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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14
practical Rerormer.

To the Editor of the Ledger;
/ see by your issue OF Saturday that
YOU invite communications in regard to
reforms to be inaugurated by the next
Legislature, and rightly say that the
office of County Trustee, though entirely
unnecessary, cannot be abolished. But
is this not good reason why we should
have new Constitution in place OF the
present abortion2
/ noticed recently that number OF
your correspondents take the ground
that $4,000 per annum is entirely too
much for superintendent of public
schools. Now, If this is so, what do
they think Of paying some Of our clerks
of courts from $4,000 to $4,000 per
annum, when neither education nor
high moral character is requiredY Let
our lawmakers crack this nut and
see how it will pan out. DEMOCRAT.
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nooIer,n Yeant Ponder

Stands unequaled for making light,
healthy and nutritious rolls, biscuits,
griddle cakes, etc. The ingredients
used in the manufacture of this powder
are not only chemically pure, but so
proportional that the results produced
are tie same each time. In this respect
it possesses superiority over all others in
the market. Only two teaspoonfuls are
required for quart of flour. For sale
by grocers generally. Use Dooley s
Yeast Powder only. Dooley q Brother,
proprietors, So New street, New York.
eOdEw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

For some time parties have been max
ing up Conservative movement among
the negroes of our city, which move
ment developed in an address, which was
published in the Appeal of Wednesday
last. The address was signed by a
dozen negroes who belong to certain
societies in our city, and which societies.
with others not in the movement, have
always been the backbone of the Radi.
cal party here. The movement is for
the purpose of establishing the knights
Brotherhood and Monumental Peace
Association" whatever that may mean.
The ostensible objects of the .asso'
citation is published to be for
the purpose of "discarding all
old political lies, cultivating and main
tanning permanent peace with the white
people of the South" etc. This is all
very we'll, but permanent peace has al
ready been secured by Democratic VIC
tories in Tennessee, and especially in
Memphis and Shelby county. The me-
rroes, so long as they saw victory in
sight for the pet-bagger," stuck to
that old nuisance, and stuck to him to
the last, even up to the election last
month when the solid negro vote was
cast for Barbour Lewis and his crowd.
Now Radicalism is dead and bu ried-no
thanks to the negro voters-and
they begin to discover that they
are played out politically, and conse'
quently they aspire to come to the front
with flourish Of trumpets, so that they
can ask office Of the Democratic party
ere long.
When the Radical loving negro gives
evidence OF his sincerity as to his politi-
cal change of faith by voting the Demo
cratic ticket and not the Radical ticket,
as he has done in the past, the white
people of Shelby county will be better
able to judge of the sincerity of his pro-
fessions than can be cleaned from all the
high sounding newspaper proclamations
that could be published in a century.
The true interest Of the negroes is with
the white people of the South, and to this
knowledge must they come at last, and
then the sincerity Of their professions
will be made clear by their votes. So
far all these professions and promises
made by the colored people have been
false, as their vote at each election since
the war will clearly discover. There is
no necessity for any Knights Brother
hood Monumental Peace Association ="
in our midst. Societies have been the
bane of the negroes already. Let the
negro voter walk up to the polls and cast
Democratic vote and he will 90 more
to convince the people of Memphis that
he has repented of his political fcllies
than by any other means.
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-
he settled by the enactment Of another
law Inv the incoming Legislature, the law
nader which the commissioners have
heen acting having, it is thought, expired
nv Limitation The site would have been
located AZ Brownsville had the people OF
that Mace paid forit. They proposed 70
give ali but $4,000 toward it. and woulu
doubtless have appropriated that amount
in addition had the commissioner s i Inna
II paramount, which it was, TO .ne iocA
ton Of the institution at that point
East and middle Tennessee hope that
the next Legislature will also disprove
the matter of an asylum in this end OF
the State. so that their sections of coun-
try may stand chance to secure this
nnblic building.
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NEM YORK..
Supervising Architecs--The Jetty
System and the Rebuilding and
Improving the Levees.

Supervising Archttect-The Jetty
System and the keDuttdinE ana
improving the Levees.
NEW YoRK, December l4.--A Wash
ington dispatch says that Jno. Macarthur
of Philadelphia, declining the office Of
Supervising Architect, the position will
be rendered to Mr.. Walsh, of St. Louis,
now experimenting the construction OF
the new postoiiice in that city.
Another Washington dispatch states
that the commission sent to Europe to
examine into the jetty system at the
mouth of the Danube and other rivers,
with a view to ascertain whether 1t could
be adopted in deepening the mouth OF
the Mississippi, are now at the South
west Pass. 1t is understood that Gen
erals Comstock and Wright are Of the
opinion that the jetty system is imprac-
ticable for the Mississippi, and that the
Fort St. Phillip Canal being examined
by another commission is the only way
to avoid the mud-lump blockade, which
has so seriously interfered with the com
merce of that river. The commission,
of which General Warren is President,
appointed by the President to report
upon the best method for improving the
levees Of the Mississippi and retaining
lands, are unanimous in the opinion
that the government should begin at
once the comprehensive system Of re-
building and improving the levees bor-
dering on Arkansas, Mississippi and
Louisiana. Otherwise, the crevasses
caused by the floods of last spring will
expose the inhabitants Of the submerged
districts to more serious troubles than
they have yet experienced, and utterly
impoverish the people.
The five children of John Dotterich,
ranging in age from six to sixteen years,
were drowned yesterday while amusing
themselves with sled on pond near
their parents residence, at Breakness,
N. j.
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runaway wiih a MemphIan.

The Ripley News of the llth has the
following item about Memphian;
On last Wednesday, Mr.. Mike hohn,
a drummer from Memphis, started to
Brownsville with smashing double
team. but turned back after getting on
the hill in front of the NJ. Z. Church.
In coming down the hill, the horses took
fright and ran. Mr.. X. jumped out as
soon ashley started, which gave them a
second fright. They whirled round the
corner in front of W. W. Wheelers, turn
ing again at GLASS;, when the buggy
upset. Coming round the corner by the
Eclipse stable they broke loose from the
buggy smashing the body, and came tar
ing up the street, running over lime bar
rels and into Mr.. Deloach's team, then
into the stable.
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LEGAL.
Attachment Notice


In the Second Circuit Court Of Shelby County.
Tennessee-J. II. Loewenstine, ID. @. Loew-
enstine and II. NJ. Loewenstine, partners
as Loewenstine Bros. VS.. John Gillespie.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT HAV-
i ing been sued out under section 1856 of the
Code of Tennessee and returned into Court.
levied upon the goods and property of the
defendant. John Gillespie and affidavit hav-
ing been made that the defendant is indebted
TO plaintiffs In the sum Of s676 20 by promis-
sorry note, and that the claim is just, and that
the defendant Is a nonresident OF the State
of Tennessee, or is about to remove OF has re-
moved himself or property from the State. or
has removed OF is removing out Of the county
privately; or coaceaung himself so that the
ordinary process Of law cannot be served on
him. OF has absconded, or Il abscondipg or
concealing himself or PROPERTY or has fraud
ulently disposed Of his property or Is about
fraudulently to dispose Of his property; Il Is
therefore ordered that said defendant make
his perJonal appearance herein. before the
Judge Of the Second Circuit Court Of Shelby
county, in the courthouse at Memphis,
Tenn. on the third Monday in January next.
and defend said attachment suit within the
time prescribed By law. OF tho same will be
proceeded with OK parte; and that a copy Of
this order be published once week for four
eonseoutiye weeks in the Memphis Ledger.
Done Al Office, this 18th day of December,
1874. GEO. J, CAMP Clerk.
L. &E. LEHMAN, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Q0-Q6-1O2- 1O8-1l4
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1859 d.
Attachment Notice.

In the First Circuit Court Of Shelby County.
Tennessee G. Armstrong W. 1. Newman.
TN THIS CAUSE An ATTACHMENTH AV-
i ing been sued out under section 3it5 Of the
Code Of Tennessee and returned into court,
lovird upon the personal property Of the de-
fendant. and affidavit having been made that
the defendant is Justly indebted to the plain
tif IN the sum OF from i've % eight hundred
dollars BY accounts and notes, and that be Is
a nonresident OF the State " Tennessee il Is
therefore ordered that the defendant, i. New
man, make his personal appearance herein,
before the Judge Of the First Circuit Court Of
shelby county, ~ the court. house in the city
Of Memphis, on the third Monday in jam
uary next and defend said attachment suit
within the time prescribed By law or the same
will be proceeded with * parte; and that
copy Of this order b pubiifhcd once week
lof four consecutive weeks in the Memphis
Ledger.
Ihis il.h day Of December. 1874.
II. y. COLEMAN, Clerk.
G, W. MErcALF, Attorney for Plaintiff.
1896 los
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

PYTHIAN CoNcERT.-To-morrow night
the great attraction will be the Pythian
concert and kop at the Exposition
building, which will be the great musical
concert Of the season, and will no doubt
excel all FORMER musical entertainments
ever given in our city. A glance at the
programme will develop this fact, when
you see such gems as the Coronation
March by Meyerbeer; Hallelujah, chorus,
by Handel; Potpouri by Donnizetti;
Overture, by Verdi; chorus, by Haydn.
These with the other gems to be render
ed are rare attractions, such as
are never attempted to be produced ex.
cspt by thorough musicians and trained
vocalists; indeed, it is revival of mu-
steal art which will have fine effect
upon our musical societies, who will
thereby be encouraged to emulate the
musical societies Of other cities. Prof.
Perring will direct monster chorus of
one hundred voices with that skill which
he has ever displayed. Prof. Hand
werker will lead and marshal the orches-
ira, and viii wave his baton in the most
skillful and scientific manner. The
brass band of fifty instruments will be
directed by Prof Arnold, who is musical
director of the great musical jubilee.
Professor Arnold has undertaken a
great task, and will faithfully perform
it, to the full satisfaction Of the music
loving people of our city. Our leading
professional and amateur musicians and
vocalists will appear on this occasion
and give evidence Of their skill. In the
main hall seats will be provided for four
thousand people and the galleries will be
left free for promenaders. The concert
viii commence at eight o'clock and
close at eleven, when the goddess Of
music will give place to Terpsi-
chore and her band of dancers, who
will amuse themselves for hours.
The floor managers and committee on
order will always be on hand to aid in
making the hop" most enjoyable to all.
By special order issued By the gallant
and chivAlric order Of Knights Of Pythias
all improper characters will be refused
admittance and the members Of the
order will take especial pains to enforce
this necessary measure. During the
day the grand promenade Of knights,
escorted by the Chickasaw Guards, will
attract thousands Of people TO our prin-
cipal streets. Secure your tickets in
time.
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Yiek.s FIoraI Gnfde

This standard publication is again at
hand. The January number contains
over ITO pages, 500 engravings Of
Aowefs and vegetables and descriptive
articles to correspond. 1t is beautifully
embellished, and sent quarterly for the
nominal price Of Is cents a year. which
is the same as giving it away. James
Wick, Rochester, New York, is the ad
dress. The floral premiums are a con,
spicuous feature. Send for copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

SAYS the Pittsburg Post: Every dab
ster in Congress must now have his
whack at the financial question, which
can only result in maintaining fever
ish and unsettled condition of business
affairs. The Senate is not likelyto con-
cur in any measure which the House
proposes and the President has views
altogether peculiar. if not personal. In
the meantime the country goes stagger-
ing along as best it can, bereft of any
substantial relief from government.
Hard times and heavy taxes must con-
tinue until we get back to where we
started-a gold value for everything.
Congressional thinkers will spout and
scream, and no help for it until the
Democratic party takes the reins.
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Ere.

CINCINNATI, December IA fire at
Brighton, a suburb of this city, at very
early hour this morning destroyed seven
frame dwellings, occupied by German
families. The total loss is about SIT 900,
and is insured in the Germania Mutual
for $44OO. The origin of the fire is
supposed to have been spark from a
locomotive. The flames spread with
such rapidity that many of the occu-
pants were obliged to escape without
clothing, and it was with great difficulty
that the children were aroused and res
cued,
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TEE coNrL1cr OF RACES.

The Radical papers North affect to be
Greatly surprised, if not incredulous'
over the Associated Press report from
vicksburg that the negroes were the az
gressors in overwhelming numbers, and
vet sustained yearly all the loss OF life.
There is nothing strange about this or
;mprobable. 1t is always the case that
in conflicts of races the enc of superior
courage and intelligence has the advan-
tage. A body of negroes never yet on
earth defeated the same number OF
whites, other things being equal. An
Gent as well as modern history sustains
this assertion, and those who urge the
negroes of the South to engage in con-
diets with the whites are simply BRING
ing them on to their own destruction.
The Grant parish affair was proof OF
this. The negroes had possession OF
the courthouse and were well armed
and intrenched; yet smaller number
Of whites charged on them through an
omen field and drove them from their
position with great slaughter. The
blacks, although of great physical
mower, we're never designed for warhke
people, and can never be made efficient
in the field Of arms, except under the
severe discipline Of white men. And
this day, if our common country were
invaded BY foreign army, the govern
neut would place more reliance on
regiment of rebels commanded by
Forrest or Chalmers, or Bate
than the best colored brigade that
could be organized in three years. The
Northern people need not be surprised
at the result of these unfortunate con-
aiets. We hope that no more will occur,
but can expect only such reports as that
from Vicksburg. Had Governor Ames
and Attorney General Harris led the
negro columns that attacked Vicksburg
and boldly advanced to the charge the
affair might have turned out diff.
ferently. But it was not just
convenient for any of the white Repub-
leans to prick their fingers with the
nettle danger" They remained in
places of safety, convenient to the tele-
graph Office, to report the slaughter,
caring nothing for the number ofdeluded
negroes who might be slain, so political
capital was manufactured out Of the
conflict.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

A CORRESPONDENT of the Cincinnati
Commercial insists that Grant has lately
been on the ragged edge Of the jim
jams. We thought as much when we
read his message.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

RUNoRED, but we do not believe it,
that the President has an idea of APP
pointing W. II. Wisener, of Bedford
county, Tennessee, Minister to Russia.
Let him go, by all means; he is of no
use at home, and can do but little harm
abroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

EDWIN BooTHs THEATER in New York
has been sold under a mortgage for
1851 900. The original cost was $780,
900. Booth is said to be quite in de-
spair, although he could easily earn
100000 a year on the stage. Verify,
greatness hath its penalties unknown to
humility.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

Nix. JoHE BELL, the efficient city edi-
tor of the Nashville Union and Ameri-
can for the past two years, has purchased
an interest in the Nashville Bulletin and
becomes its managing editor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

GENERAL JOE SHELBY is a candidate
to succeed Senator Schurz in the United
States Senate. Strange, isn't it, how
many men are willing to wear another G
shoes or his Scburz2
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RnrrIarr and Rohherr.

Last Saturday night squad Of mack
erels" broke into the game store of Vic
tor D. Fuchs and had a regular feast.
They took seats on the counter and
opened several cans of oysters which
they deyoured in connection with several
punches of celery. Every drawer about
the establishment was forced open, but
the thieves failed to find any money or
valuables. They then went up stairs and
broke open the door leading into pipe
and cigar sample room kept by brother
of Victor D. Fuchs. They carried off
several valuable meerschaum pipes and
helped themselves to cigars, after which
they left the premises by climbing
through the transom Of the back door
leading into blind alley having an out
let on Second street. The thieves were
boys who we're practicing in the burglary
business and preparing themselves for
the penitentiary. The entire loss will
not amount to over fifty dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

HE GAINESVILLE Chronicle, in an able
and temperate leader, favors the caucas
system in nominating a candidate for
the United States Senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

The Nashville Banner Of the 18th
thus discourses:
Now, that the Webb site. at Memphis.
for the West Tennessee Asylum, has been
disapproved, the matter Of an asylum for
that end Of the State viii likely have 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

SCHOOL books, embracing every book
now in use at either public or private
schools in the city, can be fosnd al
Msnsford's, corner Second and Monroe.
If
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14
OETIcE OF ID q. 8 N. AssoeIarlo.

ST. LOUIS FAIE GEOUsDs. Oct. 3. ls72.
We, the undersigned, respectfully re-
port, having been appointed a special
committee TO examine baking powders,
subjected the samples furnished " 10 q
practical test, by baking bread Nth
them. and award them the God Hslal
and Diploma to Taylors Excelsior Ysast
Powder. [SignedJ
Z. nALLEcKEODT.
Pm. SCnoLz.
81 Jos. ADoLPnUs ~ D,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

ONLY l69 women have written to
member elect Of the Indiana Legislature
for the position of State Librarian.
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DOLLSn! DOLLl! DOLLS!!
$50 Dozen Wax and China Dolls
EVERY SIZE AND STYLE.

This is BY far the largest and best as.
sortnsni 10 the city. and will be sold as
los - the same class Of goods can be
bosghi Tor 10 the Eastern market.
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Go to the Mansion House, 3s3 Main,
for oysters, drinks and cigars. 65fl
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New style tables at Converse's, 81
South Court street COT
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PRor. HsD, Monday. December Ia.
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ELECTION,

THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE FOURTH
i National Bank Of Memphis arc hereby
notified that the annual election for nine Di-
rectors TO serve the ensuing year will be held
at the Bank. tuesday, January IL,
1875. between the hours of 10 a. IN. and D. IN.
S9-g4 w. @. MCCLURE, Cashier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

PianOsI Organsl The best
and cheapest at HOIlen-
berg's,'s 204 Main street i0f
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MEMPHIS
Monday Evening. Dec. IA, lsze.

MR. 10 LOCKE has taken charge Of the city
,ircuIat;on of the LKDeKR. The public can
.sly upsu him for its prompt and regular de-
iivePv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14
MARBLE WORKS.
MONUMENTAL
MARBLE WORKS.

ITALIAN. AMERICAN AND TALADEGA
Il marble at very low prices. as follows;
Headstones, feet. with socket and foot
stone, lettorcd ---..;,,;;. ....,...,-'' - 90
ioo1stone. ls IL Il 90
HeadstOne. feet, with socket and foot
stone. .'----.-.---.--.-.. l6 %
And an other sizes in proportion. Italian
round, and full sizs. $50. Also italian mar
bic spire monument, feet high and lettered,
500. These rates are lower than marble was
ever sold af in Memphis before. Designs sent
20 the country free Of charge. ElmWood curb
ing az reduced rates.
ss-i0s rios. MAYnwELL. IS Union II.
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USUAL RED STORE PRICES.

Ell PRINCIPE DE GALES the best and
cheapest. Key West cigar at Frank &
Dessauers, 2O6 Main street. lOl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

Opposite de Psabody Hotel. [a
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Nav ORGAN FoR CALVARY CHURCH

The Proceeds to DO devoted to the purchase
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TICKETS. ONE DOLLAR.

Seats may be reserved, without extra
charge, on and after MONDAY, 14th inst, at
Gam, at the box Office of the Theater, and at
the cigar stand in the Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-14

President, JAS KIRKLAND; Secretaries,
NORMAN L AVERY and W A HILL, JR;
Treasurer. J ] FREEMAN.
Special arrangements have been made by
which street cars of each line will be In wait
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17

Entertainments on the flats made for
commercial purposes ALI of these
have injurious effect, yet they are all
insignificant compared with the in
fiuence of the San Diego river.
Moreover, until within four or five
years, there have been no wharves,
and it is not known that the
flats have been encroached upon
to any great extent by filling
or building. With the advent of
the railroad, it Is probable that much
more encroachment may be expected.
1t is plain to my mind that the San
Diego river is the principal author of
all these changes, and it seems equal
ly plain that these changes will go on
increasing, if the source of them be
not removed, and that all will end
some time, perhaps remote in the flu
tnre, in the destruction of the harbor,
and that long before that time arrives
the harbOr will cease to admit the
class of vessels it can now accommodate.
The remedy for these evils is to be
found in the diversion of the river into
its old channel, making 1t again dis
charge into False Bay.
The cost of this work, it is believed,
will be about $4,000. The appropria-
ton should be made at once. The work
should all be done in the dry season.
If winter freshet should overtake the
work in an unfinished state, all that
had been previously done might be
lOSt.n