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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16
THE CONVENTIONS.
Tho Elect for the senate and Lower
House OF the state Legislature.

AIOuSt VI NbC bANAc hckASidNuHts
Yesterday afternoon the Democratic
Conservative Convention of Shelby coun-
ty resumed its session and made the fol-
lowing nominations on basis of repre-.
sentation giving Shelby 30 votes, Upton
A, and Fayette So, for the purpose ofelect-
ing a Pictorial Senator for said counties.
After the fifth ballot, which showed 81
votes for Peyton j. Smith of Upton, and
AZ for John NJ. Galloway, of Fayette,
Mr.. Smith was unanimously elected as
the choice of the Convention, NJ. Gal.
loway having Withdrawn in his favor.
In the Floterial Representative Con-
vention, composed Of delegates from
Shelby and Fayette, Mr.. John M. Gala
way, of Fayette county, was unani-
mously elected as the candidate, no OPP
poaent appearing
The Upton and Fayette delegates
having retired, the Shelby County Con-
vention assembled, and after struggle,
which continued until 81 o'clock this
morning, nominated the following ticket:
For Senators, John 0verton, jr., A. B.
Haynes. For Representatives, j. Harvey
Mathes, George B. Peters, John A.
Roush, George R. Powell, Hugh D. Greer,
George R. Wynn. After which the Con-
vention adjourned sine die.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16
PUBLIC LEDGER.
once, No. Is Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
M IL M II HISS
Wednesday evening. Sept. I6, 1874


Thirty cases of misdemeanor came be-
fore the Recorder for tiial to day, all OF
which were disposed of by fine.
II. Kaffry, charged with larceny, was
committed in default Of $4,000 bonds.
J. H. Kelly, arrested on the charge Of
e-breaking and robbery, was sent to
jail in default of $4,000 bail, and in de-
fault of $4,000 on the charge Of assault
and battery with intent to kill. Kelly is
gas filter, and was arrested on the
charge of breaking into house on Beal
street.
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KAHN g. FREIBERG,
Corner Main and Poplar Streets.

Corner Main and Poplar Streets.
Beautiful fall prints just re-
ceiVed.
500 elegant bustles, zoe.
Seersucker for dresses.
Mems and boys clothing,
per yard, I5c.
Our ladies' kid slippers, 81.
Yard-Wide brown and strip
ed dress linen, ISc.
Ladies' British hose, 20c.
Gents British half hose,
25c.
Felt skirts, worth 80, at
81 25e.
New goods, new prices.
FIanneIs cheaper than ever.
II you want bargains call
and see us.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

The Paris Figaro continues to serve
mp its news in the following fippant
style: More suioides-six in one day
One of these interests us much. 1t is
that of poor literary man named Pros
per TaJant, driven by misery to commit
the rash act of selfmurder. Before do
ing so he wrote on a slip of paper: Life
is so miserable that / can no longer en-
dure it. write columns of wonderfully
interesting matter, but it is always re-
fused, and now | shall do what the Gov
ernment did to the Figaro, " suspend
myself And the poor creature hung
himself to the roof of his garnet"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

Don't wish for better" Better than
any other we have used, Like it
much, " " Cant speak too highly Of it, "
There can be no fault found with it, "
Can testify to its superiority" Don't
use any other" These are few quota
tons from the hundreds of testimonials
in favor of Dooley's Yeast Powder,
which is the only chemically pure, harm
less, healthy and nutritious article Of
the kind in market Perfectly reliable,
easy to use, convenient and recommended
by ALL For sale by grocers. Doolsy q
Brother, proprietors, SO New street, New
York eod.dAw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

Speaking of the exhibition of British
and foreign birds at the Birmingham
Exchange, the Gazette says a vulture
and a pair of horned owls we're to have
been exhibited, but their introduction
was marked by such panic on the part
of their predecessors that it was found
necessary to keep them back. The en-
trance of the vulture was especially
remarkable. Every smaller bird seemed
to become instinctively aware of the
presence Of natural enemy, and the
screaming which prevailed for some
time after its removal was prodigious.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

What are the authorities of Canterbury
Cathedral about2 asks an English paper,
when recently some Roman Catholic
Canterbury pilgrims" led by eight
priests took possession of the building,
went through series of devotions on
the spot where the brains of Thomas
a Beckett we're scattered Oh the pave
ment, and afterward put the finishing
stroke by ascending on their knees the
steps leading to the shrine. This spec
tacle is often to be witnessed, the vergers
not interfering with the Gevotees. The
same journal informs US that only the
other day the Roman Bishop of Canton,
in China, obtained, by what means we
are not told, a piece of the cathedral
pavement to consecrate as his own altar
stone
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Choice Ola Brandy.

100 cases lone dozen large bottles
eacb) old Martell, imported direct per
barque don Giovanni" 100 ditto to
arrive per barque Comtesse," for sale
by B. j. SEMMEs & Co.,
10 297 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

The only genuine Rosa Con-
cha cigar is made Of Havana
filters that COST 81 25 per
pOun d, and they are only sold
for &c at SOL COLEMAN'S
Rosa COncha Cottage, 200
Main ST, near Washington.
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refreshing to Importers.

To show the Improvements Inaugural
ted at the New York custom-house, we
can state that lot of j. F. Martell' s
best cognac was shipped from Bordeaux,
France, on board the French bark Don
Giovanni, which vessel arrived at the
port of New York on the 3lst of August.
The packages of brandy we're received
by the New York appraiser on the LIST of
September, we're passed on the same
day and shipped Immediately to the
owners, B. j. Semmes & Co., the well
known liquor dealers and importers of
our city, at No. 297 Main street.
This speaks well for the Government
officials and is encouraging to importers
of foreign goods who do business in the
great Mississippi Valley, who in the
course Of time will become the great i'm
porters of foreign goods on this cont
nent. At present foreign goods car be
received in Memphis from any portion
of Europe via New York and New Or
leans. and without breaking balk, The
great West is beginning to be apprecia-
ted by the general Government.
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FOUR DIVORCE PETITIONS.
UnhappIness of Married Life I'm
Memphis.

In the Second Circuit Court to-day
Henry Yancey filed his bill for divorce
against Victoria Yancey, alleging that
they were married in 1866, without a
license, by Sam Pugh of Shelby county,
who was colored Baptist preacher, and
who stated that license was not neces-
sary. Defendant deserted petitioner in
1871 without cause, and has remained
away ever since, for which she asks a
divorce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

Sir John Hawkshaw, c. E., has en-
barked from England for Brazil for the
purpose Of surveying a line of coast ex-
tending about 5000 miles, beginning at
Pernambuco, with the view Of reporting
upon eligible spots for the establishment
OF harbors and for the construction Of
new railways.
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Fresh oysters Arrived.ll

Madame Vincent has received fresh
Baltimore oysters. They are large and
luscious and will be served up in all
styles. Families supplied by the can.
150t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

GOWNS little news emporium at 2S5
Main street is well stocked with late
reading. Corwin keeps all the month
lies, weeklies and dailies in the country.
All in search of late reading for Sun
DAYS should not forget to stop at Jimmy
Corwin's little news emporium.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

$40 to $10OO-Invested in stocks and
gold pays 200 per cent. a month. Send
for particulars. Tumbridge & Co., bank
ers. 2 Wall street, N. Y. s6dtw
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JUST received, latest styles of hats at
Cohen's, 237 Main street. IA
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"Forget NE Not. .

At the Forget Me Not" saloon, No.
81 Adams street, Mrs Hiskey keeps
Lemp's lager, whisky, wine, cigars, and
also sets a free lunch daily. [l2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

Now is the time to get your gas pipes
and fixtures put in order by Browne,
and get JOB that will last you all win
ter. No. l6 jefferson is bis place. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

FREsH Northern lake fish received
daily by express at Victor D. Fuchs, Al
jefferson street. l4SI
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Who is the cheapest and best halter
Cohen, 237 Main street. IA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

A Boston woman has put two hundred
and eighty dollars worth Of lace on a
nighigoEn.
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Coke and tar for sale at gas office, AZ
Madison street. SO
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f r. e s HI OY s Il # r. s
Received daily by express at
t VIoToR D. Fuchs, Al Jefferson st.

SIGNS executed in every variety, neat,
cheap and durable, by Hook & LaGrill,
1926 Second street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

Go to Gallina's Exchange, IS Beal
street, to get fine Milwaukee beer and
imported liquors and cigars. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

100 killukins ex steamer ivan
guard" for sale by
B. j. SEMMEs & Co.,
10 29T Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

Paralee Love files her bill in the same
court against James Love, alleging an
intermarriage between them in 1871;
and that they resided together for few
months, when defendant abandoned her
and has been absent ever since, thereby
wholly disregarding his marital duties,
and for all this she asks for a divorce
from said defendant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

LUMBER, Lath, Shingles, Doors, Sash
and Blinds at No. Monroe street Mer-
chants orders solicited and ATTENDED to
promptly. WILLIAMS q Co.
u Manufacturers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

FALL styles mems, boys and chill
dren's hats just received at Cohen's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

If you want nice furnished room, go
to Willetts. y
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CALcIMIN1NG reduced to science and
executed cheap by Hook & LaGrill, S26
Second street. 81
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If yeu want to take drink, go to
Willett's. 2f
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81. Save one dollar. 81. By buying
hat of Cohen, 237 Main street. IA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

Fresh oysters and lake fish received
daily at S. Clements, 80 Beal st. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

Elegant and new designs
of piano covers at "HOllen-
berg's," 294 Main street. lot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

SMALL tables at willetfs, 81 Adams
treet. II
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If you want to play billiards, go to
Willett's. IT
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EDUCATIONAL.

Christian Brothers College,
2S2 Adams Street,
Memphis, Tennessee
THIS INSTITUTION AFFORDS AMPLE
means for thorough Classical, Scientific
and Commercial education. For board, tut
fion, music, etc., apply to
BRO. MAURELIAR, President.
Session begins Tuesday, September !, 1874.
1N-xix-0
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

billy LEIBEN, 1864 Main street, has
received Godeys and Harper's Month
lies for October.
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PROPOSALS.
TO CONTRACTORS.
The West Tennessee Insane Hospital,

40 be erected near Brownsville, Tennessee.
Specifications to be seen at the office Of
Jones & Baldwin, Memphis. The Board OF
Directors reserve the light TO reject any or al
bids. Contractors to give in their proposals
The names Of two or more sureties fqr the
faithful performance of the contract. Bond,
$4,000. JOHN A. GARDNER, Chairman;
I w Il. RnaERs. SECRETARY. GA
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BOARDING.

BOARDING = ROOMS FURNISHED OR
ID unfinished. with board, at 81 Madison
street. References required. l45-f
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NUMBER TWO.

In the same court Henry Williams
files his bill for divorce against Caroline
Williams showing that they intermarried
in 1872, and that defendant soon after
ward began to associate with lewd peo-
pie, and has been guilty of adultery
with divers and sundry persons, and is
addicted to the use of liquor, wherefor he
prays for divorce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16
NUMBER THREE.

In the same Court, Della Carmichael
files her bill for divorce against William
B. Carmichael, showing that they were
married in 1872 in Little Rock, Arkansas;
that they lived together until August,
1874. She charges that the defendant
has been unfaithful to his marriage vows
and committed many lewd acts while
residing at Como, Pamela, county, Miss,
and also in this city, Learning this
lately, she left defendant, and while so
doing defendant beat and abused her
most cruelty so that her life was almost
despaired of, wherefor she demands a
divorce from the Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16

4 straight, hard wood at the Mississippi and
Tennessee depot and at the Paducah Railroad
depot. Orders left at j. f. Dowdy's office.
264 Front street, will receive prompt attention
6-l7 W. K. PRICE.
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FOR SALE.

nor SALE BIG BARGAINS IN COT
N tages, in south asst part of Memphis. To
your interest to call for particulars.
.6-23 W. A. WHEATLEY. $50 Main st.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

TNOR SALE OR EXCHANGE-F0R CITY
IL property, 1l1A acres. with a good, modern
built frame cottage house. in q beautiful for
est grove, with four rooms, front and back
etc all under fence in good repair, and a
young orchard. Situated 81 miles from Court
Square. If any difference II, value, OF ex-
change, would be paid in cash. bargain
T, T. STRATT0N,
I27-t $50 Main street. Waidran Block.
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nor SALE-WILL SELL AT "A REASON
e able price, on very long time, If desired.
Lot No. "a north side of Mosby street. Il by
avenue, about 400 feet north of Pigeon Roost
road S. P. READ,
14s-t At Union and Planters Bank.
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a OR RENT-HOUSE OF FIVE ROOMS,
Il beside kitchen and servants room, con-
venient 10 business. No. 2l9 on south side of
Madison street, second door east Of Yelling
toni [ ID. C0NANAY,
l33-t No 10 Madison street.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-03-12
AN EAeLE rRIEs 10 CARRY OFF \ eii.

A few days ago, a girl named Elizabeth
Moore, a daughter OF Albert Moore, living in
the northern corner Of Cleburne county, was
returning home from neishbors house, wbeth-
er she bad been sent on ali errand, when she
felt something heavy strike upon her shoulder
and the next instant she was borne TO the
ground. She says that her first impress Sou was
that she had bsen seized by panther or some
other Wild beast, but soon felt the talons Of
what proved 10 be an eagle olutching her sides
and arms, decorating the flesh 10 fearful man
ner; aid with Its besk pecking her on tho head
She was dragged some distance ON tho ground,
Pretty soon the eagle having secured his prize
W it'll claws and bill firmly fixed, raised her
from tue ground at > TO feet for some distanc,
Occasionally she was dropped on The
ground, but the eagle would as soon raise her
again, making new and serious wounds with
| his talons in her body and bis beak Ia her head
till at last be reaeheu tho height q ten feet aud
attempted TO light on the limb Of red oak
| tree on the roadside, when his hold again gave
| way, and the girl fell to the earth seriously
stunned aud hurt. She was unconscious for Il
| time, then calnbered over tho fence uear by
| into her fathers orchard aud began making
| the best of her way to the house near which
she was met by her mother, who had been at
tracted by her screams, aud was Fastening to
! liar relief. The most remarkable PAT OF the
matter is that the girl did not see the eagle at
all. A shawl, which had been securely fasten.
ed about her head, so as to project over her
face hid her rude antagonist from her view
The track along which she was dragged, how
ever, was plainly visible in the road The girl
| Elizabeth is IA Yeas of aye, aud weighs he.
/ tween 81 aud 30 pounds. The gl was nol
seriously hurt, and is doing we'll. The eagle
has been twice seen since by the hunters, wht
are making every effort 10 kill or capture him
Jacksonville (Iia) RepWtiicdh.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-03-12

Cons MEAL FOR MANuRE.--Iu the Col.nt,u
Gentleman for March 21st, 1872, men lion il
made OF the use, in some parts of the Connect
cut valley OF corn meal as fertilizer for tobac-
co. 1t was tried along side of guano, phos-
pilates, ETC., all sown broadcast. AT first the
portions inanured with commercial manures
seemed to do best but At harvest the Dor ions
! MANFRED with meal yield the heaviest. In the
Practical Farmer for December 1875, is the
| statement for the use of meal as manure in
New Jersey. 1t was tried on potatoes, strewn
along the drills in alternate rows with guano,
aud at the same rate per acre. In every in
stance the meal produced the better results. IL
was also tried on corn in the hill at the time
of planting, and like guano, it killed the corn
when in contact with the growing germ. 1t
proved equally valuable with guano as a ma
nure for corn, and also as broadcast for dres.
sing for grass and wheat. The Farmer thinks
its stimulating effect is owing 10 its nitroge-
nous elements, and the meal being finely ground
decomposes rapidly and is quick in ACTION
Corn has been largely used for fuel at the west
but If il will take the place of guano, at half
the cost, it would pay better in the long run to
use it Tor manure instead Of fuel, especially
when it has to be distilled in order TO pgoduce
the quality oil fuel which is in the greatest de-
mand. 1t is worthy of general rial,-but we
| confess that w0 are somewhat credulous as 10
its extraordinary merits.
DIR, Simms' White Pumonie Balsam, the
Great Loading Cough and Lung Remedy is
sold by Dr. Bar, Middletewn, Del.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-03-12

Al Columbus, Ohio, on Monday, twenty sa-
looms were visited by praying hahcs, without
effect. AT Jacksonville, Ind, the crusade
has lasted three weeks, and all the saloons are
open. Yesterday was the second day of the
crusade at Dayton, Ohio, but the visitations
resulted only In mock prayer meetings and an
Increase of drinking and drunkenness, especial
ly toward evening, when several men We're al =
rested fol riotous conduct.
Tha Mayer OF Elizabeth, y. j., issued an
ordee :He W.. dosing Of the saloons las. Sunday
but M; kssl remained open. A mass
meeting i.... '-Nin called to express public SELL
tinleut i'll favor III the enforcement OF the
order.
Tie antiliquor movement is spreading in
Missouri, womrns PRAYING bands having beei,
rgauizcd in several Of TIE interior towns dur
ing the past few days.
The snow blockade on the Central Iaciii c.
Railroad in the Sierras continues. At Cisco
six feet of snow has fallen, and in Summit
Valley the snow is reported TO be % feet
deep. All the fteght trains caught in the snow
shave been abandoned for the present. Pass
| enger trains were detained on Monday at Alta
liono, Halleck's aud roauo, and several snow
ploughs and engines were oil the track.
At Topeka, Kansas, on Thursday night Ere
| derrick Olds killed a grocer named Daniel Fer
| lis and pnt his body Under heap Of pJtlt0es
| in cellar. Odds and his father, who is mpli
| Gated, have been arrested.
| Francis NJ Brent shot himself in a snlo,n
| in Raleigh, \. c., on Sunday, and is not ex-
pected to recover. lie is said TO belong to ON,
| Of The first families Of Maryland.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-03-12

An attempt was made to rob the National
Bank OF Poltstown, Pa, on Friday evening"
While the watchnan was going through the
cellar, at O'Clock. he was seized and lied Ly
three masked men. One ofthe robbers then
went outside TO keep watch, and the other two
tried To open the safe. While they were a,
work the Waterman succeeded in partly loosen
ins his bonds, aud the burglars discovering
this retunedind gagged him put a rope around
his neck aud fastened it 30 The door Of the safe
arranging the knot so that any movement
would result in s'ranguation. The burglars
worked until 1 O'clock in the morning, b,,
could not openthe safe, the inside OF the doc,
bcius lined will chilled iron, which resisted
Tie points Of THEN drills. ~ tour teyi LET, tho
cellar by the way they had entered, reai
window. The Waterman was found in the
morning, bound as described, with a thjcl
black cal, over his heal and fr', and alnos
unconscious.
Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1874-03-12
ASPIRATION.

II could send to distant seas,
With spreading sails and kindly breeze,
The ships my fancy builds at ease
II could rear without strain e--
And sweat that comes OF loss or gam
The castles would have In spain
If could lay all sin aside,
And take the Savior as my guido,
And have no other rule bd6ide-
If [ could win deathless name,
And catch bauble they call fame,
And never know the sting Of shame
If cruel gain came not by stealth,
Across the current of my health,
To faint the life blood's precious wealth
II could laim the good and great,
Whose fellowship is rich estate,
And feel their friendly corrolate-
Then life would pay its simple cost,
And hope al fame would not be lost,
Upon Times Ocean tempest-tossed.
But man nth cares, and toll hath slings
And richie take upon them wings,
And labor only honor brings.
Alas my Slips lie on the strand,
My castlet in the Spanish land
Are built II rainbows on the sand