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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13
A WRITER in the world calls e

A WRITER in the World calls for
intelligent and reputable women of the
East to emigrate to Arizona, where
many New York and New England
men have acquired fortunes, and are
willing to share them with those mat
rimonialIy inclined. There is some
thing solid in these bonanza lords, but
if they have no time to spare to come
East and look out for themselves, we
have no idea very many of the right
sort Of women will go after them. II
they would advertise as a branch Of
the Mormons, they would have no
trouble in getting all the women they
want
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

The subscription price Of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is IS 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 pei
month in advance, with the privilege O.
changing postOfiioe,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

Mr.. TILDEN once said very wise
thing, to wit, that great success in
American politics is not to be achieved
by pipe laying and wire pulling, by
truck and dicker, but by fidelity to
those fundamental principles which
lie at the bottom of our democratic
institutions and are dear to the hearts
of the people. That is as true now as
it was when Mr.. Tilden said it, May
the day never come when it shall
cease to be true.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13


Judge Drummond, of the United |
States Court, and there tacitly in
dorsed that Baxter's bond was good. |
Whereupon the instrument was ap-
proved by his honor Now the ques-
tion is if SWEET will be indicted for
collusion to defraud the United States
government. As the government is
out 100000 by Baxter ct al, and as
SWEET was mixed up in the matter it
seems that he should be placed on
trial. AS matters stand he should
seek investigation,
The commissioner of internal reve-
nue. has issued an order allowing dis
tillers to use Carey's heat and motion
apparatus for ageing spirits of all
kinds; that is upon proper applica-
ton to the department. No doubt
there is ring and "divvy" in the
matter, No doubt Carey will have to
whack VI" literally with the blue
coats.
Blanche Tucker, Chicago genius,
will soon return to her native city
with an operatic troupe from Italy, she
being director and chief prima donna.
She will receive a royal welcome. Her
genius elevated her from the humblest
walks of life to be the admired of all
Europe. Mr.. Storey, of the Times,
and other Chicagoans lent pecuniary
aid to develop her grand musical talent
Her stage name has slipped my mem
ory.
Suicided is what Austin Ballou, a
druggist, lately from Providence, R.
: l., did day before yesterday. He left
letter declaring his act as cool and
! deliberate; and justifying his act by
stating his belief that he had divine
J right to skip out whenever he consid
l cred he had finished his part in the
a play Of life. Cyanide of potassium
= dissolved in whisky, was the agent h,
e used.
;, In the Criminal Court, on charge
a of forgery, is Franz A. 0ppenheim,
e young sprig belonging to a. wealth,
e German family. He is splendi,
! looking young fellow, with nothing il
i bis countenance indicative of rascal
y ty. He used his employers name t
e raise money for a scarlet girli expect
ing to pay it back when his usua
remittance arrived from his father.
G think he will get off. His lawyers ar
# very able, and are well paid by hi
st father, who says he wants justic
/ done, no matter who suffers.
r Hanged to a bedpost is what LUX
IS McDermott did with himself thi
o morning early. He is now an angel
+ For twenty-five years he has been il
c the employ of the great house o
c Field, Letter 4 Co. He was sixt
e years old He leaves a wife an,
IS children in good circumstances. N
Il reason is assigned for his rash act
unless grief for the death of son on
: year ago by accident.
e Mayor Harrison has branded tn
It Daily News as liar, and that journa
$ Of this pm. calls his honor double
d barreled son of Kentuckian.
= | wish Memphis we're blessed will
# the fine weather that Chicago nov
+ enjoys. 1t would be splendid anti
+ dote for the yellow pestilence.
e The LEDGER comes only occasion
: ally. NAYR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

THE breach between the two wings
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
this country cannot be said TO be heal
ing much faster than the breach
between the political parties. The
New York Christian Advocate, organ
Of the Northern Methodists, remarked
parenthetically the other day. THE
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church
allows gambling, drinking and licen-
fiousness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

THE Gazette says the Ohio Republ-
cans are so sure of beating Ewing that
they are sending out Republican
speeches under Ewing's frank, which
is an admission that some of their ras-
cally postmasters are interfering with
Ewing's mail-stealing his envelopes
for the use indicated. It's an old
trick, but as disgusting to boast of as
the successful blackmailing ofgovern-
ment clerks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

THE new constitution, the work Of
the Louisiana Constitutional Conven-
tion, will be submitted to the voters
of that State for ratification or rejec-
tion on the I'd of December next.
The New Orleans Democrat calcu-
lates that if adopted it will save
$l,OO3,68O to the State each year.
More than half of this sum is in the
way of interest on the State debt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

To all who are suffering frontho errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
carly decay, loss Of manhood, etc., will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discOv-
cred by missionary in South America. Send
. aself.addressod envelope TO REV. JOSEPH I.
INMAS, Station D, New York cfty.
eod-2-xxN-l6W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

In San Francisco more than twenty
young Japanese have formed them
selves into Gospel Society for the
purpose Of studying and discussing the
Christian religion. Six Of these young
men have already embraced the faith
of the gospel and become members of
the Methodist Mission Church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

SUBSCRTBERS who wish TO re-
new will do us u favor by SEND
ING MONEY before their time
expires, as our mail list Is very
large, and our force to do the
work small. Nd USE TO SEND
ORDERS WITHOUT the MONEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

Snow Is shoveled out Of a large gran
lite building in Boston every morning,
and the boys may play at snowballing
in temperature Of ninety degrees, Il
they. are quick about it, This build
ing Is a warehouse for the storage OF
perishable provisions, and the air in IT
is kept at forty by registration with
ammonia. The snow gathers constant.
ly in the machine room,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13
Yellow Jacks Disregard Of Law.

The impudenoe of Yellow Jack in
venturing to appear after we have for
mally established National board of
health is something beyond compre-
hension. Positively it looks as though
there was absolutely no respect for
law and order in this country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13
A Practical yellow Fever Nurse

NOV in this city offers his services to fam
IN lilies and others who are now OF may be
afflicted; will nurse with or without a physi-
clan. The Raspail treatment, so noted in
Paris, is used by myself alone. References
given; terms moderate. Il. NIVOCHE,
lS2 lSI sos Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13
Notice.

OWING to the prevalence of fever at pres
~ ent in our midst We would respectfully
ting with us that all letters addressed to Rice,
Stix 4 Co., 40 and 4l2 North Fifth street,
tion.
Our patrons and friends are fully assured
that our facilities will be ample for filing
any and all orders entrusted TO our care.
Our house at Memphis will remain open as
usual, and those of our customers residing
along the line of roads not quarantined we
would respectfully solicit their patronage.
l2}-l4S RICE, STIX &CO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

A S a sanitary precaution, tho Board Of
IA Health requests physicians Ia attendance
upon yellow fever patients, when they have
convaleseed, TO enjoin upon nurses and others
in attendance TO disiniect, by boiling and
otherwise, the clothing and bedding used by
said patients.
They will also please report to this Office
any houses requiring disinfection.
j. CHANDLER, MD,
III LAG Secretary Of the Board Of Health.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13

S25 in doctors visits will do you less
good than one bottle Hop Bitters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13
No More CottOn-Seed.

OWING to continued reports OF yellow
~ fever, we are necessitated TO request our
friends to cease shipments Of seed to us until
sacks intended for us, and we will advise
when shipments can be resumed.
JOHN B. GALLAWY, Sec. & TT.
Memphis Cotton-Seed Association.
Memphis, July 1s, 1879. 12l-14l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13
NOTICE.

0FT1CE or BOARD or HEALru, J
Taxing District, Shelby County,
Memphis, Tenn, August H., 1879.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-08-13
MASONIC *
Masonic Relief Board.

Masonic Relief Board.
MEMBERS of the fraternity needing re-
ui1 lief will apply at the headquarters, Ma
sonic Temple building, second sto ry, or of
any officer Of the Masonic lodges. Applca-
tons may also be left with n W. Sp eers, ir.,
rs or ITO Vance street; A. Huhn 53 Linden
street; Ben X. Pullen, Sherif's Office, ID.
W. Munroe, Zent's saw mill.
A. s. MEYERS, Pres't, 2O6 Main.
JOHN WAYNEsBuRG, Sec'y,
lB lS Memphis Oil Works.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
NEW GREENBACKS,

IWashinQtOn SpeeIaI,I Il

When Mr.. Chittenden's proposition to Cen
Butler TO test the constitutfonality Of the re-
issue OF greenbaeks was first made public 1t
was ridieuled by the infiatIonists as likely to
amount to nothing OF more consequence than
q short-lived newspaper sensation. The
Brooklyn Congressman Ia very much in
earnest, however, and Gen. Butler stands by
his agreement TO defend the paper-rnoney
side OF the question In the courts. There is
good ground for saying that genuine case
has already been made up that will involve
the whole Issue Of the right Of the govern
ment TO put out new legal tender notes ia
time OF peace A citizen of Connecticut owing
5000 to citizen Of New York tenders To pay
ment new gFeenDack9 reissued since the first
Of last January, after having been once re-
deemed. The New York creditor refuses
to receive them In satisfaction Of the
debt ON the ground that they are
issued in violation Of the constitution, and
are therefore not lawful money. He will
bring a suit ia the Cnited States Circuit Court
In Connecticut for the collection Of the debt,
and the debtor will set up as bis defense the
tender OF the new greenback5 and their re-
fusal. This is believed TO make perfect test
case, but before proceedings are begun the
advice Of Senator Edmunds, who taxes an
earnest interest In the matter, will De obtained.
In all probability the case will Dc tried before
Judge Blatchford early In April, the creditor
being represented by Gen. Butler, and the
debtor by William Allen Butler. Whatever
the decision may be- an appeal Will be taken
to the Supreme Court. That tribunal has full
authority to take any ease out OF its order on
the docket and dispose OF it at once; and as
nuhIie opinion would strongly demand the
nrorn Dt decision OF question so vital to the
financial system Of the country as this, 1t is
reasonable to expect that the court will take
action during the term beginning ia May or
at the fartnest, In the course of the fall term
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
G0rham Hefsre tbs walIa Ce Committee
Yesterday Philadelphia To he
KtsI ed In-mnKrOM.

WASHINGTON, March -Gorham, late
Secretary Of the Senate, was before the Wal
lace (late the Teller committee In relation
to the political assessments and circulars
sent to the clerks In the Interior Department
and In other departments. The collection
made by clerks In person amounted to Sg3, 900,
collected by Fregett and Baker and from all
sources; 100000 was contributed by all gov
ernment employees receiving over $1,000 sal
ary. aud all foreign employees except minis
ters. The intention Was to assess per cent
OF the salary. Collectors in some cases were
Jealous. The ladies were exempt, but some
Insisted on contribution.
subcommittee consisting of Messrs
Wallace, Mcdonald, Garland Hoar and Came
ron, OF Wisconsin, WAS appointed to go to
Philadelphia and devote Friday and Saturday
to the investigation there It was then an
nOunced that Marshal Kerns, of Philadelphia,
would be examined here tomorrow, after
which the committee adjourned until to-mor-
row morning at 10 30 o'clock.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
ANOTHER BRUTAL MURDER.
The Killing or n Kentucky Judge Of D
peals by Gen. Thos. Rufsrd.

CINCINNATI, March 26.-Judge John M.
killed at Frankfort, KY, this evening by
Gen. Thos. Buford, of Henry county. The
cause alleged Is the rendering Of decision by
Judge Elliott adverse to Buford. The excite
ment Is Intense
Judge J. NJ. Elliott, Of the Kentucky Court Of
Appeals, this afternoon at Frankfort. was one
Of the most brutal murders ever committed
Thos. Buford loaded a shot gun and went to
the front Of the hotel, and when Judge Elliott
came to dinner, a little before O'Clock. shot
him dead. He said the other barrel was for
Judge Pryor, and would have been emptied
into him II children had not been In the way.
Buford was arrested and is in jail The cause
was the rendering OF a decision by the Court
OF Appeals adverse to Buford
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
THE UNITED KINGDOM.
Further Appropriatien for this Duke of
CenBsught to be Oppesed-Ihs
Reasons Therefor.

LoEDoN, March 26.-The usual application
will shortly he made to Parliament for vote
for the Duke Of Cennaught In consideration oi
his recent marriage but 1t Ia understood the
vote will he opposed on the ground that the
Duke Is already In receipt Of an annuity Of
$50, 900 from the consolidated fund, as well as
of his salary as lieutenant colonel of the
Rifle Brigade. The text OF the marriage
treaty has also been published here
as parliamentary paper, and
the opposers Of the vote will use lis
provisions as an additional argument against
any further expenditure. The treaty pro-
vides that the Duke shall secure to his wife
el500 year for her own use; that II her hus-
band dies she shall have 10000 annually and
that the Emperor of Germany gives to her n
dowry OF 100000 marks or f15,00O. ~ is
argued that all this taken together will keep
the young couple from poverty, and enable
them to live In moderate comfort. and that II
there is any surplus in the treasury it might
be better appropriated to the relief Of some Of
the suffering wurkmen.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
B0YT0N IN PERIL,
Nearly Run Down ny stes mbsats ana
Afterwars whirIed through
the Rapids.
IN. Y. Times I

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 2O.-Paul Boytop
came within an acs Of losing his life here to-
day The weather was bad a mist and fog
prevailing Two boat-loads Of people went
up the river to meet Boyton, and upon sight
ing him, the pilot 10 charge of the two
steamers, which were lashed together, mis-
understanding the orders, or the orders
being enormously giyen-the latter, pro-
bably-the swimmer was almost run
down. "Back heTl Back herr screamed
Boyton, as the excursion steamer ran close
TO him. Back her quickly" The motion Of
the wheels created % current which was draw
ing him under them Boyton used his pad
die with all his strength. The suction was
Back her!' yelled BoytoD; I'm gone If
you don't. | say, back herP Gradually
BOyton was drawn near the wheel-horise
The great crowd WAS perfectly quiet, and it
WAS only its silence that allowed the cry Of
Back herr 10 be understood. At moment
when Boyton seemed certain to go under the
two boats backed. There was cheer Of con-
graduation and relief. Once safe and In
proper position, Boyton was presented with
q flag, q wel-known and beautiful young
lady bestOwing 1t upon him.
BoytOn then drifted toward Louisville ft
had been arranged that landing should be
made at the ferry dock, but when the steam
ers were opposite this point it was observed
that BOytOn did not seem to ba landing Ue
moved with the current Suddenly his dis
tresS signal sounded. The paddle moved
more rapidly than ever. The people on the
boats wondered whether ne was going over
the falls through daredevil spirit or by aG-
cident. A yawl containing an actor and sew
eral newspaper men, which had been moving
with B0ytOn, went TO his aid Hundreds
along the shore shouted to those In the boat
to stop. They refused to do so, and death
being certain the moment their craft should
strike the rapids, three pilots, who under
stood the rocks we'll, went to the rescue. stop
ping the boat in the nick Of time. The occa-
pants had realized their danger, and were
truly grateful for their safety. Boyton was
whirled miles onward, landing finally at
Portland, rejoiced that his life was spared,
and only bruises received from sharp-pointed
rocks.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
WASHINGTON.
Their Repeal ToIBe Tackled IN the ApDro-
priation Bills and Net Submitted as
Separate Proposition.

Especial to the Democrat
WASHINGTON, March 26.-The joint caucus
to-day adopted the report Of the joint com
mlttes after about two hours debate, or
rather interchange Of views. There was per-
feet harmony on the general proposition to
adhere to the repeal Of the election laws as
modified by the joint committee. The only
debated point was whether the repeal should
first be made separately. and then, II vetoed
by Hayes In that form, be put on the appro-
priation bill, or put ON at first. After thor
ough consideration Of the point, the caucus
decided by about a two-thirds vote to put the
repeal on the appropriation blu Mt first Very
little work Of any kind will hs done until the
committee now Investigating the conduct OF
Federal election officers us '-es It's report.
efg A @ L
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
NEW YORK NOTES.
The woodruff Expsdttion-sentence sf n
Murderer - FumfEated Letters from
Egypt-Movements OF n. ChOuteau.

NEW YORK, March 26.-Rev. Edward N
Deems son Of Rev. DR.. Deems, has been ap-
pointed captain Of the Woodruff expedition
floating college, which is to circumnayigate
the globe It is understood that Or. Deems
has accepted.
John Smith, who was convicted last week
Of the murder OF Henry Madden, an English
seaman, January %, was to-day sentenced TO
the State prison for life.
Nearly all the letters received here BY the
last Egvptian mails were cut through the
middle, and Ia consequence complaints poured
into the postoffice that the letters had been
tampered with. The existence OF these cuts
Is accounted for by the fact that owing to the
prevalence of the plague In Egypt the letters
thus had to be cut While the plague pre-
vailed in India letters arriving thence were IN
the same condition.
nj. Leon Chateau, delegate OF the French
commission for the Franco-American treaty
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
CANADA.
Demand 0f the French Members of the
Parliament which May Result In the
Overthrow ef the Ministry.

OTTAWA, Ont, March 26.-The French Con
servative members some forty In number.
have signed q round robin calling ON Sir John
Macdonald to Mt once dismiss Lieut.. Gov
bettelller, of the Province Of Quebec, threat
ening that Ii he refuses to do SO to 60 over to
the opposition and defeat the national policy
Sir John. rumor says stands firm In bis refll-
sal, and. 1t Is reported, has taken this stand at
the request Of the Marquis Of Lorne. The sit
uation for the government Is no doubt one of
the greatest delloacy. Should the French
members do as they threaten the government
would be defeated but Mackenzie could not
form Ministry. The question requires the
most delicate handling and will test the
craftsmanship of the Marquis to the utmost
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27
THE DEuOcwArIil CAUCUS.
Decision Arrived At Conck rnIng the Elee-
tl0n Iaws-What the Grsenbaekers
Propose To De-Bew They Can OBJ
ntFnct Business.


WASHINGTON, March 2G.-The caucus OF
Democratic Senators and Representatives
WAS In session until nearly O'Clock this sven
ing, and no other business was done except to
agree 1pon the legislation in relation to the
employment OF supervisors and deputy mar
shals at elections. Their final determination
was that they would incorporate i'm the ap-
propriation bills legislation like that of last
session, with some notifications. The law
authorizing the presence Of troops at elsc-
tt0ns Is to be repealed as Is also the Jurors
test oath law The sections OF the Revised
statutes which bear upon elections are not all
10 be repealed outright, but are to be much
modified. All penal statutes relating to
frauds ut elections are to be preserved in full
force and effect. Two supervisors are to be
allowed in each election precinct, and they
are 70 be Of different political parties, and all
distinctions between supervisors in State
and In rural districts are to be abolished. Su-
pervisors are TO be shorrs Of their power to
make arrests In advance Of voting There
was nothing In the caucus about the probable
length OF the session or the entering ttnOp
general legislation, and that. therefore, re-
mains an open question.
MI. Sparks, Of illinois, who was member
OF the Appropriation Committee Of the House.
was charged with the duty Of reporting the
army appropriation bill, while Mr. Atkins
will report the legislative bill
The GreenbaCkeTS say tonight that they
will exercise their right tn object and prevent
the introduction OF even the appropriation
bills. for they are going to do all they can to
bring about general legislation. One ohjnc-
tion will be fatal to any appropriation bill,
and ifthe objection is persisted in, Mr.. Ran
dali Will be forced to appoint his committees
before the close OF this week or at the begin
ming Of next week. The rules provide that n
coTnmitte can report a bill, but an individual
member cannot do so except by unanimous
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-27

capitalists have already begun the rnavoraIt,, !,
campaign for Charleston The election takes
pace IN DeceIber nine months off, and yet
their wire pullers and otfeehOIders have So
leeted their candidate end arranged their plan
Of making public sentiment. They aIIegs
that their recognition by the Democratic
party is necessary for the integrity Of that
party. they coniure UP the eBormities Of the
Republican rule, and threaten them as the
consequences OF a denial Of their claims. and
OF tho action to which they may be driven Il,
secure their claims. Their candidate. Capt.
~ A. Courtney, Of the Washington Light
infantry, Is deservedlya n very popular gem
tiernan, and has very little sympathy with
Their claims; but, nevertheless, he is in their
hands, and his personal popularity will go
very far to further their ends. But strong an
ne rs, ne has too heavy load to carry, and
long before the race Is over he viii finj that
ne has wrong party Mt and ON his back.