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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-01

10 addition to the above, the following
resolutions were presented by Col Rob-
ertson Topp and unanimously adopted
ResoLUed, That, in The opinion of this
convention, the PreposSd line Of railway
from Memphis to Knoxville, if construct
ed, would prove Highway of high mag
nitude to the people of the State, OF
deep interest to the people on the imme-
date line of the road, and IN every way
Of great interest to Memphis
Rssolred, That, so regarding this err
terprise. the citizens of Memphis hereby
pledge themselves to subscribe sum
Sufficient to construct the road within
Shelby county; and for the purpose of
accomplishing this object, the following
named Gentlemen-to wit: E. Nj APPS
person, W. w. Guy, j. r Goodwin, J. w.
Clapp, w. r Moore, A. d LaRgstaff, J.
G. Nicely, L. eroms Hill, w P. PrOudit,
J. w. Moons, and II. NJ. James-are
hereby appointed a committee charged
with the duty of suggesting some plan to
raise the sum necessary to construct the
road within the limits of this county,
with the utmost energy possible.
ResOlved, That the delegates present
from the counties east of Shelby be re-
queSted TO assure our fellow citizens of
the counties beyond, on and near the
line of the proposed road, that we feel
deeply Unidentified with them, and will
do our share.
From the above 1t will be seen that the
friends of the enterprise here and else
where have good cause for rejoicing at
the bright prospects now surrounding
the company, and tie belief that the
road is soon to be put under contract in
Shelby and Fayetts counties is well
founded. Nothing can be palmer to tn Q
unbiased mind than the fact that the
convention at Memphis has stamped
success upon the Memphis and Knox
vile Railroad. and that the good work
so long delayed is at last assuming shape
and body beyond the reach of croakers
at home or enemies abroad The indi.
vidual who holds to the flea now that
the road is not certainty in the future
is as blind as leather winged blood
sucker and as stubborn as a mule.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-01

the aid Of a committee in each civil dis
tTict along the route Of the contemplated
road.
fouth-That merchants of Memphis
and other cities and towns be requested
to subscribe money, goods and mercban,
disc, such as the company NAV utilize.
Ffth--A Though we now propose 70
build this road to Fayetteville without
delay. it's our purpose to extend it
'chsn our resources justify it, to Knox
VILE, and even to the Atlantis coast.
Sixth-Fhat the Memphis chamber of
commerce be requested to select COM
mlttee to secure subscriptions in behalf
OF this road, payable in installments
after the first Of September next
Seventh-That Memphis and other
newspapers be requested to publish this
report
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-01
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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-01

L. }. DUPRE,
She by county;
J J. THORPE,
Of Fsyette county;
w. J. CROOK,
Madise n county
C. N CASON,
Of Madison county;
W. K MOORE,
Of Memphis;
". J. SYKES,
Of Shelby county;
T. II. LOCKWOOD,
Shelby county f;
y. NJ. TILMAN,
Men airy county
II VI. POLK,
Hardeman county;
{. p. FOUTE,
Hardeman county;
TH0S. w. JONES,
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1874-05-01

and most difficult of solution. A subs
scription Cf one-ffth of the land within
five miles OF the road would build and
equip it, and yet it would add surely
more than one~fifth to the value of each
acre retained by land owners. Land
transferred 10 the railroad company
would be sold to immigrants who would
draw others after them and multiply
producers. Subscriptions in labor may
be made and farmers execute contracts
as road builders, when crops do not de-
mand attention. Merchants subscrip>
tions may be discharged in supplies
furnished the company. A subserip-
ton of one dollar per acre for each acre
within four miles of the road would
furnish FIVE thousand one hundred and
twenty dollars peg mile, or enough to
prepare the road bed for iron raj to be
bought by issuing bonds Not less than
forty thousand dollars per mile would
/ be added by this road to the value of
land along its route. Tennessee lands
! were augmented in value ninetySseven
thousand dollars for each mile of rail-
road built 10 the State prior to 1860
TIE ROAD SHOULD BE BUILT AT ONCE.
Grain crops along the route will give
| abundant iood 70 laborers Lands are
cheap, and often burden to their owns
ers, because production is costly. The
eountry's condition, without the road,
grows stead ly worse, and the probablh
~ of construction constantly less and
necessity Tor it greater. Your commit,
tee therefore recommend the adoption
OF the following resolutions:
First-fhat we deem the construction
OF the Memphis and Knoxville narrow
gauge railroad a matter of immediate
necessity.
Seeond-Raiiroads cheapiy bsilt and
operated. with cheap rates of freight
charges, are especially desirable, not
only because these States were sparsely
populated, but because We would turn
backward toward our own cities the tide
OF trathc and traEel now forced into re.
moter centers of trade and population.
Ihird-We recommend the appoint.
ment OF an active agent 20 canVsss for
subscriptions in land, money and other
available property, and that he secure
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NOTICE.

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

contest, the LEDGER was bitter and
haunting, and probably slightly personal,
but now the fight is over and this is
ended. In response to calls from thou
sands who surrounded the LEDGER Office,
speeches we're made and cheers awaken
ed the echoes of our Wall street. SINH
lar demonstrations took place in front
of the Avalanche, Appeal and Register
offices. The people Of Memphis seemed
fully to appreciate the unselfsh and
earnest course pursued by the press
We know that the editors Of this journal
worked earnestly night and day for the
success of the ticket, and that its sue
cess is their only reward
AS the night advanced the excitement
tcontlnued to grow stronger. Old steady
citizens acted like boys, and cheered
Justify, while young men became chill
dren and INDUCED in the most grotesque
follies. What was done will never be
written. It was carnival of Joy in
which ten thousand white people ap-
peared as celsbrators Even the orators
became excited and gave. expression to
the widest ideas that could evolve from
the human brain. Everything was
cheered, everybody was cheered except
the white Radical leaders, the mention
of whose names always brought forth
groans and Kisses. The native Ameri-
can and the foreign born citizens covered
themselves with glory yesterday and re-
deemed Shelby county from infamous
Radical rule which small beer politicians
and vile dem agogues sought to foist upon
its people. 1T was famous victory"
On another page will be found tabu-
lated statement of the vote. which table
will be kept standing until the full re-
turns are received from the county.
Burrell Lee, (colored), is elected
School Director in the Thirteenth civil
district over |. M. Levy by 497 to 81.
The majority for the Bartlett ticketin
the Seventh district, at Bartlett, is l62.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
READ! READ! READ 4!
Latest News of the Election.

When the scar and yellow leaf Of life
shall fall upon the declining days of the
citizens that participated in yesterday .
election, may they recall with pleasant
memories the exhibitions Of joy and sat
isfaction that was manifested. The en-.
thusiasm of yesterday is unparalleled in
the history of Memphis, and more espe-
cially with those who sauntered through
our streets smoking a Rosa Concha
cigar. At Coleman's Havana Cottage,
200 Main street, the only place where
such a good cigar for cents can be OBJ
tanned, the greatest excitement pre-
vailed A huge cannon in front of his
house sent forth its laundering roar, and
as its echoing sounds went booming over
the bluffs it told the people not only of
the great victory but of Sol Coleman's
grand achievement in providing for our
smokers SO excellent an article as his
Rosa Concha cigar. Great rejOic-
ing over the victory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

A Long Branch letter says: Lovely
woman is lovely anywhere, but she IS
loveliest of all in salt water, if she
knows how to dress herself for the oc-
casion. Feminine instinct is always a
safe thing to take stock in, to be ex.-
pressive; and instinct it IS that tells a
seaside divinity not to listen to decoruu
and Mrs. Grundy aud put herself into
hideous red flannel friar's gown that
chokes her pretty throat and cliBgs,
drabbled and sandy, around her little
bare feet. She may well cast a longing
eye at the coquettish cap and knee
ruffies and bare arms Of her Gallo sis
tiers who learned at Trouville and BOu-
logue how TO dress themselves for q
bath. Next 10 a male Southerner,
know of no prude so hopelesslY prudish
as the American woman on the bathing
question. She will go to Mrs. FifthaVe-
noodles ball in gown Of which the
least said of the upper part of it the
better; she will exhibit any amount of
striped stocking on a croquet lawn or
hotel piazza; but suggest to her that for
comfort, artistic effect and general be-
comingness she should adopt the French
bathing Dress and she will look IS
shocked as if you had proposed bank
robbery or arson, though at the sane
time she is dying to do it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

bowling jolly last night over the success
Of the ticket.
A little smut machine known as the
Federal office. holders ring, aud another
little pocket machine known as the Irish
Radical ofiiceseeking ring, found out
yesterday that there we're white people
around.
Mayor League, although Radical,
supported james Reilly, the Bartlett
nominee yesterday. Now that Radical
ism has become odious, we presume the
Irish Radicals will repent and join the
white mans party.
The LEDGER publishes tabulated
statement of the vote of the city aud
county. The table will be left standing
until completed. Cutit out, as it will be
most useful for reference hereafter as
guide book to Shelby county politics.
Tuesday next, the llth instant, there
will be mass convention of Bartlettites
held at the Exposition building for the
purpose of electing delegates to the
gubernatorial convention, to be held at
Nashville on Wednesday, the 18th Of
August.
| Let the negroes who we're arrested for
fraudulent voting yesterday be prose
cuted to the extent of the law. 1t is
time to stop this outrage on the white
people. Make an example of the vii
lains now, and it will have a good effect
on future elections.
1t is clearly settled in Shelby county
that the native Americans, Germans,
Irish, Italians, Swiss and other national
tiles cannot become negroized Radicals,
to be manipulated by Lewis, Gronauer,
Winters, Shaw, Hunt, Mulvihill, Patter-
son, Davis, Smith, Eldridge, Garrett
& Co.
The Irish of Pinch covered them
selves with glory yesterday. No pocket
could hold them, and no Irish Radical
could use them as a stepping.stone into
Office The firm Of Winters, Davis, Null
vihill & Co. was rebuked by the First
ward, and hereafter this Radical firm
will have to take back seat in Memphis
politics.
Three thousand negro Radicals are
employed in this city by white people.
Why should the white man give employ
ment to these men who always vote
against them? By employing three
thousand white men in their places this
horde of negroes will have to go to the
country and work. The change from
negroes to white men would make diff
ference of from FIVE to six thousand
votes for the white mans party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

The French Bishop Of Canton has lust
sent to the Jardin d'AcclimatioD, At
Paris, plant whose flower changes
color three times a day. 1t is spoken Of
as another wonderful evidence Of Chi
nese art in leading nature out Of her
customary paths. 1t is not more re-
msrkable than floral freak Of Southern
Australia, beautiful flower similar 10
our well known morning glory, With Eve
streaks of color on its bellshaped cslyx.-
In the early morning the color streaks
are pale blue. Toward noon they turn
TO a rich purple tint, which changes TO a
light pink during the afternoon. As the
day declines, The color fades, disappear
ing entirely after sunset when the doWeE
closes and dies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
Notice.

We, the undersigned, request the,
stockholders of the following corporn-
tons to decline to pay any demand
made upon them by the City Tax Collec-
tor for the taxes on their stock for the
year 1873. Should any demand be made
upon you, please refer the matter to MS
respectively.
j. A. SIMMONS,
Secretary Peoples ms. Co.
r. p Boiling,
Secretary Home ms. Co
EDw GOLDSMITH,
Asst. Cashier Manhattan Bank
]. A, HAYS, JR,
Cash'r Mechanics and Traders Bank
GEO J. HENRY,
Secretary Phoenix ms. Co.
August 6, 1874. 1878
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

GoDEY, Harper and all the late fash
ion magazines can be found at Mans
ford's; also late New York, New Or
leans and Nashville papers, and oil late
weeklies and dailies from the prominent
cities of Europe and America. Call at
Mansford's for your reading matter, cor
ner Of Second and Monroe streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
Personal,

Colonel j. D. Adams, one Of the most
hearty and efficient supporters of the
Bartlett movement, will address the peo-
pie on national politics at Bartlett next
Monday. Heis an eloquent and forcible
speaker, and we bespeak for him a big
and attentive crowd
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KAHN g. FREIBERe,

I60s III and I73 NJ ain street,
Corner Poplar.
Real hair braids, 81.
Beautiful real hair switch
es, 81 80.
Extra fine real hair switch
es, 81.
Elegant Italian hair braids,
50 so.
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Ron Aann snrInrs

Now that the election is over, all the
young men should go to Bon Aqua.
where they viii find about fifty fascina-
ting young ladies, fine band of music
and all the attractions to be found at any
Southern watering places.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

PETERsoN's Magazine, Pleasant Hours,
Boys Of America, all for September.
Also Braitbwaite's Retrospect for July.
New novel, Mother and l; and a full
assortment Of late daily as well az illus
trated papers, at Billy Eebens, 1854
Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
The Ranhrnpt sale

at the Kirkland lumber yard, No =
Union street, Of all kinds of lumber,
shingles, doors, blinds aud sash, will be
continued one week longer. Now is the
time to build cheap. 1873
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

$40 to $lOO0-Invested in Stocks
and Gold pays 200 per cent. a month.
Send for particulars. Tumbridge 4 Co,
Bankers, 2 Wall street, New York
~ sw0Q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
From Tipton' Comfy,
Special to the Ledger

Special TO the LEDGER
II CovNGToN, TESs.. August 7. 1874.
The majority Of Judge Livingstone
over Boyd in the Chancellorship race,
SO far as heard from, is 263. The re-
naming districts to be heard from viii
increase this to 500 All Boyd's negro
strongholds have been heard from.
Everything quiet. CUMMINs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
cam ror a Mass ConventIon.

The Executive Board appointed under
the Bartlett resolutions hereby order
that the people of Shelby county meet
in mass convention at the Exposition
building, in the city Of Memphis, on
Tuesday, the llth day of August, 1874,
at l0l o'clock a m, for the purpose of
electing delegates to represent Shelby
county in the Convention called to meet
in the city of Nashville, on the 18th day
OF August, 1874, to nominate a candi-
date for Governor of Tennessee and for
the further purpose of electing a new
Executive Committee for the county.
By order of d. TOWNSEND,
OWEN DwYER,
W. w. MCDOWELL,
Tow HoLEMAN
M ALBERT SUGGs,
I'D j. II. Nelson,
WV. MILLER,
Executive Board.
Il. TOWNSEND,
Chairman.
HENRY j. LYNN, Secretary.
Memphis, August 6, 1874. [l4O
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KAHN & FREIBERG.
100 dozen Isle thread hose,
Ike

Day slab wood for sale at our mill in
the Navy Yard at 81 so per cord.
l43eod R. L, COCHRAN 4 Co.
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nor sALE-AT A SACRIFICE. ABOUT
thirteen thousand feet of lumber, for
fling. Apply at $50 Front street. 9l-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

Day slab wood for sale at our mill in
the Navy Yard at 81 so per cord,
l43eod R, L. COCHRAN & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
THE CITY.
M kG M HISS
Friday Evening, Aug. z, 1874.
KAHN a. FREIBERo,

100, III and I73 Main street,
corner POPIar-20OO seaside
straw hats, 25c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

hOR SALE. PINE PIANOS AND OR:
gans. Great inducements for cash. Sold
monthly payments at reduced prices. Call
bn. ll06tl MEhRIMAN * Will LC0X.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
SUMMER RESORT.

TANHOOD REsTORRD-A VICTIM OF
III youthful imprudence. causing prema-
|-e decay, nervous debility, etc., having
ed In vain every known remedy. has found
| fellow sufferers. Address j a. REEVES,
Nassau street, New York. eod-lll. xix-2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

kOR SALE-PIANOs, ORGANS AND MI.
4 eical merchandise generally. Tuning and
pairing promptly attended to at 375 Main
feet. I'LL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

FOR RENT-ONE PAIR COTTON Off
ee5 over No. Union st., in good repair.
4 One Pair Offices over No, Towards Row
|One Front Office ever Hill, Fontaine x Co. g
Iore.
.One Business House on Beal street. near
4 e Elevator. NJ. L. MEACHAM.
.l29-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

+ nor RENT-HANDs0ME OFFICE. NO.
"A Madison street, room No. 9, up stairs.
tely occupied by Mound City Life Insurance
b. Apply 10 j. d. C0NAWAY,
|l33-t Nc. 10 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07
EDUCATIONAL.
nristian Brothers College
sss Adams Street,

|-emphis, Tennessee
mis- INSTITUTION AFFORDS AMPLE
means for thorough Classical, Scientific
d Commercial education. For board, tut
IN. music. ETC., apply 20
BRO. MAURKLIAN. President.
session begins Tuesday, September /. 1874.
N xix-9
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EoR Sale or EXCHANGE.

COR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY
property. ll1S acres, with good, modern
M frame cottage house. in a beautiful for
grove. with four rooms, front and back
riches, kitchen, servants rooms. stables,
h ali under fence in good repair. and a
lung orchard. Situated % miles frem Court
|uare. II any difference in value. OF ex-
|aBge, would be paid in cash. A bargain
T. I. STRATT0N.
~ 450Main street. Waldran Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

FOR RENT-HoUgE OF FIVE ROOMS,
beside kitchen and servants room. con.
bnient to business, No. 2l9 on south side Of
3a1ison street, second door east of Yelling
In. / ID. C0NAWAY.
IlS2-t No. 10 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

stores with cellars; upper rooms, ETC., on
|ront street, between Jefferson and Court,
nd others on jefferson, near Main Apply TO
]. /. ANDREWS Il SONS,
/ I24-t No. 252 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

KAHN 4 FREIBERG.
500 pairs side-Iaced CATERS,
81 25.
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FoR SALE.

bon SALE FIFTY-TWO LOTS JUST
outside city limits. cheap for cash, or on
j years time. Address
4 xix-l1l SAM FULWELL. this office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-07

HoR RENT = COTTON SIZED. CORNER
I12s iss S" A NIL. MEAoHAM.
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HESRY j. LYNN, Secretary.
Memphis, August 6, 1874. Gl4(
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1874-01-27
The ..Great Liquor Case" Again.

EodoT 0 ne Ny-fci
VIII you please copy again IermoAt.
crS paragraph Of 1.-THE great liquor case of
seasop,' that all may more fully under
stand it, lor confess il is paradox |
cannot comprehend and permit me to
ask Term0nter what we are to understand
where he says "the dcicnce by Mr. Stewart
was one Of his most successful efforts. 1t
was compact legal argument, combined
with temperance lecture Of great pow
cr Successful in what ? in vndcating
the law, aud the temperance cause, or in
clearing the defendant after hearing "a
formidable array Of witnesses that were
listened to. with the deepest interest" Ii
Mr. Stewart was the orator for the law ard
temperance ON that occasion, are we to
suppose that our excellent States Attor-
ney Mr.. Lucia turned up on the side Of
the liquor interest, i. not, how ARE we to
account for the verdict of not guilty, by Il
Vermont jury, when the law, testimony
aud counsel were all on one side. But
once more, it Mr.. Stewart delivered "a
temperance lecture Of great power on
that trial, may We not hope he will de-
liver it again and again ia our County.
Is there not still much need of it, How
often have thought if & Governor
Stewart would from his high vangtage
ground plead as boldly and earnestly Tor
the enforcement Of our liquor law aud
the temperance reform, and thereby the
cause Of common humanity, as | have
known him to do in cases at the courts,
that were not with more than S200,or he
would entwine around his brow a CARL and
wreath worthy OF immortality, aud many
q sorrowiDg one would bless his name.
Finally, Mr.. Editor, if the best legal
talent in the State is being employed to
defend the rum seller in his helish traffic,
and the most mastery efforts are put
forth to screen HIM from the demands of
violated law, have we not reason to
thank God and rejoice. For does it not
prove couclusively, that the friends OF
] temperance are getting awake to the is
sues forced upon them, aud arc not the
signs Of the times full of hope for the
cause, hope that the law will soon be
rigidly enforced, hope that the force OF
the liquor power will be broken at the
polls III tho coming elections, hope that
the fearful evils growing out OF tails un-
holy and unlawful traffic will cease to be
Let the great liquor eases of the sea
sou continue to come until the curse is re-
moved, Il. p.
/ Bridport, Jan, %, 1874.