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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
PUTTING oN VIRTUE.

q III Thespasmodic attempt Of the Ku Klux
Radicals in Congress and the President
to put on the appearance of virtue re
minds one Of the thrashing sivea bully
by Methodist preacher. Bully had sent
word to the preacher that be intended to
whip him the first time he passed along
a certain road Methodist, nothing
daunted, did proceed along that road,
and, stopping at a blacksmith shop To
( have tue feet Of his horse looked after
encountered his enemy. BulIy at once
prepared for acton, and after reminding
Methodist OF his threat, proceeded to
carry.it into effect The FIRST round bully
found himself fat on his back and beg
ging for mercy The story goes that
Methodist kept pounding away on him,
singing, as an accompaniment camp
meeting song until the ruaian an
nouneed his conversion. The dread
full AoggiDg Schurz and other Lib
eral Republicans have given the admin
istration aud the tremendous uprising of
the people have caused it to cry out for
mercy in the form Of set of civil ser
III, vice regulations. 1t is converted, but
with about the amount of faith and sin
certify possessed by the bully. That
New York Liberal meeting opened the
eyes of the Ku-Klux Radicals as wide
as saucers They see things now they
: 4. u .,.cc- eaU, hefore and will 6fr,ogla nv
assuming virtue they have not, to
bring back the disafected and close up
the earthquake rent that yawns between
them Until within a couple Of weeks
past, Grant did not doubt his irwin
cibility. BE regarded the Liberal
movement as impotent to affect
him. He sneered, no doubt at the nom.
iuation Of DAVIS, and calculated on de-
stroying the disafected Senators. But
he saw the little cloud that rose in Mis-.
souri, gather all around the horizon, and
nov eholds the play Of its lightnings and
hears the deep, deadly roll of its thur.
ders. That cloud must burst 1t is toe
full Of quick elements to drift away and
TQ leave nothing of its trace but rainbow
arcbed in vanishing mist A little more
than week and we shall see the Gin
cinnati Convention meet. VIII it com
prebehd the situation2 Will it perciev,
that it holds in its hands the fate o
Grant, aud can name the next Presiden
Of the United Statesi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

tbs drifting of Governor Palmer
away from Grant is an alarming circum-
stance, and indicates the course the
Presidential wind is taking. In recent
letter he says: | do not believe Presi-
dent Grant should be renominated by
the Republican party, and will not say
so. nor will / consent to canvass the
State to promote his reelection, unless
the candidate placed in the field against
him is more Objectionable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
ExpIanatIon or the DistributiOn,

Numbers from / to 10, 000-the same numbers
being on the Certificates ARE printed on sepa-
rate slips Of paper, which are each encireied
in tubes. and are placed in glass cylinder
The 351 Premiums, in accordance with the
schedule above. are also printed on separate
slips of paper. and each is encircled in tube,
and all are then placed in another 3 lass cylin-
der called the premium cylinder. The oylin.
ders are both fevOlved and a member is taken
from the cylinder of numbers by boy blind
folded, and one of the premiums is taken
from the premium cylinder by boy likewise
blindfoIded, both OF which are exhibited TO
the spectators, and such number will be enti-
tied to the premium; and this operation .will
be repeated until 35l numbers are taken trom
the number cylinder and. 81 premiums from
the premium cylinder to such numbers.
The Managers will enter down each number
on their books as taken from the number cyl
Under. and the premium TO each as taken from
the premium cylinder. ifn
The Distribution will take place ON the day
and commence at the hour namedi there will
be no pOstponemept whatever. and all the
premiums must be distributed.
Certificates for Sale at all the Agon'
cieB OF the Association.
E1-0rders with the money for Certificates
may be sent per Express, or Registered Let
tiers, or Postsfiee Orders, at the risk of the
Association, and Immediately upon the Dis
tribution taking place the Official Numbers
will be forwarded to each Correspondent.
All orders must be addressed, Memphis
Agricultural and Mechanical Society, H'
SSecoRd street. MsmPhis, Tenn T. o. Lock
JOHN @. RALLENTINE. President,
LION TROUsDALE, Secretary.
MANAGERS:
THOMAS Z. HILLS. JAMES CoLEMAS.
TOBIAS WoLFE. W. U. WooDsoS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

The Pittsburg Post says the bibuious
individual who undertook to wind up
his watch with corkscrew had an easy
undertaking compared with the task to
wind up the Freedman's Bureau. 1t re-
fuses to be wound up at all with any
thing short of an additional 100000 as
lubricator, and Congress is puzzled what
to do about the matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

The recent decision Of the United
States Supreme Court, in the Kentucky
Presbyterian Church case, recognizes
and enforces the right of ecclesiastical
organizations to manage their internal
affairs by tribunals of their own crea-
ton. This decision, which is the first
of the kind ever enunciated by the
higher court, settles the law on this sub
ject definitely and finally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
351 Premiums to be Distributed in
Conformity to Law.

The Board Of Directors in commencing this
scheme to the public. promise that it shall be
carried out in good faith. The high character
and standing Of the managers selected will
be sufficient guarantee that perfect fairness
will control the distribution.
1t is hoped and expected that this scheme
will prove financial success. as every dollar
will be appropriated in buildings and i'm prov
ing the grounds, 20 such degree as TO render
them a source of pride to every citizen Of
Memphis. Shelby county, and the adjacent
oounfrv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

HERE is a prediction from the London
Cosmopolitan of March Fl, which is not
so startling after all, and may prove
true: ave predict" says that paper,
that General Sickles will succeed MIR.
Fish as Secretary of State. We chance
to know that General Sickles is a special
fayorite with Grant, being wholly in ac-
cord with him on the Cuba question. In
the event'of Grants reelection, Sickles
will certainly be the Prime Minister"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

Frank Gordon and Alice Miller were
brought before Recorder Winters to day
on the charge Of committing an agsra-
waited assault and battery on the person
Of Rebecea Watkins, a servant in the
employment of Madame Gordon. The
woman was badly beaten on the head
and body, and had to be conveyed to the
hospital for medical treatment. The
Recorder fined the Amazons fifty dollar.
each, and bound them over to answer
ihe charge before the Criminal Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
ANNA ON GRANT.
Anna Dickinson, in her speech Il
n - Co.. T,,,...,,.. Ia.

Anna Dickinson, in her speech the
other night at Cooper Institute, said:
The man occupying tho White Il. use
ne soldier. with al a soldiers hab-
rs Of thought and d tail Of compelling
blind obedience to power be h lis Of sus
pendiog habeas co pus in the South in time
Of peace, is more than Eneltnd would dele-
eaeto th Q cen in time Of war. One Of the
speakers wednesday SPOKE u his recent
suth m journey. I. TO- have just returned
freu the Soath. aud every uap and woman
: frev.asEed h ~ Norfhern PEOPLE q briieye
SS1th N ciiisens aduitihat the war il over
and .iarory dead, and that these corpses
shall be permitted 70 remaio updisturoed IN
their rrlFes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

Administration circles in New York
are not pleased with the impression
made by the Grant meeting. II was
neither as large nor spontaneous as the
Liberal meeting last week, and the
speakers are blamed by unbiased Re-
publicans for being too bitter toward the
opposition in their ranks, and too slavish
in personal allegiance to Grant, de-
nouncing all who are not ready to admit
that he must be reelected or the coun-
try plunged in ruin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
Genuine Gravel ROOhng, by Bar
tholOmew q Allen. 40 N. Court. 10-

Ar 296 Main street.-the neat little
news stand, under the supervision of
Paul Wright-can be found all the lead
ing pictorials of the day; also the latest
publications by eminent authors of fc-
tton
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

JOE LOCKE, the hing Of newsmen, at
1864 Main street, has the latest daily
newspapers, weekly and monthly picto-
rials, home and foreign magazines. pc
riodicals Of every description, station
ery-in fact, everything known to the
1eEs goods line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

The Holly Springs Reporter says that
Judge Hill and Ku-Klux Jacobson have
about run through with the fund appro-
priated by Congress to be used in hunt
ing down and convicting Ku-Klux in
Mississippi; hence their war on the Khan
has abated for time, till another APP
preparation can be had But it will not
be long before it is renewed, we predict.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
rhnice Grnceries.

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at j. Devotos, corner of Adams
and Third streets. "The best is the
cheapest" BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

Jet Palace removed to No. 1876 Main
street, one door above the old stand. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

The corner Of Second and Monroe is
a live corner--at least Mansford's part
Of IL There you can find the latest
news, the most popular novels, station
cry Of all kinds, and almost anything
else you want Base balls at Wholesale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
MEETING.
Chamber Of Commerce.

THB REGULAR MEETING OF THE
i Chamber Of Commerce will be held this
tMONDAY) afternoon, 22d inst, a. o'clock.
r. A. PINSON. President.
LEoS TRousDAlT. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

Coke AND Coal TAR for sale at Gas
Company's office, 29l Second st. Tot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

GRAVEL, or composition roofing, both
GENUIEE, by T. c. Jones, No. 1874 Second
street. 3st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

DR.. SAGE's CATARRH REMEDY is no
patent medicine humbug, gotten up to
dupe the ignorant and credulous, but is
perfect specific for nasal catarrh,
cold in the head, and kindred diseases.
cod -dkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

EMMoNs 4 Son, the veteran newsmen
at 10 jefferson and 4l0 Main streets,
have received tb, 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, 1872-04-22

Jet Palace best place to get watches
and iewelry repaired. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

Gls-rirrIre AZ BIS Second St. All
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

Jet Palacel everybody invited to in
spect ths new goods Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22

A YEAR or two since notice was post
ed at several places in Sardis that the
owners of all goats running at large
would be shot" There was no more
running at large .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
ANNOUNCEMENT.


For sheriff.
GEORGE L HARRIS IL, q candidate FOR
Sheriff Of Shelby county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic Convention; -.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-22
35l CASH PREMIUMS,
To be paid Immediately after the Distribu-
ton takes place.
ness of the cause demands.

It's earnestly hoped that this modest call on
the public for assistance will meet with
that hearty response that the Just
~ lkn -..a.asa llama aads Il
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-05
The Present Congress.

The present Congress has accomplished
more business than is ordinarily done at the
session proceeding the Presidential election
Heretofore this period has usually been de-
voted to electioneering mannvures rather
than public business, and much of the time
taken up in political speeches, designed for
home consumption. The House has voted
to reduce revenue and internal taxes about
$44, 900, 900, and there is good prospect
that this bill will meet the prompt approval
Of the Senate. The passage of the amnesty
bill is evidence Of the continued earnest de-
sire of the Republican party to deal kindly
and Justly with the erring people of the
South.
The encouragement Of ocean lines of
steamships, by granting subsidies, and the
defeat Of the numerous projects for ADAM
donang the public domain to specializing
corporations are both moves in the right di-
rection. There has been no mischievous tam
pering with the national finance, nor reck-
less Misrepresentation of the public money.
indeed considering the shrewdness, skill and
daring exhibited in the attempt to destroy
it, the Republican party will so into this
canvass under the most gratifying auspices.
The fight will be long, bitter and close, but
the result will show that this nation is de-
termined that its Government "of the peo-
pie, for the people, and by the people y
Shall not be .jeopardized through the restora-
tiont power ofthe men who have been tried
aud found wanting, of the men who proved
false in the hour of PMsbuTg Dis
iatch
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-05
evening state 9plirnal
WEDNESDAY EvEN'G, JUNE 8, 1872.
A Church Set on Fire by Lightning.

During the thunder storm on Thursday
last the tower Of the parish church of Rain
ham, in Kent, was struck by lightning.
About O'Clock one of the ringers, named
Croucher, on visiting the bellry, found
that a massive beam, i'll which the yane
was fixed. was on fire. lie Immediately
raised an alarm, and, with the assistance of
his neighbors, succeeded in extinguishing
the flames. The beam, however, was burnt
more than halfway through.
A search being made for the cause of the
accident, it was found that the vane had
been struck by Lightning, which had run
down its shaft and set fire to the beam in
which it was fixed. 1t thence passed to
the bell used for tolling the death-knell,
and was conducted by wire attached to
it into the church, where it displaced a
stone in the wall near the west porch, and
passed cut into the graveyard. 1t melted
the lead on the roof of the tower, and did
so much damage that it was found neces-
sary to remove the vane for repairs.
On Thursday night all was considered
safe, but about O'Clock on Friday
morning smoke was seen issuing from
the church. The tower being assembled
without loss of time, il was found that the
WOODWORK oil the Deliry was DuiiiliS. Iue
fire was discovered just in time had it
gone on for another half-hour, serious in
Jury must have been done. AS it was, the
belfry was so filed with smoke that those
who assisted in extinguishing the fire were
greatly hindered in their work but the
flames were eventually extinguishcd by the
exertions of the villagers. The tower OF
Rainham church, one of the most imposing
in the neighborhood. was struck by light.
ming on October 20, l79l.
The church, which is eight centuries old
is very handsome edifce-indeed, one Of
the most handsome of the parish churches
of Kent. 1t has double nave, two chan.
cells, carved rood-screen, three stone sedilia
stalls, and brasses, some of them of the
date 1909. 1t contains the burial-place o
the Earls of Thanet, and of the Tuftons
who held land in the parish in the reign o
Henry III. There are many monuments tC
families in the church, and eight earls anc
six countesses lie buried there; among then
Henry, the last of the once powerful ears
London Times.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-05
TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA.

TN PRESENTING TO YOUR NOTICE, FOR
i the fist time in an extended way, the T.
(FAMILY FAVORITE) WEED SEWING-MA-
CHINE, we will state some of the reasons why
we think we are justified in claiming 1t to be the
BEST:
BECAUSE, before being offered to the people,
it was tested by able sewing machinists, and by
them pronounced
BECAUSE, 1t took the first prize at the great
Paris Exposition in 1867;
BECAUSE, it took the first prize at the great
four weeks contest between sewing machines at
the Baltimore (Maryland) Institute in 1869;
BECAUSE, it will do what any other first
class loclt-stitch will do;
BECAUSE, it will do what most of them can
not do. We say this without disparagement to
the merits of other machines; 100
BECAUSE in the five years it has been before
! the people, the sale has been SO rapid that the
| company have been unable to supply the de-
| mand thus leaving Virginia and q great part of
| the country unsupplied and last, but not least,
| to give a woman's reason,
| BECAUSE, it is just a little darling" and SO
| easy to learn.
| Price the same as any other first-class machine.
Sold on the instalment plan if desired.
Machines sent on trial and instruction given
| free.
A history of the sewing-machine and an ac-
| count of the great four weeks contest at Balti-
more, sent free on application.
VIM. LOCKHART, Agent.
| .799 Main, corner Eighth street,
| de 9-d&wly Richmond, Va.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-06-05
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
DICHM0ND AGENCY
FOR THE SALE,
PURCHASE, AND EXCHANGE OF
REAL ESTATE

The undersigned has opened an office at
a few doors above the Post-office, Rich
mond Virginia, for the SALE, PURCHASE
AND EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE, and
respectfully requests all persons placing proper
him, If possible, with plat of the same, as also
a description of soil, advantages, sc.
Citizens of the Northern States, who desire to
emigrate to a milder climate, such as Virginia,
where SO many. advantages of pecuniary ma
ture, added to that of health, are presented to
capitalists, will find it to their interest to COM
munieate with him, as all letters asking nforma-
tion respecting any particular farm or locality
with a view of purchasing, will receive prompt
and faithful report. JAS. T. SUTTON,
Late u. S. Pension Agent,
Richmond, Va.
N. B.-Notarial business, eonveyane ng and
negotiating loans promptly attended to-
de l-tf j. T. s..
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Quotations of Bonds and Stocks by Lancaster
& Co., Bankers and Brokers, lib Main
Street, Richmond, Va.

GoLD-l14h. Is.
Virginia Consolidated. .....................,. SO
One-third Certificates...... ............,... II
Virginia Registered Bonds, old, last sales.... AZ
Richmond City Bonds, last sales............... so
Petersburg City Bonds last sales.."........... 70
Lynchburg City Bonds, last sales............. 72h
First National Bank Stock last sales.,.......115
National Bank of Virginia Stock, last sales ,lo2h
Planters National Bank Stock, last sales...l0o
State Bank of Virginia Stock, last sales.....l03
r., f. & p. II. r.. Stock--common, last sales 81
Do. do. do. guaranteed per cent, last sales so
Do. do. do. do. 2 do. do................ go
REAP &R&P C'n.R Stock last sales..... 76h
Richmond / Danville r. r. stock last sales, Is
Chesapeake and Ohio r r Stock, last sales. 80
Rich'd & Petersburg r. r. Stock, last sales. 27h
Glover Hill r, r. Stock, last sales .......... so
Virginia and Tenn, r. X. Stock, last sales... 81
Petersburg Weldon r. r. Stock, last sales IS
Orange s. Alexandria II. r. Stock last sales. 15%
Virginia State ms Co. Stock, last sales...... %
Rich'd Banking ms. Co. Stock, last sales PAN
r. s. d r. r. mortgaged Bonds, last sales. ~
Piedmqpt 4. r. per cent Bonds, last sales 80
VIC II r Third mord per ct BIDS, last sale STA
Do. Vourth do. s do. do. do...... 90
Do. noi-mortgaged s do. do. do...... 95
r. p. R r. Bonds per cent. Ia last sales 80 80
r; s P. r. r. Bonds, per cent, last sales. 90
| Do. s do. do. do 90
Glover Hill r r per ct Bonds, last sales.... s71s
r r First Preferre d per ct BIDS, last sales 90
Do do Second do guard 6 p ct BIDS, last sales 70
Do do. Third do. 6 do. do. do..... ~
Nor'lk s Peter sb'g R BIDS, sp ct last sales 90
Or Il Alex * * First mortgd BIDS, last sales w
DO do do do do do Second do do do 50
DO do do do Third do p ct BIDS, last sales 90
DO do do do Fourth do do do do So
| WIT II r First mord p ct BIDS, last sales 90
| DO do do do Second do do do do so
Do do do do Third do 5 do do do 90
Petersb'g & Wei. r r per ct BIDS, last sales 96h
Jas X & K @ Co mortgaged Bonds, last sales 65
Richmond Grain Market
81. CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGED
RICHMOND, June ., 1872. .
! Qgeriags. -
! OATs--470 bushels. HrH.a-r
| FLouR--5l barrels. U" ,E#
| BgAys-20000 pounds. $3.50. r..E
SHUCKs 20 ales. ..-.r.. ".. +. Ria
arr.. Sales.
OArs-S20 bushels very good at zee 100 bushels
Western at rec
| SHUCKs-20 bales at soc.
| RSerhiblted. . ..... ..... .
| SHUcKs-20 bales.
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IOWA AND NEBRASKA
|sf LANDS
FOR SALE BY THE

BURLINGTON AND MO, RIVER r. r. Co
MILLIONS OF ACRES
On Ten Years Credit, at 9 per ct. Interest
No part of principal due for two years, and
thence only one-ninth yearly till paid in full.
Products will pay for land and improvements
within the limit of this generous credit.
nB Better terms were never offered, are not
now, and probably never will be. ..=z.
Circulars giving full particulars are supplied
gratis any wishing to induce others to emigrate
with them, to form q colony, are invited to
ask for all they want to distribute.
Apply to GEO. S. HARRIS, Land Comm'r
For Iowa Lands, at Burlington, Iowa,
And for Nebraska Lands, at Lincoln, Neb
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r ENKINs q POPHAM, 81
ATTORNEYS AT Law.
OFFICE-NO. MARSHALL BUILDING

Coz TRSrH AND BANK SrRRRr, RroHxoKD, VA
viii practice in the Courts of the State and the
United State, and before the Court of Claims and
Departments at Washington. Special attention
given to cases arising under the Revenue and
Bankruptcy laws of the United States.
NH 16d&wf go szt
Congress having recently passed a bill provid.
ing for the appointment of O COMMISSION for
the examination and adjustment of theclaims of
LOYAL CITIZENS of the South, for stores or
supplies taken or furnish ed during the rebellion
for the use of the army, including the use and
loss of vessels and boats while employed In the
military service of the United States and there
being many claims Of this description which
should have prompt attention, we respectfully
offer our service in the prosecution of the same
before the Commission, on the most liberal terms
according to the amount involved and the char
acter of the claim. For full particulars address
r- JENKINS POPHAM,
Attorneys at Law, Richmond, Va
We refer by permission TO Jno. B. Davis, Pres.
ident Planters National Bank and Richmond
Banking and Insurance Company, Richmond;
Davenport Co., Stock Brokers and General
Agents, do; Lancaster Co., Bankers, do Hon.
II. X. Elyson, ex-Mayor, do; @. *. Bingham.
President First National Bank, Lynchburg Hon.
]. +. Lewis, u. S. Senator, Washington, ID. O.;
Hon. Jas H. Plat, do; Hon. Charles H. Porter
do; Hon. w. H. H Stowell, do. sa
an 1-d&W tt
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A Century of Triumphs Dyspepsia,
liver disease, bowel complaints and various
febrile and nervous disorders. has immortalzed
the Seltzer Spa, and these victories arc now re-
peated throughout this hemisphere by TAR
RANTS EFFERvRsCEyT Settler APERIEST; con-
tanning all the elements and producing all the
happy results of the Great German Spring
SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.