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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
FREE RATIeNs.

Dispatches from Washington an
nounce that through the influence of
Hon. Casey Young the secretary of
war has forwarded 1900 tents and ra-
tions for 10000 people for twenty days,
to be used for the benefit of yellow
fever sufferers. We hope that these
supplies will not be allowed to come
into Memphis, but be distributed as
they were to those in camps last year
somewhere in the vicinity. Hundreds
of negroes have already abandoned the
plantations where they onght to be at
work and started to Memphis, to draw
free rations, as they suppose. What
supplies we may have to distribute
should be given only to Memphis peo-
pie, and then on condition that they
go into camp in some safe and healthy
place, or go beyond the reach and in
huence Of the yellow fever entirely.
The free and promiscuous commisspry
oflast year, while run as well as prac-
ticable, under the circumstances, and
affording relief to many worthy and
needy people, was yet productive
of much evil The strongest and
most worthless applicants we're
often the most successful in
drawing heavy supplies, The weak
and sick sometimes were crowd
ed back and had no one to represent
them. A considerable class became
demoralized to such an extent that
the appearance of yellow fever signi-
iies nothing to them but an abund-
ance of free rations, and excites in
..hse::- ..h!.se::- minds pleasure rather than re-
gret. They are not the honest, hard
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
THE APPEALS HIRTORY OF LAST
WEAR


What is the matter with the
Appeal? A mental yellow fever
ichor seems to afflict our venerable
contemporary. But it ought to stick
to facts and kick vigorously against
the sensational pricks. 1t is due to
the truths of history to deny the
charges which the Appeal now brings
against the Memphis public of
the epidemic of 1878. 1t is
not true as the Appeal says in its
issue of this morning that during the
epidemic of last year robbery and
debauchery disgraced our common
humanity" Nor has this community
heard, until to-day from the Appeal,
that scOundrels last year made of
our greatest public calamity
time for indulgences of the gross
est character " the bare recol.
lection Of which is enough to
sicken the most abandoned.
These statements of the Appeal nor
anything like them we insist are not
sustained by the history of the cpl
demic of last year, and the Appeal is
doing gross injustice to the men who
nobly fought the terrors of the
fever last year by these un-
guarded sensational and ridiculous
statement of facts which are not facts.
under the circumstances surrounding
ths city last year, the wonder is that
so few violations of law occurred. A
handful of policemen had the whole
city to guard, and bravely and we'll as
these public guardians did their duty
it was not to be wondered at if some
thief here and there broke into a
deserted dwelling, or some prowIer in
the dark violated some of the com
mandments. From the Appeals S
charge, however, it would seem that
robbery and debauchery" held riot
in Memphis, and scoundrels the most
abandoned put the city in their pock-
cts. The Appeal should be more spe-
ci6c in its charges, and not stamp a
whole community as unworthy by an
exaggerated and sensational statement
of imaginary facts, We think if the
Appeal searches its own files it will
discover tributes paid to the men who
stood between this city and destruc-
tion last year, and compliments to the
people who remained through the cpl
demic Of 1873, for the good order and
general respect for the laws which
characterized our community during
those dark and bitter months of yellow |
fever.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
Sensible Letter From Country
Doctor.


PLUM POINT, Mss, July Is, 1879
-ED1ToR LEDGER-Will you be kind
enough to allow me space in your
paper for few remarks on yellow
fever?
For a long time majority of the
physicians and people of your city
have been writing and saying a great
deal about the importation of that
disease. They have spared themselves
no pains to trace the first cases to
some steamboat or railway train Just
from New Orleans and have always,
apparently, been able to do so.
Now that the first case of yellow fe-
Yer eroceurring in the United States this
summer, was reported in Memphis,
quickly followed by five other cases,
nothing can be said about importation;
but the fact must be admitted that il
originated there. Some of your lead
ing physicians gave it as their opinion
that Francis Mulbrandon contracted
the disease by using clothing, furni-
ture, etc., which had been carried to
his house from the residence of some
of his relatives who died with yellow
fever last year and that such cases
always occur the next summer after an
epidemic. But how about Judge Rays
case? Experts do not seem disposed
to tackle the question of the origin
of this case" as was suggested by the
LEDGER Of the 18th.
Even the "iron-clad expert" of the
Appeal does not push his inquiries in
that direction. 1t looks like they
were afraid they might find something
that would upset some of their pet
theories. If Mr.. Mulbrandon caught
the fever from clothing that had been
used by yellow fever patients in 1878
Judge Ray did not.
| have it from good authority that
he and his family were outside of the
infected district all last summer. His
house was closed and unoccupied
during the whole time, and was only
occupied in the fall after it had been
famigated and thoroughly ventilated.
So Judge Ray must have taken the
disease in quite different manner. /
understand that it has been asserted
that he contracted the fever in his
courtroom. Was there any clothing
or furniture in the courtroom that
had been used byyellow fever patients.
lfso, how could Judge Ray take the fe-
yer from these articles bymerely going
there day by day and holding his
court2 ll
1t has been satisfactorily demon
strated that yellow fever poison ex-
erts its influence during the night,
and it is generally admitted by medi
cal men that people residing in a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
SAN FRANCISCO.
Two Men Drowned Boiler Explo-
sion at Sacramento.

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2l.-Louis
Seagodie, Paul Bischoffsky and Man
uel Fisher, we're drowned in the bay
yesterday by swamping their boat.
Two boilers in the Central Pacific
railroad shops at Sacramento exploded
yesterday, demolishing the boiler
house. Half of one boiler went
through the wall and landed in the
blacksmith shop. The other build
ings were somewhat damaged. The
damage is $4,000. j. NJ. Keys. fire
man, was blown to pieces and num-
Der of others slightly injured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

WE are gratifed to be able to OBJ.
serve that the utmost good order has
prevailed thus ar in the face of the vel.
low fever and in the midstof the great
est exodus ever known to Memphis OF
any other cityin thecountry. The peo-
pie are quiet, anxious and sober; civil
law scarcely asserts itself, yet nothing
has occurred to lower our respect for
our fellowmen or to cause any appre.
hension to those who had to leave
their property unprotected. The law
abiding spirit of this community ex-
tends to all classes, white and colored
and this we believe is strong enough
to give assurance that absentees will
find their affairs as they left them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

10 all who are suffering fromthe errors and
indlscretions Of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., I will
send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was dlscoyl
cred by missionary in South America. Send
self'addressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH I.
lSMAaS, NINA Station D, New York City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
BY CABLE.

PARIS, July 2l.-A meeting Of
BOnapartists Saturday to determine
the policy to be pursued in conse-
quence of the death of the prince i'm
perial, was held at the residence of NJ.
Rouher. 1t consisted of senator's and
deputies, neither Rouher nor DeCas-
sagnac being present. Ferdinand
Barrot presided Ozenax, Baron d.
Mackan and other speakers dwelt
upon the necessity of Prince Jerome
Napoleon giving guarantees that the
resolution declaring that by the death
OF the prince imperial, Prince Jerome
Napoleon became the head of the
Bonaparte family was ultimately
passed, with only two dissenting.
Barrot and Prince Joachem Murat
were followed by most of those pres
ent and waited on Prince Jerome Ma.
pOleOn with the resolution.
There has been a fall of snow in
Dauphiney, in Southeastern France.
VIENNA, July 2l.-Prince Charles
OF Roumania, it is reported, has
threatened to abdicate unless the jew,
are emancipated.
CALCUTTA, July 21.-Disturbances
in the Rumpa district, Madras, against
tax on palm trees, has assumed the
form of an open rebellion. Of foul
companies of Sepoys there in foul
months only four effective men remain
LONDON, July 21.-The grand iu
ries of Westmeath and Mayo passed
resolutions calling attention to the
serious agitation against the payment
OF rents, increase of intimidation and
lawlessness, and pointing out the
necessity of executive officers being
armed with increased powers.
During a visit of the Duke of Cam.
bridge, commander-in- chief of the
British army, to the camp Of the
Canadian ridemen Saturday, Sir
Michael Hicks Beach, colonial secre-
tary, announced that the queen had
agreed to a proposal that would en-
able successful students in Canadian
military colleges to compete for
appointment in the English army.
In consequence of report that an
attempt would be made Saturday to
wreck the railway train en- route from
Windsor to Portsmouth, the most ex-
traordinary precautions were taken.
During the passage of the train it was
preceded by pilot engines, and every
bridge, cutting and thicket was
searched.
In Yorkshire and Derbyshire large
tracts of land are flooded by rain
storms.
At Wimbledon, in the two hundred
yards competition for the Albertprize,
Milton Farrow, American, made the
highest possible score.
MARsEILLEs, July 2l.-At the ban
quet of four hundred members of the
Legitimist party Sunday Marquis
DeForstai declared he was authorized
to deny that Count Dechambord pre-
ferred living abroad, on the contrary
he said "the king desired to return to
France"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
From Yesterdays Second Edition. !
THE LATEST
Reports from Our Fever-Stricken
City.

Within the past two hours six more
cases have been reported to the board of
health. The list includes Mrs. Brumond,
reported deadin previous list Rosa Reyp-
olds, colored, aged 10 years, at Judge
Rays Mrs. LOckhard, aged 40 years;
John and Lizzie Loekhard, aged 8 and IS
years, three miles out Raleigh road
moved from 1853 fernando street. They
started for Covington, but stopped on ac-
count of sickness.
Eva Woodrick, aged 10 years, 62 Brad
ford street. DR.. Collins.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

The citizens relief committee, an
organization which, during the last
epidemic, did incalculable service in
behalf of suffering humanity in Mem
phis, and without whose aid it would
have been impossible for the city au
thorities to meet the demands of our
suffering poor, should at once reorgan-
ize, and thus be prepared to emulate
the coed works performed by them
during the epidemic Of 1873.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

working laborers, but floating class
oflittle use under any circumstances
or TO any community. The policy
adopted by our authorities and sue-
gested by the LEDGER several weeks
ago in anticipation Of the fever again
is to depopulate the city, and if ra-
tons are to be collected and given out
let this be done in the country, where
there is and probably can be no fever
this year. Thus the crowds will be
kept cut and many lives will be saved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
NOt1Ce.

Owing to the prevalence of fever nj pres.
~ ent in our midst we would respectfnIiv
Inform those who are desirous Of communiea.
SHs WIN ~ US thst al letters addressed to Rice,
prompt attention. i0oet'e
4, Our patrons and friends are fully assurod
that our facilities will be ampie for fIiivS
any ana all orders entrusted to our care,
Our house 9t Memphis win remain omen as
usual and those of our customers residing
xonIa ,ne rnsat llne 81 roads not Guaranteed we
100 y ie iieSePeouuliy sollet their patronage.
llt-l9o RICE. STTX ECO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
The Burord :, Ir,oI r,.l, n,

OwENToN, July 2l.-Judge Curtis.
of New York, opened proceedings
this morning for the defense, speaking
for two hours, He will continue his
argument this afternoon. Rev. j. T..
Hawkins yesterday preached a sermon
strongly in behalf of Buford.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
Attempted Snicide.

A young man uamed flanagan shot
part Of his skull from the back Of
his head yesterday, in trying to sui
eide on Georgia street. He tried to
get his father and mother to leave
town. They refused and he said he
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

A man snapped a pistol in Whisky
chute at noon. Another man in his
fright ran, tumbled and cut his face
with a piece Of glass. A big crowd
and colossal scare was all.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

A gentleman in jumping from a
moving train, Saturday night, was
thrown on his back, cutting his head
and losing considerable blood, but not
otherwise hurt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

The deposed khedive of Epypt
receives an allowance of $250O60 a
year; his sons Hassan and Hussein
100000 each, and his mother $50.
wv; The new khedive was offered
S90,O,OOO a year, but accepts S25O,OOO
only.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

Several hundred idle darkies came
into the city to-day in search of free
rations. The roads were lined with
the yagabonds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
The Okolonn Ntntns.
Boston Herald

Boston Herald.
Before Congressman Frye, of Maine
brought the 0kolona States into ma.
tional notoriety, by quoting it on the
floor of the house of representatives.
it wasan obscure county paper, with
the income Of a village weekly. To-
day, thanks to the stalwart press it
has received national advertising,
which thousands of dollars could not
have paid for. Its circulation is
growing, and the publishers heart
gladdens when he opens his Northern
mail and adds new names to his sub
scription list We have said before,
and it deserves repeating, that the
Okolona States no more represents
the sentiments of the Mississippi De-
mocracy than Tom-ri-Jon volcano
does the opinion of Bostonians. An
editor who every week swallows red
hot sword will draw a gaping crowd.
People buy his paper to be amused.
But nobody save a few ancient Bour-
bons, take the sword-swallowine for
anything but the trick of newspaper
moGntebank. 1t pays to amuse the
WVAiu'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

would rather be dead than risk yellow
fever His injuries are not likely ia
prove fatal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
BUSINESS CHANGE.
DISSOLUTION

MEMPHIS, Tenn, June 90, 1879.
DHE firm of B. NJ. Stratton & Co. is this
J. day dissolved by limitation. The unfn-
lshed business will be settled up by j. II. Mo
Davitt, who has charge Of the assets of the
firm, and who is authorized to use the name
OF the firm in liquidation.
Thanks are due our numerous customers hr
the, liberal patronage heretofore bestowed.
and solicit continuation of same to the new
hrm. j. II. MCDAVITT,
B. M. sTRATTON,
J. Il. DUNSC0MB,
S. II. DUNSC0MB, JR.
b; M. sTRATT0N, Of the above firm, will
continue the business at the old stand, where
ne will be ready to serve his old friends and
patrons as heretofore. -
lOl:l2s B: N. sTRATT0N. 2sl Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22

Mr.. James Paine, a well.known
English pyrotechnist, has come to this
country. Among other engagements
is one to light up Niagara Falls with a
thousand Bengal lights kindled at the
same instant by electricity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
Publisher and Proprietor

The subscription price of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is s5 per annum and
Soc per month fOrlsss than one year. The
WEEKLY LEDGER Is 81 per annum-
postage free
Persons leaving the city for the summer
can order the DAILY LEDGER at SOC per
month in advance, with the privilege of
changing postofice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
Change Of Bank Hours

OWING to the prevalence of yellow feve,
~, and inability to retain sufficient helm. tbs
undersigned banks, until further notice, will
open az II am and close at m. "''
UNION AND PLANTERS BANK,
By S. P, Read, Cashier.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
By w, w. Thacher, Cashier.
BANK OF C0MMERCE,
ByJ. A. 0mberg, Cashier.
STATE NATIONAL BANK,
by samuel a; Taylor, Assistant Cashier.
100. dEkMAN NATIONAL BANK,
l2St BY 7. II. Milburn, President
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
SOMETHING
EVERY LADY
OUGHT TO KNOW.

There exists n means Of SO.
curing a soft and brilliant
Complexion, no matter how
poor it may naturally be.
Hagan's Magnolia Balm is a
delicate and harmless article,
which instantly removes
Freekles, Tan, Redness,
ROughneSs, EruptiOns, Vulgar
Flushings, ETC., etc. So deli.
cate and natural are its effects
that its use is not suspected by
anybody.
No lady has the right to pre-
sent a dlsllgured face in society
when the Magnolia Balm is sold
by all druggists for as cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
MASONIC.
Masonic Relief Board,

M EMBERS Of the fraternity needing re-
NJ lief will apply at the headquarters, Ma
sonic Temple building, second story, OF of
any officer Of the Masonic lodges. Applica-
70 or ITO Vance street; A. Huhn 5S Linden
street; Ben K. Pullen, Sheriff's office, or
Union street at Memphis and Charleston rail-
road crossing; d. w. MunrOe, Zent's saw
mill. A. 5. MEYERS, Pres't, 2o6 Main.
JOHN WAYNEsBURG Sec'y,
l2l-liS Memphis Oil Works.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
RANKS
Manhattan Bank Of Memphis,

80 ,MENPHIs, TENN, July IS, 1879.
CHECKS on the Manhattan Bank will, nm
- til further notice, be paid at the First
National Bank: The undersigned can be adj
dressed until further notice, at Knoxviile.
Tenn.
-. EDWARD GOLDSMITH, Cashier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-22
TO CUR CUSTOMERS
AND The PUBLIC GENERALLY.

'ON account Of the exigency Of the times.
" from this date till further advised. no
goods Will be sold or delivered by us except
for cash.
l2I-127 OLIVER, FINNIE & 90.
The daily gazette., 1879-11-28
Soldiers in Washington.
A RUMoR THAT 1T is PROPOSED TO !

A RUMoR THAT 1T Is PROPOSED TO Es-
TABLISH A LARGE GARRISON THERE.
A despatch from Washington to the
New York World is as follows:
"The rumor is gaining ground that II
is proposed to establish a large garrison
Of regular troops, possibly In the w ash
iugton Arsenal, which is now used for
the manufacture and storage of military
supplies. The troops composing it will
be at the headquarters OF the regiment,
with its band and about six companies.
AT the same time extra quarters and
camping-grounds will be SO arranged
that the garrison could in few hours
be augmented TO several thousand. Ii
this plan is carried out i will be in direct
opposition to the wishes of Congress.
General Hancock is quoted as being OPP
posed to earrisoniDg troops in Washing.
ton, and it is believed correctly. He
would certainly oppose always any such
ll-advised attempt, monarchial in its
character and suicidal 10 the discipline
of the regular army. it is sa fe to assert
that if Congress sh ould be asked for an
appropriation for the establishment of I
garrison here an almost unanimous vot,
of the members, Republicans and Dem
ocrats, would be recorded agai nst givinI
a dollar for any such purpose"
The daily gazette., 1879-11-28
The School QMestsOn IN NesV
ENOtdud.

Archbishop Williams of the Roman
Catholic archdi ocese OF New Eng land,
Is . brave and learned prelate. II the
report we print else wi here Is true, con-
cerninG his address to his synod on the
,ubject Of education, we regret that We
regret that we cannot include prudent
discretion also among bis virtues. He is
alleged to have instructed his subordi-
nate eccIesiastlss to organize parochial
schools in every parish, and 10 have
given his sanction to withholding the
sacraments from all Catholic parents
who shall persist In sending their child
rem to the free public schools afterward
II this IL 40 It preci pilates . bitter re-
hgious discussion throughout the East
ern States which is too sure to be carried
Into politics and to result in discord
among the Catholics themselves. Mary
of the prominent Protestant clergymen
are eager for this fray, as was evident
in their selection of themes for the SER
mons preached last Sunday from Boston
pulpiis. Nor is 1t sure that the Arch
bishop will command an undivided sup~
port from Catholics. On the contrary
there Is every reason to believe that a
large, Intelligent and courageous party
among them dissent from the policy
which Is imputed to him and deprecste
its consequences. There IL no complaint
on nybody's part that The public schools
of Boston are not unsedtariaD. Indeed
Vicar General Byrne, of the New Eng
land arch bishop diocese is reported by
the Boston newspapers as substantially
admitting that fact on the very day be-
fore they printed the announcement OF
the scheme of his superor. Therefore
the A rchbishop's purpose-supposing
the report 10 be true-is not redress any
grievance, but to precip ipitate the enforce
ment of a policy y. Herald,
The daily gazette., 1879-11-28

GENERAL william Preston, Of Ken
lucky, thinks 1t not unlikely that the
Democrats will nominate some new man
as yet unspoken Of, at the next conven-
tion. He advises them eto wait bit,to
keep COOL" "The Democracy" he says,
shas of late been a very strong army,
led by weak captains. consider 1t q
Godsend that we have the next twelve
months as locus penitentia for past sins.
We may obtain remission In that time
and get rid of all our trash and all nom
sensical heresies. say with Captain
Benton, the Democracy to be strong
must be clean.'"
The daily gazette., 1879-11-28

WE learn from Secretary Schurz that
the total number of Indians in the
United States, at this time, of all ages
and sexes, Is $4,000. We are in favor
OF reducing the Indian race to 10000
men.-Baltimore Gazette.
The management of the Indians has
been very unwise of late years. They
should have been divided into small
bands, and left where the population
Would envelope them and destroy their
unity m tribes. 1t is ridiculous that
such thrilling number of Indians sbould
cause forty millions of people so much
concern. If they had been left :, ~.
States they would have learned 70 do
pend on tneir labor for a living, instead
OF following the buffalo for his skin 70,
clothing and his meat for food.
The daily gazette., 1879-11-28
HOaO the Tribune Pays could

y TOfu tne N. I. sun.
By TINS one operation alone, TO which
the 1r.cune lent all the al d In It's power
by TINS concerted and cleverly-engi-
neered bear movement which proved o
disastro Gus TO hundreds OF speculators-
MI Gould must easily have made what
his paper cost him, and can therefore
well afford to let 1t run on its ordinary
course OF sentimentality and tnrgid poll
tics, callow reasoning and cheap piety,
until he wants it again for real and Sc
rious work-for the practical uses fol
which he bought it. Mr.. Jay Gould
The successor OF Hoia Greeley, has
made almost science of stock -jobbine
Journalism. lie knows by experience
as well as genius how to catch gudgeons