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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14
one Acre Better than Two.

50
COleman's Rural.I
1t is better to raise one hundred
bushels Of corn on one acre Of ground
than fifty. The yield could be doubled
on nearly every acre Of ground in cult.
walton in the West. What is wanted is
deeper blowing and better preparation
Of the soil, aud more thorough after cul-
tivation. This skimming over the ground
is n Of the great evils Of Western
farming. Pillow deep and then cross
pillow deep. aud you prepare food and
moisture for the plants, and enable them
to resist the ~droughts, aud make them
laugh and thrive and bear abundantly.
Many farmers pillow bat a few inches
deep and get small yields. They have
so much ground to work that none of it
is well worked. Better by far to cult
vate only half as much aud cultivate it
better and get far more than bysSehe slip
shod system of farming too generally
followed. 1t is better to thin out the
plants and keep out the weeds, and cul-
ti7ate City acres rs they should be cult
waited than to give a lick and O promise"
to a hundred acres. 1t is better to har-
vest the same yield off Of one acre than
to 90 over two acres for it. This is the
time that our readers should think of
these matters
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

The LEDGER job Office, lS Madison
street, is prepared to execute any kind
Of job printing in a neat and tasteful
manner and at as low rates as any other
establishment in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

CRYSTAL Headlight oil, lamps, chin
neys, wicks, etc.
l2t f. J. TURNBULL, 1874 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

PEABODY Billiard dali, newly reGtted,
tables in frst-class order. Call and see
for yourselves. 33t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

The following dispatch has been re-
oeivsd in this city by Mr.. Horace E..
Andrews, Clerk of the United States
Court:
Shall be in Nashville next Monday or
Tuesday to hold court there.
H. Il. EMMoYs.
After holding the Federal Court at
Nashville Judge Emmons will hold court
at Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

PAY your State and county taxes and
save costs and penalties. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

Potomac Shad received dali
ly by Victor ID. Fuchs, Al JEFF
fersOn street. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

Gas P1rEs, Water Pipes Bath Tubs,
Pumps, Hydrants, Hose, etc. Prices
low Browne, the Plumber. 263 Second
street, opposite Court Square. ll6.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

MoCLoY & Bro. 2Ol Main street, will
sell alarge line Of goods at auction to-
morrow at 10 a m, Great bargains may
be had. Call and see.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

Il. Seessel, ST., a. Sons will
have the choicest of all kinds
OF fresh meats tomorrow.
Also a full assortment Of veg.
etabIes. Corner second and
JEFFERSON. lossJF 40
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

DISTRESS warrants for polls and dogs
will issue April 10, 1876. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

HVllpWI8
The Memphis Maennerchor will give a
grand theatrical performance on Easter
Monday, April 18th, on which occasion
two splendid plays will be presented, to
be followed by vocal and instrumental
music, and to conclude with a grand hop.
Tickets can be had at Cochran Hall,
VIM. Miller's and John Wendels. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

DIsrREss warrants for polls and dogs
will issue April 10, 1876. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14
LEUBRIE BROS,
22O and zee Main street,
nIemphIa Maennerchor.

DISTRESS warrants on personal prop.
erty will issue April l9, 1876. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

BANANA
S1 so a bunch at 2S7 Main,
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ACTIVE" coal and wood cook stove.
.l2t F. J.. TURNBULL, 2S4 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

DISTRESS warrants On personal prop
erty will issue April 10, 1876. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

Plies. -Cannon's Salve will cure. For
sale at W. N. Wilkerson & Co.'S. Sc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14
JusT RECEIVED.

ParasOIs from auction at
soc, former price SO so. Rib.
b0ns, flowers, millinery, and
straw goods at unheard.Of
prices. Zephyr I5c an ounce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

8 BASE BALL GUIDE for 1876, at Mans
fordls, 40
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

WANTED -OASH PAID FOR CHAM
wv payne bottles, wine bottles and ale bot
$3.50 HENRY THURMAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

SPRING LAMBI SPRING LAMB !
H. Seessel, Sr., e. Sons have
the finest I'm the city. Corner
Second and Jefferson. 40
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

Buckeye SALvE, sure cure for Piles, at
AZ G. W. JONES & Co.'S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

DISTRESS warrants on personal prop.
erty will issue April 10, 1876. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

Ed Craver, photographers,
9I3 Main ST., cor. Monroe. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

If you want to pass a pleasant hour,
call at Sid Cooks Peabody Billiard
Hall. 33f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

,aY TIE Mysterious Island" by Jules
Verne, ten cents a copy at Maaford's.
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WAITED.

XXTANTED-A COMMERCIAL TRAY
w eler, we'll recommended, desires O stu
alton. Salary expected very low. A. l..
HENRY, p. o., Memphis. 1899
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PAY your State and county taxes and
save costs and penalties, AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

WANTED TO BUY A FEW GOOD
w Milk Cows, acclimated.
36-t 7. B. HAYNES, 1858 Front ct.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

WANTED = slC0 PER MONTH PAID
w agents for the best CAMPAIGN book pub
lished. {. Il. MARROW, Indianapolis.
qA.gThw7-0A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-14

WANTED TO RENT-A NICE SMALL
w residence, convenient to Ledger office,
in good repair, with gas and water in it.
Inquire Of u. WHITM0RE,
l5O-t At Ledger Office.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21
YET ANOTHER SCANDAL.
GEN. RUFUS INGALLS, A CANDI
DATE FOR A COURT
MARTIAL.
Alleged Misapplication of War Depart
ment Funds.
Special despatch TO tae ". Y. World.


WASHINGTON, April lS.-If the testi-
mony which is promised for the Clymer
committee turns out to he true, Gen.
Rufus ingalls,, late acting quartermaster-
general, will be candidate for court
martial at an early date. He is not only
charged with being interestedin contract
with the war department, but with misap-
plying funds for payments under it. 1t is
but fair to say that thus far these are only
allegations, and have not been proven, and
the same may be said Of prominent Re
publican member of the present house who
is charged with similar improper inter
est. The hearing of evidence will com.
mence in day or two, and 1t will cover
this state of the case: Messrs. Coles Il
Brega, of New York owned moth pre-
ventive, which they desired to have used
to prevent moth in army clothing stored in
the arsenals. They first obtained a rec
ommcndation for il through Gen. Ingalls,,
and then applied to congress for an applo.
priation, which they secured at different
times to the extent of 100000. All but
100000 of this amount was divided among
the owners of the preventive and the par
ties who lobDied the appropriation. 1t was
soon discovered to be a swindle, and
through the efforts Of S. S. Cox was struck
from the army appropriation bill in the last
congress. George W. Brega, one of the
partners, who has been living in Europe,
was caught Yesterday inIhis hiding place in
this city and will appear before the com
mittee. Col Dom Piatt has also been
summoned. and his testimony will throw
a great deal of light on the scandal.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.
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Influenza, Hopping Cough, Aathms and the vari
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Thousands have been speedily aud eHectuaily
cured by its timely while suffering with severe
colds, protracted coughs, and with various other
forms of LUNG DISEASE. 1t is prepared from
vegetable balsams and the medicinal properties OF
roots al herbs, containing no minerals or poison
GUS drugs 1t can be taken with perfect safety at
all times.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21

dent must have heard Ford's objections;
undoubtedly he heard them many times
repeated. But what did they include |?
Proof made public then, and sent to the
president in person by Ford, that Nc
Donald bad caused the removal of his
predecessor, Mari, after trying In vain to
get Mari to consent to systematic rob-
berry of the government. Such was the
affidavit of Mari, then made public, and
Grant was advised by Ford that Mcdonald
had either refused OF been unable to meet
the charge Nevertheless he was ap-
pointed, and retained in spite of continued
protests.
Now Mcdonald is in the penitentlary.
and Ford in his grave. The world is not
concerned as to the reputation of either.
But the tell-tale letter. which comes to
light among the dead mans papers, has a
most disagreeable interest. The world
does not want to think. that the president
Of the United States has been aware of the
villaiuy perpetrat,d by his immediate and
confidential friends Itprefcrs, ifpossible,
to believe that bad men gained the presi-
dents confidence, closed every avenue by
which the knowledge of their misdeeds
could haye reached him, and used his
trust in order to rob the the country.
But what does this letter mean? Who
can explain it consistently with The theory
which the country wishes to accept?
What creditable reason can be given for
the presidents long continued defense of
Mcdonald. after such a warning as to the
character and conduct of the man? For
the president not only trusted this man
Mcdonald. He not only kept him in
office. But he gave to the man snch I'M
bounded influence as to subordinate APP
pointments in the revenue service, and
permitted him to exercise such absolute
sway over officials in the revenue service,
that Ford himself finally submitted, a year
after his letter of protest was written, and
and became one of the regular paid agents
of the whisky ring. He was made to be-
lieve. it is said, that the ring was com
bination to raise money for political pur-
poses. He was no politician, and was
told that such things were customary and
necessary. But did the president himself
accept that view of the matter? Did he
sustain Mcdonald as a necessary political
tool? If that explanation be rejected as
disgraceful to the president, what other
less disgraceful can be suggested?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21
EDITH LYLE.,

JUST PUBLISHED A splendid new novel by Mrs
Mary j. Holmes. whose other works are read aud
re-rcad with delightful interest-such as Tempest
and Sunshine, :" LENA Rivers. p" EDNA Browning, =
West Lawn etc. Price 81. so.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21
T V"' 'T0' -'OtV Ut" IItVN't
A Useless Warning.

President Grant was warned against
Mcdonald, then. Not by a icentious
press, Not by those malignant conspira-
tors against his administration, the Repub
lican senators who opposed him in 1872.
Long before that, soon after Mcdonald
was appointed, he was warned by a most
intimate personal friend. No other man
had held closer personal relations with
Grant than {. W. Ford. From Ford
Grant had borrowed money in those
dreary days before the war, when his ha-
bits had caused men 10 distrust him, and
when he had applied in vain for place as
county surveyor at st. Louis. To Ford,
very properly, Gen. Grant intrusted the
management of his private estate while he
was absent in the army; upon Ford he
relied for advice as to investments after
the war; to Ford he offered higher posi-
tlOus, and gave the most lucrative Federal
deuly IN 1873 it became generally known
that the president had intended to take
hun into his cabinet in place OF Delano.
Ihls was the man, intimate personally, land
trusted politically, by whom the president
was most earnestly warned in 1870 that
Mcdonald was "a bad egg"
w z say JudI buC pItSlueuJ was warned.
because it is not possible to believe other
wise. Between Grant and Ford no pri.
vate secretary interviewed. Even if one
letter had been intercepted, the published
letter from Ford shows that he had prevl-
ously sent at least one other of like tenor;
te!egrsphic dispatch from him, dated
some months before, had also warned the
president, IN brief but strong words, and
this dispatch was produced ut the trial of
Mcdonald. Thus it appears that Ford's
indignant Geographic protest without ex.
PLANTATION did reach the president, and
that for some time afterward he continued
to write most earnestly, advising the
president to ''squelch" this man. Even
1t 1t were possible to believe that every
letter from Ford, during all that period.
was intercepted, it is absurd to suppose
that during many personal interviews be-
tween him aud the president about that
time lac never repeated the warning, and
the president never asked his reasons for
the dispatch against Mcdonald. On
that side the case is closed, The presi,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21
DESTROYING THE EVIDENCE.
Another Burglary by Persons who have
Defraudea the Government,
From he Ner Orleans Democrat.

For several years past Mr.. Martin Cor
don, well known business man of New
Orleans, whose office is on Carondelet
street, has had in his charge, and stored
in secure apartment of the fourth story
Of the building in which he has his office,
books and papers Of a number of his
friends and customers. Among these were
papers of ). u. Griffin and A. II. D'Meza,
Mr. Gordon has himself kept the key of
this room, and it was impossible to enter it
except by the door, Thursday last he
visited the room in which the documents
have been kept, and was astonished and
contOunded at the spectacle which met his
gaze.
The widest confusion prevailed on every
hand. Iron bound chests, double-locked;
large boxes which had been securely
nailed; scattered fragments of books and
papers; covers of books, small boxes, &C.,
were torn or broken open, aud lying
scattered around, and all the documents,
except few scattered fragments, were
gone. The leaves Of the record books
were cut out and. with the other docu-
mentS, carried off and the backs alone left
behind.
The papers of S. p. Griffin had been Sc
in heavy wooden boxes and nailed up, and
finally deposited in chests and carried off,
No vestige Of the ID Meza documents re-
NAMED Mr. Gordon has instituted an in
vestigation into this daring aud extraor-
binary burglary, but so far has found no
trace Of the robbers.
Only enc rational theory of this burglary
has been advanced. In the palmy days OF
lS65 and 1905. L. Griffith was interested,
with A. S. Mansfield, Ames, and others,
in large speculations in crooked cotton,
Many Of his cOutederates were men high
in influence and authority in Washington,
and consequently they had extraordinary
facilities Tor carrying cut their nefarious
transactions. DMeza, upon the other
hand, was large importer Of sugar and
molgsscs at the time OF the immense sugar
frauds in 1867 and 1868, during and prior
to Collector Perry Fullcr's time. lii
known that large cargoes of molasses and
sugar were brought to this port, and
passed through the custom house free Of
duty. This molasses, beyond question
went into the hands Of whisky men and
was converted into crooked whisky.
There is no doubt that the books and
papers OF Griffin and D'Meza contained
documentary evidence Of the crimes com
nittcd by the cotton, sugar a1l whisky
rings Of New Orleans, and that they would
have implicated many Influential officials,
politicians and private citizens in these
shameful and reckless frauds. 1t is prob.
able, therefore, that the guilty men, having
discovered the place where these docu
ments, so essential to justice and so terri
bic to them,were deposited, took desperate,
ald il now seems, successful, means TO de-
strOy the evidence against them.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21

$1Os.552,20o
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21
rTTERs.
4 Remedy without a Rival
Maguire's
Cundurango Bitters.

VEGETABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR CALOMFL
Contains no alcohol, an excellent purgatIye or
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Office of Geo H. Sweets Texas New Yorker
Nos. 2S 80 and 81 Centre Street.
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You will please accept my thanks for your gener-
crosby. l will try TO put the medicine where it
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himself and wife have taken 1t, and their testimony
Ii the same as mine. first met with il in Houston
Texas, afterwards returned TO my home in Austin
where have the Texas branch office of my paper
My Houston bottle was used up, and 1 found on
trial that could not obtain single bottle in all
Austin, for went to every druggist in the place
and there are some five, but each house told me
they intended TO order lon the strength of nv rec
concentration. Ere coming TO New York was in
Galveston, and bought bottle of Robirds. an old
friend and good house. / had no idea then that
l could not obtain il in New York; but after nv
Galveston bottle. was used up. | started to find
moresand was much surprised to find none after visit
lug fully dozen different establishments gave up
the search here and wrote to you Now gents SO
good medicine as yours is ought to be placed at
the command of the whole world, 1t viii not only
prove great fortune to yourselves, but a lasting
blessing TO the whole human family As remedy
In my own case have never met with It's equal
II squeezes my liver better than Calonei, of which
l have taken not q little. l am hard worker and
constant thinker and consequently for the last ten
to twelve years my body has found ii dicutto keep
up with my BRAN. There millions of American
people just like myself, and they need some simple
herb medicine to keep them from sinking into dys
peptic graves, until they can apply, brakes and
CIT off part of the steam and see where they are
Yon have the medicine aud you have great fortune
in it If you will but let the world know it. In my
search after your Cunduraneo IN this market
found Il preparation of Cupdurango sold at 50 per
bottle but no more like yours than is black man
ilye q white Of r did No huy IL This OF.
ter is only write to thankI you and to give you
my experience win cundurango Wishing you, the
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21
Attachment Notice.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, ! ,.
Rock ISLAND COUNTY. %

To the May term A. D. 1876 of the Circuit Court OF
said county
JohnC. Heusler W.. Frederick A. SAKE and Edward
Nidmer-a attachment
Athdavit OF the nonresidence of said defendant,
Frederick A. SAKE, having been filed in said cause,
notice Is hereby given TO him, the said defendant,
Frederick a. SAKE, that the above entitled cause is
now pending in said court and that writ OF attach
ment was Issued therein out of the Office of the
clerk OF said court, dated the 10th day of January
A. ID. 1876, at the suit of said plaintiff, John C.
Heusler, and against the estate OF said defendant
Frederick A. SAKE, for the sum of three hundred
and twentythree dollars and thirty cents 1923 3O)
and directed to the sheriff Of said Rock Island coun-
~ to execute Now therefore, unless you. the said
Frederick 4. SAKE, shall personally be and appear
before the said circuit court of said Rock Island
cuunty on or before the twelfth day Of the next
term thereof to he begun and holden at the Court
House in the city of Rock Island in said county on
the frsl Monday Of May, A ID. 1876, and give bail
and plead to said plaintiffs action judgment will
be entered against you and in favor of the said
plaintiff, and the estate attached will be sold.
Dated April 10Th, A. d, 1876.
GEORGE ID. GOULD, Clerk of said Court
OLIVER OLSEN attorney for plaintifI. 4l0-d3w
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21
OBSTACLES TO MARRIAGE,

HAPPY RELIEF FOR YOUNG MEN from the effects
of Errors and Abuses in early life. Manhood re-
stored. lmpedimcnts to Marriage removed New
method of treatment. New and remarkable rene
dies Books and Circulars sent free, III sealed Il
gelopes.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, 419 North
Ninth Street, Philadelphia, PA.,-an Institution
having high reputation for honorable conduc'
and professional skill. 1-6d&w3T
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21

For Book BINDING or Ruling, go to
THE ARGUS Bindery. No better work
can be done in this vicinity. Prices reason
able, Work done quick. Leaye orders
at The Argus Counting Room, opposite
the Post office. If
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-04-21

Court Records and books for county
Offices made in the best manner at The
ARGUS OFFICE
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1876-09-29
A Visit To Ida Lewis.

Tempted by the beauty Of the harbor, and
the entreaties of two young oarswomen, |
rowed over to Lime Rock, the other day,
and called upon our "Grace Darling" Ida
Lewis She can never be forgotten, but so
quietly has she lived at the lighthouse since
the Juror cover her, that we hardly realize
that she still dwels where, one summer,
10000 people paid their respects to her.
We found her bright, brisk and busy as
ever. Her father has died, and she has the
charge Of tho light, though the appointment
is in the name of her mother. She has
grown stouter, and declares, with much
pride 81 weigh l2S now. Isn't it splen-
did? When you were here before, weigh
ed but 100" And the latter was her weight
when she managed her boat in toughest seas,
in the darkest night, and pulled over its
stern three drowning men. 81 have no fear
in me-" she said TO me last week. 81 would
go out again the same way, if | kReD I'D
never come back, for couldn't help :" SO
it's no credit. love the water, and cant
be afraid of it. The lighthouse is as neat
as wax, and very prettily and tasteiully
furnished. Every door and window opens
on to magnificent view ofcity and water
and sailing craft. On its walls and every
where scattered through the house, are to-
kens of the esteem the brave girl is held in,
in the shape of gifts from every part of the
land. Ida Lewis has not been well treated
she who deserves such consideration at
the hands of all men--and again she wears
the maiden name which she once exchanged
for that Of man who promised to love and
honor her, but failed to do either. 1t was a
significant remark she made to me when |
complimented her handiwork, as shown in
the beautifully tinted walls, which she assur-
cd me she did all herself--"The government
gives men to do this, but we should
have to board them, and | had much
rather do anything in the world than have
men in the lighthouse like dogs better. u
And she patted afectionately an immense
Newfoundland, aud glanced lovingly at heI
pet terrier. She has had many visitors
this summer, European travellers in this
country, this year desiring to pay their TO
spects TO her as distinguished woman
Her fame as brave, selfsaOrlfoing girl, is
worldwide, aud she has not been one whit
affected by the honors heaped upon her,
NetopOrt Letter 10 Boston Transcript.