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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23
sTATE pEMOoRATIC CONVENTION.

The Executive Committee appointed
by the Democratic State Central Com
mittee met at Nashville on the 2lst inst,
and has issued an address to the people
and call for State Convention to be
held at Nashville on the 10th of August.
The Convention will nominate candl-
date for Governor, and take such action
as may be necessary with reference to
the next State election. A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all conservatives,
to all who oppose Radicalism, to unite
with the Democracy in the work OF or
ganization that victory may be certain
at the approaching State election. Great
encouragement is offered in the result OF
. the elections in Connecticut, New Hamp-
shire. Ohio and elsewhere, and in the
fact that the States of the Yves. and the
South are beginning to recognize more
clearly their unity of interests, and that
monopolies, class legislation and official
corruptions are daily becoming more
odious to the people. The address closes
as follows;
G. The State committee urges the neces-
si,v Of the organization of civil districts
by wards and BY counties. The congress
siopaI committees should look to.
thorough organization of their respective
congressional districts; and each com
mittee should see, as far as the power IN
it lies, that defeat shall not occur oy the
multiplicity Of candidates or dissension
in ou1 ranks. 1t is the duty of every
citizen to feel an interest and take an
active part in our political struggles
The good men of the State should see
that only the best men are brought Tor
ward for Office, whether it be OF high or
low degree. 1t is in the highest degree
important that the ye-ious county
and congressional conventions shall
be fully attended by delegates,
fairly selected from the body
of the people that these conventions
NAV be in fact as well as in name, re-
preventative bodies. Let all remember
that the interest and honor OF the state
and the welfare of the citizens are
largely dependent upon the result OF
each election. Impressed with this con,
Eiction, let all unite with us in the good
work Of perpetuating genuine republic,
anism, and promoting the general good
of all the people.
JKo. c. BUBcH,
Chairman
JOHN BLEvISs,
W. D. VANDYKE,
JAMES W. NEWMAN,
THos. B. MURRAY,
F. G. DUNNIYGToN,
LUKE Z. WRIGHT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23
NEW YORK.
the Long Contested JumeI Estate
Case Decided.

Case Decided.
New York, May 23.-The long and
persistently contested Jumel estate case
was ended yesterday in a permanent vic
tory for the Chases, unless George Wash
incton Bowen appeals from the decision
of Judge Blatchford to the Supreme
Court of the United States. The Jumel
estate lies near Fort Washington and is
valued at about $6,OOO,OOO. and those
whose title to it is quieted BY the DEGREES,
unless reversed on appeal, are Mrs.
Perry and her brother William, the chill
dren of Mrs. Chase, who was Mary Ju-
mel Bowen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23

The Judiciary committee Of the House
at Washington has agreed TO the clause
in the civil rights bill giving the blacks
all the privileges Of schools enjoyed by
the whites. In word it is report in
favor of mixed schools.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

rrHE UNDERSIGNED NOTIFIES ALL
creditors red q J. X X ala Aeh Allen 20 far as The
ssne have been made known 10 him: The
surplus On hand will be paid to said Allen on
, sHe en- ~ june j. 3, FROST,
$500 Assignee,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23

A Western orator, warming with his
srbisct exclaimed: There is not a
man, woman or child il this house who
has arrived at the age Of fifty years but
has felt this truth laundering through
their minds for centuries.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23


TIE Democratic Executive Committee
at Nashville very properly postpone
State Convention until after the August
election. This leaves the counties I'M
trammeled by cumbrous machinery and
free to act according to circumstances.
Candidates for Governor, of course, will
begin to busy themselves, and a discus
sion Of relative merits, strength and
availability will engage the press to some
extent at no distant day. We are free
to say and wish it understood, that we
care not whether the nominee is from
West, East or Middle Tennessee, but we
do want a man Of integrity, large ability,
some experience and sound Judgment
Tennessee cannot afford to elect third
rate man or mere office-seeker, when
she has so many men who would dignity
the position and add lustre to the fame
OF the State. 1t is of no consequence
whether the Governor is from Shelby or
Carter so he is the right man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23

The Paris Intelligence comes out in
a moderate, sensible article advocating
the advantages that neighbOrhood can
offer to induce the location Of the insane
asylum. Paris is a much better place in
many respects than some other towns
that make more noise about 1t, and
should not hesitate to hand in a bid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23
Tho West tennessee Insane Asylum
80 Communications.

From the Union and American, 2ad.l
A report was received by the Governor
yesterday, from the Board of Directors
appointed to select site for the West
Tennessee Insane Asylum, in which
they take the position that the rejection
Of the Humboldt site exhausts the pow
ers vested in the Board, and recommend
that the matter be referred back to the
Legislature for action. 1t is not, how.
ever, probable that the Governor will
accept this view, as under the act the
appropriation would lapse before the
meeting Of the Legislature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23

1t is thought that the ex-Empress
Eugenie will gradually begin to emerge
from her self.imposed Giraffe at Chisel-
hurst, where as yet she seldom stirs ont,
except to cross the common to the
chapel that hold her husbands remains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23

The Paris Inlelligeneer of this week
contains the announcement Of one can
didate for Governor, four for Circuit
Judge, five for Attorney General, one for
the Senate, two for Floater, two for Rep
resentative. one for Circuit Court Clerk,
two for County Court Clerk, two for
Sheriff, one for Tax Collector, one fol
Register, and one for Trustee. Tetsl
tweDty.three. Won't it be lively wher
these skirmishers bring on the fight AM
the main column Of candidates appea
in the feld2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23

Pittsburgs deputy mayor jailed q man
as suspicious cartier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23
IMMENSE REDUCTION
PRICES OF CLOTHING !!

From this date we offer
our large and complete
Stock Of Clothing at a
great sacrifice. We are
determined TO sell, and
have marked down OUR
entire stock to suit the
times. Splendid business
suits at $l5, $40, 80
and 500, worth $50,
500, $3.50 and $40. One
large lot Cashmere coats
at -, worth $l5. One
lot Cashmere pants at
-, worth $50 and $S.
You will save money by
calling soon, as we are
determined to sell low
for cash.
SPR0ULE & M'C0WN,
24l and 243 Main ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-23
OFFICIAL,
PIANOS.

DIANOs AND oRGANs[,TUNElD;. RE- ~
i paired and exchanged. wore I'D vars
ranted. Leave orders for city or country al
II. q. H0LLENBEhyG p
New-York tribune., 1874-08-06
GFyER4L POLITICAL NEWS.

THE ELECTION TO-DAY IN TENNEssEE-GREAT EA-
CrrEMENT IN MEMPHIS AND NAsHvILLE-IhE
CIVIL RIGHTS QUESTION THE LEADING ISSUE.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Aug. 5.-There Is more eX-
citement over the election to off tomorrow than
there has been prior to election here for years. the
Civil Rights issue being squarely made. Both parties
express themselves sangune OF success Extra
police have been ordered duty TO preserve ORDER ana
all saloons are ordered closed. No rotng Is appre-
hended though party feeling runs very high.
NASHVILLE Tenn, Aug. 5-The approaching county
elections throughout the State causing great deal
of excitement. party lines in many counties peihg
closely drawn account OF the Civil Rights DILL Inc
contest in this county between the Conservative ana
Democratic nominees on the one side, ana the lnde-
pendents on the other, will, 1t Is believed, be close as
both parties have Unonists and exConfederates on
| their tickets.
MEETING OF THE LOUISIANA REPUBLICAN coNVEN-
TIoN-No BUSINESS OF IMPORTANCE TRAN
sACTED
ORLEANS, Aug. 5.-The Louisiana Re-
publican Convention met IN this city today az
the St. Louis Hotel. David Young tcoiored) the PACK
ard candidate, was elected Preston pro teIn' haVihg
received l9l votes to &c for LieutGov Antoine, the
Pinchoack candidate. Committee on Credentials was
appointed and the Convention adjourned until tomor
row. The most important contest will he over the state
Treasurership Mr.. Dubucet, the present incumoeht
having opposed the schemes of the State Fandfng
Board will not be supported by the KeiloggPackard
faction for denomination.
THE UTAH ELECTIoS-CANNON's MAJORITY IN SALT
LAKE COUNTY. 2,sG9-TnE CHARGES AGAINST THE
POLICEMEN ARRESTED NOT SUSTAINED.
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 5.-Three of the city
polce arrested for interfering with voters in this city
Oh election day, to-day discharged by the United
States Commissioner the charges against them not be-
ing sustained The Of the other officials will be
continued uutil next week. The vote of Salt Lake
County was: For Cannon (Mormon) 5233, and for Bos
kin QibeIaO 2,36f
New-York tribune., 1874-08-06
FINANCIAL ELEMENIS.

ACTIVITY IN wALI~sT.-MERCANTILE EMBARRAss-
MENTs-RUMORED FAILURES.
Wall-st was more animated yesterday, and
ia the stock market there was considerable activity
The principal fluctuations were in Pacific Mail ana
Columbus Cincinnati, and Indiana Central. The former
was strong the announcement that the Attorney
General had decided that the contraction the additional
subsidy for $4,000 still in force. The latter was
very weak declining l5s to lSt report that the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company held s,5OO,ooO in the
bonds of the Company and that IL would foreclose In
consequence OF the default the second mortgages.
There several reports Of mercantile failures yes
erday but the names IN several instances not OBJ
tainable The most important one that of Sutton
Co.. publishers of The Aidne, illustrated Journal at
No So Madenlane. The firm would give information
concerning their failure alleging that the matter had
been bridged over, and that their creditors were
satisfied they did not consider that 1t
cerned the public IN the least. They stated
however, that the firm Of Sutton Co. had
been merged The Ane Company, and that the latter
had succeeded 10 their business IL is stated that Sut
& Co. about $lsoooo. and that among their
creditors are Lndenmeyer Bro. for $26 00o Perkins
Goodwin, 5000 Bulaey, DuntoR Co., so 900 ]. B.
Ayres Co.. s. 900 200, and j. F. Anderson Co.,
s35 1t is further understood that the terms OF the
tement proposed extension OF the obligations Sc
cured stock of The Atdtne Company.
Among the rumors of failures one relating to
heavy mercantile house, the name Of which was not
mentioned 1t reported that this house had alb
sorbed large quantity Of the bonds of the Do
lie. Bloomington and Western Railroad This rumor
was traced back to some house alleged to have failed
weeks ago; but that, instead OF the bonds men
toned above they had among their 100000 Of the
Des Moines Valley Railroad bonds 1t learned from
bank officer that small house In need of 10000 had
announced that 1t would suspend, but the name was
not furnished.
A g. Peck, the adjuster Of the Atlantic aud Pacific
Insurance Company OF Chicago. who engaged In
this city closing up Its business with H. g. Prndle the
defauting insurance agent, has returned Chicago.
The sudden closing OF his Company, which he declared
70 be the most promising in Chicago has compelled his
return. There are no tidinSs OF Prndle.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-06
THE PLYMOUTH INQUIRY.

MIR. MOULTON COMES TO THE FRONT.
MR. BEKCHER CALLS FOR TIE PRODUCTION OF HIS
LEITERs-MR. MoULTONS REPLY-MR. TILToN
JOINS MR.. BERCHER IN URGING MR.. MoULTON
TO TEsTIFY-THE HEARING OF HIS TESTIMONY
DEFERRED THREE DAYs-THE LIBELaCAsE DIS
MIssED-AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT
Francis ID. MOultOn, having received the
consent of Mr.. TlltOn and Mr. Beecher, in
formed the Plymouth Church Investigating
Committee last night that he would testify
before them on Saturday evening and bring
the letters with him. Mr.. Bcecher
had demanded on the previous evening
the production of the private correspondence
which Mr.. MoutOn was said to hold in trust.
Mr.. Moulton has replied to Mr.. Beecher, and
made public the entire correspondence.
The libel case was dismissed. The Rev.
Dr. Stour, whose testimony has been
desired by the Investigating Committee,
mas made an elaborate statement to TRIBUNE
reporter. He explains the circumstances under
which he had interviews with Mr.. TiltOn, Mr..
Carpenter, and finally Mrs. Tilton. His version
OF these consultations does not differ mate
rally from that given by both Mr.. and Mrs.
Iilton, although some of Mr.. Carpenters
statements are qualified.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-06
STATEMENT OF DIR. sTORRs.

DR. Ssorrs stated at the outset that he had so
slight personal knowledge OF the facts IN the ease
that he thought it hardly worth while TO say any
thing with view TO publication lie had never
taken pains to inquire into the truth or ilsehood Ok
the charges against Mr. Beecher when had Tor some
years filled the air. but had accepted tnt hTst gen
era denial as conclusive Just before the session Of
the CONGREGATIONAL Council. member OF Plymouth
Church. who claimed that he familiar with tho
whole subject of the scandal in detail, to him
and talked with much freedom upon all the points
involyed. This gentleman said TO DR.. Storrs that he
knew that the accusations against the pastor were
utterly groundless, and that they would be proved
80 if ever forced before the public. lie
asked DR.. Storrs what position the Council
would assume in relation to Mr.. Beecher personally,
to which DR Storrs replied that far as he was
concerned he should assume the entire innocence OK
Mr. Beecher, that there was no possibility OF his
personal affairs being discussed by the Council,
which would have b. do with principles OF church
government and fellowship, and not with men. 10
this position said DR.. Storrs, the Council strictly
adhered throughout, aud those who supposed or
hoped that this body Of ministers would examine
into or resolve upon Mr. Beechers character were
thoroughly and sorely disappointed. Nothing OK
the kind was attempted, nothing of the kind aoIe'
HIS RELATIONS TO Mr.. TILroN.
Nv relations to Mr. Tiltou in the case now exciting
public notice. said DR.. Storrs. are easily and readily
told. I have no cause to withhold such facts as 1
may know, although they are too meager to throw
any light upon the subject st its present advanced
stage, al that know having already been stated
by these directly interested. l knew Theodore Ill
ton as young man very well, and admired him fOr
the yigor ana brilliancy Of thought which he dis-
played As . reporter he was one Of the quickest
and most accurate that ever knew. HIS reports o'
long speeches were almost without bemish' livery
.entence was complete and every word ~ "~se
New-York tribune., 1874-08-06
ONE OF TIE MYSTERIES OF THE SAFE
BURGLARY.

DIsAPPFARANCE OF AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF ENl-
pVNcE IN TIE SHAPE OF A TELEGRAPH RECEIPT
BooK-FEARs THAT IT HAS BEEN STOLEN
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRBUNEI
WAsuISGTON Aug 5.-Auother strange thing mas
bappened in connection with the safe burglary i'll
this CITY, When the subject was under lnvestlga-
t;on NV the District Special Committee, Hayes one
of the hired burglars, testified that he was sent mere
bv Chief Whitley of the Secret Service to coinmu-
nicate with n man whose name he mentioned.
HAYES came on here from New-York. and, failing to
find the man, he teegraphed to Nhltley
in New-York asking what was to be DONE
Tho disnatch was received at Whitley's ohce
and receipted for in Wmtley's handwriting or III
hand precisely similar. The telegraph book was
brought to Washington and examined by the COM
mtee and several experts swore that the signature
was Whtley's AT all events, the book was Regarded
bv the Committee as a very valuable piece OF eNI-
dence The book has nysteriously disappeared ana
no clew can be obtained Of IT, The telegraph man
aper has written TO all the members OF the Commit
tee 10 the clerk and the senographer, but valnIy'
Evidently the book has been stolen. The following
are letters from the most prominent members OF the
Committee. The book is wanted by the Grand Jury;
DUBUQUE, Iowa Aug. !, 1874
NyDrIR SIR: On my return Yesterday found your
letter OF INQUIRY IN relation the receiptbOok don't
know where it Is II was the rule of the Committee to
leave all such papers in the hands of clerk or short
hand reporter. saw the book IN the committeeroom
lust before the final adjournment think our clerk or
shorthand reporter Mr Bartlett now Secretary 70 the
Hon b. H. Bristow, might give you information on the
subject Yours truly W. b. ALLISON
CoNNERsvIIIE, Ind, Aug. 3, 1914
DEAR SIR: when your telegram came l was away
from home, but had been previously written on the
subject by Mr. Riddle. have replied to him. referring
70 the case and knowing that he would communicate
with your Office hardly thought it necessary when the
telegram came to hand, to make further reply. Upon
further reflection inasmuch that book is so essential
20 the OF justice have thought best to say that
perfectly confident that have not seen il since the
time il was used last in the Committee. Oar clerk was
frequently cautioned to take especial OF evidence
Of that character he always faithful and watch
fol. fear, with you, that 1t has been stolen. regret
that am unable 10 throw any light upon its where
Rbouts. Very truly. &C., ]. NJ. WILSON.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-06
WASHINGTON.
, p,cu1c MAIL SUBSIDY.

- ,,,,p.1 nECIpEs THAT THE CON
TRACT FOR EXTRA MAIL sEhNlOh onoo ,'.,,,,nr
ru1Pu1Ep BY TIE GovERNAhNI oDr
oo,,p,Ny TO FURNISH SHIPS BY oCi'
TDr,rrn AS A MATTER OF SMALL iMfoHiAN'h'
,py TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
u.e,rNcroS Aug. 5.-The contract ih"uo W " 80 :" ~"
,,o postmasterGeneral and the racine ""A Io-o
nanv under the provisions OF tne ac' VI 'une ooo
;ncreasinp the subsidy to that Company 10
,,oor and doubling the service, required 'na' non
;ns yea, Of sufficient tonnage should be supplied
anryice bv the LIST of October 1873 This the
Cor,nanv failed to do, giving what they claim 10 DC
snficent reasons for the failure; but they have
since completed their ships, and asked that the DC
nartment should order their inspection and accept
ance The Company not having technically cohPii."
with the terms of the contract, the ros'ni"o
General submitted the question TO tne A''p p,.d
General as TO whether the Governments ""' -
nv the contract The Attorney -General h.'' .ho,
his decision that the contract still eAS'' sa;.h bv
ito proyisions must be carried OUT III 80 -. .bo
.bo Covernment In rendering HIS ueoi'0" ~
Attorney General says ,o-o or,nor
rtns % the object Of the act OF June lls'2, au'oi
hooA"N ,s.,al a. sor,imopthly mail service between
g. rronc,sco and japan and China and taxing in'o
oonideration the fact that such additional mall ser'1.
,s hoen rendered as provided for in SAID act al" VI
tbe opinion that il was an essential paro Vi 'no '
that the new iron steamships should DC lurnie"ou =!
the FIRST OF October, 1s7S IT, at that nme' ~ sa.sia
,o,,v appeared that they would be furnished "l'n
reasonable time thereafter .uu
s,oond . On the LIST Of October, 1873 was We"
Known 10 the Post-Ofco Department that 'he r"oino
Mail Company we're expending large amounts oi ino"1
An constructing such steamships as we're requlreu "
the contract 10 perform the additional mali SERVICE u"
there,n proyided but instead of notifying the company
mat its failure as to time would be regarded as an emu
to tbe contract the Department. 1t seems ater"ai
treated the contract as still subsisting and IN We" Vi
that fact and the subsequent proceedings ID congress
do not believe that it would be legal or right noW "non
the completed steamships are presented tor hspeouo
for the Government to refuse TO receive them unue
said contract because they were not hniSned p' ue
1st Of October, 1873. -,,.. Gov q
Cosiaertno that the act in question pro7ldes lor
tr,c 70 continue ten years from the lst OF octope'
1s7a and that the primary objects OF thls eR'si"Ol
were TO subserve the interests OF American coneioe
and proyide ships for naval service OF tue oneu
states IN case Of war; think it would be suoordhauns
the great ends Of the statute to unfmportaDt W
hold that the bill OF Congress was wholly deiea'eu py
The failure of the Company to finish the steamships
within few months Of the time fixed In the speclhca'
lion OF the contract especially when such speelhe"'lo
was outside the requirements Of the law
New-York tribune., 1874-08-06
TELRGRAPHIC NOTES.

The Government Directors OF the Union faclnc !,
yesterday the West make their anuuA "
the
..Stllman Rise of Green, Me-. was killed on on
Tuesday by being thrown from his wagon ID" o"'y "''
rosdIde
THE Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
resumed sok at all their eolens on Iaes.J having 0esA ~
July IL. Business prospects much brighter
THE examination of Daniel Kelly and Henry
Freeman the negro charged With the murder OF b
YoanE Apdove ha Danyerspor on Tho ng' VI '1"
L. has resulted in se0dihs the case 10 the GrsndJaD
..About o'clock last evening, stranger SUP SUP
ped rom letter. bis 10 be d. NJ Garter OF nou
Head Hsr Co. Ohio boand aas
Michigan Southern passenger tIss near Limestone h We"
keueoa and Instantly killed.
New-York tribune., 1874-08-06
FINANCIAL NOTES.

Inc managers of the Franklin Institution
for savings In Providence. which was crippled last Fall
by Tue sprague failure have decided TO allow the pst
tuition 10 20 into the hands Of receiver and be closed
up. Computations arising frem the death Of Edwi in
Hoyt In New-York, have precpitsted TINS Iesui,
A decree has been entered in the limited
States Circuit Court In Philadelphia In the cse Of The
Franklin Savings Fund Society agt Cyrus Cadwaader
for the conveyance Of all the real estate held bv him
or by others In trust for him. 70 the assgnees I'm
ruptcy and the conyeyances are being preuareI as
RAPIDLY as possible IL is expected they wll be com
pieted during the present week.