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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-06

JACKSON, November 5.-The Republl
cans elect FIVE out Of six Congressman,
Forty-tvo towns give Grant 1913 major
ity. kilograms from thirty-fve stations
aud towns in Mississippi show net ma
iority of 1929 for Grant. Only eleven OF
these towns gave majorities for Greeley.
HOLLY SPRINGS, November Grant s
majority is 23l. Howe Republican, for
Congress, 3l2 majority for Alcorn: Mar
shall county will give Grant $50 majority
Goodrich Conservative is elected Mayor
Of Holly Springs by 46 majority. The
compromise ticket for Aldermen was
eleeted-three Conservatives and two
Republicans--bY large majority. No
disturbance took place in the county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-06
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
ENGAGEMENT FOR SIX NIGHTS AMI
u Matinee of the charming and talented ar
tiste,

Who will appear in series Of new society
plays, supported by Mr.. FREDERICK ROB
1NS0N and the whole of Mr.. Barretts Com
edy Company from New Orleans,
Monday. November 4-0NE WIFE.
Tuesday, November 5-CAMILLE.
Wednesday, November 6--JANE EYRE.
Thursday. November LONE WIFE.
Friday. November S-Beneft of Miss Thomp-
son, who will appear in her powerful imper-
sonation Of "JULIA," in the iUNCHBACK.
Saturday Matinee--JANE EYRE.
Saturday evening, last appearance of Miss
Thompson-the great drama entitled LEAH.
Monday, November 1.-the famous charac-
ter actor. Mr.. +. S. CHANFRAU. s.4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-06

TATETTE COUNTY.


Lagrange: Grant 300, Greeley 90.
For Governor: Brown l6i, FREEMAN
300 Congress, State at large: Maynard
307 Cheatham II, johnson %. Lewis
305. Haynes &c. Senator. McKenna
3Os, Smith 50. Floater: Boyd 3l3,
Eldridge 90.
Lafayette; The votes polled were as.
Greeley l09, Grant BOG. John c. Brown
lis, Chestham l06, johnson l3, Haynes
III, Smith III, Eldridge ll6.
GRAND JUNCTION, Tenn, November
5.-Grants majority is l33. The Re
publicans are triumphant
HARDEuAN COUNTY.
Middleton; The Greeley ticket has los,
Grant 8, Cheathsm IS, johnson 10, May
nard s, Haynes "a. Lewis g.
Pocahontas; Haynes 81, Lewis IS.
Cheaiham IS, johnson %, hayLaiS Sc,
Brown IS, Freeman ~; others close,
with the Radical ticket ahead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-06
Arkansas.

LITTLE Rock, November 5,-The cleo
ton was very quiet. There was so much
scratching that it is impossible to get the
official count tonight A Gazette spe-
cial from jackson county says every
Conservative in.the county, black and
white, was scratched of the registration
books, and nobody permitted TO vote in
the county except Grant and Baxter
men.
A dispatch to the same paper from
Prairie county says the vote Of that
county was thrown out by Governor
Hadley, and a new registration ordered.
The county is good for 900 maj ority for
Greeley and the Reform State ticket. A
dispatch to the Gazette from St. Francis
county says it is conceded on all sides
that the Conservative ticket has been
carried in that county. John W. Grogan,
Conservative, is reelected Msyor of For
rest City. A dispatch to the Clayton
State Central Committee says the Baxter
ticket has carried Crittenden county by
1900 majority. I'VE AfLl i.,Lt
HELENA, November 5.-The Republi
can majority in W. FrOuce's township,
including Helena, Is f4O0 Phillips
county gives Republican majority Of
about 5000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-06
Mississippi.

Brownsville: Grant 693, Greeley 1863
Freeman 7O5, Brown 363 Maynard CO..
Cheatham 236, Johnson 1870.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-06

| Gadsden: Grant so, Greeley ITO,
Cheatham SO, Maynard II, johnson 30
/ The other candidates got the party vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
FOREIGN NEWS.

London. 10. The Echo devotes a leading
article to Catacazy's statement The Echo
says Catacazy's pamphlet which was offered
TO us for eco, has been published. 1t fully
justifes our opinion that it was not worth the
money, indeed it is hardly worth noticing.
The minister is simply trying TO Justify him
self. The Echo thinks that Mr.. Fish did
we'll to bow Catacazy out of Washington.
Catacazy's pamphlet quotes a note addressed
to HIM by Gortschskof in which the latter
says; "Do not lose sight of the fact that we
are not sewers of discorl. Carefully absta in
from encouraging a misunderstanding be-
tween England and America, the Emperor
wants peace.
Paris, Il. Gambetta in speech at Laferte
Sous Jouan yesterday, praised the republic a
the embodiment of principles of seltgovern-
ment, order and prosperity. He denounced
the conservative party and complimented
Theirs in high terms, declaring that his ad-
minstration had been a great success.
Geneva, II. The board OF arbitration
convened at 2 o'clock this afternoon, and
continued in session u0ll four. The mem
bers again agreed that absolute secrecy he
maintained as to their proceedings. Daily
si,tngs will probably be decided upon for the
present. The first subject of discussion will
be the principles enumerated by the treaty Of
Washington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
News From California.

San Francisco, 10. The trains OF the Cen
trail Pacific Railroad have been delayed "a
hours by cloud-burst, which washed away
portion OF the track near Boca, in Nevada
The damage has been repaired and trains are
running regularly again,
On Saturday night the democrats of Eureka
held the largest political meeting ever seen
in Nevada. to ratify the Baltimore nominal
tons.
Samuel Plat, well known criminal law
yer, died yesterday.
A portion of the Canadian surveying party
have returned to kemloop, aud report that
the Chicoatau Indians are openly hostile.
threatening the work of the surveying party,
and have already attacked detachment of
the railroad party at the Forks of the Skeena
river. 1t is alleged that the Indians are in
senced at the destruction of one of their
villages By fire through the carsessness OF
white travellers, and that the savages have
armed themselves and notified the govern.
ment officers that no travellers or freight will
be permitted to pass through their country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
POLITICAL.

Cleveland, o., IL. The Plain-Dealer to-
day publishes letter from Hon. A. &. Thur
man, in which he says, ''though he would
prefer that the democrats had resolved on a
straight democratic ticket, he will work
earnestly for the election of Greeley and
Brown, as it is the will of the party. and be-
lieying that the welfare of the country re-
quires the defeat of the present administra-
ton. The nomination of Greeley and Brown
at Baltimore. he says. was the work of the
people, politicians having nothing or little
to do with it. The democratic party does not
abandon its principles, but believing as it
does that the course of the radical leaders
threaten to destroy all constitutional and
democratic ideas, ii il bound by its principles
to seek to overthrow these leaders, and if it
caanot do it by the mode it would prefer, it
is but common sense to take the next hest
mode
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
NEWS BY MAIL.

1t is alleged that General Sherman 10 indig-
nant at the treatment received while in Ber-
lin from King William.
The Treasury Department oficiall7 states
that reported series Of frauds on the general
govern ment in registering vessels 10 8 gross
exaggeration.
The New York Democracy are in search o.
a Governor. Sanford E. Church is the one
who seeks the office.
The London Observer anticipates that By
the awards of the Geneva Tribunal England
will be obliged to pay heavy sums for direct
damages, though not equal to the American
claims.
A new insect, thought to be species of
grasshopper, has appeared at East Cambridge
and taken possession of tract of meadow
and garden. The efforts of the people whose
property is being destroyed have as yet been
of but little avail.
A disgraceful aftray occurred few days
since at Alexandra, Egypt, between U. s.
Co"ful q. II. Butler and Two ex- Confederate
Ulcers, Nv in the service of the khedive.
A case of cholera morbus in New York
Saturday frightened the health authorities
into a belief that Asiatic cholera had made
its appearance in that city.
The full details of the robbery OF the Tx.
bridge National Bank on Friday night present
some curious features, especially the consid.
crate manner in which the royue, treated the
captive inmates Of the cashier house. The
clerk was taken from his room, forced by
threats to open the conf alton lock to the
vault, from which the thieves obtained some
$4,000 and escaped. As yet there appears
no clue 10 their detection, though heavy
reward is offered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

Bo1TLEs Full OF BEAUTY Ladies. if you
want beauty by the bottle-full, all you have
20 do IL to purchase lAGAN's MAGNOLIA BALM
1hat peerless oeautiier of the complexion
net only heightens natural charms. but rem
ders even the planest countenance exceed
ngiy attractive. 1t recalls to the pallid
check the rosy tinge of health, removes PIN.
pies, blotches, roughness, sallowness and
other blemishes, and imparts to the skin a
most delicate fairness and soitness. II smooths
the burrows caused by time or care, and gives
the face, neck and arms the plump and en-
gasing appearance Of youthful beauty. All
this is accomplished by the most natural
means, viz: by gently and naturally stiniu-
lating the circulation in the capillary blood
vessels. Besides being the most effectual aid
to beauty known to modern science.
iulyl6 +eod&wlw
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
The Standard again t3FgetfnI.

EDIToR Journal The writer in ;hc
Standard, who forgot to mention all the men
ne knew best on the Decoration Committee Of
Arrangements, but remembered TO write all
the rest in the exact urder ot the printed list.
again exhibits his memory in his last issue.
He has forgotten the whole matter, the CITY.
the Capital Guards, the committee, the Catn-
Ole mourners he annoyed by his croaknsS
and gesticulalions, the insulting insinuatiOns
as to the living and dead Protestant soldiers
in the suggestion that they sought exempt
ion from the dangers of war by enlisting in
nine months regiments for excessive boun-
ties; :" all have faded from his view, and he
has, TO use his own language of another mat
ter, mo recollection as 10 it particularly"
He said zone member of the committee,
writer of ability ''sarkastikai) and of sutii-
cent leisure from his official duties in the
State Library (rhetorical) made no response
10 the reasonable demand, and again that he
would not impose further labor on this MEM
Der of the committee, in view of his arduous
duties in his public capacity as Librarian Of
the State which should occupy his rhoie time.
as paid servant OF the people, (didacuc) and
at last, when informed that II he sought n per-
sonal controversy with any member of the
committee. he must make some charges
against him outside his duties as committee
man; he says the State Librarian desires Il
quarrel with him. or in his choice style, lis
dragging around his long coat-tail for MS to
tread upon" Believing himself at once wit,
a rhetorician and an instructor OF public off,
Gals he has great mind to set up new bust
ness by gently stepping upon" the said gar
ment. But he says before he will deigR to
tread upon it it must he washed and prepared
for his warrior feet. lie ought to remember
that a very eminent writer declares that 'it
is not the practice with desuoyers of vermin,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
GENERAL NEWS.

The scul-race between Brown and Fulton
at Digby, n. s., took place Friday morning.
Brown wss the winner by four lengths.
Sharpers have been victimzing Lowell
Sreenhorns by selling them "gold and silver
watches" made of brass and pewter.
Reports from Iowa state that the present
promises to be the most abundant season tor
grain ever known in the State. Grain of all
kinds is rapidly ripening and crops, it is said,
were never better.
Edward Stanley, Provisional Governor of
North Carolina under Lincoln, has been
stricken with paralysis, and is dying at the
Grand Hotel. San Francisco
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
Telegraph News in General.

burlington, VT, l.. grand Grant and
Wilson ratification meeting was holden in this
city this evening. From eight to ten thousand
people were present from the city, other
Vermont towns and across the Lake. The
city was splendidly illuminated. torci-light
procession with banners, transparences, &c.
Nearly 1000 torches were in line. The en-
thusiasm was Immense and the rally was the
greatest in Vermont since 1910, and is a
forecast of what the Grccn Mountain State
will do in September at the polls.
Richmond. Va, Is. Secretary Boutwell,
is here en- route for North Carolina. He will
speak at Greensboro on the 18th, and at
Charlotte on the 18th.
Hartford, CT H. Governor Jewell has
purchased the interest of j. III. Bromley in
he Evening Post OF this city, and the latter
etires from the paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

Eight prominent members of the Maine
Historical Society have died during the past
year andfve more have moved from the State.
At the recent meeting in Brunswick the fol-
lowing new members were elected: Hon.
Charles Danforth of Gardiner; p. H. Brown,
Rev. VIM. b. Hayden, Rev. Daniel Austin
and W. III. Clifford OF Portland; Dr. W. i.
Lapham of Augusta F. l.. Dinglvy of Lew
iston; Hon. Sidney pcrham Of Paris; Noah
Woods, Esq, 5. i. Humphrey and Charles
II. Hayes of Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
Tax Notice.

YHE tax bills for the year 1872 have this day been
/ committed to me to collect, and by order o I
the City Council I am authorized to make dis
count Of five per cent. on taxes voluntarily paid
before the first day of August next, and three per
cent, on all paid from August first TO November
first, and am directed to add interest at the rate of
six per cent. on all taxes remaining unpaid FROM
and amer November first 1872 For the accomo
dation OF ahorinS men shall keep my Office open
from July 18th till August LIST until seven oclocE
II. NJ. THOS. LITTLE, Collector.
Augusta July LIST, lo72.
y. -. On oil taxes assessed prior TO 1872 in my
hands remaining unpaid after August 18th next,
costs will he reluctantly made.
uly2 t3taw3w&w3w THOS. LITTLE, Collector.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
RrFFALo. \. y. Dec. Il. Isl

bITFALO, y. :. DEC. 70, IotU.
Dr.. T.. V. PIERCE For the past six
months have used your Golden Medical
Discovery in my practice and in that time l
have tested its merits In severe coughs, both
acute and chronic, in chronic diseases of the
throat, severe eases OF bronchitis, general
arrangement Of the system. constipatcd con
dition of the bow els, and whatever a thousand
Alternative, or blood purifier, has been indi-
Gated. Ia all cases have found it to act gent.
y yet thoroughly and effectually in removing
the various diseased conditions, and bringing
about healthy action throughout the system.
Yours fraternally,
VAN II. L. HALL, NJ D.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
FROM WASHINGTON

Washington, 49, A letter was received at
the treasury department to. day from the L.
$. Marshal of Rhode Island claiming the
custody of the alleged fiibuster Pioneer, I'M
der libel for violation of the neutrality laws
In the meantime the collector holds her un-
der the revenue laws as an American vessel
she having taken out a register in March
last at New York, whence she sailed under
the name of the Resolute. The Marshal's
letter has been sent to the department of
| State.
The mixed commission on the British and
American claims, which adjourned on the
sd of April, will meet at Newport, r. l.. on
the lth of September. During the interval
vast amount of labor will have been per-
formed by the secretary and the respective
agents and the records have already become
voluminous. Four hundred and eighteen of
the four hundred and twenty-eght British
memorials and all the American, 10 in num-
Der, have been printed and are il the hands
Of the respective counsel.
The Italian Minister has asked this govern
ment TO join Italy in the adoption of an inter
national system Of semaphoric signals for the
use of vessels. The government through the
treasury department has declined the propo-
sition.
The treasury department is awaiting the
action OF the navy department before paying
the bounty to the officers ard crew OF the
Kearsarge for the destruction OF the Alabama
The German government has notified this
government that it has adopted a national
system of which the unit of valGe is one
mark--value in United States gold. wenty-
three cents.
Senator Wilson was in this city and left
tonight for North Carolina.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
On the Secret Causes ofSelf Ac-
CURED Miseries and Dis
appointed Hopes.

The popular and scientific Medical Work,
"numan Fratilty or Physiological Re-
searches" enlarged to li3 pages, and deliberately
illustrated with explanatory loredengravings on
steel explains the causes and points out the tor
the Physical Decay ofthe System, Dormant Nitali-
ty Local and General Debi ", Nervous Irrita 0ty.
Consumption, Indigestion OF the most fearful and
exhallsting kind, Intense Melancholy and Depres.
sion OF Spirits, and partial or complete extinction
oi the Reproductive Powers.
An attentive perusal of"lmman Frai,ty or Phys
ioogical oearches" viii show how these dreadful
complaints may be prevented and removed so as H.
restore the sufferer the full and permanent enjoy
ment of Vigorous Health.
Sent free every where ON receipt of % cents. All
letters and parcels to be directed to the author Dr.
H. \. BARRows, Franklin House Bangor, Me.
The Doctor 10 be ulted usual at his private
Office No. Is Main Street, Bangor, from 10 in the
morning TIL 2 +. NJ AMI j ill ; in the evening.
uncllt Nv 3m*
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

Mr.. Joseph Griffin Of brunswick. the old
est practical printer in the State, favored us
with a call yesterday. He was on his way to
Bangor, where he will visit his relatives, and
from thence expects to proceed to Mt Desert,
where he will enjoy a slice of the editorial
excursion. lie has been in tie printing and
years, and yesterday used for the first time
free pass over the railroad
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

from the track. The shock was so great that
four Of the passenger cars slid from their
trucks and landed on the gravel bank by the
side of the track. The passengers were badly
shaken up, but all miraculously escaped Sc
we're injuries
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
Railroad Accident,

Providence, Il. j., 10. The = o'clock l..
NJ. train from Boston, met with severe ac-
cident to-day at Foxboro, in consequence of
a market man driving onto the track, despite
the warning of the fiagman, the whistle, and
the hell The man, Isaac Loyen of Mans
field, was killed, and the train was thrown
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
FIN 81 COMMERCIAL.
New York money Market.
New York stock arket.
New YORK July Il.

Malpo,n do pidn Canton Co. g: Gum
berland Go. t, ; Western Union lei. Co.. is9s
Quicksilver Mining Co., Az Pacific Mail. 15.a
Boston Water Power, ~; Adams tx. Co.. 97b, u
Wells, Fargo Il Co. =; American Merchants Ia
-; t. :. En-. Co., s73s: \, Y Central \ Hudson
river, 973s do. scrip. 9ti Erie, 1.'s DO ND ~
Central rs; Lake Shore and Mcnlgan southern
Hls Illinois Central l35; Cleveland Pitsburg,
81 4 Chicago 4 North Western, II Ito pfd J0A !;
Chicago n Rock Island, III Mil " 81 Paul 53fs :;
do. pid.,754 Toledo, Wabash \ Western, 1i3s
do ptd 81; Pittsburg Fort Wayne, sd4s Terre
Haute 20; do pid II; Alton, III do, pid 800;
ONO 4 Miss, ij}a Boston, Hartford X Erie. IA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
Boston Items.

Boston IL. Davis & Moore's paper mill in
Pepperell, Mass, was burned yesterday with
stock and machinery; loss $50, 900 insurance
S45, 900, mostly in Boston offices.
Jas. Quantrell, brakeman on the Lowell
Railroad, was killed to-day by falling from
train.
Michael Ryan, aged seventy. was killed
while walking on the railroad track near
Somervile to-day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

The republicans Of China, on Friday even.
ing last, hois,ed Grant & Wilson flag. and
They go for the man that .eha3ed instead Of
the man that 5aa}ea, jeff. Davis" Our cor
respondent in that town says: GU can put
us down for a rousing republican majority
in old China"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
New York Produce Marker.
New York. july |,

COTTON -sales toe uaies. mid. upands 23a.
FLOUit-si5I; state > l09 %; rouno hoop Ono
WHEAT atasN bui No. spring lisal y: new
do winter red aud amber western i5J slGl
CORN -3isN ncw mixed western 5Js6l
%
OATS--aeS J.NUt ;wesgern43blit
POkh- ncW mess. Is i0si3 50 OLD
prime, iU5
LARD sl,a 9ss steam: kettle, 9S
BUTTEk-N estn, II g20 state, 25g2S.
WiilSkEY Western free, a3k
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

the building of the mill, and putting in Of the
machinery. The plans Of the mill hare been
modified so as to make it, whole length 800
feet. This will increase its capacity to $4,000
spndles
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
BY TELEGRAPH
TO TIE
Daily Kennebec journal.
The Irish National Band In Port.
land.

Portland, July IL. The Irish National
Band arrived here in the noon train to-day,
and were received by the Irish American
Relief Association and conducted to City
Hall, where President Cunningham intro
duc0d them to Mayor Eingsbury, who well
coined them heartily. They were then
escorted to their quarters at the Preble
House.
The Irish National Band received another
ovation at City Hall this evening, where they
gave concert. The hall was densely
packed and the utmost enthusiasm prevailed.
st. Mary's Society from Biddeford. were
present in full regalia. The Band left on the
midnight train for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

Prof Smith Of Colby University, who sold
his residence and lot to the Maine Central
railroad company in Wateryille, is building
new house a short distance above the college
grounds, which when completed. will be a
handsome edifce
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

One OF the novelties of Howes Great Cir
Gus, to be in Augusta on the 18Th, will be
team of zebras driven in harness. Such
thing has never been before accomplished
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

The cabbage worm is playing haroc in a
great many gardens in this city Black pep
per. it is said, is dead shot 10 the pest. nut
this has proved Of no avail in some cases.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16

StCatharine's Hall in this city is to have
the addition of a new wing, to enlarge the ac-
commodatons Of this school that is constant
Iy growing in popularity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-07-16
Special Notice +.

The cN.=Qiiers who hare recently signed "a petit
ten for Post OF the tironu Army Of the Re-
public. at Augusta, are requested to meet ut the
once of DR.. LApHAM. in the Maine Farmer bn!ld.
ing, Wednesday evening, July 18th, at O'Clock for
the purpose of arranging for organization.
Per ORnT r.
Nu J,l--