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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

HAnEAs CoRpus. = In the Probate
Court to-day Judge Ray is hearing the
testimony in the habeas corpus case Of
the State VS.. John Condrell, Thomas
Scott and Thomas Kelly, charged with
house. breaking. The principal witness
for the State, Mr.. Thomas Burke, APP
peared in court in an intoxicated con-
dition, and was unable to testify with
that accuracy so necessary in State
cases. The hearing of the case was
postponed until o'clock this afternoon,
in order to give Mr.. Kelly time to sober
up and collect his badly scattered facul-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
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NEW YORK.

New York, May 23.-Stokes pleads
today before the Court OF oyer and
Terminer. 1t is understood that spe'
cial plea will be entered by his counsel.
The annual meeting Of the Texas and
Pacific railroad took place to-day. Col
opel Thomas A. Scott was elected Presi-
dent; H. g. Stebbins, Vice President;
Edward Pierrepont, Treasurer; Z. b.
Hart, Secretary. ND
1t is probable that the grand Greeley
ratification meeting announced for Tues
day evening next viii be postponed day
or two longer. Representatives from the
Apollo Hall reform Democrats) called
at the Liberal Republican headquarters
to-day and signifed the desire of the
Democracy to take part in the demon
stration. The committee is thoroughly
immersed in replying to dispatches Of
congratulation from almost every section
Of the country
Weather this morning is cloudy and
threatening, and there is every indica-
ton of a continuation of the storm
which set in last night. Should change
take place, and the weather permit, an
interesting spectacle will occur this
morning at Central Park in the unveil-
ing of the statue of Shakespeare, the
preparations Of which have been going
on for some time. The programme OF
ceremonies consists Of music and the
usual speeches, the most interesting OF
which being an Grafton by William Gull
len Bryant and the delivery of poem
entitled Shakespeare " by Edwin Booth
The eight-hour movement among the
mechanics is gradually extending to all
trades, and, encouraged by the success
of the carpenters, other workingmens
organizations are rapidly falling into
line. There is every prospect that be-
fore the close of the week twenty thous-
and men in the city will be struggling
for the enforcement of the eight hour
law. lis.t h4fifa t'ttsA ~fs+
The first yacht race of the season was
contested yesterday by several of the
fastest yachts now on New York waters.
The course was distance Of about
fifteen miles. The winners were Me-
toro and Dart in the first class, and
Topp and Carrie in the second.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23
THREE BILLS.

The Washington Senate yesterday
nassed a civil rights, and the House an
amnesty bill. The first is not the bill
that Simmer has been hammering on
for year, but is not a great deal better.
II proyides that owners or persons IN
charge of any public place of amuse-
ment or entertainment for which license
is required, or owners or persons IN
charge of any stage coach, railroad or
other means of public carriage for pas
sengers or freight, make any distinction
90 IN admission or accommodation on
account of race, color or previous con-
dition of servitude, shall be punishable
for each offense by fine of not less
than $500 nor more than $4,000, and
shall be liable to such damages IN any
United States court. 1t is not certain
that it will pass the House, The am
nesty bill as it passed provides that all
political disabilities imposed by the
third section Of the l4th amendment to
the Constitution Of the United States
are hereby removed from all persons
whomsoever, except Senators and Rep
resentatives Of the Both and 37th Con-
gress officers in the judicial military aud
naval service ofthe United States, heads OF
departments and foreign ministers. The
Senate also passed the bill to extend the
act giving the President power to suspend
the habeas corpus in the South, and to
subject the people at his pleasure to mil
itary rule. 1t is not believed that it will
90 through the House. These three
measures were dictated by hate. One is
intended TO provoke collision between
the races at the South to furnish capital
for the perpetnation of the Radical
partS. So long as a solitary Southern
man remains under the ban Of the four
teenth amendment, amnesty is sham,
and rather a matter for aggravation than
for conciliation. What proud-spirited
yoang man would thank the Government
fer amnesty to himself while it kept its
heel upon the neck of his father9 1t
is the principle that is to be considered,
not the number of persons relieved.
The other act is intended to repeat the
scenes of South Carolina, but on larger
scale. Every Democratic State, district
and county in the South can, by procla-
nation of martial law, be DISTINGUISHED
from the ballot.box by the bayonet,
while other States, districts and counties
known to be Radical viii not be dis
turbed. This is the programme, no
doubt, and the civil rights bill is meant
to perform its part of the dirty work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23
GOOD THING.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Boston Post gets the following story
from "a respectable Republican:
Among the various rumors Of move
ments by the administration men for
combinations to harmonic at Philadel-
phia for some one in place of Grant, is
one in which one thousand men Of the
Republican party offer to give one theu-
sand dollars each to General Grant if
he will withdraw from the contest. A
New England man, well known, and one
of the aforesaid band Of one thousand,
it is said, made the offer to the Presi-
dent. If the story be true and the
money raised, it is safe to predict that
the simon-pure Radicals will have
another candidate.
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Amuserneuts.

BLACK Crook. = Another crowded
house at the Memphis Theater last eve
ming. The spectacular Black Crook
draws crowds Of citizens each night.
The scenery is gorgeous, the company
first-class, and the entertainment worthy
of support. 1t is rumored that the Black
Crook will be exhibited for another week,
SO great are the crowds of people attend
ing each representation. Special trains
will be run over the railroads in order to
accommodate the country people who
are determined to patronize the spec
tacular drama. gs:u
PANORAMA OF THE PILGRIM S PROGRESS.
This attractive exhibition of paintings,
consisting of religious and historical
scenes, continues to ELL the Assembly
Hall every evening. The progress OF
the Pilgrim through temptations on to
the haven of rest is graphically por-
trayed on canvas. An attractive and
lucid explanation of the scenes is made
by the conductor as the canvas rolls on.
CIRCUS COMING. - Next Wednesday
Noyes' grand circus will erect tents on
the bluffs and give entertainments to the
public for three days. A fine company
and we'll trained horses will be the at
fractions.
BRooM's OPERA HoUsE.-Broom has
now one of the best variety companies
in the South, having made such addi-
tons as entirely complete the combina-
ton, and places it in the power of the
present management to arrange a
programme to suit the tastes of all who
attend this popular place of amuse-
ment. Manager Broom is determined
not to be outstripped by any like estab-
lishment in the country.
OLYMPIC THEATER. = Manager Blu
chanan has fine troupe performing at
the old Washington Street Theater. The
attractions at present on the boards are
Mile Nellie Seymour and Misses Blu
chanan, DeVerney. DeLee, Messrs.
Mills, Marietta, Taylor, etc. Tonight a
grand bill, filled with rare attractions,
will be presented to the public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

anticipates the probable adjournment of
the Geneva Conference for period,
until the present difficulty respecting
the indirect claims question be satisfac-
toriy settled. 1t believes that the solu-
ton of the present difficulty, which rem
ders postponement necessary, will be
discovered and become apparent to the
Americans, and hopes that by an early
adjustment the arbitration will be again
allowed to proceed.
PARIS, May 23.-The government has
decided to prosecute those army officials
against whom charges of maladministra-
ton in office have been discovered. An
investigation will shortly be instituted,
which win be followed by rigorous
prosecution of offenders. s m
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FOREIGN.

LoSDoS, May PA dispatch from
Hastings, town on the English channel,
contains information Of disaster to
the steamer Baltimore, bound from Bal
timore to Bremen. She came in COLI
sion with some vessel, sustaining dam
ages Of such serious character that the
captain was compelled TO steer for the
nearest port. The collision occurred
last night, aud owing 10 the darkness 1t
was impossible to learn the name OF the
vessel with which she collided, nor the
extent Of damage which the vessel sus-
tanned. The captain Of the Baltimore
succeeded in reaching the English Chan
mel, and the vessel is now on shore of
Hastings, where, after considerable dan
ger, the passengers we're all safely
landed. On examination il was found
that the Baltimore had been cut down
TO within four feet Of water marx.
! The Times in its issue this morning
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Dress-MnhinG.

New goods and new suits for ladies,
misses and childrens wear are arriving
daily at No. 247 Main street. The popu'
lar Southern Emporium of Fashion is
crowded every day by our citizens. who
express the greatest satisfaction at the
display Of beautiful goods. The dress
making department is great specially
of the house, and is under the superin-
tendence of accomplished artists. Those
desiring elegant goods fashionably made
up must visit the Emporium. The pub
lie is invited to call and examine the
varied and attractive stock. "
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CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, May 23.-Hon. R. W,
Clark, ex-member of Congress from the
Sixth District Of this State, and Third
Auditor Of the United States under
Grant, and subsequently, Supervisor Of
this district, died at Batavia this fore
noon.
A tornado passed over the vicinity OF
Pleasant Plains, northeast Of this city,
yesterday. Thomas Jones lost his house
and barn, George McMullen, his house;
George Keller, his barn, and several
other houses were unroofed. Mr.. Nc
Mullen's house was taken up and carried
several rods with the members OF his
family in it. All were injured, but none
fatally. II. Meyers, of Cincinnati, a
driver Of tobacco wagon, who hap
pened 10 be in the tornado's course, was
snatched from his wagon and shot into
the air twenty feet through the branches
Of a tree into potato field. He was
badly bruised. The track of the tornado
was about a quarter Of mile in width
The extent has not been ascertained
II is believed that orchards, as well as
barnes and houses, have been demol
ished. Horses and cattle were caught
up and dashed about like bubbles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23
POLITICAL.

OTTUMwA, Iowa, May 22.-The OF
tumwa Democrat, the leading organ OF
the jefferson Democracy in the West,
will contain the following in its issue Of
tomorrow morning: Mr.. Greeley S
letter of acceptance settles the question
as to what the Baltimore convention
will do. Instead of advising the pas.
sive policy, the Democracy will nomi
nate Greeley, and, in conjunction with
the Liberals, press his claim before the
people"
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 23.- Liberals
to the number of about one hundred
from different parts of the State, met
here to-day at Masonic Hall Hon. j.
X. Dubois was called to the chair, and
E. P. johnson. of Henry county, and
Herman Leith, of Cook, were chosen
secretaries. After consultation, the
meeting reported the following:
Resolved, That State Central Com
mittee of thirteen be appointed to issue
call for a Republican mass convention
to nominate State officers and Presiden.
tial electors, and take such steps as il
may doom proper for organizing the
Liberal party of this State. We recon-
mend that said convention be held in
the city of Springfield on the 26th Of
June. Also that said convention take
immediate steps to organize Greeley and
Brown clubs throughout the State.
The committee of thirteen will be ap.
pointed by the chairman, Mr.. Dubois,
and announced through the press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

To the citizens Of Shelby county;
When announced myself, some days
since, as a candidate for Chancellor,
had no information that it was the pur-
pose of the Democratic Convention to
make nomination for this Office.
Nor have ! such information now. /
observe, however, that ali the other as.
pirants for this position announce them
selves subject to the action Of this con.
vention.
As it is well understood that a nsmi-
nee Of this convention would, although
put forward by political convention, 20
upon the bench untrammelled by politics
or party, beg leave to say that il the
convention should determine TO select a
candidate for this judicial Office, will
be subject to such action as it may take.
Very respectfully,
"a W. L. ScOTr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

Mr.. BEN PIrrMAx, who was the re-
norter of the Buell. court-martial, has
The original notes of the trial, and the
Housa committee on military affairs, II
= so;d will recommend that be be en-
,,loved 10 make out a new report, to be
denosited in the war Office in the place
Of the missing copy. The Chicago Tri-
hume thinks that as General Badeau has
the missing copy in London, using it as
an aid in his life Of Grant, it would not
be unfair to make him return 1t to the
war Office, and contract for Pittman's
report himself,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

Race HORSE SoLD.-The Nashville
papers of late date state that Colonel ].
C. Ballentine, Of this city, has sold his
promising colt Keno to Mr.. Metz, Of
Covington, Kentucky, for the sum Of
5000 Keno won the consolation purse
at the Chickasaw Jockey Club meeting
in this city, and also the mile heat race
al Nashville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

The United States Senate is more bit
ter than the House. The people elect
Representatives every two years and the
Legislatures elect Senators every six.
A Senator can afford to carry on his
devilment four years longer than Rep
reseAtative.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

THE new tariff bill passed by the
House on Monday effects total reduc'
ton of revenue of about $29, 100000 Of
which about 81, OOOOOOis on cotton and
woollen goods, metals, books, chemicals
leather, India-rubber and other articles,
and SIS 900, 900 is by increasing the free
IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

We trust the statement that there is
no doubt of the Endorsement of Greeley
by the Baltimore Convention will turn
out to be true. We have no hope that
the Convention will do so sensible a
thing as to adjourn without any action
at all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23
THE HERALD WEAKREs.

The New York Herald has been for
some time past strong advocate for the
reelection of Grant, but it is forced to
make this confession:
The disgraceful and painful condition
of affairs in the Southern States, the ten
dency Of the government to military or
arbitrary assumption Of power, and
other evils which have been forcibly ex-
posed at Cincinnati, have made the ad-
ministration unpopular. Outside Of the
ofice-holders there is no enthusiasm or
affection for it. For General Grant per
soually the people still have much re-
spect, but little or none for his admins
tration. Unless he changes his course
and the cabinet he will run great risk
of being defeated next November.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

SoME Mississippians, such is our infor-
nation, favor straight out Democratic
nomination at Baltimore. We should
like to be informed what a straight out
candidate could do in Mississippi? We
have institutions for the unfortunate, but
the philanthropist has probably never
considered that an asylum for decayed
politicians would prove public bless
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

A WASHINGTON special of the 2lst
saws: The Senate bill to provide Fed
eral inspectors at all elections for mem
hers of Congress for every polling pre-
cinct in the country, was agreed 10
without material notifications to-day by
the House committee on the Judiciary.
1t will probably be rushed through the
House by a party vote.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

Those who wish to spend pleasant
evening will not fail to attend the Church
Of the Good Shepherds strawberry and
ice cream festival, on the corner of
Fourth and Mill streets, Chelsea, Thurs
day evening. Street cars pass the place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

No. l6.-The best and coolest place
to get frstclass shave, haircut and
shampoo is at H. G. Hampe's, No. l6
Madison street, under Peoples lnsu.
rance Company. -Four artists in attend
ance. Go and convince yourself. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

The Radicals are going in for a cheap
canvass. They say if Democratic
candidate is nominated at Baltimore,
they need not spend dollar in the can
vass to elect Grant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

SoME of the aristocracy are turning
up their noses at Mr. Greeley. We
hope some muscular force will keep
them forever at the point of their eleya-
ton, and that the owners will have to
stand on their heads to blow them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

IL reference to the announcement that
the Hon. Henry Ward Beeeheg is for
Grant, the Cincinnati Commercial re-
marks: He criesdloud, and the banner
must be lifted up. He loves Greeley,
but he swings his hat for Grant. 1t is
the opinion of Beecher that Mr.. Greeley
lacks experience. OF course, he sees
plainly that the experience Of General
Grant fitted him in fearful and won
derful way for the Presidency, as is seen
in the paeifcation of the Indians, the
settlement Of the Alabama claims, the
prevalence Of honest men in the custom
houses of New York and New Orleans
and the general flavor Of integrity about
Washington City, particularly at the
eastern end of Pennsylvania avenue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23
srrlr.rrrrIro At sI6 Second q. .

PAUL WRIGHT, at 296 Main street, re
ceives daily all the leading papers Of
the country; also the principal periodi-
calls, Illustrated papers, and latest pub
LEGATIONS in the literary line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

How many brothers-in-law has Mr..
Greeley We have seen nothing on the
subject. 1t would be real treat to the
country to have President who could
not muster one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

GENUINE Pavilion and Congress
Springs water for sale, wholesale and
retail, by ]. B. Hills, 2S1 Main st. liz
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

PosrPoxED.-The trial Of W. A. Ma
con, L. N. Clark, Jack Vaughn, f.
southall aud son, of Hardeman county,
charged with interfering with a Radical
school-teacher as he was haranguing an
excited crowd Of negroes, was postponed
this morning until three o'clock this
afternoon by United States Commissioner
Dyer. stringfellOw, the schOOl-teacher,
is one Of those Northern emissaries Of
abolitiouism who delight in arraying the
blacks against the whites. The parties
we're arrested a few days since by an
Uaited States Marshal and brought TO
this city for examination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

A BILL is pending in Congress to sup
press polygamy in Utah. 1t provides
that the Jurors for the court shall be
drawn under the supervision Of the
officials of the United States, and makes
cohabitation an acknowledgment Of mar
rage and proof of it sufficient to insure
conviction.
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Chniee Grocertes. -

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at ]. Devoto's, corner of Adams
and Third streets. "The best is the
cheapest" a SOI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

NINE DEMoREsTs PATTERNS, all kinds
styles and sizes, at 2l3 Main st. 1891
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GRAVEL, or composition roofing, boti
GENUINE, by e, G. Jones, 2773 Second st
qQf In .I.U |.f... l.t-a.
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REFRIGERAToRs, ice chests and beer
coolers at II. Wetter 4 CO.. ID and Is
Monroe street. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

Buy your wood from c ID, John
son, III Poplar street. III
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GESrLRNES.-It is usual for attorneys,
when appearing either as prosecuting or
defending criminals, to refer to the lat
ter during the hearing or in argument as
gentlemen. Thieves and murderers
are designated in this polite manner by
the bar. Some commentator on Shak'
speare speculates as follows: There
was a time when the term gentleman
had determinate meaning, but now it
has become an unlimited phrase of
courtesy"
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ooTToN PRESS.
COMPRISING.

+ ARKIN's INDEPENDENT COMPRESS
Iis now open for the summer business.
Cotton buyers viii consult their own interests
by having Their work done here. n-io
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Gls-TrrrISo OF 3l6 Second st. G

The old company sells gas at 81 roper
1000. No charge for setting meters.
Office, 29l Second street. 59t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-23

CoKE AND Coal TAR for sale at Gas
Company's office, 2sl Second st. l7O-f
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THEY have an obstinate case of revo-
luton in Mexico. 1t is feared that il
will not terminate in time for the break
ing out of new one next year.
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Mas. DR.. GIBBS office and residence
298 Poplar street. GOT
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TRANSPORTATION.
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK
RAILROAD COMPANY.
Notice to shippers.

FnHR MEMPHIS AND LITTLE R0Sk
Railroad Company Il prepared 70 handle
nromutly an freight for Little Rock, points on
Arkansas, White and St. Francis rivers anu
an points in Arkansas.
Special rates Of freight will be given. - -
A. S. LIvERMORE. Gen'l sup't.
c. p. OAKLEY. Gen'l Freight Agent >, ;,
Memphis, May Q, 1s72. 10
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NOTICE.
Stockholders Meeting.

OFFICE HERNAYDo Insurance COMPANY,
No. % MADISON STREET.
MEMPHIS, TENN, May Il. 1877.
IHE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS COM
pany are hereby notified that the annual cleo
tion for Directors of said Company for the en-
suing year, will be held at the Office of the
Company, % Madison street, on
Monday, June 10. 1879,
between the hours of 10 o'clock am. and
o'clock pm.
7O-td Up EN-. NELSON. sscretary:
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The Management announce the first produc-
ton, in gorgeous magnifcence, OF the lar
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1872-07-11

This is TO certify that - has deposited with me
the sum Of one tn usaud dollars, agreeably to the
provisions of section one Of chapter s2 OF the laws
Of 1860.