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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-08
For Halle,s Point.
To Steamboat Owners,

WEARE MANUFACTURERS, AEDARE
w ready to supply your boats 20 almost
nall the price you now pay TO middiemen and
drammers. HUME SMITH,
Steam Bakery, il6 Main st., near Beal.
l37-xx-7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-08

NnecfnI Trfn fn ami,

SpeefaI Trip 60 ChicOt city.
For Friar's Point. Napoleon, Kentucky Lana.
ing, Chicot City and bends-U. S, Mail.
ILLINOIS. ..-,.Mark Cheek, master
+ EAVES MEMPHIS ON THIS
hDAY, Sth inst, ats pm sIRE.k
For freight or passage iapply on ~
board. GEO. w. CHEEK, Sup't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-08
For Arkansan River.
n Arkansas River.


Cincinnati and New Orleans Packet Co -Yor
New Orleans and the Bends.
CHAS. MORGAN ~~"~.~.,"....A Slime, master
I caves 30N TUESDAY, 49,
IL the 9Th inst, ats pm. For LaHxA4ya
freight or passage apply to &IN2t
j.. L, WASHINGTON, Agent.
No. 800 Front street.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
MORF ECONOMY

The annual current expenses of the
Ohio Penitentiary, including salary ex-
penses, for the year ending 1874,
under Republican rule, wereSl47, S19.G1.
The same expenses for the last year,
made by a Democratic administration of
affairs, were SIP, ,206.11, being differ
ence in favor OF Repubiican rule of S25,-
326.50. These figures are Iron official
sources, and their authenticity are be-
yond question. Is this the best that
s'Farmer Allen" and his Legislature have
to offer the people in the way of that
promised reform and economy which
was to come in with his administration?
We suggest 10 Wardin Innis that he cease
to trouble his soui abont the presence of
''St. James translation" of the Bible in
the Penitentiary library and devote his
labors to the reduction of the expenses
of the institution to a Republican basis.
He seems to be troubled about many
things, but he should know That ecOnO-
ny is the one thing needful, as well as
one of the things especially promised by
the administration of which he is the
agent. Twenty-Five thousand dollars is
rather large amount to pay foT the in
terest which Warden Innis has taken IN
introducing Catholic books into the Pen
itentiary in violation of law.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
THE TPUE GRIT

A few days ago the chief editor of the
Cleveland Leader was assaulted, in his
office, by one Zeimer. one OF the Street
Commissioners of that city, under its
present Democratic regime. 1t seems
that Ziemer adds to its business of Street
Commissioner that of keeping doggery,
at which place he, by a certain plan, com
pels the street laborers to spend pOr-
tion of their earnings. A statement of
this fact, and an exposure of the means
by which it was accomplished, by the
Leader, was what brought down the
wrath of the virtuous Ziemer upon the
editor. 1t is scarcely necessary TO say
that Ziemer got the worst of the combat;
men who attack Others upon their own
premises have to be extremely active and
vigilant if they do not come ont second
best in the encounter. In this instance,
a heavy iron cane bent, double over his
head, did the business for Mr.. Zeimer,
even while lie held cooked pistol in his
hand, ready TO perfOrate the redOubtable
editor. To crOwn it all, he was then led
off to the lookup, under charge of as
sault with intent to kill. The Leader
editor, having laid down the iron cane,
takes up the pen and gives evidence that
he can deal as heavy blows with the one
as the other. He says:
''The Leader is legally responsible for
every word uttered in its columns. If
they imagine themselves aggrieyea, n
court of law will furnish them an ade-
quate remedy. But they may understand
now, and in future, that not all the bum
me-s and vagabonds which the Demo-
cratic administration of Cleveland has
in its ranks can, by any display of ruff
fianisIn, modify or prevent the fearless
comments OF this paper upon their Off
cial rascalities. We propose I'm future,
as we have done in the past, to inyesti-
gate their actions thoroughly, and tell
all the truth we can discover, and If any
more of them propose to come here up
on an errand similar to that of Street
Commissioner Ziemer, with the intention
of fadopting his tactics, they will do wisely
TO be prepared for more serious result
than he encountered. The Leader will
do no map eny intentional injustice, but
We propose tc tell the truth about these
matters, even should It cost one or two
incidental eoroner's inquests to do it. !"
If our hearty sympathy and good wish
es are of any worth, Bro. Cowles, you
have them. There is no use crying
''peaee, peace, when there is no peace;
and there is no way of coping with ruff
fan except with his own weapons.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30

We take the folIowingsgeln- from the
CRUSADER, published in Is5s, by t-n. :.
F. Cary, the Democratic candidate FOR
Lieutenant, ,Governor.
More than fifty thousand violent
deaths occurred ia lie year 1851. N tie
United States, every one o. which WORLD
have been avoided u tie ..guur traffic
had not existed. What compensation D.
the people get FOR this wholesale waste
of life, Why wIll tEey not r ia their
strength and annihilate every Te-JiLe Of
this evil: Empty every grpg shop Ci.,~
poisonous contents, aud thrust into Lr.--
on every villain who would i've uPou tie
crnans. tears and blood o. h;= country
ILrII-
Again. we quote from a." C7s8Fs,.
S F. Cary, editor.
1t Is true that ri.e -iu- # liz fathers
are visited upon Else children = Jew
days since W. were iu q community
where lager was aiIuos. the universal
''panacea. Tie preacher OF salvation
of souls while wasting under consump-
ton and Incidence, drank his beer TO
make blood. And 20 on to the end.
every victim of i'll health rcsortiug to
the poisonous and filthy swill for health,
The physicians prescribe Il Need We
wonder that under such "a system W.
raise generation Of stupid toper- and
drunkards, While we write the child Of
a neighbOr stands before us The very
innocence OF its look. half chiidilke and
half idiotic, Is singuiariy touching. The
mother drinks beer. and the father Is an
unmitigated JeeT JiDGt. And 80 the in
noeent one must 20 through life with tie
Lethean StupoT Of the brew vat shadow
ing its brain and spirits. How long shall
infancy be made to dOZe and droOI upon
poison fed at the very fountains Of life.
Is it not Internal enough TO garnish the
pathway of manhood with rum-shOps,
without fastening its terrible thrall upon
the helpless ones at the breast: Z
We believe we have heard It remarked,
recently. that Sammy was opposed TO
''sumptuary laws, OF at least that he
would be willing TO serve the people ia
the capacity of Lieut.. Governor on the
platform of opposition To such laws.
We also understand he told some beer
drinkers III a speech, :, few days since,
that che did not care how much beer
they drank" We suppose he has con
cIuded that it il all right for man TO
''shadow the brain and spirits Of his
child with ''the Lethean stupnr oc the
brew vat" Ont upon. the dcmagogn"
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30

ANTICIPATED RATLRoAD.-Tha future
OF New Baltimore Is iiattering when we
consider its advantages, situated aS it is
on the direct line or the most practicable
line for railroad from Findlav TO
Bowling Green and Toledo; now if the
Il. & o. should get control of the l.. +.
& l.. railroad. they undoubtedly wOuid
want To get to Toledo and to do that
they could start at Findlay and run to
New Baltimore and Bowling Green. and
then go direct to Toledo. This would
make on outlet for the u. & q. railroad
and Toledo wOnld be the terminus Of the
l.. f. & l.. railroad, which would make a
very good and certainly "A paying road,
that would give tile II. Il o. company
control of road from the south west
direction to Toledo or any point on the
Lake, and this road would open mp n
market that Toledo desires to have and
would give the l.. Z. " f.. road good
healthy condition and forever settle TIE
county seat question for Bowling Green
and the day is not far of that will dawn
on this enterprise. .-Nei0 Baltimore En-
teTpFiSe.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
Republican State Platform.

The representatives of Ohio, in con-
vention assembled, reafilrIning the car
dinal principles of their organization,
which have become the received maxims
of the policy of the State and nation,
declare on specific points the series of
sentiments following:
First. The States are one as a nation,
and all the citizens are equal under the
laws, and entitled to their fullest pro-
lection.
Second. That policy of finance should
be steadily pursued which, without un-
necessary shock to b:siness or trade,
will ultimately equalize the purchasing
capacity of the coin and paper dollar.
Third. We are in favor of tariff for
revenue, with incidental protection tc
American industry.
Fourth. We stand by free education,
our public school system, the taxation
of all for its support, and no division of
the school fund.
Fifth. Under ourRepublican system of
government there should be no connec-
ton, direct or indirect, between church
and state, and we oppose all legisla
tion in the interest of any particular
sect upon this subject. We should not
fail to profit by the experience of for
eign governments where the efforts of
the church to control the state consti-
tute an evil of great magnitude and en-
dangers the power and prosperity of the
people.
Sixth. We demand such revision of
the patent laws as will relieve industry
from the expressions of nonopolies.
Seventh. A grateful people can never
-,
soldiers and sailors. and il is due to them
that liberaIity and generosity should OBJ
tain in the adjustment of pay and boun-
ties.
Eighth. That We demand that the
public domain shall be scrupnlously re-
served for occupancy by actual settlers.
Ninth. The determination of the Gov
ernment to collect the revenues and
prevent and punish frauds, has our un-
qualified approval
Tenth. That the power of municipal
corporations to create debts should be
restricted, and local and other expendi-
lures should be reduced so as to dimin-
ash taxation.
Eleventh. The observance of Wash
ington's example ia retiring at the close
70 a second Presidential :ern, will be in
the future, as ii has been ia the past, re-
garded as a fundamental rule in the un-
written law of the Republic.
Twelfth. The distinguished success of
Ais administration, which, to the fame
OF the patriot and soldier has added that
oil the capable and judicious statesman,
entities President Grant to the gratitude
of his eountrymen.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
COUNTY CONVENTION.

The very busy season and the brief
notice given of the meeting of our Coun-
ty Convention, which convenes one
week from tomorrow. makes it exceed
jngly doubtful whether there will be
that full attendance which is desirable.
unless active, earnest and influential
members of the party use their influence
to have the primary meetings well at
tended and the delegations filed 1t is
to be hoped that every member of the
party will see the Importance of this
matter. Grave issues are at stake. A
strong county ticket must be put in nom-
ination. Let each member of the party
act in the premises SIS e upon his indi-
vidual efforts depended tiLs result in the
coming election. Turn ont en- ,RQsse to
your primary meetings, next Monday;
send your best men as delegates, and
victory VIII crown our efforts. See to
it, Repabiieansl
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
FaILrRE oF DUxciy. sHgRutx.A co.

The failur, or Tuesday Of Duncan,
Sherman & Co. one Of the great tinan-
ciaI houses of New York, caused n pro
found sensation throughout the country.
Up 10 the very moment of suspension
not the slightest suspicion of the Stabjii-
" OF the house had been entertained,
ana n first the reports OF the disaster
were treated as mere stock jObbing ru-
luorS. The surprise WIS greater than ia
tile case OF the breaking down Of Jay
Cooke x Co, for in that ease there had
been grave suspicious entertained for
some time that the house had overload
cd itself and was in danger of sudden
disaster.
No house stood higher in financial cir
clrs or had apparently more solid basis
for its towering credit. 1t was explained,
in announcing the failure, that tine suS-
pension was not OeeasiOned by any loss
Cf credit Had the firm chosen to use
lis credit it might easily have brilgrd
the ehasIn into which it has plunged.
But Immediately on ascertainiHg that II
was actually insolvent, and failing 10
obtain the increase of cash capital neerS-
Sary to make up the deficiency, the firm
determined that the first lnSS Was the
least, and in justice to their present
creditors forbOre To incur new obliga-
tiOns, preferred to face the worst ar
once.
The causes Of the mi>fOrtuneS OF the
house are not yet clearly aSeertaincd.
but heavy losses In cotton transactions
are supposed ~ be- at the bottom of
them, and that the rrc,'nt financial dis
asteis ir London Were TIA. immediate
occasion of the suspension. The final
outcome Is a matter of con mcclure as yet.
The liabilities are estimated at from five
Ia six million dollar. and ii,'' assets viii
probably fHl! considerably i-..;o.- tur re-.
9uir~d suln How fn t.jr sH>p.'Iisi".
will effect other houses cannot IL. a-c..r-
tanned Just now. hut It is "a good sign
that the panic winch was lcij la the
money markets Of the three leading
Eastern cities on the announcement of
the failure had been recovered from at
the close of business That the diSaS-
trOus results of the Jay Cooke Il Co.
failure could follow from. the present
suspension is ont or thu question The
conditions are entirely different lie
that IL down need fear no fall" The
balloon WAS Prickr,l then, the gas let out.
and waarr now near To- -Olid earth. if
not actually Oi. IT,
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
RApKPdY GRhB6ER,C.

One of the first acts of the late de-
fulet Democratic Legislature, at its first
session, sas to pass a resolution con-
demning the salary Grab by Congress.
This was very cheap. IT cost but sin
gle ''aye." But in December, 1874, the
Legislature adjourned from the 23d to
the 5sth Of the month, and then attempt
ed to draw Pay for this time that they
were not in session st ~. The grab"
was only prevented by AGditos cf State
Williams refusing to issue the warrants
therefor, thus saving to the State nearly
IS, 600 thet these virtuous anti-Congress-
ional salary -grSbbers were preparing TO
put in their pockets at the expense Of the
taxpayers.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30

IL the late Democratic struggle in
Maryland, Hamilton was the candidate
OF the Baltimore and Ohio road for Gov
ernor, as we'll rs of all who age hostile
TO the Baltimore ring, while Carroll was
the pet of the Baltimore roughs and the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal The dis
gust OF Carroll's nomination is wide
spread, and an independent nomination
for Governor will probably bs made.
The candidates talked ofare J. Morrison
Harris and Judge George A. Pearse.
The fofRes ss Democrat and the latter
a Republican, but bc.k ere gentlemen
of the highest standing. There Gre Igany
Democrats who say that either eau eaSry
the State.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY.

The Columbus correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette gives the following
instances OF Democratic economy in a
recent letter 10 That journal. Let tax
payers note:
Under Republican management, as is
well known, the benevolent and reform
atory institutions of Ohio have been
managed by Boards of Trustees, who
served without pay or any compensa-
ton whatever, except their actual ex-
penses while in session AS soon as the
Democracy could bring the thing about,
they turned out the old Board OF Trns-
tees of the Central Lunatic Asylum, ans
replaced them with Board of Commits
ssioners. at a salary of s., 900 each.
If any thing in the State should be
kept clear of the sinister and corrupting
influence OF partisan politics, it is those
institutions which the State hes pro-
vided for the benefit of the criminal, che
incorporate, or the afflicted; yet this
Democratic Legislature laid its hand on
six of them, besides the Central Lunatic
Asylum, namely: The Southern, North
-ern. and Athens Lunatic Asyl8ps, the
Blind Asylum, the Soldiers Orphans
Home, and the Penitentiary, reorganized
them that the Steward of each is made
political officer, appointed by the Gov
ernor-Allen-and holding his place at
the Governors good will and pleasure.
VIII the Courier inform its readers
how much was saved to taxpayers by
this Democratic economyg 1t can not
deny the truth of the above. How will
it explain it9 We pause for reply.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
AGREED

The Cincinnati EngntTeT the morning
after the adjournment OF the l:fe ohio
Legislature, said I'VE trust all the
members of the Ohio Legislature will
reach their homes in safety, anu ihGt few
OF them will ever find their way back 10
Columbus" That is just what the peo-
think And yet your Democratic caucus
at Columbus, at the opening Of the cam
pa!gn, declared that ''tbe Legislature
must be defended The evidence Of the
Enquirer is important, though it was
not Necessary 70 convict the Legislature
of reckleSSness, extraVHsEGee and cor
fyyption. The record does that.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
ALIENS RAG BABY.

The New York World pokcs little fan
at the venerable Ohio standard bearer,
and also accuses Pendleton OF palming
of on the old gentleman Il bastard Re
publican production. The World says:
Ever since the Ohio Convention left a
rag baby basketed in a Democratic plat
form, on Governor Aliens stOOp, there
has been a great pulling of his door bell
Mr. PendletOn's friends have twitchcd
the bell and run around the corner wait
ing with malicious smiles and evident
impatience for tlie old gentleman 10 open
the door. The Republicans have stead
ily pulled at the bell. anxious to call the
Governor out and ask him whether he
still aiirrns that he has nothing to rctract
in all Ia; Hard-Money speeches during a
long Senatorial career Hard Money
Democrats residing East, West, North
and South of him, seeing the disrepuia-
BILE waif lying In front OF his door, have
respectfully pulled the bell in order TO
apprise him of a public disgrace, that he
might promptly cause it to be removed.
At last the old gentleman has heard the
racket-octogenarian sometimes sleep
heavily Day before yesterday ne opened
his door, took look at the rag baniIing,
put on blush Of paternal pride, lifted
it from its basket and carried it into his
own house with the proud step which is
like nothing in nature so much rs the
naughty mien of the anilcrcd tribe.
No sooner had Governor Alien claimed
for his gray haired old age the honors OF
this paternity than Mr. I'endieion, Mt
GaIlapolis, declared himself hard-mon-
ey man, denOHncing the legal ltenGer act
as uncOnstitutional,an , and its policy as an
wise, urged that a return To specie pay
ments be kept steadily in view in lcgSia-
tion and action, and only deprecated
crushing rIthlessly back to specie pay
ments over the prostratiOn OF all bus.
mess. and the ruin of ihe de htor."
1t seems cruel to disturb the Joys OF
such proud senility as GoyprnuT Alien
has surrendered himself TO, but The lin
cage of the rag baby can never be con
cealed 1t is sure to bring him 10 grief
in the end, SO that the exposure might
as well come before the Republican has
tard has a chance Ia grow up ia the
shelter Of n Democratic family. A. for
the prodigals return. we must warn Mr..
Pendleton what penan"e sill remains
for him to perform before be can have
n taste of the fatted calf.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30
JsELEsgl.E EygDEEs q.

Dear -ir-i wits tuys-' c'I+.~fiifs gH.i rIy t.-g
tIl..rg 20 yea: frruirr you hs-vH s.iTessi.y
.-csyt- 80 f1yar 80 srtff rs.,. - -sii .ssf''-
tciEf. EELAs5 81. tss t.S $50. Tnftsz rtIr's,-n
efI4 Dc .f.I u iis pTs-f. fsr p -si,. o. over
ttisfr siI~ 70 % tl.-i % 5si i-f5i iis, trri.
a.i hl sch '.l'i fltis'.if Fr. b. fi... g & -
.-,., = tli r'.iI',! rifslI ir. - n. sar i:tnfe
tnd EffTGN =. iists I4-ti Ins-. fef 20
ftt4k fi'ai Az the Is;i.- 'ris,f ti.,..s 3, 81. god
rns ssiIri r st- Ff.FT1.. +I4t. as-8fiI.sf o. one
% itt-- b->i 0ifri!-lre- i'Ir fsIii . .tsd wax
st4s 80 'selis..s - the % f.i... o. and % -is
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~ Efe -hfs. % Gsrs -f fe ..--f i.sst- i" mes
That ever U;t=- SisS. i--,.'tt;r
Cor. Na ~itt AMI W If.cf So ssI. l.i. 80, Mass
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30

THE indianapolis ScRiinaI argues in
favor of Hendricks as Presidential can
didate in preference 20 Morton, on the
ground that Hendricks mas magniii-
cent pair oi legs while Morton is aol4o
what shaky on his pins. Yhis is preferrfng
legs to brains; but taking the seHtii3ot at
its word, will it tell us whether the legs
of Governor Hendricks are strong
enough TO stand on tie Ohio platform,
Or, is he able TO stand with one lex upon
the Maine platform and with the other
upon chat of Ohio: Either exploit will
test ms ie:ys e there b any m"r:r N
them
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30

hundred and twenty men. artists, print
ers. etc. The machinery department
includes eight steam. presses, OF the best
pattern. twenty hand presses. besides
miscellaneous machines
School books are al-o published here.
J. Russell Cobb = publishing a series of
Model Readers" The First Reader
alone contain, twice - many page, aS
First Readrr- heretofore published, anu
since last ). ptemurr ZI,0H0. o:e rii-
ton OF which, tie GoygEuMrL, l.a- Jr-
dered 10 be translated into Dakc,a Eng
lish. But 1t wouli require long time
TO tell Of ali that eau be seen in this great
building. and 1t would reguircIuore than
one or rvo visits 70 do justice 10 aE. /.
any % your readers have time 20 --
when in Chicago. / would advise
70 visit that place first o. all.
ln yoUrneX paper rray r,-i.y4
an interview with AiieB P,ukes-os,
great detective. who Is Of world -:,
pute. Let me Just say in cicsiu"
think "a little Of Chicago ~ amy
have ever visited. There j. NOR. v.o
ness and less worth, 10 all appear
than in any other city have ever
ed. Ii seemed to usr s,s 3! u..r. .-,lr
after another had acted ni. ,is,- rify
much as OH weak-iniudrd ir.diyiI
driving them 70 despair and re.:il.-Ss.
out of which they seldom ri>.. IA.
course of years Chicago may rInrr-,.
her gloom and br lie great city "
West, but now il is evident 20 IL
any visitor that there is much Gy
which years of prosperity alone can
ish. THOMAS CORR,
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1875-07-30

OUT III New Mexico the DcmCcr,t.
walked mp the wrong passenger. They
nominated Mariana $. Otero as a candi-
Date for brle-ate t1 Congress com that
territory. when he heard Of 1t he wrote
a letter to the Santa Fe Mar Jie1:fraR.
in response to their oyerturrE, III which
he said:
81 will not, under any circumstances,
accept the nomination Of the Democratic
Convention, or permit the Use OF my
name as a candidate. And il j. my pnr-
pose to Crpcse the LeMocratiC Ia.tE in
all honorable ways in the eCniinl cam
paign. l viii give my al end asSTstahce
to the success Of the Republican Terrific
rial and county tickets in the coming
election. / favor the election of Hon.
5. b. Elkins a Delegate 70 TIC EeAt
Congress