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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
Npw HAMPsHrRE ELRCTIoN.

The first gun Of the Presidential cam
pagn was fred yesterday by New Hamp-
shire, and the Democracy went down.
The election was for Governor, Legisla-
ture and minor State officers. Straw, the
Radical candidate for Governor, is
elected over Weston, the Democratic
candidate, by about fifteen hundred ma
jority. The Legislature is largely Radi-
cal. Last year Weston was elected by
about thousand majority. The vac
tory of the Radicals is complete. First
blood for Grant This result removes
all doubt of his nomination at Philadel-
phia. 1t has been stated that Demo-
cratic politicians at Washington desired
a Radical victory in that State, and
that some prominent Republicans
we're inclined to favor a Democratic
victory. Democrats desire Grants
nomination, because they think he
is weak and can be beaten. and
because his defeat at Philadelphia
would ruin the Liberal Republican
movement. Those Republicans who
want Grant to fail of nomination,
thought the loss to their party of Con-
necticut and New Hampshire would
greatly weaken his strength, and posi-
bly defeat him. A defeated party has
always reasons for its misfortune. The
Democrats will account for their defeat
in New Hampshire by alleging that the
people we're bought by money sent into
the State. Still this will not alter the
result; but that they spesk what can be
proved we have no doubt 1t will make
no difference. The country, in its
present frame of mind, will not bother
about it. but look at the simple fact that
Grant has carried the State. To our
mind this result viii not strengthen the
Cincinnati movement, but it will plead
powerfully against the slightest element
Of Democracy manifesting itself in the
convention. More than ever is deferred
action on the part of the party neces-
sary. More than ever is mastery in
activity its true policy If it goes blum
dering into the Cincinnati convention it
will ruin the Liberal movement, and
write its defeat in advance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

return fortnight later, close up to the
city walls, and carry off every horse aud
every article Of food. Iftroops'are sent
in pursuit they never catch a glimpse Of
the Cubans, and only know Of their
whereabouts when the Spaniards get
caught in some ambush, in which they
lose some men killed and have many
wounded.
A sergeant who had been reduced to
the ranks for peculation, deserted to the
insurgents. carrying with him twenty
three men. OF all the men who surren-
dered TO the Spaniards with Cornelio
Porro, not twenty are to be found. The
desertions are going on every day.
The guide of Pitas cavalry, Eladio de
Pima, Cuban traitor, has been killed in
an encounter with the patriots in the
woods of Lasuras, six miles from San
Geronimo. au
The Spaniards have been compelled to
break up their camp at Guaimora, which
is about half way on the road between
Puerto Principe and Lasturna, in con-
sequence of the fearful ravages of the
cholera among their troops. Out Of 800
men over 600 have died from this dread
full scourge during the last six weeks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
CUBA.
movements OF the Patriots.

movements OF the Patriots.
New ORLEANS. March l3.-Diario de
Ia Marina has dates to the third instant.
Right Rev. Pedro NJ. Llorente has
been appointed archbishop Of the diocese
Of Santiago de Cuba.
The Spanish battalion Of Sanquintin
had a severe engagement with the pa
triots on the banks Of the river Sagua,
between Cuzero Peladoro and Arroyo
Cillseo, in the Eastern department
The Spsniards claim a victory.
A recent letter, dated at Puerto Prin-
cipe, says:
In this city we are absolutely besieged
by the patriots, not that they have yet
made any attack upon IT, as they have
no artillery. but any communication be-
tween rs and the outside world is i'm
practicable, only through the help Of
large bodies Of troops. Meat is very
scarce here. In the immediate outskirts
3 few vegetables are planted, but the
supply eyen Of these is most precarious,
for The pstriois disappear one day and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

The Union and American says; We
learn that there will be meeting of the
Democratic State Executive Committee
during this month. when the time for
holding the Democratic State Conyen-
ton will be fixed. From conversation
with some of the members of the Com
mittee. we learn that the State Conven-
ton will be held about the 18th of June,
which is about the time fixed for holding
the Democratic State Conventions in
Indiana and Ohio.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
DOUBTFUL POLICY.

The Banner of Sunday contains call
for a meeting of the Conservative and
Liberal citizens of the State on the 10Th
Of May. That paper says:
All persons, irrespective of old party
organizations, who are interested in the
movement, which some weeks ago
originated with the Liberal Republicans
of Missouri, and which it is expected
will have further progress in the National
Convention at Cincinnati, arc cordially
invited to attend
Does it not occur 10 Democrats that a
man known to be Democrat could not
take part in a meeting of this descrip-
lion without breaking the force Of the
Liberal party movement? This move
ment is entirely, or should be entirely
Republican. If Democrats 90 into it,
hsw can they go into the Democratic
Convention, if it become necessary to
call one2 Moreover, if Democrats go
into the Cincinnati Convention and
make themselves prominent, the circum-
stance would serve as powerful weapon
ia the hands of the Grant party. They
will convince the masses Of the North
that it was nothing but Democratic
Convention in disguise. No, let the
Cincinnati Convention be composed of
known Republicans Let them meet,
act, and the result will be duly consid-
cred BY the Democracy. We trust that
no man who intends to act with the
Democracy will go into the proposed
State meeting. Supporting the nominee
of the Convention at Cincinnati is quite
another matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
BUTLER

Butler, Who has been very silent du-
ring this session Of Congress, has been
heard from. He has introduced in the
House a bill providing that after the
first Of April next one-third Of the Gus
toms duties shall be paid in legal tender
notes. Il obtained vote Of eighty-nine
TO sixty-eigbt, but not the required two
thirds to suspend the rules, SO that, not
withstandiog it received a majority vote,
it failed to pass the House. Some peo'
pie thought the Beast asleep, but he was
only lying in bis jungle, preparing for
bis next spring. i is difficult to guess
Uhat De is driving at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

We see this statement The Chicago
Times of Friday has long article fa-
voring the claims of Judge Davis for the
Presidency. 1t thinks he is a much
stronger man to beat Grant than either
Trumbull or Gratz Brown" And just
such articles from such Democratic
sources, will ruin the cause Of Davis
Why cannot the old Democratic leaders
keep quiet2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
View HampshIre EIeetIon

CONCORD, March l3.-Returns con-
tinue to come in slowly, but the Repub-
lican triumph is undoubted. No county
is yet complete. Straws majority in
the States is estimated at 1921, which
will probably be reduced by returns
from townships yet to hear from. The
Legislature will probably be Republican
by a majority Of sixty-two.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
SUPREME COURT JUDGE.

We ask attention to the card Of j. b.
Cooke, of Chattanooga, announcing
himself candidate for the place on the
bench Of the Supreme Court made va
cant by the retirement of Judge Mel
son. The election occurs on the first
Thursday in August next. Mr.. Cooke
is an accomplished lawyer, good man,
and one whom the people should honor.
We learn that East Tennessee is in
favor of him. Let our readers not forget
hin,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

The Birmingham Ala Sun says:
The coalition Of the Alabama and
Chattanooga railroad at this time is
certainly mysterious, to say the least Of
it. We are informed that the operation
Of the road has been permanently and
definitely stopped, and that no trains
will be run over the road for the
next sixty days, or until some sale is
effected of the same.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

The remains of General Evan Shelby,
father Of Colo mel Isaac Shelby, of King S
Mountain memory, were disinterred at
Bristol, Tenn. the other day, by the
town authorities, and removed to the
town cemetery. Notwithstanding they
had been buried seventy-seven years,
they we're found to be in remarkable
state of preservation. The skull, espe-
cially, was well preserved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

The Dyersburg Gazette Of Saturday
says "Mr. ]. W. Jones, attorney for
the Memphis and Padueah railroad, was
in Dyersburg last Thursday morning. on
official business. The mortgage, on
which money is to be raised With which
to build the road, is now on file in the
Dyer County Register office. On Tues
day the contract for building the road
from Memphis to Coviugton, was awarded
to responsible parties
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
Amusemenfs.


MEMPHIS THEATER. Next Monday
evening the great Aimee Opera Bouffe
troupe, seventy performers, will com
menee an engagement in Offenbach S
sparkling opera, La Perichole; Tuesday
night, La Grand Duchess; Wednesday,
Barbe Blue; Thursday, Fleur De The.
The Aimee troupe has been creating the
greatest excitement in New Orleans,
and has met with the most remarkable
success. Next Thursday the box office
will be opened for the sale of reserved
seats.
BRooNs OPERA HOUSE. = Manager
Broom's new stars attract large audi
ences. every night. The attractions this
week are the Austin Brothers, athletes
and gymasts; Misses Kate Thomson
and Mabile De Verney, song and dance
artists; Neil Rogers, the vocalist and
specially performer. The laughable and
grotesque farce, Mardi Gras Night in
Memphis, will be presented every even
ing. Every Saturday afternoon at two
o clock grand matinee will be given.
OLYMPIC VARIETIEs-Manager Schooles
has secured the services of new stars for
his popular variety show on Washington
street. Quite number Of new people
will appear this evening. An attractive
programme has been made out for the
performance. If you desire to hear
good singing and witness Terpsichorean
feats never before exhibited in Memphis
20 to Schooles' tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

NE-MALLORY-0n Tuesday. 18th
inst. at nine o'clock Pm. at the Linden
Walk, Mr.. W. X. BRowNR and Miss ENMA
A. MALLORY, all Of this city.
The friends Of the bride and groom in this
city extend their congratulations to the happy
couple. now embarked on the matrimonial
ocean amid the most prosperous gales. that
will wait their barque 10 the haven Of peace
and prosperity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
ANNOUNCEMENT.
no the People Of Tennessee.

TN RESPONSE TO THE EXPRESSION
i Of a popular desire. sufficiently general
and influential 70 control my actisn IN me
matter, / hereby announces myself a candi-
date for the once Of Judge Of the bnpretne
Hon. r. A. r. Nelson. Election hrst 4 4, 3 ars-
day In August next. -. ID. OOynn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

IT is stated that the books Of the
Treasury Of the United States are in
such confusion that ne reliance can be
placed upon the estimates o. the public
debt, either Of existing or that which has
been paid Of, and is officially evident by
the highest proof.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
MISSISSIPPI.
The Coming Cotton Crop-Death OF
Rev. Thomas Nixon.

heV. IHOHlHs NIAVHs
ABERDEEN, MISS, March l2.-Present
indications prophesy heavy cotton
crop for the season of 1923. The
acreage will immensely exceed that of
last year, while the winter has been one
of the character that generally presages
a good cotton season.
The Raymond Gazette announces the
death, on the fifth inst, of the R0y.
Thomas Nixon, in the seventy-ninth
year Of his age. He was the last re-
naming member of the first Methodist
Conference organized in Mississippi.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

We fail to become excited on account
of the kicking of Gould out Of the man
agement Of the Erie road Not even
the circumstance that he was hustled
out of the room Of the company has
disturbed our equanimity. We remain
calm
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

THE Tennessee Legislature met in
extra session yesterday. The Governor
sent in his message Among the most
important subjects discussed are the re-
districting Of the State, public educa-
ton, and the State boundary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
Emporium OF FASHION.

The fashionable ladies Of Memphis
and vicinity attend the grand openings
given by Mrs. NJ. c.. Hunter, at the
SOUTHERN EMPoRIUM OF FASHION" "
No. 247 Main street. Fashionable hats,
bonnets, laces, neck-ties, lace sets, linen
sets, natural and artificial flowers are
sold daily in vast numbers at the cheap
est rates. Ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

The robber rule syieldingits fruits in
South Carolina. The people are leaving
the State. The Columbia Ph9nix says:
We regret to state that emigration
from the State continues. Nearly every
train from the up-country brings quite
number of families, destined for the
West"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

GALLAWAY-At Corinth, Miss. on Tues
day, 18th inst. at eight o'clock p m. ELDks
0ALLAEAY, infant son OF Mr.. John =. ana
Mrs! Maggie Gallaway.
The numerous friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Galway deeply sympathizs with them in
their bereavement 80 sudden and unexpected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

House and Lot for $500
On Court street.

A VERY DESIRABLE LOT, SKIS, WITH
"A I GOOD hours Of I've rooms upon "
owner ) non-resident and mast be sold in'iAe
on three days. Apply Immediately o
Ii-fs LANIER 1 CO. pc Second q.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

THE successful candidate for Governor
Of New Hampshire is Hs=.ss5! ss:.saE. We
hope this Radical Stray does not SHOW
which way the Presidential Wind blows
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13
srIAn-rIrrno at 8l6 Second st. AT
The Best Is tho cheapest.

Just received, Yarmouth bloaters,
smoked halibut and salmon, Roe her
rings, new Canadian oatmeal, and other
articles too numerous to mention, at j..
Devote s, cor. Third and Adams. HILL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

MONDAY, March lS-0ffenbach's sparkling
Opera, La PerfehOie.
TUESDAY, March 19-0fenbach's popular
Opera, La Grand DucheNs~. US
WEDNESDAY, March 20-0ffenbach's brill
liant Opera, Barbe Blue.
THURSDAY, March 81 = Lacoq's Opera
Bouffe. FIeur de The. <..Ho.
FRIDAY, March 22-0ffenbach's sparkling
Opera, la Grande Duchessc.
SATURDAY MATINEE. March 2s-La Pc
SATURDAY NIGHT. March % 0ffenbachs
Barbe Blue.
/ Box Office open Thursday. March IA. 1872.
for the sale of seats for the season. ct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

Rag, straw and MANILA wrapping.
BOYLE & CHAPMAN,
1877 2791 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

Buy your wood from C. H. John
son, III Poplar street. 2f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

AMERICAN PRKsg ARTICULATION. VIA .. r. A.
snLnaRkPE oonPAxr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-13

WHO HAS NOT BEEN ANNOYED WITH
w bad-ftting Shirts? We have been try
ing for a long time to obyiate the difficulty
and meet the demand. and in bringing the
HOMEMADE SHIRT before the public we
feel confident that we have met the demand
and removed the difficulty, and for COMPOST,
EASE AND BEAUTY, the Home Made shirt
fs without u rival.
We have fully tested its merits during the
past two years. and it has given ESTIRE Salts
confident that a fair trial will convince the
most fastidious Of the truth Of the above
Al complete assortment of the Shirts always
in stock, open fronts or backs, for studs. eye
lets or buttons. t
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-11-29
Rules for Writing.

|. Be brief; this is the age of tele.
graphy and stenography.
2. Be pointed, don't go all around a
subject without hitting it.
3. State facts, don't stop to moralize-
that's drowsy business. Let the reader
do his dreaming.
a. Eschew preface, plunge at once in.
to your subject, like bold swimmer in.
to deep river.
5. If you have written sentence you
think particularly fine, consider serious
ly about drawing your pen through it,
A pet child is always the worst of the
family.
6. Condense, make sure that you real.
ly have an idea, and then record it in the
shortest terms possible.
Z. When your article is complete,
strike out nine-tenths of the adjectives
the English is strong language.
8. Avoid all high-fown language the
plain Anglo Saxon words are best. New.
er use stills when legs will do.
8. Make your sentence short; every
period is milestone, at which the rea-
der may halt and rest himself.
10. Write legibly.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-11-29

the tying up that remains mystery to
him yet and probably viii till his dying
day. -4.t,k
Another feature you will not tail 70
notice---at every fork Of the. reads you
will see little brown school house,
Sometimes up Brandon way, where paint
is dug out of the ground and comes
cheap, they paint them, but not as . gen.
eral thing. But there's a tremendous
sight of work done in these little knowi-
edge boxes. On the whole. they are 3
greater wonder than the sawmills, and
the raw material receives greater trans
mutation than did the hemlock log
Put few fur caps and frocks and COW
hide boots with some good Vermont
meat and blood in them, and they quiet
ly turn out Douglasses and Foote's and
Jim Fisks and such like. t,4t
Hills of iron, mountains of marble,
kettles of hot sugar, golden butter, stall
wart frames, rosy-cheeked girls that are
not afraid to work, strong arms and warm
true hearts-that's Vermont.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-11-29

A ludicrous incident lately occurre d
on Mississippi steamer, which we relate
as warning to those who attempt to
change the personal adornments which
nature has given them. A man was
journeying to Texas with his wife thought
be would enjoy the luxury of shaving
and shampooning. While this was GO
ing on he concluded to surprise his wife,
and at his request his eyebrows and
whiskers we're changed from a fiery red
to raven blackness. and his head shaved.
He FASTENED to his state-room, but was
met at the door by his spouse, outraged
by the intrusion of stranger, as she
supposed, and admittance refused. He
called himself her husband she said he
was an impostor. He attempted to ex-
plain it was useless. A crowd gather
ed round, and the laugh became general
At last, in his perplexity, the HoOsier
exclaimed, "Sallie, look at my feet 7"
One glance at the pedal appendages as
sured her. " Yes, john" she said,
know them feet They can come in but
keep that head out of sight"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-11-29

uer such circumstances, L Woulu go
my grave sooner than become you
wife"
he stood for a moment stunned, 8
lent, his face white with agony; an
then he caught both her hands.
"Yet you love me" he cried. Yo
do love me, Miss Delano, and you dar
not deny it ?"
His voice, his intense passion, mastere,
her again for the moment She droop
ped and trembled before him, and he
cheeks were on fire with blushes.
And, but for little paitry wealth
you would be my wife. Answer me; i
it not true, Lilian?'
She looked up with eyes overhowing
"If were back at Delano homestead,
she said, it might be different. But
am only your mothers hired servant
and that ends the matter"
He threw her hands from him, his fac,
dark with pain and passion. Just ther
the winds without rose to gale; tht
cottage reeled and shook beneath tn,
shock; the old portrait of grandfather
Delano came crashing to their feet. The
frame shivered, and the back fell out
and when Dick Buckingham raised it, a
package of papers dropped to the floor
One was heavy, and bound with official
tape.
What's this? ?" he said, turning il
over, and reading the superscription.
" Roderick Delano's Willp
Lillian caught the package from his
hands with suppressed cry. For an
instant her eyes ran down the yellow
page, with its black seals, and then she
exclaimed
"Oh, Mr.. Buckingham. this is my
grandfather's missing will Mother
mother' she cried. as she read, "We
are rich again we shall have the old
homestead back Y
She was hurrying TO find her mother,
but Dick caught her, and held her fast.
"Will you forget your promise p he
said, under his breath. When you get
back to the old home will you be my
wife ?"
She struggled a moment to escape
hin, and then she raised her brown eyes
to his face, and in their happy depths,
he read his answer, and kissing her
trembling lips, he let her go.
By the Thanksgiving fire, that night,
when Rose had come home, they talked
it all over, the three happy women, won
dering and rejoicing over what the storm
had brought them.
And, before twelvemonth went by,
the widow Delano was reinstated in the
old homestead !; and next Thanksgiving
there is to be double wedding; for
Tom Dalton is to marry pretty Rose, and
Dick Buckingham, making his word
good, will take for his wife our brown.
eyed Lillian.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1872-11-29
Only.

BY JANIS =. sFEARNs.
Only poisonous drop from the cup.
But il gave thirst for more,
And awokea craving that wrecked a life
On barren, desert shore.
Twas only glance. but seornful glance.
And il famed a dreaded flame.
1t was only kind, beseeching look
But itwon heart from shame.
1t was only dying mothers kiss
On a fair, pale. grlish face.
But always the thought of that sacred touch
Drew her from evil apace.
Twas only a draft from the limpid stream,
But il saved the hunters life.
Twas only the husbands familiar step.
Yet 1t cheered the gloomy wife.
1t was only a smile-a pleading smile
But il reached hardened heart
And reused desire and an earnest viii
To perform noble part.
1t was only tear-one pearly tear
That stood on the maiden's cheek,
Yet itspoke sweeter gOod-by than words
Have ever essayed TO speak.
II was only a word-one single word
But sweet as the summers breath,
And It touched the spring of a thoughtless mind
And rescued soul from death.