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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
n1NcINNATI coNYKNTIoK.

Appearances begin TO indicate that
the Cincinnati Convention will be a
more formidable demonstration than the
friends Of Gen. Grant a. first supposed
ii would be. The Cincinnati CONNER
cial, of the 22d inst, says:
GAS some misunderstanding seems to
exist Of the day Of meeting Of this Con-
yention, we are requested TO report the
previous announcement, that IT will take
place in Cincinnati, on Wednesday, the
ist day Of May next Letters from all
parts Of the country are coming in from
intended visitors, and several rooms in
our hotels have been secured for delega-
tons. 1t is believed this gathering will
far exceed, in numbers and influence,
the expectations of its movers, aud it is
not unlikely the action of the Conven'
ton will assume wide scope, and prove
Of greater significance, than was at irsl
anticipated. 7"
It is little more than month when
the Convention will assemble, and the
fact that it will be composed Of Republi
cans from all parts of the Union, rem
ders it an ugly thing for the Grant party
Democrats, hands off.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
Primary EIeetiens.
To the Editor of the Ledger;

10 the DultoI u lun Lrubei
Seeing a letter in the Sundays Ag-
peal upon the subject Of primary cleo
tons and ward meetings, and knowing
the popular feeling that exists in this
community against the old ward meet
ings, ] should like to suggest, for the
action of the executive committee, that
is shortly to meet, that they adopt pri-
mary ward elections. Let them appoint
Judge and clerk in each ward in the
city and district in the county to hold
an election q few days previous to the
convention for delegates 10 said conven-
ton; that list Of the voters Of each
ward or district be furnished the judge
Of the election, and that the name Of the
voter be put on the back Of the ticket
let the polls be open at 8 O clock in the
day, and remain open until o'clock al
night, so that business men, lAborerE
and mechanics can at some time during
the day vote and say who they prefer &c
represent them in the convention. They
would, by that means, get our best citi
gems 10 participate in the primary cleo
tons and approach nearer the sentiment
Of the people and avoid the unpleasant
feelings that usually follow the primary
meetings. 4 CONVENTION.
The manipulations Of rings" ant
"cliques." heretofore so usual in ware
meetings, might be avoided by the plAi
of electing delegates, snggssted above
Whatever plan may be adopted, shoui
the convention nominate weak and M
popular men, the nominees will b
beaten. The late election without
convention for the msyoralty sounde
the death-knell Of bad nominations, an
good precedent was established for ID
defeat Of clique and ring nominees
Should The convention nominate frs
class men, their election could prObabl
; be regarded as a foregone conclusion
r No convention can hereafter pledge ID
r support Of intelligent citizens to YEA
and unpopular men. That thing be
played ont.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
LINCOLN.

Mr. Gideon Wells, Ex-Seeretary ofthe
Navy. has contributed a very interesting
paper, on Lincoln and johnson, to the
April number of the Galaxy. AS to Lin
coins views on the subject ofreconstrne-
ton we make this extract, showing that
he was not as bloody minded man as
his adherents were
He thought it providential that this
great rebellion was crushed just as Con-
cress had adjourned, and there were
none of the disturbing elements oil that
body TO hinder aud embarrass us; III we
we're wise aud discreet we should re'ani-
mate the States and get their govern
mems In successful operation, with orr
der prevailing and the Union re,estao'
lished before Congress came together IN
December. This he thought important
We could do better, accomplish more
without them. There were men IN Con-
gress who. il their motives were good,
were nevertheless imprachcable, and
who nossessed feelings Of hate and vim
d;ctiyeness in which he did not sympa-
thize aud could not participate. lie
hoped there would be no persecution, no
bloody work after the war was over.
None need expect that he would take
any part in hanging or killing those
men. even the worst of them. Brighten
them out Of the country, open the gates,
let down the bars, scare them oil, said
he, throwing up his hands as It soaring
sheep.
The figure of soaring sheep is good,
but like all men who have been success
ful over an antagonist he presumed on
his humiliation. 1t must be admitted
,ha, his sentiments were less intolerant
than those of his advisers. He dreaded
Congress, and well he might for had he
lived he must have Hoated on with the
eternal hAters, or have me, the fate OF
InhnSan
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
Cuban Affairs.

WAsHISGroS, March 26,--The follow
ing dispatch from Rear Admiral Lee
dated Havana, March 10th, has JUS
been received at the Navy Department
Nothing new has occurred since my
last dispatch. Captain General Valma
seda is absent. Quiet prevails. The
Russian feet left here on the 18th fol
Rio. Complimentary demonstrations
we're made by the men-of-war in the
harbor. Rear Admiral Chico came in
on gunboat on the evening Of the
18th, His flag was saluted the next
morning, and the usual visits were ex'
changed.
A private letter from Havana states
that to all appearances the best feeling
prevails among the American and Span
ish naval officers in Cuban waters, but
the same cannot be said of American
residents and Spaniards. between whom
there is deep feeling of hatred, which
the Spaniards do not seek to conceal.
Considerable anxiety is manifested on
all sides regarding the result of the new
policy, which it is said is to be inaugu-
rated Immediately on Admiral Polo's
assuming the direction Of Spanish al
fairs. Fresh troops continue to arrive
from Spain. Spaniards claim that the
rebellion is nearly extinct, while the
Cubans affirm that it is stronger than
ever
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
ENaLANp Ann INDIA.

The hereditary hAters Of old England
viii Be induced not to grow weary in
ven doing. by the following prOphesy
as 10 the coming time, when the British
hon. Russian bear and IndiAn Hindoos
indulge in . threeeornered fight The
Irish People does It up in the following
style
EsVlish rule in India does moi rest on
avery secure basis The murmurs OF
seSntert there have not ull recently at
t-srses much attention, hat the sudden
sSrsar Oas q the English official Nor
zS.. An3 the sniting Of Mayo, have
rad PEOPLE tara their gaze to the rich
hps a lie Hin6oo, and note the
s,asa of affairs there. The shadow
~ TIE Russian bear already falls upon
ire IrSiAa fro1iisr Ihis creature has
lar bsez seeking admission by the
ha,k-soor Into British India The Brit
ish hoa Crouls Al his approach, bat
Brain 5rAEs his slOw length along. gath
s-sur ssrsng1h on his wxy, sud preparing
for The EEl pounee II the kOOkas
,h;rsf sor revenge. Monsieur Bruins only
too wiling TO aid and encourage them.
EnEland i his inplAcsble enemy, and
whoever Is the enemy Of England is
Russia friend. Such being the position
Of affairs, 8 terrific encounter must
shortly eRsue-
Its as certain as that night follows
dsy. When the signal goes forth for the
next struggle in Iniia, England will
have arrayed against her no ordinary
foe. for behind the ill-ordered lines OF
the natives, she will find forest of Cos
sack lsnces grimly couched.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
FOREIGN.

LoSpoy. March 2e.-Ihe budget for
the ensuing year, as prepared BY the
Hon. Robert Love. Chancellod Of the
Exchegner, shows a surplus held By the
Treasury anognting to 2sl, 800 pounds.
Considerable qualifications in the rates
Of taxation are provided FOR, among the
most important being the income tax.
which i is proposed o reduce from six
per cent. 70 four per cent The custom
charges on coffee and chieeOrT viii also
BE- reduced p oHe-hslf per cent rates.
''--'''r' 49, -. ...-s--.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26

Detective Harry Cranmer, who has
been working up the links in the chain
of the Atkison murder or suicide, made
some important discoveries yesterday.
On the llth of January Atkison was
fined by the Recorder for drunkenness,
the morning after his hack ride to the
Goodall House. On the same morning
he visited Motifs gun shop, on the corner
of the alley, between Second and Third,
on Jefferson street, and traded his Tran
ter revolver for single-barreled pistol
and ten dollars. Mr.. Mott says
he was crying at the time, and
remarked that he wanted five dollars to
pay his fine, because he had no money,
having spent $500 in the wine-room of
one Of our Varieties theaters the night
before. The small pistol was loaded by
the gunsmith, and Atkison promised to
redeem his "Tranter pistol in a week.
He stated he was going to Mississippi to
work on plantation. Twenty-ose days
afterwards his body was found in the
woods, three miles west of Horn Lake
depot, with the identical pistol in his
hand, and the ball taken out of his
head correspOnded in weight to that
put in the pistol by the gunsmith.
When found, DIR. Baskerville testi-
fed before the coroners inquest
that he (Atkison) had been dead at least
ten days or two weeks. All this goes to
sustain the theory Of suicide. The only
suspicious facts in the affair are that the
hands Of the deceased we're seorched,
aud bis position when found was such
that it was almost impossible that he
could have so placed himself at the time
Of committing the act. BE that as 1t
may, the theory Of suicide is better sub
stantiated by circumstantial evidence
than any other at present.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
Is THERE FORCE IN IT.

Some Democrats are not NJ az
pleased with the idea Of suppornnI
Judge Davis, or any other Republican
who may be brought out by the Cincin'
matt convention. There is no organiza'
non that has not some specific object in
view The Democratic party has an
object or objects, and what are they
Let us see If they are no, defined in the
position of Judge Davis 1t is this;
II the people who seek to bring about
q reform in the government, WAC IAse i
amnesty Cor political oaenses, = eAna'a
restoration Of the Union in al MS M
territy. the supremacy q the e'V'i over
mi6tsry power, the upright enforcement
AZ Ire laws. hostility 10 ceatrAhsSaoa,
ana integrity in the administration q
sF,srS 5essre kisa 70 represent them IS
= rnpsiSate for the Presidency, he VAL
.s..v,s The hoaor. because those pnne,'
nIes sccara entirely WITH has 0Sn eon-
vieto1S
noex szy Democrat object u these
ss.unszsss Tfths national Democracy
hsSss corvsusoz- VII il he possible 'oS
tAsz u asuss Assasr EAAsiorznf ias
,asuss thai DAVIS SUCCESS are sxsss'y
wazs zha Dsnec=ASy are s-1EEA1S, a.
u,rss s.rxarsa hrT.s, ssr- Whsi : tAsTs
IA n2ns. xasl g-s1z s1szsSncss AZ a.
s,k.s NV 1Asre Is a znR1 vas Aaias
s.uSns1-s We a. ssRrsvs, an Al ~
sane Eus i zx1 VIM ea1 - ssasrs
-. pzszi,s sf TIE NsrsA EaEhasE sxczr-1g
n. rrssuEsss ana the o5lEz tAs Wor1
neuo,-ks xzrrss-x. W11ls he aoi X
ss-uurs- rAAa Dsz0cz1s 4 the DeEoe-
ray supported AinG Wo1a he not
hing 70 his s1ppo-s a powerful RspoSh-
can reinforcement, which no Democrat
could do2 We vii not argue the
question. 1t solves itself Bat one
poin, is suggested by much that We have
recently read on the subject Of Demo
Gratis supporting a Republican eandi-
date. The deepest-dyed Democrat will
il pressed, admit that in q given contin-
gency he will vote for s Republican.
That comedies the whole question. That
contingency is two Republican and no
Democratic candidate. This is, Of course,
yielding to the force of circumstances.
That is exactly the position of Demo
Gratis who wish to see conservative Re
publican brought out and promise IN
advance to support him. What is the
difference between doing thing at last
from necessity and voluntarily doing 1T,
seeing that it must ultimately be done
If there is any difference it consists IN
fhis-that one is active to accomplish
al object that all have in view, while the
other remains inactive, but does the same
thing at last. A Democrat who will
ultimately support Davis as between him
and Grant, comedies the whole question
IL he will make the sacrifice at the
eleventh hour, may not the great mass
of the Democracy make it earlier? The
time is at hand when there must be nc
nonsense. Parties are breaking to pieces
aud men are asserting their ihdepend
puce
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
TIE Jury LAW.

THr rule enforced on jury trials in
Tennessee, is being adopted in other
States. The Chicago Post, in announc-
ing that the period Of the Impartial
juror" is rapidly drawing TO elOss. re.
minds us that bills are nov pending in
the Legislatures Of New York. Ohio,
Iowa, Illinois. Missouri and Wisconsin,
providing that q Juror shall not be dis
qualified 10 try case By reason Of pre-
vious knowledge Of circumstance, de
rived from newspapers or otherwise.
Other proportions for reforms in the
Jury system are made, and much vague
complaint is expressed in various parts
Of the country. It would be strange il
is the zeal for reform which character.
iEss fbe present age. that ancient land
marx q civil liberty, the trial BY iury
sSopld not zssejye is share Of examine
ton auS CRITICISM
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
/" Accidental shooting

CINCINNATI, March 26.-The coroner 8
jury in the case Of James c. Davis, who
shot and killed a woman who passed for
his vile, at the Madison House, on Fri
day, brought in verdict yesterday Of
accidental shooting, and the prisoner
will be discharged to-day. 1t turns out
that she was the wife of John Whitonay,
performer in the Cosmopolitan circus.
She was originally from Dubuque, Iowa.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, March rs, -Represen'
tativcs Congor, Loughton and Suther-
land, of Michigan, we're before the Ways
and Means Committee yesterday, urging
delay in reporting the Chicago relief
BILL in order TO give them time in oppo-
sition to il. The committee decided to
hear both sides on Wednesday next, and
therefore did not ask the House to act
upon TIE bill before Thursday. s
DR.. Mary Walker wants ten thousand
dollars from the conscience fund, as re-
muneration for her services in the hos
pitfalls during the war, and Representa-
tive Lansing has introduced a bill to pay
her that amount. ~
The Ways and Means Committee this
morning heard the delegations from
New England The gunpowder manu-
facturers are in favor Of reduction Of
duty on saltpetre. ei
A committee of Michigan men have
arrived for the purpose Of opposing the
passage OF the Chicago relief bill.
The Secretary of the Treasury will
soon issue an order requiring military
post traders to reside at or near posts
to which they may be- appointed. Also,
requiring fair and reasonable prices for
their goods, to be fixed by the council of
administration OF the post, and prohibit
ing assignment or sub-letting OF their
privileges by traders, and giving an
appeal to the war department in cases
where they consider themselves aggriev.
ed by action of the military authorities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26

CINCINNATI, March 26.--John Green
field, 1856 Central avenue, was poisoned
and died in a few minutes this forenoon,
by Seidletz powder, purchased Al the
drug store. Whether mistake Of drug
gist or person, or purP0sely mixed With
ths powder By Greenfield, himself i oct
yet knoEh.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
railroad Accident.

New ORLEANS, March 26.-The acct
dent on the Mobile and New Orleans
Railroad was at 6rst magnifed as fear
fnl, but subsequently it was ascertained
that the injuries received by passengers
were slight. The injured were taken
to Ocean Springs, and the others came
in by the II 80 morning train.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26

AMMON-At the residence Of his mother.
Nc ri If,.;.u sfreef On the 18th inst. in the
zsth year Of his ags. D. @. Ammon.
The funeral services viii be conducted al
the First Methodist church By the Rev. Dr..
Lansdon. The friends Of the family are Ia
vited % attend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26

RECEIVER's NOTICE.

ALLPRRsoNs WHO BoVGHI LAND AT
a the 80 on lands hslcnginf " TIE bayoso
Savinrs fnStitution, % the Ith ~ December
last are hereby uoti1eq that tnen esea, ~, ~
= rs rs - f'''''p's s. MosBY. Receiver.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26

ATTENTION.
Lumber Merchants and Builders
AUCTION SALE OF LUMBER.

r WILL SELL. ON SATURDAY, NEXT,
Il March 30th. on the yard Of the Eddins Saw
der, for cash, a large assorted lot Of Cypress.
Oak. Ash and Poplar Lumber. Sale to COM
mence at 10 o'clock. Lumber may be seen on
the ss above y@Ed unit, % SID S9nld6nwrN p...;v.r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26

FRAzIEa 4 Co., 224 Main street, are
selling their splendid light-running Blees
machines at cost. Every machine guar
anteed. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-26
LATEST TELE6RAMS.

specials 90 the Ledger.
Au.nIoAr rRxss AssoonrIoN. VIA Q. p. . A.
rrLnoRArH COMPANY.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-02-01
Personal.

k0x0004ls
Three prisoners broke out of Gin
ton county Jail on Sunday.
A poor Michigan girl baby haI
been named Dorcas Sally Samanth,
Celista Susan Jones.
1t will not do for Theodore Tiltor
to 60 to Switzerland. Advocates O
woman's rights in that benightet
land are proceeded against accord
ing to law.
Rev. John Mcpherson, OF Dundee
Scotland, thinks that Burns will
have u long account to answer for a,
the day of judgment because of hi.
bacchanalian songs.
A filial youth of Sunderland
Mass, had his mother arrested on 6
charge Of stealing his shovel and
tongs. Somebody ought to have
gone for that young man with 8
poker.
VIM. Lloyd Garrison comes out
squarely in favor OF President Grant
and declares that Mr.. Greeley's op
position is due to the philosophers
own aspirations after the highes,
office in the gift Of the people.
Miss Kate Stanton, in her lecture
on "Whom to Marry" recommends
men to choose large women 10,
wives. Being q light weight, there
is no reason for supposing she is say.
ing a word for herself.
The costly residence of Hon, Geo
=. Griffith, Of Indianola, was burned
last Friday night. There was an in
enrapse Of 81, 300 upon bnilding ans
furniture.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-02-01

Dr.. E'ester's skill and science canno
be excellea as Surgeon, Oculist and
Physician, Is years in large and con-
slant practice in treating diseases and
deformity of the eyes, eyelids and ear
and all other acute and chronic diseases
of the human system that are in their ma
ture durable.
Tumors, cancers, old sores and every
form Of skin diseases are treated success
fully.
DIR. Fesler will visit any part of the
country in consultation or TO perform
surgery. for all deformities and diseases
where medical Il eatm ent is of no avail.
1t must be admitted by all that sur
geon who gives his whole attention andt
study as a Specialist. has no superior in
treating diseases of the Eye, Ear, Throat
Lungs, and other chronic diseases.
Office corner Main and Green streets,
OTTUMWA, IOWA,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-02-01

At the recent State Temperance
Convention at Des Moines, Col. Hy.
att, late editor Clinton Herald, intro
duced the following resolution:
Resolred, That this Convention de
precates the use Of fermented wine
for sacramental purposes.
This question was earnestly and
warmly discussed by a large number
of speakers, including Mr.. Hyatt,
Rev. J. Day, of Iowa City, and Mrs.
DR.. Porter. 1t was then submitted
toa vote Of the convention and car.
ried.
We hope the angel Gabriel or some
other competent authority will hurry
along and translate these immaculate
and ETHEREAL creatures before they
fall FROM grace. They are evidently
too good for this world.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-02-01
The Grand Wolf f1nnt

As spectator ANXIOUS to be in at
tho death and witness the fun, we
MED ourselves out today TO the
drand Wolf hunt north of this city
bout four miles. Arriving at i
point about a mile from The appoint
ed center of the circle. we went into
camp. but were soon informed by a
mounted patrol that we were in such
position as might materially inter
'fere with success. We took up an.
other position half mile farther
from the center and awaited devel-
opements. We were soon greeted
with the sight of a boy with a fine
rabbit he had just caught, and vari-
Gus and sundry young gents armed
with squirrel rifles, shot gans aud old
army muskets Soon the line COM
Inenced moving on the center, from
our standpoint, but in quite irregular
order. The grand finale was reach.
ed about haltpast l o'clock p. NJ,
only to learn SO far as we could
gather that the division column on
the east had failed to come up in good
order, and that Mr.. Kyota had escap-
cd by the eastern unguarded outlet.
We saw several gentlemen who
had seen the mans man who saw
several wolves, and one informant
said that reliable contraband told
him that blood was drawn by a
buckshot wound on one wolf. Ger
tain it is that several young bloods
from this city had numerous ghastly
Gun shot wounds in their caps, and
not their necks, as some may be free
to maintain.
Seriously, the Grand Circular
Wolf hunt OF january 26th, 1872, in
Eyapello county, Iowa, was mos,
inglorious failure, for causes we viii
not now undertake to enumerate.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-02-01
CORRESPONDENTS
JEWELL CRY. .IrwrrICo II.

JEWELL CiTY, JEWELL CO., Kan.
Eds. CouRER:--I wish TO inform
Your readers through your paper. /.
low facts concerning our beautifn
western country, especially the above
uamcd county,
This county is situated on the
norta iino OF Kansas, adjoining Ne.
erRska. ltis composed of nice. roll.
ing prairie, just rolling enough to
have good drainage. 1t has several
snail streams. all of which have tim.
Der on them. Timber is scarce, but
plenty for tire-wood.
We see frequent signs Of stone coal,
6at no one has yet prospected for
coal within our county. Coal banks
nave been opened fifteen miles east
ofmy claim. Coal is selling at $3.50
per ton at bank.
Jewell county is settling up very
'ast' There are plenty of claims in
some parts of the county, but they
are very scarce in this part. know
OF few pretty good claims near by,
The prairies are being dotted very
fast with dug-outs and cabins, and
occasionally we see very nice ANAL
frame house. Houses are generally
covered with sod, not one in twenty
being covered with shingles. Those
coming west must make rp their
minds TO rough it for while until
they CAP open up their farms, which
IS done by simply turning over the
turf. This requires one span of
horses or yoke of cattle. The prai-
RE is worry easily broke. We have
no sioughy and spouty ground here
in this county like you have in Iowa.
We have had . very severe win.
ter here. We have had a few tire
mendously severe storms; worse than
| ever saw in Iowa. do not think
IS general thing, the winters are
any worse here than in your State.
A few words concerning our coun.
ty seat, Jewell City. 1t is but a few
months old and still very small. We
have a daily mail and express. Lit
is about seventy-five miles west of
Waterville, the nearest railroad sta.
lion. There is prospect of extend
ing the road on west to Jewell City.
1t is surveyed within few miles of
the city, the storm and cold weather
setting in, they were compelled to
abandon their work. There is a
great deal of business done in Jewell
City. We need few more enter
prising merchants, AID hope that
come of your merchants will come
west and locate. The country de.
mands more enterprising men with
capital. s. CITIZENS.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1872-02-01

The Capitol Commissioners adver.
tise in Des Moines for 1.-TWO millions
OF brick to be used in the Capitol"
bids to be in by the 2lst of next
month.