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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

DEAD DoGs.--The streets in various
portions of the city were paved with dead
dogs this morning. A large number
died suddenly last night from some
cause. probably the change in the
weather ..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

KEEP Cool IF You CAN. = Strong
drink this sort Of weather is the ally and
abettor of sun.stroke, and if it is neces-
sary to take beverage something mild
is better. A glass of cool, sparkling
soda, such as is served by Charley How
ard, corner of Main and Madison streets,
for instance, is very nice these warm
days. Good, pure ice cream, such as is
prepared by Charley Howard, is also very
refreshing this hot weather, and may be
taken with impunity; in fact, we know
of no better retreat from the extreme
heat and piercing rays of the sun than
Charley Towards ice cream parlors,
where there is always a refreshing
breeze and the best ice cream, soda
water, conlectioneries and other delica-
cies to be found in the city. If you are
hot go to Charley Towards and cool
yourself. 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

The CONCERT. concert in Court
Square tomorrow evening will be the
last of the series. Those who have Gu
joyed these concerts so much will be
sorry TO learn this.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

TOBACCO CRoP.-We are informed by
a person who has been living in the to-
bacco region of Kentucky that the to-
bacco crop promises fine yield. Corn
is also reported as being very fine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

BAREHEADED CHILDREN. We have
seen children, some of them school girls,
playing in the sun without anything on
their heads. Parents should not allow
them 10 be thus exposed. Il is very
dangerous. f-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

The DRY DooKs.-It was rumored
yesterday that the dry docks had com
menced sinking. and we're already sew
eral inches under water. They we're all
right this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

WARS PUSKA2-" Punka " is a word
derived from the Hindostsnee "pankhs, "
a fan, where these contrivances to drive
away heat originated. Now you know
what the baby was crying for, don't you9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01
Iudependent Candidate.

Even at this late hour 1 announce my
self as an independent candidate, and
will remain on the track so long as the
people come to my support. For full
particulars inquire at my cigar and to-
bacco store, No. 1913 Main street.
II DRoEsUER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

Determined to close out our present
stock before fall goods arrive, we offer
our large assortment of clothing and
furnishing goods at.less than cost. All
linen busters at one dollar, and other
goods in proportion. Examine our stock
and prices, and satisfy yourself that we
mean business. j. n l.. STEINER,
2SS Main street, cor. Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

Steamer City of Chester, st. Louis.
" st. Francis, Helena.
" Fl. c. Yaeger, New Orleans.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer H. C. Yaeger, st. Louis.
Phil Allin, Friar's Point
BOATS IN PORT. T
City of Chester, St. Francis.
RIVER, WEATHER, MISCELLANEOUS.
The rise and fall at other points since our
last issue. as reported by the Signal Service
Bureau. is as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

CLOSED Ur.-Quite number of our
leading merchants closed their business
houses this morning and went out to
work for the success of the straight Dem
ocratic ticket.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

CoEFIDENcE.-Joh Waldran, a col
ored confidence man, was arrested yes
.erday for plying his vocation with
marked cards. he was fined fifty dol
lars by Recorder Winters this morning
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

CoNMTTED.-Yesterday afternoon q
colored pusson named Nose Parsons
was committed to Jail to answer the
charge Of larceny.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01
NEW FLOUR.
"ClarkSVille City Mills.
To the Trade, Cheap.
MADDEN & AVERY,
206 Front Street.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MONEY.
Public LEDGER 0FFICE, /
MEMPHIS, TENN, August /, 1872. !

MEMPHIS, IENN., August ], IbIZ.
Nothing of importance has transpired
in financial or mercantile circles to-day,
nearly all engaged therein taking
an unusual interest in the election.
Money is in fair demand, and
rates arc firm at lO@l2 q cent. 2 an
mum at the banks. Exchange is scarce,
and par is paid for cotton bills, with
light offerings. Selling rates are steady
at &c premium. Gold is 1853 in New
York, and bought by dealers at Il49.
Local investments are dull. We quote:
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Observation-Disclosures Lot ON ADAMS
L street, 45xl4sH. l6i-+l j. X. WRAY.
ESOR sALE-GAS FROM THO OLD COM
pany at So 90 per 1000. No charge for set,
ting meters. Office 29l Second street. Col
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

l hereby announce myself an ISDE-
PENDENT candidate for the Office Of Tax
COLLECTOR or SHELBY COUNTY, subject
to nothing bnt the ballOtbox. Election,
August LIST.
Is2 HExBY N. LoEvESsrIxE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

TnE LATEST ARRIVAL - Teas from
Japan and all the tea regions. Parties
will be furnished with samples free at j.
Devoto's, corner of Third and Adams
streets 1871
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

The old company sells gas at 81 90 per
1000. No charge for setting meters.
Office, 29l Second street. 59f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

CoTTox WoRN.-PanOla county. Miss,
complains Of the cotton worm, which is
said to be doing much damage to the
crops.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

Genuine Gravel KooHng, by Bar
thoIOmaw IL Allen, 40 N. Court. lOif
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

STEALIxG A CoAr.-JOhn MahaR was
sent up by the Recorder this morning on
the charge Of stealing q coat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

PITrsBuRG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, Office 282 Main
street, Bethel Block. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

MEMPHIS AND PADUcAH RAILRoAD.-A
portion of the work on the Memphis and
Paducah railroad, between Covington
and Ripley, was let yesterday to respon-
sible parties, who are to put it through
Immediately. A committee was APP
pointed to locate depots between this
city and Covington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

NOR SALE-0LD NEWSPAPERS. SUITA-
I BILE for wrapping paper, very cheap, at
Public Ledger office. lVif
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j. W. S. BROwSr. AS Main ST.


REcoRDERs COURT.-The Recorder
had fourteen cases sthis morning, and
only collected FIVE dollars from the whole
number.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01
PuMrs, 448 Main street. 98t

JOE LOCKE, news agent at 2S6l Mair
street, has all the latest newspapers, pic
torials and magazines. News goods of
every description can be found at
Locke's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

] HEREBY announce myself an indie
pendent candidate for reelection to the
Office of Constable of the Fourteenth
Civil District Of Shelby county.
l32 GEORGE S. HEYDEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

Liverpool is the declining market to-
day, aud up to pm. had declined 10
Id for uplands and ID for Orleans. New
York is dull at 2llc-the closing rate
yesterdsy-and New Orleans is dull, With
a decline of &c. Nothing of consequence
is done here. Sales since our last report
we're 200 bales at l7lc for strict ordin.
airy, l5C9l5i for ordinary, lsc for good
ordinary, 2O@2Oic for low middling, and
2llc for middling.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

DRIVEN WELLS, AS Main street. est
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AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES.

III. g. HOlIenberg has the finest
stock OF pianos and organs I'm the
city. Call and see him IL you like
fair dealing and no humbug. SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

Fans for rocking chairs at Ames,
Beattie d Co. Quantities at reduced
prices-No. 396 Main street. LOST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01
The Last Concert.

The following is the programme for the
last Court Square concert to be given
tomorrow evening:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01
SHOR T TIME.
SOUTHERN PALACE.
,NLY A FEW DAYS LONGER,
Our retail stock OF
Dry Goods, Notions,
Boots, Shoes,

Roots, Shoes,
And Clothing,
Is being rapidly closed out, and the sale
will be continued only for few days
longer. r-fs,u4
Remember, still greater reductions
have been made, to close out our retail
stock as soon as possible, in order that
we may engage in the exclusive whole
sale business early in the fall, and are
now selling goods,at tp.t
AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES.
Call, and be convinced that this is
the greatest chance to obtain goods at
extraordinary low figures ever offered.
Goods marked down regardless of cost.
D. c. & H. M. LOEWENSTINE,
Southern Palace, 332 Main street, three
doors from Union.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01
B. LowENSTEIN Il BROS.

is candidate for Tax Collector of Shell
by county, they would respectfully state
that no member Of THEIR firm is can
didate for any office. l32
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FINE ENGRAVING of every description,
wood cuts of buildings and machinery
engraved at short nStice in the best
manner at Eastern prices. Send us
your orders; will guarantee perfect sat
isfdcfiOn or no charge. 40 .-.
- BOYLE & CHAPMAN,
Engravers, Printers and Stationers,
I39 279 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

Coke AND Coal TAR for sale at Gas
Company's Office, 29l Second st. [70-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

GRAPES received twice a day from
Barbour's vineyard.
lsl -.r OuvER. FISNIE q Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

GRAVEL, or composition roofing, both
GENUINE, by Z. G. Jones, 2Sl Main st.
3St
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

Gas FITTING, 44s Main street. 9st
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or wagons and other sources..
Memphis and Charleston railroad..............
Memphis and Ohio railroad ................. p

NKw ORLEANS. August |, II 30 a.m.--Cotton
is dull. Low middliDg. .l911@lgl4c:. Sight ex-
change, 3-l6@Hc premium. Sterling. 251z@
NKw YORK. August /. 10 am. Tho market
opens quiet. Sales for September. 201zc; 0c-
tober, 10 3-l6c; November IS 2-16c; December.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

PARTIES wanting fresh grapes can get
them from the vines by riding out 70
Barbour's vineyard, on Trigg avenue.
1A.
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Memphis and Charleston railroad .............
Mississippi and Tennessee railroad ............ =
Memphis and Ohio railroad ....................
Memphis and Little Rock railroad.......... :
pteamers
Estimated per wagons and other sources... II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

WIN. WALLACE, J. p, will be in the
Office of S. A. Moore, Esq, No, Ss Mon
roe street, to transact business as magis-
trate. iii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

Violin and guitar strings. best
Italian, at II. Seehausen's, 240
Second street. SIT
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A CARP.

The impression having gone abroad
that member of the firm of
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Chiekering Pianos, 2zA second ST.
RT-t
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FOR SALE.

UOR SALE IA COMPLETE STOCK OF
L drug fixtures, suitable for a country drug
store; alfo, a small stock of fresh drugs.
Splendid bargain to be had by promptly adj
drs' Ing w IS 5 L ASpE n Ss2SSoat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

NOR SALE-A NEW FRAME COTTAGE
Il house containing seven rooms, with
porches. on a line of street railroad, in South
Memphis. For terms, apply to
b. p F0NTAINE,
128-+ No. 9 West Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

IXTANTED-OONsUMERS TO TAKE GAS
w from the old company at 50 90 per 100
No charge for setting meters. Office. 29l
Second street. GOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01
WANTED.

WANTED : EVERYBODY TO KNOW
w that q A. Beehn,, job Printer, ESQ Main
street, has just received new styles OF type And
COMPETITION. 1878
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-08-01

THOR SALE-IRON SAFE. MEDIUM SIZE.
combination lock, in perfect order. In.
ouire Of [l2Stl j. L TITUS. 10 Jefferson st.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-15

The New York World attributes
the defeat of the Democratic party in
the late contest not to the nomina
ton of Mr.. GREELEY at Baltimore
but to the gigantic frauds and swim
ding practiced upon the government
of the city of New York, by TWEED
& Co. The city of New York was
considered the headquarters Of the
great national Democratic party, and
the discovery of corruption among
its leaders at that place, was a blow
from which it could not easily re.
cover. 1t is true Mr.. TILDEN, Mr.
HERMAN, CHAs. O'CoNoE, and ottel
eminent Democrats, were foremos;
among those who purged the city OF
its corrupt officials, but the Demo
cratic party CT the whole country
had TO bear the disgrace brought OF
it by TWEED and his clan. Up to
that time, the National Democratic
party had made a gain of sevent,
Congressman, in four years, but cor
ruption was found in our camps, and
our defeat in 1872 was inevitable.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-15

As far as we Ehave been able 10
learn, our newly elected State Leg
islature stands: Democrats, 80; Re-
publicans Is, and Independents, z.
The Democrats have small MAORI
ty, but full returns may change mat
ters either way. The most important
work of the next Legislature is re-
districting the State. No doubt the
contest will be sharp and pro.
tracted. IT. is one of the most deli.
cate and intricate duties that public
body, divided in sentiment, could
deal with. A prominent Radical OF
this place recently stated publicly,
that he intended TO have a Congress.
sional district made to suit himself
and we have no doubt he will suit
his acts to his words, if possible.
Whether done by Democrats or Re-
publicans, gerrymandering is unjust
and will be opposed by every man
who has the prosperity and good Of
the commonwealth at heart.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-15
NHANCERY SALE


By virtue of decree of the Chancery Court
at Columbia, Tenn. on the 18th day of Feb
ruary, 1871, in the case of James III. Gregory
against c. G. Melvin es al, will sell to the
highest bidder at the courthouse in Column
bia, on the 2nd day of December, 1872, a
tract of land in the 2ist civil district of Maui
~ county, Tennessee, stake set stone, Ann
SCOTS northwest corner, running south 10
west l6S $40 poles TO a stake, from black
Scott's corner; thence south S91a' east, q
poles to stake links from large white
oak pointer, a little east of south, 10 links
from a white oak pointer little south OF
west; thence south l. lW, west 81 poles and
Is links TO a white oak, thence SO 81 west,
80 poles and . links to large red oak, thence
north 81 so, west % poles links to large
poplar marked as a corner, thence north
42Ho, west "a poles 20 links to a stake 81
links east of beech, thence north 4l14o
west poles 10 links TO a cross on the root of
o large poplar on the east side, thence l. lV
east, l29 poles q links to set rock, thence
North S9' l5, west 30 poles 10 links to a
beech, ON the north hank of Rutherford's
creek, thence west a 80, east AZ poles
links, to n sycamore stump at the mouth OF
the branch, on the south side Ofthe creek at
the waters edge, thence up said creek
branch north 1034', east AZ poles IA links TO
stake, thence north So east III poles l0R
links to a stake, thence north poles ~
links to a sugar tree, thence north ssA
east II poles TO the beginning; containing
9S15 acres. The above described land will be
sold upon credit of one and two years, free
from the equity of redemption, the purcha>
ser required to give note with good security
and a lien retained to secure the payment of
the purchase money.
Nov. l.-iw. ID. B. COOPER, @. NJ.
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Gen. Lee and Gen. EWell.

A very intelligent and sensible
correspondent of the Louisville Cou.
rier-Journal writes a few interesting
and instructive facts about the late
Gen. r. E. LEE, from Lexington, Va.
We will mention few: The city of
Richmond voted thea General fine
house in 1864, but he refused it,saying
that the families of his soldiers need
ed snd deserved it more than he did,
to whom he wished them to give the
money. An English nobleman, soon
after the close of the war, offered
him home and an annual income
of twenty thousand dollars. The
noble old Virginian declined, saying,
Il cannot consent to desert my ma
tive State in the hour of her extremi-
tv. l must abide her fortunes and
share her fate" Time and again, the
Trustees of Washington College tried
to increase his salary, but he as often
resoluteIy refused to accept but S.
600 per year for his services, saying
that they did not deserve more. He
did this, notwithstanding the College
had increased from seventy pupils to
four hundred and eleven under his
charge. They secretly decided a
house TO Ills wiro, tut LIE FUND it
out, and refused it in her name, say
ing, that if he died before his wife,
his sons would provide for her. AZ
ter death, it was again decided to her,
but she, like her illustrious husband,
declined it. Gen. II. S. EwELL, of
this county, donated $500 to the Col
lege, provided it ego to increase
Gen. LEXIS salary" When Gen. LEE
heard of the donation, he wrote his
old lieutenant a touchingly beautiful
letter, in which he warmly express
ed his appreciation of this remem'
brance of his former comrade-in-
arms, but begged that he would not
insist upon the condition ofthe do
nation, but would let it go into the
common fund, mentioning a number
of things that the college needed far
more than any increase of the presi-
dents salary. Malready receive" he
wrote, ga larger salary from the col
lege than my services are worth, and
you will appreciate that 1 can not
therefore, consent to have it increas-
ed" After some more in the same
strain, he added the following, which
illustrates another phase of General
LEES character not generally appre-
ciated 81 hope now that your care
and tolls are over, that your health,
under the pleasing influences of your
present life, has been greatly improv-
ed. For my own part, 1 much enjoy
the charm of civil life, and find too
late that / have wasted the best years
of my existence" -
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-15
The ROsn0lR Fire.

Boston was afflicted with desc
latiug fire last Saturday night and
Sunday morning. Over nine hun
dred business houses were destroyed
in the best business parts of the city.
The loss of property cannot yet be
accurately estimated, but is placed by
some as high as three hum
dred millions Of dollars. Much of
the loss falls upon those who are able
to stand it; and, in this respect, is
very different from the Chicago fire.
The burnt district is confined to q
smaller territory, and not so many
people are turned out of house and
home; hence, the suffering is not
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-15
THR London Standard thinks that

THR London Standard thinks that
the peace of Europe rests upon q
very questionable footing. There il
not a corner of the Continent that is
not armed to the teeth. M. Theirs
openly boasts that he possesses an in.
comparable army, and all the ele-
ments of .France-Radicals, Orlean-
lists, Legitimists and Imperialists-
are united upon the necessity of OBJ.
tanning revenge from Germany when
practicable. Neither Prince Bis
marck nor Count Andrassy, the Aus
triap premier, believes that peace
will continue, and the meeting of the
Emperors at Berlin was due to de.
sire on the part of the high contract
ing Powers interested to come to an
understanding upon this subject.
Even Servia claims that she can put
100000 men in the field, and while
Italy is terrifying Monte Mario, on
the Italian side of the Mount Gents
Tunnel, to guard against the French
military preparations at Modane on
the French side of the Alps, Spain is
urging demand upon England for
the possession of Gibraltar. Inyolv-
ed in these complications, also, is the
question of the Pope and Prussia, in
Producing into the troubled arena OF
European politics religious dissen-
sions. $685.,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-11-15
A Dangerous NOtes..LOOk Out
for Ii.
from the New York Express. ]

From the New York Express.
The city just now is flooded with
an imitation of the fifty.cent fraction
al currency, that is well calculated to
deceive, if not closely examined.
The most singular feature is that it is
not counterfeit, and if the law on
ly punished actual counterfeiters the
maker of this imitation would enjoy
immunity. In size, paper, vignettes,
seals, it very closely resembles the
genuine, the points of difference be-
ing in the inferiority of workman
ship and want of fiber in the paper.
The latter is supplied to some extent
by crumpling the note, the creases
passing for fibres. The difference
which distinguishes it from q coun-
terfeit lies in the reading matter.
On the diverse side it reads, ''The
people of the United States" "Fifty
cents" 'For = dollar" and on the
lower line, whenever it is due in
the United States" The usual "will
pay" is omitted, and the signatures
are II. B. Greeley, President; John
d. SlOWu, lSO AiCcluCuts Ou. tuc
reverse side it reads : "This paper IA
NOT exchangeable for United States
notes by the Assistant Treasurer and
designated repositories of the Uni
ted States In sums less than three dol
lars; NOT receivable in payment of
all dues to the United States less
than five dollars, NOT excepting Gus
TOMS" The capitalized words are
the only words that are wanting in
the genuine. 1t will be seen that the
note does not profess to promise
In the night, or by per-
son in haste, it would be likely to be
received for the genuine. 1t is to be
hoped that the utterers of these de-
ceitful non-promises to pay will be
discovered, Is the law Furnishes even
limitations of the national currency