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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
NEW YORK.

New YoRK, October 20. Steerage
rates to Europe have been increased to
$40.
Mrs. Gen. Sherman, son and daughter,
arrived in this city last night on their
way TO st. Louis.
A motion was made yesterday by coun-
sci for Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, in the
city court, Brooklyn. that Theodore Til
ton should be compelled to furnish a
bill of particulars of tho damages which
he charges in his complaint. Judge
Nelson remarked that an application
for a bill of particulars in such case
was rather extraordinary, as damages
could hardly be rendered in items. He
then signed an order to show cause
making it returnable Thursday morning.
The Coast Wrecking Company steam
err A. Wenants is reported lost with all
on board-ftteen persons.
A London dispatch says Capt Wayne
Reid, the novelist, is dangerously i'll.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

The following from the Union and
American of Sunday applies to Shelby
equally as we'll as Davidson county;
Bot two weeks and two days remain
to work for the election. We would warn
the people that there is danger IN
apathy. We ought to close the year well,
after our brilliant triumphs OF August
and September. The coming Legisia-
ture will be the most important one Tor
this generation. The Radicals are
working in divers dark and devious ways
to split the ticket and if possible carry
half the delegation. More. than this,
they are saying things calculated to in
jure before the the people even that part
Of the ticket which they ostensibly re-
commend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
Rrofher Ionnfhnn-

This term, as applied to the United
States, originated in playful remark oil
Washington. The incident is this: When
General Washington, after being APP.
pointed commander Of the army OF the
Revolutionary war, went to Massachu-
sets to organize it, he found great
want of ammunition and other means OF
defence, and on one occasion it seemed
that no means could be devised for the
necessary safety. Jonathan Trumbull,
the elder, was then Governor of the State
of Connecticut, and the General, placing
the greatest reliance on his Excellency' 8
Judgment remarked, I'VE must consult
brother Jonathan on the subject" The
General did so, and the Governor was
successful 10 supplying many of the
wants of the army; and thenceforward
when difficulties arose, and the army was
spread over the country, it became by
phrase, 1--WE must consult brother Jona-
than aud the name has now become a
designation for the whole country, as
John Bull has for England.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
Pianos! Organsi The best
and cheapest at HOIIen-
berg's.'' 204 Main street. LOT
Actual VS.. short weight.

Aside from the impure substances
from which are made the majority of
baking powders, large proportion are
SHORT OF THE WEIGHT represented upon
the package. We not only claim that
DooieYs Yeast Powder is free from any
injurious substances, and that each
package contains FULL WEIGHT, but that
the quantity required to produce the
desired result in the kitchen is from
twenty-five to fifty per cent less than
those of ordinary manufacture. Manu-
featured by Dooley & Brother, 60 New
street, New York, and for sale at retail
by all respectable grocers. eod4w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

From Conversation with Mad. Janauschek
George w. Childs, Of the Philadelphia
Ledger, is a prince. He would do homer
to any royal family Of the world, and all
Americans ought to be proud Of him,
for be is a great almoner Of Gods gifts
TO the poor he never allows worthy
want to suffer, and many poor widow
and orphan child pray daily for him, as
| do now, land here the great actress,
With much emotion, clasped her hands,
and, raising her eyes, calculated
Heaven bless George W. Ohilds }
" Ny present from him was q beautiful
silver fruit stand, andi be wrote me a
letter more beautiful than the silver.
That gift has been the inspiration from
myself Of many a charity to the poor. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

SAYS the Union and American; ION
the fnal passage Of the funding bill by
the last Legislature, twentythree Re
publicans voted aye, and only eleven
nay. On the final passage Of the as
sessment law by the Legislature, at its
last session, majority Of the Repub-
lican members voted for it, yet Maynard
arraigus the Democratic party for the
passage of these measures"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
MAYNARD CORNERED.

From the Union and Americana
Had thuuderbolt struck him Horace
Maynard could not have been more
stunned and Disconnected than be was
Cd yesterday, when Judge Porter charged
him with holding special term of the
Supreme Court at Knoxville, in 1867,
being then, as member Of Congress,
incompetent to hold such court, and
with receiving from the State illegal
payment for this unconstitutional ser
vice. The Judge substsntiated this
charge Of double dealing by produc-
ing the following account, warrant, re
ceipt and certificates
State of Tennessee-To Horace May
nard DR.. To holding special term Of the
Supreme Court in Knoxville in Sept,
1867, $500.
Approved; W. g. BEoENLoE,
Governor, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

PORTER is mailing Maynard to the wall,
and the great insinuator viii find it diff
cult to hold his own until he reaches
Memphis. Maynard was compelled to
admit at Nashville that he had received
pay as State judge, while member Of
Congress. This, added to the back sal
airy grab, is a pretty heavy load to carry
in the presence Of the taxpayers of the
State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
A coun1rR.JouRSAL special says:

The members of the National Repub-
lican Executive Committee are reported
to be holding meetings and considering
the ways and means to prevent the fur
Their defeat of the Administration. One
of the plans proposed is to call on Grant
to come out and say over his own name
that he does not mean to be candidate
for the third term. But there is good
deal of apprehension felt by them as to
the manner in which Grant would receive
such suggestion. and nobody is anxious
to be the one to bell the cat )"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
I D Conawsy,
Under a Curse.

A dismal tragedy comes from New
England, as sad and melancholy as any
we have heard. Miss Cross, a girl Of
twenty. nine years of age, was teaching
school 10 Stark, New Hampshire. Her
classes fell into confusion and disorder,
and The teacher was summoned by the
Committee, Who gave her the alternative
Of improving the discipline or resigning.
The girl committed suicide by drowning.
She left a note to her sister merely stat
ing that the curse was being fulfilled. a
careful inquiry into her history was made
and the riddle was solved. Her father,
Amos X. Cross, Of Waterford, Maine,
was separated from bis first wife and
married again. His own mother was
greatly iKeensed against him, and in a
ft Of rage, cursed his children, saying
that bis sons should die in infancy, and
his daughters in sorrow, it cot in shame,
before they we're TO-. The curse had
been fulfilled 50 far as the sons we're con-
corned, a6d this coincidence confirmed
the belief % the unfortunate girl IN the
curse. AS the neared her 20th birthday
the gloom Of approaching death united
her for her work, and the circumstances
which followed urged Der TO the dread
ful step which developed the mystery.
She leaves one younger sister, whose
future will be watched with cafe and in
terest by an awe-stricken community.
With such a history to look back upon
i would require a mind OF no average
strength 10 combat the melancholy and
superstition which caused her sister
death. But what could be the remorse
Of the wretehed woman who had wrought
the ruin2 Let us hope she is dead and
beyond the knowledge Of the verifcation
OF her fearful curse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

Hsuse during the week. New stars will
appear nightly, and new attractions will
be presented. The best vocalism, dane
ing, specially business and Ethiopian
comicalities are introduced each night
for the entertainment of the public. Do
not forget to attend tonight, as rich,
rare and racy bill will be presented.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

The Galveston News, the leading
paper in our sister State, makes this
hit:
The James and Younger brothers
have not yet had the hardihood to sit as
coroner's inquest on one of their muir
dered aud plundered victims. SO they
have not yet furnished an example of
cool and devilish etfrontery equal to that
of E. j. Davis, Of Texas; Clayton, Dor
sey and Brooks. Of Arkansas; Pinchback
and West, of Louisiana; Spencer, OF
Alabama, celebrating is solemn con-
clave on Southern wrongs aud outrages
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

Landlady, who has just presented her
weekly bill 'ope, ma'am, you end
the braeing hair agree with you, ma an,
and your good gentleman, ma'aml'
Lady" o, yes, our sppetites are won
derfully improved. Fer instance, et
home We eat only two loaves day, and /
end, from your account, that we can
manage eight" [Laudlady feels IN.
Comfortable
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

THE Congressional candidates speak
today at CoIEerville, and will doubtless
have a large crowd of listeners. Some
of the Legislative candidates on the
ticket will also attend and, perhaps, if
time permits, address the people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

W. G. BRIES declines to accept the
nomination for State Senator from the
Nashville District. rendered him by re-
cent action of the Republican party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

JUDGE EDWARD Il. East, of Davidson
county, has accepted the Democratic
and Conservative nomination for the
Lepislatnre.
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probabilities.

WASHINGTON, October 20.--For the
upper lakes and southwark to Missouri
and the lower Ohio valley rising baron
eter, southwest winds, occasional rain and
partly cloudy weather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

THE late incendiary document issued
by the Republican Executive Commit
tee Of this State to help out the Ohio and
Indiana elections. was something Of q
failure abroad and has raised a storm Of
indignation, especially in East Tennel.
see. The document is calculated to KEEP
of emigration and do that section espe
cially great injury. Hence, the indig.
nation Of East Tennessee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

The Democratic and Conservative
Committee announces elsewhere that
there will be speaking tonight at the
Exchange building. Colonel A. J. KEEL.
lar. P. c. Bethel. ES5ss Ensley and
some Of the Legislative candidates are
expected to address the people There
viii be speaking in every ward during
The Canvass.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
$780,
CONTROLLERS OyYIcK.
-AsHTmLE. November 2, lsSI.

To the Treasurer Of the State Of Tennessee:
Pay to Horace Maynard three hun
bred dollars, the amount due and owing
on account Of holding term Of Supreme
Court as special Judge at Knoxville.
G.. W. BLAcKBUYs,
Comptroller Of the Treasury.
No. 1868.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

MANHOOD REsTORED-A VICTIM OF
vi youthful imprudence. causing prema-
ture decay. nervous debility. ETC., HAVING
tried in vain every known remedy, has found
q sim lfself-cure, which be will send M no
biz f. ow sufferers. Address !. "a. REEVES.
70 Ma an street, New York. cod-s2-xx-si
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
Democratic and Conservative Party.


For Governor.
JAMES D. PORTER. of Henry County.
For Congress. Tsath District.
q. CASEY YOUNG. of Shelby County.
shelby County Ticket.
Senatorial
0VERT0N. JR.,
A. B. HAYNES.
a. r representatives..
:. HARVEY MATHES.
JOHN A. R0USH,
HUGH D. GREER.
GEO. R. WYNN,s
GEO. B. PETERS,
GEO. R. powell.
.Foieridl Senator.
PEYTON j. SMITH. of-ripton County.
Pictorial Representatives.
JOHN M. GALLOWAY. Of Fayette County.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

NASHVILLE. TESx.. November p. 1867.
Received Of John r. Henry. Treasurer
Of the State Of Tennessee, $500, the
amount Of warrant No. 1858, due on &C
count Of holding term Of the Supreme
Court at Knoxville.
Horace MAYSARD,
By JOIN r. HESRY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

SIGNS executed in every variety, neat,
cheap and durable, by Hook & LaGrill,
326 Second street 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

OYSTERS, shelf, stew, fry or any
style. at Felix's, 292 Front 81 24t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
A FRAUD UNMAsKED.

The Union and American, Of the 18th
inst, has an item of mighty INTERESTING
reading, as Horace Greeley would say,
especially to some people hereabouts-
Here it is:
W. w. Murray, United States District
Attorney for the Western District Of
Tennessee, writes Us under date OF
Huntingdon, Oct Is, complaining Of
our article Rscribing to him "a long re-
port detailing many outrages, .
making particular reference to sixteen
negro prisoners taken from jail recently
and hanged" Mr.. Murray says. This
quotation does me great injustice, as
there is no such statement, either in sab
stance or in words, made in said report. "
We are happy to give this formal de-
NAL BY Attorney Murray the full beBe
fit of all our editions, daily, semi-weekly
and weekly. The quotation" com
planned Of was made in the exact words
of the Associated Press dispatch. 10
our editorial reference to it on the 18th
inst. we suggested that possibly the re
port had been doctored at Washington. T"
Mr.. MHrray's statement shows that this
suggestion proved correct, and the In
Justice done 10 him was done by At
torney General Williams aud his Bureau
of Ontrages The letter Of Attorney
Murray places that miscalled Bureau OF
Justice in true colors before the whole
codntry. Comment were superhuous.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

AND now troops are TO be sent to the
quiet little town of Somerville, than
which there is not q more peaceable
place in the country. Who will rise and
explain2 This thing is no doubt done
at the instance of Radical leaders TO ia.
timidate the white people at the coming
election. But it will not win. The
Conservative people of Fayette county
have a majority and will maintain it,
unless prevented by bayonets. We call
upon our present Congressman to tell
all be knows about this nice little game.
Let it work as it will, his defeat on the
Sd Of November is none the less certain
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
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MEETING.
stockholders Annual Meeting

TUE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
l. Stockholders Of the Mississippi and Ten
nessee Railroad Company will be held az the
Chamberlain House, In the city OF
Grenada, Miss, November is, 1874,
at which time Directors viii be elected for
the ensuing year.
Stockholders will be passed free By exhibit
s0-6s S. II. LAMB. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20

Ma. 10 LOCKE has taken charge of the city
circulation Of the LEDGER. The public can
rely upen him for its prompt and regular de-
livery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-20
A CALL.
MrNPurs. October %. 1874.

MKNPHIs, October %. 1874.
To Colonel Luke W. Finley;
DEAR SiR-Having seen in the morn.
ing papers the withdrawal of George r,
Powell from the Legislative ticket OF the
Democratic and Conservative party, and
the action of the Democratic Executive
Committee in filling the vacancy with
your name, and being fully satisfied with
your entire fitness to serve the people
at this juncture of our affairs, most
earnestly request your acceptance Of
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17
A Negro Preachers Idea.

Oar was ole Fadder Jupiter. Now Jupiter, he used to get a bible in one ham an a pra'r- book in de Odder, an a hymn book un- der his arm, and den he'd start out tc 500 de Ngidders an de fad deTLesa; on day 1 met ole Fad der Jupiter, an ! say tc him, 'sFad6er Jupiter, how many poun's of meat have ye prayed? How many Poun's of sugar have ve exharted? How many cups of coffee have ye sung t0 dem poor wjdGeFs an fadderiess?" An he says. "Not one:w An. den I say, "jPears like, Fadder Jupiter, we'll singhereaE' pray daran' yell pray every widder to death, an sing every fadderless chile to de grave, an call in help to bury ;em.', An den I tole him dat when he sung he mus call a har'l O flour long meter, and fur short meter take a keg O lard, an fur partikler meter nice ham an, coffee, ar' den he mus take de Quaker pra'r. book, a two wheeled cart. and fill up de ole pra'r. book wid coal, an when de cole wedder-come he mus drive de ole pra'r-b book down to some widder slster's an say, Sister .I'se come to pray six bushels oI coal wid ye;" an den open de eellah doah, dump de ole pra'r' book an pray de cellah full et coal.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17
GIVE US BACK THE TAILS.

If we, as MT Darwin says,
 From monkeys are descended. old Time. in changing things. hath Hot As yet the matter mended. Descendsnts of our ancestors Have not such times as they Who had no rent of house, or tax Of government to pay. No tailor bile caue in, Dame Nature Clothing gave And freaks of fashion did not make Of monkey-girl a-slave. sSo the olden wayls tbe happiest way The new condition fails; And, Darwin, it yOa can. my boy. Just give us back the tails. No hnrrying out of he'd had they, No b0ltine breakfast down. No hasty walk to shop in faar of some old boss frnwn The .s3v-monkey saf nDtun Til da ay the night cd ruut, h waii ae fer the lodzs t. close And lef per husband out 1'h-y + .d Eso g"tes 'tis trus, but they'd No nfi,ess lo Keep. md Q 'sr 3-stsultrr's cash account They n-gef had tn weep Se thr older. .sydy the hapP;est waE' Tue new condition fails; And, Darwin, if you can. my boy, Just give US back the tails. They had nR fashion's promenade, Where beanty's feet could stray; But then the old boss monkey had No milIiner to pay They had RasSgine the monkeys young. Through night to keep a-storming They saved thereby tyou know yodrselD A head)c )che ia the morning, A peac4tdlSaee were they, who ne'er To wars appeal did fly; They saved thereby occasslon fer A Join. Commission High, A smarter race were they than that Which from them hath descended And Time. by changing things, hath. not As yet the matter mended. For the olden. ways the happiest way; The new cUndldition fails; So. Darwin, ,sif you can, my boy,
 Please give us back the tails
 Hdrpey's.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17
Extraordinary Prophecies.
i The New Orleans Picaya0ae pub.
 fishes the following communica-
; M5.. .Editor-Abont month ago

ton: 7,a 4s.
 b3 1f.. ,-Editor-About a month ago a1 acquaintance who came from { Germany showed me a slip of pa- per which had been cut from a : German paper and sent to hiG2 containing the prophecies of a rROnk named Tranquil Wolfgang, who died at Munich in 1873. AL ! though 1 had studied German, l was not good enough scholar Ie translate with ease, and I per suaded him to do it for me and send the results.
 In my estimation all prophecy is the result of keen calculation. Thus when he prophecies that France will be divided into four States, he has calculated that as France is no longer the head of Europe, the centrifugal force will over balance the centripetal, dl- versity will displace unity. The Four French parties, BourbOns, Orleanists, IRaperialists and Re publicans, each caring more for it's particular interest than for a unity which no longer gives the directing power that France for merly had, will each be strong enough to occupy portion of the country, but not, strong enough to put down the others. But without further analization, I give the document itself as follows:
 "The prophecies of the Monk Tranquil Wolfgang, died at Mu- nich, 1873.
 "1874. Strengthening the Spa nish Republic. Dissatisfaction in France. General armaments in Italy. A new Chief of Govern ment in France. Death of Plus TX.
 "1875. War between Italy and France. The Italian armies be- siege Paris. Defeat of the French G-n7-. Italian occupation of AL giers. Ea ioHal pIehIscitum in Cogaica, Nice and Savoy. Inun- datiOnS in Austria.
 t'f876, Paris surrenders in March. Ratification of peace in Corsica, Nice, Say y, and Corsica incorporated vii Italy. Revo Iution in Spain and fall of the Government. The pestilence in Russia. Prince Fritz German Emperor. Revolution in England.
 "IS77. Communism and fam inc in France and Spain. Europ- can Congress in Rome. The new Pope recOnciled with Italy. Gen. eral ornaments in Europe-France divided into four States. Inun- dations and hurricanes in Italy. Great cold in Germany.
 "l878. A new European Con- gress in Berlin. Death of Queen Victoria. New government in Spain. The Christians in Turkey are free. Dissatisfaction in POr- tugal, Poland and Hungary. Cho- lera ia France. Discovery of a remedy for cholera in Bavaria.
 "1879. Great storms in England. Universal peace. General dis armaments Great discoveries at sea. The Pope reforms the church and superceeds the order of the Jesuits.
 "18S0;to 1890. Peace. The Pope blesses all nations.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17
SolomonNing.

He that hath knowledge spar eth. his words; but woman keepeth still only when she can't help it.
 A good name is rather to be chosen than riches, but he sure you part it not in the middle. AS he tf1iHketh in his heart so. he is, but when he rnaketh his state lnent before tke committee you cannot. someti mes pretty much always tell what he thinketh in his heart
 A hcary head is a crown Oi glory, hut a Bue tooth comb go eth through i: ali the same.
 Hope long deferred maketh the heaFt sick, and e statement ioEe kept back setteth the impatient soul on the ragged edge of anx- .iety.
 A merry heart maketh a cheer ful countenance, and a good actor twill have his joke, albeit they are wearing aud grinding on his ner- ,VOuS system.
 The memory of the just is bles. .sed, but a good many would be :just as blessed ifthey hadn't any memory.
 Her ways were ways of pleas. antnesS, but when she took of sher slippers she got thorn in yher foot.
 Whose diggeth pit shall ,fal therein, and though twenty law vers haul you out, still shall you, flesh he bruised and your bone. be broken.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17
TERMS--Invara ably in Advance

SUBSCRIPTION
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17

Ifin your "biz you wish to rise. show ycur spunk and advertise Girard and Bonner made their chink by the free use of printers ink whhq other men 0he thought is saidO: who in inc paper had no lad i" in d few years went to bad. The moral-he who runs may read-and every business man take heed-content and wealth that man will blesss who furnish es stamps to oil thepress.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17

An Omaha paper advises the people mot to make such fuss about the shooting of one consta ble, as there are over forty candl' dates for the office."
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17
Ghe Arizona StrainaJ

Editor and Proprietor.
The Arizona sentinel., 1874-10-17

"All right, old skillet legs,' slid a Kansas lawyer to a judge who. had fined him for contempt.