davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
THe SEAT OF WAR.

III Is llpOsSlDle 10 UNDERSTAND
much about the situation in the
East without studying a recent
map. Places are mentioned every
day in the foreign dispatches which
sound unfamiliar, and but for the
war would scarcely ever be heard Of
or thought Of, save by a few close
students of geography and history.
A few facts gathered from recent
and reliable sources may be Of in
terest to most of our readers.
Bucharest, the capital of Roumania,
which is said to have b.en occupied
by a detachment Of Russians, is
called by the inhabitants Buccu-
resci, or the City Of Joy. 1t con-
tains about 100000 inhabitants,
and is picturesque in appear
ance from the number of its
acacia trees. Its streets n irreg-
ularly laid out, and in some
cases scarcely deserve the name Of
streets. The place Is rapidly i'm
proving, however, is lighted by gas,
and has communication b. railroad
with Giurgero, on the Danube, in
a southeasterly direction, and with
Lemberg due west, and thence with
Western Europe generally. Kalafat
lies on the southeastern border of
Roumania, and is separated from
Widdin, in Bulgaria, by the Dan
ube. A Turkish force 10000
strong is said to have gone forward
from Widdin to the seat of war, so
hat Roumonian neutrality appears
to be violated by both the opposing
powers. Widdin is a strongly for
titled city, and has been a promi-
nent point in all the contests Of
the Turks with their Northern
neighbors. Its population is thirty
or forty thousand. Roumania
was formed by a union Of the
two principaIities of Wallachia and
Moldavia, in 1861, by the irman Of
the sultan. In 1866 the people
elected Domnu or Prince Karl, Of
HohenzoIlern Sigmaringen. A
constitution was adopted during
the same year. 1t vested the legis-
lative power in two houses. Mem
bers are elected by citizens twenty
five years old, and able to read and
write. Candidates must have a
small property qualification. Wal
lachia is divided into eighteen and
Moldavia into thirteen districts.
The revenue of the principality
was e2, 735,000 in 1871. The mil
itary force of the country is organ
lied on the Russian plan, and
largely differed by Russians. All
citizens from eighteen to ffty-two
are liable to military service. The
army numbers about 10000. The
area of the principally is 45,642.
square miles, and the population
about 100000. The railways are
all State property.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

Among our statesmen Calhoun and
jackson had remarkably low foreheads,
as also did John Randolph. Lowell. The
poet, has a.forehead not over two inches
nigh, but no one will question his great
ABILITY and splendid talents. Most of
the aolest men in congress at the pres-
n time have but moderate foreheads.
W VI macy Of them have very low ones,
W. u; Kelley, Of Pennsylvania, who is
sh acknowledged logician, and one Of the
hnest deoaters, has a forehead which can
be covered by two Gfty-cent currency
notes. These will serve as sufficient ex
amples to establish the fact that low
ioreheads are not to be sneezed at. We
can never tell BY the looks Of the frog
how the animal can leap.--Washington
Republican,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
BREYITIES.

The English press is indignant at Rus.
sia's declaration.
The Turks crossed the Danube at sew
eral places yesterday.
The Roumanisn army has retired from
the Danube, and the inhabitants on both
sides are flying to the interior.
Paris papers do not regard General
Moltke's declarations in the German
parliament as hostile to France.
The President will issue a proclama.
ton in a few days to ' congress
IN extra session on the 4th of June.
E1-Presideut and Mrs. Grant will give
a reception to their friends to-day in
Washington, at the residence Of Parson
Newman.
Rev. DR.. W. W. Patton, one of the
editors of the Chicago Advance, was yes
terday elected president Of the Howard
University.
The opinien in military circles in
Vienna is, hat Austria will occupy Bos-
MIA in the second week of May with two
division of her army.
The Christian members Of the Turkish
chamber of deputies declare that they
do not want the protection of the Rus.
slams, and will fight in defense of Tur.
key.
Yesterday fifteen thousand Russians
occupied the railway bridge at Barboschi.
Up to yesterday evening fifty thousand
Russians had entered the Roumanian
territory.
Packard babe his four hundred and
fifty policemen a fearful adieu yesterday
and quietly went out, Nichols, at the
head OF bis legislature, quietly took DOS.
session of the State.house.
The North German Gazette SAYS the
firm basis of alliance Of the three EN-.
perors for the peace of the continent is
not shaken even nov. 1t will now have
to stand the real test of localizing the
conflict,
The engineers convention committee
at New Orleans, to whom the last annual
meeting was referred the question of
tests OF iron and steel, made a lengthy
report yesterday, and the convention re.
solved to bring the question to the atten.
ton Of congress.
A Berlin dispatch reports that the
powers will probably make no attempt at
mediation until one or two serious en-.
gaeements are fought upon the Danube.
1t lie certain that Germany will take a
more active part than heretofore in any
new negotiations.
Governor Nichols yesterday received
many telegram from points in Louisi.
ana, Alabat@4 Mississippi and Texas.
Offering congratulations over the with.
drawal of troops, indicating great re.
ioicing among the people, the firing of
s%alutes, ringing Of bells and the display
Of flags, etc.
An indignation meeting owe the com.
mutation of the sentence Of Thomson
was held ct Columbia, Tennessee, last
night. The governor and judges Of the
Supreme Court were burned in eaigy.
The dispatches DO not say the number of
Persons who took part in the affair, but
it is thought not to be large. Thomson
was taken to Nashville for safe keeping
to escape %lynching.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
Ehe CzaE'a Declaration of War ON
Board the Russian Squadron.

New YoRK, April 26 The declara.
ton of war by the Gear of Russia was
read simultaneously on board the three
vessels forming the Russian squadron in
this port and received with loud huzzas
of the officers and crews, followed by
singing the "Te Deum" and prayers for
the success Of the M%uscovite arms.
Cables say a eight is imminent for the
railway bridge oyer the river Sereth, at
Barboschir. The Russians succeeded in
seiziug it, while three Turkish gunboats
have entered the river With instructions
to destroy it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
NGgiGN.

LoNaoN Ap6l y "A correspondent
at Vienna says, VI An Aa,Aerised u
state TIA, Austria has ao presen, intep'
ton Of occupying BOSNIA She might,
however Be induced te do 40 f,ke Car,
AFTER a successful campaign, should no,
adhere 10 bis engagement 20 avoid an.
nexASoa,"
Another correspondent telegraphs;
HaegAryis disposed TO waive objection
70 tie occupation Of Bosnia by Austria
provided Sesvis BE- oeeapie3 sinalmne-
oasly, ssd in ogdsr g prevent any Sla'
vonia rebellion which might gather
strength in South Hungary a strong re.
serve toreeis being assembled near kief.
tospedOes are placed al exposed points
on the Baltic shores, and the RoOmanian
militia is being rapidly moSitised," 4
Il is ramored that the khedive vii
send The sultan $4,000 men. The Turkish
troops are reported as occupying Kala'
fat Il is expected the Roumaniaa par
hamen, viii declare Wal against Turkey
to day. Turkish vessels viii be- embar.
COED by Russia from the LIST Of May.
The imperial manifesto was read in
all the churches of the Russian empire
aud enthusiastically received The in.
habitauts Of the Greek island Hydra re.
fused to obey the law calling out an ex-
~trsordinary reserve, aud destroyed the
oonscript list aud telegraph connecting
the island with Athens,
Turkey, in reply to the Russian mani
feslo. after quoting the eighth article Of
the treaty Of Paris, says; Although it
is not the Ottoman government which
threatens and takes the initiative of ag-
erosion, and although consequently it
gss by rights the part Of Russia to ap.
peal to these stipulstions Of tie treaty,
the imperial government in order to
avoid all Misunderstanding, applies to
signatory powers to use their good Offices
in the grave circumstances in which it is
placed by applying the article before
mentioned, aud thus putting an end to
dangerous tension affecting the rela-
tons Of the two States"
The porte expresses the conviction
tina. the friendly powers, true to the feel
ing Of benevolent interest which they
have never ceased to manifest to the
Ottoman empire, will SEIZE this oppor-
to arrest the outbreak Of the great
war, thus sparing those countries the
e~xtremities With which they are
aud Europe herself the trouble
and danger resulting from a conflict be.
tween the two States "a conflict Of
the sublime porte can justly re.
the entire responsibility.
The Times Paris correspondent re.
the abjsctuess of this appeal, but
it comes too late.
The greater part Of the Russian troops
are moving in the direction Of Belgrade,
to secure the passage through Do.
brudscha, which is expected to be the
Of the principal attack. 1t is
thought the Turks will not arrive in time
to prevent the passage of the Russian
The telegraph lines between
and Turkey are interrupted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

Ia q" WaAuhhus
somergilIe Falcon. a.l

9gAntlflip aAtOHi Nsl
AS many Of our readers are already
aware, Major NJ. j. Waldran, recently
chairman Of The Democratic executive
committee at Memphis, has been appoint
ed by Mr.. Hayes United States marshal
for this district We do not know
Major Waldran personally, but from
what We have heard of him we have no
doubt the appointment is a good one.
The Bolivar Bulletin speaks Of him as
follows: He is known in political
circles as a prominent Conservative
Democratic leader in Shelby county, and
personally is esteemed as a plain. direct
sod forcelul character, u~nimpeached in
his Integrity, enterprising 10 his business
interests, popular with the masses be-.
cause just to all castes and classes, and
a nan who possesses 10 a large degree
that conservatism which works results
without the bitterness Of rough antsgo.
nism.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
international Canal.

PANAMA, April 1.-THE Star and Her
aid has a lettar from oommander Of the
Darien exploring expedition, expressing
the conviction that an international
canal will soon be made through Colum.
bia, provided there is no lack Of faith
and %perseyeriDg support from an intel.
ligent public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
Fight win Indians.

OMAHA, April 49, Kilograms just re,
oslved frsm Camp Brown, Wyoming
Territory, dated yesterday, say that Bar.
ney Hall, a prospeetor, has just arrived
at that post, badly wouaded. He AMI
two others we're attacked near the head Of
Bad water on the 10th. After sharp fght
the Indians killed his partners and he
escaped. There are three others Of the
same party notyet heard from.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

Ngw YoRE, April 26.-Busiuess yes.
terday on produce exchange is stated to
be much larger than on any day for sew
eral years. OF grain $50, 900 bushels were
sold of provisions 100 barrels of pork
were sold at an advance Of soc on the
barrel, and 10000 cases of lard at an I'D.
vance OF S7a to 4Oo a case, The BOthnia,
which sailed yesterday, took 40, 900 bush.
els of wheat and q large quantity Of cot
ton aud leather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
RandaIl's Prospects for the Sneak.
eFshiD.

If there is 20 break in the Democratic
line Mr.. Randall seems to me to be az
the outset the strongest candidate Of that
party. Mr.. Raudsll's strong points are
bis long service in the house, bis recog
nized leadership Of the Democratic party
in the Forty.third and Forty-fourth con.
crosses. his personal popularity among
those with whom be comes in contact,
the general satisfaction Of his party asso.
ciates With his behavior during the las,
session Of congress, aud last, but not
least, the fac, hat be has once made the
fight and won it. know nothing of the
combinations which be may have made,
or Of the pledges be may have secured,
but he is an experienced politician, and
auy Democrat who undertakes to defeat
him in the caucus will fnd that it is not
boys play. Be will certainly stand at
the head Of the lat on the Gfst vote in
The oaueus-[Z. L. White, in the New
York Tribune.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
Warrington News,

CourierJOurnal Spseiall
WASHINGTON, April 2S-Letters re-
eeived by different members Of the I'D.
ministraiion frsm persons Of influence
IN the Republican party. indicate some
dissatisfaction aud nneRSineSS In respect
10 the policy adopted by the President
Tor Louisiana aud South Carolina. Sec.
rotary Evarts, in speaking Of the subject
to dsy, said that under sll reasonable
contingencies there we're no grounds
whatever for apprehension in the minds
Of the people Of any section. He ad.
United that the President might have
Withdrawn the troops within tweniy-
four hours after his accession to Office;
but had he done so, this would have
been the sole result accomplished. The
result Of the apparent delay has been the
bringing OF order ont OF chaos, aud Civ
ing those States a lasting government
In the settlement OF the controversy
nothing was done except within the strict
province of existing constitutional and
statutory provision. The government
found no necessity for recognizing either
government. Under the constitution this
belongs to the legislature in can
vsssing the votes Tor governor. Compli.
menting the work Of the President. the
secretary said that President Hayes
had no desire for reelection, and,
so far as he knew, none OF the
cabinet had aspirations in that direction.
Referring to the fears expressed that the
President bad left tie colored man to the
Of a class inimieal to his interests,
Nr. EvArts said that Mr.. Hayes believed
the South to be an honorable people,
who would take special pains to carry
ont their pledges in regard to the colored
people, and that no apprehension exist
ed in the mind Of the President touch
ing the future condition OF affairs in the
South
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

CHICAGO, April &c, IL m.-Wheat is
irregular and dull at 81 7O!@l Il for
May l7Sl for June, Corn is active and
firm at 56@57 for cash; 59i@59s for
June, Oats are dull at 4ll for May 4S1
for June. Pork SIG l7l for May l6 37l
for June, Lard is $40 Is for May; 10 27l
for June.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

/. Q. WAsHGNGToN, the accurate
and well informed Washington cor
respondent Of the Courier. journal,
makes an approximate statement of
the political status of the next
house of representatives, in which
he gives the totals as follows: Dem
ocrats, $50; Republicans, 1873; va
cancies, 3. This gives the Demo-
Gratis a majority of twelve on the
first roll call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

WASHINGTON special: at is
stated that the contract for build
ing the Nashville, Tenn, custom.
house and postofice has been
awarded to the firm Of Belknap \
Dumesnil, of Louisville, KY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

THE Dyersburg State Gazette has
absorbed the Dyer County PNgress,
and is now the only paper published
in the thriving city of Dyersburg,
We congratulate MeSsrS Neal \
Subway, the proprietors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

To all who are suffering from tao errors and
iAdisoretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc.. l will send
a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
BY a missionary in South America. Send a
self-addrossed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. ISMAs, Station D, Bible House. New York
City. l29-xxiv l2sdkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

The people who live in Massachusetts,
valleys are getting 90 now that, when a
man comes into the neighborhood and
builds a dam, they sell out and move to
the top Of the hill, and nail cleats M
along the trunks Of the highest trees.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

%CIScISNATI, April Pa FIRE at Leo.
gootee, Ind. at an early hour this morn.
ing, destroyed J.. Ackerman's hotel and
stable, together with fifteen horses and
ten dwellings. Loss, sl2, 0OOI insurance
in Htna, Amazon aud Hartford compa.
nies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

IT is announced that one Of the
next steps of the administration
viii be a complete overhanling Of
the consulates. lIt is believed that
many of the present appointees
will be put to the sword.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

CLEVELAND, April 26-Colonel S. D..
Harris, for a number Of years editor of
the Ohio Farmer, Of this city, and a
prominent contributor to agricultural
literature, died suddenly at his residence,
Hudson, Ohio, this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

COURIBR-JoURNAL: There is a
coincidence, which will be re-
marked, in the circumstance that
on the day when the greatest repub-
lie on earth puts the finishing touch
upon its civil discussions, giving the
world the assurance of a free gov
eminent, the greatest despotisms of
ancient and modern times engage
in deadly battle over a question
older than civilization itself. The
manifesto Of the Gar is concurrent
with the order of the President.
All is quiet on the Mississippi. All
is movement on the Danube.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

Madame Ristori was recently robbed
OF l4OOO francs in Rome, and it il
thought that she will gladly make this
an excuse for remaining on the Stage,
iFom which her children and friends are
trying to persuade her to retire.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

IT is not with any satisfaction or
shade of approval that we allude to
the proceedings at Columbia, Ten
nessee, last night, mentioned in our
t~elegrapbic brevities. To burn the
governor and members Of the Su-
preme Court IN efigy is a more
serious matter than the actors may
have intended. 1t was disgraceful
in the extreme and will recoil upon
those who actively participated or
tacitly approved. Such arguments
have no permanent weight upon
the public mind; such bonfres only
represent the passions or idiotic
promptings of thoughtless, brain
less men.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
NuPREMR cOuRr.

proceediass az jackson. roaa.
Special 10 the Ledserl
JACKSON, TESN., April 26,-The court
hears No SIS, Shelby chancery docket,
to-day. No. $50, ~chanoery docket, will
be the irst case tomorrow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

HE Cincinnati Commercial, of
the 25th, publishes a tolerably fair
skeleton wood-cut map of the seat
OF war between Russia and Turkey.
This is reproduced from the Lon
don News, in connection with a
very intelligent article upon the
situation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

The subscription price Of the PUB.
LIG LEDGER is IS per Gnaum for
ths Daily, and 81 per snnum for the
FssSly-Postage free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

been secureu, anu We nope soon to be
able to announce that the doors are
open to all entitled to its privileges.
But it must not be expected that
the Odd Fellows can build up a
library worthy Of the name with
out the hearty good viii and sup
port of the community. The ex-
pense would be too great. 1t is ex-
pected that our public-spirited citi-
zens will become members of
the library association at a sub
scription of about five dol
lars per annum, and thereby con-
tribute to its success. We should
foster a spirit Of learning and in
telligent inquiry among the young,
and thus promote morals, refine
ment and public taste. A young
man who spends an hour or two
every evening in a good library
and takes a judicious course of
reading may in a few years become
not only welLread and intelligent
but well educated, fit to move in
any society and to enter upon almost
any business, trade or profession. As
it is, our young men, having Moth
ing better to do, rendezvous at
places where they fritter away their
time, and money to no purpose. We
want to see this effort of the Odd
Fellows a success that will reAsct
credit upon Memphis and give a
tone to the community such as
many smaller places can now boast
with better claim. A united effort on
the part Of all who look forward to
the welfare of Memphis society and
the Improvement of the rising gen.
GRAFTON viii accomplish results to
in after years We will refer
with great satisfaction and pride.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
LouI,lana,. senntor EIect.

Nashville American, 25th.l
The election Of Hon. H. N. Spefford
as United States senator from Louisiana
will be gratifying intelligence to the PEG.
pie OF the South. Il will be especially so
70 the people Of Tennessee, where be is
almost as well known and as higlly ap-
p%rPelated IS be is in Louisiana. Judge
Spotford is q native oil Connecticut, but
has been from early manhood a citizen OF
Louisiana. There he has been for many
years recognized as one of the foremost
lawyers Of the State. BE was for O term
0 Of the judges Of the Supreme Court
Of that State. During the contest before
the returning board in New Orleans in
December last, Judge Spoford was lead
ing counsel for the Democrats, and
his argument before that board
vas made the basis and text of the re-
port Of the Democratic visiting commit
tee 10 the United States senate. He
married Miss 0phelia Martin, of Pulaski,
IN this State, daughter of Colonel Tom
Martin, deceased, one Of the wealtbiest
citizens OF Tennessee. For years past
Judge Spoford has been in the habit Of
spending much Of his time at his sum-
mer residence in Pulaski, looking after
his large interests there and iu this city.
Tennessee heartily congratulates Lou.
isiana on her fortunate selection for the
United States senate. His address on
being notified of his nomination, as given
ia u dispatches, is a mastery exposi-
ton Of TIE policy upon which the future
welfare Of the South depends.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

The Pittsburg Post considers
Hayes action in regard to Louis
lana ga confession that his own
title to the Presidency is a fraudu-
lent one"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

WHEN congress meets a Demo-
cratic speaker of the house viii be
elected, and at present Randall
SEEMS to be the coming man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

SHALL wine be used at the table
when there is company at the White
House? This is the conundrum
that agitates the presidential circle.
Why in the world don't they split
the difference by passing around a
d~ecanter Of good old Bourbon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26

THE country viii breathe freer
now. We stop the press to state
that the Knoxville Chronicle of
yesterday says:
We have looked witty q great deal of
anxiety to the Presidents course, and
do rot approve his policy entire as de-
veloped up to this time; nevertheless we
give him credit for honest, patriotic mo
tIvss, aud do not believe for a momeEt
thar be intends 10 desert the Republican
party.
We will not mar the satisfaction
such an assurance gives BY inquir-
ing whether any part of the Re-
publican party viii ever desert Mr..
Hayes. When Mr.. Micawber was
in financial trouble it was his dear,
faithful wife who always said low
ingly: Mr. Micawber, l viii never
desert you-and the twins" Mr..
Hayes has had a very bad case Of
carpet-bag twins on hand, and it
remains to be seen whether his
party viii stand by him to the end.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-26
tIRos.
Imported Canary Birds.

M EssRS. sOH0EBgL b LoRANaE
NJ have Just arrived from Germany with
lOg0 iAkTZ MOUNTAIN OANAkIES, which
Will be offered at PRIVATE SALE o ONE WEEK.
le5 Main ST cor. Washington, Also at A. r.
Miller's, IA Beal stree 1851