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o. r. Mehuria. Esq.
DEAR sIR:-Yours asking in regard 20 work ll
our Cemetery Is before me. have very good
opportunity Of comparing the work put upon
our grounds, and can say with the utmost truth
fullncss and sincerity, that 20 far aa my Judgment
goes and 50 far as I have heard the opinion oi
the public, your work Is regarded rs surprising
all others both in quality Of marble and work
manship, and ON this point may truly Say, there
Is hardly room for but one opinion.
/ don't know that have ever expressed nn
opinion to you On this subject, but have as sou
remark a deep interest in the character of our
beautiful cemetery, and have on that nc
count often spoken Of the great merits uf Youl
work. Yours Respectfully,
RourRr AflLLIGAN,
sup't 81 Ceder Hnl Cemetery, Newark %.
The abuyc II applied 90 nine-tenths ID the
Cemeteries la Licking Co. would - q true stale
ment. Facts cannot be successfully disputed.
We also have a SPLENDID stock u iron SLATE
and marble mantcls. Any one buying mhutrl,
will be furnished at net cost, complete CRATES Tor
their entire house. \ complete CRATE consists
Of the front, fender, summer front, IRE basket
o. =. MEHURIN q son.
shops aud Ware Rooms Wcs' Man street,
Newark, Ohio.
May %, 1874. VIM.
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The elevation of Rev. d. NJ. Weis-
man to a position in the School Board of
this village, was judicious act on the
part of our citizens. He is liberal, thor
oughgoing, and awake to the importance
of good schools, with considerable expe-
rience in their management, and knowl-
edge of their requirements. While his
ideas, as regards educational matters, are
modern and progressive, he yet has a
disposition to move cautiously and sure
ly in all things pertaining to innova-
tions upon tested and established Gus
toms of the school-room. We believe
he will take pride in laboring for the
improvement of our schools, and to this
end we wish him and his associates in
the Board, abundant success.
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Money Matters arc Close.

And l mean to sell $1,000 worth of
goods in the next 40 days, at less figures
than ever befo known in this part of
Ohio. Call and price my goods, and
see that I mean business.
T. C. CrRRAN
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Daughters OF Rebecca

MAKE THEIR FIRST APPEARANCE IN
SOMERSET TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL
OF Mrs. r. S. SHAFFER. The ODD
FELLOWS JOIN THEM WITH THEIR
ATTENDANCE
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The Washington correspondent of the
\. y. Herald says: The question hav-
ing been raised whether the President
will sign an act increasing the legal ten
der circulation to S4O0.O0O,0OO, in con-
nection with the propoted increase OF
National banking capital, it can be au-
thoritatively stated that such an act will
be promptly signed by the President
In this connection the President has said
that the proposed enactment respecting
the legal-tender circulation would only
be regarded as definitely settling an in
terpretation of existing law, about
which members of Congress had honest
ly differed but respecting which he had
entertained no doubt, as evinced under
Mr.. Boutwell's and his successors admin
istration of the Treasury Department.
So if Congress should fall to pass the
pending measure the Secretary of the
Treasury would be at liberty to use the
balance Of the legal-tender reserve, now
amounting to S18,O0O,OOO. He did not
see how this could be otherwise.
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"a NEW THING UNDER THE SUN"
sixteen OH Paintings in "a Book !

sixteen OH Paintings fn % BOOki
Never before was such idea attempted for
book illustration; every one who has seen IL pro
nounces IL SUPERB Mrs. Harriet Beecher
stoves latest work,
Woman in Sacred History,
Is a series Of narrative sketches, drawn from
Scriptural historical and legendary sources. IL
Illustrated with sixteen choice OIL Chromos, after
paintings OF the most celebrated artists Of the
world, giving rich and magnificent variety Of
Oriental costume aud beauty. Mrs. stowe In
her charming style has written book fun of In
terest, and without dull page In ~, which even
if not illustrated would sell rapidly; but the
Brilliant Oll-COlOr Pictures
make it one Of the most unique, original, and
remarkable books ever offered. The pictures, ~
published separately, would readily sell for W
eaeh-Or $50, while the entire book, with the
sixteen pictures, together with the sixteen pic
lures, together with sumptuous bindings OF the
volume, can be had for one-hfth Of that amount.
The book Is published In English aud German,
and Il making q tremendous
SENSA TfON AMONG AGENTS
and salesmcn because q Il absolutely nelu aud
has money In IT," To get pleasant work and
good pay. send for terms, circulars, &c, TO j. H.
FORD CO., New York, Boston, Chicago, san
Francisco, OF Cincinnati
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CITIZENS OF PERRY COUNTY.
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OF The eletion in Pike township, the
Tribune says:
There was but little politics in the
contest. 1t was square hand to hand
fight between the supporters Of the tenn
perance movement and those who were
opposed TO it, and the Antics came out
second best. Although the intense in
terest felt in the results was not made
manifest by any loud talk, there was
considerable bitterness of feeling. When
the esult Of the election in the Corpor-
alton = was announced, the friends of
temperance manifested much good feel
ing and the sisters INDUCED in singing
4 song of thanks for complete victory
in the Corporation. The election of the
Township Trustees also, gave them cause
for great rejoicing, particularly Near
dies defeat. Albert Morehead for
Trustee, and Charles McShane for
Clerk. were on both tickets.
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Scribmer for 1874.

The unexampled favor accorded to this Maya
zine by the public, enables us to enter upon the
coming year with the means of making il more
attractive and valuable than ever before to its
large and increasing number of readers ON both
sides of the Atlantic. The Serial Story Of the
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Somerset Omcial Directory.
Board of Education.
Thornville Business Directory.

CHURCHES.
German Reform; Rev. C. W. HOynlan, Pastor
Lutheran; Rev. Beckee, Pastor.
Methodist Rev. F. F. Lewis, Pastor.
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Pure cider vinegar at Whitmers.

A big bargain in Fine and Wagon
Harness, at George Nichols. Call soon.
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CORPORATION OFFICERS.
COUNCIL.
Edward Jefferson, DR.. Whitmer, Irvine fost.
Marshal; John Groves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
ST. LOUIS.
Homicide and suicide-wOman SuE
frage.

ST. LOUIS, june ll.-As Johannes
Pierre, Frenchman, and woman ac-
companying him, were boarding the
westward bound train at Jefferson City,
at 2;35 o'clock yesterday morning, they
were confronted by Leopold Hoelderle
who fred a pistol at Pierre, but without
effect, the latter escaping around the
depot. Hoelderle then shot the woman
in the breast, inAicting a dangerous
wound, fred two balls into his own body
and died in two hours. 1t appears that
Hoelderle and the woman had been
living together as man and wife for
three years on the levee in St. Louis,
where they kept saloon and boarding
house; that Hoelderle refused to marry
her, after repeatedly promising to do SO;
that they dissolved partnership few
days ago, and she had gone to Jefferson
to meet Pierre. who had also promised
to marry her, and 60 into business at
Kansas City. Hoelderle, enraged by
Jealousy, followed the woman to Jefer-
son City with the above result
The Missouri State Suffrage Associa-
ton have adopted an appeal to the peo-
pie of Missouri for subscriptions to aid
the women of Michigan to conduct the
summer and fall campaign of that State
in favor Of an extension of suffrage to
women. They expect to raise $4,000.
Usage CRY, Mo-, June ll.-Carter's
Touring mill was burned early this
morning. Loss, over $4,000; insurance,
$4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
Troubles in ONO.

COLUMBUS, June ll.-Adjutant Gene
raj Amos to-day received orders from
Governor Allen to ship by first train to
Chillicothe sufficient quantity of fixed
ammunition to supply the Sill Guards,
a company of militia, who will be ordered
to Nelsonville, if necessary, to prevent
bloodshed. Governor Aliens private
secretary, John H. Putnam, has gone to
the scene of the troubles and will advise
the Governor as to the true situation of
affairs. aaha'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
The UntutOred Neg ro in his Native

The whole of my experience in Gen.
trail Africa says that the negroes, not
vet spoiled by contact with the slave
trade, are distinguished for friendliness
and sound sense. Some can be guilty
of great wickedness, and seem to think
little about it; others perform actions as
Enthusiastically good with no great self
complacency, and if one cstalogued all
the good deeds or all the bad ones he
came across, he might think the men ex-
tremely good or extremely bad, instead
of calling them, ike ourselves, curious
compounds of good and evil. In one
point they are remarkable-they are
honest. Even among the cannibal Man
yuema a slave trader at Bambaare and |
had to send our goats and fowls up to
the Manyuema village to prevent their
being stolen by my friends own slaves.
Another widespread trait of character
is a trusting disposition. The Central
African tribes are the antipodes to some
of the North American Indians, and
very unlike many of their own country
men who have come into contact with
Mohammedans and Portuguese and
Dutch christians. They at once per-
ceive the superiority of the strangers in
power of mischief, and readily listen to
and ponder over friendly advice. After
the cruel massacre OF Nyangue-which
/ unfortunately witnessed-fourteen
chiefs, whose villages had been destroyed
and many of them killed, fed TO my
house and begged me to make peace for
them with the Arabs, and then come
over to their side of the river Lualaba,
divide their country anew and poin: out
where each should build new village
and cultivate other plantations. The
peace was easily made, for the Arabs had
had no excuse for their senseless muir
ders, and each blamed the other for the
guilt.-Dr. Livingstone.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
FIGURES FOR VOTERS.

According to the census Oh LOW,
Shelby county has white population OF
20 1877; black, 1854; total, 76,S7S. The
nopulation of Memphis was put down at
4O226-whites, 24,755; blacks, l5,47l.
It's safe to presume, however, that many
white absentees were not taken down,
and that the total population OF Mem
mis- to-day is not less than $4,000. Ut
this number perhaps, $4,000 are whites
and 10000 blacks. Assuming that the
aggregate population of the county out
side of Memphis has not increased since
1870, although it has, the population OF
the entire county is at present about
81 900. divided as to color as nearly as
We can estimate as follows: whites, 40
600; blacks $4,000 The ratio of voters
TO the total population is usually given
as one to FIVE, but scarcely more than
one in seven ever cast their votes at the
same time. The white vote cast then
at the coming election will be, say 642S,
and the coIored vote, 5l42; white ma
ierity of 1886; and total vote
of 1850. This is perhaps
light estimate, but it shows the relative
strength Of the white and colored vote
in this county. And then it must De
remembered that some three hundred OF
these white voters are Republicans, who
vote with the party under almost any
and all circumstances. The majority is
barely sufficient to make the success OF
the anti-Radical party certainty, and
we feel it duty to call attention to
these figures, that every man may be
impelled to do his duty. A slight mis-
take or division in our ranks might pro-
duce disastrous results. Every vote Will
count, and no man having a preference
between good local administration ane
misrule should for moment hesitate IN
the performance Of his duty. At such a
time, when the welfare and prosperity OF
the community is in jeopardy, it becomes
almost, if not quite, crime against So
ciety to be Indifferent or fail to vote.
Let those who own property here think
of this in making their arrangements
for the summer, and defer starting until
after the 9Th of August. The Bartlett
movement, with judiciously arranged
ticket, having merit and capacity as the
first test and due regard for the wishes
Of the county and city and the different
elements to be represented can WIN.
Much work remains to be done, and II
an unselfsh, patriotic spirit prevails in
the committees and the delegates to be
elected, complete success is as certain
as the 9Th Of August.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
PROBABILITIES.

WASHINGTON, June ll.-For the lower
lake region, generally cloudy weather
and rain, increasing easterly or southerly
winds, lower temperature and falling
barometer. For Tennessee and the
Ohio valley, partly cloudy weather, with
local rains. southwest to northwest
winds, lower temperature and rising ba-
rometer. For the upper lake region and
the Northwest, generally cloudy weather,
areas of rain, winds shifting southwest
to northwest, followed by cool weather
and rising barometer. The lower Mis-
souri, and central Mississippi rivers will
rise during the day. Cautionary signals
continue at Chicago, Milwaukee, Grand
Haven and Marquette.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11

The Phiiadelphia bar has been pass.
ing resolutions on the death Of one of
its members. Such resolutions are
never passed because they make inter
esting reading. They originate in an
insane notion, entertained by nearly all
lawyers, that when q member Of the
legal fraternity applies to St. Peter for
admission to that place where lawyers
are not generally supposed TO abide, a
COPY of the preamble and resolutions
passed at a meeting Of the bar is
equivalent 10 free ticket.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
Rtrer Kilograms.

CAIRO, June ll.-Arrived: Pat Rog-
ers, Memphis, pm; Belle Memphis,
lam. Longworth, New Orleans, Ga. m.
Mary Houston, Cincinnati, 8 am. De-
parted: Pat Rogers, Cincinnati, 8 pm;
Belle Memphis, St. Louis, 2 am; Long
worth Cincinnati, I am. Rain passed
around the city this morning; none in
the city. Clear and warm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
Friday. July 3. 1874.

at tho southeast corner of Court Square, in
the city Of Memphis. Shelby county, Tonnes
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.
tersection OF Main and Linden streets; thence
east with the north line Of Linden street 60
feet; thence north and parallel with the east
limo Of Main street $50 feet; thence west 90
feet, thence south $50 feet to the place of be-
ginning. Terms cash. Equity Of. redemption
barred. Title believed 10 be good, but l will
sell and convey only az Trustee.
b. II. POSITION. Trustee.
plrrrpaoy A Low Attorneys. 7G-l07
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11

A LARGE delegation of Middle Ten.
nessee editors came down to Browns
vile last night. Colonel John c. Burch,
formerly of the editorial fraternity, but
now Comptroller of the State, was with
the party. Governor John C. Brown, it
is thought, will be there tomorrow 20
view the site. selected for lunatic asy-
Inn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11

The House special committee ap.
pointed at Washington to investigate
Arkansas affairs has been taking testi-
mony already, but nothing as yet has
been developed favorable to the inter
ests of Brooks. 1t seems likely that
nothing will come of the investigation
except to let Clayton, Dorsey and Com
pauy down as easy as possible in their
disgrace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For sheriff.

announce myself as n candidate before the
Convention to be held as called by the Execu-
tive Committee under the Bart,ett, T., hesoiu-
tions. lo6-tcl a. D. WHhbhnh'
E,w. CALDWELL Is a candidate for Sher-
if Of Shelby county, subject to the Venven-
tion Of July I'd. oo-c
C.L. ANDERSON is a candidate for sherlh
of Shelby county, subject TO the Convention
Of July I'd.
W. j. P. DoYLEisa candidate LOT n9ini lIe
alton for reelection to the position OF Sherih
of Shelby county before the Convention % DC
held under the Bartlett Resolutions. site
hereby announce myself candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Shelby county, supiect
to the action of the Convention to DO called
BY the Executive Committee under the Bart
7s. ta.'O'N NJ. j. WALDR0N.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
MIL River Again.

SPRINGFIELD, MASS, June 1.-The
body of young girl, victim Of the
Mill River disaster, has been found.
There are now but two bodies undiscov-
cred of the one hundred and forty per-
sons LOST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11

PORTSMOUTH, N. H., June 1.-THE
cable steamer Farraday left yesterday
for Nova Scotia to continue cable laying
and expects to return here after the
arrival of her consort, Ambassador.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
The Modern Raleigh.

The old story of Sir Walter Raleigh
eoveringthe ground with his mantle, that
Queen Elizabeth might not soil her feet,
finds a modern counterpart in a recent
occurrence in Berlin. The Crown Prince
OF Prussia and his little wife, the Eng
hsh Princess, we're unduly late in their
arrival at the gala dinner given TO the
hlng and Queen Of Saxony during their
recent visit to the Prussian Court, and
through some Misunderstanding, the car
pet leading from the carriage way to the
castle door had been removed by the
servants. ltwasa wet, disagreeable day,
the payements were sloppy and the Prin.
cess was in full dress, with voluminous
train and feet shod in slippers. With
an impulse Of chivalry, worthy of the
sixteenth century, the Prince threw of
bis wrap, and spread 1t upon the ground
for the Princess to tread upon. She en-
treated the Prince not TO spoil his gar.
ment by conversion into a Garnet But
the Prince was true TO the demands of
the situation, and conducted his wife
over the bridge be bad improvised.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11

A CoLoRED mob rescued colored
prisoner from a policeman last night at
Central Point, on the borders Of the city
limits. Of course this is another evi
dence that the negroes are law-abiding
class, and entitled 10 civil, social and
arbitrary rights2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11

oUR enterprising neighbor, the Regis
ter, comes out this morning as a cartoon
list. Our popular Mayor is represented
as seated in front of well-developed
contraband, who demands a position on
the police or FIRE department.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11

The Brooklyn Argus tells sorry tale
OF Bunker Hill and a Cincinnati mai.
The latter it says, marched up Banker
Hill, one afternoon last week, and asked
the keeper of the monument if be would
be kind enough to show him where Joan
Of Arc laid down her life for the hber-
ties of her country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
NEW YORK.

low Fever I'm Havana.
New YoRK, June LA gang OF strik-
ing laborers made an assault last even
ing on the men who took the places they
had left. During the row policeman
was fatally injured.
Owing to yellow fever in Havana YES
sells from that port are quarantined.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
mo. 1881
In the First Chancery Court Of Shell
by County, Tenn.
R. j, Black. Admir-, etc..
vs..
Charles Tomas eft nj

X. j, Black, Admir-, etc..
vs..
Charles Jones ct al.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
| this cause that the defendants to cross bill !
Of Z. NJ. Apperson, executor Of VIII. Boil
ton, deceased, to-wit: Charles Stewart, Miles
Greenwood and Mrs. A. G. Dill. administra-
trix of B. F. Dill, deceased, are, non residents
make their appearance herein, at the court
house in the city of Memphis, Tenn, on or
before the first Monday in July. 1877. and
plead, answer or demur to said cross bill OF
and set for hearing ex parte; and that copy
of this order be published, once a week for
four consecutive weeks in the Public Ledger.
IAis "a oAy g ED SIpHi 81. K. COLE, c. AM.
By L. B. MoHEsRY, Deputy g. X M. :,
A copy-Attest: Myers y Wyatt, and Nc
Rae, Myers & Sneed, solicitors for complain
ant S0-s6-92-9S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
PIANOS.

DiAE0S AND oRGANs-TUNED. RE-
paired and exchanged. Work done oy
eTperienced, frst-class Workmen, and war
fanted, Leave orders for city or county AZ
II. @. H0LLENBERa's
H-f Clark's Marble Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
REMOVAL.
nR. b. b. HESTER

las REMOVED HIS RESIDENCE From
III Court street 70 the residence Of >. ~.
RaNlinrr. corner Of Lauderdale and Linden
streets, where he can be found from 9 pm. .
lam. Ofice as heretofore. 293 Main street
over German National Bank. Is-lA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
FOREIGN.

LONDON, June 1.-THE University of
Cambridge has conferred the honorary
degree of Doctor of Laws on James Rus
sell Lowell, of Boston.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11

Very little jewelry is now worn in
Paris. The slender porte bonheun
bracelet, a little broader than a good
coarse thread, is the only ornament that
ls decidedly fashionable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-06-11
Trustees Sale.


FINDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE
[ J terms Of a trust deed made TO me as
Trustee on the oath day Of October, 1872, by
T. II Logwood and Kate e.. Logwood, his
wife, 10 secure the payment Of certain notes
therein described, which deed is recorded in
Book No. 90. on page 367 Of the Registers
Records Of Shelby county. will. at the re-
quest Of the holder Of said notes, on
Friday, the 10th day Of June, 1874,
within the hours Of 10 a. IN. and 8 +, m. Of that
the Western Union Telegraph Company, on
Madison street in Memphis, Tennessee, east
of Main street. offer for sale 10 the highest
bidder, for cash, the following lotE or pieces
of property lying in Shelby county, Tennes-
see, and described thus: One piece begins at
a stake 1898 $40 feet east of a stake in the
west boundary line Of grant No. 1915 in the
feet to stake in the northeast corner of Joy
Il Logwood's joint tract (the same being the
northwest corner of tract sold by Levi Joy
and others to W. ii. Bassett). said corner be-
ing on the south side of Breckenridge avenue;
thence south 976 8-12 feet; thence west 5l9 81 0
feet to stake; thence north $40 S-l2 feet TO
the beginning, estimated to contain II 81. 100
acres. The other lots are known as lots Nos.
8, 6 and Of George Dixon's subdivisions Of
his lands on Walnut street, in the city Of
Memphis. beginning on the west side Of Wal
nut street 495 .eet and nine inches south +
the intersection of Walnut and Dixon streets,
being the northeast corner of lot No. (; thence
south with Walnut street $50 feet to stake;
thence west $50 feet to an alley rs feet wide;
east $50 feet to the beginning. Equity of re-
demption is waived in this trust deed.
NJ. D. WEIGH, Trustee;
WILSON * BEARD. Attorneys. bi-so