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Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-02-08
Teaching Public School.

Porty little ure aims, 80 's
Coming through the door,
Pushing, crowding. making
A tremendous roar.
Why don't they keep quietf Gu
Can't you mind the rule2
Bless me, this is pleasant,
Teaching public school.
Forty little pilgrims,
On the road to famel
If they fail to reach it,
Who Will be to blamef
High and lowly stations - lafL
Birds Of every feather
On a common level iigI#l
Here are brought together.
Dirty little faces,
Loving little hearts. ar4T
Eyes brim full of mischief.
Skilled in all its arts.
That's a precious darling
What are you about i
May pass the water
PLEASE may go out?"
Boots and shoes are scufaiAg
States and books are rattling,
And in the corner yonder
Two pugilists are battling;
Others cutting didoes-
What a botheration 10 UrfF
No wonder we grow crusty.
From such associations!
Anxious parent drops in, 80 rf
Merely to inquire
Why his olive branches -frf-l
Do not shoot up higher;
Says he wants his children .a.f5y
To mind their p's and as.
And hopes their brilliant talents
VIII not be abused.
Spelling, reading. writing, -
Putting up the younger ones,
Fuming, scolding, fighting, s-fsT
Spurring on the dumb ones.
Gymnasts, vocal musici on
How the heart rejoices
When the SINGER comes to t.t4f
Cultivate the voicel
Institute attending,
Making out reports. -4-..sv
Giving Object Lessons,
Glass drills of all sorts,
Reading dissertations, t'-
Feeling like q fool
Oh, the untold blessing t'ii
OF the Public School
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-02-08
Another Victim.

One of the contractors under the
Board of Public Works of Washington
is the latest victim of one of the New
York firms that deal in bogus
jewelry and counterfeit money. He re-
ceived box on Saturday by express,
charges 1870. Paid them, took the box
away, and soon came back in great ex-
element, with the box open, showing it
to be filed with shavings and scrap
iron. The Republican says the chances
are that if the counterfeit money had
been received, in few days some of the
Woodworking laborers in his employ
employ would have been partially paid
for their services with it.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-02-08

The Chicago Times of Jan. 23d says /:
" A gratuitous distributor of handbills
was prominent at the street corners on
yesterday, incased in a huge canvas
bell, his head forming the handle, an
his feet projecting from beneath the =
of the tongue. 1t is needless to ad
that the bills which he was freely ped
ding were shrewd advertisements of
relies manufactured from the Court
House bell.'
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-02-08
EATON, OHIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1872.

the law, for he stabbed himself with a
knife, and thus escaped the hangman's
rope.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-02-08

A YOUNG lawyer in Fort Wayne, Ind,
recently charged one dollar per minute
for consultation with client,
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-02-08

WHAT is the most awkward time for d
train to start? Ans.-12:50, as it is ten
to one if you catch it.
Eaton weekly Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1866-1875, 1872-02-08

CALiFoRNIA salmon and Illinois prairie
hens are TO be acclimated in New Zea-
land.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20
DO WE WANT THIsi

Men who appear to have forgotten
nothing and persist in learning nothing
ask with an air of triumph, What viii
we gain by electing Greeley" This in
terrogatory suggests the idea that they
do not feel the pressure Of Grants Gov
eminent upon them, crushing their en-
orgies and blighting their peace and hap
piness. They do not feel that they are
yet thoroughly pressed to the wall. They
have not yet reached that state of des-
peration which rejoices at any change.
If they succeed in giving Grant four
more years of rule, they will then be
able to determine what might have been
averted by electing Greeley. 1t is
not difficult to state what will be
gained by the election of him.
1t is more difficult to conjecture
what we would escape by the defeat
of Grant. By the election of Greeley
we would gain general amnesty, and not
partial as adopted by the Congress just
adjourned, measure that would over
come the animosities that the policy of
the Republican party has kept alive and
intensified; the breaking up of the OPP
pressive military rule in the South and
the carpetbag governments that have
disgraced the nation; it would bring to
an end the nepotism and favoritism that
have brought reproach upon this admin
istration. and dishonor, if not disgrace,
upon the country; it would stop the cor
ruption that has been developed in the
the custom-houses in New York, New
Orleans, and wherever there has
been chance to steal; it would
stop San Domingo jobs, subsidies,
railroad grants and similar schemes
to rob the Treasury or the public do
main, to aggrandize or enrich partisans
at the public cost; there would be no
more whitewashing of officials for rob
bling the Treasury under any pretence,
vide Robson and others; the policy
of the administration would aim to local
selfgovernment, and not to centrsliza-
ton, as now the civil authority would
be supreme over the military; the
writ of habeas corpus wouldbe jealousy
upheld as the safeguard Of personal
freedom; there would be no Federal
supervision of the internal policy of the
several States and municipalities, but
each left free to inforce the rights and
promote the well being of its inhabi-
tants by such means as the Judgment of
its people shall prescribe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20
BEN HILL.

Ben Hill. Of Georgia, is on the stump
for Greeley and Brown. After the conclu-
sion of his recent speech at Atlanta, Mr.
Toombs rose and said to the audience
You have heard one Of the most
most eloquent, one Of the most grandest
addresses that you will ever hear in favor
Of Mr.. Greeley. He is entitled to the
thanks of this country. Go home and
consider it. 1t was clear, eloquent aud
impressive. l am against Greeley, but
at the same time you have got the best
of the case on his side. and / call for
three cheers for Mr.. Hill.
The speech will be published and read
with absorbing interest. Ben Hill is al
ways great, and we trust the time is not
distant when his great talents and pa.
triotism will be properly recognized by
the country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20
THE PARTY.

Nobody in his senses fails TO know
that Grant administers the government
in the interest of The party, and not for
the good Of the country. An officer who
is either corrupt or incompetent, or what
is worse, brother-in-law, is retained in
Office because to displace him would
produce confusion in the party. A
Washington telegram has a case in point:
There appears to be general under
standing among all the political factions
of Louisiana that Mr. Collector Casey,
whose resignation was requested by the
President, viii not now be disturbed in
his position. The President is said to
be willing to accede to the requests of
those who have been in close political
relationship with Casey, TO let matters
remain as they are, and not stir mp new
disafIecton in the party by insisting
upon the creation Of vacancy which
win be target for scores Of aspirants,
each of whom, if disappointed, will make
additional trouble in the ranks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

ExAMISArIoSs AT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Superintendent Slaughter is engaged in
examining the pupils of the High
School to-day on questions in geometry
and algebra. The graduates number
thirteen, eleven young ladies and two
young gentlemen. Next Friday even
ing the graduating class win have COM
mencement exercises at the Memphis
Theater, which will attract large at
tendance. The examinations at the
public schools throughout the city are
progressing daily, the pupils displaying
advancement and rejecting credit on
the able corps of teachers employed by
the city. Next Thursday there will be a
public exhibition at the Court street
schools, and at the Market street schools
on Friday. The city schools will close
on Friday next, the vacation extending
to the first Monday in September next.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20
Amuseu,ents.

BELL RINGERS. To night the celebrat-
ed Peak Family Of Swiss Bell Ringers
give their initial entertainment at the
Memphis Theater. The ladies silver
comet band-Willis, the cornet soloist,
Mile Zelda, the solo pianist, and other
well-knowns artists will appear. The
performances consist of bell-playing,
vocal solos and duets, character songs
and acts, instrumental quartettes, etc.
The Bell Ringers will attract crowded
and fashionable houses during their
engagement.
IRON MoULDERs' Picnic. Satur-
day, June 22d, the Iron Moulders Union
No. &C, of Memphis, will give its second
annual picnic at James Park. Com
mittees have been appointed to make
the affair one of pleasure to those in at
tendance.
BRooM's OPERA HoUsE.-Broom has
now one Of the best variety companies
in the South, having made such addi-
tons as entirely complete the combina-
ton, and places it in the power of the
present management to arrange a
to suit the tastes Of all who
attend this popular place of amuse-
mont. Manager Broom is determined
not to be outstripped by any like estab-
lishment in the country.
OLYMPIC VARIETIES. Manager Buch-
anan has secured the services of first
class variety troupe to appear at his
Washington Street Theater every even
ing. The Olympic is well patronized
and attended. 1t is the coolest resort in
the city. Go and see the star troupe to-
night. The programmes are changed
nightly, and are filled with rare attrac-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20
NEW ORLEANS.


NEw ORLEANS, June 2O.-The follow
ing important telegram was received
yesterday at Baton Rouge by General
Campbell, President Of the PinchbaOk
Convention:
Nav 0KLEASs, june 10, lS72.
Now that you see that Grant governs
everything in the Republican party,
packs It's conventions and persists in
prescribing you and treating with con-
tempt the people whom you represent,
Is It not time for you 70 assert your man
hood and denOuhce the infamous system Z?
Let me urge you to follsw what / know
TO be your honest convictions-denoupce
Grant and indorse Greeley and Brown
adjourn to the FIRST Monday In Auenst
and then ratify the ticket nominated nv
the Liberal Convention, called 70 meet
here on that day. Read this to the Cor.
vention. [Signedl H. c. WARNOrH.
The position Of WsrmOth can nov no
longer be questioned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20
WApE HAMPTON

Is General Wade Hampton wrong7
How would you guess he is going2 AS
chairman Of the Democratic State Ex-
ecutive Committee Of South Carolina
he has issued an address, which declares
as follows:
The National Democratic Convention
will be forced either to place its own can
didates in the field, or to give its sup
port-open or implied-to those Of the
Cincinnati Convention. The South pre-
fers. almost unanimously, the latter al
Tentative, and IL we wish to make our
support Of the Liberal movement Of any
avail We should use every legitimate
means In our power 10 secure the in
dorsement Of the nominees Of the Lib
eral Republican party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

sqrAxBoAT ExcURsroM--Next Thurs.
day evening a select steamboat excur-
Bien will come of, The boat has been
secured, and is being put in proper trim
to receive the invited guests, that al
ready number several hundred, and
comprise the elite of the city. The in
vitations are in private hands--a fact
which guarantees an attendance by our
best people. A delightful time may be
anticipated by the invited guests. M
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

CRooUET.-This fashionable outdoor
game is raging in Memphis at present.
Croquet by moonlight is the fayorite
pastime Of the bellies and beaux. To
say you do not like it. is to be unfash-
ionable; but with all that, we are some
what disposed to indorse the opinion Of
Brick Pomeroy, who said, he used to
like croquet on account of its surround
ings till he discovered there was cheating
init. No matter how good hand you hold
you can't win against the foot Of a pretty
lady who uses that in6nitessimal pedal
extremity to move her ball just where
she wants il, and 10 a manner so as to
defy detection. A man can't get his
foot on it in this manner without ex-
posure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

A wAaHIHuToS special says "Repro.
sentative Wall, of Florida, is authority
for the statement that on Saturday last
Mr.. Sumner told large number of col
ored delegates and others who waited on
him, that be would not oppose any ticket
ON which Mr.. Wilson was placed Well,
if Sumner, after the most terrific on
slaught on Grant yet made, or that will
be made. cannot oppose his reelection,
he must be put down as contemplate
hypocrite.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

IT BLOOMS. --The flowers Of earth In
all their glory, tho typical magnolia with
its pure white crest so sensitive to the
touch. and the cotton plant with its
white and purple blossoms that follow
each other in alternate days. We found
on our table to-day white cotton
bloom-the forerunner of the heecy
staple--plucked from the fields of Mr..
/. r. Shelton, Of Bray's Station, on the
Memphis and Charleston railroad. To
those wellknown cotton men, Messrs.
Goodlett 4 Co., No. 2s2 Front street, we
are indebted for the floral present SO
beautiful in itself and so full of prophesy
as to the great product Of the Southern
country.
We are also favored with another
bloom from Mrs. Fl. q. Taylor's planta-
ton, at Braden Station. on the Memphis
and Charleston railroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

The FOuSrAIx. = Cincinnati has a
splendid fountain, presented by a public
spirited citizen, Mr.. Tyler Davidson.
The fountain cost over 100000, and is
a perfect copy Of the celebrated foun-
tain at Munich, Germany. Now that
water-pipes have been placed in Court
Square, where is the Davidson Of Mem
phis who will present 10 the city a foun-
tain, which will be an ornament in this
charming park?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

CoSoREss having made an apprspria-
ton for the payment of the awards made
by the commission appointed to audit
the Southern claims, these claims are to
be audited by the third auditor and paid
as soon as the accounts can be adjust
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

THE receipts of the Internal revenue
for this month will amount to about ft-
teen million dollars. The receipts for
the year will foot up about one hundred
and forty million dollars, being largely
in the increase of the estimate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

HEBREW PIcSrc. 1.-The Young He
brews picnic at James Park yesterday
was a delightful affair, and was largely
attended. The one thousand dollar piano
was drawn by Miss Hulda Bath, who
held ticket No. 62O, which was the twenty
first ticket taken from the wheel. The
drawing was superintendent by DR.. Paul
Otey, Mr.. N. ID. Menken and Mr.. VIM.
Bowles. 9WgFA 9NEr MHW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

ENNoSs & Sox, the veteran newsnen
at 10 Jefferson aud 40 Main streets,
have received the latest publications,
daily papers from all points. weekly pic
tOrials, monthly magazines, both home
aud foreign. and news goods Of every
description.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

ABOUT every other man you meet asks
you about the Raleigh railroad. The
general anxiety to have it completed is
urmistakable. Everybody wants to take
a trim ON il.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

ARKANSAS, as at present situated, po-
litically, is tough case, but it may be
redeemed without exhausting the plan of
salvation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

PAUL WRIcHT, at 296 Main street, re-
ceives daily all the leading papers of
the country; also the principal psriodi-
Gals, illustrated papers. and latest pub
locations in the literary line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

H. SEEHAusES, at 245 Second street,
has just received choice lot of violins,
accordeons, futinas and French harps,
which he offers at astonishingly low
prices, considering their excellent
quality. SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

GRLxD drawing foT Chickering piano
valued at $1,000, at the Hebrew picnic,
June 10, 1872. Tickets, 81. Piano on
exhibition at Hollenberg's music store,
Second street. 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20
PROPOSALS.
SEALED PROPOSALS.
For
Furnishing the City with Gas.
MAYORS OFFICE. CITY HALL.
MEMPHIS, TENN, June 20. 1872.

MAYORS OFFICE. CITY HALL.
MEMPHIS, TENN, June 20. 1872.
In ACCORDANCE WITH RESOLUTIONS
of the General Council. adopted June s, 1872,
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
That sealed proposals will be received at this
office, till
Monday, July L, 1879, at IL noon,
For lighting with Gas the public street lamps
of the city. its public offices, engine houses.
station-houses, hospitals. etc., for periods,
respectively and separately, Of ten years, ff-
teen years. twenty years, and thirty years" so
that each bid shall specify the terms for each
period from the shortest to the longest, and be
in conformity to. and in accordance with.
specifications now on file in City Engineers
Office.
The city reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
$500 JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

REFRlGERAToRs, ice chests and beer
coolers at Il. Wetter & Co.'S, 10 and ID
Monroe street. los
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

FINE black cloths and doeskins at A.
H. Goodman's, 100 Main street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

AlaskxA has q fne Democratic Con-
v,ution in session at Montgomery. The
STATE vii vote for Greeley and Bresn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

FRENCH, English and Scotch CASH
meres at A. II. Goodman's, 100 Main
street. 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

GRAVEL, or composition roofing, both
GENUINE, by Y. G. Jones, 277l Second st.
38t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

CoKE AND Coal Tar for sale at Gas
Company's Office, 29l Second st. not
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20

FRESH RAsPBERRIEs every morning
from Bartlett. WIN. DEAN 4 Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-06-20
PUBLIC LEDGER.

ONCE: No. IS Madison Street.
2. Y. R0CKETT...........................
MEM HIS:
Thursday Evening, June 30, 1879.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-10-16
CRAMPS LATEST VICTORY IN
NORTH CAHOLINA.
Why the tsfice Of the Raleigh ,Senti.
mel was Blown to Atoms.

Why the 0ff1ce Of the RdIe1Rn -bentI'
vel was Blown to Atoms.
The following is the article which
was published in the Sentinel, and for
which its office was destroyed:
There has been more work for the
Grand Jury OF Wake under the bene-
ficient acts of reconstruction. than for
that o! any county in the State. For
the smaller offenses the Grand Jurors
have not been allowed TO make present.
ments. A woman for stealing a towel
and pitcher is in the penitentiary serv-
ing an unexpired term Of two years.
Andrew Jackson Jones, it is true, was
indicted and convicted. The sentence
upon Jones for easing the State Of
ST 600, 900 was twelve months impris-
oument in the penitentiary-just half
O, the punishment upon the woman for
stealing a pitcher and towel. When
sentenced, We expressed the OPP MON that
Jones would not be punished, nor has
he been. He appealed to the Supreme
Court, and that granted him new
trial 1t is we'll TOR Jones that he did
not like Kirk and Holden. Exhaust
the Judiciary" We mean no reflection
upon the Supreme Judiciary, for we
think it likely that Jones was entitled
to new trial. -.. ..-
The plans and schemes for plumber
| ing the State of $lo,00O.OOO were all
| concoc'ed and mostly executed in this
CITY. Yet no presentment OF the evil
doors has ever been made. When the
Grand Jury did present the chief, Gen.
eral Littlefeld. for brihing and corrupt
ing the Legislature, Judge Watts ad-
ionrned the Court in less than FIVE
minutes after the presentment, and, be
tore the Solicitor could draw a bill.
When we informed the foreman of the
Grand Jury where lie could 6nd! evil
dence that Littls6eld had bribed Gem
ersl Ratin, q member OF the Legisis.
ture, Judge Watts charged the Grand
jury that somebody had been tanpering
with them. Judge Watts we think in
dlctsble for having in his possession
$4,000 of State bonds. Timothy Lee,
the Sheriff, came wfongfully into the
possession of $4,000 in State bonds
The State was robbed OF $4,000 aud
no man indicted for it. 80, -,
A set of bluodering solicitors 10 draw
bills. and ignorant Circuit Judges such
as Watts, Cannon and Henry, TO pass
upon them, aud the chances are tha4 a
new trial would be granted three times
ont of ave. We have not inquired into
the political complexion Of the Grand
Jury. II it ia the old Calvin Branch
Grand Jury thereis no chance TO indict
any Radical offender for robbing the
State. james Harris, Parsou Sinclair
nd some Of the committee who located
the penitentiory on Deep river, can be
Indicted before any other than the Cal
vim Branch Grand Jury. Smith has
sworn if he answered certain questions
about the lease he would lay himself
liable to criminal indictment. The State
lost 81, 600. 900 by the lease. II money
was paid to accomplish it the parties
are indictable. ..,. ....-,,.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-10-16

Medical Bnbbles.,

Columns would be required to snamerats
the medical bubbles that have risen TO the
surface and burst since Hostetter's stom-
ach Bitters became the standard tonic OF
the Western Hemisphere. Boasts the most
extravagant, fsbrications the most prtpcs.
ferrous, can't the most siekentng, have In
turn been employed to bolster up the
worthless preparations that have from time
TO time been introdu ed In the hope of d.
yiding the field with that famous vegetable
remedy. Signal failure has BEEN the bot Of
each and all. The reputation Of the bitfers
as a preventive OF epidemics,a stomachic,
an inviaora ant, q general restorative. and q
specific for indigestion, bilious affections,
rheumatism, nervous debility, eonstitu.
tional weakness, paroxysmal ferei q, and
all complaints to which the more sensitive
sex are exclusively liable, H. established
upon the sound hasis Of more than twenty
wears experiences, and can no more be sha-
ken by thaclap-trep nostrums OF unsoien-
tific pretenders than the everlasting hills
by the winds that rustic through their de-
files.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-10-16

The Monroe county Register, which
has been consistent only in its oppo-
sition to the Democratic party during
the past three years, is the only news
paper in the State that HOSTS the
OCoNoR ticket. As the LEICESTER iutiu'
ence is confined to the Radical party oil
Monroe county, composed OF CYRUS
NRwLIN ct al il may succeed in taking
a few votes from GRANT in that locality,
in which laudable enterprise We wish
il success. 1000.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-10-16
The speakershfp.

Editors Of the Register:
Inotice that Hon. W. W. Miller, OF
this county, has been mentioned in
connection with the speakership Of the
House of Delegates. His friends here
who regretted his defeat before the
Parkersburg Convention, when q can.
didate for the office of Auditor, and
who afterwards had occasion to com.
mend his earnest and hearty support OF
the ticket there nominated, would be
gratifed to see him receive that reeog-
milton of his services. He is fully com,
petent to discharge the duties Of the
position and hjs experience, gained by
long service in former legislative bodies,
would render him an effective presiding
officer. OHIO COUNTY DEMOCRAT.