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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-11-24

BY Mr.. Sheldon, of Rutland. That the
thanks of the General Assembly are hereby
rendered to the Sergeant-at-Arms for the
economical. faithful ard fi,lent manner
In which, under the orders OF the commi +
tee on public buildings, he has perfected
the warming and ventilatiDg apparatus cf
the halls of the two Houses adopted on
the part of the House.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-11-24

Inc s-nate met the President 10 the
chair.
EiILs INTRODUCED. Rad TWICE AND EE
TERRED.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1876-11-24
VOL. Xix. NEW SERIES. VOL. xxi

ed for publication, and to the band and
Glee Club for their music. anu
The Giee Club, in response to a general
request, sang again Mornings beautiful
glee. The Soldiers Adieu.''
The society then reformed and marched
back TO the Pavilion. '''''' A'u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
a Theorr norae Ou, nr rnnl.

- N2lN
The theory that lack of vigor is the under
lying cause of disease is receiving daily con-
hrmation Of the most positive kind in the
cure of dyspepsia. liver disorders, and kid
ney. bladder and uterine complaints by Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, the ruling remedy
for maladies attributable to weakness. This
superb tonic is never employed without the
most beneficial effects. The liver. the bowels,
the organs Of urination, and indeed the entire
system acquires both vigor and regularity
through its action, since it gives a healthful
impetus to every failing function. 1t is an in
comparable specific for chills and fever, and
other maladies of a malarial type. prevents
their attacks. is a reliable means of counter
acting the effects of undue exposure or fatigue.
and soothes as well as strengthens the ner-
vous organism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

bills for his people, answer hum
dreds of letters and work from ten
to eighteen hours a day if he keeps
up with the regular routine of
business. He has no time of his
own. Above all this the next ses-
sion will be one of peculiar respon-
sibility. Two United States Sena-
tors are to be elected-one to serve
six years, the other four. This is
likely to be exciting and protracted.
Then the everlasting question of
the State debt, payment of cou-
pons and the future policy of the
State will come up. The same old
elephant stands at the door of the
capital. 1t is important at all
times to send good, able, clear
headed, experienced business men
and lawyers to the Legislature
perhaps more so than usual at this
time. Thoughtful, prudent men,
good workers, vigilant and t%ireless,
are required to meet the occasion.
years ago we were defeated in
this county, and unless a strong
is put in the field our last
majority will be greatly reduced.
have not alluded to the heavy
expense Of a Shelby county canvass
and loss of time, money and bust
ness. The nominees will learn
something under these respective
heads. So we say that going to the
is not hat elysium that
young aspirants sometimes dream.
No man should seek such aposition
without understanding and being
to assume grave response
bilities and pursue the path of duty
with unbending frmness. We hope
to see a ticket of our best men
iudiciously chosen and triumphant
ly elected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
Failures in New York.

New YORK, September 5.-The
liabilities of Randolph, Buckley &
Co, whose failure was announced
yesterday, are said to be over
100000.
Fred K. Wright, wholesale liquor
dealer, No. 67 New street, has
failed. Liabilities, 100000; as
sets, $1,000.
The liabilities of W. B. Clark,
whose failure was announced last
evening will not exceed 100000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

900 at a time to be issued for cur
rent expenses only. And because
Of the alleged poverty of the peo-
pie, resulting from a general failure
of the crops for the year 1874, the
collection of the revenues with
which it was expected to meet the
last July interest, was suspended
until the 18th day of November
1875. Since that date there has
been paid into the State treasury
the sum of $151,l6T26, of which
amount $7l, 690.24 was in Comp
troller's warrants, $10,5f6 in old
issue of Bank of Tennessee, the
balance Of SOS, 901. 02 in currency.
The writer Of the article inclosedis
in error as to the expectation of
realizing large collections from the
$4,000 of arrearages reported to
the last Legislature. From a care
full investigation of the subject it
Is found that this sum covers COM
missions not yet allowed, insolyen-
cies and land ,ales not yet reported,
judgments and debts in suit in ia
vor of the State, where principal
and sureties are insolyent, and rep
resents a very small sum of collec-
table revenue.
This statement coyersa all of your
inquiries except the one in refer
ence to a reputation of the State
debt; and | do not hesitate to say
that there is not a man in the State
with the slightest claim to respect
ability who favors such a PROPOSE
ton; but l do believe that there
are many good and wise men in
Tennessee who believe that the
bonds of the State carry too high a
rate of interest, and hold that it
would be to the interest of the
holders themselves to consent to
such a reduction of the rate of in
terest as would be acceptable to the
taxpayer. This proposition cannot
come from the State, but | have
information that induces the belief
that the holders of Tennessee
bonds will accept a reduced rate of
interest if they can be satisfied that
provision will be made
to pay with p~romptnesS the rate
agreed upon, and that all holders
of our securities consent to this
reduction. Unless such an arrange
ment is contaminated, the shrink
age in values in the State will COM
pei the next Legislature to raise the
rate Of taxation from four to six
mills on the hundred dollars, and
in any event | am confident that a
sinking fund of some amount will
be provided by the next Legislature
for the gradual extinguishment of
the State debt.
have the honor to be your ODE.
dent servant, JAS. D. PORTER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
FOREIGN.

LONDON, September 5.-At a
large meeting held in Rockdale to
protest against the Turkish atroci-
ties, a letter from John Bright was
read, in which he says: "But fol
confidence caused by the support Of
England the Turks would not have
dared to commit the horrid crimes
of which they have been guilty in
Bulgaria. England should clear
itself of all partnership in the in-
t~erests and policy of Turkey. Its
partnership is unnecessary to our
interests and degrades us in the
estimation of every Christian ma.
ton"
From the mass of conflicting dis
patches from the seat of war it is
possible to summarize the military
situation there as follows: Tcher-
nayeff and the bulk of the Servian
army are at Deligrad, and A~lexinatz,
if not abandoned is held only by a
small force which the Turks would
not hesitate to leave in their rear.
In case operations are not suspended
shortly the march of the Turks
upon Kruzeyatz would render Del
igrad untenable, and the Servian
army is in no condition to fight the
Turks on equal terms. Despite the
attempts to diminish the Importance
of Fridays battle, it was undoubt-
eddy a total and disastrous defeat to
the Servians, accompanied by very
heavy loss in killed and wounded.
A Belgrade special says no COM
modify is so distasteful there now
as the truth.
A correspondent of a Breslau
paper was set upon and beaten on
Monday for saying he had heard
there was bad news from the front.
Subordinate officers go about try
ing to convey to the excited people
the impression that Fridays battle
resulted in a Servian victory. But
the government is fully sensible of
the situation, and that it cannot
much longer remain unknown to
the population.
BELGRADE, September "a
member of the Red Gross society
has been brutally murdered by the
Turks, who cut off his arm bearing
the Red Gross badge.
VIENNA, September 5. - The
Russian journal Ruski Mer has
been suspended for three months
on account of its war-like articles.
The Emperor's attention was called
to the dangers of such agitation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
killing of The Thie,horns

NEWARK, N. J., September g.
In the Essex County Court to-day
Judge Depue charged the grand
jury concerning the killing of the
Thiethorns, that the law does not
hold responsible those taking the
life of parties escaping from the
action of the law. This is at yari-
ance with the verdict Of the coro,
ner's jury.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

mo. 2l50.l
NOn-R Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby coup',r
Tennessee Mrs, N. W. Caldwell VS.. Mr.. e
u. Norton OF al. ''
TT. APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
l this cause that the defendants. Benismin
II. Crane and r. II. Richards. Tr,,stees ~ y
bankruptcy for D. r. Cook, are citizens Of
Georgia, and non-residonts of tho Stale NJ
Tennessee; 1t is therefore ordered that thew
make their appearance herein al the eonTt.
house in the city Of Memphis, Tepuessae
on or before the, first Monday in OctoLer'
1876, and plead, answer or dsmdr 10
c9mplainants bill, and amended and sup-
elemental bill, or the same will be taken
for confessed as to them and set for bearino
ex parte; and that a o Of this order Je nnb..
lsned once a week, for four successive weokf
This 4th day Of September. 1876.
A cOpy-Attest!
EDMUND A. COLE, O.. md NJ.
By T.. J. BLACK, d. @. and M,
John Johnston, Estes 4 Elicit, SoIicitors for
complainant. 40 Iss9i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
Political.

WORCESTER, MASS, September
5.-The Republican State Conyen-
ton assembled here to-day. A. H.
Beard was chosen temporary chair
man. A resolution giving women
a voice and vote in primary meet
ings of the party was received with
applause and Misses and referred,
without debate. Hon. Geo. S. Bout
well was selected chairman and adj
dressed the convention at great
length.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

kind, such a false position of the
mind at all times, as is most easily
learnt under the sway aud the dread
of a despotic prince or his prosir-
cial representative. Accordingly
the manners of the orientals are
known to be polite in an extrava-
giant degree ; while there is a want
Of polish in the subjects of free
states which has made the rough
ness Of a Republican almost pro-
verbal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
KLEcroRs.

First District-To be filed by District Con-
~yentiou.
Second District-Moses White. Of Knox
Third District-W. ]. Gift, of Warren.
Fourth District-bon. Benton Mcmillan, OF
Smith county.
Fifth District-Hon. Z. Cooper, Of Bedford
county.
Sixth District-Thomas L. Dodd. Of David
son county.
Seventh District-JOhn h. Moore. Of Hick-
man county.
Eighth District-Hon. B. A. EnlOe. of Mad
ison county.
Ninth District-To be filed by District Con-
v%ention.
Tenth District-J. W. Clapp. Of Shelby
county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
REWARD.
$50 Reward!


WE WILL PAY THE ABOVE AMOUNT
w for the apprehension and retarn to US
on President's Island. the following described
conyicts, or twenty dollars for either one Of
said c%onvicts, and q like amount for any con-
wet who has or may escape from tho Isl nd
BOOKER BAILEY-aged 40 years; 5 feei
bh inches high dark color: thin and short
upper lip, which gives him the appearance Of
grlnnlng when in conversation,
HENRY JONES - aged 25 years, dark
brown 5 feet Z inches high quick spoken
lives east Of Memphis 7 or 8 miles.
VIM. DEBERRY-aged IS years; 6 feet 9
inches high; dark color; lives on the Wild.
berger place left eye sore when he left.
Taos, CARTER- aged 80 years; 5 feet 6%
inches high, dark color; has a scar on right
temple shaped like a half moon; he worked al
patholic Cemetery on fernando road; his
family lives near that place.
JESSE kbLAY-aged 81 years; fair com.
plexion blue eyes; light and short hair: his
father is a shoemaker, and lives in Fort Pick
ering.
JOHN DANCY-agcd 81 years; s feet 81
inches highi fair cOmp'ex'On; blue eyes; red
nair; his parents live at Decatur. Ala.
VhAS. FAIN-aged Is years; brown; 8 feet
W. inches high; black hair and eyes; scar on
left side and on left hip; blacksmith by trade;
used to work for James 4 Roosa.
The first four escaped yesterday, the others
during the summer.
l50-lS W. NJ. FORREST 4 co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
COTTON SEED.
~ NOTICE..
Memphis Cotton Seed
Association

IN VIEW OF THE PRESENT Low PRICE
4 Of Oil and Oil Cake, and for the purpose Of
making the prices of cotton seed uniform,
and preventing the heretofore enormous loss
Of seed sacks. the undersigned have agreed to
the appointment Of Mr.. s.. j. Camp, who will
act as our Secretary and Treasurer, for the
purpose OF receiving and paying for all seed
which may arrive by river or railroad. He
will furnish sacks. as usual, and transact all
business relating to purchase, receipt and de-
livery. OF reed ALEC to superintend the
weighing.
The present low price of cotton seed pro-
ducts will not justify as TO work seed at over
seven dollars $50 per ton, which is the pres
emit established price at the wharf or depot.
Dur friends may rely at all times on getting
The highest prices for good. sound seed which
the prices Of products will justify. All com
munication on the subject of sacks, sale Of
seed and all other matters relating thereto,
should be addressed to the Memphis Cotton
Seed Association, No. go Front street.
We caution our friends against mixing old
with new seed, as the latter will be damaged,
and will not be received as sound seed. No
old seed received afte the 18th inst.
MEMPHIS OIL COMPANY,
SOUTHERN OIL WORKS.
PANOLA0IL AND FERTILIZINa co.
CITY OIL WORKS.
MEMPHIS, September !. 1875. 3-2s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
THE LEaIsIAr1VE CANVASS.

THE LEGISLATIVE CANVASS.
The Shelby County Democratic
Convention to nominate candidates
for both Houses of the Legislature
meets at the Exposition Building
next Friday week, the 18th inst.
AS yet but few candidates are
openly announced, though a large
number of gentlemen are spoken
Of. This county is entitled to six
representatives in the House and
two in the Senate. Heretofore by
common consent four of the former
and one of the latter have been
chosen from the city, while the
county has two Representatives and
one Senator. Col. ]. ]. DuBose,
who was a member of the Senate
six years ago, is a candidate to be
returned. DR.. Arlington is under
stood to be a candidate, and we have
heard mentioned as probable candi-
dates Hons. John 0yerton and A.
B. Haynes, and Esquire William
Walker, of Germantown, and
Judge H. t. Ellet. This is rather
an able array Of ability and merit
to select from. For the House we
have heard mentioned and sug-
gested Henry NJ. Loewenstine, W.
A. Collier, Councilman Blaize,
George R. Phelan, John T.. Moss,
John Donovan, M. d. l. Stewart.
Colonel CAN'T, DR.. Maddox, Hugh
d. Greer, George B. Peters, John
A. Roush, j. N. Pettigrew, John
johnson, r. Dudley Frayser, R.. G..
Williamson, and some others that
at present we do not recollect.
The convention will be composed Of
representative citizens who have the
interests Of the county and State
and the success of the Democratic
party at heart, and it is fortunate
that they have ample time to con.
slider what kind of a ticket to put
in the field The active, earnest
aspirants seem to be very few. II
has come to be understood that
a seat in the Legislature these
unsettled times, especially from
Shelby county, is not a seat o.
flowers. In the first place there il
in various parts \of the State an
unaccountable prejudice towardI
Shelby county which requires very
discreet and careful handling. Thu
causes for this are not easily OK.
planned, but the fact remains an(
it crops out in some shape at ever
session of the Legislature. In th,
next place, Memphis being a com
mercial metropolis, with a tradt
and modes Of doing business some
what different from other cities an(
towns, necessarily asks a great dea
of legislation. This the rural mem
hers are quick to discover, ana
some times to our prejudice, al
though they may ignore the heay,
State taxes we pay and our loca.
embarrassments. 1t therefore re
quires prudence and discretion t
keep this suspicious sort Of feeling
from growing into habitual opposi
ton. Then, in the next place, tn,
Shelby member has his own con
stituents to serve and please. Mus
serve on important committees
where much of the real work il
done. Must watch dozens Of loca.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
Attachment Notice.

Before J, M. Coleman, Justice of the Peace
for Shelby county, Tennessee.-I. N. Shep-
herd, VS.. j. H.. Dean, - Rose, - Ed
Co. "
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENTHAV-
ing been sued out under section 1855 Of the
Code of Tennessee and returned levied upon
the Pr0perty. Of the defendant BY garnisbment
on II. I. Priddy, Of Bartlett. Tenn, who an
swers that be has in his possession fifty dol
lars belonging to the defendants, and afida
WIS having been made that the defendants arc
Justly indebted to the plaintiff in the sum of
thirty-one dollars and ffty-ssven cents. due
by account, and that the defendants are non
residents Of tho State of Tennessee; tits thepe-
fore ordered that the said defendants make
Yen perso9al appearance before me on the
At my office. No. 294 Front street. Memnbis
Tenn. and defend said attachment suit with,
IN ne time prescribed by law, or the same
will be pIoceeded with OK parte, and that a
copy of this order bo published once "A week
Tor tour successive weeks In the PublicLedger.
~.Ihis.August 26. 1876.
155.2-S.14 JIM. COLEMAN. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

WASHINGTON ,September 5.-For
Tennessee and Ohio valley, cooler
northeast, veering to warmer south
east winds. Rising, followed by
falling barometer, cloudy and
possibly rainy weather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

Five young women have applied for
admission to Cornell University this
year.
An English company has purchased
the water power at the great falls OF the
Potomac.
Six Young Mems Christian Associa-
tons have been organized within a
month in Ohio.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
German american School
252 THIRD STREET.

ESTABLISHED BY THE GERMAN PRO-
~ testant CONGREGATION, "non-sectarian.1'
IN Church building, will open Monday, Sep
TENDER 18th. 1t affords the best facility 10.
Learn German conversation and grammar.
man instruction in all the elementary
branches taught in the best Public schools,
writing and reading in German and in Rne~
hsh, German and English gramnar, penman-
ship, ~orthography. arithmetic. modern geog-.
rapny, United States history. and the ele-
ally of physiology and botany. Terms-S2
for the lower classes, and from SO to 81 for the.
higher ella ses' per month. German litera-
tgre, French, Latin and music form extra
charges, Applications can DO made to either.
Of tho following directors:
Rev. A. 1homas, 43 Jones ayenue. .Jobn,
Scheibler, 203 Main street; r. Stotz, sos Sec
ondj IL. Hack, l26 Beai; Phil maurer. 267
Poplar; otto Schwill, 346 Main. l4i,12
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
LORD Broueham On GOOD preceding.

~ NN0a NNAEuAhHs
The same observations which
were made on the arts are applica-
bic to a certain refinement Of man
ners, which is common to all high
ly civilized states, but which, per-
haps, arises in despotic countries at
an earlier stage Of society. This
refinement is in itsolf Of little merit
or value, if, indeed, it is not rather
to be accounted a defect. It's chief
Characteristic is luxurious indul-
gences Of various kinds, and polite
ness which consists so much in sup
preston Of the natural feelings that
It IS nearly akin TO falsehood. Never
TO cay anything hal may give pain,
unless where our duty requires Il, Is
a rule Of sound morals as well as
good manners. But never to saw
anything which those present NAV
dislike, nay, from which they NAV
dissent, is the rule Of refined and
courtly breeding. Absolute COM
mand Of c%ountenance and figure.
calm, placid department, unbroken
ease, sustained dignity, habitual
smiles, indiscriminate respect,
the semblance Of esteem or even
love for everything that approach
es, and the taking a ready interest
IN whatever concerns every one.
but showing none at all in what
regards Ourselves merely-theso are
the constituents Of highly-refned
and courtly manners and these
imply such an unnatural suppress
sion Of feelings, such an habitual
II gtfaint upOu Tho emoiiona NJ eynr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscrotionH of youth. nervous weakness,
early decay. loss of manhood. etc.. l will
send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discoy-
cred by a missionary in South America. Send
a self-addressed envelope to the Rev. JosEPH
I. INNAN. Station D, Bible House. New York
Oity. 1-156- eod6w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

CAIRO, September Arrived
Rhoads, Cincinnati, / pm; Phil
Allin, Mound City, 10; Maude,
Yicksburg, 5 am. Departed-Phil
Allin, Memphis, 10 pm; Rhoads,
New Orleans, 8; Maude, st. Louis,
10. Weather fair and pleasant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

In a Sunday-school class ut Paw
tucket, X. l., there are one negro,
two Cinnamon, an Englishman, a
Scotchman, and several Americans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

SINCE the Radical papers took
the pains to look up Mr.. Tilden'f
income returns made many years
ago, and tell some glazing false
hoods, somebody has taken the
trouble to look into the tax returns
of Mr.. R. B. Hays, at Fremont,
Ohio. AS a result we have the re-
port that with over 100000 worth
of personal property Governor
Hayes has returned under oath fol-
the past three years less than $4,000
worth for taxation. Let his
friends rise and explain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
A. S. Deaderick, Of Washington.
II. A. Notes. oEKnox.
A. M. johnson, of Hamilton.
j. W. Judd, Of Robertson.
j. W. Childress, jr., of Rutherford.
A. G. Merritt, Of Davidson.
D. B. Cooper. Of Maury.
]. II. freeman, of Madison.
T. j. Ed Yards, Of 0bion.
j.. e Wright, Of Shelby.
Members at L~arge-James G. Malone, Tho
0'Connor. d. N. Kennedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
P%RRSORTPTI0N FRER

FoK IAE SPEEDY CURE OF SEMINAL
brought on by indisorotions or excess Ans
drugglst has the Ingredients. Address IA,
VaDsgN 100. Box 295. New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
EDUCATIONAL.
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS, COLLEGE

N0LLEGIATE, COMMERCIAL, SCIEN.
~ titic and Preparatory Departments. For
board, tuition, ETC., apply to
BRO. MAURELIAN, President.
Session begins Monday. September 4th.,
1h5-7.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05
ARTIFICIAL STONE.
ELECTION.
NOTICE.

COR POSTERS. SHOW BILLS, CARDS,
Circulars, etc.. gotten up with the latest
style Of types and on superior paper Of any
desired color. 20 to the Ledger office and OK.
amino stool and prices. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

Ths:subscriptiOn price Of the PUBLIC
Ledger is SO per anAum for the Daily,
and 50 per annum for the wsskly-Post
age free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-05

The spectacular play Sardanapa-
lus is having a popular run on the
New York boards. The diletante
and their imitators pronounce the
word SardanaPa-!us with accent on
the penultimate syllable. Visitors
to the Centennial will please take
notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingly on their return. The
as in the word are sounded broad
like "a" in father. This requires
practice, but it can be done. Try it.