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New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-04-25
WASHINGTON, April 81. 1872.


To the Editor of the Ne,c National Era:
In your last issue, under your caveat
alleging that you do not hold yourself re-
sponsible for the views expressed by CORE
spondents, but that you gladly receive all well
written and interesting communications, I no
tice letter from ID. A. s., which is one of the
most malicious and grossest ISLANDERS against
a most honorable and worthy gentleman
which can be conceived.
This writer begins his article by giving a
very learned and profound definition Of the
word "caste," including its etymology, his
tory, and present Specification, and then pro-
ceeds to condemn all caste as " degraded"
loathsome," and "mongrel.o These epis-
ties, when applied to that caste which is
founded upon the color of the skin, are emf
nently proper. will not allow any one to
go further than / do in adherence of any
discrimination which is based upon so un-
just, petty, and contemplate a criterion.
But there is kind of caste which favor,
and which must exist with all cultivated and
enlightened people. believe in that caste
which is based upon intelligence and mo-
raiity. / believe in the superiority of educa-
ton over ignorance, of honesty over corrup-
non, OF cultivation and refinement over rude
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-04-25

1t is generally supposed that in the older
nations of Europe they live longer than in
America, but these tables prove very differ
emily, unless, indeed, we except the very few
rich classes of the old world, who are raised
above the want of poverty. tits possible our
increased health arises from the excess of
carbon in the atmosphere, and perhaps, also,
an abundance of food. But whatever NAV be
the cause, it is certain that in the matter of
longevity America is far superior to any of
the older nations of Europe.
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-04-25
COMMUNICATIONS.

THE NEW NATIONAL ERA does hold itself responsible
for views expressed by correspondents Well written
interesting communications will be gladly receivedl
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-04-25

Keeping in mind the fact that these prices
are gold in 1860, and greenbacks in 1869,
when gold was at q premium of thirty per
cent, and reducing greenbacks to gold, it
will be seen that the prices, with tariff duty
upon the articles enumerated of fifty per
cent, are actually less than those of the free
trade year of 1860.
l will give still another illustration. For
instance, the import duties on butter imported
from Canada in 1870 amounted to $l63, 500
in gold. Before selling it the Canadian farmer
was compelled to go to our custOm-house at
Detroit, or OswegO, or Portland, and pay to
the collector five cents pound duty. He
then sells it, say, for thirty cents pound, the
same price our own farmers are receiving for
butter. When the Canadian farmer reached
home he had just five cents a pound less for
all the butter he sold than the American
farmer had who went to the same market the
same day. Did the consumer pay that five
cents pound or the Canadian farmer from
whom the collector exacted it?
PROTECTION TO AGRICULTURIsTs.
As the American farmer belongs to the most
numerous industrial class of our people, the
advocates of free trade have directed their eff.
forts to arousing his prejudices and organizing
his opposition to the doctrine of protection to
American labor. In their labors to accom-.
pllSn ILLS purpose tney deny tllat there Is any
protection afforded by the laws of the country
to our agricultural products. The following
table will show the duty imposed by the pres
ent tariff upon some Of the leading agricul-
tural products:
| Wheat, 20 cents per bushel; corn, 10 cents
per bushel; butter and cheese, IS per cent.
hay, SO per ton; live stock, 20 per cent. po-
tatoes, 25 cents per bushel; wool, 10 cents
per pound and ii per cent. ad catorem oats,
10 cents per bushel.
But the American farmer is benefited by
| protective tariff in another way. The best
customers of the farmer are those industrial
centers which our tariff laws have started into
life. AS the workmen employed i'm these fac.
tories and workshops receive by the operation
of the tariff higher wages they can afford tc
pay, and do pay to the farmer, much higher
prices for his produce than he would other.
wise secure, and besides are larger purchasers
from him. If we compare the prices of farm
produce at our manufacturing or mining towns
and the quantities consumed by workmen ant
their families with the prices and quantities o.
similar places in England, it will be found thai
the American farmer is largely benefited by
the tariff. The home market is the best mar
ket, as every farmer well understands.
In the face of the fact that since the present
tariff was enacted the people of the United
States have enjoyed a season of prosperit,
unparalleled in the history of the country W,
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-04-25
Concerning Life and Death.

BY the kindness of friend we have been
allowed to compare the statistics of the "lile
and death rate of Europe and America" and
we find great cause for cOngratulatiOn that
our lot has been cast in so fortunate a coun-
try as America. From these tables we learn
that the number of deaths in Europe each
year is one out of every forty-two inhabitants,
or two and thirty-eisht one hundredths per
cent. while in the United States there is but
one death in every eighty-one inhabitants,
or one and twenty-three one hundredths per
cent. The most populous of the European
nations have the death rate as follows:
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-04-25
A National School.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 90, 1872.
To the Editor Of the NeO National Era:
Anat,onal school, in which all the branches
New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1872-04-25
Inhabitants

inhabitants.
England. ..............l death to every 46
Denmark. 1 death to every Ak
Belgium. ..............l death to every 43
Norway and Sweden. Il death to every ii
Austria. ................1 death to every 40
Prussia. ...............l death to every SO
France. Il death to every 80
We feel somewhat sorry to find that Ar
kansas, of all the States, has the highest
death rate. We do not doubt but what the
careless food, clothing, habits, and above all
the quality OF drinking acater, has more to do
with this fact than the geological situation of
the State. When our people learn that hard.
impure drinking water is prolific cause of
chills and fever, they will be careful to have
pure soft water. But to return to the tables.
We learn that the annual deaths in Arkan-
sas are one to every forty-nine, while in Ore
gon there is but one death in every two hun
bred persons. We give the following table
as illustrating the death rates in different
States:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16
FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.
Engines and Firemen Needed-EYery
Town Should have Both.
rom the Pamela Mis-. Sa.

From the Pamela Mis-, Sar.l
The residence aud store building. one being
over the Othgr, Of Messrs. Thomas +. and W
&. Clarke, ~ Pamela, was burned on last
Tuesday night, caused. it Is supposed By a
defective hue In the Kitchen. They lost all
their furniture, clothing etc. but saved a part
OF the stock OF goods. Fortunately there was
insurance for twenty-five hundred dollars on
the stock Of goods, two thousand dollars on
the building and five hundred dollars ON the
furniture. We have not learned what viii
be the total loss, although we know IL viii be
severe.
Prom the Upton Reeord.l
on last Monday night, about twelve o clock,
the quief Of cur citizens slumbers was dis
turbed by the cry Of fire. This unusual and,
in our little town, alarming cry, soon called
nearly every body out upon the streets, and it
was soou discovered that the residence Of Mrs.
Sheriff., widow Of the late Hosea Sheriff., was
on IRE. Before anything could be done 10
stop the progress Of the flames, the entire
the house could not De saved. by the most
strenuous e0eItions a small quantity OF house,
nolQ furniture was carried nom the burning
building, but beyond this nothing was saved.
Ihe house had been finished but few
laonlhs-Only short time before the death Of
ar. Snerrill who was one OF our most es-
i,eeiile1 - ena highly respected citizens. The
los sustained BY Mrs. Sheriff. is we learn, be-
tween four and i've thousand dollars.
From the Little Rock Republican,
senator Harrison called on us Yesterday
morning and informed us that he had jusf re-
sissa a ietler from his son, J. p. HARRISON
s7lisiin iin OF Ashley county, stating that their
store a. Pine Hin was sci an ARE ~ al15.r,t
midnight on Monday night ma e,s,sf,5,,ssf
Mllle he 81. p. harbisOnl was absent in M,
eastern part of the county. No partieulsrS
were slfen a. 20 the loss but IL e1crz-fhire,
Msk CONSUMED 10 VIII not be les fl,a6 frr9ss
ihiriy 20 thirty-fys thousand dollars A.
senator naftlh1i Is quite an old eenfleflsn
the loss r. n great calamity ANA ,f's.-,.v'. -
- llgnihg of BIS friends.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

CONGREssIOS4L CANVASS.

Landon c. Haynes win address the people
upon the issues Of the day at the following
times and places:
IaGrange, Tuesday, 18th.
Middleton, "Wednesday, 18TH
Toones 5 station, Friday, Goth.
Mhiteville, Saturday. 2ist.
GAINESVILLE, Monday, Sd.
Moscow. Wednesday, 15th.
lafayette. Thursday, 26th.
t'oiiiervilie, saturday, 2sih.
Mhiie's station, Monday, ;0ih.
Suunlers lie, Monday, october 1th.
Judge Barbour Lewis and Colonel 4. ].
lseilnr are respectfully invited 70 attend.
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GEO. SHIELDS & CO.,
eGO MAIN ST, COR. JEFFERSON,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
Privileges at the Fair.

= EALED bids for the bar privilege for white
- persons, at the Fair Of the Memphis Ag-
rleultural and Mechanical Society. viii be
received at the Office OF the Secretary until
y O'Clock m, october lst. This privilege in
eiudes wines, liquors. ale, beer, cigars and to-
baccO, and the use of the principal saloon or
bar room. Also. sealed bids for the same priv
ilege for colored persons Will be received as
room.
Each OF these privileges is exclusive except
as 70 cigars and tobacco. All persons who de-
sire 70 secure any other privileges, such as for
sellns fruit, confectioneries, cigars, tobacco,
lee cream, sOda-water, etc: also, restaurant
privileges are requested 10 make personal ap-
plleaiiOn 10 the Committee through 4he SEQ
feEafy, az The ChalHher.Of commerce.
JAS. n. f,DMONDSON,l
=. =. Robbins, COMMITTEE
W. II. CARROIL. sei5
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

WEBB-At the residence Of her son, W. J.
Webb, Eve miles south of Memphis, on sun
day morning. September 18th, Mrs. ELIZA
BETH WEBB, in the 10Th year OF her age. Her
remains will be carried to Lafayette county,
Mississippi, for interinent.
THOMAS-At u o'clock on sunday morn
ing, 18th inst, OLIVER SCOTT THOMAS, son Of
j. 7. and Caroline Thomas, aged Is months
and 29 days.
The friends and relatives of the family are
invited TO attend his funeral this (AlONDAY)
morning, 10Th inst, at 10 o'clock, from resi-
dence, corner Bass avenue and Dunlap street.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

the tribunal declares that all claims which
have been referred 20 it for adjudication ara
hereby fully perfected and finally settled The
court furthermore declares that each
and every one Of tile said claims
whether the same may OF may not have
been presented TO OF laid before the tribunal
shall henceforth be considered and treated aS
settled and based on testimony whereof the
present decision and award has been made
In duplicate and signed by the arbitrafors
who have given their assent thereto the
whole being In exact conformity with the pro-
visions OF the Treaty Of Washington. made
and concluded al the Hotel DeVffle. Geneva.
switzerland, on September fourteenth in the
year OF our Lord one thousand eight hum
1red and seventy-tly0.
CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS.
COUNT SCLOPIS.
JACOB STAEMPFIE
BARON ID TTAVApA
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

y special dispatch from Geneva SAYS that at
lhe Close of the proceedings in the Board OF
~ ~ i9ltralion yesterday, Count Sclopis read an
address cougratula1ing his collea9ues on the
soou relations preserved between them
throughout the session OF the Board, and
sSssn King them Tor the Impartial support they
had given him in the discharge OF his duty
lie also thanked the Swiss authorities federal
and municipal. for the courtesy extended 10
She members OF the Court Of ArbitratOrs. and
other gentlemen connected herewith. The
Court then exchanged farewcils and separated
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16
BREECH-LOADTNG SHOTGUN,
worth $50
is offered for the best pigeon shooting
Match ON Friday: entrance fee. s.

Best general display of Flowers, Plants
and shrubs from the greenhouse and
garden, including Plants in Pots, Cut
flowers, BOquets and Evergreens......... $50 90
Best general display of Canned Fruits,
Preserves, JellieS, Pickles. Catsups,
etc, made in Southern States --........... 90 90
Best Suit OF Gentleman's Clothing, made
by Lady, including Coat, Pants and
est-...-.''.s...ss.-- .....-.-. =, W
Best display OF Quilts and Comforts
(home-madel, 10 include silk, cotton
and p %
Best display OF Embroidery by South
ern Lady, 10 include specimens of silk,
wool and cotton lNl %
Best and most tasty Calico Dress, made
by southern Lady ............ ............ y %
Best display of Crotchet-wOrk..... .... p 90
Best general display Of Artificial Flowers . %
Best display of Hair FWork..-...........-.... p 90
Best Southern made Bonnet '....... 81 90
Best Pictorial Worsted Tapestry. . %
Best Historical Painting, in Oil, by a
SOutherner forigiual design ........--.... 80 %
Best Landscape Painting, IN oil, Original
design - ID
Best Animal Painting, in oil Original
design %
Best Painting in water eOlors tOriglnaI
design . 90
]. o. BAILENTINE, President
LION. TRoUsDALE, Secretary. sel5 saw
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

Having enjoyed fine trade from our friends
and the public generally, for the past two
years, and thanking them for the same, we
are now better prepared than ever before to
offer them special inducements for their
further patronage.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

Country Merchants, Planters aud Customers
generally viii md K to their interest 10 ex-
anime our stock before purchasing else
where.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16
MONDAY, OCT. 81, 70,
And to Close October a6, 1872.

THE FAIR GROUNDS ARE BEAUTIFUL
l " situated on the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad, and ample transportation is pro-
vided for visitors by the Southern Security
Company, at . cents the round trip, during
the Fair.
The Premium List is very complete, espe-
cial attention being paid to the exhibitions
by Planters and Farmers, and TO every kind
of Domestic and Homemade Product and
Ladies Handiwork.
Splendid Premiums for Paintings by native
artists and amateurs.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

In addition to the Premiums contained in
the Premium List, the Directors call atten-
ton to the following additional Special Pre-
miums, which they have concluded TO offer,
viz:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

Re- The Society will have General Agent.
who will take special care and give particular
attention TO al Stock and articles on exhibit
tion at the Fair.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16
Five Attractive Flowing Matches.
Six TrOtting Premiums, one for each day.

Stock Premiums, also for Poultry, verycom-
plete and liberal.
The Directors cordially invite a superior
display of Agricultural Implements, House
hold Fabrics and Ornamental Workmanship
under their liberal offer of premiums.
Premium Lists may be obtained by applica-
ton 10 theSecTetary, at the Chamber Of Com
merce.
Half-fare rates viii be charged by the rail-
roads, but the person purchasing tickets for
the Faiv must be certain TO call for such tick
cts at his place Of starting, and have them
stamped by the Secretary, on the Fair
rates,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16
RECORD VENTILATED

to the bottom, and the name of Thomas g.
Boyd will be a stencil in the nostrils OF honest
men, who trusted him against their better
judgment and whom he imposed on for his
own selfish ends.
Reagan was expected to arrive in this city
yesterday 10 be examined before the officials
OF the government, but failed to do 50. He
viii probably come to-day, and his evidence
viii doubtless throw additional light on this
very dark subject.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16

Also, in addition to the above. we have a
Carpet and OiiclOth Department, with a fine
stock and Low PRICES.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16
HIS CoNprcT

is severely denounced as showing a heartleSs-
ness toward his wife that arOgseS the indigna-
uOn OF decent men. Since the expose she has
closely secluded herself, and, we are told, has
been confined to her bed for several days. she
IS in delicate health. and feels her husband s
disgrace keenly. II she was cognizant of the
plan he had IN view, she is sincerely to be
cOmmiserated, and equally SO If he would
have played on her feelings by the story of his
fictitious and tragic death, which he intended
70 foist on the public by the aid Of hired
tools. The tale VIII ere long be unfolded,
and his
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-09-16
THE BOYD MYSTERY.
Latest from Fast Tennessee in Reference
TO the Absorbing Topic
Of the Day.
The Burnt Clothing Recognized as Be
longing TO Samuel BOWles =
Reagan and Hensley, Dupes
-BOyd's Record.

The public interest in regard to the matter
Z Of Thomas q. Boyd and his mysterious disap-
pearence ana suspected flight, is, says the
Knoxville Chronicle of saturday, still alive,
4 and anything I'm regard to the matter is read
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-27
OHIO.
Report Of the Railroad Commissioners
--87SI Niles.

COLUMBUS, OHIO, December 26.-The
advance sheets Of the Annual Report of
the Ohio Com missioner Of Railroads
show the following statistics for the year
ending June 30, 1871: Total capitalstO
Of the entire line of railroads running
through or into Ohio is s2I9, ISL, l27; the
capital stock of that part of the. roads in
Ohio is Sl22, 72l, 528; "a total funded debt
of the entire lines Is SLY, III, 1850; the
proportion for Ohio is 500, Dos, 207; the
floating debt of the entire lines Is $l0,-
1873, 173; the proportion for Ohio is
So, 945, 700; total length Of the lines and
branches is 7408 miles of this amount
1857 miles are in Ohio; total cost of all the
railroads for construction and equip
ment was 1888 ,I13, 494; that portion of
the lines in Ohio cost 500, 1853, sos. The
gross earnings for all the lines
during the year was $50, $685.
07S; OF this sum the proportion of
earnings in Ohio was S34, 257, 799. The
total operating expenses for the entire
lines was S45, O3.I, 708; Ohio's proportion
was 50, 502, 74S; the total net earnings
was $40, Sos, $3.50; proportion for Ohio was
SO, T55, $50; total amount for passengers
carried the past year was So, 069, 1871;
total amount OF freight carried was TO-
9SS, 06s tons; the interest paid on bonds
was So, 726, 1853; the total dividends paid
amounted to 81, 554, 032. Onehundreda and
ninety-two persons were killed by the
railroads in Ohio last year, and three
hundred and fiity-eight were injured.
One thousand nine hundred and twenty
six animals WERE killed, for which dam
ages to the amount of S45, 573 were paid.
The total nuDlbaF Of PERSONS EN-
pl0yed on railroads in Ohio is twen-
ty-five thousand three hundred and
ninety-three. During the past year
three hundred and seventy-five miles Of
road, including sidings, were built.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-27

An Arkansas paper has said that the
APPEAL and its friends could name the
next United States Senator from thai
State. The APPEAL can do no such
thing, but would gladly be invested
with the power. Some sound, unbend.
ing Conservative statesman, uncontam-
mated by unworthy associations, should
represent the sovereignty, or, if that be
extinct, the statehood of Arkansas, in
the Senate of the United States. In this
connection it is proper to say that re-
newed assurances come from Washing
ton to the effect that President Grant
would have the result of recent elections
in Arkansas fairly determined He does
not approve the Claytonian mode of re-
jecting the votes Of counties and districts
that are not Claytonian, and only count
ing those that secure triumph of Clay
toms partisaDs. United States troops
will not be employed or Federal author
ity interposed as rashly and wrongfully
a. Tas done in New Orleans.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-12-27

stony, damp cells of the Gala
boose. The halls and apartments about
the Mayors office We're crowded yester-
day with helpless and unfortunate and
sick and aged people, clamorous for
help, for bread, for fuel and raiment.
1t was the saddest day that ever dawned
upon Memphis. And what foul shame
that with such a field for charity ex-
panded before Us, we who celebrate the
anniversary of Christ's birth with such
noisy fervor, forget that Christ
WIS the very embodiment of chart
ty, and of love for the poor and
lowly! What a fraud were we
practicing upon ourselves when hap
piness shOne in our faces in the pres
enee Of all this human anguish and
suffering. The poor were never before
reduced to such terrible exigencies, and
it is well that two of the oldest citizens
of Memphis, kindly and generous they
are, ask all good and charitable people
to meet them this morning at eleven
o'clock at the Law Court Room, corner
Of Union aud Second streets. They
would devise some means of relieving
the sufferings of the numberless unfortu-
nate people who now suffer absolute
pangs of hunger in this city.