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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02
NEW YORK.


|
New York, July l.-George Ellis,
President of the defunct Bank of Com
monwealth, has been held in twenty
thousand dollars bail on an indictment
charging him with misapplying the
funds of the bank.
Senator Carpenter publishes another
letter in relation to the so,called gag
law, this time in reply to newspaper
criticism to his former letter. He says:
In order to come within the scope OF
operation of the eleventh section, two
things must occur-6rst, you must be
engaged in doing business in the dis-
trict out of which the cause OF action
arises; second, you must have an agent
here in respect of that business. Mel
Their of these conditions exists in your
case; you are not publishing paper
here, neither have you any agent in re-
spect to the publication of paper here :
A Washington dispatch states that
A. G. Cattel, for reasons of personal
nature, declines the appointment of
commissioner of the District of Column
bia.
Theodore Tilton and ex-District Attor-
ney Samuel d. Morris, of Brooklyn, had
conversation which lasted two hours,
in District Attorney Winslows private
Office yesterday. 1t is not known if the
great scandal was under discussion.
The extended paper of Hoyt, Sprague
& Co. was not met yesterday,
DR.. Hammond, after careful and
thorough investigation of the pathology
cal changes in the case Of Entwistle
(compositor), who was bitten by dog
two weeks ago and died yesterday, says
no peeuliarities could be found nor were
there any changes that would not be
observed after death from delirium
tremens, except the thickening OF the
blood vessels, which had probably been
going on for years. The cause of Emit
wistles death had been hard drinking,
The patient had the fear of hydrophobia
before him, induced, perhaps, by the bite
Of the dog The fear of water had been
very prominent, when in true hydropho-
bia the patient does not fear it, but can
not drink it. Entwistle could and did
drink when he really tried to do so.
In case of Martin Gill, tried for the
murder of Mortimer Sullivan a couple
of weeks ago, the jury, after being out
all night, were unable to agree and were
discharged. Gill then plead guilty Of
murder in the second degree, and was
sentenced to the State prison for life,
with hard labor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02
THE GRAND JURY.


County Omces as seen NhrOuBu
Grand Jury Spectacles.
The Grand J1ry reports the following
as to county officials:
We find that the recommendation OF
the last Grand Jury to have the bonds
of certain county officers strengthened,
have been enforced, and that they now
all appear satisfactory. In the county
chalrmans Office we find several mat
tiers. for which, although we see no rem
edv in law, vet feel that the facts should
he made known. The Office of the
financial agent is one Of if not the most
responsible in the county, requiring an
active and capable business man to per-
form its duties. The present chairman
we believe as capable a man as could be
had in the county, but is it just to ask
as efficient an officer to give his time
and labor for $500 per annum, aud
nav out OF this amount $3.50 for
clerk2 The Clerk office of the County
Court yields revenue OF $l5,OOO or
$4,000; the Trustees about eight or
ten; the Sheriff Office probably as
much, aud yet, although we find these
Offices yielding so large a revenue, we
find appropriations for stationery, books,
ETC., for all these Offices, and we would
mention particularly one, as We believe
excessive, the appropriation to the
County Court Clerk Of $4,000 for vriting
ND the tax books Our information, de-
rived from his chief clerk, was that the
work did not cost him more than $500,
and yet they have refused to allow the
appropriations for the payment of the
clerk to the chairman. We believe
in a fair and just compensation
for labor, and think that over
and above certain amounts as
salaries, the revenues of these various
Offices should be turned over to the
county as part of her revenue. This
would work more fairly and justly. We
also find that IN accordance with the
custom Of his predecessor, the Trustee
has been paying various warrants con-
trary 10 the strict letter Of the law, in
cash in preference 10 registered warrants.
We feel that in justice to the Trustee
that the Jury would state that these pay
ments were made to the Justices of the
Peace for attendance on court, and to
the County Attorney as salary, and that
they we're made with the consent and
advice Of the Chairman and County At
torney, and that upon his attention be-
ing called to the matter, he has assured
the Grand Jury that hereafter the pay
ments shall be made in the strict letter
Of the law.
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RETURNED TO THE FOLD.

MI. Turner, Esq, OF Lagrange, Who
was lately nominated for Circuit Court
Clerk Of Fayette county on the negro
equality civil rights platform, has come
out in a card in the Somerville Falcon
withdrawing from the race on the ground
that he is unable, after mature delib-
Grafton" to indorse the conditions on
which he was nominated, and he now
returns to the white mans party entirely
cured of Rsdicalism. Mr.. Turner has
never been an ofice-seeker, is good
citizen and was unthoughtedly led into
an untenable position. Like an honest
man, he has renounced his error and
the unfortunate step he took should be
forgotten in the future.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

THE gomerville Falcon of to-day says
Oscar Williamson. colored, made an in
solent speech at Williston last Saturday
evening, 10 which he said: II am going
10 have my social rights let it cost what
II will if kave to ride in the blood of
whites to my bride bits. / am ready to
heg;n nou. and die before night if neces-
saTv Poirtiag 10 the academy, he
asted. Are we allowed to send our
children tbsre7 mol But We will have
our children on top if it sinks every
white child in Fay'ette county to hell.
Al the close of this vIllainous harangue,
a negro living on fbe Pulliam place
mounted a box and proposed three
cheers for the speaker and bls sentiments,
which we're heartily given. Had II not
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changes of swtndling Denied.

CINCINNATI, July IA despatch from
Springfield, Ohio, denies the charges Of
swindling farmers with a patent pillow,
made against Herman & Thorn in a
special from Wapakonetta yesterday.
1t says Messrs. Herman q Thorn have
always borne a good character there and
are now of high standing.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For ConstabIe I4th own Dist

For Constable 18th civil District.
MAT SHELBY is candidate for re-elec-
ton to the office of Constable of the Four
teenth Civil District subject to the Conyen-
lon at the Exposition Building, July 2, 1874.
For sheriff.
l announce myself as candidate before the
Convention to De held as called by the Exeeu-
tive Committee under the Bartlett Resolu-
tons. lS6-tcl A. j. WHEELER.
e. W: CALDWELL Ia candidate for Sher-
III OF shelby county, subject to the Conven-
tion of July I'd. S6-tc
@. L. ANDERSON ia candidate for Sheriff
OF shelby county, subject to the Convention
Of July I'd.
". J. P. DOYLE lisa candidate for nomin1.
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 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.
7S-tc NJ. J. WALDRoN.
For County Court Clerk.
j. HARVEY MATHEs is candidate for
County Court Clerk, subject to the Convention,
to meet on the ID of July in pursuance of the
Bartlett Resolutions. este
] am a candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Court Clerk Of Shelby county. sub
iect to the actien Of the Convention to be as
se 7atc unuer 'ne par'el' tM eFSspR PSHTIy
''
For County Trustee.
am a candidate for tho Office of County
Trustee, subject to the convention to be as
sembled under the Bartlett Resolutions.
9l-tc X. j. BLACK.
nnat Tlusts iOs snSiect ~ tbe RagtIett
Eonyeption '' ''
w ~ vs. eh''0n JOUN r, NORTON
"'0
| announce myself candidate for the ONCE
Of Trustee OF Shelby county at the next Au-
gust election Tor county oihcers, sublect 10 the
j. j. RAWLINGS.
Memphis may ~, lof' TO-"
For Rtate and County Tax-CoIIectOB.
n II nupppANn &; oona;dato e.
IT, Cni,actar ~ Sbeibv countv snb;ect IN the
action Of the Bartlett Convention. soto
occ.p wooY np1nnp .aa;doto Co..
the office of State and County lax collector
of Shelby county, subject to the action of the
Gonyention 70 be assembled July "a under LEI the
Dartiel1 hesoiu'ions'
I am candidate for the Office of State and
County Tax Collector of Shelby county. sub
iect to the action of the Convention to be
called by the Executive Committee under the
Bartlett platform N ND ,,ur.Nn
fo-tc a H. ma > MANI
Clerk of the Criminal court.
COOK NJ WALDRAN is n candidate for
clerk Of the Criminal Cart Of Shelby comfy.
subject To the action Of the Convention 10
meet at The Exposition Building, city of Mem
mis- II o,clock n M. JuIy q 1874 f-tc
NJ n WuI en- e. oond;do.o Cor cIor,, = O
~, ~; =. y n e., 20 ShaIhT counfv s,hiac+
70 the Convention of July I'd. Of
W.B. Gibson is a candidate for Clerk of
ctt-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

COLONEL JAMES 7. BELL, of the Union
and American, was recently nominated
for Clerk of Davidson county on the
Conservative ticket. The people of that
county would honor themselves by elect
ing him next August. He is very popu'
lar, and will doubtless win.
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been for the presence of a few old,
thoughtful citizens, who advised to the
contrary, this impudent scoundrel, Will
Iiston, would doubtless have met the
fate he richly deserved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

Ex-Governor FooTE proposes to ar
raign Andrew johnson before the sover-
eigps of Tennessee for high crimes and
misdemeanors at an early day. That Of
itself is a trump card for Andy in his
next canvass.
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Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, July 2.-For Tennessee
and the Ohio valley and the lower lake
region, generally clear weather during
the day; exceptin Tennessee, stationary
or falling temperature and rising barom-
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River kilograms.

CAIRO, July ARRIVED = Charles
Bodmann, New Orleans, 2 am; Julia,
Vicksburg, A am. Departed-Julia, st.
Louis, 5 am; Shippers Own, Louis.
vile, 4 am. The weather is clear and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

The JOY over the reported death of
Zen Butler has about subsidized. The
most ardent hopes Of the nation are
often crushed just as they are about to
be realized. So in this case.
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NJ. D. WELoH is out in circular an
nouncing that his name will be before
the Convention to-day, Notwithstanding
his injury by yesterday rencounter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

The comet now visible in the northern
sky to the naked eye is 100000, 900 miles
distant. 1t will disappear about the Sd
of next month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02


Olive Logan, writing from Paris,
makes the recent death Of Mile Tostee,
at Pau, the occasion Of some cogent
moraliziDg. Tostee, she says, was still
in her thirties, but it is idle to try to
conceal the fact that had she been a
better woman she would have lived
longer Soon after her first appearance
at the Bouffes in Paris, she had the good
fortune to be engaged by Mr.. Bateman
to play the Grand Duchess in America,
and her success there completely turned
her head. The piece was a tremendous
hit, and a wise woman would have
| profited by the chance to make a great
individual reputation and a fortune,
| but that delectable body-the fast
men Of New York-besieged the
doors Of the original Jacobs prima
donna, and invited her to ride, to drive,
70 sup, to dine, to 90 to the race-course,
70 do anything and everything, except
attend to her business and keep the
spirit and the letter of her engagement
Wlth her manager and the public. Again
and again Mr. Bateman found himself
Obliged 70 start out, sometimes at dusk,
and every seat IN the house sold for the
night, on the track of substitute for
the recalcitrant prima donna. Tell
them I'm indisposed," said the far too
jolly diva, hiccupping with the bad
champagne she had imbibed at Jerome
Park. By and by the public began to
take a dislike to her. Playing to her
admirers only, she forgot that they
formed but a small part Of her audience.
and that the particular taste Of these
worthless was not at all that Of the pub
| lie at large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

Persons who cannot do without ex-
element and feel the dearth of murders
weigh heavily upon their spirits, about
this time turn with ehild-like hope and
eagerness to Sunday-scheol picnies and
ice cream festivals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

REFERENCE BY PERMISSION:
First National Bank, Thos. H. Allen d Co..
Fourth National Bank, Stewart, Gwynne &Oo,
State National Bank, Oliver. Finnie Co.,
Rank of Commerce, Martin x Hillsman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

Az escaped convict from the Nashville
penitentiary was recently captured and
lodged in the Fayette county jail.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

The latest contribution to big-footed
literature: The sand down on Cape Cod
spreads the feet so, that the other day
when young fellow was wading on the
fats, speariug cells, he mistook his foot
for Aat-fsh, and stuck his spear
through it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

THEODORE TrLToS still pours hot shot
into Plymouth church in general and
Henry Ward Beecher in particular,
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KSoxFILLIAEs are putting or airs be
cause they have new postofice.
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KNOXVILLE is making extensive pre-
parations to celebrate the Fourth OF July
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COLONEL R. NJ. BRuwS, of the Missis
.sippi Central, is in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02

Insures Against Fire.
nx- Risks en- Private Dwellings especially
solicited.
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THE Russian bear is about to make a
raid on Chins.
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HOTEL.
REOPENING AT RALEIGH.

TINE UNDERSIGNED BEGs TO INFORM
MS friends and the public geneeTraallly tnat
COTTAGES adjoining, all situated on the brow Of
the hill overlooking the Springs all neatly
furnished and Thoroughly renovated:
aset NJ. MoKE0GH, Proprietor.
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BANK
BANK.
II III &c
BANK OF COMMERCE,
MEMPHIS, TENN.
Cash Capital, $25O,OOO.
JOHN T. FARGAS0N, /; President
JOHN OvERTON, Jr., v. President
II. A. PARKER, : Cashier
DIRECTORS.

JOHN 7. FARGASON. 49,. of Fargason & Clay
JAS. ELDER. ,,,,late President DeSoto Bank
TH0S. II. ALLEN....of Thos, H. Allen \ Co
S. MANSFIELD ....,,....of Mansfield x Higbee
JOHN OVERTON, JR........of Memphis. Tenn
o. II. p. PIPEk...........,.....of Memphis, Tenn
B. BAYLISS. ......,,.of b. Bayliss \ Co
JOHN @. FlZER............of Estes. FiEer * 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-07-02
NOTICE..

DRSoro BASK. MEMPHIS, June 8, 1874.
rTNHE CHARTER OF THIS RANK HAV-
/ ing nearly expired, its business is con-
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 =,
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 hdUin0 purchased a large
interest in the capital stock Of The Bank Of Com
meree, JAMES ELDER, President
T. R. FARNSW ORTIZ, Cashier.
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STATE OF TENNESSEE. !
INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, r
NAeHylLLE, June 10, 1874.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, June 10, 1874.
It WIN. MORROW, INSURANCE COM
i, missioner do hereby certify that the
New Orleans Insurance Company,
located at New Orleans. in the State Of Lou
dence that said Company has complied with
ali the requirements Of the laws of the State
of Tonnessee imposed on Insurance eOmpa-
MES, and further certify that James =. War
ner. agent of said Company, has authority to
take risks and transact the business of insu-
rance for and in behalf of said Company in
this State, at Memphis. Tennessee, during
the year ending December 81, 1874,
fSienedl W. MORROW.
9l-liS Insurance Commissioner Of Tenn.
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BANK OF COMMERCE,
MrNfpuTa TuNN Juna z. 1874

BANK OF U0MMEKCEr
MEMPHIS. TENN. June 3. 1874.
Referring to the above announcement, We
take pleasure in saying that we are prepared
to honor ali checks against balances due from
the DeSoto Bank, and will be highly gratifed
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
D0''O ~ JOHN t. FAR GAS0N, Pres't.
Sl-106 X. A. PARKER Cashier.
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NEW ORLEANS
Insurance Company
OF NEW ORLEANS, LA.
established A. d., 1SO0..
Casn Cap1LhI, COOVsVOv
Cash Surplus, abOnt."""..". 2oO,oOO
Total Assets, abOu'..."".:e7 100000
JAMES III. LOW, Manager.
formerly Wood & Low. N o.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA.
JAMES e. WARNER, Resident Agent,
No. ~ Madison street,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE
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INSURANCE.
MUTUAL BENEFIT
Life Insurance Company
OF NEWARK, N. j.
INSURANCE.

Assets over $3O,OOO,OOO
TAM PREPARED TO TAKE LIFE POL
/ icies on all plans at OLD RATES in this
old and reliable in stitution. Average expenses
for the last twenty mine years are lower, and
average dividends larger than any Life Insu-
rance Company in the United States. this
for less amount Of money than can be offered
by any Company.
j A MI Il y H. WAR N Il II,
District State Agent.
IL Madison street, Memphis, Tenn.
or Good Agents wanted all over the State.
94-l19
j. TuYEs. President. j. W. HINCKs, Sec'y.
S. CHALARM, Assistant Secretary.
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Mn. TO LOCKE has taken charge of the city
circulation of the LEDGER. The public can
RELY upon him for Its prompt and regular de-
livery. --------------
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For County Court clerk.

j. HARVEY MATHES is a candidate for
County Court Clerk, subject to the Convention
TO meet on the ID of July in pursuance of the
Bartlett Resolutions. este
am candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Court Clerk Of Shelby county, sub
ject to the action of the Convention to be as.
sembled under the Bartlett Resolutions.
79-tc JAMES REILLY.
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]. TuYEs. President. J. W. HINcKs. Sec'y.
S. CHALARM, Assistant Secretary.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-12-19

ical paintings decorate the walls which
were ordered by Congress at different times
and cost about 100000. These represent
"DcSoto discovering the Mississippi" "Bap
tism of Pocahontas at jamestown, Va,
1913" the Surrender of CORVALLIS at
Yorktown, Va, October, 1881" Gen.
Washington Resigning his Commission at
Annapolis Md, Dec 23d, 1888, "Embarka-
ton of the Pilgrims from Delft Haven
Holland, July 2lst, o. S, 1920" and three
which have recently been repaired, repre-
senting the Surrender of Burgoyne at
Saratoga, n. V, October M" "Decara-
ton of Independence, Philadelphia, July
4th, 171G,' Landing of Columbus" The
panels above these paintings contain life
size bas-recf executed by Italian artists,
illustrating the early history of America :;
and high over head, beneath the top of the
Dome is Brunidis Allcgorical Painting,
representing different subjects connected
with American history.
COSCIJDED NEXT WEEK
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-12-19
Christmas is Coming!

THE UNDERSIGNED DESIRES HIS
friends and Patrons of Frost
L burg and vicinity to know that he is al.
ready prepared for the holidays, with Il fine
selection of Presents for Ladies' and Gentle
men also with large assortment of Dolls
and TOYS for Children His stock of CON
FECTIONERlES is uneQualed in town.
Weddings, Festivals, Fairs, and Parties will
be served at short notice on reasonable
terms Special attention given to the prep
aration and oruamcntation OF Wedding
Cakes A fine assortment of Cakes always
on hand, of which we name in part, Lady
Cake, Pound Cake, Fruit Cake, Mountain
Cake, Marble Cake, Jelly Cake, Sponge
Cake, sc. Families daily supplied with
Fresh Brcad--Rols, Buns, &c. cSS"Ortlcrs
will receive prompt attention and all goods
delivered free q cl"ge. Having thirty years
experience in the business he feels confident
of giving satisfaction in all cases. Thank,
tul for past tayors he hopes to share your
future patronage. Remember the we'll
known old stand on Broadway, adjoining
Holes and Yungerman's and opposite the
Presbyterian Parsonage BLASSES
Nov ely Bakery and Confectionery.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1874-12-19

worth out of these huge Cumberland
enterprises. Certainly they do not,
never have, and never will, while we
weigh both our rights and manhood
by ounces. Cumberland knows it and
and is ever on the alert to profit by
our want of assurance to stand up
for our own.
In the absence of share in an ar-
preparation the next best opportunity
visible adown the fearfully long vista
of School Board improbabilities is the
presidency. Mr. Frost has most etfic-
ientl Y secured a vast Improvement OF
the school property here we accept it
as indicative of what he would do
We're he president-not that he would
spend all in Frostburg, but that he
would dispense something approxima-
ting what belongs here and through
out the coal region And his lifelong
residence here should enable him to
accurately estimate our wants and de-
serts. We wish he would make some
effort to secure the position at the next
election; no matter if his politics make
his chances ghostly, it is worth some
thing to stand up for occasional ''rota-
ton" against a double-handed monop-
oily. At least it will be opportune for
him to go largely into the resolution
business Just to see how far courtesy
rebounds in this direction.