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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
.rhe senatorial Eleht.

The Nashville Banner Of Wednesday
last has the following items of news
with reference 60 the Senatorial contest:
Stephens stock seemed to be looming
up quite formidably. Whether the re-
suit Of his showing second in the race,
or from well defined and positive
strength on a cresendo grade, we cannot
say.
Bates hackers are much more jubi-
liant, but they do say-at least they did
say, about the last thing they said, be-
fore they said their prayers and put
themselves in their little beds, that was,
talk Of a combination on Brown, between
whom and johnson the fight was to be
finally narrowed down. We should not
be surprised. from present indications,
however, il Bate did not show a marked
increase during the opening ballots to-
day.
All sorts of gossip and speculations
are sent off from here to various outside
papers. Red6eld, Of the Cincinnati
Commercial, has a knaek OF fetching
out all there is in a man, and more, too,
sometimes. be he a candidate or a
looker-on in Vienna. Here is how he
makes out no less a warrior than Gen.
Forrest as aspiring to fill Brownlow's
seat:
General Forrest is on the ground,
and some of his friends are surprised to
learn that he is not so furious an anti.
Johnson man as they expected. On the
contrary, he is said to lean a little toward
A. J., although not far enough to support
him. 1t was said last night that the
General himself would not object to
being a candidate. he thinks he is as
much entitled to it as some of the other
ex. Confederates who are receiving and
have received rewards. Just look at it,
said a friend Of Forests to me, here is
Blown, who has been President of the
Constitutional Convention, Governor
four years, aud is now a candidate for
the Senate. Yet Brown did not do the
service in the Confederate army that
Forrest did. If we are TO reward our
soldiers as they do in the North, why
not divide out the honors, and not give
all to one2 | think Brown has had
enough. | want Forrest to have a
chance
Concerning the Senatorial 'menagerie
at the Maxwell House the same CORE
spondent remarks.
Think of It'll Johnson, Savage, Brown,
Stephens, Quaries, Harris and Ewing
are quartered under the same roof and
eat In the same dining-room, without
any other clash than that Of tableware.
Brown and Savage do not speak to
| johnson, nor johnson to them, when ac-
eidentally they run together in the halls
and rotnnda. On the first floor are the
camps of johnson, Harris, Quarles and
Governor elect Porter. Upon the floor
il mediately above are the camps OF
Brown, Ewing, Stephens and Savage.
SO the friends OF the candidates and the
candidates mingle and jostle about in
the same building, and the caucusing
and wire pulling that is done is tremen-
dous. You who have attended Senate
rial elections aud know the muss they
make even when the candidates are en-
camped in different parts Of the city,
imagine what a rumpus there must be
when all, or nearly all, are under one
roof.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
ON SCARE.

The o~fice-holders are on q big
scare" They are moving heaven and
earth in the name of the dear people.
It is the people, not themselves, they
care for, you see. The gentle, old re-
liable, Rip Van Wrinkle Appeal ought TO
be rewarded by them-say a few thous-
and in hand, or a good round sum next
summer when the merchants have little
advertising to do, and are less able than
common to supply a stick wherewith TO
break their own heads. Certainly the
officials should pay well. But how do
the real people view the matter2 Are
they against all reform, too, because
some Of them think it would be better
to submit the election Of commissioners
to the people2 Are they against all the
proposed reforms because they disagree
about the manner of getting at seme OF
them7 MOI Every word against re-
form pushes it on Let the Apptn'
howl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
WASHINGTON.
Congresslonal ProceedInrs.

WASHINGTON, January 2l.-The Ways
and Means Committee resumed the Pa
ciGc mail investigation to-day. The
Chairman informed Irwin that the Com
mittee had. no power to discharge him
until formally authorized by the House,
and be was to consider himself techni-
cally under arrest. Irwin then testified
that he engaged Schumacher without Civ
ing him any retaining fee, but with the
understanding that Schumacher should
be paid $500, 900 upon the passage Of the
bill in consideration Of services rem
dered by him; witness gave Schumacher
no instructions to take out his fee from
this sun and return the remainder to
the Company, nor did witness give
Schumacher instructions to pay any
portion Of the money to any person. as
Schumaker's compensation was to be
wholly contingent, and as witness con
sidered him a man of ability, he (wit-
ness thought $500, 900 a fair agreement
for Schumaker's services; never reported
to Stockwell that he had employed
Schumacher, and never gave Schumacher
any instructions whatever; know moth
ing of the Elniore transaction or Gen.
Smith; witness gave $4,000 check to
VIM. S. King, of Philadelphia. Irwin
then recited sundry payments made by
him in addition to those mentioned yes
terday, paying $500 to John M. Morris,
of the Chronicle; $4,000 to $4,000 to
Moran for writing letters, ETC.; S35, 900
to ex-Postmaster General Randall for
the special purpose of buying up the
Washington agents of the combination
of New York stock operators, who we're
fighting the Pacific Mail subsidy while
it was before the Senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST EX-
ID ecuted and delivered to NJ as Trustee. on
tho list day Of August. 1873, and registered in
the Registers o6ioo Of Shelby county. Ten
nessee, on the 9th day Of October, 1874. in
chattle book No. 7, page 6l8, for the purpose
Of securing certain Indebtedness therein men
toned l will, on saturday, February
2da 1875, within legal hours, sell the prop
erty hereinafter described for cash, at public
cutlery, to the highest bidder, the following
personal property, to-wit: The leasehold OF
the stock yard situated on Second street in
chelsea, and knewn as the " Memphis Stock
Yards" also five horses. one mule. one wooden
shed, now in said stock. yard. Also the fol-
lowing property in the twO-story brick house
adjoining said stock yard: All the household
and kitchen furniture, consisting Of beds,
hedsteads, bedding, chairs, tables, wash
stands, bureaus, crockery, china ware and
table ware; also two billiard tables, cues, etc.
one kitchen range, together with all anna
ratus belonging to same; also two buggies,
one with top and one open buggy, bar and bar
fixtures. including stock on hand Of li-uors.
cigars, etc.; In short, everything now IN said
house or stock yard. being the same lately
occupied by Il. LaCroix. Sale of the above
described property TO take place on the prem
ises In Chelsea. sell as Trustee.
JOHN CUBBINS, Trustee.
u. w. MILLER, Attorney. 123-l5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, January g2.--For the
West, Gulf States and Ohio valley higher
barometer, lower temperature, northwest
winds, clear or clearing weather. In the
upper lake region, upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys and Northwest,
generally lower temperature thea on
Thursday, clear or partly cloudy weather,
gising barometer and north winds in the
first two districts, but with falling barom-
eteb and winds shifting to the east or
south in the last two. In the Middle
States and lower lake region rising
barometer, falling temperature, fresh and
brisk north or west winds and clearing
weather. The Mississippi river vii! con.
tinue falling at and belew Cairo. Tn,
Ohio will begin rising at Pittsburs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

wHESthe LEDGER was rightly throwing
hot shot into the corrupt Radical school
ring, the Appeal was equally busy coy
ering up and heaping'dirt over its rot
enness. And now when Memphis is
weighed down by reduction OF all values
and business, and staggering in the m're
Of poverty under the burden OF debt
heaped on her by the Encouragement
and malversation OF officials, the Appeal
lifts its vcice against reform, and while
it talks bosh about their liberties, pro-
poses nothing for the relief of a suffer
ing people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
NEW YORK
Death of a Congressman-Bsecher-
TtIt0n Trial.

TiItSn Trial.
NEw York, January PA special
dispatch states that Colonel Augustus
F. Allen, Democratic member Of Con-
gress from the T~hirty.third New York
district, died at his residence in James
town yesterday, aged sixty-ive.
The interest in the Tiiton.B eecher suit
continues undated. The usual large
crowd filled the court room this morning.
Mr.. Tilton and his friends we're in their
accustomed seats. Rev. Henry Ward
Beecher and wife came in 1901 after the
opening hour. The counsel for the
prosecution we're on hand, but those for
the defense, with the exception Of Gen.
Tracy, we're late. Tilton and Francis d.
Moulton spent the time before the COM
mencement OF the proceedings in desul-
tory conversation. When the counsel
for the defense arrived Moulton resumed
the stand and his REORGANIZATION was
continued. Judge Nelson cautioned
the audience to observe perfect quiet, as
every moment was precious. The witness
deposed. 4" had rot been furnished
with Mrs. Woodhulls speech 10 Stein
way Hall; | did not see it in Tilton's
possession; do not recollect ever hearing
Tilton urge Beecber to preside at
Steinway Hall; | think / have a letter
from Mrs. Woodruff on the subject; |
don't remember hat Tillon aud myself
took Mrs. Woodruff into Beecber' pres
enee and asked him 10 preside; ! went to
the Steinway Hall meeting; / believe
Tilton introduced Mrs. Woodruff and
afterwards took the chair; | cannot re-
member the subject matter of Mrs.
WoodhulPa lecture, hGt think it was
something about men and women; | do
not know whether it was on the marriage
relations; my friend relations continued
with Mrs. Woodruff afterwards, bnt
don't remember whether che was Ut my
house after this or not; Nv. Tilton
authorized me TO settle his affairs with
Bowen; | had an interview with Bowen
and presented claims which amounted
80
to- think, about $1,000 Bowen replied
that he did not think he owed TiltoR aay
money 4 tit hsre occurred between
counsel as to witness answering The
question It Bowen had said why he
thought be thought he did not owe Mr.,
Triton any money; the court directed
witness to answer the question. Vii
ness continued; "Rogen said be thought
he d'd not owe Tilton any money, and il
he did it would 60 into arbitration;
told Bowen / did not want to arbitrate.
Iilton directed the bringing Of sui
against bowen, and with this Lhad moth
ing to doi the suit l think, was begun
in the latter part of 1871 or the begin.
ming Of 1872; don't recollect that he
ever stated to ne the cause fol
Aresking the contract With Tiltor
after suit was brought; / dom
believe lsaw Bowen; WITNESS was showr
; printed paper;lI cant swear / saw THU
/ paper before; don't know where thil
printed article came from; which is at
, tached to the tripartite agreement don
r know Of two different articles beinl
! printed in the Golden Age Office EN-
t bodying the .%letter Of January LIST;
. showed this Golden Age article t.
t Bowen at my house before the arbitra
: ton; think claain showed it to Bower
before the arbitration; don't know i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
F2eie a. d.
Attachment Notice.

In the First Circuit Cogrt Of Shelby County.
Tennessee 3. Dplard VS.. Ad Rajeskey.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENTHAV.
ing been sued out under section 3lb5 Of the
Code OF Tennessee and returned into court,
levied upon the real estate Of the de-
PENDANT, and affidavit having been made that
the defendant is Justly indebted to the plain
tin in the gup ofone hundred and thirty-nine
dollars and hity.nine cents by note. and that be
Is a nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee; It Is
therefore ordered that the defendant, A. Ra-
leskey, make his personal appearance herein,
before the Judge Of the First Circuit Court OF
Shelby county, at the court. house in the =
Of Memphia, on the third Monday i NY
next, and defend said attachmr q my
within the time prescribed by Law ny sun
will be proceeded with ex pr OF sae ann
copy Of this order be pubs M d'ei and tnat
Ledger. 'SekS IN the mem phi
This lsts day ii January, 1875.
a H.de copS~Attest:
~ B. +. COLEMAN. Clerk.
Tyr. IL. COLEMAN, Deputy Clerk.
lEo, CAN'T, Attorney for Plaintiff
l2f-l30-l36.l42
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
FOREIGN.

LONDON, January 22.-There is said
to be good authority for stating that the
British government has demanded an
explanation and apology from Peru for
removing a passenger from a British
steamer at Callao.
ST. PETERSBURG, January 22.-The
Journal de st. Petersburg has an article
which is taken as an indication that
Montenegro has the support Of Russia
in the difficulty with Turkey.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

Labor-honest labor-is mighty and
beautiful. Activity is the ruling element
of life, and its highest relish. Luxuries
and conquests are the results Of labor;
we can imagine nothing without il. The
noblest man Of earth is he who puts
hands cheerfully and proudly 70 honest
labor. Labor isa business aud ordinance
Of God. Suspend labor, and where are
the glory and pomp Of earth-the fruit
fields and palaces, and the ~fashonihgs Of
matter for which men strive and parf
Let the labor scorner look TO himself
and learn what are the trophies. From
the crown Of bis head TO the sole Of bis
foot, he is the debtor and slave of toll
The LABOR WHICH he scorns has tricked
into the statue and appearances Of man.
Where gets he %garmenting and equip.
sge2 Let labor answer. Labor which
maLee music in the mines, and the fur.
row, the forgs, oh, seorn not labor, you,
@ap, who never yet earned q morgel Of
bread .sbor pities you, proud fool,
and laughs you to scorn, You shall pass
70 dust, forgotten; but labor vii live on
forever, glorious in its conquests ana
monuments.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

AS long As the Senatorial question
hangs fire the people need expect no
serious legislation that will benefit the
State. In the very nature of things, tho
prevalent and absorbing excitement
must beget more or less confusion and
constant apprehension of the approach
OF the momentous hour Of u meridian.
Would It not be wiser, then, for legisla
tors to get in their Senatorial work and
conclude it2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
River q,eIsgrams.

CAIRO, January Pho arrivals. De
parted-Eddyville, Nashville, 10 pm;
Pat Cleburne, Evansville, IL am. Clear
and cold.
P1rTsBURG, January 22.-The river is
two feet aine inches, and rising. Clear
and mild.
C%INcIExATT, January 22.--The ice .in
the river moved about three hundred
yards las. aigAt and stopped, No dam:
axe done.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

liz answer to Sheridan's allegation
that most Of the murders committed in
New Orleans during the past two years
were committed by Conservative ban
ditti, Captain F~reemOax, Of the parish
prison, steps to the front With q list Of
all the murderers committed 10 his
charge for the period mentioned, from
which it appears that out Of the whole
number, s%eventy-nine, no less than fifty
were known to be Radicals Of the Kel
logg regime.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
BosH.

There is not a man ia Memphis (un-
less he is an o~fice.holder or near kin to
an Office holder who can withhold a
broad grin of derision as he reads from
day to day the Appeals new platforms,
containing broad eagleisms about the
liberties of the people" That paper
must be trying to ape The prince Of dem
agogues, Andrew johnson, in its pre-
lenses of love for the dear people. 1t is
refreshingIy stupid in dreaming that the
people Of this city are green enough to
be taken in by such bosh. 1t is alto
gether too thin to gull even the most un-
sophisticated lubber. Bah
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

A woman Of Port Austria, Michigan,
lately sued a liquor dealer for selling
ardent spirits to her husband, and the
proof vas SO clear that the defendant
settled, paying twenty-five dollars and
costs. The novel plan adopted by the
%prosecutrix when she discovered her
husband drinking was to rush in and
seize the glass, and when they took it
away from her, put her fingers into the
liquor that remained, tasting it, SO that
she could swear positively as to its char
aeter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

liz its local columns the LEDGER allu.
ded yesterday to the fact that the Radi.
Gals of Shelby favored Andrew Johnson.
Thus che cigar box vote was made up.
Another fact is equally significant, and
that is that those supporters Of every
usurpation. from the Barbour Lewis
Commission to that Of Grants sheridan
in Louisiana, oppose nov the peoples
reform movement on pretense of main
tanning the rights Of the people. They
are sharp and cunning whsnever there
are spoils in sight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

A CORRESPONDENTS suggests to the APP
peal that the Protective Unionists know
it is only poking ~good-natured fun at
them when it filings ont lis little pet
words robbers" conspirators," etc,
and asks, Why not borrow from Sheri.
dan and say banditti instead
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

The Appeal quotes the Somerville
Falcon as Directing to the proposed new
charter that the three commissioners
proposed by it are not TO be residents Of
the city. 1t is not strange that the Fal-
con should SO misrepresent by mistake.
But how does it happen that the Appeal
does not know that the commissioners
must be residents Of not less than Eve
years; and how, if it means the fair
thing, does il happen that it quotes the
misstatement Of the Falcon without cor
rscting it2 Does it intend continuing
TO mislead in the name Of popular rights
and expect to have the credit Of being
old reliable at the same time?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
The Ledger Rooster.

The proad bird Of the morning which
daily crows above the telegraphic dis
patches Of the LEDGER, is to the Demo-
cratic party what the eagle was to the
standard Of Napoleon. The reason why
the rooster became the emblem Of De-
mocracy is stated in the following ex-
PLANTATION from the Boston Post.
The rooster as a political emblem had
its origin in the memorable Presidential
canvass of 1910, between Harrison and
Tyler, the Wing candidates, and Van
Buren, and Johnson, the Democratic
nominees. In the summer Of that year
a special election Tor some purpose was
held in one Of the counties Of Indiana,
which resulted in a Van B1ren victory.
A Democat not acquainted with Mr..
Chapman, the then editor Of the Indian
apolis Sentinel, wrote a letter to a friend
in Indianapolis in which he advised him
To state the result, and he added these
Vords: Tell Chapman to crow Chap
mai did crow and as a significant IL
lustration be brought out a picture Of
chanticleer. The Democrats had few
opportunities OF growing afterward ia
that year, but subsequently the rooster
was adopted as the emblem Of Demo
cratic suecess and as such has ever since
| remained.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

NOTICE.

NJ ERCHANTS, SALOON KEEPERS,
WI owners Of licensed vehicles and all
others whose licenses have expired, are re-
quested TO call at the Office Of the City Tax
Collector without further notice
and renew their licenses or pay the taxes thai
JOHN HOLLYWOOD. +
tll8-l23 City Lincense Inspector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
MRS. Beeeher AaandsOmer than Mrs
lillian.

From the New York Tribune.l
For the time Mrs. TiItob was the cen.
trail figure Of attraction, She was very
pale, aud her manner was that Of a
timid, shy woman, who felt III at ease
under hundreds of staring eyes. The
crowd %instinctively instituted a compari.
son between her and Mrs. Beecher, and the
result was not favorable to Mrs, Tilton.
1t was apparent that they were opposite
in character. On one side was q weak,
timid, sentimental woman; on the other
g positive, determined, and, even in her
old age, a handsome woman. Mrs.
Beecher vas cool and selfposssssed
throughout the proceedings, notwith.
standing the bitter attacks upon her hps-
bands honor. Mrs. Tilton was evidently
nervous aud embarrassed. Mrs. Reeoher
has q classical face, full OF force aud
expression; Mrs. Tiltop's face is of a
common place typo.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
Trustees Sale.

ON THE 26TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1875,
" l will sell the following property to the
highest bidder for cash, TO carry out the pro-
visions Of a trust deed made by James II. and
Mary Kirkland. dated May l, 1873, viz: Lot
Nos. 4 and 3. as designated on Menken's plan
of subdivision as recorded in the Registers
office of Shelby county, each containing
25xl40 feet. situate on Manassas street. Re-
demption waived and title perfect. though |
as Trustee only. Sale on the north
west corner Of Main and Court streets, be-
l24-l53 L. IGLAUER. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

Trustees Sale.

ON THE 9eTH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1876.
" l will sell the following property to the
highest bidder fer cash. to carry out the pro-
visions Of a trust deed made by B. +. White,
JrS and Fanny V. White. dated January 81,
1872, viz: Lot No. l of Menken's plan of sub
division as recorded in the Registers Office of
Shelby county. containing 76Nx140 feet, more
or less, situate on Manassas street. Bedemp-
ton waived, and title perfect, though | con-
vey as Trustee only. Sale on the northwest
corner Of Main and Court streets, between 10
and II Am.
l24-lb3 L, IGLAUER. Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

tbs skirmishing ballots in the General
Assembly reveals the fact that Mr..
johnson is not strong, and will not be
invited to wear the Senatorial toga this
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
Capture OF an Escaped Convict.

JEFFsRsoyYILLE, IND, Jan. 22.-Bill
Rodifer, the escaped convict and despe-
RADIO, wal captured at Scottsburg, Sect
county, this morning, between one
and two o'clock, by DR.. Rally and others,
A thief attempted to enter the residence
Of toe Sheriff of Scott county but failed
by the alarm being given by several young
ladies'. This alarm spread through the
village; a number Of citizens gathered
and while in consultation observed a light
in Mr.. Pennington house neal by. The
citizens surrounded the house and com.
PEELED the thief to surrender, who proved
to be Bill Rodifer. He was returned to
the State prison this morning at . o'clock
His feet ard hands are frost.bitten. BE
acknowledged that the police Of New
Albany sav him, and that he was cap;
tured in Washington county two days
ago. but talked his captors out Of it, who
gave him bis liberty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22

IFYOU WANT PRINTING DOM IN AN
i artistic manner, send your orders 10 the
Ledger Stsam job Printing Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-22
Saturday, goth Of February, 1875,

in legal hours, in front Of the courthouse,
Memphis. Tennessee, proceed to sell TO the
highest bidder, for cash. the following de-
the State Of tennessee. county Of Shelby. and
being lots Nos. 424. 425, 426 and 427, lying
west Of and fronting upon Chickasaw street,
fronting together 1iS feet and 9 inches, run
ning back in the direction of Wolf river l4s
feet and 6 inches. together with all the i'm
story brick mill building, then known as the
Eagle Mills.
Levied on as the property Of defendant, A,
II: Douglass, To satisfy said judgment. inter
est and costs,
G. L. ANDERSON,
Sheriff of Shelby County, Tenn.
MEMPHIS, January q, 1875, ia 130-13h