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The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12


see,' said a young lady, that
some publishers advertise blank de-
clarations for sale. [ wish I could
get one. Why ? asked the moth
er. Because, Ma, c. is too
modest to ask me to marry him,
and perhaps, if l could fill a blank
declaration, he would sign it.
The people of Alabama propose
to dodge mixed schools by the di>
rect distribution of the funds to
parents, regardless of color. This
of course would abolish public
schools, and leave the parents free
to choose whatever private institu~
tion they please.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

CIVIL RIGHrs.-We clip the fol-
lowing from the Wilmington Joura
nal:
"A conversation substantially as
follows was overheard between a
couple of darkeys yesterday:
" Say, Bill, when dis civil rights
done passed fore Congress, do you
know what Use gwine to ?"
"No, Sam !; what yer gwine to
do?"
d" Is gwine to 60 down to de Pur-
cell House and take dinner-settin
at de same table wild dem white
folks. And den I'll set out in front
and smoke my segar jes as big as
any of EN-
"G'way niger. If you 'tempts
to eat dinner at de Purcell House
1 bets you eats supper in HI"
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

There ;S'a Franklin Wood,
VIII" ~Otld hold his office il he could,
Bnt the Rods certainly beat,
AID The be !or him i to lake up his re-
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
@ FLORENCE.

The Long-contested Suit of the
FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE CO,
against the Singer, Wheeler Il Wilson,
and Grover S Baker Company, involving
over
$25o,OOo.
Is finally decided by the
Supreme Court of the United States
in favor of the FLORENCE, which alone
has Broken the Monopoly of High Prices.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

Everything that Midas touched
was turned to gold. In these days,
touch man with gold and he'll
turn into pretty nearly anything.
A California editor says he can
stand it to hear tourists from the
Atlantic seaboard, who come out to
the Pacific coast, talking about
''San Joeyquinn,'' "San Josey," "
f" Stanislouse,' and the like, but
when they begin asking questions
about ''Mount Shyster" he wants to
be off.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
Kidneu Dc BLADDER Con,plairts,

Urinary and Womb diseases Gravel, Diabetes, Dropsy
Stoppage aieT Incoutnence OF Urine, Brghts Dis
ease, AlbuminuIia and in all cases where there ara
brick eposs the water Is thick, cloudy, mixed
with substances Ike the white Of en egg or threads ks
white silk Or there a morbid. dark, bilious appear
ance and white bouedust deposits, and when there Is
a prickin burning sensation when passing water ana
pain in the Small OF the Back and along the Loins
Tunaor of IL Years. GrOfcth
Cured by RudaUdy's ResOlrent.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12
RAoWAY'S READY RELIEF
FEVER AND AGUE.

FEVER AND AGUE cured for fifty cents. There +
not remedial agent in this world that will cure Feve
and Ague. and all other Malarious, Bilious, Scarlet
Typhoid, Yellow, and other Fevers [aided by RAJ
WAYS PILLS. SO quick as RADWAY'S READY RI
LIEF. Fifty cents per bottle.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

He has an Old top buggy and ali iron grey
We hope sufficient to take him away,
And il either of these should happen TO fail
We will complete his journey on rail-
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

We ar" entirely rid OF the niggers in blue,
Who dlrw Hi3r money aid had nothing 10 do
They rtrr Now retire and take back seals.
AnI We Wi! appoint white meI TO walk llI-I
neats
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

Patrick, said the priest, how
much did you steal ? well, l may
as well confess to your reverence
for the whole stack, l am going
after the rest tonight.
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

Crematory age" o, ma j.! ma !!
Johnny's got the urn and is spilling
pas ashes over the floor :" {" O,
what naughty Johnny. Get the
feather duster, and sweep your poor
father right mp -
The enquirer southerner., 1874-06-12

a little boy heard his mother tell
of eighteen mead of cattle being
burnt the other night. "Weren' t
their tails burnt also ?" inquired
the verdant youth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19


edness. Taking part in duel disquali-
fees any one from holding Office for ten
years. The salary of the Governor shall
not exceed $4,000 per annum. Members
of the General Assembly shall receive
Sc per day and 20 cents mileage
each way. These are some of
the most notable features of the new
Constitution of Arkansas, which will
doubtless be adopted by the people Of
the State on the 18th of October. The
entire document makes pamphlet of
forty pages We give the above points,
which differ somewhat from the pro-
visions of the Tennessee Constitution,
for the consideration of those who are
discussing the necessity of calling
Constitutional Convention for our own
State. That there is a growing senti-
ment in favor of calling such a Conven-
ton through the next Legislature we
have little doubt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
The Way TO DOIt.

a negro residing in the suburbs few
nights since asked his employer for q
few dollars, as he had to pay in money
to his church that night or be turned
out. When asked why he had to pay
money, he replied that white man at
tended his church and made a speech
stating that the colored people had to
pay a certain amount into the hands of
their preacher SO that Congressman
Barbour Lewis could be elected next
November. The colored people are
compelled to subscribe to their preachers
for these political purposes, which is a
new way Of playing upon the religious
feelings Of the poor, ignorant negroes for
the purpose Of robbing them of their
hard earned money
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE.
The Granite Mills at FAN River To-
tally Destroyed - A Number of
Lives Lost.

The Granite Mills at FAN River To-
tally Destroyed - A Number OF
Lives Lost.
FALL RIVER, MASS, September 49,
Granite Mills No. of this place was
burned this morning just after the opera
tives began work. 1t is said there was a
fearful loss OF life.
New York, September ia dis
patch from Fall River timed 1875 q. m.
says the fire is principally confined to
the Granite Mills, which are total loss.
The property is insured for $500, 900.
The fire is still burning, but is under
control. The hands went to work as
usual, when shortly afterward the fire
burst forth with lightning quickness,
cutting off the fire alarm and all egress
from the building, which contained some
700 men, women and children. Many
persisted in the flames; others jumped
from the upper windows and we're in
stantly killed. The cries of the women
and children were heartrending. 1t is
impossible to get the number of killed.
BosToN, September ia special dis
patch from Fall River, dated 7:45 am.
says: "At I o'clock this morning fire
broke out in Granite Mill No. l, in this
city, and spread with greatrapidity. The
operators had just gone to work, and
there was great panic among them.
Many persons escaped by jumping from
the windows, and others we're killed or
injured in their attempts to escape in
this manner. Others were burned in
the building, being unable to escape by
any means. Many lives were lost by
to jump from the roofs Of
burning houses. The loss already is
estimated at from 10 to 100, but the ex-
element is so intense that it is impos-
sible to obtain any information at this
writing.
The agent OF the Old Colony railroad
at Fall River sends the following dis
patch in response to an offer to send aid
No help required. The fire is under
control. Probably eight or ten lives were
lost, mostly by jumping from the fifth
story"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19

Don't wish for better" Better than
any other we have used, Like it
much, Can't speak too highly Of it, !"
There can be no fault found with II"
" Can testify to its superiority" Don't
use any other" These are few quota
tons irom the hundreds Of testimonials
in favor Of Dooley's Yeast Powder,
which is the only chemically pure, harm.
less, healthy aud nutritious article Of
the kind in market. Perfectly reliable,
easy to use, convenient and recommended
by all For sale BY grooers. DoOlsy &
Brother. proprietors. 60 New street. New
York. eod-dAE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
churcn sarricen To.morrow.

Union Street Presbyterian Church, near
Marshall avenue--Services II am. and 5
pm. by Rev. A. shotwell. Sabbath school.
8: 80 an.
Memphis Bethel = Services in Exchange
building, entrance on Exchange street, every
Sabbath at IL am. by Rev. Geo. Hadell, pas
tor. Sunday school, 2sSO p.m.i N. w.
Speers. superintendent.
First Baptist Church Second street, near
Adams) Services at II am. and 8 pm. by
Rev. G. A. Lotion, pastor. Efa
Central Baptist Church--Services 10; 80 am.
and pm. by Dr. Landrum. pastor. Sab
bath school. Gam.
Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Vance street-Seryices at 1880 am. and at 8
pm. by Rev. James M. Hubert.
Central Methodist Church-Services at II
am. Quarterly meeting) by Rev. DR.. Slater.
Sabbath school, 0 n m.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19

OF the corner of Camp; also on the cor
ner of Camp and Julia streets. At the
latter place was heavy barricade and
artillery. There were other mobs about
and around-one on the levee at the foot
Of Canal street. AT about four o'clock
the picket (some six men) we're driven
back at the corner of Canal and Maya
zine streets, and the Metropolitans we're
seen advancing in the rear Of the Custom
House on 0gdens mob with three pieces
of artillery, Longstreet in command.
General Badger, however, was leading
the column. The Ogden mob did not
scare worth cent, but with one of
those old yells, with which Longstreet
was familiar, they took the battery"
which cost the lives OF several of our
valuable citizens. Barbados of street
cars soon appeared on St. Charles and
Magazine streets. Tuesday was quiet
enough, burying the dead being the prin-
cipal feature. Yesterday everything was
as usual-stores open, etc. The acting
Governor, Penn, was returned elected
by both Boards. McEnery is out of the
State, and Kellogg in Uncle Sam do
minions = the Custom-H ouse--and we
are, like Micawber, waiting to see what
will turn up" Brave Tennessee, we
know, sympathizes with us.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
A voIee from New OrIennn.

The following graphic extracts from a
letter received here yesterday from a
well.known resident of New Orleans
will not prove uninteresting to the peo-
pie Of Memphis, who deeply synpathize
with their brothers Of Louisiana:
NEW ORLEANS. September II. 1874.
/ see by the LEDGER you have returned
home, and perhaps you would like few
items as to the so-called mob-I see it is
called a mob. II this was q mob 1T was
the coolest, squarest, well ordered mob
ever known. The feather that broke
the camels back was the entering Of
Mr.. divers establishment on Canal
street by the Metropolitan police,
searching for guns. on Saturday even
ing last. Guns we're coming out on
the New York steamers for the White
Leagues-so said-often, and they
thought, that is. the defacto government
did, that citizens had no rights-to be
respected. The excitement was very
great on Canal street. and on Monday a
meeting Of citizens generally was held
at Clay statue, ssd a committee sp-
pointed 70 wait on Kellogg. asking him
to abdicate. As F. s. Latham, one Of
the old editors Of Memphis, used to say,
" he was non comeatibus est IN swampo,"
out Dibble, one Of bis bowers, put in an
appearance aud declined for him.
At two o'clock there we're numerous
and sundry mobs out on Poydras street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
NEW YORK.

Arrival OF the Irish Rifle Team
The Louisiana COntestants Define
Their ROsiliOns In the New York
Herald
New YORK, September 1.-the Irish
Rife team, with their friends, number
of representatives of the National Rife
Association. the Amateur Rifle Club and
others, made an excursion yesterday to
Creedmoore and Garden City by invita-
ton of A. T. Stewart. After lunch
there w@e the usual speeches.
A letter from Havana contains an ac-
count of the murder Of two aged women
at their home in the suburbs of the city,
and the severe wounding of their SER
want, by three men, who subsequently
robbed the house of between ten and
fifteen thousand dollars.
Dispatches having been sent by Jas.
Gordon Bennett to the opposing Gov.
errors of Louisiana, asking if they
would be willing to resign and abide the
result of new election, the Heard Of
this morning publishes the replies
McEnery says: Il am willing to resign
if Kellogg also resigns, with the under
standing that there will be new cleo
ton. I have no personal aspiration to
subserve; they shall be sunk out of sight
in my efforts to bring about peaceful
solution of our unfortunate difficulties
and an honest and stable government
acceptable to all classes of our citizens.
Kellogg in his reply says, "First-that
McEnery is the defeated candidate for
Governor and has nothing to resign.
Secondly-that no new election is
needed, in as much as the Constitution
of the State provides for the election for
members of the Legislature early in
November next, and the Legislature
then elected will have it within their
power to remove any or all of the exist
ing State officials and supply their
places by men of their own choice"
Kellogg concludes his dispatch as fol-
lows: IF we can have a peaceabe
election in November next, the result
will show most conclusively, 1 think,
that McEnery was not elected to the
Office to which he makes such persistent
claim"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
rHE MASS MENTINa LAST MIGHT.

We publish elsewhere the resolutions
adopted last night at the immense mass
meeting held in front of the Peabody
Hotel to express sympathy for the I'M
fortunate people of Louisiana. The
proceedings we're calm, earnest and dig
nifed. There was no evidence of pas
sion or prejudice, no excitement or ex
pressions of ultra feeling, but every evi
deDce Of deep sympathy with the citizens
of that down.trodden State and sense
Of the wrongs inflicted, not only upon
them, but through them indirectly upon
the South and the whole country. The
resolutions had been prepared with great
care, by gentlemen Of thought and dis
erection, and will stand the test of the
closest criticism, North or South.
Nothing therein contained reflects upon
the government or any of its officers,
although an earnest protest is made
against what seems to be a mis-
taken policy. Nor was anything said in
the resolutions or in the speeches made
that even characterizes the usurpers who
maintain control Of the State by force
and contrary to the will Of the people
expressed at the ballot box. The entire
demonstration was dignifed, consider
ate protest against a perpetuated out
rage, and record of the sincere SYM
patty that exists in this community for
the unfortunate and helpless people Of a
sister State, who have been robbed, op.
pressed and insulted until driven well
nigh to the verge of distraction. What
effect all this will have upon the public
mind of the country we will not even pre-
dict. We have put ourselves upon record
as humane and liberty-loving people.
We have done our duty as becomes en-
lightened freemen, and can do nothing
more for our afflicted brethren. With
the people of the North and the govern
ment rests the responsibility of this sad
state Of affairs. Let them look to it that
no precedent is established which they
would regret to see used against them
selves in future years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
Amusenients.

BLUFF CRY MINsTRELs.-To-night
the Bluff City troupe of amateur min
strels will give their closing entertain
ment. Last night the Greenlaw Opera
House was we'll filled and the perform
ance was thoroughly enjoyed by the
ladies and gentlemen present. The
singing of Messrs. Chute, james, Loaand,
Rudledge and others was excellent, while
the negro comicalities of the end men
were hugely enjoyed. The accordion
solo of Mr., Jehl, clog hornpipe of Mr..
Brandon, speciality musical performances
of Master Johnnie and singing of the
quartette were vociferously applauded.
The entire performance was chaste and
attractive, rejecting credit upon the
Bluff City boys. Tonight the prices of
admission will be reduced to the follow
ing scale; Dress circle and parquette,
80 cents; family circle, rs cents col
ored gallery, % cents; third tier, 10
cents. There will be complete change
Of programme presented,
MEMPHIS THEATER This temple of
dramatic amusement will open for the
season on next Monday evening, on
which occasion the Stetson Combination
will appear in the sensational and at
tractiye drama entitled Neck and Neck,
drama of which the press of other
cities speak in fattering terms as, we'll
as commend the Stetson Combination
for its faithful rendition of the cast OF
characters. The theater has been re6t-
ted and repainted with view to making
it most pleasant for the public. Mana
ger Gus Pennoyer is thorough-going
theatrical man, who understands his
business, as we'll as the wants of the
theater- going people Of Memphis, and
we can assure the public that he will do
all in his power to make the next season
most successful. Reserved seats can be
purchased at the box-office between the
hours of 10 am. and pm, and from 2
to pm. At night, the admission cards
entities the holders to any seats not
marked taken" This rule will be in
sisted upon and carried out. The scale
of prices remains the same as last sea-
son.
JEFFERSON OPERA HoUsE.-The JET.
ferson street Opera House has opened
out under Manager Steele, and is
crowded nightly. The management has
secured the services of a good troupe
Of artistes who appear each evening in
pleasing specialties attractive and en-
A complete change of pro-
gramme takes place every night. To-
night lilly Russell and Frank Howe
will perform their neat barrel feat which,
as a spiritualistic exhibition, leaves the
Davenports far in the shade.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
Late Literature.

Jimmy Corwin, the wideawake young
news dealer at 2s5 Main street. has on
bis shelves a large assortment Of late
reading. BE has received Leslie's,
Harper's, Demorest's and GOdey's mag
szines for October All the late weeklies
received to-day. Also all the leading
dailies Of the country, Of latest dates,
can be had at the little news emporium
OF Jimmy Corwin's, at 2s5 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19

BUFFALO. September ia collision
last evening in East Buffalo between
the eastward bound train on the New
York Central and Lake Shore railroads,
resulted in the death Of one nah, the
loss Of leg and arm by VIM. Mcdonald,
OF Charlottesville, Ind, and damage to
the trains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19

JoHE NJ. LEA, ESQ, declines for pri-
vate reasons not mentioned. to accept
the nomination rendered him for the
Legislature by the late Democratic Con-
veDtion of Davidson county. He was
North at the time, and writes his letter
declining from New London, Conn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
Democratic and Conservative Party.
-
For Governor.

For Gopernor.
JAMES D. PORTER. of Henry County.
For Congress. Tenth District.
Il. CASEY YOUNG. of Shelby County.
shelby County Ticket.
Senators.
JOHN OvERT0N, JR..
Alb. HAYNES.
Representation.
HARVEY MATHES.
JOHN A. R0USH,
HUGH D. GREER.
GEO. R. WYNN.
GEO. b. PETERS,
GEO. r. powell.
Pictorial Senator.
PEYT0N J. SMITH. of Upton County.
Foterial Representatives.
JOHN M. GALLOWAY. Of Fayette County.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19

HoUK announces himself candidate
for Congress in the Second Congress.
sional District until the election, which
means that he will not attend any con-
vention TO settle the little matter between
himself and Thornburg.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
Probabilities,

WASHINGTON, September 10. = Over
Tennessee and the Ohio valleysincreas-
ing southwesterly winds with falling
barometer and rain, followed by north
westerly winds during Saturday night,
with rising barometer and lower tempe
nature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
Choice OIa Rrandy.

100 cases Zone dozen large bottles
each) old " Martell, " imported direct per
barque Don Giovanni" 100 ditto to
arrive per barque Gomtesse," for sale
by B. j. SEMMEs & Co,
10 297 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19

Governor kellogg Again I'm once.
New ORLEANS, September l9.-About
nine o'clock this forenoon Governor Kel-
logg returned from the Custom-house to
the executive Office in the St. Louis
Hotel, taking possession.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19

CAIRO, September l9.--Arrived: Col
orado, St. Louis, 9 am. Light rain last
night but clearing and cool to-day.
CINCINNATI, September l9.-River
thirtyfour inches. Cloudy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19

We are requested to say that the meet
ing Of Penn Chapter called for this
evening has been postponed on account
Of the necessary absence from the city
Of the candidates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-19
AMUSEMENT.
MEMPHIS THEATER.
GRAND REOP ENIN G
Under an Entire New Manaeamant.

OARD-THE MANAGEMENT BEG.
leave to state that during he recess the
Theater has been thoroughly overhauled, re-
decorated; newly papered. carpeted and
cleaned throughout, and they pledge them
selves to keep the establishment during the
coming season in all respects as q first class
place Of entertainment, making il worthy tho
patronage Of an enlightened community-
First-class stars and combinations will follow
each other in rapid succession. giving Tho
public fresh and varied entertainments from
week to week. During the season the box
office will be open daily for the sale Of re-
served seats from 10 I'm. to ] p. m, and from
q pm. to pm. No reserved seats will Be-
sold after 4 o'clock. At night admission
tickets will be sold entitled the holder to any
seat not secured during the day, on which win
be displayed card marked taken. Opening
night, MONDAY. September 81, 1874. L ~
stetson, supported by powerful company IN
the great sensational drama, NECK AND
NECK. Opening sale of seats commencing
Thursday morning, September 18th, at 10
o'clock.
Scale of Prices-Parquet and dress circle,
ST. family circle. soc; gallery, 25c; colored
boxes, SOC. No extra charge for reserved
seats. Can be reserved six days in advance.
Doors open at ~, curtain rises at O'Clock.
Family matinee each Saturday at pm.
Matinee prices-25c and SOC; reserved, 75c.
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