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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25
THREE nays OLD.

The venerable II. s. Foote has de-
clared himself candidate for Congress
for the State at large. He is well ad-
vanced in years as a man, but as eiti-
zen was only three days old when he
made his announcement as a candidate.
He says he has been magnanimously
relieved from civic disabilities about
three days since by wise aud paternal
government" The wise and paternal
government" will be good card for
him before the people. There are about
one hundred thousand people in Tennes-
see who deny that we have at Washing
ton wise and paternal govern
ment." That is just exactly me
point the people are fighting. II
is understood that Foote is for Greeley.
Let him read the Cincinnati platform
and then tell the people where the wise
and paternal" part comes in. But the
strangest part Of the manifesto is this
His candidacy is placed on the ground
of displaying his gratitude for his free
dom. Now, if he had announced him
self an administration candidate, there
would have been some sort Of consist
ency in his course, but after enlogiziug
Grants government as wise and pa
ternal" he announces himself for Gree
ley and Brown.
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NEW YORK.

NEW York, May PA murderous
assault was committed last night by
Commodore Vanderbilt's son in law
named Crawford, on detective Hender-
son. 1t appears that Henderson had
arrested Vanderbilts eolored ceachman
for having forced a white woman into
the Commodere's stables, when Craw-
ford interfered and fred two shots from
revolver, one of which took effect in
Hendersons thigh, and the other in the
knee of a man named Daniels, who was
passing by. Crawford then escaped and
has not been captured.
The most brief and successful Of the
late strikes has been that of the German
house painters. These men, two hun.
bred and fifty in number, struck for the
eight hour system Thursday, and yes
terday they we're all again employed at
their own terms.
Charles Moody and Saul Briggs were
held in $4,000 bail in the Jefferson Po-
lice Court yesterday for keeping gam
bling house at 1872 Broadway street. A
few nights ago, it is said, prominent
men Of Ulster county and the president
of the Ulster comfy bank we're enticed
into this place and robbed Of $4,000
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Nj f MP HISS
Saturday Evening, May %, 1879.
A TENTH MEMBER.

The announcement that under the
new apportionment bill just passed BY
Congress Tennessee will be entitled to
an additional representative, has had the
effect of bringing to the surface such
names as Andrew johnson, II. s. Foote
and General Frank Cheatham. Mr..
Foote announces himself as candidate.
Mr.. Johnson is said to incline TO an
abandonment of his retiracy, and to
offer no objection to seat in the House,
Should these veterans enter ON the can
vass, we shall probably have some fun
to break the monotony of the canvass
As the tenth member is to be elected by
general ticket, it is presumed that the can
didates will make vigorous canvass Of
the State. 1t would be no ordinary
spectacle, the presence of Foote and
johnson on the stump in conflict
The people would be reminded of
the days when Foote overwhelmed
Quitman in the canvass for Governor Of
Mississippi, and defeated Davis, and
when johnson met such men as Henry
and Gentry and defeated them before
the people. A collision between these
gentlemen at this day would be no child's
play. 1t would be contest of giants,
but young no longer, nor possessing the
strength and fires of other days. Two
such men, gladatorial in all the instincts
of their natures, crossing swords down
the last declivity of life, might amuse,
but not instruct the spectators. Neither
can make reputation at this late day,
nor add one inch to his intellectual sta
ture. 1t would afford no pleasure to
the thousands who once caught fire from
their battle eyes, and drank in the
tones of their great voices, to see
one now dim, and hear the other broken
into discord by age. Youth is the time
to climb to the nights of popularity.
mdiuIC ildhupbu ID tic liiuC W
great actions. Age is the time for re-
pose and rehecton-the time to review
the incidents of a stormy or a peaceful
life. Age in the harness Of battle is not
comely sight. White hairs and trem-
bling limbs have no business in the
charge or the retreat, the rout or the
pursuit. johnson and Foote retain,
perhaps, much Of their former strength,
but they have outlived the issues of the
days that gave them their renown.
Whether right or wrong, q new era is
upon the country, and as old men are
proverbially averse to change, there is
fear that our venerable aspirants would |
clog, rather than accelerate, the progress |
of events. A younger man must come
to the front and allow the people, voting
throughout the State, to send him to
Congress. We want bold, strong, ac-
tive man, a man in the prime of life, |
and as sleepless, so far as our interests
are concerned as the stars themselves.
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The Comfy Convention.

For what offices there will be nomina-
tons made in the County Convention on
the Goth of June has become a vexed
question. The trouble seems to be with
other counties TO whom Shelby county
has no right TO dictate. Shelby is cnti-
tied to two Senators and has an interest
in another with Fayette and Upton.
Shelby has an interest in Floaier with
Fayette and has an interest in a Con-
gresham with Fsyette, Upton and Har-
deman. The election for Legislative
officers and Congressman does not come
off until next November. The question
now is, Will the delegates from Fayette
Upton and Hardeman be found in the
June Convention2 IL not, nominations
for these Offices canRot, Of course, be
made.
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LATEST 1'ELEGRAMS.
AMERICAN PRKss ASSOCIATION. VIA 9. r. 4 A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Specials 60 the Ledger.
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The Senate
Finance Committee yesterday completed
the consideration of the House tariff bill
and reported it to the Senate so much
changed that an agreement between the
two Houses is absolutely impossible. The
whisky tariff has been consolidated, so
that the special tax paid by rectihers is
included in the general tax, and the rate
fixed at seventy cents per gallon, tax
of one per cent on sales, and fifty cents
per barrel. A uniform rate has been
fixed for the tobacco tax at twenty-four
cents. The old Senate free list has been
virtually replaced, and the bill otherwise
so badly cut up as to make a conference
committee absolutely necessary. tits
useless to base any calculations of final
result from the bill as reported, as it will
certainly be SO much changed in the
conference as to make it almost new
measure.
The question of adjournment will
come up again in the Senate probably
Monday, and a request will doubtless be
made to extend the session till Monday,
June Sd. Some think if the Senate
should not pass the House resolution to
adjourn June Sd it would suppress the
existing resolution, but Speaker Blain
holds that in order to invalidate the lat
ter the action of both Houses must be
subsequent, whereas the action of but
one House in this case is Of that char
cfer
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Auuseneuts.

BLACK CRoOK.-A large ana most
fashionable audience attended the thea
ter last evening to witness the grand
spectacle entitled the Black Crook 1t
is needless to state that the performance
was most attractive. The scenery, incl
dents, ballet, olio and specialties were
gotten up in first-class style. Thetrans-
formation scenes are wonderful in scenic
effect. The ballet, under the leadership
Of Sig. Cellini, is changed each evening.
Last evening the Rose de Ma"
az Enchantment," "Passo Fantastique,"
"Indian Dance" and Hungarian"
we're pleasing and novel in the extreme.
The graceful dancing Of Mile DeVere,
premier danseuse, was much admired
by the audience. The clio and special
ties, such as the guitar music Of Her
nandez, character songs by Collins, ven
triloquism by Professor Hilton, etc.,
make up most attractive programme.
In the matter Of costuming, the troupe
excels. At the matinee to-day and the
performance tonight numerous changes
will be made in the programme Of the
attractive Black Crook.
Circus CoNISc. = Next Wednesday
Noyes' grand circus will erect tents on
the bluffs and give entertainments 10 the
public for three days. A fine company
and well trained horses will be the at
fractions. The company is the largest
and best ever exhibited in the Southern
country. Numberless novelties are in
troduced by the troupe. In addition to
the regular company the wonderful Lee
family from California will exhibit feats
in the arena Of the most astonishing
character.
PANORAMA OF THE PILGRIM s PRoGREss.
This attractive exhibition Of paintings,
consisting Of religious and historical
scenes, continues to gil the Assembly
Hall every evening. The progress Of
the Pilgrim through temptations on to
the haven Of rest is graphically por-
trayed on canvas. An attractive and
lucid explanation Of the scenes is made
by the conductor as the canvas rolls on.
The exhibition Of the panorama will
close tonight.
BROoM's OPERA HOUsE.-Broom has
now one Of the best variety companies
in the South, having made such add
tons as entirely complete the combina
ton, and places it in the power of the
present management 10 arrange q
programme to suit the tastes Of all who
attend this popular place OF amuse-
ment. Manager Broom is determined
not to be outstripped by any like estab
lishment in the country.
0LYiRic VARIETIES THEATER-Man
niger Buchanan wishes to inform the
amusement-seekers Of Memphis that he
shall not be outrivaled by any place
Of amusement in the South or South.
west has succeeded in presenting be.
fore MS each and every evening some Of
the first stars in the profession. To
night the large troupe Of artists will ap-
pear in most attractive performance.
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The Congregational and Legislative
nnnuAnffnm

The Somerville Falcon advocates the
claims of Somerville as the place to hold
the Congressional and Legislative Con-
yention, and states as reason that
!" Memphis has gained the reputation OF
being overstockcd with political jugglers
who bring personal influence to bear on
all conventions, and thereby thwart the
designs and wishes of the people, AS
Shelby county is entitled to more dele
gates than Upton, Fayette and Harde-
man together, it is not supposable that
the claims of Someryille will be consid-
cred seriously. The Upton and Harde-
man county delegations would have to
come to Memphis in order to reach
Somerville. The convention will be held
in Memphis, Notwithstanding the reaec-
tons cast upon this city by our Somer-
vile contemporary.
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Mail RObber.

DEsMoNEs, Iowa, May 25.-Philip D.
Banks, mail contractor, also mail carrier
between Clarinda Iowa, and Graham,
No, was arrested at Clarinda yesterday
for robbing the mails and brought to this
city. The prisoner has been on the
route for fifteen years. A number Of
rifed letters were found upon his person.
Suspicion has for long time rested upon
several post-masters in Southwestern
Iowa, and the arrest will relieve them
from great embarrassment.
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GAs.rIrrIya at sl5 Second st.
"A Gard.

A Gard.
To the citizens Of Shelby county: e
When announced myself, some days
since, as candidate for Chancellor,
had no information that it was the pur-
pose of the Democratic Convention 70
make nomination for this office.
Nor have / such information new. l
observe, however, that ali the other as
pirants for this position announce them
selves subject to the action of this con
vention.
AS it is we'll understood that a nsmi-
nee of this convention would, although
put forward by political convention, go
upon the bench untrammelled by politics
or party, / beg leave to say that II the
convention should determine to select q
candidate for this Judicial office, ! will
be subject to such action as it may take.
Very respectfully,
"a w. L. ScoTT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

IT RAlNs.-The clerk of the weather
must be on a spree. For several days
the rains have fallen at all hours utterly
regardless of the necessities of mortals.
The "reformers " should investigate the
duties of this gentleman as well as the
perquisites of his office. 1t is evident
he has not been attending to business
with view to the public interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

RECORDERS CoURT.-Twenty cases
were disposed sofby fine to-day. NJ
Muldroom, charged with robbery, was
committed in default of $1,000 bonds
George Gardner, charged with assaulting
with dirk, was committed-bond $4,000.
George johnson, colored, arrested for
shooting another negro with intent to
murder, was sent to jail-bail $4,000.
Charles Ward, assault and robbery, COM
mitted without bail. H1F rHtfu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

EXECUTIVE CoMMITTEE.--The Demo
cratic Executive Committee meets at
the Second Chancery Courtroom at 3
o clock this afternoon. In yesterday s
LEDGER it was stated that another called
meeting would be held next Wednesday.
This seems to be mistake; but the in
formation was received from a member
of the committee whose statements are
reliable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

A RADIcAL.-An individual named
Deadriek, Of pleasing appearance and
address, and representing himself as
government claim agent, has been cir
culating among the negroes near Bart
lett, in this county taking up bounty
claims, and promising to secure the
bounty in a few weeks. DeAdrick
charged from two to ten dollars for his
valuable services. A negro who fought
nobly at Fort Pillow, and Who was cap
tured in the fort BY Forests Wild horse
men, invested Eve dollars in Deadrick' s
scheme. Chief Of Police Athy would
like that Deadrick would call immedi-
ately at his oiiiee-he may hear Of some
thing 10 his advantage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25
EVERY SEAT IN CONGRESS FILLED


For the first time, says Washington
dispatch, in twelve years Congress will
end this session with every State and
every Congressional districtrepresented.
The Senate few weeks since was made
complete by the admission Of General
Ransom, of North Carolina; and to-day
the House rose to its full number by the
admission of M. Rogers, a Democratic
member from the same State, whose dis
abilities were removed by the passage
Of the general amnesty act on yester-
day. There are now one hundred and
six Democratic members. A change Of
nineteen members only would give them
a majority. The Hcass to be elected
this fall, with the new appointment as
increased by the supplemental bill, will
consist Of two hundred and ninety
three members.
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srrAx,Srrr1sa at Bis Second st.

PAUL WRIGHT, at 296 Main street, re-
ceives daily all the leading papers Of
the country; also the principal period
Gals, illustrated papers, and latest pub
locations in the literary line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

JOE LOCKE, newsman at 1864 Main,
has the Galaxy, Atlantic, Demorest,
Leslie and Godeys magazines for June.
Daily papers and weekly. pictorials of
latest dates always on hand. oi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at j. Devotos, corner of Adams
and Third streets. 1.-THE best is the
cheapest" afn got
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DODGE-On Friday morning, May 4th, OF
consumption, after short illness, HORACE u.
DoDGE, in the 18th year of his age.
His friends and acquaintance are respect
fully invited to attend his funeral from the
residence of E. H. Leidy, 1OS Adams street, on
SUNDAY morning. May Doth. at II o'clock.
Services by Rev. L. C, Ransom.
Little Rock, Syracuse and Buffalo papers
please COPY.
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TRANSPORTATION.
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK
RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice to shipP ers,

TIME MEMPHIS AND LITTLE KOCH
Railroad Company is prepared 70 handle
promptly all freight for Little Rock, points o1
Arkansas. White and 81. Francis riNers' ana
al points in Arkansas.
Special rates Of freight will be sven ~ =
's"'''O" a AS IS LTVERMORR. Gen'l sup't.
@. p. OAKLEY. Gen'l freight Agent. 49,
Memphis. May p. 1877. h-'o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

A ISLANDER of personal character on
ex-President johnson, has been ex-
ploded.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

GENUINE Pavilion and Congress
Springs water for sale, wholesale and
retail, by J. B. Hills, 28l Main st. lib
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

GRAVEL, or composition roofing, both
GENUINE, by e. @. Jones, 2773 Second st.
22f .Hr aIN 81. Nf
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PICNIC.
coTToE PRESS.
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COMPRISING.

I ARKIN's INDEPENDENT COMPRESS
lis now open for the summer business.
Cotton buyers will consult their own interests
BY having their work done here. ITO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

SAYS a Washington special Of Thurs
day: Colonel Forney and Senator
Cameron, who have been leaders of the
different wings Of the Republican party
in Pennsylvania, met tonight to heal
their differences, and celebrated the re-
suit with a banquet, which was attended
by Senators Chandler and Anthony,
Speaker Blaine, Secretary Robson and
Others. The reconciliation was COM
plete.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

NINE DEMoREsT' PATTERNS, all kinds
styles and sizes, at 2l3 Main st. 1891
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

Buy your wood from G Ii. John
son, III Poplar street. "
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GOTTEN TAX.

The sundry appropriation bill was
passed BY the House on Thursday. Be
fore it was finally acted upon, says dis
patch, Mississippi secured the adoption
of an amendment which materially af'
fects portion of the Southern people,
by tending to increase the amount re-
ceived by a class of claimants now before
United States courts. 1t provides that
the Secretary of the Treasury, in refund
ing to the cotton claimants the amounts
of awards by the courts, shall not de-
duct the tax of two cents a pound on
cotton, thus relieving cotton of all tax
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

No. l6,-The best and coolest place
to get lirst,class shave, haircut and
shampoo is at II. G. Hampe's, No. l6
Madison street, under Peoples Insu-
rance Company. Four artists in attend
ance. Go and convince yourself. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

THEY have the finest Catawba wine in
the city at Willett's. Try it. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

Mrs. DIR. GIBBS Office and residence
29S Poplar street. 66t
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LAWYERS.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
Stockholders Meeting.

OYFIoH HERyANDO Insurance COMPANY.
No. % MADISON STREET.
MENPHIs. TENN. May Il. 1917. }
I'HE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS COM
pany are hereby notified that the annual cleo
ton for Directors of said Company for the en-
suing year, will be held at the Office Of the
Company. p Madison street. on
Monday, June 10, Is72,
between the hours Of 10 O'Clock am. and 3
o'clock pm.
7O-d2p Z. N. NELSON. seeretary:
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The old company sells gas at 81 20 per
1000. No charge for setting meters.
Office, 29l Second street. 59T
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Pri,wrim Tickets.

Bought at Griswold's drug store, 42S
Main street; Loyd's china store, Cleaves
& Smithwick's book store, or the green
and pdrple tickets, sold by private indi-
viduals, are for the benefit of Central
Methodist chdrch. BE sure to buy your
tickets as above, if you desire the church
to receive the benefit Tickets good
this week. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-25

THEY have some more OF that fine old
cider at Willett's, strrgy, 72t
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AMUsEM EMTs.
MEMPHIS THEATER.

The Management announce the first produc-
famed Spectacular romance. entitled the
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-04-11

FooD FOR NERVOUS DYspEprIcs.
Dyspeptics ererally should adopt the
two meal a-day system, and eat nothing
whatever at any other time. Let the
breakfast be composed of oatmeal mush
quite dry, or oatmeal cakes and fruit,
or unleavened graham bread or crackers
and fruit. But enc kind of fruit should
be eaten at a meal, and that should be
fresh and well ripencd. For dinner,
some of the articles mentioned for break
fast may be eaton, or some kind Of
vegetable that best agrees with the
patient may be substituted for the fruit;
or, if meat is eaten, lean beef o. mutton
and some vegetable. No other meat is
allowable, and as a rule, nervous dyspep-
tics are better off without any meat. No
butter or greasy food OF any kind, sugar,
salt, spices or condiments should be used.
The patient must eat very slowly and
mGsticate his food very thoroughly,
There is no rule more important than
this. He should drink nothing whatever
at meals, or for two hours afterward.
He should not eat more than two kinds
of food at q meal, and should never eat
when in the least tired Or excited.