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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, March 23.--James c. Da'
Wis, who shot and killed his wife at the
Madison House, gives the following YER
sion Of the affair; He says the pistol, .
heavy Colts navy, had been lying on
the mantel.shelf for some days with the
cock set. AT his wife's request he re-
moved it for the purpose Of letting down
the hammer and placing Il in a more
secure place While holding the pistol
with the stock on his knee and the bar
rel in horizontal line with his wiie's
face, who occupied seat on the left of
the CRATE, the hammer fell. The ball
struck Mrs. Davis Immediately under
the lower right jaw bone, ranging to the
brain and killing her instantly. OF the
parties little is known beyond the fact
that they came from New Orleans, and
we're evidently members Of some circus
company. The lady's professional name
was Mile Rosa. She was, perhaps,
thirty.fve years of age. When Davis
was arrested pistol was found in the
leg of each Of his boots. The coroner's
investigation is not yet concluded.
The fine residence of Harry R. Smith
ON Walnut Hills, burned this forenoon.
Loss, $4,000 to $4,000. +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23

tbs Catholic missionaries recently
sent from England to labor among the
negroes Of the Southern States have ar
rived and commenced operations. Ii is
to be hoped that the archbishop will
send some more who viii bring the car
petbaggers to a sense Of their awful
condition. Moral snasion will fail, for
there is no basis Of moral principle upon
which to work; nothing but a full and
vivid representation Of the terrors which
await them in the future world can now
have a good effect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23

BosToS is become 80 used to being the
headquarters fer the publication Of
questionable literature that the only way
in which the Bible can be made TO sell is
by binding it in yellow cover and adver-
Using it in the sporting" papers as
choice reading, to be sent in sealed en-
velope to any address on receipt Of 50
cents. Such, at least, is the course
adopted By a speculative genius Of that
ilk whose natural bent for swindling has
been developed by Boston training.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23
FOR THE SUPREME COURT.

Major Robert McF arland, Of Morris
town, East Tennessee, was appointed by
Governor Brown to fill, until an election
could be held, the vacancy on the Su-
preme bench of the State caused several
months ago by the resignation of Judge
7. A. R. Nelson. The election takes
place on the first Thursday in August,
and in response to the widely expressed
desire of the bar, people and press Of
East Tennessee, as well as other parts
of the State, Major Mcfarland has an
nounced himself candidate for the po-
sition. He is recognized by the bar as
one of the ablest lawyers in East Ten
nessee, the section from which the can
didate must be chosen, and possesses in
an eminent degree the qualities Of mind
and heart that are requisite for such an
exalted and responsible position. We
have known him for many years a Sc
we're student, a close reasoner aud q sue
eessful advocate, and we do not hesitate
to commend him to the people as worthy
in every sense of their hearty support
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23
DIED.

residence Of her brother, Mr., j. W. James,
70 Vance street. Mrs. ELIZA W. MALLORY.
COWDON--At nine o'clock Friday night,
22d inst. JoHK CALvIT CowDoS, in the 2ith
year Of his age.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence of his brother-in-laW. H. H. Hiebee.
No. III Court street. tomorrow SUNDAY
afternoon at half past one o'clock. Services
by the Rev. David Walk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23

tbs New York World is informed that
Mr.. James Gayler, Of the post Office de-
partment, has been exercising his in
genuity in devising Congressional bills
for the protection of unsophisticated
chaps who are induced to mail small
sums Of money to fraudulent advertising
firms in the hope Of receiving large
amounts Of counterfeit currency by re-
turn post 1t seems to US that such
legislation would begin at the wrong
end Of the business. The man who fails
to fulfill bis promise Of supplying his
correspondents with counterfeit money
is a very venial swindler, compared with
those correspondents themselves. whose
own letters convict them Of a deliberate
intention to pass such counterfeit money.
A law inficting summary penalties on
these would do more to promote public
morality than one which would practi-
cally operate only for their encourage
ment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23

fifteen naval officers, some Of them Of
very high rank, who are said TO be'ready
to testify to damaging facts against the
contract system of the department and
other irregularities in connection with
the conduct Of the present secretary
and his administration Of the office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23
FUNERAL NOTICE

The funeral Of Mrs. ELIZA w. MALLORY
viii take place tomorrow SUNDAY after
noon at four o'clock. from the Linden Street
ciTisiisn Church.. ss.v;--s % Rev. David
Walk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23
AUCTION.
NOTICE.

oFTIcE ProPLE's IEsUnlxcE conrAST.l
MElRHIs. March %. lsl2-
IHE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS CON.
pany are hereby noiifsd that the annuAl
election for Seven Directors. 70 serve the en-
suing year. win Be hsId Al The companyi
oocs On
wednesday, April "a, iaza=
between the hours Of l0s.m. andtp.n.
lT-Hh J. A, SIMMONS, sserstAFF.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23
ANNOUNCEMENT.
To the People Of Tennessee.

In response 10 the call Of many leading
citizens Of the State. ] hereby announce my.
ELF - 3 candidate fer the once Of Judge Of
the Supreme Court, made vacant BY the resig-
nation OF Hon. i. A. 4. Nelson. Election
first THURSDAY in August next,
RcBKRT MCFARLAND.
Morristovn. Tenn. 20-te
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-23
MEETING.
NOTICE.

MEMPHIS MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
WI on the 18th inst. adjourned TO meet this
(sATURDAI) evening, I'D inst, promptly al
~ O. clock. 10 mature plans 10 establish the
Memphis Industrial Expedition. Every mem
Der 4 respectfully and specially requested to
be present without fail.
By order Of N. BUhkE, PRESIDENT.
Taos. Bko0E, Secretary:
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
ADMINISTRATION ROBBERY IN soUTE
CAROLINA.
AMOUNT OF STATE FUNDS STOLEN BY hooS''
TIE GRANT CANDIDATE FOR GOFEkNoh'
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TEE TRIBUSRl

ANouxr oP srArr puNps STOLEN BY MOSES,
TIE GRANT CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TEE ThBUSRl
COLUMBIA, Sept. 2O-A striking illustration
OF tho working Of Gransm in the South Is urrsheu ny
recent disclosures made hero, by which 1t appears
that nearly the entire amount Of taxes collected Tor o
uses OF the State Government in the past year has oeen
stolen from tho Treasury by two men. These men are
Franklin j. Moses, jr Speaker OF the House. anu A. -
Ransier President OF the State Senate. Moses Is no"
running as the Regular Republican nomiree for Cover
nor aud Ransier figures the same ticket as candl
date for Congress The robbery was effected thronsn
the issue OF pay certificates real bogus members
and employees OF the Legislature Moses was entitled by
law 20 issue for payment Of the expenses OF the past
session OF the House, and for arrearees due on account
OF the previous session Certificates to the amount OF
about t15OOOO and Ranser for similar Senate expen'es
about $4,000 Il has been discovered that Moses mas
signed certificates which have been redeemou
at the Treasury amounting 20 s576,5h 49, ana tha'
Ransiers certificates amount to S3lO949SSO The two
rasca have besides issued certificates for JOINT expenses
OF the two Houses 10 the amount OF S7 IS. The totaI
issue Of tkese pay certificates aggregates $95892f3o
Every dollar in the Treasury has gone to pay ihese
fraudulent issues There Is no money to pay inc tecn
ers and the schools arc closed throughout the state
The Judges salaries unpaid. Inc PemtehtiarJ IS
running upon money borrowed by the superintendent
and the state Lunatc Asylum is supported By private
charity Moses and Ranscr used the stolen money TO buy
support among tho negroes the nominations Whleh
they obtained few weeks since They distributed Tue
pay certificates TO negro preachers and other poh,cabs
in every county. No doubt they pocketed large snare
Of the plumber themselves II impossible to make any
thorough investigation OF their frauds because the state
Treasurer Parker is their accompce but 1t Is known
that large portion OF the amount paid was drawn upon
certificates in favor OF fictitious persons. The names
were invented that belonged TO nobody in the Legsla
re or out IT, and The robbers ncoTsed these names on
the certificates and distributed them to their strikers VINO
got the money for theml the Treasury. 1t believed
that in addition TO the certificates paid by Parker largo
number Lave not been redeemed because the funds gave
out.
Moses and Ranser will doubt be elected with me
rest OF tho Grant ticket They not much worse than
nnetenths OF leading Grant in South Carolina
Their opportunities for stealing have been betterthat
all
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
CAMPAIGN NOTES.

The Boston Herald says: Edward Atkinson
is going to reply to Ben Buffers puff of his bunting fac
tory smugged into his reply to the Free Trade Associa
ton"
A son Of the late Joshua r. Giddings, the
lifelong AbolioAist is Chairman OF the Liberal Repub
lican Committee Of Ashtabula County, Ohio He has
enrolled the OF than thousand Liberals In
Ashtabua which Is one of the strongest Republican
counties IN Gen. Garfeld's District.
Grants Straight-outs have hard time of it.
They expend the denomination funds literally TO get up
conventions and nominate ddates but in
counaDle way the nominees persist In always resgnng
1t was only On Thursday last that Is doughty Bourbons
with books well stIhened with Senator Morons
greenbacks, met at indianapolis and nominated
with much flourish a "PuTe Democratic" ticket
with Mr.. A.. r. Edgerton for Governor; TIE
gentleman thus dOubtfuly hOnOred ~ At
present in this city at the st. Nicholas Hotel He repu
dates with disgust all connection with the movement
and Will not allow his TO be used by the malcon
tents He declares his enton work the election
OF Hendricks In Mr.. Edgerton Is notigenerally
known, the following complimentary auson 70 lhm IN
The Hetc- York Times OF yesterday Will De OF interest
"Edgerton, Who heads the ticket formerly mem
Der OF Congress- and is man OF high character and
at ability"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
HoN. S. S. cox on MIR. TREMAN.
FROM lis SPEECH AT BINGHAMToN LAST
TXENING.

FROM lis SPEECH AT BINGHAMToN LAST
EVENING.
This gentleman is selected as the choicest
OF all tie Republican spirits to represent this imperial
state large in the Federal Legislature He ought to
be something he is not for that post whatever his COM
petitor may be. As shrewd attorney, an audacous
politician and an uncOnsci0nabe changelng, he has no
eopal in notifies as he has few equals profession
think understand this adroit person. though he evil
IDENTIFY gnuot recpTOcate the acquaintance. had the
uriveee Of hearing his harangue at Cooper Institute,
wednesday night He made the mistake OF striving to
get hurrah in bis aud nee by clap-trap, while be
labored IN defense Of his unpatiotc character and
course lie did best his best wasA failure Once
or twice be lowered his and character to sheer at
his competitor carp, Dagger" from Ohio, when he
knew that domestic not pJ' ical causes drew me from
nv native State 10 the Cir ~ SeU-York when he must
have known there analogy between my humble
career ia New York, where Aa1 lived eight years-n
Repuylcan district-lld the swndling, bayoneted
and bureaued adyentufers who have made the South
the scene Of their plunder. But that is nothing.
He even descended 70 play upon pet name Of mine
Sunset which did not hOweN en- evoke the Kisses which
answered his false quotations as TO my record Two
things referred to- speech saia TO be made by me at
Chicago which was promptly disayOwed at the time,
and the vote he ale ged gave 10 Secession by resisting
Cofaxs resolution 10 ezpel Alex Long, member from
Cincinnati. spoke against the expulsion OF Mr. Long,
because. alleged IN my speech, believed he had
the rght even speak wrong sentiments 1t was for
his constituents TO deal with him; but denounced his
sentiments thus:
Had been in my seat yesterday with all due respect
90 my cOe1guS should aaYe promptly risen and dis
ayOwed on be far Of All the delegation from Ohio with
whom have cOuyersed any sentiments uttered by him
or any else, looking 70 the recognition OF the Confed
crate Government as an infependent power so far as
can ear there "a not member acthe with this sice OF
the HCu. unless i ~ colleague who Is not opposed
IN every COoeogaD view, directly OF Indirectly 10 such
recognize
Yet n aarot competitor concealed this fact from his
audience. lie CONGO ed, further the fact that when
resolution OF eensIe To- Secession sentiments uttered
by Mr. Harris OF ala anc offered, voted for that
This disuoses Of all sa Of my long record, except
one thing. He tired tn te the impression that at
tered SANDER against elergymen by calling them
pestferous--North and South producing vain dsputa-
lions ending strife. did denounce portion OF
clergy" NORTH and SOUTH for Secession and fanatcism.
It was OF m amendment bill, offered by clergyman to
relieve u reray non the CONSUMPTION. said this and
the qro' ItiOl exp .ai8r .-e shOle matter:
Tbsfe this eOultT have before
ssss class nth TAa bare ~ doubt GsssnsR on te
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
GERMANY.

TIE QUESTION or THE INVIoLABILirr OF Fhi.
yATE PROPERTY Al SEA in Ilnb W
wAR-DIsCUssION At THE LATE MEEIiN"
AT BERLIN-OLD CATHOLIC CONGRES5'
BERLIN, Friday, Sept. %, 1872.
During the recent meeting Of tho Emperors
here the subject Of the iDyOabty Of private properly
at sea in time Of war was consldereh y riinoo W.
~ohalor corDt Apdrassv and Prince Bismarck. II wa,
regarded as GOOD omen for the final establishment OF
this principle that the Governments of the United
States Austria, Germany. Russia, Italy, ana hoIanu
were united in its support The Congress OF Ola Caln
olics convened IN session at Cologne yesterday hueh
enthusiasm was manifested by the delegates who EUn
''' ~" LONDON, Friday Sept. 90 1874
The Bishops OF Lincoln ELY, and Westminster OF ths
Church of England and the Episcopal Bishop Of Mary
land United States were present at the opening o. mo
Old Catholic Congress at cologne to-day. Among th'
speakers was Dr.. Robr Of New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
A LIBERAL MASS MEETING UP TOWN.
A largely attended meeting of the XVlltl


Assembly District Greeley and Brown Campaign CLUB
was held. last evening, at the Wgwam In Forty-nntn-
ct, Robert L. Darragh presiding. c. III. g. Williams,
being introduced, said:
heard men say two or three weeks ago that tho tide
had turned, and Greeley aud Brown were less popular
than when first nominated, while Gen. Grant was gah-
ing ground. have always noticed between tho begin.
ming aud end of campaign settings and reseitines OF
the tide But the energies OF the people ouly aroused
by seeming checks and so IL has been IN this case;
What the lessonf II was simply the truth impressed
upon that there are nc work against u.s. An au
mlnistratiOn entrenched for moro than three years
IN power; one at the head OF IL with an
earnest purpose TO perpetuato his power, and under
meath him the most skilu politicians OF the country All
enlisted in common In .erest, because II Gen. Gunt
goes down in Washington COnkng goes down in New
York, spurned by the people lie has misrepresented.
sixty tho sind Ofce-hOder3 are organized ana NJ WORK
for one common end, and VIC found, when the Admins
traton poured all its vast weight and influence into Tue
one State 81 Maine, that work would not DO ltself
and during the last two weeks our friends have begun 10
work. and now from the Hudson River westward 10 me
Rocky Mountains every city, town. and rural district Is
fairly alive with the good work.
The Hon. i. s. Keitt of South Carolina, and Others
made addresses which well received.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21

with yicor Correspondents in ONO claim tnat the
State viii be carried the Liberal ticket IN Oetooer ~
bets OF two 10 one are making that Hendricks VIII TO
ceivo 5000 majority .,.. a, a..
Among the prominent visitors yeste,u p ~ s
Grant HEADQUARTERS were Gen. A. f. BURNSIDE OF tnVuo
Island Gen. NJ Sharpe of Kingston Gov Cooke ei Lo
orado, J. r. s. Bond OF Chicobe, ONO; tn 10, nnn.
Walter Hartman OF New.Hampshre, the Hon. Ibonas
H. Hillhouse. the Hon. 4. II. Rollins, Ma H. N; fsis
born of NewJersey Gen f. ~ McCook OF IaSn W.
Senator N. VI. Grngin OF New-Hnmpshirc ana Jonn W.
Waltz Secretary of the Virginia Grant Repubncan ot@o
Committee.
At the Liberal Republican headquarters the most
prominent callers comprised Senator Reuben r. fenoo,
Col E.W. Philips OF Syracuse, Benjamin X hlckerson v.
San Francisco, Cal, and the Hon. William l. HIr0pin
Of Bennington Vt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
MAINE.
returns FROM ALL BUT SIXTEEN SMALL PLAN
TATIONS.
tnl 493 g, go 1888 56.2O7. ...72,I72 s.

Total 70 493 49, 1883 55,207.. .72l72 5512i
Total vote for President in 1865 1895 Tor Governor
in 1863 3173O for Governor in 1872 in towns included
in above table, 1926. Majority for Grant, 2s,O33;
majority for Chamberlain, 1876 majority for Per-
ham, I7,ofs.
NoTE-The first four columns Of figures contain the
full vote Of all the towns cities and plantations voting
in 1863 The I6 small plantations not yet heard
from (Oxbow, Maewahoc. st. John, Moro, and West
field in Aroostook County; Letter E." NO. g."
Coplln. Lang and Washington, in Franklin County;
Swan Island, in Hancock County; Monhegan in Lin
coin County; Lincoln, in Oxford County Clifton, in
Pepobscot County; and No /, p" IN Somerset
County gave in 1871 rs votes for Perham and 2O5 for
Kmba so that the majority of the former is likely to
fall below 1900.
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synopsts FOR the frentvfoar hourT.
The barometer has risen over the New
England and Middle States with fresh ana DrsK north
II has fallen north snd west Of Kentucky and the area
Of the low barometer has advanced eastward to prob
ably Iowa, accompanied by fresh and very brisk
winds A high northeasterly wind was reported from
Cear weather Is generally prevailing from the Misss-
sppi TO the Atlantic. The temperature has fallen over
the Southern sas, but decidedly risen from Tennessee
and Kentucky 10 the Northwest.
Probabilities.
For the w-Engand and Middle States clear weather,
except for the lower lake region. and rising temperature
with westerly and sOuthwestery winds over the FORMER
and southery and southeastery winds the latter.
For the South Atlantic and Gulf States easterly 10
eouthery winds and generally clear weather. from Ten
neee 10 Lake Erie and Michigan southery and south
easterly winds, increasing coudiness, and probably
threatening weather. ,,,, -
sJutherly gales are probable for Lake Michigan TO-
night shifting norhwestery during saturday brisk
soiitherly winds for Lakes Erie and Huron during the
DAY. and Lake Ontario for tonight for the
noItherly to westerly winds and clearing weather.
Cantionary signals continue at Milwaukee, Chicago,
and Grand Maven
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
SPAIN.
prBATE on MILITARY CONsCRIPTION-PLAr OF
CAMPAIGN IN CUBA-PBEPARATI0NS FOR

DrBATE on MILITARY CONsCRIPTION-PLhh OF
CAMPAIGN IN CUBA-PREPARATI0NS POs
NEW CARLIST INVASION.
MADRID, Friday, Sept; 20. is72
A sharp debate occurred in tho COrtes, yes
tcriay between Senior Zoua, Minister Of State, ana
Senior Uoa which resulted in the declaration ny sehof
Gorilla that he would abolish the system OF military
CONSUMPTION in span and introduce In the Cortes DID
for the reorganization OF the army.
CaptanG General Ceballos has forwarded TO The Depart
ment OF War plan for the campaign against the Cuban
insurgents The plan meets with the approval OF senior
Cordoba who has submitted 1t to bis fellow Ministers
IL IS officially announced that the number Of insurgents
IN arms against the Government In Cuba 1900 greaL
majority Of whom are Mexicans, Domincans, ANA Ameri-
cans The carrying into effect OF tho reforms promised
on that island will be prevented long as the motto OF
tie Cubcns is " Death to Spain"
PARIS. Friday Sept 1o IS77
A letter purpOrting TO have been written Oy
Don Carlos to the Pope is circulating In Paris IL prom
ises tho speedy renewal OF the Carst Instruction IN
Spain, with ample means.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
CONGRESS NOMINATIONS.

Boston, Sept. 20.-The With Congress Dis
trict Grant Republican Convention unanimously nomi-
mated j. NJ 8. Williams OF Cambridge for Congress, and
A. c. Mayhem Of Milford Presidential Elector. Gov
Clahin was President OF the Convention.
ST. LOUIS. NO., Sept. 2o.-The Democrats OF the
XIth District have nominated John b. Clark, Jr for
Congress.
ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, Sept 2O.-The Democrats and Liberal
Republicans OF this district to-day nominated Judge
Bennett Pike for Congress, in place Of Gen Craig who
recently declined tue nomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-09-21
FRANCE.

PREPARATION FOR TIE ANNIVERSARY OF THE
FIRsr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AGAINST Ed
MoND ABoUT-DIPLoMArIc NOTES BETWEEN
FRANCE AND GERMANY.
PARIS, Friday, Sept. 20, 1877.
The Council of Ministers held protraeted
meeting to-day for the purpose Of considering measures
10 secure public tranquility the 27d of September
the anniversary OF tho establishment OF the nrst Re
public NJ Theirs presided over the Council.
Diplomatic notes laye been exchanged between France
and Germany couecring Tue arrest OF Edmond About
The charge which the French author Is 10 DO ed oy
cour-martial consist A0f TWO counts Ore accuses him
a, nubisbn hostile sl.ioles In German territory IN DC
tOber, 1871, aud 10 osS with circulating tge sawo IN
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, must be Endorsed ,citb FIJI
DIED.

FRsKlNR-on Sunday Sept Is 1872. the Parsonage, Crawford.
Orange Co. N y Mrs Harriet Erskne aged 81 AID Month
JACoBS-Ou Wednesday evening Sept 49, Hervey wmso nsS
NJ and Sarah h. Jacobs, ID III months and 10 DAYS
Relatives add friends respectfully invited TO attend Tie usfA fea
residence Nest hs' Satuisfi
2st inst, al II O'Clock
WBED-At Smmfrl Conn., Sept 10 Arm Castle infant child Of Bdsr
5. and Emily Weed sged 10 months and IL Gays.
Funeral the residence Of parents PosPeest Stamford sunday
afternoon at $3.50 Ocl0cF