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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
An About De Hona.FIr.

Detroit Free Press.I
"Gem'len, de Fo'th OBJ july am num,
bered wild de dead" said Brother Gard
ner as a horse fly sailed across the room
and made dive for the older Toot's
bald pate. II was dar, | spec you was
all dar. | took in de p~urceshun-I gazed
en- de orator-I beheld de sky.rocketa
and de vsrus emblazonments dat decor.
ated de sable Ages Of de glorius eveoini
Den | toted de ole woman up home an
got de chalk an made some 6cpers on
de boot,jack. Says l to de ole lady:
Oars ten million dollars bin shot off in
de air an swallowed down de froat m.
day, an what fur2' And de ole ladv
tossed her bonnet on de bed an said:
We hsz got to save de country, ole
man.
l made some more iggers, and l axed
her, Ole woman, dar's bin 'nuff money
s%quandered in dis town to-day to build a
new skule house. How am dat2' She
sot down mighty hard on a yalIer chair
an called out:
What am a skule.house compared
wild a whoopin' ole timer
" fggered agin, an de result made
my ha'r stan up. Says l TO de ole wo.
man: We've frown away 'nuf money
to-day to feed ebery poor family in
town all de winter an buy EN- a new dog
in de spring. Any 'spreshuns under diS
head2' She had. She picked I'M de
dust-pan to fan herself wild, an replied:
"'Lal now, didn't Gineral Delaware
cross de Washington ribber? What ails
ye, ole msn2'
81 flung de boot jack under de bed.
an said: Ole woman, 'suf money hez
bin laid out for fireworks tonight to pay
de biggest church debt in Detroit. Please
sigh ober datp She settled back in a
heap o heels an feet an chin an black.
ness, an growled at me;
Misser Gardner, if dis kentry hadn't
nebber bin diskivered, what would YOU
an me an sody water an ice cream an
beautiful lemonade be to. dayl Go long
ole man-git dem hoofs. inter bedp
II got dar, but lie gwine to fink dis
matter ober."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
Bin mcLeAn's Enemies.

To the Editor of the Ledger:
In the repeated allusion to William
McLear, which so often appears in the
Avalanche, it displays a great wan of
gratitude. 1t is but a few years since
that paper, with its friends, were impor-
tuning Mclean, and secured the county
printing, for lists in sale of taxable
property, which secured for it hundreds
and some think thousands of dollars,
which enabled it to keep open doors.
Bill Mclean was then a noble and good
man.
1t now returns to the old pr%oscriptive
policy, and wants to write smallpox over
the doors and heads OF those who cannot
follow its wandering Inconsistencies. Its
present appearance with each arm
thrown around the head Of Messrs. Kor-
trecht and Pierce, with Eaton, Smith &
Co. following in the rear, appears to be
a bid for court influence with the busi-
ness that might be secured therelrom.
The history Of its present corps, ia
those dark days, making war upon its
present Radical supporters, are refresh
ing to its readers. and shows to what ex.
tent the press will sometimes resort in
its personal attacks to accomplish such
peeuniary interest, to attempt TO mislead
its readers from the true standpoint.
Icn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
COMPLAINTS.
Dead Animals Allowed TO Remain
Two Days in the Streets.

During the past few days there has
been a marked improvement in the en-.
ergy Of the sanitary officers. Lime is
being sprinkled along the alleys and
streets, aud its appearance is hailed with
appreciation. The man who has the
contract for removing dead animals
should be looked after. This duty APP
pertains in some respect to the police.
men, whose duty it is to report
concerning the localities where dead
~carcasses are seen. Only q short while
ago Chief Athy tried to impress upon
the carter that he must be more active
in removing the dead bodies Of animals.
Complaints of his delay and alleged
negligence are increasing, and If he
shows himself to be inefficient he should
no longer be allowed to retain the con.
tract.
We are requested to state that drivers
Of vehicles take their stand in front Of
No. IL Union street and have already
produced a nuisance, which the health
officer is asked to abate. The horses
and mules render the locality Disagree.
able, aud the owners or drivers are
amenable to the municipal law.
The gutter at the corner Of Second
and Exchange streets has been 10 a bad
condition for a week or ten days, and de.
mand immediate attention. The gutter
needs cleansing. and can be put in gooC
condition without the expenditure o.
much money or labor.
Complaint is made that q dead do,
has been permitted to remain two day
on Manassas street, between Poplar anC
Washington.
Complaint is also made that thu
stenching bodies of two dogs and tire
cats are allowed to remain in the allie,
in rear Of Jones avenue, much to tn
discomfort of the neighborhood.
| We have been requested to call atteu
ton to the reckless manner in whicI
a slop is emptied into the alleys by hott
and clearinghouse managers. This
due to the want of a system by whicl
garbage and kitchen refuse can be store
10 barrels and carried off.
This morning two boys in the rear {
the Peabody Hotel we're saturated will
water hurled from the third.story windo'
looking out upon the alley. Despite tn
commendable activity of the health of
Ger, who is doing all in his power t
cleanse the city, there is a great deal t
be done and many wrongs to be cor
rected.
The Bsal street market is said to nee
attention, We have received the follow
ing inquiry:
DEAR LEDGER-Do you think it woul
iDjure the health of the community
the Beal street market was washed on
by one Of our fire engines2
/, BEAL STREET MERCHANT
No; the fire department might be G
great service to the present health boar
re1ima
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
John Walsh, Undertaken,
34l Second st., next postofice. IA
Till HEATED TERM.
Proper Treatment for Beasts
UInHnnn

-
Proper Treatment for BeasGs OF
Burden.
The society for prevention Of cruelty
to animals would respectfully call atten
ton to the suffering of horses and mules
in our streets during the hot season, and
recommend to drivers and others having
animals under their care the most con.
siderate treatment. Itwsuld suggest the
use of the wet sponge on the head; to
furnish drinking water as often as prac.
ticabIe, when not overheated, and, as q
further means Of refreshing the animals,
to throw water upon the legs aud such
parts us are liable to chAfe by psrspira.
ton or otherwise; to drive slowly, and
lessen the load usually imposed in cooler
weather; to loosen the check.rein, or
better, dispense with it altogether; to
cover the animal with o ay net or a light
sheet.
The following preparation is recon-
mended for animals suffering from being
o~verheated: To o pint Of water put one
ounce Of chloride Of ammonia, one
ounce Of sweet spirits Of nitre, one
drachm tiucLure Of acouite. Give a ia.
~blespoonful every hour or two. Upon
the passenger railway lines the society
would advise slew driving when the
weather is oppressive; to use the sponge
above recommended, and TO have men
stationed at proper distances along the
route TO water the horses, and to allow
them time to drink; 10 provide extra
horses TO relieve the load on up grades,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

The Brownsville States has the follow.
ing which will be read with interest:
Press associations dc more damage
to the character Of journalists and i'm.
pair the usefulness Of newspapers more
than all the advertising agencies in the
world. Il is Of paramount interest that
the press associations of Tennessee.
Mississippi, Indiana aud other States be
dissolved, disjointed and scattered for
ever, Memphis LEDGER.
In reply to the above and other slurs
on the Tennessee Press Association
which have lately appeared in tho
LEDGER, we will state that one good has
been accomplished by these associations
they have brought the members closer
together aud caused them to observe the
ethics Of the profession in a higher de-
gree than ever before, and have done
more to obliterste the Brownlow style Of
billingsgate than all other Influences
combined. On this ground we think
the author of the above should apply to
the association for membership at once,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
A Novel
To the Editor of the Ledger.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
It's said that wonders never cease, and
you will believe it when l tell you that
we had a barbecue on the Cow Island
road, Thirteenth district, and there was
not a single candidate present. Young
Waldran, whose first name is Jack, l be-
lieve, scouped US in, however, and advo-
Gated the claims Of his daddy like a lit
tie mau Our cotton is not suffering for
rain, but the young corn is catching fits.
Come down to see US and we will treat
you we'll. FARMER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

dinner all adjourned to the school.house
to witness a concert, which was giveu by
the members OF the choir Of st. Andrews
(colored) church, Memphis. The affair
was very creditsble. In my last com,
munlcation | requested you to make
odd Psobs" let up on us; row you may
tell him to let down. for we are greatly
in need OF rain. Please turn him loose.
CHRONIC GRUMBLER.
White Haver, July 18Th, rs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
OLIVER, FINNIE & CO

his nationality but what objects to a ne,
gro getting office. And yet they want
the negro to aveDge Jim Reilly's disap.
pointment.
Las. plight there was a grand Demo.
cratic meeting 10 the Seventh ward at
Solari's grocery, Beal street. Over two
hundred Democrats of the ward attended
the meeting and enjoyed speeches from
Judge Heiskell, Robert Hutchinson. Geo.
W. Winchester, L. B. H~orrigau and ].
]. Rawlings.
Memphis Avalanche: $50 it has sim.
mered down to this after all-Kortrecbt
is a Radical because he dealt in Dor.
rowed gold during the war, and paid the
difference in gr~eenbacks.' How manv
of his accusers had or have the credit
upon which to borrow a dollar of green.
backs or gold?' Probably the Ava.
lanche has borrowed a dollar or two from
Mr.. Kortrecht, whose operations during
the war account in some measure for his
present wealth.
A correspondent in the Avalanche
says that 1T is notorious that the worst
element of our population voted early
and often, marched from poll to poll anG
ward to ward, q hireling crew, to do the
bidding of their masters The Ava,
lanche, the day after the election, com.
planned because the negro voted in these
elections. The Avalanche is nov anx
ious for the negroes to vote in August
bot wants them to vote against the Dem
ocratic party and in favor of Owen
D@yer, whose avengers have always op
posed the negroes holding office.
The Avalanche says: flames W
Anderson was the chairman of tht
W~orkingmen's club, and the Working
mems candidate for mayor. To sa,
that he is the Radical nominee fo
mayor shows to what resources ia,
unterrified have come" And this ma,
be true, but Anderson is not a candidat,
TOR mayor but for sheriff. Ed Shaw say
that the Republicans selected him, en-,
that the Nationals wanted Mr.. Semmes
Being Chairman of the Workingmen't
alias National club. Mr.. Anderson wa
forbidden by the rules to become a car
didate.
Chancellor Morgan yesterday rendere
his opinion in the last case submitted I
him on arguments, the case being tha
of Joseph r. Williams VS.. e. NJ. Appe,
son d Co., holding no items barred b
statute, it was a continuing account wit
the knowledge and sanction Of WilllamI
Two-and- a'half per cent. for advancin
and paying out money usurious; con
missions a be charged for ~aceeptin
and for purchasing when the purchasin
is an act of labor, and not merely payiu
an account or note, q per cent. is prove
to be reasonable compensation for thi
The custom Of merchants cannot owe
ride a positive statute, and when th
transaction is usurious, as for instanc.
for advancing, the custom cannot pr
vail. Except as indicated, the repo
will be confirmed as to other items.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY
Friday Evening, July 10, 1875
LEDGER LINES

The fatally hot weather continues.
twenty-five boxes new cheese at Duffy
& Csrey's.
Bushels Of fine lemons at Oliver, Fin.
ME & Co.'S.
The Democrats will meet at Collier
vile tomorrow night.
D. G. Senter, of Milan, has fled a Pc
tition of bankruptcy.
The health officer deserves credit for
sprinkling the streets with lime.
Original Lexington (Ky.) mustard
pure-at Oliver, Finnie & Co.'s.
A grand political barbecue is being
held to-day at Lucy station, on the Pa.
ducah railroad,
Yesterday afternoon Charles Weber,
driver Of a delivery wagon, received a
sunstroke on Beal street. He is i'm
proving,
The Republicans aud their two Ma
tional appendages held a political meet
ing last night at the corner Of Main and
Bsal streets.
Judge John L. 7. Sneed declines the
invitation to become a candidate for
congress. He is a candidate for So
preme Court reporter.
In the case of W. H. Nisbet VS.. the
city of Memphis, in a suit fer 800, 00O
damages, a verdict was given yesterday
for the defendant, under the statute o.
limitation. The plaintiff took an ap.
peal.
To morrow night a Democratic meet
irg will be held at the corner Of jackson
and Main streets, First ward. Hon Jas
R. Chalmers, of Mississippi, Colonel
CAN'T, Hon. George B. Peters and Gen.
eral Horrigan will speak.
The friends of Sunday schools in all
denominations are to have a meeting
this evening at $3.50 in the Court Street
Cumberland Presbyterian church to con
slider the subject of organizing a cornty
association and a State convention.
Hon. Casey Young will address his Eel
low-citizens tonight, on the bluff, on The
subject of national and local politics
The bluff will be crowded on this occa
sion, because all are anxious to hear
Colonel Young on the questions of the
day.
The jackson Tribue and Sun is being
issued as a daily journal. May it pros
per forever is the wish OF the LEDGER
The number before us is a model Of typo
graphical noatness aud a credit to thu
journalistic intelligence, zeal and ambi
ton of the editors and publishers.
A block Of marble neatly covered, ant
about half the size Of an ordinary flu
barrel, was exhibited at the cotton ex
change yesterday as a specimen Of tina
to be used in the construction Of tn,
Memphis custom house. The specimen
came from the Knoxville quarries.
The Capital saloon, Henry Schultze
proprietor, was througed this merninI
with a crowd so large that it was almos
impossible to reach the bar. Clan
cbowder for lunch explained the cause
aud the patrons Of this popular resor
2 for cooling draughts aud refreshmentl
+. we're present IN full force.
: Ex.Mayor John League has taken tn
stump in favor Of Owen Dwyer and th
, National Republicans. When Mayo
League tried 10 organize a negro fir
company in Chelsea, the Irish friends G
Oven Dryer raised the devil. There
/ not a man who favors Dryer because .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
To tho Editor Of the LedEer:

An Independent (2) Memphis paper
makes this comment on the late speech
of Mr.. Davis:
unable to adopt himself to the needs
and necessities of the present, Mr.. Davis
is q leader without followers, a general
without an army or plan Of campaign"
A live Independent daily, published at
Laramie City, makes this comment:
JEFF. Davis wal presented a gold
badge at New Orleans, on Thursday, and
certificate Of membership Of the Asso.
citation Of the Army Of Tennessee. BE
made a neat speech, expressing gratitude
for the honor conferred, and took a firm
position in favor Of constitutional lib
erty."
A blind msn will see the difference,
and any citizen of Memphis a .ell the
cause of the difference between these
two expressions Of opinion.
INVESTIGATOR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
PoIInes ana CoIorea Concord.

To the Editor Of the Ledger;
The representative colored people OF
this neighborhood had a large and order.
ly picnic here to day, and were honored
with addresses from gentlemen of the
National Republican aud Democratic
parties. The Democratic speakers we're
Short Melee, celored, Tawney, colored,
George Woods, colored. Henry Severe,
colored, Judge 0rville Yerger and Gen
G. w. Gordon. The National Republi-
eau speakers were Il. N. Rankin, col
ored, president of West Tennessee Uni
versity, Green Evans, colored, I. f.
Casse!!!s, colored, Charles Kortrecht ami
7. D. Eldridge. A speech was also made
by W. B. Waldran, the Independent can.
didate for County Court clerk, After
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
KAHN & FaEIBERG.

The old members of the Democratic
Conservative club Of the Eighth ward
are requested to meet tonight, at eight
o'clock sharp, opposite the Poplar street
market, for the purpose of recognizing
the club.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
CHEW
"THE M~ATCHLESS,'
Sold by HI. Esch. Il4i


AGNbUhhAs
Major Benyard, U. S A., left yester.
day for Vicksburg and Red river.
Mrs. Robert Speed and children left
yesterday for Green Lake, Wisconsin.
Lieutenant Herbert Rhett, Of the BllA
City Grays, left yesterday for New Or
leans.
Jerome Hill, Of Hill, Fontaine & Co.,
returned to. day from Fort Smith, Ar
kansas.
Judge ]. W. Clapp and vile and Mrs.
W. S. Jones left yesterday for Ba%tesyille,
Arkansas.
Sheriff Charles Anderson is recover.
ing from his illness.
Colonel VIM, L Duff, John G. Ions
dale, jr., Darlington Mason and Minor
Meriwether, Of this city, are in Nash.
vile.
Ernest L. Cleaves will leave this even.
ing, via the river, for St. Louis, and from
thence to Colorado, to be absent during
the summer.
Colonel William S Campbell, presi-
dent Of the National Bank Of Franklin
as we'll az one Of the wealthiest and most
esteemed citizens of Williamson county,
died at his residence near Franklin
Wednesday morning ut 7 o'clock, aiieI
almost a years illness. Mr.. Campbell
went to Williamson county from ireland
while young, and at the time Of his death
was upward Of fifty years Of age. He
was the father of thirteen children, nint
of whom, with his wife, survive him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

Congressman Alexander Il. Stephens
has never married. No relatives live
with him at Liberty Hall. His bodv
servant is black; his secretary is white.
He hates pork and likes baked coon.
He is hot tempered. His nature il good
and generous. He was liked by Greeley
aud detested by Sumner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
A Concern,

To the Editor of the Ledger:
This Memphis NationslRepublica
Greenback party publishes in its organ
the platform and a circular letter. This
circular letter is signed by one D. B.
Sturgeon, of Toledo, Ohio. Its chief
and only object seems to be to urge the
organization of what Mr.. Sturgeon is
pleased 10 call councils" A council is
to have q chief, q vice chief, a scribe
and a treasurer An application to
Mr.. Sturgeon, accompanied by the sum
Of one dollar" will secure the right to
organize a Council" What a fraud
This man must be 8 regular confidence
game swindler. Have the poverty,
stricken followers of this delusion in
Memphis been mulcted in the sum OIL
one dollar" each for their clubs2 Such
bold trickery ought to be attended to by
the police. L.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

McGinnis' Magic Lininent,
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, E. Whitmore, Colonel
W. W. Coleman, Jas. M. White, Major
W. B. Waldran and j. b. Goodlett. For
sale by W. N. WILKINSON & Co.,
68t $40 Min street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19
county Court Clerk.
To the Editor of the Ledger:

To the Editor of the Ledger;
A communication in this mornings
Appeal signed Amazon" is headed,
How the Radical Party Managed Shell.
by County Affairs" and Amazon" mem
Toned W. B. Wsldran for County Court
clerk and urged that, instead of support
ing him. voters should stand firm for the
straight ticket. This office is not one
upon which party issues should be
brought to bear. County Court clerks
make no Laws; they simply execute them,
and If Mr.. Waldran is elected he will
enter upon the discharge of his duties
uutrsmmelled by party ties, and would
be ready to serve all without regard to
party politics. This election will prove
the triumph of no party. Shelby county
has lost much of the good people 5
money by the election Of bad men to
office, simply because they were party
nominees. Then why should we
vote straight tickets" and why should
we not vote for VIM. B. Waldran? He
has more claim upon the people, has
lived here for over fifty years, and is
capable and honest. 1t is supposed
that the most of our voters are twenty
one years old, can Judge for themselves,
and hope they will exercise their rights
of suffrage and DO their duty by making
their tickets al they see fit and that a
majority will see that those tickets have
the name of W. B Waldran for clerk of
the County Court. CIvIs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

Five cents worth Of char.
coal per day will run a char
coal furnace as well as Mrs. Nj.
j. McCullOugh's Selt.cOndens-
ing Steam and Hot Air Cook
er, cooking four different
kinds Of food over one hole of
the furnace at the same time.
II. J.
lat Sole Ag't, @3l MaiR 81,
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From Late sales.

Cheap dry goods, cheap shoes, cheap
clothing, from all avenues, will be sold
cheap to make roc m for our coming fall
stooL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

QUERY: why will men smoke CON.
mon tobacco, when they can buy Mar
burg Bros Seal Of North Carolina
at the same prico2" [%eod.xxvii lac
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

In China a man may divorce his wife
on q slight pretext and sell her into
slavery. In this country he merely
turns her loose and takes her childsen
from her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

All Of them have used DR.. BGtrs Blooa
Mixture Who2 Those who herelofore
suffered with boils and pimples. hut VIC
are now free from such annoyances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

LACE curtains done up in N. Y, style,
corner Seventh and Broadway. (l3o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-19

IL 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
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LOTTERY.


A aPLRRDID OPPORTUNITY 10
n WIN A FORTUEEi-Eighth Crane
Distribution, 1878, at New Orleans, tuesday,
August 18th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY co.
This institution was regularly incorporated
by the Legislature of the state for Eduea-
tional and Charitable purposes in 1868, with a
Capital of Sl,O0O,0O0, TO which il has since
added n reserve fund of SS50, GEO. ITSGRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION will
take place monthly on tho second Tues
day. 1T NEVER sCALEs OR POsTP6NEs. Looh
at the following Distribution
CAPITAL PRIZE, 83O,O0O.
10000 Tickets at 2 DollaTs Each.
Halt Tickets One Dollar.
LIST OF PRIZES.
CAPITAL PRIZE, ........-.... $4,000
l(ApIrAL PRIZE ..................". 10000
CAPITAL PRIXE....... .............. 800
Prizes OF 81, 5OO.....-. .......,~-" 5 900
< PRIZES OF I,O00......., ............. 5000
100 PRIZES OF i00."..% ..,.."..~.. 1000
On p Ives OF 0........".m.. 10000
bOl pRIZES OF 0....m...."~..... l0,CO0
HOO PRIZES OF O...-~."""...., 10000
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
Approximation Prizes Of SSSQGOl~~""S2,5O 0
fttt" iOO.~~~"- 800
s- -
1857 Prizes. amounting to."".~...D.....SuO,4W
Responsible corresponding agents wanted at
ali prominent points. TO whom q liberal COM
penNation will be paid.
Application for rates to clubs should only be
made 20 the Home Office in New Orleans.
Writ, clearly stating iull address, for fur
Their information or send orders 70
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
p. O.. Box 692, New Orleans, La.
Or No. West Coutt street, Memphis, Tenn.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings arc
under the supervision and management Of
Generals G. T. BEAUREGARD and JUBAL
a. EARLY. 1l9-1S6-wks