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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

GENERAL CHALMERS intends to contest
Matt Sullivan's seat in the Mississippi
Senate, on several grounds. First, Matt
is net a citizen of the State; second, be
has collected money belonging to the
State, and has not accounted for it;
third, be got Arkansas negroes to vote
for him, and changed, or caused to be
changed, the returns from some parts OF
the district. Mats chances to step
down and out are exceedingly good.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
RaiIlOad Trains stuck In the snow

GREEN RIVER, N. Y, January 2l.-
The passenger train bound east and due
here at 7:45 last night, is stuck in the
snow between Bryan and here. The
passenger train and six freight trains are
lying here bound west. Nothing has
been done to clear the track yet. 1t is
still showing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

MoRTov's speech would have produced
a sensation if Blaine had not got so far
ahead of him. Blaine was more dra-
matte aud fiery, and what he said had the
greater effect, because nobody was look.
ing for it. AS for Morton, the public
knew exactly what he had to say, fol-
they had seen it all in print before.
Morton can howl away and tear his
bloody shirt. 1t will not startle the
country or make him President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
NEW YORK ITEMS.

New YORK. January 2l.-The credit
ors of G. & P. Lawrence, s%tationers,
Maiden Lane, have agreed upon a settle
ment on 8 basis of fifty cents on the
dollar, in FIVE payments, at six, twelve,
eighteen, twenty-four and thirty months
from February LIST. The liabilities Of the
firm we're $2S4,ll5; assets, $l5O.699.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

MISS JEANNE PATTERSON, a gifted
young lady Of Mississippi, who has
earned a wide reputation in the last few
years at home and abroad, gave a read
ing at Holly Springs one night this week
to a large and highly-pleased audience.
We hope she will not give Memphis the
On nv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

MORTON said Of the South, Wednesday
that those who p%ractieed African slavery
for two hundred years cannot expect to
escape from all the evil consequences
resulting from it. How about the New
England States that practiced one hun
dred years and then sold out to the South
because it would not pay2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

The National Democratic Executive
Committee meets at Wizards Hotel in
Washington, en- the 22d Of February, to
fix the place and time of holding the
National Convention. A Western city
will in all probability be chosen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

The Southern Democrats have sud.
denly forgotten to talk about a third
term" They would just now prefer
Grant for a third term to Blaine or Nor
ton for a rst.-KnorUille Chronicle.
Correct, Governor, as to the last sen
tence; we know there are worse men
than Grant. The speeches of Blaine
and Morton begin to throw a mellow
light over him. He made many grave
yards, but we never heard of him robbing
ono
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
THE

The old Boards of Aldermen and
Common Council adjourned last night,
and the new Boards were sworn in. Mr..
John Zeut, of the First ward, was elected
President Of the Board Of Aldermen and
R. c. Williamson, Esq, President OF the
Common Council. Both these are ex-
cellent selections; the gentlemen chosen
are admirably qualified for the positions
and will doubtless discharge the duties
with zeal and fidelity. Mayor Flippin
was indicted into office and submitted
his first message, which was admirable
in temper, manner and purpose. His
ideas are very happily and plainly epito-
mized in a small space, containing many
excellent suggestions. He proposes in
the most business-like manner, first, to
closely collect our revenues and see that
they are strictly applied to the purposes
intended by law and none other. He
proposes that the revenue shall be uni
fermly collected to the end that all who
are liable shall bear their proportion Of
the public burdens. Where all are
compelled to pay alike each pays his
pro rata more willingly" BE proceeds
to recommend a reduction Of the num-
Der Of salaried officers and mentions the
City Recorder and Treasurer IS among
those that might be dispensed with
or reduced to a nominal salary, and re-
duce others il possible. He suggest that
there should be a board Of public works
composed Of not less than three nor
more than FIVE commissioners, who wsuld
be expected to act without pay, and lei
out contracts to improve OF repair the
streets to the lowest bidder. he says,
very pointedly: THE city is in no con
dition to bestow bounties; what she now
gives to others must be for a correspond
ing return Of services" There is q vol
ume Of wisdom and reform in that lei
the General Council stick a pin there
The Mayor is opposed to expensive
litigation where fair compromises
can be effected. Pay as we go should b
the rule hereafter. Contracts should b
made upon the faith of what we have OF
hand Then expenditures will be greatly
lessened. AS to the public debt, sug
gestions OF our best informed and mos
thoughtful citizens will be invited ant
thankfully received. The river from
will receive due attention and the heart.
cooperation Of the General Council i
INVOKED. Altogether it is a practica
document, admitting the difficulties tt
be met without exaggerating them, anC
manifesting a purpose to meet then
in q straightforward, practical way. A
large crowd of citizens was present anC
showed a hearty sympathy with th'
tenor and spirit Of the message. An i'm
portant meeting will be held Saturday
night to receive the reports Of commit
tees on offices and salaries.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21


AFTER the shameful attempt Of Blaine
to ERE the Northern heart and stir up
strife to promote his own ambitious
schemes and the fierce reply Of the IN.
tanned Hill, it is a relief to hear Of a
speech by an ex-Confederste soldier in
Congress. This class is always conser-
7ative. Last Tuesday, during the discus
sion Of the Centennial appropriation
bill in the House, the important
speech Of the day, according to the
report of the New York Herald,
was made by Mr.. Waddell, OF North
Carolina, who took occasion to say on
behalf Of his fellow Southern soldiers
%ho fought against the Union that they
accepted the issue of the wal with com
plete submission, and were working fol
union, harmony and peace. His re
marks went q great way to undo all tina
Mr. Hill, Of Georgia, had said, and vii
prove a damaging campaign doeumen
to the Republicans if used by the Demo
Gratis. 1t confirms what has SO oftel
been said-that the rank and file of tn
armies who fought against each other
could settle every difference between
them now, as they did on the battle field
il left to pursue their purpose withou
interference from the non.combatan
politicians Of both sections. Mr.. Wac
dell is q native Of Hillsboro, North car
ulina, graduated at the University {
North Carolina in 1853, has been an ed
tor, was a lieutenant-colonel Of caValr
in the Confederate army and has sine
been elected to Congress three timel
We are glad that the South has such r,
representatives. in Congress, who are CAPT
BILE of addressing themselves to the pr,
sent situation and speaking for the ran
and file" Of the people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
Suicide.

JEFFERsoYyILLE, IND., January 81.
W. c. Perry, sixty years of age, a plas-
terer by trade, and in reasonable circum-
stances, while lsboring under temporary
alteration Of mind, committed suicide
this morning by severing bis jugular
vein with a razor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, January 2l.-For Ten
nessee and the Ohio valley, increasing
%oloudiness, rising followed by falling
barometer and colder weather. The
lower Ohio and central Mississippi rivers
will rise slowly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
HankruDtcv.

JEFFERsoYyILLE, ISD., January 2l.-
The Southwestern Car Company, of this
city, fled their petition in bankruptcy
last evening. Those connected with the
company claim hat the assets will more
than cover all liahilities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

An %irreverent scribbler says Wash.
ington WAS oncs sskedto dine with Judge
Jones. The chair 10 which he would
have sat If be had accepted this invita-
ton will be exhibited Ut the C%entennial." "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
Candidates for Office.

To the Editor of the Ledger:
A number Of our local statesmen and
patriots who are anxious to sacrifice
themselves for the public good by occu-
plying some fat municipal office find
themselves in rather a queer position.
The process Of carrying water on both
shoulders is rather a delicate one, and il
requires considerable skill to keep from
" stopping over" as some of our bread
and butter politicians have discovered
since the election. 1t is a mighty hard
job at the present time to discover any.
body who ever did vote the Radical
ticket or support League. 1t is a great
mystery where the votes e came from
to elect Loagne; and how wonderfully
strange it is that he should have ap-
pointed to Office his most bitter and
steadfast opponents.
Now, it Mayor Flippin wishes TO re.
ward the friends who elected him, all be
has to do is to reappoint all the present
ofice-holders. RADICAL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
PUBLIC LEDGER,
oFFICE-No. Is MADISON STREET.
M r
Friday Evening, JAS. -. 1870.

The subscription Of The PUBLIC
LEDGER Is IS per 0nnum for Daiv, and
g per annum for Weekly. POSTAGE
FREE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
LABOR.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

DLANTATI0E HANDS FURNISHED AT
il Yicksburg By applying to NJ. n. Cheek,
master Of steamer Illinois, or q. w. Check
Superintendent, Memphis, Tenn.
FRANK MARI00LD, Emigrant Agl,,
l2Llib Vicksburg, Miss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
LEoAL.
i2R-2OS.l
Ohancery Sale Of Real Estate.


Chancery Court Of Shelby county-R, D.
Hambaut, administrator Of Y. p, BOWles,
deceased. We. Mrs. Il. W. Bowles ct al.
pY VIRTUE OF AN INTERL0CUTORY
~ decree for sale. entered in the above
cause or the 47th day Of January, 1876, /
will sell at public auction. to the highest bid
der, in irontof the Clerk and Masters Office,
new courthouse building, Main street, Mem
phis, Tenn, on
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY IL, 1875,
within legal hours. the following described
property, situated in Shelby county. Tennes-
see, to-wit: Beginning at a stake on the
north line Of Union street, being the south
west corne Of z. P. Bowles' house lot as es-
tablished by deed between him and Cyrus
Johnson, recorded in the office Of the Regis
ter of said county. in Book No. AZ, pages SlT
and go inclusive; running thence north
Wardly with tho west line Of said lot, l64 feet
TO a stake; thence eastwardly and parallel
with Union street, 65 feet to a stake; thence
sOuthwardly parallel with the first line, 1854
feet to Union street; thence westwardly with
Uuion street, 5 feet to the place Of beginning.
Terms of Salo-On a credit Of six and
twelve months, purchaser to give Totes with
approved security. Lein retained, etc.
This January 20. 1876.
EDMUND A. COLE, z. and NJ,
BY r. j. BLACK, ID. G. and M.
k~ORrRECHT, CRAFT ~ SCALES, Attorneys.
l22-l28- I34- N. I4l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
TO TAXPAYERS.
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.
State and County Taxes, 1896.

THE TAX-R00KS FOR THE YEAR 1875
j. are nov ready (January 10, 1876, and /
VII immediately proceed to collect according
ALL TAXPAYERS who have personal
property must come forward, or they will end
their tax-bills in the hands Of constables al
the expiration Of ninety days.
h attention Of BANKS, INSURANCE
COMPANIES and CORPORATIONS is earn
estly called to this notice,
The POLL and DOG TAX-LIST is ALSO
DUE, and should be paid forthwith, in order
TO save annoyance and expense.
respectfully, A. Il. FARMLAND.
State and County Tax Collector,
iZz-l2I Shelby County. Tennessee, 1876,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

Six members Of the Massachusetts,
Legislature have respectfully returned
their railroad passes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

where he remained as long as be had
funds, and is expected to give damaging
testimony. II is believed that the Presi-
dent will use all The influence he car
without arOnsing the public against him
self to shield Babcock. Exercising de-
velopments are expected in the next few
days and we viii keep our readers fully
advised of the natsre of the proceedings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

The 18th of January instant was the
anniversary of the battle Of Mill Spring,
Kentucky, in 1862, where Zollicoffer lost
his life and the Southern ~Confederacy
received its FIRST serious blow, which was
followed by a succession of disasters.
Morton and Blaine we're not there or any
other place where bullets whistled. They
we're safely housed where they could
snuff the battle from afar like Jobs war
horse. Now they are in the front rank
of the resurrectionists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21
MILITARY.

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY A,
IRISH VOLUNTEERS, TENN. DIVISION.
MEMPHIS, Jan. q, 1876.
Order No. 46.l
Il tend a meeting at your hall, 223 Second
street, this RRIDAY) evening at 8 O'Clock,
sharp. 1t is hoped every member will attend,
as business of the utmost Importance will be
transacted.
BY order JOHN S. SULLIVAN, Capt.
JOHN RUSSELL, 0.S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

HnBUroS against LOBB by fire. IA
Rlno and River Risks,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-01-21

sg- Risks on Private Dwellings especially.
desired. lis-2p-f
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-20
A pitiful sight.

AT an early hour this morning as one OF the
journal Office hands was on his way 10 his work,
while passing through Market square, be noticed
what appeared to be the form Of man laying on
the doorstep of Chandler's grocery store Call
ing one of the night officers they approached the
object and discovered man with two little chill
dren, boy and girl, aged respectively three
and seven years, all fast asleep. To have seen
the look of pleasure that htted across the face of
the father, for such he proved to be- when aroused
and informed that he could have lodging at the
station house for himself and little ones, would
have done ones heart good. The father was
hero Of the late war, his left arm being gone, and
had arrived on the Pullman train from Boston,
from whence he had brought his motherless chill
dren, that they might live with him at the Soldiers
Home His appreciation Of the kindness shown
him was heartfelt and real. The little ones found
a warm and comfortable bed at the staton-h house
much more congenial to their health than posi-
ton damp step with the rain pouring down
10 torrents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-20
NEW HAMPSHIRE DEMOCRATS IN
CONVENTION.
Five Presidential Electors Chosen and
Resolutions Adopted.

Concord, September 10. The democratic State
convention to elect candidates for we presidential
electors was held at Phoenix Hail. this forenoon,
with Hon. +. D. Rand of Lisbon, as president.
The following names were presented for cleo
tors, by the several Districts all of whom were
elected
Frst-John b. Cloutman Pennington.
Socond-L. Mason, Bristol.
Third-Edison Hill, Manchester
Fourth-Edward l.. Cushing, Charlestown.
Fifh-John NJ. Sanborn. Wakefield.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolved, That in Samuel j. Tilden and Thos.
A. Hendricks, we have candidates whose purity
of character, MAJ ked ability and earnest public
services qualify them for the high positions for
which they are named and render them worthy of
the support of all patriotic citizens.
Resolved, That the platform of the democratic
national convention and Governors Tilden and
Hendricks letters of acceptance declare the true
principles and views upon which the Rovernmen Mt
should be administered, and we cordially endorse
and reafirm them.
Resolved. That the recent order of the Pres-
dent for the employment OF the army to control
tue elections in the Southern States is an outrage
upon popular rights, and the ballot, and gross
imposition of power and violation of the consti-
ton and mel its the severest condemnation of every
patriotic citizen.
After cheers for the candidates for electors the
officers of the convention and speakers, the con-
vention adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-20
Is the Person a Voter!

CHINA, Sept. 18th, 1876.
Mr.. EDITOR 1t is frequently the case that
questions arise election day which deserve
full con sdeiaton, but from the nature of the case
receive peremptory treatment. We have our cleo
ton laws, and with the statute before us, it would
seem that no difficulty ought to arise in Judging
who Is and who is not entitled under the law to
vote. But such is not always the case. The ques'
ton TO the legal right of a certain gentleman
TO vote arose at our place of voting on Monday
last, at our annual election. Of American parent
age, he was born IN Nova Scotia and lived under
the protection Of the British flag until he aitaine
the aye of 49, and then emigrated TO the United
States, and took up bis abode at the home of his
father. Having become of age, on Monday last
he presented himself at the town house, and upon
his statement as above given, he was allowed to
vote. |: is the opinion of some and so stated TO
the selectmen at the time, that he had no more
right to vote than any other British subject until
be had complied with the requirements of the nat
uralization laws of the country. Excepting i'll
the case of the children of ioieign ministers for
which especial laws have been enacted, he is a ma
tive of the soil upon which he is born and owes
allegiance to the government owning that soil,
and he can sbsolve himself from it by the mutual
act of some other government and himself only,
and even this absoution was ignoredsfor years by
Great Britain, and not until we had war did she
yield the point. Under this ruling of our selt ctmen
If it is correct our country would have been de-
prived of the services of thousands of young men
during the war. / will venture the assertion
that scarcely county in all the States of thi.
uion, north of Mason and Dixon's line, that did
not have within its borders aliens who had sons
born TO them upon American soil and many OF
II EN- drafted and served as soldiers in the Union
army during our late unpleasantness. And yet
under the rulings Of the selectmen of this town
they were British subjects, owing no allegiance
to the United States government. How strange
that that point was not discovered before. Please
give US your opinion on the subject. T.
VIII some of our legal friends answer our cor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-20
THE SOUTHERN TROUBLES.
Reports from the White Side in Charles
ton, South Carolina.

Charleston. September l9 II appears from
further news from Barnwel county, that the iele-
graph operator at Allentown was either killed or
captured, and several houses were burned by ne
Sroes, who also tore up the railroad track and
wrecked freight train. Capt. Wood Of Barn
well, and four other white men were killed in the
fight.
The Governor is ia communicable with the
sheriff of Aiken coun,y, and has ordered him to
20 to the scene and enforce the law. The negroes
IN that, as IN all other sections Of the State are
armed with Winchester and Remington breech-
leaders.
The negro rioters on the rice fields OF the Com
hahee aud Asbepoo rivers are defiant and Nondqv
drove oil the sheriff of the county, sweat "a
would not be arrested excep; with III .uush.d
RumoIs are rife of riots in various portions of the
State. but no authentic news is received.
Charleston Is absolutely on a volcano; whites
and celJred are both resting on their arms, and
as news from the rice fields and from Barnwell
couie 10, the exc,t increases. Both State
and municipal authorizes are powerless TO pre-
serve peace, and the negroes defy them opel My.
Augusta, September 10. Two companies Of
federal troops from Alden arrived at Kouseo
bridge, this morning. The whites agreed TO dis
perse upon tue federal officers promising to disarm
the negroes and arrest the parties charged with
crime.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-20
MURDER ~ ALABAM A.
Gang of Operating COunterfeiters Com.
posed Of Prominent Men.

New York, September 10. Investigations in
Alabama and the adjoining counties of Te nnessee
have recently developed an organization of coun-
teritlters. Among the arrests were q superinten-
dent of a Sabbath school, church deacon the
foreman Of the last grand jury, and candidate
lor mayor of an Alabama city. The evidence
against all these persons was complete, counter
felt money in large amounts being found upon
them when they were arrested
The secret service agents engaged two persons
of respectsbllty in that locality 10 assist them in
procuring evidence. One witness was shot in bed
by an unknown hand, and a despatch received
yesterday at Washington states that the second
witness was shot through the head by an unk nown
assassin, outside his door last Saturday. Mean
while. the principal persons indicted have escaped
through the connvance Of the local authorities,
and the secret service is practically powerle.A to
punish some Of the most dangerous counterfeiters
ever detected in this country
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-09-20
Major + pootbbv cashier of the First National

Major I. Boothby, cashier Of the First National
Bank, is making several radical alterations and
improvements on his cottage on Court street.
lengihening the windows. putting bay window
in front, etc.---The engine house on Bridge
street will soon be placed on its secure and per.
manent foundations, and will be made as good as
new-Hon. j. w. North is coming on well
in the erection Of his new house on Grove street.
MIR. NJ o. Savage, the popular tonsorial
professor and knight of the scissors is building
nice dwelling house for his own use, east side of
the river.-The two story house of Stevens &
Owen, at the corner of Chestnut and Lincoln
streets, is approaching completion, and will afford
two excellent tenements for first class families.
-Messrs. W. S. Badger S. w. Wyman and
Benz G. Davis, will probably be able to occupy
their elegant houses late in the fall or in the early
winter.