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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
BIaine's Mexican Policy.
ial 10 the Cincinnati Commercial.I

Special TO the Cincinnati Commercially
WASHINGTON, April2l.-There has
been in the minds of men in and out
of Mexico, who are desirous to see
friendly relations between the two re-
publics grow stronger, and trade grow
yearly in volume, a great deal of un-
certainty as to the course of the pres
ent secretary of state in regard to our
sister republic. 1t was at one time
asserted that Secretary Blaine was
ambitious to play parton the stage of
Europe, but was Indifferent as to
Mexico and Central and South Amer
ic9. The rumor was absurd. 1t
is punctured by the statement of Sec
retary Blaine to a gentleman who
visited him to-day for the express pur-
pose of asceTtaining his views respect
ing Mexico and our commercial rela-
tions with her. Being asked, the Sec
retary said he entertained the most
friendly feelings toward Mexico, and
hoped to maintain like feelings be-
tween that country and the United
States. He applauded the efforts of
American citizens and corporations to
extend trade, build railroads and tele.
graphs and develop mines in Mexico,
and promised the cooperation of the
government, so far as he could speak
for it, in promoting all legitimate en-
terprises having for their object the
extension of commerce between the
two republics.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
The Flood.

The river here at noon to-day stood
precisely 3 feet a inches below ex,
treme high water mark, and 80 feet
5 inches above low water mark. The
swell here from yesterday noon to the
same time to-day was about four
inches.
The water at Cairo came to a stand
last Wednesday morning, and since
has; declined above six inches. The
Ohio is reported declining its entire
length. The Tennessee and Cumber-
land are reCeding rapidly, and many
close water observers opine that
the floods now soaking the
northwest along the upper Mis-
souri, and Mississippi, will not
come down this way in sufficient vol
ume to do damage to the lowland peo.
pie. There have been no heavy rains
along the water courses east of this
during the past week, and without a
series Of heavy showers to start the
affluents OF the lower Ohio, it is be-
lieved we have little to fear except SO
far as the present stage Of the water is
concerned. The river cannot rise
much more here, as it has been fall
ing at Cairo for three days, and it
never swells here more than
FIVE days after it quits at Cairo.
By the time the waters above St.
Louis get down this way something of
decline will have been accomplish
ed, unless, as before remarked, floods
from the clouds check the downward
movement. The river at present is
full to the brim from Cairo to the gulf,
and in many low places it is over
The swamps are full of water,
mainly from back water as it
is termed, backing up through bay
Gus and lagoons, and it is encroaching
considerably on many corn and cotton
fields from the rear. The waters here
now lack but two inches of being to a
level with the stage attained on the
18th of last month.
The Arkansaw river is quite low at
present, the channel afording but lit
tie over three feet for navigation pur-
poses from the mouth up. White river
is also only in moderate stage. Were
these streams bank full, or near it, the
people below here would have a
more serious prospect than now ap-
pears.
As the entire valley population are
interested in the river and its proba-
BILE foods, the foregoing remark, we
make for their edifcation. The
condition of the waters north
Of st. Louis have a squally
outlook, but it is not from that quar-
ter the worst floods come upon the
lower Mississippi bottoms. The quar-
ter to be afraid Of is the Tennessee,
Cumberland, Wabash and lower Ohio
valleys, and that section has bean
rather free from RAN for some days,
while all Of the streams running
through it are receding, some Of them
rapidly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

The Chattanooga Times, whose edi
tor, Colonel McGowan, was in the
union army, and knows whereof he
speaks, says:
The fact is Sherman was surprised,
not to say astonished, at Shiloh, on the
morning of April 6, 1862, when John
ston came down upon him with $4,000
men. He had no idea Johnston was
within ten miles of his front, whereas
he was right thar, sir, with his
whole army. Sherman was not only
surprised but badly whipped, cut up,
the pluck and stufhng all knocked out
Of his men, thousands of whom were
gObbled in the first onset.
Grant was back at Savannah on a
bender. He never got on the field
until the Generalization of the front
was complete. He did not get So
ber enough to be cf any use
until late in the afternoon,
and then he rendered good service in
assisting Webster, his chief of artil-
lery, to place his guns so as to protect
what was left of the army. Had
Johnston not been killed, the whole
federal army would have been gobbled
or killed.
This was certainly the impression
at the time on the Confederate side
except that nothing was known of
Grants personal condition. If the
federals were not surprised they were
certainly awfully "astonished." and
General Sherman was very, particular
to see that nothing of the kind hap
pened again to the end of the war.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

speciaI to the Cin.ipnnti CommsreialL

1FVNI0II 70 NIIS VII0 0IEI VI NVII 10 NIdIsI
WASHINGTON, April 2l.-Speaking
of the dead lock, one of the most
prominent of the democratic seua-
tors said to-day that he believed that
it would break as soon as Conkling
felt sure Of his ability to defeat Rob-
ertson. This view, however, is not
borne out by anything that can be
learned on the republican side. Yet it
is pretty clear that COnkling is chiefly
interested in beating Robertson, and
beyond that he does not appear to
take an overwhelming interest in the
dead lock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
POCAHONTAs, ARK.
A Big Failure.-LIabiIitles SIOO,-
900.

CINCINNATI, April 23.-A Times
Scar special from Little Rock reports
the failure to-day OF Hecht & Co..
merchants at Pocahontas, Randolph
county, Arkansas, and puts liabilities
above 100000. Assets not stated.
The dispatch says it is the greatest
failure that has taken place in the
state. The creditors are principally in
the cities west and south.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

IT is rumored that the secretary of
the Tennessee press association has
squandered all its funds. tits to be
hoped that this will not prevent the
annual meeting which was to be held
in Chattanooga next June. The
Clarksville Tobacco Leaf states that
the amount in his custody YVES
$O,O0O,OO0.15. Whether there is a
sufficient bond is not stated. The
name of the secretary is White, and
he has always borne good reputation,
although not a member of the Young
Mems Christian association.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
CARD OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Miss Jennie Jones Returns
ThanIks-A Financial State
mlent.

The sincerest feelings Of obligation
are due the ladies and gentlemen who
SO generously assisted me on the occa-
sion Of the concert Thursday evening;
also to the LEDGER, Appeal and Ava
lanche for jealous support, unbounded
interest, encouragement aud influence
throughout; to Manager Joseph
Brooks, for rendering the theater, gas,
ETC., free of charge; to Col. Eugene
Lehman for his kind attention, and to
all the attaches Of the theater, who
rendered such valuable services.
"The public generally may accept
the assurance that the brilliant and
crowded house that greeted me was
most gratifying, and the high compli-
ment intended by their presence will
be one of lifes sweetest and most
pleasurable memories.
ITO my musical director and friend,
Prof. Levy, for his indeiatigable ex-
ertiOn and determination to make the
benefit musical success, l offer my
hearts best thanks, and hope that the
applause..and appreciation which was
expressed for him and the rare ability
in which he managed the entertain
ment, will be awarded him in all his
efforts.
Then comes the financial manager,
whose statement is almost as interest
ing as.the'openlove letter. Ny sense of
appreciation for his successful endeav-
Ors is beyond expression. Long after
the night of this musical triumph,
may have been forgotten by others,
the good deeds of my friends will
live in memory's most cherished love
like the notes Of somessiisweet melody.
"To merit such generosity shall
be my greatest ambition, and every
farthing of the money realized shall
be applied for the. completion of my
musical education, for which 1t was
given. Gratefully, etc.,
JENNIE JONES"
STATEMENT.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, April q, 1881.
"Mlss JENNIE JONEs-Please find
hereby financial statement of your
concert, which we hope will be satis-
factory to you. Yours, truly,
THE MANAGEMENT" "
April 2l, 1881,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
A SPECIMEN LETTER.
How the 1908 Outrage is Re-
garded IN Middle Tennessee.
NASHVILLE, April 10, 1881.

NASHVILLE, April 10, 1881.
EDITOR LEDGER trust you will
not relax your opposition to the infa-
nous 1908 outrage perpetrated by the
funding bill, but that you will con-
tinue to contend for the rights and
interests of the people of the state.
We must fight this measure with re-
newed diligence and not let it rest
until repealed and nullifed and the
men who passed it consigned to OBJ
livion. The talk about acquiescence
because the law was passed by the leg
islature must not be listened to. The
opposition to this measure is strong
from almost every section, and it can
and will be overturned when the peO-
pie get chance to elect another legis-
lature. A corrupt lobby and bond
holders ring can never control the
men that will come here next time.
A TRUE STATE CREDIT DEMOCRAT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
New York Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Loans dc.
crease, s665,8O0; specie increase
1898, 1900; legal tenders increase, 1899.
600; deposits increase. 1888, 1900; cir,
culation increase, 1897 200; reserve
increase, $40, 1926. The banks now
hold $8O5.9l50 in excess of the legal
requirements.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

In the New York stock market to-
day bar silver was quoted at 112B per
ounce; government bonds quiet and
frmer at 115b for As, the highest value
yet touched, and 113s for AIS. The
stock market was generally frmer,
prices after 10 am. advancing from /
to II, tAe entire list participating.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

WE learn that Mr.. j. NJ. Hobgood,
popular merchant of Sardis, and
who has many friends in this city, has
been lifted" from the Sardis post
Office, and Mr.. A. L. Davis appointed
his successor. We have nothing to
say against Mr.. Davis, but why remove
an efficient and popular officer like
Mr.. Hobgood, who is in no sense a
partisan?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

THE fire department of Vicksburg
will have grand ANIMAL celebration
on the 10th of May. The l. D. B. B,
will hold a convention there at the
same time, and participate in the
parade; delegates from several states
will be in attendance. The fire de
putment have invited Governor Stone
and staff, General Walthall, Major
Barksdale, General Lowry and other
distinguished officials and citizens Of
the state to attend the celebration
and most of them have signifed their
intention to be present. Fire compa-
MES from jackson, Yazoo City, and
Lake Providence are also expected
A suitable place has been secured fol
the dinner, and the speeches which
will follow, and preparations made
that will render the celebration sue
cesSful and imposing in every respect
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Secout1 Presbyterian church, corner
Main and Real street-Sabbath- school
at $3.50 am; services at IL am. and
8 pm, by Rev. j. M. Rose, pastor.
Cumberland Presbyterian church,
Court street-Rev. Il. ?. Welton will
preach morning and night. and there
will be a Bible reading ia fbe after
noon at 4. The revival servic6a will
be continued through the week at 4
and 7:45 pm.
The Rev. DR.. White, of Calvary
church, will preach at st. John s
chapel, Buntyn station, tomorrow at
81 pm.
Linden street Christian church
Sunday-school 8 a M; Lords supper
1890 am; preaching IL am. and
7:45 pm. j. NJ. Tribe, pastor.
Rev. Sam'l Watson will preach at
Temperance hall, 1872 Main street, at
pm. Seats free. No collection. All
are invited.
Central Baptist church, Second
street, near Beal-Sunday-schoo $3.50
am; preaching morning and night
Special services every night during
the week. Rev. 7. j. Rowan, pastor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
Newbern, Tenn, April II, 1881.


Nashville Herald.
The American is troubled about
rumored schemes to Illustrate the ire
vocable debt settlement. It's latest
fright is the ghost Of an injunction
against the state officers to prevent
the issuance Of funding bonds under
100 3 bill. We are afraid an injunction
suit would not succeed. The courts
would most probably decide that while
there was corruption and fraud in the
passage of the bill, it is a misfortune
the people must hear for choosing un-
faithful servants. Still it does seem, if
there has been fraud, participated in by
the bondholders, court would not
allow them to profit by it, if proper
case were made. We should dearly love
to see an investigation in a court of
conscience and justice of the means
the lobby employed to pass this bill.
IfR proper case is made, why should
not judge grant an injunction? The
American thinks one cannot be found
to do it. Why not? In the language
Of the American to Smith, of Fentress,
on the morning of April 5, we say:
"The man that cuts this gordian knot
and solves this state debt question can
20 home with a name to grow brighter
and more honorable with each day and
year. Suppose he goes home having
voted against it (refused his fat for n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

NEW YORK, April %, 12:05 p.m.-
Cotton quiet. Ordinary, z; good
ordinary, 8 13-16c; low middiing.
10c; middling, 1Oic; good
middling, II 7-16;middling fair, u 5 l6;
fair, 13 l-16. Futures opened quiet,
now dull but steady, at very lutle
change from last evening, as follows !:
Deliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
M. g. GOMAWAY.

Successor to I. D. COnaway)
Rental and Real Estate Agent,
2S5 MAIN STREET (up-stRirt :.
eG-A number of choice stores, residences,
Offices and sleeping rooms for rent.
Valuable city and country properly for sale.
sN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

LIVERPOOL, April q, 200 pm
Cotton quiet and steady. Uplands,
SD; Orleans, 5 15-16d. Sales to-day,
5000 bales. Receipts, 5000; Ameri-
can, 1850. Futures opened and closed
steady, as follows: Deliveries for April
and April and May, 5 529-32d; May and
June, 5b@5 20. .32d; june and July,
Cd; July and August, 6 6l-l6d; Aug.
ust and September, Gid; September
and October. 6 l-16d; November and
December, 5 29-32d.
NEW ORLEANS, April %, 11.30 a.
m.-Cotton quiet Middling, l0lc.
Sales to-day, 700 bales; receipts, 834
bales; stock, 23l 1886 bales,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

Hon. j. A. Dacus, the well known
journalist and author, has been writing
some very readable letters tor the St.
Louis Globe Democrat from the City
Of Mexico.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

iDjunction). He is at best but an or
dinary man, undistinguished by bold
and manly policy, an earnest effort on
behalf Of his people"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
FEELING HNDYER COUNTY.
Bitter Opposition 10 Ilie 100 3
Settlement.

A correspondent of the Brownsville
Democrat writes from Dyer county as
follows
l write you few lines to let you
know how the people take the settle
ment of the state in this section of
country. With few exceptions there
is bitter opposition to the measure
with all classes and parties. The peo-
pie believe they have been betrayed
and sold out by few corrupt men in
the legislature, and if there is any
way to avert the great outrage and
right themselves they are determined
to do it. If few corrupt men in the
legislature can sell out the people and
enslave them for all time to come, we
are in much more danger from legisla-
tive bodies than | had ever conceived
we were, and we had better go to work
and fix up our constitution again. |
believe there is a remedy for the peO-
pie, and to that end we must work;
we can't afford to be robbed OF every
thing we have or make for ninety nine
years.
We feel under many obligations to
Major Ragland, our senator, for his
manly opposition to the bill, and if
the people would send enough men to
the legislature as true and capable of
representing their interests az Major
Ragland, we need have no fears of
being betrayed or robbed.
A. HARRIS.
a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

A REUNION Of the Texas press will
be held at Houston on the 1lth Of
May.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23

Mr.. Richard Grant White, in an
article in the March Atlantic, says
that about the most amazing piece Of
paper he ever looked upon was the
business card Of an English hangman,
which read as follows: "William Mar
ley, Executioner, No. IL - street,
Bristol. N. B.-Executions attended
10 with prOmptnesS and dispatch"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.
oofTor sfLTHnHKT.

April 23. 1871.
Stock, September ] 1sS0......... 1884
Received to-day...-......--....... 772
Received previously 673 47 l44
shipped to-dsy...... .............. 1913 44S, ,s2s
Shipped previously .......-......... S996 3sO,9I4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
A fresh lot of
THE CUBAN

will be in on Monday or Tuesday.
A few on hand.
sUMATRA PRINCIPE.
Fresh
DARK KELLY'S B00UETS,
HabanerOS,
REINA MARIA VICTORIA,
Ofthe Principe de Gales factory,
dark and fresh. A variety OF
MEERScHAUM GOODS,
rich and racy, at low prices.
Genuine French Briar Pipes,
Amber Cigar and Cigarette Holders,
NEEDLE GUN TOBACCO,
a pure, indebted and fine 0riicle
of smoking tobacco. A fresh lot
of
Log Cabin Tobacco,
q fresh lot of
B. F. GRAVELY 1 and 2 quality.
GraveIy Star Of Henry
chewing tobacco.
Gravely Smoking Tobacco,
and new goods of all grades and
styles in stock at
III. ESCH,
202 Main Street,
Clark's Marble Block.
Branch 2i7 Main, corner Adams.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-04-23
MONUMENTS

HAVE A VERY LARGE STOCK OF THE
= finest monuments Of all kinds, also fine
nsure jobs and very fine rustic mOnu-
ments, tablets, scrolls and headstOues
Of all sizes and designs, which 1 will sell At
actual cost Of material and labor ON
them. You can save money by calling on
me and see my prices before purchasing else
where.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-11-18
Doetrp.
Never Mind What They Say.

ever Mind What They Say.
Don't worry nor fret
About what people think,
OF your way S oryour means
OF your food or your drink,
II you know you are doing
Your best every day,
With the right on your side,
Never mind what ''they" say.
Lay out in the morning
Your plans for each hour,
And never forget
That odd time is a power,
This also remembel-
'Mong truths old and new
The world is too busy
To think much of you.
Then let US, forgetting
The insensate throng,
That joStles us daily
While marching along,
Press onward and upward.
And make no delay
And though people talk,
Never mind what ''they'' say.
The garner the minutes
That make up the hours,
And pluck in your pilgrimage
Honor's bright flowers.
Should grumblers assure you
Your course will not pay,
With conscience at rest,
Never mind what ''they" say.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-11-18
E RIchMoND. VA.

so PER DAY. $3.50 PER DAY
Situated in the heart of tn city. commanding fine
views, and adjoining the Capitols,luare and GoveE-
nOr's Mansion.
This splendid new hotel, the Only one situated
the fashionable portion of the city, and adjOiningh
beautiful Capital Park with its statuary monuments
fountains and flower bedss newly and elegantly
FURNISHED throughout and its bill of fare is not ek.
eelled in quality and variety by any house in the
State.
There has been recent additions OF several splendid
rooms to this spacious house, together with largo
Special suits Of rooms always ready for wedding
and large travelling parties. The arrangements arc
rst-class IN every respect. The price OF board has
been fxed-owjng to the great scarcity of money
at the reasonable sum of
$3.50 PER DAY.
The patronage OF my friends and the trayeIin
public are invited to make Fords Hotel their HON
A. j. FORD, Proprietor.
Late one of the Prop'rs of the Exchange Hotel
P.s.-My coaches run to and from all depots and
steamboat landings dec23
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-11-18

Mail Train through to Washington and Baltimore
without change of cars, and make close connection
at Harpers Ferry with Express Trains fcr the West
The Accommodation leaving Staunton at 3:15 p M =,
connects at Harrisonburg with train for Harper'S
Ferry.
JAMES BARTUL.
f. NJ MANTZ, Agent V. r. K.
S. Of T. B. & O. R.R.
june3
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-11-18
TT'HE ''KALORAMA,''
i STANTON. VIRGINIA

IINHE "kALORAMA,"
i STANTON. VIRGINIA
This beautiful place, as the name indicates, is
cent? ally located and the business part of the
city and convenient to the different railroad depots
which makes it desirable not only for permanent
boardeIs, but also for transient guests.
The house and cottages att ached thereto make it
the most pleas ant and attractive place in the CITY,
having large and beautiful grounds, and the rooms
being large and convenient.
Having leased the property for term OF years, I
am determined to make it the most inviting and de-
sirable in the city.
The property is undergoing thorough repair, in
painting. paperng. &c.
We make specially for the accommodation Of
Commercial: men, and have provided large sample
rooms Main street, in the business part of the
city. for their convenience and use
In opening the house With its beautiful yiewS,''
and furnished with and well selected furniture,
! feel confident with an experience of Is years in
the hotel business). of giving entire satisfaction to
my guests.
Our omnibus and baggage wagons attend all the
trains.
TERMS.-For permanent boarders s25 to $50 per
month. Transient guests So per day. SO per week.
n. M. CAR1MELL
mays tt Proprietor.
Smyrna times., 1881-04-27
For the Smyrna Times.
The ship Canal.

Mr. EDITOR-Dear Sir 1T appears to me
that one of the most important lines or routes
forthe construction of the Ship Canal has been
entirely overlooked on three different accounts
htst, the cheapness of constructing or cutting
the Canal, second, the health of a community
and third the advantage to mill owners.
would recommend or suggest to start at
some point on the Chester river and run dire ct
down the three mill-ponds of Cloak, Logan
and Hofecker into Leipsic Creek, one of the
deepest creeks on the Delaware Bay, with
good harbor and great saving of cutting or ex-
eivating.
Second advantage; 1t would do away with
hiasma or malaria that rises from these stag
mated ponds that cause SO much fever and
sickness in the Fall, for these ponds are nearly
dry all Summer and Fall.
Third advantage is to the owners of the mills,
mat while they have no water scarcely for six
months in the year, and have all the malarial
lever they can stand, they could have all the
water that they would want the whole year
With their Turbin water wheels by making
races from the Canal to the mills.
MOSES PRICE.