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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
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LONDON, June 5.-Dsrby day opened
dull, cold and shovsryi Notwithstanding
all the adjuncts and incidents OF Eng
lands glory of the racing season were
Witnessed as in former years on Epsour
course. The Derby stakes was won by
General Peels colt Seton, Count LIS
Oranges I~nsulaire second, Lord Fal
mouths Childrid third. Seton was rid
den by Constable. Twenty-Five horses
started.
ST. P%ETERsBURG, June 5.-General
Gortsehakoif is sufficiently recovered to
90 to the congress. he will be accom-
panied by Count Schouvaloff and PriRce
Doubril, the Russian ambassador at
Berlin.
The Agence Russo says the Eastern
question will be dealt with in a broad
sense, and with the object of reaching a
common understanding and consolidate
ing the peace Of Europe.
The emperor came to this city to ad'
wise with Gortschakof.
BERLIN, June 5.-The emperor's con-
ditioE this morning is generally satisfsc'
tory. The emperor now occupies aroom
fronting on Inter der Linden, and learn
ing that measures were to be taken to
prevent noise in the neighborhood, he
requested that the passage of carriages
on the opposite side Of the avenue and
through Opera Square be not interfered
with. The emperor is very cheerful, and
his rapid recovery is confidently ex'
pected. At the first fire the emperor re-
ceived seven shots in the right forearm
and wrist and five in the head and face.
His helmet was completely riddled by
the second discharge, BE received about
twenty shots in the left upper arm and
shoulder and six in the neck. The folds
of his thick military cloak desdened the
effect Of this charge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

WAsHIxGroS, June 5.-For Tennessee
and the Ohio valley and upper lake
region rising barometer, nearly station.
airy temperature, north to east winds and
very generally clear or partly cloudy
weather. followed in the western por.
portions by falling barometer and
warmer east to south winds.
In the lower lake region higher pres
sure, fresh and brisk northwest to north
east winds, lower temperature than on
Tuesday and very generally clear or
partly cloudy weather.
The rivers will continue nearly sta
tionary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

IT is now very evident, says the Pitts
burg Post, why there was such a fright
in high quarters about the Potter inves-
tigAtion. Somebody is going to be hurt,
and the howl ia sent over the country
that revelation would injure business.
Would it stop u rolling mills or detain
harvest if john Sherman aud Stanley
Matthews we're tried, convicted and sent
to tie penitentiary for Matchmaking
our government, by placing a man in
the Presidential chair who was not elect
ed, by the Mexican appliances Of force
aud fraud2 As to Hayes title there is
no idea of disturbing it except to show
that his title is q fraudulent one, and the
result Of the most glazing crimes. he
will not be disturbed 10 bis seat, but will
remain as a marked example Of the for
bearance and self control Of an insulted
people. If this investigation proves
successful. and it seems almost certain
that it will, in stamping perjury and
forgery upon the parties accused, and
Hayes refuses to cut loose from the
criminals, be may protest bis innocence
of completely 10 the fraud as be p%lsasss,
but be will remain for the rest Of bis
term as President only 10 name.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

IE Nay. 1876, in London, at a sale Of
paintings belonging to Mr.. Wynne FL
lis, the portrait Of Gsorgiana, Duchess
of DeVonshire, BY Gsiuesborough, the
celebrated Ehgliab artist, sold for elO..
900. 1t was removed from the auction
room to the old art gallery on Bond
stree. for exhibition and While there was
stolen, by being cut from the frame dur.
ing the night. A reward Of $1,000 vas
offered for its recovery, aud the London
police made vigorous search, and CORE.
sponded with the police Of all the prin-
cipal cities Of the world, with the hope
Of recovering the picture and capturing
the thieves, but without succssi. Inter.
est in this remarkable robbery will be
revived by an advertisement in the New
York Herald, a day or two ago, declsr
ing hat III the present owner Of Gaines
%borough's celebrated picture, The
Duchess Of Dsvonshire," will address
negotiations for its restoration cal
be resumed"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
For UrimInaI court Judge

ORVILLE YBRGER is a candidate for
Judge Of the Criminal Cour, Of Shelby county
st the, August election, subject 70 the nomina-
ton by the Democratic and Conservative
! arty.
THOMAS II. LOCKWOOD is a candidate tfor
re-electiCn) for Judge Of the Criminal Conrt
Of Shelby county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton, 1878; subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic-Conservatiye Convention.
J. M. GREER announces himself q candi-
date for the Office Of Criminal Court Judge Of
Shelby county. subject to the action Of the
Democraiic-Conservative Convention. 27te
l am a candidate for Judge Of the Criminal
Court Of Shelby county.
19te p. II. SCRUGGs.
LELAND LBATHERMAN is a candidate
for Judge of the Criminal Court of Shelby
cyunty. Election next August. INFO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

The Avalanche very solemnly asks.
"Wouldn't it be advisable to require per
sons who vote in the primaries on the
9Th to give bond and security in addition
to the exacted pledge, that they will sup
port oil candidates nominated by the
coming co%nvention2 The men of the
machine have determined to make sure
of their slaves this time" The Ava
Ianche is doubtless anxious to be a kind
of free niger in political matters.
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Inc Prevention Of a Terrible Dis
nBter.

No disorders, excepting the most deadly
forms OF lang disease, involve such a trOmen'
dous destruction Of organic tissues as those
which fasten upon the kidneys. such mala-
dies, when they become chronic-and none
a'o so liable 10 assume that phaso-cCmpletely
wreck the system. To prevent this terrible
disaster, 70 course should be had, upon the
frat manifestation Of trouble, TO Hostetter's
Bittefs, which experience has proved to be
hiTh,y effective as 0 means OF importing tone
and regularity 10 the organs Of %urination, as
Another beneficial result Of this medicine,
naturally consequent upon ils diuretic action
Is the elimination from the blood Of impuri
tics which beget rheumatism, govt, dropsy,
and other maladies, Byincreasing the activ-
efficiency OF those organs, which are most inn
pOrtant outlets for the elcapoof such impu-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

Lsmi's celebrated painting Of the Bat
tle Of New Orleans. once The property Of
Mr.. Corcoran, aud ;or some time ezhib.
tied in the Coreoran Gallery Of Art, hal
been presented by W~Ashinglon's greal
pbilsnthropist 10 the State Of Louiaiana.
as q tribute Of bis respect for the mem
Org Of the Zero whose signal victory on
the Sth Of January, 1916. ELECTED the sp.
plause Of a grateful country, and rem
defed his name immortal" Tho
Dimensions Of the picture arc twelve fool
three inches BY sixteen feet nine inches
and % row Ia the hands Of on artist for
the purpose Of being retoucbed, and
When perfectly dry will be forwarded Il
Governor Nichols address, ADD when 4
reaches New Oflssos Il will DO hung n
the State'house,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
A sOUTHEIsrEhs WRECK.
several Passengers Seriously, bu
Aot Fatally Wounded.

Eot Fatally wounded.
The following is from the Evansville
journal OF the 3D.:
Yesterday afternoon, while coming
north, the passenger train on the Nash.
vile division Of The Southeastern rail.
road met with a severe wreck about
seven and a baif miles the other side Of
Henderson. The train was running Ut
its usual speed, out as it neared the point
Of wreck, the engineer eSpied a broken
rail, and reversed bis engine. But the
discovery Of the broken rail came too
late, and ia less time than it taxes 10
write II. the whole train was topping
from the track. The coach jumped Of
bottom side up, and pulled the baggage
car after II. X NJ. Parish, who runs the
engine, jumped through q window, aud
made his way into the ladies' car and
carried the wounded DOT. The passeu.
gers are loud In thsir praises Of con.
ductor Eggleston and bic staff, who did
all they could in The emergency. Those
most injured are Nancy CimeliGe, o.
Florida; Geo W. Black, Of st. Louis.
Betsey Clements, Of Heudersonville, IN
jury about the head; K. Bfietschs, o.
Evansville. bruised about the shoulders.
j. II Curtis, hand cut; II. Hines, arm
sprained; Il Will CHAM, general bruis
lug OF these, Mr., Breitschu, who Il
dying With consumption, suffered tb,
greatest injury The train reached her,
about IL o'clock last night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

CINCINNATI, June 5.-River falling.
Clear and pleasant.
CAIRO, June 5.-Arrived - John Por-
ter, New Orleans, 8 pm Belle Mem.
phis, Memphis, 10 am. Departed-Kate
Kinney and Exchange, St Louis, 8 pm;
Cons Millsr, Memphis, 8; Port Eads, ST.
Louis, midnight; John Porter, St. Louis,
am; Belle Memphis, St. Louis, IL,
Clear and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
For UhanceIIor.

GEO w. WINCHESTER is a candidate for
Chancellor Of the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county at the August election, 1878, subject to
the action Of the Democratic and Conserve
tive Convention.
We are authorized TO announce CALVIN
e NANOE as q candidate for Chancellor Of
Shelby county at the August election.
T.. +. MIC0U is a candidate for ChapeelIor
Of Shelby county at the ensuing August cleo
ton, subjectto nomination by the Demscratic-
Conservative convention.
HEREBY announce myself a candidate
ior Chancellor of the Chancery Court Of Shell
BY county, at the next August election.
Zlto w d WI CnN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

The subscription price Of the PUB
Lie LEDGER is IS per mum fOr
the. Daily, and 81 per imam for the
Peskly-PostGgs free.
Persons learning the city for the sum
msr can order the DAILY LEDGER
at SOC per month in adrance, with the
privilege Of changing pOsto6ice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
For Acknowledgement of Criminal
COurt.

GEO. B. PETERS is a candidate for Attor-
ney General of the Criminal Court of Shelby
county at the ensuing August election subject
20 the Democratic and Conservative Conven-
ton.
S. r. CANNON announces himself q can
didate for Attorney-Genera of the Criminal
Court; subject 10 the Democratic and oonserv-
alive Convention.
%. M. HEARN is a candidate for the Office
Of Attorney General of the Criminal Court of
Shelby county, at the ensuing August election.
EDWARDL L. BELCHER announces himself
as a candidate for the office of Attorney Gen.
eral Of the Criminal Court of Shelby county
ut Memphis, but subject to the action Of tho
Dem0oratio-C Conservative Convention.
g. W. GORDON is a candidate for the Office
Of Attorney General Of the Criminal Court Of
Shelby county at Memphis, subject to tho
nomination Of the Democratic and Consery-
alive convention. 15te
j. A. ANDERSON announces himself a can
didate for Atterney-Genera Of the Criminal
Court, subject to the Democratic and Conserv-
alive convention. l4Ste
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
COMMITIEE ON INVITATTONS.
A AsaEERMENT.
Notice to Tax-Payers.

DHE Board Of Equalization Of Shelby county
has met and organizsd as provided BY law,
The assessment books of the various wardi
and districts are at the County Court room
and taxpayers are requested to call and ex-
amino them by MONDAY, June 10, 1878. and
ask such corrections as they may deem 0
All applications fol reductions must DO in
writing. II. B, CHlLES,
Chairman Board Of Equalization.
June 4, 1878, S2d
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The missive, as might be supposed, is
pretty warmly commended by Rspubl.
can journals, and while some Demo
cratic journals give it a qualified indorse-
ment, the great majority refer to it IN
terms of ~ceRsure."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

Dion Boacicsult H. Il appears BY biz
own statement, one Of the bonanza nil.
llonAires He Invested largely three
Year, ago 10 California and C~onsolida.
uated Virginia, aud has since steadily
continued TO buy additional shares win
tue very large sums which have bses "a.
oe'yed as dividends by the stock bolders
OF nose Two famous minea. Mr. Bonei.
esait interest u 20 large that be- "A jns.
tined in saying we A. he does inhl.
conversation when speaking a. M
bonanza kings, The dramntlst bas bgsn
very auocoesfal In Amaasinq mopey Ia
ia about 10 launch q steam Yacht uel
vii cost him nearly $500, 900, and vbiel
VIII peoossltate the outlay Of a anal
! fortune yearly 10 keep aaoal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
FOR Circutt Court gIerE.

ED W0RSHAM is a candidate for Clerk of
the Circuit Court, at the ensuing August cleo
tom; subject to the action Of tie Democrats
and Conservative Convention.
DABNEY NJ. SCALES announces himself n
candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court Of
Shelby county at the August election. subject
to the action Of the Democratic. Conservatiye
convention. 25te
US. GALLOWAY is a candidate for Clerk
OF the Circuit Court at the ensuing August
election, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Convention, lite
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

SCH00LFIELD-At his homo nine miles
north Of Memphis, on. Wednesday morning,
June 5, 1878, at 81 o'clock, JOHN w. SCHOOL,
yield, In the soth year Of his age.
Funeral services from, and intermept near,
his late residence, THURSDAY MORNING.
Jane 9Th, at 10 o'clock.
Appeal and Avalanche copy.l
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For COnntv Trua,ee.

We are authorized to announce j.. j. RAW
LlRGS as a candidate for reelection 10 the
otiee Of County Trustee at the August cleo
uon, subject TO the Democratic and Conserve
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SPECIAL NOTICE
AnARn

TO all who ars.uHeriHg 'fomltho'srrors and
lndlicreuons Of youth. nervous weakness.
carly decay. loss Of manhood. etc.. | will
bond a receipt that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
By a missionary in South America. Send a
p6liaddrensed envelope u the REV. JosEPH
T. IMAM. SidiioA D.lBiJls House. HeD York
ON, Ii.af. In. .igIt .xxvii-35 eodAw
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Remnndad.

New York. June 5.ARev, ]. P. Jones,
Of Pittsburg, arrested when starting fol
Europe, has been remanded until Thurs.
day to await the decision in the certio.
rari and habeas corpus proceedings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
For Criminal Court CleTG

JESSE A FORREST is a candidate ior
Clerk Of the Criminal Court, at the August
election, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic Convention.
W. B. Gibson Is n candidate for Clerk of
the Criminal Court, subject to the Democratic
and Conservative Convention.
N. G. PERKINS is q candidate for Criminal
Court Clerk Of Shelby county at the election in
August, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic and Conservative Convention.
A. G.. HARRIS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Clerk at the ensuing August election.
Ate
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sAvlnEs nsnE An.ho.laea o Wind

PRoyIOEYcE, June 5.-The trustees
fo- the Rhode Island Institution for
Savings have been authorized by the
Court to wind up business.
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at the industry and dexterity with which
he led his party into What all Of them
now see aud almost all beforehand de.
elared to be a gross blunder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

Miss Grundy writes from Washington
that the influence of the happy married
life Of the President and Mrs. Hayes is
evidenced in the fact that so many Of
Mrs. Hayes young ladies are marrying"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05
ENCOURAGEMENT.
For Attorney -generaI of Bnr,Iest
Circuit gOurt.

GEO. G. DENT is a candidate for Attorney
Seneral OF the Bartlett Circui. Court Of
shelby county, at the ensuing August elecs
tlon, subject TO The. action Of the Democratic
and COnserYatiYn ConYentinn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

G. 1. ANDERSON Is n candidate for 70.
election 70 the Office Of Sheriff, subject 10 the
actien Of the Convention Of the Democrats
and Conservative party Of Shelby county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

When the Potter resolution was pend
ing, John Sherman was quick enough to
see in it a revolutionary movement to
upset Hayes title, destroy business con
idence, and Mexicanize the government.
So impressed wAs he, that his statement
to that effect was telegtaphed over bis
signature throughout the Union. But
the Investigation was ordered, aud in its
frat days proceedings we are face 10
face with the ressous Of Sherman's pro.
test aud his fears Of revolution. He il
pilloried before the country as the mos
infamous Of men; as U who advised
forgery and perjury to steal the vote o
Louisiana for Hayes; aud as promising
on the strength of his influence an
long and intimate acquaintance wit
Mr.. Hayes" that his agents in the Grim
should be protected, AMI provided 70
as soon IS practicable after the fourth q
March" when Hayes wal inaugurated
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

IHE Nashville Banner says that the
recent letter Of POstuast General Key,
addressed 10 the Southern people. has
attracted good deal Of attention aud
tlieiled various shades Of comment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

UIerk 81 harlIett OiTcn1l Court.
DANIEL G.. 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 Demooratic-Co
sentative Convention.
FELIX M. JONES is a candidate for Clerk
Of the bartlett Circuit Court, subject to the
nomination of the Dem Ocratic Convention.
Ste ~.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

To the Public +!

0PpioR MmmHw WArER Co., June !, 1878,
TN order 10 more completely protect tho
1 patrons Of this Company, as we'll as 70
shield Ourselves, We here publish q list OF
plumbers who have hlod bends IN our ofice as
4 guarantee that they do work properly IN
osnneetiOn with our mains. We viii decline
10 allow Others than licensed plumbers 70
tampor In any way with fixtures connected 10
''' p' ". /. CAMERON. seo'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

EyERY Radical paper aud government
ohcer-holder 10 the lsnd ~denounes the
Potter resolution. The leading Radical
paper Of Tennessee, the Knoxville
Chronicle, says: The excellent advice
given to the country, and espec' ally to
the senate, BY Postmaster General Key,
though rendered with he pursst motives,
has not been we'll received. h Is met by
bourbon newspapers with v~ituperaiiou
and d~enuueiAiiOn. His motives are mis-.
construed, and he is denounced as a
traitor to the South. Nothing bat blind
and unreasonable p~rsjudice. fed By par.
tisaH malice, could place such q con.
struelion on bis well considered notes Of
warning. TIE people Of tie South
above ali others. are profoundly inter
ested in checking the revolutionary
spirit o. the Tildeu Democracy.
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For County Register.
FOr CIerk OF HarIIeJt Circuit Court.

CHAS. A. BEEHN is a candidate for County
Register at the ensuing August election, 1878.
Ste
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Itoenaod

MURRAY A MARTIN, 40 Madison street,
n, j. NAL ON A co 20i Main street;
WM, LUNN, % Madison street;
JOHN MAHSA, 378H Shelby street;
], w, X. BROWN, &S Second at, S0'l6d
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For OIerk or County OouFt.

TOT OlerA OF county court.
W. B. WALDRAN is n candidate for Clerk
Of the County Court at the ensuing August
election.
JAMES REILLY is a candidate for, the
office of Clerk of the Shelby County Court at
the ensuing August election. subject to tho
action Of the Democratic and Conservative
Convention.
r. j. BLACK is a candidate for Clerk Of the
County Court at the ensuing August election.
Sto
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INSURANCE.
]. A. SIMMONS
No. 90 Madison st.,
MEMPHIS : TENNESSEE
Represents Following Insurance
OOmpMMIesi

Matna, Of Hartford. ssets-....~-.. 81. OS7, 907 90
Phenix, Of Hartford, afsets.,..... 2,kO7,5 3l %
Insurance Company of North
America. Phila 1slDhia, assets 6,6Ol. SSs %
srpOol, asset: .;-, T.~-ryv~- Is, 900. 900 90
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-05

MEMP HISS
wednesday Evening, June 8, 1878.
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nnMMIrTrE ON oRDER.

JB Poston, chairman; Major Hartmus,
N Falls. Colonel J II Edmondson. + nj Mel
son, Msjor W D Beard, John 4. Hillsman,
James leary. Colonel George r Phelan. Cap
tain James Gonnette, Captain A Cole, Cap
tain Thomas Tobin, Colonel jesse A Forrest.
The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1878-11-27
FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE.


The Grown-Cp ClscE.
oh, dear me, what a fuss nok, took tick,
took
Pray, what are you talking about, old clock,
AL the day long why, / really don't think
You stop long enough to sleep q wink.
For once In the night when was awake
s'pose Was sick cause ate the plum-eake-
heard you In the hall, tick, took tick, took !
oh, did you have pain, old clock, old clock ?
Tick, took You're grown-up clock, know,
II you weren't you wouldn't keep talking soi
For somebodyd say, at Just the hrst word,
"Ilttle folks, Bob, should be seen and not
heard"
You are dreadful stuck mp, think, and tall
And you don't like nice little boys at ALL
For when eight O'Clock comes you Just "raise
Ned"
So Jane will hear it and put me to bed.
Dear me l wish you would lose your tongue,
Just as | tried to do when l WAS young,
And company came and spoke to me
COf course you would tell when twas time for
teal.
s'pose the little clock mamma bought last
spring,
And grandpa called new-fangled thing,
Is your child and the reason he don't go,
Is cause you've scolded him for chsttIing so
"A. q. PlymptOn.