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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
organ Exhibition.

A large organ, built for Calvary
Church, Memphis, Tenn, was exhibited
at Henry Erben's factory, Twenty-third
street. on Friday last. Geo. w. Nor.
gan. Henry Carter, G. E. Horsely, and
II. B. Danforth took part in the perfor.
nance. The instrument has two man
uals and two aud half octaves Of pedals,
80 stops in all. including mechanical
stops. The bass has two sixteen-foot
registers, and there was seven eight-foot
stops and three reed stops. The organ
is furnished with the improved balanced
swell and has 81 elegantly illuminated
front pipes. The case is 20 feet high.
10 feet wide, and feet inches deep
Neic York Tribune, l5th inst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
EDITORIAL NOTICE.

OWN to a pressure of private du'
ties requiring much of my time for the
present, and my expected absence
from Memphis this winter as a mem
Der of the Legislature, feel con-
strained to withdraw from the editorial
control of the Public LEDGER until such
time as my individual affairs will permit
me to resume the connection.
]. HARVEY MATHEs.
Memphis, December IS, 1874.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
What nhe snih Ahan,tt.

FROM the SlhciFa-. 1slnss.i
A young lady in the East End, who
has just returned from completing her
education in Boston, wanted 10 kiss her
old lover, and her mother objected. The
daughter drew up her queenly form TO
its full hight, and exclaimed. Mother.
terribly tragical and sublimely retribu,
tive viii be the course pursued by me II
you refuse TO allow him TO place BIS ala.
baster lips 10 mine and enrapture nv
immortal soul by imprinting angelic sen.
sations Of divine bliss upon the indispen-
sable members OF my human physiog.
nouy, and then kindly allowing me 10
take a withdrawal from bis benefceul
presence The mother feebly admitted
that her objections we're overruied.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

In another article we have charged
and shown that Mr.. Johnson is not in
accord with the Democratic party of
Tennessee; that on the contrary, he is
its enemy when he cannot use it for
selfish purposes. And by Democratic
party we mean that party which has al
ways given battle to Radicalism; that
party which in 1869 nominated Senter
and fought against disfranchisement;
that party which afterward nominated
John q. Brown for Governor; that
party which selected General Cheatham
as candidate for Congressman from
the State at large; that party which NOM
mated James D. Porter for Governor the
present year; and that party which NOM
mated John Overton, A. B. Haynes,
Peyton ]. Smith, Luke Finley, Hugh D.
Greer, George B. Peters, John Roush,
Mathes, Galloway and VIM for the State
Legislature, and Casey Young for Con-
gress.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
NASHVILLE.

NASHVILLE, December l9.-The Dem
ocratic Congressional Convention of the
Fourth District nominated Judge Samuel
W. F. Fite, of Carthage, to fill the va
cancy occasioned by the death of Hon.
]. N. Head.
The Eagle wooden mills at Sullivan,
Tenn, were burned yesterday. Loss,
5000; insurance, SIT, OOO-divided be.
tween the Hartford, Etna and Phoenix
companies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
Pure Girls and Impure Boys.

TTUu luU WUHIHH VVuIHuI'I
Girls in treating dissipated young men
as equals do a wrong they can scarcely
realize. Such men should be made to
feel that until they redeem themselves
until they wagi with correctness and
honor in the path OF right, good people
stand aloof from them. Girls who re.
spect themselves will not be seen with
such men, and will decline to receive
them on the familiar footing of friend
ship. 1t is a mistaken idea to poultice
when caustic is needed, and am inclined
to think that little sharp decision on
the part o? the girls to-day would go far
to correct the general looseness Of moral
ity among young men.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

The Jackson Dispatch suggests the
name of Judge John L. T. Sneed as o
for the United States Senate
in a very complimentary editorial. The
Judge is certainly one Of the best and
purest men in the State, but has mani.
tested no inclination to re-enter politics
since his election to the Supreme bench.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

A Scotchman, eighty years old, and
nearly deaf, was naturalized recently in
Kaysville, Utah, the judge descending to
shout his interrogatories into the old
mans ear. When asked if he intended
to obey the laws, he answered, in his
native Scotch dialect, that ut wasna
worth while for him tae dae otherwise
noo."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

There is no greater everyday vir-
tue than cheerfulness. This quality in
man among men is like sunshine to the
day, or gentle, renewing moisturing to
parched herbs. The light Of a cheerful
face diffuses itself and communicates the
happy spirit that inspires it, The sour
est temper must sweeten in the atmos-
phere of continuous good humor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

more sendTennessee brains to the United
States Senate and shed lustre upon the
annals of the ancient Volunteer State.
In honoring such noble son as Bate,
Tennessee but honors herself. Let the
proud old State uphold her best and
greatest men.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

The New York Herald compares
Irwin, the sick witness who knows so
much that he does not want TO tell
about the Pacific Mail Steamship sub
sidy, TO the boy who was little too sick
to 60 to school one wet day, but just
about able to 90 fishing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

KALAKAUA, the Hawaiian King, is the
son of Massachusetts, sailor. who was
wrecked On the island in 1921 and in q
year or two married the only daughter
of the reisning monarch on pain of hav-
ing his head chopped of if be refused. A
large family resulted, but Kslaksus is
the only one living
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

The Jackson Courier Herald says:
We have abundant reasons for saying
that Colonel W. H. Stephens, of Mem
phis, has three times the strength of any
other candidate for the United States
Senatorship. He has decided strength
in Middle Tennessee. Indeed, we re-
gard him as the coming mar"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
Amuaernents.

MEMPHIS THEATER. - Next Monday
night Mr.. Wybert Reeve will appear as
f" Count Fosco," the leading role in Will
kie Collins novel, the Woman in White.
An exchange has the following with ref
erence to this sterling actor:
Mr.. Wybert Reeve, who made his
American debut ia the role Of Count
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

A bachelor says that all he should ask
for in wife would be a good temper,
health, good understanding, agreeable
physiognomy, good figure, good connec-
tons, domestic habits, resources of
amusement, good spirits, conversational
talents, elegant manners and money.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

COLONEL MARSH T. Polk, Of Bolivar,
is candidate for State Treasurer. 1t
seems that there will be no lack of good
men running for all the Offices. from
United States Senator down TO door.
keeper and messenger.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
MuIder.

PoTTsvILLE. Pa, December 10
Frederick Hesser, Coroner of Northum-
berland county, was murdered at Coal
Run Mines, near Shamokin, last night.
There is great excitement, aHd the citi-
zens have organized a committee to
investigate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, December TO- Stephen B.
House, for many years head Of the cloak
in Shillito & Co. store, was
yesterday arrested for embezzlement.
DIR. Hays, the Arctic explorer, had
at the Chamber of Commerce
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
LEGAL.
sale.

TN PURSUANCE OF THE POWER AND
i authority conferred upon me under and BY
virtue Of a deed of trust bearing date the 18th
Of July, 1868. recorded in the Registers office
Of Shelby county. Tennessee, in Record Book
No, IS. pages 452. 453 and 45i, and executed to
me By Amelia w. Mitchell and her husband,
William p. Mitchell. will. on the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19

FUNERAL NOTICE.
The funeral of FLETCHER LANE. deceased,
advertised to take place to-day, is postponed
till tomorrow SUNDAY at IL o. clock m.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, December 10 For Ten
nessee, increasing cloudiness and rain,
with cold weather, falling barometer and
north or east winds during the day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
STOCKS.
JUSTICE OF PEACE
REMOVAL

K. B. MILLER, Justice OF the Peaos.
Hks RENOvED TO
No. 100 Main Street.
&, ,os Opposite the New Courthouse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-19
ANDREW JOHNSON.

Memphis. December Is, 1874.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
Nat. BarWeH, SO well known to our citize

Nat. Blrwell, so well known to our citizens.
created. qtlite sensation in Union, w. Va.
last week. Though unknown tothe citizens of
that place at the time, his dress and manner
convinced all of his insanity. lie was dressed
in leathern breechas and had fox skins thrown
around his shoulders and body. He made in
loud and rapid language an unpalatable com
parlson OF the town Of Union with that of
Newport in Giles county, and by other actions
made those upon the streets think his arrest
necessary. He discovered their intent and put
whip to his horse, but was oyertaken by ethers
on horseback, after a shsit run, aud brought
back. He disavowed any intention of castine
a sltr upon the town. aad stated that he was
on his way to the lunatic asylum here. Every
body thodght him harmless and he was allow
ell to Eass on: say,
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

ELECTION IN CULPEPER- IAIpoRTANcE OF
ONE VoTE-A correspondent writes on the
10Th:
The municipal election for this city came off
yesterday. The Conservative candidate for
Mayor, Maj. John B. Standard, was elected by
one vote. The Republican candidate for Re-
corder, Mr.. A. N. Allen, was elected by one
erable majority, and four Conservatives ont Of
six Councilmen. The judges of election per-
mitted man to vote whose name had been
stricken from the registration, because though
he was living in Washington, but claimed lis
residence here. The point decided is that
though a person may be absent for years, he
may still vote in the State il he claims it as his
residence.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
An INTERESTING LAW CAsE.-Yl

AN INTERESTING LAW CAsE.-The Chief
Justice'will be here to hold the Circuit Court of
the United States with Judge Bond on Wednes-
dap June 3D.. The case of Thomas's adminis-
TRAITOR VS.. The Exchange Bank, ct. ais, is set
for trial OH that day. This is a case of very
great interest to the people of the entire South
The facts are briefly these Gen. G.. H. Thorn
as who occupied so conspicuous a position in
the Federal army during the late war, was, pri-
or thereto, the owner Of fifty shares Of stock in
the Exchange bank During the war all the
assets OF the bank were converted into Confell-
crate money and it became utterly insolvent.-
After the war Gen. Thomas instituted this suit
i'll the United States Circuit Court against the
directors of the bank, charging that this CON
version of the good assets Of the bank into
worthless Confederate money was breach of
their duty, and claiming that they were liable
to make good to him the value Of his Stock
ENQUIRER
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
Judge Il. w. Hughes.

y correspondent of the Petersburg Index and
Appeal makes some thrusts at Judge Hughes
unfltness for the position he now holds, and
after letting, off his gas against him, which
shows more Of prejudice than good taste, holds
UP in aderegatory manner the, Conservative
members OF Congress from Virginia who favor
ed his appointment Except Mr.. Hunton, who as
this writer says, indignantly ref.lsed) As a re
ply to that spiteful philippe, we give the fol-
lowing from the Richmond Whig Of the 31st
ult. ~.
An anonymous correspondent of the Peters
burg 1tster +aad Appeal seeks to di>parage Il
portion OF the Conservative members of Con-
gress from Virginia in consequence of, as he
charges, their having recommended Robt. W.
Hughes for't position he now holds as Sue
cessor to Judge Underwood. We think, if it
be true that Judge Hughes was so endorsed,
the act WAS wise one. The contest was I'M
derstood to be between Col. Hughes, who open
ly denounced the infamous civil rights bill, and
Radical who WAS its advocate. Senator
Sumner opposed the confirmation of Judge
Hughes upon that ground. Having to choose
between two Republicans we were most FORTH
nate, especially now that the civil rights bill
will probably become q law in having secured
Federal Judge who WAS not one of the advo-
Gates of that most odioas measure If. how
ever, the members ALA led to committed an Of
tense in having so acted then also has the press
all over the State, previously offended, for they
endorsed his selection under the circumstances
and have since expressed approval of his judi
cial course i'll suppressing corruption, and for
bis impartiality aad fairness in the execution
OF the laws. When such friends of the South
as Stephenson OF Kentucky, Ransom Of North
Carolina, Thurman of Ohio. indeed every DEM
ocratic Senator, voted for Judge Hughes con-
firmation, it will be hard to prejudice the Vir-
ginia members with their Intelligent constitu-
ents for having acted as they did. We would
suggest to their rivals some better ground upon
wliefto base their opposition.
The statement to which the Whiq refers is
incorrect The Conservative members OF Con-
gress from Virginia had nothing to do with the
appointment OF Judge Hughes. It was an ap-
pointlllent suggested by the President, without
with any one. After his name
was. sent testhe Senate, and some opposition
developed to the confirmation, the Virginia
favored his confirmation, knowing
that they We're getting a high-toned Virginia
gentleman OH the bencl,-oae who would adj
duties of the position impartially
and fearlessly. They could not have done less
than they did, and maintained their self-re-
spect, especially those who personally knew
r. w. Hughes.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04


ARE We AS Coop AS OUR ANCESTORS p
The Ohio State Journal thus fortunes those croak.
ers who are forever dapreciating the things of
the present and extolling the things of the
past
There are too many valetudinarians Oh the
Eastern weekles, nowadays. There seems
to be lot Of old fellows done up in f1annels,
who write all their editorials with their feet in
mustard BATH and a pan al camomile tea and
a pot OF cruel beside them. They are in fit
OF chronic depression ON account of the social
and political tendencies of the time Like the
Canon in Gil Bias, the old fellows think the
peaches have deteriorated, since their own taste
IS gone. Their eyes are so full of rheum that
they cannot see any great men in this age, and
they draw Oh their Imagination for the giants
OF the past. Such men put the revolutionary
sAirmishes aud the Indian fighting above all the
tremendous pitched battles Of the war of the
rebellion and they Will have it that the rebel
lion developed no such military leaders as Ma
ron, q half-starved buslWnacker, or Scott. a
fussy old hllmbug, who would have court-lnar-
tailed Grant and Sherman for not wearing a
pound OF SO OF red rooster feathers in reg,la-
ton chapeauN They pretend that OH girls.
who are lovely enough to make st. Simon come
down OF his pillar,w were eclpsed by their grand
mothers, in leg-of-nlltton sleeves and bonnets
like Sible tent in gale Of wind. We might
be willing, if only for the sake Of temporary
LESSONS, to go back for a few days to the brll-
talism and barbarianism OF the good old days;
but no more OF the social and political and NOR
al degeneracy OF our age, an it please you, gen
tlemen.''
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

SUIT DECIDED.-Fol several days trial has
been pending in the Circuit Court of Apo
mattox county in chancery suit brought by the
heirs-st-law Of the late John IL johnson, Of
Appomattox, against Hon. Thomas S. Bocock,
for the purpose OF analllling the will of the
said johnson, which gave the bulkof his estate
to Mr.. Bocock. An issue Of fact was ordered
to be tried before jury to ascertain whether
there was actual or constructive fraud in Mr..
Boeock's connection with the WILL and the jury
found in his favor. The case will be probably
appealed. There was quite a brilliant array Of
counsel representing the respective sides.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04
su1cIpE BY SUPERINTENDENT I'D

SUICIDE BY SUFFocATIoN. Augustine Per-
rim, French woman, aged forty-three, COM
street, New York, Thursday, by suffocating
herself with charcoal. Mrs. Perrin and her
husband had been ill this country only two
weeks, and had been without work until Thurs
day, when the husband obtained employment
at his trade Of cabinet-maker. The wife, when
he left at seven O'Clock, wrote a note, saying
that she did not want to be burden to him
any longer, and then she lighted brazer of
charcoal, closed the door, and was found dead
by her husband on his return at noon.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

Hon. JOHN Il. IIARaIs.-Our Washington
correspondent, a gentleman of great obserya-
ton and intelligence, in his very interesting
communication pays high compliment to the
Hon. John L. Harris. Some men have pecu-
liar knacll Of propitiating the hostility of oppo-
nents and ingratiating themselves into their
good willard this, too, without any compro-
mise Of their principles. This happy faculty
Judge Harris possesses. Few men upon the
floor OF Congress can WELD greater personal
influence Oh bring to the support Of any meas
llre not OF a party nature u greater host of
friends and supporters. It is very generally
conceded, we believe; by those best posted at
the Federal capital, that the honorable member
from the seventh district can accomplish as
much as any member Of the House Of Repre-
sentatives not in sympathy with the administra-
ton, and a great deal more than many that
Whig.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

In the largest of the theatres of Philadelphia
there was an exhibition Wednesday night that
we wish could have been witnessed by every
mother, every growing girl, and every teacher
i'll the land. Some hundred anihthirty or forty
Of the pupils Of the Girls Normal School stood
up on that stage to show what wise and careful
training hatdone for them. Dressed in easy.
comfortable habits, that displayed the round,
athletic grace CT their figures and gave room
for the freedom of every muscle, they went
through; 4 vigorous exercise in calestllenics,
swung their dumb bells, struck sharply out
with their lances, and formed in classic group
ings that Illustrated every beautiful posture of
the human figure. Let no one imagine that
they We're coarse, rude or unrefinetl They
were splendid specimens of good looks high
culture, and marvellous gracefulness Their
steps were free, their shoulders straight, their
chests deep their eyes bright and their cheeks
ruddy. No wonder that the audience applauded
them with a feryor and frequency that filled the
vast theatre with sound. And, as to the intel
lectual part Of the programme, it WAS just what
might have been expected from such girls.
Their recitations were excellent; their eloc;l-
ton creditable, and their range of knowledge
such as would put many q college graduate to
the blush. Perhaps these are the specimens of
the schools and the women of the future; at
least we may feryently hope SO.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

MIXED ScHooLs.-T seems to be a good
deal of apprehension amongst the friends of
education, without regard to party lines, that
the mixed school feature Of the civil rights bill
will, if adopted, practically destroy the public
school system in a large portion Of the Union
The Baptist Home Missionary Socety,-ln its
yesterdays session in this city, took up the
question, and Rev. DR.. Jeter, of Virginia, while
urging the necessity for prompt action being
taken for the religious improvement of the col
ored people of the South, expressed the opinion
that If that provision Of the bill became a law,
the educational interests Of the South would be
totally ruined. Dr. Sears also gave it as his be-
lief that the passage OF the bill would destroy
the free school system of the South, because
the people would not endure taxation for the
support Of mixed schools, and many of the
best workers in the cause of education in the
South would resign their positions in despair of
successful browning OF their efforts, however
strenuous. He had arrived at this fact from
conversations with men OF all parties in the
South While he did not deny that all men
are equal before the law, and that in the alb
stract the passage of this bill might be right,
yet it is not eNpedient. The relation of the
General government to the State governments
is one of expediency, and is it expedient for
the General government to destroy an excellent
free school system in the States? After further
debate, the Society deemed the matter of so
much Importance that special committee was
appointed totake it into earnest consideration.
Star, 2etA.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

SILVER IN THE SOUTH MoUNTAINs.-There
has been Il discovery of veins of silver ore in
tile South Mountains, as we learn from parties
who are entitled to credit for such information
The discovery, at present, is in the vicinity of
the Whites Crap country, and the develop
ments are of such q character as to lead to the
expectation OF highly profitable results there
from. Silver, iron ore, ct eetefa. What next?
Citizen.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

OREGON GONE REPUBLICAN. = Elections
were held in Oregon Monday last for Governor,
Supreme Ceurt Judges, and Member of Con-
oress. The Republicans elected the Governor
and Member Of Congress. Both of the pres
eIt incumbents are Democrats. The Indepen-
dents elected the Judges.
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

Miss Lizzie Cabell, OF Richmond, Va, ac-
companied by her uncle, Col. Cabell, OF Mis-
souri,, called upon the President Hast week and
had pleasant -cs.at with him, at the terlaina-
ton of which President Grant presented her
with a costly and exquisite bouque3 Miss
Gabells surprising beauty and varied accom-
aslishments make her one CT the foremost bellies
of the "Old Dominion
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

INTERCHANGEABLE the following sad
tragedy taken from the Lexington (Ky9 Press,
and take warning:
The details Of a most shocking murder comes
to us from Frankfort. The terrible deed was
committed in that city of yesterday morning,
the murderer being J. F. Waleott and his victim
his mother
Young Walcott had been drinking very hard
of late. His mother grieving for her son, i'm
plored him to tarn away from the paths Of his
vice. Her opportunities were dsagreeable to
him. Ga yesterday morning while in state
Of intoxication, he went home and becoming
enraged at his mother, seized a Ratchet and
struck her with it, in1icting wound so serious
that she died from the effects Of it in an hour
afterward. The sharp edge Of the hatchet
struck the poor lady just behind the car, cutting
into the skull
The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1874-06-04

> A Merchants Protective Union. comprisino
every merchant in Portsmouth, was formed on
Monday last, in consequence Of the tax bill,