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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
MouREFUL EXHIBITIONS.

The fellows who run Radical printing
machines West and North, and go for
Grant under all circumstances, are SIT
ting down upon their hind legs and
bowling dolefully over the new Second
District in this State. They record in
advance the death of that long-haired,
swarthy hater of the South, Maynard.
Not so with our home Radical editors.
They have resolved themselves into a
band of Mark Tapley's, and are bent ON
being jolly under all circumstances We
like that sort of metal, and If we could
find more of it among our Radical
neighbors our estimation of them would
be enhanced. They had their day by
the power of bayonet. We now have
our day by the power of the people.
They used their power cruelty. We
employ ours sternly, but justly.
The complaint is that the Second
District has been arranged with the
especial view of making it Demo
cratic, and securing the defeat of May
nard. Let us see if we cannot lind a
parallel in Radical State to this alleged
districting outrage in Tennessee. The
Legislature Of Michigan was called TO-
gether some month or so ago for the ex-
press purpose of redistricting the State.
By the census of 1870 the population of
Michigan was l, ls4 1913, and at the CUB
ernatorial election OF the same year the
vote stood: Democratic, 81, 39l; Repub-
lican, lO0,l76. Tho number of repre-
sentatives assigned the State under the
new apportionment being nine, fair
division of the district would have
four Democrats to FIVE Republicans,
instead of which the counties have
been so arranged that there are eight
Republican districts to one Democratic,
and in that the majority is figured down
to some 600. To one district popula-
ton of l63,0S4 is assigned; to another
but 92,s43-this difference, along with
some Others being necessary to the en-
tire success of the gerrymandering of the
State in Republican interests. Now the
Radical editors who sit up on their hind
legs and howl over Tennessee, will JUS
tify this partisan action OF the Michigan
Radicals. The widow McStinger had a
habit of Pumping her crying brats down
on the cold sidewalk to cool them off.
We trust that the identical but self-im-
posed remedy will have happy effect
on some Radical editors
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, April 6.-The beautiful sub
urban tewn Of Riverside was visited by
its first FIRE yesterday, the residence
of H. F. Jennison, of the Equitable
Insurance Company, Of New York, be-
ing totally destroyed. The family was
absent on visit to the city. The fire
was caused by carelessness Of plumbers.
The neighbors did good work, saving a
portion of the furniture. The dwelling
of Charles Glodding, acr0ss the street,
caught FIRE, and was saved with the
greatest difficulty, considerable damage
being done to the building and its
contents. The house Of ]. w. Chandler
caught FIRE, but was extinguished.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
TrYAa Ku-KLUx.

The Mckinney Enquirer prints the
following notice which it has received
from citizen of Jackboro, Jack county,
Texas, in which town it was posted:
NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF JAcKBoRo.
We, the troops at Fort Richardson,
hereby notify the citizens Of Jackboro
that it is resolved that unless the would
be authorities Of Jackboro cease to pros
ecute members OF any company at this
post, their toscH Of infdmy shall be
burned over their heads, and any citizen
found in our camp, on purpose of ar
resting any soldier, shall be killed OF
otherwise demoralized.
TRooPs AT FoRT RICHARDSON.
February q, 1872.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
AhERroAn PRESS ARTICULATION, VIA o. P. = A.
sELzeRkrH o0NPANr.
specials 20 ths Ledger.
NEW YORK.

New York, April 6.-Attorney, Gen
eral Barlow has instituted in the Su
preme Court at Albany suit against
Jay Gould and Frederick "A. Lane &c
compel them to account for the manage.
ment of Erie, and to restore the money
which it is alleged they corruptly re
ceiyed. II is understood that the Erie
road will prosecute the case. The suit
was suggested by the English stock
holders. .+,- -,ss- $50.
Stokes is becoming thin from constant
confinementin the Tombsg He is anx.
ious for trial His brother and other
relatives visit him daily. Miss Mans
field has not visited him since his con-
finement but remains secluded in her
house, on Twenty-Third street. Stokes
counsel intends to press the case to an
early trial. 3aaUt WA8ANJlAd
Influential citizens Of Long Island
City purpose indieting an ex-nayor for
bribery at the late election there.
A Tribune editorial this morning ad-
vocates the introduction of long range
rifle practice as part of the drill of the
National Guards. Il thinks ms fact,
which has been recognized as important
by the great military nations of Europe,
should not be overlooked by our Govern
ment. 1t suggests the establishment OF
an American society similar to that in
England, to be made national affair,
which it believes, would give general
impetus to rife practice all over the
country. 3fq- E7 tT1
A Herald editorial this morning re-
CARDS Disraeli's late speech at Manches-
ter as foreshadowing solution of the
Alabama claims difficulty. Disraeli ad-
mits that it is impossible for America to
recede from her position, He does not
contemplate war. Only one course re-
mains for England, and that is to appeal
10 the good sense Of Americans, state
the difficulties and invite confidential
conference, which will doubtless result
satisfactorily.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
OHIO.

CINCINNATI, April 6.--Suit was brought
to-day in the Butler county Common
Pleas Court by Attorney-Genersl Pond,
in the name Of the State Of Ohio, against
BENZ. Eggleston, Alexander Sands, ]. E.
Owens, VIM. E. Brown, J. NJ. Wilson. j.
L. Martin, Henry Beardsley and J. W.
Carr, formerly directors Of the Second
National bank Of Hamilton, to recover
$lO5,oOO belonging to the Butler county
treasury, ard loaned TO that bank by
the county treasurer, John Lindley, and
which has never been accounted for.
Owing to the standing Of the defendants,
the charge brought against them excites
much comment. The money was loaned
the bank prior to and during 1870, and
was done without the knowledge or
sanction Of the county, thereby consti-
tuting q criminal offense.
At a meeting Of the Board Of Trade
this evening resolutions were passed
asking the Senators and Representative
from Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky tC
use their unceasing and utmost efforts
to prevent any advance Of the tax on
smoking tobacco. above the present rate
of sixteen cents. Thessecretary was in
structed to forward a copy Of the reso
lntions TO the members Of Congress froH
the above States, 10 the committee o.
ways and means. and 10 the finance con
mittee Of the Senate. EIufrE a
] AdOlphe Nscoche, q German, on BIZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

The Washington Star thus describes q
dolly Warden" A Dolly Warden > is
MORE antique dress-pattern, and it is
made of some material, and is cut biased
at the top and bottom and trimmed with
Honiton polonaises and tube roses, with
a peplum running two chains and three
links to the southwest from the starting
point, around the skirts of civilization,
and pinned together with a selfacting
safety-pin. The figures are so large that
it takes eight dress-patterns to show
them off to advantage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
PLAIN TALK.

The Western press gives little encour-
aeement to the Jealous Democrats who
eagerly offer their services to the Cincin-
natl Convention. The Chicago Tribune
says of the Democracy: Whatever
that party dominates, or indorses, or
adopts, becomes from that moment re-
pulsive to the majority of the American
people. If the Democratic party want
to try another campaign let them do it,
but the call of the Cincinnati Conven-
ton was not addressed to them. That
is Republican Convention, proposing
to reform existing abuses; it will have
the confidence and respect of the peo-
pie; and all it wants is, that the CONVEX
lions Of the ice-holders and Of the
Democrats shall be held elsewhere. If
the members of the Democratic party
Individually prefer the continuance OF
the rule of Butler and Morton for the
benefit of Leet and Stocking, let them
vote that way in November; but let them
show fair play, and not interfere to help
the Philadelphia nominees, by taking
the Cincinnati candidates under their
protection" We do not suppose the
Tribune would object to few scattering
votes from the Democrats to the Liberal
nominee. The Tribune is right, how
ever, in warning Democrats to keep
away from Cincinnati. They would
spoil everything there, world without
and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
Fires.

MoBILE, April GA fire broke out
Thursday morning at about 81 O'Clock
in the upper story of the building on the
southeast corner of Commerce and St.
Louis streets, occupied by A. M. Phil
lippi as a bar-room and dwelling The
flames spread rapidly, and in short
while the building, together with its con
tents, was totally destroyed; as was also
the upper story Of the store of &. 5
Perryman & Co., adjoining. The goods
in the lower part of the store was badly
damaged by water. Perryman q Co.
estimates their loss at $4,000, on which
their is a partial insurance.
ST.. LOUIS, April 6.--Late last night
Henry c. Yeager's Touring mill, on
Franklin avenue, was partially destroyed
by FIRE; damage, $4,000; insurance,
$4,000. g9o9 la
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

way from New York to San Francisco.
was vic,imized by sharper here to-day,
who, after showing him the town and
embracing him several times on leaving,
picked his pockets Of large amount Of
money and a railroad ticket.
COLUMBUS, ONO, April 6.-Samuel
Galloway, one of the original Republican
leaders in this State. died here Of con
sumption last evening, Af N
An investigation into the charge OF
bribery against Hon. Thomas Corcoran
in regard to lottery bill, commenced
here to-day. Murat Halstead, of the
Cincinnati Commercial, and number
of other witnesses, are being examined.
The investigation is strictly private,
each witness being examined separately.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

The condition of the people in the
burnt districts of Wisconsin has just
been made the subject Of very inter
esting report by a legislative committee.
From it we gather that some 1880 fam
lilies. or 6,9O7 persons, have been rem
dered almost entirely destitute through
the effects of the FIRE which spread over
the State last October. These families
have since been supported by the relief
committees OF Green Bay and Milwau-
kee. Their horses and cattle have also
been provided for.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

IT is stated that the spectacle of
colored preacher opening with prayer
the session of the New York Assembly
has created mild sensation in New
York. The Tribune in ecstacies, since
ct is the first instance within the mem
ory of man that the blessing and guidance
of the Deity has been invoked upon the
deliberations of the Legislature by other
than Caucasian lips" the Herald affects
a vapid sneer, while the World essays
the facetious.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

A LEGISLATOR in Missouri estimates
the dog crop of the United States al
81 900, 900. Each pup costs eight dol
lars year, making total of $4,000,
900, which would buy l,344, 900, 900 cock
tails. OF these, 100000 go mad annu
ally and bite 10000 people, furnishing
about $4,000 items to the local reporters
That the smartest fellow we have STUN
bled on for some time. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

EXCEPT when some bill is pending to
rob or Cypress the South, the proceed
ings Of Congress are Of very little inter
est to our people. Nothing for the ben
eft of the South can pass. Legislation
appropriations, bounties and bonuses
are all for the North. 1t is nothing but
the North. tits Northern government
from Grant down to the fellow who cleans
out his stables and waters his sore-tail
colt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

A WASHINGTON telegram says The
Liberal Republican politicians here to-
day are talking Of nominating, at Gin
cinnati, Senator Logan, Of Illinois, fol
President, and Ex-Governor Curtin, Of
Pennsylvania, for Vice President. The
latter will be here in about fifteen days,
having virtually resigned the mission tc
Russia to come home and take part in
the campaign against Grant. Z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

We have attempted to keep up with
the progress of the civil rights bill in
the Mississippi Legislature, but have
found the task difficult We commented
yesterday somewhat at length on its
probable effect, proceeding upon the as
sumption that it would become a law.
1t turns out, however, that it has been
defeated in the Senate We make this
announcement with pleasure, though we
do not think the question it raises can
be disposed of too soon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 6.-The ways and
means committee have agreed to make
the tariff on newspapers, magazines
and periodicals, unbound, six cents per
pound, and on printed books and all
other printed paper bound in sheets
twelve and half cents per pound.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

THE New York Sun says the letter to
Col Grosvenor from leading Republic
cans Of this State, responding to the call
for the Cincinnati Convention, has dis
turbed the eqaanimity Of the supporters
of the Administration. This letter is
entirely representative in its character,
and simply reflects the sentiments Of a
large body of Republicans. Other letters
from this State, expressing similar opin-
ions, have already been written by in;
fiuential parties, and still more are pre-
narinO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

A story is told Of a youthful member
Of the bar at St. Adams, who plunged
into glowing exordium in presenting
his case, in which he declared that
" when We look back upon the untrod.
den paths Of the future, we behold the
footprints Of an Almighty hand" y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

TIE Catholic temperance union in the
United States has a membership Of 26,-
4sl. and is increasing rapidly. At re-
cent temperance meeting in a Catholic
church in Patterson, N. j., one thousand
persons took the pledge Of total absti-
nence, reciting it aloud after the priest
aud receiving his benediction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

The Democratic victory in Cincin-
natl is not claimed by Democrats as a
partisan victory. The nominations Of
the Democrats happened to be far better
men than their Radical opponents, and
thousands of Republicans voted for
them. There is a moral here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

The Philadelphia correspondent OF the
New York Sun tells Of Counter who
who was employedtO count the Eve cent
pickels in the United States Mint, and
who carried away $3.50 worth Of them
in less than three weeks, filling allof
his pockets each night. He was found
ont and discharged, but never was ar
rested. The reason why he escaped was
that he was Grant man and a good
worker. The same correspondent tells
of another official who defaulted to the
amount of 500, 900, while third carried
off $50, 900 in small silver coins, pocket
full at time. All these losses, he says,
are accounted for as shortages"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

Is Congress proving false to the coun.
try1 We read the papers closely, but
we do not perceive that Ku-Klux bill
is pending in that machine. Something
is wrong somewhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

OK account of the little difficulty with
England, Congress will do nothing about
the fishing question. For a time, at
least, the tribes Of the ocean can wag
their tails in peace f-r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

LAST week City feet on the northwest
corner of West Madison and Halsted
streets, Chicago, sold for the sum of $685.
600. or 81, 300 per front foot. A year
ago. the property on that corner did not
bring over $500 per front foot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

They are discussing the NieOlsOn
pavement in Louisville. We are dis
cussing it down here to the tune Of sew
eral hundred thousand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

IT is said that as age creeps on Butler
he becomes more quiet Is it possible
that the beast is thinking of the day
when his dishonored bones must be laid
out cold2 We forbear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

WANT-At Augusta, Ark, April Sd, of in
fammation Of the brain, ENoCH j. WANT. OF
this city. aged twenty-one years and twelve
days.
His remains arrived this Saturday morn
ing on the steamer R. P. Walt. Funeral al
the residence of his mother. Mrs. J. W. VIII
kinson. tomorrow SUNDAY afternoon al
three o'clock. Services by Rev. David Walk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

The Knoxville Press and Herald says
it was a noticeable tact that there was
not a single German present at the Knox
county Radical meeting on the LIST last.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06
ETTNERAL NOTICE,

The friends and acquaintance of Moritz
and Mary Hoist are respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral of their son, CORNELIUS c..
from their residence, No. IS North Second
street, Chelsea. to morrow SUNDAY after
noon at three o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

Az aged Indianian has been guilty Of
the absnrdity Of blowing his brains out
with rife. Why did not the old foo
blow them out with his nOse2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

1t is asserted that madness has in
creased in France in proportion to the
consumption Of alcoholic drinks in that
distracted country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-06

TEXAS and California win send Liberal
Republican delegates to the Cincinnati
Convention. Il is working.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-08-30
THE JUDGESHIP OF THE 18TH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
Proceedings Of the Meeting Of the
Wichita Bar

Pursuant to call, signed by a large
majority of practical lawyers OF Wich.
ita. without regard to party, meet.
ing Of the bar convened on ~ 2t..les do"
evening. Angus, Dist, 1872. VIM. Bald
win, esq, was chosen chairman and
James l.. Dyer secretary. The chair
man explained the objec: of the meet
irg to be for the purpose of ascertain
ing the preference of the Wichita bar
for judge of the 18th judicial district.
The orgaization and statement was
followed by an earnst, unscliish dis
cussion, in which nearly ali present
participated. This was followed by an
informal ballot, which resulted in a
majority for j. NJ. Baldcrston. esq.
On motion of ID. IL. Morse. j. NJ.
Baldcrston was declared the unani-
nous choice of the Wichita bar for
judge of the 18th judicial district.
Whercupon, on motion of w. Il.
Kirkpatrick. J. NJ. Baldcrston was
recommended to the republican con-
vention of the 18th judicial district as
the first choice of the bar of Sedgwick
county for Judge of this district.
VIM. BALDWIN, chairman.
JAS. l.. DYER secretary
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-08-30
Cnrresnnndence Of the EAGLE
EDITsR EAGLE: In an exchange |
notice the following:

EDITOR EAGLE: In an exchange
notice the following:
Pawnee rock, near Larned. Oh the
A., I. Il S. F. road, has name cut on
it bearing date 1925"
On the south side of the Smoky Hill
river, ten miles west of the present
site Of Ellsworth. and near Cedar
Bluff" is cave in the sandstone rock.
where, in 1860, the writer discovered
on the side of the cave, among ancient
Indian hieroylyphics, and nearly over
grown with moss, the name and date,
"TVREDO, 1886" neatly cut in Ro-
man characters.
This name was supposed to have
been cut in the rock by one of Il
party of Spaniards. who, in the lat
ter part Of the last century attempted
to reach the Missouri river from the an
cient Spanish statements in New Mex
leo, to treat with the Missouri Indi-
ans and found a Catholic mission.
Their motives being misunderstood,
the party were ambushed when near
their destination and entirely de-
stroyed. j. H. NJ.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-08-30
COUNTY CONVENTION.

Under the call of the state central
committee. the county convention of
Sedgwick county will meet in Wichita
to-day (Thursday) TO select two dele
gates to the congressional convention
which meets at Lawrence on the 4th OF
September, and two delegates to the
state convention which meets in Tope-
ka on the same day. Also TO select del
cgatcs TO the senatorial and judicial
district conventions. In some respects
this is a more important convention
than that called TO make nominations
for county officers OF September l4th.
Conventions to select delegates to
state conventions are generally run
by a few Interested politicians. but
we hope that that will not be the ease
in this instance. Let honest men of
known integrity and ability be sent To
beth conventions unpledgcd. unin-
stracted and untrammelcd, SO that the
interest of the Southwest NAV be con-
served and not jeopardized
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-08-30
THE STATE.

Ottawa claims 1000 inhabitants.
Lawrence has fourteen croquct clubs
Atchison has a stcnographic reporter
LcavenwOrth has two pulse feelers.
Topeka has Arizona diamonds on
exhibition.
VIM. Watkins was drowned near
Burlington.
Coffeyville is going to manufacture
crockery.
Sickness is getting more common in
Fort Scott.
Iron is rushing forward on the Kan
sas Central.
The Christians" are building a
church in Atchison.
Elk creek. near Holton. raised fif-
teen feet in one rain.
st. Bcnedict's College. Atchison.
begins September Sd.
Nemaha county has a $50. 900 court
house, with a slate roof.
The track Of the Lcayenworth fair
grounds is completed.
The kaw Valley foundry in Topcka
is working thirty-five hands.
Atchison says that the express COM
panies charge UNANIMOUSLY.
The Leavenworth "Gesangvcrein'
had a picnic at Rciger's grove.
The wife OF Capt. Ames has died of
heart disease in Oswego.
In one day fourteen car loads of Kan
sas immigrants left 81. Louis.
Seventeen curb stone brokers at
Cawker City, the new land office.
Toy Jones, the oldest citizen of Kan
saS. died at Ottawa on Friday.
Mrs. Susan &. Wright is assistant
state superintendent of public instruc-
ton.
Nine hundred head of Texas cattle
passed through Topeka on the cars
Friday.
Mound Valley. Kansas. has banished
her only lawyer, and now harmony
prevails.
The United States employees at Fort
Leayenworth now only work eight
hours per dav
SiNty-threc saloons and forty-two
lawyers give a tone 10 Leavenworth
stomachs and morals.
A Philadelphia paper saws Kansas
wheat produces flour that can be trans
ported across the tropics"
Concordia has gra>shoppers by the
They extend over a belt of
country sixty miles wide east and west.
The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1872-08-30
VAN HORN FOR governor.

The republican delegate convention
assembled at Kansas City, Mo-, on the
the oath inst, and instructed its dele
gates to vote for Van Horn for Cover
nor. After the adjournment of the
convention, an enthusiastic meeting of
Irish democrats was held. They passed
resolutions, among which was the fol-
lowing: That should the coventiom at
st. Louis nominate our fcllow-citiZen,
Van Horn, as their candidate for gov
ernor, we pledge him the unanimous
vote of the Irish of this section: and
we believe, from his record on all
questions affecting what we hold dear,
he will largely poll the vote of our ma
tionality.
The Irish in Kansas CITY are thor
oughly aroused, and do not like the
notion of being left out in the cold.
We 90 for Van.