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Ellsworth American., 1874-08-20

On the 18Th inst, sch Florence Hail. of and
for Jonesport drove ashore ON the Southwest
point OF Petit Menan Island; probably a total
loss.
Sch Chas II Lawrence, at Boston 18th inst.
from Baltimore. had been ashore on the Hedge
Fence, Vineyard Haven, but came of uuiujur-
ed.
Sch Cook Borden, Lunt. from Calais for Fall
River. went ashore on a reef of rocks OF Dutch
Island Light, night of 18th inst. but came off
at hiSh water 18th without any material dam
age, and anchored in the West Bay.
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-20

Aug 10, lat 40 81; lon . oi, barquc Cafo. FIN
Leghorn for Philadelphia.
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-20
Memoranda.

Memoranda
LAUNCHED-On the 12'h inst, from the yav,l
oil Capt \ Richardson. at fremont. Me, n fiueiy
mode led and substantially built schooner. I5t
tons, n m called Abraham Riebardsou.- buils
By Master VIM Newman. and TO be com
manded by capt Lewis Holmes, of fremont
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-20

Freedom Notice. !.
NOTICE is hereby given, that l have given to
ls time during his minority, claiming none Of his
wages. nor sbail pay any de0ss Of 1lfs contract.
ng amer this dat<.
SAMUEL 7. DOW.
Witness ;-JEssE A. BROWN,
North HANCOCK. July -, l57A, 3w35
Ellsworth American., 1874-08-20

10 the Hon. Board Of County Commissioners
Tor the County Of Hancock, State of
M1iRe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
Portrait of Andy johnson Sketehed
by B1mseif.

The Greenville Tenn. American says
ex-2resident johnson, on Friday night
of last week, attended Democratic
jubilation at the courthouse in that vii.
lage; and being called out, after Mr..
Mcfarland, Congressman elect from the
First District, had spoken, he fell into
strain grossly inappropriate to the oc-
easion, if not actually insulting to the
gentlemen on the stand, certainly so to
the house he addressed; aud when his
speech was ended, it was evident that
there was general feeling of relief, and
those present seized the opportunity to
bring the thing to close by hurriedly
dispensing, general dissatisfaction pre-
yailing; for good men and gentlemen are
ever generous, and we do not believe
there was one man present who could
find it in his heart to rejoice at this de-
plorable exhibition Of personal malice.
And this is Andrew johnson. Look
at the picture closely. The colors are
bright, the lines life like and truthful. 1t
is no counterfeit presentment" of one
brother" tits the brother himself;
his name is Andrew Johnson. The
other brother" Judas, is dead. There
he is upon the canvas as in reality, q
creature with no religion bat love Of
self-no God but Andrew johnson. Citi-
zen. State, country and political princi
pies are alike despised by him when
they fail his ends; aud just now they
have failed all bis ends. They have
placed the United States Senatorship
beyond his grasp, and be gives the world
bis true picture in the above GreenYille
speech. He has been tinkering ct the
work for years, but has Just put on the
finishing stroke. A pro slavery States
rights Democrat at one time; a prools'
nation, slave stealing Radical Republi
can at another, prosecutor of men who
followed their political doctrines to their
legitimate ends, which he himself ear
nestly taught; an eppresseF Of snd tyrant
to the helpless women and children CT
his own State; an accidental chief mag
istrate, whose great delight was to hear
the gratings of prison doors opening
for the reception Of better and
honester citizens than himself,
in obedience to the thinking of
seEards little bell; pardon broker"
for the forgiseness Of crimes in others
which be had deyoted bis life In perspsd-
ing them to commit in liberty s name;P
and the only being who ever sat in the
place made honorable by long list Of
Americas truest and best sons, and who
was marched from the Presidential chair
to the bar # the United States Senate
charged with high crimes and pisie-
meanors in office, and who but for base
bribery would have been branded as
"cgt purse Of the empire and the realm"
ard driyes fqs.h in intamy and disgrace
All these outlines the artisi hsd drawn
upon the canvas in days gone by. Abe
finishing touch Ofindecency was reserved
for theyear 1874
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
ST. PATRICK'SC HURCHFAIR
Largest Attendance Yet Witnessed.
Lively confess Among Churches
and Societies.

The Assembly Hall, where a festival
in aid of the schools attached to st. Pet.
ricks Church is in progress, was last
night the center of attraction for an i'm.
mense crowd of the gallantry and beauty
of our city. The spacious hall was
crowded to its utmost limits, a fact no
doubt highly gratifying to the hearts Of
the noble and energetic ladies who have
taken charge Of the different depart
ments. Successive groups moved round
from table to table to examine the bril-
liant display of articles exhibited, leav.
ing to each in turn null share of patron
age, while large numbers of the "unre-
freshed " assembled the stage to partake
Of those dainty viands which their kind
hostess and her two assistants, the
charming Misses Twohig, know how 10
serve ont in way to satisfy the most
fastidious tsste.
1t having been announced the previ-
Gus evening that an exquisite set OF altar
flowers would be voted to the favorite
church, large delegations from the differ
ent parishes poured in to manifest their
devotion and love for their respective
places Of worship, and unite in bearing
svay the handsome prize. St. Patriek's,
st. Peters, st. Mary and St. Bridgets
were all largely represented, each evinc-
ing the utmost anxiety not to be outdOne
by the others. At last accounts St.
Budgets takes the lead by a slight ma
jority.
Tonight greater numbers still are ex-
pected, as a most interesting contest will
open between the various societies of
the city. A superb silver mounted gavel
is to be voted to the most popular soci
ETY., and handsome dressing gown to
the president of the same. Five socie-
ties have already come forward to con-
test the prize The Literary and Educa-
ton Society, Of st. Patricks church.
whose President is the very Rev. N.
Riordan; the Hibernian Society. Prcsi
dent, NJ. Gavin Knights of Innisfail,
President, ]. J. Sullivan; The Irish Liter
airy Society, President, John Lilly. and
though last, not least determined. the
7. NJ. 7. A. S., whose President is the
Rev. Father Quinn, Of St. Bridget's.
The greatest excitement prevails on
all sides, aud this evening lively time
is looked for at the Assembly Hall, if it
be true that some are determined 10
bear away the prize, or die 10 the at
tempt"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
Edneation I'd. CON aseatlon.

MEMPHIS, TENN, November q, 1874.
To the Editor Of the Ledger:
Having read many articles lately in
the city papers in regard to education,
so far as / have heard this question dis
cussed, all are in favor of education.
But the bone of contention is, How
far shall the pupils be advanced at the
public's expense2 am, Mr.. Editor, one
Of those at the present time who believe
that the ornamental and superhous
branches of education should be aban-
dored for while. The fact is, the
people are burdened with such an enor-
nous load of taxes that l, for enc, can't
see how they are to extricate themselves
from inevitable ruin and bankruptcy. The
many expressions have heard from the
people and taxpayers agree fully
with our worthy Mayor in the adjustment
of those superAuous studies. The peo
pie, believe, heartily indorse Major
Meriwethers views so explicitly set forth
in series Of articles written by him in
one Of the morning papers.
Now, sir, | appeal to the Board OF
School Commissioners in behalf of a
ruined and impoverished city to discover
from the ordinary course of education
those extra and superhuous branches.
The people cant stand it; and, in my
humble Judgment, If the present course.
of education is continued, the result will
be the inevitable destruction OF our whole
system of education. ! learn from the
papers that Rochester, N. Y, had to
suspend their schools FOR want os funds.
If the above city, with double our popu-
latiou and perhaps quadruple our wealth.
have suspended their schools, can't we
afford to follow their example2 | have
said we are all in favor of public schools,
provided we are able to support them
and pay the teachers what we owe them;
but. sir, it seems to me We are unable to
do this. This being true. l think the
best thing to be done is to suspend the
schools for the present until We are able
to resume them.
Now, sir, l would suggest that the
school-houses be turned over to the
teachers and let them get their pay from
the patrons of the schools and do the
best they can until we are more prosper
GUS. hope Major Meriwether will ex-
cuse me for abiding to his articles but
beg of him to continue his articles
until some reformation may be attained.
G..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
NEW YORK
Longnh0remen's Impending strike
=Thanksgiving-rhe Cnnrches ana

Longnh0remen's Impending strike
-Thamkagfvfmg-T Churches and
Thealers Crowded with People.
New YoRK, November 27.--The long
shoremen in endeavoring to enlist the
owners of sailing vessels in their behalf
in the impending controversy have only
succeeded in uniting them with the
steamshipmen. A general strike is ex.
pected to-day on the docks at Brooklyn,
Jersey City and Hoboken, unless the
uniform schedule rates prescribed by the
longshoremen are adopted. In many
instances the schedule is actually lower
than the prices now paid.
The inmates of all charitable and cor
regional institutions in this city and
vicinity we're abundantly supplied with
Thanksgiving Injuries, except those on
Blackwell's Island, where the lack of
funds prevented.
The churches and theaters were equally
crowded yesterday. The receipts Of
some of the latter were enormous.
At the Plymouth Church, in the course
of his opening prayer. Beecher alluded
to the Affections that the church had
passed through during the year, and
the lord that thew had resulted
in the spiritual advancement of the
church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
THE ruscuMB1A SUFFERERS.

We have Just seen and conversed with
Mr.. George 7. Rather, a former citizen
of Tuscumbia, though nov living here.
He is just from Tuseambia, where his
relatives still live, and he relates that the
destruction of property, the sudden loss
of life, injury of persons, and cOnse-
ouent suffering and distress, are be-
yond description. That the worst
has not been told and cannot be de-
scribed. One or two of the families
who lost property are in good circun.
stances. and can take care Of themselves,
lint many are actually in distress and
dependent entirely npon outside relief.
The survivors are overwhelmed with
grief and feel that the town is ruined.
II was once the home Of wealth and lux
ury, bat impoverished by the war, and
now half laid in ruins. The loss is not
less than S25o.GOO. Many of the people
are houseless and destitute Of every
eomfors. The country is too poor in that
vicinity 70 render much assistance. A
-sl;ef movement has been set on foot Ia
his city. and we hope taAt our patriotic
md generous hearted citizens viii con-
,saute literally according to their means
md sbe urgent wants Of the sufferers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
Life OF Captain Joseph Fry, the
Cuban MARTYR.

The Virginius massacre is yet fresh in
the public mind, although the perpetra-
tors 90 unpunishod, and our government
practically admits that it has not the
power on the sea to demand redress
from Spain. 1t will be remembered that
Captain Fry, the heroic commander of
the Inflated vessel, left wife and seven
minor children in destitute circum-
stances at New Orleans. For the bene.
fit Of these Jeanic MoFt Walker, of New
Orleans, has written the life of the mar
tyred Captain. 1t is book Of thrilling
interest, from his boyhood to his tragic
death. The publishers, ]. J. Burr, Pub-
fishing Company, Hartford, have sent
us advance specimen sheets. from which
we see that it is from the hands of
charming writer, and is labor of love
aud literary zeal. It is printed on fine
tinted paper, elegantly illustrated, con-
tains six hundred octave pages, and sells
only by subscription at the low price Of
So to So So This is a direct appeal
from the helpless widow and orphans,
which gill touch every heart. We hope
the book will have large sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
EngIIsh Journals.

Mr.. Bailey, of the Danbury News, has
recently returned from d sorutinizing
journey through the worm eaten mon
arches of Europe, and wherever he went
he ferreted out things about newspapers.
He thinks that they are rather slow
concerns, are the London dailies. They
crowd their advertisers into repulsive
limits; they mix up their matter without
regard to classification; they publish but
a beggarly handful Of American news:
they report in full the most insignificant
speeches; they don seem TO realize that
there is such al attraction as condensed
Jaws paragraphs; they issue no Sunday
paper, and but one or two have weekly;
they ignore agriculture and science, per.
souals and gossip; they carefully exclude
al hpmor and head lines, and conc TO
their readers every weekday sombre
and mournful spectacle that is most ex.
separating to behold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
A Bone for the Rabv.

Almost every one who ever had a
bright dog can tell curious stories OF dog
behavior. A gentleman in Erie, Penn,
furnishes the Observer this funny anec.
dote. Mrs. j. has for some time past
been the owner Of a fine Esquimaux
dog. A few months ago Mrs. ]. became
the mother Of a beautiful little girl, Of
whom the dog at first was very jealous.
His better nature soon asserted Itself
and he became very fond Of the child.
A few weeks ago baby was crying loud
and long. Doggie came up stairs in
evident distress Of spirit, whined in an
swer to the child's cry; but, finally, as If
Sudden thought bad startled him,
trotted quickly down stairs. He pres.
emily returned with a bone, well picked
of course, in his mouth. which, standing
on his hindlegs, he grayely presented TO
the baby.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
PardoneaOut

BosToN, November 27.-The Governor
yesterday pArdoned out of the State
prison three prisoners who were SEN
fenced for life and one for fifteen years.
They had served from six to twelve years
each, and executive clemency was exer-
cised by reason of good behavior during
their confinement and the mitigating
circumstances attending their crimes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
River kilograms.

CINCINNATI, November 27.-The river
here is s feet and inches, and rising.
The weather is fair.
Cairo, November 27.-Arrived: st.
Genevieve, St. Louis, I pm; Arkansas
Belle, Evansville, midnight; Mary Alice,
New Orleans, l am; John F. Tolle,
New Orleans, am; Mollie Moore. St.
Louis, Tam. Departed: St. Joseph, St.
Louis, pm; St. Genevieve, Memphis,
midnight; Arkansas Belle, Evansville,
Sam; Mary Alice, st. Louis, Gam;
Tolle, St. Louis, 9 am. Cloudy and
mild
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
Great Red Store,s Yagaries.


The cause of the Red Stores success
is buying goods cheap for cash, selling
goods cheap for cash, and dealing with
every one alike in fair and square
manner.
Why the Red Store is gaining such
great popularity:
Because of its efficient system in man.
agement, its able and attentive corps Of
statesmen and ladies, and above all, to
strict attention paid to assert nothing
either verbally or written that cannot be
fulfilled by us.
Why good mamas should invariably
visit the Red Store:
Because children cry for it, they must
have it, only from the Red Store Of
course.
How to solve the national problem Of
political economy:
By coming to the Red Store to clothe
and shoe yourself with the least possible
expense.
The true philanthropist is not he who
theories, but he who practices real good
by inventing or producing something
that will ultimately benefit his fellow
men. For us, We simply claim the credit
of having improved the art of selling the
cheapest dry goods.
Moral: Go to the Red Store and pa
tronize home industry. The man who
is blind to Red Store bargains would not
notice the caresses Of his sweetheart.
An eye to futurity-The woman with
q parcel from the Bed Store.
The prudent and economical house.
wife at early morn may be seen vending
her way to the Red Store.
What caused such good cheer to the
hearts of so many families on the LIST
instant2 Why, the fact of the monthly
bill being much smaller than usual, while
the lads and lasses are clad even better
than ever.
Jealousy, you naughty green-eyed
monster, thou hast poisoned the minds
of our competitors, who are envious of
our great progress.
Charity to all, malice to none; we
pray for the salvation of our neighbors,
especially those who have appropriated
for their use our long-established and
well paid-for color-the grea, Red.
Something for the masses.-A great
deal OF sickness might be avoided in this
mslarial climate by frequent ventilation
of the bedrooms in day time, and
cheerful fire in the evening to remove
dampness. Aboveall, carpet your rooms.
This you can easily do by going to the
Red Store. Hard times need be ne
excuse, for we sell carpets at prices that
bring them within the reach of every one;
in fact, the price paid for one years
scrubbing almost exceeds the cost Of
carpet sold and put down by the Red
Store.
How to be happy.-Take plenty of
outdoor exercise, eat nothing but what
is wholesome, and wear nothing except
from the Red Store. Contract no bills
butwhat you can pay tours are c. o. d.;
send your children to the Sabbath school
on Sunday and you come to the Red
Store on Monday.
By observing the above suggestions
you'll attain venerable old age, which
is the prayer Of your humble servants of
TIE GREAT RED STORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
the SAFE Rurgiary Case,

WASHINGTON, November q. = The
courtroom was crowded to day from ten
to eleven o'clock in expectation of the
jury in the safe burglary conspiracy be-
ing sent for by Judge Humphreys, but
the Marshal announced that nothing
would be done until twelve o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, November 27.--For Ten
nesses and the Chic valley, increasing
cloudiness and colder weather, with
variable winds and slight changes in
pressure, followed by light rain or snow
in the central Mississippi valley.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
THURSDAY. December 81. 1874.
NOn.Resident Notice.

William Gobelee) Second Cirouit Court Of
vs; Shelby County, Tennes-
TT. APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
j this cause that the defendant, Caroline
Gobelee is a nor resident of the State Of Ten
nessee; it is therefore ordered that she make
her appearance herein al the court house, in
the city Of Memphis, Tennessee, on or before
the third Monday in January next, 1875, and
DIVORCE, or the same will be taken for con
fessed as to her and set for hearing ex parte;
and that copy Of this order be published
once week for four successive weeks in the
A copy-Attest:
GEO. ]. CAMPBELL. Clerk.
NC TAYLOR, Attorney for Plaintiff
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
NOTICE.

sim ON Mandi oysters, Fish and
Game!
As / have taken the agency for Il.
Edwards Norfolk oysters, ! will say that
| will guarantee to sell the best, and at
the lowest prices. AS have given up
my old stand l will thank all my old
customers and friends to give me call
at my new stand, No. 298 Second street,
between Madison and Monroe.
J. ID. EDWARDS,
Agent for II. Edwards, Norfolk, Va.
HS-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
PianOsi Organs The best
and cheapest at "HOIlen-
berg's,'' @04 Main street. LOT

$40 TO $l0O0-Invested In stocks and
gold pays 200 per cent. month. Send
for particulars. TumbridgeI& Co., bank
ers, 2 Wall street, N. Y. 86dAw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

MEMPHIS THEATER the matinee
yesterday and at the night entertainment
he Fox HuRpty Dumpty troupe APP
peared before large audiences who
enjoyed the pantomime. Among the
specially acts presented we're the 0lym-
plan Calisthenics, by Mile Lucia and
0rrin brothers. musical melange, by
Miss Georgia Spalding;eomie miussrelsy,
by Dunbar; wire-walking. by Louise 30.
she'll Swiss warbling, by Deyercherei
acrobatie feats, by orrin Brothers, etc.
Mr.. Fox has introduced many changes
and Improvements into his great spe-
cialty since last he appeared in our city
No one can witness Humpty Dumpty
without indulging in laaghteF, aAd ths
man who makes the wsrld laugh is a
public benefactor and philanthropist
Humpty Dumpty will be repeated to-
night, and at the matinee to-morroE,
and for the last time tomorrow night.
LITTLE NEIL.-This well known favor.
lite will commence an engagement at the
theaier next Monday evening.
JEFFERSON OPERA HoVsB.-The bust
ness at this popular place Of amusement
still keeps on the increase. Little Dot,
Abbie Farnsworth and N. Jean Dupont,
the new appearances, walked at once
into public favor. Tomorrow evening
Mark Grsyson, the popular sensation
author and actor, makes his appearance
in the celebrated drama o! Struck by
Lightning. Mr. Grsyson also assumes
the direction Of amusements during his
engagement. Manager Steele promises
increased attractions in rapid succession.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

Pianos for rent at - per month, and
for sale at lev prices on ipstallmeHts, to
close out, ct Ames Beaitie 4 Co. s Fur
nilure and Carpet Store, 800 Main street.
~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

Mss. 3. ". MCLEAN, for many years
= uominent politician and principal
orper Of the Cineispah Enquirer, died
~ heart disease in that city last Friday.
he vas coIlsetor of the port Of cincin-
p.ti under Pierce apd Buchanan, he
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

BLAoKwELLs genuine Durham smok
ing tobacco. S. kaufman & Bro, 2T2
Front street, are the agents. They will
at all times sell at factory prices. Save
your freight. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

The grasshoppers have put or WOODEN
underwear and given other indications
of their purpose to hang around ell win
teE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

CALcMNISe reduced to science aud
executed cheap by Hook 4 LaGrill, s2s
Second street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

SMITH CYNTHIA ALLRN. wife of +. W;
Smith, ESQ, at his residence. 324 Second
street. this November 9th, at 6o'clock am.
Funeral services at Calvary Church at IL
o'clock am. Saturday. November %, 1874.
Carriages at G. II. Hoist 4 Bros.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

was ffty-four years old when he died
and had been in i'll health two or three
years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27

scHopL books, embracing every book
nov in use at either public or private
schools in the city, can be fo=nd at
Mansfords, corner Second and Monroe.
IF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-27
LEGAL.
Trustees sale.

by VIRTUE OF A CERTAIN TRUST
ID deed made July 20. 1874, BY j. L. Grath, to
me as Trustee, to secure j. W. Voegeli certain
corded In chattle mortgage book Z. pages 4el
ana 4O5 Of the Registers Office, 1 will. on
Thursday, December 81, 1874,
on the south side of West Court street, at Nos.
5, Z, 8 and IL. in the city Of Memphis, Tenn.
for cash sell at public auction. TO the highest
ana best bidder, all the bar-room fixtures, and
saloon known as the Cotton Room Saloon, all
Of said furniture. ETC.. in the rooms occupied
by said Graft.
1906 L., H. ESTES In Trnptaa