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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
THE PRorECrlVE UNION.

The objects and operations Of thi:
body are fully set forth in the annual
report of its executive committee sub.
mitted last Thursday through Colonel F.
A. Tyler, the Secretary, to whom is
ascribed the authorship of this we'll
matured paper. 1t appears in full in
to-day's LEDGER, and will repay a care
fal perusal. In addition to the facts re-
ported the position of the Union is well
defined and braced by an array Of argu-
ments that challenge the attention of
all thinking people. That the Union is
a powerful fundamentally for accom-
plishing great and needed re-
forms in matters Of local and
State administrations none can ques-
ton. 1t has done much to awaken
the public mind, and yet has a great
work to do. 1t represents about fifteen
millions of property on which taxes are
paul. huu ls ubtCAauSSe alG NAt4t4SN . a
respectful and impartial hearing.
Therefore we take pleasure in com
mending this full and exhaustive report
to q thoughtful public. The Union has
pone great good already, and its work is
hardly begun. The people are aroused,
the work of reform has commenced in
earnest, and will 60 on. A system of
economy, simplicity and efficiency hap
PLY blended will be enforced in every
department Of government from the vii
lage Board of Mayor and Aldermen up
to the national government. There is a
revolution coming as certain as the CEN
%tennial; it is demanded by the sovereign
people themselves, and woe be to the
public servant or administration which
de6es their will or commits an abuse of
power.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
SUMMER RESORT.
Bon Aqua Springs,
HICKMAN COUNTY. TENN.

THIS WELL KNOWN SUMNER RESORT
i will be open TO visitors June 10, 1873.
A thorough analysis Of these remarkable
waters will be S mt on application. by mail.
and will exhibit in detail the estimate placed
upon them By the highest chemical and medi-
cal authority in the State.
The Springs are located eight miles from
Bon Aqua Station, on the Nashville and
Northwestern railway. Every convenience
and amusement will be provided for the en-
tertainment of guests that can be found at
any similar resort. Location elevated and
unsurpassed in romantic beauty.
Elegant new hacks have been built by the
company and will promptly meet every train.
You leave Memphis on the morning train
and arrive at the Springs before night same
day.
Ed. Doutaz. formerly Of the 0yerton Hotel,
will have charge Of the Table.
Rates of Board, $40 per month. Usual re-
ductian for children and servants.
Railroad fare from Memphis TO the Springs
and return sl2. Telegraph and Express ia
NJ. i. SELDEN, President.
W. q. PATrEsoy. Secretary. $3.50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
SPECIAL NOTICE.
The CommissarIat or one Bod


The stomach is the commissariat of the ply.
steal system. 1t furnishes the natural susten-
ance of every organ. If disordered, the whole
body languishes; but. however affected, its
tone and vigor may always be restored by a
course Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
regularity in its operations which this grand
tonic Alternative establishes is the most direct
means Of obyiating physical debility, impuri-
ties Of the blood and affections Of the dis
charging organs. We know that if digestion
or tn habit of the body is obstructed. the en-
tire physique is weakened in consequence Of
insufficient conversion Of the food into blood;
and it is equally certain that the refuse Of the
system not being wholly thrown off Is sure to
bowels and kidneys with Initiated matter
which weakens and infames them. The Bit
tiers, by strength ening the organs of discharge.
enables them to act vigorously, and thus libe-
rates the pent up waste which would other
wise work incalcuiable injury. L95-l0Oeoj&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

San Francisco, June 2l.-An inter
view with the Central Pacific railroad
authorities here this evening confirms
the report that John Miller, Secretary
Of the Contract and Finance Committee,
is defaulter to large our Inquiry
will be at onee instituted to- ascertain
the amount of the deIaleation, which, it
is hoped, will prove less than at first re-
ported. Miller is in private custody he
expresses a hope to make up the deficit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

On Saturday last City Attorney Han
son was fined ten dollars by the Re
corder on the charge of maintaining a
nuisance in violation Of the health ordi-
nance. The City Attorney appealed the
ease to the First Circuit Court. Now,
who will prosecute that case in behalf Of
the city before that court2 Will the City
Attorney prosecute himself as an indi-
vidual and make both arguments, or will
he hire another lawyer to take either the
side OF the city or that of the appellant?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
shooting ARRAY.

Yesterday morning William Bath
while under the influence ofliquor, made
an effort to kill a negro barber namei
Brown. on Monroe street, near Main
Bath drew his trusty pistol and turned
her loose at Brown, but missed him
Officer Kuhnholst came up and arrested
Bath, who was locked up until this morn
ing, when. on interviewing the Recorder
he was fined fifty dollars and placed Ut.
der two thousand dollars bonds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
NEW YORK.

NEW York, June 2l.-Thomas and
Johr Duly, leaders Of what is known as
the "Sevastopol Rock geng," who in
habit the rocky lotA near Forty-third
street and Third avenue, were yesterday
arrested for robbery. They gave battle
to the officers and one Of the officers had
his arm shattered by a pistol shot, and
another seriously beaten. The friends
Of the rufians turned out en- masse TO
aid their leaders, and a general riot oc-
Cured, requiring sll the policemen
within the sound of the guns to quell it
anG save the lives Of their wounded
fe~llow-oficers. Thomas Duly was ia
tally shot, but the other brother was un.
injured.
The Brooklyn City Courtroom was
more densely packed this morning than
it has been since the early days of the
trial, and many ladies' we're among the
spectators. Mrs. Beecher was attended
into court by DR.. Edward Beecher. Til.
ton was early in his seat. When The
jury was called Beach arose ard con.
tinued his address.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

The St. Louis Times seems to be in a
bad way. 1t was levied on last Friday
under a writ of attachment in favor of a
paper mill, and D. C. Stone, the trustee
of the mortgage bonds issued by the
Times company, advertises that the es-
Establishment is for sale for non-payment
of interest on the coupons, and in addi-
ton to all this the paper has to carry
George Alfred Townsend as managing
editor, and he continually announces his
presence by long communications signed
Gath" The fact is pretty well settled
that St. Louis, with all its wealth and a
population of over 400, 900, cannot sus.
tain more than two English morning pa.
pers. The Times is a good newspaper
and has had a fair trial for several years,
yetit seems hopelessly involved in fnan-
cial troubles. Henry Ewing's interest
wss sold for SSO,0 600 after his death to
parties who imagined that q newspaper
could be run like a saw-mill, by putting
on steam, and so it can on a down grade.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
HOW WOULD 1T WORK IN MEMpHIsl

HOW WOULD IT WORK IN MEMPHIS
The Peoples Protective Union, in
casting around for mean Of relief,
opened a correspondence with John NJ.
Bass, formerly receiver for the city OF
Nashville. The subjoined letter from
the former City Treasurer is one Of the
results:
Cry TREAsURER's OFFICE.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 10, 1871,
Hon. John NJ. Bass:
DEAR SIR-In accordance with your
request / endeayored yesterday to make
an estimate of the difference in corpora.
ton expenses, under your administra-
ton as receiver, and the administration
that preceded you in the control and
management of the affairs of the city Of
Nashville; but the truth is, / found that
it was almost impossible to make q CON-
parative statement, owing TO the n
in which the accounts we're kept previous
to your appointment as receiver. Such
a comparative statement would require
more time and labor than | can now
| spare from official duties Your man
agement was such as to reduce the ex.
penses in every department Of the city
government.
Very considerable reductions were
made in the street. water works, work
house, FIRE, salary and miscellaneous de-
%partments.
The most marked reduction was made
in the work-house department, which
formerly cost $4,000 per month Under
your administration that department
only cost about $500 per mentA. In
other words, you carried on that depart
ment for as many hundred dollars as
thousands formerly expended.
In round figures your control of the
affairs of the city cost $500, 900 per
annum, against $780, 600 under the pre-
eeding administration. / mention these
figures as an approximate estimate OF
the rate of difference.
Every one here knows that the ap-
pointment of a receiver saved the city
from financial ruin.
The receivership gave entire satisfac-
ton to all our people. When q laborer
worked or a merchant furnished mate
rial for the corporation under your ad-
ministration, he knew he would be paid
in cash as soon as the work was com
pleted or the material furnished;
whereas, before your appointment no
q knew when or how be could be paid.
He had to take corporation scrip Tor a
check on the treasurer) Of uncertain
value, and difficult to dispose of at any
price. This made a reduction of no in.
considerable amount.
The receivership, you remember, was
discontinued only when the people came
into possession Of their own affairs, and
by general consent.
Very respectfully yours,
Arson NELSON.
The gloomy report Of our affairs,
made by City Attorney Hanson, sug
gested to some minds 8 similar remedy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

C0LLIGAN-On the 10th inst, THOMAS
COLL1GAN, child of ex-Alderman 2. Colligan,
aged 2 years and 2 months.
The friends and acquaintance are invited
to attend the funeral from his residence. cor
ner of Seventh and Broadway, at4 pm. this
day.
C0LLINS-0n the evening Of June 90, at
his residence, No 50 Causey street, in the
twenty-ifth year Of his age, LoUIs COLLINS.
Ills friends, and those Of his mother are in
vited to attend his funeral at 4 pm. this day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
Miners snHocated.

HAzLEToN, PENN, jane 2l.-W. h.
Curren, John Gartnal and James Weber
we're ~suffocated in the Stockton mines
yesterday while engaged in clearing the
chambers of black damp. Three other
miners, who were in the mine at the
time, were overcome with foul air, but
are recovering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
Railroad

CINCINNATI, June 2l.-The Atlantic
and Great Western and Eastern passen-
ger train, which left here at ten o'clock
last night, vas thrown from the track at
Hamilton, Ohio, by a displaced switch.
The fireman, James Kirkup, was killed,
and engineer James Gray badly bruised.
No others were injured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
Murder near Corinr,on

Mr.. Brad Marlborough, a justice of the
peace, was killed on the road six miles
from ~Covington, last Saturday, by VIM
Kinney, his brotherin-law, who gave
himself up this morning. 1t was an old
feud, both Of them wealthy and widely
connected. Great excitement prevailed
and there is lots in it for the lawyers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

Mr.. HENRY WATTERsoN, OF the Con.
rier-Journal, was introduced to the Press
Association and the audience at Muir
freesboro last Friday night by Major
Joseph Barbiere, of Memphis, and de-
livered a most feliOitous and Instructive
address equal to the occasion and to
any former effort of the distinguished
journalist. Major Barbiere has been
elected President of the Association for
the ensuing term; H.. NJ. Polk, of Boil.
var, was chosen orator, and Thomas
Boyers, OF Gsllatin, to deliver the ad-
dress. Mrs. A. C. Graves, Of Winches.
ter, was elected to read an original
poem. Altogether the meeting was one
Of great interest, and will result in a
closer union in sentiment and business
Of the press Of Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
goth Day Of June, 1875,

nj publio auction. the following lot, situated
in me city Of Memphis, Shelby county, Tenn,
being lot SIS Of Craven Peyton's, deceased,
subdiyision: beginning at the northeast COR
ner Of lot a.; thence west l25 feet to an alley;
thence north along said alley 90 feet to Saffa-
rams street; thence along the ssutl side of
SaTarans street TO Peyton avenue; thence
south with said avenue 50 feet to the be-
ginning. Right Of redemption waived. Title
believed 10 be good. but | sell and convey only
81 Trustee. Il, M. HEAhN, trustee,
Qi10A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
Police Court News.

Twenty cases of drunk and ~disorderly
we're disposed Of by fine by the Recorder
this morning. William johnson, charged
with larceny, was sent to Jail without
bail. Pat Walsh, a COW s%tealer, was
treated likewise by the court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

Our space for local, editorial ard mis-.
cellaneous matter is greatly curtsiled
to-day by new advertisements and Col.
Tyler's report to the Protective Union,
We are trying to stir up a business
season in the middle of summer, and
with gratifying success.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

The Khedive has appointed a Geor-
gian-Colonel G. l. Grayes-a Colonel
of engineers, with a salary Of four
thousand dollars a year in gold. A man
can afford to accept such an appoint
ment just to see the country, whether he
cares for the salary or not.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

ALL the latest magazines, dailies and
periodicals can be found at P. ]. Cole
mans news stand and cigar store, Ne.
COZ Beal street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

WASHINGTON, June q. - For Ten
nessee and the Ohio valley, stationary
or falling barometer, southwest to south.
east winds warmer, increasing cloudy
weather, ard possibly occasional rain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

The Executive Committee Of the State
Centennial Commission have appointed
two persons in each county Of the State
to deliver addresses on the Fourth of
July, explanatory of the objects Of the
Commission, and to raise means on that
day to defray the expenses necessary to
a proper representation Of Tennessee at
the Philadelphia Centennial. The az.
pOintees for Shelby are Major Joseph
Barbiere and Colonel B. B. Barnes, gen.
tlemen who are we'll quali6edto perform
such an important service.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

The School Board meets tomorrow
night to employ teachers for the ensuing
year. The Picket ring has a clear ma
iOrity, and what it determines on in
secret caucus is put through in the most
business like name 1t is believed by
many outsiders that the determination is
to engage no teacher who is inimical 10
Mr.. Picket. When the positions are
awarded we will be able to Judge bow
nearly correct people have been in this
surmise. If injustice has been done The
School Board and favorites are given no
preference over the more independent
teachers, who claim their own souls, the
LEDGER will say SO. We only hope, for
the sake of the schools, that tie best
teachers may be retained, without re-
ference to personal likes or dislikes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
Base Rails.

Mansford, corner Second and Monroe,
has a large and varied supply Of base
balls, cheap. 59t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
LEGAL,
Trnsfee,s Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF a DEED IN TRUST
registered in the Registers office of Shelby
county, Tenn. on the 9th day Of August,
1873, In Book 81. page 425. | will sell for cash,
al the south gate Of Court Square, on the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

The LEDGER job Office is in constant
receipt from the foundries Of new type,
embracing all the latest nd best styles.
1OQA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
ELECTION,
BLUFF T ms. co.
No. % MadIsOn street,
MENpnIs. TEEN.. JUNO y, 1s75.

THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS COM
l. PANY ars hereby notified that the annual
election for Directors will be held on Tuesday,
July 6. 1875. between the hours Of 10 am and
2 pm, at the Office Of tho company. No. %
MADISON street. W. ii. MOORE, Sec'y.
Ql.100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
Monday.

CAIRO, June Observation-Disclosures
New Orleans, Sp m Atlantic, St. Louis,
Grand Tower, Memphis, in the night;
Charles Brown, St. Louis, 4 a. m Jennie
D., Memphis, 5; James D Parker, Gin
%cinnati, 10; Vicksburg, Vicksburg, IL.
Departed-Julia, Vicksburg, 9 pm
Arkansas Belle, Evansville, IL; Hous-
ton, New Orleans, IL; Grand Tower, St.
Louis, | am jennie D., St. Louis, TO-
Charles Brown, St. Louis, noon. Cloudy
and warm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

BEST coal oil Csc per gallon, at Z. F.
Risk 4 Co.'S. SO6 Main street. los
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

LOOK out for cholera morbus and kin
dred complaints. Forty.eight carloads
of watermelons were shipped from
Florida the other day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

CLOTHING and furnishing goods cheap
1t SpRoULE & MoCowN's,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
RIver TeIexrams-sunday

CAIRO, June 20, Arrived Belle
Memphis, St. Louis. s pm; St. Gene.
We've, Vieksburg, IL; Tallahatchie, Gin
c%innati, 2 am. Leopard, St. Louis, 3
pm; Arkansas Belle, Evansville, A;
Governor Allen, St. Louis, 6; Mary
Houston, Louisville, I; Julia, s;
Departed-Belle Memphis, Memphis, 10
p M; St, Gensvieve, St. Louis, 5 am
Tallahatchie, Vicksburg, g. Leopard. St.
Louis, 6 pm; Governor Allen, Ohio
river, 6.
LOUISVILLE, June 2O.-Arriyed-Chas.
Morgan and Minneola, Cincinnati;
Fawn, Evansville; Arlington, Memphis.
Departed-Morgan, New Orleans; Ar
lington, Cincinnati.
ST. Louis, June 20. -Arrived-City
of Chester, Memphis; Rob Roy, Keokuk.
Departed-none.
NASHVILLE, June 20 River rising;
4 feet II inches on the shoals. Cloudy
and pleasant. .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
FURNISHING GOODS.
FURNISHING GOODS.
GENTS FURNISAG GOODS
AT
REDUCED PRICES
At
B.LOWHNSIEIN 6 BROS

WE WOULD REQUEST THE ATTEN-
" ton of Gentlemen to the following lines
OF goods, which we are now selling at prices
far below their actual value:
GeOtlemen's tlne White Dress Shifts,
81 each and upward;
GentIemen's Gauze Undershirts, 75c
each and upward;
Gentlemeh's Summer MerinO Under.
shirts, 75c each and upward;
C;p.lemen's Checked NainsOok I'm.
d~ershirts, 75c each and upward;
Gentlemen's Fine Drill Drawers, 9Oc
per pair;
Gentlemen's Fine Linen Drawers,
81 IS per pair;
Special lines Of Gentlemen'S Scarf.
bows and Ties at
UNPRECEDENTEDLY LOW PRICES
s.
Ii. LOWENST EEN a. BROS,
242, 244 and 246 Main street, cor.
ner 90 Jenerso1. @
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

JEwET-s Patent Crystal Spring Water
Filter is the best. T99
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

.C%oSvERsE's Billiard Parlors,
6OT 81 South Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

Spring chickens at Ill Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21

ANouN NELSON
The gloomy report Of our affairs,
made by City Attorney Hanson, sug-
gested to some minds 3 similar remedy
here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-06-21
CIGARS Az WHOLEsAIE ANn RE1AI

GEO: =. GRAYsER, County Court-house
e9-ll4
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1875-03-18
POLITICAL.

The PENNSYLVANIA Republican State Con-
yention is to held at Lancaster on the 26th OF
May The Democracy viii hold their State
Convention on the sth Of September, in Erie.
The Arkansas Legislature adjourned on the
9Th
The Indiana Legislature adjourned sine die
on the 9Th and the Governor issued procla-
nation the same day for special session to
begin on the 9th. The Kansas and Wiscon-
sin Legislatures also adjourned sine die on the
9Th
Representative Wheeler received at Wash
ington on the Sth, from New Orleans, his ar
ticles OF adjustment, signed by forty-four
members of the Conservative caucus, an am
pie number to secure the desired result He
at once telegraphed Gov. Kellogg to forward
by express to the city of New York the papers
in the office of the Secretary of State which
were used in the contested election cases be-
fore the Returning Board In November last.
Washington Associated Press dispatch OF
the 10th says the departments have issued
circulars announcing the abolition of the
civil-service reform rules governing their re-
spectiyc departments wherever operative, and
announcing return to the former method OF
the appointment of employees. All the sub
boards of the cvil.seryice reform throughout
the country are abolished by these orders.
The vote polled in New Hampshire at the
State election on the 9th is said to have been
the largest ever polled in the State The
news on the morning of the 18th indicated
that there had been no choice for Governor
by the people, and that the Republicans
would have a majority in the Legislature,
thus insuring the election by that body OF
Cheney, the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor Jones (Dem) is elected to Congress
from the Third District; Bell Dem) in the
Second, and Blair (Rep.) in the Third
The National Reform Convention met at
Cleveland on the llth, about sixty delegates,
representing twelve States and the District
of Columbia, being present. NJ. NJ. Hooton, OF
Central!a, H., was chosen permanent Char
man; Andrew Cameron, of the Workingndn'S
Adoocate, Chicago, Secretary; j. T. Campbell,
of Illinois; G. w. Campbell (colored),of West
Virginia, and r. j. Treyelich Vice-Presidents.
A committee on resolutions was appointed.
A general discussion occurred on subjects be-
fore the convention ST. Louis was decided
on as the place for the meeting of the next
convention.
One hundred and thirty-nine delegates,
representing Ohio and Western Pennsylvania,
assembled in convention at Columbus, Ohio,
on the 1lth, to take some action relative to
the adoption of religious amendment to
the Constitution Of the United States.
Lengthy resolutions were adopted, expressive
of their peculiar ideas.