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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-03-22

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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
The Latest ROSS story.
Philadelphia Bulletin, July 81

Philadelphia Bulletin, July 3D.
Aud now it is stated that Charlie
Ross, the long-lost boy, is in the
hands of a party named Parker.
The story bears the same semblance
of reality as many of the others
have had, but the lost child is as far
away from home as ever. The story
now is that the famous Charlie
Ross was a resident Of a four-story
tenement house on Gooch street,
Boston, for a con iderable period.
This fact was ascertained from q
French woman who occupied rooms
in the same house, and who recOg-
Mics the photograph Of the alb
Quoted child as that Of the little
boy who, with a man and woman
named Parker, occupied apartments
adjoining hers. Some of the occu-
pants of the house heard the Parker
woman exclaim to her husband
duringa quarrel, that she could put
him in State prison for life, and
that the child with them was stolen.
When last heard from, the Parkers,
with their little victim, were in the
vicinity of Lowell or Lawrence.
The man is about thirty years
Of age, five feet eight inches i'll
height, has Sloping shoulders, and
walks with a slouching gait, but
very quickly. He is slightly pitted
with smallpox, and would proba-
bly, peddle for a living. The Parker
or Clements woman, as she is some
times called, is five feet two inches
in height, twenty-five years of age,
round, full face, swarthy complex
ion, and closely resembles a French
Canadian. Captain Helms indorsed
the description of Parker, except
ing that he says the man is deeply
pitted with smallpox. The woman
he does not know. There have
been rumors that Parker was seen
in Philadelphia a few weeks ago.
but it has been impossible to tract
them to any authentic source. The
captain is Of the opinion that the
man Parker is nothing but a com
mon GUNNER" but he admits tina.
there is a very strong possibility tina.
Parker can give information as K
the boys present location. Captain
Helms is positive that the child il
still alive, and believes that Tho
mystery will be eventually cleared
up,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
COuntry Districts.

For the office Of Sheriff, G. l. Ander
son received the following vote, so far as
the returns are received: Second dis
trict, 1888; Third, 1856; Fourth, 266; Fifth,
SO; Sixth, 399; Seventh, 434; Twelfth,
81; Thirteenth, 30; Sixteenth, 1879; Sew
enteenth, III,
For the office of Trustee, j. j. Rawl-
ings received the following vote: Sec
ond district, 1856; Third, 1856; Fourth,
266; Fifth. As; Sixth, 1893; Seventh, 435;
Twelfth, l60; Thirteenth, 81; Sixteenth,
1888; Seventeenth, III.
For Judge OF the Criminal Court Thoa
H. Logwood received the following vote:
Second district, 326; Third, 35l; Fourth
266; Fifth, 43; Sixth, 28l; Seventh, 1876
Twelfth, 81; Thirteenth, sc; Sixteenth
l76: Seventeenth, Ill.
For the office Of Attorney General o
Bartlett Circuit Court 6 W Gordon re
ceived the following vote: Second dis
trict, 376; Third, 1856; Fourth, 266
Fifth, 45; Sixth, 397; Seventh, ABS
Twelfth, SO; Thirteenth, 80; Sixteenth
1874; Seventeenth, ia
COUNTRY MAGISTRATES ELECTED
Second District--W P York, A !
Hunter.
Third-V W Williams, R W Reynolds
Fourth-S Hammontree, John !
Hines.
Sixth--B W Pryor, W B Harrison.
Seventh-Elijah Pulliam, E W Gale
we'll.
Tenth-B C Bledsoe, ] H Arlington
Twelfth--Thos Holman, t P Lewis.
Thirteenth--W Il Hogel, G q Cloweri
Sixteenth r NJ Mason, 5 Il Jones.
Seventeenth-R r Stone, Fl B Ramsey
Eighteenth S Elan, is Galloway
For Bartlett Dan G Shelby.
For Raleigh j NJ Coleman.
For Collierville-D A Harrell.
The magistrates elect for the Fiji
Fourteenth and Fifteenth districts al
pear 10 the city returns.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
TO THE CITIZENS OF MEMPHIS.

A word Of explanation from me is
perhaps necessary, that the public may
understand the position l occupied in
the recent contest. / frequently posi-
lively declined the use Of my name as a
candidate for corporation justice Of the
peace, because / did not want the Office,
but finding that great dissatisfaction ex-
listed because q nomination had not been
made by the party, and being urged by
mani citizens and assured hat | would
have the united assistance aud co-opera-
ton of the other nominees, and the
canvass being only one day, l at last
told them il the committee resolved to
nominate and selected me, in Difference
to their wish, having always served my
party whenever and wherever demanded,
l would make the race. But finding
that the authority Of the committee was
disputed by many, and especially those
working in the interest Of the Re-
publican nominee, together with other
complications favorable to him,
declared to many on Wednesday evening
my purpose to withdraw, and would have
done so had l not been urged by friends
to the contrary, telling me that if did
that it would be charged that |, too, had
sold out. Under these circumstances
made the race, and was compelled to
bear alone, with the help of a few friends,
the Democratic banner in the city, and
had to combat all sorts Of lies and re
ports circulated to my prejudice; among
Others. that if elected | would be chosen
Chairman of the County Court anC
financial agent of the county. This, o
course, would interfere with the aspira'
tons of several, and therefore provoke
their opposition. Others said | was al
ways a candidate for something, whel
they we'll knew that l had not asked thu
people for an Office for more than tel
years, whilst ny opponent had bee
frequently before the people. OF him
; however, l have no word of complain
as | believe he made an honorable car
vass.
, Being brought out at so late an hou
the tickets of the Independents and H
publicana had all been printed with tA
Republican nominee alone on then
This, of course, lost me many votes. J
> will be seen that l labored under man
, disadvantages, %encouutering the oppos
ton Of many because in the course {
my active political life had necessaril
! supported those in opposition to then
whilst others whom l had served tin
and again supported the Republics
candidate. 1t is all over now, and to tho
d who gave me their votes | a~cknowledl
my gratitude. Very respectfully,
e: NJ. D. l.. STEWART.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
ntndoo RsIirf in n.rn.-


AANm ~ 6NAsI
A traveller gives an accounted avillage
festival in honor Of the local demon. or
Bhuta, Of which every locality has one or
several. The ceremony takes place at
night, and ell the villagers assemble in
their best attire. .Tomtoms and drums
are beaten, and the priests takes a sword
and a bell in his hands, and whirls round
and round, initiating the supposed mieu
and gestures of the demon. A Dher,
one Of the slave caste, at other times re-
garded with contempt, but now advanced
TO the foremost post, comes forward ma
ked, save a waist band, and with his head
and body besmeared with paint. For
some time he PAGES up and Gown within
a ring formed by the crowd, ainging his
arms, gesticulsting wildly, leaping and
shaking his body f%uriously. Meanwhile
a dozen or more tomtoms and drums are
beaten necessarily and stunningly with 2
continually increasing din, and the Dher
presently breaks into a maniac dance,
eapering, bounding, aud spinning vehe'
mently, the power Of the demon being
estimated by the fury and persistence
with which the Dher dances. Tie mul'
titude join in raising a long, m%onotonous,
bowling cry, with a peculiar vibration.
At length the Dher stops, and stands
fixed and rigid, with staring eyes. He
speaks, or presumably tie demon speaks
from him, in loud, commanding tones,
After speaking to the villagers ana ask
ing whether all the people are PRESENT,
the Dhee goes on to say that the Bhuta
is pleased with the performance OF the
ceremony, and exhorts all the people to
behave justly and charitably to one
another.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
BIG SPRING [PrrrH pIsrRIcrl.

BIG SPRING (FIFTH DISTRICT.
Sherif-Anderson, 43.
Trustee-Rawlings, 45.
Judge Criminal Court-Logwood, AZ.
Attorney General Bartlett Court
Gordon, As
Magistrates = Robbins. II; Quigley,
43; Crockett. Al; Spelman, 10; Eich-
berg, A; acKenua, 3; ] W Crecker, /.
ConstAble-Garvey. AZ; Garvin, AZ;
Brennan, 3.
School Director-W 7 Avery, "a.
Whole number Of votes cast, 46.
REHABILITATION.
Total vote cast in the city, 5493, of
which Gil Anderson, for Sheriff, received
$500; u Rawlings, for County Trustee,
5349; 7 H Logwood, for Judge Of Crimi-
nal Court, 4677; Geo W Gordon, for At.
'torney General Of the Bartlett Circuit
Court, 1921; all nominees of the Demo-
cratic party.
Corporate Justice of the Peaee-Total
vote, 4440. L Stewart DEM, 1887;
P NJ Winters independently, 1862; NJ b
Trezsvant, l. Winters majority, Cos.
Magistrates Fourteenth Civil District
AJohn 7. Elliott, 1873; Thomas Elem.
ing, 1897; James Hall, 1888; Ben Col
man, 1876; ] A Thompson (col), 922; I
d Eldridge, 1872; John ClaviH, 2I5; G Il
Braun, 1874; - Holmes, 4; Messrs.
Fleming and Elliott, Democratic nomi.
nees, receiving the highest number Of
votes.
Constable, Fourteenth District-T S
Mallory, 1917; Jas Hall, I'll. Mallory
majority, 846
School Director, Fourteenth District
J E Bigelow, 457i - Lake, "a; Postal
u. Bigelow's majority over both, 1856
Magistrates, Fifth District three to b,
eleeted)-S B Robbins, 995; PJ Quig
ley, 1912: Geo D Crockett, 1881; JohI
Spelmau, 900; John L Eichberg, 1884
Sam McKenua, 100; ] W Crecker, l
Messrs. Robbins, QaigleY and Crockett
Democratic nominees, receiving tn
highest number of votes.
Constable Fifth Civil District-Tho
Garvey, l7l2; NJ I Garvin, 1913; Fran
Brennan, AT. Garyey's majority owe
Garvin, 1893.
School Director Fifth District--P '
Maley, 1874; W I Avery, "a; D F Coco
year, l28; = Nelson, As; - Horn, Is
Magistrates Fifteenth District--Geo
Egnew, Az; R Il Randolph. $50; job
McDonougb, 1853; Gray Vsrnelle, 1896
Messrs. Egnew and Varnelle receivin
y the largest vote.
Constable Fifteenth District-John
= Powell, 1856; VIM ] Walter, 1876.
School Visitor Fifteenth District
/ Prescott, 275; Hosea Townsend, 1923.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
Tinware! TinWare!
John Is. Ford, 1913 Poplar 81
THG


Since the Centennial Fourth
passed away the demand for old
men has visibly declined, and a
Revolutionary party, aged one hun
bred and fourteen years, who was
quoted at twenty-five cents a peep
a month ago, has now resumed his
occupation as q wood-Sawyer IN
Burlington, and attracts no more
attention than the alien who only
aoated over day before Yesterday
Hawkeye.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

"Did any of you ever see an ele-
plants skin inquired a teacher
of an infant class, Eyes, sir"
Where? ?" Son an elephant"
Miss Adah Isaacs, said to be q
daughter of Adah Isaacs Menken,
has adopted the stage, and will come
out on the 9Th Of September, at the
Howard Athen@m, Boston.
The German musical papers
think the artistic success of the
Wagner festival at BayreuLh will
Surpass the most sanguine expecta-
tons. They judge from the re-
hearsals. No free press tickets are
to be issued. The applications for
paying admissions already exceed
the number which can be granted.
The Paris papers tell a pleasing
story about Nine Buffet and Of
Mrs. Augustus Craven, the author
of "The Story of a Sister," who,
as everybody knows or ought to
know, is a Frenchwoman. She had
sent a copy of her book to Mime
Buffet, who, meeting her shortly
afterwards, said to her; "0h, let
me congratulate you on your book
it is charming. The death bed Of
your father is really delicious"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY
MEMPHIS:
Friday EvenIng, August A, ls7e.
LEDGER LINES.

Choice grapes cheap at 287 Main.
But M arrest for illegal voting was
made on yesterday.
The General Council will meet in ad-
journed session at the City Hall this
afternoon.
Yesterday afternoon, after enjoying
the privilege of the elective franchise,
several citizens left on Northern tours
There is a dearth OF news to-day in
consequence of the little excitement CD
yesterday over the election. After a
storm always comes a calm.
Mr.. Peter Mitchell, who lives on Non
connah creek about five miles from the
city, has caught three foxes in the last
week, and yet he is not happy.
The G. D. Club excursion on the City
of Augusta, to have come off last night,
was postponed to next Tuesday night on
account Of the rain. Tickets sold will
be good for Tuesday next.
Sam Bizzeli, the negro who shot and
killed Columbus Stewart on Second
street, near Gayoso, on Wednesday last,
will have a hearing before Recorder Def
Mt 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The Memphis Reds and the Blues viii
play a game of base ball at Olympic
Park this afternoon. Both clubs con
tain good players, and the game will nj
doubt be interesting and exciting.
To-day the elect are happy aud thu
defeated are not. Such is life, OF as thu
poet Of the Sierras has it:
1.-THE teeter-board of life goes up.
1he teeter-bOard of life gees down
The biggest dog has been a'purp.
And the sweetest faces wear II frown."
The delegates Of the Gubernatoria
Convention met to-day at the Count
Courtroom for the purpose of agreein
upon some plan which will produc
concert of action when they visit Nasl
vile.
Commissioner Of Election Worshai
was notified this forenoon by John A
Powell that he will make a contest wit
VIM. j. Wetter for Constable Of the Fl
teenth civil district on the grounds
fraud and illegal voting.
J.. j. JenneyIreceived about fifty votI
yesterday for the Office OF town const
BILE, and to-day he notified Commission
Worsham not to destroy the ballots
he insists that the Office of town const
BILE is in existence, although it has new
been filled.
Yesterday Charley Moody, a %notorio'
negro, was arrested on the charge
drawing a derringer and attempting
shoot Mr.. W. B. Gibson. The latt
gentleman promptly knocked Moo
down with a cane. The case will
s heard before the Recorder this afiernoo
d A poor over.worked hack horse f
dead in the traces yesterday afterno,
in front of the station house. The al
NAL rolled over and died, no doubt 81
to escape from this world Of toll q
- trouble, where the agis of the Consti
ton or the Declaration Of Independen
does not protect horses from ill-tre
ment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
RemOVnl.

The old established furniture and car
pet house of Ames, Beattie & Co. have
removed three doors north to No. 800
Main street, and Mr.. Larry Peake, for
merly of Armstrong, Nail Il Co has
connected himself with the house, and
will be happy to wait on bis old friends
and supply them, and all who may favor
him with a call. on most reasonable
terms. 1851
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
A Bishop sitting Among senstors,
From the London Times.l

A Bishop Sitting Among Senators.
From the London Times.l
A correspondent, writing from Rome.
June %, says: Considerable sensation
was created 10 the Tribunes of the Senate
this afternoon, the unusual sight OF 2
Bishop Of the Roman Catholic Church,
in full sacerdotal habit, sitting among
the Senators and voting with them. The
The Right Rev. Senator was Monsignore
di Glacomo, Bishop of Piedmonte Alife,
in the Nespolitan territory. He was
created Senator shortly after the liberia
ton Of Naples, on the recommendation
of Count Cavour, but has never taken
part in the deliberations Of the House
since the capital was removed from Turin
to Florence. He is the first of the Epis.
copal Senators who has taken his seat in
the House since Rome became the capi-
tai. On entering he was informed by
the officials that he must have made a
mistake, but on quietly answering, TO
their great surprise, that he was a Sena-
tor, be was ushered forward with all pos
sible Difference. At the close OF the sit
ting, the Bishop talked with Signor Man.
cini, the Minister Of Grace and Justice,
with Signor Nicoters, the Minister Of the
Interior, and with some Of the Senators. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
COHEN AHEAD.

Some new styles of fall hat
for gents, youths and chill
dren have already arrived
Come and see them. Cheaper
than ever.
COHEN, the Halter,
l36 2I9 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
COVE ONEl COME Ally

Sunday Excursion. August 9Th, on
board Steamer city of Augas'",
Leaving the wharf, foot of Court street,
at 81 o'clock p M, visiting Ensley's
plantation and arouad the Island. Au
elegant band for the occasion. l36
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

Base BaIl.-Trains leave the
Louisville Depot at 8 and
800 for Olympic Park this
afternoon. Game between
Memphis Reds and Blues.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

liz the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job OF printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

TIE type, material and workmen oil
the LEDGER job Office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee first class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

The finest cakes and best
candy, also soda and mead, at
FIOyd's, Main st., two doors
above Jefferson. l25
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

The best soda and mead in
Memphis, 9 glasses for 2SC, at
Bartee's, 32S Main 81. l22t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

Blues vs.. Reds this after
noon at Olympic Park. Ad-
mission 2Jc, including trains
L.eaye depot at , and $3.50 pm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

SID Cooks Billiard Parlor has fans
that make the room cool. ll5'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

JOHN HOLLANDS GOLD PEEs,
The largest assortment in Memphis,
AT MANsFoRD's. l37
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The Pennsylvania Railroad,
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE
Fast Mail Route of the United States

will be most direct. convenient and economi
cal wsy of reaching Philadelphia and this
great Exhibition from all sections OF me
Country. Its trains 10 aud from Phllauelphln
will mass through a GRAND CENTENNIAL
DEPOT, which the Company nave efeeteo az
he Main Entrance to the Exhloltloh uIounSs
or the accommodation OF passengers VIM
wish to stop at or start from the numerous
large hotels contiguous to this station ana the
Exbibition-a convenience Of the greateet
value to visitors, and afforded exclusively py
The Pennsylvania Railroad, which Is LIE
HNLY LINE RUNNING DIRECT TO THE
CENTENNIAL BUILDINGS. EXCLUSION
trains will also stop at the Encampment OF
The Patrons of Husbandry, at Elm Station on
his road.
The Pennsylvania Railroad is the grandest
railway organization in the world. IL con-
trolls seven thousand miles Of ROADWAY, form
ing continuous lines to Philadelphia, new
York. baltimore and Washington, over which
luxurious day and night cars are run from
Chicago, st. Louis, Louisville, CINCINNATI, In,
dianapolis, Columbus. Toledo, Cleveland and
Erie, without change.
Its main line is laid with double and third
tracks of heavy steel rails upon q deep bed Of
broken stone ballast, and its bridges are all oil
iron or stone. Its passenger trains arc
eoninned with every known ement for
comfort and safety, and are run at faster
speed for greater distances than the trains OF
any line on the continent. The Company mas
largely increased its equipment for Centennial
travel, and will be prepared to build IN It's
own shops lOcono ives and passenger cars az
short notice sufficient TO fully accommodate
any extra demand. The unequaled resources
~ the command Of the Company guarantee
the most perfect accommodations ior. all iti
nafrops during the Centennial Exhibition.
THE MAGNIFICENT SCENERY for which
the pennsylyania Railroad is so justly cele
brsted nreseuts to the traveller over its perfect
Toadway an eyer-changing panorama OF river
mountain, and landscape views unequaled II
America.
THE MANIFESTATIONS on this. line ar
unsurpassed. Meals will be furnished a
suitable hours and ample time allowed 10
enjoying them.
EXCURSION-TICKETS at reduced rates
will be sold at all principal Railroad IlcKe
Offices in the West, Northwest, Southwest
Be sure that yORr ticket reads VII
the Great Pennsylvania Route TO Ill
Centennial.
FRANK THOMSON. D. NJ: BOYD, .JR..
General Manager. Gen1 Passr Agen'
la-35d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04
PERSONAL

DERsONAL-MRs. JANEMARY PO0LEY
i or Cramond, Heriot Cottage. Brandon
street, E%dinburg, Scotland, will be glad to
chant taller. and James Pooley, jeweler, and
her sister, Mrs Margaret Peoley or Purdie,
all formerly of Scotland, and now supposed to
be residing in or near the city Of Memphis
Tennessee, U. s. A. 1S4-14O-l46 l52
DERS0NAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
i OF the Peaea, Notary Public and Commits
sioner of Deeds. Special attention given tt
collections in the county. 0fico 294 Front st,
1871
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o THE MILLION.

Ribbons, embroidery, bandkercbiefs
hosiery, ladies' underwear, fancy goods,
etc., at closing sale Of
LEUBDEE BROS,
geo and 223 Main street.
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REsORr,
PRESCRIPTION FREE

TOR THE SPEEDY CURE OF SEMINAL
weakness, lost manhood and all disorders
brought on by indiseretions or excess. AM
drugeist has the Ingredients. Address Dh'
WILSON 4 CO.. Box Q96. New York
b-xriii-6-sOd
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Excursion 20 Iuha Springs.

Tie Memphis and Charleston Rail
road Company will issue excursion
tickets to Iuka Springs and return for
one f%are-good going on both trains
Saturday, returning on either train Sun
day or Monday. Tickets will be sold
Friday and Saturday of each week dur.
ing the season.
W. P. JOHNSON, G, P. and 7. A.
12l-t6f-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-04

Base bali tn day at OIym-
pic Park. Reds. vs.. Blues.
Admission 20c, including
trains. Game called at 4
o'clock,
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RAILROADS.
CE NTENNIAL IBlTION,
Philadelphia, Penn.

nHIs GREAT INTERNATIONAL EXHI-
bition, designed to commemorate the enc
hundredth anniversary Of American indie
pendence, will open May 10th and close No,
yember 10. 1876. All the Nations Of the world
and ali the States and Territories of the Union
viii participate, bringing together the most
COMPREHENSIVE collection of art treasures,
mechanical inventions, scientific discoveries,
manufacturing achievements, mineral sPeei-
mems, and agricultural products ever exh!ib-
tied. The grounds devoted TO the exnlnlti3n
railroad, and embrace four hundred and nifty
acres Of Paramount Park, all highly improved
and ornamented, on which are erected the
largest buildings ever constructed hye OF
these GOV ering an area of fifty acres ana cost
ing 81, OO0, 900. The total number Of buildings
erected for the purposes Of the Exhibition Is
over one hundred.