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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

A mail agent on the Union Pa
ci6c railroad had a wife and little
daughter at Omaha, Whenever he
left home for a fortnight on the rail
he would take the little girl with
him q block or two from the house,
and then kissing her goodbye
would send her back to her mother.
Jealousy took possession of him
witout cause, and one morning
about two years ago, he carried off
the child from the wife whom he
believed to be faithless. The mother
waited for the patter of the little
feet and the sound of the little ones
voice, and finally ran to the station,
when she learned that her husband
had gone with the child. She tele-
graphed TO him; but received no
reply. Convinced that he had de-
serted her, and would never return,
she sold her furniture, paid q visit
to some friends in Wisconsin, and
procured a divorce and a decree
giving her the custody Of the child.
She theft went to Oakland, CAL,
where her husband and her
daughter were boarding, and took
legal measures for the recovery of
the child. About a fortnight ago
husband and wife met in a law
ofiee-she with c~ountenance cold
and stern, and he with a hang-dog,
sheepiSh look. The lawyers went
out to lunch and left the estranged
couple together. When they re-
turned, husband and wife were
holding hands. The writs were
not served; there was a remarriage
the next morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03
A cord from Nwaerr.

NV YoRK, April 3 Peter B. Sweeny
in 8 card, says; The statement that
had any revelations to make concerning
Mr.. Hall or any other person is entirely
without foundation; nor can any be
trutbIully made With regard to myself.
1t is equally unfounded that l am nego-
tiating or attempting to negotiate any
compromise Of my litigation, or that l
am in any way concerned with any sup
posed compromise between others. l am
here to try my cause and am ready to
try it, aud do net hesitate to submit my
self to the uDprejudiced Judgment of my
fellow-citizeDs."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

At the Eagle theater, on Monday even.
ing, a cat got loose in the auditorium.
This occasioued m1ch confusion, and
some amusement. "Estee le Grand
Duc3' inquired DupArc. mon" said
Aimee; " c'est lie Shah. "-[ArcadiAn.
Jones has discovered the respective
natures Of q distinction aud a difference.
he says that "a little difference" fire..
qusnily makes many enemies, while "a
little d~i.tiDotion attracts hosts Of
friends to the one on whom it is con-
lsrred.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

New York, April 3.-The Times edi-
t%orislly says: 1T is probable that
within ak weeks OF the Inauguration Of
Mr. Hayes be will have reached q definite
decision touching both the States whose
governments were in dispute on his
accession to Office. His path will then
be clear to carry out the more perma.
nent features of his Southern policy as
we'll as to enter on the reform Of the
civil service on the principles which he
announced in bis admirable inaugural
address"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03
SUPREME COURT.


Proceedings az Jackssn, renn.
Special to the Ledger,l
JACKSON, April The Supreme
Court heard Buck VS.. Little Rock rail-
road 1873. ard Weaver vs.. Selden ISL,
Shelby Chancery docket The commits
sion will commence work on the Shelby
law docket at 2 p m. to-day, No cause
passed on accoant Of the absence Of A.
torneys. Try or continue, as reached, is
the rule. without exception.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

NEW YORK, April Geo. A. Levitt
& Co. semi-annusl trade sale Of books
and stationary vas begun at Clinton
Hall yesterday and will continae during
the week. The catalogue is a very large
oue, making a book Of $50 pages. The
lots. disposed Of yesterday came from
the house of James r. 0sgood & Co. aud
aggregated several thousand volumes in
all branches of literature. The stock
brought very low prices, compared with
toe figures on the catalogue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

WAsHISoroS, April 3.-For the lake
region, Tennessee and the Ohio valley
e%asterly to Southsrly winds, falling bar,
ometer, stationary Or slowly rising tenn
p%erature, aud partly cloudy or clear
weather 10 the eastern portions, and
threatening weather with areas Of rain
or snow in the western portions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03
Cleveland muuicip4l Election

CLEVELAND, April 3.-The very latest
returns indicate that the Republicans
have elected their candidate for mayor,
nine out Of eighteen oouncilmen, and
three 10 doubt, and the balance of their
ticket, with the exception Of city solici.
tor, BY from 800 to 100 majority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

a wELL-KSCwS Republican an
nounces that his conviction is that
" there is one fac. in regard to the
solid South which sticks ont 50
plainly that there need be no mis-.
taking. So long as tbe Republican
party attempts to uphold a govern
ment of blacks il any Southern
State no matter how large the
colored majority may be-the South
will be solid in opposition. Race
prejudice is at the bottom Of it all.
Either the Republican party must
abandon the attempt 10 prop up
the African in States where he has
a majority but can't maintain him
self, or the South will be solid in
opposition
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

CAIRO. April 3. Arrived Robert
Mitchell, New Orleans, am John
Means, New Orleans, ? am H. G,
YeaGer, St. Louis, 10 au. Departed
Robert Mitchell; Cincinnati, q an.
John Means. Wabash, 5 an, Clear ADD
,oo1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiOns Of youth, nervous weakness,
carly decay, loss of manhood, etc.. 1 will send
q recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by a missionary in South America. Send a
self addressed envelope to the Rky. JosFpH
T. ISNAy, Station D, Bible House. New York
City. 129-xxiv 12sd4w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

To mend rubber shoes get a piece Of
pure rubber = an old shoe, y~ulcauized
rubber, will not do-cut into small bits,
put into a bottle and cover to twice lis
depth with spirits of tarpentine or 70.
fined coal tor, not petroleum napths.
Cork the bottle, shake frequently, and ii
will Don dissolve. Then take the shoe
and press the rip or cut closely together,
and put on the solution with a caners
hair brush. Continue to apply as fast as
it dries until a thorough coating is
formed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03
Fire.

WEsr RASDoLPH, VI April 3 daley
II. Gays block, Main street, and two
small buildings we're turned. Loss,
40,00O-distributed among a number Of
occupants; insurance, 500. 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

The subscription price Of the PUB
Lie LEDGER is $ Per Onnam for
he Daily, and 80 per mum for the
Reskly-POstGgs free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

J0HNsTON-At 7 o'clock am, April Sd.
Of scarlet fever. JOIN LOGAN, infant son Of
James V. and Cernelia X. Johnston, aged 2
years, 4 months and Is days.
Funeral at residence. 359 Vance street, on
WEDNESDAY. April 4lh, at 3 pm. Carri-
ages at Flaherty's and at residence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03

In a glance at the senate of the
United States, as it will appear at
tho extra session, the New York
Herald says;
Garland. Of Arkansas; Hoar, OF Mas.
sachnsettsj Morgan, Of Alabama; Kirk.
wood, of Iowa; Lamar, Of Mississippi;
Davis, OF Illinois, and Hill, of Georgia,
al men Of real ability and statesman.
ship, takes the places. Of Clayton. Bout.
well %Toldthwaite, Write, Alcorn, Logan
and Norwood. No one can fail to see io
these changes a great improvement.
Stanley Matthews, who takes Secretary
Sherman'a seat, and Mr.. Beck, who sue.
ceeds hr. Stevenson, are both positive
characters, and as able men as their IRE.
decessors. There has, indeed. been a
sensible and costinual improvement. in
the character Of the senate since 1879
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03
MARRIEn.

MELTY-GRIESHABER-on Tussday
morning, April Sd, at 7 o'clock, by the Rev.
Father Mcnamara, Mr.. OWEN TONELrY and
Miss FRANCES N. GBIEsHABKR.
The happy couple will leave for Texas, their
future home, to-morroK afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-03
LEGAL.
mo. 2569.l
NOn.Resident Notice.

in the Chapeery Court Of Shelby county, Ten
nessee-simon l.. KorklinsEi VS.. Cashier
Kcrklinfki.
IT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
L this cause that the defendant Essther
Korslinski. il q nonresident Of the State
Of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that
che make her appearance herein at the
courthouse IN the city Of Memphis. Ten
pesses. on or before the first Monday in May,
1871. and plead, answer or demur to c0m-
plainant's bill, or the same will DO taken Tor
confessed as to her and set for hearing ex
parte; and that = copy Of this order be pub.
lished oncea weak for four successive weeks
10 the Public Ledger.
This I'd day Of April, 1877.
A o~0py-Attest.
EDMUND A. COLE, C. and N.
By r. }. BLACK, b. o. and ~.
x. Robertson, Solicitor for complainant.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08

! Is the Confederate Congress secret ses
sions were established chiefly by men orig
ina!Iy opposed To secession AID ir!-Hds 0
Mr.. Davis. They were u-ed 70 cover
up his deficiencies AID bianders. They
DESTROYED the power Of the press All |
~ public opinion. II efTccE they male
Mr.. Davis supreme in Congress and
absolute throughout the South. Those - he
were ind psEde.t enough 10 opp - in The
secret counsel OF the Congress such meas
ures a. be sired, were markell down and
treated a. enemies OF the administration.
while thev received 10 support from the
outside pubIic.-Chdrleston :. c. J Jurnd
Of Commerce.
We would suppose that the Democratic
press Of South Carolina would have
enough Oh It's hands if it attended to the
needs of the present hour, leaving to the
enemies of the South the misrep-esenta-
ton Of her past history. The s'secret
sessions referred to were held not TO
cover up "Mr. Davis deficiencies and
blunders," but to keep from the knowl-
edge of the government with which it was
at war, the plans aud the secrets Of the
Confederate authorities-mIlitary and
civil For example, on the solicitation Of
Gen. Lee, and other military leaders, it
was deemed essential to suspend the writ
of habeas corpus, but it would not have
been prudent for the President to have
made public statement of the causes
for the obvious reason that it would expose
points Of weakness to the common enemy.
Consequently this question, with others,
was considered and discussed in secret
session. But with all their precaution
the Confederate authorities failed to dis
guise the condition and plans of the
Confederacy. 1t was the daily labor Of
such disaffected newspapers as the Char
lesion Mercury and the Richmond Ex-
aminer to publish precisely the informa-
ton most needed by the Federal COM
manders at the most critical stage of the
conflict.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08
The silver Question.

Everywhere, outside Of the bondhold-
ing class who escape the burdens and
reap the privileged favors of the govern
ment, the sentiment in favor of restoring
the silver dollar to its former value So
legal tender, is growing. In Ohio, the
Democrats first, and the Republicans
next, have declared in favor Of the
measure. 4 few facts connected with
the history Of the silver coin as they are
embodied in the statutes Of the United
States, since the organization Of the Gov
eminent, will not be without interest.
The first coinage Act, that OF April ID,
1892, authorized the coinage Of dollars
or units, each to be Of the value Of a
Spanish milled dollar, as the same Is now
current. and to contain three hundred
and seventy-one grains and four SIX
teenth part Of pure or four hundred and
sixteen grains Of standard silver" This
was the original silver dollar. The
Spanish milled dollar, the prototype Of
the new ''doIlar or unit" remained in
circulation and was expressly declared
bv an act Of Congress Of 1898, legal
tender for the payment Of all debts The
Act of 1892 also authorized the coinage
Of eagles, half eagles and quarter eagles
in gold and Of subsidiary silver coins, In
the adjustment Of the two metals by this
legislation the ratio of l to ID was estab
Iished, and the consequence was that
gold never came into circulation. Prac-
tically the country had a single silver
standard. Gold was always at a premi-
um until by an Act Of June %, 1884,
Congress reduced the weight and fineness
of gold coin. In the Act of 1887, the
silver dollar was reduced to 4121 grains.
The legal ratio then was about l TO 16,
an adjustment which for the time proved
satisfactory But the discovery Of gold
in California caused silver to rise in
value, or in other words, gold, at the
ratio then in force, became the cheaper
metal. The Act Of March 3, 1913, first
authorized the coinage of double eagle
and a gold dollar. After silver coins had
almost disappeared from circulation, the
Act Of February y, 1888, reduced the
half dollars to 1872 grains, and smaller
silver coins in proportion. These subsi-
diary coins were declared legal tenders
for all sums not exceeding five dollars.
An act passed in 1857 repealed all form
er acts declaring foreign gold or silver
coins legal tender in payment Of debts.
The civil war led to the suspension Of
specie payments and the issue of legal
tender notes in 1862. The latest meas
ure of monetary legislation is the Act of
February y, 1873, by which authority
to coin the silver dollar was Withdrawn.
This was the demonetization act which ii
is proposed to repeal.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08
How Emancipation Came

The following letter of Mr.. Lincoln viii
show the intention of the Emancipation
| Proclamation
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WAsHINGToN, ID. C., August "a, 1862
! Hon. ii. GREELEY:
DEAR SIR; / have Just read yours OF tn,
! 18th instant, addressed TO myself through
the New York Tribune.
If there be in it any statements or as.
sumption OF fact which / may know to be
erroneous, do not now and here controvert
them.
II there BE- any differences which 1 may
believe to be falsely drawn, L do not now
and here argue against the u.
Ii there be perceptible in it an impatient
and dIctatOrial tone, | waive it in Difference
10 an old friend, whose heart have ALWAYS
supposed to be right.
As to the policy | seem TO be pursuing,
as you say, J. have not meant TO leave any
one in doubt. J loOuld sdue the Union. 1
would save it in the shortest way under the
Constitution.
The sooner the national authority can he
restored, the nearer the Union will be to
the Union as 10 tCds.
II there BE those who would not save the
UHlon unless they could at the same
time save slavery. l do not agree with
them.
If there be those who would not save
time destroy slavery, I do MT agree soith
them.
MY PARAMOUNT OBJECT Is TO SAVE TaE
UNION, AND NOT EITHER TO SAVE OR DY
sTRoY SLAVERY.
II L COULD SAVE THE UNION WITHOUT
FREEING ANY SLAVE, l WOULD DO IT:if I
could save it by freeing all the slaves.
would do it; and If could DO it by freeing
some and leaving others alone, would also
do that. i''
W'sat do ABOUT slavery and the negro race,
THIS UNION; and what forbear. Gorhaa-
because DO not believe it would help to
l shall do less whenever shall believe
what am doing hurts the cause; and shall
10 more Whenever believe doing more will |
shall try t. correct errors when shown |
% oe errors, and | shall adopt new views so /
as1 as they shall appear TO be true views.
nave stated my purpose according to INV /
news OF oficial duty. and intend no modi- |
ftlon OF my off EXPIRE >sed personal wish Il
nat all men everywhere could be free.
tours, A. LINCOLN
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08
Hon. samuel =. EiIden and the
Electoral Commission.
RepOr5 of am Interview with him
by Hon. Hiram CaIIGinS, NC,
Of New York.
y y. World.I

~
lie furthermore never liked the scheme
AS a matter of principle, believing that the
true direction OF Il Dem ocrAtic appeal Was
not away from $50 representatives Of the
people toward fifteen individuals. aud still
less from fifteen individuals toward one TO
be selected necessarily with large element
Of chance, not 10 say of trick and device
He thought there should rather have been
an appeal from the 1853 representatives TO
the 100000 of voters through new cleo
ton. He was diStrustful OF the secrecy, ce-
ierity and im providence with which the ar
rangement was carried through and usher
ell into being. But the proposition appeal
ed t. the hopes of the business classes,
which were anxious above all things for a
settlement OF almost any kind, at almost
any price. and a lt was presented b the
unanimous report of the joint Committee.
il became the representatives, and the only
representative, OF the public desire ior
peace
II show how entirely innocent of com
pIicity in the passage of the bin Mr..
Tilden was, and how unjust to the mem
bers of Congress, is the statement that
they waived the exercise of their consti-
tutional prerogatives to yield slavish
obedience to his will, we submit the
following endorsement of the foregoing
statement by Mr.. Watterson, of Louis
vile Courier-J ournal, one Of the promi-
nent actors in the performance
As matter of fact. Mr.. Tilden had moth
ing 10 do with the devsemenI, and next to
nothing TO do with the passage, of the
Electoral Com mission bill. 1t was the off
spring of joint committee of the two
house, the deliberations of which were kept
profoundly secret. Ii is full whether
Mr.. Tilden had more than an inkling of the
drift of these before the bill was reported
Indeed between the night before it was in
troduced and the morning Of its introduce
ton it experienced at least one important
IN notification.
Unrestrained telegraph communication
between Washington and New York was
not practicable. But. To put himself roso-
lutely against the proposed plan OF adj ust-
ment, Mr.. Tilden would have had TO undo
the work of his accepted representatives
precipitate d breach with Mr.. Hewitt, whose
laundering vanity and Eighty policy were
thus far his chief shortcoming; antagoniZe
Mr.Tnurman, Mr.. Bayard and Mr.. Paine, the
most influential members OF bis party in
Congress and tlout prevail ing and almost
overwhelming public opinion, for, it is Ger
meut, to which by the caucus rule il was
referred, it had but four opponents, Mr.
Randall, of Pennsylvania; Mr.. Sparks, OF
Illinois; Mr.. Adkins, of Tennessee, and
Mr.. Watterson, of Kentucky.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08

The Democratic party Of Mississippi,
grateful for the success 81 ITS past thort9 IN
the cause of reform anL OF just ana hohest
government, ana invoking Jhe Dressings Oh
Heaven on its future endeaVoIs IA me
same cause, does adopt and proclaim the lo'-
lown" platform of principles;
Fidelity to the Constitution of the United
States.
Home rule, and the preservation OF
the State governments, with all their re
served and guaranteed rights unimpaired.
No interference by the military power
with the freedom of elections, and with the
civil and political rights of citizens OF the
United States.
The protection OF the equal rights OF all
classes.
No discrimination on account of race,
color or previous condition of ScrVitude, or
birthplace, and no special legislation tor
the benefit OF the few ut the expense OF the
many
A strict adherence, in the selection of
public agents, to the time-hOnored Jetier-
sonian standard. SIS he honest, Is he capable,
is he true to the Constitution p
\ continuation of the policy OF retrench-
ment and reform signally inauguratcd
by the Democratic party.
Reduction of the burthens of taxation to
the lowest point compatible with an efficient
execution Of the laws
Corporations OF every description super
Visabe within Constitutional limits by
State authority, and subordinate to State
lection of the people.
As the perpetuity of free government de-
ponds upon The virtue and Intelligence OF
the people, we pledge ourselves to the mann
tenance of our State system OF free schools.
We favor the granting OF such aid as may
be extended without violation Of the Con
stitution of the United States, or departing
from the established usages of the govern
ment to the Texas Pacific Railroad, and for
she rebuilding aud keeping in repair OF the
leVees of the Mississippi river.
That upon this platform of principles and
of public policy we invite the cooperation
of all citizens without regard to past diff
ferences, in support of the candidates NOM
mated by this Convention.
ResoiUed, That unity and harmony are
essential to victory; that all independent
movements are dangerous to the integrity
ofparty organization that all independent
candidates are inspired solely by a lust for
office: that they shall be treated as com
mon enemies to the welfare of the people
and avOWcd enemies of the Democratic !
party of the State OF Mississippi
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08

Kemper County, Mississippi rejOices
over the denomination OF Gov. Stone. and
may be expected to cast Il solid vote for
him. Gov. Stones chief claim to a re-
nomination was bis mastery inactivity
when the Democratic party rose as one
man 10 murder the only Republican who
bad the courage to avow his sentiments.
kemper county is not tlourishing like a
green bay tree, but the integrity OF its De-
mocreey is maintained st. Louis Globe
Democrat Rep.1
Gov. Stone was nominated because he
had shown his respect for the laws and
his capacity to maintain it in the sphere
of his duty as Chief Magistrate. KEN
per is solid" for him and though hay
ing been the scene in which the Radical
pIunderers and mischief makers perform
ed their worst parts, she is in a far bet
ter condition than certain Northern com
munities that we know of which have en-
joyed without interruption governments,
State and municipal, of their own choice,
Pittsburg for example.
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08

By refereOce to the proper column, it will
be seen that the Hon. c. h. Furlong is an
nouneed for reelection to the Senate. Col.
Furlong has done the Democratic party of
this county good service, and it is within
the power of tie party to return him to this
honorable position.-Ficksburg Herald.
1t is not intended as interference in the
matters of another county to say that
Gen. Furlong, as Senator, rendered val
liable service to the cause OF Reform
He was always at his post-always viyi-
liant, ard never failed in the perform
ance of whatever duty required of him
as Democrat and patriot
The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1877-08-08
After the Thieves.

Moses, Cardozo, Jones, Woodruff, and
other prominent leaders of the late Re
publican regime in South Carolina. are
under arrest charged with defralding the
State in one form and another. Cardozo
was State Treasurer, and he is charged
with having made way with the snug
sum of 500, 900 He is a brother of our
absconding Cardozo, former Superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction, and seems
to have been a chip from the same block.
What is noteworthy about the prosecu-
tons of these criminals by the Hampton
government in South Carolina is, that no
attempt is made to shield them on the
ground of pledges made by prominent
officials, as in the case of Wells and the
other Returning Board thieves and per-
jurers. Gov Hampton went in with
clean hands and is determined to do jus
tice alike to the innocent and guilty
though the heavens fall