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Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

THE WALLACE Senate Committee that
went on to New York to investigate
John |. Davenport's doings, have come
to stand still on account of the per-
verse absence of Senator Herman one OF
the Democrats on the Committee. Senator
Mcdonald came putting a thousand
miles from Indiana to be present Sem
ator Blair came down from the White
Mountains of New Hampshire, and
Senator Wallace came up from the
scene Of his coffee ground naturalization
papers exploit in Central Pennsylvania
two Republicans and two Democrats,
but Herman the other Democrat Though
living in New York state came not. In
stead however of Mr.. Kernau putting
in an appearance he wrote note sta
ting somewhat abruptly that he would
not be present at all, whereupon Mr..
Wallace postponed the further meeting
Of his committee until after the No
vsmber election. This is equivalent to
an acknowledgment that there were no
grounds for bringing charges against
Davenport, and Senator Herman could
not more etfectually have said: "Stop
this foolishness, and if you do 20 on
with it you will do 30 without me-"
Davenport can now 60 on, oiling his
thumbscrews and racks of torture, and
airing his dungeons for the poor hope
less Democrats that may be caught with
a false naturalization paper, without
a mild protest from New York's Demo-
cratic Senator.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

VIZ T. X. A. MOONLIGHT nT-
W EXCURSION. - The RIGt1s e s1fa'sa
Wilmington Temperance Reform AssoclaliOn
will give cir first nd moonlight excursion
on Wednesday evening next, August 8, on
the jann,y LITTLE steamer susie A. Mccall,
leaving Fourth Street Wharf at 7.45 O'Clock
Good music will 81 liyen the t ip. Tickets,
80 cents, single or one taking two 60 cents.
To be ht d Of any Of the committee or at the
boa on the even ng of the excursion. S24t
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

Ex-Minister Stoughton says the act.
ual intellectual labors of Minister to
Russia, from this country, twill not oc-
cupy week in year." For that
weeks work, the minister receives the
snug little sum of Sl7 800, and yet our
ministers say that their salary falls far
short of their actual expenses. If
American Ministers would stop aping
royalty, they would be able to save
money, and would be more respected by
the Courts to which they are accredited. Z.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

The EDlroR OF the corporation organ
and the new editor of the West Ches
ter Village "Record," who was formely
the editor of the Wilmington Daily
Commercial" "and who are well known
to each other are keeping up sharp
fusilade at each other across the State
border line, the West Chester editor
saying that tho feelings of the editor
OF the big Wilmington organ against
" Pennsylvania" has amounted at
times to apparent rabies. The i" Re
oord" knows its man and has many a
times seen him laboring under rabie
spasms.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

ITO! FOR CAPE MAY = The large
n steamer, SUSIE A. Nc sE-
CALL, will connect with the 6aiiis.i - i1lfE7
Republic for Cape May, on ana alLer
Wharf at 8 O'Clock. A. NJ. and return about 7
P. M. Fare 81 for the round trip. Also con-
meet on and after June ~, with steamer
''Themas Clyde" for Collins Beach and
bombay Hook. -Four trips day will also be
made to rennssrove; leaving Wilmington at
8 A. NJ, Up. Ms p. N. and 7.So p. M. I.eav-
ing Pennsgrove at 8 and 10 A. M, s and 7
+. M. je2O-tf CAPT. DENNY,
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06
Ys,lox Fever Rlsc 4 burn.

For sometime past crest number Of
newspapers throughout ths country
have been making inquiries Is to
whether the DR.. Luke P. Blackburn
who has just been elected BY the Demo.
crats to the Govsrnorship Of Kentucky
is the same DR.. Luke P. Blackburn
who tried, during the war, to intro
duce yellow fever into Northern cities
but the Kentucky papers manifest great
reluctance TO discuss the question ol
identity. The Philadelphia Evening
Bulletin says that there is almost q
certainty that the Democratic Governor
is the very scoulidrel who endsavored
to psrpetrats this ,nonstrous crime
against humanity, for 1t is inconceiva.
BILE, If he were not that person, that
his friends would not promptly make
the fact apparent. obably just about
the time when the doctor Is comfortably
10 Office appeals will be coming thick
and fast from the Southern country TOR
help for the yellow fever sufferers from
the Northern cities which the chosen
leader Of the Kentucky Democracy
tried to infect with the same disease.
II Is impossible to conceive of a greater
outrage against decehcy than the at
tempt Of great political party to raise
to the highest Office in the State man
who has been proved guilty Of such
loath some crime. 1t is not only an in
suit to the North, and precious com
mentary upon the Southern demand
for an era of reconciliation and peace,
but it is an act which dehases Kentuck
Ia ns themselves. Blackburn's conduct
was SO infamous, so completely with
out the boundaries of the rules OF civil
lized warfare, that he ought to be re
garded even by the advocates Of the
lost cause with contempt and loatbing.
If a Republican physician had gone
down South during the war and tried
to ilfect the Southern camps with
smallpox or yellow tever for the pur-
pose Of breaking up the army, and then
al ;erw ards had been elected Governor
of a Northern State, what ho vi would
have been raised against him by Dem
ocratic papers, yes, and by Republican
papers too. But all the while that DR..
Luke p. Black burn has been candi-
late for Governor of Kentucky to which
,fice he has just been elected, there
mas not come word of protest, though
il was well known that Black burn was
The same malignant scoundrel who
went North during the war and tried
70 infect Northern cities and camps
with small pox and yellow fever. Such
! man should be booted and hooted |
through the land, insulted by man and
'corned by woman, instead of being
,lected Governor of a sovereign State.
Thank fortune the concilated ex rebel
Democracy elected him.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

As THE "Herald" commenced the
task of showing what splendid provi-
sions the Democracy Of the South we're
making for the education of the colored
people, We hope it will attend to Della
ware soon. Tell us O'HeraM.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

The increased activity in the import
trade of the country is shown in the
Customs receipts, which are 3,0OO,-
900 for last month, against $1l 900, 900
for July. 1878. On internal revenue
receipts there is decrease of $6S, 900,
as compared with the corresponding
month last year.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

WHEN THE Lewes pier was commenced
Chancellor, then United States Senator
Salisbury, secured the first appropria-
tion of S225, 900. This was just to be.
gin with and does not include the an
nual appropriations made since. The
present Senator Eli Salisbury, secured
S75, 900 appropriation for the building
Of post-office for the town of Dover.
What has Bayard got for Wilmington ?
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

HENRY WARD BEECHER don't want to
be made any older than he is. A Maine
paper in referring to him said he was
born in 1905, but Mr.. Beecher prompt
ly corrects the error by saying that he
was horn on the Oath Of June, 1915.
He emphatically objects to having
ten years taken from his life in such
summary manner.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

OFcoURaE tits expected the "Herald"
must blow its little penny trumpet in
lauding the City Council, and if the
latter were but to rap its snuff box
the "Herald" would have to sneeze.
The maudlin little thing of doubtful
gender, is growing saucy on Sheriff
pap and Council sap.
Daily Republican., 1879-08-06

THERE IS still some hope for Indiana
vet. James II. Wilkinson of Jennings
County lisa Democrat and wanted to be
elected County Treasurer last year, but
he used such questionable modes TO Sc
cure his election, that he now languish-
es behind prison bars unable to pay a
inc of $1,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
Police News.

Charles Murphy, a darby with an
Irish name, stole a coat from some
maritime citizen. The police lay for
Charles and captured him on board
of the Osceola Belle yesterday.
Of $45.5 Sin fines imposed by the
Police Court to-day, only $40 was col
lected. The remainder must be
worked out at so cents per day. On
the latter list is Albert Bowles, Arr
can, drunk and bad conduct, $40.
John Kelly, a white Irishman,
s.; Milton Brown, drunk and disorder
ly and whipping his wife, $40. (After
being badly licked and sorely abused,
the poor woman interceded and plead
earnestly to have Brown released
VIM. Pleasant was fined $3.50 for be-
ing on a d~isorderly drunk. Mike
McGiner, drunk, s., and Robt. Lane
s. for prowling; j. j, Jones paid So
for a drunk, and E. James So for re-
sisting an officer and behaving disor-
derly. Several persons we're released
without fines being imposed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
LEDGER

357 Main 357.
Theater tonight.
Rob. Young, 357 Main.
School supplies at 357 Main.
Moon-lit evenings close by.
The dust is not bothering people to-
day.
Cotton a little off on account Of the
weather.
The dampness interferes with cot
ton gathering.
LEDGER job printing Office, l3
Madison street.
Fresh goods daily received at Big
Boot shoe store, 344 Main.
Truth is mighty and has prevailed.
See its triumph in Hop Bitters.
Heavy loads of coal are to start
down the Ohio from Pittsburg to-day
First-class printing at low rates al
the LEDGER job printing Office, No. l;
Madison street.
Memphis Lodge, Knights of Honor
will meet at G.i5 sharp tonight, A
very important meeting.
TIE public schools opened to-da!
with a rather slender attendance, ow.
ing to the rainy weather.
Candy free for all the little one.
who buy school booksat Rob. Young's
357 Main, near Gayoso street.
The rain poured down almost il
torrents all ofthis forenoon. 1t prom
iseS to turn OF cold when it quits.
Lowest temperature yesterday so
and the lowest this morning was go
Near noon to-day it had dropped t
81.
Business men will find it to their in
terest to have all their job printin.
done at the PUBLIC LEDGER Office, l.
Madison street.
The LEDGER job printing office, L
Madison, executes everything in tn.
job printing line as neat and cheap a
any house in this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
THE ST.
Grand Opening Of 3 New and Magnificent.
ly Furnished Saloon and Restau.
rant by A. RaggiO.

The building at IA Jefferson has been
renovated, repaired and converted into
one of the most beautiful saloons and res
taurants ever opened in Memphis. 1t
will commence business on Tuesday
morning with a grand lunch, which will
embrace macaroni, oyster soup, turkey,
and lots of other good things, Mr.. John
Vaccaro has charge, and is assisted at the
bar by Mr.. Philip Darr. The very best
liquors will be served by most competent
hands, and Mr.. Vaccaro will succeed in
pleasing all who really know what a good
daink is. The restaurant will be looked
after by Mr.. M'Donald, assisted by Mr..
Tate Hayden, who will have charge of
he elegant dining rooms for ladies. In
furnishing this establishment Mr.. Raggio
has exhibited excellent taste in all depart
ments, and its arrangement will surprise
those who have not been aware that such
an elegant place was being arranged. In
ordering oysters, none but the best will
be received by the proprietor of this res
taurant. Such as the Blue Points, Cher
rystones and other favorites will be re-
ceived daily and served in the best style
known to the most competent cooks.
Don't forget the grand lunch Tuesday
morning, to which the HeIleboreans, Mac
aronians, ~Corkonians, and such other
judges as are now in the city, are invited.
The 18th. w. P. Club viii meet promptly
at nine o'clock Tuesday morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
TO-day's Rain and its Carse.

The condensed vaporof dense clouds
which hung close over our heads this
morning, was precipitated to the
earth in copious quantities throughout
the forenoon. Rain and its origin is a
study worth understanding. 1t is
formed, says natural history, by two
or more volumes of humid air of
different temperature, uniting. Be-
ing unable to absorb the mois-
ture that either current could
have held but for having been
united, the excess forms into drops
and falls to earth as rain. There was
a liberal dose Of saturation in the air
this morning, and when the warm
southeast wind carried the heavy
clouds against colder currents from
other directions, the vapory particles
of moisture descended upon the earth
as rain, quite freely. The quantity OF
rain falling here each year ranges from
forty to ilty.fve inches. In the
tropics it reaches ninety-fye inches.
but the quantity decreases gradually
as it moves toward the poles. At the
city of Vera Cruz, in Mexico, and on
the Isthmus of Darien, the rainfall in
a single year has measured two
hundred and sev%enty-eight inche.
This is caused by the fact that the
air on the s%ea-coast is always saturat-
ed heavily. Lofty mountains close in
the back ground whose SUBMITS are
covered with perpetual snow, arc
struck by the ocean trade wind cur.
rents are quickly condensed and fal
in frequent rain showers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
PersOnaI.

DR.. j. H. Nuttall has removed 227
Main ST., under WOrsham House. s.
A full line of elegant boots and
shoes have been received by Marsh &
Co., 347 Main street.
Captain E. j. Kindred, a we'll
known and popular salesman, is con-
nected with the dry goods house Of
Leubrie Brothers,
Judge ]. A. Anderson, after an alb
sence Of exactly six months, spent
mostly in Texas and Mexico, has re-
turned to the city, and is in splendid
health.
Fayette Lock, Alma, Ark; w. S.
Anthony and j. A. Sounds, Williston;
Abe Isaacs, New Orleans J. Levy,
Brownsville j. j. Garrard, New
Orleans Thos. Jones, Marion, Ark.
were all visitors at the Cotton Ex.
change this forenoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17

Have not as much as you could put
in your eye in the way of news" said
the leading peace warrant esquire
this morning.
The cupalo on Cubbins & Gum S
foundry was hit by thunderbolt and
a bolt of electricity this morning.
The damage is reported trihing.
DR.. D. t. Porter having gone on a
sanitary visit to Nashville, Mr.. Over
ton, assisted by Esquire Quigley, sat
on the recorders bench this forenoon.
Our river men complain Of having
to roll their freights up very high
banks all along the water courses.
while impecuniOus borrowers talk of
steep bank" rates of interest.
Demorest," Review De La
Mode" Young Ladies Journal and
" Milliner and DreSsmaker." The
above are the very latest in fashion
magazines, Call early and select one,
at Mansford's, 29S Main street.
The river rose six inches here since
Saturday, and is now two feet five
inches above the lowest mark of the
present season. A further rise is
likely to follow, as the waters of the
Ohio and upper Mississippi are rising.
A rise is expected in White and Ar
kansas rivers.
The greatest character in Memphis,
Col, Louis Selby, bought and paid
cash for the first choice of tickets at
the theater o -night, He took opera
chair number two in the parquette,
and he promises to be on hand as So
Der as a judge.
The Byron troupe of theatricals
came in from Atlanta, Ca, this morn
ing, having performed at Augusta,
Ga, on Friday last, and Atlanta on
Saturday. There are some fifteen
persons in the party, and they open
our theater tonight, the first of the
season.
The steamer Pierce, which sunk some
25 miles above here yesterday, was our
only friend in the way of water craft
during the late fever seige. The yes
sci ran to points down the river at
intervals, and she came and went by
permission Of the quarantine authori-
ties at will.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
ADJUSTMENTS.

Across THE CONTINENT.-The ex-
citing play of Across the Continent,
to be presented tonight and tomorrow
night at the theater by the Oliver
Doud Byron troupe, has a plot. 1t i,
an Interesting story, full Of bloody
combats,- love sentiments, wild
scenes, rough skirmishes and rapid
travels, vigorous action, the whole
founded upon an intricate and inter
esting combination of events which
have their origin in the gold diggings
Of Mt. Shorta, California. There is a
gallant hero named Hero an emotion
al heroine named Isabella Wallace, a
picturesque Modoc Indian maid named
airline, a dark plotting villain named
BeintO Lerdo, with a Mexican
Greaser's tastes, habits and deviltry,
and other leading parts all well filed,
with numerous smaller characters
run in as side issues. The drama will
be presented tonight in the best pos
sible style, the scenery being new and
the mountings fresh. Among other
features of the play will be the
working Of a telegraphic bat
terry upon the stage, the
object being to convey intelligence to
a distant point, to hurry troops to the
relief Of a party besieged by blood
thirsty sayages. The play is so cOnsti-
tuted hal the interest never flags
from first to last. The Byron party
will doubtless receive a cordial vel
come this their first evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
A Dear Mother,s Injunction.

"Why my dear child" saida mother
10 her beautiful daughter who was
sleeping rather late this morning,
What are you doing with all your
windows closed, this beautiful, healthy
morning. Why, my child, you will be
sick if you exclude the pure outside
air, and shut yourself up in this man
ner. You are looking pale from the
effects Of the close air. 1t really
makes me feel like fainting, and I've
only inhaled it a few minutes. jump
up, and go out, caress your dear plants
aud flowers, and use everp exertion to
bring them to a high state Of fragrance
and perfection. You know that
Jimmy is very fond Of exo.ics,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
THE ALLIGATOR STOVE.

This justly celebrated cook stove, to-
getber with a large line Of heating stoves,
as well as tinware, hardware, queensware,
lamps, etc, can be found at A. Kohlbry
& Co.'S, 80 Main. The defy competition
in excellence and price Of goods. u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17

Successor to G.. Steele, will be found
at No. 81 Jefferson street, near Lem
brie's theatre. Prepared to fill all
orders of ladies' fine work, and re-
Spectfully solicits the patronage of Mr..
Steele's former customers, and hopes
to give entire satisfaction. 1t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
SHIRTS! SHIRTS!

Mccarthy, at 235 Main street, is
the acknowledged shirt-maIIer of
this city. Perfection in fiji, work.
manship and qualify are the
points Of excellence which he
guarantees 10 all his customers.
Trial orders solicited. IS cot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17

An inquest was held yesterday on a
man named Shay, who was employed
about the government works at the
landing also on an unknown darkey
who died of heart disease in Fort
Pickering. The latter was held to-
dov
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
Fresh IA Oysters

Look out for the grand opening
of HOrwiIz g. Cohen, merchant
tGiIOrs and gents furnishing
goods, 2O7 Main street, opposite
Court square. cat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
PROPOSED SANITATION.
The Meeting on the Bluff
Saturday Night.
II was not a Unit but is Sug-
gestive.
The Committee and the Resolutions,
Etc, Etc.

Three or four hundred leading citi-
zens made up the meeting called to
discuss Sanitation on the bluff last
Saturday night. A number of speeches
were made by various persons, syn
opsis ofwhich appeared in yesterdays
journals. There appeared to be nu-
merous differences regarding what
course would be best to subserve the
interests of health and carrying out
the objects as we'll as desires Of those
who were active in gettingt the meeting
together. 1t is probable that had the
call been made for the bluff instead of
the Greenlaw operahouse at the
outset, the attendance would
have been larger. A numerous
list Of property holders, money
and other leading citizens were
CONSPICUOUS by their absence, and a
great many influential persons re-
manned at home to play whist, or in
dulge in other frivolities. After
considerable discussion, it was agreed
that Chairman Hadden should appoint
fifteen persons, leading citizens, of
divergent views, whose duty will be to
devise and agree upon a plan, in con-
ference with the national board of
health, whereby the citizens of Mem
phis a suggest to the legislature,
whatever action may be necessary
looking to the improved sanitation of
Memphis.
The following are the resolutions
which were adopted by the meeting,
the increases Of which were omit
ted:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, by the people of Mem
phis, in mass meeting assembled, That
we respectfully, but most earnestly
appeal to his excellency, the governor,
to call together, at the earliest practi-
cable moment, the legislature of the
State, for the purpose of enacting such
laws as will enable us to carry into
operation those measures of sanitary
reform which may be practicable and
most conducive to the future good
health of our city; be it
Resolved further, That we do not
regard such legislation as local in its
character, but as in the largest sense
affecting the property, happiness and
lives of all the citizens Of the com
monwealth, and we therefore appeal to
them by every tic of kinship, senti-
mcnt Of humanity, and feeling of
common interest, to join with us in
invoking a call Of the general assem-
bly, in special session, for the purposes
aforesaid. j. R. GOODWIN,
chairman.
THOMAS H. ALLEN,
j. s. MENKEN,
JOHN GUM,
H. A. MONTGOMERY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
FRESH OYSTERS AND CELERY
Received Daily by Express.
VICTOR ID. FUCHS,
30 and 4~IJeGersOn Street. 5St
GRUBBS, AUSTIN q BERRY,
Bob Main Street, Memphis, Tenn

~ ""H N""~~"T "F "NHHWs
We have just received large shipments
Of fresh new goods and now ready for the
trade, The entire stock Of clothing and
furnishing goods are offered at cost to
close out by LIST January, at wholesale and
retail. Merchants are especially invited
TO look before buying-823 Main street,
Memphis, Tenn. All retail bills cash. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
WIENER WURST,
BEEF TENDER-LOINS.
II. SEESEL, SIR, d SON,
Cor. Jefferson and Second SITS.

LATTING's Soaps are gaining in popu-
larity. Their trade is very heavy just now.
~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
FOR sALE.


NOR SALE-A two-story frame store. with
IL rooms attached, on DpSoto, north Of Beal
It. I. d. C0NAWAY. 8 Madison 81. $50
nRY slab wood at our mill in navy yard.
IL 6sf r. J.. COCHRAN a co.
DRICK-Py river or rail, hrst-elass hand
ID made. Ldsyo orders with J. j.. Busby &
Co, "a Front street, or at yard
sSt CHARLEY JONES.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
Albert Seessel's Meat Market,
I2A Main, Cor. Market. So
A. RAGGIO,
Old Papers,

good wrapping paper at this office, 81
cents per 100. 1885,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17

BLUFF CITY LAUNDRY,
Second Street, North OF Jefferson.
Best Work I'm the City. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17

On. S. H. CoLLINs-0fice 257K Main
street. Residence, Sl2 Poplar street. II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-17
State Female College

THIS Institution will be open for the Tecep-
l. ton of pupils on MONDAY, November
18th. rs 16I II. n. COLLINS, Pres't.