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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15
SUPERINTENDENT LEATH's MESSAGE
TO THE SCHOOL BOARD.

Ill ~ - 90 40 all-HAAA
the position Of Superintendent Of
City Schools, to which he was
elected during his absence, entered
formally upon the duties of the
Office last evening. He submitted
to the Board of Education at its
monthly meeting a number of i'm.
portant suggestions which clearly
indicate the line of policy upon
which he will act. In the first
place he suggests, in the interest of
economy, the entire suspension Of
the high school department Of the
city schools. This he says will
save several thousand dollars, a
portion of which might be well
spent on the common school de-
partment in developing its greater
usefulness. He says further:
1t is well known that the common
school system, as originally organ
lied, never contemplated a high
school curriculum. The city OF
Boston, in the days of her million
aire wealth and power, founded
high schools in connection with her
common schools, and her example
was initiated by other cities all over
the land which were less able to
afford this expensive luxury in edu-
cation. All this was before the
period Of enormous State and mu-
nicipal Indebtedness, and conse-
quent taxation. Now there is a
wide spead feeling from Maine to
California that this species oil
transcendentalism in common
school education should be dis
pensed with. Should the board be
unwilling to defer to my suggestion
in this respect, and determine on a
continuation Of the high schools,
then | recommend the employment
of the best lingual and scientific
talent hat can be commanded: fol
where languages and sciences ar,
%imperfectly taught, it amounts to .
criminal waste Of time and money
If the Board would suspend tn.
lingual department of the higI
schools and continue the scientih
course, as the most useful, it woul
save sufficient money to purchas
philosophical and other apparattl
for a more thorough and practice
instruction in the scientific depart
ment.
This is u clear, condensed, fore.
bic argument. Mr.. Leath woul
elevate the standard of the commo
schools by dispensing with the 5,
called high schools. But if tn
cannot be done he would have en-
ployed in the high schools the be
lingual and scientific talent. The.
is too much sham education now
days, even in colleges and unive
sites. 1t would be better to lean
a little and learn that little we
Mr.. Leath also recommends tn
each school building have the pr
cipal and head teacher united
one and the same person, al
that peripatetic or itinera
principals appointed over SC
eral school buildings be dispens
with. These are excellent practiC
suggestions, proving that Mr.. Lea
is alive to the interests Of the c'
schools, and capable of originate
such measures as will tend to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15
Saturday, August 20, 1875,

in front of the court house. in the city of
Memphis, sell the following described real
sary to discharge the taxes. costs and charges
adiudeed against the same. to the highest
bidder, for cash, to-wit: Lying in Shelby
county and in the city of Memphis, il being
Lot No. 2eO, and the east half Of Lot No. 279,
on the plan Of the city Of Memphis. and
section of the south side Of Market street
with tho west side Of Second street; thence
south with the west line of Second street l48%
feet to the alley; thence west with the north
line o., the alley $50 feet; thence north paral-
lei with the west line of Second street 148%
feet to the south boundary Of Market street:
thence with said south boundary 553% feet to
the beginning.
July 20, 1876. B. P. ANDERSON,
Commissioner of Revenue.
John Johnston, Attorney. I29-I95- 1aio IN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15

LONDON, August 1.-THE dory
Centennial put into Aborcastle,
Wales, Saturday, for provisions. and
then proceeded 70 Liverpool. John.
son reports that the Centennial was
eapsIzed once during the voyage.
ouI ne succeed in righting her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15
German american School
g5s THIRD STREET,

TsTABLIsHED BY THE GERMAN PRO.
" testant Congregation, " non-sectarian, ="
in Church building, will open, Monday, SEP
TENDER 18th. II affords the best facility 10
learn German conversation and grammar,
tho first object Of this institution being Cor
man instruction in all the elementary
branches taught in the best public schools,
writing and reading in German and in Eng
lish, German and English grammar, penman-
ship, photography. arithmetic, modern geog-
raphy. United States history, and the ele-
ally Of physiology and botany. Terms 81
for the lower classes. and from SO to 81 for the
higher classes. per month. German litera-
ture, French, Latin and music form extra
charges. Applications can DO made TO either
of the following directors:
/ Rev. A. Thomas, AZ Jones avenue; John
Scheibler, 23 Main street; r. StOtz, 30S Sec.
ond; IL. Hack, l26 Beal; Phil Maurer, 2Ji
Poplar Otto Sehwill. $40 Main, 4 ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15

A MEMORIAL is on foot to make
a new State out of Texas, based
upon an agreement entered into
when the State became a part Of
the Union, that whenever any part
Of the State possessing a sufficient
area and population should apply
for admission to the Union and the
application was Endorsed by the
Legislature it should be recognized
as a State,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15

PRESIDENT GRANT sent in one Of
his current campaign messages yes
terday. He approves the river and
harbor Appropriation bill, but sets
forth his objections to it; says
many of the appropriations are
in purely local or private interests,
and that during his term no money
shall be expended on them. Then
he goes aside to say that the reduc-
ton of revenue districts, diminu-
ton of special agents, and total
abolition of supervisors may result
in a great falling off of revenues.
He had in his mind, no doubt =
great falling off of the Republican
vote next November. The idea Of
a Confederate House effecting re
forms and exposing frauds nurtured
and protected under the shadow Of
the White House is too much for
the old mans temper, He shows it
on all occasions. This isan oppOr-
tunity, he thinks, to make capital
by charging the House with ex-
travagance. 1t will not win. The
great bulk of themoney goes North,
and the people there viii find out
exactly how many pounds of steam
to the square inch will be required
to draw their share. The residue
Of this appropriation left in the
Treasury after the 4th of March
would not pay Grants omnibus BIZ
from the White House to the der ot
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Commissioners Sale.

No. POSI- R. D.-Chancery Court Of Shelby
eounty-B, Z. Anderson, Commissioner Of
Revenue, VS.. Ohas. A. Hill ct al.
DURsUANT TO A DECREE ENTERED
i in this cause on the 9th of July, 1875, re-
corded in Minute Book Is, paga 266, / will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15

DUNCAN-In this city at his residence,
No. 159 Tennessee street, suddenly. of con.
gestion Of the bowels, Tuesday morning, Au-
gust 10Th, at half past seven o'clock. MORRIS
LEIGH DUNCAN, in the 58th year of his age.
Formerly of Cincinnati. Ohio.
His remains will BIO taken to Cincinnati fol
intarment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15

STATE DENoCRATIU EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A. S. Deaderiek, Of Washington.
y. A. Moses. Of Knox.
A. NJ. johnson. Of Hamilton.
j. W. Judd. Of Robertson.
J. W. Childress. IT,. Of Rutherford
A. 9. Merritt, Of Davidson.
D. B. Cooper. Of Maury.
j. II. Freeman, Of Madison.
T. J. Edwards. Of Obi0n.
LII Wright. Of Shelby.
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NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JAMES D. PORTER.
STATE ELECTORAL TICkET.
ELRcroRs FOR FHK STATE AT LARGE.
ISHAM G. HARRIS, Of Shelby county.
w. b, BATE, Of Davidson county.


LIEJTWhNs
First District-Tc be filed by District Con-
Second Distriet-MOses White. Of Knox
Third Distriet-To be filed BY district Con-
yentiOn.
Fourth Distriet-Hon. Benton Mcmillan; Of
Fifth District-HOn. E. Cooper, Of Bedford
sixth District-Thomas L. Dodd, Of David
son county
Seventh Disrict-To be filed BY District
Convention
Eighth District-Hon. B. A. Rnloe. Of Mad
Ninth DistIict-TO be filed by District Con-
ventiOn.
Tenth Dsrict-J. W. Clapp. Of Shelby
county.
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commissioners Sale.

No. 1880 N. R. p.-second Chanoe,v Court ?
Shelby eounty-B. P. Anderson, Commis.
sioner of Revenue, VS.. j. h. Grehan ct al.
LJOUR ,UANr TO A DEGREE ENTEREp
~ in the above stated cause on the 18Th ef
March, 1876, | will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15
On Thursday, August 81, 1S78.

in legal hours, in front Of the Courthouse.
Memphis, Tennessee. proceed 20 sell. to the
highest bidder. for cash, the following de-
seribed property, to-wit; Lot No. 6, block j,
Fort Pickering, Shelby county. Tennessee,
fronting 15lh feet on the west side Of Second
street, and running back between parallel
lines 60 feet.
Also lot No. 2, block ], Fort Pickering,
Shelby county, Tennessee, fronting go feet on
the south side of Van Buren, street, running
back between parallel lines 1914 feet.
Also lot =, part Of block 81. Fort Pickering,
Shelby county, Tennessee, beginning AZ the
northeast corner of Coffee and Washington
streets; thence east 50 feet; thence south 1917
feet; thence west go feet; thence north 1917
feet to the beginning.
Levied on as the property Of defendant, N.
D. Smith, to satisfy said judgment. interest
and costs.
Memphis, s1st day Of July. 1876.
@, h.. ANDERSON,
Sheriff of Shelby county, Tenn.
By w. W. COLEMAN, d, s..
Henry G, Smith, Attorney for plaintiff.
l81-l4l-l47
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COMMISSIONER Sale.

No. 1878 N. R. D.-Seeond Chancery Court of
shelby county B. P. Anderson, Commits
sioner Of Revenue. VS., John =. Crowell ct al.
DURSUANT TO A DECREE ENTERED
in the above stated cause By the Chancery
Court Of Shelby county on the 9Th day of July.
1875, l will, within legal hours, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15

OR POSTERS, SHOW BILLS, OARbS.
Circulars, etc., gotten up with the latest
style 0. lyPes ana on superior paper of any
anime stock and prices, IA
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Sherif's Sale of Real Estate.

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.
j that by virtue Of an execution to me di-
Iected from the Honorable Circuit Court e
Shelby county, Tenn. in the case OF A.
". Raines VS.. N, d. Smith, judgment ren
dered on the 10th day of May, 1876 ehho
sum Of two hundred aud eiehty-eight SouorS,
and two cents, with interest AMI cost Of snit
to satisfy said judgment, etc., | vi Al on 'U'''
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Tuesday, 7th day Of Septey Aber. 1s7c.

IN legal hQTrs, in front Of Tie Courthouse.
est bidder for cash, the following descr;bao
property, to-witi Lots Nos. 2, 8 and g. front
ing 60 feet each on the south side Of Van IN
rem stree, by a depth of 1917 feet each To an
alleyi lot No. s. fronting 90 feet on the south
sue OF flames street by a depth Of 1917 feet
Memphis, known as Fort Picketine' SbsIbv
county, Tenn. 0
Levied on as the pi oporty of defendant
y. 1. smith, to satisfy said judgment, inte-
Memphis. Sth daY of August, 1876.
Q. h. ANDERSON.
Sheriff of Shelby county. Tam
By w. D. CANNON, D. S.
WAT STRONG, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Hl-l46-l52
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-15

JAMES GoRDOS BENNETT has
been nominated for Mayor by the
independent Labor Party Of New
York.
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Sheriff's Sale Of Real Estate.

DUBLIo NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.
i that by virtue Of a writ yenditioni expones
to me directed from the Honorable Circuit
Court Of Shelby county, Tennessee, in the
cas-, Of Freedmen's saving and Trust Com
pany. use Of ]. A. ]. Creswell ct al, Commits
~sioners, VS.. N. D. Smith, judRmentrendered on
the 14th day Of sumo, 1875. for the sum of
twelve hundred ano thirty-One dollars and
ffty-eight cents, with interest and costs Of
suit, to satisfy said judgment, etc.. l will
National Republican., 1876-10-21

S1HGS HEAD HHNGE.
The Quickest Baker, the Most Economical Heater
and Cheapest Range in the market
BANQUET HOT-CLOSET RANGE. Something
entirely new, cheap, good and handy. just the
range every housekeeper will buy.
Also, SanfOrds new Challenge H0t-air FUR
MACE: superior to all others.
At the sole agency of
nc1-am Qo0 PennsYlYania aNPnne northwest.
National Republican., 1876-10-21
ImproyemeHtss

Tpsrector Thomas Plowldsti has issued the
following building permits: Mrs. Mary Dorsey,
tw brick buildings, east side of High, between
First and Second Streets Georgetown. Samuel
Gregg, two-story brick, west side of Thirteen
apc-a-half. between B and c streets south
west: $4,000. B. n. Smith, five Two story
brick buildings, west side of Market street,
between Second and Third, Georgetown,
$4,000. S. G. Parker, two story brick, north
SIDE Of Maryland avenue, between Third and
Fourth streets northeast; s., 200. w. W. Nc
CuIlough, two-story frame, north side OF X,
between Delaware avenue and Second street
northeast: $1,000, and one on II, between
North Capitol and First street; $1,000: Mary
Hammock, frame back building, east side oil
Eighth street, between E and streets south
west: 500. G. Gonnermsn, TO raise and move
10 front of lot frame building west side oi
Fifth. between Q and r streets; 500. Colum-
bia College, brick building, west side Third,
between Pennsylvania avenue and Z street;
81 800. John Miller, frame stable, Z, between
second and Third streets southwest. X. NJ.
Miller. frame stable, F street, between First
nd Second streets southwest. G. B. Church,
rvo three story brick dwellings, Eleventh, !,
between G and H streets southwest; sS,OoO.
\. Clepbsne, three-story brick, K, between
TxeiftL and Thirteenth streets; $4,000.
National Republican., 1876-10-21
The Dem. Jack ASS.

The Democratic jackson Assoe ,s.,on be,d
special meeting last evening; President ]. z.
Norris in the chair, and w. fierce B.Il secre.
tary pro ten.
Mr.. c. P. Culver sta ed the object, which
was 10 make arrange Aeats for the visit of the
association to Rock die on the 2ssh instant,
and to provide M saus to send out speakers to
New YORK, New Jersey and Connecticut, and
bear PORTO a Of the, expense of sendingiresi-
dents OF ID different States home to vote.
MI be Il, from the committee in charge of
the latf er scheme, reported that they had sew
eral T,smes under adyisement and proposed to
correspond with the chairmen of the State
Democratic central committees to see If the
owners of these names were bona tide residents
of the States they hailed from, and If the an
swer was in the affirmative he had no doubt
money enough could be raised to send the
genuine voters home
DR.. Allen, though In favor Of sending voters
home, thought that speakers could do more
good.
Mr. Bell took exception to the last portion of
DR.. Aliens remarks, as, in his opinion, one
vote was worth more than all the Democratic
SPEAKERS that could be sent out.
Mr.. Culver favored sending both the voter
and the speaker.
Without taking any action on either propo-
sitioD, the association adjourned.
National Republican., 1876-10-21
Nissiousry sabbatical Juhilee.

The Choral Quartette Jubilee Singers, who
sang with so much pleasure to the audience in
attendance at the Congregational church on
last Sabbath evening, will give a concert Of
their choice selections of original jubilee songs
at Union Bethel A. NJ. E. church, on Monday
evening, the sd instant, at O'Clock. The
concert is given under the auspices of the mis-
sionary committee of the Preachers Associa-
tion of the A. N. E. Church, and in aid of the
District missionary fund of said Church. The
concert promises to be one of merit, and in
view of the occasion and circumstances, to-
gether with the musical reputation of the
company, a large and intelligent audience
may be expected. Ushers will carefully see to
the seating of those holding tickets for re-
serYed seats.
National Republican., 1876-10-21
Wisconsip Association.

This association has through its members
been one of the busiest of all the numerous
Republican organizations of our city. 1t be-
gan early its campaign work. and is still per-
forming valuable service for its State. Some
two hundred and fifty thousand frankable
documents and large number on which the
association from its own treasury has paid the
postage have been sent to the State. Should
the State roll up majority of fifteen or
twenty thousand for Hayes and Wheeler. the
association here will Justly have reason to
take to itself no small amount. of credit for
helping on the glorious work. Nearly every
Badger in Washington has made arrangements
to go to his home to vote on the 7th of No
vember, thus sealing the good work so faith
fully done. Orders for round-trip tickets at
reduced rates to Chicago can be obtained by
applying 10 the secretary of the association,
K r. RedWay.
National Republican., 1876-10-21
DEATH OF MR.. J. E. F. HoLMEAD.

Meeting Of Teachers Of the Fourth District.
The funeral of Mr.. j. Z. F. Holmead, who died
at O'Clock Thursday evening, at the residence
of his father, Rev. Alfred Holmead, will take
place st O'Clock tomorrow, and the inter-
ment will be at Rock creek. His death will
be mourned by a large circle of friends. Mr..
Holmead was about forty-two years of age
ard a native Of Baltimore. Washington iIas
been his residence ever since he attained his
majority. For number Of years he held re-
sponsible positions in the Patent Office, but in
1865 he resigned and entered basness as a pat
ent attorney and agent, in which he was very
successful. Mr.. Holmead was q prominent
Mason, past master of Dawson Lodge, No,
16, and a P. 81. P. of Washington Chapter, but
at the time of his death he held his member
ship in Mt. Horeb Chapter. He was Grand
Master of the District of Columbia In 1868 and
1864.
Mr.. Holmead spent several days in New
York last week for the transaction Of business,
and returned last Sunday night quite i'll, and
sunk rapidly until Thursday evening when he
died, surrounded by his family.
Mr.. Holmead had endeared himself to the
people of this city and especially of South
Washington. For several years he served as
school trustee of the Fourth (South Washing
ton) district, and by his energy and devotion
to the duties imposed upon him contributed
greatly toward establishing a perfect school
system.
ACTION OF THE TEACHERS.
By request of Mr.. F. A. Springer, principal
of the Fourth district, South Washington, a
meeting of teachers was held at the Jefferson
building yesterday, at 1890 p. m, to draft
resolutions respecting the sudden death of j.
E. F. Holmesd, ESQ.,, late ex-trustee of the
district, and to tender their sympathy to the
bereaved family. Mr.. Springer called the
meeting to order and nominated Trustee
Champlin as chairman and Mr.. j. Fairbrother
as secretary. The following resolutions were
adopted:
Resolyed, That we have heard with sincere
regret the announcement of the sudden and
unexpected death of our late ex-trustee, j. Z.
F. Holmead, esq.
ReSolred, That we desire to express our
appreciation of his uniform courtesy and his
kindly sympathy during long and intimate
association with US, both as counselor and
guide. He ever greeted US with words of en-
couragement and under all circumstances
proved to be our steadfast friend.
RcSolr6d, That we tender our heartfelt
sympathy to his sorrow stricken family, COM
mending them to Him who alone can
strengthen and sustain them in this hour OF
their trial.
Resolyed, That we will attend his funeral in
body, and that copy of these resolutions
be furnished to the press of the city for publi-
cation and also to the family of our deceased
friend. F. A. SPRINGER,
MISS NJ. A. LEE,
Mrs. VI. A. Bowen,
Miss ANNIE VI. ADAMS,
Committee.
National Republican., 1876-10-21
CoLORED N. E. CHURCH.
Washington Mission Conference.

The Washington Mission Conference of the
Colored NJ. E. Church of America was opened
at the Hillsdale church, Bishop W. H. Miles
presiding. Elder C. Maddox was chosen secre-
tary pro TEN. Rev. W. II. Young was elected
recording secretary. Brothers Young and j.
N. Mitchell were appointed committee on
public worship. Brothers J. H. Hymns, ]. NJ.
Mitchell and J.H. Bell were appointed a finance
committee. W. II. Williams and c. Maddox
were admitted as members of the conference.
VIM. H. Dick was admitted a member, on con-
dition that he stand examination. C.. Maddox,
W. II. Williams and J.W. Bell were appointed
the committee on Sunday schools; W. H.
Young, James Reed, W. h. Bick, W. 81. Reed
and W. II. johnson on temperance.
There was a long debate upon a resolution
to appoint committee on the state of the
country, but the resolution was lost.
Brother j. Crompton was elected a member
on condition of standing an examination.
Revs. J. W. Bell, j. NJ. Mitchell and C. Mad
doX were appointed a committee on studies.
Reys. W. H. Young, W. II. Williams, W. Il.
Dick, W. II. johnson and Gwin Green were
appointed a committee on education. Revs.J
w. Bell, j. NJ. Mitchell and W. II. Young
were appointed committee on literature.
A missionary society composed of members
of the conference was organized with the fol-
lowing officers Rev. J. N. Mitchell, president:
w. H. Young, vice president; ]. II. Hymns,
treasurer; c. Maddox, secretary; Rev. J. W.
Bell, j. Reed and j. Crompton, managers.
Revs. W. H. Williams and C. Maddox, of
Maryland, were received in full connection.
YESTERDAY.
The conference reassembled yesterday morn
ing in Israel church, corner of First and B
streets southwest, in which they were invited
to hold their sessions. Rev w. II. Williams
conducted the opening devotional exercises.
Brother Cephus and wife received a vote of
thanks for presenting a record book to the con-
ference. J. Crompton and w. H. Dick were
received on trial. Rev. j. Crompton was
recommended for deacon's orders, and elected
The question As TO the character of ministers
occupied the conference up to l O'Clock, the
hour Of adjournment,
National Republican., 1876-10-21
Death on the Cars,

A little girl, five years of age, died on the
through train from Philadelphia yesterday
morning under affecting circumstances. The
family was from New Orleans, and had been
spending pleasant two weeks at the Centen-
nlal. A few days ago the little daughter was
taken i'll with diphtheria. The parents were
Informed that the only hope was to get her
home, and were hurrying southwark with the
child, but when about ten miles from this city
the little girl died. 1t was the intention Of
the parents to stop in this city to consult with
physicians.