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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
PUBLIC LEDGER.
THE GovERNoRsHIP,

General Frank Cheatham, in an adj
dress to the people of the State, an
nounces himself candidate for Cover
nor. People who cannot like such
man cannot like anything that is good
great, noble or comedy. He is a splen-
did soldier beloved by the men he com
manded, honored by the men who com
manded him, and respected by the
enemy. We have seen in the papers
MANY hard things said Of many men,
hut we do not remember to have seen IN
all our reading a reflection upon the
character of Frank Cheatham. he is a
true type of the TenAesseean, brave
lust, outspoken and perfectly honest
He has been strongly pressed, by men
who know his worth, to become candl-
date for Governor, and has consented.
In taking this course he is oppos-
ing a distinguished soldier and civil
ian. and model Tennesseean, the
nresent Governor A convention will
settle the claims of these gentle
men and those of others who may come
to the footlights as candidates. The
difficulty is. the people cannot reward
all the men who have served them, and
find it difficult among so much worth,
% discriminate. Governor Brown has
done we'll, though there is little apper-
tanning to the Office of Governor that at
fords man an opportunity OF either
discovering new qualities or of illus
trating old ones. No matter upon whom
the official mantle may fall, we shall
have a representative of the people,
a gentleman far removed from the
tricks Of the demagogue, and, unlike
some public men in another part OF
the Union, out of the reach OF cor
rupt influences Who would be bold
enough to approach Brown, or Cheat
ham, or Forrest or Quarles with a cor
rupt or dishonorable proposition No
man in his senses would dare to APP
proach any representative Tennesseean
in that way. This is the glory of our
State, of our public men. They never
steal, they never lie, they never Cypress,
and never outlaw the majority that they
may mount to power from the bent
backs of barbarian minority suddenly
brought from the fields to the ballot-box
as the governing class.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
Legal rsnaer peei.ion.

The Bankers Magazine for April,
May, 1872, contains the decision of the
Supreme Court Of U. s. in the legal
tender cases of 1871, with the opinions
of Justices Strong and Bradley; also
the dissenting opinions of Justices
Chase, Clifford and Field; to which are
added notes of forty important cases re-
ferred to or quoted in the above opin'
ions, No extra charge to subscribers to
the Bankers Magazine. The above
opinions are issued also in one octave
volume, price two dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
ALLEGED Robbery.

This forenoon officer Butler, acting
upon information, arrested an old man
named William Soper, on the charge OF
robbing fellow-steamboat passenger OF
$780, The statement Of the com
plainant, John Reilly, is that he was a
passenger on the steamer City Of Alton,
and occupied the upper berth of a state
room, the lower berth being occupied by
Soper. BE alleges that Soper, during
the night, while the boat was at point
one hundred and fifty miles down the
river, reached up, took his vest
and distracted therefrom the sum OF
$3.50 When Soper was arrested to-day on
his arrival in the city, he stated that he
had $40 in money. On examination
this was found correct, and in addition
was found Sl30, the amount lost by
Reilly. Several thousand dollars in
bonds of the Union Pacific railroad
were also found on his person. Mr..
Soper declares that he did not take the
money, and knows not how it became
attached to his person. 1t may have
been case of somnambulism, during
which he took the money and forgot the
little incident, as is usual in such cases.
Soper was brought before the Recorder
to-day and fined fifty dollars for carry
ing concealed weapons. He will be held
to answer the charge of robbery, and
sent to Mississippi for trial on requi-
sition from the Governor Of that State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
Hatchie bridge Gone.

The food in Hatchie river carried
away the bridge over that stream yester
day afternoon. Over thousand cords
of wood and several RATS of logs foated
away from near Hatchie lake and
lodged against the piers and abutments
of the bridge, which gave way before the
heavy pressure. The bridge went with
crash, and in its course to the mouth oil
Wolf river swept almost everything be-
fore it out into the. Mississippi. Rats OF
logs and two thousand cords of wood
valued at $4,000, drifted into the river
down to Fort Pickering, where large
portion hoated into the eddy and was
secured by the drift-wreckcrs and own
ers. The bridge was new frame struc'
ture that cost the county $4,000 to build
a few months since.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
THE ARnIcATIoN RuMoR.

In regard to the rumor that Queen
Victoria thinks of abdicating, an ex-
change remarks that it is simply ridicu-
lous, and has, doubtless, been set aAoat
by some sensation vender whose brilliant
fancy outruns both his discretion and his
sense II the royal lady contemplated
such a step, her consultations would be
held with the leading men of England
and not with the representatives Of 8
foreign power; and il she chose to take
the opinion Of her daughter and son-in
law, it is not at all likely that the pro
ceedings of family council would leal
out quite so speedily. The foolish story
probably has its origin in the fact thai
of late years her majesty has discarded
as far as possible, the show and parad,
usually INDUCED in by crown wearers
and contented herself with the unosten
tatious discharge of public and private
duty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
Aeelaent 20 a PntraIman.

Patrolman Henry Nall, while riding
from the fire last night, fell from his
horse on DeSoto street and broke his leg
in two places. The injured man was
conveyed to his residence at the corner
of South and fernando streets, and
medical aid summoned. The fractures
are very severe, and it is feared by the
physicians that amputatlon will be nee
essary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

THE labor reformers who nominated
Davis and Parker are in the highest
spirits. The indications which reach
their headquarters at Washington, in the
shape Of new campaign papers already
started in all sections Of the United
States with the Davis and Parker flag
hoisted, inspire the managers with a
strong feeling of satisfaction, and give
them assurance that the ranks Of the
Reform Republicans are being filed up
By class Of adherents which will give
their movement material strength,
,zhich, If further aided BY the Democrats
lsdoraiug the Cincinnati Convention,
viii carry the Davis ticket in November.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
A NEW INVENTION.

Operatiag Sewing Machines made
Rasy-Eo mere weak Racks or sur
fering for the Ladies'.
The invention Of the ~alking treadle
by d.. sapp makes the working Of sew
ing machines q healthful and bene6-
cial exercise, instead Of q hurtful labor.
Only the muscles used in walking are ex-
erted. The most delicate woman can use
any machine with this new treadle day
after day without injuring any part Of
the system. Price, FIVE dollars. Can
be attached to any machine. Local
agents and canvassers wanted through
out the State. Call upon or address
Mrs. NJ. A. Gentry. care W. D. Gentry,
Nashville, Tennessee. tutth
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.
Walker a HOrrisAnl Before P. n; wiP B

Walker a Horriganl Before. P. NJ, Winters.
VIII. Heartt. for Shelby county.
INT ABOVE NAMED SUIT AFRIDA-
i Wit for an attachment having been made
under section 3l55 Of the Code Of Tennessee,
that the defendant Is nonresident OF the
State Of Tenne ssee, and is justly indebted 70
the plaintiffs in the sum Of one hundred dol
lars. due By account, and that the claim L
BIZ me, and returned BY the proper othcer
levied il Is therefore ordered that the defend :
ant appear before me at my ofice, No: 40
North Court street. IN the city Of Memphis,
Tennessee, on the 9th day Of Way, 1879, at
ten O'clock a. M, and defend this suit, or the
same will be proceeded with ex parte; and
that & copy Of this notice be published once a
week for four consecutive weeks. IN the Public
Ledger. y. M. MlNIEhe, !. r.
96-f2-4s-f4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

A LATE Washington special says
The disaffected Republicans have held a
conference at the capitol to complete
arrangements for the Cincinnati con-
vention. The meeting was long, and
the whole question of the organization
of that convention was fully and freely
discussed. In few days announce
ment will be made of the programme
for the convention,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

IT is stated that some weeks ago a
committee of the New York Legislature
submitted report showing that Senator
Wood, leading Grant Radical, has
been guilty of bribery, accompanied by
a resolution for his expulsion. Yet no
action has been taken on the resolution
to expel the Senator, and there is reason
to believe that it viii not be adopted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

THE Courier-Journal says the mer-
chants of Louisville shipped South du-
ring the month of March 1928 loaded
cars. The Louisville and Nashville rail-
road, which conveyed this freight away
brought hack in return 1850 loaded cars.
The cars sent South were 100 in excess
of those forwarded year ago during
the same month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

A TELEGRAM received at the War De-
partment from General Scho6eld states
that Camp Independence had been to-
tally destroyed by an earthquake. For
tunately no lives were lost at the post,
though many persons were killed and
wounded in the vicinity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

BILLY WILKINSON, the popular dealer
in newspapers, magazines, novels, cheap
publications, etc., has removed his news
depot from 30 Poplar street to No. III
Mair, south of the Overton Hotel, where
he will be pleased to see all his friends
as often as possible.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

a little flag with green bush at the
apex of the magnificent renaissance in
front, announced the fact. The build
ing will be opened to the public on the
Ist of MAY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

Tur following appeared in a Grant
nauer at Washington the other day;
ave understand that Senator Sumner
has announced his intention to make no
further opposition to the denomination
If President Grant, and that if the
Philadelphia Convention shall select him
as the standard-bearer of the Republican
marty the Massachusetts, Senator will
steadily labor to secure his reelection.
Senator Sumner on reading this pro-
neunced it pure invention, and says
that he will not support Grant under
any circumstances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

THE Cincinnati Commercial persists
insits disloyalty. The following is oae
If The latest evidences: I'VE do no,
know but the President has put the pa
thence of his friends to test that VIII
proye more than they can bear. he was
in New York when the remains OF the
hero of Fort Sumter, General Robert
Anderson, were receiving honors on the
way to the tomb. He paid no attention
to Anderson, however, but stuck to his
dear Borie, who has bereaved him by
going to Europe, and was starting on
the way to the funeral.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
Choice Groceries.

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at j. Devoto's, corner of Adams
and Third streets. THE best is the
cheapest. BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

Paul Wright's Jews stand is supplied
with all the late publications, weekly
pictorials and periodicals; also. a hui
morously illustrated exposition Of Free
Masonry.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

GENUINE Durham smoking tobacco at
6. kaufman & Bro. s, $50 Main, under
Odd Fellows Hail. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11
NEW ORLEANS.

The sOathu sstsrn Exposition.
NV oELExsss, April 1.-THE Euish-
ing touch was put upon the Southwest
err Exposition building yesterday, and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

SHIPPING TAGS are now printed at the
LEDGER Office cheaper than in Cincin-
natl. No use to send your orders from
home. 3lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

Joe Locke, the great newsman at 1864
Main street, has all the latest daily pa
pers. weeklies and monthly magazines.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-04-11

MccuLsGRH. at cOHE Street Stables.
has elegant turnouts. 35-f
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-25
TICKETS FIFrr GENTS

emitting the holder to one admission to the Fair
and a chance in the Grand Lottery 90
Parties presenting their tickets at the gate for
ADMISSION 70 me Far should be particular and get
their numbered coupons back from fha e.
Keeper, as they. can only claim drawn prizes on
The Directors of the Association having through
q series o. Years fesorled to every means ia their
power 70 Keep awe and foster this Association 81,
identified with the progress and deyelopnant3 Of
the resources of our State, and finding themselves
al present involved to an extent that end an COWS
IFS very existence have adopted The foIInysinr
plan, which to them the only practical AMI
certain way ofraising funds necessary fl I,aTY,.I
ate this institution and place it upon basis that
VIII enable 1t TO continue its course of 1ispfIlIneee
me OBJECT OF the Association is to create a re-
heWed interest among all classes of our citizens IN
9lIr coming Fair and at the same time by offe1in~
large inducements, stimulate the sale Of its tickets
GO an extent that will enable it to realize an
amount ne adequate to It's pressing wants.
ne Elan adopted by the ASSOCIATION is to issue
~ ~ IlcketS at fifty cents ticket the sane
prlce as is usual for admission to the Fair with p
coupon attached bearing number; the said ticket
thhthh2 Inc holder to one admission to our Fair
the coupon to be retained by himself
On the last day of the Fair numbers correspond.
ing with the number of tickets issued WIN Le
placed ia a wheel and all Of the prizes in anotbe%
when the grand drawing wilIstake place under III
supervision OF the following wei known gen
tlemen 90
l. N Marks, ESQ, President of The Mechanics and
Agricultural Fair Association:
SIE-We; the undersigned. have received vonr
communication asking orr aid in experimenting
the drawing of the Grand LOTTERY on the Fai2
Gfounds at your next Fair, and fIlllg recornfzfno
the Importance ofthe enterprise witch
soGiation mas laboled so earnestly to establish and
Peheylng the plan you have adopted to be thor
ou8aLy practical and Wen worthy the confidence |
and support Of the public eheerfulIy comply With
your request. - 49,
- Loplug your Association may find in this pIan.
Tue IelaI SO earnestly sought for We remain with
ihGch respect, very truly yours,
GENERAL 9. n BEAUREGARD.
HON. L. A. Witt,
:, Mayor of the city of New Orleans 4
Charles Charles Gavaroc, Esq Patrick irwin ESD
J.. s NF7;f- -
D. II. Gardner, ESQ. H. RI B,ia%e y laSl''
y. 5. Pike, Esq, j. III OoIsshy ~
!. u. Kennedy, Esq. Charles PGfI6f ~ ",
:. Z. Flanders Ego. AIheIt I}a1 ~ r. -
B5uis Schneider, Egas A7a''
FGr I'LL PaE5teGllra concerning tie scheme sale
u uckets 3nd other information address 1o' '"'o
,.z...,, LUTHER HOMES.
ecFe aFY hechanics' and agricultural Fair Aeso
- dt22 2D
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-25
CHRISTMAS,

The anniversary of 'peace ard good
viii to men" rarely falls upon a people to
whom its benign and divine influence
should be more acceptable. 1t was the
philosophy Of the Mosaic law that there
should be day in every seven when the
arm and the brain should rest, and a
period when the otherwise hopeless bur
dens Of debt and bondage should be
loosened. Not only does civilized man
need that relaxation and that renewal of
hope, but there should be, as there is, q
day when all men should solemnIy think of
Him who incurred the pangs Of degrade
ton and DEATH and worship Him who
yielded His meek and pure heart that
through Him the wrath of eternal justice
should be appeased, and fallen man re-
joice in harmony with himself and with
bis God.
Lei. then, al On this day emulate the
injunchons Of Him to whose birth it il
consented. Let on this day the sorrows
of the poor be alleyiated- bitterness
Of hate uaged-dismiss the cares OF
business, and let the web OF our natures
rest in the loom Of the restless brain.
There will be time enough to take tip any
and all of them after to-day, and when
the evil. that may grow from our daily
lives may gather IN blot on the eternal
record, let the memory of some charitable
deed o. some kindly thought On this ami
yersary Of eternal peace, soften the decree
that our unchastened passions might
otherwise deserve.
Those yersed in the creeds Of all reli-
gion assert thata day corresponding with
before it was sanctifed BY the birth Of o
this date was celebrated by pagans long
Saviour, II 50, it must have borne the
presage Of benevolent and good thoughts,
for to such associations must BEE due the
universal delight with which all herald |
the coming of Christmas. How MANY an
niversaries fraught with memories Of pain
ana suffering have fallen into aispse f? bit
Christmas with its merry ana innocele
pleasures, its many opportunities Of doing
good and showing kindness, grows in the
affections Of civilization and combines tn
worship Of Heaven with the virtues Of
earth. We can not hope that our readers
will deduct the time from the pleasures o.
the day to read these reflections, bus #
they shall have loGe 80, w4 wish them aL
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-25
LOFTY IGNORANCE

Throughout the rather prosy and decid-
eddy disingenuousa address prepared by Mr..
Campbell for our soreheads in Washing
ton, the rights, interests, feelings, even the
very existence of the Republican party, is
entirely ignored. The. Republicans are
totally counted out, as they would have
been in the election returns, if the protec-
ton Of the national government had not
secured rs the legal returning board.
and this is the. great cause Of trouble
here. n Ill relations Of life, political, civil,
social and religious, the Re publican is
left out Of the count, under one .prctence
or another, either because he is poor, or
black, or ignorant, or works for q living,
Or is a native ola Northern State, or some
miserable pretext or anotner. But we can
assure these selfish pilgrims that We have
the benefit Of the laws Of both God and
man in our favor as well as the material
advantage derived from numbers. It will
take more wealth, Intelligence and, virtue
than this State can boast of to outweigh
these advantages. We know our ground
and intend to maintain it.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-25
TFUT = WITT. ONT!
,elE clearlE, 3 e-y.M 80 'co.n

, Very clearly, a.sssaw 90. loose - ~
aRy in tie editorial 2aau54a1en. Q. tho
~sengnnc For '5ssE= {: has beucancs:
(. ,1e oppressed a2E 5a1:.l6d condition e
! tl2s rsop.e.' toll: IL ,.o-th tia: "gorrev
s.g.i gloom @12od5 = = .2:nds 2n2 hearts
! Of Of oi.iza2s -: .:1st ':in :5o 2.,ee
1l1sy -2ar:a IF :-s:3e. 1'le2sss ana: :a:s
; stare srin.Ig ou- aa-caalst. IN tbs 5acs.
Of curse 10 o2e IA new OrIeaz. easszt:
snap Sor t2ase 3eeary o1tp2ur;nee I'll
recognized icy were INTENDED to suppl.
n.e2t .be lQ2pb>iogs repiDings of thu Sore
he2i Committee to Washington and
doubtless GU contemporary might have
i9&uesce5 8 few sentimental boobies in
Course z: tim, But at critical moment,
;lst :fon tle committee had fred its
Papc: broadside from The capital, one Of
the .2to0yo@es young men breaks loose,
and gives the lie to all their direful
prophecies and ill-boding lucubrations.
Just listen to the wretched fellow;
CANAL STREET LAST NIGHT.
The scene last night on Canal street was
one peculiar to this city.
What was that scent2 Let us see.
1t was twenty-five thousand peopla-aI
within ten squares, On one strickland all
these people talking FIVE or six different
languages, and laughing and testing and
spending money for Christmas presents.
All there IS OF city beauty, with all OF its
sumptU0us voluptuousness and all of rural
beauty, was crushed here together-seckino.
Itu+rbiDO 2 f,rJ
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-25

That Committee informe the. amazed
world that Governor Warmoth was not
candidate in the last election for any
office whatever. We offer our testimony
to the effect that he thought he was a can
didete for the United States Senate. and
that his success depended upon the sue
cess OF the right sort OF a Legislature.
Only this, and pothing more. Was it the
Intention Of the committee, and the moral
wealth it represents, to ignore the tacit
understanding? We believe it was but
they never had the candor to say. SO to
his face.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-25
- UNITRp sTATFs CorRTs.

The holiday recess comes in most oppor-
timely for the learned jeage Of. the United
States Court. His ordinary robust health
has deserted him during the past few
weeks, while his labors have been excep-
tionally arduous ami harassiDg. That he
will fully recnperate before again being
called to take Up the defense Of the pco-
pie is the earnest hope Of the great mass
Of our citizens, Who respect him for his
great abilities and revere him for bis ster-
ling integrity and infexible adherence to
justice.
Judge Dnrall VIII not reopen tho United
States District and Circuit courts until the
the ninth Of January, tie customary time
tor resumins business after the winter
holidays, which terminate legally With the
Celebration q thu great victory at C1sl-
2Aatte THIS VIII throw over, until thai
time, TIE various issres-including tie
contempt case and the question Of ap-
peal to tle Supreme Court-which
have grown out u the recent attempt to
overthrow til. viii Of tile people as ex-
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-25

Judge Campbell, il his eide !. H..
people Of the United States, puts i. 1.
claim which can hardly be admitted unae:
the reconstruction Laws. lie is RELATING
the manner il viii. The one hundred
were appointed:
At meeting held 5ar thai purpose. renre-
Sseno .g, We may salelT say, a large Prepcn-
and wealth rhs c-t,, ~ nf
hundred gentlemen w4s appointed.
rr;tt 49 ''hoel>ished form " part oil the com
This e tha oY4 .,o-.- r0oo7sb 40 49,,
moral v;,t77as ..,a,.7, !, N ,,,..a ~. -
rn+ II A. l..,a,.o. o,,a;,,st 1,,,,, al IL
and b,oo7 b.r;....< ,s rao,,l, '-,- .,, =
b. o,1tn,aic,c1 +r ,,- $500 e. : 49, ~
aristocrac5 }o,,. r,l,a,a - ~ '--7
W. insist o,ia I'M ,..,.t;,,;o :.t "
lone .: We. have ,o;cz = T. 1,aa~l - H., -
H. 1ia,,+s IL H. ,e.,,,o IL L .,,.s, 10! I,
,ortaHoe Am A. ri,rhts 81 ,1ro,,a-t, 49,. 49,
the account shon h. ha1onca5 ,r:tI 49,,
for man soul f,,, sonI 4nd We sbo1, ra+
MACE II u liberties Of tbo roa,,1a :, 49,
scale AGAINST anv c,ivAn amount o+ +o,,oooa
cotton. SOAP. starch norl, roo1sssos -
merchandise Of anv kind g. tbo+ "a
NAV well concede thor s,f1,a ~, 1o,sic,,,ad, ),
represent a large amount Of 3rv stanla
and fancy goods, but thew are var,ino
against the RIGHTS of bnno,,;+,, IT,
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-12-25

a person named Pinchback took posses
its organization. He had been Senator q
term that had expired of The
S0rehe0dS.
A person named Campbell took posses
sion Of small cle1kship in the Confede-
rate war Office. He had been an Associate
Justice of the United States Supreme
Court, but he threw up that situation for
one more congenial to his feelings. He
conceived the idea that he would make
great war minister, from having, while
Judge, mercilessly prosecuted j. A. Quit
man and William Walker.