEMPHIS FAIR RECORD.

UNHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
4 Memphis Agricultural and Mechanical
Society, having passed a resolution authoriE-
the Fair week. paper containing An Impair
tial and authentic account Of each days pro-
ceedings, he will do 50, assisted by j b. Law
renee and Z. Q. Barbour. This paper, The
style, on the best paper, in large folio sine,
aud designed 10 be such a paper that will not
only be readable. but Of SUFFICIENT value 70
secure preservation % a full and impartial
record Of the interesting doings Of the society.
Mr.. Z. Q. Barbour will call upon our busi-
meas men With plat Of the paper, when they
can secure such space as they desire for their
LION TROUsDALE. Secretary.
At Chamber Of Commerce. st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
yellow Persr az New Orleans.

WASHINGTON, September 2S.-Several
gentlemen from Louisiana, temporarily
stopping in this city, have received dis
patches stating that the yellow fever is
now raging at New Orleans. Among
the victims of the terrible disease was
State Senator Polk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

JUDGE TRUMBULL, in his speech before
the Illinois State Republican Conven-
ton, last week, recommended a policy
of amnesty toward the South, and depre-
Gated any continuance of the proscrip-
ton against its people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

A sAUcY paper remarks: Mrs. Vic
toria Woodruff, the female candidate fo-
the next Presidency, is meeting with
the obstacle that we fear will attend all
the women nominees for office. She is
too young to be eligible under the Con-
stitution. The sex, as is well known,
never grow old"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

GEN. WADE HAMPTON, of South Caro-
lima, has written letter in which he
counsels that the South take no part in
a National Democratic Convention Of
1872.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
GAs-r1rr1xe at 3l6 Second st.

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.
I'M ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

The Democrats of Wisconsin have en-
gagged ex-senator Hendricks, Mr.. W. s.
Groesbeck, Ex-Governor Randall and
other able speakers, to canvass the State
in favor of Mr.. Doolittle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
DIED.

MORGAN On the morning Of the 2Sth inst,
Mollie. eldest daughter Of John W. and
Sophronia Morgan. aged eleven years and ten
days,
Tho funeral viii take place tomorrow (FRI-
DAY. morning at half-past eight o'clock from
their residence. on the Raleigh road. Services
at st. Peters church at nine o'clock am.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

THE visit of Carl Schurz to Tennessee
was an ovation. If he were not inelli-
gible to the Presidency, he would be the
right man to unite the conservatives of
all parties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
AarDoS hat at wheatOn's,

DoE'T buy your new style hats until
you have examined the stock and prices
Of wheaton & Co., the matters, 27s
Main street, sign Of the tiger.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
TWO DOLLARs.

In order that they may be within the reach of
every one.
It Is hoped and expected that the Third An
nual Fair will be so successful, financially, as
to enable the Society to erect suitable build
ings and improve the grounds to such degree
of excellence as to render them a source of
pride TO every citizen of Memphis, Shelby
county, and the adjacent country.
The Board of Directors have selected Mr..
W. II. BATES to supervise the special ar
rangement. and Tickets can be had on appli-
cdtion TO him at the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad Depot, or through any of his sub
agencies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

GENERAL CLASToS was killed the other
day in Knoxville by Col. Dave Nelson,
son of Judge Nelson of the Supreme
Court. We regret to record this melan-
choly fact
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
TUESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1871
CASH PREMIUMS:
81 Premiums amounting 20 $40, 600

The Board of Directors. in commencing this
scheme to the public, promise that i shall be
carried out in good faith. They will appoint
a Committee of Award whose high character
will be sufficient guarantee that perfect fair
ness will control the distribution. 70
The price of these Special Tickets has been
fixed at the low sum of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

Where cal we get the best oysters
Why, at Headquarters Oyster and Game
Depot, 27S Second street.
81 EDWARDS & HoLBRoOK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

Victor d. Fuchs, at Al Jefferson street,
is receiving them daily by express. Call
on him for your supplies. 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

Pasture Farm.-One hundred and
forty acres clover and grass at Mon.
Redford's farm. Fine water, secure
stables, fences, etc. See Braekett
d Co. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
Tickets for the" Fair Drawing al
for M

Tickets for the" Fair Drawing" are
for Sale at
J.C. Eyrich's news depot,
Mansford's news depot,
Joe Locke's news depot,
George Bergman's cigar stand,
Leubrie's cigar stand,
Byrd's jewelry store,
Barnum's jewelry store,
Memphis and Charleston ticket Office.
22-tl caa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
Dfrectnras

LOUIS HANNAUR, s.H. ToBEY,
NJ. S. JUDAH. PHIL ]. MALLON,
lt5t2p II. METER,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

PUrrs at sl5 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
LATEST TELEGRAMS.


ANrRIoAE PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA Q. ?. 4 A.
TELnaHkPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
Fresh oysters.

THE Vanderbilt hat at wheaton's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28
INSURANCE.
HOME INSURANCE COMFY
OF MEMPHIS, TENN,
OFFICE: No. 20 MADISON ST.
INSURANCE.
Authorized Capital, $500, 900

LOUIS HANNAUR PRESIDENT
JOHN 3. TOOF Vice President
y. p. BOILING Secretary
j. III. BOWEN, Asst Sec. q Treasurer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28

THE REGULAR MEETING wss...
j Of Memphis Encampment s.
No 80. win be held this THURS $3.50
DAY) evening at ~ o'clock, at ,shfsS>
their hall. A full attendance of tho mem
bers Is earnestly desired. By order Of
Jso. W. wAyxEsausa, Scribe 2. 4.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-28


THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL ,,,s.sxs.s.,.
Il communication Of qayoso q <
Encampment No. 3, at their hall. 7SSS<<E
this (THU RSDAY) evening. Sep ssrAv>'
TENDER 18th, at ~ o'clock. for very important
business. All Patriarchs are fraternally re-
o. M. CARROLL, C.P.
THos RAooH. Scribe, IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-03

Senate Immediately before the war, Slidell
exhibited a virulent hostility to the Union
cause, and in the caucus of December, 1850,
he was more fercely opposed to delay and
compromise than Mason or Jefferson Davis.
When the Rebel Government was organized,
Slidell and Mason were seRt to Europe to
intrigue for recognition. While Oh their way
from St. Thomas in the British steamship
Trent, that vessel was boarded by Capt.
Wilkes of the United States frigate San ia
cinto, and the Rebel Ministers were arrested
and conveyed to Fort Warren, Boston. They
were, however, released, and sailed for
England Jan. LIST, 1862. Slidell was formally
accredited to France, and actively intrigued
with Napoleon III in favor of the Rebel Gov
But his efforts proved fruitless,
and on the triumphant close Of the war the
would-be Minister sank into obscurity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-03
JOHN SLIDELL.

The death of John SlideIl, the noted Lou
isana politician and Minister to France of the
Confederate States, is announced. Slidell
was born in New York in 1875. lie went to
New Orleans, established himself in the legal
profession, and took a prominent part in the
politics of the State. President Jackson
made him United States District Attorney,
and after serving several sessions in the State
Legislature, he was sent to Congress in ls43
In lS45 President Polk sent him as Minister
to Mexico, whence he returned in 1916 with
out having settled the vexed questions which
finally brought on a war He entered the
United States Senate in 1853 to fill ont the
unexpired term of Senator Soule, and was
subsequently reelected for six years. lie
was chairman Of the Committee on Banks.
and member of the Committee on Naval
affairs and Foreign Relations. In the Senate.
Sldell never essayed to lecture members in
the naughty tones of his colleague, Mason.
With rare talent for intrigue, an assiduity
that never tired, and patience that worked
through all obstacles, he was content to be a
ely, cautious, and INSCRIPTIONS traitor. He
and Mason hated Douglas with the intensity
o. nends. They took every pains to thwart
num- ana they toiled night and day to depose
MN Rom the leadership of the democratic
parry They were deep in the plot which
prevented his nomination to the Presidency
and were the chief instigasors Of the cabs,
which broke up the Charleston Convention
put two democratic candidates in tho es,a
and, by thus securing the election Of Lincoln
supplied pretext for attempting to destroy
the Union. In the excited conflict in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-03

crusty old bachelor says that love is
wretched business, consisting of little sigh
ing, little crying, little dying, and deal
of lying"
John Bull, a newspaper published in Lon
don, lugubriously observes that "England is
fastening with selfaccelerating momentum
to the dreary abyss of Democracy"
Josh Billings says that large policy of
life insurance doesn't exactly make mans
corpse smile at his widow, but it helps amaz-
ingly to get another fellow to do ii for him.
An illegi.imate daughter of Lord Nelson,
by Lady Hamilton, receives a pension from
the British government Of fl00 year. This
is classed under the head of Naval Services.
John Ditto is the name Of The Buffalo city
engineer. His wile's name is Ditto, and the
children are all Ditto. When he signs his
name under that of somebody else, it is said
to create some confusions at times.
The Last Thing in Domestics Lady
''Can you wash and iron?" Domestic-"Oh,
yes, M but your place wouldn't suit me I'M
less you knocked off wearing them long hol-
land dresses of morning"
One of Brigham Young's wives squelched
an interviewing reporter thus Il will have
nothing to do with you. am perfectly con-
tented. get every thing need and have
an easy, pleasant life. Clear out
The New York Mail reports that the ma
tives Oft Concentrating gave young lady
visitor who dressed in the very height of the
present flying style, with ribbons, bangles
and streamers. the complimentary appellation
of ''the Devils rag bag"
According to Mrs. Stanton, the mortality
among the Mormon women and children is
appalling. She visited their cemetery, and
saw acres of little graves. So it would seem
that the story about Brigham Young's losing
forty-eight mothers-n-law is not all myth.
Some ladies of Sedalia, Mo-, lately, in the
course of morning walk, came suddenly on
the uplifted head of huge snake, which had
taken refuge under the boards of the side
walk. A crowd collected, and, by means OF
a pole, the reptile, which measured eight feet,
was driven into box and secured. 1t proved
to be a boa constructor playing truant from
a menagerie.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-03

took him out, gave him some twenty or thirty
lashes, and with a halter around his neck and
pistols pointed at his head, extorted promise
that on the following week he would renounce,
through the columns of the Yorkville Inquir-
or, his Republican principles. At the time
the Ku-Klux whipped the old man they charg-
cd him with having preached political SER
mons, with having inhamed the passions Of
the negro congreg CATION over which he presid-
cd, of having melted incendiarism, and of hav-
ing been president and organizer of the Union
League in York county. All these charges,
except the last, the old man denied and was
guiltless of. His religion, he says, is, ''uni-
versal love, universal peace, and universal
worship of God" His heart overflows with
kindness toward all men; and, poor cripple
as he is, with his body still smarting from the
blows of the lash, he has no resentment
against the men who maltreated him. The
visit of the Congressional Committee to York
vile, he hopes, will result only in a restora-
ton Of peace, and not in the punishment of
any one. He himself is in correspondence
with the American Colonization Society, ard
proposes emigrating in November next with
some seventy five or eighty families of his
flock to Liberia. He is firmly convinced that
the white men of South Carolina and other
Southern States will never allow the negro to
live in peace, or enjoy the fruits of his labor,
while he votes with the Republican party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-08-03

Composed of Dock Root, sarsaparila, Rock Rose
wort, Priekly Ash. Poplar Bark Rhubarb, etc
For Weakness, Loss of Appetite, Jaun-
dice, Headache, Sour Stomach, Piles Of
long standing, Humors, and all Diseases Which
arise from an unheahhy state Of the Stomach,
B0toeis and Blood, for which valuable Roots and
Herbs and the knowledge of their great service to
suffering humanity, man cannot feel too thankful
to Him who wisely provided US with all things