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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

THE friends of some Of the great
men of this section have taken ex-
ceptions at an expression in Satur-
days LEDGER to the effect that
Governor Harris was the only con-
spicuous candidate for elector at
large. We are aware that there are
many.able men in cur midst. but if
they were or are candidates for this
position they are too modest to let
it be known. Governor Harris
name was brought forward the first
time with his consent. The second
time he declined and was noml
mated over his protest. No othel
West Tennesseean was brought for
ward. and the only one We hearC
spoken Of was Colonel John Z
Gardner. Of Weakley. If any sub
sequent candidates have cropped
out LEI Us know who they are
There are dozens Of men in Yves
Tennessee well qualified to fill
place on the electoral ticket, bu
they are not all candidates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
DIED.

MALLORY-0n the morning Of, August z.
residence of his brother-in-law, j. halstead.
$50 Shelby street. I. D. MALLORY, aged 81
years.
Funeral will take place TUESDAY evening"
22d inst. at 81 O'Clock. Friends and ac-
quaintances are invited to attend.
Appeal and Avalanche copy.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
CORRESPONDENCE.
Colonel w. Clapp Accepts the
Nomination for Democratic Elec'

NOMINATION. for Democratic Elee-
tor.
WHITE CLIFF SPRINGS. TKXS.,
Aug11t 10, 1876.
Colonel NJ. =. L. Stewart, Chairman Demo-
cratic Executive Committee;
DEAR SIR received last night
yours of the 14th inst. giving me
official notice of my election rs
elector of the Tenth Congressional
district of this State by the Demo
cratic convention that assembled at
Nashville on the 9th inst.
This action of the convention
was to me a matter of equal sur
prise and regret, for, while | appre-
ciate the distinguished honor SO
Unexpectedly conferred upon me
and appreciate it the more because
unsought, yet, as you are aware,
have since the war studiously avoid
ed the political arena, and | now
find myself placed in a position
where | must either mlngle agall
in the melee of party politics OF
decline to render such services as
might to a cause and an occasion
involving the most vital interest.
Of the country. However much
may regret the necessity of having
to choose between these alterna
tiyes. | have no hesitation as to tn
course / should pursue, and vii
therefore accept the Office tenderec
me by the convention and endeavo
to discharge its duties in the bea
manner that other and imperatly
demands upon my time will ALLOW
Very truly, yours,
j. w. CLAPP.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

THE Republicans recklessly
charge in their national, State and
county platforms, on the stump
and through their presses, that the
confederate" House turned off
lame Union soldiers to make places
for bloody,handed rebels. Let us
see how much truth there is in this.
Official reports show the whole
number of appointments made by
the present doorkeeper to be 1873;
new appointments that served in
the Union army, So; new appoint
ments that served in the Coincide
rate army, 10; new appointments
that served in the Mexican army.
2; new appointments that took the
iron-clad oath, 100 new appoint.
ments that took the modified oath
14-total, 1913. Number of new
appointments that are colored, IA
The doorkeeper of the Forty-thir(
Congress had 1853 employees, an'
out of that large number only L
had been Union soldiers. Nine o
these eighteen disabled soldier wer
retained by the present dOorkeepel
Thus it will be seen how the Re
publican party loves the defenders c
the Union.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
STATE DEMOCRATIC TICKET.
Fen GOVERNOR,
JAMES D. PORTER.
STATE ELECTORAL TICsET.
ELECTORS FOR vHE STATE AT LARGE
". B, BATE, Of Davidson county.
RLEcroRs

RLEcTORs.
First District-Tc be filed by District Con-
'e seeopd District-Moses White. of Knox
county: su.a /, n;vtr;et Con-
Fourth DISTRIBUTION. Benton Mcmillan Of
Smith county. p.a6-J
o0 si1tS District-ThOmAs L. DOdd, Of David
son county. - U;ok.
Eighth District-HOn. B, A. RnlOe' Of Mad
ison county. -D.s.. r.,
V%ention. ~ ch.ib.
county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
Frost in PennsYIYAnia

NEW YORK, August 2l.-The
thermometer has fallen ten degrees
here since yesterday. Dispatches
from Port Jeryis, New York, and
Milford, Pennsylvania, announce
that a slight frost occurred last
NIGHT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

Hon. WIN. NJ. BRADFORD, Chair
man of the Democratic Executive
Committee for the Third Congress
ional district, has issued a call fol
a District Convention at Jasper on
the SOth of August, to nominate
candidate for Congress and u DIS.
trict elector. This is Diffrelfs dis.
trict he viii probably be renom
mated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
mo. 1922.
NOR.Resident Notice.


In the Chahcery Court Of Shelby county.
Tennessee e. John s. Sullivan VS.. The Gem
trail Savings Bank of ST. Louis, Mo-, ct al.
1T. APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
4 this cause that the defendants, the Central
Savings Bank Of st. Louis, Missouri. and
Henry b.. Patterson, are citizens of tho State
of Missouri, and non-rosidonts of the state oil
Tennessee; that TINS suit wac commenced by
complainant July Is, 1875 alleging an indebt
edness of fl5,OO against defendant, said Saw
ings Bank as evidenced by certificates OF de-
posit Nos. 1885, 1889 and 1887, filed herewith,
aud that a writ OF attachment has been issued.
aud returned LEVIED ON the property o.
said defendant situated in Shelby county.
Tennessee; il is therefore ordered that they
make their appearance herein at tho court
house In the city Of Memphis, Tennessee.
on or before the first Monday in September,
1876, and plead, answer or demur to
complainant 5 bill, OF tho same will DO taken
for confessed as to them and set for hearing
OK, parte; and that a copy Of this order be- pub
lished once a week, for four successive weokss
in the Public Ledger,
This 18th day Of July, 1876.
A oOpy-Attest;
EDMUND A. COLE, q. and NJ
by X. j. BLACK, ID. y and M.
Hanson Weatherford * Estes, solicitors Tor
complainant. rs lS2-l3s-lN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

THE Paris Intelligencer Of last
week, which ought to be good au-
thority, says that the State Demo
cratic platform "is precisely what
Governor Porter, in advance Of thl
action of the convention, expressed
as meeting his personal views, anC
in accord with the best interests o
the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

SHOULD the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee, which meets at
Nashville this week, decide to select
the elector at large from West Ten
~nessee, we scarcely know Of any
one who would bear the banner
Of the party all over the State with
more zeal and ability than Judge
T. w. Brown. lie is a scholarly
speaker and one Of the best debateri
in the State. He has not sought
this or any other public position
since the war, but as he is Away.
ready to serve his party we do no.
think he could decline the honor j
offered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
OOmnnissionar,s sale.

No. 2OSl r. D.-Chancery Court Of Shelby
county-B, r. Anderson, Commissioner Of
Revenue, VS.. Chas. A. Hin ct nj,
DURSUA\T no A DECREE ENTERED
i in this cause on the 9Th of July, 1876, re-
corded in Minute Book 10. page 266, / will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

An Alabama sheriff brought a
negro prisoner to the county Jail,
and after seeing him safely in his
cell started out to see the town.
Some, hours afterwards the officer
was brought back in a semi glorious
condition and thrust in the same
quarters as his quondam prisoner.
Both occupied the same bed during
the night, and in the morning the
sheriff was fined $40 for drunken
ness, and then allowed to bring VI
his bed-fellow for examination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

ANOTHER Southern outrage: An
ex-Fedtral colonel in Alabama has
been banished from his peaceful
home to the Legislature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

THEdeath Of Speaker NJ. G. Kerr,
which occurred at Rockbridge
Alum Springs, Virginia, at 1880.
pm, the 18th instant, was not un-
expected, yet it produced feelings Of
sorrow and regret all over the coun-
try. The death of such a pure and
lofty minded christian statesman is
a public calamity. He was one Of
the prominent men in political life
who commanded the full respect Of
his fellow men without regard to
party or section. The only effort
to traduce his name was stamped
with the seal Of popular condemns
ton. He has been a great sufferer
for several months, but he wal
patient, firm and clear minded t
the last. Let us hope that hi
noble example may be emulated b.
the American youth; and that hi
good deeds may long live after him
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
Saturday, Augnst 20, 1s76,

in front Of the court house, in the city of
Memphis, sell the following described real
sary to discharge the taxes costs and charges
abridged against the same. to the highest
bidder, for cash, t0-wit: Living in Shelby
county and in the city Of Memphis, it being
Lot No. $50. and tho east half Of Lot No. 279,
on the plan of the city Of Memphis. and
bounded as follows; Beeinning az the inter-
section Of the south side If Market street
with the west side Of Second street; thence
south with the west line Of Second street 1857
feet to the alley; thence west with the north
line of the alley55% feet; thence north paral-
lei with the west line Of Second street 1857
feet to the south boundary Of Market street;
thence with said south boundary 55% feet to
tho beginning.
July %, 1876. B. p. ANDERSON,
Commissioner of Revenue.
.John Johnston. Attorney. 100. 195-lA1 IN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
OOmlnlssiomer,s Sale,

No. 1880 N. R. ~ Second Chance y Court {
Shelby county Is. p. Anderson, Commits
sioner Of Revenue, VS.. J. r. Grehan ct al.
DUR UANr no A DECREE ENTERED
i in the above stated cause on the 18th Of
March, 1876. L will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

The State Republican Conven-
ton meets at Nashville on the oath
inst. The grand speeches prepared
to denounce Harris can now only
be rehearsed in private.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

in legal hours, in front Of the Courthouse.
Memphis, Tennessee, proceed 20 sell. to the
highest bidder. for cash, the following de-
sclibed property, t0-wit; Lot No. 6, block j,
Fort Pickering, Shelby county. Tennessee,
fronting 15l12 feet on the west side of Second
sl Get, and running back between parallel
lines 60 feet.
Also lot No. 2, block J, Fort Pickering.
Shelby county. Tennessee, fronting 60 feet on
the south side Of Van Buren, street, running
back between parallel lines l51h feet,
Also lot =. part Of block 81. Fort Pickering,
Shelby county, Tennessee, beginning az the
northeast corner Of Coffee and Washington
streets; thence east 60 feet thence south l2l%
feet; thence west 60 feet thence north l2l1S
feet TO the beginning.
Levied on as the property Of defendant, N,
D. Smith, to satisfy said Judgment, interest
and costs.
Memphis, list day Of July. 1875.
o. D.. ANDERSON.
Sheriff Of Shelby county, Tenn.
By W. W. COLEMAN, D. S.
Henry G. Smith, Attorney for plaintiff.
19S-1A1-1A7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
SAtnrday, September 8, lS7G,

at 70 o'clock M. the following property, TO-
Fort PICK oring. Said lots front3 feet each
on Broadway. and. have u depth Of 100 feet
being the same property sold to said Hello.
well by AuguttuE Doriac by deed dated 18th
day Of June, 1875. redemption waived.
1858 u. w, MILLER, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
PRESBYTERIAN
Grammar and High School,

mHEF EXERCISES OFTH SCHOOL WILL
begin on Monday, September 18th. Miss
JENNY M. HIGBEE continues to be prlnci-
pal, and will be assisted By. a competent corps
Bethei building, corner Of Charleston avenue
and Adams street Catalogues. containing
terms. course Of study and all other intorma-
tion, can be obtained by addressing the Treas
urer. j. L. WEXFORD, 90 Front street, or
from either Of the Directors.
Rev. j. o. Steadman. VIM. Joyner.
Rev. Il. NJ. Richardson, j. M Goodbar,
Rev, Eugene Daniel. i'll Wexford,
G, W. Macrae,
1915 Board Of Directors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
As. Desderiek, Of Washington.
=. A. Moses. of Knox.
A, nj, johnson, Of Hamilton.
j. ". Judd. of Robertson.
/ W. Chjldress, jr., Of Ruther'ord
A. @. Merritt, Of Davidson.
D., B. Cooper. Of Maury.
in. Freeman, Of Madison.
II. J, Edwards, Of ObiOn.
LIE Wright. Of Shelby. M
Members at Large-Jsmes Z. Malone hos
O'GonnOr, D. n. Kennedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
Niagara Fails.

The Dubuque (Iowa) Times
tSrintsa letter from a citizen Of that
town, now at Niagara Falls, in
which the writer gives this bit Of
graphic description: "The falls
look to me like a river standing on
end and trying to walk off on
stills. The only thing | can COM
pare Niagra to is Julian avenue,
and that covered with sleet and ice,
and about thirty boys and girls
riding down on hand-sleds of a
moonlight night at lightning gait,
and fetching mp at the Lorimer
House all pell nell, with a few legs
and arms broken after running over
three o.. four horses and carriages.
Our Dubuque waterworks don't be-
gin to compare with the Niagara
as to quality and noise, but the
water is better for drinking pur-
poses, and comes out Of a great deal
longer hole. A person viewing the
falls has a sort of nervous feeling
almost afraid the water will all run
over before one can have fair look
at it. The water, after it passes
Z through the falls and rests from it
3 labors in the abyss below, collects
. itself together and forms itself int
a river again, and passes down tn
deep gorge at a rapid gait, whirling
4. leaping and foaming like a thou
, sand whales when it reaches tn
{ great whirlpool; there it performs
= duck waltz, and after chasseing u
the river a short distance it finds
narrow opening, and passes on +
mingle with the briny deep, neyc
i to return until taken up by evapoi
e alton TO the clouds, and brough
y back by the winds Of heaven
r. take the same fearful leap again"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
Tuesday, 9TH day q september, 1916,

in legal hours, in frolt Of the C~ourt-house,
Memphis, Tenn, proceed to sell, TO the nigh .
est bidder for cash, the following described
property, to-wlt; Lots Nos, 2, 8 and5, 'front.'.
ing GO feet each on the south side of Van Bu-
rem street, by a depth OF l5l% feet each to IN
alley lot No. s. f~ronting co teet Oh the south
side of Gaines street by n depth of 1917 feet
to an alley. All in that portion of the city Of
Memphis, known as Fort Pickering, Shelby
cOunty, Tenn.
Levied on as tho p opetty of defendant.
\. D. smith, to satisfy SAID judgment inte-
Memphis, 9Th day Of August. 1876.
.. &. ANDERSON,
Sheriff of Shelby county, Tenn.
by w. D. CANNON, D.. IS
l4l-llo-l52
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
State Female College
MEMPHIS, TENN.

DARTIEs DEsIRINGTO PLACE DAUGH-
tiers and wards in n school Of the very hrst
grade, should send for a circular.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
Sheriffs Sale Of Real Estate.

DUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN,
i that by virtue OF an execution to mo di-
Iected from tho Honorable Circuit Court Of
Shelby county, Tenn. in the case OF Alex.
~. Raines VS.. N, D. Smith, judgment rem
dered on the 18th day OF May, 1876 for the
sum of two hundred and eighty-eight dollars
and two cents, with interest an costs Of suit.
TO satisfy said Judgment, etc.. ! will, ON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
lCHOOL NOTICE.

MRS. HENRY WADE RESPECTFULLY
HI announces that she will open a school
eTcItsipeig for Young Ladies and Misses, on
Monday, the nth of September, at her house,
on the corner Of Lauderdale and Jessamins
streets. All the branches usually taught in
Female Institutes will be taught in this school.
Patronage solicited.
Refers to j.. NJ. Gregory, ED. h. d; Nc
dan. Fsa. 1872 9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

THE Democratic Executive Com
mittee of Davidson county has
called a convention to nominate
candidates for the Legislature, to
meet on the 10th of September.
The primaries are to come off on
the 9th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

HARRIET n COLLINS. : p President
JOHN b.. COLLINS, : : secretary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

corn, laid fiat on the ground. The
damage done within a space OF
about thirty miles square issesti-
mated over 500, 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

For president.
SAMUEL j. TILDEN. OF New iork'
For VIcE PREsDSST.
THOMAS A. HENDRICKS, Of Indiana.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

The subscription price of the PUBLIC
LEnsER is IS per annum for the Daily
md 80 per annum for the weekly-POst
g free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
COmmLssiener's Sale.

No. 1878 N. r. D.. Second Chaneery Court Of
shelby county B. p. Anderson, Commits
sioner Of Revenue, VS., John 2. CrOwell ct al.
PURSUANT TO A LECREE ENTERED
Court Of shelby county on the 9th day of July,
1876. l will, within legal hours, ON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

AN infant daughter of Senator
Alcorn died recently at Friar's
Point, Miss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

OR POSTERS, SHOW BILLS, CARDS,
Circulars etc., gotten up with the Latest
style 81 types and on superior paper Of any
anime stock and prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
LEoAL.
SheriF's Sale of Real Estate.

DUBLIo NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN.
that BY virtue Of a writ venditioni expones
to me directed from the Honorable Circuit
Court Of Shelby county, Tennessse O., IN the
cas- Of Preedmen's saving and Trust Com
pany. use Of j. A. J. Creswell ct al, Commis-
sioners,vs, n. d. Smith, iuogment rendered on
the l4th day Of June, 1876, for the sum OF
twelve hundred ana thirty-one dollars and
fifty eight cents, with interest and costs OF
suit. 10 satisfy said iudament. ETC., i will
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21
ON Thur.day, september 2I, ls7G,
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID made by Oliver W. Hollowell, dated June
Is, 1875, TO secure a certain indebtedness
therein named, the undersigned, trustee, will
soil at public sale, in front Of my office, No.
~ Madison street, in the city Of Memphis, for
cash, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

Dwellings and all classes Of business prop
eriy insured upon most favorable terms.
ma
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-08-21

M NS
Monday Evening, Aug. 81, 1875
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-01-14
New To-Day.
Important Notice.

A T A REGULAR MEETING OF THE Board
"A of Directors of the Albany and Santiam
Water Ditch and Canal Company, held at the
office of said Company in Albany, Oregon, on
the 1ltIl day of january. 1875, the following res
olrItion was adopted by the unanimous vote Of
e ,solUed That a meeting of the stockholders
of this incorporation. fo-wit. the Albany and
Santiam Wafer Ditch and Canal Company, be
and the same is hereby called to meet at the
Office of said Company. at Albany, Oregon, on
the 18th day of February, 1875, at the hour OF
one O'Clock in the afternoon of said day. for the
purpose of considering the prOpriefy of and au-
thorizing the dissolution of such corporation,
the settling of IL business, dispOsing OF Its prop
erfy and the division of its capital stock.
ResolUed, That the Secretary of This incOrpO-
ration be and he is hereby authorized and d.
rec.ed to give notice of such meeting and the
purposes thereof, by publication OF the same
newspaper published in Albany, in Linn county,
Oregon, and by service of such notice upon each
stock holder, whose residence is known, by
In pursuance of the above resolution
NOTICE
Is hereby given to the stockholders of the Al
bany and Santiam Water Ditch and Canal Com
many, TINT there will he meeting of said stock
holders, at the Office of said Company, In Alba
ny, Oregon, on the
18th day Of February, 2876,
at the hour of one O'Clock in the afternoon of
said day, for the purpose of considering the
f1rupr1efy of, and OF authorizing the dissolution
Of such corloration the settling of its business,
disposing of its property and the diyisl0n OF It's
capital stock. I. Finn
Jan. IL, 1s76-17w5
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1876-01-14


A letter from Milton, Umatilla county
dated the 1st, pays: ave are having
heautifnl weather. consequently farmers
are getting an unusual amount of wheat
sowed. One man not tar from here
(dE. BroxsonN has 300 acres in, and
40 acres 81 volunteer wheat; 80 he
expects to harvest 800 acres next year.
Stock are doing we'll here running at
large on the prairies."
The State Journal has the following
query: Will some one who knows
inform as why Jack Montgomery and
Wiley Cardwell have not been arrested
for completely in the Ct. s. mail robbery
with Dan Smith? From the evidences
given 10 the Smith trial ii appears that
these men were equally guilty. Il not
the motto, s'I.et no guilty man escape" !"
the order of the day2
The Eugene Journal is informed by
B. F. Finn, Esq., that John T. Craigg,
carrier on the Mckenzie and Ochoeo
Tonte, has been ont fourteen days with.
out being heard from, and it is feared
he has perished 10 the snow; yet there
is some hope that he may have reached
Camp Polk in safety Parties have
gone III search OF him. Mr.. Craigg Is
an old mountaineer, and we have some
hope that be may come ont sale.
The Coos Bay Nescs says: The body
of Frank Geary, who was missing from
North Bend, as announced in the Nesos
was found in Coos Bay near North
Bend by Peter Gibson, on 17th Dec.
The body was taken in charge by the
people at North Bend, and Nj. H.
Beaumont, Esq, ex-officio coroner, was
notified, who held an inquest. The
jury returned q verdict of accidental
drowning. The body was brought
down to Empire on Saturday on the
steamer Coos, with flag at half mast,
TO be buried, accompanied by large
number of people from North Bend,
who came t., attend the last sad rites
of one who was a few days before SO
full of life, and whose conduct for in.
dustry and sobriety had won the respect
anC. esteem of all who knew him. MIR.
Geary's father Ii es ON Lewis River.
W. L.