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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
CONFERENCE OF SOUTHERN GOVERN

Governor John c. Brown has for some
time past been receiving communica-
tions from influential citizens in the
South, urging him to confer with the
governors of other States upon the sub
ject of proposed convention of Demo-
cratic governors, with view to counter
acting the incendiary illumination ex-
pected from the Chattanooga carpet-bag
convention. Considerable correspond
ence has passed between Governor
Brown and Governor Leslie, of Ken
lucky, upon the subject, which resulted
in personal conference between the
two governors at Nashville on the Sd
instant. Governor Leslie was accompa-
MED by Mr.. Henry Watterson, editor of
the Courier-J ournal and Hon. j. Stod-
dard johnson, of Frankfort. After a
full conference these gentlemen arrived
at the conclusion that such conven-
ton would not be feasible nor desirable
without the concurrence of all the Dem
ocratic States, whereas the Governor of
Virginia questions the propriety of
it and the Governor of Texas
declines, and, further, that such
meeting would be treated as sectional
and partisan, while it might give rise to
injurious discussions of Southern griev-
ances, and give dignity to the manifesto
of the Chattanooga conclave. In lieu
of the original proposition, therefore, it
was agreed and is suggested that there
be conference of the Governors of all
the Democratic States, Northand South,
together with representative Democratic
citizens of influence from States not
or possibly of the Govern
ors of all the States, irrespective of
party, with a view to a calm, earnest
and patriotic discussion of the broader
questions of conflict between State and
Federal Jurisdiction. This conference is
to be had after the fall State elections.
The Banner, in commenting upon this
matter, says:
If any conference is held at ALL we are
decidedly in favor of the latter proposed.
The questions proposed for consideration
are OF graver moment than the epheme-
raj concerns Of mere party. The con-
Republican exclusive junta at
is detestable fraud. 1t
can have no possible weight with the
mind of the country, for the reason that
it is nothing more than piece of cheap
partisan jobbery, the motive of which
cannot be concealed. A conference of
he Chief Executives of the State Of the
American Union, irrespective of their
political opinions and theories of gov.
rnment, would be more rational and
more decent. The suggestion Of the
Governors Of Kentucky and Tennessee
5 sensible, dispassionate, sober and
fit even does no good,
I could surely do no harm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

Billy Lieben, at No 1864 Main street,
has all the latest pictorials, daily papers,
etc, from all parts Of the country. Also
the latest novel, "Sylvia's Choice" by
Georgiana NJ. Craik, a work Of thrilling
interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
NASHVILLE.
A Negro Fatally Sfabbed-AnOther
Convicted OF Murder.

NASHVILLE, October 6. - Houston
Scott, colored, fatally stabbed a colored
boy named Fleming near Columbia,
Tenn, Sunday. Jealousy. Scott made
his escape. The Banners Pulaski
special says: " Houston Scott, colored,
who stabbed a colored boy aged sixteen
at Pillows farm, five miles from Colum
bia, on Sunday last, was arrested as he
was taking the south-bound train at this
place today by Deputy Sheriff Jim
Haynes, Of Columbia, and was taken to
Columbia for trial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

JUDGE PORTER said with emphasis in
his speech at Knoxville Saturday, that
Maynard had not only done him injus-
tice, but uttered what was deliberately
untrue. Two days ago, at Rogersville,
be had shown Maynard that be had not
voted for the poll-tax qualification in
the new Constitution. A few days ac-
quaintance with Maynard has taught me
that he has no idea Of justice. Judge
Porter then read, as related in the
Rogersville report of his speech, from
the official proceedings of the Constitu-
tional Convention, showing that he had
voted against the pool-tax provisions.
Maynard talks of the bloody month Of
August. There was another bloody
month of August here in Knoxville in
1865, when men were murdered at night
under the shadow Of Maynard's house
without word Of dissent from him. He
had no tear for them, for they we're
white. Meynard's record as a South
ern 6re-eater and negro-doter were illus
trated by extracts from his speeches.
The Porter resolutions were the express
sion ofpublic sentiment AT the time,
said Porter" / fought for what / believ.
ed to be right, and did not stink away at
midnight following the meanderings
of the river" This is a reference to
Maynard, who made good his escape to
the North at the beginning of the war,
and left the East Tennessee Unionists to
take care of themselves as best they
o1,ld
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
Democratic and Conservative Party

For Gopernor.
JAMES D. PORTER. of Henry County.
For Congress. Tenth District.
II. CASEY YOUNG. of Shelby County,
shelby County Ticket.
Senator's.
JOHN OVERTON, JR..
ALB. HAYNES.
Representatives..
J.HARVEY MATHES.
JOHN A. R0USH,
HUGH D. GREER.
GEO. R. WYNN
GEO. B. PETERS,
GEO. R. powell.
Foteridl Senator.
PEYTON J. SMITH. of Upton County.
F7oteyial Representative.
JOHN M. GALLOWAY, of Fayette County.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
AunTIonl
PUBLIC SALE or BONDS.

I WILL SELL ON SATURDAY. 1OTH OCT0-
i Der, inst, az y o'clock noon. on the south
west corner, intersection Of Main and Madi-
son streets. Memphis, Tenn. for cash, one
Monroe county, Miss. bond, No. IS, for 5000;
one Monroe county. Miss, bend, No. .. for
$500: two town OF Columbus, Miss, bonds,
n o.. y and rs, for $500 each; four hryt mort
gage bonds. selma Marion and Memphis
Railroad Co.. Nos. 4O0l, 400, 40i3 and 40l5, for
500 each. IHOS. X. IUGGLE.
TREzETAxI 4 Co., Auctioneers. 29-A
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Human hair switches, 81
each.
KAHN & FREIBERG.

Go TO L. A. BensOn's whole
sale music house, BIZ Main
street, for yOur pianos, or
gans, sheet music, musical
instruments and I6y Italian
violin strings. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON R. R.
stockhoIderr, Conrention.

The annual meeting ofthe stockholders
in the Memphis and Charleston railroad
and the election of directors will take
place at the Greenlaw Opera House, at
l0o'clock am, tomorrow wednesday,,
October It'll.
JoHN D. RATHER, Prest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

SCHOOL books, embracing every book,
now in use at either public or private
schools in the city, can be fosnd at
Mansford's, corner Second and Monroe.
174
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

The Shelby County Fair opens up to-
day and will continue during the week.
To-day articles intended for exhibition
began to appear. and before tomorrow
night it is expected that the different
halls will present crowded appearance.
The programme for to-day is as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
Bestall-wOOl cassimeres, 81.
KAHN & FREIBERG.

RECEIVED daily by express Baltimore
and Norfolk oysters, served up in every
style, at Johns Cotton Room saloon
and dining rooms, Nos. and IL West
Court street. Meals at all hours; lunch
from eleven am. to three pm. cot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

Trustee Sale.

ON SATURDAY, THE 7rH DAY OF NO
" vember at II o'clock, in front Of No. 10
Madison street, Memphis. i will sell to the
highest bidder for cash, Lot %, Block 65 being
the northeast corner Of Sixth and Gholson
streets. Fort Pickering. Sold 10 pay balance
Of purchase money due By Washington Dick
ems Eco ored). Title believed perfect, and the
lot very desirable, being Is feet trent By 100
feet depth.
3i-6f JOHN P. IRRELEVANT. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

Go to Mrs Hiskey's, 81 Adams street,
and get fine ten cent lunch, from ten
until two o'clock. Good lager, fine
whisky, pure wine, always ready. [l2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

$40 to $10OO-Invested IN stocks and
gold pays 200 per cent. month. Send
for particulars. Tumbridge & Co., bank
ers, Wall street, N. Y. 86d4w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

Thomas Bacon is soliciting fer Shroyer
& Co., job printers, 2ss Main street. L3l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

Mas. NJ. L. RoDNER has removed to
1854 Main street. [3i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

OYSTERS, shelf, stew, fry or any
style, at FELIX'S, 292 Front &c. 24t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

OYSTERS. shell, stew, fry or any
style, nj RRggiO's, 10 Jefferson ST.
so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

Mr.. 10 LOCKE has taken charge Of the city
circulation of the LEDGER. The public can
rely upon him for its prompt and regular de-
livery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06


THE OFFICERS AND MEN, ..su..s,..N
j bers of Banner Lodge, No. - =
l47,. are hereby notified to meet -3ea$S2sS
in the Trustees rooms promptly sNNSS
at ~ O. clock this (TUESDAY) evening for the
purpose of paying fraternal visit to Mem
phis Lodge No. 6. By order
J. T. LEES, N. G..
]. H. SHEPHERD, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
"FOrget Me Not.v

CoKE and tar for sale at gas office, AZ
Madison street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

All shades Empress cloths,
best quality, soc.
KAHN & FREIBERG,
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EXTRA PREMIUMS TO THE GRANGE


SATURDAY, psDn
D"0A rie~n
for PigeonM and he II
Fair Grounds. - Nspn osra "
had application
LEON TROUsDALE Secretary 2aal A b. HAYNES Presid.n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

# h e 8 HI VS. Il IL s
Received daily by express at
I VICTOR D. FUoHs', Ill Jefferson st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
AFTERNOON MATINEE -SWEEPSTAKE
PIGEON MATCH.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER sth.
FIELD TRIALS.

Prize-Silver Service, for best Pointer or
Setter in Field Trial. Entrance Fee, Five
Dollars. Splendid Grounds secured for this
occasion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

Bethel concert at Greenlaw Opera
House tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th.
GRAND TROTTING MATCH.
Den to the WorId-haet thraa - e.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10Th.
THE GRAND PIGEON MATcH.

=, Open. to the world, under the auspices
the Fair Association. Purse, $500. Matcl
Eight Double Birds, twenty-one yards ri
one hundred yards boundary. Entrance Il,
ten per cent. of purse. Eight or more entr
25th. 90 pom
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH.
TRoTTING MATCH.

For horses that have never beaten
three minutes-mile heats-three in
five.. .........."...premium S17i
First horse TO receive ...................--.Sl00
Second horse to receive.... .................. so
Third horse to eceive........................ Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06
PUBLICATIONS.
PUBLICATION.
AppletOn's CyclOpedia, Revised
The Standard work of the Age.
A LIBRARY IN ITSELF.
EVERY FAMILY MEMS IT.
EVERY FAMILY NEEDS IT.

A N ENTERPRISE FOR AMERICANS TO
n be proud of. No rehash of other Cyclic.
paedias or dictionaries, but wholly an Ameri-
can production by the ablest writers, far ex-
ceiling any foreign work of the kind ever
got up. Brought fully up to the present time
in every branch, it contains the fullest and
latest information on all subjects pertaining
to a Cyclopedia, and is, in every respect, re-
liable. No man who wishes 10 keep pace with
the times can afford to be without It.
Mr.. IL. Mallam' s engagements for this work
and his books, have been turned over to the
and will be filled accordingly.
J. II. FRELIGH q CO.,
Room Z. Planters Insurance Building, No. IL
Madison street. A-49
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-06

JoHx D. RATHER, Pres't.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
The Crusade in Great Britain.

A movement resembling to some ex-
tent the woman's whisky war in Amer
| lea has been commenced in Manches-
ter. The fair ground at Knott Mills,
which during the Easter week, had
been given up to the annual fair, was
| on Sunday the scene Of very different
gathering. From temporary platform,
consisting OF lOrry, about dozen
Of workmen's wives addressed an atten-
tive crowd on the evils of intemperance.
The chairwoman said that she had been
tetotaler twenty-seven years, and
had never regretted it. Some of the
speakers were members of the Good
Templar lodge, and were styled
''sisters," and all had in some way or
the other, been brought over to total
abstinence through the example of
drunken husbands or fathers. One
woman introduced herself as no "far-
away bird, but the daughter of old Joe
Blank, the drunkenest man in Deems
gate" another speaker also locally con-
nected, said she chad been twenty-one
years drunk cursed, having for her
husband one of the greatest drunkards
that ever walked the streets of Man
chester" This woman's husband, who
never was at one time without an excuse
to thrash her, was now reformed
character. At the close of the speeches
es, a number of persons took the tenn
perance pledge. From Dundee, too.
we learn that female crusade against
drink has been begun there. A depu-
tation of women, principally Of the
middle classes, waited on Monday upon
the provost and magistrates of that
town, and in the name of the "wives,
mothers, and daughters, and women
forming part of the class of this large
community which suffers most from
the evil results of the liquor trafick, %
presented memorial in favor of re-
stricting, as far as possible the grant
ing of licenses. In the evening, there
was prayer-meeting and conference,
solely attended by women.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
A BaDtiSmal Scene.

A remarkable scene took place last
Sunday on the Appomatox River, near
Petersburg Va, when five hundred col
ored persons were baptized by INNER
sion, in presence of a very large crowd.
At one o'clock, P. NJ, one thousand
voices chanted an anthem as the long
column of candidates marched down in
order to the water. The clergyman
then delivered an address. Two lines
of men were then formed, and the cere-
mony began by passing the candidates
from hand to hand from the shore to
the clergyman who stood to his waist in
the river. The work went rapidly on
until hundreds were plunged beneath
the waters. Immediately after the or
dinance the converts were attired in a
regular uniform and formed in line.
A procession was then formed number
ing about ten thousand, who marched
back to the church, where the jubilee
continued amid the greatest enthusiasm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
Somewhat Visionary.

Erans Widstraad, of Minnesota, petit
tions the Senate, through Senator Ram
sey, to abolish the use of the English
language in the United States. His
petition says that among the relics
from Old England, that this country
ought to get rid of, is the English
language. In support of his prayer he
quotes the written opinion of many
learned men, condemning the incon-
gruities of the English tongue, and
states that similar objections can be
urged against the prevalent languages
of the world, concluding therefore that
it will not be worth while to adopt any
other of the modern languages in place
of English. He claims that the diff
culties Of pronunciation gives native
Americans an advantage over the for
eign element of our population, and
records the various instances where
individuals have prosecuted endeavors
to discover method of speech easy OF
comprehension to all. He concludes
with the declaration that an excellent
way to celebrate the 4th of July, 1876,
would be to then abolish the English
language. The petition was referred
to the Committee on Education and
Labor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

clothes till he was SO exhausted that
he tainted.
The servants, now terribly alarmed,
sent for doctor in the neighborhood,
who, finding Smith in fainting fit, at
tempted to revive him by pouring some
brandy down his throat. and in little
time he succeeded in restoring anima-
tion. Smith, on recovering his senses,
glared in q terrified manner round the
room, and then exclaimed, "Thank
heaven, the wretch has gone at last. "
He was then conveyed to his own bed,
where he slept soundly till the follow
ing day. as. .. ....... ...
1 was now fairly puzzled what steps
to take. To have Informed his wife's
family Of the mania Smith was laboring
under would be to preclude all posi-
bility Of a reconciliation; and yet to
keep it q secret would scarcely have
been justifiable on my part. AS Mrs.
Smith was expected to arrive on the
following day, resolved at last to call
her husband and argue thematter coolly
with him. I found him in good spirits
He told me he had now discovered [
was correct in my conclusion that he
was laboring under delusion, and that
the spy was merely phantom of his
own creation.
"The DOCTOR" he continued, cad
vised me, whenever it appeared to me,
just to take little drop of brandy, and
no doubt it would vanish. Ihave twice
tried the experiment, and in both in
stances it succeeded. The merest taste
of brandy [ find is sufficient, SO you
need not be afraid of my falling into
my old habit again. H'r ..>.ss.a#4s-.
Of this, however, [ was by no means
persuaded, and [ determined not to call
on Smiths wife for some days after her
arrival, SO as to ascertain clearly that
there was no danger of her husband s
returning to his old habits. ...g-
It was well did so, for unfortunately
it turned out that, although forthe first
few days the small drop of brandy was
sufficient to dispel the delusion, by de-
greess 1t required more, and so on till
it terminated in violent fit of intox
icatiOn. When the fit was over, Smith
again begged of me to effect reconcil-
iation with his wife, assuring me he
would not return to the habit again. I
OoAet Il1II L o1loulSt t6thC ii NCth UclOI6
deciding anything in the matter, and
during that time he made the most
strenuous efforts to abstain from drink
ing but SO pertinaciously did the de-
fusion pursue him, that, in spite of all
his good resolutions, he was obliged to
have recourse again to his little drop of
brandy. This was effectual for q short
time, but after little use it required a
greater quantity to take effect, and it
again eliminated in drunken fit.
L In this manner affairs continued, the
poor wretch struggling continually in a
most determined manner to abstain
from the vice, and on each occasion the
delusion appearing to him, and stand
ing motionless before him, gazed on
him with it's cold, inexpensive eye, till
at last this poor victim Of drunkenness
utterly succumbed, and a few months
after his wife's return to X-he occu-
pied a grave in the city cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
A Wonderful Instrument.

The sphygnograph is little instru-
ment employed to examine the pulsa-
tons at the wrist, and register them on
strip of PIPER moved by watchwork,
somewhat alter the manner of house
telegraph machine. It reveals in
very delicae and beautiful manner, by
the tracking of pencil on the paper,
the force of the heart-beats, and IN
making experiments with different
kinds of medicines, it shows their effect
on the 1eryous system. A writer IN
the Medical Record suggests that IL
will son come into common use Dy
Life Inmrance Companies In ascerta IN
ing the eligibility of applicants and de-
tectinS obscure diseases.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
Victoria Indians.

At Victoria, Vancouver's Island, says
Nordhof, you will find arrayed to re-
ceive you the most shocking and COM
plete collection of ugly women in the
world. These are the Indians of this
region. They are very ight-colored !;
their complexion has an artificial
look; there is something CHASTITY and
unnatural in the yellow of their faces,
penetrated by the rose or carmine color
of their cheeks. They are hideous in
all the possible aspects and varieties Of
hideousness- undersized, squat, evil
eyed, pug-nosed, tawdry in dress, I'M
graceful in every motion. They really
mar the landscape so that you are glad
to escape from them to the hotel, which
you find clean and comfortable build
ing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
Dialogue in a Cemetery.

Wife" Ah, husband, doyou see this
beautiful carving? -how delightfully."-
cut in pure white stone!''
Husband Yes !; very pretty"
Wife-"But, William, you have no
taste for art ; you don't enjoy these
things as [ do. Justnotice this slender
column of immaculate marble, with the
touching question SO beautifully carved,
DO they miss me at home?'"
Husband" Yes, I see, and here is
her name on the foot-stone-'G A. b.
Yes, [ guess they miss her, if that was
her NAME And there came silence
Harper's MOnthly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
The Lovers.
BY GEORGE ELLIOT.

Two lovers by a noss-grown spring:
They leaned soft cheeks together there,
Mingled the dark and sunny hair,
And heard the wooing thrushes sing. 4+'
o budding time
o loves best prime!
Two welded from the portal slept:
The bells made happy carolings.
The air was soft as tanning wings,
White petals on the pathway slept.
pure-eyed BRIDE
O tender pride! s
Two faces DER a cradle bent:
Two hands above the head were locked;
These pressed each other while they rocked,
Those watched life that love had sent.
o solemn hour!
o hidden power!
Two parents by the evening fire:
The red light fell upon their knees $50. ..
On heads that rose by slow degrees
Like buds upon the ily-spire.
o patient life
o tender strife
The two still sat together there,
The red light shone about their knees;
But all the heads by slow degrees
Had gone and left that lonely pair. .......
o voyage fast! a.-...
o vanished past
The red light shone upon the floor ...
Aud made the space between them wide;
They drew their chairs up side by side,
Their pale cheeks joined, and said -" Once
more!
o memories! ## 10
q mast that is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27
Fate and [.
BY HELEN J. ANGELI.

BY HELEN J. ANGELI.
Fate and have met and kissed
She is fairer than thought her,
Patient faith the years have taught her.
She hath found no place for hate, s-
Though she walketh desolate - H
God Is love His will is fate,
Therefore fate is loves fulfilling " Fl ~ I'd
Her follow gladly willing, ar1ea ~..#
Since where'er her path may be- ...&
God himself shall walk with me. ..
So we struggle, fate and [, .....
Up the streets Of stern endeavor
Through the night-storm turning ever
Toward the east, whose dawning blest
Shall reveal the gates of rest.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

The number of Greek and Armeni an
pilgrims who had arrived at Jerusalem
up to the 21st of March Isl stated at
$500. In addition, numbers of tourists,
chiefly English and Americans, had
arrived.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-27

The "Duchess of Edinburg" and
the "Knight Templar" parasols are
the latest which have "put in an ap-
pearance this season.