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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
WHAT MORTON SAYS.

Senator Morton, Of Indiana, is the
best representative Of the Radical party.
He has some ability, and so has his
party. He is diseased, and so is his
party. He is deformed, and so is his
party. Both have been in mortal agony
The one cannot survive unless the Dem
ocratic party turn physician to it, and
the other cannot hold on TO his mortal
coil except by virtue of some magic not
now known to the medical faculty, nor
to the genius that presides underneath
the Hot Springs of Arkansas. This sick
and dying man is going over the country
p,eaching the gospel of sick aud dying
party His last foray on Democracy
was made at st. Louis last night to an
immense concourse. In reference to
the nominee of his party for the Presl-
dency, he is reported to have said;
lido not believe it will nominate any
body but a good Republican, and |
pledge myself in advance TO support
him. whether it be Mr.. Greeley or Mr..
Sumner. Mr. Trumbull or Gen. Grant.
prolonged cheers, aud voice: ! go
for a niggerp1 Well, think this Gov.
eminent would be safer in the hands OF
a great many of them than in the hands
of any Democratic President.
This representative of the party that
rules this country as with a rod would
prefer rather than Democratic states
man any negro in the chair at Washing
ton. We do not make point on the
eolored race, but simply allude to them
here to illustrate the mortal hatred the
leaders of the Radical party bear all
who do not affiliate with them. This
man Morton attempted early in the sum
mer to construct the Democratic plat
form for the Presidential race next year.
Under the lead of Vallandigham, the
Democracy Of Ohio became frightened
and launched forth the new depart
ure" to the world. This was the exact
result Morton was aiming at. In spite
of his wounds, bruises and purifying
sores, he is in high state of jubilation
He foresaw that the old granite-ribbed
Democrats would hold back, and that
the Democratic party would split wide
open. He felicitates himself on his
success; and is so bold as to tell
the country that he prefers Radical
negro to a white Democrat for President.
And what are the Democracy doing while
this baleful star is shedding the disas-
trous twilight of Grants reelection over
the country Bickering, biting, clawing
and punching each other. Was there
ever before such madness? Why not
drop at the foot of common sense all
our feuds, and, forming the Democracy
into an avenging storm, sweep Morton.
his gospel and his party from power2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
Grand Giss concer,.

In another column win be found the
advertisement of the grand Gift Con-
cert, to be given at Louisville, KY, on
the 3lst OF October next, for the purpose
OF establishing Public Library in the
city Of Louisville. The scheme is seven
hundred and twenty-one gifts or $780,
600. There will be one hundred thous-
and tickets sold, and the holder of a
ticket is entitled to admission to the
grand concert and the amount of the
gift awarded The scheme is gotten up
by the trustees OF the Public Library of
Kentucky, and the following gentlemen
are officers of the proposed gift concert
scheme; R. T. Durrett, President; w. N.
Haldeman, Vice President; NJ. w. Clus-
kew, Secretary; Citizens Bank, Treasurer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

The meeting tonight at the cumher-
land Church will be interesting to the
public as well as the members. The
aims and prospects Of the association
will be discussed by various gentlemen
of ability. We cannot urge upon the
young men too strongly the Importance
of attending and giving to this cause
their aid and support. Such an institu-
ton must certainly commend itself to
the community. Our citizens ought to
encourage and foster this organization.
Let there be a full attendance te-Eight
Of ladies and gentlemen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

The Pittsburg Post makes this hard
but Just hit: "a fine set Of thieves these
fellows are who are forever plunglng tne
country into hot water withthelr tales
of Ku-Klux outrages. In the old slave
States occur "a out of the 29l revenue
defalcations confessed by Secretary
Boutwell,; and of the twenty odd millions
admitted by him to be stolen, S6'fos'-
72l IS are to be put down to the score OF
these same prosecuted patriots. A hne
picture it makes of Southern outrages'
these dry figures, telling how government
fanctionaries steal with both hands
bawling meanwhile at the top of their
lungs, Ku-Kluxl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
VOTE FOR 1T.

We have given the subject of the pro-
posed Memphis subscription to the Mis-
sissippi River road good deal of thought
and have arrived at the conclusion that
we should vote it. As We have before
written, the action of the counties on
the line will depend greatly upon our &C
ton. If we shall vote the sum pro-
posed, their difficulties and hesitations
will be over, and the road will certainly
be built. Let the voters hunt up their
registration papers and put it througp
tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
interesting to Tobacco Dealers.

The question having been raised by
Collector Pullen, of the Cincinnati dis
trict, as to the right of tobacco manufac-
turers to affix the name Of dealers to
their products where orders were filled,
and having been referred to the Internal
Revenue Department, Commissioner
Douglas decided that the law allows
the proprietor's name to be printed upon
these labels instead Of the manufacture
ers. This, however, will only be allowed
in those cases where the person claim
ing to be the proprietor is the owner of
the factory, or has legal right or title
to the particular brand of goods manu-
featured, or where the tobacco, snuff or
cigars are made expressly for the person
claiming such proprietorship. In either
case the labels must be affixed before the
goods are removed from the place OF
manufacture, and when once so affixed
they cannot be removed or any others
substituted therefor. Hf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
RUSSIA.

ST.. PErERspuRc, August ls.-Prince
Gortschakoff has prepared and presented
to the Gear of Russia full report ofthe
reception of the deputation of the Evan
gelical alliance and of the proceedings
which transpired during an interview be-
tween the Premier and duputatlon.
The Prince, after discussing the
views and intentions Of the alliance,
as embodied in their petition,
concludes to recommend his majesty not
to receive any petition of the nature OF
the one in question, or any petition in
any way calculated to disturb the har-
mony of the domestic and private rela-
tons of Russia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

AN exchange remarks: Should the
illness of Queen Victoria prove fatal, it
would be followed by events Of the most
important character Indeed, we know
of no one whose death would create so
great a sensation. 1t is believed that
monarchy in Great Britain is largely
sustained by the personal respect which
is generally entertained for the Queen.
There have been predictions that she
would be the last sovereign who would
reign in the British Isles. The Prince
ofAKales, the heir to- the throne, is ex-
tremely unpopular, he being man Of
no ability, besides being destitute Of
virtue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

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, "a cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

REMARKS a Democratic exchange:
1.-THE purity of this Administration is
well illustrated by the appointment of
the notorious Jim Ashley, of Montana
lots notorIety, to the mission at Brazil.
After the scandalous developments that
have been made in regard to this man,
no President with less brazen assurance
than Grant would insult the public by
giving him a high and responsible for
eign mission"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
The Recent Explosion.

JERSEY CRY, August lS.-It is now
generally supposed that the recent ex-
plosion of Duraney & McGhee's liquor
store was caused bysthe premature ex-
plosion of kerosene oil with which the
building inside had been saturated by
the proprietors. The fact that they had
received three barrels Of kerosene oil
the day before goes far toward support
ing this theory AT the eoroner's In
quest, which will be held to-day, steps
will be taken to unravel the mystery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
J,xrs A. McMAsrERs, the talen

JAMES A. McMAsTERs, the talented
editor Of the Freemans Journal, ex-
humes the following incident to point a
moral and adorn a tale: Austin Mon
roe was an officer of the American reg
ular army during the war Of the United
States with England in lSl2-l4 With
the slow and methodical exactness OF
that day list of officers serving in that
war was made out only after Colonel
James Monroe had been made President
of the United States. He approved OF
all the War Department had recon-
mended, except one His reason Tor not
approving him was that he acGs his own
nephe,c." The application of this les
son is so apparent as to need no further
enforcement, except to say that James
Monroe is not President of the United
States, and U. s. Grant is.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
COLFAX.

Mr.. Colfax, in executing his deter
mination TO retire to the shades OF prl-
yate life, went to Minnesota the other
day and made Colfaxian speech to a
Sunday School. The public should take
his case in hand and assist him to retire.
We know it is hard struggle, and the
moor fellow seems to sink under it. Let
if 90 out to him from every Democratic
precinct of the country that the nation
will help him TO retire.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

Last night an unknown burglar en-
tered the premises Of Mrs. McAnally,
on Shelby street, carried of a trunk
fIlsd with valuable clothing, and escaped
detection successfully. The police are
on the track Of the robber, and it is
more than probable the goods will be
recovered and the scientific operator
brought to Justice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

Ok the strength Of his defeat for Gov
ernor of Kentucky by nearly fifty thou
sand majority, the Cincinnati Gazette
proposes General John NJ. Harlan for
Vice-President on ths ticket with Grant.
The Cincinnati Commercial, which des-
pises Grant, amends the suggestion by
proposing Harlan for President
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

The body Of the negro Harrison, who
fell overheard from the tugboat Little
Giant on Wednesday last was found
floating in the river near the foot Of
Beal street this morning. Coroner Mof-
faa held an inquest on the body this
forenoon and the jury returned YER
dict Of accidental drowning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
l4i-yxlii-1R

FORESTS Juniper Tsr-For Coughs. Groups.
Hoarseness, Whooping Cough, Splitting Blood,
Bronchitis, and all diseases Of the lungs.
Parties purchasing should be careful, as there
are two or three counterfeits resembling the
oe,,,.ine calculated to mislead all in want of
this preparation. The genuine is warrsnted.
or the yirefunded; and this is prepared
by DR.. JAMES MASON FoRREsr 4 Co.. since
1862. Price reduced to thirty-fve cents.
iaA f9 GOODYEAR & HILLS,
Gilt 281 Main st.. Sole Agents. Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

Nh WALLACE, who wagered $1,000
with Ar. Hampden that the earth is
round land won) recently brought on
action against ,Hampden for libel, and
received from London jury a verdict
Of 5000 damages
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

The New Yosk Tribune is unstinted
in its praise Of Carl Schurz's Chicago
speech. Il will be remembered that
the Missouri Senator was simply savage
on Grants nepotism and other little
short comings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

A Maryland paper improves upon the
usual style Of death notices by recording
that an infant was born into the super
natural sphere Of redeeming grace, April
n, 1870, and into the kingdom of life
everlasting, July 8, 1911"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, has had
three Democratic German mayors. The
result of the recent municipal election
was telegraphed to the native place of
General John A. WAGNER, the mayor
elect, Sieyern, in Hanover, and created
a general furore and public rejoicing
thnra
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

A DISPATCH states that the Govern
ment is looking alter the Kickapoo In
dams. We hope the Government will
be lenient, and not take advantage Of its
power to Kiekapoo(r) Indian.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
Genuine Gravel Roonng. by Bar,
thoIomew a Alien, 40 n. cOurt. l0ii

BUY the best, which is always cheap
est. J. Devote has a full supply Of the
best family groceries. Call and see, at
the corner Of Third and Adams streets.
lOiil
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

CARL ScHURz says the Supreme Court
was packed. His words are: The re-
version Of the decision of the Supreme
Court concerning the legal tender act
gave the speaker serious thoughts as to
what was to become Of the authority Of
our courts, il the practice obtains Of
packing the highest tribunal of JUS
4.oo -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

The Little Rock Gazette indicates by
these few words that things in Arkan-
sas are becoming warm. 1t says;
"McClures mad He eleVates his bris-
ties and endeavors to spit fire. The
local and political editor of the Repnb-
liean-the Chief Justiee-is raying. He
swears; he growls. Curse-words flow
like streams of lava from his pen"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
A MAN OF A THOUSAND.
cONsuMPrIyE CURED.

When death was hourly expected from
Consumption. all remedies having failed,
accident led to discovery whereby DE-. II.
James cured his only child. He now gives
this recipe free. On receipt Of two stamps TO
pay expenses. Address CRADD0CK Il CO.,
1882 Race street. Philadelphia, Pa, giving
name of papoP. 129-l54
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

IT does not appear that Louisville
thinks much Of Tennessee editors. o,
well, what difference does that make ?
Tennessee editors can reciprocate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
III gifts in all..........

After paying the expenses of the enterprise
and making the distribution of the gifts, the
balance of the proceeds ar sing from the sale
Of tickets will be appropriated to the establish
ment OF a free library in Louisville, to be
called the ..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

RUTHERFORD-D Died. July 10. 1871. at her
residence in Martinsville, Texas. Mrs. Mary
in the fifty-ninth year of her age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
MADE,S DOUBLE INDEX.

TIME BEST EVER INVENTED FOR M
dexing large number Of namej. Cloth,
282 pages, total caeaoisy 1900 names.
Securely wrapped and postpaid for
50 IS; smaller size 81 rs. A 49,
pamphlet indexed). illustrating above, mailed
free. Send for it Address
A. b. WADE. p. M.
South Bend, Indiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
MANNER OF DRAwING.

There will be two glass wheels. Ono wheel
will contain 100, 600 numbers, plainly printed
on leather tags. The other wheel wild con
tain 72l boxes, each containing gift. One
tag OF number will be drawn nom the lC0. 900
and s az ri hoy wheel viii contain gift. neatly
printed and sealed up, and the gift so drawn
from the second wheel will be the gift of the
tag first drawn, whether 500, $1,000. or slpa,-
900, as announced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
NOTICES,
H-~
NOTICE no i5'7l STOCKHOLDERS &c

SELMA. MARION AND MEMPHIS r. r. Co.,
MAnioy. Ala, July %. 1871. I
DY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF .DIREC-
ID tors. n special meeting Of the Stockholders
Of this company Is called to take place in the
city Of Columbus. Miss. on September6 6. ISL.
Business Of the greatest Importance will be
brought before the convention. and a large
attendance Is requested.
n. b. FORREST. President.
S. II. FOwLKEs, Secretary. ls2-l5I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
LATEST 'yELEGRAMS.


AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION, VIA .. r A.
rELEoRAPH GO MANY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
IITickets for $500; IS Tickets, 1885;
56Tickets, $500; 1I3 Tick cts, $1,000.

The undersigned. late principal business
manager of the very SUGGEST | Mercantile
Library GIT Concert OF can Fraociseo. cal,
Gift Concert in aid Of the Public Library of
Kentucky. The drawing win take placein
puslio, and everything viii be done to satisfy
buyers If tickets that their interests will be
as we'll protected as IL they personally super
intended the entire affair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY

The concert and distribution will take place
under the immediate supervision of the Trus-
tees mentioned in the act of incorporation.
The trustees will be assisted by we known
and eminent citizens of Kentucky. who have
consented to be present at the concert and to
superintendl the drawing and distribution of
gifts. The holders of tickets to which gifts
are awarded will be paid on presentation of
them or their fraction. at the Office in Louis
Vile, the second day after drawing and every
business day for six months thereafter, and
may be sent direct or tn ough any bank or
express company for collection. All orders
accompanied by drafts. postotfice money or
ders. or greenbacks,will be promptly attended
to and tickets returned by mail, registered or
expressed, as desired. Tickets are like green
backs-kood only TO the holder; Buyers will
sand Tickets. nstbad Of Two Hundred Thou
sand, as in the San Francisco Gift Concert,
and shat there is $4,000 more distributed,
sold that and made o the SgsIds in four
from November I'd to 18th, 1870. and turned
over $4,000 to the Secretary due tickets not
presented. II will be particularly noticed
that II is u matter of impdssibility for any one
to know what numbers draw gifts, as it is not
known what the gift of any number drawn
from the first wheel will be, until the sealed
box. with amount of the gift plainly printed,
Il taken from the other wheel and opened in
full view of the audience. therefore the larger
gifts may not come out until toward the last,
or in the middle Of the drawing. The Sl00, 900
gift in the San Francisco Gift Concert, under
the management of @. X. PETERS, was the
2COth humber drawn. ard vas awarded and
hundred and twenty-one gifts is'all that can
be drawn In one day. The numbers aud gifts
are drawn by blind children from TO IA years
81 age. The drawing viii be extensively pub
lished., and parties ordering tickets will have
printed lists sent them. Parties forming
Clubs and desiring Information will please
address this office. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
ON wednesday, september 20, lsll,

within legal hours, At tke southeast corner Of
Main and Monroe streets, IN the city Of Mem
portion 0f the river front ut Fort Pickering,
commencing at Walker street and running
southwark four hundred feet. and embraces
that portion OF the oatture Immediately west
j. III. HUMPHREYS. City Engineer; said lot
contains 100 acres. moro or less. Tile be-.
leved 20 be good. but / will sell and convey
Iif-ls ", N, PR0vINE. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

IT is said that the first edition Of
five thousand copies OF the San Domin.
20 report has been exhausted, and the
President has just ordered another edi-
ton Of the same number for distribu-
ton. He has also ordered the naval
squadron coming along the coast Of
San Domingo to be reinforced by the re-
turn Of the Nipsie, which has been or
dered TO Pensacola. These new steps in
this old project excite comment even in
Official circles" Very few people care
anything about the San Domingo report
and no one is surprised at anything
Grant does, because he is always wrong
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
I4,sOl TickeIs DisNossal ef IN JnIy.

To insure ticket holders. the public are as
sured that If only e, 600 tickets are sold. only
500 numbers go in the large wheel. the III
case $4,000 tickets only are sold. only TO
50 ,0Qa 80 IN the large wheel. and the III gifts
diminished one half; and in case only 5000
tickets are sold the entire ri gifts will be paid
In fall-it being intended that no unsold ticket
shall participate. The manager has already
paid into the Citizens Bank $50, OOG toward
defraying the expenses, and dQes not depend
on sales OF tickets to pay his expenses of
printing, advertising, etc. The public are in
vited TO the utmost scrutiny As to tho Telia-
bilitY Of the entire affair. Persons DESTROYS
&c acting as agents for the sale Of our tickets
in any city in the United States or Canadas,
address CHAS. II. PETERS.
Manager, Louisville, Ky.
CAGE, 10 Main street, johnson Block
II. T. DURRErr, President; w. N. HALDK-
MAN, Vice President; NJ. W. CLUsKY, Secre-
tary; CITIZENs BANK, Treasurer. Il46.N
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
GIFT CONCERT.

under the direction of the best musical talent.
lO0. 900 tickets of admission. $40 each in cur
rency: half tickets, s5; quarter tickets. 81 30.
Each ticket will consist of four quarters,
value s so each. The holder is entitled to
admission to the Concert and TO the amount
of gift awarded to II OF its fraction. TICKETS
of Kentucky is Treasurer. All moneys arts,
ing from the sale of tickets will be deposited
with the Citizens Bank. subject only to the
order of the President and Treasurer 81 the
Library, couniersigned by the Business Man.
ager. During the concert the sum of
$3.50. 900 In Greenbacffs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

tbs Tampa (Fla.) Peninsula declares
that there is cousin Of the President
in that State who has never been ap-
pointed to any Office. As the declara-
ton is unsupported by the sworn testi-
nony Of reliable witnesses, We do not
hesitate to pronBnce 1t false
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LEA 81 PERRINS' SAUCE
Pronounced by Connoisseurs
ssTVE ONLY GOOD SAUCE"

1t improves appetite and digestion. and it
is uLriyaled for its flavor. We are directed by
Messrs. LEA 4 PERKINS to prosecute all
parties making or vending counterfeits.
JOHN DUNCAN'S SONS,
1A-vxlii-1l2 Agents. New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

vIorOsrl is a. We pity the ill-ustri-
Gus patient.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
COTTON TIES.
n o It @ Il.
WE HAVE BEEN APPOINTED BY MR..
J. J. M'c0MB, or LIVERPOOL, ENG,
ARROW" TIE.

Also the Anchor, Open Siae-slot and Self
fastening Buckle. Special inducements to
the CRY rRApK in price and tsTIse.
lsi-l55 WARREN co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18
TUESDAY, OCTOBER II, 1871,

As the time for distribution, when it is ex-
pected will be assembled the largest number
of persons ever present at one time ON the
grounds.
Tickets. numbered and stamped, good for
that day only, will entitie the holder TO adj
mission to the grounds and participation in
the. chances of the following special list of
valuable
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-08-18

Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF TIE TERMS or A DEED
ID 81 trust. to lne executed on the S0th day
Memphis dayoso Gas Company. and properly
registered In tho Registers office Of Shelby
county. Tennessee. in Record book No. rs.
pages 70 and 50, TO which reference is made,
/ will