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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
THE RIGHT TALK.

Carl Schurz is in the wrong place, and
herding with the wrong people. In a
recent speech at St. Louis he uttered
these sentiments: N
| consider it one of the most pressing
needs of our day that we should return
TO the sound practice of constitutional
government. The safeguards OF our
common rights and liberties contained
in the Constitution are too sacred ana
valuable boon to be permanently Jeop-
ardized in providing for passing emer-
gency. 1t is time that the American
peopie open their eyes to the dangerous
character of this tendency, and that
neither a great name nor an OBJECT ap-
healing to our sympathies should be per-
mitted to disguise it. As for me, have
seen the working of irresponsible power
and nersonal government in other coun-
tries, and / may assure my constituents
that while am q citizen OF this repuDlic
| shall struggle to the last gasp against
its introduction here.
There is an admission here that CEN
traIization of power in the hands OF the
engineers of the Federal Government is
threatened, and an implied charge that
the chief engineer is not averse to 1t
The Hon. Mr.. Schurz should know how
that is. He has all possible opportuni-
ties of knowing, and in the above re-
marks hints more than he says. 1t is
matter scarcely to be denied that while
the Radical party is framing measures
to enforce the laws, its own tendency is
to violate them. Itpretends to think the
South still rebellious, that the national
Democracy sympathize with it, and are
to that extent in rebellion. All the
stringent measures of the party, osten-
sibIy aimed at the South, we're meant
for the Democracy. But it so happens
that Radicals can be caught in their
own network. Herein the advantage Of
the Democracy exists. The Democratic
party, with all its faults, has ever re-
spected the laws. 1t has no occasion to
violate them. 1t does not intend TO vio-
late them, but it does intend to enforce
them to the letter and spirit against the
party that framed them. Let these in
strumeuts be turned against the con
trivers of them. Let it be battle-cry
of the Democracy that the laws shall be
enforced. Let him who violates them,
whether the head or the tail Of the Gov
eminent, be hunted down and entangled
in every devilish snare and trap de-
signed for others. 1t is only the bad
that provoke the vengeance Of the crimi.
nal code. We hear OF no cases involv-
ing Democrats in violations Of law. The
Ku-Klux law can and will be turned
against the party that made it, with dam
aging effect. The act to enforce the
right of franchise has already sent some
loyal saints to the penitentiary. Blu
returning to the Schurz speech, W.
gather very important hint that the as
sumption Of unconstitutional powers II
as much a crime as the violation of |
positive law. 1t is, besides, usurpation
and the usurper is a criminal, and caI
be arrested, tried, convicted and pun
ished 1t is the policy of the Demo
cratic party not only to observe thu
laws themselves, but to enforce then
against the party that framed them TO
purposes Of vengeance.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

YEATMAN- friends and acquaintance
Of ]. N. Moon and faulty, and those of VIM.
4. Yeatman, are respectfully requested 10 al.
the residence Of j. N. Moon, on Kay5urn
avenue, this afternoon ut halt-past hVe
o'clock. Services by Rev. VIM. h. Boggs.
Carriages in attendance at Holsts.
The remains of the late Mrs. VIM. 4. Yeat-
man arrived in this city at twelve m. to-day.
over the Memphis and Louisville railroad,
and will be inferred this afternoon in Elm
wood Cemetery. Mrs. Yeatman was one of
the unfortunate victims Of the frightful Har-
peth river bridge railroad disaster. She was
the eldest daughter of one of our oldest and
most respected fellow-citizens (Mr. Jacob N.
Noon, and had been married but few
months previous to the frightful calamity
which deprived her Of life. In this city she
was reigning belle in fashionable society,
and was the idol Of her friends on account OF
her many captivating traits of character. her
beauty and her goodness. But few days
since the writer of this notice met her at hor
fathers residence. on Rayburn avenue, and
1t creates the most painful impressions to re-
collect her Joyous laughter. attractive per-
sonal appearance, and agreeable converse
ton, when that voice is now hushed for ever,
and that form is shrouded for the tomb.
Philosophy and religion may teachtha
"Time driyeth onward fast,
And in a little while our lips are dumb"
But all this creates no lotus to bring forth
forgetfalnsss or destroy the bitter memories
Of sorrow. Elmwood. our silent City Of the
Dead. will receive this evening the remains o.
Mrs. Yeatman. one who in life was beloved
by a host Of admiring friepds. and who II
death retains that lingering affection which
forever hovers above the tomb Of tho loved
| and lost
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

liz one of his recent editorials in the
Atlanta Sun, the Hon. A. Ii. Stephens
calls attention to the fact that 1.-THE va
lidity of the reconstruction measures
have never yet been brought to the test
before the Supreme Court Of the United
States. He says; "0n all the points
under those acts yet brought before that
court the decision has been against their
validity. Such were the rulings of that
court in the Mississippi case, the Texas
case, and the case that went up from
Virginia; and such were the rulings upon
all the cases involving the validity OF the
test oath. That court heretofore avoided
any decision upon the direct question OF
the validity of the reconstruction acts
themselves"
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WASHINGTON.
w,,o rsyiI sarvIee COmmfssiOn-The
Eu.IxIux Committee Stili at WORK
-SfeambOaf inspectors Resume
their Meetings.

WASHINGTON, July 6.-The Civil Ser
vice Commission met again yesterday,
all the members being present but Mr..
Medill. He returned to-day, and will
he present tomorrow. The Commits
s;oners are all earnest in their desire
for a practical solution of the question
before them, but they know too well the
difficulties in the way to hold out ex-
travagant hope concerning what may
be accomplished All they promise is
TO make an earnest effort. If a radical
separation of politics is made at once.
it is feared that Congress will sweep
away the whole machinery Of reform at
the next session, as then reform could
only be effected by being made politi-
cal issue. Just how much tits expedient
to attempt in order that the reform may
grow instead Of being smothered in its
infancy by the politicians, is a difficult
question to determine,
The Ku-Klux Committee still stays
here working away in hot weather with
out any prospect for the termination of
its labors appearing.
To-day several leading citizens of
Alabama and Mississippi arrived in the
city to appear as witnesses.
The minister of the Argentine Repub-
lie Mr.. Garcia, has been authorized by
his government to make a new postal
treaty with the United States, and nego-
tiations are now going forward between
him and the Postoffice Department for a
treaty similar to that with Brazil.
The Steamboat Inspectors resumed
their meeting to-day, and will probably
continue in session till the middle OF
the month,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
PARTIES spending the summer months

PARTIES spending the summer months
from the city should leave their address
at our counting-room for the DAILY or
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, rs cents.
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stay of Proceedings I'm the Foster
Case.

Brooklyn, N. ", July Cat a
special term of the Supreme Court OF
this county yesterday Judge Stuart, one
Of the counsel for William Foster, con-
victed of the murder of Mr.. Putnam,
and sentenced to be hung July l4th,
made application for writ of error and
stay OF proceedings in his case. He
claimed that the facts in the case DO
not Justify the verdict of murder in the
first degree. The decision in the case
was reserved, but at a late hour last
night it was reported that Judge Pratt
had decided to grant the motion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Brigham Bowen, the man of many
wives, has been, it is understood, par
doned out of the penitentiary by the
great smoker of Long Branch As
Bowen deliberately knocked for admit
lance at the door Of the penitentiary, it
is cruel in Grant to slam it in his face.
IT, a man thinks he can serve his country
better in prison than out of it, he should
be allowed to make the experiment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

GENERAL SHERMAN says he met warm
reception in the South during his recent
tour. He did the South much damage
during the war; but when it terminated
it terminated his hostility. Every North
ern man who comes to the South with
honorable intentions will find occasion
to speak we'll of its people. The fellow
who. comes to rob finds it convenient to
90 into the manufacture of Ku-Klux
lies
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

UyHE CONFEDERATE SOLDIERS RE-
Il lief and Historical Association will meet
at eight o'clock this DULY 6th) evening in the
Second Circuit Courtroom, for the inaugura-
ton Of the officers elect TO serve during the
current year. A full attendance Is highly de-
IsHAM @. HARRIS, President.
J. HARvEY MATHEa. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

They have had a great Ku-Klux out
rage in Indiana. Masked marauders
fred a house with petroleum, and dis
charged revolvers at the occupants as
they rushed out Great excitement is
the consequence. Now, for the Ku-
Klux Committee. But Indiana is a
loyal State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

REAL or spurious Ku-Klux have been
warning the editor Of the Chattanooga
Times in red ink. This is an outrage.
1t is bad enough for bad man TO warn
good one in black ink, but when he
does it in red, the thing has got to be
stopped
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nIasOLuTION.

Iron THIS DATE THE FIRM OF JN0;
IN W, Walker x Co. Is dissolved by mutual
consent. Mr.W. &. Cameron has the books Of
the Office, aud will settle all outstanding ac-
huginers JNO. W. WALKER.
l05-IO WIN. l.. CAMERON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
DIsaOLUTION.

TIME COMPREHENSIVE HERETOFORE
existing under the style and firm Of q. II;
blood 4 Co, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Edmond Urquhart is authorized TO
Vs." ~ e. H.BLOOD,
EDMOND URQUHART.
The business will be continued by the nm
dersiRned, under the style and firm Of +. Or-
EDMOND URQUHART,
JOHN ID. MURIAGH,
FRANK j. TURNBULL.
In retiring from the business for many years
carried on in Memphis under the style and
firm Of q. II. Blood A Co., / have TO return
my grateful acknowledgements and thanks Tor
the valuable support received during that
period, and with n feeling Of satisfaction ask
for the new firm n continuance Of their gener-
Gus patronage, assuring my late patrons the
new firm will in every way be found worthy Of
their favors. Mr.. X. Urquhart. the principal
OF which, has been a member Of my late hrm
the past twelve years.
Very respectfully. oD
Memphis, Tenn, July I. ISL. l06-lll
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

A NORTHERN paper records the fact
,bot six steamers left she port of New
York. Saturday last, crowded with pas
sengers, and but one of the vessels car
red the stars and stripes. The Govern
ment should look into this matter. II
the guilty parties decline to carry the
stars. thew may at least be compelled to
carry the stripes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

SHERMAN has been travelling in the
South, but saw no Ku-Klux.. He differs
from the rest Of his party in this. he
does not look at things through Ku-Klux
snecfacles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

THE venerable Brownlow is out in a
letter against Forrest The old man
will never be happy until he realizes
the aspiration cut upon a tombstone:
" Transplanted from the gardens below
to bloom in a more fragrant flower pot
above /"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

JuDeE BUSTED, Federal Judge in
Alabama, has gone over to the Demo
Gratis, and the Administration is full Of
wrath. 1t is said that Bullock, Of Geor-
gia, will 90 next.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

An old bachelor says he asks nothing
better in the summer than moonlight,
good cigar. and a nice girl to talk TO-
with no nonsense about her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Tue little squall that struck Oxford,
Miss, the other day, seems to have LEFT
the judicial vessel unsplintered. Glad
of it. We want no squalls in this coun-
try except those Of babies. mas
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

Profanity the next move the Radical
party will make viii be to remodel the
national flag, by striking out the stars
and retaining the stripes.
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NOTICE..
AAE Tl.,sS 0TTigE Cry IA HALL, J

MEMPHIS. u me q. 1871.
UHIE INTEREST FALLr SG DUE ON THE
i FIRST Monday in July. 1871, on the bonds
sentatiou Of the proper. coupons al the ofice
Of p NJ. Myers Co., No. "a Pine street, in
the city. Of New. forlk (, az ID at the Union and
Planters Bank; Men Iphisi. Tennessee, on and
after Monday. July 3, 18Th
l6-lOs JOHN 0HNsON, Mayor.
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Removal.
SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY, /
MENPHIs. June %. 1871.

lHE OFFICE OF THE SOUTHERN EN-
press Company will be moved to $40 Sec
Ond street, under GreenIaw Opera
House, while building on Court street is
undergoing repairs.
1ns 11n IIIlu uAMII TON Annnt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

The Cincinnati Enquirer says that
Judge Busted, United States District
Judge of Alabama, was, when he was a
Democrat, called by the Republicans
Dick Busteed, and was regarded by
them as very rough character. When
he Joined the Republican party, as he
did during the war, he suddenly rose to
respectability, and was called Richard
Busted, ESQ., and when he was APP
pointed District Judge, he was called
Judge Richard Busted. And now,
since he has returned to the Democratic
party, he is again called Dick.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

The old city government of Washing
ton was so nearly bankrupt as not to
have enough funds to provide for the
payment of the school teachers, and the
new government has not yet raised any
money. Therefore the schools have adj
journed, with two months back pay due.
1t is bad at this stage of the game to
suspend the work of instructing the
Young African idea the use Of firearms,
and all for the lack of a few greenbacks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
FORTUNES.
oUEENswARE.
PRICES REDUCED.
Toilet Sets, Vases. Bohemian Glass
ware, Lava and Parian Goods
Reduced 80 per cent

c. n. ERICH's, No. sss Main street.
1O9 ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

THE Union and American says: The
identical desk on which Benjamin Frank
lin learned to write was recently sold at
Providence for ten cents The low price
which this relic brought, and the lack OF
generation the public exhibit for such a
remarkable piece of furniture, will prob
ably prohibit the manufacture OF any
more Franklin desks until after all Gen
eral Washingtop's body servants are
dead" Benjamin Franklin could not
make a living if he were living now ana
George Washington could not get the
office of constable. You see, we have
gone on long chase after new ideas'
What did Franklin and Washington
know about ideas2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
DIVIDEND.
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

UNION AND PLANTERs' BANK OF MEMPHIS,
MEMPHIS, Tenn. July ], 1871. 81
'IHE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK HAVE
declared Dividend of FIVE per cent. out of
the net earnings eff the past six months. pay
able on and after. July Sd, until which time
the Stock Books will be closed.
1O6-112 S. p. READ. Cashier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06

~ Greenhouse and hardy plan Is. cut flow
ers, bouquets. heral decorations Or balls. par
ties, weddings and funerals. Ls WINS. gardells
STYLE. 7Q-f;n
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HAMILTON, Agent.
TO THE PUEBLO.

ON AND AFTER SUNDAY, JULY 2, WE
" will run n line of omnibuses TO and from
Raleigh Springs every Sunday during the sea-
son. For further Information inquire at @9
Second street, and leave your calls. Leave
Memphis at am; leave Raleigh at pm.
lQll5 Il. KICK ~ BRO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
NURSERY.
Bluff City Muir sery.
M. PERDUE, PROPRIETOR,
Poplar Street, near Dunlap AVenae.

OLoP JOHNSON, Florist and andscape Gar
dener. late Of Royal Gardens. Stockholm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
FRANCE.

The result of the French elections is
highly gratifying to the friends OF order
and republican institutions. The Ne
publicans have been successful by
large majority, and the Republic is as
sured for at least time. Into what ex-
tremes the reaction may run Is not anu
cannot be foreseen. 1t is gratifying,
however, to be informed that spirit OF
cancellation between the masses oil
Paris and the people of the country
has been developed. Antagonisms
between these classes have been the
greatest danger to France. Another
gratifying result of the election is found
in the ruinous defeat of the Imperialists
and Logitimists. They developed nc
formidable strength, but are not quite
extinct as elements of agitation, Theirs
seems to have given satisfaction, as he
has been Endorsed by the people, and the
government of which he is the head
sustained. There is hope for France yet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-06
DISSoLUTIoNS.
DISSOLUTION.

UJHE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EN-
isting between the undersigned is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. They have
sold their stock TO Brown X Jones. whom they
recommend to the steamboatmen generally;
The city trade will he continued at the old
stand, corner Main and South Court Streets,
by deorge Mollersh;
N. j. BIGLEY,
GEORGE MELLERSH,
ID. McMEAL.
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NOTICES..
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NOTICE.


A LII ACCOUNTS DUE THE LATE FIRM
n of Bigley, Mellersh X Co., not paid be-
fore September /, 1877, will be placed in the
hands Of an attorney for collection; and all
bills or Indebtedness against said firm should
be presented by July s., 1871. for payment to
GEORGE MELbERSH,
1O7t Is South Court street, corner Main.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-24

ABSOLUTELY touching is the CORES
pondence between Collector Murphy
ana President Grant regarding the res.
ignation of the former as collector O,
the port of New York. The syrnpa.
'he'c tear wells from the eye and blots
'Hose anechng sentences of resignation
anu acceptance, Murphy's letter is
pathetic aud dignifed, Grants ditto,
he friendship of David and jonathan
was cold TO that which appears to exist
between the ex'collector and the presi
dent, Another instance Of s,ron. &C.
lection between men Is furnished \,
'hese two, and Grant and Murphy will
WILL take their places in history side b,
sue u with Damon and Pythias, etc
Out the sincerity Of this feeling doesp'
necessarily make Murphy an hone,
man aud since the fact of his resign,
"On Is accomplished, the people a,
content tina, he should bask forever
the soft light Of Grants updiminisb,
confidence and esteem.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-24

The latest news from Utah is to the
effect that the saints are willing and
anxious to come to an amicable under
standing with the government. They
have signifed their desire to have the
territory Of Utah admitted as a state,
with constitution forbidding polyg.
amy from the date Of its adoption. This,
however, with the agreement that those
who now rejoice In the possession of
one or dozen wives shall be allowed
to continue such relations until death
do them part.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-24

Bea- Let US do the fair thing with e. G.
+, of the Holden family. During the
prevalence of tho excitement created by
tho late canvass for city officers in Chica-
so, it WAS charged that Mr.. q. Z. p. Hold
en-, the hummer candidate for mayor, had
used the relief funds which had been con-
hded TO his care in his efforts to make his
calling and election sure. He is not gull
ty. y Chicago telegram is in the words
following; The investigation Of the man
agement of Mr.. G. G. =. Holden Of the re-
lief funds, has developed that that gentle
man turned over to the treasurer all mon
ey in his hands when received This full.
ly excnerates him from the charge OF
incorporation, which was freely mad,
during Mr.. Holden's candidacy for mayor
1t is due to him to say that he stands nc
quilted of this and other charges in tn,
eyes Of this community.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-24

THE Missouri Democrat s,v. Co..
Palmer is having a hard time Of ~ !,
This is true. The radical ofice.bo,aa,
In whose breast burma one fam, .n.s,.
Of honest devotion to the coos,;,n,;
OF his country occupies an anomolons
position and painful one, and, in N,
nature Of things, cannot expect to hav,
other than hard time of il, If lik
Gov Palmer, he does what he conceive
70 be his duty, he knows his reward
.'ii DC the scorn of his constituent. Il
DC s'rangle' his convictions and pursue,
course acceptable to his marty be !,
dashed by the stiugs and arrows 90 -.
outraged conscience. Gov. Paine, Too,
no alternative, and has found to his cos
mat tie radical party tolcr,tes no old
'ssal0nsd ideas Of living up to the CON
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-24
VINCENT'S LOTTERY SAIL .

THE TwESTY-sIxTH OF DECEMBER FIXED
AS THE DAY ON WHICH THE DRAWING
WILL COME OFF.
Determined to dispose Of all the tickets
in his lottery sale, Mr.. +. Vincent has con-
cluded to postpone the drawing until the
26th Of December. He is now giving the
matter his devoted attention, and is meet.
ing with tho most gratifying success on
every hand.
Thore are six prizes, the principal
prize, as is well-known, being a splendid
residence, that was erected at cost of &c.
600 The remaining five prizes are as
| follows:
Lot "a, block 4, Sd addition to the city
OF Cairo, valued NJ $500.
Lot 81, block a. Sd addition to the cit,
OF Cairo, valued at $500.
Lot 80, block A. 3D. addition the city OF
Cairo, valued at $500.
Lot ~, block 4,ad addition to the city O
Cniro valued At $500
Lot II, block -, in the city of Cair,
Illinois, valued a. $500. octCdtf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-24

No. At a caucus of the colored mem
bers Of the South Carolina state legislature,
held last week, it was resolved to make no
appropriation during tho coming session
for the payment of the interest on the
state debt. They also declared themselves
in favor of repudiating both the old and
the new debt Of the state.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-24

Mr.. PHELPS, member of the state
Legislature from Cook county. has in.
troduced resolution into the house
that no member absent from his seat
without leave shall draw pay for the
time he is away. The measure certain
ly seems an honest and a just one both
to taxpayers and Legislators and does
credit to the man who proposed it.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-11-24

GRAND DUKE ALEXIS, in his reply
to the welcoming speech Of Gen. Dix,
declared that Gen. Grants high charac-
ter is greatly appreciated in Russia.
He should have said, high old char
'acter,' which, slangy as the expression
is, asserts very truly the estimation in
which the president is held by a major.
ity Of the American people.