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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

Sooner or later those who defy private
right and public justice, must. Gene to
grief. A handful Of men may hold out
for a time, but they nusi fall ct last be-
fore the millions. Ihe readers the
LEDGER have frequently read Of the ex-
PLOTS Of Henry Berry Lowry, the brig
and Of North Carolina. For years he
has defed the authorities-county, State
and national. He was a terror to large
community. He took property at pleas
ure, stopped railroad trains private con-
yeyances, and murdered those whom he
regarded as dangerous to his operations.
The other day he was killed BY his own
brother. A North Carolina correspond
emit o. the Herald thus writes Of him.
The war he has waged for the past
nine years, within a region twelve or
fifteen miles square, against county,
State. Confederate and United States au-
thorities, alternately or unitedly, is Justl-
ication for the terror apparent inthe
faces of allthe white people within those
limits. Lowry's baud gives more con-
Germ to the Carolinas than did Garlic
toms legion, ninety years ago
What is the meaning Of thisY' said l
to " Parson" Sinelair-the lighting par
son. of Lumberton-" how can this fell
low with handful Of boys and illiterate
men, put to fight society only recently
used to warfare and full OF accomplished
soldiers2 Explain it"
"Lowry answered Sinclair, IS
really one of those remarkable exeeu-
tive spirits that arises now and then IN
a raw community, without advantages
other than nature gave him. he has
passions, but no weaknesses, aud his
sye is OH every point at once He has
impressed that whole negro society with
lis power and influence They fear and
admire him. He asserts his superiority
,ver all these whites just as we'll No
nan who stands face to face with him
IAN resist his quiet will and ASSURANCE
md his searching eye. Without fear,
Without hope, defying society, he is the
'nly man we have any knowledge OF
Iown here who can play his part. Upon
ny word, believe if he had lived ages
20 he would have been William the
,ouqueror. He reminds me Of nobody
nut Rob Roy $685. fgYgfT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

The Pittsburg Post says: We are
able to put qdietus upon one Islander
that is going the rounds about Grant.
1t is said he never gives anything;
whereas, be does give dinners occasion.
ally, and yet we are constrained to say
that Congress makes appropriations to
pay for all these dinners, and since the
people pay the taxes it is a question
whether the people or Grant give the
dinners. HaH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

The st. Louis Republican thinks il
should be recorded with honorable EN-
phasis that one hungry Southern loyal
list has actually refused an office. Coy.
Holden, of North Carolina, who has
made himself quite conspicuous, if not
notorious, by his patent method for
managing elections, was rendered the
appointment of Minister to Peru, and
so the telegraph says-declined the
same. We wait impatiently for an ex'
PLANTATION Of this most remarkable oc-
currence, for it has certainly had 30
parallel during the present administra-
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
Arkansas.


The Liberal Republican State Central
Committee of Arkansas intend to put a
ticket in the field for State officers. The
Democrats will have sagacity enough to
do as the national Democracy are doing
wait for the Transportation of events, of
which the future is rife. To get rid Of
those who have almost ruined the State,
Is the desire Of the real people But a
little strategy must be praeticed as
We prsctieed il N Tennessee when
Senter was elected Governor, and
as they practiced it in Missouri
when Brown carried the State by
srnsjorify thai blahehed the cheek
Of k4dieslism from Maine to Texas.
Common sense would suggest that when
the Democrats are in q minority, they
should wait the issue Of the quarrel in
the ranks or their opponents. This is
just what The national Democracy will
90, are Bow doing, and what the Demo
crazy Of the doubtful States everywhere
should do. The division in the Radical
party is confined to no locality It's as
broad as the country, and cannot be
cured by expedients that DO not strike
at the root Of the national ills. The ele.
ment that forms the opposition to Grant
is in full sympathy, not with the Demo-
crocy as the Democracy. but with its
struggles TO bring back the government
to its old principles and practices. In
the strength Of this element rests the
only hope Of accomplishing 50 great
result.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

The Liberal Republicans Of Tennes'
see and Arkansas have denounced the
administration Of Grant. IL working
The Presidents chances Of reelection
are narrowing down to New England.
How strange is the blending Of the Puri-
tan and the horse-jockey2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

TIE Washington Patriot denominates
the election Of Colfax to the Vice Presi-
deney as the browning Of common
mediocrity with high honor" and the
Indianapolis Sentinel says there rre peo-
pie in the country who really think that
Colfax amounts TO something.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

A SOUTHERN correspondent, writing
an elaborate letter to the New York
Herald, contends that, although the
Presidential candidate Of the anti-Grant
coalition is likely to be elected, he. will
Be prevented from entering the White
House oy a partisan Congress
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

The New York Sun says Of Senator
Ferry, of Connecticut: Because he is
an unpurchasable, upright man, Grant
hates him, aud has decreed that he must
be defeated and sacrificed" The ques-
ton SO pointedly put By Horace Greeley,
February 20, comes right in here: " Can
anybody oppose Grant and still con-
tinue in the Republican psry?t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
The President will give a dinner to
the Japanese ambassadors on Wednes-

l
conferences l-...r-ausl's'..s ,sa'as,. ~ srss.
The President, viii give a dinner to
the Japanese ambassadors on Wednes'
day. Z lA4tN Ma4ftAk
The National Republican, the admin
istrat;on organ, in its issue of yesterday
speaks as follows regarding the action
of Spain in changing its representative:
The change is an important one, and
forebodes trouble between Spain and the
United States. Admiral Palo is not a
diplomatist or friendly to the Uuited
States or its institutions. he holds in
contempt the naval force of our coun-
try, and entertains unbounded faith in
the prowess Of the navy of his own coun-
try, publishing over his own signature
insulting remarks about the United
States. He is sent here as the represent
tative of a policy at once defiant
and disagreeable TO our government
and ia the place Of the suavity of
a diplomat, he is expected to sub
stitute the brusqneness Of naval
officer with the spirit Of q Spanish sea-
man. 1t is true, as has been stated, our
government has under consideration
the propriety of not receiving Admiral
Palo. He will comeSif the order is not
counternanded. fully accsedited as MINI
lister Plenipotentiary. The government
wilfno take cognizance of his avowed
sentiments and consider them a just
cause for refusing to receive him.
Judging from the character Of the new
minister, the relations between the
Spanish legation and the State depart
ment will beof bRiefaduration."
Secretary Boutwell, was better yester-
day, butostill confined TO his house
The Court of Claims, a few days since,
. decision, reversing the deer
sion made by Mr.. Delano, while commits
sioner, allowing certain per centage on
stamps, which will cause a
of at least ten thousand dol
lars to parties who failed to get proper
commissions, as intended by law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

THE revenue officers have made raid
into Franklin and lincoln counties, in
this State, and captured nineteen Illicit
distilleries. People can make corn with.
out fear Of The government bot woe 10
them when they make whisky Of the
corn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

IT is stated on good authority that
General Longstreet viii be removed from
bis position Of surveyor OF the port Of
New Orleans, on account Of his active
friendship for Governor Warmoth in the
Louisiana political imbrogho.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

THE New York Sun says that every
day seems 70 consolidate the coalition
between the Liberal Republicans, the
Democrats aud the old Wings or Con
servatives on an honest Republican for
President Of the type Of Horace Gree
ley. Lyman Trumbull, Gratz Brown,
David Davis, jones F. Wilson. Of Iowa,
or Jacob D. Cox. Of Ohio.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

TINS Golden Age says that Senator
Conkiing's efforts 10 impeach the hon
esiy of Messrs. Sumner, Sehurz and
Trumbull. remiuds Us Of the Savannah
negro convict who, when asked why he
had huge iron bail attached TO his leg
replied: -" To keep folks from stealing
il. ihaE heaps Of thieves bout here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

Just received, Yarmouth bloaters,
smoked hAlibut aud salmon, Roe her.
rings, new Cahadish Oatmeal, AID ether
articles toe hsEsfOus % mepiion, at ].
DvFotO's :, es=.- Ehird and Adams Halt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
FUNERAL NoTICI

= y = = = = = y = = = -
The friends and acquRintances Of H. b.
Mitchell are respectfully invited tOoAttend
the funeral Of bis daughter. MiESIE H.. from
the residence Of MAJ, J. P. Strange. No. 800
Vancs street, tomorrow SUNDAY after
noon at three o'clock. Services BY ihe Rev,
Carriages in attendance at rssidencs.,s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

PREsckIPTToys accurately compound
ed day and night at J, B. Hills drug
store, 28l Main street i xiv.28
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

W. NJ. RoBERTs, chief engineer Of the
Northern Pacific railroad, has made a
report on the snow blockade question.
He does not think the blockade amounts
to much. Tom Scott does. It amounts
to a Southern road. -,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

The interest taken by our leading cot
ton men in the Cotton Exchange will
place this necessary institution on a
firm footing. The Cotton Exchange of
Memphis may be regarded as Fixed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
PUBLICATION.

MO PAPER IN MEMPHIS is A BETTER
IN advertising medium than the Western
methOdist, It having within the limits of
very large circulation. This can be known
and read of all who may become Interested.
Judicious advertising will pay. Our Office is
279a Main street, up stairs, in same building
,Ss-f ail' III nj r. w, BLEW & CO..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

Genuine Gravel Rooangfby Bar.
GhOIorhew d Allen, 80 N. Coart. lOit
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
LATEST TEEEGRAMS.
AWAkHINGT0N.

WASHINGTON, March 9.--Butler's bill
to ratify the fishery clause Of the Wash
ington treaty is the special order for the
third week ia the present month, but
will doubtless be postpOnedt9 await the
final action Of England upon The Geneva
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
SEALED PROPOSALS.

CEALBD PROPOSALS WILL BE RE.
= ceived. at the Chamber Of, Qotnmerse,
Memphis. until the 10th inst, for grading,
grayeling. bridging and laying the stone foun-
dation Of the roadHbed for one mile of the
Mclean avenue and thence running east for
said one mile. Specifications will be made
known By application, to III. A. Montgomery,
Superintendent Of the road.
March 6, 1872 b-14
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

Buy your wood from c.. H. John,
son, III Poplar street. n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

GAs-rIrrIsa al 8l5 Second 81 a21
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
Auction.
LANIER 81 CO.'S
PUBLIC SALES OF REAL ESTATE
TRUST SALE

of Valuable Tract of Land, i'm
shelby comfy. reun., con-
III tanning One Gundred and
Ninety-TugO Acres.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

1it CAV
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-26
Washington News.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 25.-The secretary
Of the interior to-day received a letter from the
secretary of war, requesting that General o. O.
Howard, now under orders of the interior de-
partment, on the peace mission to the Indians
of New Mexico, be ordered to report immediate
ly to Louisville, Ky, to give testimony before a
court martial now in session there. The neces-
sary order was forwarded by telegraph to-day
by the commissioner of Indian affairs.
News was received to-day that Hon. Felix r.
Brunot, chairman, and Thomas K. erie, secre-
tary Of the board Of Indian commissioners,
have arrived at the ShoshOne and Bannock
agency, in Wind river country and valley,
about five days travel from Cheyenne, Wyoming
territory to examine into the management OF
Indian affairs there. They intended to meet
the Indians in council on the Goth inst, after
which they will probably return eastward.
A letter announces the death in Philadelphia
of Joseph Parish, the presidents private secre.
tary to sign land patents.
The following first assistant engineers in the
revenue marine are ordered to an examination
for promotion j. Madison Case, Sidney I. Tay-
lor, Horace Green and j. T. Upper.
The examination of candidates for admission
to the cadet engineer corps of the navy closed
to-day. Over forty applicants were examined.
Superintendent Bangs of the postal railway
service estimates the increase in the number Of
miles for services for the official year ending
June 30, 1875 viii be about 10000, against
about 5000 Tor the last official year. This con-
tinued extension Of service neHessitates the es
adjustment of hundreds Of additional post
offices and the appointment of more route agents
and postal railway clerks.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-26
General Hawley in Indiana.
Republican seed SowH After Liberal
PIOwIng-IHr. COiGaN nud thc Bribery
Charges.

SoUTH BEND, Ind, Sept. 25.-Gen. Joseph Il,
Hawley, who addressed a republican meetiug
here to-day, was introduced to the audience bv
vice President COlaX, who presided, rs his val
ued personal and political friend, distinguished
both in civil aud military life. Mr.. CuIiaN
took occasion to speak Of the sO-caCd credit
mobier scandal, that his hearers might see of
what worthless stuff campaign charges are man
utactured; not TO put himself on the defensive,
Tor there had never been an hour In his public
life that he would NOT have trusted a Jury of po-
htical opponents here 10 decide any charge
affecting his honesty that the bittcrest and most
malignant cou imagine or invent, or to render
verdict whether he could be bubed 20 cast his
vote Tor or to support any measure which his
conscientious convictions disapprOvcd
There were three journals in the United States
which, above all others, absolutely knew that
brlhlng him to support the Pacific railroad
interests just as incredible that he should be
brhed to vote the republican ticket CultaN
related his trip seven years ago over the pro-
posed Pacific railroad, with gentlemen connected
with the Chicago Tribune, New York Tribune
and Springfield Republican, and read extracts
from letters from Mr. BoWles to the Republican,
strongly urging the project upon the capitalists
Of the country.
But, said MIR. Collax, these capitalists have
been denounced ever since by many papers and
politicians rs not better than swinders for ac-
ceptng what has been prOtlered and reprOhered
by congress with the heartiest popular endorse.
ment, ana risking millions where others would
not hazard their dollars. Having himself made
more speeches, addresses and lectures in favor
OF the Pacific railroad as Il political military
and commercial necessity, than any other man
IN the nation, nothing could he more
absurd and self reiuting than the charge
that one who was its open friend
when millions doubted its practcabihtv. had TO
De oriOed to favor its interest. Enemies, not
friends, are those whom brides seel, and control
But continued ColiaN, never having had in my
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-26
Greeley's Stamping Tour.
EsmI Hnrping on Enrrancl,isemonr.


TITUsvILLE, Pa, Sept. 25.-Mr, Greeley
spoke at Cory to-day in favor of reconciliation
and In denunciation of the kukluN outrapes and
the carpet bag governments of the south. A
considerable portion of his speech was devoted
to the case of Arkansas. where 20 600 nronprfy
holders are still DISTINGUISHED, and where Pow
ell Clayton and his subordinates are Il state
board of canyaSsers, with unlimited power to
reject whatever votes they see tit. and brine
about such result as they choose.
want you, said Greeley, ito see that this
thing all GOES back on Won. peonIe Of The
United States, YOU are sustaipers of These in
EQUITIES. If we had a government at Washing
ton which frOwned upon these things, that roy
eminent would stop all these iniquiticS in short
time. Men who are robbing South Carolina to-
day would be on dead race out of that stale
two days after they had heard that another uoy-
eminent was installed at Washington. just MS
Bullock of Georgia resigned and ran away
so these men would all ret out If
they did not feel that the mighty arm
of the federal government was outsretcGed for
their protection and defence 1t is against this
iniquity that we finht. The villains vino cor
rupt elections in Arkansas are all sbOutino for
Grant; shouting and working for hin; and thev
are gaining immunity for their crimes. Fellow
citizens, what will be the decision OF the people
in the contest now before us? Everybody else
is very confident that what they wish
will be the result. | only know that
if the people could only look into these
wicked governments at the south, and see them
as they are, they would be no longer sustained
by the plblic sentiment Of the north. ! know
that, and ! believe the light is creeping in.
Two-thirds of our journals have never told the
people what the tru tn is about these CARPET baa,
villains. They suppress, they conceal facts. and
as a consequence the people do not understand
them. To-day they say, "what reconciliation
do you want~ Tney say, eve are reconeiled;
what more do you wantP Now | am not
recOnciled to having such robbers govern
the state. | want to be reconcied;
l want governments that honest men can afford
to be reconciIed to; | plead for reconciliation.
The southern npOnla have ,rrnatlv sinuod il, M,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-09-26
Foreign News.



LONDON, Sept. 25.-The English court has
gone into mourning for the death of the king OF
Sweden
The princess of Hohenlohe half sister of
| Queen Victoria, is dead.
The newspaper correspondence in relation to
abuses practiced upon steerage passengers con-
/ tnues. Several communications were pub
liShed this morning bearing testimony to the
statements Of bad treatment. The agents ,of
several steamship lines publish cards denying
that siterage passengers by their vessels are not
properly taken care Of
Re ht Hon James Stausfeld. president of the
| local government board, attended the celebra-
| tlou OF the foundation of the Liberal
club, at Halifax, last night aud in n
speech alluded to the satisfactory settlement
Oh the Alabama claims. The controlling pur-
pose OF her maleStyS government" he said
| throughout the controversy, was to uphold the
cause of peace among nations. We have gained
the good will of Americans, and removed diff
Guilty which was full of dangers. | hone the
time Eill come when all International differences
will be settled by arbitration. The British gov
eminent is justly proud of the result, and con-
hdenty awaits favorable verdict of the country
on the course it has pursued"
PRUSSIA.
BERLIN, Sept. 25.-it is given out on official
authority that as the bishop of Ermeland pess
slsts IN Withholding an acknowledgements of the
sovereignty OF the state, the government intends
at the next session of the Prussian diet to pro-
Nlde means OF meeting the scruples, reservations
and encrOachmentS Of the church.
The Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung con-
tanS an editorial in reply to certain statements
OF the Russian press in regard to the recent con
ference of the empcrors of Russia, Austria and
Germany. The editor SAYS the unanimitv
shown by the emperors and cabinets of the three
countries as to the general character of the
policy to be pursued by the respective govern
ments, indicates that the conference will prove
the most conclusive and fruitful in beneicent
results which has ever been held in Europe.
SPAIN.
MADRID, Sept. 25.-The Spanish budget pro-
poses to meet the excess of expenditures over
receipts by Withholding subsidies of the clergy.
MADRID, Sept 25.-The Spanish court has
gone into mourning for the late king OF
Sweden.
SWITZERLAND.
GENEVA, Sept 25.-M. Barthelemy Saint Hill
ARE, the distinguished philosopher, delivered a
most interesting address to-day before the mem
bers of the Evangelical conference, in which he
reviewed at great length and with great erudi-
tOn the lahors of the preachers of the gospel in
ancient and mOndern lime. The session was at
tended by over two thousand persons.
Notwithstanding the declaration of ultra
monanes that excitement EXISTS here in regard
to the removal of the Catholic priest Mermillod
by the Swiss government, the utmost tranquility
prevails.
ABYssINIA.
NEW YORK, Sept. pa London special says
that the king Of AbySsinia has sent an envoy to
England, France, Russia and Germany to inter-
pose and prevent war being instituted by Egypt
against AbySsinia.
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Ehe Weather.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 25-s p. M-Prob-
abilities.--FOr the New England states tonight,
southerly winds, cloudy weather and rain, the
former varying 10 westerly, with clearing wealth
err over the western portion on Thursday after
noon, and over the eastern portion Thursday
night for the middle states, on Thursday, west
erly winds, falling temperature, and clear and
clearing weather; for the south Atlantic states,
southerly to westerly winds and cooling weather
for the gulf states, varying totwestery from
Tennessee TO Lake Erie and the upper lakes,
northwesterly and westerly winds and cooling
weather. The brisk and high winds over the
upper lake region will probably diminish some
what in force on Thursday. Cautionary signals
continue at Milwaukee, Chicago, Grand Haven,
Detroit, Toledo, cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester
and Oswego, The majority of the afternoon
teIegraphic reports from the lowest Missis-
sippi valley to Lakes Michigan and Superior
are missing.
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costs, and for assault and battery s. and costs.
He appealed both cases and recognized in 800
bail 10 appear at the superior court.
Patrick Carney, charged with the larceny of a
pair of boots from Richard Shannahan, paid 4
fine of SO and costs
Charles Wilson, for disturbing the peace by
violent and abusive language during the parade
of Turner's on Tuesday evening, paid a fine of
81 and costs.
Richard WEIGH, VIM. Spencer, Michael Muir
say, Patrick Foley and Patrick Daley each paid
zines of So and costs for simple drunks.
Daniel Green, fined S. and costs, and John
Kenney aud John Myers, s. and costs each, for
drunkenness, were committed to jail on non
payment