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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-20

SOME people in the county, we learn,
are under the impression that the
" Bartlett Convention is to be held at
the town of Bartlett. This mistake
arises from the name adopted to desig-
nate the county convention to be held at
the Exposition building July I'd, in pur-
susnce of the resolutions adopted at the
Bartlett mass meeting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-20

COLONEL D. NJ. WISDOM editor of the
Jackson Wing and Tribune, is an.
nounced as candidate for Congress in
the Eighth Congressional District, sub
ject to the Democratic Convention which
meets at Jackson on the 18th of August.
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RACE.
TROTTING PARK.

i HE MEMPHIS TRoTTING PARK ASS0-
citation will, on the 26th instant, offer a
Purse of $500. to be trOtted for by Shelby
county horses. at their Park. on fernando
road. Horses must have been owned and in
Shelby county on and since the LIST day Of
June, 1874. Three hundred and fifty dollars
will be given to the first horse, one hundred
dollars to the second, and fifty dollars to the
third. Race, mile heats to harness. Entrance
10 per cent. of purse; play or pay. Five to
enter and three to start Entries to close ten
days from date. at Club Rooms at the Park.
Horses to start promptly at four o'clock =. IN.
9l-lO2 HENRY BROTHERS. sup't
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mo. 1881
In the First Chancery Court Of Shell.
by County, Tenn.
mo. 1881
r. J. Black, Admir-. etc. !
VS..
Charles Jones ct al.

IL. u. BLACK, Aum r, etc.. h
VS..
Charles Jones ct al. }
Il this cause that the defendants to cross bi /
of K. M. Apperson. executor of W. ii. Boil
ton, deceased. to-wit: Charles Stewart, Miles
Greenwood and Mrs. A. G. Dill. administra-
trix Of b. +. Dill, deceased, are. non-residents
Of Tennessee: it is therefore ordered that they
make their appearance herein, at the court
house in the city Of Memphis, Tenn, on or
before the first Monday in July, 1874, and
plead, answer or demur to said cross bill, or
the same will be taken for confessed as to them
and set for hearing ex parte; and that a copy
of this order be published once a week for
four consecutive weeks in the Public Ledger.
This I'd day Of June, 1874.
EDMUND A. COLE, G. * NJ.
By e. B. MoHENRY, Deputy @. * M.
A copy-Attest: Myers i Wyatt. and Nc
Rae, Myers u Sneed, solicitors for complain
ant. lS0-s6-92-98
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.


For Constable IAth Civil District.
MAT SHELBY is candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office of Constable Of the Four
teenth Civil District, subject to the Conven-
tion at the Exposition Building. July 2. 1874.
For sheriff.
announce myself as candidate before the
Convention to be held as called by the Execu-
tive Committee under the Bartlett Kes0lu-
tions. S6-tcl A. j. WHEELER.
i. W. CALDWELL is candidate for Sher-
i'll of Shelby county. subject to the Conven-
tion of July I'd. S6-tc
CD. ANDERSON is a candidate for Sheriff
Of Shelby county, subject to the Convention
of July I'd.
VIII DOYLE is candidate for nomin-
alton for reelection to the position of Sheriff
of Shelby county before the Convention to be
held under the Bartlett Resolutions. Site
hereby announce myself a candidate for
the Office of Sheriff Of Shelby county, subject
to the action of the Convention to be called
by the Executive Committee under the Bart
lett Resolutions.
78-tc M. j. WALDRON.
For County Court Clerk.
am candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Court Clerk Of Shelby county, sub
iect 10 the action of the Convention to be as
se%bled under the Bartlett k Ms RSpry
FOR county HF"stee'
am candidate for the Office of County
Trustee subject to the convention to be as
sembled under the bartlett hesOlpuops'
9l-tc - bLAOh'
lam candidate for reelection to the office
of County Trustee, subject to the Bartlett
og M,tc JOHN L. NORTON.
Iannounce myself candidate for the office
Oh tr1ssee VI oneDy o;cs,s snbiect IN tbe
nomination Of the Bartlett gon ~ q fTNes
Memphis. May q, 1874. 76-tc
rnrstata auf S,ountv Tax.C0IIectOr.
NoH ".o on.
d. IL. HlLDEkBkiAND is a canulaate lor
action Of. the Bartlett Convention. cote
r,,rncr l,,.,
OsCAh WgOLDhlDub is a cauuIusute ior
the once OF otate anu County lax Ooilec ,i'
of Shelby county, subject TO the action OF the
pony,entt1R9n " ~ Ssseinpieu 'ui' ~ 7e.tc
Dai 'ie'' -.
am n candidate for the Office of State and
County Tax-Collector of Shelby county. sub
ject to the action of the Convention to be
called by the. Executive Committee under the
Bartlett Piatlorm. ppAuKrANn
io-c .,'...--,i.sr..
Cierk Oh the VI till'in sour~ /,
COOK NJ. WALDRAN is a candidate for
uieih Of tne M nt;an ~ he Convsntion 70
suuyect ~ tne Rn;iJ;ne citv Of Nam.
l nye' II II c ucioci q m Jniv D iS7i g7-tc
pms - o.oOn ~, o. ..'' 49,,
Nj. ID. ELCh Is Sanulaate IVI Cle ,h VI
the Orlmlnal court OF Gne5yy coun'S' "oogGJft0'
to the Convention OF July "a. st.'
b. Tnio Souyt Is 81 sbeIby conpty subject
~ INV ,ba actinn ~ the Convention under the
% : .he a % asni,, ~ ' Sn-tc
oar'ie'' i'esoiu' 's "a.
announce myself canoiuate l9I ene :. oit 9S
Oh GisrH 81 an ,n1 convent;on caied by the Bart
LETT Executive Committee.
rs to j. M. HEATING.
Mo pERKTNS IL n candidate for Clerk of
tha cr;r,;nal Conrt of Shelby county. subject
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Mrs. Foster has climbed to the sum
init of Popocatepetl, the greatest alti
tude ever attained by woman. Her first
exclamation when she got up there was,
"Gracious me, what high old spot to
pitch Mr.. Foster FROM"
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BANK.
THE
BANK OF COMMERCE,
MEMPHIS, TENN.
Cash Capital, $25O,OOO.
JOHN T. FARGASON, President
JOHN OVERTON, Jr., V. President
r. A. PARKER, : Cashier
nlRECTORs.

JOHN t. FARGASON... 49,. of Fargason Clay
JAS. ELDER. ....late President DeSoto Bank
THOS. II. ALLEN.....of Thos,, II. Allen 4 Go
M. GAyIN;Y;T9;............s:.;;;of y. Gayin 4 20
JOHN OVERTON. JR.........of Memphis. Tenn
o. II, P. PIPER. ...............of Men phis. Tenn
B. BAYLISS ............ ........of b. Bayliss Co
JOHN g. FIZER..-.......-.of Estes. Fizer q Go
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All cotton or other produce CONSIGNED q ui
insured. unless otherwise instructed. Bag
ging, rope and other supplies furnished AZ ~ ~
lowest market priced lei-xylii-i"
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Ma. 10 LOCKS has taken charge of the city
circulation of the LEDGER. The public can
relv upOn him for its prompt and regular de-
Everv -------------
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LEGAL.
Trustees Sale.

PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF A DEED
l. in trust to me, executed by George W.
and Frank NJ. Murphy, dated September /,
1873, and duly registered in the Register
Office of Shelby county, Tennessee, in Deed
Book No. 81. page 457. will. on
Friday, July 3, 1874,
at the southeast corner Of Court Square. in
the city Of Memphis. Shelby county, Tennes-
see, sell to the highest bidder for cash, within
legal hours, the undivided two-thirds interest
in and to the certain tract of land situate,
lying and being on the north side Of Linden
street, in the city of Memphis, Tennessee.
and beginning so feet east Of the northeast in
tersection Of Main and Linden streets thence
east with the north line of Linden street 60
feet; thence north and parallel with the east
line of Main street $50 feet; thence west 60
feet; thence south $50 feet to the place of be-
ginning. Terms cash.. Equity OF. redemption
barred. Title believed TO be good but will
sell and convey only as Trustee.
d. II. POSITION, Trustee.
PATTERSON h LOWE. Attorneys. 76-l07
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NOTICE.


DESoro BAYK, MEMPHIS, June 3. 1874.
TIME CHARTER OF THIS BANK HAV-
i ing nearly expired. its business is con-
solidated with that Of the Bank Of Commerce,
where ample provision is made for the pay
ment of all Of its deposits. All paper matur-
ing at the DeSoto Bank will be found at the
Bank of Commerce " s.Tr U.fGNg-.s !.
Thankful for the liberal patronage extended
to us in the asst. we bespeak for our successor
a continuance Of the same, the former Stock
holders Of this bank having ogtchdsed g targe
interest IN he capital stock of the Bank Of Com
nierce. JAMES ELDER, President.
7. r. FARNSW ORTIZ, Cashier.
BAEK OF COMMERCE,
MEMPHIS. Tenn, June 3. lS74.J
Referring to the above announcement. we
take pleasure in saying that We are prepared
to honor all checks against balances due from
the DeSoto Bank, and will be highly gratified
to have its patrons continue their. business re-
lations with us. We have retained the ser
vices Of John A. Holt, former Teller of the
D'''O'O IAN JOHN T. FARGAsoN, Pres't.
84-109 r. A. PARKER Cashier:
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NTITF OF IENNEssEta 7
Insurance. COMMIssIOEER's OFFIcK'
NASHVILLE, June 10, 1874.
T VIM. MORROW, INSURANCE JUN
j., missioner, do hereby certify that tne
New Orleans Insurance Company,
located at New Orleans. in the state 81 Lou Lou
dencs tbst IA Company has complied with
ali the requirements 81 the, laws Of the state
OF Tennessee imposed on Insurance ,eompa-
MES and further certify that s@ Sb o. To
1sia rists nd transact the business Of insu-
rance for and in behalf Of sail Company IN
this state M Memphis. Tennessee, during
fc;s S,aa ~ W MORROW,
slsiis Insurance commissioner Of Tenn:
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MORNING. CLASS-6

70 ia IL i5 10 q IS 81 q Is 50 g. q
Memphis. june %. 1874.
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JAMES ii. Low, Manager,

formerly Wood & Low. N o.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA
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SUMMER RESORT.
Bon Aqua Springs.
TIME HOTEL AT BON AQUA WILL BE
i open for visitors on the
First of June Next.
Those going there by railroad will get on the
Nashville and Northwestern raliroao cars at
BON AQUA STATION,

whore they will fpd nice coaches and hacks
10 carry them over high, level and shady
road 10 Bon Aqua Springs; Bon Aqua Station
Il tbirtv-nine miles west of Nashville. A
large b9tel has just been built at Bon Aqua
station. and express and telegraph offices
have also been established there.
The BON AQUA SPRINGS are situated
a;eht miles south of said Station in a pietur.
esaue valley, with bold, clear, reck cased
creek few PAGES to their west, which Is over
hung with jutting cliffs. bedecked with green
moss and beautiful flowers.
waters Sulphur and chalybeatel, and the
pure, dry atmosphere around them
A CERTAIN CURE
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REFERENCE BY PERMISSION;
First National Bank, Thos. II. Allen 4 Co,
State National Bank, Oliver. Rinnie 6Co..
Bank of Commerce, Martin * Hillsman.
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JAMES E. WARNER, Resident Agent,
No. IL Madison street,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE.
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COTTON FAcToRs.
OWEN, McNUTT & CO.,
COTTON FACTORS

DEcEIvING. FORWARDING AND GIN
Ii eral Commission Merchants, Lee BLOCK
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INSURANCE

]. TuYEs. President. J. W. HINcKs. Sec'y.
S. CHALARM, Assistant Secretary.
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Insures Against Fire.

pz- Risks On Private Dwellings especially
solicited.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

almost exclusively by their games and holiday
sports. Didactic instruction is like rivnle
that promises delusively and is lost in the
sands. Even the home examples fade out Of
the memory, for they are received, as it were,
under protest; but the lesson of the game
holds on, for it is taken in by all the power OF
intellectual absorption. with the mind IN its
highest condition of vital fervor.
In their influence educationally the college
regattas have two leading aspects of unequal
importance-the physical and the moral.
Their effect upon physical training is perhaps
exaggerated in the general opinion. We do
not believe they accomplish so much either
for good or for evil in this way as seems to
be generally thought They have been de-
cried for the cultivation Of tastes inconsistent
with the steady pursuit of college studies, and
for the over-exertion by training that leads to
sudden death or early decay. As occasional
accidental results these are, perhaps, evils Of
real occurrence, but they are not necessary
consequences of the sport If an idle fellow
relinquishes his studies because the boat club
gives an opportunity for the indulgence of
tastes for other pursuits, we may be sure that
some other reason, equally cogent, would have
been found for the same course if he had never
every sudden decline to be laid to too ener-
ergetic physical endeavor, though there is a
tendency to assume relation of cause and
effect here just as formerly the same early
death or decline was attributed to too intense
study. On the other hand, neither are
we TO expect that the habit Of rowing
in college races will in few gen.
erations make giants of all the young
fellows who so to college. Our physical type
of manhood which is result Of origin and
climate rather than of habits, will remain
over the whole country substantially what it
is despite the regattas. Some good will re-
suit in this direction in cultivating the best
possibility Of the type; but the habit of row.
not better people physically than the farm
ing and hunting and clearing away the will
derness made our fathers and grandfathers.
Let us hope it may make us strong enough to
keep the country as free as they left it,
But the moral aspects of sports like this are
the best and of results such as they seem
calculated to leave on the mind we have the
greatest need. In such a race all is pure
chivalry. An unfair advantage is disgrace,
and the attempt to take it has no other effect
than to cover the guilty ones with shame.
Honor, fair recognition of the conditions of
rivalry, rigid adherence to those conditions,
q generous recognition of the respective
merits-all this, wide as the poles apart from
the spirit that has crept into and poisoned the
lives Of the people, is what we want to culti-
vate and encourage. Happy is the country
whose sons are so instilled with the spirit of
sport like thus that they will not lose it. but
will govern their conduct in the battle of life
by the seltsame spirit.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

The INVESTIGATION into the Arkansas cleo
ion has commenced, and from the opening
proceedings it is evident that hard fight
will be made by both the Baxter and Brooks
parties Charges Of fraud are literally made,
and probably the fairest way to decide upon
them would be to admit the truth of all Of
them. The Convention has signifed its deter
mination to repudiate all fraudulently con-
tracted debts. But how are they to decide
what debts are fraudulent in such sense as
to deprive the bona Jide creditor Of his rights?
And will not the action of the Convention
take the form of reputation altogether?
Truly, the beauties of Reconstruction" grow
more and more striking as time progresses.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

COLLISION ON THE ERIE RALwAy.-Another
railroad collision is reported, but it is at least
an eminently fortunate one in the compara-
lively inconsiderable injury done. For two Erie
express trains to collide while each is moving
at the rate of from fifteen to twenty miles an
hour, and for every passenger to escape with
life, even though some are badly hurt, is an
occurrence scarcely less than miraculous. One
baggage master is the only person killed,
though the engine of one train ploughed its
way through the engine, baggage car and
smoking Car of the other train. Ever since
the Erie Railway Company has been in
trouble with the conflict of the various parties
that claim the property, or that desire to con-
troll it, we have expected to see great dis
organization of its service result, and, as O
consequence, to hear of many collisions and
similar disasters But, on the contrary, it
has been very free from these calamities, and
we hope they are not to begin now. But q
collision like this indicates some defect in sig
mailing or in the time table that calls for ex-
PLANTATION.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

DocKRAY CoNDEMNED.-The case of Dock
ray, who has for the last two months been
confined in prison at Puerto Principe, is not
unknown to our readers. Dockray, regarded
as a spy, was charged with infdencia, and,
having been brought before council of war,
he has been condemned to death as an insur-
gent The evidence offered by Dockray
showed conclusively that he was not in any
way conspiring against the Spanish govern
ment in Cuba. His evidence was not received
in Court. Dockray is an American citizen.
If executed the name of American citizen will
become kissing and byword among the
nations Will Secretary Fish do nothing to
preserve the honor of the Republic? Wiu
President Grant. permit this fresh outrage?
Surely, we have had enough Of Spanish in
science.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

The CHLpaEN's Picnic Yesterday was
bright day for the poor children of the Four
teenth precinct. Some three thousand tickets
creatures, under the kindly care of George f.
Williams and Captain Ciinchy, had magnif-
cent trip up the Hudson on board the barge
Chicago The barge was beautifully decorated
with colors provided by Mrs. William Butler
Duncan, who has from the first taken lively
interest in this movement These children s
picnics must be regarded as happy sign Of
the times. We are glad to learn that through
the IberalitY OF the gentlemen Of the Stock
The New York herald., 1874-07-19
Pulpit Topics To-Day.

The custom, so general few years ago, of
closing up the churches during the summer,
so that preachers and people might betake
themselves to mountain or seashore, does not
prevail very largely now. There are compare
lively few churches in this city or vicinity
closed altogether, and while many Of the
| preachers are absent, some in Europe, and
some among their native hills, their places
are supplied, in whole or in part, by country
parsons or by theological students who are
glad enough to get chance to talk to city
congregations, however small. few of our
chief pastors, however, remain in their own
pulpits on the Sabbath, and take trips to the
country between times. For instance, Drs
Wild and Fulton, of Brooklyn, Revs. S. B.
Rossiter, J. F. Elder, j. S. Kennard and
others of this city will preach to their own
congregations to-day.
Rev. j. F. Elder has chosen for his morning
theme to-day the Resurrection of Lazarus, 3"
and, for his evening discourse, "Christ, the
Morning Star'-two excellent topics for q
hot July Sabbath. The latter might
be so impressively illustrated, too, by
Coggias comet, whose tail is SO soon
to enwrap Us and perhaps, create little dis
turbance, especially among our politicians and
sportsmen. Mr.. Cross will tell the Taber-
nacle Baptists how the multitude took Christ
and why Elijah was weak and wherein he
manifested his frail humanity; for, after all,
prophets and apostles were men of like pas
sions with ourselves and they had their
weaknesses just as we have ours. But, like
them, we may apprehend the divine and make
the Holy One our friend by faith and become
partakers of His STAINLESS Life"-the life
that was manifested in the flesh by Christ
Jesus, and about which Dr. Fulton will speak
this evening
Mr.. Van Meter, who is about to return to
Italy in few days, will speak to the Hanson
place (Brooklyn) Baptists this morning about
his Bible schools and mission work in Rome.
He will tell the same story in Association Hall
in this city on Thursday evening, SO that New
Yorkers will have as good chance to hear it
by waiting few days as if they should run
over to Brooklyn to-day. Mr. Kennard will de-
scribe, faintly though itmay be, the ''Welcome
of the Blessed" and will show how he that is
faithful in little will be faithful also in much
Faithfulness in little or much seeus some
times to be rare quality among men. The
International Sunday school lesson for this
day is the healing of the leper by Christ. 1t
will also be the topic for consideration by NE.
Rossiter this morning.
Saratoga and Round Lake are conveniently
near to each other. They, however, contain
two different classes and characters of people,
each Of whom supply moral lessons to the stu
dent of character and Of theology. Dr. Wild,
being such student, will to-day endeavor TO
extract from the two places and their diverse
assemblies such lessons as may be appropri-
ate for the pulpit and the general pub
lie. What those lessons are we shall be
better able to judge tomorrow than we are
| to-day
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

A COMMUNICATION TO THE MAYOR makes
the alarming statement that corrupt infu-
ences we're used in the Legislature to secure
the passage of the Warehouse BILL Ws sim
cerely trust that such a charge against the
representatives of the people may be dis
proved, as the spotless reputation of Albany is
at stake and an insult is offered 10 the self
sacrificing patriots we send there.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

RELEASE OF HANTHALER.- 1t is gratifying
news that the priest Hanthaler, who was
arrested on the charge of being implicated in
the recent attempt to assassinate Prince
Bismarck, has been released The offence of
Kullman was in itself sufficiently atrocious
cerped in it.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

THE Mayors ALMA MATER, Columbia Col
1ege, having won the great race at Saratoga,
the venerable magistrate, it is said, is greatly
exercised over it Perhaps we shall have the
bow and stroke oars of the winning crew ap-
pointed as Commissioners Of the Sinking
Fund, or the captain as Superintendent of
Police.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

Exchange provision has been made for .
series OF these picnics. Such kindly convider-
alton for the wants of the poor. and especially
for the children Of the poor, does honor to the
Christianity of New York. Wealth can never
be turned into healthier channels nor directed
to better purpose
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

JOHNNY BULL refuses to be bound altogether
by the decisions and DEGREES of the Peace Con-
ference. He reserves the right to sell projec-
tiles to all or any who may choose to buy.
Johnny will sign any treaty but such as may
affect his purse
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

WALL STREET YEsTERDAY.-Stocks were
strong at higher f. cures, gold higher, and the
bank statement favorable.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19
TRIPLE S HEET,
New York, Sunday, July 10, 1874.
THE HERALD FOR THE SUMNER RESORTS.
To NEwspEALEns AND THE PUBLIC:

The New YORK HERALD will run special
train between New York, Saratoga and Lake
George, leaving New York every Sunday dur
ing the season at half f-past three O clock A. NJ,
and arriving at Saratoga at nine o'clock
A M, for the purpose of supplying the
SUNDAY HERALD along the line Newsdealers
and others are notified to send in their orders
to the HERALD Office as early as possible.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

PAVING FIFTH AVENUE, although sadly
needed public Improvement, has been neg
lected 50 long that many of the property own
ers despair of seeing it accomplished under
the present regime. To those who called upon
him yesterday in reference to the subject
Mayor Havemeyer gave the highly encourag-
ing information that if the property owners
wanted the work done he would not oppose it,
and if an Aldermanic ukase to that effect was
passed he would not veto it.
The New York herald., 1874-07-19

From our reports this morning the probabilities
are that The soeather to-day WiV be cloudy and
acQTUA