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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
LOOK AT THE FIGURES.
The Solid Prosperity Ofthe Solid
South.

New York World.l
Mr.. Alfred B. Shepperson, New
York expert in many branches of the
cotton trade, has recently issued a
small volume which he entities Cot
ton Facts, the pages of which, if
prayerfully perused, may help to make
the dullest disciple Of Conkling under
stand why the south is solid" for
democracy and the union. The e
Cotton Facts" are compiled from
official and reliable ecommtrcialsources
They are authentic and their teaching
is unassailable. Mr. Shepperson shows
that, during the last year, there were
manufactured in southern mills with
in $4,000 as many bales of cotton goods
as northern mills manufactured forty
years ago. This does not look, does
it, as if the south was sitting still and
brooding over new WARP Further
more, when the stalwarts in 1869 had
their military grip on the south, the
number ofbales ofcotton manufactured
in southern mills had sunk as low
as $1,000. Last year. under the dem
ocratic policy established by congress,
the number reached Obj 900 bales, or,
taking 400 pounds as the average
weight Of each bale, about 90,00000J
Of pounds. During the same period
from 1869 to 1880 the increase in the
numberof bales of cotton used by
nothen mills was about fifty per cent.
while the increase in southern mills
was between three and four hundred
per cent In 1869 the total cotton
crop numbered 2,434,000 bales. In
1879 50 it numbered 576l 600 bales.
In 1870 there were about 7,500,00U
acres devoted to the raising Of cotton
at the south. In 1879 this acreage
had increased to a fraction beyond
II, 100000 acres The increase in the
cotton crop during the past four
years of the democratic control OF the
Federal legislature has been phenom-
email, standing at 3,600,0OO balcs, or an
average of 90O,0O bales a year since
1878. 1t is in the face Of this unan
swerable evidence Of prosperity in
only one branch of the agricultural
indust ies of the south under dem
ocratic Influences, and in the
ia ;e of the confidence and prosperity
which came back to the north when
the democrats obtained full control Of
the federal legislature in both
branches, that the republican orators
and journals continue to cackle about
the selitious south, the Ku-Klux
murderers' south, and about the dan
gers to laborers, farmers and business
men which are to follow The election
ofa democratic PRESIDENT The south
is shown by these cotton facts to be
solid in prosperity because itis mind
ing its own business. Why should it
not be solid "lor" the party which has
made such prosperity possible to it.,
and solid against the party which
made such prosperity impossible once,
and seeks.to make it impossible again?
Why should it not be solid for can.
didate for the presidency who "held
the fort years ago for the constitu-
tional principles under which south
ern prosperity, and with southern
prosperity, the prosperity of the whole
union was ma 10 possible?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

WHEN Mr.. Moore heard that he
was to be summoned before the grand
jury, he rushed to the telegraph Office
aud sent word north that he was about
to be prosecuted for making incendi-
airy speeches, or something to that
effect. We were not aware before
that Mr.. Moore was above the law:
any citizen is liable to be summoned
before the grand jury to give tes
timony upon inquiry. 1t may be
that the jury is about to find a true
bill against some of the terrible Ku-
Klux and only needed the testimony
Of one solid Ku. Klux witness to jus
tify them in taking the step. We are
opposed to Ku Kluz, and hope that
Mr.. Moore and the grand jury will
succeed in slpprossing the whole or
der. He would no doubt subscribe
something for this purpose as well as
checrfully tell where and who they
are. And when the great southwest
ern Ku-Klux exterminator has fn
ished his work and taken a rest, he
may''weed out tsecessiOn and also give his
views upon slavery and the resolutions
of i99.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
MianIncei IIosnitnIitr.

Brooklyn Eagle.
And so you are from the great
west, said Brook Ign man to a Den
yer party, to whom mutual friend
had introduced him. "a great coun
try, sir, destined, | think, to become,
sir, the greatest country in the world.
What day, sir, would it be convenient
for you to dine with me?"
Thank YOU" replied the Denver
man, but leave for hometo morrow.
Will you take a little liquid refresh
ment with me, now, sir ?"
As the three emerged from the res
taurant and separated few moments
later, tramp approached The gentle,
man from Denver
And so, sir, you are from the great
west A magnificent country, sir. 1t
is the source Of our resources, sir, and
it furnishes to us some Of America S
greatest men. | congratulate You on
being western man. What day will
it be be convenient, sir, for you to take
a glass of beer with me
"A great country and productive oI
great people, y soliloquized the tramp
as he scraped the mud of his Jaw with
stick, but somehow the sucker,
don't seem to tumble to hospitality.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
Fishing for Axes.

A box ofaxes, sunk on the steamer
South Bend some twenty years ago, 10
a collision with the steamer Goody
Friends, some thirty miles above this
city, has been fshed out in re
markable state of preserva
ton. They are perfect in
every respect, and rust has done them
no harm. There are dark spots on tae
axes, but bright ones are also seen,and
the Pine box in which they we're
packed, is sound and strong. The box
and the axes are at the store Of Mr..
Karr, on the river front. Captain
Cowdeu, who dug them out of
the depths is after lot of mellow old
whisky, which is said to have been
on the boat when she went down. lie
will be likely to fad it ifthere is any
on the old wreck.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
Marines Ia Trouble.

The local steamboat inspectors Of
this port have suspended the licenses
Of the pilots on duty on the steamers
John T. Moore and Coahoma, at the
time ofa recent collision, while the
vessels were under way between here
and Helena. Messrs Sutton and Elisha
Evans are the parties under suspen-
sion, pending an Investigation Of the
circumstances attending tho matter,
Tue boats named are rivals, or oppo-
sition to each other in the trade be-
tween here and Ho'en', and they have
bumped each other uncomlortably
severe twice within tbepast two weeks.
The inspectors have also refused to
license w. &. Brown as pilo:, and re-
voked the license Of VIM. II. Keefe as
master and pilot, on account ofintem
perato habit' Several engineers
licenses have been suspended or re.
voked for same cause, and others are
under surveillance and may follow
the above course.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
Judge WrigllI's Dead Failure al
Chattanooga.


Chattanooga Commercial, Republican.
Judge Wright reached this city las,
Friday on his way to East Tennessee
Judge Hawkins, his republican com
petitor, had passed through the city
the day before, unannOuDccd to the
republicans or there would have been
a great turnout to hear him. Judge
Wright was one day behind Hawkins,
Ga very significant circumstance los
ing his first appointment in East Ten
nessee lie was met at the depot by
about 400 people, half republicans and
Wilson men attracted ny curiosity
Cooper and Stewart's minstrel blnd
was engaged, and discoursed appro
PIRATE music. The judge was welcomed
by very lively rendition Of " Yankee
Doodle " and at the conclusion Of his
speech was applauded by the stirring
strains Of Sherman Marching
through Georgia, while be was bid
farewell with John Browns Body.
we fear that band has been playing at
Garfield meetings aud had not beer,
thoroughly posted as to the politics OF
the occasion.
We are not expressing a partisan
opinion when we say that Judge
Wright's appearance and speech were
Disappointing and depressing to his
adherents in this city. He has all the
appearance of a broken down man, one
who has used himself badly. Ae Is
not vigorous physically nor brilliant
mentally He has the look OF a man
badly used by fortune who has not had
theeuergy to struggle against untoward
fates He appears like a man Of
rather low aud sensual habits, and his
address is that of man htigued and
depressed 1t awakened no eathusi-
asln in the crowd and all the applause
that was given was forced by a few
leaders and was Joined in by q lew
people.
Ii is said that Judge Wright was
worn out, but if so, how can he hope
to recover in a canvass that requires
great exertion every day He missed
an appointment in East Tennessee by
being one day behind his active, Wig
orous competitor, Judge Hawkins,
who, though as old as Wright, has
lived so temperate and pure a life that
he seems posse sad or iron strength
aud endurance.
The Wilton men are particularly
juhilant over Wright's fiilurc here,
aud very prominent one, a respected
bunker Of this city, aud farmer
@hose name is known throughout the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

dressed in white eauze. en- train,
trimmed with Languedoc lace.
The ceremony was performed in
very impressive manner. for in this
peculiar act Of the drama of life Mr..
Evans excels. The bride is a sister Of
Mr.. p. d. 3enham. The bridegroom
is prominent lawyer of Perryville.
The Gazette (lately enlarged and i'm
proved, with a change of form from a
qulrto to a ten column folio, and
which now has a circulation much
larger than a great many other daily
papers tombinel) wishes the young
couple continuance of the happiness
which beamed in their eyes when the
clasp was closed with an appeal to
heaven.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

COLONEL John II. Savage is doing
good service in East Tennessee, where
nearly all he speaking has been on
one side. He speaks at Rogersyile
to day, at Greenyille Monday, the 25tb,
and at Union Depot, Sullivan county,
Tuesday, the 26th. Col. Savage may
entertain extreme views, but he deals
in facts and figures, and is perhaps
the best posted man in the state in
regard to the state debt question. He
has given it years Of careful investi
cation and thought, and is familiar
with its history from the passage Of
the internal Improvement act of 5l-52
down to tie present time His
speeches and arguments may be fidi-
culed, but they have not been success
fully answered. lie is stirring up the
people, and doing good work for the
low tax cause.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

We call attention to a communica
tion in regard to the necessity of paw
ing Beal street, which appears in an
other part of this paper. Beal is the
most important cross street, as re-
CARDS trade, in the city Ii paved out
to DeSoto street connection would
be made there with the system of
paved streets already inaugurated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

THE democratic candidates for the
legislature are making a thorough
canvass Of the county, and gaining
ground every day They are an ex.
cellent set of gentlemen, and should
be elected to man. We hope that
not a name will be scratched. Shelby
county should send up a united dele
gatinn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
Calling the Attention OF the Au-
fhOrifiRs

EDITOR LEDGER: Knowing your
willingness to do anything in your
power for all end every part of Mem
phis, | call your attention to our stu
alton on Beal street, hoping to get
you 10 advocate the cause of myself
and neiehbors, as we feel that we have
been neglected. | see by the account
Of Thursdays proceedings OF the com
mis,ioners, the subject of paving the
cutters on Beal street was brought up.
but would it not be we'll for them to
take under consideration the paving
OF the whole street from Main to De
Soto? There is more business done
on Beal street in one day than on all
OF the other cross streets in six months
The upper end of town has two good
streets, viz: Adams and Washington:
the central portion has Madison: and
Shelby and Main streets have been
improved by paving, as also DeSoto.
We, of Beale street, think it tim
something was done for us, ss there i
more money paid into the treasury Of
the Taxing District from our street
for privilege taxes alone, with
out speaking of tlxcs on real estate.
than all other streets in the city, ex-
cept Main. Ifthe communication was
made from Main to DeSoto, vehicles
could come and go as it is now, we
are in the same situation that Mem
phis is with regard to the railroads
around her, who carry her trade away
from her. Country wagons can como
into town on almost any other street
except Bcale, and on the north side
Of said street, from Main to th.
bridge, it is impossible for load to be
delivered or taken in at any of the
store doors, as the digging of the sew
ers has left ditch between the side
walks and the street Hoping the
commissioners will see the necessity
of this work, we will wait patiently
till the second iustallment Of the paw
ing tax is paid in.
A BEALE STREET MERCHANT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

state, predicted that Wilson would
beat Wrightin Hamilton county. We
confess we are sorry. Republican
hope depends upon Wright's superior
ity over Wilson, but we greatly fear
the democracy nominated the wrong
man. Wright is certainly not a popu-
lar advocate, and we do not believe
the stories of his successes in debate
as told by our democratic newspapers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

If Hawkins is elected it will be
solely due to the votes thrown away
on Wright. Wilson is the only candi
date who has the slightest chance to
beat Hawkins. Three weeks ago we
feared that Hawkins might be elected.
Now the race is clearly between him
and Wilson, with the chances to-day
largely in favor of Wilson. Keep the
ball rolling as it hts been going for
the past ten days, and Wilson will be
triumphantly elected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

Washington Post Hon. Thomas
A. Hendricks was elected governor Of
Indiana in October, 1872, aud Grant
carried the state 10 November There
are at least 10000 men in indiana, if
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

TWENTY years ago, when Mr.. Wm.
r. Moore was an athletic young man,
twenty five or thirty years of age, he
was so good natured and kind hearted
that he could not find it in his heart
to put on a uniform and 50 out to the
field of battle to eogage in the whole
sale butchery Of his fellow men. But
upon reflection, be has become very
mad, and if another war should begin,
he would doubtless snatch up gun or
carpet bag and run to the 'front.'
depot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
A Model Marriage Notice,

Lite Rock Gazette, 22'
A pleasant matrimonial affair-and
al matrimonial affairs should be
pleasant-occurred at the Robinson
house last night, Mr.. James Vance.
Of perryville, and Miss Lucy Benham,
of this city, were united in marriage
by Rev Mr.. Q. +. Evans, Of the
Spring street church. The bride was
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
Elevator Burned.

OMAnA, NEB., October 22.-The
elevator owned by Scott & Woodman' 5
linseed oil works, burned this morn
ing. Loss estimated ut S35,00O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23


NEW YoRK, October @ 1905 pm.
Exchange on London firm. Bankers
3 dfys sight 4S4 to 49,; do 60 days
4Sl4 to 1929; commercial 60 days 480
to 490l.
LIVERPOOL, October %, 2.30 pm.
cotton opened with moderate de-
mand freely supplied. Uplands 63d.
Orleans Z l-l6I. Sales to-day, 1000
bales. Receipts 1920 bales, all
American. Futures opened and closed
weak. Deliveries for October 6 ll-l6
G6 2l-32d; October aud November,
i 15. 32@6 7-16d; November, Deem
ber aud January, 6 13 32d; February
aud March, 67.l6d; March and April
6 Is 32d April and May, 6 17-32d;
May and June, 6 9-l6d.
NEw ORLEANS, Oct. %, 1890 a. m.
Cotton quieto.r Middling,lllc. Sales
to-day, 500 bales. Stock 1858 bales.
Receipts to-day, 9l65 bales. Sales yes
terday, 9l0O bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
Cotton Rrceinis.

The following statement shows the
receipts Of cotton here to this date,
and the total for the past six years;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23

Nearly covered by insurance. Incel
diary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
stnok. runnlnR account.
INPORTs.

NEW YORK, October o, l2:44 pm.
lotion easy. Ordinary, s 3 l6c;
good ordinary, 8 13-l6c; low mid
ding, 10 ll-l6c; middling, II B 16c;
good middling, IL 9.l6c; middling fair,
y 5-l6c; fair, u 15.l6c. Futures
opened easy; now barely steady, at 6
to 10 points below last evenings clos
inc prices as follows: Deliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-10-23
PLEss & CO.

CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS.
Sewer Work promptly attended
10. Elevators repaired.
Call at az Market st.
IAOI
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-08-26
Thn oconen B lI-,.n,,iInn,a. .,

Tho Radicals of Oconee County held an
other Convention on Thursiay last. Tie
object of which was TO eject delegates to
the State, Congressional and Judicial Con-
yentions, Bill Parker, tho Radical County
chairman OF Anderson County, was in at
tondancs, and from o communication to the
Columbia Register we learn took quite an
active part in the proceedings.
The meeting was called to order by II. III.
Brice, County. Chairman. and after declarz
upon q motion to elect "a chairman =. pro-
ceeded to settle the question as towiich of
Two ontesting delega ions were entitled to
seatB in the Convention. "A committee
was appointed to report upon 4lie matter,
s,Sss ;::;; =: s.: : :si.. e;s:::
seated. This was objected to by one OF tho
contestirg delegates, who declared that if q
part OF them were turned out they would
all go to hell together. Here tho confusion
became SO great that Bryce. tho Chairman.
was poweriess to command order, md Bill
Parker, from Anderson, came forward and
asSuni ed the chair to aueli the violence
threatening, but even his thunleSfrle voice
met the same fate as the former. HtillAtle
confusion became greater and greater, many
angry negroes being ON the floor at once.
FINALLY one young and stout negro gave q
hlow TO the appointed sergeant, 81 t-arms.
when the two parties begall to concentrate
their forces, gathering close together. Bill.
tue ANDERSON negro, anf by. tho ways
preacher, and another pgeaclter raised one
cursingi Wearing, figf = ing and music all IN
gIiu scene. But the good old music had tsi5
desired effect and the cfiaii nn.sounceds tIie
house ready far business. Ono party de-,
slared this is not o legal lnectin no hoSY,',
and an 50 os- for about two and q half hours
when Id proposl ltion for q coinpfoInise was,
accepted. Bin. above Gnmeti, was chosen
permanent Chairman and mt this Bryce
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-08-26
For CoaniY COMMISSIONER.

Tho friends Of MFR. n. g. BAILEY. re-.
cognizing Lis peculiar fitness for the office,
respectfully announce him as candidate
for reelection as County Commissioners of
Anderson County-subject to the result OF
the primary election of the Democratic
party OF this County.
Capt. G.. a. RANKIN is respectfuliy
amounted as a candidate for County Coin-
missioner for Anderson Connty-s,ibicct to
tion.
The many friends Of WIN. s.. HALL.
Esq, respectfully announce him as q ccn.
d,date fcrTe-e.ection TO the Office of rCoutify
Commissioner of Anderson Cotinty-sub.
ject to the cheice of; the Democratic party
ut the primary election.
Tie ffientis OF / MIR. f aEsDaEvsHARRIs
consider him q suitable man for County
Conlfnissio ioRer. He Is, therefore, before the
people, subject 10 the results OF the primary
election of the Democratic party of this
The many friends Of 7. II. JONES re-
spectiu.ly announce him rs o candidate for
County Commissioncr-subje to The ac-
ton OF the Democratic party. Mr.. Jones is
worthy Citizen, and .f elected viii make q
faithful oaicef His business Is such that il
viii bot iInpoasiblc for him to canyaas the
+ The advocates of economy In the dis.
bursenents of the peoples money recon
mend the following good and efficient men
Tor County Commissioners, who will cheer
July abide the action OF the Democratic
E1EKaEn HARRIS, Honea Path
iR. MARCUS BURRlSSI Cen.feYille.
80 tis f,..-alt ~ trAY PAyt,ps
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Tho sgrllianaston Meeting.

The meeting OF Williamson on Inst
Thursday wns quite success for,the pres.
ent time of inactivity in politics. There
were from fonr to six hundred persons pres
ent and the best of order prevailed through
out the entire day. DIR. II. I. Epting, Pres
ident of the Willinni5ton Club, presided
ovcs tEs meetinsi and efter an eloquent N
trodnctory nddress he introduced as speakers
for the morning Messrs. r. w. Simpson, e.
B. Murray and e.. n. Rucner, and III the
afternoon Messrs. ID. Wyatt Aiken and Jas.
very little enthusiasm was exhibited, the
attention was excellent.
The result of this meeting Is bound to
affect much good for the party organization
in the Cou,!sy rs other Clubs are already
arranging for large local mass meetings.
After the speaking, arrangements were
made to form o large mounted club to Mt.
tend the meeting on the 9th OF September
at Anderson. 5Ni5yEesl {, N. :.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-08-26
For CLERK Of Conrf.

With pleasure we announce lns-5 John
Aac1eA e. l.ss q candidate fnr Clerk oFCourt.
thoroughly competent to ser7o the people
OF Anderson County in that capacity.
MANY DEMOCRATS on GALUDk GfDE.
Tho many friends OF Cape. JOHN w.
DANIELS respectf announce him "a q
candidate for Reelection ns Clesl, of tiie
Court for this County. Capt. Daniels has
proven himself on efficient and acceptable
officer, and will abide by the eoti6n OF tlc
Dstnocratic party In the coming canYass.
The many friends OF u. q. JOHNSON,
of Brushy. Creek tawnshipf nominate hin,
for Clerk OF Court for Anderson County,
subject 10 the rules and regulations of tiie
Deinoe oeratsc Lpart s Mr. Johnson Isl q one
srn,cds Con sssssei ..ee soldier, and If elected
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1880-08-26

III .S. ( q /, AZ Z. q - u S IS.
10 nos
at Anaelsost 81, s soI ~.
VII be one ot tlls g seI
So,,nsy ~ SITES
ssena,ezs anu tos
toEether viii 2liie5 ,
VIII De Aaie silst
ls helormeT, lii aso lenn y sss ~
70 tne lana. Ine mountS;n, Siun Us inoLi every
part or the County VIII be present.. ana
3qin ~ rendering ne occasion IN realty 2
gaia Gay. = 81.
Tl,e oopaftneysi,in herefafofe exi,tlno be.
twesI News. .. Recsc and Al. Wayne fet,t
hns bcsn d;ssoiyea aud anothe, c,nartner.
shin formed between SIessrs. Il Reese Ta,,t
and G. C. CumniI.jgs. Sir. a. Wayne Fsi,t
contemplate retiring from, tho mercantile
bnsiness al an eaiJv dav hnt y;J, f,ir n rgbiie
remain In hc estai,,isi;.aont Of Messrs. j. II.
Fnnt & Co. az saiesnlan., The members of
TO lie tradine nnl,ii. as men of ,.,ol b,,si :
ness o,iaI;ffcatinns ,,r ,yi,o,,, go Res,,osir =
l;beraS nnti renarn,s nat tr,na,,a "
-. -. :. - = f
The first bale of new cotton for this
County was brought TO town on Monday
afternoon, 22rd inst, by Dir. 8. j.. Browne