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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

A CORRESPONDENT from Memphis to
the Nashville Banner furnishes the
names of the Shelby county members of
the johnson State Committee-John s.
Kerr, John L. Eichberg, Jehn League,
Andrew Davis and W. L. Stewart. The
letter adds: "TheNpponents TO johnson
in this county are thoroughly organized
already, and are working as they say in
dead and terrible earnest" etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24
THE PROSPECTS IN pExHsyLvANIA

From fOrney fIeas
Happily for this Commonwealth the
doom of these tyraRical thieves and
thugs is sealed. Nothing can save Hart
ranft now. His overwhelming defeat is
as certain as that the sun will rise en-
the morning Of the 9Th day Of October.
Allegheny and the whole west is afame
with Indignation at the audacious at
tempt of Cameron d Co. to impose this
man Hartranft upon the Commonwealth
as its Governor, and to elevate a notori-
GUS Lobbyist and shameless corruptl6nist
TO the Office which Hartrant has dis
graced. Lancaster county is in open
revolt. So is Luzerne; and scarcely
county in the State will give
anything near its fall Republican vote to
Hartranft and Allen. Philadelphia can
not now be carried for them on fair
poll; yet, supposing the ring to count up
a false majority of 10000 for them 10
this city, careful estimates show that
they will be beaten in the State by from
{, 900 to 10000. We have asserted the
opinion that the election Of HartFantt
aud Allen would be far more disastrous
to the Republican cause than their
defeat. A prominent Republican who
has Travelled all oyer tho State says: j
found among honest men who favor the
reelection Of Grant fear that, as Hart
RANTS villainies are so notorious and
widely known, his election next month
would produce disgust in the minds Of
thinking voters throughout the country,
and be disastrous TO Grant in Novem-
Ler
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

Tvs triangular Gght in tLii Ninth
Congressional district resembles poliii.
eaily the Cheathsm.J son-Baynard
middle. Judge Barbonr Lesis. The Rad.
icAl nominee, has stepped into The arena
aud will stamp the district. Kellar h..
ing no match for Haynes on The stump
Judge Lewis, who Is an Effective dsbsies.
viii engage the eloquent Tsnnsssssss.
Colonel Keynes has made dosaasds u
votes during the canvass. aad will u
elected by handsome psjori,y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

THE State canvass nov beng fully
iaangnrsted full aud thorough organ
izatios Of tks Conservative party should
be perfected. 10 esesy giaiFict local
committees should be organized for the
purpose Of furtheripg the interests Of the
Conservative cause aud defeating Radi.
ealism and its ally, the Independent,
nag" in November neat We have =
stubborn and sirgisEt cpeny 70 Sight,
hence we must thoroughly Orgsni1s.
Revolutions are not made with rose.
water. sd victories are not won with
wind.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

Horace GREELEY's tour through
Indiana has been perfect ovation. At
Jacksonville, Columbus, Franklin and
Indianapolis, the people turned out en-
masse, and greeted him with the widest
cheers. Carrying the banners Of peace,
reconciliation and publication, no won
der he strikes terror to the hearts Of the
corrupt GRANTEES. Indiana is in blaze
Of enthusiasm, and will go by an over
whelming majority for the Sage Of
Chappaqua.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24
NOTICE I!
Congressional Can vass.

Landon C. Haynes will address the
neople upon the issues of the day at the
following times and places;
Moscow, Wednesday, September %.
Lafayette, Thursday, September III.
Collierville, Saturday, September 70
Whites Station, Monday September 30
Somerville, Monday, October I.
Judge Barbour Lewis, and Colonel A
J. Kellar are respectfully invited to at
fend
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24
Liable 70 be nIsundsrstood

Max Adeler is responsible for this
celestial story: There is q Mrs. Smith
over in New Jersey who has engaged a
coolie to do her homework for her.
Like all Cinnamon, he uses exaggerated
aud preposterous terms when addressing
superior. And SO. a few weeks ago,
when he wished to know if he should
bring the wash tubs up out Of the cellar,
he approached Mrs Smith and used the
following formula, which be had studied
up with great care: Would the beau
teous dove who broods like an angel Of
peace over this fair heaven Of domestic
felicity, cooling soft notes TO her afec-
Tomato mate, desire me 10 conduct the
wooden vessels from the sublime subter-
ranean apartment where they are ex-
cluded from the glance OF her soft eyesT
Perhaps il was bis broken English, or it
may have been his warmth Of manner,
bat Mrs. Smith imagined that the
wretched Mongolian outcast was making
love TO her, so she aoored him, with a
broom handle, rolled him down two pairs
Of stairs, and then sat on him aud
thumped him up lot, while Mr.. Smith
held him by the legs. The coolie con
ceiyed an idea that this ceremony must
be invariably incident 70 the removal Of
tubs from American eelisrs-that il was
some kind Of religious rite which vas 70
be performed always on washing days
and now, every Monday morning, be
.,ufs newspapers under his clothing in
order 70 90 through With the perform
anee With as much comfort as possible.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

The introduction of the Turkish baths
to our Western world is destined to
speedily work out social revolution,
when once its merits are known and
utilized. The beauty ard luxury Of
perfect personal cleanliness, is by no
other process so completely realized,
and with that a multitude of blessings
follow. By promoting our sanitary con-
dition, the standard Of health in the
community will be elevated to higher
level, thus enlarging all our powers, and
while many forms Of disease will be
cured by its agency, all can be anchor
ated, nor is it small matter that the
process of restoration should be rem
dered SO much more agreeable and
speedy than in the ordinary way. by
increasing the harmonious action Of
each and every function, there is not
only less of disease but also less loss of
control of the action of the mind, and
even when the balance is once disturbed
the harmony is more quickly restored
by the action of the bath. While thus
contributing to the welfare and happi-
ness of the community, promoting tenn
perance, assisting in the growth and de-
velopment of youth, prolonging life, aid
ing the progress of the world toward
purity and refinement by enhancing the
simple pleasures of life, it is impossible
to over-estimate its value. Not alone
to the human race is it of advantage,
but also to the lower animals it has been
and may be administered with great
benefit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

The Board of Directors in asking the support
of the public for this Fourth Distribution of
the Memphis Agricultural and Mechanical
eociety, feel just pride in referring to their
former Distributions as having been character
lied by fairness, punctuality and fidelity to
every engagement. The high character Of the
Managers forbids the idea that any but the ut
most good faith will continue TO be OBJ eryed,
thus affording the highest guaranty that jus
tice and impartiality will ever control them in
discharging their responsible duties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

The Nashville Banner takes wonder
ful interest in the Congressional strug-
gle in this district. 1t lauds Colonel
Kellar, abuses Colonel Haynes, and
raves about shields, casques, plumes,
and knightly spurs. The raw ng by the
Banner will have fearful effect upon
the contest in this district.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24
Certificates,

MEMPHIS, TENN, June 3, 1872.
We, the undersigned. take pleasure in at
testing the perfect honesty and fairness Of the
Distribution of the Memphis Agricultural and
Mechanical Society, and heartily commend the
object of the Association, the reliability fol
the payment of the premiums drawn, and the
prompt drawing on the day advertised, TO the
confidence of the public.
W. NJ. Harrington, Pres. Union Planters Bk
F. s. Davis, Pres. First National Bank.
III, Il. Garth, Pres. German National Bank.
j. j. Freeman, Cashier Merchants Nat. Bank.
], j Murphy, Pres. Memphis Bank:
NJ. j. Wicks, Pres. NJ. * G. Railroad.
Certificates for sale at ALI the Agen.
cies of the Association.
nzrOrders with the money for Certificates
may be sent per Express. or Registered Let
ters, or Postsffice 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 to be addressed.
Memphis Agricultural and Mechanic
cal Society,
y. %. LOck-b0x No. rs,
S45 Second street. Memphis, Tenn.
JOHN G. BALLENTINE. President.
Iron TRoUsDALE, Secretary.
MANAGERS:
THOMAS X. HILLS, JAMES COLEMAN.
TOBIAS WOLFE. W. y. WooDsoN.
20-48
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24


An interesting fact has Feceutly been
observed respecting the growth Of cofals.
Somewhat less than two years ago, Capt.
McGregor, of the steamer Kilaues,
moored buoy ia keslakekua Bay.
Last week be was ordered 70 hoist the
guehqg and sEsmine the condition q
toe chsin. The later, which y 3 heavy,
tWoinoh cable, vas found covered with
eorals and oyster shells, some Of which
we're AZ large A. q mans hand. The
larger cOfals measured four and half
inches IN length, which represents their
gFoglh during the period Of two years
ihst tie sgegSg spd esble hsd beel sHL-
merged. lis speeimeh Yhich We baYe
seen shows The nature Of iis formation
by the little coral insects more distinctly
lLsg 10 hsYe bef0fs examined. when
iaksn OF u ibs ssteg had gW4ll
crabs o. 4. A q0sfy arises NhelhsT
thee crabs i've % The coral .ntecla, OF
whether they simDiy seek the branches
Of lhs coffl f9f prcfsctlOn. The popu-
lff sapboSiiGa " tial eefels are ~ s4'
irensiS sios gFOBik Here ~ haYf 9
fofusdoD equal 70 nofe ihsn ssysntsen
feet 10 scshipfy Honolulu Oagstts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

These Certificates will entitle the holder to
Admission to the Fair on the day of Distribu-
ton, when presented at the gates, the holder
retaining the Certificate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24
JET PALACE. JET PALACE
Il. ROESCHER Sc 90.

We take great pleasure in announcing to tile
public, and the ladies in particular, that
ceving daily attractions in our line Of goods. Real
tured much cheaper than usual we offer that line at
low figures, and our assortment is superb.
Attention is called to our different styles of Hair
Ornamlents--all new.
We have made an immense reduction ON all Solid
Gold Goods, from the finest gold Watches and Chains
down to plain 1S-carat gold rings.
In Plate Jewelry we claim to keep the only CON-
plete stock in the city. These goods are equally as
well finished the solid gold jewelry and are guar
anteed to wear from five to ten years.
The best jewelers. and Watchmakersi i'm our employ
for all kinds of repairing and manufacturing.
I. ROESCHER & CO.. 326 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

1919 90 in 1857 PREMIUMS
To be Distributed in Conformity to Law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24

r EFT-THIs (TURsDAY) MORNING. AT
IL 10 o'clock, at Mrs. Blakemore' IN Union
street, a male child, three months old. The
parents will please call and get the same
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-09-24
$1,000 UMB ERs
S67 CASH PREMIUMS,
SCHEDULE or Cash PREMIUMS

To be paid Immediately after the Distribution
takes place.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09
Summers Letter.

Charles Sumner has chosen again
to present himself before the coun-
try in the altitude Of a demagogue
and sore-hcad-nay more, in that of
a falsificr and pettitoggcr. He has
written letter, addressed to tho
colored people of the United States,
in which, through three columns of
spleen and Misrepresentation, he
endeavors to make them believe
that President Grant is the enemy
of their race, and that their only
safety lies in restoring the Demo
cratic party to power by the cleo
ton of Horace Greeley. The letter
is but a repetition Of the groundless
charges against the President and
unjust aspersions of his motives,
which have characterized all Mr..
Summers recent utterances. Almost
every line indicates its purpose Of
revenge for real or imaginary often
SEES against the overweening pride
of the Massachusetts, Senator.
In the pursuit Of this purpose he
does not scruple to falsity the rec
ord, and act the ,demagoguc. This
is shown by his labored effort t"
prove, in the face of the events of
the last four years, that the Presi-
dent is not in accord with the Re-
publican party, and that he has not
done anything for, or shown SYM
patty with the colorcd race. In
this, Mr.. Sumner departs from the
truth of history, while his dishon-
est and insinccrc plea that the
Democratic party in its support of
Greeley, abandons its old principles
and purposes, indicates his purpose
to deceive and misleal in a momen-
tous crisis, the race to whom he has
aspircd to become Moses. That
it will not have the effect intended
by its author is already apparent.
The almost universal response OF
the colorcd voters, expressed in
public meetings and otherwise, is
to the effect that, while they honor
Charles Sumner for the past, they
do not intend to follow him out OF
the party which has given THEN
race freedom and i.olitical equality,
and given form and effectiveness to
ali which he has conceived in their
behalf.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

Midnight.
Try is ours. The whole
ticn,. elected by n majority OF
nearly 1000. The State is safe for Grant
and Wilson in November Rejoice and
be glad.
fSigned) r ISAAC I. YOUNG.
OF the eight Congressman, the
Republicans elect three, a gain OF
one. At the last State election,
in 1870, the Democracy carried
North Carolina by 5000 majority.
This time the aggregate vote was
large, the old rebel element which
has heretofore RETAINED from voting,
coming out in force, and yet the
Republicans have the State by a
probable majority of not less than
1000. Is this the strength which
Greeley was to give the Democracy?
KENTUCKY. .s.
Elections occurred on Monday in
Louisville, Covington and Newport.
The result shows how the Greeley
pill is working even in Kentucky.
In Louisville the independent or
citizens ticket was elected by ma
jority of 5000 to 5000 over the
regular ticket supported by the
Greeley leaders and organs, and de-
spite the dispairing cry of the Corr
ier-Jou,,aa1 that the defeat of tho
regular ticket would be, in effect, a
Radical victory. The result in
Covington and Newport was the
same. If Kentucky is not firm tor
Greeley, where is he strongS
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

The bill to guard the election of
henderson Congress has been ex-
extolled by the highest Democratic
authority as the only means of Sc
curing an honest election in New
York and / in several Southern
States. Look where you will and
Select as you will, you will find that
any measure that has received the
sanction Of the Republican party,
either in Congress or a national
convention, will bear the test of the
severest criticism, and tho highest
evidence of it is that our old adver-
saries, defeated in every civic con-
test for twelve years, must now en-
ter the lists with an oath of allegi-
ance that they never, never will re-
open any Of our great measures,
and then by nominating radical
Republican who has supported ev-
cry measure that they have opposed
and opposed every measure that
they have supported, they hope to
win half a victory on petty and inn
mater.al issues Of personal warfare,
1t is to be shown whether the two
great parties Of this country, repre-
senting opposing ideas, are thus to
be made the sluttlecock Of politi-
clans eager for office; whether the
Democratic party will abandon
their principles to make Horace
Greeley President, and whether
Republicans enough will be found
to make their great successful party
bend under the yoke of defeat on
grounds Of petty hostility to Gencr-
al Grant. They will find that the
instructive feeling Of the masses
that compelled the denomination of
both Lincoln and Grant, and with
whom such men are the favorites
rather than the disciplined and
skilled leaders of political parties,
will resent the bitter injustice that
is being done to General Grant,
and that, not for his public
acts, but wholly because he has not
the aptitude and nature to concili-
ate political leaders"
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

learn the name in the initiatory de-
gree nor in the second degree, but
in the third degree. Hence the
name Nothing" While in
this dying condition Democracy
picked up these factious fragments,
coalesced with them, and thus, in
some States, especially Ohio with
whose politics was at that time
more particularly conyersant), re-
gained portion Of the Offices,
which was all they wanted-princi-
pie amounted to nothing with them
then ahy more than it does now
This was about 1854. But now let
me 60 back to previous coalition.
The nomination of honest old Zach
airy Taylor was an act which could
not be borne by many of the old
"Liberty Guard" Free Sellers, etc.
In some States, particularly Ohio,
the Free Soil element held the bal
ance of power. Democracy passed
anti-slavery resolutions, coalesced
with the factious, got part of the
offices, and Salmon p. Chase went
to the U. S. Senate under this bar
gain. But at the first convention
he attended the committee brought
up pro-slavcry resolutions. He de-
INJURED, but was informed that was
their platform, and he left their
convention.
During the war Democracy want
ed to coalcsce with the South, and
did get up considerable "fre in the
rear" l heard the editor of a
prominent Democratic journal say
since the war that the only way for
the party to regain control Of the
government was to rc-establlsh sla-
very, "and," said he, "to accom-
plish that result, l would hold up
both hands to have slavery re-
established tomorrow" Is that
the object Of the present coalition
with Greeley and his hungry fac
tlon? "Placc and Power" is and
ever has been, Mr.. Conservative,
the watch-word of your party
Principle has no Judgment in the
breast of your party, for your plat
forms contained, at different times,
expressions as variable from each
other as black is from white.
Your party, Mr.. Conservative.
has always been very unfortunate in
its coalitions. When there was a
great principle involved, you were
given the cold shoulder, but wien
the descent had become so great
that Office only was the object, then
they always found in you ready
and willing coadjutor. The si,ua-
now is about thus:
BOBBY ('ubbing lbs eyes) -"I
want to be President"
Democracy (pottiny Booby on the
back =" Give US part of the Offices,
and we will help YOU"
BOBBY (brighte"i"g up)-"I will
do that" VIA.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

EDITOR BULLETlN:-The STRIPPING
of the Conservative is agitatlng
himself and his readers very much
over what are now proven to be
baseless charges against Hon. Hon
ny Wilson for giving expression to
Know-Nothing principles. 1 call
him a STRIPPING because he seems to
be so young as not to know some
very recent items in relation to the
history of the party of which he
claims to be Buchanan county's ex-
ponent. But the Democratic party's
connection with the order was dis
reputable, and do not blame him
for not wanting to retain in his
memory some Of its degrading acts
of the past. That order was started
for a specific purpose, which, being
accomplished, it naturally dipd.--.
+. z. c. Judson alias Ned Buntlinc,
wrote it's ritual, and the rapidity
with which it spread attestcd the
deep feeling Of tho masses of the
people in the purpose sought TO be
brought about by it's organization.
The Democratic party was thrown
into commissions over the success of
their opponents, aided as they were
by the Know othings. Something
must be done, and the best way to
recover their lost ground seemed to
DO to coalesce with the faction
which procured their defeat. That
coalition was formed. A Sudden
'revulsion OF nature always casts
Loose and sets afloat masses of use.
less matter. A vast political revul-
sion such as that was, unsettled
great numbers who had before be-
ionged to one of the three great
parties at that day. The order died
80 suddenly that thousands never
knew the name Of heprder to xhich
they belonged. Members did not aol
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09
The State TroGsure1'ship.

From the tone Of the press in diff
fercnt sections OF the State, and the
unqualified Endorsements he is re-
cciving from gentlemen of standing
and influence who are acquainted
with his qualifications for the posi-
ton, it seems more than probable
that Capt. VIM. Christy, OF Clarke
county, will be the Republican can
didate for Treasurer Of State
Among those best qualified to judge
of the merits of the several candi-
dates this result c. not but be re-
ceived with Sc faction. The in
variable ties nony of those who
know Capt. Christy is to- the effect
that he is a man of the most intlexi-
bic honesty and integrity of charac-
ter and that his financial ability
and Judgment are nquestioned.-
We have rec
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1872-08-09

The Democratic and "Liberal''
State Convention met at Des MONIES
last. week and Immediately fell to
kissing and wooing. The contact
was hot, and the nuptials were not
long delayed. The fruit of the IN I'M
ion soon followed in the shape Of
the following pie-bald combination:
Electors at L0yye-Fitz Henry
Warren, of Burlington, Liberal, and
H. B. Foulke, of Dubuque, Demo
Secretary Of State. A. Gull
bert, of Dubuque, Liberal. ~
Treasurer Of State-M. J. kholfs,
of Scott, Liberal.
auditor Of St0te-J. +. Cassidy,
of Pottawattamic, Democrat. & +:
Attorney GeneraEA. G. Case,
of Floyd, Democrat. alf4u Co. :.
Register Of Land OGce--Jacob
Butler, of Page Democrat. fom Z.