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Wilmington journal., 1875-01-15
The Little Rock Clergy Protest

LITTLE Rock, January THE fol-
lowing was published here to day:
To the People Of the United States:
Having seen a dispatch of General
Sherldan's to the Secretary of War, in
which he speaks of terrorism as exist
ing in the State OF Arkansas, we feel
it to be our duty, in behalf Of the reli-
gious community with which we are
connected, to say to the world at large
that there is no such thing as terror
ism existing in this State, and no re-
preston of public opinion or of private
action, except that imposed by an or
dlnary code of laws, and that since the
last of May of the past year the com
try has been profoundly quiet. There
have been no prosecutions, political or
otherwise, and as far as we have been
able to learn, no White Leaguers or
any other similar associations. As
General Sheridan has not been in Ar
kansas, and could only have formed
an opinion by he arsay, this fact may
account for an opinion Of the existence
OF imaginary evils for which he pro-
poses remedy, which, of itself, would
extlngulsh all law and procure a con-
dltlon of affairs which would be a ter
rorism indeed.
(Signed) EDWARD EIrzGERA1D, Bish-
op of Little Rock.
A. r. WINFIELD, Presiding
Elder of the Methodist
Episcopal Church at
South Little Rock.
81. N. PIERCE, Baptist Mis-
sionary of Arkansas and
Indian Territory.
THos. r. WELSH, Pastor
Presbyterian Church.
L. r. LEAK, Pastor Metho-
dist Episcopal Church.
JACOB BLOCH, Rabbi Con
gregation Bnai Israeli
Wilmington journal., 1875-01-15
TO THE PEOPLE GE THE UNITED
STATES.
THE PATRONS OF THE TEXAS
GIFT CONCERT ASS0CF ALTON
AT DESESOS
FErst Concert of the Texas Gift ON
cert AssoCiatEOn. is Aid of Public
improvements i'm the City of Den.
isOn, Texas.-Day skixed and Full
Drawing Assured On the 3Isr Day
of March, 1875.

Believing that all concerned will ap-
preciate our action IS one for their IN
terest, AID that full and complete
drawing would be preferable to par
tial pro rata drawing, we have decid-
ed to make this short postponement,
as an act of justice to the ticket hold
ers and the public.
In announcing the 31st day of De
cember, 1874, as the first date, we did
not make due allowance for delays in
cident to an enterprise of such magni-
tude.
Night and day have the mammoth
presses of Wm. F. MURPHY Sons,
Philadelphia. been working il our in
terest. The full working force of the
Denison NeaOs, Denison Times, Dallas
Commercial, and Sherplan Register,
have been brought into requisition in
order to furnish the necessary material
required to disseminate fully the
views and objects of our association >
Although we have not succeeded in
dsposing of the entire 500, 900 tickets
vet our success thus far must be mat
t4r of congratulation. 81
The Texas Gift Concert Association.
of Denison, is now .fred fact,
with over 5000 Agents scattered
over the United States and Cana
das, advertisements in over 1900 pa
per-, with the most complete and per-
sect system in our Office; daily re-
celving thousands of orders for tica OTIS,
and the most hatterng reports from
our .agents-we can assure the public
without doubt that a full drawing will
take place positively on the day fixed
The extremely low price of tickets,
compared with other enterprises OF
this kind. places a chance III our Asso-
citation within the reach OF all, ard our
successt hus far has fully demonstrated
the wise policy we adopted.
Thanking the public for their gen
erous response aud liberal support
given to cur Association, ard piedg
ing ourselves to faithfully carry out
our agreement with them,
Weremain, yours respectfully.
A. r. COLLINS,
ASec'y Texas Gift Concert Association.
The Rockingham Spirit says: We
learn that few days ago, il the
vicinity of Laurinburg, in this county,
an alteration occurred between Col
J ames L. Roper and one of his colored
tenants, which resulted in the Colo
nel's drawing his pistol and shooting
the colored man twice. The extent Of
the damage, the origin of the difficulty
or WHO was TO blame, our informant
could not tell us; but from the we'll
known character Of Col. Roper as a
high-toned gentleman, possessed of
very quiet, peaceable disposition, we
are unwilling to believe that he would
resort to the use of a pistol except
under circumstances of extreme PROV
ocation or strictly in self-defence.
The town of Apex, on the line of
the Raleigh and Augusta Air Line
Railroad, was started in 1872: It now
has population of 200.
Wilmington journal., 1875-01-15

Don Alfonso is rival to the
Imperial for the hand of
Wilmington journal., 1875-01-15

The town of Apex, on the line of
the Raleigh and Augusta Air Line
Railroad, was started in 1872: It now
has a population of 200.
Wilmington journal., 1875-01-15

Lieut.. General Sheridan was re-
| quested by me to go to Louisiana to
observe and report the situation there
and if in his opinion necessary, to
assume the command, which he did
on the 4th instant (the Legislative dis
tut bance had occurred at 9 O'Clock p
| NJ, q number of hours after the dis
| turbance. No party motives or preju-
dices can reasonably be imputed to
! him but he was honestly convinced by
what he has seen and heard there.
| Louisiana has characterized the
| leaders OF the White Leaguers in sevele
| terms, and suggested summary modes
Of procedure against them, which
though they cannot be adopted, would
If legal, soon put an end to the trou-
bits and disorders III that State Gen
s'l.fldan WAS Iook;t 6 1t facts and pos
eihjy t5s,t linking ot sh*. pro ceilings
w,l:csl would be tine >.nty proper course
+ pur>ne n Anne nE peace Thought
uors u: ihr .ttttlly ian less Condition.
S1srr,9.If5ti.: z LIN at Tie time Of his
Gsspafci,. .:n,t OF what would prove
u fen-d dy. H never proposed to
dt' ally ls!ega' act, nor expressed the
deGeiI.I44leil1i- to proceed hey OF q what
the law in the future I.i.6llt authorize
for the punishmeut of the atrocities
which h-ve been committed and the
cunnaiaslol, vi " il,c.rc 41not be success
fully denied. lis "a dt plofab!e fact that
atrocitits and murders have been COM
nilted in Louisiana whirh have gone I'M
punished, and which have been justified
or apologized for, " hch must rest as
reproach upon the Stale and country long
after he present generation has passed
away. l have 10 desire to have United
States troops interfere in the domestic
concerns of Louisiana, or any other State.
On the ninth day of December last Gov.
Kellogg telfgraphed to me his apprehel,-
sion that the White League intended to
make another attack upon the State
House, t,a which. oh he same dav, made
thrlf.llowlng answer (since which 10 COM
nl.f.icalioB has been sent 20 him. }:
= .ssY our dispatches Of this date JUS re-
3esved. It is exceedingly unpalatable to
use troops in anticipation of danger. Let
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
Our linen grenadine, 12ac.
KAHN & FREIBERG,
Money Orders.

1t is not perhaps known to most PEG.
pie that there has been a change made
in the money order rates, which is to
take effect on the LIST of July. 1t is
claimed that by the present low rates the
money order department has lost large
sums of money annually. Five cents
only has been charged for sums not less
than $40, which includes about seven.
eighths Of the orders issued. By this
rate the department, it is calculated, has
been conducted at an annual loss Of
800, 900. The new law fixes the rate at
ten cents for any sums up to fifteen dol
lars, fifteen cents for sums from fifteen
dollars to thirty dollars, twenty cents for
sums from thirty to forty dollars, and
twenty-five cents for sums above forty
dollars and not exceeding fifty dollars.
1t is expected that these rates will in
crease the revenue from this source to
the same extent that it has been been
heretofore decreased.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
SAD



This morning C. P. Joplin, aged six
teen years, brother Of Captain Joplin of
the steamer Mary Ament, was drowned.
Mr.. Joplin was acting as second clerk of
the Ament and was amusing himself in
a skif near the old boat, at the
foot OF Madison street, when the skif
got entangled in the wheel of the Quick
step and was overturned immediately.
The young man aoated down past the
landing and toward the elevator, at the
foot Of Beal. Boats were at once put off
from the Phil Allin and Mary Ament
to rescue him. The boat Of the Ament
containing the second engineer and Mr..
Johnston, the bsr-keeper, reached him
as he neared the steamer City of V;cks-
burg lying at the elevator. Here Mr..
Joplin threw up bis hand and was car.
ried in between the City Of Vicksburg
and her coal barge just as the boat Of
the Ament got within two feet Of
him. He disappeared beneath the
barge and was drowned. The great
est excitement was created on the
landing and boats during the at
tempted rescue, and a feeling Of sadness
prevailed when the result became known.
The boats in port at once ran up their
colors to half-mast as a testimony Of
respect to the memory of the deceased,
who during life had made a host Of
friends in river and other circles. The
body has not been recovered, but a
search is being made all along the river
bank in the hope that the body will be
washed ashore.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
Communion or Pa1ernaIism.

When unwilling taxpayers are forced
BY law to pay for teaching music, draw
ing, French and German, in the public
schools, there is nothing absurd in the
question, Why not also teach dancing.
carving. the art Of dining out, and SINH.
lar accomplishments, at the public ex-
pense? Logically, indeed, there is no
stopping short Of the ability Of the State
to give its children everything in the way
OF an education that a rich andinduIgent
parent would supply. The State, accor-
ding to this theory, stands either alto
gether IN loco parents, or it is a com
mune, IN which private rights Of proper
ty are no longer protected by any barrier
Whatever against appropriation.
Compulsory education, being a part of
the same system, serves to develop its
requirements 10 another direction. There
is found to be a call on the Statet to clothe
the bodies as we'll as to cultivate and
adorn the minds ofthe destitute children.
Many OF them are too ragged and dirty
to come into school 10 companionship
with the more decent and respectable.
and there will be an cutlery IL such asso.
Citations are forced. State slop .shops
thus become IN essential adjunct of the
common schools, and what will follow
next, who knows2 One thing more. yery
certainly, provided that the Roman
Catholic paroehial schools are taken ia
as benehciaries, as proposed in this city.
The public school moneys carnot be thus
granted to one denomination of religion.
lists without giving others the same claim.
and il will follow as surely as night the
day that the claim will be made. Then
there will be another class who may, per
haps with an equal show Of right, insist
upon anti-C Christian teaching, and in the
end we shall have the State supporting
a rival set Of schools, with intestine wal
in place of the harmony which existed
before theorists and schemers began to
dig their trenches about the common
school system. As a final result, its to-
tai destruction may be fairly prophesicd.
Perhaps, after all, however, such a con.
sequence would be the best thing that
could happen, and the State going out of
business as a teacher, popular education
would be taken up as a matter of bust
ness, philanthropy and religious propa.
gandism, producing, we doubt not, much
better and more abundant fruit than un-
der the existing methods.-N. Y. jour
nat Commerce.
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sInklnr OF the Roxnl asarra.

Many years ago an English fleet Law at
anchor in the rosdstead at Spithead.
neal Portsmouth, England. The 6nest
ship 1t the feet was THE Royal George"
She was the admirals ship, and carried
q hundred guns.
just as everything was on board. and
she was ready to go to sea, the first
lieutenant discovered that the water
pipes were out Of order. In order to re.
pair them it was not necessary to put the
ship into the docS, but only to heel her
over until that part of the hull where the
pipes were was brought above water.
Keeling q ship overis making her lean
over on one side. The larboard, or left
hand guns. are run out from the port
holes as far as possible, and then the
starboard, or right-hand' guns, are run
over toward the other side. This makes
the vessel heel down toward the wa
ter on one side and rise high out of the
water on the other.
a gang OF men from the backward
were sent to help the ships carpenters.
Inc workmen reached the pipes Of the
Royal George" and made the needed
repairs. But, just as they had done 40.
a lighter, or large open boat. laden with
rum, came alongside.
Now, the portfolios on the lower side
of the Royal George" were nearly even
with the water before this lighter came
near but, when the men began 10 take
in the casks of rum, she heeled over more
and more. The sea, too, had grown
rougher since morning, and the water
began to rush in through the portfolios.
The carpenter saw the danger, and
ran and told the second lieutenant that
the ship ought to be righted at once.
But the lieutenant was a proud youne
man, who did not like to be reminded If
bis duty; and so he said to the earpeu-
ter, Mind your own business, and | will
mind NINE"
But loon the danger increased and
the carpenter went a second time, and
told the young man that unless the shin
was instantly righted all would be lost.
Instead OF taking advice, the foolish
youth, thinking that the carpenter was
%meddling with what did not belong to
him, again told him, and this time with
an oath, to 90 about his business.
at last the proud second lieutenant
began to see hat the carpenter had
been right, and that the danger was very
great. de ordered the drummer TO heat
to quartersi that is to say, to summon
every man to his post; but, before the
drummer had time to give one tap on the
drum, the ship hadheeled over more and
more.
And now the men scrambled down
through the hatchway to put the heavy
guns back in their places. But it was
too late. The water was rushing in.
Before help or rescue could be had
down went the Royal George" carving
with her the admiral, officers, men and
numerous visitors who were on board, to
the number of nearly a thousand souls.
SO the gallant ship was lost, with al.
most all on board, because a young man
was too proud to take advice.
The poet Cowper wrote a poem on the
sinking of the ship, and everybody
mourned the dreadful disaster, but 10th
ing could restore the lives which had
been so foolishly lost.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23

Mr.. W. H. Hodgson, wife and daugh.
ter, of Cincinnati, are visiting the city
as the guests of Captain Robert W. Wise,
of the steamer James D. Parker. Mr..
Hodgson is an active member of the
City Council of Cincinnati.
Mr.. F. NJ. Alderman was yesterday
removed from his position in the paper
department in the postofice Of this city.
Mr.. Alderman has long been connected
with the Office, and his removal on the
grounds Of %retrencbment is regretted by
those with whom he had business trans.
actions. As an official be was prompt,
polite and popular.
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Avoid Texas.

The advice, "stay at home and 60 to
work" is the best that can be given at
last. The Jackson (Tenn. Sun tells the
following story Of some citizens of that
place who sought homes in Texas:
Some weeks ago a party Of ten or
twelve young men lett this city for
Texas, intending, if pleased with The
country, to settle. Nearly all Of them
have returned, and the rest are expected
back in a few days. They report every
branch of industry or trade, and every
profession, save that of farming, as
greatly crowded. The towns and cities
everywhere throughout the State are
filled with idle mechanics. moneyless
adventures who expected to live by their
wits, unemployed clerks, brieaess law
yers, and seedy doctors. The farmers
alone offer or can afford employment to
the crowds that are rushing into the
State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The signs of Health.

Health invariably declares itself by visible
signs. A person with a sallow. haggard Wis
age and attenuated frame may declare that he
is in perfect health" but, if he does, don't
believe him, for he is not. His looks belle
him, and his assevoration is mere bravado.
Few persons, except hypochondriacs, desire
to be thought unwell. A fresh complexion, a
clear eye, q happy expression, and an alb
sence OF %leanness, indicate that their posses
sor enjoys good digestion, sound sleep and a
vigorous cir culation, three essentials Of
health which are fortunately not beyond the
reach Of invalids. The surest medium for
their attainment is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which BY purifying the blood Danish sal
lowness, and by promoting perfect digestion
and sound sleep, keep the body well nOur-
ished, and impart to the face the placid ex-
preston indicative Of a clear and unwearied
mind. The Bltters are far more conducive to
good iooks than any cosmetic that ever hum
plugged the ec:eLl0us. e3dE 4IdkW
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FLowERs, bouquets, plants, at Craig's.

A Fulton young man who was visiting
abroad came home Saturday, and in the
morning at breakfast remarked, as he
reached his plate over, "Father, a little
Of the mixturessin the brown dish, if you
please, and a small piece Of the prepared
meat" The old gentleman, who is a
plain, matter-of-fact man, replied, as he
loaded up the outstretched plate, 1--WE
like to have you come a visitin' us, John
but just remember that when you're
eatin' here, if want hash, say so; and il
you want sausage, call for sausage, and
not 20 to spreadin' on any Brooklyn
misery at my table,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
W NTandamuses.

This morning deputy sheriff Richardet
served two mandamuses upon Mayor
League, Comptroller Newsom and Treas
urer Kelly. The cases were, an alternate
mandamuS in favor of Thomas Branch
&co., and another styled The State Of
Tennessee ex rel, P. c. Bethel. These
cases involved that old sinking fund mat
ter, as to the buying in of bonds not due
contrary to the provisions OF the city
charter.
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Arbitration Court.

The cases decided by the Judges this
morning are as follows.
Ross ct al vs.. Treadwell ct al; judg-
ment modified and affirmed.
The cases set for hearing on Tuesday,
to which day the court adjourned, are.
Price vs.. Price.
Perry vs.. Donahue ct al.
Stoner vs.. Humes, administrator.
Caruthers VS.. Montgomery.
Smith VS.. Shaw ct al.
Staley VS.. Ferrie & Andrews.
Kerr ct al VS.. Eldridge.
Anderson, administrator, VS.. Damman
ct al.
Session. VS.. Session..
Palmer vs. Hunt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
Attention Spoilers!
HOW DO YOU SPELL TRAsucusl

Coroner Spelman has promised tc hold
an inquest on the unfortunates who tall
under this spell.
Sol Coleman can give you all the in
formation about the words Trabuco and
Rosa Concha, at his well-known cigar
house, 200 Main street.
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THE CITY.
M &c M r HIS
Friday Evening, April e3, 1875.
Amusemenis.

MEMPHIS THEATER. - Roberts Jack
and Jill combination gave another per-
formance at the theater last night. The
pantomime and specialties we're inter.
esting and were enjoyed by the pleased
audience. There will be a matinee to.
day and a performance tonight, which
will close the engagement of the Jack
and Jill troupe OF artists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23

Milwaukee News; II married men will
attend the spelling matches, they had
better leave their wives at home. 1t isn't
comfortable to walk home with her and
have the dear creature muttering at
every step, II am ashamed of your igno-
rance, and if you can't spell agitate
III teach you when I get home" No;
its disheartening.
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$I so! 81 o
Our Miles CATERS, 81 so.
KAHN \ FREIBERG,
Corner Main and Poplar streets.

FINE FRESH SPRING LAMB, fat sound
beef, good pork and other meats, as well
as a fine assortment of vegetables at
L. SoHILLING & Bros,
40 Cor. Jefferson and Third sts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23

That immortal book, Don Quixote,"
which first appeared in 1906, has passed
through ll75 editions. OF these All
were Spanish, 300 English, 100 French
and 10 German.
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no! All re that ThIrstl

Come forth and be filed! The best and
most delicious beer is to be found at
Herman Caro's, No. "a North Court
street, as is also a fine and select stock
Of pure wines, liquors and cigars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
Our real hair switches, 81.
KAHN L. FREIBERG.

ALL the latest magazines, dailies and
periodicals can be found at P. j. Cole,
mans news stand and cigar store, No.
COZ Beal street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23

The LEDGER job Office is in constant
receipt from the foundries of new type,
embracing all the latest nd best styles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
Ladies' side laced fine CATERS, 81.
KAHN q FREIBERG.
GOOD Readinr Mntter.

GO to Billy Lieben's, on Main street,
near the corner of Jefferson, for all the
latest Western and Eastern dailes,
periodicals, magazines and choice read
ing matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23

HARPERs, Galaxy and all the month.
lies, Leslie, Demorest, Ladies' journal,
and all the fashion magazines, just re-
ceived at Mansford's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23

lilton'S troubles cant compare to a
lough cigar. Sc Figaro's the remedy.
here is nothing like it.
rouble Frank & Dessauer for some.
wo hundred and six Main st. 4St
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23

HAVE your water-pipes put in by
Browne. He is the hest and cheapest
man in town. 29t
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STRANGERS, &c to Converse's, 81 South
Court street. COT
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Fresh Oysters received daily at
Madame V%incent's Crystal Palace. ESQ
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strawberrIe.I NATURALIZATION

We are now receiving daily shipments
Of fresh strawberries.
46t LYLE & SHIELDS.
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FOR SALE
ICE CREAM.

Cream ParIOrs Now Open
b THE RECEPTION OF LADIES AND
gentlemen, where only the best will be
bd. Also fine CONNECTIONS and Cakes on
and made TO order by
SPECHT 4 WALTER, 81 Madison at.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
Lake Erie salmon

Lake Erie Salmon
Received daily at Victor D. Fuchs, for
sale at prices to suit the times, at Al
Jefferson street. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-04-23
WANTED

TANTED-A WET NURSE, WHITE OR
colored, without n ,incumbrance.
!" care Ledger Office, stating where can
SGT
FANTED DAMAGED FLOUR. ADJ
dress =. j. N. this Office. ST