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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-14
ON PAIN OF DISMISSAL.

The nay ga aud Wheeler Two per
tent Tax Levied on Government
Employees.
Washington Special to the New York Sun,
august 9th.l
A sixteen hundred dollar clerk,
named Redway, went through the
Land Office to-day leyying the
politicle assessments on the clerks
for the Presidential campaign. The
male employees are assessed at the
rate Of two per cent. on their sala-
ries. Redway carried with him two
lists, and informed the employees
that he was expressly ordered by
Secretary Chandler to put upon one
list for dismissal all who refused
to pay. Some plead inability to
pay on account Of their large fami-
lies, and some few refused, but
were openly told they would be dis
missed. The Commissioner Of the
Land Office headed the list with a
subscription of $50. They are
hurrying up these political assess
ments, and want to get them col.
lected before the legislative bill be-
comes a law, because it contains q
section which makes it a penal
offence for any person to solicit an
employee of the government to pay
an assessment levied for politica
purposes.
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1878 A. d.
Attachment Notice.

In The Circuit Court Of Shelby county, Tenn
The Emmett Bank Of Memphis VS.. The Gem
tral Savings Bank of st. Louis, No.
n THISCAUSE AN ATTACHMENTHAV.
1 ing been sued out under section 34s5 Of Code
Of tennessee and returned into Court levied
upon the real estate Of the defendant, and
athdavit having been made that the defendant
lS justly indebted TO plaintiff in the sum OF
thirteen hundred and eighty seven dollars and
eighty-six cents, by account, and hat h 4 n
nonresident of tbs Stato of Tennessee; il Il
therefore ordered that the said defendant. the
Central Savings Bank of st. Louis, Mo-, make
its personal appearance herein, before Tho
Judge Of the Circuit Court Of Shelby county, M
the courthouse in the city Of Memphis. on
the third Monday in September next, and d.
fend said attachment suit within tho time pre-
scribed by law, or the same will be proceeded
with OK parte; and that a copy of this order
be published 0nee a week for TOUR conseontivs
weeks In the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of July, 1876,
A oopy-Attest:
b. COLEMAN, Clerk.
by b IL. COLEMAN, D. @.
MEATHERFoRD x ESTES, Atty for Plaintiff
l20-l95-l32-l38 "N'
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A Romantic swIndIer.

Jackson Tenn.) Sun. 11th.l
Most Of our readers 10 this city will
remember G Stewart Beverly, who via.
tied jackson several times. both With the
Gilbert and the Irwin tronpes. It will
be remembered that he represented him.
self a. IN ex Confederate, q fre-eatcr. a
duelist who had killed three men, and
hoally, a soldier Of fortune in Mexico.
More than a year ago, for several
months, he edited the Brownsville Bee,
during which time he published an origi,
nal serial story Of q violently sensational
character, the scene Of which lay in
MEXICO and Of which he was the illcon
cealed hero. Well, this eomplicated
humbug was arrested in New Philedel
phia, Ohio, last week for robbing ths
Adams Express Company, and lodged
IN jail.
IL appears that for some months The
Express Company has been robbed o
stage. property, such Ne Wigs, plumea
etc IN different weyslde depots 70 which
they had been addressed g. 0 d. A
burglary had always been committed q
the little unprotected depot on tho nigh
after tho arrival Of such wsFea Thi
directed tho attention Of the Expires
people 70 the theatrical profession, 80,
practiced detectives soon found ~.
property IN the hands Of G. s. s. and O
a woman who Travelled with him IL
was arrested 10 Juscarawae eounfy
Ohio, and will probably close bis roman
Ne career 10 The p%enitentiary
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ever. This platform merely reiter'
ates former declaration and oppose:
an increase of taxation, Nothing
is said about or against a decrease
There may be those in the next
Legislature who win think that
thirty cents would give the people a
little breathing spell without in
yolving liquidation of just debts,
Every man can oOnstrOe this to
suithimself. Aside from the State
debt question the platform is a clear
cut, incisiye document worthy of
the party in this great Centennial
year.
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BROwNtOw's PAPEa ON HARRIs.

BROwRLOw's PAPER ON HARRIS.
The Knoxville Chronicle Of the
18th contains the following as 4
leader;
Isham G.. Harris is one of the
ablest men in the Democratic party
in the South. There is no doubt
of this. But, at the same time, he
is one of the most unpopular men,
in East Tennessee at least. The
reason of this is obvious BE was
Governor of the State at the begin
ming of the late war, and was one
of the most arbitrary and tyranni-
cal men who ever occupied the po-
sition of a ruler. He was rs ambi-
tious as Caesar. He could not stand
opposition. He made up his mind
that Tennessee should 90 into the
secession movement, and he labored
~incessantly to that end. He de-
termined that his plans should
prevail whether they were backed
by public sentiment or not. BY
the circumstances with which he
was surrounded at that time,
he knew that he could force Ten
nessee into the rebellion, and he
never hesitated a moment about
doing it. He had no more respect
for the wishes and views Of the
Union men of East Tennessee
than he had for the then negro
slaves. He determined that they
Should Weld to his will and obey
his wishes, peaceably if they would,
but if not, then at the point Of the
sword or Of the bayOnet.
With such a record it is not
strange that he should be unpOpu-
lar here. His name is mseparably
connected with the dark days OF
the civil war, and while men are
perfectly willing to let by-gones be
by-gones, it is impossible to so far
forget Governor Harris as to accept
him and trust him as a leader.
His selection as one of the cleo
tors from the State at large means
that he is a ointment candidate
} for the United States Senate. This
Endorsement viii 90 a long way to-
: ward electing him. should a Demo
cratic Legislature be chosen. When
We see the people Of Tennessee IN
dorse Isham G. Harris as a leader
! We win believe it, but not before.
T II Governor Harris has done
: anything in the last eleven years
unbecoming a LOYAL and law-abiding
citizen, OF to throw doubt on the
sincerity Of his professions. let hi:
opponents point it ont lie has
served out a long probation, and il
the old Confederates could forgive
and elect AndrewJ Johnson to the Sen
ate over their former commander
and personal preferences, We think
the Union element can afford TO b
forgFing and gracious now towarl
Lsnam G. Harris, a man Of ac.
knoWledged ability and integrity
If Harris did more to carry thl
Z State ont Of the Union than an,
other man il was simply becausl
be had the brains and held a highe
position. All his efforts since thu
war have been in behalf Of peace
an his u~tterances cOnciliatory. /
enfranchisement means anything j
} should mean that it confers til
D right to accept public position a
the hands Of the people as well a
the right to walk up to the poll
; and vote. Governor Harris is tn.
c ablest man in the State, and we Sc
/. no good reason why he should b
u eternally barred from any publ
n service to which his friends ma.
L see fit to call him
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Saturday, August PC, 1876.

within legal hours, in front of tho COURT
house, in the C ty Of Memphis, sell TO Tho
highest bidder, for cash. the following real
estate, owned or claimed by defendant, lohn
L. Carr, or go much thereof as may be neces-
sary TO satisfy the taxes and all costs adiudqcd
against the same, to-wit: A tract Of land
wing in. helby county, Tennessee In the
Fourth Civil District, containing by survey So
acres more or less, and bounded'as follows:
Beginning az a stake on the southwest corner
OF a tract sold by the Union ank Of Tonnes
see TO- Is 3, Trotter; thence with the bound
airy of said tract north $50 east l4 $50 poles
to g stake, said 1rotter's east corner. three
hickory pointers; thence north with James
Garyln's tract, 90 Is 100 poles TO a stake. two
beech and dogwood pointers; thence west and
parallel with the north boundary to a stake
IN sald daryin's west boundary, dogwood
pointers thence with said boundary to the
beginning; being the same land conveyed Nv
Denton axton to John l.. Carr, October 26
July %, 1876. 3. P. ANDERSON,
Commissioner of Revenue.
John Johnston, Attorney. l29-135-14l-l47
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PrObnbIIItles.

WASHINGTON, August 14.-For
the West Gulf States, Tennessee
and the Ohio valley, slowly falling
succeeded by rising barometer,
winds shifting mostly from south
east to southwest and stationary
temperature; partly cloudy Or
cloudy weather and rain areas, with
winds shifting to cool northerly to-
night in the last section.
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SWEENEY-EDws ARD HuGH SWEENEY, in
iaut son Of James and Margaret Sweeney,
aged 9 months and l3 days.
Funeral from the residence on Davey ave-
nue.. south of jackson street, this (M0NDAY)
afternoon at 8 o'clock. Friends of the family
respectfully invited to attend.
ROPER-Sunday. August 10, 1876, MAGGIE
ROPER, daughter Of James and Cathe. inc
Roper, aged years and II months.
Funeral will take place from the residence.
l25 Elliott street, tomorrow TUESDAY
morning at 10 O. cIsck. Friends and acquaint-
anees Of the family are invited 70 attend.
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River kilograms.

CAIRO, August 14.-Arrived-
Vint Shinkle, Memphis, 9 pm;
Grand Tower, st. Louis, 8; Choro-
kee, Cincinnati, 8; Eddyyille, Nash
vile, 10; Hickory, st. Louis, 10
am.
Departed - Arkansas Belle,
Evansville, 10 pm; Shinkle, Gin.
cinnati, 10; Grand Tower, Mem
phis, l am; Cherokee, New Or
leans, 3; Hickory, Ohio, II.
Weather cloudy and warm.
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IN front Of the court house, in the city Of
Memphis, sell the following described real
saIy to Discharge the taxes. costs and charges
adndgod against the same. to the highest
bidder, f0r cash, to-wit; Living in Shelby
county and in the city of Memphis, it being
Lot No. go. ard the east half Of Lot No. 27g,
ON the plan Of the city Of Memphis. and
bounded as follows: Beginning at the inter-
section Of the south side Of Market street
with the west side Of Second street; thence
south with the west line of Second street l4S%
feet to the alleyi thence west with the north
line of the alley55% feet; thence north paral-
lei with the west line of Second street l4S%
tSet to the south boundary Of Market street;
thence with said south boundary 552& feet To
the beginning.
July %, 1876. B.. p. ANDERSON.
Commissioner of Revenue.
John Johnston, Attorney, l29-Is5-lI1si4,
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THE grArE DENoCRATIc PLArEORM

This is a strong document, as
will be acknowledged by all who
have read it carefully, and upon it
the Democratic party Of Tennessee
can make a bold, united and sue
cessful canvass. The first section
approves the St. Louis platform and
the Democratic party nominees for
President and Vice President. The
second recognizes more particularly
the purity, integrity and unsur-
passed ability Of those great states
men, Tilden and Hendricks, who
in their e1altstion to the highest
places IN the gift Of the Amer
can people VII neither forget that
they arr Ein the ssrTants Of the
American nor betrzy The Trusts con-
fzsd 70 than TIE third Is ezesed-
i1Ely sera and comprehensive il
esn1emuz al mfzaigns Of laws
made for tie protection Of the
property and political rights Of the
citizen, and demands for the entire
people. without regard 70 race OF
color, a rigid and impartial enforce
ment Of the same. These few
words answer all the bloody-shirt
arguments and furnish the text for
a whole canvass. The fourth in Two
lines condemns the characterization
Of silver and fayors the restoration
of the silver dollar to its former
legal-tender standard. The fifth
section includes several distinct pro-
positions, only one Of which-the
State debt question-can be re-
garded as eyasiye or ambiguous. II
declares against reputation and in
favor Of maintaining State and ia.
tional credit. In harmony with al
cnunciation that the Federal gov
eminent should redeem Ire nledoe
in such manner and at such time a
to avoid contraction, this section
declares our intention TO meo
the debts and obligations just
by the State of Tennessee
Howeyer, in view Of depressio
in business, s~hrinkagc in value.
the depression of all industri,
and impoyerishment of our poop.
We are unable to endure, and IL.
therefore opposed to any increase
taxation, and in view Of this col
dition Of affairs it behooves us
begin at once a thorough system
the most rigid economy, rotrenc
ment and reform in all the depal
ments of the State. A sub-secti,
is added in favor of abolishing {
unnecessary Offices, the reducti,
of all excessive salaries, and (
reform in general. Practical
this leaves the question
State finances about where it>v
before. Fortunately this has be
and will be discussed SO freely
fore the people that the next Leg
lature will becomposedo Of memb
well advised Of their will. A dee
ration in favor Of maintaining ST
credit is nothing new. 1t has b
done by resolution nearly evI
year since the war, and we are
far from a practical solution
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STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
For GOVERNOR,
JAMES D. PORTER.
STATE ELECTORAL TICkET.
ELECTORS FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
ISHAM G. HARRIS, of Shelby county.
w. b. BATE, Of Davidson county.
ELrnrnRs.

ELECTORS.
First District-Tc be filled by District Con-
Second Distriet-Moses White. of Knox
county.
V%entiOn.
Fourth District-Hon. Benton Mcmillan Of
Smith county.
Filth DistTict-Hon. E. Cooper, Of Bedford
sixth District-Thomas L. Dodd, Of David
son county.
Seventh District-TO be filed by District
Convention d,
Eighth District-Hon, B. A. Enloe, Of Mad.
ison county.
Ninth District-To be filled by District Con
Tenth District-J. W. Clapp, of shelbl
county.
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Aground.

New YORK, August 14.-The
steamship City of Chester, from
Liverpool, is ashore at 0wles Head,
Long Island. Her cabin passengers
have been brought to New York.
She lies in eight feet of mud, but il
is believed she will be got off as
soon as some of her cargo is re-
moved.
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MASnINaroN.


-
WASHINGTON, August l4.-Sen-
ator Morton has returned from In
diana and is in his seat to-day. He
says he has no intention of making
another political speech in the Sem
ate this session, and the report that
he proposed repeating here the
speech recently delivered by him in
Indiana had no foundation.
In the Senate, Mr.. Spencer sub
mitted a concurrent resolution pro-
Vding for the appointment of a
Joint committee, to consist Of three
Senators and three members of the
House, to prepare a suitable form
Of government for the District of
Columbia, and report at the next
session of Congress. 1t also au-
thorizes the committee to sit during
the recess. Passed.
Mr.. Harvey called up the House
Ibill for the sale of saline lands.
Several amendments were agreed
to and the bill passed.
Mr.. Edmonds moved to take up
the proposed constitutional amend
ment prohibiting the appropriation
of money for sectarian schools.
Agreed to. Yeas, 30; nays, IS.
A discussion then took place
which lasted until the morning
hour, when the matter was laid
over, and the Senate proceeded to
consider unfinished business.
On the bill to carry the Hawaiian
treaty into effect, Mr.. Norwood
continued his remarks in opposi-
ton to the bill.
The House met at 10 o'clock, in
continuation of Saturdays session.
On motion of Mr.. Packer, the
Senate bill authorizing the Secre-
tary of the Treasury to use the
surplus of certain moneys hereto
fore appropriated for a site for
public buildings at Harrisburg,
Pa, was taken from the Speakers
table, and after an explanation by
him passed.
Mr.. Singleton then proceeded to
address the House on the condition
of public affairs in Mississippi. He
gave emphatic denials to statements
made in the House and Senate that
there had been frauds committed in
the recent election in that State,
and said that no such thing had
been charged on the part Of the
government of Mississippi or of the
election judges.
The House committee on Post
offices and Postroads took no &C.
ton to-day-on the post route bill
which was referred to that commit.
tee on Saturday. The bill wal
amended in the Senate by adding
a fast mail and ranking privilege
to it, and it is understood that The
House will non-concur in tn,
amendments. This is indicated b,
the action of the House in refer
ring the bill to this committee
which will not be called again thi
session to report, and a single OBJ
Election will prevent them from re
porting outside Of the regular bill
President Grant came to tn
capitol at noon to-day accompanie
by the Attorney General, Secretar
Of the Treasury and Secretary {
the Interior and his private secrC
taries. They will remain in tn
Presidents room during the da
; for the examination and approva
) Or disapproval Of bills.
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Chillieothe No. Constitution.

SAlAlpolus AAlVsJ OOuetilutiOus
Hon. Carl Schurz, it is expected,
viii visit ChillicOthe this fall and
deliver his fifth biennial speech.
This time he will come as a Repub-
liean, but "turn about is fair play
As a Democratic orator he will be
due here in 1873.
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Barbers.

4 man, who had been nearly talked to
death by ~loquacious BARRIERS, went into q
shop, the ether day, which be had never
Datronized before, aud handed one OF the
artists q card bearisg the words, Give
ne an easy shave" The barber notion
I'd him 70 a chair, and then, turning
around, winked at his fell~ow-laborers,
and said: Heres a deaf and Tn, boys;
wants an easy shave" well, if you
CASH him be can't talk" replied one who
vas waiting for next" mo, you bet he
can't" returned the first. IAN easy
shave be blowedl Why, he's got b%ristles
like a Texas boor, and his skin looks
tougher than a canal mules" The boys
laughed, and the operator, who in the
meantime had lalhered the mans face,
INDUCED in further comments as urged
The razor over the facial territory before
him. What a nose that is" said he
n be should sneeze, where would | be?'
We'll, his cheek is harder than a razor.
tone" DO you want us to help hold
iis nose while you 90 over his lips, John.
ny2' asked another Of the idle razor
wielders. Don't know but what | viii
want a little help" BE careful and
don't drop your razor down his ear, Of
you'll lose it," admonished another
What a dirty head he's got" observed
Johnny, as be a his fingers through th'
mans hair. Il cay, some Of you fellows
write a card aud ask him If he DON
vant a shampoo" The card was writer
and presented to the man, who shook hi
herd at it, and. the job being finished, h
arose from the chair. IT'S all right
boys," said be, az he laid down 6fteer
cents. Il don't mind your talk any;
conld stand it iirst-rate 10 long az yol
didn't ssy anything about base-ballsihir
third term or the whisky ring frauds
lie disappeared. and those BARRIERS "a
down and thought about him.
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PRoFEssIoHA
CONFECTIONERY FOR SALE
The Oldest Confectionery Stand
in Memphis for Sale.

ON ACCOUNT OF HL-HEALTH l HAVE
" determined to sell out my store; The
stock embraces candles shsi. gooas, Eae naS
in my line which has always placed my store
in the font rank Of the leading confection-
cries In the city. Parties wishing to buy or
trade will please cal at once.
b. ROCCO. COnfeotioner,
137-l42 Corner Main and Adams streets.
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mo, 2S22.l
NOnsReside NOtica.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby oopntv
tennessee John S. Sullivan vs.. The Ge1
tral Savings Bank Of st. Louis, No, ct nj.
1T, APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
i this cause that the defendants. the Centrai
savings Bank Of st. Louis, Missouri md
henry h.. Patterson, are citizens of tho Stat
Of Missouri, and n0n-rosidents Of the State nj
tennessee; that this suit was Commenced Nv
complainant July IL, 1876 alleging mn indebt
edness OF Sl5,00 v against defendant, said Sav.
lngs Bank, as evidenced by Certificates Of de-
post Nos. 1885, 1885 and 1887, filed berewiib
and thai a writ OF attachment has been issnei
and returned levied on tho pronertv n
SAID defendant situated in Shelby conn y
tennessee; 1t is therefore ordered thai thev
make their appearance herein al tho conrf
house IN the city Of Memphis. TennesseS
on or before the first Monday in September
1876, and plead, answer or demur ~
complainant bill, or the same win be taken
Tor confessed as to them and set for hearing
OK partei and that a copy Ofthis order he pubaa
ilshed 1nee a week, for four successive weeks.
In the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of July, 1876.
A copy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE. G snd ,
BY X. j. BLACK, ID. @ and M. NJ
Hanson Weatherford * Est.s soI;o;tors eo
complainant. ~ syyda5ui59Is lot
~ lnl.loh-l44
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I~natnnuX Kmed.

CLIFTON House, ONT, Aug. IA.
Herman Weigel, one of the ex-
cursionists from Toledo, while walk
ing on the bank of Niagara river
just below Horseshoe falls, fell over
and was instantly killed.
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GARD.

To all whe are suffering from the errors and
indiscretionS of youth. nervous weakness.
early decay. loss of manhood, otc., 1 viii
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. I-1b6- eod6w
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Tuesday, 7th day Of SeptemD r, 1876
lR-2l79.l
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.

-
Chancery Court of Shelby county-H c. King
VS.. Washburn Trenary.
DY VIRTUE OF AN INTERLOCUT0RY
ID decree for sale. entered in the above
II on the Mth day Of June, 1876. / will sell
at public auction, to tho highest bidder, In
front Of the Clerk and Masters office. Court
house building, Main street, Memphis, Tenn.
On Saturday, August 10, 1876,
within legal hours. the following described
property. situated in Shelby county, Tenn.
and in the city Of Memphis, to wit: Lots
Nos. Il, IS, l6, 80, 40 and Al Of A.. Wright
subdivision; which lies in South Memphis, on
the east side Of Dayie avenue, and between
Georgia street, on the north, and Broadway,
on tho south.
Terms Of Sale-0n a credit Of six months,
purchaser to give note with approved security
bearing interest frem date. Equity Of redemp.
ton barred.
This July 2S, 1876.
EDMUND A. COLE, O.. and Nj.
BY r. ], BLACK, ID. G. and NJ.
II. @. KING, Attorney. l29-l8bl4l-l47
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satnrdaY, September 8. lS76.

wit; Being lots Nos. II and Is, In block Is.
Fort Pickering. Said lots front25 feet each
on Broadway. and have a depth se I'D feet
being tho same property sold TO said Hello,
well by Auguttus DOriac by deed dated 18th
day Of June, 1875. Redemption waived.
l3b-H, u. W. MILLER, Trustee.