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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-19

Sign charter to pay four dollars during
an indefinite period, il was refused.
Whereupon all the coal beavers knocked
off and spent the morning hours in
loafng.
1t appeared 70 be the general impress
sion that this last demand for charter
was too strong. 1t is evident the strikers
mean business, and concerted plan to
bind all to the payment Of four dollars is
apparent. The steamboatmen are pow
erless and must accede fer the time
being. The existence Of this charter
was ascertained at other steamers, but
as yet no signatures have been affixed.
Men are at work from the Picayune tier
to the Morgan landing, and all in receipt
of four dollars.
The latest report from the levee is that
all is quiet among the strikers. Several
steamers with cargoes are discharging
and paying the forty cents per hour de-
manded, while others-the Exporter,
LaBelle, Henry @. Jaeger and Emile
LaBarge-refused to pay the wages.
The Exporter, Henry c. Yaeger and
Emile LaBarge afterwards yielded to the
strikers demands. The LaBelle still
refuses, and threats are made by rioters
to allow no man to go to work on the
levee for less than four dollars per day.
Colonel Badger has sent about fifty
extra policemen to report to Captain
Schrieber for duty, with instructions to
allow no one who is willing to work on
any terms to be molested.
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TEE NEXT ELECTION.

It's scarcely two weeks until the great
Presidential election, at which time
the people will also vote for Governor,
Congressman aud members Of the upper
and lower houses Of the Legislature
On the Greeley question we believe the
liberal masses are sound and firm, and
that Notwithstanding the uuiavorable
result Of the Pennsylvania election pro
duced by local issues and reckless use
of money, Tennessee will roll up a
magnificent majority for Greeley and
Brown. This is generally conceded,
and requires no iteration. Grant will
receive a full vote Of his party, but
nothing more. The Greeley vote will
represent nearly if not quite the com
bined strength Of the Democrats and
the Liberal Republicans
The gubernatorial race is no race at
an. Brswn is walking over the track.
He is popular with all classes and makes
friends from the ranks Of his opponent
wherever he appears. Freeman is q
clever old gentleman from Crockett, who
knows but little Of TIE progress mad'
since the days Of stage coaches am
weekly mails. As to bis integrity w
have not heard it impeaehed, or hi
.,,aracter aspersed in any respect Blu
~, Judgment was at fault when he &C
oen,ss the nom.eation Of his party b
run against John {. Brown Tor IN :
doing he beea@e the vein Of part
Who had no idea Of eiee.ing him, and b
wn never rscover bis expresses, uniSs
he seeks some Federal appoine7aeni
which is not probable, a. he IS a 5000
fsrmer. aud hss q monopoly q Law
practice in Crockett county, wi's5
glory enough for q mar q bis tastes,
The triangular race for Congressman
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TOR FLOAIkAs
!. W. ELDRIDGE.
FORAGE MAYNARD.

The Narragansett chief made ms ap-
rsarauce in the city yesterday, almost
nnannounced, and spoke last might in
Coprt Square. A liberal share of pos
,ers drums and transpareneies drew to-
oetbsr a crowd Of from four to five hun
dred people, mostly cOlored, the ex-
csptions being mostly white men OF the
Cbeatham wing or division. Mr.. May
nard has grown considerably oldef than
he seemed at the beginning Of the var
So say the East Tennesseeaus here who
knew him then, but he is the same hor-
ace His effort was chiefly a spselOus
piece Of sophistry in behalf q Grant
and the administration. Possessing no
feeling within himself, he knows well
how to play upon the emotions OF others.
Il was truly amusing to hear him tell
the Confederate soldiers that they had
Derhaps unconsciously contributed to
the glory of the American flag by their
courage in battle. He is not as bold as
Andrew johnson, but far more polished
and equally as cunning. His superior
abilities have never been questioned, for
he is, $hen considered as a man, like
Saul among the Israelites--a head and
shoulders above any Of his political as
sociates in the State. As to election, he
stands bnt little chance, unless some
thug like tie vote is cast for johnson
and Cheatham, but he viii marshal a
stronger Republican vote in the State
thea usual, and it is not wise to
underrate his strength. Of course
he will not secure any Confederates to
support him; but, like Barbour Lewis,
he talks to them very gently, and seems
to regard them more as hayward but
well-meauing brethren than as rebels
He said his career was in and with the
things of the past; but the young men
had all of life before them, and what
folly it would be in them to try 10 stoI
the resistless tendencies and current o.
the times in which they lived; and told
the business men of Memphis what q
vast advantage it would be for them tc
cast their votes in accord with the sue
cessful party, as Memphis had generally
done before the war. These were sons
Of his best points. Tbs ground he wen
over was much the same usually oceu
pied by Barbour Lewis, though his styl'
is more concise, scholarly and logical
Mr.. Maynards special pleadingin behal
of Grant is not without doublepurpose
for il he fails Of election he can with thu
utmost confidence appeal 70 Grant TO
an appointment to some lucrative ant
eongenial position. But bis chances TO
appointment are far better than election
and there are many people, especially II
East Tennessee, where he is best known
who would thank the government to CIV
him an appointment for life in some ia
off country, where he could remain j
peace the rest Of bis days.
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BLACK CRooK.-The attendance at
the Memphis Theater last night was
large aud fashionable, and the repre-
sentation OF the Black Crook was hailed
with such rounds Of applause as showed
how highly it was appreciated. The
singing of the sprightly little actress
aud soubrette, Miss Katie Mayhem, was
encored again and again in a manner
that must have been very hattering to
her. She has become great favorite
already, and will hencefOrth form one
of the principal attractions at the the
alter with whatever company she may
appear. Miacco's performance on the
trapeze is immense, and well worth
seeing The scenery we have already
lauded to the skies, and yet we have not
said enough for it. The only way we
can do is to advise our readers TO go
and see for themselves. The grand
Transformation scene at the close is
alone worth the price Of admission.
GgAxD OrEsA HoUsE.-The audience
at the Grand Opera House last night
was one of the largest ever assembled
in the building. There was scarcely a
vacant seat in the dress circle and par
quette below or the galleries above. Mr..
Ben DeBar made his FIRST appearance as
Bob Acres" in the comedy of The
Rivals, and-fully sustained the high rep
utation he haa already made here as q
comedian. Miss Amelia Waugh made
her first appearance during the season,
and vas very warmly received. Her rep
resentation Of the character of Lydia
Languish " was very good indeed. Mr..
A. Fitzgerald made a capital Sir
Lucius. o Trigger" and Mr.. F. h. Wood
FIRST rate Captain Absolute" Mr.. J.
Davis, Mira. DeBar and Miss Andrews
were also excellent in their various
characters. Tonight Toodles and Jack
Sheppard will be presented, and Mon
day Mr.. Joseph Murphy will appear in
Help,
TIE oLYMPIc.-Manager Buchanan
has the best sort Of variety company
at his theater on Washington street, and
Manager Charley White fixes up the
best. sort Of programme for them to go
through. The bill includes every variety
and style Of performance and will please
all who attend.
BAoon's oPERA HoUsE.-The new
people" at Broom's Opera House are
proving a great attraction. and the bill
that Manager Marsh Adams presents is
drawing the people. The fun lover
should be sure to go to night and see the
funny acts and new burlesques intro
duced by the new people. The pre-
gramme presents performances to suit
all sorts and varieties of taste, and must
therefore be attractive.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

BALTnoRE, October ls.-The First
.irginia regiment, accompanied by a
owitsei company Of Richmond, ar
we'd hire yesterday, and we're received
a ssmpany Of the Fifth Maryland
ramet. The Virginia regiment visits
B unre to celebrate its own anniver.
sas, aslso the anniversary Of the bat
tie ASrktoWn.
Rd Rev. Michael o'connor. for.
nsryishOp Of Pittsburg, died yesteF-
day rning at Woodstock College,
pesr (.
JEF CITY, October ls.-chief Of
PolicdcWillisms, charged with Gem
plicit, the bank robbery in this city,
was yerdAy admitted TO bail in TIE
sun 10000.
PHbELEHIl, October l9.-In the
Irish thOlic Benevolent Vnion Con-
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, October 1.-the Pres
ident to-day appointed Henry G. Strive,
Of Washington Territory, to be Secretary
of that territory; Vim. Pound, United
States Attorney for the territory of Da-
kola; John. A. Whitemore, postmaster
at Shipper, South Carolina.
The Secretary of the Treasury has not
yet commenced the preparation Of his
report on finances, nor has he intimated
to any person what recommendations he
intends to make; therefore the recent
statements on the subject are gratuitous,
as also the alleged intimation that the
banks are to be compelled to accept a
lover per centage than the present to
secure circulation.
Postmaster General Creswell will, in
his next annual report, again urge that
the ranking privilege be abolished in
order that the Postotice Department be
selfsustaining. he estimates that the
Department during the presen; year has
carried about four million dollars worth
Of free mail matter. and that until the
fralking privilege is abolished the ex-
pe1ditures Of the Department will ex-
cesd the receipts. The receipts for this
year fsll below the expenditures to the
snouEt Of three million dollars.
The President yesterday appointed ex-
Governor Lucius Fairehild, of Wiscon-
sin, Cnsul to Liverpool. in the place Of
Thoras q. Dudley, resigned; and Lieu
tensn Commander L. J. Lull has beer
ord.rd 10 the command OF the Aicarau-
qua surveying expedition. in place Of
Commander Hatfield, who has been
place, on the list waiting orders.
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MATRIMoSIAL.--The connubial felicity
business has not been very active the
past week. The County Court Clerk
had licenses returned by only four white
couples and as many coloreds. The
white couples we're D. Collier and Miss
Mollie Mackilvain, Lilburn Peyton and
Miss Lille B. Sims. A. G. Reynold and
Mrs. Julia A. Bowden. e. ]. Read, jr.,
and Miss M. e. Stewart.
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The DRAWING. single number
distribution of S27,950 at the Fair
Grounds, commencing Saturday morn
ing, is creating considerable interest.
The tickets are being rapidly disposed
Of, and everybody who has ticket is
looking forward with longing eye to
that capital prize of $4,000, or the Sec
ond premium of $4,000 at least. Tickets
can be had at No. IL Madison street
until the sale is closed, and we advise
those inclined to purchase to go there
for them speedily.
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at large excitcs more interest than any
other election now before the people.
The prospects of Cheatham, Johnson and
Maynard have been discussed at every
freside and street corner, and in every
paper from the Virginia line TO tAe Mis-
sissippi river, to say nothing of lively
interest taken in the contest by the press
and people in various States. Core
spondents have been sent down to Ten
nessee by the New York Herald, the
Cincinnati Commercial, and perhaps
other papers, to watch the movements
and report the sayings of these three
candidates, who, as representative men,
are more utterly unlike and dissimilar
in manners, habits and modes Of express
sion than any trio of public experience
that could have been selected. May
nards friends have kept quiet and acted
very discreetly, but they are not the less
thoughtful and determined TO 20 for him
solid on election day. The discussion
centers between Cheatham and Johnson,
and has been conducted by some parti-
sans with more bitterness than wisdom,
and more zeal than forethought. Cheat
hams friends believe that he is steadily
gaining ground all over the State, and
will be elected by handsome majority
over his leading competitor. 1t behooves
all who so think to go to work and make
it so by rallying his friends to do their
whole duty from now until the polls arc
closed on the 9TH OF November. The
news gathered from all parts Of the State
is highly favorable to General Chestham.
The people Of this district also vote
for member to Congress to represent
the Ninth Congressional District OF
Tennessee. Colonel Landon Haynes
will doubtless be elected by hattering
majority. We also vote for Floating
Senator, Floater to the Lower House,
elect two Senators from Shelby and six
members to the Lower House, and the
nominees of the Democratic party will
be elected most triumphsntly.
Surely, all the national, State and local
issues involved in this general election
will bring out an unprecedented vote,
aud will test the relative strength Of
parties and men so as to settle many
questions for years TO come. 1t the
Democratic party in the State has gone
to pieces the sooner We learn the fact
the better; but we do not believe that 1t
has or will dissolve. though in the
changes of the times some notifications
may be made. These, however, will be
only in matters OF an executive eharac-
ter. and no. surrender of principle or
political. unity.
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Try your skill at willett's.

Go TO Wilkinson's, No. III Main
street, for your Sunday reading. You
will find on his counter all the latest
daily and weekly newspapers; also, all
the magazines for November-Harpers
Leslie's, Godey's, Peterson's, the Galaxy
and Atlantic; also, the illustrated Lon
don News, Graphic, and the Young La
dies Journal for October. he sells at
Eastern prices, and you will do well to
call early and lay in your supply Of
reading matter for Sunday.
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MAMMOTH SWEET PoTATO. - Messrs.
Tbos. II. Allen & Co., commission mer-
chants and cotton factors Of this city,
received sweet potato from Arkansas
to-day for exhibition at the County Fair.
It weighs fourteen pounds and fourteen
ounces. and was grown on the plantation
OF Mr.. J. Q. A. Dawson, near Knowlton's
Landing, Desha county, Arkansas. 1t
Is sound to the core and would make any
number Of substantial meals for the
largest aud healthiest family in the city.
1t would run a clearinghouse for a
week, and would keep of a famine in
any city in the world for several days.
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NEW YORK.

NJ YoRE, October lp.-fhe excite
meat-egsrding the new. indictments Of
the ing officials continues. lThe evil
denc,agAinst Tweed is said 10 be Of 6
starting nature. 1t is stated that one
Of T,eed's agents has been found sna
swon before the Grand Jury that on
threeoccasions he deposited to Tweed S
accent twenty-four per cent. Of Inger-
sollseceipts. Tweed left the city for
Greewich Wednesday night, and is
still tere. Its reported that he intends
TO suIendeE himself to-day. Two other
impolaut indictments we're found by
the Gand Jury yesterday, but they will
not b presented to the Court Of Oyer
and 1rminer until Tuesday. 1t is un-
derstod thst one of them directly in
yolge IngeFsoll In fslonious transae.
ton mounting to $4,000. The other
is sal to be against popular candidate
for Ryor, guilty Of fraudulent altera-
tionof public accounts.
&c, Mcdowell gave Q hRrhoF exenr-
sion ssterday 10 Admiral DeSurvielle
and Acers Of his command now in this
port
Fiude, the historian, delivered bis
secod lecture last night on the relations
betpen England and Ireland at ASCOT
alto hNll TO large audience. He re.
Weed Tbs condition Of Ireland under
the'udors and Stuarts, and delivered a
VICIOUS plea in extenualion Of the
cose pursued by English sovereigns,
sngsve the history of the Irish griev
aus undey Elizabeth, and the rebellion
of64l. The lecture was purely his.
local throughout, and delivered in an
al and effective manner
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Merchant tailors, 81 Madison street,
inform their customers and the public
generally that they have completed their
stock for fall and winter by receiving
the goods imported direct by them,
which cannot be surpassed by any other
establishment in the country. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed and prices reasonable.
AZ
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.wmGHr is the enterprising newsman
who sells periodical literature at No. 296
Main street, next door to the ice-house.
He has become famous for selling the
very latest newspapers, daily and week
ly, and for keeping better cigars than
most people are in the habit Of smoking.
Call on him.
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Central Methodist church-seryieos At. II
an. and 7:O pm. By Rev. P. 7. seruEgs.
Sunday school. an.
Herrando street Meihodist Church-ssy-
vices II An. and 40 pm, Rev. Guilford
Jones, paltor.
Linden street Christian Chureh-servioes a,
lo:3oG an. and 7;aO Pm. BY. David Walk. pas
Tor.
Central Baptist Churcb-serviees At II a. n.
and 7:sO pm. By DR.. Landrum, pastor. Sun
day school. siNan,
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Court
Etrsst-servieeI II an. and T;so pm. By
Rev. L. g. Ransom. pastor.
First Baptist chureh -seryisps At n an.
ana I;se Pm. - ne pastor, Rev. ., A. Lol-
,ou, Sunday sshsol, Can,
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GAS rrrrrxo, ls Jefferson st.

FREsH GRocERIEs-Heads Of fami-
lies viii please bear In mind that ]. De-
vote, on the southwest corner Of Adams
and Third streets, has the finest lot Of
groceries in the city, and that they can
be supplied with everything in that line
at the most reasonable rates. Mr.. De-
vote has the reputation OF keeping moth.
ing but frst-elass goods, at all times.
Our readers viii find this to be a fact By
calling at his store and samphng his
goods.
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Police CoURr. Nineteen cases were
disposed Of this morning at the police
court, and sixty-6ve dollars assessed as
fines. Ellen Jones, for stealing a set Of
sleeve-buttons from colored sister, was
sent up in default of $4,000 bond.
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DRIVEN WELLS, l6 jefferson st,

NEws.-Joe Locke, the veteran news
dealer at 1864 Main, receives regularly
the daily papers from all points, weekly
pictorials and monthly periodicals.
Foreign papers and magazines jast re-
ceived. News goods of every descrip-
ton always kept on hand
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r. J. WALKER, the enterprising news
dealer, No. los Beal street, has all the
latest dailies. weeklies and monthly pub
locations. He has also many European
periodicals and literature that he makes
a specially. Call and see him.
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The Somerville Falcon of the lIth
saws: Last Saturday young man
named Miller, son Of John Miller, OF
Cedar Chapel, Hardeman coaDty, was
shot and killed by man named Doyle.
We do not know any further particulars.
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The largest stock Of boys and chill
dren's clothing at loiC figures, at the
Mammoth Clothing House, 2sS Main
street, corner Of Madison.
at L. STEINER,
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vention oday debate occurred on the
constitutional amendment to strike out
Irish from the name of the associa-
ton. The proposition was defeated by
vote Of 81 yeas 70 IS nays.
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JOSH BILLINGS ALMISAx for 1873 is
for sale at Mansford's News Depot, Elk
position building, and corner of Second
and Monroe; also latest dailies, weeklies
and monthlies from everywhere. 4Ot
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FRESH OYSTERS.

Victor D. Fuchs, at Al Jefferson street,
is receiving them daily by express. Call
on him for your supplies. 81
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MAxsToRn, the vell-known bookseller
aud news dealer. corner Of Second and
Madison streets, has received ihe Josh
Billings AnnilaK and the Mast Almi-
mack for 1874. Both are nsh, rare aud
racy and superior in Wit and hunor 70.
those Of last year. he has also received
the magazines for November.
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FELIX'S.

RreHh shell oysters received daily.
Pure WHISTLES, wines, Rles, lager,
ana the best cigars, can be found AZ
Felix RransfeIi's saloon, on Front
street, near the corner Of Madison.
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New sugar-cured hams, breakfast ba-
con and dried beef, at Peter H. Don
nelly's, 307 Poplar street. AZ
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PHELIE 4 Collender's bevelsd tables
at the Peabody Billiard Hall. So
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PEABODY Billiard Hall, largest and
most elegant in the Southwest. SO
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FRESH can oysters received daily by
express, at Peter H. Donnellys, 3O7
Poplar street. AZ
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nrnrrnr A RIaralx.

Buy your wood from c Fl. John
son, III Poplar st., near Fourth. 1t
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CELERY received daily at Victor d.
Fuchs, Il jefferson. 26-t
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STRASeERs visiting the city should not
fail TO visit Peabody Billiard Hall. SO
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Finest billiard hall in the city-wil-
let's. BOT
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". z. Mitehell's school, aO' Third st,
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CONSERVATIVE TICKET.

FOR GOVERNOR,
John G.. BROWN.
FOR CONGRESSMAN AT LARGE.
II. z. CuEATHAM.
FOR CONGRESS,
IANDON 4. HAYNES.
FOH SENATORS,
II cray KING. JAMES NJ. CREWS.
PEYT0N J. SMITH,
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,.
uunu n GREER. A. B. HAYNES,
JAMES NJ. HARRIS, S. r. CANNON.
IAN oyERTON, JOSEPH BARBIERE.
FoR FLO4TER.
J. W. ELDRIDGE.
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