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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21
Is A cOEsrITgTJ99sy!AIEv CONVENTION

We propounded this question lately,
but all the answers seem to be in the neg
alive; at least we have seen no argument
in favor of convention any stronger
than the assertion that our Constitution
might be improved, which ~ merely
begging the question. The Somerville
Falcon is opposed to calling conven-
ton, and gives some of its reasons,
among others the following; when
the State is harrassed with almost un-
bearable burdens in the shape of chronic
debts, and when the people are suffering
for the want of public school system
that has long been denied them on ac-
count of financial embarrassments, we
think it suicidal to go to the expense OF
holding Constitutional Convention
when so little is to be gained thereby
Besides, the precedent of repeatedly
tampering with the Constitution is a
very dangerous one. Every party that
comes into power will soon learn to de-
mand a new Constitution suited to its
particular whims and prejudices, and
we will never be secure in the mainten-
ance of any principle or fundamental
doctrine in politics.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21

critical should such = movement DO de-
veloped. Il lseven asserted that several
agents are now In Madrid oanvaasing
the situation in the interest Of the new
movement with a view Of taking early
action TO further the scheme.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21
NEW YORK.

NEW YoRK, February 2l.--The Cotton
Exchange held a prolonged meeting yes
terday to effect change in the present
style of contracts for the future delivery
Of cotton. There were three different
propositions-one desired that rs per
cent. of ordinary cotton should be ad-
mitted, another that no change should
take place, and the third that all ordi-
nary cotton be admitted. After nearly
three hours Of elaboration the following
resolution was adopted;
Resolved, That from and after the LIST
of September next, ordinary cotton shall
be included on contracts for delivery,
and that no other form Of contract shall
be considered as legal or subject to arol-
tration under the rules Of the New York
Cotton Exchange; that no notice will be
taken in the public report of the sale,
or in the printed circular OF the sale OF
any other contract; that no other con-
tract will be stamped by the Exchange,
and that ne more than Is per cent. OF
ordinary, or % per cent. of strict ordi-
nary cotton shall be delivered on any
contract for one hundred bales.
A slight fall of hail occurred this
morning. Weather now cold with indi-
cations of snow.
Herman Goodstein, proprietor of a
loan Office at No. IL Broadway, has been
arrested charged with receiving stolen
goods, consisting chiefly Of silk velvetS,
to the value of S6OOO 1t appears that
the goods are part of lot stolen from
the store of R. Richards, No. 456 Broad
way, Monday last. No clue to the re-
mainder of the stolen goods has been
obtained. The thieves have not yet been
arrested
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21
was postponed until next Tuesday.

THr Appeal Of this morning contains
an editorial announcement of the re-
signation Of Colonel G. W. Alexander
as business manager Of that paper, and
pays a merited compliment to his capac-
ity, business talent and social worth.
The Colonel has lived here several
years. First, he occupied the position
of superintendent Of the City Railway
Company, and for about two years past
has been connected with the Appeal.
In both positions he rendered the highest
satisfaction to the public, and made
hosts of personal friends, whose good
wishes will follow him wherever be may
60, or in whatever undertaking he may
embark.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21

All parties, groups. bands, crews gal
lants and others wishing to be assigned
prominent positions in the pageant are
hereby commanded 10 report to DR..
Theo. Hoerner, g. c. in Chief, corner Of
Beal and Second streets. By command
Of MOMUs, Rex Cagnivalli.
Attest: L. C., D. d. Z. and CONT
De Noses. l4g
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21
NOVELTIES DE OARNIVALE
COALI COABi COALI

Just received. a large supply Of No. /
Pittsburg coal, which We are selling a.
ssventy-fve cents per barrel.
l4O.t War 4 LEvIs,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21


BENJAMIN F. BUTLER has kept rather
quiet of late, but takes, nevertheless, a
ferocious delight in the misfortunes of
some IF his brethren. He has stood
abuse for several years better than any
man in the country, but has had his re-
venge upon several of his personal enc
mics who are Inundated by the late ex-
posures at Washington. The report of
Judge Polard's committee, submitted
last Tuesday. provided only for the ex-
pulsion of Ames and Brooks. Butler,
who regards himself now as almost the
only honest man left, wanted to 6ght the
report then and there. he said that If
Ames was TO be expelled for bribery it
was clear that somebody had been
bribed, and be demanded to know who
it was. For once his ancient friends,
the Democrats, rallied to his side, but
the further consideration of the report
was postponed until next Tuesday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21
MARDI eRAs REyBLs.

secure your Tickets Early No
Tickets 90 be sold after M"n'
day.
Tickets 81, admitting bearer TO the
Grand Exposition, Turner'S, Memphis
Club. Assembly and Cochran Halls
WORKMAN aud Commercial Hotels must
be procured before Monday next, a. no
tickets will be sold at the door.
Tickets for sale by
Joseph Specht, Madison street,
A. Vaccaro, Front Row,
Lou Leubrie, Main street,
DIR. HoernOr, Beale street
l.. S. Morris, Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21
PRIVILEGES,
PRIVILEGES.

LIE MARDI-GRAs EXECUTIVE CON-
mittss are pow prepared 10 receive Bids ioI
Bar and Rsfreshment Privileges at the Expo-
rition Buiiding and Assembly Hall. The
COMMITTEES reserve the right 10 reject any OF
ali bids.
By order Of The Commitiee.
llsi LOU LKUBRIE. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21

A ehsice lot jua received b Victor
ID. Fuchs ~ Jefferson street $50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21
NOTICE..

SPECIAL ORDER No. l,
HEADQUARTERS CATFISH BRIGADE.J
LII MEMBERS OF THIS BRIGADE ARE
"A ordered TO report at their quarters, NO.
81 Adams street, this evening at O'Clock
Nv order of the LONG CAT,
SHORT Car, Commanding v ,n sia
Asst Adjutant Gen. l4o-l4S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21

HAMIroS's Buchu and Dandelion re-
stores the enfeebled powers, and puts
the physical machinery into perfect run
ming order. Go aud try this medicine
at Griswold & Co.'S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-21

KRrss Fever Tonic will not only
break up chills bu. will keep of any re-
turn of ague, Useitas directed on each
bottle. Costs one dollar, and Griswold
A Co. are authorized 10 warrant IL.
/ HAVE some empty coal barges for
sale low.
100 Gro. MELLERsH. 27s Main ST.
DIED.
TROUT-On Friday, the 2lal inst. B.ssIE
WIInof, daughter Of the late w. W. and Mrs.
Cassie N. Trout. .. .H.. 3d..
Tho funeral will take place Tomorrow morn
log At half past ten o'clock from Calvary
Church. Services BY the Rector. Friends
and aoquaintanoss Of the family are respect
fully invited to attend. III.
avalanche copy,l III -
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19
PLACER HERALD
official Paper Of Placer County
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING BY
WAlKuP & FILCHER.
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Liberal deductions made to monthly or yearly
advertisers.
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the advertisement, otherwise it will be continued
until forbidden, and charged for accordingly.
1t is hereby expressly agreed and stipulated
between the proprietor and those having work
or Advertising done, or being subscribers, that
all payments at the above rates are to be made
current United States gold or silver com.
OFFICIAL ADVERTISING.
The following rates, AS FIXED BY LAW, Will be
charged for all legal advertisements and notices,
For the first insertion, one dollar and nifty
cents per square of two hundred and fifty ems,
and one dollar per square for each additional in
serton up to four, and thirty-hve cents per
square for each subsequent insertion
~ All legal advertisements must be PLAINLY
written, and the number of Insertions must al
wavs be marked on the margin of each adver-
tisement, or they will be continued and charged
accordinolv The publisher will not be respon-
sibla for faulty or illegal manuscript.
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19
AUBURN. PLACER COUNTY. CALIFORNIA APRIL 49, 1873
SPRING.


Come gentle Spring. ETHEREAL mildness GOMEZ
Oh Thompson! void of rhyme as we'll as reason
How could st thou thus poor human nature hum
There's no such season.
The Spring! | shrink and shudder at her name
For why, | find her bre ath a bitter Brighter,
And suffer from her blows as if they came
From Spring the Fighter
Her praises then. let hardy poets sing.
And be her truthful laureates and uphoders
Who do not feel as if they had a Spring
Poured down their shoulders.
Let others eulogize her floral shows;
From me they cannot win single booty;
| know her blooms are III full blow-and SOS
The epizooty.
Her cowslips stock, and lilies of the vale,
Her honey-b ossoms you hear the bees at,
Her pansles, dafodils, and primroses pale,
Are things | sneeze at!
Fair is the vernal qnarter of the year!
And fair its early buildings and its blowings-
but Just suppose consumption seeds appear
with other sowings!
For me l find, when northern winds are high,
frigid, not a generous inspiration;
Nor can, Ike iron-chested Chubb, defy
An inflamat on.
Smitten by breezes from the land of plague,
To me all vernal luxuries are fables
Oh where's the spring in rheumatic leg,
Stiff as a tables ?
| limp in agony-1 wheeze and cough,
And quake with ague, that great agltator;
Nor dream, before July, OF leaving off
My resprator.
In short, whatever panegyrics lie
In fulsome odors too many to be cited,
The tenderness of Spring IS all my eye
And that is blighted
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

OBfTUARY-Govcrior Stafford for many
years in nimately knew Judge Samuel Todd,
who recently died at Hardyville, AMI fur
nshes the Citizen with these remarks which
we have many reasons for believing entirely
due the character of deceased:
BY the death of Judge Todd the Territory
ooses one of its truest and best citizens.
Few men possessed nober heart or more
genial disposition. His company was sought
hy youth and age, and whether rich or
poor, he had smiles and good cheer for all.
In his dealings. he was just and honorable,
md so sympathetic and generous was he,
towards his fellow men, that his means
generally passed from him almost as fast as
acquired; and although he undoubtedly left
helIlnd considerable means, if honesty to
men and kindly treatment of the poor, the
widow and orphan avail anything in the
Hereafter, he has laid up treasures there
more precious than silver or gold. He was
native of Indiana; came to California from
st. Louis in 1S49; was engaged in mercan-
Ille business for many years at Yankee Jim,
in, Placer county; afterwards kept the Met
ropolitan Hotel in San Francisco; came to
Arizona about ten years ago and set led at
Mohave, where he has been principally
engaged in mercantile business . For nearly
hree years he held the office of probate
Judge for Mohave county, and resigned the
position late in 1S72-Arizona Citizen.
March 10th 1878
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

SAGAUTY OF THE BLIND Gases like the
following almost make us exclam: "Whal
is the use Of eyes?" The accomplishments
If a sighiless man are thus told: Reading
Penn, OWN the person, but leaves it for Il
Berks county German paper to immortallz'
him. He is a German, ninety years of age
Keeps a tavern, (Which is known Ms blind
Hartman's J is expert in the handling o
money and battles all attempts TO cheat hiu
with spurious currency. He walks out
'lone, can point to any piece of real estate
in the town, and TO crown all, nends clocks
md repairs musical instruments.
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

HERE is good news for bald heads. A
Kentucky sharp has discovered that by i.-
-ertng lie cuI end of lock Of hair into II
kind OF paste made Of two vegetables and I.
simple chemice it can be made 10 grow
md can be thence iransf rred successful,
20 scarifed surface If skin 1t then grow.
with ease and rapdi'y, only needins TO b.
held on by a bn.dage for two days. II ihs
thing be true, the curling aud graceful wiz
must fade.
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

LltUTENANT-CoLoNEL FREDRIcK DENT
GRANT. From the Army and Nary Jour
nal of the 29th of March, we copy the fol-
owing in reference to the appointment Of
Second Lieutenant Grant upon the staff of
General Sheridan:
There is little profit in criticisnp Injustice for
which there is no remedy; but it is not we'll to
iisguise the fact that great dissatisfaction has been
created in the army by the promotion of a Young
Second Lieutenant just from the Military Acad,
my to the position of Abide Camp on the staff
u the utenant-tienera, in place of officers
whose services and experience SO much better
entitle them to such position
his is The temperate comment of the
Army Journal upon an act that to us seems
utterly indefensible. Young Grant graduated
among the lowest in his class, distinguished
for nothing more honorable in his students
career than to have been foremost in perse-
cutting the colored cadet, and for which
he and others were severely reprimanded.
Taken from West Point and sent in a Gov
ernment vessel to Europe, under General
Sherman having seen no service in field or
barracks, he is now promoted over the heads
of veterans, men who have done their coun-
try great service and won for themselves
sreat military reputation, to rank he does
not deserve.
Had This boy possessed the instincts of the
true soldier he would have declined any
favor from his fathers great office, and would
have been proud TO rank among his fellows
in his true position, shared with them the
nutles of his place and carved out name
for himself We wish General Grant could
have remembered that he was Commander
in-Chlef of "A great army and not the father
of a Lieutenant. We wish he could have
forgotten favorlism to his child in remem-
berng that he was President of the Repnb-
lie. The difference between General Grant
and General Washington is, that one was
father of his country, the other is father of
u Second Lieutenant, with the spurious
rank OF Lieuenant.C Colonel. chronicle.
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

THREATENS TO SUE An Iowa gentleman
was recently foiled in hs laudhle purpose Of
committing suicide by the repreliensible con
'luct of an apothecary, who gave him pre-
pared chalk for arsenic, nm the might have
'een widow threatens to sue the apothecary
tor obtaining money under false pretenses.
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

The Post ays the salary steal is only one
Of the petty larcenies of Congressman.
The New York Sun brings long lists Of items
from the contingent accounts OF both Houses.
IN which figure bills for visiting cards and
The engraving OF them; cologne. bay rum,
cosmetics, shaving soaps. castor oil, Lubin's
powders, horse Car tickets, tea, sugar, lem
ms, whisky, brushes of all sorts, fine soaps
OF all rts, camphor, stay aces and wash
ing bile. and all kinds Of things. But then,
COngr ssio ia 10, al.
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

JOIN ZIsKA.- One vi The leaders of The
Hursites. a religious sect which was driven
take up arms by persecution. ordered hir
skin, after death, to be made into GOVERN.
:" n drum; that. though his voice might no
t,e heard any more, be might still stir n.y.
the hearts a his follower, ~ 10 Lis ltetim..
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

BE careful now y"u 20 10 sleep at an auc
ih A gentleman settled himself in 4
comfortable Chair, and his senses soothed by
heaucloneer's lullaby, soon dropped asleep
When his nap WAS over he lett the place
The next day lie was asionished at the
receipt of till for several hundred dollars
worth Of carpet and other things. The auc-
ioneer had received his somnculous nod
tor bids. 81.
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19


IHE STATE NORMAL ScHooL.-Dr.
Lucky has furnished newspaper correspon-
dent, says the Stockton Idependem, with
lhe figures showing the cost of board and
Incidental expenses of pupils at the State
Normal School. Here is the statement:
One pupil, at the last term, of ten months.
paid for board $l7S; for washing, $40 so;
for incidenlals, $l1 As; and for travelling ex-
penses, S2l; making a total of 238 so.
Another for that period, paid 1921 so for
loard; $50 for wasi'g; $32 for iccidentas;
and sol for travelling expenses; total $34S-
5O. Two Others made the term at cost
ofS24O and $500 respectively. Five pupils,
who attended during five Winter months,
incurred an expense Of $172, 1929, S24O,
SlS9, Sl27, respectively, Two pulls.
who attended six Winter months. paid S2O4
md $50 respectively. The average cost
board, washing, fuel and incidentals-is be-
tween $25 and $50 per month" This is
certainly too costly for the sons and daugh-
lers of the laboring classes of society. Be-
tween SIS and $50 per month is about the
half, ON an average, of laboring mans
pay, and the sum necessary to pay the ex-
penses of one of such aborer's boys or girls
at said school, would virtually debar them
from the advantages sought to be given at
'hat institution. The chief object sought
70 be accomplished by institutions of tho
kind is to give to the poor all the educational
advantages that the rich can obtain.
Take the maximum sum stated, $50, and
the inquiry naturally arises, what working
mechanic or laborng man can afford to pay
it?
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

CoNsrANTINopLE was hes eyed twenty
nine lines between tine years 477. before
Christ, and l45a. Of the Christian Era, when
70 va taken by the Turks.
The Placer herald., 1873-04-19

JEWS In NLw 1 lUnA. ..-about the year
1875, the Common Council OF New York re-
fused the petition of the Jews for Liberty Il
exercise their religion.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-11-08

WE are sorry to hear that Willie
Schuster, aged about L, son of Mr..
William Schuster of this place, re-
ceived serious injury OH the tug
Bob Anderson one day this week,
Willie was engaged as cook on the
TUG which ut the time had sinking
scow in tow. The engineer being
called from his post to the scow,
Willie undertook the management
of some OF the machinery which he
did not understand, and an iron bar
he was trying TO hold, flew from lis
position striking him severe blow
on the right side Of the head just
above the eye, knocking him insen-
sible, in which condition he remain
ed at Duluth for day or two. On
Thursday he was brought home,
since when be has been under the
charge of DR.. Graham, and we are
glad to learn is improving, aud /.
there is a prospect OF his recovery.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-11-08

A SAD DEATH Mr.. John L. Dan
iels, of New Bedford, Massachusetts,
accompanied by his brother Amos,
and Mr.. Bartlett, left Superior in
good health on Tuesday morniL .
last, to explore some mineral land
near the Brule river, in which they
were interested. The parties spent
day or two exploring when Mr..
John Daniels was taken sick with
some internal ajlnent. Medicine
was administered, but gave no re-
lief; and one OF the party came To
town and engaged team which
went out IT, bring Is;m in; he was 50
Ill however, that he had to be borue
p art of the way on litter, End died
before reaching town. His body
was brought in by The wagon this
evening, and taken to the Superior
House 10 await instructions from his
friends who have been telegraphed.
Mr.. Daniels was young man,
aged about % years, and we under
stand leaves wife and one child.
who, though strangers to us, have
our sympathy IN their untimely be-
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-11-08

WE are glad to know that friend
|. / Moore has recovered his fine
mare, for which he had offered re-
ward through the FINES. She has
been estray nearly month in the
wi d woods. A few days ago, Mr..
Moore learned from the Bayfield,
mail carrier, that he had seen the
pony's tracks on the road; where
upon Mr.. NJ started in search, and
found the animal near Poplar river,
after tracking her aud the wolves
which had been following her. AL
though the snow was some six or
eight inches deep, the mare had
n.anaged by paving and browsing
to find grass and moss enough to
keep her in good condition.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1873-11-08
ST A IT E M LINT
OF THE
County Board OF Janva ssers.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
COUNTY OF DOUGLAS.

SiAlE OF WISCONSIN,,
COUNTY OF DOUGLAS,
We, Richard Rel, County Clerk, and D.
Geo. MORRISON Register of Deeds, and Leon
F. Wheelock, Justice of the Peace in and for
said County, constituting County Board of
! Canva>sers therefor, do hereby certify, that
the foregoing and within tabular statement is
correct and true, as compiled from the orisi-
nal returns made to the County Clerk of said
County, -uu - compared Herewith by Us;
aud that from said returns it appears that the
whole number of votes polIed in said County,
at the General Election held in the several
towns, wards and election precincts thereof,
ON Tuesday, the fourth day of November,
1878, was as follows to-wit:
For Governor, eighty-niue 1871, of which
number Cadwaliader G. wa hburn Received
nineteen Ll9l, William K. Taylor received
seventy [7ol.
For Lieutenant Governor, ninety 1901. of
which number Robert ii Baker received
thirty-nint 39l, Charles D. Parker received
tifty-one )
For Secretary of State, eighty-nine 1881,
OF which number Ephr,.im w Young r, celv-
ed thirty-nine ISL, Peter Doyle received tif-
y 1901.
For State Treasurer, eighty-nine ISL, of
which numher Ole c. johnson received thir.
ty-nlne. 80 |, Ferdinand Kuehn received fifty
[5Ol.
For ATTORNEY General, ninety T9ol Of which
number Leander F. Frisby received thirty
nne L39 A. Scott sloan received tifty-one
L5ll.
For State superintendent, eighty nine 1891,
OF which humber Robert Graham received
thirty nine 1921, Edward Soaring received
forty nine Al, Scattering, one III.
For State Commissioner of Immigration,
eighty nine l09l OF which number George T..
L,ndnan received thirty-niue 391, NJ. ). Ar
gard received fifty [50l, Scattering, one II
The whole number of votes given for the
office OF State Senator was ninety T9ul of
which number Henry D. Barron received
seventy L7Ol and c. L. Taylor received TWEEN
ty [2oJ
The whole number of votes given for the
office of Member of Assembly was sixtv-eight
1851 OF which number Sam. ). FIT, Id receiv-
ed slxty-six 90 !, and |. l. Moore received
two II.
The whole number Of votes given for the
office OF County superintendent of Schools
was ghty-eight LS8l OF which number l. w
Gates received tweut, eight E2Sl and j. 5.
Graham received sixty [6J]
Given under our hands at the office of the
County Board OF Supervisors, at Superior in
the County of Douglas this Fifth day of No
yembeT 1873
RICH RELF, Comfy Clerk
j.. GEO MORRISON. Register of Deeds
LEONARD Il. WIIEELGCK
iastlce of the Peace,
County Boord Of CaagasseyS
We hereby certify and return that j. S.
Graham having received the highest number
of votes at the General election held Nov. !
4th, 1873 was duly elected to the office of
County Superintendent Of Schools of Douglas
County for two years beginning January lst,
1874
RlCH'D RELF, Comfy Clerk
d. GRO. MORRISON, Register of Deeds |
LEONARD T. WHEELOCK
Justice of the Peace, |
tOHTtV Board of I1uy1Sseys