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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-08-11
OF II. AND T.

NAroyA TEMPLE OF H. AND 7. No. I-meets
every Friday evening at 5 o'clock at new
Masonic hall, Gayoso block, Main street.
y, G. ReaheTd, W. O. T.; A. j. McGarvey.
Hardy, W a. R.; Alfred d. White, VI. =.
R. Alex. HUM, W. o.; D. M. Dancey, W.
ID. u; G. g. Tate, W. e.; Bun +. Price, W.
s.; John W. Graham, W. TT.
CHELSEA TEMPLE OF II. AND 7. No. 2-meets
every Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock, at their
hal. Brick Church. Chelsea. r. j. Rawlings,
W. G. 7; g. R. Dawson. W.. v. T.; B. J.
Carr. w. Ri Q. N. Hobson, W. A.. r.; j. F.
Chandler, WE. r.; VIM. N. Carr, W. IT.;
X. X. BOYD, ". u; Tho'. B. Rawlings, W.
W. s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-08-11

NKw YORK. August IL. lao p.m.-Ootton is
quiet and steady. Futures are quiet, with
sales for January at 10 15-16gl4c; February.
1904 3.16c; March, a 5-l6Sl4Nc; April,
Is l-l6c; August, l49l4 1.l6c; September,
l3 15-l6al4c; October, November and Deem
Der, l3A@lS lS-l6c. Sales for future delivery,
$500 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-08-11
OF PXTHAs.

TExHKssEH LoDeK No. 5-Mees NJ
every " ednesday night at $50 Second
street. Vincent Block, opposite Court Square.
StrOn, p; W Rhea, ". Of r.; Il. II. Cole
man, NJ. Of f.; W. II. Moysten. K. Of r.
and s..
MEMPHIS LODGE No. 6.-Meets for drill on
drst Thursday of each month. Regular meet
ing second, third and fourth Thursday. A,
j. McGarvey, O.. c.; l.. J.. Ware. VIC; W II
Linstedt, P; II S Reynolds. NJ Il; BP Smith,
N R;,A MaekayA MA; Jos S Leon, KRIS;
Chas Howard, PC.
CGuR DE LIoN LODGE No. 1S-Meets every
Monday night at $50 Second street, Vincent
Block, opposite Court Square. j.. @, Walston,
K. 4. 4 \, N sISTsb y; o s.. z. A. Y. s sS3af r.
B.; j. 7. Tomlinssn, NJ. T.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-08-11

LIVERPOOL. August II. 12:30 ~p.m.-cotton
is easier. UDlands. Z Sid; Orleans. Z 7-16d.
Sales. 1900 bales, Of which 5000 we're Tor ex-
port and speculation.
HGALvEsTOs, August1l Cotton is dull; mid
ding, 1870. Gross receipts. "A; stock. 1910
halaa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-08-11
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For Vicksburg.

Memphis and Vicksburg Weekly Line-For
Vieksburg and all way landings-The ele-
cant aIanmar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-08-11
/" RECORD,'

nRC6LATEs AMONG ALL THE MER-
VI chants in the White and Red river val.
IeYs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
THE PENITENTIARY IN
 VESTIGATION.

Elsewhere in to-day's paper we give the finding of the Commis- sioners before whom the recent in vestigation into the condition and conducting of our pcnitentiary was conducted.
 We had no doubt from the first that there had perhaps been some abuses, for it is almost impossi- ble to conduct an institution of that kind, and to enforce the nec- essary and proper discipline among the class of men confined there without occasionally using harsh means. And it is equally difficult to prescribe code of regulations which will always suit every emergency.
 We do not wonder, therefore that such has been found the case in the present investigation, and the fact that the Commission has found nothing serious enough to warrant the cancelling of the contract with the present
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
 THE OHIO ELECTION.

The defeat of Gov. Allen, in Ohio, while it will be a gratifica- tion to the Republicans, and will give them prestige as the champi- ons of Q hard money policy, is not regarded by those who are we'll posted, as any serious draw back to the Democrats in the next years presidential canvass.
 There has been such a division of sentiment among the Demo- crats on the finacial issue, that if the defeat of the party in Ohio shall have the effect to bring all Democrats together upon 9 plat form of principles involving only .be vital interests of the country, and cause them to wage the can vass next year on the real issues between the two great contending parties, it will not be a serious loss that the first state election shall have gone as it has.
 While the question of our cur rency is closely connected with the prosperity of the great indus tries of our country, it will be time plenty for the Democratic party to undertake the task of bet tering our condition in this res pect when they shall have come fully into power. Until then let them fight the enemy on the record they have made during their term ofrule.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

there is no occasion in the world for any court of common pleas, and we hope our members will oppose the imposition of such 9 burden upon us. Our taxpayers and voters were opposed to the including of their county under the provisions of the bill for this purpose last spring and so ex- pressed their disapprobation by forwarding a remonstrance, and we are sure they have had no req son to change their minds on the subject.
 If thore are counties where the tax payers and voters think such courts will be beneficial, let them have the courts, but don't impose them upon counties where there is no need for them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
SICK, Ell?

Not so sick, Bro. Jamison, as you may suppose.
 We want to be at peace with Johnson county, and mankind in general, but when you go to dig ging into Pope county-when you go to robbing her because some body else robbed you-you must expect us to act on the defensive. Your logic seems to be, "If some one wrongs me, l will wrong somebody else, and thereby get even."
 Now, Bro. Jamison, don't you know that it was on petition of your own people--the citizens of Johnson county-that the legisla. ture last Spring passed the act establishing the line which you now find SO much fault with? The act was passed in compliance with your own petition and your own representative voted for the Act Now to come forward at the same session and ask for another line looks like childs play. How many more lines will you want within the year?
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
- WHAT IS MONEY?

New York Irish World.l
 The dense ignorance and imbe- ciie blundering which prevail on the subject of finance, together with the panics and industrial stagnation to which this ignorance ana laundering lead, are in a great measure due to a misunderstood ing of what is really meant by the word "money"-what really con stttutes money. Most men are content to accept their idea and definition of it at second hand. Here in America, too. confusion is worse confounded by a school of economists who have been trained to follow the English lead in everything, who shape all their thoughts and phrases after En- glish models, tenaciously holding that England alone is the bright
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
To the People of Arkansas.
LITTLE RocK, Oct. s, 1875.


 ED. GAzETTE:-As one of the great north western editorial land exploring excursion party who have completed an inspection of almost the chief portion of the state of Arkansas, permi it me the pleasure of addressing yon thro' the agency of your own press.
 1 confess to you, sir, that when I recived the cordial invitation of Col. Loughboreugh, the land com missioner of the St. Louis x Iron Mountain railway, and Col. T. B. Mills, to join the cxcursionists, it it was with some serious feelings, as regards my safety in doing so, I accepted the invitation, and set out to perform the duty of a jour- nalist, having so frequently read of the lawlcss barbarity and crimes committed almost within your very borders; however, as l have but one life to lose, I was deter mined to risk it and brave the danger of the trip, and come to judge for myself, that l might do justice not only to you but to the craft to which l belong. 1 came, we saw, you conquered, and yet no sword was drawn. No, gen.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
TURNPIKE ROAD TO BOONE COUNTY.

We see from the Boone County Record that the citizens of that county are again becoming arous- ed to the importance of a good thoroughtarc-perhaps a turnpike road from Bellefonte to the Ft. Smith railroad. We notice that the impression is general that Russellville is the point at which the road should tap the line of the Ft. Smith railroad. The Record in which we see the matter men, toned was about two weeks old when we received it, and by it a meeting of all parties interested was suggested at Cave City on the 9th inst. We do not know whether the meeting was held or not, but we do know that the best interests of both sections of the country demand good turnpike road between the two places named. We further know that it is feasible project, and that if our business men and live men of all callings will take hold of the matter we can have q No. l good turnpike all the way from here to Bellefonte. fhere is money in it, and we do not see why somebody don't take the lead and put it through. All that is wanted is some one to take the lead and there will be plenty to follow. We have no doubt if the matter was properly taken hold of, the requisite amount of stock would be taken in less than thirty days, and charter could be obtained 
 at the next session of the legisla. ture, and the road in full opera tion by the first of January or February. We would be glad to see some of our public spirited men take hold of this matter in earnest. It has been talked about a great deal, and all agree that it would be a great thing, but what we want now is for some one who means business to take hold of it. We hope soon to be able to report that the matter is no longer a mere subject of discussion, but that it is really being made a reality.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
lemen: thank heaven there was

tlemen; thank heaven there was no necessity for defensive weap- ons, unless it were to ward off your overwhelming hospitality, open frankness, and those splen- did proofs which assure the world of man in his pure nature, as evinced by you in every quar- ter of our eventful route.
 I regard the excursion as one of immense import and benefit, not only to the state of Arkansas, but throughout the length and breadth of America and Europe, for the mighty voice of a great engine (the press) through us shall sound the loud trumpet of your praise, and our estimate of your utilization, laws and instltu- tions; your peace and prosperity, your enterprise and industry, your frankness and openness of heart, your cordially toward strangers, your refinement and tastes, your appreciation of good and detesta- tion of immortality and crime, your warm welcome extended to all men of honor and integrity the immense resources of your golden lands teeming with wealth, vour grand forests and splendid rivert, your bounteous and luxuri- ant fruits, your plenteous crops of corn and grain, your lovely white fields of cotton; your Hot Springs, crowned with almighty healing powers, and touched, as it were by the hand of God, for from your balmy waters the leper walks healed and clean man, and the victims of the thousands of diseases to which flesh is heir, come forth fresh, vigorous and new men. Yes, gentlemen, this is what we, in common justice to you, must say we found you, and having done so, we feel tt due you to tell the whole world that Ar kansas opens up new hope for en terprse and industry. and that the capitalist may reap untold gain in the immense resources offering in your state, and the immigrant find safe, happy and prosperous home with you.
 I was so favorably impressed by you as men far advanced In arts and sciences, refinement and education, that it required more than ordinary courage to master that nervous feeling and my con sciousnes of inferiority to you, but your warm cordiality and wei come soon removed that feeling and the natyral modesty SO com
 mon to the sons of Ireland, and placed me on terms of footing be side you. And now can stand up as a journalist, and tell tho
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

world what you are, and what we found you, and, in the furtherance of this, 1 deemed it not unaccept- able to you to give you some lasting record and memorial of our visit through your state. I have therefore collected all mat ter of interest possible, written . biographical, historical and stat istical sketch of each city and town, recorded the various items of importance, receptions, speech es, grand banquets and balls, your glorious crops, timber, mines and minerals, coal fields, cotton and corn, grain and green crops, and embrace all under one form of re. port, and in n few days l purpose issuing it from our office (The Land Owner) in Chicago, fresh from the press, for your pleasure and information. Now, gentle. men, as time flies swiftly, and but little is left me for my hurried labor in doing so for your interest and that of your state, and ex- pressing q warm hope to see you all very soon, and personally thank you for myself and brothers of the northwestern press, l sub scribe myself your grateful friend:
 GEo. FRANCIS CoD2,
 Associate Editor and Copartner in
 the Land Owner, of Chicago, Ill.
 (J. NJ. Wing X Co. Proprietors,)
 F. S.-I trust the entire press of the state of Arkansas will copy this letter of our thanks and gratitude. C. '. C.,
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
COURTOF COMMON PLEAS

We observe that the matter of establishing courts of common pleas is again being agitated by the press of the state, and argu- ments advanced pro and con. We have no doubt the next session of our legislature will have the mat ter up again, and that there will be a pressure brought to bear to influence the passage of a bill pro- viding for these courts.
 We hope that body when they are called upon to take action in these premises will act wisely and not make any sweeping pro vision for such courts, but that they will confine their establish ment to counties where necessity actually requires them. We pre- sume there are few counties in the state where there is need foi these courts; but the majority do not need them, and to them they would only be source of expense and burden to the taxpayers, and an annoyance and oetriment tc farmers and others who would have to perform jury service o' four terms per year.
 Besides, how often do the ma jority of the counties secure [ county judge competent to exer else the jurisdiction of sucl courts?
 So far as our county-Pope--i: concerned we know very well tha
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

The Controller of the Cur rency has issued the following: Dangerous commercials are in circulation of the denominations of $5 of the following banks: The first National Bank, of Chica- go, Ill; the Traders National Bank of Chicago, Ill.,; the first National Bank of Paxton, Ill. {; the first National Bank of Canton, Ill. Nearly the entire amount of the genuine $5 notes of these banks has been withdrawn from circulation, and national banks are requested to transmit to the Treasury for redemption all such notes as may come into their pos session.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
Robert Dale Owen has rccov-


 cred his reason, and will in a few days return to his home, where under advice, he will continue for a time to rest from labor. Dr. Everts, Superintendent ofthe In diana Hospital for the insane, says he sees no reason why Mir. Owen may not in short time, re- sume his work with all the vigor and ability incident to his age and habits of life. Mir. Owen be- lieves that his only ailment was exhaustion of the brain and ner- vous force, until what he regard ded as arbitrary restraint, tended to irritation. He thinks, however, the repose of the last three months has been greatly beneh- cial to him.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21


 lessee, confirms us in the opinion that a great deal more fuss has been made over the matter than the actual circumstances called for. If the lessee, in his treat ment of convicts, has committed any act which IS criminal under our criminal code, we presume the grand jury will look after it, and, in fact, the Commissioners in their finding so recommended. The thing has ended about as we supposed it would.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

The Spaniards in Cuba will vet find a hot time of it. The Cuban patriots are preparing to again resort to fire as means Of waging their warfare. An arti- cle in late Havana paper says the insurgents have laid plans whereby they will attempt to de stroy by fire all the valuable su- gar plantations, and that the coming winter will witness the most active operations that have been displayed during all this desperate struggle.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
THE LEGISLATURE.

buG q IcW lHUTe uayo VIII ibeSi vene before the Legislature will convene at the capital in pursu- anee to adjournment last April. At the last session of the Legisla- ture, many of the members were inexperienced, and called to fill seats in the General Assembly without ever having given much thought to parliamentary proceed ings, or to the needed legislation of our state. The session was on this account, long and tedious, and if some blunders were perpe trated it is easy to excuse them.
 The members at the coming session will be better prepared to enter at once upon the work be- fore them, and we may expect 9 session of active work. Some of the errors of last sessions work or at any rate some measures which are by many judged to be crrors-have been pointed out and commented upon by the press of the state, and it is to be hoped that our law makers will dilligent- ly investigate all matters of which complaint has been made, and if any changes or amendments can be made which will rebound to the goodssof our state and people, that they will be promptly enacted.
 Among other tn ngs which have received the notice of the press, and been clsssed as bad lcgisla- tion, is the Fee Bill, or parts oft, which was adopted by the last session. Ifany body merits full compensation for their services it is our public servants, our jurors and those who leave their own private affairs and devote their time to the unthunkful task of serving the public. And if there is any emergency where it is good policy to pay good wages for com l potent services it is in the employ ment of our officials. We have no doubt many of our officials especially those who possess the desired business qualifications which should always characterize 1 our officials-could make a far better living at the ordinary pur- saits of life than they do at serv- ing their state and fellow citizens as officials.
 The fees allowed jurors in jus :, tices courts is a notable instance of the injustice ot the fee bill.
 We believe no mans services : should be required for less than 2 fair compensation, and we trust the next session will amend the Fee Bill in several respects. The road laws of the state have also been severely criticised and pronounced inadequate to the wants of the public.
 The deficiency of proper no tices to the public of Administra- tors, Guardian's and Executors, has also been complained of, and condemned by almost the entire State press.
 The School system has been,
 by many, thought to be neglected No more important matter could command the attention of the next session.
 Other points might be mention
 ed, but we presume that all will l be brought up by thoughtful , members at an early day in the |, session.
 f The adjournd session should be a term of earnest, dilligent labor.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

--Egypt-.he oldest nation in the world-honors the United States, the youngest nation, by making an appropriation of $65- GOO to pay the expense of a rep. resentation st the Centennial Elk hlbition next year. All the Arts, products and industries, and many things connected with the ancient history of the land of the Pharaohs will be exhibited.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

The "Stonewall Brigade" will hold a reunion at Richmond, Va, on the occasoin of the inaugura- tion of Toley's statute of "Stone- wall" Jackson, Oct. 26th.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

Electricity travels over the wires in transmitting telegrams, at the rate of1s,7o0 miles per second. At this rate a gslvanic current would make the circuit of a wire extending around the world in one md one third seconds.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

A righteous act was that Of the California Legislature, when they passed a law restricting school officers from making any difference in the salaries of male and female teachers of the same grade. Equal wages for equal work, regardless of sex, ought to be the custom everywhere.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

Mexico goes it strong on our Centennial Exhibition. The Mexican Congress has appropria- ted $3OO,OOO jointly for the ma t,onal and international exhibi- tion. the former to be held at the City of Mexico, in November as q preparatory step for our Centen- nial of 1876.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

The Golden Age has stopped publication-so we see It an nounced, and the paid up subscri- bcrs will be supplied with The Ma tion for the remainder of their unexpired terms.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
-Frolich, of the Record, wants

--Frolich, of the Record, wants the Scarcy boys to get up some frolicks to while away the lonely hours during these cool, pleasant, moonshiney nights. Try pos sum hunt, Colonel, simmons are ripe, sweet potatoes abound in the patches and you can find lots of fun in it.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

Moody and Sankey have t. nally made a most happy choice in their selection of place at which to commence their crusade arainst Satan's dominion. They commence at Brooklyn on the 3Ist instant.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21
T HE DEM OC R A T.
J. E. BATTENFIELD, --- EDITOR.
and Proprietor'

The election in Iowa on the I2th inst. went Republican by majority of something like 30,00O.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

Maine has one hundred and seventy five lodges, with & mem- bership of l4,O00 Good Templars.
The Russellville Democrat., 1875-10-21

IF YOU WANT TO BUY A SEWING
 Il Machine, Piano, organ for parlor or Church. apply al this office, for prices, which is lower than the manufacturers' prices. We guarantee q bargain.