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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

The fandango is a strictly Spanish
dance, and is SAID TO have been intro.
duced into Spain by the gypsy tribes, but
all thoughts of its origin have long been
banished from Spanish minds; they have
adopted and developed it until it has be-
come an institution" without which no
festival, whether religious or civil, would
be considered complete. In doors and
out of doors--in the palaces and gar
dens of the wealthy-or before the
saualid houses of the poor in the lanes
and alleys all over Spain, north and
south, the fandango hourishes, and is
danced TO the music of the violin, the
tamborine and the cymbals. The eve of
Saints day, during Christmas week
and on All Souls day, it is especially in
vogue, and all passers are expected to
deposit some contribution on such occa-
sion, to be devoted especially to masses
for the souls in purgatory. The most
beautiful girls are reared for this pur-
pose, and their services, nay, more, the
girls themselves, are disposed of BY auc-
ton, the money thus raised being applied
to mass purposes. These auctions are
scenes Of spirited contests, and not in
frequently result in rapier thrusts and
mortal combats between the bidders.
The voluptuous movements Of this dance
are of highly sensual character, quite
in accordance with the dispositions OF
the Spanish people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
RenubIIcnn state ConventIon.

UREA, N. Y, September 23-The Re-
publican State Convention met at the
Opera House at IL am, and was called
to order by Hon. VIM. H. Robertson.
Hon. Theodore NJ. Pomeroy was made
temporary chairman and proceeded to
address the Convention. At the con-
clusion of his remarks the usual commit
tees we're appointed, and the Convention
took a recess till 2 o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

Our noon dispatches indicate serious
state of affairs in New Orleans. The
people are bitterly disappointed at the
failure of the late conference to accom-
plish practical results. They have been
goaded into desperation, see no future
but oppression and Matchmaking until
they invite military government at the
hands of the Washington authorities
anything bat Kellogg and his minions
to domineer over them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
WHERE THE BLAME LIES.

tits reported officially that there are
fifty thousand unemployed men In Chi
csgo, and similar state of affairs ex-
lists in many other large cities. This is
the direct result of Radical rule, extrav-
aeance and prodigality. The Radical
party has had full possession OF the army
and navy, the national treasury and the
principal lucrative Offices of the coun-
try. national and State, for the last four
teen wears. The war has been over
nearly ten years; relief has been prom
ised year after year, and especially at
every important election. 1t is claimed
that some of the national debt has been
paid, regardless of the necessities OF the
tax paying and productive interests OF
the nation. The price of labor has
gradually declined, and money has be-
come scarcer, while the necessities OF
life. such as food clothing and house rent,
have declined but little from war prices.
The Northern Radical journals have
noticed with dismay the uprising of the
Changers and heard the mutterings OF
the poorly paid laboring classes about
the cities, and they seize upon alleged
Southern outrages with the keenest avid
ity. Such disturbances as have hap
pened will be colored and distorted 10
suit party exigercies and used as cam
paign documents in the fall canvass
They look to these things as god-send
to their party by which they can divert
the minds of the people from the ruin
brought on the country by reckless ad-
ministration, and thus again carry the
fall elections and pave the way for com
plete victory two years hence. But the
Southern outrage dodge has about spent
tsforce, and the Northern mind is gradu-
ally learning to look for these sensations
lust before every election. The
deception has worked well heretofore
when the words rebel and Ku'Klux were
potent for arrayiDg the party in solid
phalanx. The people of the West have
already found out that Republican sue
cess does not afford them market for
their productions or cheap trsnsporta-
ton to the great marts Of the world.
They begin to doubt the sincerity oil
promises always made on the eve Of po-
litical struggles and atterward disre-
garded. Times are hard all over the
country from New York to st. Louis
and from Chicago to New Orleans.
Universal complaint comes up from all
quarters until we conclude that Memphis
has, aside from the local disasters Of last
year, about as little cause to be discour-
aged as any other place. The South
really suffers less from depression
of national finances in proportion
to property values than the East
and West Our great staple always
commands money at some price, and
the people are every year becoming
more self-reliant as they realize the as-
vantage of raising their own bread, meat
and forage. Yet the stringency Of money
matters extends to all classes and the
prospects of early relief are not the
most Aattering under Republican rule
Judging the future by the past, that party
means to rule and ruin until the people
regardless of party, rise in their powel
and hurl the oppressor to the ground.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
Hereditary Mania for suicide.

In his remarkable work, Mind and
Body" Dr. Maudsley gives many curious
instances of hereditary mania exhibit
ing itself in various ways, but we de not
remember such case Of hereditary
mania for suicide as that lately men
toned by the Paris Eyenement. A few
weekaago some boatmen on the Seine
discovered in the water the body Of a
man, whose pockets we're full Of pebbles
and who appeared TO have been in the
water several days. he proved to be a
NJ. Jules Delmas, who was regarded as
very happy in his domestic aud other
relations. A few evenings before he and
his wife had gone out shopping on the
Boulevard Batignoller and were on their
way home, when, IS If struck by a sud
den thought, Delmas said, oh, look
here, have somewhere to 60 and it's a
long way, so there is no good in your
coming with me; you can go home,
and left her. II grew late; still he did
not return, and she became extremely
anxious. The following morning note
arrived from him She seized it and
read: Forgive me, my poor Margaret.
/ am going to cause you one more vexa.
ton, but at all events it will be the last
20 70 rejoin my father and mother"
The father was killed by throwing him
self from an omnibus; the mother by
throwing herself from a window; the
sister sufocated herself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

Governor JOHN C. brown delivered
an elaborate speech, occupying two and
a half hours, at Pulaski last Monday.
We find full report Of nine solid col.
umus in yesterdays Union and Ameri.
can. He discussed the leading questions
of State and national policy at length.
The civil rights iniamy be denounced in
the most scsthing terms; discussed State
finances, taking the same ground as in
his recent Memphis letter; he explained
how the funding act was passed; showed
what we owe and how to pay for it; ex
planned the psnitentiary lease; com
pared the Nashville and Chattanooga
platforms; advised the disbandment o.
secret armed organizations, if any such
exist; advised all classes to sustain an
depend upon the law, and said he wa
not a candidate for any Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
THE GOyERNORSnIP.
OF the Democratic
and Republican Candidates.


Appointments OF the Democrati
and Republican Candidates.
The following appointments for tn
canvass have been agreed upon by tn
chairmen of the Democratic and Re
publican State Executive Committees:
Jonesboro, Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Greeneville, Wednesday, Sept. 80.
Rogersville, Thursday, Oct /.
Morristown, Friday, Oct. 2.
Knoxville, Saturday, Oct. B.
Maryville, Monday, Oct. 5.
Jacksboro, Tuesday, Oct. 6.
Athens, Wednesday, Oct. I.
Cleveland, Thursday, Oct 8.
Chattanooga, Friday, Oct. 3.
Tullahoma, Saturday, Oct. 10.
McMinnville, Monday. Oct. II.
Murfreesboro, Tuesday, Oct. l3.
Lebanon, Wednesday, Oct. ii.
Alexandria, Thursday, Oct. 10.
Nashville, Saturday, Oct. II.
Columbia, Monday, Oct. 10.
Pulaski, Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Gailatin, Wednesday, Oct. 81.
Clarksville, Thursday, Oct. %.
Paris, Friday, Oct %.
Mckenzie, Saturday, Oct. "a.
Humboldt Monday, Oct 26.
Union City. Tuesday, Oct "a.
Bolivar, Wednesday, Oct. 2S.
jackson, Thursday, Oct. 20.
Brownsville, Friday, Oct. 30.
Memphis, Saturday, Oct. 81.
j. l.. RICE,
Chairman Democratic Elk. Com.
w. F. PRossER,
Chairman Republican Elk. Com.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

Boz TooMBs, of Georgia, has got mad
again. The first time was in 81, but he
cooled off in a few months and went to
raising cotton. Now he has put ON his
war paint and there is no telling how
many buckets of blood it will take to
drench him off.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, September 23.-The Dem
ocrats Of the Ninth District, in conven-
ton at St. Joseph yesterday, nominated
David Ray for Congress.
Preliminary arrangements have been
made here for a professional base ball
club to enter the field next season I'M
der the name of the St. Louis Club.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

CAIRO, September 22.--Arrived: City
of Chester, St. Louis, IL PM Cooke,
Evansville, this morning; Belle Mem
phis, Memphis, 5. Departed; Chester,
Memphis, 2 am; Cooke, Evansville, s.
Belle Memphis, St. Louis. Clear and
pleasant.
CIScISSATI September 23.-River two
feet four inches and falling. Clear and
pleasant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

The Boston Pilot (Roman Catholic)
calls attention to recent funeral Of a
poor man at Watertown, at which the
friends. instead Of hiring hacks, walked
in procession to the cemetery, and gave
what would otherwise have gone in car
riage hire to the widow and six orphans,
Is there noae to End fault with this
conductT asks the Pilot. How many
long funerals do We see every day fol
lowing the remains Of poor men, whose
children viii be sent 10 the poor house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

WASHINGTON, September 23.-Oyer the
Eastern Gulf, Tennessee and Ohio val
ley stationary and falling barometer,
northeast and southeast winds, station.
airy and higher temperature, increasing
cloudiness and possibly light local rains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

Some fanatic imbued with forebodings
Of his future fate, has been preparing
the Baltimore public for theirs, by orna-
menting the Aagstones Of that city with
the word eternity" written in large
characters with chalk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

From experiments recently made in
England, it appears that wagons are
most easily drawn on all kinds Of roads
when the fore and hind wheels are Of the
same size, and when the pole lies lower
than the axle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

The young Napoleon-the fourth Of
that name, so his mother says-stands
in his studies at WoolWieh, eleventh in a
class Of thirty-tWo cadets. In artillery
be is fourth, in fertilization eighth, in
mathematics and mechanics tenth, and
so on, down 10 twenty first in chemistry
and physics. 10 military history, not
Withstanding bis baptism Of Ere, he is
only eleventh.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

NraRLr all he leading Radicals in
the last Legislature voted for the funding
bill. notably Judge Houk, who was its
warmest advocate. Yet the Chattanooga
convention adopted 3 plank in its plat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
EDUCATIONAL.
SEWING MACH Ne.
WILCOX GIBBS

= ew win = NJ a g n N O &.
DERsONs HAVING WILCOX & GIBBS
il Machines 70 repair will please leave or
ders at Wilson Machine room, corner Second
and Adams streets. wh7re they can also fad
full assortment Of needles, threaa. belts and
$50 WI. MOYsToN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
AMUsE MENr.
MEMPHIS THEATER


Tuesday Night, Sept. 22d,
Il. IT. - II H II = . N
In his great sensational drama
N z Q X A N ID N II Q *
Supported by full and powerful Company.
entirely new to a Memphis audience.
Wednesday Evening, Sept. 23-GRIFFITH
GAUNT.
Thursday-A Great Bill.
Friday Benefit Night.
Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m.-GR1FFITH
GAUNT.
Saturday Night-NECK AND NECK.
PRICEs-sl, SOC, 25c. Box Office open daily
from 10 to 4. No extra charge for secured
seats. Matinee Prices Pc and 50c 75c for
reserved seats.
Monday evening, September % = Schuman's
Great Transatlantic Novelty Company. 10 %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
Dsmocratic and Conservative Party.

For Governor.
JAMES D. PORTER, of Henry county
For Congress. Tenth District.
II. CASEY YOUNG. of Shelby county
shelby County Ticket
Senator's.
JOHN OVERT0N, JR.,
ABB HAYNES.
Representatives..
J. HARVEY MATHEs'
JOHN A. R0USH.
HUGH D. GREER.
GEO. R. WYNN,
GEO. B. PETERS.
GEO. r. powell.
Pictorial Senator.
PEYTON J. SMITH, of Upton County
FloteriaI Representative.
JOHN M. GALLOWAY. of Fayette County
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
SEWING MAcHlaE.
AUCTION.
NOTICE.

ON TEE 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER.
" next We will sell AZ public auction, In
mont Of our warehouse, No. 40 Nonros
street. about 100 Wheelharrowe. 10 nv
eherges. WALKER a wendell.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

BOARD OF DIRECTORs.
NJ. L. MEACHAM..~o NJ. L. Meacham & Co
A. n. MCKAY ............ of Sledge, Mckay & Co
S. MANSFIELD.--......of Mansfield & Higbee
WIN. J0YNER..... of JOyner, Lennon & Gale
WIN. B. GALBREATH. Cotton Factor
Hon. JOHN 0VERT0R, JR...............M Memphis
]. NJ. PETTIGREW..of Edmonds, Pettigrew
4 Co.
ISAAC SCHWAB .......... ........of Schwab & Co
B. F. HALLER......of Hollowell. Crockett q
Halter.
~ Takes Fire and Marine risks, DWelllng
Houses and isolated Country stores 81,
especially solicited: % o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

Ma. Jo LOCKE has taken charge OF the Guy
circulation of the LEDGER. The puoiic can
rely upon him for its prompt and regular ue
livery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
NJ. L. MEACHAM, President
A. N. MCKAY, Vice President
WIN. GAY, Secretary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

Chairman Democratic Elk. Com
w. F. PRossER,
Chairman Republican Elk. Com
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-23

famous measure.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-10

Gold opened at llOa. 0Ill, against lIO1i at New
York and after moderate rate business Closed a., at
summed up $4,000 embracing 8 1000 'and SIC.
900 at l1os; $4,000 and $40 900 at llo1s aud $1,000
and 8 1000 at Ill.
Nothing transpired in silver American half
dollars are now quoted at lo5li 0l6l., and Next
can dollars at about liz.
The movement in sterling exchange was of mod.
crate extent, and bank ruled about 2l0 y cent
higher, W lie there was but little variation in prt
vate bills. The sales were confined to e II 00o en-
bracirg H1OHO al clear at SIS IS; Gl590 bill of
lading at SIS 80 y; 450D0 first class and 1000 bank
at SIS 40; and s256o bank at the counter at IS Az
Francs were without GuOtsbie variation, and
the only sale reported was $3.50 commercial at
4.661.
IS $685. 37,s for bill of ladins and Al clear, and
ass AZ for bank, and franc. at ib71: "a 60 i for
private and nominal for bank
The offerings of domestic exchange were of
moderate extent, and Commercial! hardened, with.
out quotable variation. The sales Of New York
sight covered about Si2O 900 embracing s 40 600
and s is 900 commercial at i y cent premium.
S25 coo and SIS 900 private bankers at 932. and
$50 go do at 5l6. We also noticed sale Of 10 900
commercial on st. Louis at par:
The banks continued to check on New York al 3
y cent premium and commercial sight was stu
quoted at \ 05-l6. -''--
The sales of stocks included 100 shares Louisiana
Levee preferred at So 50; 20 Crescent City Rail
road Company at S3s; 10 do at 1873 50, aud 10 Fac
at auction, bv Mr.. Gabriel Leau Uont, for account
of the succession of Joseph Brauns 20 shares Am
monia Prepelling and Thermospecifc Company at
SIS rs; Louisiana jockey CLUB at S12 20 Canal
and Claiborne street Railroad at $23; 20 Crescent
City Railroad at S37; 10 Southern Bank at $s5,
and New Orleans Cotton Exchange at S 80.
The sales of bonds included 5000, $4,000 ard
5000 city gold bearing seven per cents at SIX:
s 1000, $4,000, 81 900 and $l2 600 do al 49, and
$4,000 Jackson railroad second mortgage coupon at
=; also. at auction by G. beaumont, for account Of
the succession Of Joseph Brauns, Louisiana State
sxes $500 each. with semi annual coupons from
July 1874 at s l21 per bond
Netting transpired in city scr'p on which TO
base .-ny q ,.Otatiens.
St,to Irarra1ta ,rara st;1f funtad Ana f,r
large, 1906 for medium and 43 ass for small Nc
sales reported.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-10
Domestic Markets,

NEW YORK, June 9-The Posts financial article
says: Gold opened at llOh and all sales have
have been fat to 16i OF y cent y day paid for
The use of gold BY borrowers. Foreign exchange
nominal rates to 81 ssa4 81 which are vet con.
siderably above the rates for business. Govern
ment bonds are i &c lower than Yesterday. State
bonds at the board were steady for Tennessee and
south Carolinas, to which dealings were confined.
The money market is still characterized by ex-
eane e a Ws
money lenders, ind it difficult to employ their
loanable means even at these rates The stock
q lower, and prices nave since declined u to IL
per cent, the latter having been in krie.
sugar dull; scarcely so firm; 7h0stc for fair to
for extra white; loo for standard 1880 for grsnu
lated, and lOa4c for crushed and powdered. Mo.
lasses dull and unchanged.
Cotton closed dull; uplands lasc; Orleans l8hc;
net receipts ass bales; gIoss sls; sa Les ,ac:
Low or j Jass oaes r as rG
i.7l6c; Tor August In al7 25-32c; for september
l7ac; for October III al. 9.a2c.
Southern -four quiet and heavy common to fair
extra Sc l006 90; good to choice do S6 95dll.
Wheat rather more steady; moderate export de.
mand; 81 seal 50 for common to choice winter
red and amber Western. Corn scarce and shade
firmer at s0Gs3kc for Western mixed. Coffee
quiet and steady. Rice quiet and UNCHANGED.
Rosn and steady PorE Sea1s nss
mess sl7 S5dl' 80. Lard lower, closing firm.
Whisky quiet and steady at ST.
CINCINNATI, June 9.-C6tton nomina': middling
ia c. Flour dull and unchanged Wheat dull %
al 30. Corn steady: demand moderate; mixed 650
SIC. Oats quiet at 50d5.c. POrk-Demaud light hold.
ers firm at ST. 5odls Lard quiet; summer l0hc;
loose winter kettle II dllac. Bulk meats steady:
demand moderate shoulders SAC; clear rib sA0
II ar &c; clear rib lo0 l0Sc; clear I0Gc Whisky
Demand good at full prices, CSC.
ST. Loris, June Section dull; buyers demand
concessions. Flour duh and unchanged. wheat
Demand light and holders firm; No. spring Chi.
cago 81 ii. Corn friner; No. Q mixed 57d5sc on
fra. Gate lie dana, NJ . MI
asked. Whisky steady at Soc, Pork steady at
$l8 rs. Dry salt meais-Nothing doing Bacon
dull and drooping lobbing and odd lots Of Shout
ders 1ac clear nib 1Ot 0luac; clear los dloac.
LAID quiet; summer losac.
Foreign Markets.
LIVERPOOL, June 9. Observation-Disclosures Of
OF Orleans, nothing below low middling. shipped
june and July. ll-l6d. Yarns and fabrics at
Manchester dull and rather lower for all articles.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1874-06-10

Stock on hacd and On shpbeard not Cleared,
corrections included. Il rs
Same time last year, corrections included SO 727
Receipts proper since last evening 346 bales,
| against 1872 on last TUESDAY and III. last year
making an aggregate since Friday evening of 2l75
bales, against sos last week and 2548 last year.
aud since August 81 Of l,l9!,.6l bales, against
l2l2 259 last year corrections included for both
years1-decrease IA 1873.
The Exchange kilograms make the receipts at
al the ports, from - NJ Saturday to IL u. to-day
1928 bales, against 1886 on last Tuesday and 1929
last year and since Friday 1i94 bales against 1901
last week and 9769 last year. Total since August
ST. 3,6734 87 bales against 1896 last year-in-
Exports (Frday to Monday ncluslve) to Great
Britain 1926 bales, against Is 40 last week and
Is 54 year, and to the continent 1891 baes, against
5536 last week and 30 last year.
Stocks at all the delivery ports made up to II NJ,
232l75 bales against 3o4 533 last eek and l62 1873
The .bove totals at all the ports are exclusive of
RIGHTEOUSNESS to-day embraced 2i3 hhds q, 8
and 230) at -. making an aggregate thus far this
week of hhds against 1886 hhds last week and ia
at 5000 hhds We continue to quote as follows:
Inferior 40ihc; medium ~ dskc; good AID fine
sk asc; low leaf 6h nc; medium ~ csc; fine s0IOc,
FREIGHT S-Tne market continues dull, ..aud we
repeat our previous quotations as follows;
werp via Philadelphia I'D to Boston via Phiia-
delphia ll-16c; to Fall River, via Philadelphia
Il.Isei to Proyide1ee via III. sdelpha sc to New
lod to the continent II 1l2d
BY saiI-Cot.on to Liverpool -G7l6l; to Havre
sc.
SUGAR-Ceeeived this morning GA hbds No
sales. Yesterday some fair sold at &c y ID.
MOLASSES-Only l Dol received this morning.
No sales.
FLOUR-Continues very dull, with only small
local demand and sales are confined to S0l bbs. of
which 100 sagle extra at s. IS; 80 and 100 double
extra at So: 100 low treble extra at $3.50; 60 good
treble at Sc 90 50 and so at ~ so choice treble
ira at 81 37l 50 and so at So Is choice extra at
$50 81 i; rs at So rs and Ice bbis private terms.
CORN MEAL-Good supply and very little de-
mand. Holders ask 81. and buyers offer S3 IS ~
Dbl 100 bb.s sold at S. IS and so b5s brought
So 10 on the landing
PORK-QaIet bnt steady, with small stock on
hand. Original mess ia held at Sl90i9 25 retail
ing at SIG 250l9 so p Dbl. Repacked is Soc 2
Dbl below these prices.
DRY SALT MEAT-Supply light, but very little
demand. Dealers are retailing shoulders at INC;
clear rib sides ga c; clear sides loo y ID.
BACON-The stock is small, but the market is
dull and there il only job demand Shoulders
offering at III C; clear rib sides l09sc clear
sides lOzc y b. casks clear sides sold at 1860,
and Is casks shoulders at TIC p 10.
BREAKFAST BACON-Fair supply and dull at III
Gllkc y 10
HAMs-Are in fair supply and demand. aDd 10
tierces choice sugAr-cureA sold at l3sc, and Is ct
13Ac p tb.
LARD-Is in light supply. 40 tierces refined cold
In lots at I2c p b. Ke9 ID quoted It l33Sc = ID.
WHAT II BuLk-fhe supply il confined to