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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
PEesidenE Grant ut Long Branch.
George Alfred Townsend in the Graphic.l


George Alfred Townsend in the Graphic.l
The Presidents household now con-
sists Of Mrs. Grant and the W sons,
Ulysses s. Commonly called "Buck")
and Jesse. General Grant is now fifty
four years old, having taken the Presi-
dency at f)rty-seven, the Generally at
iorty.6ve. the War Department at forty
four, the general command Of all the
armies at forty-one, and the field, as a
Colonel, at thrty-nine. Take from
those thirty nine years his boyhood and
his minority at West Point aud in the
army as lieutenant and captain and he
has had very little private life. Com
pared to Mr.. Lincoln, who was never
known outside of Illinois until 1858, and
had only four years of national life, and
Grant has been precocious. Jesse Grant,
the youngest, is eighteen years Of age.
Ulysses s. Grant, jr., is twenty-three
Fred Grant is quite a man, and Nelly
has been a mother. There is but one
grandchild. The two sons who are at
home are said by all who have known
them to be of quiet, vell-balanced capa.
bic minds. Buck" Grant is the Presi.
dents secretary. Surrounded on every
side by people pushing their own inter.
ests, the President found that the only
spot Of perfect sincerity to Stand upon
was his home and family. The son
opens letters when the father is not at
home; if his father is present, the sou
d%issects the mail and the father reads il.
There is no quality in Grant more
ready than these adjutant qualities OF
disposlng of orders and correspondence
John A. Rawlins told me that the first
surprise and consciousness Of power in
Grant he felt vas to see him dispatch
his correspondence at Cairo. HE was
perfectly sincere. simple and undiplo.
matte with all" said Rawlius, "and |,
who had been a politician, felt that be
would not rise if he did not discrimi.
nate more between people"
There are about eight servants 10 al
in the family. Henry is steward and
boss; Robert looks out for the horses;
Beverly is a subordinate in the dining.
room aud pantry; Smith, a large fellow.
is waiter, hall servant and potsmsn. All
are negroes. The cook is a woman
There are three female servants Such
is the economy Of the house that these
men.servants have to do double duty to
exc out their parts. The President, uE
to the present time, has driven out once
daily on quiet roads. His wife's sister,
Mrs. Casey, is at the West End Hote'
near by. To-day he will go to the Elk
hibitiop at Philadelphia, aud stop at on,
Of the hotels in West Philadelphia, anc
remain until Saturday.
At the close Of his Presidency he viii
make a visit to Europe, and probabl,
settle 10 this country in the city Of New
York, residing at Long Branch in tn,
summer. He prefers the East to tn,
West. The President is reminded of tn,
confidence and respect paid to him il
this country by overtures to take re
sponsible positions in finance and de
velopment. His friends increase as hiI
days of Office decline.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

In "the times that tried mems
souls" an English paper said
Thirteen is a number peculiarly
belonging to the rebels. A party
of naval prisoners lately returned
from Jersey say that the rations
among the rebels are thirteen dried
clans per day; hat Mr.. Washing
ton has thirteen toes on his feet
1.-THE extra ones have grown since
the Declaration of independence
and the same Lumber of teeth in
each jaw; that a well organized
rebel household has thirteen chill
dren, all Of whom are expected to
be generals and members of the
high and mighty Congress of the
United States when they attain
thirteen years; that Mrs, Washing
ton has a mottled tom cat (which
she calls, in a complimentary way.
Hamilton with thirteen yellow
rings around bis tail, and that his
Haunting it suggests to the Con-
gress the adoption Of stripes for the
rebel flag"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
SAYS the Courier-Journal:

That terrible rebel, Isham G. Harris,
is s%tumpiug Tennessee for Tilden. Some
Of his most violent language is thus re
ported:
THE negro has not had our advsuta.
tages. he is:.entitled to our ~forbearance
and instructions. No matter what bis
political views or utilization, or how he
voted, he was to be treated kindly and
tenderly. For himself, be always made
it q rule to defend their rights and deaI
more carefully than with any clients he
had, to insure them justice. Because Of
their condition, they demanded and
aroused his warmest sympathies. he
madean earnest appeal for harmony and
good will between the races"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
FOREIGN.

BELGRADE, September 2.-It is re-
ported that the insurgents in Bosnia
have gained some successes we the
TURKS; and from Alexinatz a report
comes hat the Turks have been forced
to cross to the left bank Of the Morava,
and the right bank is now clear of the
enemy.
LONDON, September 2-The Times
correspondent at Belgrade says the
heavy mortality among the Russian
officers at the front gives rise to painful
rumors, and it is generally believed all
have not met death at the hands Of the
Turks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
OF INTEREST.

The Nashville American, of the
3lst ult., contains an article under
this heading, a few points of which
we desire to notice.
1.-THE difficulty with our Memphis con.
freres is that we have not gotten up a
case of Mysteries, aroused to the highest
pitch the indignation of our citizens,
denounced the Governor and cried aloud
rings, fraud and corruption"
This implies that the Memphis
papers have denounced the Cover
nor, cried aloud rings, frauds and
corruption, which is not the case.
The LEDGER opposes the Cover
nor's policy vigorously, but has not
charged or suspected him of i'm
proper motives.
HE thinks that the law imperatively
commands him to pursue the course he
and his executive associates have adopt
ed, and he is conscientious in the con-
viction that it is for the greatest good Of
the State and the people"
Whatever he may have thought
a doubt must have arisen in his
mind when he submitted the ques-
ton to the Attorney General.
That official in his opinion gives
the Governor an opportunity to
correct his mistake. No one seems
to argue that heis compelled opay
out this money now. 1t is in his
power to defer to the wishes of the
people. This is his safe opportu-
nity-now or never.
y "0n the contrary, it Is well
known here that those accused by the
LEDGER with being pecuniarily interested
in having this payment made have been
and are NEST bitterly opposed to it
Here the American does the
LEDGER injustice. We have made
no such charges against any one.
much less against those the Ameri
can seems to see in its mind.
"That the hanks in Memphis auC
elsewhere throughout the State, who have
the money of the State loaned out Il
their creditors, should be opposed to th'
payment Of this interest, is natural; fol
it deprives them of the interest and com
pound interest, which they are making
by lending out the money Of the Stat
deposited with them"
This is ridiculous. The princi
pal State depository here has NOR,
money of its own and its regula.
customers than it can loan out
Its statement, published in yester
DAYS LEDGER, shows cash on hant
at the close of business, Angus
31st, $512,232 &c. The State Urea.
urer checked out $65, 900, nearl,
the entire amount of STATE fund
on hand the next day, aud yet be
fore the bank closed the amount o
cash on hand was larger than before
This sixty-fve thousand dollars wa
a gradual accumulation Of the pas
summer, we learn, but as a depOsi
had not been loaned and was ut
terly useless to the bank. So tina
reference to the banks Of this yicin
ity is gratuitous. The banks her
certainly have not recently beef
benefited by the State funds il
their vaults, and we presume tn
officers have formed their opinion
on the coupon question independ
entity of any motives Of self-interes'
The presumption on this point ]
far-fetched and purely apocryphai
1T is doubtless true that there ar
none Of these coupons on che market 10
sale. and il is equally true that Their
never have been. and for the very si9pl
raason that 10 have detached one Of then
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

First District-To be filed by District Con-
vention.
Second District-Moses White. of Knox
county.
Third District-W. J. Cliff, of Warren.
Fourth DISTRIBUTION. Benton Mcmillan, Of
Smith county.
Fifth DISTRIBUTION. E. Cooper, Of Bedford
county.
Sixth District-ThOmas L. DOdd, of David
son county.
Seventh D%istrict-John H. Moore, of Hick-
man county.
Eighth Distribution. B. A. Enloe, of Mad
ison county.
Ninth District-To be filed by District Con-
v~entiOn.
Tenth District-J. W. Olapp. of Shelby
county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
V kilograms.

CAIRO, September l.-Arrived-Polar
Star, Tennessee river, s pm; S. Gene
We've, St. Louis, 10; Future City, St,
Louis, 7 am. Departed-Polar Star, St.
Louis, 8 pm; St, Genevieve. Vicksburg,
| am. Clear and cool.
CINCINNATI, September 2-The river
is falling. Fair and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

In our review yesterday of the
Memphis cotton market, the word
New York occurred inadvertently
where New Orleans was intended.
The mistake was overlooked by the
writer in the hurry of proof-read
ing. We hope "a Subscriber" viii.
not lose any more sleep on this &C.
count.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
German 4 merican School
2bY THIRD STREET.

ESTABLISHED BY THE GERMAN PRO-
u testant Congregation, "non-sectarian.V
IN Church building. will open Monday, Sep
TENDER 18th. 1t affords the hest facility 10
learn German conversation and grammar,
the hrst object Of this institution being Ger
branches taught in the best rublic Schools.
writing and reading in German and in Eng
fish, German and English grammar, penman
ship, photography, arithmetic, modern geog-
raphy, Uniten States history, and the ele-
menus o. natural and social science-especi-
for the lower Glasses. and from sS to 81 for the
higher classes. per month. German litera-
ture. French, Latin and music form extra
charges. Applications can be made to either
Of the following directors:
Rev. A. hOmas, As Jones avenue. .Iobn
Scheibler. 2G3 Main street; r. Stotz, sos Sec
ondj IL. Hack, l26 Bsal; Phil Maurer. 207
Poplar; otto Schwill, 346 Main. Hip
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
Card.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretionv of youth. nervous weakness,
early decay. :.loss of manhood. etc., I will
send a recipe that will cure you. FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discov-
cred by a missionary in South America. Send
a self-addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH
T. Imam, Station D. Bible House. New York
City. 1-156 a0dhw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
Attorney General Heiskell's
OpiniOn---A Vicious
Practice.
Violations OF the COnStitutiOn-The
The Governor May or May
NOt-Better Not,
a Wise Hin, at the last.
Nashville Banner. August 81

NashFlle banner August 81.
The following correspondence, which
is of more than ordinary Importance. in
view Of the press discussion of the sub.
ject, explains itself. The letter of At.
torney General Heiskell was not re.
ceived until noon to-day:
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
NASHVILLE. TENN, August %. 1876. !
Colonel j. B, Heiskell, Attorney General Of
the state:
SIK-The Comptroller of the Treasury
has announced to the creditors Of the
State that on the 10th Of next month Lbe
installment Of interest on the State debt
uue July, 1875, with two balances due
July, 1874, and January, 1875. will be
paid. | respectfully ask if there is any
legal objection to the payment; and state
what, in your opinion, is the legal duty
of the executive officers in regard to the
surplus now in the State treasury.
Yours, respectfully,
JAMES D. PORTER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
Bank Statement.

New YORK, September 2.-Loans in
crease, 81, $3.50, 100; specie increase, ST..
1876, 700; legal tenders increase, $S4l 600;
deposits increase, 81, $50, 100; circulation
decrease, $3l, 900; reserve increase, ST.
524,7 IT'S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

WHILE we think the LEDGER of
yesterday was one of the neatest
papers ever issued in Memphis,
we take pleasure in according
to our morning contemporaries,
the Appeal and Avalanche, credit
for a splendid display, compris,
ing editorials, tables, market re-
views, local and Geographic news
and advertisements of the leading
houses of the city. The newspaper
business, like everything else, is look
ing up. We congratulate our
neighbors on these evidences Of
prosperity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

LET every Democrat and Conser-
yative turn out this afternoon and
see to it that representative men
are chosen as delegates to the i'm
portant conventions shortly to be
held,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
The Japanese Architecture at Phil.
ndelphia.


Scribner for September
The Japanese houses are entitled to
even more careful regard, and show
charming novelties in their joinery, and
expressive carved work, as we'll as an
almost perfect system Of tile roofing.
In this latter respect no structures on
the ground and houses in the country
will compare with them. 1t is not so
much that the tiles are sound and 6rm
in themselves, as they are laid with such
precision and so solidly bedded, 80
sharply trimmed in the valleys aud so
thoroughly dressed and capped on the
ridges and hips Of the building, that
they would seem to defy alike winds,
snow, rains or the wear Of time Add
10 this the graceful jatting rooaets Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

WASHINGTON, September I'm the
Tennessee aud Ohio valleys diminishing
northerly winds, backing to westerly;
cooler, followed by warmer clear wealth
er and rising barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
summer Rssort Rnrnsd.

BosTON, September 2. The Gun Rock
House at bingham, a well known sum
mer resort, was burned this morning.
Loss, $4,000. Insurance not stated.
The guests saved all their baggage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

We publish entire the opinion of
Attorney General Heiskell, aud
commend it to a careful perusal Of
our readers. Lack of space forbids
extended comment to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
OYSTERS
r. BUOHIGNANI

II AS JUST RETURNED FROM A TT m
IL to the North and brought with him AZ
. Els Eit~ OYSTERS mo
that could be selected in Baltimore
leotod there something new In Tho ne Sc
oysters the Centennial Style, They way Of
up IN small wooden cans, which pre- are put
tsineea5' b ,yV IN tasting Of TIN They SAN ANN bo obo
tea establishment. No. 50 lefe v reft-
y dner OF sesond, in the very ns9n street,
2Oc pr can and 9Oc per keR. yS I ttyle, az
ON n"h bSasnSS' liquor lager beer an d ci1srs cn niws
yourself. " Vah and judge y
1871
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

8 OR POSTERS, SHOW BILLS, CARDS,
CIRCULARS, etc., gotten up with the latest
styNoi VPes ana On superior paper Of any
anime stock and PRICES
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A. s. Deaderick, Of Washington.
=. A, Moses. Of Knox.
A. M. johnson, of Hamilton.
j. W. Judd, Of Robertson.
j. W. Ohildress, jr., Of Rutherford.
A. G. Merritt, Of Davidson.
D. B. Cooper. Of Maury.
j. II. Freeman, of Madison.
7. J. Edwards, Of 0bion.
J., L Wright, of Shelby.
Members at Largo-James G. Malone, Thos,
0'Connor, D. N. Kennedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
STATE ELECTORAL TICRET.

ELECTORS FOR THE STATE AT LkRGE.
W. B. BATE, Of Davidson county.
Z. A. JAMES, Of Hamilton county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For PRESIDENT.
SAMUEL ]. TILDEN. of New York.
For VIoE PRESIDENT.
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, of Indiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
POLITICAL.
CONVENTION!

DEsOLVRD BY THE EXECUTIVE
~ Board, That a Convention be called Of
the Democratic and Conservative voters Of
Shelby c9qrtv to meet at EXPOSITION
BUILDING, Ia Memphis, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

Hon. GEO. G.. DIBBRELI, of the
Third Congressional district, was
unanimously renominated for Con
gresS on the 31st ult., at Jasper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
ARTIFICIAL STONE.
ELECTION.
NOTGCE.

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
"A Of the Quthern Oil Works will be held AZ
the once OF the Works In Memphis, Tenn,
on Tuesday, the 9th day Of September, 1876
petTeen me hours Of I'm. and 8 o'clock pm,
the ensuing year
Ohm il. CHICHESTER. Secretary.
August 2, 1876. A-i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

Ths:subscriptiOn price Of the PUBLIC
LEDGER il So per mum for the Daily,
and So per annum for the wsekly-POst
age free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
EDUCATIONAL.
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS COLLEGE

MFEHUIIHs EtNW.
COLLEGIATE. COMMERCIAL, SCIEN.
~ tihc and Preparatory Departments. For
board, tuition, etc, apply to
BRO. MAuRELIAN, President.
Session begins Monday. September 4th.
1S1-7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
STOCKS.

&100 INVESTED HAS o. HOO
PAVV PAID APR0FIT OF PIs(UU
during the past few months, under our i'm.
proved system Of operating 10 Stocks. Risks
creased. Books containing full Information
sent on application
TUmBRIDGE Il co Rankors and Brokers.
cod dhw-1i-xxiv 13l
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State Female College
MEMPHIS, TENN.

PARTIEsD EsIRINGTOPLAoE DAUGH-
rad ters ana wards IN a school of the very first
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02
Friday, September 10Th, 10 am.

to nominate Six Candidates to represent the
people OF this county in the Lower House. and
Two Candidates in the Upper House of the
next General Assembly Of the State.
That the Democratic and Conservative
party Of the county of Fayette be invited TO
send delegates to meet delegates from this
county, in a convention to be acid in the city,
at same place. and Immediately after nomi-
nations Of Shelby county convention are
made, for the purpose Of nominating a cam
dldate for Fl0ater to represent Shelby and
Fayette in next Legislature, aad the Democ-
raey Of the county of Upton be invited to
send delegates to meet those from the counties
of Fayette and Shelby for the purpose Of
nominating a candidate for Senator for the
Twenty-third Senatorial district
Recommended that the basis of representa-
ton in the County Convention be proper
toned among the wards and districts as it
was In the County Convention Of June 2lst
last.
Recommended that delegates be elected on
Saturday, September %. in the wards and
districts. between tho hOrrs of 2 aud 6p.m.,
at the usual voting places; and at the same
time delegates from the various wards and
districts in the county be elected to represent
the Democratic and Conservative party in the
Congressional Convention to be held in this
city on September It'll. and that the basis of
representation be in accordance with the re-
concentration Of the Congressional Executive
Committee
The elections will be held and conducted by
the subcommittee IN the various wards and
districts, appointed June 7, 1876, who are
hereby %reappointed for that purpose. The
election will be by ballot. and every person
will be entitled to vote who will agree to sup
port the nominees Of the convention.
IRVING HALSEY, Chairman.
Ed. KARR, Secretary.
The number Of delegates apportiOned to,
/ and tha U1aann ~ I~1I.A- H. = IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-02

FIRST WARD-Cor, Main and Jackson sts).
Congressional convention, six delegates.
Count convention, leven delegates.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-18
Another Tramp.

One of the travelling fraternity called q
few evenings since at Warren Fosters in
Weston, asking for lodging for the night.
Mr.. f. hesitated. The gentleman hoped
he never should be taken for "tramp'-
had been sick and his money had failed
that day, would be glad to find work, etc.
Mr.. f. took him in as he seemed very gen.
tlemanly and wthal very religious. As
he left, the next morning, it occurred to
Mr.. F. that as he needed some help, he
could employ the man. He so nearly over
took him as TO make Lin hear whistle
and beckoned him back. The tramp jump
ed over The fence aud was of to the woods
in jiffy. Evidently he thought some
body might be after him whom he did not
care to meet. Warren changed his mind
jus. then and concluded he did not want
any help. FIX.
The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-10-18
A RAILROAD SEIZED.
ogdensburg Railroad Takes Possession Of
Their Road.

oBuensDuIB hallrOhu Iaheb IossetsiUn Vi
Their Road.
ST. ALBANs, Oct. II.
This morning the Ogdtnsburg and Lake
Champlain railroad seized their road from
the possession of the Central Vermont for
non-rayment of rert. The Ogdensburg
and Lake Champlain company, without no.
tice to the Central Vermont, had obtained
from the supreme court of New York the
appointment of Mr.. VIM. j. Averil, q
banker Of Ogdensburg, as receiver of the
road, and he at once took possession and
appointed Mr.. John G. Pratt, the president
of the company, as general manager. They
telegraphed the authorities of the Central
what they had done, and bespoke pleasant
relations 10 regard to the running of trains.
Employees along the lire telegraphed to st.
Adams for orders and were directed to
obey the receiver until further notice
that, of course, being the only thing they
could do and preserve the peace. But of
course the running OF through trains was
interrupted, and for the present transfers
will be made at Rouses Point. Mr.. John
Schrier, who has been division superin-
tendent of the Central, has been sent to
Rouses Point to represent them there.
1t is currently reported, says the st. Al.
bans Messenger of this evening, that a
large quantity of the rolling stock of the
road had been sent to its various stations,
on application of shippers, who were un-
doubleday in league with the company.
But this is denied by the Central authori-
ties, who claim that they had been antici-
pating some action or other ever since the
default of rent, and had taken the precau-
ton to keep on this side of the lake the
ever claim is correct relates only to the de-
gree of the capture, as the more important
fact is undisput3d, that the road has been
recovered 30 suddenly and completely as 10
leave no time for the interpolation of any
objections.
The amount of rert in arrear is said to be
about $4,000 The default took place
af,er the first of September. Soon sfcr-
wards the Ogdensburg directors offered to
take b,ck their road and the Ceatral mspa-
gers professed their willingness to surren-
Ger it after an approval If their bitter
ments AID the supplies on hand and a SET
Element for the same, according to the con-
tract. But the Ogdensburg gentlemen in
sisted upon having their road first and set
Ting afterward This demsn was refused
md go ended the negotiation.