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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

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The only Southern State which is
counted as certain for Grant IS South
Carolina, seven. The one doubtful
State which is probable for Grant is
Mississippi. eight Applying these con-
elusions to the probabilities Of the gen.
eral result Of the election, be says:
II Greeley carries none Of the doubtful
Southern States. be can be elected BY
the vote Of New York. Pennsylvania,
New Jersey and Indiana, with those
States in the South of which he is sure.
If he carries AIabama and Louisiana, as
am confident be will, the vote OF New
York and Pennsylvania alone will come
within one electoral vote Of the one hun
dred and eighty four required for
choice. Or, be could lose Pennsylvania
and still. succeed with Indiana and New
Jersey, and either Connecticut, Wiscou-
sin, or any two Of the three Pacific States.
The Liberals at the North may be as
sured that the prospects at the South are
fully as encouraging as l have repre-.
sented above. 1t Hartranft is defeated
in Pennsylvania in October, there will
be no further doubt about the result in
the States / have classed as doubtful,
and in all the South Grant will be able
to expect no support save South Caro-
lima, where the negroes have a majority
Of thirty thousand votes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

The Avalanche continues to figure up
the vote in the Cheatham johnson con-
test. 1t now claims that the entire vote
of the State in 1872 will be over 100000
Should this guess work be correct, it
will place the election of Frank Cheat
ham beyond peradventure. The larger
the vote polled in the State the greater
the chances of Cheatham's success.
Johnson's only chance is to slip in on a
small but close vote. When the voters
turn out en- masse and vote as they are
recorded numbering in the census re-
ports, Johnsonism and its twin-brother-
Msynardism-must 60 to the wall in
Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

Or JUDoE Lyons, who presided over
the Blauton Duncan Convention at
Louisville, the Richmond papers state
Mr.. Lyons has no more followers in
Richmond than Blanton Duncan has in
Louisville, if as many. People here
laugh at the Grant papers clubbing him
Judge" aud wonder when or where he
wore the ermine. BE certainly never
wore it here. but his brother, now de-
ceased, was one Of the brightest orna
ments Of the Virginia bench, and wa
altogether different sort of man. james
could not be elected even to the CITY
Council by popular vote.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

DAMAGES. In the First Circuit Court
F. B. Willard enters suit for therecovery
from the city Of damages to the amount
Of $4,000, which he claims to have sus'
tanned by falling into a hole on Beal
street ON the night of the fourth Of July.
The complaint is that the hole was ten
feet deep, and was left open by the neg
ligence Of the city authorities. The
case was ably argued this morning, and
about eleven o'clock was given to the
jury. A verdict had not been returned
I'M TO noon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

TIE figure three" seems to have
some power for good or evil over Tennes-
see. Three candidates for Governor,
three for Congressman from the State at
large, three candidates in many of the
Congressional districts, and in many
counties three sets of candidates for
Legislative Offices. The johnson disor-
ganizing movement has encouraged the
Radicals into action, who know that the
wider the split between the Cheatham-
johnson factions the greater the chances
OF Radical success. So much for Andy
Johnsonism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27
ssh Burning.

The bluff on the Mississippi around
Fort Pillows still burning, the fire being
about ten feet above the water and ex-
tending some hundred yards on paral-
lei with the surface. Some people sup
pose there is q volcano somewhere in
that neighborhood, while others are of
opinion that a vein of natural gas I'M
derlies the whole surface Of the earth
around the fort, and that this was ig-
nited by the intense heat Of the sun
some weeks ago, since which time it has
been burning. A movement was on
foot some years ago to develop coal
mine or oil well in that region, but the
project fell through; and now the oil, as
it can't be confined in explosive lamps,
has determined to strike light Of its
own accord. The clerk Of the steamer
Celeste reached the city this morning,
and reports that the bluff at Fort Pillow
is still on FIRE. From all appearance, it
seemed that the FIRE was ,extending far
under the bluff, and increasing in power.
A specimen of the rock, through the
lodges of which the fire RACES, has been
left at our Office. 1t is partially burned,
and resembles a coal formation imper-
fectly developed. 1t may be that far
under the bluffs pure strata Of coal
exist. and this mass is now on FIRE. The
strange phenomenon ia a subject for
curious study by the savants and chem
lists Of the locality, but they can come to
no other conclusion than that something
has broken loose in Fort Pillow resem-
bling that power that broke loose in
Georgia" and which has been immor-
talized in song.
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BRoou's OPERA HousE.-The publ

BRooxs OPERA HoUsE.-The public
can be highly entertained by paying a
visit to the Opera House, where they
can witness chaste performance, con-
sisting Of rare novelties not TO be seen
anywhere else in the city. Two more
new stars added to our already gigantic
combination. More stars are engaged,
and will appear in rapid succession.
Come and be amused.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

The Cabinet making 6end has been
at work fixing up things for Horace
Greeley. The New York Sun gives it
as follows: Secretary of State, Charles
Francis Adams, of Massachusetts,; Sec
rotary of the Treasury, Sanford Z.
Church, of New York; Secretary of
War, John NJ. Palmer, Of Illinois, Sec
rotary of the Navy, Austin Blair, of
Michigan; Secretary Of the Interior,
James B. Beck, of Kentucky; Postmas-
ter General, Richard Taylor, of Louis
lana; Attorney General, VIM. Groes!
beck, Of Ohio.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

TIE most cheering news comes from
All parts Of this Congressional District
relative 70 the Haynes Kellar-Lewis
Congressional race. The chances are
that Colonel Haynes viii carry Shelby,
Fayette, Upton and Hsrdeman BY 6ne
msjo-i,ies, and be elected triumphantly.
The next man in the race will be the
Radical nominee, Iudge Lewis, with the
independent candidate, colsnel KellEr,
dis.ancsd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

PAUL WRIGHT, the well known news
dealer, has one Of the handsomest news
emporiums in the city, and he always
keeps it supplied with the latest periodi-
calls and current literature. He keeps
the best cigars in the city, all prices,
and has the only collection Of rubber
goods-meaning thereby snakes, Lizards
and things. Give Paul call
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27
FOREIGN.

LoSDos, September 27.-Stanley was
entertained at a splendid banquet BY the
Fish-mongers Corporation, at Fish
mongers' Hall, last evening.
MApRID, September q -Rivaro was
elected President of the Spanish Cortes
by large majority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

TIE battle in New York State is waged
over Mr.. Herman, native Of the State
but q Catholic aud the Conservative
candidate for Governor, against General
Dix, Radical Harper's Weekly and
other Grant organs oppose Herman on
religious grounds. and are attempting to
revive Knov-Nothingism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27
J.w. S. Browne. ls Jefferson st.
stereopticon.

Lou Leubrie gives a grand free exhi-
bition of oxy-calcium stereopticon views
every evening from half past seven to
ten o'clock in front of the Dollar Store.
The entertainment is very fine, and is
witnessed by large crowds nightly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27
NOTICE
ronrressional Can yass.

COngressionhi
Laudon C. Haynes will address the
people upon the issues of the day at the
following times and places;
Collierville, Saturday, September %.
Whites Station, Monday September 5O'
somerville, Monday. October T.
Judge Barbour Lewis, and Colonel A.
J. Kellar are respectfully invited to at
tend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27
FRESH OYSTERS.

Victor d. Fuchs. at Il Jefferson street,
is receiving them daily by express. Call
on him for your supplies, 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27
ppvs1nrNrIAL ELECTION NOTES.

A New York Tribune correspondent
has made a thorough canvass OF the
Southern States and gives his opinions
as to the ensuing Presidential election,
The Southern States that are certain for
Greeley are:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

TIE LATEST ARRIVAL = Teas from
Japan and all the tea regions. Parties
will be furnished with samples free at j.
Deyotos, corner of Third and Adams
streets. llST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

The old company sells gas at 81 O0per
1000. No charge for setting meters.
Office. 29l Second street. b9f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

TRADE sales, all classes Of merchan-
disc, throughout the season at Frank
lands, 1876 and 1917 Main street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27
A MuSE M ENTS
PRIVILEGES.
Exposition Privileges.

CtEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED
- until twelve o clock on Monday, 30th inst,
for the following privileges (day and night
during the thirty days which the Exposition
will be open, viz:
Saloon for sale Of Wines and Liquors.
Saloon for sale Of Beer.
Space for sale of Saltwater, Mead and
Lemonade.
Space for sale of Cakes, Candies, Ice Cream
and Fruits.
Space for sale Of, Meats, bread, Oysters and
other things of substantial food.
Lessees must furnish their own counters, TIA
bles and other fixtures, and keep their space
In proper and clearly condition.
0ne-third Of the lease must be paid for ON
acceptance Of the bid and execution of the
contract; one-third must be paid ten days
thereafter; and one-third on the 18th sf 0cto-
Der. Notes must be executed, with approved
indorsers. for the deferred payments. Failure
to pay notes at maturity will forfeit the lease.
Bids will be received for any other privileges
not conflicting with the above.
The Committee reserves tho privilege of re-
jecting any or all bids.
Bids may be filed with the undersigned, at
his office, 27S Main and % South Court street.
GEO, MELLERSH,
2lN Chairman Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

Trade sales, all classes Of merchan-
disc, throughout the season at Frank
lands, 1876 and 1877 Main street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

COKE ASB Coal TAR for sale at Gas
Companys Office, 29l Second st. rot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-27

The States which are doubtful, but will
probably 20 for Greeley, are:
Alabama - LOuisiAna-....--...--.
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SHAKER preserves, at the Allen Bros.
70
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23
NATIONAL OPINION BRADFORD

NJ. Editor. Those of your read.
crs who failed to attend the 'dongs'
on Tuesday, may be interested to
know what they lost. After the
flag for Greeley and Brown was
flung to the breeze and the prOlong.
ed applause G. Of the large and en-.
enthusiastic CO crowd had died
upon the air, We were solemnly and
silently escorted TO the Town Hall
by the Bradford Band. John Il.
Pocket, who was appointed Chair.
man by the Democratic Town Com.
mittce, after waiting q reasonable
time for the Hall to Oil, which it
seemed very 10th to do, called the
meeting to order, and Charles Jones
was chosen Secretary. Then the
Band began to play. Then our
friend Of the "Dog Cart" notoriety
signiiied his Willingness to forego
his speech making prcrogatioe, and
introduced Hiram Blaisdell, Esq,
of West Randolph, who labored to
the best of his small ability to show
us our deplorable financial condition,
corruption OF the present Admins.
tration, &c, &c. 1t may be well to
explain that he was an ardent Re.
publican TIL the County Conven.
ton at Chelsea, failed to rec.
ognize his distinguished claims to
tn, Office Of States Attorney, when
b. suddenly saw the need of reform
aud became red.hot Dolly Warden.
He was followed by Hon. Mr.. Rand
Of Lisbon, \. H., whose remarks
were frequently emphasized by one
Chuhb, from Texas. late Captain in
the Rebel Army. His proposition
to fill "the bloody chasm' with the
Grant men was cordially seconded
by the speaker and feebly applaud
ed by the audience. On the whole,
the speeches were probably as free
from slang and vulgarity as could
he expected. After music 10y the
Band. without thanks to the speak
"rS. on the customary cheers for the
cause and candidates, we lugubriouS!y
left the Hail, thanking our stars
That We don't WdRt 10 swallow "Ilon
est Uncle Horace SAM.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

The following is list Of the
Democratic Town Committee ap.
pointed by the late Democratic
Convention at Chelsea
Hraiatcc-H. s. iIarwood. Geo. Ilutcnin.
BrookGci~E! y Csnin. Avian lIovcy. J.
II. Spraguc. John Lamson, Henry e, Colt.
Pradiord-J. W, Bliss, Henry T.. Stcarns,
". q. Andruss, Ellis McDunie, Hiram W.
kmball, Andrew Sargent.
Chelsoa-.Iosiah Plklns Marx Hatch, j. II.
Atwood, Albert Dodge, VIM. Robbins, George
Dodge.
Corinth-T. A. Chase, Henry Mctcnlf Geo,
G. Cooke, d. Rowland. lsanc H. WigSius, \.
Mctcalf, Corodon Fellows.
Ncwbury- John Smith. Andrew Knight. A.
Baokop'.k NJ Chamhetlin.
Orange ,lnmrs lIoughton, L. Cillcy, A.
l.. niekcy, y. =. Cutler.
Randolph-E Il. Henry Wiley, VIM, Mann, c.
W. Crave.
StrpTori-D J. Barrett. s. McMnstcr, j. W.
Govo, Il. ". Hatch, Drank Day.
Top. har,e-,s. Is Bec,lcc, Il. " Harvey, -
Field. II. Bt7icricld, q. a. Dodge.
Thutford Y. ". Taylor, 7 J. eauborn, o.
Carpenter,
Tnuhrdgc--S. +, Dtftce, D. u Goodwin,
T.. o. Lyman.
V.rshrc-Geo. NJ. Dcaibon. l.. -. Barrett,
Wilhamstowu-A. X. Martin. Rodney Sea-
yer, J. NJ. Cheney, Geo. Cheney, Geo G.
Beckett.
West Fairlee-Gco. u. Church. W. II.
George. Charles Libby, Thos Bond, Frank
Abbott.
The powerful rain Tuesday after
noon caused the Lamoille to rise
suddenly and wash ont about 100
feet of the =. x O. dump near the
"stone house, in lIardwick, where
the current of the stream was
changed when the railroad was
built Fortunately there were en-.
gineS both sides this point, 50 little
delay has been caused, although
passengers and baggage were car
ried by for two days. The high wa
ter did great damage to the high.
ways down the valley. At several
places below South llardwick there
was three feet of water in the road.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

THEED BY A BEAR Chester
Brown. Of Granville, recently went
to a ncighb0rs about two miles dis
tant, ana when it was nearly dark
started 10 return home. One-hali Of
the road over which he had to pass
was through " forest, and when
about midway of it, he WAS attacked
hy large bear and one cub. Not
having Il weapon ofany kind lac was
forced to climb a tree. The bear
finding the tree. which Brown was
in too small for it to climb. immedi
ately assembled another in close
proximity. with the evident purpose
of watching It's intended victim,
Mr.. Brown was hall a mile from
home, but bis cries for help were
heard by man named Sears, who
alarmed Browns family and cher
ncighbors. Mrs, Brown begged OF
Sears TO go to her husbands rescne,
but he refused, and she took an axe
and lantern and started herself
Wien within about 10 rods of the
place she met Browns father in
search of a gun, and waited for him
to return. a man named Battles,
who had been aroused, told Brown
to descend from the tree which he
did. the bear following suit. The
bear escaped, but the cub was killed
1t weighed 20 lbs.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

LITTLEToN.-!loracc Greeley ar
rived here Monday afternoon on the
express train, and was escorted from
the depot to Thayer'S Hotel, by the
Littletun C0Inet Band and the lead.
ipg Democrats of the town. From
the leading balcony Of the hotel lie
was introduced to a thin crowd as
Sembled in front, by Hon. John G.
Sinclair, 40 made a very appropri.
ate speech. after which Mir. Greeley
spoke his piece. referring to the in
MIGRATING atmosphere of Littleton.
1t being one of the most uncomforta-
bly, hot days Of the season, with the
Thermometer at ninety. After a
short reception in the pallor Of the
hotel, he WAS escorted back to the
depot, IN season for the afternoon
mail train for Lancaster, whore he
was the guest of Col. Henry o.
Kent. y Greeley & Brown flag was
raised on the afternoon of Grcrlpl )
visit, aud it hangs within a few feet
another one with this motto.
"prlnt x Wilson,"
The weather ter the past wccl,
has been unusually hot. this being
the third hot spell we have. had this
season. and it is getting to lsc cuite
s.ckly.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

The Grant and Wilson Rally at
Bradtor,, on Wednesday afternoon
was a grand success. The day was
a very fine one; and while this rem
dered the occasion more enjoyable to
those who came out, it also kept
many farmers at home in the har-
vest field. It was the largest and
most enthusiastic political meeting
held here for years. The meeting
was organized by the election of Or
rim Gambell, Dr., as President.
Vice Presidents. Hon. VIM. r..
Shedd, Newbury Hon. r., NJ. Bill,
Topsham c. G. Sargent, Esq, Cor
NTH /; Gorham Bigelow, Esq, West
Fairlee Geo. A. Morev, Esq, Fair
lee: Lyman jackson, Esq, Orange !;
John Richardson, Esq. Oxford !;
Col. a. y. Gould, Piermont Albert
Bailey, Esq, bradford. ID. w.
Cobb and J. X. Darling, Secretaries.
Hon. ID. w. Mum, of H., was the
first speaker. He spoke for two
hours in a most eloquent and con
vncing manner; reviewing the his
Tory of both the Republican and
Democratic parties and their re
Npectiye claims to the management
OF the affairs of the nation. lie
showed conclusively that the bulk
ot the Democratic party had not
abandoned the issues they have so
,ohg contended for, in adopting
Horace Greeley and the Cincinnati
Platform: that while Northeru Dem
ocrats had temporarily pocketed
"elr principles because they were
20 obnoxious TO the PEOPLE that they
"nid never hope to obtain power
hile advocating them, still the
southern Democrats are now openly
.n' loudly proclaimjng that in the
,etlon of Horace Greeley they see
nope of obtaining what they lost
me lost cause. Take it all in all
Vas one of the most effective and
ii,nhg speeches of the campaign.
non. Luke L. Poland, NJ. c., fol.
''@ed shh IL calm, earnest and
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

FATAL ACCIDENT.-Whilc at
work upon ledge about half way
between Hardw;ck and Wolcott, on
the Z. & o. II. r., on Tuesday of
this week, John Grant and Alex'r
Patten We're blown up and fearfnlly
maDgled by a premature discharge
of a blast. They were engaged in
tamping in a charge, when by some
means fire was communicated to
the powder, and the explosion threw
them high i'm the air, together with
large and small fragments of rock.
Grant died early Wednesday morn
ing. and it is thought Patten may
recover, though severely hurt.
Grant was foreman on the ledge.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

BRAINTREE.-Rev. William ID.
Hart, who has been temporarily
Supplying the pulpit Of the Congre-
gatlonal church, on bunker lilll,''
and Rev. a. 7. Reed, who has past
year mjnistered to the people OF
East Bralntrec and West Brooklield,
closed their labors in their respcc.
tive parishes last Sunday. and each
will resume their studies. The
church at East Braintree, which
was organized only II year ago, has
now Il membership OF - persons
The Rev. Ammi Nichols, of Brain,
tree, celebrated his nincty-h9st birth
day last Saturday.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

Five ears got loose from freight
train near Sonth Barton last Satnr.
day night and took double quick
retreat back as far as the Landing.
where the one brakeman who en-.
giIeeled the movement succeeded
in screwing down brake there was
only one brallc) sufficiently to bring
the train to halt. The cars were
loaded with bark. Luckily there
was no one hut and no damage
done.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

There is said to be tombstone
in Landau of woman who lived
in three centuries. As the stone
has it, her name was Susanna
Brownson. born Aug. Sd, 1909, and
died June 18th, lS02-aged one
hundred and three years. The in
scription was founl on all old brown
stone in the village cemetery it
was nearly effIced by years, but
still legible.
National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1872-08-23

thoroughly clean argument in favor
of Grant and his administration,
showing that the charges against
Gen. Grant, of corruption ana abuse
OF power, were wholly false. The
speaker spent over six months, as
chairman of the House Committee,
in investigating the Ku,Klux out
RACES, the suppression Of which has
given occasion for NJ Greeley aud
his friends to cry out against "Mil.
itary despotism,' and to put into
their platform "non.interierenee'
plank. No one present doubted the
word Of Judge Poland when he stat.
ed that thousands of men, women &
children had been murdered, and
thousands more whipped and
scolirged by the Ku.Kluy, aud that
Gen. Grant had simply done his
sworn duty in executing the law,
where the civil authorities were row.
erless; and only Dcmagoguc like
Horace Greeley would strcnuously
advocate the enactment of the ku.
kluX law, even abusing the Legisla.
tors, rs he had the speaker, for not
giving wider scope 10 the law, and
then when it came to be enforced cry
out for non.interterence with the
Ku KluX assassins. He completely
rcfutcd the charges of corruption OF
the Administration in the civil ser.
vice, admitting that there were some
bad men in office. hit giving the
statement of Gen. Spinner, TreaSur-
or Of the United States. whose per.
feet honesty no one doubts. that the
actual loss to the Government by
all thciving and Declarations in
Grants Administration, amounted
to only one cent in every serca hun
drcd mi serenity eight H0usdRd dol.
hrs of the money collected from the
people, The speeches were well re.
ceived and frequently applaudcd.
The meeting closed with three
rousing cheers for Grant and vii
son, three for the speakers, and three
more for; Bradford EraSS Band
which iutcrspctScd the exercises
with delightful music.
This meeting was quitca contrast
to the Democratic gathering of the
day before. Six hundred were pres
pnt Wolnesd day, while not much if
any over one third that lumber
were ont to the Democratic meeting