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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-08
Consistency, Thou SRI a Jewel.

In answer to a recent query IN the
New Orleans Times, touching the author
ship of the above phrase, correspond
ent transmits the following
The source of the common saying,
Consistency, thou art jewel, has puz-
zled many a scholar, and whether or not
the following authority may be relied
upon as the starting point, or as only
nsing borrowed idea, | cannot assert.
Tn a ballad entitled jolly Robin Rough
head published in l764, in a little
volume Of English and Scotch ballads,
the poet bewails the extravaganza in
dress, which he considers the enormity
of his day, and he makes Robin address
his wife as follows;
- Tush tush. my lassie such tho IS resigne,
Comparisons are cTuell.
Fine pictures suit to frames as fine,
COnsistencie's a jeWelll'
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CosmopoIitan Custom shirts.

The celebrated Cosmopolitan Custom
Shirts made to order from the best ma
terial and warranted to it, can be found
at the clothing house of Johnson &
Vance, 300 Main Street, under the Pea
body. These comfortable shirts will be
sent by Express to any part of the
country. See price list and full particu-
lars in another column.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-08

A book entitled Elmwood has been
laid on our table. 1t contain the char
ter, rules, regulations and bylaws of the
"Elmwood Cemetery Association " of
Memphis. Also history of the Gene
terry, biographical sketches of men who
are inferred there, and engravings of
many of the most attractive monuments
and vaults. 1t also gives list of the
names of the owners Of lots in the GEM
etery. The book is well gotten up and
reflects great credit upon the president
and directors of the association, and
particularly upon the president, Capt.
Joseph Lenow, who has devoted great
deal of time and attention to the COM
pletion Of the work. We are requested
by the president to say that owners of
lots in the cemetery will be presented
with copy of the book if they will call
at the Office the secretary, No. &c Union
street. Persons who are not lot owners
can obtain the book on paying to the
secretary the cost of publication.
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Notice.

Subscribers not receiving the PUBLIC
LEDGER regularly, will please leave
complaint at the Office. Others desiring
to subscribe leave their names and num-
Der of their residence or place of BUSH
ness, and it will meet with prompt atten-
ton. JOE LOCKE,
Superintendent City Circulation.
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KAHN & FREIBERG.
1000 seaside strdic hats Csc.
The TaiIor makes tho Man.

To be neatly and tasteiully dressed is
of great service in this world to every
man, no matter what may be his social
rank. 1.-THE apparel oft proclaims the
man" says Shakespeare, and the world
has adopted this statement as true. To
have a good suit, neat and cheap, 90 to
A. H. Goodman, tailor, No. 40 Main
street, below the Overton courthouse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-08

CALL at Mansford's for Jack Harka-
ways School Days at Oxford, Scape-
grace of the School, and Among the
Brigands; Victor Hugos SO; Dant b.
hemia; Lord Lytten's complete works in
paper; also, for Bow-Bells, monthlies and
fashion magazines for June, corner
Second and Madison streets.
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NOTICE.

l hereby notify the public that the
brand of the famous Rosa Coneha cigar
is copyrighted by me, and the cigar
can only be obtained at my place of
business, 200 Main street, for 3
cents. SOL COLEMAN.
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KAHN a. FREIBERG.
500 elegant linen belts l5e.

NEws.-Peterson's for July and all the
latest magazines at Billy Lieben's, 1864
Main street Also full assortment of
all the leading dailies and weeklies in
the United States. GOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-08

WEEKS DoISGs IN WALL STREET. ;"
Explains stock operations on small cap
ital without risk. Copy sent free. Tum
bridge & Co., 2 Wall street, New York.
hEw-1n2
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KAHN q FREIRERG.

In our clothing department: 200
extra quality black alpaca coats 81 so
each.
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A SPLENDID CHANCE FOR AMIN
VESTMENT.
One of the Most Popular Saloons I'm
Memphis for Sale.

MemphIs TOT sale.
The notable corner of Herman Aehle,
deceased, is now for sale, with a fine
stock Of liquors and suitable fixtures.
The reputation of this house for years
has not been second to any in the city.
The southeast corner Of Union and
Second has been the resort of our lead
ing citizens for years. 1t is at the doors
Of the county Offices, and on one Of the
greatest thoroughfares Of Memphis. Ap.
ply for terms to VICToR D. FUCHs,
SAT II Jefferson st.
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anlied for a

A man applied for a divorce at Bur
lington the other day, because his better
half had deserted him, saying that she
didn't propose to leave York State TO
90 and live with lot OF id Vermont
gum-chawers."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-08

WILLIAMS & Co. are selling lumber,
laths, shingles, ETC., very cheap, at cor
ner of Gayoso and Second streets and
North Front street. IS
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Dnnham,. Yenst Porder.

For purity and strength it is IN
equalled. All who use it like it, and re-
commend it for reliability and economy.
est
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KAHN d FREIBERG.
40 silk sun umbrellas, extra large, "a.

The best bargains in fine boots and
shoes in every style at Eagle Boot and
Shoe store, 344 Main street. The best
styles of boots and shoes made to order
at short notice.
81 ]. w. VoEGELI, Proprietor.
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KAHN & PRFIRERG.

l6z III, LIS Main street, corner Pop
lar. 500 elegant six serge misses and
ckildrens' parasols 6Oc
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Strawberries.

This delicious fruit will be found for
sale daily at Spicer & Ryan's, raised by
our friend j. E. Spicer, manager of
Waverly Hall fruit farm, Kerr ave-
nue. elf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-08

HARRY F. MELLERsH's news stand,
los Beal street, is in full blast. All the
popular literature of the day, including
Bow Bells, constantly on hand. l9t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-08
BEWARE.

Headquarters for the genuine Rosa
Coneha cigar is only at SOL COLE
MANS. 600 Main street.
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THE CITY.
M Ii w p HIS, w
Monday Evening, June s, 1874.
R. C. MILLER & co.

FRESH country butter at 80 cents
per pound. Teas cheaper than any
other house in the city,
R. c. MILLER & Co.,
CAT 1893 Main street.
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KAHN g. FREIBERG.
Our Panama hats 81.

Strawberries and ice.cream made of
genuine sweetcream at Specht & Wal
ter's, No. 81 Madison street. Get
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-08

1900 pairs elegant French Jourin s
tao buttoned black kid glOves, en-
broidered backs, SOC.
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Dr.. HIYsoN's dental rooms, 3l71 Main
street. 81
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Filtered Rain or River Water Preferable.
wAhTEp.

UTANTED-A PARTNER THAT CAN
w invest $50 in good paying business,
and at this time very profitable. Can realize
about s2Oor s25 per week. Reason, too much
work for one man, Must be a steady. sober.
working man. Address
1886 d. r.. this office.
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wv ANTED-CANvASSE FOR SIEVE
w raj frst-class publications. Liberal
commissions. CLEAVES Il CARNES.
1888 2Sl Main street.
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@. j. HARGAN 81 co.
23 Alabama Street.

81 Orders from the Country solicited.
81 Retail dealers supplied at the lowest
rntes. bS-@
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WANTED TWO OR THREE SMALL
w families can be accommodated with
pleasant rooms and good boari for the sum
mer months. Location iust outs de the city
cool, shady and convenient to street cars.
References exchanged Address
S4.S7 J. B. D., Ledger Office.
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STRAWBERRIES.

delicious fruit favored grown about
morning Parties desiring
berries for transportation, by
leaving orders at OLIVER, E1NN1E q COsS,
2S4 Main Street.
Mr. Barbour Street Market daily with
ozof
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KAHN a. FREIBERG.
Rid GLOYESl KID GLOVESi

300 pairs elegant all root cashmere
pants, light loeiqht So
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10
PERSONAL.

Gen. Sherman and family left this city last
evening for 81. Louis
The English firm of powder manufacturers,
who owned the cargo which exploded with such dam
aging results weeks contributed $500 to the
relief fund for the sufferers.
Philippe Desclee, brother of the celebrated
French actress died few weeks ago, has been con-
demned TO deportation for serving as Captain in the
ranks of the Commune he is 80 years old, and served
his time in the ChAsseurs. BE managed 10 Danle the
police for three years but ultimately caught acting
as pretended CarsI agent for the purchase OF arms
The Rev. DR.. Philip Schaf of this city has
received following letter from Baron Won Sohloezer
German Minister at Washington: Reverend Sir: You
have had the of sending to His Majesty the
Emperor the proceedings OF the General Conference of
the Evangelical Alliance held in New-York in October
last IL has pleased His Majesty express his satsfac
tOn with rich results of that Conference, and TO
accept with great interest the volume witness OF
Evangelical faith, brothery harmony, and Christian
love. His Majesty has accordingly commanded me 10
express his thankiulness TO YOU In complying with
the command of my sovereign take the opportunity
Of assuring reverend Sir, OF my profound esteem
Mr.. Charles p. Thompson, Buffers successor
IN Congress- described follows by The Boston Her
aid He is rather the medium night has large
full head, keen eye and light sandy mustache
and sidewhiSkers. He is about Al years OF age though
looking younger than that. He man OF great per-
popularity, having friends and few any,
Among the brethren of the Essex Bar he goes
by the familiar name OF Charlie. He resides and prac-
tces in Gloucester, where he went III 1851. Mr.
Thompson the head Of his profession ia Essex
County, and Is IN every way an able man; man VINO
will honor the old Essex District, and man against
public or private life the pubic slanderer
who fought him dared say one word
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10
PCBLIC OPINION.

This election news is becoming very upin-
terestug ana mODotonous.-l Washington Chronicle
adm. OrgaD.)
Three C's helped to swamp the Republican
party on TuesdaY-CarpeDterlsm. Chamberlain. and
Cameronisu-l Toledo Commercial (Adm. ReDJ
An Eastern newspaper or two are impressed
that GOvernOraleCU OF NewYOrk Is tne for the
Democratic candidate in 1876 for President They
mistaken. OulO must furnish The Cauul0ate.- CIncIn
matt Commercial (IndD
New-Jersey will have an excellent Governor
Walter Phelps by halfdOzsn votes the result VIII be
national calamity for he Is one OF the type Of men VINO
should be. but for many weary years have not been
numerous IN COngTess.-l The FInancer.
That tidal wave that was TO have swept
the country after Greeley nominated for
has been held in check lust two years II mas now
passed over, leaving IN ITS political wreck
II was not such overwhelming AFFAIR predicted
Oy Ure'lc9 AIcEus' out enough 70 gave tue Republican
party good washing cut, and that needed.-Ch.
oaRo Journal (RepD
Everybody has a good word for William
Walter Phelps, iast defeated for Congress In the V
New-Jersey District. Nj Phelps served but one ,er,n
In Congress. he made nrst-cass member. He was
ment and did both State and country good service
But be went under. The just have suffered from time
immemOIial VITA the unjust Cincinnati Gazette
(RepJ
Let the watchward be: Good government
for the people; economy every where. Good govern
The south, such as will regain for the Southern
people, OF every color aud condition, their political
rights. When the carpetbag Governments are swept
away ali evil practices which they haV invented
fostered discarded with them. The true const
must be drawn and maintained. Elections must DO
free 10 ali casses 0f electors We deslse universal
suffrage" but 10 IS the law OF the laud, aud every law
must w eRi0rced.-LITsg Press, (Dsml
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10

decency do is TO drop the bludgeon and get
out Of the way; or, in other words, annu
the act which compels creditors 70 take Its dsh0nored
Were this taken. these notes would fall 10
their Just level. With bostering legislation 70 give
them currency, they would be regarded as "blown y
paper-paper long overdue, and made more suspicious
by the cub-law previously In force They could nave
no than speculative value. determined by the
supposed chance OF final payment. Let Congress give
as little heed TO Its solemn promises. and they
would be worth than Continental money NJ the
close OF Revolution Instead Of being boarded, sc
cordng TO the boast Of the President year ago, tne
deluded would use for kndling ires or as
ornamental wall paper While repeal would knock
away the support OF legal tenders 10 would give new
value solvent bank notes. for these would then De
payable in gold and could be collected In this man
ner resumption would be assured, and nobody could
help it. The little legislation required should be imne
diate but it ought not TO take effect I'LL the public has
had reasonable notice. There has been no time since
the repeal would 80 little disturbance
Prices have fallen greatly; the volume OF trade
is much reduced business TO unusual extent
out Of debit money and unemployed capital are aound-
ant specie is only at small premium, while the
foreign exchanges are favorable. HB
6ew Harm, Conn. Nov. 2, 1874
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10
FINANCIAL NOTES.


The rolling stock of Marthas Vineyard
Railroad was attached for debt and trains not
running on that road yesterday.
About 100 prominent Vermont gentlemen
will arrive In Portland, Maine, to-day TO consider tue
DEVELOPMENT ana extension OF the transportation busI
ness. The Board OF Trade Will receive them, and a
general inspection OF railroads. wharyes, factories, &c.
Will take place.
The principal topic of conversation in specu-
latye circles yesterday the proposed combination
OF the Pacific Steamship and Railroad Company. No
new developments occurred however. the Pacific Mail
people reiterang their willingness 20 make an equl
able arrange men No additional facts nave been OBJ
tanned from the railroad officials and the matter does not
appear % discussed by the representatives OF
the three companies during the day.
Last Spring the large bridge across the Tom
bgbee River on the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad
was washed away The receivers in charge OF the
erty for reasons known To themselves were unable
TO repair the damage though the road remained In their
hands for nearly eight months aftcr@ard In Septem
her me trustees OF tne DondnOders obtained from Judge
bradley the supreme COurS OF the United States an
order civers and turning the prop
erty them. On Thursday last the entire damage was
repaired and re t ana passenger trains are now run
ming through from Chat anOOga to Meridian, Miss, a
distance of 295 miles. Upward of So miles or TIE road
was nearly MASHED away Uy the Hoods OuI now the Gu
tirs road Is in operation.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10
PENNSYLVANIA.

THE OFFICIAL VOTE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY.
PITTSBURGH. Nov. 9.-The official vote of
Allegheny County for the state ticket follows: For
Judge of the Supreme COurt-W. J Woodward Dem.J,
l5476 E. NJ. Paxson Rep.l 1904; James Black Tenn
perance) 2579 total vote, 49. WOodwards majority
over PaxsOn 2,3s2
For Lieutenant -Governor-John Lstta (Dem), I5 7O4;
A. G. Omstead RepJ, 1909; b. Rush Bradford Temper
ance) 2465 total vote, 9l,25S Lattas majority
Olmstead 2,515
For Auditor Generai-Justis F. Temple Dem). 1885 :;
Harrison Allen (Rep.), l3,lO9 Calvin Parson CTemp)
24SO Temples majority over Allen 247G total vote.
3l.I74.
For Secretary OF Internal AfEiirs-wm. McCandless
DEM, 1.sl7 r. b. Beath RepJ 1925 W. p Culber-
ton Templ 2463. McCandess majority Besth, 922
total vote. 81, ,235.
For Congress- XXIId Disrict-James II. Hopkins
tDem.), 10 c9l James ). Negley (Repl 7,77T Thomas
Howard und Rep). 49, Hopkins's majority Negey
2,3l4 total vote, le,0s1
In the XXIIld Dstrict-Aex. P. Cochran Dem 525s;
Thomas II. Bayne rep 1896 Samuel A. Purviance
Qnd Repl, 203. Cocnran's majoritytover Bayne 2lO
total vote, 1905
Is understood that the friends OF Col James p Barr
editor OF The Pittsburgh Post Will present claims for
position OF United States Senator presenting tn
western part OF the state.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10
LOCAL POLITICAL NOTES.

The Board of Canvassers will meet in the
office OF the Clerk OF the Common Council at noon TO-
day to organize preparatory 10 the Official canvass
The Executive Committee of the Liberal
Republican General Committee held meeting las.
evening and resolved to call meeting Of the Genera
Committee for Thursday evening. Resolutions VIII
then be offered cOngratuiating the Liberal Repu6nchns
triumph of the principles enuneiated at Chcin
aud the part taken by them in the reouke o
the Administration.
The Executive Committees of the Liberal
Republican German Reform and Democratic People
organizations have held meeting and resolved to con-
tinue the organizations for futurs work They neen
the large for Oswald Ottendorfer Sr Mayor
cause cOngratuaton considering the mINrtect con
a',tnn OF the ORGANIZATIONS and renderno ~ propaD
that victory will reward their efforts at the next elee
tiOn
The regular monthly meeting of thA AVlth
Assembly District Republican Association wan heid AZ
No. 29O Third-ave last evening NJ Cregan preslseu'
and A. g. Bugbee Secretary. 1t resolved that
the Republican party was strong enough in prlnelple
and numbers to and 10 proht by tnei
that the results or the late elections would oy
TO IL to renewed efforts to maintain TIC
cause OF human liberty and equal rights.
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10
OBITUARY..
COL. JOHN W. HEAD.

A dispatch from Nashville last night says
Col john W. Head died at his nome in Gaatin shortly
after O'Clock Monday mOrning-sx DAYS after his eec
ton to the XLIVth COngrass from INth District OF
Tennessee. Col Head about IS years OF age. and
had always been Democrat lie was educated Tor the
law, and won distinction successful practitioner
Hs was one of leading iurss Of Tennessee and
vious To the war-abOut 1o55-was elected Attorney
General and Reporter the duties OF which Office he dis
charged with ability until succeeded-1sj7 1sjS-9y
Judge sneed now OF tue supreme Court OF the State
During the war he was d colonel Of a Confederate reg
ment Since he had continued the practice OF his
urofesslOu and had sUugIt office until thls year.
soon afer his election Tuesday, The HemDhtS Appeal
spoke a. follows Of him. "DevOld OF Ostcutatiun, he Is
A man OF good sense ana most thorough FescIrcn-Jne
VINO has forced ms mind into the hgner places OF
knowledge by means OF persistent ndeiat2abe study
and execution purpose rather than ny dint OF that
SPECIALIZED talent that glters and ornaments but never
makes OF elcyates the personal worth or moral
lrea ness"
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10
THE RECENT ELECTIONS.
LOUISIANA.

THE ELECTION Or THE CONSERVATIVE STATE TREAS
CRER CLAIMED BY A MAJORITY OF 7,l59-A
FAIL NEGRO FIGHT IN TERRR BONNIE PARISH.
NEw-ORLEANs, Nov. 9.-The returns. official
and unofficial. give Moncure Conservative for State
Treasurer 7159 maiority-7T7 less than McEnery's
joriy In 1871 The Republicans still claim Dubucefs
election by small majority.
1t Ia announced nat the Returning Board will meet
Wednesday at and begin its work OF canvsssing
the returns OF the recent election.
Last evening Amos 6imms, negro, who was elected
on compromise ticket. attacked by negroes
in Houma Terre Bonne Parish Smms ran a distance
of three blocks and being pursued. turned and fred
upon the party killing one and wounding another.
smms Immediately surrendered himself. and was sent
to Jail, and guarded during the night bysquad of
citizens. Repeated threats made yesterday to lay
the town ashes but all quiet there this morning
VIENNA La, Nov. 9.Judge Trimble to-day. at the In
stance of citizens renitted the fine and rsvohsS Tue
order OF imprisonment against Lieut. Hodgson. This
action of the Judge was appauded in the courtroom
The report people intend to mob Hodgson and
Selye is totally unfounded All they desire is the vind
cation of the law.
Seyo is still in prison.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 9-Gen. Emory to-day sent one OF
his staff 81: Martinsvie investigate the charge OF
ungentemanly conduct made by Gen. Alexander De
Clouet against Lieut. De Rudio.
THE ST. MARTINsvILLE PRISONERS IN NEw-oRLEANs.
NEw-ORLEANs, La, Nov. 9.-The st. Mar
tnsve prisoners arrived here this evening They
met by 500 citizens, many of whom accompanied them
to the Parish Prison. They will DO arraigned tomorrow
before United States Commissioner Weller The prison
ers have not yet been informed Of the charges against
New-York tribune., 1874-11-10
Monseigneur Fruchaud, Archbishop of Tours,
died Yesterday.

ANOTHER QUAKER CIlY EXCURSION PROPOSED
A prospectus has been issued by Geo. +.
Duncan proposing another Quaker City Excursion to
the Mediterranean, the Holy Land, Egypt, the Crimea
Greece &c. The excursion Is 20 begin about June J.
1875 provided sufficient number Of passages are en-
gagged py April Is to ensure Of the under
taking A hrstclass steamer is TO be provided
with accommodations for $50 caDin passengers. Ihe
company must be select, and not number more
than three-fourths Of the ships capacity. The
programme Of the voyage will be substantially the
same "a that OF the "QGaker CITY Excursion ~ 1851
wnnch was described III The InnOcenls Abroad" Inc
prce OF passage - fixed 1850 currency ana the
Travelling expenses shore estimated at about 10
dty I'm gold After leaving NewN Jrk II IS proposed 10
stnu firs at Eaya the Azores. CadlZ VIII tneh
he VISITED from which point t1Osc VINO desire 10 10 ~
may pass through spain by rail- meeting Tue steahsi
am AT Malaga Gibraltar and Idngiers VIII DC Visi,eu
and from Malaga the steamer Will proceed 10 MAI
seilles Passengers choosing 10 leave the steamer
there may regain her at LsghOrn. All the primer
Inc steamer will pass through the Bosphorus aud cross
te Black Sea SevastOpOl Gala, another rlinehh
mort Will be- the furthest limit OF the voyage Ihc hOiJ
Land and Egypt Will be- revisited on the nome VOyd
and "A suorl STAY Will be made az Bernuda, the sulp
crussuR the Atlantic in the Latitude OF the nUrtheas
Trade winds. The whole voyage Is estimated 10 tae
aIout five Passengers remaining on DoaIu Le
teauer at any port Will be charged extra ana cur
nsiIes NAV be brought home free OF charge. MY Jun
canis address the United states shipping COmmAs
slouers' Office at Nos. 1871 and lo9 CneTry-st.