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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27

upon the black man. We did not
complain Of being taxed, for God
knows we were expecting anything.
W. thank God that we had rain on our
heads and the air to breathe and Gods
sun to look on. We did not think.
however, that the poor negro would be
treated that way. lie was poor. 1t
was his birth into freedom. He was
Just born. He had no money. He
had not a house exceptthe cabins that
we told him he could live in, where
his children could play and bask in
the sunshine. He had no source of
supply except the waste OF substance
that his old master gave him, and had
no raiment save that woven from cot
ton ON the looms Of his old master.
And there comes along this salvation
party. They did not represent the
true republican party Of the north, il
is hoped. They came along immedi-
ately afterward and said to the negro.
These southern mon will rob you. We
have set you free; we have given you
freedom; give us your loose money.
Are you prosperous Oh, yes. We
are making some little money not
withstanding the cotton tax. Put il
into our bank; We have got a Christian
bank, and we will keep it for you, and
they have kept it sure enough ever
| since"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27

Ex- Governor Hubbard, Of Texas, in
a speech at St. Louis the other night,
said:
"How did the reoublican party do
when they wenI down south? Three,
fourths Of the southern men who paid
taxes were not allowed to hold office;
They we're taxed and taxed until
everything was sold, not even except
ing the cradle in which their babies
were rocked. Sirs, the first thing we
100 hounds of cotton that the poor
freedman, lust set Tree, raised. IL is
the onl,J thing the colored mar under
stands how TO raise. He doesn't know
how 10 raise wheat. Give him 2
scythe and he would cut both LEGS on
before, sundown. The value OF the
eotto,a that a taxed amounted 70
$3.50 OO,OOO, aud over half Of that fell
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
The weather.

A soaking rain set in here yesterday
afternoon, and it extends over the en-
tire countryto the west and south away
down into Texas. Up to 6 o'clock
this morning the rainfall here meas.
ured eighty one-hundredths of an
inch. II continued steadily during
the forenoon, and is not far from en-
inch and a half at this time. More
than an inch Of raiufell at Little Rock
last night, nearly as much at Shreye-
port, and Nashville enjoys the sprinkle
to a moderate degree. The tempera-
ture here at sunrise was 50 degrees.
with a north wind, and it blows from
a like quarter over a large part of the
southern country. Yesterday the
range was from 56 to IS degrees, and it
was pleasant enough last night to sit
out on front galleries 10 listen at the
the squeak Of the wild geese as they
moved southwark, or watch the cleo.
trio light fash its itful flashes.
The signal service bulletins an
nounce as probable for this section oe.
casional rains, with northeastto south
east winds, and slightly cooler temper
ature, followed by clearing weather
hereabouts. Occasional rains are also
expected in the east and west gulf
the south Atlantic and the Middle
states, with possible rains or light
snow in the upper lake region.
The weather chronicle bulletin from
the signal office at Washington, re.
ceiyed this morning gives the follow.
ing as last weeks average rainfall
For Tennessee and the Ohio valley
06i; lower Missouri valley, O02; wesI
gulf states, 0,05; eastern do, O59
Canadian maritime provinces, 0.O2,
St. Lawrence valley, O.61; lower lax,
region, 0.s9; upper lake region, OPS
New England, 1903; middle Atlanti,
states, O.62i south Atlantic states
LOS; upper Mississippi valley, O.1O
Red river Of the north valley, Dol
eastern Rocky mountain slope, O,25
Rocky mountains, 600.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
AxUsEEHSrs.
WEEK OF TRAGEDY.


During the Keene engagement next
week the following Shakspearean
plays win be represented On Mon.
day and Tuesday, Richard Ill.,"
"Wednesday, Julius Cesar Thurs
day. "Othello;n Friday, Hamlet"
Saturday matinee, "Shylock." The
sale Of seats will begin at 8 o'clock
next Friday morning. The presi.
Dental election returns will be read
from the stage on Tuesday as fast as
they are received.
THE NILES JUVENILES.
The Little Duke" was presented
for the second time at Leubrie's thea.
ter, last night, by the musical chill
dren known as the Miles Juvenile
Opera Troupe" The opera was
smoothly rendered and gave perfect
satisfaction. Tonight the company
will present Planquett's sparkling
comic opera of The Chimes of Nor
mandy" or the Bells of Bonneville"
The children are talented and should
be seen by all who are fond of good
music. They will play rPiuafore''
tomorrow night.
THE zoo zoo.
At the Novelty theater, on the cor
ner of Main and Washington streets,
a varied list Of attractions nightly APP
pear, and the success Of the enterprise
is highly gratifying to the managers.
THE BAZAAR.
The Chickasaw Guards bazaar, held
at their armOry on fernando street,
,inee Monday Of last week, closed last
night after a highly successful season,
the total receipts amounting to several
thousand dollars; the profits of one
booth alone exceeding eleven hundred
dollars. All Of the stocko on hand, in
Guiding novelties, keepsakes, use
iul and ornamental goods in great
variety were sold to the high
est bidder last evening, Professor
Barney Hughes lending his services
to the work in his usual earnest and
disinterested way. The fair ladies
Who exerted themselves so industri-
ously to make the enterprise success
flu, retired from the field at midnight
greatly fatigued, but much delighted
and fully satisfied with the result of
their labors, The work was well done
throughout, and all are to be congrat-
ulated upon realizing moro than their
brightest auticipatiOns had reason 70
anticipate,
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wednesaay EvenInE bed p, IssO
LEDGER LIVES

Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 2S2
Main street.
j. B. Saint & Co. elem and ill
vaults. Leave orders at 2S6 Main.
Odorless oxcavating Co. Vaults
cleaned and filed. OHec IS Madison
street.
Choice Mallard ducks, quail, yeni-
son and fresh Roclfoot perch, at S.
Clements, &c Beal street.
G.. w. Toylor's commission house,
No. Z Adams street, are selling fresh
beef by the quarter, very low from
two to FIVE cents.
Venture nothing, gain nothing
Venture two dollars in the Common
wealth lottery, of Louisville, and YOU
may gain a large prize. Go to tn,
usual place for tickets.
Review De La Mode, Leslie. Dem
crest, Fashion Bazaar, World Of Fash
ion, Young Ladies journal, and othe
fashion publications for November, a
Mansford's, 298 Main street.
The vault. cleaning business ha
opened vigorously, and j. B. Sain
& Co., 286 Main street, are fully pre-
pared to do all this class Of work tina
offers. Mr.. Saint is pronounce,
thoroughly reliable by those VIII
have patronized him, and all havin
vaults to empty, haulingto do, or any
thing needed in Mr.. Saints line vii
consult their real interests by calm
upon him at 2s6 Main street. Order
promptly attended to and s~atisfactio
guaranteed.
Sol Coleman, a name significant a
a caterer to the fastidious smokin
public, has in his possession the Tele
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27

SMITHyILLE, Tenn, Oct. p, 1880,
EDITOR LEDGER-Since the COD i.
yention at Nashville | have been in
fifteen cornties, and can assure Won
that Wilson will get Eve to ten to
Wright's one in them all. At le last
70 per cent Of the republicans docI are
their purpose to vote for Wilson, but
the leaders are using every means to
force them into line. What the result
may be cannot tell, but / feel
confident that VIC may count on fully
ten per cent Of them. Wilson demo-
Gratis will DO elected 10 the legislature
from all Eastern and Middle Tonnes
see. A few Wright men say they will
vote for Hawkins If they despair Of
Wright others sly in that event they
will vote for Wilson. About a set of
may be relied upon if the leaders
abandon Wright. Dibbrell will be
elected beyond doubt By q rood ma
iorlty, and some extreme Wilson men
will scratch him on account Of his
having stumped part Of the district for
5O and 4, while oth0rs may vote FOR
James, greenbackor.
Hoping we may meot to see the in
auguration Of our brave young leader
IN the presence Of an Overwhelmingly
low tax legislature, IrAmain
Yours etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
AN ABLE SPEECH.
The Nations Postmaster General
Talks Politics to us.
Makes a Mastery Argument and is Very
Conservative


Between S0Oand 1000 people gathered
at the Greenlaw opera house last night
to hear the Hon. HOFacs Maynard,
our present posmater-general and
ex-minister to Turkey deliver a
political speech. Considering the un-
p .opitious elements it was a highly
complimentary audience, but the emf
nent gentleman has a wide reputation
for ability and e~loquenco, and many Of
opposite political sentiment attended
aud gave him a patient and respectful
hearing.
Mr.. Maynard was introduced to the
people by Mr.. l. NJ. Hill, Of this city,
about eight o'clock, and for nearly
three hours he held his audience well
in hand. All who heard him pro-
nOunced his speech a mastery one,
aud compliment it as extremely con-
servatiye throughout. The elo-
quent gentleman seemed to have
enough to keep him busy with
out dealing in v~ituperation, IN
pleasant illusions or ugly accuse
tions against those who differ with
him il opinion. He confined himself
mainly to national affairs; spoke glow
ingly Of the prosperity now reigning
throughout our brosd c5untry; claim
ed that much oft is due to the skill
iul management Of public affairs
BY the party now in power I
expressed the belief that it would be
bad policy to make a change Of man
ayers When those in authority are
doing 50 well and regretted the policy
pursued by many Of the public speak
rs Of the day in trying to heap abuse
upon those who do not think viii
them.
No effort is made to Civ,
more than a few points il
MI. Maynard's eloquent speech. Il
was pronounced fully up to the ex
pectations Of all who heard him, ant
many compliments were bestowed
from those who differ lwitl
him in politics. Ia fact, all agree thai
nota word was uttered By the abb,
speaker 10 the least offensive to th,
most sensitive listener, DO matte
whose banner he serves under.
Mr.. Maynard was called upon at hi
hotel yesterday and last nightb by man.
citizens Of all classes and phases 0
opinion. He left near eight o'clocI
this morning By the louisville train
and it is said is to speak tomorrow a
Columbia, Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
rnharnessed EIectricity.

The bright, though ftful flashes Of
the electric light on Colonel Dan
Rice's show steamer, Champion, at
the landing last night, were plainly
observed several miles from the city.
The Illuminating features rejecting
againstth clouds overhead and shining
much after the manner Of an aurora
bOrealis in m~idwinter, except when
the darts or flashes caused a change
to that similar to electric flashes from
behind cloudbanks close to the hori.
zon during a distant thunderstorm
Persons sitting with their backs tC
the light at a distance of two mile,
away were attracted by the flashes
which dashed suddenly over the
ornament at irregular intervals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
Ba Il Cross tngs.

The school children complain bit
terly Of the bad crossings on Jefferson
street. The street is certainly in a
wretched condition, and old as we'll as
young have good cause to think harsh.
ly ofthe authorities, who have so lont
neglected to put the thoroughfarc il
passable order.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27

pboue lis odsioinsis can 3 b
accommodated With 8 supply Of bis
fue imported Key West and famous
No. 10 cigars, with very little inoon-
yenience. Sol Coleman's cigar estab.
lishment is the only one in the bust
ness that has the Telephone. Ahead
in every enterprise, MIR. Coleman de-
serves success; and he certainly does
the heaviest cigar business this side Of
st. Louis. His trade mark is, none
but the bestaud every variety Of goods
in his line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
FISH, FISH FISm

Reel Foot Perch, nacklu NV
Trout, White Fish, Red SnaEDer.
Salt Water Wallets, choice Del.
cry, The hest quality Of Oysters,
all at reasonable prices. Give
him a trial and see the difference.
ut }. A. SjgnaigO's, No. rs and
$50 Second street. 88t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
DANCING SCHOOL
for d
Aecldent to the U. S. RInrshnI

- - NAAAA
US Marshal NJ. T. Williamson
fell down stairs at the court house in
jackson, Tenn, yesterday, and was
rendered insensible by the accident.
He is reported to be only slightly in
jured, and news received to-day is to
the effect that bis condition is favora.
bic. General Williamson held an &C.
cident policy in the Travellers acci-
dent company, procured at the agency
in this city, and the medical and other
expenses incurred by the mishap will
be betrayed by the company issuing
the policy,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
RED s~NAPPERS,
VenisOn Hams and Saddles,
Venison Steaks.
VICTOR ID. FUCHS,
30 and Al Jefferson.

The LEDGER book and job printing
office, together with its book bindery,
is prepared to EXECUTE work with
neatness and dispatch,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27
New Market Suggcsfed.

~0oN"NNWs
The removal Of the old rookeries on
Jefferson street below Second has
caused numbers Of persons to suggest
the locality as an excellent site for the
erection Of a market house. It would
be a convenient quarter Of the CITY
for a market house, which many claim
is much needed in the central portion
Of the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27

Why throw away your illustrated
papers and magazines when you can
have a nice book made from them at
the LEDGER bindery2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-27

u. FransiOII, E82FrOat, receives
fresh Oysters daily by expr ess. So
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a oR sToLEN.
PERSONAL
ADJUSTMENTS.

A LEX. Todd's String Band will furnish
n music on short notice 70 balls or parties.
Apply az 49, Main. or 2'8 fernando. F 50
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-09-07
REPRESENTATIVES.

The Republicans of the district COM
posed of Bethel, Newy, Grafton, Upton,
Gilead, Andover. Riley, Lincoln. Frye
burg Academy Grant, Letter c., No. 5,
r. l, and Andover North Surplus, have
renominated Samuel b. Twitchell of
Bethel. Mr.. Twitcheh ably represented
this district in the last House.
The Republicans Of the district COM
posed of Bucktield, Oxford and Hebron,
have nominated James II. DeCos;er of
Buckfeld. Mr.. DeCoster is very popu-
lar in his town, where he was postmaster
for many years. He is a strong Repub-
lican and will carry heavy vote in this
fusion district. All those who prefer a
Republican representative to Democrat,
will vote for him.
The Republicans of the district COM
posed of Paris. Greenwood and Milton.
have re-nominated j. c. Marble Of Paris
as candidate for Representative to the
Legislature. Mr.. Marble was elected,
last year, by large majority. He took
q prominent position in the Legislature,
and represented his district with ability.
He will be returned by an increased ma
jority.
The Republicans of the district COM
posed Of Rum.o.d, Woodstock, Hanover,
Mexico, Roxbury, Dixfeld and Byro l.,
have unanimously nominated by vote
of 50, Chas. w. Kimball of Rumford.
Mr.. Kimball is exceedingly popular in
this district, and will be elected by a
large vote.
The Republicans of the district COM
posed of Hiram, Denmark, Lowell and
Sweden, have nominated William Bean
of Denmark. There were other candi-
dates for the position, but they all with.
drew in favor of Mr.. B. Mr.. Bean is
an elderly gentleman. well known in the
business circles of Western Oxford. He
will be strong candidate.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-09-07
TWO GRAND MEETINGS.

Monday night Gov. Davis addressed
a large meeting on Paris Hill. The Gov
ernor made plain straightforward speech,
denouncing the count-out, and discussing
the National issues. He won the respect
and confidence of all who heard him.
There was no oratorial clap-trap in his
speech, but plain sensible argument. A
large torch light procession headed by
South Paris and Paris Hill bands, escort.
ed the Governor to and from the meeting,
everywhere he was greeted with numer.
Gus demonstrations Of enthusiasm. The
Hubbard House was beautifully illumi-
mated and decorated with lanterns also
notible was the Examinations Of the Ham,
lin. homestead now owned and occupied
by Mrs. Ellen Chase, S. U. Hawkes.. j.
C. Marble, and others illuminated their
residences. After the meeting the pro-
cession marched through the village, pa.
rading all the streets, cheering the flag
and the residences of prominent Repubi-
cans. The occasion was grand sue
cess, Gov. Davis spoke from the steps
of the Baptist church, and H. c. Davis,
esq. officiated as chairman.
Tuesday evening the citizens of Nor
way had grand celebrated, At Steep
Falls they threw out pretty little flag
bearing the names of Garfield and Arthur.
A hundred torch bearers in uniform
marched to the place, led by the Norway
Cadet Band. After cheers, Mr.. +. H.
Brown make brief speech in relation to
the flag. Many residences in the yicin-
ity were brilliantly Illuminated, adding
greatly to the display. As the procession
returned to Norway village, it was met by
about eighty torches from Paris. The
whole then paraded to Concert Hall, whert
q great meeting was held. Ex-senator
Pease, Of Mississippi, Hon. John P. Swa.
sey. and Gov. Davis, addressed the meet.
ing in turn, discussing at length the issue.
of this campaign. The meeting was full
of interest and enthusiasm, cheers and
shouts arising every few moments. Sen
Psase was particularly well received in
his presentation of the issue Of solid
South. He excites the sympathy and
interest of abby his recital Of affairs in
the South. He should be kept out dur.
ing the whole campaign. This was one
lOf the most enthusiastic meetings of thu
Campaign.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-09-07
REASONS FOR LEAVING THE
DEMOCRATS.
WHY A WoRKINGMEN's CLUB IN Brook
LYY HAS BECOME REPUBLICAN.

How did the members Of this organ.
ization come to the conclusion to support
Garfield and Arthur when you had before
been Democrats" asked Tribune re.
porter of John w. Metcalf, Of the Twelfth
ward, Brooklyn, which for years has been
stronghold of Democracy in that city.
Mr.. Mctcalf's particular district, Red
Hook, is, furthermore. one in which no,
many years ago a person protesting Re-
publican principles must have been bold
indeed, even to recklessness, to give utter
ance to his sentiments. The organiza-
ton referred to is the Independent Work
ingmen's Club. Mr.. Metcalf has been
largely instrumental in forming the club,
which numbers over 100 members.
well. I've come to the conclusion
that it isn't for workingmans interest
to support the Democratic party" replied
Mr.. Metcalf. Every time they get
into power they ruin business. lost
over 81 900 through that party"
"How did that occur:"
1.-The first Democratic Congress they
got, took the duty off shipping iron, and,
with the rush of foreign importation OF
iron, the stock had bought went down
in value to that amount, and ] was out
Of pocket. ! don't see how any young
fellow or any business man can get any
benefit whatever from the change. We've
got prosperity now, and why should we
change it :"
did you not think YOU were taking
some risk in coming out so boldly in Red
Hook :"
at was daring thing to do; the
movement is the first of the kind at the
Hook, but we may consider that we've
had pretty easy time so far. One-hali
the working class is for US. We shall
poll 500 Republican votes here this fall.
|-New York Tribune.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-09-07
WHAT DOES CITIZENSHIP MEAN

J. p. Davis, itinerant, co.pred preach
or in Southampton County, Va. makes
out very strong case Of outrage against
the civil authorities of that district. 1t
appears that Davis considered it to be his
duty to inform the collector of internal
revenue of the Second District Of Virginia.
that one of his white neighbors, a w. H.
Pond, was selling liquor without paying
the government tax. The charge was
doubtless true one, for Pond was great
ly enraged at the stoppage put upon his
business. In this state of mind he rush
es off to the Justice of the Peace and had
Davis arrested for debt, but On trial It
was found impossible to substantiate the
accusation; but without losing time or
allowing Davis to 60 free, note of eigh-
teen dollars, payable Nov. |, 1880,
which the latter had given for suit OF
clothes, was produced, and it was held
that, as he was certain not to pay it, he
had been guilty of larceny in taking the
clothes, and hence the Justice OF the
Peace sentenced him to received thirty.
nine lashes and to be imprisoned for six
months in the County Jail. The whip.
ping part of the sentance has been carried
cut, although the victim was feeble
man, suffering from consumption and
rupture, while he is now undergoing the
remainder of his punishment for inform:
ing the governmental attempts to defraud
the treasury. Ifthis is Yirginian justice,
heaven prevent US from ever having to act
as plaintiff or defendant in q case upon
her sacred soil.-Boston Herald.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-09-07

Gen. Weaver, Greenback candidate
for President, held a meeting on the Fair
Grounds between Norway and South
Paris, last Tuesday. There was large
gathering-many present being Bepubli-
cans who wanted to hear about Alabama
and women. Weaver discussed the old
financial questions of 1878, most Of
which were settled by resumption, and
the banking laws. Those who expected
to hear an able and powerful man, were
sadly disappointed. There was no en-
thusiasm and but little interest manifest
ed, until near the close of his speech,
when he began to tell stories. After his
speech, Scion Chase addressed the scat
tering multitude for brief period.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-09-07
COMING.

Seven Fusionists in this city yesterday
placed their names to the Republican
club book, and announced their intention
of henceforth acting with the Republic
can party. This is the history of nearly
every day throughout the State. While
the Democratic press points occasionally
with seeming pride to here and there a
sore headed, office-seeking Republican
going over to their ranks, the converts
the other way are reckoned by scores and
hundreds. The tide is setting strongly
Fin the right direction. The Fusion lead
lens are not so blind, but they see it.
WHO,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-09-07

Coop WORDS PoR GES. GARFIELD
DR.. FELTON,, the Independent Democratic
member Of Congress from the Seventh
Georgia District, in speech at Marietta,
in that State, last week. referred TO Gen.
Garfield as follows:
know Gen. Garfield personally; have
been on the same committee with hing, and
he is a gentleman of good morcls, social,
clever, and has grand intellect; intellect
ually he has no superior in the House. lie
Is a good man, has 4 mind OF ineIhaustibls
resources, aud | have not 4 word 10 say TO
detract from his integrity.
The Hon. William NJ. Springer, the
Hon. Jere Black. the Hon. Allen G.
Thurman, the Hon. Alexander II. Ste
phels-good Democrats all-testify ia
the same effect.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-09-07

Under Republican admins
tration during fifteen years Of
peace, $842, 8O,876 Of the
principal of the National debt
has been paid, while the cur
rent annual interest is $40, O00,-
600 less than at the close of
the war. The Democratic
press and stump speakers
might as we'll try to tunnel
through the Rocky Mountains
with a hair-pin, as to break
the force of this magnificent
showing.