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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11
THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.
Large Democratic Gains in all
Parts of the State.
The Temperance Crusade In this
City VIII Probably be Aban-
dOned.

New York, March ll.-Dispatches
from Nova Scotia report immense dam
ages at Sherebroke by the freshet. The
rivers oyeraowed the banks, carrying
thousands of tons Of ice, logs and trees
away. Every house is flooded, and a
great many cattle and horses have been
drowned Great numbers ofbarus have
been carried away and everything is
aAoat. 1t is impossible to estimate the
loss.
The Times special from Concord, N.
H., says the election returns show con-
siderable Democratic gains in the cities
and large towns, and Republican gains
in the country districts, the Republicans
conceding that the election of Governor
BY the people is doubtful, but they still
are confident of the Legislature. They
expect to elect nine Senators and have
a reduced majority in the House.
The Worlds special from Concord
saws the returns indicate large Demo-
cratic gains in all parts of the State.
The returns include about three-fourths
of the aggregate vote of the State, and
show net gain for Weston Of about 3OOO'
insuring his election beyond a doubt.
The Democrats elect FIVE out Of twelve
Senators, and may elect two more. They
also claim the House, but the returns are
not sufficient to determine this. In any
event, the House is AUTHORIZATION.
The vote is much larger than at any
previous election.
A Tribune special from Concord con-
cedes a probable Democratic victory.
The Herald says the election will no
doubt fall to the Legislature. From a
careful estimate the house will be Dem
ocrAtic, with no choice of the people for
Governor, leaving still a hope for the
Democrats.
A cable dispatch from London says
the steamship Wisconsin from New
York, before reported partially disabled,
arrived at Queenstown at six o clock last
night.
The failure Of the ministers at meet
ing Monday to take any decisive action
IN tie furtherance of the temperance
movement in this city is commented
upon in temperance circles, and many
believers in the cause insist
that some systematic form of operations
must be adopted at meeting tomorrow
or the crusade will have to be practi-
rally abandoned. A series of daily
prayer began last week, and it is under
,tood that Dio Lewis, who reached the
,ity yesterday, will endeavor to inaugu-
ate a practical movement, provided
sufficient enthusiasm be created.
A man named John Dougherty, who |
vas complained of by the captain OF a
,loop running in North river, was ar
,ested at Old Spring yesterday on the
,harge of being connected with the MUIR
Ter of the Waterman Of the Hudson
River railrsad depot last month. DE
las made confession Of being one OF
he gang who attempted to rob the cars
1t the depot on the night Of the murder
and implicated Harmon as the leader
who is now under arrest as the MUIR
ierer. He also gives the names OF the
rest of the gang. he was brought here
asst night
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11
the Indian War.

CHEYENNE, March ll.-Reports from
Fort Laramie state that large Indian
war party is enesmped on RaWhide
creek, twenty miles from the fort, and
held war dance on the 9th. The re-
mainder Of the Ogallallas are North.
At council on the 9th General Smith
told the Indians be would commence
the war the minute the first shot was
fred.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

Signaling between the earth ana the
planet Venus is a suggestion made in
all good faith by French astronomer,
N. Charles Cros, who considers the com
ing transit Of Venus 10 be a good oppor-
tunity for ascertaining whether there are
inhabitants on that planet, and, if so.
entering into relation with them. He
says, Ii is possible that Venus is in
habited; that amongst its inhabitants
are astronomers; that TIE latter judge
the passage Of their planet across the
solar disc to be an object to excite our
curiosity; finally il is possible that these
ssvants viii strive in some way to make
signals to Us at the precise moment
when they might suppose that many
telescopes will be leveled at their
planet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11
DInIng Tables.

A novel dining table is now in use
in one Of the palaces Of the Emperor Of
Russia. The table is a circular, and is
placed on weighted platform. At the
touch Of signal, like a rub OF Alad.
din's lamp, down goes the table through
the door, and new table, loaded with
fresh dishes and supplies, rises in its
place. But this is not all; each plate
stands on weighted disk, the table
cloth being cut with circular openings,
one for each plate. If guest desires a
change Of plate, be touches a signal at
his side, when, presto, his plate disap.
pears, and another rises. These me
chanical dining tables render the pres.
ence of servants quite superfuous. In
this country, at the Oneida Community.
they employ dining tables having the
central part made to revolve Here the
goblets, spoons, tea and coffee, casters
pitchers and other necessary articles OF
table furniture are replaced; revolving
the center piece, the sitter brings before
him whatever article may be desired
without the Intervention Of a special
waiter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

THE Jonesboro Herald and Tribune
says: ColonelG. W. Telford and lady
have just celebrated their golden we'd
ding. After the guests assembled a
photograph of the house, grounds and
company in attendance was taken, and
an address of welcome was delivered by
Colonel Telford. This was followed by
reading Of Scripture, singing and prayer
BY the clergymen in attendance. Then
succeeded the presentation of golden
gifts, tokens of affection, by E. G. Nc
Clure, ssn-in-law of Colonel Telfore.
His speech was short, feeling and in
every sense appropriate, and was re-
sponded to by Colonel Telford in one of
the happiest efforts Of his life at public
speaking. Several impromptu efforts
were delivered by clergymen and Others,
and the whole company united in con-
gretRlstiens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

TIE Appeal of this morning has a
very timely and sensible article ad
dressed TO the young men of the day,
showing them that their interests and
the older men are identical, and that
while youth and early manhood is the
time for action, old men are adapted to
council. Young men are apt to be i'm
petuous and to do things which in ma
turer years they will admit to be hasty
and indiscreet. The advice Of old and
experienced men can always be sought
TO advantage, aud should never be en-
tirely Discarded unless the aged coun-
sellor has dropped out of the race Of life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

wards and in the houses Of the people.
lis not to be questioned that large
number of our people live in dread Of
cholera or yellow fever next summer,
and should either one appear and not
be shortly arrested there would be such
departure Of people as never was seen
before. Many who remained here last
season are resolved not to face another
epidemic, and we have yet to hear OF one
person not here during yellow fever times
who proposes to stay next time. Who'
then, would be left to care for the poor
sufferers who could not get awayY We do
not know what a name Memphis has
abroad. The suggestion of the place
makes people shrug their shoulders, and
for year or two we cannot possibly ex-
meet an accession of new citizens or
capital from distance. People gre
afraid to come; they would as soon
think of geing to Vera Cruz or Rio
Janeiro, or any unhealthy place in the
tropics. We make these statements to
show that there is an immediate and ur-
gent necessity for the most vigorous
action on the part of the Board
of Health, and that the mem
beers, in the performance of their
official duties, should have the co-opera'
ton and hearty support of every citizen
who feels the least interest in the future
welfare Of Memphis. This is an occa-
sion when many of our best citizens are
discouraged, and some of them, # they
could sell out their property and bust
ness, would gladly get away to a healthier
latitude. When our people feel this way
we cannot expect strangers to cast their
lot with us. The day Of action, though
long deferred, has come at last, and
there is reason to hope that the most
salutary results viii follow, that the
health of the city will be assured, and
confidence restored in the vitality and
recuperative powers of our city at home
and abroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

AMERICAN actresses sometimes marry
we'll as English actresses frequently DO:
John Hoey, the rich expressman and
friend of Grant, married an actress, who
nlaved on the stage long after she was
his wife. Ex.Consul General to Egypt
Butler the nephew Of Ben: Butler, mar
ried the handsome Rose Eytuge,, who
had previously been divorced. and has
now returned to the stage. Mr., Louis
Jennings, the young Englishman who
edits the New York Times, aud who
broke the Tweed ring, married MISS
Madeline Henriques, the actress, VINO
nlaved in New York some years after
she changed her name. Mr.. Writ Sykes,
we'll known in various ways, married
Olive Logan, who had previously been a
wife, and who, ever since her marriage,
has been busy lecturing and writing nov
els, but is now taking rest In Paris IL
is not true that theatrical managers
never marry actresses. Mr.. Dion Bou-
cicault. the dramatic author and man
aeer married Miss Agnes Robertson,
who had been known as an actress ior
many wears. Mr.. Edwin Booth, the ac-
tor and manager, married Miss McVick'
err. of Chicago, who was an actress. Mr..
Strakosh. the operate manager, mar,
ried one of the Patti sisters, who had
been an operate performer 1t is not
true that theatrical critics never marry
actresses. Several of the best known
critics on the New York press have ex-
actresses for their wives. 1t appears,
from this fact, that actresses in this
country are able to get as nice hus-
banda az other neople.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

The overflow Of the bottoms below
here creates serious spprehensions. The
rivers above continue to rise, and doubt
less will for day or two on account Of
the recent rains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

Lady Burdett Coutts has offered to de-
vote e5000 for the benefit Of destitute
boys In London, and the money is 10 be
used 10 ST out a training ship.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

APoRTLAyD editor speaks Of an Alder
man of that city as the wooden-headed
frOol from the Fourth ward. That edi-
tor had better not come down this way
unless he wants to find an opening in
the ground.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

A New JERSEY patriot in Congress
says he is not afraid Of the Changers; be
is opposed to them, and will be, unless
they organize in his district.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

Lai Yong, Yang Kay, A. Yup, Lai
Foon and Chung Loon, Of California,
have issued an address to the people OF
the United States in behalf of their
brethren, the Chinese OF that State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11
j. BEEHLER,

SCISSOR FOR STATE AND COUNTY
a Taxes, Eighth ward, will be found IN ms
Office, No. 81 Adams street, from one III I'VE
Of March. o-N
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11


INSURANCE.
HE II N a N ID .
Insurance Company
OF MEMPHIS.
Office: No. % Madison Street.
gH DUNSCOMB, President.
w. GALBkEATH, Vice President.
FIN. NELSON. Secretary.
DfrectOrss
B. B. A. A. ~ Po wweSsEND. 4. FoNTAINE.
A. VACCARO. JOE BRUCE,
j. J. BUsBY. JOHN z; FIzzER.
+: j fH.4 SSzR$gtTs rs g. !. J SSEfiOnr.
W. L. RADF0RD.
ru.ursa axntuat Loss by fire, Ma.
rfne and River Risks.
~ Risks on Private Dwellings especially
MASK BALL. ..--,,,
GRAND
FANCY MASK BALL
ASSEMBLY HALL,
Thursday Night, March 18th,
By WILT 81. co.
Admission, 81 90; or Two for 81 80
s-lO
MORNING CLASSIC.
10IlSi75l Ice IS 57I6l25 IS p % s.
Memphis. March IL. 1874.
MEDICAL.
U - Z
DIR. C. WILLIAMS
BalSam Wild Cherry
AND
WOOD NAPTHA
FOR
Coughs, Colds, Consumption,
BRONCHITIS,
AND ALL
u the Throat and Lungs.
For Sale by all Druggists.
ASSESSOR.
j. BEEHLER,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11
TRUSTEES In NEW YORK
DIRECTORS IN NEW YORK :
HIT TOMlINSON, Agent,
Mo. II Madison Street. Memphis. Tennessee

FTEyEEssE CoMNssIoNERs UPFIcE
N
oEEN COMPANY lpS and London Ga sompd With
Tennessee imposed
the
ending Dcembe
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-03-11

WILLIAM HI. ROSS, Manager.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-07-30
AroLiteota 81 Rnin.

The Charleston NesOs and Courier GEM
piles a table Ct returns from the ONCE Of
the Comptroller-G General of South Carolina
to show how much Of the land in the State
has been sold or forfeited 10 the State IN
consequence OF the inability Of the owners
to pay the taxes. The record is one Of
the most remarkable indictments against
Republican rule that has been preferred
during lts fifteen years career Of crime.
But 19 Of 80 counties are reported in the
table, and in two years the aggregate N
the table, and in two years the aggregate
amount Of land confscate6 was 705,733
acres-an area equsled to J. ,l03 square
miles. 1t ia within the bounds of probs-
bility to say that when the returns come
in from all the counties it will be found
that over one DIilliorI acres, or fifteen hun
dred square miles, Of property in South
Carolina have in the last two years been
sold or forfeited to the State for the nom
payment of taxes. This exceeds the area
Of the State Of Rhode Island by 200 square
miles. Il is greater than the aggregate
area of six Of the principslities Of Ger
many which are reigned over by independ-
ent sovereigns. If our people would like
to have q vivid idea Of this condition Of
things let them imagine the people IN the
State of Rhode Island so taken by the
threats and plundered and squeezed by
csrpet-bag scoundrels from other States,
supported by Federal bsyonets and en-
ceursged by great political party, that
they ara unable to pay the taxes imposed
upon them by these adventurers, and are
obliged to see their property sold from
under their feet by the sheriff. Suppose
this operation were performed in Rhode
Island, how the people thereof would how'll
And yet year after year they have voted
by heavy msjorities to sustain the Repub.
lican carpet-baggers in doing the same
thing in the South. The head Of the Re-
publican party lpsulted and turned his
back on a delegation Of suffering South
Carolina the other day, and when the
thieves, headed by Moses, entered the
White House, he received them with
smiles and told them that the complaints
of their victims had not prejudiced his
mind against them. A party which
through It's official head, its Congress, its
press, and its politicians has proouced the
ruin that prevails in South Carolina, and
Mississippi for the sake Of encircling the
offsconrings of the North, who went there
Oh plunder intent, deserves to bs con-
signed TO the bottomless pit, and twill be.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-07-30
PiuoKy HrIa,

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DecOvey, of Ak
ron, O., being absent from home, their
two elder daughters, Gertrude, sixteen,
and Eva, fourteen years Of age, keep their
house and have tie care Of three young
children. On Tuesday night. or rather
Wednesday morning about one o'clock.
Gertrude was awakened by a noise outside
the house, and, on going to the window,
discovered q man. working st the blinds
of the bedroom below, occupied by Eva
and the Youngest child. On finding that
he vas discovered the fellow sprang from
the window and partially concealed him
self behind some objects few feet distant
from the house. Gertrude several times
called TO him that, If he did not want TO
eet shot. he had better "clear out" but he
maintained his position. By this. time
Eva had become awakened, and seizing a
loaded revolver, in the use Of which she
had sore practice, rushed up stairs. Ger
trude again called upon the rascal to leave
il be didn't want to get shot, aud as he
did not stir, abe pointed out his where
abouts to Eva, who held the pistol in the
direction indicated and blazed away. The
fellow fell forward on bis hands and knees,
and then raising himself. apparently with
great difficulty, made Of into an sdjoin-
ing field. After daylight the girls made q
resonnoisance Of the premises and the ad-
iolnirg field. and not only the tracks oi
the wounded fugitive were plainly traced.
bat one place was found where he had
evidently lain down and rolled upon the
grass as If in great agouy.-Itn1es.
whsu does chair diiliks y0u2 When
Il caA't bear you
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-07-30
A Lovers Chin Blown OG-AR Extra
ordinary Trial In France.

A highly dramatic trial hiss just been
concluded before the AssiZe Court OF Cha.
lons-suT-Saone. The accused party, nj.
LacroiZ, ls indicted for manslsughter. lie
is the son ST a retired Judge, the owner
of SenoZau, the ancestral seat Of the No
allies, where be leads the life Of 8 country
gentleman, fond Of his gun and fishing
rod. The family at Senozau habitually
consists Of NJ. Lacroixi ST., Mme, LacreIx,
and his con who happened 10 be retired
lawyer. 1t was increased last year by the
ARRIVAL from Toulouse of their granddaugh-
ter, Mile. Marie Despeyrous, a girl OF
twenty. Her father is the Director of the
Toulouse Observatory. Her mother died
when she was in the nursery. II would
appear that while NJ. Despeyrous was en-
gagged in his astronomical studies, the
young lady secretly became acquainted
with I'D attorneys clerk named Bonne.
baight, he having seen her in church aud
fallen in love with her. He demanded
her in marriage of her father, who refused.
Mile, Marie, however, continued to keep
up a correspondence with n. Bonnebaight
and to meet him in the garden OF the OBJ
servatory.
This went on for four years, at the end
Of which a friend denounced her 10 her
roldL1NCB. Ouc hdb OASS SSA4S W D-A
gundy, TO her grandfather's, where before
many weeks her lover presented himself,
and told her that she must elope with him
as she had promised. Mile. DesPeyrous,
who had changd her mind, pleaded her
minority, which rendered it impossible for
her to marry Bonnebaight against the
will Of her father. He would not admit
this plea, and as the alteration was going
on, b. Lacroix, jr., who Just returned
from shooting, surprised the lovers. He
called upon B0nnebaight to give up GER
tain letters to which he heard him refer.
An insolent refusal was returned, on which
N. Lacroix, carried away by his anger,
presented his fouling-piece at the attor-
news clerk and discharged both barrels.
A slug carried away part Of the jaw; and
another entering the breast pocket, was
STONED by & memorandum book. ".
Lacroix surrendered himself to justice. A
painful investigation followed his arrest
so painful that the greater part Of the
trial had gone on with closed doors Mile.
Despeyrous exhibited the utmost coelness
in giving her evidence-neyer once. it is
said flnching. The mutilsted lover is hl-
orally chInless. his jsw-bone figured on
the table before the bench as apisci de
conrietion. he told his story by means
of slate and pencil. ii. Lacroix was ac-
quilted by the jury, but the Court cor
demned him 10 pay the mutllated prose-
cutor 10000 francs fine, and an annuity
of 2, 400 francs-LOadoH Daily Nei7s.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-07-30
TIE FIRsr PIONEER.

as early as l7Tl-maIk you the Dec
laration Of Independence did not occur un-
Ill 1776-as early as l771, Simon Kenton
rapplausel left his home in Virginia and
struck out for the West. Where the West
was he could only tell By the setting sun,
Applause for he had no compass. He was
4 Young man. The West that he struck
out for was the Red Stone, Pennsylvania,
now known as Brownsville He and men
Of kindred spirit and kindred purposes, at
that point descended down TO Pittsburgh,
and further, to the falls Of the Ohio rIyer.
Having examined the shores on both sides,
they spread themselves ont in the vast re-
pion Of forests on both sides; they tray
ersed Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and part
of Illinois. How? In wagons2 In groups
of fifteen or twenty men2 Not at all
They trayersed them occasionally on horse
back, when the rider and the horse were
equally loaded down with rifles and rife
balls and powder for self protection. II
would seem from the life of mon.Kenton
that on his arrival in the vicinity of Ken
tucky, to his surprise he found that one ol
| two White men had gone in advance o.
| him. These were Boone and one or two
others.
Now, there is one fact with regard Il
these frat pioneers that notice becaust
II is fact that connects the history Of tha
| extraordinary body of men. They con
Linued in the wood defending themselves
at temporary posts and with no intention
of making permanent locations for man.
| vesrs. Tie second set Of pioneers startei
out with view OF making permanent set
Elements, surveying lands, etc. All th
survivors Of the first class necessaril,
| blending with and became part Of To
second class Of pioneers. These were To
psrmanent settlers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-07-30

Alexander DelmaE, in ApPIstoa's Jour
nal. describes one class of dishonest per-
sons who infest the Treasury Department.
They are those who take clerkships cas- a
means Of livelihood while they are pre-.
pairing themselves for some other and more
promising career, such as that Of lawyer,
physician, civil engineer, architect. etc.
There are many Of this class in Office, aud,
as a general thing, they make tolerably
worthless clerks. All their thoughts arc
for the profession for which they are pre-
pairing themselves; none for the govern
ment that pays them. The moment the
eve Of their superior Is removed; out pops
Rent's Commentaries, or WOODS !hers,
neutics, from their desks, and the theft OF
pubIic time. which has been interrupted
Tor moment, is continued"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-07-30
Tsp Garman Fu1IpirA bas nav

TIE German Empire has now q populs-
tion Of 42,000,st5, of which 90, ,l55,O6Oare
males and 20,909. 800 females-probably
the nearest to an equilibrium of se1es in
sEy country of an equally large popula-
tio9. Sixty three per cent. of4he inhabi.
tants are over the age of fifteen years, and
these are also pretty equally divided in
regard to sex. Forty per cent. of those
over the age Of fifteen years are unmar.
ried; about nine per cent. widowed, and
one fifth per cent. divorced. OF the whole
population, 2.500. 900 are Poles. 10000
Wends, $4,000 OEechians. 10000 Lu.
thuanIsns, 10000 Danes, and 27O,0OO
French. The ProtestSnts claim q. .549.-
7Sl Of the inhabitants, the Catholics IA.
55l, ,450,- the jews 5l2 069 Thirty one
per cent. live in cities, and sixty nine PEI
cent. in the country. ofthe cities, thirty.
one claim q population Of over 5o,O6C
each. The number Of dwelling houses N
the empire amounts TO 5,2eS, 600, and
these Inhabited By s.565. 900 females.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1874-07-30
by the advocates Of free institutions to the

~
Organizations may be broken and pass
away, but Democracy cannot de-. 1t is
endowed with the Immortality of truth
and right. Wherever, in all lands men
aspire to higher, frser, better governments
and purer liberty wherever there is the
sentiment that government is made for
man and not man for government, there Is
the spirit of Democracy that will endure
and yet achieve mans enfranchisement
and elevation.