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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-05-07
xss5A cPGN1T,
zotaI cAHairs.
The her ring is not round.

APRIL fooled everybody tins time.
A FITTING passed through town
lat Saturday.
GAEDES ralcs, small hoes, &c., are
now in great demand.
TIE festive bivolyes may now rest
until next September.
Inv season for mad dogs to imprint
paroxysmal nips IS here.
WuAr does it mean when married
woman sports a black eye?
THERE, now They've organized
the Centennial base ball club.
NEVER minl thai duster or straw
hat yet, YOU might take cold.
a BABY in California was born with
two mouths. Us a girl, Of course
IrYAKEs q pretty sharp man to tell
when he is happy such days as these
ErlmmAL spring comes tripping
along at last in double-soIel CATERS
SOME of our young ladies should try
to spell their mothers at the wash tub.
TnnEE'LL just be about peaches
enou.h this summer to make your
mouth water,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1875-05-07

g.1g" The Frederick PhiIo Dramatic
Association, composed Of a number Of
the young men Of that place, gave an
Of their Dramatic talent
at OaIer's Hail. in this place, on last
Monday might. They were we'll re-
cciycd by crowded house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
MEMPHIS N STRUCK.

When the New York Herald, some
months ago, announced that the ferO-
cious wild beasts in Central Park had
broken loose and we're playing havoc
with the people, staying and devOuring
the men, women and children that came
in their way, the announcement struck
terror to the souls Of the immense con-
gregation Of human beings who are
huddled together in that great metropo-
lis. But happily for the comfort and
safety Of New Workers the article proved
to be a hoax, and confidence vas again
restored, business assumed its accus-
toned channels and religion called her
worshippers to the various churches
once more. Memphis. however, has had
a sa5der calamity to befall her than the
uncaging Of New York's public menag-
erie, and there is no joy for her. John
sou, ex-President johnson, ex-Demo-
cratic johnson, ex-Republican johnson,
Mike Waldron's Senator, Pat Winters
friend, Col. Ksllar' old school teacher in
politics. John Leagues idol, Mark Stew
arts Mahommed, Luke Funlays newly
discovered Savior Of the nation and
the dead head hash eater Of the Pea
body Hotel, whose bin the tax ridden
people OF Memphis are compelled to pay,
has departed and gone from our midst,
ike the ~noiseless and cat-stepping
Arabs Of poetic fame. without the loot Of
a single horn or any sort Of warning to
our folks that the only copy Of the
Constitution nov. ia existence has
been carried away from their homes and
fresides, suddenly aud without warning.
No circus wagon, no crowd Of idle ne.
groes, not even one Of the immortal
nine 10 make a procession and give TO
our anxious populace the assurance Of
security from Radical assaults upon
their chartered rights, as was done last
Saturday. Verify, man born Of 8
is Of a few days and inll Of
.roVble. and gets no demonstration
except when he comes to town.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

Certain newspapers in toe State, act
ing in the interest OF Andrew johnson
are attempting to create the impression
that be is the choice Of the people Of
Tennessee. They are publishing sll the
newspaper articles they ear End which
praise their great Mogul. bat they care
fully exclude all articles which express
different opinions. We wish the people
in other States to know that Andrew
Johnson is not the choice Of the Tennss.
see Democracy, and that bis election by
the Legislature was q fraud upon the
people. Mr.. johnson was a candidate
10 1872 and came directly before the
people. he was beaten in every county
ia the State except, perhaps. Summer
and williamson, and he was beaten in
nearly every civil district IN the whole
State. During last year be used all his
Influence and power to defeat the Demo.
cratic party, and yet the party
elected their candidate for Governor by
near $4,000 majority, aud also elected
n~inety-two members Of the Legislature
who professed TO be Democrats. Mr..
Johnson is not the choice Of the Demo.
cratic party, and this the members Of the
Legislature and newspapers which advo-
cate and indorse his election know as
well as we do. Andrew Johnson is now
a candidate for the Presidency, aud it
had as we'll be known now as later, be
eau y receive the support Of the
true Democracy Of Tennessee. Andrew
Johnson has denounced the Legislature
as corrupt, and be it known that such a
Legislature does not speak the senti.
ments Of the people OF Tennessee. The
Legislature may indorse all his political
life since 1885; the people Of Tennessee
never will so stultify and degrade them
selves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
NEW YORK


NEw YoRK, February lls-John Hari-
land & Co., importers and dealers in
fruits, at 267 Washington street, have
suspended. No statement has been
made, but persons outside of the house
place the liabilities at from $500, 900 to
$500, 900. The cause Of the suspension
is attributed to deterioration in the quail.
ity and prices of fruits and bad debts.
Notwithstanding the snow, rain and
icy sidewalks this morning, the Tilton-
Beecher trial in the Brooklyn city court
room had as crowded an attendance to-
day as on any previous occasion. Mrs.
Tilton and Mrs. Field were present early,
but Mr.. Beecher and wife did not arrive
until a short time after the proceedings
had begun. A few preliminaries having
been settled by the counsel, Mr.. Evarts
continued the REORGANIZATION Of Mr..
Tilton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

WASHINGTON, February ll.-For the
Western Gulf States, Tennessee and the
Ohio valley, rising barometer, lower
temperature, north and west winds. clear
and clearing weather. For the upper
lake region, the upper Mississippi and
lower Missouri valleys and the North.
west, rising or stationary barometer,
cold, clear or partly clear weather, with
northwest winds increasing in force and
backing to southwest in the latter sec
tions. For the lower lake region, falling,
followed by rising barometer, southwest
to northwest winds, colder and clearing
weather, with local SHOWS. The rivers
will probably rise below Memphis and
cease falling above that point.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

The shoemakers Of Lynn, Mass, have
organized for the purpose Of protecting
their interests and resisting a reduction
of wages.
Il is whispered that a christening may
occur at the White House in the spring,
which hasn't happened since Tyler was
President.
The Titusville Herald thinks the turn
ing point in the petroleum trade has
come when the consumption more than
equals the production.
A troupe of royal Japs busted at
Davenport recently, and it was found
necessary to raise money by subscription
to get them out of town.
Julia Ward Howe informs us that the
financial incompetency of men in gene
raj is becoming every day more evident
to the world at large" 1t is especially
evident in the morning, when their wives
have gone through" their pockets over
night.
A fnely-dressed young lady slipped
aud fell near the ~postof6ce yesterday,
and the boot.black who assisted her to
her feet inquired: Ibid you break any
bones, madam me, l guess not"
she replied, "but Tn just as mad as if
I'd broken a dozen Of 'em."-DetrOH
Free Press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

Paris is improving. On December 81,
1873, 300 pickpockets were arrested,
while on December 81, 1874, only 247
were taken into custody in the gay city
on the Seine.
One Of u illusions is that the pres
ent hour is not the critical, decisive
hour. Write it on your heart that every
day is the best day in the year. No man
has learned anything rightly until be
knows that every day is doomsday.-
Emerson.
A doctor and preacher we're ~bandying
words on physical prowess. One blow
from my fst," said the D ID, would show
you the meaning Of blue mass" And
one blow from mine" said the NJ. D.,
would be a new and cheap method Of
spreading the gospel"
Mamma, where do the cows get the
milk?" asked Willie, looking up frem
the foaming pan Of milk which he had
been intently regarding. Where do
you get your tears2' vas the answer.
After a thoughtful silence be again broke
out: Mamma, do the COWS have to be
spauked2"
"0ur professor does wonderful things
in surgery" said a young medical stu,
dent; me has actually made a new lip
for a boy, taken from his cheek" "Ah,
welll' said bis old aunt, "many's the
time have known a pair taken from
mine, and no very painful operation
either"
Mrs. Humphrey Ward, one Of the
granddaughter Of DR.. Arnold, is writing
a short primer Of English literature for
children. It 10 meant to interest young
folks in the worthless Of literature, and
begins with " Beowulf,' which is as good
as any giant story. "Chaucer's Canter-
bury Tales are written about, and
other early and late works Of English
authors, with pleasant sketches Of all.
Not long since a German was riding
along Samson street, in Sacramento,
when he heard a pistol shot behind him,
heard the whizzing Of a ball neal him
aud felt his hat shaken. he turned and
saw a man with a revolver in hia hand,
and fonnd a fresh bullet hole 10 his hat.
Did You shoot at me2' asked the
German. Yes" replied the other
party that's my horse; it was stolen
from me recently" You must be
mistaken" said the German. 81 have
owned the horse for three years"
Well, said the other, q when | come
to look at him, ! believe | am mistaken.
Excuse me, sir; won't you take a
drink"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
Amusements

MEMPHIS THEATRR. Last night there
was n large and fashionable audience at
the theater, and hat audience was de-
lighted with Mr. Barretts rendition Of
the role, "Phideas, the Sculptor" in
SeIby's popular romance Of real life en-
titled Marble Heart. In the Dream
Mr.. Barrett appeared to advantage as
the young sculptor Of Athens, and in
the drama he lost none of that attrac.
ton as Raphnel Duchatlet. Tonight
Barrett will appear as Hamlet, the
Dane, a role in which he has created a
sensation. From Mr.. Barrett's Ham.
lett many a student Of Shakespeare has
caught new ideas, and perhaps, a clearer
understanding Of the immortal bard
almost incomprebenaible creation. In
and dress for this role, most ac.
tors agree, but Mr.. Barrett takes charAc
teristically an independent stand. Hi
dress and appearance vary from the
usual rule, and his manner is peculiarly
original and effective. His readings
display careful study, and in the intense
scenes ct the play develop that wonder
ful power for which he is noted. Thu
rich e%xpressiyepess OF Barretts voice /,
q treat BY itself. His rendering of tn,
several strong passages in the aeeont
aud third acts is marked by eloqueu
force and dramatic power. In ever
scene aud act he looks the young roya
Daue to the life, and his portrayal Of ih,
part is thoroughly consistent from Grs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
Danger only from Democratic Cow.
aWdfRa

From the New York Day Book
A crisis is approaching. Grant in
tends to try the temper Of the country.
There is far less danger from the rallying
OF bis party supporters than in the
treachery and cowardice Of policy. mon.
gering Democracy.
When men, hitherto standing as Gov
ernor Tilden has, at this critical period
Of the Republic, calmly and coolly 'ac.
cept all the conditions of the infamous
amendments and refuse to make issue
upon any grave and vital differences be-
tween political Mongrelism and a White
mans Jefferson Democracy, farewell to
the restoration of our common country
II Democratic Cd Governor Tilden
can put his signature TO that paragraph
which wipes INT every vestige Of politi-
cal differences between a party that
believes in negro equality" with the
lrHiis Of that equality square before his
eyes IN gradual decay OF the nation, aud
4 party which ignores that equality, as
politically and socially destructive, and
apholds white supremacy as the only
salvation OF the people, what can the
country hope from the present Demo
cratic leadership We think, however
that Democratic leadership will be win.
moved by 1876, and pOlicy-mongering
aspiranls for place aud power will find
the heels Of the patriotic masses
on their necks. The people mean
" reform" aud don't mean to be
triaed with, and will accept no man as
leader who attempts 10 play the dodge
OF political honesty as q mere stepping.
stone TO power and place, which, once
secured, ends the role OF the patriot and
begins the role Of the demagogne. We,
the Jeffersonian Democracy, have had
enongh-more bar enough--of this
double dealing, tbisshufiing aud trickery
on the part Of so called Democratic
leaders, and propose TO have the game
cease. The people near REFORM not
temporary, but permanent, and the man
who stands in the way Of it will 90 down
before the onward march Of the Demo.
cratic masses, be he friend" or foe.
Mark this
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
FOREIGN.

LONDON, February l0.-A Berlin dis
patch says Bismarck has given no init
nation that be intends to resign, and is
likely to remain in office as long as bis
health permits.
kilograms from ST. Petersburg an
nounces that the Khan Of Khiva has
paid the last installment Of the war in.
denuity to Russia.
The bullion in the Bank Of England
has decreased e467, 900 within the past
week. The amount of bullion with
drawn from the bank on balance to day
is $4,000. The liability last week was
49, per cent. to-day It is 42s per cent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

The dispatches frsm New Orleans
constantly refer TO i" lively times in the
Kellogg Legislature. The following
specimen Of debate in that body proves
the trutbinlness OF the press kilograms:
You lie, you niger you Oats not
parliamentary, sab. F" You's a wiolatin'
o. the constitution, sab" The last re-
mark was made by a young end hand.
some mnlatto. He had no sooner uttered
Il than a very black man turned upon
bin and exclaimed with an air OF the
utmost contempt What you knows
about the constitution, you yallow moke
your You pasaon Of ansure ~parentage,
you skut your fool mouf." This caused
a loud laugh among the negro spectators,
and was greeted with such EXPLANATIONS
as Golly, but dat mig is some" Hes
the man for talkin'," "You bet, and
TO be sure, honey"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

BAXTER-At her late residence, lS Third
street. this (THURSDAY) morning at one
o'clock. Mrs. MARY E. BAXTER.
The friends of the family are invited to at
tend the funeral from Calvary Church tO-mor-
row FRIDAY) morning at 10 o'clock. Ser
vices by Rev. DR.. White.
Mrs. Baxter had long lived in Memphis,
and was beloved by all who knew her. She
was a strict member Of the Episcopal Church,
and died with that resignation and in that
peaceful state of mind which a long life of
usefulness and worth SO clearly foreshadows.
Her death is regretted by a large circle of
friends who valued her for her many virtues
and loveable qualities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
mo. 1881
NOn.R Resident Notice.

In the First Chancery Court Of Shelby Comfy,
Tennessee-Elizabeth +. Cunningham ct al.
VS.. b. f. White, Jr., ct al.
1T APPEARING FROM sHERIFF'S RE-
turn in this cause that the defendant, B +
White. Jr. is not to be found in his county: it
is therefore ordered that he make his appear
ance herein, at the courthouse in the city of
Memphis. Tenn. on or before the first Mon
day in March, 1875. and plead, answer or de-
mur to c~omplainant's bill. or the same will DO
taken for confessed as to him and set for
hearing ex. parte; and that a copy Of this
cessive weeks IN the Memphis Public Ledger.
This 29th day Of January, 1875.
A c~Opy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE. C. and NJ.
By e, B. MoHRYRy. Deputy G. and NJ.
CLAPP x MEux, Solicitors for complainant.
IQE- AI-1A7- 1EQ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

THR Nashville Banner of the 9th pays
the following tribute to the LEDGER:
The little Memphis LEDGER continues
its bilious discussion of Andrew John
sons election with the heroic persistency
of the drowning woman, who, when she
could no longer say scissors with her
head under the water, made the sign Of
scissors with her crossed fore6ngers as
she descended The Banner is so full
of parasitical Johnsonism, to say moth
ing of other isms,'' that its censure is
complimentary. It's great influence is
only felt within a small circle, known
as a +" ring"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
Danger Ahead.

From the United States Gazette.l
Professor Kirkwood, who is one of our
most wide awake astronomers, makes an
interesting announcement in regard to
one Of the asteroids. 1t is we'll known
that the orbits in which these little plan.
cts move are very elliptieal, One Of
them Hthra by name, revolyes in an
orbit 80 eccentric that it has recently
been discovered that when il reaches its
nearest approach to the sun il is rot
very far removed from that point of the
orbit of Mars that is furthest from the
sun. Therefore, the time must com
when Kthra and Mars will chance to be
near these points at the same time. Ii
would be difficult TO prophecy the result
Of such . neighborly encounter upon the
planets themselves, or upon the equili-
brlum Of the collar system. But as
trouomers have not yet worked out the
problem as to when the juxtaposition
will take place, and we may safely pos.
ReRs our souls in quietness while they are
settling their mathematical calculations
or correcting their tables, and making
allowances for all kinds Of perturbations.
II the planetary party should come of
in our day and generation, we shall have
an astronomical event to anticipate that
will throw the transit of Venus 10 the
shade, and be more astounding than the
presence Of a dozen unexpected comets
with the tails reaching from the horizon
10 the zenith.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

THE vote Of the Tennessee delegation
on the final passage Of the supplement
airy civil rights bill, in the House, was as
follows; Aye-Barbour Lewis. Nays
Atkins, Bright, Butler, Crutehfeld, Har.
rison, Thornburg and Whitthorne-7.
David A. Num- was absent, on account
of a death in his family. Maynard
doubtless lodged, as usual.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

Columns, February ll.-Inthe House
the vote by which the Pearson liquor
law was lost yesterday was reconsidered
and the bill laid on the table. In the
House bills were passed for a reduction
of the fees of county officers and to give
operatives and employees a first lien upon
assigned property.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
v Telegramls.

CAIRO, February II. -Arriyed-Gre
hound, Memphis, PPM City Of Helena,
Vicksburg, 4 am Tom Jasper, New
Orleans, II am. Depar,ed-Greyhound
Ohio, Z. pm.
CINCINNATI, February u.-River Is
feet 10 inches and falling. Weather
clear and cold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

Attachment Notice.

Fred Ruser Before John Spelman. JUS
VS.. tice of Peace of Shelby
Dennis Walsh.J county, Tennessee.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT
l. having been sued out under section 3455 Of
the Code Of Tennessee. and returned by the
proper officer LEVIED upon the property of the
defendants, and affidavit having been made
that the defendants are justly indebted to the
plaintiff in the sum of $3.50 by account, and
that defendant ia a nonresident of the State
Of Tennessee; il is therefore ordered that de-
fendant make his personal appearance be-
March, 1875, at my Office on Adams street,
near Second, Memphis, Shelby county, Tenn,
and defend said attachment suit. within the
prescribed by law, or the same will be
proceeded with ex parte; and that a copy Of
this order be published for four successive
weeks in the Memphis Ledger. This Sth day
Of February, 1875.
lss-144-l5O-1 JOHN SPELMAN. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
Fire.

CHICAGO, February ia fire at Keo.
kuk last night destroyed Cooper & Ora
hams stove store and E. c. Pounds egg
packing establishment. At two o'clock
this morning the fire was not under con
trnl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

Truth never gets It's votaries into in.
extrieable tangles il imprisons no man
IN the net work Of his own words; it *.
nores brains and forms a straightforward
atory without them, and the sharpest
lawyer canno puzzle the weakest vii.
ness who abides in this virtue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

The type, material and workmen Of
the LEDGER job Office are as good as The
beai. and hence we guarantee Grst class
work and full satisfaction 10 our patrons,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
NOTICE.

LAYING QUALIFIED AS THE ADMIN.
~ istr9trix Of D G Cross. in the Probate
iHtoorrii y Y tS oneiDy county Tennessee. ali cred
claims against the said estate in the timc re'
qulred by law or DO forever barred In law ava
equiv Vlaima may be presented and 6IsS
with + NJ hearni attorney, IS Madison strait
NM. CATHERINE CROSS, Admix'
=" "AANN' hWVrney. l2I-l33-l39-l4b
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11
NOTICE..
NOTICE.

A IL CREDITORS OF THE ESTATE OF
"A Moses Bottom, deceased, arc hereby noti.
eXequtrix Of Moses Bolton, doceaseds or n "A
M LEARN attorney, etc. IS Madison street ca
payment IN the time required BY law. or be
forever barred in law and equity. ~"
.LUELLA BOLTON,
pu hxecutrix Of M. Bolton, Deed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

to last. Tomorrow evening at the BEN
eft Of Mt. Barrett the Merchant Of
venice'wilI be presented, with the bene-
6ciary as /" Shylock,n On Saturday
afternoon Marble Heart viii be pre-
sented for the matinee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

The LEDGER job Office is one Of the
most extensive in the South and capa-
BILE of executing any class of job work.
1904
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-11

Ii the Tennessee State Senate there
are twelve farmers, thirteen lawyers,
three merchants, one physician, one
editor and one minister. There are two
members who are sixty.eight years Of
age, two who are sixty.six, eight between
fifty and sixty, eight between forty and
City, eight between thirty and forty, three
between twenty-five and thirty. Sem
ators Campbell aud Sims are the Oldest
members. each being sixty-eight; Sena-
tor Brown the youngest, being twenty
six; Senator House next, he being
tweny-seven, and Senator Toomer
twenty.eight. Iuaddition to the thirteen
praeticing lawyers there are two others
who have practiced la~w-Senators
Fletcher and Warren. In reality we
have fifteen lawyers in the Senate, lack
ing one Of a majority Of ali the members,
the Senate being composed Of thirty-One.
There is one Quaker in the body, Sena-
tor Campbell.