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Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24
The South.

The Masters of the various Farmers oranges
In North Carolina met at Raleigh on the 9til
and organized State Grange. Wililam o.
Rattle. of Edoccombe was made President.
From June to July 2, the total number
of deaths reported in Nashville from cholera
was 647. OF these, PA were white and 4o3
colorcd There were some cases or course moi
reported. The American thinks the whole
number would foot up not less than $50. The
highest number in any one day was ~, on the
10Th OF June.
The Grand Jury has found true bills OF in
dlctment against the four seconds in the re-
cent Mordecai McCarty duel at Richmond,
Va, for the willful and malicious murder OF
Mordecai.
Albert Sanders, colored, was executed at
Prince Frederick, Nd, on the 18th, for the
murder of Z. A. Rurdell, last December;
and on the same day Thomas Jackson, also
colored, was hanged at Leonardstown, Nd,
for the murder Of Postmaster Schofeld in
April last.
A Qualification" mass meeting was held at
New Orleans on the 18th, in which fifteen hun
dred people participated. The resolutions re-
Gently adopted by the committee OF one hun
dred were Endorsed, and it was further re-
solved that as soon as the opposition to the
equal civil rights of all citizens had been over
come, the participants would enter upon the
work of reforming the administration of State
affairs.
Recent reports from all sections of Virginia
represent the oats crop the finest in the state
for many years. Wheat is harvested and will
hardly Weld an average. The corn crop was
/! very promising.
The State Auditor OF Louisiana, on the 18th
sold about 100000 belonging to the general
fund, TO the highest bidder, in sums ranging
from $500 to 5000, for State warrants, the
money bringing from sl.40 to s1.42 in State
warrants The Treasurer applied for an
Injunction restraining the Auditor from FUR
ther action in this direction, and declared that
he would not receive the warrants from the
Auditor or make any entry regarding them.
The Reform State Central Committee OF Ar
kansas has issued an address, calling on the
people TO hold meetings and pass resolutions
demanding the Constitutional Convention.
Jacob Thompson has written letter, which
appears in the Memphis Aualdnche, in refer
ence to the story of deficit of 1921 900 in his
accounts rs Secretary of the Interior. He
states that the defalcation was the crime of a
clerk In the Department, and that committee,
consisting exclusively of political opponents,
declared the Secretary, twelve years ago, to be
guiltless in the matter, and that their report
was unanimously approved by Congress.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24

This makes total for the year of g.
432, 100, and taking into account the fact
that but comparatively small proper
ton of the frauds committed are discov-
cred, the exhibit is truly serious one.
The Commissioners report states that
in New York the amounts realized by the
Government are mainly seizures, made for
the most part on board Of vessels, of
goods imported from foreign countries.
The larger suits against prominent firms
of New York originate with the examina-
ton of invoices. Smuggling in small
articles is in that city also carried on TO q
considerable extent, amounting for the last
year to 100000.
During the year several suits not made
public, besides that Of Phelps, Dodge g.
Co., run up to the hundred thousands.
The amounts resulting from these seiz-
ures are divided among the informer, the
naval officer and the Government, the
Government only receiving one-half, ex-
cept when the informer is revenue Off.
cial, when the Government receives two.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24
The West.

The Chicago yourna, of the 10th says the
Western crop reports, except from those local
tiles which had been recently devastated by
storm and food, were generally favorable
The Journal thinks the loss OF field and gar
den crops, farm buildings, timber, etc,
throughout the Northwest, by the recent cx-
tcnsive storms, may be safely estimated at be-
tween $2, OOO, 600 and 81, 100000.
In Milwaukee, n few nights ago, little
child Of Mr.. Mosier was burned to death by
the explosion OF a kerosene lamp. The par
ents had retired, leaving the lamp burning
near the cbild's crib.
The Military Commission for the trial Of the
Modocs implicated In the massacre OF General
Candy and the Peace Commissioners, conclud-
cd its labors on the 9th. The evidence for the
prosecution is said to have been Of the most
positive character, leaving no doubt Of the
guilt Of the prisoners.
Grand Rapids, Mich, suffered heavy loss
by fire on the 18th. One hundred dwellings,
and number OF stores, mills hotels, and other
buildings the whole covering six Of the most
thickly-built squares in the city, were destroy
ed. The loss was estimated at S5o0,000; in
surance about 100000.
At West Union, Iowa, few days ago, a
servant girl in the family Of DIR. Bassett, in
trying to light a fire with kerosene oil, was SO
seriously burned that she died In short time
The Islander suit Of Miss Linda Gilbert
against the Chicago Evening Post has resulted
In verdict for the plaintiff six
cents The suit grew out Of comments made
by the Post on the efforts Of Miss Gilbert to
raise funds, by means Of a lottery enterprise,
for the purchase Of prison library.
A letter received at Des Moines from Haml-
ton County, Iowa, says that the tornado on the
4th completely cleared twenty-acre field of
corn, stalking corn, dirt, and ALL" "A school
house was carried away, and has not been
seen since" "A stable with two horses was
carried over eighty rods
A Des Moines iowa telegram of the 14th
says: "Thcre is strong and growing oppo-
sition In this State to the operation of the
Illinois Railroad law, as 1t affects Iowa traffic.
The Industrial Congress Of the United
States, composed Of delegates from the various
trades organizations Of the United States, met
pt Cleveland on the 18th. The attendance was
quite large, over one hundred delegates
being In attendance, representing 1875, 200
trade and labor union men. Permanent officers
were chosen as follows: President, John
Ferenbach, Of Cleveland; Secretaries, S.
Keefe, Of Philadelphia, and John Schley, OF
Indianapolis.
The Nebraska State Sunday School Conyen-
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24

t,on met at Omaha on the 18th. There were
100 delegates present from all parts OF "a.
state Prof. A. +. Nightingale was eiecleu
President of the Convention, and delivered u'e
address OF welcome.
Tacoma, Washington Territory, has been
chosen by the Commissioners OF the northern
Pacific as the western terminus OF that ROAD.
A two-year old child in Dubuque, iowa.
named Mary Fleschman, died on the losi ~
rat bite inflicted three days before
The Minnesota Republican State Conven-
ton met at ST. Paul on the 10th, ana noni-
mated CusliInan X. Davis, OF st. faul, ior
Governor. The vote stood, on the Iour'h
ballot. Davis, lbs; w. ID. Washburn, loo'
Resolutions were adopted favoring cheap
transportation, according to the capital IN
vested IN railroads; the right OF reasonaoie
remuneration, but opposing unjust discflihi-
nations and all arbitrary and improper use OF
the growing power of railroads and other cor
porations; declaring that no rights should pe
vested in railroad corporations beyond lhe
control of future Legislatures; demanding
pure official conduct, and the punishment Oh
unfaitbful public men; condemning inc
salary and back pay grab, and demanding the
prompt repeal of the law authorizing 1t.
Two Modocs, the last Of Capt. Jacks band,
surrendered on the 10th, and were taken INTO
camp.
A Cairo qll) dispatch Of the 10th says the
choIer. was reported TO be very bad IN the
northern part Of that alexander county, ana
about forty-fve miles from that city IL was
said that from the 10th to the 18th Inst there
had been thirty cases, twenty proving fatai.
The neighborhood was said to be almost Win
out An inhabiant every one having gone to
the hills. The crops had been left TO take care
of themselves. In Cairo there was not case
Of cholera, and the health generally was re-
markably good
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24

thirds The Commissioner states that the
amount the Collector of New York has
received during the past year Is aoou'
$4,000. .;,;,or
In Boston the case is somewhat similar,
with the exception that smuggling l.
done on lesser scale.
The greatest difficulty, however, IS OK,
perienced in preventing smuggling across
the Canadian border. Smuggling al .he
Southern ports is not in proportion 10 tne
extent Of the importations, owing NANNY
to the inaccessible character OF the Coast
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24
Foreign Intelligence.

The European and American Postal Con-
Ercss will meet at Berne, Switzerland, ON the
9th Of September.
The case for tho prosecution against the
Tichborne claimant closed on the 10th, and
the trial was adjourned until the 2lst.
In accordance with the treaty stipulations,
The German troops commenced to retire on
the Sd from the French Departments Of
Vosgcs, Ardcnnes, Mouse, Meurtl and Mo-
sclle, and the fortress and reimbursement Of
Dclfort. The withdrawal win continue by
detachment until the 18th OF August, when
the aforementioned country will DO entirely
evacuated.
A new italian Cabinet has been successfully
formed, and is composed as follows: Presi.
dent Of Council aud Minister of Finance, Signor
Minghctti; Minister OF Foreign Affairs, Signor
Visconte Vcnosta; Minister Of the Interior,
Signor Cantelli; Minister OF Justice and Eccle-
siastlcal Affairs, Signor Vigliani Minister Of
War, Lieutenant General Ricotti Magnani;
Minister OF Marine Signor saintbon; Minister
of Public Works, Slgnor spaycnta; Minister
Of Public Instruction, Signor Scialoja Min
istcr Of Commerce and Agriculture, sgnor
FINAL.
A dispatch from Breslau, Germany, on the
10th, says that violent type OF cholera had
appeared In that city. There had been eight
cen cases, fourteen proving fatal, In Lauter-
burg, thirty four miles northeast OF Stras.
bourg, there were eight cases, four Of which
were fatal. ia ~ ts.I
1t was reported from Berlin on the 18th tina,
Blsmarck was about to retire permanently
from the Prusslan Cabinet. He would retain
the German Chancellorshlp. z, .-,4
A marriage has finally been arranged be-
tween the Duke Of Edinburgh and the Grand
Duchess Maria Alexandrowna, only daughte,
Of the Emperor Of Russia. The Duke thu
fOregoes the right Of succession to the Duchy
Of SAKE Coburg, which fact involves important
political considerations. ails s8tsa3t
A Berlin dispatch Of the 18th announces that
the cholera had appeared At various places In
Germany, and q number Ct cases had occurred
In Ratisbon, Bavaria. I'D 1Ylna3 a.@i
II was reported at Bayonne, France, on The
18th, that the Carlist Chief Saballs, with ZOO
mcn, had surprised 1900 Republicans under
Gen. Cabrinety, near Ripall; that Csbrinety
WA killed, one.half Of the command taken
prisoners, and all his artillery captured.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24
Customs Frauds.

WASHINGTON, July II.
THE Commissioner of Customs has
just prepared a report for the use of the
Secretary of the Treasury on the amounts
of customs frauds on the Government for
the fiscal year ending the Both of last
month These frauds represent cases set
tied by the Department, and show to what
an alarming extent the system of swindling
is carried on. An exact copy of the figures
in the report, which show the frauds in
nach city ara fol lnws.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24

"A few days ago, at Lawrenceburg,
Ind, Deputy Sheriff Paul Truett was
knocked down by a desperate, Pete Mil.
Ter, whom he had arrested. Truett then
shot Miller in the small Of the back. The
ball passed through and was taken out of
his abdomen. tits thought Miller could
not live. He had just been liberated from
the Jacksonville Penitentiary.
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24

An Atlanta editor refers feelingly to
a Georgian who is ION the brink of start.
ing daily paper"
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24
Over Niagara.

The following extract is from letter to
the New York Herald, detailing the story
of the loss of the two young men ana lhe
woman who went over Niagara on the Ale
Iowa voter. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1867-1874, 1873-07-24
The E,

Gold closed in New York on the 10th at
115A@ll6. l38 ts. ia
In reply to an invitation to assist, at Phila-
delphia on the 4th, In giving the Centennial
performance In that city good start, Presi-
dent Grant announced his inability to be pres
ent, owing to the illness Of his father, but he
hoped and trusted ''that the Centennial will
receive ON the 4th proximo such q go or as
will attract The attention of the nation to 1t,
and awaken determination ON the part OF the
people 10 make II . grand success; also that
foreign nations may have awakened In them q
spirit Of honorable rivalry with our young
Republic In the exhibition three years hence. "
Minnie Waltham, alias Kate Stoddard, the
murderess Of Charles Goodrich In Brooklyn,
on the 2lst of March last, has at last been dis
covered and arrested, and has made full con-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
FamiIy Jara IN south Memphis.

The 0'Donnells and Caseys, from
time immemorial in ireland, have en-
gagged in series of faction fights, result
ing in victories or alternate victories on
each side. Even on this side of the
salt sea the traditions Of free fights have
been kept by the respective respectable
families. William 0'Donnell resides in
South Memphis, and is the fortunate
possessor of valuable COW. Near by
resides Tim Casey, who has a numerous
family, including little girl, who usa-
ally wears red dress. O'Donnelrs
COW has an antipathy to the
color red, being no doubt a lineal de-
soendant Of those lannon's animals
in Spain that are tortured to death,
in the arena by the Matadors and Plea
dora who carry in one hand red flag
and in the other a trusty Toledo blade.
O'Donnelrs COW yesterday chased the
red dressed daughter Of the house Of
Casey, desiring, playfully no doubt, TO
toss the little lady sky-high. 0DOnRell
was arrested on a warrant sworn out by
Casey, charging him with keeping a
vicious "baste," and Casey and family
we're ARRESTED BY O'Donnell on the
charge Of being disOrderly citizens. Re-
corder Winters heard the case to day
aud delivered an elaborate opinion. He
reviewed the history Of the wars which
took place between the families on the
ould sod in feudal days. and coming
down to later timss, be said: dis
charge the COW, Mrs. CASEY and her
children 4 fne each lawyer engaged 10
the case the sum Of ten dollars, and will
bind over 0'Dounell and Casey 70 keep
the peace tsVard each other and all
citizens Of Tennessee for the space Of
twelve munths The decision was
wise one, and vii settle the ODonnell-
Casey fend, lor some time a least.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

PUBLIC LEpoER OFvIcE,
MLmnuIa InAN InunnrY d IhLL

PUEBLO LHD0ER OFTIcr,
MKnrHis. TEsN.. January .. lsiS.I
The banks report a fair demand for
money to-day, but loan only TO gilt'eage
customers aud even then supply them
with limited amounts at the usual rates
Of interest. On the street good paper
is discounted at from 2@l y cent. Y
month. Commercial bills are taken AZ
Nose discount on Eastern points, and
we could learn Of no exceptions 10 this
rate. New Orleans bills are taken at lc
discount, and bankers checks on all
points are sold at par Gold is higher
in New York, opening at 1921, and at
noon was steady at that rate. Dealers
here paid lll@llll for small amounts,
and for shipping lot would have paid
lila. The market for local securities is
about as interesting, from reporterial
standpoint, as il has been for the past
month. Curb-stone operators are doing
the most OF the business, except in tax
paying scrips, aud their operations, for
a month or so, would hardly guarantee
the superstition that they we're becoming
wealthy from profits. There are mystic
rioas rumors aaoat as to the consoli-
dation Of the Memphis Gas.light and
the Gayoso Gas Companies, but nothing
Of definite character can be ascer-
tanned relative theeeto. The stock Of
the former has, howeevr, as we stated
yesterday, been offered at 75c, and
found no takers, while the latter has
been suddenly Withdrawn from the mar
ket, notwithstanding that several weeks
since it was begging buyers at 45e. The
presence in the city of q prominent
Northern capitalist, and prominent
stakeholder in the Gayoso Company,
adds not little to the interest.
Serips IRE approaching in value as the
time for the payment Of taxes draws
near, aud to-day the brokers quote we
as the selling rate for county warrants
and 97c as the selling rate fer State
Comptrollers warrants and old issue
Tennessee money. Railroad and insu-
rance stocks are nominal. Bank divi-
dends have been fully commented upon
by the press Of the city since the LIST in
slant, but we have yet to learn Of any
that have Melted to its stockholders a
better profit than that of the national
institutions already mentioned in the
IFncER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
GENERAL mARHKr.

APPLEs-DulI at q oOs5 rs. as to quail
BRRF-Fre.h foEsquArters, t,l96ci hind.
BUTTER- Choice held at 279sOe; fair 10
prime, 2og22oi common, 99l5c.
lAdGlAd-lanees from ls'u1se for liEhi
BRKNS Firm Al sgl s0e2. :. "a, IN al the
leyee and u sO9i ioRiOoibs from storei corn
BACON y No clear sides or shoulders IN mar
keti sugar-cured hams. li9liNci breakfast
bacon, new, S'ftslOc. Ill.
nEINs- Quiety e 1898 % y bushel.
cHiCKENs-Mixed and full grown. q Oo9
OAgDLES -Fiua. Light aud full weight.
SHEEsE Firm and scarce, factory. $50
l6lSei Lnglish dairy, lg@lg4c.
COPPEE- Steady. Common Rio. 9O@2lc;
feir g PRIME slsgxie Lasuyra' 2szpci ia
CABBAGEs-Prices firm at s5Gs n crate.
COkN-MkAl.-kasy at g 1908 20 on the
levee; IN Flnro, 81 35a3 30.
CRANBERRIEs-D Dull al slOgl2 90 y Dbl.
COkE-Du!l a. h2s5eSsc for yellow and
FDFiEb xPPLEs ouio, a, s,<sio v nj
DUcKs-saiei at ~ 5O9l 80 y dol. for
live as TO quality.
EG6S-Dull AZ J0uIic.
fLOUR-lirm and unchanged. Low grades,
$4,000 80 medium. 81 COOS COS family and
GERsE-steady at s7s9 \ dozen for live.
GUINNESS -handburlaps. Ice; new,
HAY-Choice scarce at 5000; common to
70 prime, s2l02s. From store, 81 cool 70 %
lOO lbs.
KRAUr-Quiet at ssa9 y Dbl.
LEMONS-Steady at 81 30 a box.
LIME-firm at 81 4O9l 60.
LARp-Dull; tiorce refined, Sh@slSc; key
do, 9%99Ic; pail. gtglOc.. leyee and store
LIVE sTOcK-Deef cattle, ehoico. 595ike;
medium to good, 29ij4e gross; hogs, 41S@l7+;
sheep, firm, 595i4c.
M6tAssks-Firm; good to choice LOUISE
ana. 5sa65c
NAILs--steady at s. 1906 rates.
ORANGES fresh Louisiana. S. coo
10 90 a Dbl.
ONIONS Steady at 81 1904 90. levee and
0ATs-Dull at Ii@I7c for mixed and choice
white.
TURKEYs-Quiet at sl2@l6,p dozen for
live and l29lsc d ID for dressed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
The Dollar bethel Fund.

Yesterday Superintendent Speers, Of
the Memphis Bethel, received several
dollars from young ladies, who thereby
have started the dollar subscription for
the erection of home and school house
for the little street Arabs. The dollar
subscription scheme was suggested in
the LEDGER some weeks since, and the
idea being regarded as practical by the
managers Of the Bethel, arrangements
are making to canvass the city and col
lect the dollar fund. But few of our cit
liens will fail to subscribe one dollar to
this good cause. Those desiring to con-
tribute dollar before being called upon
can send in their subscriptions to the
Treasurer, DR.. Jones, at his drug store,
on Main Street, opposite Court Square.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
A welcome Change

Has just occurred at the Peabody Hetel
barbershop, it going into the proprietor
ship of that prince of tonsorial art, Mr..
Fred VOLS. The rooms have been en-
tirely renovated and refurnished. A
number of gentlemanly attendants
will always be on hand to serve the
friends and former patrons Of Mr. Wolf,
as well as the public generally at all
times. The bath rooms are entirely new
and the largest and most commodious
found anywhere. The tubs are now on
their way from New York and are ex-
pected here every day, and vhaH the
bath rooms are complete due notice will
&c given to the pablo. ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
Mayor Johnson and the City FL
naucea.


In his speech before the Board Of
Aldermen and Common Council, Mayor
johnson plainly and frankly stated the
condition of city finances, and the cause
of the same. The troubles in city
finances rest at the doors of the property
holders, who fail to pay taxes due. but
who are ever grumbling about the Jan
uary interest. Mr.. johnson has pursued
the same policy with reference to city
affairs ever since he has been In Office.
His policy during his second term has
not differed one iota in this respect from
that of his first. The statement Of the
city finances is brief. His honor says:
The trouble now is, that your taxes
are levied but not collected. We now
have $94l,677 Of past due taxes,
while the assets OF the city are 81 ESQ.,
600, against 100000 liabilities, leaving
surplus of about $4,000. If these
past-due taxes could be realized, you
can see there would be no great diff
Guilty in meeting all expenses. In most
Northern cities they have been able by
the first of January TO collect about so
per cent. of the taxes due. We have
been able to collect only 10 per cent. up
to that time.
Mayor johnson thoroughly under
stands the difficulties in the way Of col
Letting taxes, and suggests to the Alder
men and Councilmen the following rem
edy: 4A@
While not finding the city in partic-
ularly hourishing condition, you will, /
assure you, gentlemen, find it in much
better condition than | did. You will
find it with assets sufficient to pay of all
its liabilities, which was not the case
when | came in. The Legislature is
now in session, and you should call its
attention to the securance of better laws
for the collection of taxes.
1t may be well to state that the re-
sponsibility of the city government does
not rest alone on the Mayors shoulders,
each member of the General Council
must bear his share of the burthen.
This is right and the Mayor invokes
the aid and attention of members in the
following terse but pointed manner:
have invited you in for two purposes.
First, to return my thanks to you, which
should have been done before the adj
journment OF the old Board, to the mem
bers for the uniform kindness and cour-
tesy always shown me by them; and,
second, to extend to you an invitation
to look into the affairs of the city. 1t
is your duty to familiarize yourselves
with the affairs of the city in all its
branches. This you will have but little
difficulty in doing as you can readily
ascertain the condition of affairs by
consulting the records. These are be-
ing prepared now by the Comptroller,
and would have been ready to present
to you, but owing to. the shortpess OF
the time it was impossible. 1t will be
ready, however, by your next regular
meeting in February, when it will be
presented to you with such recommend
atoms as it will justify Inc to make.