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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29
The Situntion AT ChicagO.

Pittsburg Post
The heavy skirmishing at Chicago
indicates desperately contested bat
tie next week. Neither side will show
courtesy or mercy. The Grant men,
by sharp maneuvre of Don Cameron,
will have charge of the hall, the seat
ing, admission of spectators and all
other arrangements. This will be a
big advantage, for it controls and
directs. the enthusiasm inseparable
from such conventions. A side-show
in the Grant interest, in the way Of a
soldiers convention, meets on Tues
day. Ex-Postmaster- General Cress-
we'll, of Maryland, has been agreed on
by Cameron & Go. for temporary pres
ident. He was identified with big
straw bid postal steals under Grant,
and the selection is as happy as it
would be to put Belknap, Robson or
Babcock in for permanent president.
The Blaine men claim they have a
majority of the national committee,
which meets on Monday to select a
temporary chairman, and that they
will upset Cameron's little game, but
if Don don't have his way with the
committee, there Ia no virtue in green
backs. The committee on credentials
is claimed by the anti-third termers,
who will only allow Grant majority
in sixteen state delegations. In rails
ing this committee, Nevada and Della
ware, with six members each, count as
much as Pennsylvania and New York
with 12S delegates. Each state and
territory has one member Of the com
mittee. The result will probably be,
if Grant has the convention, the mi.
nority report of this committee will be
adopted, which will of course seat the
Illinois Grant delegates. The great
fight will turn on the admission Of
Logan's delegates and the unit rule
These will necessarily be among the
first questions decided, and will fairly
indicate the triumph or defeat of the
imperialists.
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BY CABLE.

DUBLIN, May 29.-Haryest pros
poets are good throughout Ireland.
An unusual area has been sown in DO
tatoes, which has come up well as new
seed.
LAHORE, May 29.-Abdurrahman
Khan's attempt to raise forced loan
ola Lac of Rupees from traders has
caused great discomfort and has real
lied only 10000 rupees. Pending the
payment OF the whole loan he has
seized the traders goods and stopped
all traffic with Cabul and Bokhara.
Abdurrahman's adherents in Cabul
are almost daily receiving letters ex-
pressing his friendliness to the Brit
ish.
MADRID, May 29.-Coalition's party
have decided the principal objects of
their policy to be the assimilation of
press offenders with common law Of
tenders; abolishment of special laws
and special tribunals reformation of
civil and judicial administration; res.
toration to town councils of the right
OF electing their mayors revision of
electoral legislation in order to insure
more free expression OF national suf-
frage, and carrying out in Cuba of the
economical and social reforms of Cen
eral Martinez Campos.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, May 29.-Three
Mussulmans who attempted to assas-
nate and rob Burness, British sub
ject, have been sentenced, two to ff-
teen years and one to seven years
penal servitude.
LONDON, May 29.-George Honey,
the commedian. is dead.
Cofuelin, the elder, has rendered
his resignation, the Comedie Fran
caise managing committee declining to
allow him fortnight's holiday to full
fill an engagement in London.
The missing fifth boat of the steam
er American (foundered on the way
to Cape GoOdhope) contains one quar-
termaster and four seamen.
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JACKSON.
Various Cases Deeided-COurt 10
Adjourn June 9TH.

Special to the Ledger.l
JACKSON, Tenn, May 29.-Opin.
ions to-day were as follows: Robinson
VS.. the state, Henderson VS.. Chester
King VS.. Tomlin, Harris VS.. Harris
Atwood VS.. Harvey, Clark VS.. Carl.
ton, st. Louis Type Co. VS.. Wisdom
Newton VS.. Butler, Porter VS.. Cobb
Lawrence VS.. Milligan, Vincent VS.
Hall, McClelland VS.. Walden, Miller
VS.. Edwards, Oliver, Finnie & Co. VS.
Van ROnkle, Goodrich VS.. Stillwell
Bright vs.. Epperson, Menken VS.
Taylor, Tyler & Harness VS.. IAand
Smith VS.. Young, Neilscn VS.. Falls,
Brown VS.. Henderson, House vs.Kolly,
affirmed.
The state VS.. Ross, Butler VS.. Has
kins, Winborne VS.. Thomas, Latta &
Richarson VS.. Summerow, Hudgens
VS.. Bruton, Mcdonald VS.. Smith,
Weed Sewing Machine Co. VS.. Sum-
mers, reversed.
Wilder VS.. Cooper, reversed as to
two hundred dollars, and affirmed as
to balance.
Gates, Wood & McNight VS.. Good
loe, executor, Daresmont VS.. Jones,
Nelson, executor VS.. Trigg, rehearing
refused.
Home Insurance Co. ct al VS.. Tax
ing District, former decree of this
court vacated, and chancellor's de-
cree affirmed.
Gaines VS.. Uhl, judgment vacated
and cause held under advisement.
Platt Bond VS.. the state, writ of
error refused.
Alsabrook VS.. Anderson, receiver,
refused.
The court will be engaged Monday
on Keith VS.. Clark, involving the
states liability to receive the new
issue of the Bank of Tennessee for
taxes.
The remainder Of the week will be
devoted to the Madison county docket
and special state cases, and no case
will be heard after Thursday. Court
will adjourn Monday. June Eth.
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River TcIcgrans.

EVANSVILLE, May 29.-Port list
Down: Dick johnson, 3 am; Golden
Crown, noon. Up: New Mary Hous
ton, z am; John Bransford, Sam.
Cloudy, rainy and warm. Mercury
67 to "a, Wind southeast. River
and Ito feet, stationary.
LOUISVILLE, May 29-River sta
tionary, 4 feet 8 inches in canal; 2 feet
8 inches in chute on falls. Rainy
Ariadne, Tennessee river, to Cincin-
ii last night. Andy Baum over due
PiTTsBURG, May 29.-River Il
inches, falling. Cloudy and warm.
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Prof PrOctOr's Lecture Profits

AN0h lVIh 4lmbsst
Professor Proctor has no reason to
find fault with this country for its
lack of interest in science, since the
popular appreciation of astronomy as
expoundeG by him has Injured to his
pecuniary advantage. He delivered
l36 lectures from the time he arrived
in the United States, last October, to
the date of his sailing from San Fran.
cisco to Australia, of this month.
The gross receipts were $4,000, with
clear profit to Proctor of some S15,-
600, He did not go south of Wash.
ington, where he lectured three times;
he also lectured three times in Balti-
more, and only once in Philadelphia.
In no place of any Importance was he
so poorly patronized as in Boston,
owing, as has been surmised, to the
fact that Boston has too much culture
and too little education. His short
courses here and in Brooklyn were
crowded, II lectures in both cities
bringing about $8,000 Away from
this vicinity, his chief successes were
in the west.
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HON. =. +, WILSON.
A Review OfHis BecOrd by One
Who Seems 10 Know Some
thing About IL.
Lebanon Horald,l

Lebanon Ierald,l
| see that the Hartsville Sentinel
recommends that Hon. s. +. Wilson
to both sides for governor. If we are
not mistaken in Mr.. Wilson's record,
it will suit either side, for his record,
like the old mans SOW, is on both
sides Of the ditch. In 1875, the Hon.
Lee Head offered a bill in the legis-
lature to compromise the state debt
at seventy-hve cents on the dollar.
Mr.. Wilson wrote an article for the
Gallatin Tennessean, in which he
denounced Mr.. Heads bill as an out
rageous attempt to defame the state
by repudiating It's honest debt In
1877 he supported the Phelan bill,
which proposed to settle the debt at
80 and 4. So strong was he for this
bill that he moved the previous ques-
ton, so as to cut off all debate. In
1879 he voted against the so and 4
compromise in the legislature. but re-
fused to sign the protest against its
passage gotten up by those who voted
against it, and when he went home, he
told the members of the Gallatin bar
that the compromise vas the best
that could be done, and the people
should accept it. At the commence
ment of tho late canvass, he
made a speech at Gainsboro, in
which he took the same position. AZ
ter the canvass wes opened, and pub
lie sentiment developed, he took a
bold stand against the compromise.
After the election he told Col. Tom
Claiborne that he was for paying
whatever equities the supreme court
might decide against the state in the
big railroad suit. At the last meet
ing he told the low-taxers not to be
bulldozed by the high-taxers. He
told the high-taxers that the low
takers were revolutionary and that
he did not approve Of their course.
If man Of the above record can't
sit upon mill dam or ride two horses
in circus, who can2 AcRoBAT,
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If any Of the antediluvians who op-
pose the introduction of railways into
Memphis are still alive, they may be
counted in opposition to every modern
Improvement Of a public character.
Avalanche.
The antediluvians are not all dead,
and never will be, although they are
keeping very quiet at present. AT a
comparatively recent date, that is,
since the war, mob stopped the lay
ing Of the street railroad track on
Main street, near Beal. The idea
prevailed that street cars would so
cheaper travel that the hack stands,
livery stables and other interests
would be ruined. The street railway
was laid down, and yet there are
young men who know what it is to
pay three, five and eight dollars for the
use of a carriage to go to the opera
or a party on a single evening.
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mand from the party would induce his
assent. He is the strongest of all the
leading men who have been discussed
for the Cincinnati nomination, not
only as an available candidate, but in
all the qualities of great executive,
and in the uncertainty that now
clouds the decision Of the convention.
the selection of Horatio Seymour is
altogether within the range Of posi-
bility.
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New ORLEANS, May 20, 11:3O am.
quiet. Middling, lite.
Sales 300 bales; receipts So bales.
Stock 146,9l0.
LIVERPOOL May 90, 2;3O Ep.m.-
Cotton opened easier, but not
quotably lower. Uplands, 6 H.
l6d; orleans, 63d. Sales to-day,
1000 bales. Futures opened steady
and closed the same, as follows: Deliv-
cries for May, and May and June. 6 g.
l6d; June and July, 6 9-16@6 17-32d;
July and August, 69-16d; August
and September, 6 19-32@6 9-16d;
September and October 6!d; October
and November 6 7-32d.
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Governor Seymour.
philadelphia Times,l

Philadelphia Times.l
Horatio Seymour is one Of the few
men of our history who has more than
once been sought as a presidential
candidate but who has never aimed to
promote his candidacy for the first
Office of the republic. He may be
Justly said to be the only man within
reasonable range Of a hopeful presi-
dental nomination who sincerely de-
sires not to be nominated, and who
does not covet the Office. Advancing
are and threatened health have cooled
the ambition he displayed many years
ago, and he is stronger among the un.
organized democratic masses than any
other one man to-day, mainly because
he is known to have long since parted
with political ambition.
Horatio Seymour is the ablest and
best of our living statesmen of any
party. He has more of the grandei
attributes Of craftsmanship than any
of the political leaders of our time
and, if his health could be assured, he
would make one Of the most compe-
tent and patriotic chief magistrate:
the country has ever had. He has
filed important positions in his OWL
state; has always been the strongest
man his party could select as its
standard bearer, and his official rec
ord is singularly free from blemish
In disregard of his earnest protest, ht
was nominated for president in 1868
and compelled to acceptthe honor; bu
he obeyed reluctantly, and held New
York against Grant in tha
memorable struggle. In 1876 he was
unanimously nominated for governor
not by political managers, but agains
all their plans, and he peremptoril.
declined. Whether he would accep
nomination Tor the presidency now
is question that none but himsel
could answer but it is certain tha
nothing less than an imperative de
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about matters which they believe to
be OF solely private concern, some
times perhaps from pure surliness,
are inclined to resent what they look
upon as an intrusion and to battle in.
quiries which they regard as imperti-
nent. 1.-the people would understand
that the enumerators are not tax col
lectors or assessment inquisitors in
disguise, and if courtesy should be OBJ
served and good temper preservered
by both questioner and questioned,
the labor OF the census weuld be light
er and its accuracy promoted.
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The executive session Of the senate
yesterday afternoon was devoted to
the pending nomination of ex-Con-
gresham Horace Maynard, of Ten
nessee, as postmaster-genera Sena-
tors Beck aud VOORHEES, spoke against
its confirmation, on account Of Mr..
Maynard's extreme partisan course
during reconstruction times in Ten
nessee, and Senator Bailey, Of Ten
nessee, made short speech in favor Of
the confirmation, taking the ground
that in view Of Mr.. Maynard's un.
questioned private integrity and abil-
ity, his extreme partiSanship during
the exceptional period referred to
should be overlooked in the interests
of peace and reconciliation. Senator
Harris, of Tennessee, is known to be
in favor of the confirmation, and as il
has been reported upon favOrably by
the committee on postofices, the prob
abilities are that it will be confirmed
at the next executive session.
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Taking the CeDsus.

The taking of the census will begin
next Tuesday, June l. The census
day, for which the count of inhabit.
ants is required to be made, is Tues
day, and the census year, for which
other classes of facts are to be ascer-
tanned, comprises the twelve months
ending on Tuesday. The aim of the
census bureau and the law under
which it acts, is to make the an
preaching census more perfect than
any preceding ones. In Memphis.
and all cities of over 10000 popula-
tion, the work of the enumerators
must be completed in two weeks. and
outside of cities in the month of June
The enumerators are furnished with a
book of sixteen printed pages instruct
ing them what to do. Each enumerator
Is told to use great courtesy and con-
slderation, and only in case of necis-
sity to advert to the law which makes
it a misdemeanpr, punishable by a fine
OF 500, for any member of family
more than twenty years of age to with.
hold true account of the knowledge
required. Where the enumerator has
reason to suppose that inaccurate or
deceptive answers are made to him.
he is at liberty to ascertain the facts
sought by his own observation or by
inquiry Of credible persons. This OBJ
seryation is made specially with ref
erence to statements of fathers and
mothers respecting afflicted members
OF ther households. The in
habitants can help the work great
ly by answering promptly and
frankly the questions of the enumer-
ators.. In taking censuses, efforts at
conoealment are often made. MANY
persons partly from ignorance, partly
from a reluctance to say anything
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THE charge given by Judge j. o.
Pierce in the circuit court, yesterday,
in the libel suit against the LEDGER,
was clear, impartial, free from any
bias and as far as we know, gave en-
tire satisfaction to both sides. Through
out the trial the judges rulings were
as he seemed to believe,
in accordance with the law
and prompted by . sense Of
duty. We say this the more cheer.
fully because in times past, when
political feeling ran high, we have
given the judge and the party with
which he was actively working some
hard knocks. In all this which is
legitimate in its way, we have never
had reason or occasion to question his
integrity or uprightness. During the
recent unpleasant trial through which
we have been dragged, we have found
the judge attentive, courteous and
apparently fair minded. He
fills his position with dignity aud
frmness and brings to bear fine
knowledge of law and the advantage Of
a wonderful memory. We, however,
awaited his charge with some anxiety,
knowing that the best OF
men do not always d.
vest themselves of their prejudiccs or
personal feelings even on the bench or
in the pulpit. The charge was all
that we could have expected.
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Arrest of FOrgers.

New YORK, May 29.-All persons
engaged in the issue of forged scrip
on the Pennsylvania and Reading
railroad, including Engraver Web
meyer, 55l Pearl street, have been
arrested. The original plates of the
counterfeits have been secured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-05-29

SOME of the papers of this state are
republishing the official report of the
vote cast at the election on the 7th of
August, 1879, on the so and 4 ques-
tiOnS. The totals foot up; accepted,
46,772; rejected, 76,3S3; majority for
rejection, 29,561.
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SOMETIMES people are morbidly
sensitive about seeing their names in
print. Then again they endure it with
Christian resignation. The rise and
fall Of the barometer has much to do
with our feelings.
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IndIcnffOnS.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-For Ten
nessee and Ohio valley, falling baron
eter. East to south. Cloudy weather
and numerous rains. Slight increase
in temperature.
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SUMMER RESORTS.
KINGRTOM SPRIMns

NHlS well-known summer resort, located in
Nashville, on the northwestern division Of fhe
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis rail-
road, will open for the reception of visitors
June Ist, 1850. Rates of board per day.
$3.50; per week, SO; per month, SEQ; children
ana servants half price. Special rates to
let. Round trip tickets at reduced rates from
Memphis and intermediate points. Core
spondence solicited
WlNB0URN & JORDAN, Prop's.
NIB. Reference: Captain W. Il, Yeatman.
corner Adams street and Yates avenue. 65 e0
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Shipped since last statement. 1855 403,
Shipped viously.................. $50 ,403 36l

NEW YORK, May 20, 124 pm
Cotton opened steady at Lice decline.
Ordinary, 8 Bloc; good do, 10 7-l6c;
low middling, lite; middling. II IL.
l6c; good middling, 12lc; middling
fair, 12sc; fair, l3lc. Futures opened
steady, now the same as follows: De-
liverieS for
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IUKA SPRINGS HoTEI

TNHIS favOrite watering place. sitnatod -,
!, the Memphis a Charleston railroad TX TX
miles east Of Memphis, is now open for tbe
reception Of visitors. The house has been on J.
tlrely refurnished and no pains will be shared
% % make guests feel entirely at home. Tbe
Springs are well known for their med;c;na5
properties and are not surpassed bv anv sn,,th
OF Virginia. Various amusements for pSstime
Board at lowest rates. Apply 10
76 100 A. II HARRIS pro,.;A
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Cuban Insurgents Shot.

HAVANA, May 29.-Chief Cecilio
Gonzales and two of his followers
have been killed at Sas de Sanvin-
cente.
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Glenn Alkaline Chalybeate Springs.

| ON and after the first day of June. ult. %
" furnished rooms with board at sl6 a
month, s. n week, 81 day. will
be offered by the proprietor Of these
waters. All the. furniture bought rom rom
Wsrs Hrss aSnGs, b CnIncRnqt m These waters
!derbilt university, Neshville-beine an AlSa-
line Chalybeate, good for all diseases of fbe
stomach, bowels, liver, kidneys, skin and
blood. Circulars sent uyon application to
IT p Glenn, Prop'r,
bl ll3 RaDdo1nb lna,, -
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THE NEW
HOTEL HARROW,
Lake Minnetonka, Minn.

THIS hotel will be finished and opened on
enee and reputation of tw5Iity Ave y,nrs i,
the business to keep it the best house on the
lake. T. A. HARRoW pro,, ~ 'ne
Transient rates $3.50 per day. Regular o-
season board from $40 so per week up as per
room occupied. 10 "a
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LADIES' BEER SALOON,
HERMANN CARO-, Proprietor,
NO. 80 NORTH COURT STREET.

THIS saloon has been elegantly fitted up for
l. the accommodation of ladies and gentle-
men. The best beer.wines aud liquors always
this resort and can be assured that the saloon
wlll be conducted in such manner as 10 sat
lsty even the most fastidious of their sen.
cn o.
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ERAND PROMENADE CONCERT
-, during which will take place
Thp lSlSt Grand MONTHLY

Extraordinary Semi-Annual Drawinu
at New Orleans, Tuesday, June 18th, 1850,
ment of
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ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.

MAY %, 1880
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The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1880-08-07
NJ ] Al.
To the Readers of the Daisa Herald:

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ona organs which, by being orerc trouble
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There
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