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The Arizona sentinel., 1879-07-26

The Burlington Hawkeye says it is enough 10 make Charles Francis Adams perspirc to witness the agility of the De mocracy in climbing down out of that tree. The Hawkeye refers to the congres, sional tree from whose branches much political fruit was to be, but never was plucked during the extra session.
 Daylight now shines through the Raton tunnel.
 Regular trains are now running into Las Vegas.
 New York daily papers arrive in Las Vegas, in two days after date of issue. Grant County Herald (We doubt the latter item.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

than Blaine on a stalwart one. This
being conceded, the question to solve
is whether Sherman on the financial
issue can carry Ohio. If this can be
demonstrated before the time comes
on for the nomination of a President,
the chances of Sherman will be ten
fold better for the Presidential nomi-
nation. 1t will also, if a vigorous
canvass be made solely on the fnan-
cial issue one year in advance of the
national election, bury out of sight
the war issues, and put the party in a
position to make a campaign with its
financial record as the principal fea-
ture, upon which it will invite the
sutfrages of the people.
Putting all these things together. is
it any wonder why Secretary Sherman
will not decline a nomination to lead
the Ohio Republicans this fall, and
will, moreover, do all he can to get
that opportunity? He is a candidate
for the nomination beyond p~eradven-
ture.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

incidents in these eases footed up a
round sum, reaching somewhere into
the thousands.
The only fine taken in by Judge
Porter this forenoon was a single FIVE
dollar note from Eliza George for dis
orderly conduct. Other fines imposed
were Mary Coonan, Mrs. Birk and
Mrs. Noonan each s. for a drunk and
d%isorderly behavior up in Center alley,
and George Harrison, a suspicious
prowler, $40. The latter had a sack
of cotton, for the possession Of which
he had no good story to tell.
Fayette Williams, who had his
throat cut at Central Point yesterda
by Henry Harris, died in the City
Hospital to-day. Harris is a high
tempered character. He has been
about the county Jail for several
months past on a peace warrant and
was regarded as a faithful worker but
rather cross at turns. He left the
Jail to attend frolic at the Point, and
it results in a peck of trouble to him.
A. Gordon and Sam Blair, a pair of
confidence darkies, were up for trial
before Judge Porter this forenoon.
They cheated some poor white man
out Of ten dollars. Jim Smith, a va
grant, is also in trouble. Gustavus
Althouse and VIM. Birnett, for fight
ing, are also in trouble. Bill Jones,
a suspicious character, is at the Sta
tion-house with his case undisposed
of. Twenty-seven cases in all, were
before Judge Porter this forenoon.
Six were discharged, five. fined, and
the remainder continued for future
hearing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
THE COLORED EXODUS.
Latest From Down the River.

By the officers of the steamer Gold
Dust, which passed up the river last
night, the information was obtained
that the crowd Of colored people, hud-
died at landings in the lower part of
Washington and upper portion of
Issaquena counties, will not exceed
300 in all. The steamer Gold Dust
landed at several places where they
are collected, and learned that they
are looking for a government or charity
boat to convey them free of charge to
Kansas. They have no desire to
take any boat that expects them
to pay fare for their passage. As far
as could be ascertained the I'M
bryotic emigrants were peaceable and
had not attempted to modest any one
In the vicinity, except to pilfer small
articles laying around loose, or to kill
a stray pig or calf now and then. In
the meantime the planting interest is
suffering in that region for lack of
labor. The land thereabouts, is the
richest of all that the sun shines on
in this world, and the best as we'll as
the most productive cotton land on the
American continent. An annual yield
OF one bale to the acre is the usual out
turn. Heretofore there has been no
disturbance among the colored labor
ers of that vicinity for a dozen years
or ore. Ever since the election ex-
citement died out they have worked
industriously, had plenty of surplus
money every winter, and they spent it
so lavishly at the neighbOring stores
that nearly all of the tradesmen have
grown rich in a few years, and every
thing ran smooth until this Kansas
hulabaloo sprung up. Now the stu
alton has an unsettled look, as the
land owners cannot rely on their for
mer farm hands, and they do not know
whether or not they will raise a cotton
crop the present year. The would be
Kansas colored citizen has recently
read in some Cincinnati paper a sugges-
ton to send a relief boat down the
Mississippi river to convey them
to their desired haven, and
every upward bound steamer is hailed
and the inquiry made whether that is
not the coming government boat.
Until the sensation SINNERS down no
farm work is likely to be gotten out of
the darby desiring to go to Kansas.
As General Miles, an old Yazoo river
planter, said at the Vicksburg conven-
ton yesterday, the c%olored man has as
much right to go to Kansas as any
body has. He is free, and may do as
he likes. People. hereabouts would
be happy to see many Of them well on
their way, and it is to be hoped that
they will either go there or go. to work
without much delay.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
ANGELS FOOD,
22O MAIN.



Marriage licenses issued since yes
terday we're to S. II. Rogers and sgd
ney D~ivinney, Edward Forbes and
Rosetta Jones, L. Pareman and Car
rie Smith, John Burks and Carrie
Peters, G.. Green and Augusta King.
August Earnest, alias something
else, who picked upa sack full of meat
belonging to 7. G. Pack, and then
tried to make out that some one else
had stolen it, was convicted of theft
yesterday, and goes to the p~enitentiary
for three years. The meat stcalcr is a
foreigner from central Europe.
Aaron Brooks has been brought
here under arrest from Nodena, a
cotton plantation, some sixty miles up
the river, in the bend Of Island IS.
Brooks is supposed to have had a
hand in the killing Of Mrs. w. G. C..
Foster, neal the Fair Grounds, three
miles east Of the city, towards the
close Of January last.
Chandes Dubula, a lad of thirteen
years, shot Eddie Palmer, a boy of
eight, yesterday in Fort Pickering.
The ball was extracted from the boys
shoulder, having passed through his
neck, inaicting an ugly and painful,
but not fatal wound. The lads quar-
relied while playing, and the big boy
shot the little one. He then ran away
and has not since been heard from.
The county tax collector reports
light collections the last few days, not
more than a few hundred dollars hav-
ing been taken in. The Criminal
Court to-day, however, did a land,
Office business. Several dozen mis-
demeanor cases were disposed of, some
for keeping gaming houses some fol
carrying weapons and other mild-tem-
pered ofEenses. The costs, fees and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
TEN CENTS PER WE
THE CITY.
Tue.aar Erenlnr. Mar 8. Isze.
LEDGER LIKES.

A full moon tonight.
Ivory toilet sets at Layigne's.
Light rain and cool, with east winds,
this morning.
Male 4 Lamb green houses are at
the south gate Of Elmwood.
Cotton advanced lc in this market
to-day, while New York prices went
up 3c and Liverpool I'd per pound.
Temperature yesterday 75' during
the warmest part Of the afternoon.
and 62' was the coolest during the
early morning hours.
The destructive cut-worm and its
ravages excites commentamong cotton
planters. As yet it has only appeared
in scattering localities.
A requiem high mass will be cele.
brated tomorrow morning at Q o'clock
at st. Joseph's Church, for the repose
Of the souls of Catarina and Peter
Lagomarsini.
Most Of the strawberries 10 market
during the past few days have an I'M
ripe, sickly look. They are fewer and
less palatablc than last years crop by
a large majority.
The May number of Leisure Hours
a handsome cheap illustrated monthly
is received by 0. A. Bigelow & Co..
at 1856 Main street. Also, all the lead.
ing periodicals and latest dailies.
Tomorrow the German Maifest will
be held at Estival Park. The little
folks are promised a thousand prize,
and a grand time. The big folks arc
also in for a colossal entertainment.
Another chance to witness and heaI
Fra Diayolo in its entirety will b,
afforded a week from tomorrow. |
is to be performed for the benefit o
the Butler Anderson fund, a worth.
cause.
The little folks have a big thin.
this afternoon in the May festiva
given by Captain Robert Wise on tn
steamer JAS. w. Gaff. The boat ar
rived at our wharf just after dayligh
this morning.
How much do you ask a yard 70
it, said a gamin this morning to
passer-by who whistled strains iron
Pinafore vigorously as he tramped
I'd like to purchase so as to stop m.
share at once and the young cha
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
Personal.

Colonel j. NJ. Heating, Of the Ap-
peal, arrived from Cincinnati last
might.
Captain james S. Wise, of Cincin.
natl, arrived in the city last evening
to assist in his brothers annual May
festival.
Mr.. W. Ii. Harrison, of the Cincin-
natl Commercial, and his two daugh.
ters were passengers to this city on
the James w. Gaf.
r. S. Ridgely, New York James
S. Wise, Cincinnati; j. T. Smith and
Henry Reutzel, Arkansas, were visit
ors at the cotton exchange this fore
noon.
Mr.. VIM. l.. Stewart, a we'll known
citizen and merchant Of former days,
died yesterday near Springdale station.
four miles east Of the city, aged fifty.
five years.
Mr.. Thomas S. Bingham, who was
absent and very i'll for two or three
months in Middle Tennessee, has re.
turned, looking almost himself again
Ills many friends are glad to see hin
back.
Cards are out announcing the mar.
rage Of MIR. Aaron Block and Mis-,
Rosa j. Alderman on the l4th inst
Miss Alderman is the ward of Messrs
G, H. Judah and B. Eiseman and i,
the daughter Of a deceased Memphi,
merchant. We wish the couple man,
years of unalloyed happiness
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
SHERMAN'S CANDIDACY.
The Administration Almost Solidly
Backing the Secretary,
With the Double Purpose of Beating
Grant and knitting COnkling.
pocial to the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The agita-
ton Of the stalwart issue in congress
was opportune, for the treason that
it gave the party a chance to heal
its distraction upon a basis on which
all the elements could unite; and,
better than that, it gave the President
the chance, which he availed himself
of, by the veto power, to come back
into the Republican fold, and in such
an emphatic way that none dare gain
say his fealty. Hence the object of
the stalwart agitation, to bring to-
gether the Republican brethren in
unity, accomplished its purpose.
There are manifold reasons why it
should be abandoned. The paramount
one is that, if it is kept up, Grants
nomination is a foregone conclusion.
Even if the President be not I'M
friendly to Grants nomination, it is
certain that a majority of his cabinet
are, and not only Is the antipathy to
Grant not confined alone to the cabi-
net of the President, but the feeling
is largely shared by a good many Re-
publicans who oppose a third term
candidate. There are a large number
of the leaders who feel that if Grant
be nominated and elected Roscoe
Conkling would be the Warwick of
his administration, and he would use
Grant solely for the purpose Of paying
back old scores, and dealing out with
that vengeance of which he is capable
the necessary blows upon those within
the party who have stood in the way
Of his own ambitions. Indeed, many
think that the return Of Grant to
power would mean, and be utilized, to
get v with a large class of Repub-
licans who upheld and Endorsed the
present administration.
1t being evident, then, that Grant,
third term would mean only a ! personal
administration, the thinking leaders
have about come to a conclusion that
it was high time to jump from the
issue which alone can nominate him.
and prepare to conduct a campaign
and go before the people with a live
issue.
There are two great States, which
if the Republicans can carry, viii
make it almost impossible for the
Democracy to secure anational victory
in 1880. These are New York and
Ohio. If Tilden be the Democratic
nominee, it is believed by the sa.
gacious leaders that Grant cannot de-
feat him in his own State solely on &
Stalwart issue, and with the opposi
ton which will be hurled against
Grant by the influential newspapers
in the State which will oppose him
Again, with Grant as the candidate
the Republicans of New York, who
are really growing tired Of Conkling's
domination, would feel that Grant,
success would mean the perpetuatior
of the Conkling power.
There are other reasons, too, WHY
Grant, with Tilden against him, woulc
be a less popular candidate in New
York than Sherman. The leaders, al
all events, believe that Sherman on q
financial issue will be equally as stront
in New York as Grant, and stronger
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

turned to hunt another customer
wanting his boots shined.
Tho river here has been falling
nearly a foot each day for the past ten
days. 1t is now less than II feet
above low water mark. The total rise
and fall of the river here from its
lowest is a little under Sc feet.
The Second Advent mania has taken
a fresh start throughout the country.
We have a few Of the sacri6eial sort
hereabouts, a few also border on the
lunatic order and a few are fanatics.
Nor are these all of the Adventist
persuasion.
1.-THE Member from Paris is the
latest in cheap series, as this work
heretofore has been at high figures.
We have no doubt of its large sale,
now it is within the reach of all.
Purchase a copy for 20 cents of Mans
ford, 29S Main street.
This is ladies' day at the Tennessee
Club, The elegant rooms are open to
both gentlemen and lady visitors dur
ing the day, and tonight a musical
soiree will come off. From the pro-
gramme it is surmised that the affair
will be very enjoyable. 1t is only one
day in each month that the club doors
are open to lady guests, All other
days are mysteriously sealed to the
fair sex.
The battle between the old creditors
of the city and taxpayers will be re-
sumed with increased yigor on the
10Th inst, when Judge Baxter will be
here to hold court. Just now each
party are resting on their oars and
awaiting a turn in the tide. The same
may be said of those who are contest
ing the legality of certain acts Of the
present city government.
1t is now stated that the liabilities
of the hardware firm of Martin & Co.,
which made an assignment on Satur-
day last, aggregate about $4,000, of.
which nearly $4,000 is due to pre-
ferred creditors. The stock is mainly
fresh and recently purchased, and
it is said to be worth at least $35
The creditors are numerous, and
range from Atlanta, Ca, to nearly all
points North and East, and some in
England.
1.-The Supreme Court decision in the
cases between our present city govern
ment and their opponents, involving
the legality of their public acts, is not
expected to be publicly ventilated be-
fore next Saturday. The question is
a momentOus one, and attracts much
attention. "To be, or not to
be" is the way it looks to the present
official, while the opposing parties fail
to see how it is possible for the court
to decide against their interests.
The leading sensation among grain
merchants is weighing charges. The
legislative council and the city
weigher stick out for II cent per sack,
while dealers want the work done for
one-third less, and they will not
~patronize the public weigher unless
this concession is made. This is the
whole issue in a nut shell. 1t has
been known for several years past that
the Office Of public weigher is one of
the neatest and most lucrative Of all
u municipal places.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

Since yesterday the county register
has entered the following power of at
torney from N. NJ. Robbins to H.
Dow latter to A. +. Virgins, a re-
lease A. E. & N. j. Virgins to R.
Parker, trust deed F. P. & L. r.
Harrison to L. Richmond, warranty
deed; Chancery Court to NJ. L.
Meacham, attachment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
RefrigeratOrs, Ice Chests, Water
Coolers, Jewett's Patent FiIterer,
Ice-cream Freezers, very low.
56t FL. TURNBULL, 23f Main.

w. A. WHEATLEY, 2Sl Main, has a nice
line Of residences, stores, etc, for rent and
sale. James Park, Humboldt Park and
Grecnlaw Opera House for rent. Resi-
dence 1T Alabama st., for sale cheap. f57
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
CREOLE Lunches,
22O MAIN.
HOSE REELS, 80, a, s.. Brownies, 25s
Second street. lGt

THERE will be a series of public tenn.
perance meetings, conducted by Mrs.
Mary NJ. Cardy, Of Missouri. at the First
Congregations church, Union street near
Third, commencing tonight at s o'clock
and continuing until further notice. The
presence and assistance Of all friends Of
temperance is earnestly entreatsd. Rev.
Mr.. Clark, Of Helena, will assist this
evening. All are invited. Meeting. un-
der the auspices Of Memphis Temperance
League. Ladies' meeting at pm. every
day. 66i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
RcelfOOt Lake Perch,
& T d. FUCHS,
30 and Al Jefferson street.

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic is ~agrceably
recupcrativo in its effects on those weak
eaed by yellow fever. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
TO DEALERS
In GROCERIES
sol COLEMAN,
sole proprietor Of the
CELEBRATED NO. 10 CIGARS.

REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic stimulates the
digestive organs and adds tone and
strength to the stomach. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

Ice cream and Soda water
AZ StOtz's, No. 224 Main Street.
OCT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

A few days ago one hundred Garms
comprising a twelfth part of W.
w%lckshire, England, were ADVERTISED
to let. 'eu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

To GIVE tone to the stomach and stimu-
late digestion there is nothing like Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

All tin roofs repaired and painted by Us
will be guaranteed for two years.
5lt j.. c. Hook & Co, Is Monroe st.
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Corn Husk MOuth-Piece Cigar,
only DC, $40 Main. SO

DIR. A. L. KISIBRO,
Office, y. Il. Cor. Union and Main.
38t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06

lightweight, and Congressman Tovlo Is
OF Tennessee, is the same i"SlOr'
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Ladies' hats ~reshaped, Goodyear, $50 I'd
70
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To RESTORE the APPETITE and purify the
blood use Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. [d-w
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MANIPULATING THE NEGROES.
A Convention OstenslbIy in the Interest
of the COlOred Race, but Really
a Boom for Grant.

Special to the Cincinnati Enquirer.l
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 1.-The
interest in the meeting ofthe National
COlored Convection, which convenes
here next Tuesday, has been greatly
increased by the prospect of the live
Hest sort of local row. According TO
the original call the convention was to
discuss means for the welfare of the
colored race. Under this guise the
negroes of the South were to be or
ganized by the Republican leaders.
and made solid for the Grant move,
ment in 1880. Since then an
other of the great objects to be
considered is the exodus" Con-
elusive proof hat the convention is
intended as a Grant boom is found in
the fact that a few of the leaders in
Washington have entire control of the
meeting. Thirty delegates are to be
selected from each State. The Wash
lngton men select two or three in each
State known to be in sympathy with
them, and these are empowered to 6ll
out the rest of the delegation. That
kind Of thing did not go down with
the negroes here. The parties chosen
by the Washington men, in making up
the delegation, sighted some of the
most prominent among the negroes
here. The consequence was a lively
rebellion and a caucus last night. in
which a delegation representative of
the coal black race was selected. The
negroes say they will see this delega-
ton seated or have a row. Another
caucus will be held tomorrow night.
AT present there is every indication
OF a bitter fight between the middle
and lower class of negroes and what
they term the aristocratic members of
the race. The negroes here have tried
Kansas emigration two or three times.
They have sent out committees to
investigate, and the result proved I'M
satisfactory. There seems to be M
desire to 60 westward, The conyen
ton will contain all the prominent
negroes of the country, and will be a
most interesting and important one.
There are two or three leaders here
who are dying to have a tilt with
Pinchback or some other prominent
colored man, and will offer some tough
argument.
A growing disposition is noticeable
among the negroes not to be led and
used for political purposes. They saw
they want to talk for their own GOOD.
but don't want any politics in it. A
strong proportion, too, are opposed to
Grant, and will do all they can to pre-
vent the convention being used for
him.
Associated Press Dispatch.l
Nashville, May5.-Delegatesf from
Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana.
Georgia, Virginia, Alabama, Ken
lucky and Tennessee to the national
colored convention have arrived, and
the remaining delegates are expected
to reach here tomorrow morning.
They went into an informal meeting
at nine o'clock this evening to block
out a programme for tomorrow, and
will adjourn after midnight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-06
INSURANCE STOCK.
NOTICE.

IN pursuance Of the power conferred by the
i pledge Of twenty (2Ol shares Of stock of the
MeGuire a Co, to secure certain debts due by
said Taylor, Mcclure x Co., to said fernando
Insurance Co., l will, on MONDAY, May y,
1873, at the southwest corner Of Main and
Madison streets, sell said twenty (20l shares Of
stock at public auction to the highest bidder,
Tor cash. Sale TO take place at 70 o'clock IN.
+. NJ. NELSON,
546l See,y Hernando Insurance Co.
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A San Francisco Juror, who offered
to sell his vote for $500 to save a pris'
Soner, a woman from the penalties of
her crime, has been sentenced Ia fonr
years Imprisonment in the State
prison. ''"'e
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Gnaranteed for Two Years.

KirllIand's shirts, o for 80. Best
quality. SGT
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A nan died recently at Chvenne
who was transported for life from
France twenty-eight years ago for set
ting fire to farm houses at Lonpepierre
He left behind him a wife and five
children. The news of his decease
led to a confession by his accuser who
admitted that he himself had com,
mitted the crime for which another
had been punished. He was arrested
and committed to prison, where he
cOntrived TO take his own he Nv
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A citizen of Bangor, Me-, has had
a unique gift made for the poet Long
fellow. 1t consists of a pen and hold
err. The pen is made from the iron
letters Of Downward, the famous
prisoner of Chillon. The socket IS
made Of massive gold set with three
Of the rarest gems known to the min.
eralogist-the white phenakits of 81.
IBERIA, the yellow zircon of Ceylon and
the red tourmaline of Maine. The
handle is composed of a piece of live
oak from the old frigate Constitution
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ONE-STORY frame dwelling, rooms, in
~ good condition, situated SS anee street.
Apply to MARX K BENSDORf, l6 Madison.
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WANTED.
FOR RENT.

~ OR 80 farm hands. white or eolored.
70 Boys large enough to pillow. Apply at
"lG-60 S4 MAIN ST.