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The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06

Ii will be remembered that last week
we mentioned the fact that on the
Sunday night previous the Eastern
mail bags had come in empty. On last
Sunday night, the same thing, or
something worse, happened. When
the mail was opened there was found
to be one letter from Little Rock to
Magnolia, one from Wallaceburg, our
nearest post Office on that route, to this
place, and three from Centre Point to
Texas. Five letters---all lose in the
sack, and all on the wrong route eX~
cept one which had been put in at tie
last office the mail passed. Why these
empty sacks and wrong sacks should
be sent back here every Sunday night
is little too much for our comprehen-
sion. We hear of post masters per-
hitting irresponsible parties to hand
the mail out to riders who call for it.
This is one trouble, and there are
plenty more. There can be no fault
in the riders or drivers, for they come
in, generally, all right, but they car
only bring what is given them. Sew,
eral Of our citizens were very mucl
discommoded by the non arrival of tn,
mail matter that was due last SUNDAY
evening, and we intend to further oul
investigation into this matter. There
are other irregularities, and some OF
other routes, that will be likely &c
come in for share Of our attention
pretty soon.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06

be histoaed by liberal subscriptions
from the southern counties Of the State,
and we would be glad to SEQ these
counties extend all the aid they can.
Five hundred thousand dollars in bonds
will do to talk about, and might, on
certain conditions, be voted. But a
million acres Of land from the people
sounds 4 little too big.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06
pretty soon

The recent changes aud consolila-
lions Of various southern lines of rail-
roads, are of the greatest Importance
90 the whole country. 1t would seem
now that there is a tendency or an
inclination on the part of the Southern
Security Railway Company to absorb
or monopolize the whole Southern rail
road interest. Referring to the lease Of
the Memphis and Little Rock and
Little Rock and Fort Smith roads to
this company. which has been finally
effected, the Gazette sums up few Of
the results, as follows:
We regard this as one Of the most
important events for Arkansas, and
Little Rock in particular, that has ever
transpired in her history. The con-
soiidation of these roads under the
management OF Col. Tom Scott in.
sures:
First. The putting Of the Memphis
and Little Rock railroad in good con
dition, and the building Of the Mem
phis and Shreveport road.
Second. The completion ofthe Lit,
lie Rock and Fort Smith road.
Third. The building Of road from
Fort Smith into the Indian country,
there connecting with the Atlantic and
Pacific.
Fourth. The builling of the Allan.
tic and life, on the thirty-ffth par
allied, thus opening a great national
highway to the Pacific by 3 route
which can be travelled at all seasons Of
the year.
There are certainly grand events for
Arkansas with these things accom-
plished, and the Cairo and Fulton
completed giving Us more southern
connections, Arkansas will soon emerge
as one Of the foremost states of the
union.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06

Our readers are requested to read
the announcement Of Mr.. ID. Baldwin
in to days paper. His hotel has been re
Gently refitted and repaintcd from top to
bottom, and is now in tip,top condition,
or perhaps we might say, Gin apple-pie
order" and bis furniture all new. The
house will be opened tomorrow. The
stable will be under the snperinten-
dence Of the inimitable "Ike," and
Baldwin says that is enough to say on
that subject.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06

We give a great deal Of our space
to-day to the communication of cone
of the People upon a subject Of gen.
eral interest. Our columns are open
Tor temperate discussions Of such sub.
iiects at all times, whether we hold TO
the views Of our correspondents or not.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06
The attention Of our readers is re,

The attention OF our readerS IS fe-
specially asked to the advertisement
of William Dickerson, who has lost a
couple of good horses. We are as
sured that he is a worthy man, and
will literally reward any person who
will return him the horses OF furnish
him any information that may lead
to their recovery.
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06
Lost Horses.

CTRAYED OR STOLEN from the sub
y scribrr Lying near the Ozn in Hemp
Stead county, Arkansas, on the plantation
Of G. J.. Roystou, two large, Rne Horses
one a bay and the other a DIM color--both
good WORK Horses and n good order ANY
person finding said Houses, and returning
them 20 me- OF giving such information as
may lead TO Gleir recovery by me. shall q
literally REWARDED Said Horses lrft on or
aboBt The ijth day ct February, 1872
WILLIAM DICKERSON.
Hampstead Co, Ark, March (, l5i2. ,
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06

Atliou vi inc CONSERVATIVE forces OF
the State. Upon the contrary an or
ganization, if there be any difference.
will become the more essential. Its
folly to expect to accomplish any good
by coalition with either faction of
the, so-called, Republican party of this
State. The contest in this State must
be between the solil and substantial
citizens OF the State on tie one hand
composed Of the former Democrats and
Wings aud honest Republicans il
there be any)-and the Carpet, baggers
and negroes on the other. This fact
cannot be ignored. The platform of
the Liberal Republicans, as foresbal-
owed in the Jefferson City Convention,
if successful in the coming campaign,
sounds the death knelI Of carpat-bog
dominion in the Soalh. These men
came into power by means Of force and
fraud, and they well know that their
rule can only be parpatuated by the
continued Use Of these appliances.
They moan to unite With no parry that
proposes to discontinue them. The
party in the South is composed almost
exclusively Of renegade Demo,ratsan
-purious Republicans, who are the
mere creatures of circumstance, and
they would to-day, wage as unreIent
ing and unscrupIluus war against Ly-
man lrumbull for the Presidency,
nominated upon the Liberal RapubH-
can platform, as they would against a
"straght ont" Democratic ticket Of the
Day>Book and Brick Pomeroy school
4 review OF the past course Of all
those RepublicInsl2) in the State, who
hitherto male profession Of coIserya-
tive inclinaions, will satisfy us of this
fact Take for instance, tho course of
Clayton, Lieut.. GoyeruorI) johnson,
and Edwards, in du, turn. This will
satisfy YOU of the fact that they are
treachcrous and not to be trusted. Yet
thcy are as good rs any others Of the
The Weekly Washington telegraph., 1872-03-06
LIVERY STH3LE,
/ X e,

Which j., sufficient guarantee that ais
right.
-. BALDWIN.
Proprietor.
Washington March s, l-12. - ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
Ksen the Hair Unblemished.

al SIN like an old hemlock-withered
at the top" said a venerable Indian
chief pointing to his thin and bleaching
locks. Thousands of men and women
in civilized.society, much younger than
the old Sycamore, are like him, with
cred at the top" simply because they
have neglected to use the means of pre-
serving and identifying the hair, which
science had placed at their disposal. If
Lyons Kathairon be faithfully applied
once or twice q day, to the fibers and
the scalp, it is just as impossible that
the hair should decay, wither, fall out or
become harsh and fuzzy, as that a
meadow duly refreshed with nightly
dews and sunlit rains, should become
arid and barren of green blades. This
matchless preparation not only keeps
the hair alive and the skin of the head
in healthy and clean condition, but
actually multiplies the filaments and
imparts to them luster, Aexibility and
wavy beauty unattainable by any other
mode of treatment 1t does not, like
the metallic and sslphurous hair dyes,
dry up the natural moisture Of the
scalp, but supplies nutriment to the
roots of the hair and vigor to the fbers.
eod-d&W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
snoo,,ur ARRAY Last Night.

Last night little before II o'clock,
while Mr.. Frank Streiber was walking
down Second street, accompanied by Mr..
Brown and Mr.. Emory, he noticed two
men walking behind, and concluded they
were following him Streiber and his
companions slackened their pace when
near the corner of Beal and allowed
the two men to pass They proved to
be Camp Ferguson and Bill Pulliam, the
former of whom said to Streiber as he
passed. "You are s. =" No
answer was made by either of the men
walking with Frank or by himself, and
Ferguson and Pulliam passed on. When
Rear st. Martin street Camp Ferguson
suddenly confronted Frank with a pistol
which he placed directly to his jaw and
fred without word. The ball entered
the Jaw about two inches below the ear
and produced paralysis of the tongue.
He was Immediately conveyed to his
residence, No ID st. Martin, and medi-
cal attendance promptly summoned, but
his condition is considered precarious
This morning Camp Ferguson was
arrested by officer Birmingham and taken
before the Recorder who sent him to
Jail without bail to await the result Of
wound.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC EXECU-
TIVE COMMITTEE.

To-day the National Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee met in New York
city for the purpose of deciding ques-
ton filed with issues of unparalleled in
terest to the American people-to decide
whether or not National Democratic
Convention shall be held, and if it should
be decided in the affirmative, when and
where the convention shall meet The
Northern Democracy are well aware OF
the significance of the late nominations
made by the Liberal Republicans at
Cincinnati, and no doubt will act with
becoming wisdom. The battle against
the man Grant has to be fought in the
North. The South is an unit against
him under any liberal banner. The
Northern Democrats are on the battle
ground and can take clear survey OF
the field. If they make fight under
Democratic leaders and lose, the results
will be disastrous to the South and fatal
to the existence OF the party for all
time to come. Should the Executive
Committee decide to hold no conven-
ton, buf allow the Democracy to rally
around the Liberal nominees, it is the
opinion of the clearest minds that VIC
tory will be the result, and new era of
freedom, honesty and unity between the
people of the United States will be the
glorious consequences. Should the
committee decide to hold the conven-
ton, where and when it shall be held
are matters of local Importance, desti-
tute of any interesting features, save to
the people of that city where the dele
gates of the Democratic party are called
upon to assemble. In the South, at
present, the weight of public sentiment
seems to be against Democratic nomina-
tons for the Presidency.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May s.-lt is officially an.
nounced to-day that the Ministry will
publish a statement Of the Alabama case
before Whitside. The statement will
include complete and exhaustive review
of the British and American case as
presented before the Geneva Conference
together with the claims for consequent
tial damages, aud also vindieate the
policy Of the Government in the arbitra-
ton. Gladstone announces the inten-
ton Of the Government 10 make a
public statement Of the case, to show
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
nIsLoYAL AGAIN.

The hightoned colored Bostonian
the Hon. Frederick Douglass, has been
to New Orleans, has returned to the
hub, but yet groans in spirit. he
announces that disloyalty is rife in the
South, veal even in the, dining-rooms,
bedrooms and kitchens OF Dixie, be-
cause, forsooth he was refused permis-
sion to seat his perfumed self down by
the side of white gentlemen and ladies
at q public hotel. His gorge rises at
this outcropping of treason, just as II
the honorable Frederick had not been
refused similar privileges, time and
again, at the North The Bostonians
are startled at these revelations. Hotel
clerks and proprietors are just now
looked on with suspicion by the govern
ment. They are opposing with might
and main the improved civil rights bill,
which will give the negro liberty to in
vite himself into your parler, sit in your
lap at the hotel dinner, and il you mild
" insist that you dislike these familiar
tiles, you are a traitor. The Douglass of
Boston should die, be embalmed as the
abolition mummy, be enshrined as the
Radical deity, and be placed in tenn
ple-in some Radical Meeea-whither
all good and true men should go to wor-
ship the black idol Of prejudice. ignO-
rance and fanaticism. When viii the
people of the North take a common
sense view of the negro question
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
the STATE CONVENTION TOMORROW.


The delegates to the State Convention
will assemble at Nashville tomorrow for
the purpose Of nominating a candidate
for Governor. So far no candidate for
gubernatorial honors has appeared in the
field against the present incumbent,
Governor Brown; and, judging from this,
his denomination becomes a foregone
conclusion. Letters have been received
in this city from prominent Democrats
in Nashville to the effect that an eff
fort will be made to put an cleo
toral ticket in the field but this
will be result based upon the action
Of the National Democratic Execu-
tive Committee, which met in New
York to-day. 1t is useless to speculate
upon this action in advance; few hours
will clear up the mystery, and present to
the Democracy of the United States an
issue worthy Of a people whose liberties
are in danger, and who are keenly alive
to the magnitude of the crisis The
Tennessee State Convention being the
first to assemble in the South after the
Cincinnati Convention, its deliberations
and proceedings will be eagerly watched
by the Northern people, and especially
those in the North who favor the greai
Liberal movement, which is now so ably
championed by Horace Greeley, Of thu
East, and Gratz Brown, of the West.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

A CORRESPONDENT to an Eastern paper
calls attention to the XIII chapter OF
Exodus and suggests that the chaplains
of Congress preach few sermons on the
text to Grant and his associates. And
thou shalt take no gift; for the gift
blindeth the wise and perverteth the
words of the righteous" Grant does not
believe in Exodus, but will become
true believer after the ensuing Presiden-
tial election. He will then be kicked
out of the governmental Egypt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

Tbs Courier-Journal, with knowl-
edge of Memphis peculiarities that is
astonishing, mildly remarks that some
progressive people in Memphis are agi-
tating the abolition of the chain-gang.
1t will be easy enough to abolish the
chain. but rascals accumulate SO rapidly
that the abolition of the gang itself is
impossible"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
mo. 5l2, r. d.
In the Second Chancery Court Of
Shelby County, Tennessee.

r. A. Churchwell and Louisa jane
Churchwell, his wife,
vs..
John Fox, John Burke. Margaret
Burke and others.
TT APPEARING FROM BILL WHICH is
i sworn to in this cause that the defendant
John Fox is noR- resident of the State of Ten
nessee and a resident and citizen Of the State
Arkansas; it is therefore ordered by the Clerk
and Master that he make his appearance here
in, at the courthouse Of the Second Chancery
Court of Shelby county. in the city of Mem
phis, Tennessee. on or before the first Monday
in June. 1872, and plead, answer or demur to
complainants' bill, or the same will be taken
for confessed as to him and set for hearing ex
parte, and that a copy Of this order be pub
iished once week for four consecutive weeks,
in the Memphis PUBLIC LEDGER. This May
s. 1879.
A copy-attest:
NJ. b. L. STEWART. Clerk and Master.
By G. BELcHER, Deputy Clerk and Master.
Brown x Lyles and Il. M. Hearn, Sol cit0rs
for compainants. 59-65-7l-77.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
On Monday. june 1O. 1s72,

between the hours of 10 am. and 3 p. M. the
following described lot Of ground. situated in
Shelby county, State Of Tennessee. and being
lot four ~, in block G, in the town Of Raleigh.
as laid down in the plan Of said town: 'front.'
ing eighty-seveR (S7j feet on the north side of
North street. opposite northwerd from the
northwest corner of the Public Square in said
town. and running back northward one hun
dred and fifty $50 feet on the east side of
High street, together with the improvements
thereon, etc. The right of redemption is
waived. The title is believed to be good but l
will convey only as trustee.
59-td GEO. GILLIAN, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

EMMoSs 4 SoS, the veteran newsmen
at 10 jefferson and 4lO Main streets,
have received the latest publications,
daily papers from all points, weekly pic
torials, monthly magazines. both home
and foreign, and news goods of every
description.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
mo. 500, R. d.
In the Second Chancery Court Of
Shelby County, Tenn.
Thomas j. Briggs Il Co.

Jos. Grieshaber, Davius G.
Howell. and j. Robb ct al.
TT APPEARING FROM THE BILL WHICH
Il Is duly sworn TO in this cause that the de-
PENDANTS Davius C. Howell and j Robb, firm Of
Howell & Bro, are non-residents Of the State
of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered by the
Clerk and Master that they make their appear
Chancery Court of Shelby County. in the
city of Memphis. Tennessee, on or be-
fore the first Monday in June. 1872. and
plead, answer or demur to complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed as to them and set for hearing ex-
parte, and that a copy of this order be pub
lished once a week, for four successive weeks,
in the PUBLIC LEDGER. This May 8, 1872.
A copy-Attest; M. d. L. STEWART.
Clerk and Master.
By @. BELcHER. Deputy Clerk and Master.
Westcott x Stahl, solicitors for complain
ant. 59-65-7l.77
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

A coon arrangement for the comfort
of travellers has been made in Massachu-
sets. By act of the Legislature, con
ductors and station agents of the rail
ways may be invested with the authority
of the State as special constables, with
full power to make arrests, without a
warrant, of all disorderly persons on the
trains or at the stations All who have
suffered annoyance in railway travel
from the conduct of vulgar and possibly
half-drunken passengers, will at once
see the excellence of this plan. 1t will
hardly be necessary to put small lock
up car on the roads. The knowledge
that conductors are also policemen will
serve to keep the unruly in order.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

A WASHINGTON letter to the st. Louis
Times says: Every day furnishes new
evidence that there is feeling that
Grant may still have to be thrown over
board at Philadelphia. This breaks out
once in q while and is very amusing, as
il was particularly this morning when a
Grant member Of the House said to a
Democrat: You calculate upon your
ability 10 beat Grant. but you will be
mistaken. You will not beat Grant be-
causs You won't have any Grant to fight.
We shall do something al Philadelphia
that will sstOnish you.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
Boyle a Chapman's Memphis city
Directory fer 1873.

We are actively engaged in the pro-
duction Of the above work. and will
spare no trouble or expense in making
oar " CITY Directory the most perfect
pOrk Of tie kind erer published in or
ont Of Memphis.
BoYLE 4 CHAPMAN, Booksellers,
Publishers and Stationers,
GO 279l Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
mo. 52S, r. b.
In the Second Chancery Court Of
r Shelby county, Tenn.
F. W. Rosenthal & Co.

+. W. Rosenthal Co.
VS..
and ]. Robb ct al.
TT APPEARING FROM THE BILL WHICH
j. is sworn to in this cause that the defend
ants d. G. Howell and ]. Robb. firm of Howell
Il Bro. are non-residents Of the State Of Ten
nessee; it is therefore ordered by the Clerk
and Master, that they make their APP
pearance herein. at the courthouse Of tue
Second Chancery Court Of Shelby county.
in the city of Memphis, Tennessee. ON or
before the first Monday in June. 1872. and
plead. answer or demur to complainant bill,
or the same will be taken for confessed as to
them and set for hearing. ex.parte; and that a
for four successive weeks. in the Public
Ledger. This May s, 1872. .l..s
A copy-attest: M. D. L. STEWART,
Clerk and Master.
By @. BELoHER, Deputy Clerk and Master.
Westcott & Stahl. solicitors for complain
ant. 59-65.7l-T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

The leading reviews, the most popular
magazines, and the latest pictorial pa
pers, can be found at Mansford's famous
news depot, corner of Second and Mon
roe; also, the latest novels, station
cry, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
LEGAL.
mo. sol, r. d.
In the Second Chancery Court Of
Shelby County, Tennessee.

VS..
II. N. Poston, Il. S. Belcher
and Ralph Wormerly x Co.
TT APPEARING FROM THE BILL WHICH
i is sworn 10 in this cause that the defendant
F, n. Poston is justly, indebted si 70 the com
settlement of partnership. and that said \. n.
Poston and defendant +. 5. Belcher are both
non residents of the State Of Tennessee, and
that for these causes an attachment was sued
out OF this Court against the property of de-
PENDANT y. N, Poston and the same was issued,
and has been returned by the Sheriff, duly lev
led on the property Of defendant +. N. Poston.
il Is therefore ordered by the Clerk and Master
that they make their appearance herein, at the
Courthouse of the Second Chancery Court in
the City Of Memphis, Tenn, on or before the
first Monday in July, 1872, and plead, answer
or demur to compliments bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to them, and set
for hearing ex Parte. and that copy of this
order be published once week, for four sue
This May s, 1872.
A copy-Attest; NJ. D; i. STEWART,
Clerk and Master.
By G. BELoHER, Deputy Clerk and Master.
@. W. Frazer, Solicitor for Complainant.
6Q-fS-71-T7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

AT 296 Main street.-the neat little
news stand, under the supervision of
Paul Wright-can be found all the lead
ing pietorials Of the day; also the latest
publications by eminent authors Of &c
ton
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

DR.. SAGE's CArARRH REMEDY.-$50O
reward for an ineurable case. Sold by
druggists, or by mail, Coo. Address r.
V. Pierce, NJ. D., Buffalo, N. Y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF THE TERMS OF A DEED
d of trust. executed to me as trustee by G.
W. Burrows, to secure certain Indebtedness
page go, Of the land records Of Shelby county,
I, as trustee, will offer for sale, at public auc
ton, to the highest and best bidder. for cash.
on the northeast corner Of Monroe and Second
streets, in the city Of Memphis, Shelby coun-
Nv Tannasaaa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08
Chofee groceries.

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at ]. Devoto's, corner of Adams
and Third streets. 1.-THE best is the
cbeauest. 3Ot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

REFnGERAToRs, ice chests and beer
coolers q. II. Wetter 4 Co. g, Is and Is
Monroe street rs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

GESUISE Pavilion and Congress
Springs water for sale, Wholesale and
retail, by J. B. Hills, 2Sl Main st. lib
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

that the Government had acted in ac-
cordance with the view and feeling of
the country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

PAKLoR FURNITURE remarkably cheap.
Come and see. at z. Fegsn's, Second
street, opposite the Square. GO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-08

CoKE AND Coal Tar for sale at Gas
Companys Office, 29l Second st. not