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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
Colony Of Embezzlers in canada.
Cleveland Herald, July

Colony of Embezzlers in canada.
Cleveland Herald, July2l
The necessity Of revision OF the extra.
dition treaty between this country and
Great Britain has never been more
clearly apparent than now. Directly
across the lake from this city are a cou.
pie Of Ohio scoundrels who have be-
trayed their trust, robbed their friends,
plundered the people, and who are as
safe in the open enjoyment of their
booty as if stealing was the duty imposed
an every good citizen, and honesty q
capital crime. Zeller, the Ascending
city treasurer of Tilin, made bis way
with his plumber to London, across the
lake, where he and his family are living
in comfort on the proceeds OF his rob.
berry Of the peoples money. Fessler,
the Stark county treasury thief, is at
the same house, going about his business
as quietly aud as safe from m~olestation
IS if he had never fingered a dollar dis
honestly gained. The sublime impu-
dence of the latter thief is unmatched.
With two bags of stolen g~reenbacks he
went openly to the two leading banks,
inquired of the officers as to the sound.
ness OF their respective institutions
possibly suspecting the honesty of the
cashiers--and depositing 1925, 900 in one
bank and $4,000 in the other, subject to
three months call, on which he will
draw six per cent. per annuul The
thief cannot be touched or a dollar oil
the money recovered for the owners.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
MRS. JenRs' striped stockings.

Witness Seymour in New Orleans Times.l
While Agnes jerks was on the stand,
nothing could keep away the strong
minded women who correspond for New
England newspapers. There is always a
dozen or so of them in the room taking
notes. For three days he was cooped up
in this place with Mrs. jerks and other
witnesses. Agnes was very ~extravagant.
Que day when DR.. Mary Walker, a
strong.minded female named Roberts,
and two handsome Yankee literary girls
we're in the room, the jerks said some
thing she thought very funny, aud was 90
overcome with it she aared back, kicked
up her heels and showed her striped
stockings. Forthwith out came the note
books from the belts of the female Jour
%nalists, and with eager pencils they took
down this new display Of her versatile
talents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
McGiDnis' Magic Imminent,

One Of the best family medicines now
known. A specific for all affections of
the throat and for collie. Use wherever
a liniment is indicated. References:
Rev. DR.. Waddel, L. Whitmore, Colonel
w. W. Coleman, Jas. NJ. White, Major
W.. B Waldran and J. H. Goodlett. For
sale by W. N. WLKEEsoN & Co.,
est $40 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.
MEMPHIS:
wednesday Evening, July 10, 1875


The DOLLAR WEEKLY LEDGER is I'm.
Qu~estionably one Of the most enterpris.
ing, leading and newsy journals in the
Union. Subscribers will be guaranteed
the latest and most reliable reports ant
editorials upon all questions affecting
the social, national, political, agricul
tural, manufacturing and scientific Ques
tons of the day,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

Mr.. Alma Tadema has probably the
most artistic grand piano in the world.
1t has just been finished by Broadwood,
and is formed and decorated in the By
zsntine manner. The seat accompany
ing it is u sort of throne; the top Of the
the instrument is enriched with inlays Of
vari.colored woods, ivory, mother. Of
pearl, and ebony; indeed, it is a mass of
exquisitely carved wooda and ivory. The
panels on the carved sides contain in
cised figures Of owls.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
Buy horses at FARES.

THE evenl causing most excitement
recently in New Orleans has been the
great success attendant upon the pur-
chase of a single ticket in the June
drawing Of the Louisiana Lottery Com
pany by Mr.. W. S. Campbell, a coal
dealer OF No. 20 C~arondelet street (welI
known there), yielding a return, paid
Immediately, Of 500, 900 in cash. WIZ
will be the next2 For information ad.
dress NJ. A. Dauphiu, pOstofice box COZ
New 0rlsens, Ia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
LOTTERY.

HPLERDID OPPORTUNITY "
n WIN A FORTUNEI-Eighth Crane
Distribution. 1878, at New Orleans, tuesday.
August 18th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY 20
This institution was regularly incorporates
by the Legislature of the State for Educa-
tional and Charitable purposes in 1868, with a
CAPITAL Of 81, 100000, TO which il has since
added A reserve fund Of S50, eco. ITS GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION will
take place monthly on tho second Tues
dav. IT NEVER sOALEs OR POsrPOHEs. Look
nj the following Distribution
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000
400 OOO Tickets at 2 DOslAvs Each
MnIf riclr cts Ono D0llAr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
"UnicuM" at COhn's, sc.
IIQE

QUERY: why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Mar
burg Bros Seal Of North Carolina,
at the same price2" Geod-xxvii. l4(
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

Rev. Joseph Cook has got into trouble
in Harrisburg, Pa. 1t is reported that
he insulted a clerk in a bookstore, pro-
duced a row, called the clerk a Mcllie
Mcguire, and was in turn called a scoun-
drel. Boston had better call in" Bro.
Their Cook.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

II is announced by Lieutenant Cover.
nor Dorsheimer's friends that he intsnds
soon after bis return from Europe 10
challenge Senator yonkling to meet him
on the stump aud contest with him lhD
United States se~natorship.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

DR.. Mary Walker is well enough to be
out again, dressed in a new gray Knick-
erbocker plaid, boots, psntaloons, long.
tail coat, tall silk hat and white cotton
gloves.
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smoke "Unicum," 5c.

In the LEDGER job office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job Of printing. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

Gottschalk's La Sciutilla," perform.
ed on eight pianos by thirty two hands,
was one Of the attractions at a musical
festival OF Burlington, lows.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

Improper articles of food often cause
the blood to become loaded with foul
humors. Cleanse the blood with DR..
Eulrs Blood Mixture and be healthy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

precisely this reason the movement is
never likely to get beyond talk. De.
moralization has not yet obtained such
a hold of the nation, nor is there, happily,
reason to fear it will, that a majority Of
American citizens will turn to one man
and beseech him to save them from
themselves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

WANTED.-A pony or pony.horse; gen
lie and gated. Apply at 40 Union st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

HoRsrs and bugsies for hire at FARES
OF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

NEW and attractive designs in pspeI
hangings and pictures.
99f L. FRIEDRICH & Co 346 Second
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

John Walsh, Undertaken,
81 Second ST., next postoHice. l44l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

$3.50 #
1877 Prizes. amounting tO..~...........SllO , 400
RegpOnsible corresponding agents wanted at
ali nrominent points. to whom a liberal COM
nensation will bo paid.
'Apnlication for rates to clubs should only DO
made 10 tho Home Office in New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating lull address, for fur
thor information or send orders 10
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
p. O. Box 692. New Orleans. la.
Or No. West Court street. Memphis. Tenn.
All our brand Extraordinary Drawiuas are
under the supervision aRd management Of
A EARLY. ll3-lS8-whs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
FOR SALE

NHREE Hice cottages on Second street, DO
L tween Mill and Greenlaw. Inquire at No.
81 Second street. az
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

DOOMs! ROOMSl-In various localities,
IL suitable .or families or for single persons.
W. d. MoCALLUM. Agent,
lO7-1l8 Oeiee No. 10 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
FOR REMr.

CTORE No. 1872, Mosby & Hunt Block, Front
- street, from lst Of September next;
1l2-t 5. MOSB1.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

COTTAGE No. S4S Lauderdale. Apply at
" L44-tl NO. Is COURT ST..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10

ROOFING PAINTS.
CLARK H. 81 CO.,
Successors to Lane & Clarkel.
Roofing Paints
Fire and Water. proof for Covering Metallic
and Single Roofs,
Ma. 355 Main street. G9lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-10
Half Tickets one Dollar

APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
approximation Prizes of S3OO--."".t2.I
@ g 200....... l,SD0
9 1O0....... 800
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19

Fred. Grsf whe has been engaged in til,
furniture business in this ciky for several
years, has lately taken into partnership with
him Mr. Frum, ono Of the best cabinet
makers on this Coast, aud the new tirrn i
now making arrangements for manufacturing
on larger scale than ever before They
have purchased lot on Water street. be-.
tween tho saw mill and foundry. and are now
engaged IN putting up a building upon it,
size, 35x40 Under the rear Of the building
IN the bed Of the creek, will be placed l0s
inch Burnham wheel, which win be propell, !
by water having 25-fOot fall. This viii
give them all the power they can use in man.
uiscturing. and hen these improvements are
finished they Hiil be prepared to turn out
nearly all kinds Of articles in their line which
they now purchase below. We ara glad to
see such industries as this opening up in our
city. Nothing in the world pushes CITY
along SO fast as manufactures located within
its limits.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19

Every laboring poor man should buy him
self town lot. get that paid for, and then
work to make the necessary improvements.
A little here and little there viii in due
time produce you home Of your own, and
place you ont of the landlords grasp re-
member, that ifty dollars year saved in
rent. win in a few years pay for your home,
and the money It costs you to shift about.
without any loss Of furniture and timo, pay
the interest on Eve hundred dsllar judg-
ment on your property. until you csn grad
uAlly reduce it to nothing. You can all buy
that wAy-why do you not risk it. II you
fail you are no worse Off you succeed. as
any careful man IS sure TO do. you have made
. homs and established basis equal to many
another's which viii start you IN business.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
New Patents.

Through Dewey & Co, Patent Agents,
San Francisco. we receive the following list
Of Q. S. patents, granted to Pacific Coast
inventors, VIZ
R. II. Campbell, Red Bluff, Cal, flune;
\. 2. Chipman, Red Blatf, Cal, mode for
punching lumber for running through Y
shaped fumes w. H. Abeans, Eugene City,
Ogn-, saw-mill head block L. Moreau. s r
apparatus fer the production Of hot air |;
tlabelsl ". S. Halpruner, s. F., saive; Ynng
Chow, S. F., pocket; R D. McLeinnan. Los
Angeles, Cal, sash holder; P f. Nilsson,
Santa Rosa, Cal, watch case spring; ]. s.
Covert, NJ D Garner aud L Is. Nalthall
Modesto. Cal, bag holder; S. Hill. S. f..
pencil poekes; E. o. Lnrms, Good Hill, New,
punse suction pipe; ]. II Mcfarland, yir
ginia City, New, stamp mill; J. ~ MePike,
ST Helena, Cal, harrow attachment for
piows; N. L Merry, Chico, Cal, feeder for
threshing machine; J. Pritehard, S. F.. car
starter; A G. Rockfeliow, Ashland, O4n.,
gate; g. j Ward. Jr., s F., cooking appar-
atus; G. w. Cranston, S. +, sand or earth
elevator
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19

The New York Times says you might nearly
as well forget your churches, youi academies
and yoar school houses as to forget your local
paper. Il speaks to ten times the audience
that your local minister does. It is read
eagerly each day aud week from, beginning to
end. Is teaches you all. and if it has a lower
and less wisdom than a sermon, it has a
thousand times better chance at you. Lying,
as it does. on almost every table in every
house, You eve it to yourselves 20 rally lib
orally TO It's support, aud exact from it as able
and high-toned character as you do from an
educator in yonr midst It is in no sense be-
meath notice and care-for it is your repre-.
sentative. Indeed, in lis character, it is the
elimination of the Importance, interest and
welfare Of all 1t is the aggregate Of your
consequences. and You caanot igaore it with
out miserably depreciating yourself.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
Linn counsy heard From.

The following item we clip from the Dalies
Aountaiaeer, bat we can't say we are very
proud of the record this Linn county boy is
making
Frank 5. Head, resident Of Linn county,
aged about 30 years, was arrested on Moildas
evening. charged with the crime of larceny.
It appears that Head catered the rear part If
BaldWin's saloon and put on suit Of clothes
belongiag to Mr.. John Baldwin, leaving his
old ones instead. When about to take his
departure by the rear window, he WAS OBJ
served, and politely requested to wait few
moments until an officer could be sent for to
accompany him to the eoanty Jail All OF
which he agreed to- On Tuesday morning
he was taken before Recorder Campbell and
bound overin the sum Of $500 for his appear
anee at the Circuit Court, and in default OF
which he now hngereth in the hotel de Gros-
en- 1t appears that Head has Just served
one term in the penitentiary at Salem. and
his chances to return at the cost of the State
are exceedingly good
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19

According to the announcement we made
last week the proporty-loldera on First
street, between CalapOoia and Lyon. assem-
blsd At the Court House last Tuesday evening
for the purpose Of adopting somo plan for
improving First street. His Honor Mayor
Wheeler was elected Chairman of the meet
ings and capk P. c. Harper selected as Sec.
retary. After the meeting was thus organ
ized general discussion was entered upon as
to the manner in which the street should be
improved, which was finxlly decided unan-
imously in favor Of graveling with river
gravel The City Council has been petitioned
several times to improve this street, but as it
vas nearly impossible to find two property
holders who would agree upon the same plan.
It was deemed advisable that public meeting
should be called so that every property
holder could make known his views We
are glad the meeting was 50 vol attended
and that the property-holders were so unani-
nous in their Recommendation. The Council
can now go ahead and make the order, know
ing it is the wish of the people,
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
The Clty Directory.

Well, it is here at last, and we must say
It il complete directory, ena the execution
Of it reflects great credit upon the propre-
tors. AIessr2. Mansfield & Monteith. It con-
tain1 complete business and residence di-
reetoVy. which Is almost invaluabls TO our
eitizeus. and also short sketch OF the his
tsry Of our city. and of the different man
afaeinring establishments in it The city
laws complete. and also the laws of the Fire
Department are printed in it. There IS
also sketch upon our College. statistics OF
eur public schools. aud much other infor-
nation which It has taken tina and labor t.
collect. The work is sold for the low price
Of one dollar and at this price certainly
ought to End a place in every family and
business house IN the city. We make our
most profound bow for copy of the work.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
No. sa Exearsioa.

Linn Engine Co. No. > held special meet
Jag last Monday evening to consider the mat
tse Of getting mp picnic. excursica, or
something else, and 1t was settled that they
would have an excursion to the city of Cor
Wallis on the 10th of next month, provided
they can get boat to suit them A commit
tee vas appointed to procure boat. and We
viii know the result of their labors IN few
days We hepe they may succeed as it has
been good while since anything of the kind
has occurred and 1t viii give everybody a
chance to enjoy themselves by taking one day
from the business cares of life.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
Net very wen known.


The Bee few days ago contained the fol-
lowing little notice:
PREF. L j. Powell, formerly of Willamette
University, now residing at Forest Grove. is
mentioned as candidate for State Sarpsrin-
tendent Of Public Instruction.
Now, we are sorry that we have to correct
the Bee, but the gentleman referred to is a
citizen Of Albany. and to the best of our
knowledge never lived at Forest Grove. He
has been spoken of for the Office mentioned
above. bat if he gets the nomination we shal.
have to oppose him strongly, although he il
a perfect gentleman and we ike him well.
But then heshas charge of the Albany Col
legiate Institute, which, under his control, i.
one Of the best educational institutions il
the State, and We do not wish to see hin
leave il.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19

The first game Of series OF three to be
played between the University Club, Of En-
geae. and Linn Base Ball Club, Of this city,
vii take place on the grounds of the latter
Cub tomorrow at Il O'Clock. The grounds
are situated short distance south Of Thos.
Menteith's residence. only 3 hort walk from
the main portion OF TIE city It Is hoped
that the two Clubs viii be lsoaorel with the
presence Of = large crowd OF spectators The
Clubs are Wen matched and the game is apt
to Be very hotly contested. Seats win be
put up for the accommodation OF ladies, and
the club ia,ite them especially to attend
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
making Their Titls uoOd.

Several citizens of Albany, who purchased
property of the Harvey Gordon estate some
years age. recently made the unpleasant dis
covery that their titles were incomplete. and
to make them good last wcek put up as
as follows: J. H. Bnrkhart, for lot and ?
in block lle, $3.50; James Hanlon, for lot !
in block los. 81; coriathian Lodge, a. n. &
A. NJ. $50 acres. 81; Geo. T. Simpson, lots
and in block l04. 500; Albany Farmers
Co, east half of block los, $500; R. A.
Irvine. south half of lots and 6, and all Of
lot z. slo0i Philip Baltimore, bio ks l25 and
lsl. $500; R. C. Hill. north half Of lots 5
and in block l0i. and lots and 4 in block
ll2, $500; James Elkins, lots and in
block lel, sls5; c. P. Burkhart, lots S and
s in block 10, $3.50; C c. Kuhn, la6 acres,
$500 There are several others who have
been called upon. bat have not as yet come
forward, but will probably in few days.
Regisser.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19

Our young men are catching the base ball
fever now, and the result is that we now
have two clubs in operation. Linn Base Ball
Club was organized last week, and last Tues
day night another was organized and given
the name of the Seventy Eight Base Ball
Club. Following are the officers: President,
Geo. Kaiser; Vice President, W. Rideoat:
Secretary, o. odeneal; Treasurer, Joe Web
Der, Jr. Directors, l. Bergland, a. E. CoAen
and Joe Weber; Captain of First Nine, L.
Bsrgland. They made a good start on the
first evening, getting twenty signers to then
ron Of membership.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
Rocks, stationery and Drass.

We wish to direct the attention CT cur
readers to the new advertisement of Foshay
{ Mason. who now have a large aud fresh
stock of drugs. medicines, etc., and also q
very large, wen-seleeted and complete stock
Of books, stationery, etc. The proprietors
understand both branches Of the business
thoroughly and are obliging and attentive to
customers. They intend to do a largo busi.
ness by knocking everything down to bottom
prices and by paying strict attention to their
work. If you want anything in their line,
don't forget to give them a call.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
Godey's Lsdy's Book.

The Aay number Of this valuable maga-
zine came to hand last Monday, and conae-
auently there is joy in the houes of the edit
or There Is simply no use in speaking Of
the merits Of this magazine It's fame is
world wide. and it has reputation among
ladies which no other publication of the
same character can hope to attain SO long as
it remains in the field. Every family should
have it
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
a Very sasa Deser. ssien.

A comic fellow down the river gets % lie
following:
The state Of Hiatrinony IS ono Of the United
States, that Is sounded bY Aegsing alti kiss
ing on one SIDE. aud baties atd cradles on
the other. It's chief products are popnla tisa,
lJTeomstieis and staying cut late at nights
It was discovered by Adam and Eve, III try
ing to tind 4 northwest passage out OF para
disc. The climate is sultry til you. pass tie
tropics Of housekeeping, when sqislly
weather generally sets IN With such power IS
TO keep ali hands as cool as a cacumteF. For
the principal roads leading into tkis interest
ing state, consult the first pair q pretty blus
eyes you run against.
Quesr fellow, but weare beginning to think
he is prstty accurate in matrimonial geeg-
ranhy.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
Buslness House sala.

We learn from Mr.. Raymond that he last
week sold his business house on First street
to Mr.. Jas. Mady, the gentleman who now
occupies it, Mr.. Mady came here a poor
man, bat by paying strict attention to bnsi-
ness he has succeeded in a measure far be-
yond his brightest expectations His restau-
rant IS pAtronized now by great many cGs-
toners, and we are very glad to note his
prosperity. You have our best wishes,
Jimmy. and we hope you will always be able
to hold the profitable run Of custom you now
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
Served him Right.

The baby has got new tooth, but the
old lady is laid up with a cold in the head, y
remarked one of eur Republican friends to
defeated candidate in that party day or tive
ago "Wen, what do l carel' was the
reply. ''Why," said the gentleman, s'before
the convention you used to take me aside and
ask me how the family was coming on. and
to-day I've been hunting all over town to tell
you, and new you growl at nae. But it don't
make any difference anyway. for voted for
the other candidate.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1878-04-19
Work ror oar Marshal.

Persons living in the Eastern part of the
city inform US that there are three or fonr
open wells on the vacant property near the
Dixie school house, and that the lives of the
children in that locality are in continual dam
ger in consequence of it One day last week
a little fellow tumblea into one of the wells
and came near losing his life before he was
taken out Our Marshal should have these
wells covered or filed Immediately, and make
the property holders stand the expense