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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
A Letter From Gen. 10. Johnston.
He is for GreeIeva,s the no,o.u.

he is for Greeley and the Democracy.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-The Times to-mor-
row will publish letter from Gen. joseph
Z. Johnston, dated Charlotte, Va, july 81
TO Col. j. K. Ashley, of Bates county, Mo,
in which he says:
"ASsure all Sour old comrades that Won
communicate with, that the story of the
Cincinnati Commercial is false. / have had
no consultation with w. S. Robinson. of
Charlottesville on any subject. Have never
said anything fayoring Grants reelection.
On the contrary being thorough Democrat
would have preferred a Democratic candi-
date, but as Horace Greeley is nominated
BY our party l sincerely hope every Demo
crat and Liberal Republican will vote for
him. Being defranchised take no public
part in politics, but to my friends do not
hesitate to express my feelings and opinions
on political subjects. think the overthrow
oil the present administration necessary
to any hope of constitutional government.
and fell that the continuance of the Demo,
cratic party is necessary. Tell my war asso-
GATES for me that they are the people love
OF all others in the world next to nv wife,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
THE INDIANS.
Grants Quaker n, Policy.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-Hon. Jno. P. Shank
Of Indiana, and Hon. Jno. A. Smith of
Ohio, who, with the Hon. Mr.. Burdett of
Missouri, constituted the sub committee of
the House Committee on Indian Affairs to
investigate the alleged frauds on the tribes
inhabiting the Indian Territory, arrived
here yesterday and left for home this morn
ing. They have visited the Choctaws,
Chickasaws, Creeks, Osages and other
tribes, taken an immense amount of testi-
mOny, and unearhed fraudsto very large
amount.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

jeremiah Goliath, travelling under the
alias of Henry Wilson, spoke a piece last
night at Indianapolis.
The impeachment of Judge Barnard has
reached article 81.
The Milwaukee Board of Trade propose
to eKtirpate grain corners
We are cOnfdeniially informed by the tel
egraph agent at Geneva that no confidence
whatever is to be placed in the report she has
been sending us at cabalistic costs.
An unpretending cigar store in New
York has been seized as an entrepot for
smuggled silks.
A Chicago policeman was shot dead yes
terday by desperate he was attempting
TO arrest.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
BLANDENSBURG.
Col. MOsby Gets Duel on His Hands.
A Resort to Historic Ground.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5.-A Washington
special says Gen. Hutton and Col. Mosby
held joint discussion on the Presidential
question at Salem, Va, yesterday, the for
mer speaking for Greeley and the latter for
Grant. DR.. Whittier, physician of Warren
ton, becoming offended at some remarks of
Mosby, challenged him and Mosby accept
ed. Sunday the Warrenton authorities
learning of the affair arrested both parties
and held them in $4,000 bail each to keep
the peace in Virginia. 1t is reported the
parties will go to Blandensburg and have
out their fioht.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

Once on time, at funeral of a wife,
the undertaken arranged for the husband
and mother-in law to ride in the same car
riage. "Must |, said the broken hearted
man; "must ride with that dreadful wo-
man?' 1t will disturb every carriage in the
procession to makea change "said the man of
business. sand you must ride here" "Wen
if must, Imust," said the stricken man,
"but to ride with her destroys aEl my pleas
ure on this OCCASION"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
DUB COURT JOURNAL.
Conc a Fishing.

New YORK, Aug. ga dispatch from
Alexandria Bay says President Grant is
staying with some friends on one of the
islands there in the ST. Lawrence river.
On Saturday crowd went to call on him
but the President was so fatigued that to
avoid the rush, he went off fishing with Gen.
Sheridan who had previously arrived with
some friends from Chicago. Late in the
evening Sheridan returned with boat full
of splendid fish. The Presidential party
held religious services yesterday under an
improvised canopy. This morning recep-
ton was to take Mace.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
ABYSSINIA.
Invasion by Egyptians,

LONDON, Aug. "A dispatch from Suez
reports that 5000 Egyptians are advancing
on Abyssinia with view to conquest. The
Emperor Kassai is marching to meet them,
but it is thought that his defeat is cert ain,
and that Msgdala will eventually fall into
the hands of the invaders.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
GREAT BRITAIN.
DisfranchIsIng the Clergy.

NEW YORK, Aug. 5--Mail advices say
that the Attorney General for Ireland had
announced in the British House of Com
mons on the 23d ult., the purpose of the
Government to prosecute twenty-four of
the Roman Catholic clergymen of Ireland,
for alleged participation in the Galway
election affair, according to the report of
Judge Keogh.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

A nobieman, not famous for his beauty,
having left his portrait unpaid for on Ho-
garth's hands, the painter finally obtained
the money by sending the following note:
'Mr Hogarths dutiful respects to Lord,
finding that be does not mean to have the
picture drawn for him, Lord -, is informed
again of Sr. Hogarth,s pressing necessity
for money. IN therefore,, his loTdship does not
send for it in three days, it will be disposed
OF, with the addition Of a tsil and seine
other APPENDICES to Mr.. Pau, the famous
wild beast man, Mr.. Hoggarth having
given that gentleman a conditional promise
of it for his exhibition
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

A one legged Welch orator, named Jones,
was pretty successful in bantering an Irish
man,When the latter asked him: "How did
you come 70 lose your Lego" "Well said Jones
"on examining my pedigree, and looking up
my decent, l found some Irish blood in
me, and becoming convinced that it was
settled in that left leg, had it cut off at
once" "Be power" said Pat, 'it would
have been deuced good thing il it had set
tied in your head"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
CUBA.
KeDubIIcan Victories

HAVANA, Aug. 2.-The Official Gazette
acknowledges that the rebels dispersed a
portion of Spanish regiment recently, and
subsequently routed a flying column of
Spaniards, killing several officers. During
the past fortnight the Spaniards claim to
have killed lO2 rebels, taken 46 prisoners,
and that 800 have applied for pardon.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
HE Utah EIectiOn-NauyOO Legion
Lady VOters-A Riot,

Lady VOters-A Riot.
SALT LAKE, Aug. 5.-The election is
over. 1t was peacea bic throughout. Small
squads of Nauvoo Legion rode about the
streets, but otherwise no improper demon
STATIONS. The Mormon candidate is Of
course elected. Maxwell. however, received
handsome vote and will contest the seat.
First time Gentle ladies voted in
Utah. Only one of them was challenged
Mrs. Stenhouse, and her ballot was after
wards received.
Papers to-day are loaded with details of a
riot Saturday night. The Journal calls it
colossal outrage.
More cases Of sunstroke today, though
none fatal.
The Louisiana Fractions.
NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 5.-The State
Liberal Convention assembled at noon at
the Academy of Music and Andrew S. Her
ron, OF Baton Rouge, temporary chairman.
a Credential Committee was appointed and
Il. Ross reported credentials from 4S Par
ishes. William W. Pugh, of Assumption
presided. A committee of Is were appoint
ed to confer with the Executive Committees
OF the Democrats, Reformers and Pinch
back Republicans, with view to coalition.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
Arkansas.
LITTLE Rock, Aug. Ex-senator CLAYTON
and Hon. Jas. Brooks, Liberal candidate
for Governor, spoke at Lewisburg, Conway
county, to-day to a very large audience.
The campaign opens up lively.
Indiana.
TERRE HAUTE, Aug. 5.-The Democra-
cy of this city are building large wigwam
which will be dedicated On Wednesday
evening by speeches from Nr. Hendricks
and Mr.. Voorhees,.
INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 5.-Hon. Martin
NJ. Ray, a prominent attorney of this city,
died this afternoon. Mr.. Ray was nomi-
mated for Senator, on Saturday last, by the
Democratic Liberal Republican Conven-
ton.
CINCINNATI, Aug. 5.-At a Convention
OF the Liberal Republicans and Democrats
OF the fourth district at Dayton to day they
nominated Judge W. q. Wivaus of Greene
county for Congress. Col. Parrot was his
rival.
New York State Politics.
New York, Aug. 5.-The names of
George Opdyke, E. Senator Morgan, and
Geo. W. Curtis, among others, are men,
toned as probable candidates for the Re.
publican nomination for Governor.
1t is understood that the Liberal and
Democratic State Convention will be held
at Syracuse the first week in September.
Horace Greeley.
PROVIDENCE, Aug. 5.-Horace Greeley
returned to Bristol this evening from Nara
gansett, going via Newport. This afternoon
he was introduced TO large number of
visitors at the Bristol Hotel. In the eve
ming public reception was given in his
honor at the residence of Capt. A. N. Milly,
a prominent Democratic citizen, which was
largely attended by the citizens of Bristol
and the neighbOring towns. A Greeley and
Brown flag was raised in the evening and
salute Of So guns fired. Greeley goes to
clam bake at Silver Springs tomorrow
morning, and returns, ii is stated, to Bristol
in the evening.
CONCORD, n. II Aug. 6.-HOrace Gree
ley is expected in this city Thursday next.
A reception will probably b. rendered him. /
lie will go to Bradford in the afternoon as
the guest of Hon. Mason w. Tappan.
To make man fat-Call after him and he
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
PITTSBURG.
A Girl Stabbed in MIstake-A Danger
Ous Man for FaIher.in.Law.

VNts NAtNHI IVN NHtHHVE'AAI"h1hW
PITTSBURG, Aug. 5.-Willism Shaver, a
resident of Allegheny, stabbed a young
woman, Kate Rarick, by mistake, on Satur-
day night. He had forbidden his daughter
from receiving visits from a young man,
and while sitting in front of his house Sat
urday night, thought he saw his daughter
and IA lover walking along the sidewalk.
Armed with a knife he started after the
couple and stabbed the girl twice in the
back before he discovered his mistake. The
wounds are not dangerous but severe. Sha-
yer is now in custody awaiting hearing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
Portable Explosions .

EVANSVILLE, Aug. 5.-The boiler to a
portable saw mill exploded in Webster
county, near Dixon, KY, on Sunday after
noon, killing Aaron Below and wOunding
his father, P. Z. Below, and John Ramage,
the latter it is feared fatally.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
Fatal Discovery-5 men killed.

TITUsyILLE, Pa, Aug. 5.-In the new
oil field in Turkey Rim, near st. Peters
burg, new well was struck this morning
VIII .ch accidentally took fire, burning three
men fatally and twenty seriously, and burn
ing two Others that their recovery is doubt
ful,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
BRAZIL.
A American Murdered

New York, Aug. 1 -Adolpho Block, an
American citizen, supposed to be from
Georgia, has been murdered by Germans
in the Province Of San Paulo. He left con-
siderable property, and died intestate.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
Beheaded by Machinery.

To-day young man named David
Thomas, employed at Dupont & Cos, pa
per mill in this city, was caught in por
ton of the machinery and his head crushed
and torn from the body causing instant
doofb
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

A gentleman of experience has discoy-
cred one good in sea vOyaging. He saws
''you can get as tight as you please every
day, and everybody viii think you are
only sea sick"
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

sensitive New England people are &C
cused OF being annoyed because urchins go
swimming about the wharves, whose en-.
tire bathing suit consists Of rag around
stubhed toe,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06
LOUISVILLE.
Wife Murder.

LOUISVILLE, June 5.-Saturday night a
negro named Wilkins, living two miles
north of New Albany, Ind, was arrested
on the charge of numbering his wife. Her
body was found lying in the house very
bloody, and one side of the skull fractured
in a fprrih q manner
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-08-06

To make man fat-Call after him and he
will look round,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

LAGRASGE, INDIANA. October H.-Stephen
jerks, who was confined in the LaGrange
county jail, awaiting a second trial for the
murder of George Wallace, at Ontario, Ind,
in June, 1870. escaped Saturday night. 1t is
supposed that he received outside assistance.
BROOKLYN, October 14.-Mrs. Van Sykel, the
lady reported as having been poisoned by ar
senie in cup Of tea on Thursday last, died at
her residence on the corner of Loveland and
Henry streets, Saturday night. from the eff
fects Of the poison. The cook has testified
that she saw Mrs. Van Sykel hanging around
the tea kettle Thursday night. Strong suspi-
cions are entertained of her murder. full
investigation will be made by the coroner to-
day.
JAcKsOyv1LLE. ILL.,. October IA fire at
Whitehall on Tuesday burned twenty-three
houses, including two-thirds of the business
portion Of the town. The buildings were
mostly frame. Loss. $4,000.
ST. Paul. October 4.-Already accounts are
coming in of devastating prairie fires. In this
and the adjoining Territory of Dakota the
most destructive fires are reported.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14

pretending, he viii command the respect
of all parties. We do not expect to
vote for him because he was Major
General in the Confederate army, but
esteem him all the more for his fidelity
to a cause he espoused, and for his quiet
observance of his parole, and ofthe laws
Of the country since his retiracy. Like
Cen Lee, he has set noble example OF
Satience good faith and industry to
those who followed the banner that was
furled forever; and in his old-fashioned,
honest way, we doubt not that he will
accomplish as much real good for his
constituents as any man who could at
This time have been selected. He will
20 to Congress from the plow-handles,
merely as plain Mr.. Frank Cheatham,
representing the farmers more than any
other class OF Tennesseans, carrying
with him none of the arts or the objects
of a scheming politician in sight or
mind. These being the facts in regard
to Messrs. Cheatham and Johnson, we
feel justified in earnestly advocating the
claims of old Frank" in preference to
any political gladiator who is or could
he in the field.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14

Tomorrow evening at six clock the
Exposition will be open to the public.
To-day hundreds Of workmen and exhib-
itors are engaged in fitting up the hume
rous departments. Outside the building
on the west side an immense boiler and
fty-horse power steam engine are being
put up by those enterprising mechanics,
Cubbins & Gum. The necessary shaft
ing was put in place to-day, and will be
connected with the machinery within by
tomorrow morning. During the day a
large lot of machinery and goods for ex-
hibition were entered at the Secretary
office. A cylinder press and new engine
built by the New York Steam Safety
Power Company for the LEDGER office
we're put up in the Exposition building
this forenoon. Each afternoon during
the Exposition the daily PUBLIC LEDGER
will be printed on this press, and will
contain the latest foreign and home news.
As an advertising medium, the LEDGER
will be superior TO all its contemporaries
during the Exposition month, and from
and after its publication in the EXPOSE
ton building will be greatly enlarged, so
as to make it superior daily newspa-
per.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14
Personal,

Mr.. Ben DeBar, of the Grand Opera
House, reached the city yesterday.
w. Tracey Eustis, one of our largest
cotton buyers, arrived in the city yes
terday, being the last Of the absent
ones.
Mr.. w. l.. Herzog, well-known dry
goods merchant of this city, returned
home yesterday from his Eastern tour.
Colonel G. w. Alexander, of the
Appeal, returned yesterday from st.
Louis, whittier he has been attending the
Fair.
Mr.. 7. P. Holland, who had charge Of
the entrance to the Memphis Theater
several seasons, will be doorkeeper at
the Grand Opera House during the
present season. Mr.. Hollands friends,
and their name is legion, will be glad to
hear of his good fortune, and the friends
of the Opera House will approve the
choice of the management in selecting
Mr.. Holland.
Our genial friend Colonel Z. NJ. Feath-
erstone, who has spent several days in
the city in the interest Of his tobacco
house in New York, left yesterday on
the Memphis and Louisville railroad for
Louisville, Cincinnati and other cities
North. We were pleased to learn from
the Colonel that he had met with sue
cess in our city, and had formed an
opinion Of our merchants sufficient to
induce him to visit us at some future
time. The firm he represents is fortu-
nate in securing the services Of such a
man as Colonel Festherstone, for a more
wholesouled, courteous and business
like gentleman we have never met. He
has made hosts Of friends in Memphis,
as he. no doubt, does everywhere he
goes May success attend you always,
Colonel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14

IMPORTED LIoUoRs.-There is not a
liquor house in the city but whose goods
are imported, if we accept their state
ments for it. But such statements are
so common that purchasers are becom-
ing somewhat dubious on the subject,
and seem to require some better proofs
than mere assertions to sustain the fact.
There is one house in Memphis where
the genuine imported liquors are to be
had, and the proprietor is in possession
Of proofs to show it. He has the in
voices, bills lading, and receipts from
perts Of England, Ireland and Scotland
for the liquors in his establishment. We
have seen these papers, read them, aud
hence are able % make this assertion.
Mr.. I. OSullivan, at the corner Of
Washington and Second streets, Lehner
House, is the fortunate possessor Of
those fine liquors. He makes yearly
trips to the old country for his supplies.
II our readers are not satisfied TO accent
this as truth, all they have to do is 10
call on Mr.. Sullivan, who viii take plea
sure in showing his credentials and
samples Of goods.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14

IT GIVES me pleasure to inform you
concerning the efficacy of the Expecto-
rant. Two years ago my son contracted
the bronchitis, and it became so bad he
had to take TO his bed. procured a
bottle of Jsyne's Expectorant, aud CIV
ing it to him according to directions, it
soon brought him relief; but strong
fever coming on, his mother and myself
got uneasy about him, and sent for our
family doctor. On his arrival he told us
the Expectorant might give him ease,
but it would not cure him. so he gave us
some medicine Of his own prescribing.
In one day. however, he was so much
worse we all feared be would die and as
a last resort we concluded to give the
Expectorant another trial. To our great
Joy, after taking two bottles of it and one
box of the Sanative Pills, he was entirely
cured. Since that time have cured Il
desperate case of Group with it, and two
other cases of bronchitis. | therefore
can safely say it is the best medicine for
the throat and lungs | ever used for
twenty-eight years, and have no objec-
ton to your making public my expe-
rience with it.-Peter Sduter, LanS-
bmgh, lie Seur County, MINI. sm&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14
LATEST 'TELEGRAMS.
amman PRrss ASSOCIATION. VIA o. p. . A
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Specials 60 the Ledger.
NEW YORK.

NEW YoRs. October l4.-This afternoon the
Tammany Judiciary Convention re-assem-
bled. and the entire Tammany ticket will be
completed Wednesday. when the County Con-
yention meets.
The coach drivers strike is now announced
as having reached successful issue.
No reliable information obtained as to the
whereabouts of Tweed and Thos. Fields,
whose trials commence to-day. Their friends
maintain that they are in town. and ready to
appear W hen called upon.
Tomorrow will be the first day of the meet
ing of Prospect Park Fair Association. From
present indications the week will be lively
one in sporting circles. The races continue
four days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14
Assassination.

BosroS, October 14.-About half-past eight
o'clock last night Charles Lane, a commission
merchant doing business in this city and resid-
ing in Dorchester. was called to the door by
the bell. On opening the door an unknown
man with an umbrella over his face stood on
the door steps and fred pistol ball into Mr..
Lanes abdomen. The assassin then fed. Mr..
Lane staggered back exclaiming II am shot. ="
and fell to the feor. The family Immediately
came to his assistance and a surgeon was at
once summoned to the house. The latest in
formation was that he is alive, but there are
no hopes entertained for his recovery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14

Az ERRoR.--In the tax list as pub
lished by the LEDGER appears the name
of +. NJ. Nelson as one Of the citizens
who has not paid his taxes. This is an
error, the name having been S. NJ. Nell
son, and the mistake made by one Of the
clerks who copied the list. Mr.. I. NJ.
Nelson is one Of that exemplary class Of
citizens who pays his taxes promptly,
and it is to be regretted that such a mis-
take should have occurred.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14

Tur MARIE CASE, Thus far no jury
has yet been obtained in the Angelo
Marie case. OF the number already Sc
lected two have been excused, and il will
require panel Of about one hundred
good, honest. conscientious citizens to
fill their places. 1t is unfortunate for
the Criminal Court that most Of our peo-
pie are sufficiently educated to be able
to read, as II rather disqualifes them for
Jury service.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Oct 1.-THE Union Park Congre-
gational Church yesterday subscribed sSO,OVo'
after an appeal by the pastor. Rev. c. d. Hell
mer. to pay off the debt Of the church.
The police made'a little effort yesterday to
enforce the Mayors order for the closing OF
saloons on Sunday. Although these places
were quiet, business went on about as usual.
Some drew their curtains. but many were as
publicly open as ever. not even closing their
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14

Merchant tailors, 81 Madison street,
inform their customers and the public
generally that they have completed their
stock for fall and winter by receiving
the goods imported direct by them,
which cannot be surpassed by any other
establishment in the country. Satisfac-
ton guaranteed and prices reasonable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14

billy WILKINSON, the famous news
dealer, near the corner Of Poplar and
Main streets, has the latest daily and
weekly papers, monthly magazines, and
everything known to the news line. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-14
C,tv Tax sale.

Felix W. Robertson, City Tax Collec-
tor. viii. proceed to sell for taxes due the
several lots advertised in the LEDGER,
commencing tomorrow at ten O'Clock.
This win give all an opportunity Of secu-
ring home for very little money. We
advise our readers to be in attendance
at the courthouse on tomorrow. The
sale viii be continued Wednesday.