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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

spared" The late report OF the ento-
mologist of the Department OF Agricul-
ture contains twenty-one pages, and
but oue-half page is devoted to the cot
ton caterpillar. The report, however,
suggests that "the planters Of neigh
borhood should club together and send
their hands into the field to destroy the
first crop of worms and insects on the
plantations when they first appear, even
ie the whole crop has to be cut down
and burned, and then pay the owner OF
the field certain sum assessed on those
whose plantations have been saved.
This exhibits how feeble are the re-
sources of the Department. The cater
pillar has not as yetinvaded the locality
of Washington. The proposition fails
to take into account the peculiarities OF
the Southern climate, and the rapidity
with which the cotton caterpillar de-
yelops itself in these regions. The De-
partment has, however, turned its atten'
ton to the matter, and it is presumabie
that it will result in well organized
governmental effort to extirpate the
anomis xylina. After March next Mr.
Greeley. who knows something about
farming, will take care OF the insect
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
CONGRESSIONAL BALLOTS.

A paragraph copied from the Trey IN.
W Times is going the rounds of the
press, stating that by an act of Congress
of 1871 all ballots for members OF Con-
eress must be cast separate and distinct
from other tickets. The Times says:
By chapter 742, United States Laws OF
1871. the Congressional ballot is distinct
from all Others. AS the old rule was to
Mace the name of the candidate for Con-
eress on the State ticket, care should be
taken that this is not done now. Re
member the Congressional ballot must
be kept separate and distinct.
One of our contemporaries, whose atten-
ton has been attracted to the subject,
states that there is no chapter 7l2, Uni
ted States Laws of 1871, TO be found
The act of Congress Of 1871, entitled an
act for the protection OF the rights OF
suffrage, and commonly known as the
Congressional election law, directs that
F" all votes for representatives in Con-
gress shall hereafter be by written or
printed ballot, any law Of any State to
the contrary Notwithstanding and all
votes recorded contrary to the provi-
sions of this section shall be of no eff
feet" This is the only provision of an
act of Congress that we can discover
on the point, and it will be seen that it
does not require separate ballots for
members of Congress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

Railroad LabOrers Driven from Their
\ Work and Their Sheds Burned. 4
~ ~ ~ h hUr. II
The Company's Horses stolen-An
Investigatfon OF the Troubles
Ordered by the Governor. 1q

FRANKFoRr, KY, September Pa
frightfpl state Of affairs is reported in
Washington county. Some weeks ago
band of armed men attacked the
laborers on the Cumberland and Ohio
railroad, drove them of, burned the
shed and took the horses. The matter
was referred to Governor Leslie, who
sent the AdjutaRt General of the State
to investigate the AFFAIR. The men are
at work on the road in another part of
the county tA'f ~ =
The vigilants' notified the contractor
that he must cease work or take the con-
sequences. The contractor came to
this city and purchased a number OF
double-barrel shotguns with which he
armed his men, and proposes to fight it
out. The men work with their guns by
their sides, and stand guard at night
The vigilants greatly outnumber them,
and conflict is expected every night.
The original cause of the trouble was the
failure of the company to locate the
road as proposed when the county voted
the subscription. 1t is very probable
that the Governor will order ont the
militia to protect the workmen.
The Governor yesterday stated that he
would not interfere further in the case OF
Valentine Rabbit who is sentenced to
be hanged on Friday next for the muir
der of Jacob Rein, the successful aspi-
rant for the hand of Rabbit sweetheart.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
THE ANoMIs xYIIHA

How to extirpate the dnomis xyIina or
cotton caterpillar, is question under.
going some attention at the Department
of Agriculture at Washington. The De-
partment has an entomologist, whose
duty It is to make study Of noxious in.
seets which prey upon The crops Of the
United States. A New York paper
offers some interesting statements on
this subject. "a month ago the cotton
crop promised to be Eve per cent. greater
than the average, and now, owing to the
rsvages OF the destructive insect just
named, the probabilities are that the
yield will be ten per cent less. Accord
ing to the figures which have ruled for
many years past, this means loss Of
$40, 900, 900. If the habits Of the crea-
turs working this loss were to receive
One-half the attention paid to wind aud
weather BY the storm baresu, it is quite
likely that some remedy would be found
whereby 3 great yearly plague you'd be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
AN AVALANCHE OF FIGURES.

The statistical facts and figures present
ed a few days since by the LEDGER, and
showing clearly that there is great dan
ger of Horace Maynard slipping in be-
tween Cheatham and johnson and Sc
curing the Congressional prize, have
been pondered over by the Avalanche,
which this morning comes to the rescue,
and being driven to the wall by official
facts and figures, attempts to set up
popular vote in this State in 1872 at
100000, q larger vote than that pOlled
at the Senter election Of 1858. In that
election Ssnter (RspabEsAzl received
l2o.47e, and Stokes. gsi-1.-FGrs Radi-
cali, 55,O3s- In lsSs the people
became enfrsnehissi. Ehsr having
been ostrzeised and their rights Of
citizenship having been taken from
them, owing 10 the military govern
orship Of Andrew Johnson. Senter re-
ceived large Republican vote. many Of
the Radicals preferring him to Stokes,
who was VIGOROUSLY unpopular in his
own party. There were other causes
that added to swell the Senter vote to a
tremendous fgure-a figure not reached
at any election since that time. and GER
tainly will not be reached in 1872 At
the highest, the Conservative vote in
1872 will not 90 over 10000, which
speculative vote will be gain of ii 900
ever the vote polled for Brown in 1870.
This would give las, 900 as the vote Of
the State By subtracting the Radical
vote $1,000 given for Stokes in 1859 but
10000 votes are left to be divided be-
tween Chestham and Johnson, and to
elect either by a majority of one vote
would only leave "a, 963 votes for the de-
feated Conservative. Mr. Cheatham will
receive a much larger vote than this in
the State; hence both he and Johnson
will be defeated and Maynard elected.
The array Of figures presented by the
LEDGER has walked up the Avalanche to
a sense of the danger in which its can
didate, johnson, Is placed; hence the
wild rush on figures made by our cotsm-
porary. The Avalanche takes up the
text of the LEDGER, and adds: And
We propose to illustrate that though
figures are not apt to deceive. partisan
politicians are often compelled to en-
ploy desperate expedients to make thea
perform that Office" The Avalanche
has succeeded beyond its expectations,
having given an illustration In character
Of the fact suggested in the para
graph. We will give the Avalanche an
other dose Of figures ere long.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
PRIVILEGES.
Exposition Privileges.

OEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED
y until twelve clock on Monday, 3Oth inst. /,
for the following privileges .(day and night
during the thirty days which the Exposition
will be open, viz:
Saloon for sale of Wines and Liquors. 10
Saloon for sale Of Beer. 1a
Space for sale of Saltwater. Mead and
Space for sale of Cakes. Candies, Ice Cream
and Fruits. 90
Space for sale Of Meats, Bread, Oysters and
other things Of substantial food.
Lessees must furnish their own counters, ia
bles and other fixtures, and keep their space
in proper and clearly condition.
0ne-third of the lease must be paid for on
acceptance of the bid and execution of the
contract; one-third must be. paid ten days
thereafter; and one-third on the 18th Of 0cto--
Der. Notes must be executed, with approved
indorsers, for the deferred payments. Failure
10 pay notes at maturity will forfeit the lease.
Bids will be received for any other privileges
not conflicting with the above.
The Committee reserves the privilege OF re-
jecting any or all bids.
Bids may be filed with the undersigned, at
his Office, 27S Main and Is South Court street.
I07 riH GEO. MELLERSH,
2l.A Chairman Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
CINCINNATI.

ID CINCINNATI, September 25.-Hon. G.
E. Pugh has, by advice of his physi-
clan, withdrawn from his appointments
during the campaign on account of i'll
health. 7gf a1
John Martin, who killed Nasbaun on
Vine street hill some months since, died
at his residence yesterday of consump'
ton. '4lH'
Jacob Tears Touring mills, s9l Cen
trail avenue, was destroyed by fire this
morning. Loss $4,000; insured for
$4,000. o
The new Pulta homeopathic medical
college will be opened tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

The side-wall of the new brick build
ing, on the corner of Union and Shelby
streets, cavcd in last night. The house had
lust been erected. not being completed,
and when the storm came up last night
seine say the rear corner was struck by
lightning and the whole corner knocked
out. Another theory is that there was
no passage for the water, which came
down in such torrents, the alley and street
being blocked up, and that the water made
its way through the new wall with its
half dry mortar as It would through an
imperfect dam. The entire rear portion
of the house--four stories high-will
have to be torn down and rebnilt A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
rup noet wordsworth. forty years ago,

The poet Wordsworth, forty years ago,
wrote as follows on the subject Of CO.
operative societies: They would en-
courage economy, inasmuch as they
would enable a man to draw profit from
his savings by investing them in build
ings or machinery, for processes Of man
ufacture with which he was habitually
connected. His little capital would then
be working for him while he was at rest
or asleep; he would more clearly per-
ceive the necessity of capital for carrying
on great works; he would better learn to
respect the larger portions of it in the
hands of others; he would be less
tempted to join in unjust combinations
and, for the sake of his own property, if
not for higher reasons, he would be slow
to promote local disturbance or endan-
ger public tranquility"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

PIMPLEs, ERUPTIoEs, ROUGH SKIN.
The system being put under the inAu
ence of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery for a few weeks, the skin be-
comes smooth. clear, soft and velvety,
and being illuminated with the glow of
perfect health from within, true beauty
stands forth in all its glory. Nothing
ever presented to the public as beau
ti6er of the complexion ever gave such
satisfaction for this purpose as this Dis
covery. The effects of all medicines
which operate upon the system through
the medium Of the bleod are necessarily
somewhat slow, no matter how good the
remedy employed. While one to three
bottles clear the skin Of pimples,
blotches, eruptions, yellow spots, come
dones or "grubs," dozen may possibly
be required to cure some cases where
the system is rotten with scrofulous or
yirulent blood poisons. The cure of all
these diseases, however, from the COM
mon pimple to the worst scrofula lie,
with the use Of this most potent agent,
only a matter Of time. Sold by all
druggists. eod-d&W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
GUY FAwxIs DAY.

A curious coincidence has come TO
light. An English journal calls atten-
ton to the fact that the presidential
election in the United States this year
occurs on the anniversary Of the discov-
cry of the memorable gunpoWder plot to
blow up the British Parliament, which
was made November 5, 1905, 50 that
America and Great Britain will, for
once in their modern history, have o
common anniversary Of Political signi6-
canoe. On that day the people Of the
United States will be celebrating the de-
liverance of their country from the gpR-
powder plots Of King Grant whom
Wendell Phillips says will continue to
rule America" On that day the people
will blow up Grantism, psatisp, Radi-
eslism, and will do it with that trench
dOss and explosive power called Gree
leyisw.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

The World informs the public that
Chicago has discovered an addition TO
its list OF attractions in a cemetery
Which possesses the property Of petrify-
ing hSiiss inferred therein. A baby
lately exhuMsa tkeFe was so perfectly
marbli6ed" Chicago verRSeglaF) that
its relatives wanted to take at home as 9
usntsl ornament; and it is now sug-
gested that ssEpapy be formed to bury
people in artistic attitudes sBi thEa es-
tsblish a statue-factory to supply art
galleries throughout the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

OLYMPIC. - The Olympic Varieties
Theater, on Washington street. opened
Saturday night with q first-class COM
pany and a large attendance. The
house has been thoroughly renovated
during the time it was closed, and now
looks as nice as a new pin. A grand
bill will be presented every night this
week, introducing the entire strength of
the company. The management will do
their best.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

DoX'T wait for cold to 20 away of it
self, for your throat and lungs may be-
come SO irritated and inAamed from the
accompanying cough that bronchitis or
consumption may set in before you are
conscious of danger. Rather get clear
Of your cold at once by using DR.. Jayne's
Expectorant-a good remedy for loosen
ing cough and promoting expectora-
ton, and for healing and strengthening
the surfaces Of the throat and lungs.
Sold everywhere. smkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
NOTICE
congressional Can vass.

Landon c. Haynes will address the
people upon the issues of the day at the
following times and places;
Moscow, Wednesday, September 70.
Lafayette, Thursday, September 26.
Collierville, Saturday, September Is
White Station, Monday September 30
somerville, Monday, October Z.
Judge Barbour Lewis, and Colonel A.
]. Kellar are respectfully invited to at
tend
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

A CONTEMPORARY advises the planter a.
follows: Keep your cotton, but pay
your debts" This is sound advice, but
can the thing be done2 Cotton is raised
for the purpose Of paying debts and con.
dsgspt expenses. The planter, like the
apOtheeary in the play, has to sell, and
can say, MY poverty, and pot ny will,
consents" Every planter would take
the advice with pleasure--but debts mus,
be paid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

BRoox's OPERA HoUsE.-The public
can be highly entertained by paying q
visit to the Opera House, where they
can witness chaste performance, con-
sisting of rare novelties not to be seen
anywhere else in the city. Two more
new stars added to our already gigantic
combination. More stars are engaged,
and will appear in rapid succession.
Come and be amused. f-f.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

PAUL WRIcHr, the well known news
dealer, has one Of the handsomest news
emporiums in the city, and he always
keeps it supplied with the latest periodi7
Gals and current literature. He keeps
the best cigars in the city, all prices,
and has the only collection of rubber
goods-meaning thereby snakes, Lizards
and things. Give Paul call. sa K
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

RoFFLEs FILL aE APAEFE.-Ladies, if
you would have beauty by the bottle-full,
all you have to do is to purchase HA-
oAx's MAGNOLIA BALM. That peerless
beauti6er of the complexion not only
highteps natural charms, but renders
even the plaipest eoARleHsnce exceed
ingly attractive it recal Us TO the pallid
cheek the rosy tinge Of health, removes
pimplss, blotches, roughness, salloWness
and other blemishes, and inpsrts to the
skin most delicate fairness and soft
pess. 1t smoothes the burrows caused
By tine Or care end gives face, neck and
arms tbs plump and engaging appear
anee Of youthful beauty. All this is ac-
complished by the most natural means,
viz: by gently and naturally stimulating
the circulation in the capillary blood
vessels. Besides being the most effect
uel cid TO beauty known 70 modern sci
ence. cpd-dsT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

r. ]. WALEER, the elteFprisipg news
dealer, No. los Beal street, has all the
latest daiIies, Weeklies and monthly pub
locations. He has also many European
periodicals and literature that he makes
a specially. Call and see him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

Lydia Thompson has 8 mad lover.
just as Nilsson had awhile ago. and the
authorities Of New York have locked
him up. He is Q large man, with big
red nustache and passive eyes, and bis
name is Daniel AyrOp. Mr.. Henderson,
Lydias husband, Is said to have grown
FESTIVE At the conduct Of Daniel.
A Virginia letter-carrier speaks eight
languages besides the profahe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

IL order to be a dependent upon
cliques, rings, ate., you must become an
independent candidate. This is polit-
ieal paradox.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
DIED.

HUNN-On Wednesday, September 25th, at
twenty minutes past eleven o'clock. ALExAE-
DER, son of Alexander and Martha Hum,
aged three years and eleven months.
Due notice will be given of the time of burial
in the morning papers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
FRESH OYSTERS.

Victor d. Fuchs, at ~ jefferson street,
is receiving them daily by express. Call
on him for your supplies. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25

TALK about Greeley being eleeledr'
exelsims Logan. Why, gentlemen, We
have the treasury aud the army, and
we can use both, and viii do It, to beat
himl" .--...,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-25
MEETING.
knights of Pythias,

A REGULAR MEETING OF TEN.
PSthiSs, will be held this (WEDNBs, EMA
DAY. evening. September %. 1872. NIX
at ~ o'clock, at the Commandery SSSSW
Hall, 2O4 Front street. Work in W.
the Page and Esquire degrees. A full at
tendance is requested. Brethren Of sister
lodges are cordially invited u meet With Us.
W. X. WRENCH, W. c.
H. C. BIeELoK, X. and Q. $. y
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LATEST TEI.EGRAMS.

AnnaIoAE rREss Assoouyron, VIA .. r. A.
yELnaRArH 0ohrAnT.
Specials 90 the Ledger.
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LEGAL.
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST DEED Exc
ID cuted to me by G. A. Junkerman and
Rosa Junkerman, his wife, to- secure the in
debtedness named therein. and registered in
the Registers Office of Shelby county, Tennes-
see, in book No. 76, pages IA and l45, will,
On Saturday, October s6, 1872,
in front of my Office, No. IS Madison street
in Memphis, Shelby county. Tennessee. sell
for cash, to the highest bidder, at public out
cry, the following described property, situate
in the county Of Shelby, and State Of Tonnes
see. to-wit: A part of county lot No. SIG, as
designated on the plan Of the city Of Mem.
pbis, and known on a plan Of subdivision Of
said lot made May 1857, and of record in
Shelby county as lot No 80, and bounded as fol-
lows, to-wit: Beginning at point on the south
side Of Mari street $50 feet east Of Dunscombe
street, running thence southwardly and Daral-
lei with Dunscombe street $50 feet to the north
line Of l6 foot alley; thence eastwardly with
the north line of said alley 70 feet TO stake;
thence northwardly and parallel with puns-
combe street $50 feet to the south line Of MARI
street; thence weatwardly with the south line
Of said Mari street IS feet to the beginning.
The equity of redemption Is waived and the
title Is believed to be perfect, but will con-
2-id I. B. EDGINGTON. Trustee.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-05-11
DIR. Railways
Perfect PurgatiVe Pills,

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a few doses OF RADWAl'SP PILLS will
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worth thousands will be sent you.
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DIR. RADWAYsS

SarSapafllllan ReSOlVent
HAS MADE THE MOST ASTONISHING
CURES; so QUICK, so RAPID ARE
THE CHANGES THE BODY UNDER
GOES, UNDER THE INF. UENCE OF
THIS TRULY WONDERFUL MEDI-
CINE THAT
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-05-11
Aro also Agents fOr the CeIebrated
"SilVer Tongue"
ORGANS

Concerning which we are just
fled in saying that they are
more honestly constructed ana
combine more real excellent quail
tiles than any other Organs We
have ever seen. The Manufac-
turer of these beautiful Organs
Claims for them the newest and
most excellent construction
greatest purity and power of
tone-thc utmost known variety
of effect uniformity and prompt
ness in utterance and unlimited
durability.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1872-05-11
273 I-2 Main ST.,
Memphis, Tennessee e,
Agent, forthe Uuriysllei
MATHUSHEk PIANO

Concerning which nc wish to say
that never before has any Piano
been subjected to such severe
tests.
The Scale is radically different
from any other, and is so ingeni-
Gus in its construction, and pro-
duces such wonderful power and
purity of tone, that it has attrac-
ted the attention and admiration
of connoisseurs and critics to such
degree that Dealers in other
Pianos have been obliged in self
defence to resort to many and
very severe animadversions con-
corning its qualities and claims;
nevertheless after seven years of
thorough trial, it has more than
indicated the highest hopes of
its friends and stands to-day be-
yond criticism and without a
rival.
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FEVER AND AGUE.

FEVER AND AGUE cured for fifty
esnts. There Is not remedial agent in
this world that will cure Fever and Acne.
and all other Malarious, Bilious, Scarlet,
Typhoid, Yellow, and other Fevers Caided
by RAILWAYS PILLS. so qnick as RAD
WAYS READY RELIES. Fifty cents
Der bottle