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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01
NEW YORK.

NKw YoRk. February 1.-The New
York Loan and Indemnity Company is
winding up its affairs preparatory to re-
firing from business. Itis reported that
the loss to stockholders will not fall
short Of 30 per cent. and interest for two
years, but the officers of the company
state they have cash on hand and cash
assets abundantly sufficient to pay every
depositor in full on presentation.
The American Fire Insurance Com
pany has given notice of its withdrawal
from the Board of Fire Underwriters.
The president os another company and
a member of the Board of Fire Under
writer's, says he is not surprised that the
American Fire Insurance Company
should 60 out Of the Board, and felt
certain that others would soon follow,
leaving the Board merely a shadow of
an institution.
The Society Of German Patriots of
lS4S and the New York Turner's, gave a
reception last evening to Frederick
Hecker, the German patriot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01
FLOWER.

One Of the most exquisite wonders Of
the sea is the opelet, a flower resembling
very much the German Chinaaster. 1t
has the appearance of a large double
aster, With a quality OF petals Of a light
green color, glossy as silk, each petal
tipped with rose color. These lovely
petals are never still, but wave in the
water, while the flower clings to the
rock. So innocent and lovely looking,
no one could suspect it Of eating any.
thing; certainly If it did, only a bit OF
rainbow or a drop of dew. But those
beautiful waving petals have other and
more material work to do-to provide
for a large mouth, which is cunningly hid
deep down among them. They do their
duty famously; for, as soon as a silly lit.
tie fish comes in contact with those rosy
tips, he is struck with a poison fatal and
quick as lightning. He dies instantly,
and the beautiful arms wrap themselves
about him and drag him into the greedy
mouth. Then those lovely petals u%nclose
and 1oat i~nnocently on the water, just
like the water lily, but its existence was
doubted until the last century. Now the
opelet is known to be a thing that really
exists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01
Roger A. Pryor in the Beeeher
Trial.
From the New York SUM-

The engagement Of an old-iime South
egu FIRE eater as counsel for q former
seiive abolitionist is the odd point in
General Roger A. Pryor being one of
Tilion's legal party. Mr.. Pryor is a
typical msa-thin, tall, nervously az
gressive aud bot-blooded. With irreg1-
lar features, long. stiff black hair and
large, piercing eyes, he is the singular
component Of the party. His oratory,
as shown in an argument before the
actual commencement Of the trial, is Of
the John Randolph style-fery, bitter
and ambitious. he wears q SLOUGH lat
and cloak, in which guise be is the ideal
Of a Southerner with duelistic ~inclinings.
In courtroom demesnor he is the most
courteous Of them all and the most open
il his p%artissnship. He has nothing to
say. at this stage Of the trial, except in
whispered conference. He sits at Mr..
Tilton's side, with his under lip pro-
truded in an almost grotesque way, his
forehead wrinkled into a frown and his
flushed face expressive Of the acme Of
combstiveness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01
STAND TO THE DEMOCRATIC FLAG.

bIANQ III me OAMooAhAAN SNNN
1t is a fact beyond dispute that a Ten
nessee Legislature composed entirely OF
Democrats, with the small exception of
eight members, has elected to the United
States Senate the most INSCRIPTIONS
enemy to the Democratic party and its
organization in our State or in the United
States. 1t is true that the Represents
tives from Shelby county, who were sup.
ported in good faith, earnestly and zeal.
ously by Democrats, contributed by e
solid phalanx Of their votes to that
result. Although this is heavy blow to
the hopes OF the party, yeti is not at all
fatal. if we only remain firm and stead
fast to our colors. The treachery of Ben
edict Arnold during the Revolution, when
he sold the sacred trust which Washing.
ton had placed in bis hands for British
gold. startled the American people and
carried dismay to the heart of his COM
manding general, bat damning as the
deed was. it never shook the faith OF the
patriots, it never caused them to abaE-
don their flag. Their cause finally TIL
umpbed. and Arnold was consigned TO
the imperishable iniamy which bis con-
duct had won. So let it be with the true
Democrats Of Tennessee. Stand to the
unsullied flag Of your party organiza-
ton; it is as sure to come out triumphant
as that Yorktown placed victory upon
the banner which Arnold betrayed at
West Point; and al those pre-
tended Democratic legislators through
out our commonwealth who have
brought the blush Of shame to the
cheeks Of those who had reposed polit-
cal confidence in them, will eventually
ind tksir names placed low down in the
Democrats parsys respect shsn that
parrv shall meet them on 8 secpd held
Of yorktown. Bat While 3 Democratic
Legislature has 6cas this foul wrong to
8 Democratic people, there IS many e
usnbs- Of that body Who did not assist
Il the work. We are constantly reoeiy-
inrlstiers from saeh, and it is Eiih pride
We quote the words Of q distinguished
Senator Of the State in a recent comnu-
niestion On the subject He is 3 man
Of brains, Of principle and Of devotion
10 the best interests Of the Democratic
party. who never swerved from his plain
duty, and all through that contest no
ballot fell from his lips with the name Of
bis party enemy on it for United States
Senator. he looks every inch a man,
conscientious and honest in all his acts,
and adorns the place he fills in the
States grayest body. He writes in this
letter we refer to: II cannot refrain
from expressing my hearty appreciation
Of the LEDGER's bold, independent and
patriotic course during the last month,
and l deplore the calamity which has be-
fallen our party. Andrew Johnson, Gov
cred with all his infamy, has been in
dorsed by the Legislature, but not by the
people. Your course challenges the adj
miration Of all true Democrats. Only
stick to the flag and all will yet be we'll
So say we, and so must say every true
soldier Of the party. Let there be nc
faltering-no faint-hesrtedness, and al
sure as we live there will yet be a York
town for Democracy despite its Benedic
Arnolds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01
CautlonarY SuggestlOns.

Mardi- Gras and all such celebrations afford
good fields Of operations to thieves and pick
pockets. To guard against such depredation'
all citizens and visitors are requested 70 de-
post at their hotels, or in some place OF safe
keeping, their watches and other valuables,
Our citizens should sec that their residences
who will protect the Same In their absence,
/ would also call the attention Of business
men and others on the line Of the procession
TO the security Of their porches and awninesi
10 sec that they are sufficiently strong before
allowing persons to assemble thereon, thus
friends, PR ATHY, Chief OF Police,
Appeal and Avalanche copyl
1871 1888
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River TeIegrams.

CAIRo, February Arrived = Pat
Clsburne. Evansville. ? am. Exporter,
New Orleans, 5 am. Departed-City
of Helena, Veksburg, 8 pm. Exporter,
Cincinnati, 6 q m; Cleburne, Evans.
vile, 8 an. Clear and cold.
PITTsBURG, February l.--River Z feet
3 inches, falling and full Of ice.
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LEGAL.
Trustees Sale.

ON FRIDAY, MARCH s., 1875, IN FRONT
" of house No. 80 Madison street, / will ex-
pose to public cutlery, and sell to the highest
bidder for cash. the following described prop
erty. te-wit: Part Of lot No. 264 on the Ran
dolph road, west side. in what is known as
Chelsea, commencing on the west side of said
road at its intersection with first alley north
of LOoney street; thence southwardly with
said road ~ feet and back between parallel
lines one hundred and thirty-two feet, being
same lot sold to ID G James by deed, in book
n, page 1888; by said James conveyed In trust
to w j Battle, trustee, to secure an indebted
ness which has been paid, and by said DIG
James and V B James. his wife, and said w
3 Battle. trustee, conveyed to me on the
18th day Of April. 1874. in trust to secure the
Indebtedness in their deed mentioned; TO SAT-
isfy which this notice'of sale is made in pur-
suance Of the terms of said deed and by dfrec-
ton Of the beneficiary therein. The equity OF
redemption is waived by said deed, and Il il
believed the purchaser will get a good title 10
the lot, but | sell only as Trustee.
l32-xx-5 w. w. GOODWIN, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

MASONIC.

THE STATED COMMUNICATION OF
il Angerona Lodge No. 1853, will be held
this (MONDAY) evening. at ~ o'clock. for
dispatch Of business. Members are respect
fully requegted 10 attend. as business Of i'm
All Nina fratcrnally invited. By order
JOHN GORDON, W. NJ.
B. RIonMoND. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

AS the Montenegrins are coming to
the surface, it is interesting TO know
that, although their territory embraces
but fifteen hundred square miles Of toll.
erably wild land, and they are bounded
on the north, east and south by Turkish
provinces, the Austrian province OF
Dalmatia separating them from the
Adriatic sea, they are a brave and war.
like race, brought up from childhood to
hate their neighbors, the Turks. To all
other races they arc very polite and hos.
pitable. The rough CONFORMATION OF
their country gives them many strong
holds Of an i%mpregpable nature in the
event Of a Turkish war. The Montene.
grin army numbers $4,000 men, which ia
o%ne.fourth Of the whole population, and
while, Of themselves, they can hardly
expect TO hold ont against the Turks, il
is probable that Russie and Austria will
sustain them, even at the risk Of stirring
up the everlasting Eastern question In
ITS general European wsr possibilities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01
rObaDfIitie

WASHINGTON. February For the
Gulf States, Tennessee and the Ohio
valley, falling barometer, southeast to
southwest winds, clear or partly cloudy
and decidedly warmer weather. The
Cumberland river at Nashville and the
Ohio at Pittsbnrg will fall to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

TIE 4th of March, 1871, will come on
Sunday, and by statute the inauguration
Of the President-elect does not take
place until the next day. This fact will
give Grant one more day in Office than
an even four years. He will be a third
term President for t~wenty-fcnr hours in
spite If himself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

Washington never made a speech. In
the zenith Of his fame be once attempted
it, failed, and gave it up confused and
abashed. In framing the Constitution
Of the United States, the labor was al.
most wholly performed in committee Of
the whole, Of which George Washington
wa the chairman; but be made two
speeches during the convention of d
very few words each. The convention,
however, acknowledged the master spirit.
and historians affirm that had it not
been for his personal popularity, and
the thirty words Of his first speech, pro-
~nouncingit the best that could be united
upon, the constitution would have been
rejected by the people. Thomas Jefer.
son never made a speech. he couldn't
do it. Napoleon, whose executive@bility
is almost without a parallel, said that Bis
greatest difficulty was in finding men Of
deeds rather than words. When asked
how he maintained his influence over
his superior in age and experience when
commander in-chiet Of an army in Italy.
he said, by reserve. The greatness Of
man is not measured by the length OF
his speeches and their number.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

The New York Herald says the course
Of Governor Brown, of Tennessee, has
been conservative and wise, and his
message in regard to the Louisiana
affair won him many friends in the
North as we'll az the South"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

If you should tell a Vermont man
that carrying six black beans in bis vest
pocket wouldn't keep contagious diseases
away he would set you down as one WIN
believed the world was Cat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

While the bells in a New Orleans Ro.
ma Catholic church we're ringing for
vespers recently, the iron castings fell
from the belfry and struck and killed a
little boy underneath. The child wae
watching the sexton pull the rope, when
the huge weight dropped on his head.
crushing the skull.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01
MEDICAL.
OR FRS.

A SURE CURE for this distressing com
plant Is now made known in a Treatise (of as
octave pages) on Foreign and Native Herbal
preparations, published by DR.. o. PHELPS
him in such a ,providential manner that he
cannot conscientiously refuse to make II
known, as II has cured everybody who has
used II for Fits, never having failed In A sin
gle case. The ingredients may be obtained
from any druggist. A, copy sent free to aI
BROWN, q Grand Street, Jersey City, n. j,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

SEE advertisement of Fosters Second
Gold and Land Distribution. [sl52
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful aud tasteful printers,
who a give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job Of printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01
CAPITAL Prize. SIO.OOO in Gold


C0MMENDAToRY.-' - Having, from our
long acquaintance with j. Z. Foster, every
confidence in his integrity, we feel justified in
saying we believe he will carry out his Distri-
button honestly and fairly" s gned by the
Mayor, Hon. J.T. D. Wilson and the City
Council.
That old and reliable paper, the Houston
Telegraph, which rarely oondescends to notice
Individual enterprises. says Of the First
Drawing:
"Noteven the most captious aud suspecting
person could take exceptions TO the manner Of
tho drawing. II was fair, honorable and
equitable.
1.-THE committee and recorders were Of our
very best citizens, and kindly gave their time
and labor 70 the superintendent Of the draw
ing. or rather did the actual labor of il.
Captain Foster has acted honorably and
fairly throughout the whole MANAGEMENT Of
this enterprise. While SOM money has been
made by the venture in all probability, yet
the property given as prizes has only Melted a
fair price, ana the profit Is only an exchange
Of the property for cash"
That staunch democratic paper, the Houston
Age, has the following:
"rhe committee of gentlemen was one Of
the best that could have been selected by the
audience. Hon. ID. U. Barsiza, who super
vised tho drawing, is our present Representa-
tive, aud one Of the most popular nen in the
district.
1.-THE drawing was p~refaced by an explana-
ton from Capt. Foster. Of the mode adopted,
This was we'll received and understood, pre-
cisely as explained BY the circulars. Captain
Foster said that while he wished all his home
people good luck, he yet was free to say that
With the people Of poor Mississippi, Louisiana
and South Carolina. no felt q greater sym
patty, and he did hope they would draw the
largest number Of prizes, that they might
come 70 q free country, and mako a white
mans living. This sentiment was received
with loud cheers.
Tho drawing was then proceeded with,
and the result Is announced elsewhere"
No connection with tho Denison, Wagley y
Lockhart, OF any. other similar enterprise.
Tickets, % Zach,
and Q liberal discount on orders for a greater
number, Reliable Agents wanted. Must
have. the confidence Of the community. in
which they live. Send for circular. Refer
ence-Dunn, Barlow q Co.'s Reference Book,
found In all banks,
Address J. 4, FOSTER, E=nazcr.
sl0l-l52kwl3-60 Houston. Iexas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-02-01

HARPER, Cooley and Peterson's Mag
azines for February, and also late illus
trated papers at Lieben's, 1864 Main
street,
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
NJ. L. MEACHAM. ~-Of Al. L. Meachara & ca
A. N. MCKAY ........... Of Sledge, Mckay & ca
s.. MANSFIELD "........of Mansfield B. Higbee
WIN. J0YNER.... of JOyner, Lennon & Gale
VIM. B. GALBREATH .~......C Cotton Factor
Hon. JOHN 0VERTOR, JR......--.Memphis
j.. NJ. PETTIGREW .-Of Edmonds. Pettigrew
&Co.
lSAAU sUHWAB ..."."--.--..of Schwab & Co
B. +. HALLER......of HolloweIl. Crockett &
Halter. gs-I&
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FREsFf OYSTERS

Received daily by express at
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weekly. POSTAGE FREE.
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Formerly Occupied by DeSOtO Bank.
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CONCERT.
FOsTE RS s SECOND
TEXAS
Grand Prize Concert,
At Houston, Texas, March 8, 1875.
100000 !

In Gold Coin, Choice Lands, Farms and City
Residences. Among the Prizes there will be
92O 600 IN GOLD,
The Real Eetate IA mt In ~ ne aetna voIra
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-08-13
THE ORIGIN OF IRELAND.

"With due condescention, I'd call your attention to what shall mention of Erin so green, | And without hesitation, I'll slow how that na- tion became of creation the gem and the queen
 "Twas carly one morning, without any warning, thaI Eanus was born in the beautiful Say, And by the same token, and sure twas provo king, her piniOns were soaking, and
 wouldn't give play. aOld Neptune who knew her, began to pursue her. in order to woo her-the wicked old And almost had caught her atop of the water
 great Jupiter's daughter !-which never
 would do. "But love, the great janius, looked down and
 saw Vanus and Neptune so hcnious pur
 suing her wild, And he spoke out in thunder, he'd rend him
 asunder-and sure twas no wondcr-for
 taxing his child "A star that was flying hard by him espying, he
 caught with small trying and down let 1t
 snap; It fell quick as winking on Neptune a-sinking,
 and gave him, I'm thinking, bit of rap. oThat star it was dryland, both Iowland and
 highland, and formed a sweet island, the
 land of my birth; luuS pllu NiC otoIg li4dti oSit uO"h i'Nhi
 glory, old Erin asthOre is the gem of the
 earth "Upon Erin natcly, jumped Vanus so stately, but
 tainted kase lately so hard she was pressed; Which much did bewildcr, but, ere it had killed
 her, her father distilled her drop of the
 best
 "That sup was victorious; it made her feel glo-
 rious-little uproriOus-I fear it might
 prove; So how can ye blame us that Ircland's so famous
 for drinking and beauty, for fighting and
 IoveT
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-08-13
LEGAL.
N Q Y I C F. |.

To the heirs legal representatives of Andrew Jud
 and Metcaf Baker, deceased, eoowners with the u dersigEed in that certain quartz ledge, lead or cs known as the "Silver Hill, situated in what wms the date of the location of the said lode dnowB s Sacramento Mining District, but what is now known s the Waapa Mining District, in the county of Mohzve Territory of Arizona
 You and each of you hereby notified that the dersgned have caused to be done upon such claim cation the amount of labor required by the laws of hs United States, at cost to of the of hundred and eighty dollars and you and each of you hereby notified to pay to agent. A. F.. Davis the sors Davis Randall, in the town of Mineral Park in sah county of Mohavc your respective proportions of the sa cost of the said labor within ninety days from the service of this notice. and that in of default of you or s of you in making srh within said ninety days will claim under the mining laws now in force hs feure of the interest interests, in such claim tiOn of the person persons making such default Ts amount due upon the interests of said deceased is at s of ten dollars each 100 feet of such interests
 LEAMAN HUDSON, HENRY HALL.
 Q. HUBBELL. THOMAS ABLES,
 ANDREW F. GAVVER F. S. KEMP
 GEORGE CAMPBELL j. A. ROSE
 c. A ARTHUR, S.M DUNCAN
 Mineral Park, A. T., May IA, 1875. myl4dD
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-08-13
= U Nj M 0 N $

IN JUSTICES COURT, CERBAT, MOHAvE County A. T., Ed. F. Gallagher, J. F,
 THOs. J. MOORE vs T. w. COVER The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to T. w. Coys defendant. A.
 You are hereby required to appear before me a, ny once m Certat Precinct or Township in the county d Move, in an action brought against you by the named ph, and answer the compnint in said action hle m my ohce within sixty days the 18th day of Sep teb.r A. D. lsIJ at 10 o'clock A. M (exclusive of tbs day of service) after the service you of this The said action is brought tO recover from yea The sum of two hundred and fifty (S.550OO dollar Tor ore furnished to you in the Township of Chond county aforesaid in the months of April and May A. lsT2 And you are hereby notified that if you fail az pear and answer sa'i complaint above required sad Phthn VIII lake Judgment against you for the said sus of two hundred and fifty dollars together with all costs and damages.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of July Frdsyl A. D. 1875. ED F CAIIACUER
 Justice of the Peace, Mohave Co., A. T. E. II. MCDANIEL, Atty fer PlR jug3A
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-08-13
The Beaver.

THERE are many large and wonderful ami mals but cali speak of but oEe. The bea- yer, though quite small is a hard worker.
 He works as hard as man. In Colorado I saw three large dams built by those indus trious little creatures. These dams were built strong and high ; so that the water flowed over them and fell nearly twenty feet. 1t is pretty sight to see the little beavers swim and play in their watery home. In going from Colorado Springs to Pueblo, distance of forty miles, one may sec as many of these animals as he may wish. I suppose none of Mir. Sherman's pupils ever saw a bca- yer or aprarie dog, yet there arc great many of both in Colorado and sn the plains
Arizona weekly miner., 1875-08-13
S U M M Q N S ,

IN THE DISTRICT COURT, THIRD JUDICIAL District, Yavapai County
 HARLEY II. CARTTER, JR. surviving partner of the late partnership doing business under the firm name
 O, H. II. Cartier & Son. Plaintiff
 
 JAMES k. POgTER, Defendant
 Action brought in the District Court of the Third Judi cal District in and for the County of Yavaa in the ritoTy of Arizona.
 7he TerritoTy cf ArisoaG sends greeting Jamcs R. Porter, DcteHdaHt
 You are hereby summoned and required appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff i'll the District Court of the Third Judicial District in and for the County of Yavapai in the Territory of Arizona and answer the complaint filed with the clerk of this court at Prescott in said county Ca copy of which plaint accompanies this summOGs) within twenty days Exclusive of the day of serce) after the service upon you o this summons if served in this county but if served out of the county and within this district then within thirty days in all other forty days And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the complaint above required the plain tiff will take judgement against you by default the sum of five hundred O) dollars for legal services rendered and costs and disbursements in this behalf expended Given under my hand and the seal the said District
 Court at Prescott this 2.Ith day of July A. h. ls75 IL" sl WILLIAM WILKINSON, Clerk. RUsn & WELLS Atty's for Plaintiff iulJGg