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The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

We learn from radical sources that
the policy pursued by Gov. Nichols
with regard to appointments is like.
|y t" raise war in camp. How this
may be we do not know, but We must
admit there IS groui"g feeling of
discomfort among the material citi-
zens of this section with regard to
some of his appointments. How this
discomfort will manifest itself we do
not know, but we fear the worst for
him and our people.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

De~berries (Rabss procnmbens Of
N nth America) have been during the
week quite plentiful, Offering by the
hasketf,}, cheap for cash. This is q
delicious Fruit, much superior to the
British fruit Of the same name, and
morilact. II a ready market could
be found for this variety of fruit it
might be cultivated here with con-
siderable profit.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

David Bou4lt, We are pleased to see,
IS reading the INDICATOR, We know
this by the fact that he is making a
good sheriff. Learn politics tom the
V,SD1cAroR David ). stand up and do
your duty, and You'll he all right yet.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

]. A. Ducournau keeps q fun as
sentiment of Singers Sewing Machine
Needles. Oil, Shuttles, Check Springs
aud Rnbbers, at Agent prices.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

J. A. Duconrnau keeps a full as
sortmeut of Singers Sewing Machine
Needles, Oil, Shuttles, Check Springs
aud Rubbers, at Agent prices.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

Mr.. c. L. WaImsley returned from
New Orleans entirely recovered from
his recent serious hurt. Every one
ID this section will be gratiGed to
know this, for Mr.. Walms|ey is a
citizen this community euald i'll at.
ford to lose.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

The lady clerks Of tue interior de-.
partment now claim to be- under
shirts.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

This Office cannot afford to emp|oy
proof readers at a distance those de-
sirous of the position should apply
for q situation.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

''Hope tells the hattering tale that ioy
will soon be tere." Yes, tho invalids
who use Home ITO zach Blttcrs can RELY
on the hope of returning Joy for them.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

CD maids are called "wilted lilies. -
Quite pretty isn't it, AMI so express
sive.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

Mr.. G. A. Billiard, of the firm
of Billiard 4 Campbell, has just
returned from the city, where he
has been for the purpose of pur.
chasing a large and well selected
stock of goods in their line. The
attention of the public is called
to this fact.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12
Dissolution.

01SSU4UC1OU.
David Pierson having become District
Judge, the Law Firm Of Jack d Person
is dissolved. The unfinished businc2, Of
the Firm will bc conducted and srtilrd
by tn" undersigned.
April 28-tf. WM, HJACn.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

The "baker's dozen bourbons" we're
amply sufficient to make the Charge
majority" of radicals stand on tip toe
for three years and yell like blazes
for troops.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

The school mard appointed for
this parish consists of six whites and
three colored. Mr.. w. H. Jack de-
clines to serve and this will be greatly
regretted. II is hoped that the board,
will be remodeled for efficiency sake.
One of the members can neither read
nor write. Gov. Nichols "pol,cy"
has about run out We think.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12


The old and reliable firm of Cas-
pari & Dietrich, Of this city, is re
ceiving by the Bart Able an i'm
mense stock of goods, to meet the
increasing demands Of their Gus
toners. The purchases were made
by l.. Caspari while in the city,
and his Judgment and taste in
making selections is 50 we'll known
that comment is unnecessary. The
stock consists in Dry Goods,
Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods,
Groceries, aud Plantation supplies
generally.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

The Chicago Times thinks that in
In tho present war Poland will have
her revenge.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

Our enterprising fellow towns.
man, NJ. H. Carver, Is the recipi-
ent per steamer Bart Able, of a
large and varied assortment OF
Dry Goods, Clothing, Gents Fur
niShing Goods, and Plantation
supplies, which he will offer to
the public Mt prices to slIit the
times.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

A friend of ours in from the coun-
try tells us that a 'ra1ical niger"
can't be found in tho whole rural dis
tricts. Every one you meet of the
''unwashed,' is perfectly satisfied
that the "put.back- into-slavery"
dodge Of the carpet bag and negro
leader during the campaign was a
big scare and from "dis out, boss, Use
a he hop dimicrat."
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12
For Rent.

The Naricella Dwelling Housc oa
Texas Street.
Apply to ]. TRICIlEL,
April 2l.-tf. agent.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

q Get your printing done at
the VtSDNATo3 Job Office.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

Our old friend Willis Holmes is the
competent ard popular deputy tax
collector. This looks. like old times
again.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12
Col. John Forsyth.

The distinguished Southern Jour.
na'ist, COL John Forsyth, departed
this life at his home in Mobile on
Wednesday, 2nd inst. For many
years he had been In in6rm health,
which forced him to abandon the &C.
tive duties Of his profession. He was
the 500 Of distinguished Georgian,
and was always the read, champion
of true Democratic doctrines, and as
a Journalist, a political orator, and
munger, and as United States Minis
ter to Mexico, acquired influence and
won great distinction.
In his social relations I've was one of
the most agreeable and loveaLle gen.
tlemen.
In all Of his party contests, he con-
Quoted himself so free FROM acrimonv
and high prejudice as to win the ad.
miration of both friends and foes.
Peace to his noble soul.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

If City paper is worth but 40
l. 49, .'~li,r >nrhnnS the
Editor of the Record can tell MS
the market value Of IL ''bob. tailer'
flush.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

THE WEATHER Axt CKors.-At
this present writing tue weather is
cool and clear, having been preceded
on Sunday evening with terrible
rain: storm frem the North West.
Planters from the country report
crops 10 a favorable condition not
withstanling the great amount of
rain that has fallen here for the last
tw" weeks. THE young cotton plant
shows little vigm Of growth but still
c|ings to life, none having died as
yet to affect the stand, which is re~
ported good throughout the parish.
Corn is in a fine, furnishing condi-
tion, and if the rains now cease for a
time, to be renewed hereafter season.
ably, the yield will be sufficient for
local demand and home consumption,
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

An exchange says that "a colony of
1900 Mennopites, consisting of men,
women and children, hare purchased
q tract of land in Kansas embracing
.25.OO" acres" 1t strikes US that
twenty five acres Of land might do
for the women and children, but
what is to- become of the "A5eR-'O'-
Mites"
Ex Pere Hyaeinthe has been lee
turing to audiences Of four thousand
in Paris, on condition that he would
eschew religion and politics..
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12

J. A. Ducournau keeps a full as
sortment Of Singers Sewing Machine
Needles, Oil, Shuttles, Check Springs
and Rubbers, ut Agent prices.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1877-05-12
MarkRt and Rirgr<

COMPLIED AND CORRECTED VErE,,,>
CHAS. LII ERICSSON
For the HlSDlcA7oE.]
These figures represent round lot h.,
cs; hy retail, higher p,lces will havr, =.
paid. !"
COTTON RECEIPTS.
Received Previously 5374 bale,
Received t!:;n week Al
Total 1913 bas,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
CeIibacy Va. Marriage.

A correspondent writes as follows.
Now that marriage is on the decline in
this city it shows that a large number of
single men ere fast turning misogynists.
not SO much from fear that they cannot
meet the demands requisite for a domes.
tic life but through the established sub.
s%erviency Of man to woman in this
country. The Indulgence which his aim
to please gives her, the conditions upon
which she enters the matrimonial state
and which, under the conventional cus-
toms, he csuno deny her, result in a
large number Of unhappy marriages, as
is daily shown in our courts, theaters.
operas, stages and cars or wherever one
goes.
A foreign priace, who travelled extern
sively through this country, remarked.
The courtesy Of American men to their
women is superlative. No truer re-
mark was ever made. To-day we have
the evil result. Young man, go and
marry but his common sense replies,
What, slave to a womanl Nor
Until recently no episode in domestic
lite has given better evidence OF this
state Of affairs, when at the White House
the wife OF the President presumes to re.
form the custom of the country and die
tate how a State dinner shall be given.
1t may be added, the marriage feast
10 spread, Young man, walk in and
partake; but the guests, l fear, will be
few in number until proper esteem and
respect are shown the bachelor, who in
the majority of cases is happier than
those who ridicule c%elibacy."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26

Victor E%mmanuel's salary has been in
creased 100000 by the Italian parlia-
ment. And we haven't seen Que word
of objection against the increase in the
Democratic organ of Italy. King Vic.
tor, to be sure, is obliged to put On more
style and gold medals than our Presi.
dent.-[Norr, Herald.
In a cafe al Vienna, not long since, a
gentleman, who was playing al billiards.
broke with his cue a valuable mirror.
The proprietor became quite excited.
and abgrily insisted upon being paid $50
guilders, whereupon the stranger handed
over a bank-note for 1000 ruilders. re-
ceived his change and then departed.
The next day the proprietor discovered
that the note vas . forgeryS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
New Fans New FansI
New Ruching +! New Ruchings !
ParasOls, large sizes, csc, SOC, 75c.
KAHN l. FRElBERG.
Promotions.

The police board of New York city has
adopted a rule which it would be we'll for
the police board Of our city to also
adopt, The rule is as follows: This
board reafirms its intention to promote
officers who are worthy as fast as oppor.
tunities present, and TO be governed in
such promotions by the record and fit.
ness Of the officers alone, aud it states
that any patrolmau or officer Of the pc
lice force who shall be found qualified
for a higher position than be now holds
will be promoted as fast as occasion
offers, and it will ignore outside inAu-
ences which have no place in the en-.
forcement Of law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
MEMPHIS:
LEDGER LINES.

Sailor hats 1T Lavigne's.
Choice bananas, cheap, 287 Main.
Several picnics are announced for the
coming week and the week after.
Murray & Martin, 40 Madison street,
have the plumbing contract on the GUS
ton.house.
Ice cream f%reezers, refrigerators and
water coolers very cheap al Il. Wetter
& Co.'s, 1874 Main.
The cool nights which now succeed the
hot days have given many a worthy citi.
zen a cold in The head.
r. H. Spangler, 376 Main street, has
late illustrated weekly and daily papers,
magazines, stationery, etc.
Tns time was when the girls could
gather flowers, but in these days Of
brjdlel pin backs the custom has fallen
into disuse.
The introduction of testimony for the
defence in the enbezzlenent case of the
State VS.. Woodward commenced in the
Criminal Court to-day.
Everybody in Memphis is anxious to
hear of a big battle between the Turks
and Russians either in Asia or in Eu.
rope. or Of big battles in each section.
The ex.members of the old Bluff City
Grays &c. S. A. are requested to meet
at the south gate of Elmwood Cemetery
at eight o'clock on Tomorrow morning.
Quite a large number Of people from
the country districts will be in the city
on tomorrow in attendance on the deco.
ration OF Confederate graves at Elm.
wood.
The Vicksburg Herald says: Prof.
Cooke, if married and made angry by his
mother-in-law could slip out of the nup.
tial knot without the aid Of a divorce
lawyer"
The Star Orchestra, composed of
young gentlemen musicians of The city,
we're out sereuadiug their friends last
night. The music was charming-so
pronounced by listeners on Market
street.
The Memphis Reds came 10 grief at
Wheeling, w, Va, yesterday, the Stand
ards defeating them by q score Of 10 to I
"a very bad game indeed for both clubs.
The Reds play the Standards the third
game this afternoon.
Sol Coleman has a magnificent display
in bis show case Of fine cigar cites, con
sisting Of an assortment which cannot
be excslled. he invites inspection. He
is reliable and Straightforward in every
particular. When you call for q genuine
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
child Burned 70 Death.

At four o'clock on yesterday afternoon
a little girl, aged three years, aud one of
a pair of twins, was burned to death in a
most horrible manner, at the residence
of her parents, No. so Hill street, in
Scotland, north Memphis. The little
girls name wa Elizabeth Baker, twin.
daughter of Mr.. - Baker, hair-dresser.
The mother Of the child was absent, and
1t is supposed that the children were
playing with matches. The child's cloth
ing caught FIRE, and her body, from her
knees up was burned almost into a crisp.
The child survived but a short time.
This morning Coroner Britt held an in
quest upon the body, and the ;s7y re-
turned a verdict in accordance with the
above facts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
Strangers, go TO COnVerse's
billiard ParIOrs, 37 s Court st,
A Unanlmous VerdIet.

Strangers and citizens unite in stating
that the very best spring and summer
bats are sold by Leidy & Co., on Main
street, opposite Court Square. Their
stock is immenfe, the largest probably
in the Southwest. 1t comprises every
kind Of hat for spring and summer wear.
and ranging in pee from the most ex.
p%eOsiye down to the cheapest. Profess
sional men, business men, men Of fash.
ion, laboTing men, all men in fact can
ind hats at Leidy & Co. suited to their
business and means. This firm is deter.
mined not to be outsold by any, and it is
certain that no house has a larger or
more varied stock of goods
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
sense Of Inc Renufifnl.

One OF the late Judge Emmon's legal
associates in Cincinnati soys that when
oace driving in q wagon from Milwaukee
to Madison with the judge, the latter
often stopped, sometimes against the
wishes of bis companions, to get out and
pluck Wild flowers. The grave lawyer,
at til" time travelling on important legal
affairs, took back to Madison forty five
varieties of wild flowers, gathering them
with as much simplicity as a girl, and
with as much sense Of the beautiful as if
he had never heard of chancery practice
in his life"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
The New YorE Halter

Martin Cohen, the New York halter.
at No. 2l9 Main street, near the corner
of Adams, has just received another lot
of straw hats for men and boys, which
hats he pledges himself to sell at lower
rates than they can be purchased for at
any other place in the city. The fresh
stock comprises every style known to the
fashionable world. His hats for bust.
ness men and others are complete, and
suit the Southern climate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
To The public.

'' AHNN'f may 20 1911.
10 morrow having been selected az
decoration day, the gates Of Elmwood
Will be thrown open and no tickets will
be required Of visitors. The officers Of
the company hope that no one will tres.
pass on or desecrate this holy spot, dear
to so many hearts in Memphis. 1t will
Oe impossible for our police to be every.
where on the grounds at the anne mo-
uent, and we invoke most earnestly the
assistance Of all good people to cooper
ate with US in preserving the proprieties
OF the day and the occasion.
JOSEPH LENow, President.
JOHN Il. LEYOw, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
POl,es Cours.

To-day the recorder disposed of the
following cases; Mrs. Mahoney and Jas.
Lyon, drunk, lined IS each; Susan Tay.
Ier, abusive language and disorderly,
lined S5i Robert Flanagan, attempt at
house-breaking, committed to jail. The
following cases were continued: ]. j..
Murphy, Frank Brannan, treopass and
pe%rsonatIng an officer; Thomas Barrett,
running street cars without license; VIM.
Howard, suspicion Of larceny.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26

W. A. WHEATLEY to-day offers resi-.
dences, stores, offices and rooms for rent
on all the leading thoroughfares. He
keeps many houses in his office at all
times. 76
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
Anniversary.

To-day lie the anniversary Of the &C.
quittal Of President Andrew johnson, in
1868. By resolution of the house oil
representatives, President johnson was
impeaehed Of high crimes and misde-
meanors on February I'D. The specif.
cations were based on the President :
removal from the office of secretary OF
war, his expressions in public speeches
Of contempt for congress, declaring the
Thirty.ninth not a constitutional con-
gress, and his hindrance of the sxecu.
ton of some of its acts, The Trial be-
gan on March 23d. William NJ. Evarts
principal counsel for the President.
The vote on each of the articles stood:
80; not guilty, 10. 1t required a
twothirds vote 70 convict, and as this
not secured the President was &C.
Quilted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26

BILLY LIEBEN, news dealer, 1854 Main
street, is daily receiving the late leading
papers and magazines. His supply en-
braces all the choicest publications on
this continent. Call on Billy for Sun.
day reading matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
Play billiards at OOnVerse's
Special pepnry Cons,nbIes.

Magistrates should protect innocent
people from the rapacity and illegal
style of doing business INDUCED in by
irresponsible and cost-seeking special
deputy constables. Of late many in.
famous outrsges on the rights of citizens
have been committed by the gang, and
the people are getting Disguised not only
with the unworthy " specials but with
the magistrates who employ them
When it is necessary to employ a special
constable the magistrate should depu.
tie a good and responsible citizen and
not a dead beat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
PersonnI.

AGEbOhhAs
Charley A. Beehn, the we'll known
printer, after eve months dangerous
sickness, was able to DO out on the streets
to day, and he received the c~ongratula.
tons of his numerous friends.
Colonel Z. w.. Brown has returned
from Jackson, Tennessee, whithS he
he has been for several weeks attending
the Supreme Court.
DR.. ]. q. Blood, formerly known as
the husband Of Mrs, Victoria Woodruff,
has settled in Memphis with a view to
practice his profession Of medicine. DR..
Blood is we'll known in this city. During
the wal he was stationed here with the
Sixth Missouri regiment Of cavalry, of
which be was Lieutenant Colonel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
AT A SACRIFICE.

The finest stock of boys and chill.
dren's clothing ever offered ia this city.
and at the lowest prices. Peoples
Clothing House, 1891 Main'st sat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
Picnic OF The Kuixhts OF Pv,n,as

Ficnic OF the Knights OF Pythias.
The Knights of Pythiss picaic at
James Park on Monday lex promises
to be a pleasant social affair, which will
be largely attended by the best people in
the city. The picnic will be given under
the auspices of Memphis Lodge No. 6
Those who attended the picnics previous.
ly given by the gallant Knights need no
assurance that the best of order will be
preserved. The names ofthe gentlemen
composing the different committed will
be found in another column. 1t will be
one of the p'easantsst feiss Of the season.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
Just Arrived.
Peters & Co.,s FashionahIe mnt

W "'HIVH"WIo HHtEs
a choica lot ef elegant spring and
summer hats is now for sale at the estab.
lishment Of Peters & Co., the matters, on
Main street, under the Peabody Hotel.
With one Of Peters hats on your head
you at once become the observed of all
observers, the admiration Of many and
the envy of a few. The hats are stylish
and elegant, and are worn by all fashion
able citizens. If you want to wear a
neat hat hat will fit you to q nicely you
must visit Peters & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26

Sid Cooks Peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced tarst
class by all visitors. s3.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26

This is True.

We can now be found for the
next 30 days nj 255 Main ST.,
where we Will continue the
closing out sale Of our stock
of clothing and gents furnish.
ing goods, all new and fresh
Must be sold regardless OF
cost or value. Remember Ju.
Illus Behr q Co, 255 Main ST.,
opposite Court Square. 5St
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26

Fl. G, HoLLESBERG has the best and
finest selections Of pianos and organs
that was ever seen in our city. The
world renowned Chickering and Stein.
way acknowledged to be the best in the
world; the popular and w~ell.knewn Hol-
lenberg upright and school pianos, re-
markable for their durability and easy
terms on which they are sold. Call and
see. Il. G. HoLLENBERG,
% Music House, 294 Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
Grand Lunch

at Caro's beer garden, "a North Court
street, Saturday night, May 26th. Every
body invited to spend the evening and
enjoy themselves. Come one, come ALL
75t HERMAN CARO-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
teeth In RnIns

Teeth In Ruins
Are a sure drawback on personal ap.
pearance and personal comfort. There.
fore, keep them in good repair with that
established antidote for all the diseases
that assail them, fragrant S0ZOD0NT.
nod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
CHANGE OF BUSINEssi
T0.morrou,. pscorn,iou.

1t would be a great accommodation if
the Charleston Railroad Company would
run trains hourly to Elmwood Cemetery
on tomorrow in order to accommodate
the immense crowd Of people who will
be in attendance. The street cars can.
not do justice to the occasion owing to
lack of accommodation and mismanage
ment in the superintendent depart
mentpwhich, however, results from igno-
rance OF the business, and not from any
intention to do wrong. As George
Francis Train said; "a twenty.six-inch
crown will not ft a ten.inch head"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
PERsnNAL.

DERSONAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
4 Of the PeaoN, Notary Public and Commits
sionor of Deeds. Special attention given to
collections in the county. Ofico 2s4 Front st.
49,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-05-26
LOST.

DAIR Of gold spectacles. on Main street.
j or ON Vance or a Main street car, last
Thursday, 18th. Liberal reward will be paid
for return OF came to 255 Main street 7S 16