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The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-06-20

The Amoeba found among the iuuf
sofa, represents the lowest form Of ami
NAL life. 1t has no particular shape al
terins its form momentarily, and moves
by this curious means of progress
ion.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-06-20

Excessive exertion oitou loads to a
congasted state OF the lungs, and def
cient exercise is capable of producing &
tubercles in the same organs through
nutritional alterations.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-06-20

The Vermont state Agricultural So
ciety has voted that herd of cattle
shall consist of one bull not less thar
one year old, two COWS two two year
old heiiers, two yearling heifors, aud two
calves of either sex.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-06-20

In bowing to a lady, three inches is
the attitude to lift your hat.
The Orangeburg news. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1867-1875, 1874-06-20

vas rcmovedsto his h5ne at No. 1l7E
Druid Hill avenue His physicians
state that there are but slight hopes of
his recovery
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

| Combination Bctween Pacific Mail
steamship Company ara Iraus.
Continental Railroad = MOuitou's
Statement.
New YORK, September 1.-THE latest
phase of the controversy between the
Pacific Mail Steamship Company and
the Trans Continental railroad is ru-
mored combination, embracing the rail
roads between Philadelphia, New York,
Baltimore and San Francisco for a new
and powerful line on the Pacific Ocean
to run exclusively in the interest Of
railroads and their European connec-
tons. The name of Governor LELAND
Stanford, Of California, has been promi-
nently mentioned in connection with
the contemplated enterprise. The Gov
ernor says if the negotiations pending
we're successfully concluded, he thought
it very likely that he would visit Europe
10 make arrangements for the purchase
of steam vessels. Russell Sage, Presi-
dent of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co.,
expressed regret at the present COMPETE
ton between the Pacific Mail Company
and the Pacific railroads, which, he
said, was an injury to all parties. He
claimed that the Pacific Mail Company
were willing to do anything in reason to
put an end to the existing difficulties.
He attached little Importance to the re-
ports in regard to the establishment OF
rival line. If the railroads attempted
anything of the kind they could at once
be enjoined for violation of their char
tiers. 1t was quite likely, however, that
Governor Stanford and others would
try to establish line in connection
withthe Pacific railroad.
Moulton's statement is to be printed
this evening, together with a fac simile
of the letters said to have been written
to him from Mr.. Beecher and other per
sons. The document will be long. The
Sun says the letters from Beecher are
not expected to add much to the testi-
mony against him. One is a note in
closing a check and directing Moulton
to use it at his discretion. Another is
friendly note making an appointment.
In it Beeeher sends his love to Mrs.
Emma Moulton. One letter from Mrs,
Morse is to be produced, in which she
addresses Mr.. Beecher as "My dear
son" and asks him to help her pay her
rent and provide for her through the
winter. She refers to Beecher's secret
and says that only six persans knew
it. She writes of Elizabeth Tiltens
home troubles, and thanks Beccher for
the deep consolation he affords her
daughter. The letter closes, Do you
know think it very strange that you
should ask me to call you my SOM" A
letter dated July %, 1874, is to be pro-
duced, and by it Moulton intends to show
that up to that date Beecher had not felt
harsh toward him, even though he had
paid $1,000 blaekmail. The letter be-
gins, my Dear Franz" and closes,
Yours gratefully, a. W. B.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
probabilities.

WAsHINGToS, September II For Ohio
and Tennessee valleys, light local winds
veering to southerly, stationary barome
ter, somewhat higher temperature and
generally clear weather. For the North
west, upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
sour valleys, falling barometer, south
erly winds and slight change in temper
ature, cloudy weather and local rains
Over the lake region, stationary and
falling barometer, southeast aud south
west winds. somewhat higher tempera'
ture, partly cloudy weather and local
rama
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
FOREIGN.

LONDON, September IL "A terrific
collision occurred this morning on the
Great Eastern railroad, near Norwich.
Fifteen persons were instantly killed,
and thirty injured. some Of whom it ia
feared fatally.
Twenty persons we're killed by q
collision already reported on the Great
Eastern railroad, near Norwich, and
fifty we're wounded, some very badly.
The railroad line is completely blocked
by the debris Of wrecked trains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
Democratic and Conservative Party.
cARPEr-BAa CONVENTION.

The Southern carpet-baggers who have
been defeated for Office are to have q
convention to be held in Chattanooga or
Atlanta some time in October to devise
ways and means to gain for themselves
a restoration to place and power IL is
gravely announced that no office holder
will be allowed to take part in the del'b-
erations, which means that the whole
affair will be managed in the interests Of
the men who live on the misfortunes OF
the South. The propositions to exclude
Office holders is too transparent to de-
ceive any one familiar with Southern
Radicalism. 1t is fact well known in
the South, and which is beginning to be
recognized in the North, that the back
bone of the Radical party in the South
is composed mainly of Office holders and
Office, seekers; hence, the object OF the
proposed convention will be readily
understood.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For state Senate


1 hereby announce myself as candidate
from the country for the Senate of the state
Of Tennessee, to represent the people OF
Shelby county, subject TO the action Of the
nominating Convention on the 10th ssSPteem per
ste VIM. M. PEhhlNo'
We are authorized 10 announce JOHN
0VRRTON, JR., as candidate for the state
Senate. subject to Convention Of the 10Th OF
September. Ito
To the people of the Senatorial District com
posed Of the. counties Of Shelby, tayeue
aud Upton:
thereby announce myself candidate for
the position of Senator, subject to the sct9n
of your nominating convention called Tor the
18th Of September. .,,.o,, s,,rru
Bite iPk1ION ). bMlIh-
We are authorised to announce A. b.
HAYNES as a candidate for the State Senate,
subject to the action Of the Shelby County
Convention to assemble September 18th.
For Represept asfve.
MEMPHIS. Tenn. September /. 1874.
To Messrs. King, Porter, Vaecaro. Joy and
GESfIEnKS-In reply to the very fattering
call you have seen fit to make ol me TO be
come a candidate before the next Democratic
for the nomination Of Representa- 10 the
State Legislature, will say that, If l am the
choi e OF the Convention and the people Sc 81,
proper 10 elect mo to that position, VIII
serve them ~ the utmost good ihioon1srUcnN
Respectfully. JOHN B. hObiNSON'
ste
CoLLIERvILLE. TESS.. August o. 1874.
I am a candidate before The nemoera,le
Conservative nominating Conven'ion , the
18Th Of September for the Lower House Of the
Leeislaiure. u-tcl b. c. BLkDsUh.
r. DUDLEY FRAYsER Is candidate 20
represent Shelby county 10 the Love. hoPee
or the next Legislature. re submits De
name 10 the County Convention 70 atsemoie
The 18th Of September. l."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

quent voice in our behalf. and has ever
since been our most steadfast friend
And | met, too, still another knightly
foeman, one who though only little
way past the threshold OF mature man.
hood, evinced so high an ability and so
much of political acumen as to make
him one OF the most formidable of all
those who opposed me-. allude to my
young friend Mr.. Thomas G. Lowe, who
now sits upon this stand by my side as
an ally, where ! much prefer to have him
instead of where he recently was-in
my front as an opponent.
need not say that Colonel Mosby, of
Fayette, and Hon. James B. Fentress, Of
Hardemau county, bore themselves
throughout the contest like true gentle
men, as everybody knows them 20 be.
In conclusion, my fellow citizens, allow
me to say that should / be honored by
an election as your representative in
Congress, shall endeavor to deserve
your confidence and do nothing to cause
single regret at your selection.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

SENATOR BRowYLow thus comments
on the late election in our county: In
Shelby county, where the Republican
ticket was triumphant at an election a
year ago by about 1000 majority, the
Democratic ticket was recently elected
by about 5000 majority. Thousands of
ex.Union soldiers, who never before or
since the war voted other than Repub-
lican ticket, went to the polls vehemently
cursing the Republican majority in Con-
gress, and deposited their ballots for
original secessionists against their COM
rades in the Union army, swearing as
they did so that they would never again
vote with party which supported the
eo-education of the races.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
THn News Of Atlanta, Ga, of recer

TIE News Of Atlanta, Ca, of recent
date, says;
A large and highly appreciative au-
dience assembled at St. Phillips church
last night to hear Bishop Quintard on
the Cathedrals of England. The emf
nent divine has had the opportunity, in
his extensive travels, o. seeing the sub.
ject Of bis discourse, and handled his
subject in an able manner. He began
with the Cathedral of Ely, that year
ago in October last celebrated its twelve
hundredlh anniversary, aud in his vivid
description OF Westminster, Canterbury
and St. Pauls, carried the audience
through the long drawn out aisles;
showed them the richly stained glass of
the grand old windows; read the epi-
taphs of kings, princes and mobiles as
they appear on their tablets, and in
splendid pictures gave all the glories of
ancient architecture that compose these
noble piles, ssfrN es1a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

According to an official return lately
published there are 900. 600 acres of COM
mon lands in England and Wales which
are suitable for ordinary cultivation.
There are also nearly l,500.0 00 acres Of
common lands, chiefly mountainous,
which are unfit for cultivation, although
much might be improved for pasturage.
Wales, although much smaller in extent,
has considerably more common laud
than Eagland.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
Co1orEL W. W. GArEs VIM soon issue

COLONEL W. W. GATES will soon issue
a new paper at Henderson, Tennessee,
to be called the Advocate. Colonel
Gates is veteran in journalism, and
will continue to make his mark in the
profession. Henderson is situated on
the line Of the Memphis and Knoxville
railroad, in Madison county, and is
surrounded by rich and fertile coun-
try. II is doubtless a good point fer a
newspaper 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

Mother" said little Ned QUE morn
ing after having fallen out OF bed, Il
think | know why / fell out Of bed last
night 1t was because / slept too near
where ! got in" Musing little while,
as If in doubt whether he had given the
right explanation, he added, " No, that
wasn't the reason; it was because slept
too near where fell out -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

THE morning papers report that six or
seven men have been arrested in Gibson
county by the United States authorities
on the charge Of being implicated in the
late Trenton outrage. Let them have a
fair trial, and whether guilty or inno'
cent, let the law take its course.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

The foot aud mouth disease which has
broken out in a virulent form in Dorset
shire, England, now affects 486 cattle,
2s9 sheep and 20 swine in that county.
The striciest regulations will be enforced
in order to check the extension'of the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

GOVERNOR JOHN C. Brown has offered
a reward of $500 for the arrest OF the
negro fend who brutally outraged Mrs.
Bennett Mason, at La Vergne, near MUIR
freesboro, on the 2sth alt. The North,
ern Radical papers have not heard OF
this vet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
Fire.

MIDDLETowN, September IL. - The
engine. house at Otisville, on the Erie
railroad, burned last night; also the
engine of the construction train. Loss,
$30, 1000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

GOVERNOR BAXTER has again declined
to accept the nomination OF the Arkan-
sas Democracy for Governor, and A, Il,
Garland has been selected for the posi-,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

THE Blount and Jefferson county Re-
publican conventions have both declared
for Judge Houk for Congress. The
Judge seems to be gaining ground all
over bis district Thornburg's friends,
however are making desperate fight
The Knoxville Chronicle, the only daily
Radical paper in the State, supports
Thornburg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

The citizens of Fay cite county hold a
public meeting to-day at Someryille to
give disapprobatiOn ard condemnation
of mob law and all unlawful acts Of vio-
leuee by parties wearing masks or other
disguises. This is a move in the right
direction Our people must be educated
10 respect the laws, and to give no coun-
tensnce to individuals who break open
jsils and murder helpless prisoners.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

The Somerville Falcon states that all
the Democratic county officers elect Of
Fayette county we're sworn into office
last Monday and Tuesday, the Radical
party having migrated to a more congo
NAL cline. peace reigns once more
in Warsaw" and it is not probable that
any further troubles will arise. Fayette
has, indeed, made a miraculous escape
from the clutches of negro Radicalism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
BANK. .l
II III H t
BANK OF COMMERCE,
MEMPHIS, TI.NNr g1
Cash Capital, $25O,OOO.
JOHN T. FARGASON, d: President
JOHN OVERT0N, Jr., V. President
r. A. PARKER, Cashier
MEETING. ol
Tenth Ward Meeting.

TINE TENTH WARD AND FOURTEENTH
i District Anti Radical Club meets this eve
ming at O'Clock, at Goodwin's Hall, to ratify
the nomination of u. Casey Young as our
candidate for Congress. and transact such
other business as mag be brought before the
meeting By order
.GRo. B ELLIOTT, See'y pro TEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11

Me-. 10 LOCKE has taken charge of the city
circulation of the LEDGER. The public can
rely upon him for its prompt and regular de-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-11
NEW YORK.

steamship Company ard Traus-
Continental Railroad = MOuitOu's
Statement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-10-02
TELEGRAMS TO THE STAR.
WHAT Is BUTLERIsM
Er. >. J. Simmons says It is "FrauE
aud Corruption:
8 RemarkabIe PoltsieaI Docu:nent.

BOsToN, October 2-Tho following letter
Fl 10 :. y. Simmons, 3 brother Of the collector
is Published in the Herald
" "EUSTOG, october I.-E6it1r Herald I well
know the opposition ! shall meet With in giving
the following facts TO the public l, and / alone
am res 0Dsible for the St8tsmsnt am abOlf 70
make. The question Is asked. what is Butler
ism 1t is chicsnery, fraud and corruption
For three years. as a United States oficer, iu
government hours and using government time,
/ bSye done that for the Butlef party which AZ
this moment brings the blush OF shame 70 NV
face. have gone 10 New Bedford, Lawrencs,
Fal River, Salem and other places. aud have
used the power possessed as 3 United States
Of Ger 10 int!midate men in the liquor bus mess
i to working and voting for B. Z. Butler.
nave, While an officer, packed caucuses ia B0s-
ton and the other places mentioned above, Ia
the interest OF Butler. / wen know that But
Ter, with all the power he has, wiu sndeavOr. a.
his leaders have stated, to crush me, but fear
lessly give to the public these facts, and hold
myself personally responsible for what 1 say.
/ have received money from United States
Marshal Usher and other Butler men to carry
out the nefaTiOus work Of BQtlersm. While
il New Bedford, just before the Butler caa-
causes last year, l received money from tue
hands OF Buffers partner to carry the csucuses
there, and the money was used for that pur-
pose. i received money from Usher to 20 10
FAN River and pack the caueUSes for Butler. 1
stand ready as young man, formerly strong
Butler man, to take the stump in any place oe-
tween the hills of Berkshire and the shores of
PrOvinc5toWn TO proclaim TO the State the rot
tenness and corruption that fills to replet m
the Butler orgaRlZ alton. L well know | sh AL
be accused of treachery and f6lsehOOd, but I
stand ready to meet any Butler man, on RRy
Platform, in any place in this State. and dis
cuss the merits of Butler. They will call me
insane, perhaps, but every man who knows me
and knows my record as a soldier and a citizen
Will say that mean just what L say, and have
mage TO back it up at sny time aud in any
time. hold myself personally responsible for
every word | utter, and il is my earnest wish TO
spt ak before the people of Salem as soOn as
possible on this matter. shall be attacked on
every side by Butler men who have been INV
friends, but with truth on my side, and posse ss-
trg the pluck to speak, defy them, one and
all, ard now throw down my gage.
(SigBedl \ 4 STgN0Nz
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-10-02

CINCINNATI, OHIO, october "A FIRE in
Circleville, Ohio, last evening, destroyed SD 600
worth OF broom corn owned by Edward Smith.
on which there was no insurance. Three dwell-
ings were also consumed, the loss on which is
not ascertalned.
GLENE's FALLS, n. Y. October 2.-Shermau
* NCrcross' saw mills and planning and sash fac
ro-y, with a stack OF lumber, was burned early
tins morning, causing a loss OF $50 O0), agaisst
which there was no insurance. The cause OF
the fire is unknown. One hundred men ART
thrown out Of employment.
NEW YORK, October 2.-The following are
additional particulars of the destructive tire at
GreenpOint this morning: The fire, which de
strcyed over 25 buildings, originated in the
stable OF Mr.. Mckenzie, aud communicated co
the box factory of Edward c. Smith. Il then
became fearful cOnfagratiou, sweeping eV-
erythiDg before it on both sides OF Freem IN
St, near Union Place and Green St,
TO Franklin street. Edward @. Smiths loss is
S50, eco. insured for sI2 0G0; Church & Keene's
loss is $50 OOO insured for s20. O1O; j. Mckenzie
loses $50 900, insured for SIi 600; James r.
Eddie lses 3 10, GOO, insured for $1,000; Mr.. a
Ross loses s12 600, no insurance; Sgismund
Herr losrs IS, 900, not insured; john Hays loses
S25 600, insured O. Pearsall loses 81 900 insured
for $4,000; Hugo Herr loses 900, insured for
G5 200.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-10-02
NpW Work KOfRS

GONE WESTs
NV YORK, October 2-NiScOunt ~ assarene
sEd iady, and others or the irish party, take
the Erie cars this morning TOR the vest Via
Niagara Falls.
STOLEN PAPERS.
Invoices ana other papers iE the great Gus
tom house sujt OF Plat, Boyd & Co, tor halt
million dollars are missing from tho Uuited
States district attorneys office.
FAILURE OF A SHIPPING HOUSE.
The shipping house OF DsWO.f x 90. has
failed. No statement has yet been made By t1e
firm, but their troubles are no. supposed to -e
riously effect other houses.
4 RIC9 MAN E SON CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
Leo. Peijantz, son OF a wealthy banker and
silk broker in Constsrtinopls, was sent TO the
penitentiary yesterdsy on a charge Of larceny
70 await a remittance from mis- father, when he
will return TO COnstantiDopls.
a FIRE
broke out early this morning in a nest OF oil
factories at Hunters Point, Long Island. No
particulars have been received, but II is stated
that the hremen hare abandoned their efforts
TO save the oil works, and are eadeayoring to
save the contiguous property.
THE FIRg AT BUHTRE's POINT
was not in the oil works. II originated in
Smiths box factory and demolished If, thence
extended TO the box factory of Rves s.
Churches, adjoining, and a block of frame ten
emeTt houses in the same street and Lewis box
factory. The loss and insurance is not learned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-10-02
FRIGHTFUL EXPLOSION.
A GurpOwder Barge Blown Up.
Sad Loss of Life.

LONDON, October 2-l2.3O p. m.-Tkere is
great excitement in this city in consequence at
an explosion which occurred this morning in
Regents canal. At a. N. barge lying in
that water way, near the Geological Gardens,
with load OF gunpowder on board, explod 3
with terrific force. Three persons were killed
and many hurt. Bridges and houses in the
vicinity were shattered. Thousands of persons
are hurTyiDg 10 the scene OF the explosion. A
number of newspapers have issued extras an
nounctng the occurrence. They contain but
few details.
FIVK DEAD BODIES RECOVERED.
LONDON, october 2, i30 p. m.-The report Of
the guDpoWder explosion on Regents canal this
morning was heard twenty miles from the place
where il occurred. FiIemen have been drag
sing the canal al the morning. CDto this hour
five bodies or victims of the eI plOsiOn have been
recovered. The lights in the rail SEy station
and in other buildings two miles away were
extlDguished blythe conclusion. Many persons
made narrow escapes from death. \ humber
OF animals In the Geological Gardens were
killed.
TIE EPFECFS WIDESPREAD
23O P. M.-TLe quantity OF powder that eU
pioced Oh Regents canal was four trus Tire
details "f the occurrence show that its dj-gs-
trOus effects were widespread. Many trees wzr,
upToofed, and houses located two miles Gjstta
from the canal were shattered. Several persons
are yet missing. There was a perfect panic
here for hCuTs, and il was not until the cause o.
the terrific report was learned that the fearz o.
the people were allayed. Several ersOus died
tTom night