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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
MARCHING ON.

There is one charge that cannot be
successfully brought against the states
men Of the Radical party 1t cannot be
charged and proved that they are not
adroit shrewd and inscriptions. Their
ways are ways of cunning, and all their
paths are crooked. They we're very IN
aenious in their framework of the Ku-
Klux law. 1t was a piece OF work adj
iusted to meet issues to rise in the tu-
ture. One of these is the Southern
elections. It was perceived that if mat
ters be allowed to glide on smoothly,
every Southern State would vote the
Democratic ticket. 1t was resolved to
preyent such result, and the ku-klux
law was enacted. If there is strife in
4he South. that measure has in great
part promoted it. 1t is most natural
that if the Government Expresses one
man in a neighborhood, and unjustly,
his neighbors will feel Indignation, and,
in some cases, act Indignation. 10
arouse citizens against their rulers,
il is only necessary to point to
acts of cruel oppression. Men may
be loyal to their government, but detest
its instruments. And so the great masses
of the South are true to ours; but can
they respect its Administrations The
Ku-Klux act is eontrivance to exas-
perate the Southern people, and force
them to deeds of violence, that Grant
may have a pretext to drive them from
the ballot-box in 1872 and thus secure
his reelection. The act says that any
Ku-Klux organization or combination
"shall be deemed rebellion against
the Government, the limits Of which
shall be prescribed by proclamation,
and also by commanding the in
surgents to dispense" This clause
oonfers on the President unlimited
mower. and he is a candidate for re-
election. In the first place he can i'm
provise a rebellion in every Southern
State, and then prescribe its limits by
proclamation. Then comes martial law,
and State, controlled by Grant as COM
mander of the army, would not be al
lowed to east its vote, if it voted at all,
against him. That he has purposes Of
this sort, men of his own party believe.
Since the overwhelming Endorsement OF
his administration (of which the infa-
nous Ku-Klux act is part by the re-
cent elections in the North, may he not
presume that that section will stand by
him, even if he strike down every South
ern State, discover them from the Union
and make himself their master2 Why,
the truth is, this bill already makes him
their master. 1t gives him power to de-
clare martial law, and the people within
its limits are subject to military rule.
He has commenced his programme in
South Carolina by declaring martial law
in several counties This was done. in
the face of protests from Gov. Scott and
other Republicans that there was
no need for it, All that made no differ
enee. He has fixed his mind on carry
ing the vote of the South The result
of the Texas election is said to have
made him furious. This is the sort of
man we have for President How shall
we get rid Of him2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

him and attend to his wounds. Last
night seventy-iive men, masked and
armed, attacked the Jail. Not being
able to find the jailer, they broke a hole
through the wall. but could not get into
the cell.
Gridley,seeing they were getting ready
to shoot him, attempted to cut his throat
INJECTING frightful wound. The men
then placed their pistols through the
grating and fred ten or twelve shots
into his body, killing him, amid the ago
MIXING cries of his wife and child.
They then fed.
When the jailer got in he found the
cell door twisted and battered so that he
could not unlock it. He had to send for
a blacksmith before the wife could be
released from her horrible confinement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

THE New York Sun allows Grant no
time to breathe. 1t thus hits him; when
is the writ of habeas corpus in the case
Of Paymaster Hodge TO be sued out
He is condemned to ten years imprison'
ment under the sentence of a court
which has-as the Attorney General has
shown-no power to impose such q pun
ishment. This term of imprisonment the
President himself has fixed, knowing il
to be without legal authority; and the
farce of furnishing a favorite thief will
now be played out, and Hodge will be
set free from a sentence which was le-
gally imperative when it was pro-
nounced."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
GERMAN LOSSES IN THE WAR.

Official lists of the losses of the Ger
man armies in the recent war with
France have been completed. The total
stated is lll,OOO, of whom $4,000 is sci
down as dead, 81 900 wounded, and 5000
missing. The smallness Of the figures
is surprising, but there accuracy is
vouehed for by the official authorities.
OF course, the German armies were
everywhere victorious and everywhere
made advances, and these favorable cir
cumstances had much to do with reduc-
ing their losses. 1t IS the defeated and
disheartened army that always suffer
the most in campaign. The exhilara-
ton of success is surprising cure for
the wounded soldier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
aERMANs IN rFYls

OF the course Of the Germans in
Texas at the recent election. the St.
Louis Republican says: in the recent
election in Texas the Germans voted
largely, in some cases almost unani-
mously, for the Democratic Congressional
candidates. In Fayette county. where
there are large German settlements. the
white vote was nearly unanimous for
Hancock, the Democratic candidate; his
majority is about 800 In Comal county.
containing the large and fourishing
German settlement Of New Braunfels.
Hancock, at the last accounts received.
was l4O ahead-"ihe noble Germans.
as the San Antonio Herald remarks,
% going for him almost en- masse" Two
years ago Fayette county gave Degener,
the Radical candidate, more than 900
majority; nov It gives nearly 500 against
him-shoWing q change Of l7o0 votes
against the Radical party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
HAVE mo LOSSES

in the terrible confederation that swept over
that city yesterday, affecting the financial
commercial and insurance interests OF the
whole country, gripping and impairing many
of the Oldest and sOundest Insurance. com.
panies, and utterly running so many, thai
property-hoiders with difficulty decide where
10 look for protection,
We trust this calamity will OF necessity end
the reckless and in many instances scandal
Gus competition that has sprung up within
the last two years. almost driving prudent
underwriters from the field. and giving un-
mistakable premonitiOn that day of wreck
and retribufiOn was certain in the not very
distant future, and which is only precipitated
by this terrible visitation Of Providence.
Insurance is one Of the main pillars sus-
tanning the credit of the mercantile interest,
and should be so managed as TO make sure its
safety and soundncss under all circumstances
lin fact its stability should be above all sus-
picion.
here TO such rates of premium as experience
has proved to be adequate and necessary to
meet ordinary losses and provide Reserve
Fund for such contingencies rs are sure 70
arise. No prudence or foresight can foretell
the time or place that the blow will fall yet
il is sure to come. as the records show; Troy,
Portland and Chicago succeeding eacn other
In increased magnitude, more than Outstrip-
ping the gigantic growth Of the country.
The Mercantile and Insurance interests are
so intimately blended that II is reasonable to
assume that the former will readily and cor
daily respond TO any reasonable demand Of
such companies Gs have fortunately escaped
the general wreck, or have stoekholders able
and willing to make good their impairment,
for an equitable advance Of rates, sufficient
Ia bring their business 10 n paying point and
give assurance Of q future sound condition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
WASHINGTON.
Iadian AGairs-Pas.aI Telegraph,

Indian Anairs-Pastal Telegraph.
WAsHIEGgoE, October l9.-Secretary
Boutwell, has decided that ferryboats
running on navigable waters Of the
United States must take out the proper
marine papers. Also, that tugboats
must carry their certificates as well as
other vessels.
Felix Burnet, one Of the Indian Peace
Commissioners whom the President ap-
pointed to the vacant 0ommisslonership
of Indian Affairs several weeks ago, ar
rived here to-day. He persists in his
refusal to accept the Office The report
is that the President has rendered the
Office to Hon. VIM. II. Armstrong Of
Pennsylvania. Mr.. Armstrong was a
member Of the last Congress, is q lead
ing lawyer in Pennsylvania, and II is
doubtful if be will accept While in
Congress he was an active member of
the Committee on Indian Affairs.
It is expected that another contest will
be had next winter in Congress over the
postal telegraph proposition, which the
Postmaster General will advocate in his
report. The English system has proved
to be very aueoessful through the recent
introduction, and is not only popular
with the people, owing to its convenience
and cheapness, but it is also n source Of
revenue to the postal department. The
subject has been discussed in the Cabi-
net, and Mr. Creswell is firm in bis opin-
ion Of his wisdom Of the plan. 1t is
proposed 10 establish stations at all post
Offices whose receipts amount to three
hundred dollars per year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
Ths Fnir Distributian.

The great cash premium distribution
of $4,000 will positively take place at
one o'clock tomorrow at the Fair
Grounds. Those. who have not pur-
chased tickets had better do so imme-
diately, as but few tickets are left in the
hands Of the agents. The drawing will
be superintendent by the following well
known citizens: Messrs. A. c. Tread
well, N. Fontaine, w. B. Galbreath, R.
A. Pinson and F. s. Davis. The grand
$1,000 premium is the great object of
interest, and the fortunate ticket
holder will be made happy tomorrow.
Buy ticket as soon as possible in the
great $40, 900 distribution.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
VIII. TT COME,

The New York Herald, in view of the
threatened financial crisis, refers to its
old files Of 1887, which contain graphic
accounts of the great crash of that year,
and thinks they are descriptive of the
state of things before us. 1t says that
initiation or expansion of paper credits,
speculation on fictitious capital, and ex-
travagance in everything, caused a
financial collapse and suspension OF
specie payments. General bankruptcy
and high prices brought the people 70
the point Of starvation, though there was
no lack of provisions; and though the
country was full Of resources, dol
lar would not purchase as. much
as twenty-five cents before the cri
SIS Distress was everywhere and
among all classes. Securities OF
all kinds and the extravaganza inflated
value of real estate fell greatly. The
fact that everything has been forced up
to ficticious value by credit expan-
sions and the mania of speculation was
apparent to all. This state of things
was like the high pressure of the steam
engine when carried beyond the highest
point. A fearful collapse followed, send
ing destruction all round The law Of
equilibrium which regulates trade and
finance, as everything else in the uni
verse, can no more be violated in 6nan'
cial and commercial affairs without a
reaction or revulsion than can the laws
of the physical or moral world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
shooting at the CIarksviile (Tenn.l
Wv Fair

CLARKsvnLE, October lS.-Atthe Fair
to-day, about five clock p. m, drunken
man named Moore shot man named
Street. They had no words. Moore
staggered up to Streets bar and said,
there will be some shooting; and
drawing his pistol shot him street,
above the eye. 1t is believed that Street
will die. Moore was arrested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

Az exchange says: General HartsulI
has gone TO Europe to promote the sale
Of the Calling gun. This is a much
better enterprise than Grants beloved
brother-in-laS. Collector Casey, was en-
gagged in at New Orleans when be msde
use Of Calling guns, manned BY United
States soldiers. to exclude from Repub-
iean State Convention az delegates
-ihOm be believed 10 De opposed to
Grants denomination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
Particulars OF she Tragedy al War
saw, lay.

WARSAW, October Bon Saturday
last Abjah Gridley and Joseph North
got into difficulty and exchanged shots.
North collected crowd and followed
Gridley to hotel The proprietor sent
eridley up stairs, and tried to keep the
crowd from following Gridley. Finding
they were about to get in. Gridley fred
from a window and killed North, and
then got oat by back way
The crowd followed him, and fred sew
eral shots, two Of which hit him. He
ran into magistrates house, who put
him under arrest and conveyed him TO
Jail for protection. His wife and child
were permitted 70 occupy the cell with
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

TIE Tammany Ring can possibly re-
move the stains upon their characters
by liberal use OF Morgan's Sapolio.
1t efFectually cleanses paint, floors, oil
cloths, windows, knives. For house,
keeping it has no equal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

AK exchange says that New York has
sent the munifcent sum of 81, 1901 900
for the relief of the sufferers in Chicago.
The charities Of the Empire City are
commensurate in amount with her vast
population. 1t is gratifying to know
that Boston also has walked up and con-
tributed 100000, besides numerous
contributions of clothing and bedding.
The magnifcence Of the aid extended
to our sister city is one of the most
worthy incidents in our national history
In no other country could any such re-
lief have been extended to an afflicted
town.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

SRwELL, the negro route agent be-
tween Mobile and Montgomery, and
Chairman Of the Executive Committee
Of the Republican party of Montgomery
county, Ala, has been committed to
jail at Montgomery by United States
Commissioner Watts. in default of five
hundred dollars bail, on the charge Of
violating the United States postal laws.
But it does not matter. The President
can pardon him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

FRESH mince meat and mince pies at
Burton's confectionery, corner Fourth
and Poplar street, from this day on
through the season. Customers will
take notice. A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

They say is the thread upon which
an immense deal of scandal is strung.
Half the time this little phrase prefaces
something which, if not actually slam
derous, IS at least damaging to the char
acter Of some absent person. Watch
its use, and see if this is not the case.
An Irishman, who was asked his place
of birth, replied, II was born in Killman,
| live in Killmany, and l am going to
FILLMORE"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

A WESTERN paper says one OF the
surprising developments is that all the
insurance companies have lost much
less by the Chicago fire than they origi-
nally calculated upon. Where they con
fidently expected to pay, with that
promptness and alaerity that always dis
tinguishes them, hundreds of thousands,
they are called upon to pay but tens oil
thousands.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

An exchange says incendiarism has
been suspected in the case Of Chicago.
It has also been suspected in the case of
the prairie fires On Friday night last
three separate attempts were made to
ere London, Ontario. Have we the
Paris Commune in the midst of us2 1t
is matter for inquiry-how much of this
destruction is the work of the in
oand;arv2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

Frank Cuneo keeps the ladies restau-
rant at the Fair Grounds, where, in adj
dition to the good things of this life, can
be had fresh Norfolk oysters, fried
stewed or in the shell. The restaurant
is situated at the north end OF the In
dustrial Hall, Immediately under the
grand stand. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

The Treasury Department is investi'
eating the accounts Of Bulloch, the
Freedmens Bureau discussing officer,
who is suspended from Office. The prin'
cipal of the money in his hands is fully
accounted for, but there is as yet no de-
tailed account of the amount of the in
terest earned by the investment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

AFTER stating that the President is
resting in Boston after long confinement
in Washington. the Cincinnati CONNER
cial stands up and remarks; There is
no reason to believe that the public
business is suffering in the slightest
through the absence Of tho President
from Washington. The Dayton journal,
the Cincinnati Chronicle, the Ohio State
Journal, and the Indianapolis Journal,
all. We are sure, will sustain us in these
declaration"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

A MISSISSIPPI paper says: One fact OF
peculiar significance and happy augury
has been developed in the progress Of
the present canvass. The negroes are
breaking away from the rule of the
-baggers." We do not know that
it is strange that people who have been
ridden like beasts of burden should
sometimes kick up and throw" their
riders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

Be very sure to try the "DoLLAR
REWARD Soar" for house cleaning.
VIM. Whitaker, grocer, No. IS Madison
street, sole agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

The Cincinnati Enquirer says that
General William T. Sherman, aecompa-
med by his chief of staff, is about to
visit Europe, where he will spend some
time looking into the military systems
Of the principal nations. From what we
know of his character, it is fair to pre-
sumo that when he returns he will want
to engraft upon our institutions some
despotieal system like that of Prussia,
where all the population are subjected
to an enforced military service, and
where to drill and be drilled Is the prin-
cipal business of life. That would just
suit old Tecnmseh t3 als.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

An lrishman, arranged before a jus.
tee, was asked the usual question, Are
you guilty or not gnilty2" You're
merry, my lord, this morning, to ask two
questions at oncei "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

Go TO Bracket & Co.'S, 92l Second
street, for young Kentucky mules. BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

Buy your oysters at Norfolk Depot,
No. u jefferson street. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
RATES MUST BE ADVANCED

TO a paying point or business declined; the
future safety Of Insurance depends upon IN
derwriters adhering 10 this position.
We therefore advise our Agents, IN RESPOND
ing 10 the increased demand that will newt
ably press upon them for the QUEENS poll
cies, not TO charge unreasonable rates, nut 70
firmly adhere 10 the spirit Of the above and
insist upon such equitable advance as pru-
dence imperitively demands.
Agents when in doubt az 70 the proper rate
will refer 10 this Office. and will then have
such advice as experience dictates;
We trust our Agents will give their active
the wants Of the public, and arc confident
that the QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY
can Though them render a service 70 the
mercantile community that will prove mutu-
VIZ WM. N. ROSS.
Manager. United States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
FRIDAY. 10Th INSTANT.

When Il will positively take place, as enough
tickets are now sold TO Justify the Association
in making this announcement.
Inasmneh as the Association has inaugu-
rated this scheme for the purpose Of aiding
in improving and identifying the grounds,
they deem II right that enough tickets shou ID
be disposed Of. not merely 10 pay the premi-
ums, but also 20 furnish q fund for the lauda-
BILE object Of the drawing, which would not be
the case II the drawing were 70 take place to-
day tuesday. as originally intended.
The following named gentlemen have been
selected by the Board to superintend the
drawing. and each has signifed his accept
ance Of the appointment;
A. c. Treadweii. w. B. Galbreath. N. fon-
tame, r. A. Pins0n. Y. 3. Davis.
II Is expected. with this liberal oher and
unquostionable assurance, that every ticket
remaining on hand will be disposed OF by
Wedncrnay evening.
No Detached Coupons viii be Re
ceived nj the Gates.
JACOB THOMPSON. President.
LToy THOrsDALE, Secretary. W-i3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

BRowN's Log Cabin tobacco, at Stern
berg's, 9l3 Main street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

The attempt making in certain quar-
tiers to connect the South with the burn
ing Of Chicago, is Infamous And this,
too, when the South is sending money
food and clothing to the suherersl A
being, wearing the form Of man, who is
mean enough TO invent so mansirous o
Islander for political effect, deserves to
be hunted down and shot like a mad-dog.
1t describes the very last degree Of de-
prayity humanity is capable Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

IT is said that there is no longer a
doubt but that the great fires Of Chicago
we're lighted by iucendairies. 1t was a
preconcerted plan upon the part of
thieves, many Of whom had enjoyed ex-
perience south Of the Ohio river, to
plumber the town The COW aud kero-
sene story is not generally credited.
Hundreds Of instances are coming to
light, showing how men were caught in
different parts Of the city igniting com
bustibles and assisting in the work Of
destruction, even before it became APP
parent that the ire was one Of grea,
magnitude
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Amuaementa this Ryening.

MEMPHIS THEATKR -Dominick Murray.
GREENLAw OPERA Observation-Disclosures Quar-
tette Club Concert.
BRooM's OPERA HoUsK-yariety performance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

THE LADIES of the Alabama Street
Presbyterian Church spread splendid
lunch every day at Rocco Hall, from Il
TO 3 O clock. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19
DISSOLUTION.
TRUNKS, vALIsls AND sArcHEls

ARB OFFERED TO YOU AT HOME AS
~ low az can be bought 10 any city. Kan
lne stock and prices AZ the factory, No, -
Main street. 5-5o-2p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-10-19

OWING TO THE FACT THAT THE TICK
" cts are not all sold in the so, 900 Distribu-
ton. Intended for Tuesday. 18th instant,lit
is deferred until
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