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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13

The army has its fascination for boys,
but they soon tire of playing soldier.
The secretary Of war has informed the
house committee on military affairs that
during the past calendar year 1000 ap-
plications have been made for the dis
charge OF soldiers on the grounds Of
minority. The secretary recommends
that the law regarding enlistments be
amended so that no recruit can be per
mitted to enter the service, whose age by
his own oath, is shown TO be under
twenty-one years, the oath, as now, to be
taken as conclusive.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13

MANY Of the leading newspapers are
advocating the removal Of the goddess
of liberty from Independence Hail.
Philadelphia, which, owing to the official
corruption Of the city rulers, is no Ion
ger a sanctuary. A leading Philadel-
phia journal asks this pointed question;
Is not the city ruled by menwho would
sell the very hair Of the goddess of lib
erty to a chignon manufacturer If they
could2' Can not some virtuous and
honest man be found in the North to
take care Of this unprotected female,
aud rec thai the officials above referred
70 shall not touch hair Of her head.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13

The New York Commercial Advertiser
asks: " Is there another woman in the
world so faithful to the memory OF her
departed spouse as Lady Franklin2 She
has spent thousands Of pounds in vain
efforts to recover the bones Of the Illus
trious navigator; she has been as true as
the needle 20 the Pole, although that
Pole was her husbands worst enemy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13

Darwin in his Descent Of Man" tells
US some amusing stories Of the loves Of
the animsls-the lady spider that fell
upon and ate up her lover, to the un-
speakable horror Of the beholder; the
seal which bows to his lady love till he
has got her within range Of bis teeth;
incidents which show fairly that many
animals, ike many men, are lady-killers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13

The Supreme Court decided that the
war ended April 2, 1865, but by the
treaty Of Washington the termination of
the rebellion, so-called, is fixed upon
the 9th of April, 1865. By taking a
survey of matters South and the acts of
our Radical rulers at Washington it
would seem that the war is not yet over.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13

A CORRESPONDENT of the Cincinnati
Enquirer has made the startling discoy-
cry that Alexis came to this country to
act the part of spy for foreign powers"
While in this city, and in fact all other
American cities, it must be admitted
that the grand duke played the part Of
spy to perfection. He visited our
bluffs, our cotton warehouses and COM
pressing establishments, our Jail, school
houses-in fact, poked his nose into
everything worth visiting, and put his
foot through lady's dress at the grand
ball. The Enquirer's correspondent is
correct. Alexis is a spy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13

The newest cure for consumption is
horse-fesh. In Paris, the medical men
have discovered its anti-consumptive
properties, and UNDERGONE fllet Of
horse is becoming frequent dish.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13
STEAM GAUGES ONLY AMUsE CABIN
PASSENGERS.

The national executive committee on
the revision Of the steamboat law has
been in session ia Washington since the
10th Of December. The executive com
mittee appointed the following gentle
men, eminent In the steamboat interest,
as sub.committe to examine and re-
wise the existing law or frame a new one'
.. T. Whiting, Michigan; G. W. Cope
land, New York; Thomas Sherlock,
Ohio; L. W. Gould, Missouri; J. I.
Stockdale, Pennsylvania; and John Il.
Brown, Maryland. From whose report
we make the following extract which
will be of interest to large number in
this region.
One Of the most important points In
controversy is in regard to lookup safety
valves. Experience has shown them to
he Of no value. The recording steam
gauge has been subject of great an
5oysnce and irritation. Under the ex-
isting law the only steam gauge required
III passenger steamers is the recording
or registering gauge, which experiences
has demonstrated to be unreliable, as II
indicates at times false pressure fifteen
pounds above or below the true pressure,
and. this being the only gauge required
by law. there is no criterion or indlca-
ton as to its proper operation. The
recommend the substitution
of two or more gauges as a means OF
comparison and a basis of estimating
the actual pressure of steam in the
boiler. At the meeting of the board Of
supervising inspectors, July 10, 1871, q
resolution was passed condemning the
use of recording steam gauges and low
water alarm indicators. Murray Ferris
a Co., New York, as the result OF their
experience, regard the registering gauge
unreliable and only as an ornament TO
amuse cabin passengers. Chief Eng
neer Richard Bender reports his examl7
nation Of the registering gauge: No.
varied two pounds in thirty; No. 2,
twenty-one pounds in thirty-two; No. )
varied so much that report was use |
less; No. 4 varied six pounds in twenty |
Eve; No. 5 varied from thirty-two to |
eighty pounds; No. varied an entire |
revolution of the dial. These gauges
had been in use only two weeks; what
their condition would be after year
service it would be impossible to say.
whose fires had been out for
one week registered steam by the gauge.
The registering gauge on the Granite
State showed a pressure of six pounds,
while no steam had been on for two
weeks. The Arlington's gauge indi-
Gated twelve and half pounds, and the
St. Charles fifteen pounds, and their
fires had been out several days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13
FoR SALE.
TO TAILORs.

r WISH TO SELL MY FIXTURES FOR
Il seventy. five dollars; stock. Il wanted. at
ings ut this place; is a thriving and healthy
place. Reason for selling. going out Of the
business. Apply to T NJ
u. W. WATSON, Merchant Tailor, i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-13
MARRIED.

F0RD-FLAHERTY-On the 18th inst, by
the Rev. Father Burns. at st. Peters church,
Mr.. JOHN b. FORD and Miss MARY ANN
FLAHKRTY. all Of this city. i
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ADJUSTMENTS.

MARDI cRAs.
Mardi Crash Memphis
of aiM 5000 yNhn lr9l ,ui
INSTRUCTION TO MAsQuERADERs.
ijHEad 9a 1000 n smatit yp
GROUPS IN WAGONS. CARRIAGES. OR
". on horseback, will assemble in the ysrd
Of the Memphis and Charleston railroad delEs
at ~ clock p. M. and report to the Marshal
Masaaeraders on foot viii assemble ON
Marshal No. IL. The Marshal ia Chief and
Assistant Marshals will endeavor TO provide
for the comfort Of the masqueraders.
The orders and DIRECTIONS 81 the Marshals
masqueraders will keep in tho line Of process
sien until the same Is dismissed.
Order of Procession.
% Hae.A Herald.
Clear the road-A new broom sweeps clean.
"a tsil Groups No. l and 2. .fqr
Brass Bands. f.
ai Nf Wy Groups No. 3 to %.
no Boys with their Billy Goats.
,tur at Groups No. % to 40. m Il...
Masqueraders on foot with Kaduzelberries.
nti Brass Band. W.
t To Groups No. ii to 49, Hlf
IN Ladies mounted. f1aq So.
line of march.
Charleston avenue TO Adams street. ~
na Adams to Second street.
.ar a,r Second TO Market street. 3lr 81
Market to Main street.
=" Main to Monroe street. t-
COuntermarch.
Main to- Adams street. 5a.
lHG 1 Adams TO Second street.
Second TO Beale street.
Beale to Main street.
Main TO Linden street.
Linden to Shelby street. p
Isl Shelby to Union street.
81 Union TO Main street.
Main to Madison street.
Madison to Second street.
Second to Court street,
Where the procession will be dismissed.
" The Balls. 8laa
Immediately after the dismissal Of the pro-
cession, the balls will open at the Greenaw
Opera House, Memphis Theater, Memphis
Club Hall and Cochran Hall.
Every person must present a ticket at the
door; Positively none will be admitted with
Tickets will DO taken up at the door, and
upon leaving the hall pass will be given Sc
curing admission to any OF the other halls.
Aa POLICE ORDER. H9a,
0YFIcE CHIEF POLICE,
MEMPHIS. Tenn. February 10, lS72.J
Special Order for Mardi-Gras.l 98all
The police force are instructed and hereby
ordered to protect all masqueraders who con-
duct themselves with propriety. t-
Parties attending balls or other places of
amusement will be subject 10 examination
and deprived Of all weapons. ..tnqlf
All persons drunk or disorderly will be put
in the station house for the day and night,
and no forfeits taken. i0flDII JOE
A sufficient detail has been made for the
different ball rooms to insure order and de- |
e0rum. ~
The officers will see that this order Is strictly
- P. X. ATHEY,
Chief Police.
80 Mardi qras night street cars win run all |
night, with the same regularity they do in the
day time. Superintendent Barrett will give
bis personal attention to the cars throgghout
~.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-03
General Political Intelligence.

ONO.
CINCINNATI, O., Aug. 2.-The democratic
convention of the seventh Ohio district nom
mated L. r. Neal for congress, on the 168d
bsllot.
CINCINNATI, August 2.-The democrats of the
eleventh district nominated Samuel p. Nash for
congress.
INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Aug. AT a very large
meeting of colorcd people here tonight rcsolu-
tlons were adopted repudiating Charles Sumner
and rcatflrming their attachment TO the repuOll-
can party.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
CONCORD, N. H., Aug. AT a meeting OF
liberal republicans held here to-day, state com
mittee was chosen, which will be revised at the
state convention to be held during the autumn.
1t is proposed to hold a separate convention
then, and agree upon an electoral ticket. The
committee will organize at 4 future day.
VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, Aug. "A salute was fred over
the news from North Carolina by the Greeley
club tonight
AUGUSTA, Aug. 2.-The democrats and liber-
al republicans are iubilant over the returns from
North Carolina, a salute of 100 guns was fired
this afternoon.
SARATOGA, Aug. Am enthusiastic Grant
meeting was held here tonight by colored
republicans. Addresses were delivered by Col
Harlan of Cincinnati, Rev. Henry Highland
Garnett and VIM. F, Butt er of New York. Prot
LangSton of Washington will address a colOrcd
meeting tomorrow night in review of Summers
letter.
The national democratic and liberal repubi
can commtte will tomorrow issue an address
of congratuation ON the victory they claim in
North Carolina
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destroyed by fire Thursday morning. Eugene
Tolman occupied portion of the building in
the manufacture of chair material. The total
loss is about $1,000.
The work of building the new Nashua and
Rochester railroad will be begun at once. The
shanties for the occupation of wOrkmen will be
put up during next week The contract for
building has been awarded to Hitchings & Co.
and Leyett of Portland
In Milford the assessors find nearly 100000
worth of property more than last year, an in
crease of fifty poll taxpayers, and a gain of
tilty-three in population. The rate of taxation
is over dollar and a half less than last year,
being only little over $40 on $1,000.
State Constable Bush and Officer Capen, OF
West Brooktied, recently visited Mrs. Gains
saloon, at that village, in search OF liquor
Their unsuccessful efforts were calmly regarded
by the proprietress, who sat unmoved in the
centre of the room. At length the officers con
cluded to raise Cain, when a three gallon jug
of whiskey was found sccreted beneath her am,
pie crinoinc.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-03

UTICA, N. Y, August 2.-President Grant
left Utica to-day by special train via the
Black River railroad. He was escorted to the
depot amid great enthusiasm by the Veterans
and Fire ZOuayes; arrived in Watertown at halt
past two. An immense cOncourse, estimated al
10 900, gathered to see him. He was welcomed
by the mayor and common council, to
pleasure TO visit the county OF Jefferson Many
years ago, when young man, | was stationed
here, and then localities and persons were IA
mliar to me. Coming back after long alb.
sence, am glad of the privilege to look for the
faces knew, and to see again the places asso-
ciated with many pleasant recolleciOns. beg
you, MIR. Mayor and gentlemen, to accept for
yourselves and fellow citizens my grateful ac-
acknowledgements for your cordial assurances of
welcome"
The president was subsequently caled,out on
the balcony of the Woodruff house and made II
brief speech similar in sentiment to his previous
remarks.
Senator Conkling, after loud and repeated
calls, came forward and said: In these offers of
hospitality, politics have played NO part. Zap
plause). lam glad TO hear you cheer this an
nouncement, because you do justice to
the generosity in political opponents.
Not only here in Jefferson county,
but in Oneida county democrats have
Wed with republicans in doing honor to the
chief magistrate of the republic. 1t is notcea-
bic that in the heat of an exciting presidential
campaign the partisan has sunk in the patriot
my own personal obligation 10 democrats for
their graceful and courteous acts.
The president proceeded from Watertown to
Sacketts Harbor, and thence to Pulman's Is
land, where he meets General Phil. Sheridan,
He will return to Washington next Friday.
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Hon. STANLEY Mathew. for ssran,

CINCINNATI, August 2-Hon. Stanley Ma.
thews, one of the leaders of the Cincinnati lib
eral convention, addressed a large meeting in
Clifton hall tonight announcing his determine
ton TO work and vote for Grant and Wilson.
He said that as the Cincinnati gathering, which
nominated Greeley and Brown, was not a repre-.
sentative body, but merely gathering of indi-
vlduals acting for themselves upon their own
responsibility, none of its members could be
held bound by its decisions unless supported by
the approval of individual judgment. The sue
cess of the Cincinnati gathering depended upon
its unselfshness and disinterestedness in the
interest of reform, but it fell below its
own standard, being filled with ordinary politi-
clans, men who wanted offices for themselves
and their friends, determined no one should be
nominated who would not acknowledge and re-
ward party services. The bargain was strucs
and the nominations made, the choice being
made of men personally unfit for the stations
to which they aspire. The manner and circum.
stances of their nomination .absolye all from
any obligation to support them. file reviewed
at length the political situation, and said that
no rational expectation Of reform could be
founded on the success of the demo-
cratic party in the disguise of Greeley and
Brown.
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New York.

THE RECENT LABOR REFORM CONFERENCE.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-Messrs. Dalton, Day
and Connolly state that there was no bolt from
the recent labor reform conference, but that
body unanimously called national convention
10 be held in Philadelphia on the 22d Of August.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Half million Of specie is engaged for ship
ment tomorrow.
1t is stated that two of Stokes counsel oppose
applying for his release on bail as it is believed
the district attorney would apply for a change
of venue if bail is allowed.
Schooner Stephen Taber, lying in Newtown
creek, Hunters Point, had her captain and mate
shot, stabbed and chloroformed, and all the val
uablcs in her cabin stolen, by gang Of river
pirates, Wednesday night.
Assistant Engineer Ward of Long Island city
fire department is charged with drunkenness,
INSTRUMENTATION and levying black mail. The
case is beng investigated.
The news of the election in North Carolina is
received with great eagerRess by multitudes
gathered round the bulletin boards, city hall
and headquarters of the republican, democratic
and Greeley committees.
The LOngshoremen's strike ended to-day eX-
cept in two piers, where some little disturbance
took place, which the police CASEY quoted.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-03
COUNTY NEWS.

The republicans of Milford arc to have
Grant and Wilson flag raising, with a speech by
Hon. b. +. Butler
Work has been begun on the tombs and old
buryng ground in Milford, in accordance with
an act of the last legislature, and the bodies are
all to be removed.
The valuation of Southbridge this year is
So ,553, Go, an increase of S169,s3O over last
year. The number of polls is 1861. The rate of
taxation is ST. 40 per $1,000; last year it was
$40 20.
Mrs. Peter d. Derry of Winchendon, fell down
stairs at tho house OF Mr.. A. II. Holland, in
Barre, few days since, and received injuries,
which, although not necessarily fatal, give rise
tolserious fears on the part of her friends
The shop in Petersham, owned and occupied
in part by Alfred Peckham as tannery, was
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:, Church Of the Unity; Rev. Henry Powers Of
brooklyn, N. 7, will preach morning and evening
Grace Church (M. e., Walnut street: Preaching
at lO3s A. M by the pastor, Rev. j. o. Knowles. at
~ ?. M. union communion service of all the
Methodist societies in the city, to be conducted BY
Rev; ). H. Mansfield, Rev X. q. Parsons, Rev. Ii
u. Weston, Rev. e. S. Chase and Rev. j. o.
Knowles.
Union Church: Rev. A. g. Twombly of Charles
town will preach at 10 80 A. NJ and 80 p M
Elder Miles Grant of Boston will preach at Cen.
trail street chapel, Sunday, Aug 4, at the usual
hours. Seats free.
The Christadelphians meet in the hall of the
Natural History association, Bank block, Foster
street, at "a O'Clock P. NJ Subject, "The veracity
Of deity in the establishment of the kingdom Of
God on the earth"
v Rev. Geo. w Sampson, ID. D., of New York, will
preach at the First Baptist church tomorrow
Services at 109 A. NJ. and25z p. NJ.
Mission Chapel: Divine service in German at 2:30
p. NJ. by Rev. A. Groebe of the NJ. e. church. Sub
ject, "Das Christenthum Elm Schwert." German
sabbath school from 80 to 1850 p. M at the same
place The Germrn public and all understanding
the language are cordially invited to attend
Old South: Rev. r. o. Bartlett of South Deer
field will preach in the morning. Sabbath school
at " NJ. Prayer meeting at Pm.
Piedmont Church: Rev. VIM. Windsor will
preach at l01l A. NJ. and 81 p. NJ. Sabbath
school at o'clock Union prayer meeting in even
ing at O'Clock.
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Tennessee.
Decided Republican Victories.

New York, Aug. "A Knoxville, Tenn,
dispatch to the Times states that the returns
from various counties in East Tennessee show
decided republican victories on county elections
King county, after most exciting contest
elects republican county officers with one excep.
ton. The majorites range from 500 to 1000, a
very large gain.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 2.--The county cleo.
ton yesterday passed off quietly in this city.
The democratic ticket, with Doyle for sheriff, is
elected by about 300 majority. In one OF the
county districts there was some shooting and
two men reported killed. Mcfarland for su.
preme judge, has two majority.
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aNurtester 9ailp spp.
CITY NEWS,

note concerning Mr.. Peckham's New Bruins
wick excursions appears in our columns to-day.
Hon. Edward Mellen of this city, who has
been very sick at his residence in Waylaud for
the past few weeks, is now slowly recovering.
The races at the driving park this afternoon
should not be forgotten by those who enjoy
close and exciting exhibitions OF speed between
horses nearly equally matched.
The new house being built by Mr.. J. w.
Howe, near the corner of Harvard and Highland
streets, will be when completed an ornament 10
that part of the city.
The Hope lodge of Providence accompanied
the North Star lodge q. U. o. f. of this city on
their excursion to Rocky Point on Thursday,
not the Neptune yacht club, as stated yesterday
morning.
Two very handsome new passenger cars were
put on Conductor Hobrook's train on the Prov
idence and Worcester railroad yesterday, and
two more. OF the same sort will be added next
week.
A little daughter of Mr. Terence Mcfarland
fell from a window in the upper story to the
ground at his house on Lafayette street, Thurs
day afternoon, receiving severe injuries to the
spine, and it is feared she may not recover.
The Centenary Sunday school association of
the UniyerSalist church is to hold a Sunday
school institute in this city on Wednesday and
Thursday, Oct. ID and 3d. The leading Sunday
school workers i'll the church throughout New
England are expected to be present.
Several gentlemen and their families from the
vicinity OF Lincoln square spent tue day yeSer-
day on the shores of Quinepoxet pond, in Hol-
den. The excursion was very pleasant one,
and the party returned home well pleased with
their trip
Sheriff Earle was assaulted on the road to
Shrewsbury, yesterday afternoon, by james
IIanlin and Peter Ward, who used stones freely,
one of them striking Mr.. Earle under the eye,
inflcting a severe wound. Both the parties
were finally arrested and brought to the station
house.
Edward McKenna, workman employed on a
bridge near Mllyillc, on the Providence and
Worcester railroad, was struck by the engine OF
freight train, yesterday morning, while lying
on the track, and seriously injured. His skull
was fractured and he received internal injuries
which are likely to prove fatal.
A Frenchman, name unknown, employed on
gravel train on the Worcester aud Nashua
railroad, was run over while attempting 10 jump
from the train at Oakdalc station, about five
O'Clock yesterday afternoon. One leg was cut
off, and he received other severe injuries.
L. Prang & Co.. the welknown cromo pub.
fishers, have just issued portraits Of the repub.
lcan nominees, which will prove very service.
able during the campaign for the decoration OF
republican headquarters, club rooms, etc. The
portraits are life-size, measuring each 1Slx2s
inches, and they are beyond doubt the cheapest
chrome Autographs ever published, as they cost
buf 81 Oh cb
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