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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

PHILADELPHIA is earning an uneuvis'
BILE criminal %notoriety. The latest story
Of crime from that city is the imprison-
ment Of a perfectly san young woman
in a madhouse by her mother.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
For OIerk of county Court,

JOHN J: DUFFY is a candidate for County
Court CLERK. at the ensuing August election.
subject 70. the action of the Democratic and
Conservative Convention.
w. B. WALDRAN is a candidate for Clerk
OF the County Court at the ensuing Angus
election, subject to the action of the indie
pendent voters of Shelby county.
JAMES REILLY is a candidate for tho
office of Clerk Of the Shelby County Court at
the ensuing August election. subject To the
action Of the Democratic and Conservative
r. J. BLACK is a candidate for Clerk of the
County Court at the ensuing August election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

Edmund About says: AT the age of
twenty-five an American has tried a
dozen ways of life, made four fortunes,
q bankruptcy, and two campaigns;
pleaded a cause, preached a religion,
killed six men with a revolver, eafran.
chised a negress and conquered an
island"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
SPECIAL NOTICE.
a GARD.

To all who Observation-Disclosures and
indiscretiOns of youth. nervous weakness,
early decay. loss Of manhood. etc., 1 will
send a receipt that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by missionary in South America. Send a
self-addressed envelope To the RRv. JOSEPH
T. Imam. Station d, IBiJle House, Ne,o York
Citg. -xxvii-s5 eodsw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
For County RegIster.

SAM M. GATES FOR COUNTY REGIS
TER.-To the voters Of Shelby county: 1
offer my name as a candidate for the Office of
that office, and consider myself competent To
their faithful discharge. l ask your s~ufTrags
because l need the position. Many of yod
have known me as a constant resident amone
you for over thirty-eight years. To such 1
feel that l need no recommendation and to
you l confidently refer those who NAV NOT
know me, or my qualifications, for the posi-
ton. Very respectfully,
June l3, 1878, SAM M. GATES.
CHAS. A. BEEHN is a candidate for County
Register at the ensuing August election, 1873.
Ste
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

Alter the circus parade two small beys
met on the street. One Of them, bis
face glowing with excitement, said:
"Oh, Johnnyl did you see that fellow
with the snakes around his neck2' No
word from Johnny. "Yer seer the man
in the lions cage, uncourse2" No word
or sign from Johnny, save and except a
cloud upon his brow. well, yer e e
the ponies with the red blankets on,
didn't yer2' Nav, and l didn't" said
Johnny at last, bursting into tears. II
had to stay at home and tend our baby,
but | kin lick the stufin' out Of your"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

At the close Of one of the performas.
ces Of little Harry Shannon, the 4" boy
orator in Chicago, recently, one of the
ladies who attended was quite desirous
Of kissing the little fellow. She ap.
preached the subject in the following
manner: Harry, do you ever kiss
ladies2' mo, madam, l am not fond
Of kissing" But, Harry, / am as old
as your mother; can't you kiss me for
herr" Madam, no possible fight Of
the imagination could ever picture YOU
as my mother" The lady retired.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

This is a boys COMPOSITION on girls.
He says: Girls are the only folks that
has their own way every time. Girls is
Of several thousand kinds, and some
times n girl a be like several thou
SAND girls if she wants to do anything.
This ia all | know about girls, and father
says the less know about them the bet
ter off am
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
LOTTERY.

A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
"A WIN A FORTUNEi-Seventh Crane
Distribution. 1873, at New Orleans, Tuesday,
July 9th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY 90.
This institution was regularly incorporated
by the Legislature Of the state for Eduoa-
tional and Charitable purposes in 1868, with a
Capital of S1,0O0,000, to which it has since
added a reserve fund Of $3.50, GEO. ITS GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION will
take place monthly on the second Tues
day. IT EEvER SCALES OR P~0sTPoHEs. Look
at the following Distribution:
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
100, 900 Ttcketa at 2 DOllaVs Each.
Half TlekAla One D0Ilnr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

u seems from 8 recently published
blue book On drunkenness 10 Scotland
that ths permission granted some years
back V grocers 70 sell liquors has been
ATTENDED With very bad effects 70 far o.
women are concerned. Whisky IL fro.
99enby pat down 10 the BIZ which their
hgssa11s pay under other heads. IN
~ lls women we're arrested ~ XII
nafnock ior drunkenness; 10 1876 no
lever than Z70.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

Some years ago q man 10 the North Of
England proposed for 8 small wager
that be would ct four distinct intervals
deprive . ball deg II one Of his feet By
anpulstion. and that after every ind.
yidgal deprivation, be should attack a
poll With bis previous ferocity; and,
lastly, that be should continue 70 do 10
upon biz stnmps." The experiment was
made, and the result demonstrated the
truth 81 tbe prediction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

a Female Hercules" a native Of
France. IL 70 be seen 10 London. One
81 her feala Is 10 lit mp an anvil by the
bsir u her head, aud then have the
ssms angii placed on her bosom, while
three smiths forge a horseshoe with their
hammers, she talking and singing all the
while,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

OserNa farmer smsafed bis hogs
gilh tsf V I'D them of 1sas and turned
tsn pots ~ the goo1s A. night they
aln 20 return " their pen ~ usual. asd
W tns morning be- iggbd them stuck 10.
sslnsf' ms a. making lhsm adhere 10 a
Aass Thy might hays goDe home.
be,sflhslsss W eDgesr n setion. bat Il
isn't N . box v kafmoHizs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
A camel ranch ia owned BY D. Matber.

a camel ranch is owned by D. Mather,
Of Bastrop, Texas. he claims that
canels are no more trouble 10 raise than
borses or cattle. The colts for three or
four days are rather tender, and require
close attention, but after that they take
their chances with the herd. They are
extremely docile, and a. the females give
birth 70 3 colt every year they are profit
abb, The animals selling when reared az
from 800 10 500 each. Mr.. Malher
says . well broken camel will travel more
than one hundred miles q day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

PA" said a little boy, FIVE years old,
u saw q lion and a lamb lying side BY
in the meadow this morning" tut,
tut, James. Don't tell such stories"
said the father. II tell you / did," per.
sisted the child; but it was a dande.
linn"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

The subscription price Of The PUB
LILO LEDGER is s. per Gnnum for
the Daily, and 81 per annSm for the
RAskly-POstGgs free.
Persons learning the city for the sum
msr can order the DAILY LEDGER
at SOC per month in advGncs, Nth the
privilege Of changing pOstO6iee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

Not quite the same thing. Mereiful
Traveller: Your horse has been going
well. When did you bait him2' Pat:
"Ah, shure it's been a purity lively road,
sor; but DILL have to bate him goin' up
Sloggin Derry hill, or."-[Punch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

Nor long ago was burned to the
ground in Abbeyille, s c.. the handsome
mansion Of the late Thomas C. Perrin,
whose signature led all the rest on the
ordinance Of secession passed by the
South Carolina convention. 1t is said
that in a parlor Of this mansion occurred
the very last official action OF the Con.
federate government. MIR. Davis and
LIS cabinet spent the night at Mr.. Per.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

Mr.. STANLEY MATTHEW'S" says the
New York Tribune, has been the Jonah
Of this administration from the begin
ming, and his latest blunder is the worst.
He is a gentleman Of refinement and
courtesy, q lawyer of marked ability, a
strong speaker, and yet. 10 connection
with public affairs, a dismal failure. 1t
has turned out very unlueky for him that
the President, with the partially born of
personal friendship, favored the election
to the senate Of Mr.. Matthew instead Of
General Garfield. 1t has all proved un-
fortunate for the administration"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

tbs voyage Of the Esthen in search Of
relics of Sir John Franklin, which is ex-
pected to last at least two years and a
half, is about to begin. The cruise will
have a romantic as well as scientific in.
terest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

SENATOR MATHEWS improves on the
excuse in scripture: II have called for
q committee, and therefore l cannot
come" As a man once acquitted can
not be tried again on the same charge.
and as it is m~anifestly absurd for any
man 70 be tried in two places 81 once
on the one charge, the same rnle might
be made TO cover the etiquette Of this
particular testimony that is wanted, and
By %eonseuting to pass through the ordeal
Of the lower court Of the house, It ought
TO be entirely unnecessary for the ssnA-
tor to carry bis evidence TO the higher
court Of the senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

Dick Holland, Of Cincinnati, brother
OF sPh Holland, narrowly escaped death
IN 81. Louis, Sunday, AT ihs bands on A
local sporting man named Hank Wider
with whom he quarreled over soms
gambling OF betting question. Wider
struck AZ Holland with q came, and ibsn
drew a pistol and fred at BIN Al close
quarters but one Of a group At hand
knocked up Wider's arm and saved IIoL
land as the weapon fired.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

ALBANY, N. T., June 1.-THE entire
stock Of Mat White & Co., wholesale
dealers in notions and dry goods, was de.
stroyed By fire this morning. Loss,
$4,000; insurance, s25, 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
FOR OiFcnit CO0r1 CIerE

ED .WORSHAM is a candidate for Clerk of
the Circuit Court, at the ensuing August elee-
uoni subject to the action Of tie Democratic
and Conservative Convention.
DABNEY M. SCALES announces himself a
candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of
shelby county at the August election. subject
convention. 25ta
jas. GALLOWAY is a candidate for Clerk
OF the Circuit Court at the ensuing Ausnst
election, subject TO the action Of the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Convention. I7fe
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

Olive Logan writes that the Raphael,
La Belle Jardinesr," for which the
French government paid nearly a quar-
ter Of a million Of dollars, is bogus, and
that the original is owned by Boston
gentleman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
FOR CIerk OF bartlett CIrcuit Court.

DANIEL q. SHELBY %(present Deputy
Clerk(, is a candidate for Clerk of the Bartlett
Circuit Court, at the ensuing August election,
subject to the action Of the Democratic Con-
sentative Convention.
FELIX M. JONES is a candidate for Clerk
Of the Bartlett Circuit Court. subject to the
nomination OF the Democratic Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

NJ and hn kobrss, u Atlantic.
Io1a agreed - ssgsfsis, Boz neither
would cggss1t tbGt he Dt6e, slegid ,r,
lain her baby. They sAiisd H. ases.
Tor 90,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
The Inveafiratinn

WASHINGTON, June 1.-THE sub.cem.
mittee from the Potter investigation
committee having returned, the whole
committee vent into secret session.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

George Francis Train sees himself
called by As, OO0,0O0 people to the diota
torship within sixty days. He says they
are going to smssh Hayes, and don't
want Tilden-they will therefore call
~aU
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
WARNING.
To the Public -!

OFFICE MEMPHIS WATER Co.. June /, 1873.
IN order to more completely protect the
Il patrons of this Company, as well as To
fhield ourselves, we here publish a list Of
plumbers who have filed bonds in our Office as
a guarantee that they do work properly in
connection with our mains. We will decline
to allow others than licensed plumbers to
tamper in any way with fixtures connected to
the pipes Of this Company.
w. L. CAMERON, Seo'y,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
BUSINESS CHANCE.
Dissolution Notice.

UHE c%opartnership heretofore existing be.
Il tween NJ; v. Nelson and Joseph o'Brion
IN the plumbing, and gas-ftting business is
this day dissolved by mutual consent, M. V.
Nelson retiring; the new firm of Joseph
O,Brien and 4. II, Finne assuming all liz.
bilities and finishing all contracts made by
the old firm. The new firm is alone author
lied to collect Indebtedness due the old firm.
M. v. NELSON,
JOSEPH 0'BRIEN.
Memphis. June II, 1878.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

WASHINGTON, June Ain Tennessee
and Ohio valley stationary to lower pres
sure, east TO southeast winds, slightly
warmer, cloudy or partly cloudy weather
and rain areas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
For COuntv Trustee

7 we are authorized to announc j. j. RAW
LhNdS as a candidate for reelection TO the
Vmce 81 county Trustee at the August cleo
HO non subject 70 the Democratic and Conserva-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
For AttOrney-@enera of BnrtIa,t
Oireuff N0ura

GEO. G. DENT is a candidate for Attorney
general Of the Bartlett Circui. Court Of
nnelby county, at the ensuing August cleo
uoh, SUBJECT to the action of the Democrats
ana Conservative Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
For shertR.

@. L. ANDERSON is A candidate g,
election to the office Of Sheriff snb;ect ~ H.
actien OF the Convention of the Democyatic
ana Conservative party Of Shelby conntv w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
C%OparfnershIn Notice..

Referring to the above, II will be seen that
we have entered into copartnership to do a
general plumbing and gas-6tting business.
and all we ask is a trial, and We guarantee
satisfaction. JOSEPH 0'BRIEN,
Y. ii. FINNE,
30 so No. 81 Washington street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

FFlEcsr Monday was celebrated by
the Germans in New York city. and one
of the ways was a socialist picric. At
this gathering Of honest men eager 10
better their condition, and noisy agita.
tors and advisers, with a screw loose in
their heads, society vas roundly rated
for the great crime Of not giving every
German on his arrival in this country 4
four story house and a liberal income.
The American flag was freely ~deaouncet
aud derided because it protects capi
tai, and the red flag was hailed viii
enthusiastic cheers as the flag Of tn,
people and the one aagthat capital fears
But the German who isrcely hates pro
periy is the one who has none of bis own
aud they are a rather thrifty people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

The New York Tribune, of the llth, is
happy but scornful, for it says that
yesterday, in the house Of representa-
tives, Mr.. Singleton, of Mississippi, de-
clsred that his highest allegiance was
dus to his State and not to the general
government. This is easily explained.
Mr.. Singleton was one of General Scots
non-cOmbatsnts-a Confederate con.
gresham. II he had got a drubbing on
the battlefield he might have to-day
more sober views Of constitutional Law"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

C%HARLEsToS, S. c., June H-Jea
Dsyids, sentenced to be hanged, has
been again granted q respite until the
18th Of July.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
Anairs al Quebse.

QUEBEC. June 1.-THE city is quiet
this morning. Laborers have resumed
work at several places, under protection
by the authorities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

IA may be set down IS a safe PROPOSE
ton hat neither the Orange Young Brit
ons nor the Young Catholics of Mon.
trsal who engage in tumult, riot and
b~loOdshed. on the score Of religion, half
a dozen times a year, have any sort Of
good standing in either of the denomi.
nations they disgrace by their conduct.
They are simply lswless d~isturbers of
the public, who should be denounced
and repudiated by the people Of all
churches, including especially the two
whose names they use only to defle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
LIoannah

MURRAY &c MARTIN, 40 Madison street;
p j. MAIL ON h CO., 204 Main street;
WIN. LUNN, 43 Madison street;
JOHN MASSA, 37Sh Shelby street;
j. w. Y. BROWN. 25s Second ID. 80.lhf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14

THE Eastern war may be considered
ended, now Thai the members Of the Ia.
ropesn congress are Oh their way 10 The
place Of meeting and the United States
troops have been ordered home The
three army officers sent abroad az nilr
tary attaches Of our legations a. ST. Pc.
~tersburg, Constsntinople and Vienna.
have been directed TO report for home
duty. 0sly one Of them had any oppor-
tunity to see the operation Of the army
in the field, Lieutenant Francis Y.
Greene, who was with the Russians Il
the capture Of osmsu Psshs, and wsu
decorated for bravery displayed during
one OF the assaults in the m~ountains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
OF PRIZES.
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
Approximation Prizes Of SS0O.~.....s2,7 200
200........ 1850
. l00.~......- 800

1857 Prizes. amounting to...-.......Sil0,400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted at
all prominent points, 70 whom a liberal COM
pensation will DO Paid.
Application for ratios to clubs should only be
made TO the Home Office in New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating iull address, for fur
Their information or send orders 20
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
p. o. Box 692, Now Orleans. la.
Or No. 6 West Court street. Memphis. Tenn.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are
undor the supervision and management of
Geperals g. 4. BEAUREGAKD and JUBAL
A, EARLY, s9-ll2-wts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
TEAS.

TEAC The choicest in the ~world-Im-
tIAOIporters' prices-Lareost Comnanv ~
Notwithstanding %article- pleases evorybodvm
lrade continually increasing Agents Tsnfea
eyerywhore best iniucements-donit Tasto
t,me-send for circular to R0BT. WELIS
Vesey st., N X. +. 0, box 1857. 5.sSdA~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
ENCOURAGEMENT
F0r OIreuit court MAJ.

l hereby announce myself a eandida,. 60.
the office OF Judge of the Circuit Cont LOT
Shelby county. subject to the action Of M y
Democratic-Conservative Convention calIedS
fer the 18th inst. H. CLAY KIiNGieo
We are authorized to announce JOHN
JOHNSTON as a candidate for Judge Of the
Cireuit Court of Shelby county at the ensuing
august election, subject to the action Of the
Democratic and Conservative Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-14
ROOFING PARTS.
B. AMp l.
New Series! New Series! New Series!
W0RKINGMEN'S
Building a. Loan Association.

ISSUES a new series Of stock every quarter
i commenced business in 1873, and has been
and 81 2 HSAQEsCESS Stated meetings held on
at their Office, No. 20 Madison street, TO
make loans. Eighth Series commences July
l. 1878. Subscribe now.
MONEY TO Loan Stock FOR SALE! No
BACK DUES l.. LAGRILL, Pres't.
CHAs. L. PATERSON, Sec'y. Sg.1lI
The New York herald., 1878-11-06

from that and in each precious document
he is assured that ''victory perches on the
Tammany banner" Mr.. Edward Cooper
and Mr.. Emanuel B. Hart, at the West
minister Hotel, are in hourly receipt
of similar reports, and they also are graft
fed by the information that ''victory perches
on the anti i-Tammany banner" General
Arthur and Mr.. George Bliss, at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel. hurriedly tear open bulletin
alter bulletin to learn that "victory perches
on the republican coalition banner" lndi-
vidual candidates, such as Tom Murphy
and ex-Mayor Gunther, Mr.. L. p. Morton
and Mr. B. A. Willis, Mr.. Jerome and Gen.
eral McCook, who have their special head
quarters, are all in turn rendered happy
temporarily, at least-by the pleasant as
surances Of their friends that ''victory
perches" for each and every one Of them.
To be sure, this praiseworthy impartiality
of victory does not continue after the clos
ing Of the polls. The bird must of neces-
sity in the end settle down permanently on
one side or the other. Still we presume It
is gratifying to receive encouraging news
during the progress Of contest even though
we lose in the end. At least the reliable
friends" who send the hourly district bull
letins to their chiefs on election days are
evidently of that opinion.
The New York herald., 1878-11-06
The CousrgY SAVED. as usual.
The Next senate.

The United States Senate consists now of
thirty-nine republicans, thirty-six demo-
Gratis and one independent-David Davis,
of Illinois. This makes q total of seventy
six Senators. Three republicans Senators
Sargent, Mitchell and Matthews-ha
ready seen democratic successors elected.
Senators Dorsey, Spencer, Connover and
Patterson will also certainly be succeeded
by democrats and these changes, If none
others occurred, would leave the next Sem
ate with thirty-two republicans, forty-three
democrats and one Independent.
Connecticut has elected q republican
Legislature, which gives q republican in
place OF Senator Barnum Pennsylvania
has gone republican, which means that
Senator Don Cameron will be reelected.
No other changes are probable, and the
next Senate should therefore stand demo-
Gratis, AZ republicans, 80. and indcpend-
ent. l.