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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18

sells husband, Jeremiah Russell. has
been dead nearly three years. In 1886
he was Van Buren presidential elector
from this State. In 1912 he was sent to
Congress from the thirteenth district by
the Democrats. Was renominated in
l84s. but defeated. BE possessed good
physical frame, and to this day it is said
of him that be worked more hours out of
the twenty four than any one in his dis
trict. In June, 1916, his first wife died
! and be became a widower. Aud now
comes curious story.
The next month, July, Mrs Christine
Crawford mentioned above ss Christine
RusselD who was sister to the husband
of Susan Crawford, approached the lat
ter and conversed with her upon the sub
ject of securing the Hon. Jeremiah Rus
sell as her husband, he then being about
10 years of age, and reputed to be worth
$400, 900, and she about 40 yegrs of age
and worth considerably less At the in
terview with Susan Crawford, Christine
said to her if she would bring about
marriage between her and Jeremiah Rus
sell, and she should survive him, she
would give her $4,000, piano, and gold
watch, and educate her child. Susan
listened attentively to the offer, and
finally accepted. when written con-
tract to that effect was drawn up and
signed by both parties, aud that contract
is said to be still in existence.
Soon after this Christine met Jeremiah
at Sussn's house by previous engagement,
when an introduction followed. Then
visit after visit was made. Mrs. Susan
Crawford finding light and fuel for the
pair. Thus matters progressed happily
until October, l847, when the two were
united in marriage and lived together
happily and much respected until 1867,
when the Hon. Jeremiah Russell died
without making will. A short time
previous to his death be seemed dssirous
of drawing up and finishing such docu-
ment, and often consulted counsellor
Winsns, of Ssugerites, in relation to it,
but the will was never completed.
After waiting q proper length of time
the widow Russell claimed the portion of
her deceased husbands property allowed
her by law, claiming also that there was
an snte-nuptial agreement between them
in relation to the disposition of it. See-
ing that there were prospects of consider
able litigation growing cut of the COM
plicstion of the affair, the executor
finally compromised with the widow by
paying over to her the sum Of $35, 900,
when she signed off" any further claim
on the property.
As soon as this settlement was effected,
Mrs. Susan Crawford demanded the
S20lO piano. gold watch and the educa-
ton Of her child as the contract price
agreed upon in writing for services rem
dered the widow in obtaining the Hon.
Jeremiah Russell for her as a husband.
She asserted that the contract had been
fulfilled on her part to the letter, and as
Mrs. Christine Russell had survived the
Hon. jeremiah Russell, as especially re-
ierred to in the contract, there was moth
ing for the widow Russell to do but pay
over the price. The plaintiff, through
counsel, puts in q general denial, and
also pleads the statute of limitation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18

union of the German States, on the other
/ shall only adhere to such constitution
Of Germany as can be realized without
any compromise of the Independence
and autonomy of Bavaria. In guarsn.
teeing to the crown and the country the
liberty of their decision accomplish
duty not only towards Bavaria. but
towards Germany. 1t is only on condi-
tion of the members of the German
family not abandoning themselves that
they can ensure the possibility of pros
porous development ofthe whole Father
laHd on the ground of right"
The speech then mentioned the new
conditions of the budget, which, in pres
ence of more considerable requirements,
had demanded aH increase of taxation.
1t promised the presentation of new
electoral law, on the basis of direct
universal suffrage, and announced q new
regulation of the criminal procedure.
another on the position of advocates, q
bill on taxes and stamps, and, finally, q
bill OR the reorganization of the National
Guard.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
Buying a $500, 600 Husband.
From ths Rdenville JOurnsl.l

=
Allusiou has before been made TO q
somewhat curious lawsuit likely TO come
to trial at the next term Of the Circuit
Court in this county. The principals
thereto are women = the complainant
Mrs Susan Crawford, and the defendant
Mrs. Christie Russell. The counsel rep
resenting Mrs Crawford are Messrs. Il.
aud c. Whitaker, of Ssugerties, while
Mrs. Russelrs attorney is Hon John, A
Grisvold, member of Congress from the
thirteenth district ItI
Mrs. Crawford, the complainant, is
about foriy.fve or fifty years OF age,
rather inclined TO obesity, widow with
four children. She 10 q school teseherin
Saugerties, and her actions, style of
speaking, and department generally,
show her 10 be q trong-minded woman,
shrewd, smart and calculating. Previous
to her husbands death the family we're IN
afflueDt circumstances, bot owing 10 some
financial trouble during his last days,
much money was lost, and to-day the
widow, though not really wanting the
pecessaries Of life, is comparatively poor
Christine Russell, the defendant is
about twenty years Of age, surrounded By
All the comforts Of q good home, and has
money enough TO keep her safe from
poverty's intrusion. Both Of the ladies
are respected in the best circles, and sss
members Of the Rev. M. Barnum's Meth
odist Church, IN Saugerties. Mrs. R1s-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
DIR. Liyingstone-What the Africans
Thought of Him.

In Travels in the Interior of Africs," !"
by James Chapman, published last year,
the following reference is made to Dr.
Livngstone's lsbors, and clue is given
to the causes which have, perhaps, led
to his death at the hands of some savage
tribe
OF DR.. Livingstone's lsbors we hear
but poor success. Previous to the last
arrival among them, when told that he
was coming, the first question they asked
was, "whst is he coming to do ITO
bring guns? mo; the book" "Well,
then, he had better stay away; his God
has killed u.s." Sebetoape's doctors at
tribute the chiefs death to the white men
coming among them, and whenever DR..
Livingstone breaches in the presence OF
or visits chief, the doctors burn some
thing as charm to protect them from
his witchcrsft. Being, as they find, a
doctor, he has also reputation of being
a wizard. This makes him either feared
or admired. and gives him certain in.
huence. They give him credit for being
4 good doctor, aud say he kss cured
many, but killed some natives. They
do not believe in natural deaths;
when man dies, he has been
killed. By all accounts the Doctors
preaching is barely tolerated by the
Chief, who is at heart highly displeased
at his doctrine concerning rain and
polygamy. The people say that DR..
Livingstone has promised them all the
good things of the earth, rain, corn, cat
tie, etc., if they would believe in God
and refrain from polygsmy, slavery and
other malpractices; that they have
waited long time for these good things,
and that they would wait another year
to see if the Good Man be talked about
helped them nicely (tuss sintle.) While
they were relating these things. and con-
versation grew slack, the Councillor
Poonoaui was observed sitting with a
piece of newspaper upside down, mim-
licking the Doctor singing hymn, and,
observing that he had attracted our
attention, he rolled over on his back,
threw his feet into the air, and exclaimed,
bursting out into loud laugh of ridi-
cule: "Minsri "a corruption of the
Dutch Mynheer generally applied to
missionaries). Such is the sort of i'm
preston as yet made on these bsrbsrians.
1t is to be hoped that in time better sue
cess will attend missionary efforts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
Matters af sarntora.

A Saratoga correspondent writes:
The new Union Hall is rapidly ap.
preaching completion. The walls are all
up, the windows all in, and the French
roof finished. The building is larger
than the Grand Hotel in Paris. The
hotel has the most magnificent ladies'
psrlor in the world, one hundred feet
long, sixty feet wide, and twenty-five feet
high; ceiling frescoed, sides done in mir
rors, 80 as to fern two great looking
glasses, one hundred feet long BY twenty
FIVE feet high. This single room, fn-
ished aud furnished, will cost seventy
five thousand dollars. The room will be
lighted with twelve immense chandeliers,
costing two thousand dollars each. The
other hotels ct Saratoga will have new
carpets, fresh paints, new furniture, etc.
The Clarendon will begin fixing up in
about a week. Morrissey's new "club
house is sixty feet front by forty-fve
deep, and is three stories high. 1t is
built Of brick, with freestone trimmings.
The building will cost $40, 900; furniture.
s4O,0 900; mensgerie, in which tigers
are kept 1000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
The king of Bavaria ON National
Consolidation.

The following are the principal pas
ssges of the speech delivered BY the King
of Bavaria at the opening Of the Parlis-
ment at Munich on the 18th of January: /:
His Majesty began by observing that the
antagonism of conflicting opinions had
of late been marked by an extraordinary
energy; be, however, expressed his con
viction that the example set by the rep
resentatives of the country and the mod
Grafton ofiheir attitude would essentially
contribute TO restore cslmness 10 the pub
lie mind Coming TO the national ques-
tion the King said: 81 know that many
minds are disturbed BY the apprehension
that the autonomy and legitimate inde-
pendence Of Bavaria are in danger. That
fear is devoid Of foundation. All the
treaties that i have concluded with Prus-
sia and the Confederation Of North Ger
many are known to the country. Faith
ful to the treaty OF alliance TO which /
have pledged my royal word, / shall en-
deavor 10 do, in accord with my power
ful confederate. for the honor Of Ger
many, and, consequently, Of Bavaria,
everything that our duty shall command
rs II, on the one hand, / desire and hope
for the re-estAblishment Of q national
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
BEST FRENCH CORSETS
AT THE
Southern HOOpskIrt Manufact'y

Il AIDES will find II TO their interest 10 pur-
IL chase French Corsetz Of NE. az they are
genuine aud imported direct from WEEKLY,
L'0ISEAU, and MME- DUPONT. Te ladies
desiring q close. ftting. durable corset. would
respectfully recommend the Wefly; while the
LOiseau IL an elegant corset. elaborafely EN-
broidered. The Dupont is short Corset, Of
most beautiful pattern. have them IN sizes
from Is to IS. and i promise TO exchange ons
sire or another until the proper nt Il procured.
The Invisible watkins Skirts the Only fash
ionahie skirt for outdoor dresses, while tho
NEW POhTE KOBE Is Indispensable 20 the
Train Dress. Both skirts can be had ONLY
at tho Manufactory, 1881 Msia st., noar Wash-
ington. fls0-1c-hSl LOUIS LANCE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18

"Bill," said one apprentice to another,
my boss is better man 10 work for
than your old man. Ny boss amt always
round bis shop interfering with his own
business"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18

A murder, rstnsr similar in its features
10 that OF Pautin, has jssl been discoT-
cred at Poietiers, France. The victim
was killed and then buried under wal.
nut tree. The murderer only sscEred the
paltry sum Of one franc forty eentimes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18

Baltimore complains that hogs dying
with pneumonia are slaughtered there for
home consumption, and that diseased
cows n-e converted into Bologna sau-
cages for its citizens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
erArE OF TEsSrssEr. I
CoMPTRoLLER's 0FRIcE, I
January j, 1870. J

r. q. W. Blackburn, Comptroller Of the
Treasury do hereby certify that the HartfeId
FIRE Insurance Company. located at Hartford =
In the State Of Connecticut. has produced to me
satisfactory evidence that said Company has
complied with all the laws Of the State of Ten-
nessee imposed on Insurance Conpanies; and
I further certify that Henry A Lit tleton. A gent
of said Company, has also eomplied with the
Seouirenents of the laws Of the State. made and
provided In such cases. Wherefore. said In
suranoe Company has authority tn take ris Ks
and transact the business of Insurance In this
State, at Memphis, Iennessee e----
q. W. BLACKBURN,
Comp troller Of Tennessee.
By PLUEKKT -. l5o .lo5 :.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
Groceries, Plantation Supplies
AND LIQUORS, t

To which the attention OF fthe trade Is respect
fu ly solicited. The odious importation tax
having been removed, we are determined to
give our customers the benefit of reduced prices,
and will hereafter fill orders at figures equal to
any other Western market, transpo tation
added. An examination Of our stock ana
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
S E e D s I

Early Rose Potatoes,
Early Goodrich Potatoes,
Early Russell Potatoes,
RliIIett seed.
GOOber Peas,
Garden Seed,
Grass seed,
A large and complete stock. at
r. q. CRAIG q co.'s
and seed store, szz and
Sz0 Mafn &C., Memphis. Bl-le-A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
D 1.eana1r.auI sill IeU1
srArE OF coESEoTIcur.. IS.

January 25th, 1870, personally appeared Geo.
L. Chase. Presid Mt. and @ Q; L.n9n. Assist
Company, ana made oath that the foregoing
statement By them subscribed Is true full and
correct statement Of the affairs OF said Com
pany, and exhibits so far as can be ascertained
AZ this date its actual condition this thirty nrst
day Of December, 1869. Before me.
GEO. SUMNER, Notary Public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
w ALT 81 90. ,
272 FRONT STREET.
(Opposite Packet Landing),
Reduction i'm Prices.
THE Empire Roofing and Manufacturing
Il Company are now putting on the
Excelsior, Tar and Gravel Roofs,

At greatly reduced prices.
We will also repair and paint old tin roofs.
making them as COED as new, for from u 10
81 35 per square. All work guaranteed. Leave
orders at Becker. WHEkL0CK 4 CO.,
l9S-llsl Exchanee St. bet. Front and Decks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18

To report the names Of such delinquent tax
payers as have personal property sufficient to
pay their taxes 10 the Recorder. and to obtain
ure and sale Of suficiency Of such property to
satisfy said demands
F.w ROBERTSON.
i2S-f Cts Tax Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-18
10 H = ED

Rssidsnss. Nc. % Exchange stree, {sT-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-12-09
THE HEBREW CHARITY FAIR.

The Fair at the ATmOry of the 22d Regi-
ment which opened Nov. 80 with the receipt Of round
$4,000 has reached its seventh day and has in its
treasury about 100000 In varied spendor, in attend
ance and in general success this Fair remarkable 1t is
fun of surprises in art, in fertility Of for be-
quilting money from its visitors, and above all in the
happy abandon with which the wealthy classes by whom
il is controlled contributed to its fund and its attractions
From the moment when the visitor passes the brilliant
illumination around its outer entrance, he hEds
hin self swept along through maze Of entlce-
ments BewitChng women accOs him at the Threshold
and besecch him TO record his name IN their books ara
take chance" Compliance on his part may not a
ways be rewarded with of the valuable prizes dis
posed Of by rattle, but there good to believe
that those VINO thus give OF their for charitable
purposes and from proper motives 90 not lose anything
1nie tbe visitor is confronted on every side with
tempting and astonishing array of tables hcaped with
fancy and useful articles Of all kinds given TO be sold
for the Of the Mt Sinai Hospital aud the Hebrew
Orphan Asylum. Here is artistic floral temple within
which beautiful young ladies sell howGrs and there are
numerous bowers where cooling drinks are dispensed.
Here also great volumes, wherein all contributors
10 the endowment Of the Hospital and Asylum may en-
ter their Names 10 be handed down TO succeeding gener
The great han Is filed every night by several thousand
people To the din Of the chatting, laughing, tramping
multitude and the cnrcates Of the eager amateur sales
women, added the music OF fine band III the west
gallery the sweet strains OF woman voice at piano
on the main floor and every few minutes me CHATTER
OF bell from the east gallery, Whcre committee con
stanty stands experimenting the turning OF fortune
wheel by which prizes, oiten OF great Nalne arr
awarded The long balconies at each cnd arc crowded
with quiet persons, who cOntcmpatYcy overlook the
animated scene below, ana Win paTtlts
seek refuge from tie searching ght o the MANY cian-
dekers The artgalery including rare paintings, fur
uished from of the finest collections in the city,
begins 20 he better appreciated and is generally
visited. The collection has been insured FOR 100000 by
gratuitOus policies from the several insurance com
paues. Adjoining the main hall III which the Fair Is
held If the drllTOOm OF the Z2d Regiment, in which one
or more cola ancs In full uniform are usually practcg
in the manual Of arms; and by making suitable openings
the Managers have shrewdy cOnriyedto add the gallant
"military" ~ the attractions OF the Fair.
The Voice Of Me Fair neat Quarto, announces every
evening the receipts the prizes awarded the progress OF
nd fIf day ".
with many spicy comments. In its last edition ~
ImpuGs Mr. Jesse scligman of Wast the piOus fraud
season tickets ntrustcd 20 him TO be sold, and which he
has disposed Of" but has been ascertaned not by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-12-09
THE COURTS.
OWL NOTES.

In the Supreme Court, at Chambers, this
week. Judge gaham has disposed Of 222 cases beside
devotng OF the five hours each day to er partc bust
ness.
In the Fox will case Surrogate lIutchiDgs,
Yesterday, reserved his decision, after argument
from Senator Hardcnburg against the right Of citizen
the state OF NewNoTk TO bequeath his property To tile
United states Government
In the suit brought in the L. ). District
Court by Lotmer Co.. 10 duties from excel
Icctor smythc the Jury disagreed yesterday being
bile TO decide whether words OF the law dress
aud piece silks" were meant TO include GRAPES"
In the "Black Friday" gold suit of Brown
& Cruzer agt Fisk Could and others, Judge Woodruff,
IN the T. s. Circuit Court Yesterday, granted stay OF
proceedings til jan 49, in order that commission might
Issue for the eXaminauOnla Berlin OF MI ZOnd mate
rial witness.
In the United States Circuit Court, yesterday,
Judge Woodruff stated that he convinced that the
practice Of setting down for trial out Of their
regular order was most perucOus The time OF the
Court was thereby ssarily taken up with appca-
tons and business greatly retarded.
He will probably order that counsel be ready 10 try
their causes in the order which they appear on the
calendar.
Albert Schabel, brewer brought suit in the
Marine Court yesterday, to SIG from Henry
Parker for lager furnished and TO be sold for three
cents glass; in opposition TO a wellknOwn beergarden
I'm the BOWery. Tie defense that the beer was so
poor that nearly 100 barrels spoiled and had 10 he thrown
away and that the receipts OF tie saloon which had
previously averaged $50 per day reduced to
$50. Verdict for the fun amount claimed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-12-09
THE COMMISSIONERS OF EMIGRATION

The Board in session yesterday, at Castle
Garden, Richard O'Gonnan presiding ordered the pay
meHt Of bills amounting % Sisg70. A resolution Wa
adopted providing for the return 70 the countries
from which they came Of euch cmigraut inmates Of
tho hospitals at wards Island may be- perlnan
eBtiy disahled and may desirc 10 De restored
" their friends nat tine physicians shall make
a careful examination lH al cases likely 10 bec0nr Il
charge upon treasury for the Winter and tla'
where the persons wish IT, ana 10 IL found desirable
transportation 30 Europe al The public expense shah be
furnished them The following was adopted:
Reoed That The d6efe road companies rpeeued Castle
Garden
ter and who intend 70 travel Their respective
forming direct eBEEec0n vh he sane separate ets u checks
stating plain and distinct The number % pieces the correct
gcght q sad baggage The paid for
M Of the peoo At which bey agree deliver Fad baggage
The Rev. Charles g. Weldon was appointed Protestant
Chaplain on Wards Island. and DR.. Stirling medical
officer al Castle Garden, the salary "a DC referred b.
committee, with power alsO 10 appoint Assistant
PbySeiaD 10 reside " Castle Garden or the immediate
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-12-09
WHERE CAN FIND A sEATi

TO me Edft0r or THO Trtbune.
SIR: Sojourning in your city for few weeks,
IL became an important matter 10 II Is TO hundreds
Of others every week. where TO find congenal place OF
Worship Friends lent willing and VIC sought the
o-rcr ~ P,urth-ave and Twenty-secOnd-st. We were
ear,r No ushcr admitted us. We grouped around the
reg,5ier and waited. People began TO drop IN. Pe"s
Gd mo Wanderers, Ike ourselves, ranged themselves
agafnst the wall; Oh, uHiLe US took "A survey ana
denaed owners OF pews kept solitary guard Thought
vice aud began tO feel uncomfortable Suddenly frun
the congregation rose the sublime strain, Praise 900
WHOM rom nil nOw." We didn't sing; we waited
TIE invorafiOn followed, and still we waltod No devO-
ton for us 80 far Wicked but natural Ihe ehAper pc
Gan ana Ue defermned wait no longer, when, Tar up
The aise the Onnous finger began To summon one ana
another Of the lOng-sucrDg statues 10 tner fcWma.
Tie sermonq on that was eloquent; but we went 10
church 10 Worship Alas Mr.. Editor must the stranger
always go 10 Beecher's ~ mud eabbath home aoS
IN despair, pNb VIM "A'hD'
KeD- YORK, Dec, 7, 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-12-09
DECISIONS.

Supreme Court hdmborS-By Judge Ingraham.-
PerseT Sew-Jeey ws side CONouon dsnied Mooney
decree
costs Hall Comock-Moion granted Galahrr sgt starr
allowance 81 t Andrews agL CGsi the
of tie Harmony fre and Marine ns Co harley Ag Tsori
Rose AIT skinner: Blake MOuhan Co Of LAe ChAnpsn
Alien AIT Fr.t Nat Richmond-hoons granted
WAgnef-Mooa granted for per cent Wright agt SIMPSON,.
Mo'on nied. Digs NATURALIZATION sAnoi with
Hornibs s schulln Motion granted on payment Of go costs
Boiler tonno-hoon granc 10 take efce alter referee
reports Hogari Ggt. 5haS.-hoon for Receiver deri-j
Supreme Court-Specidl Ierm-By Judge Brady
Hoyoto Sg AdAmABcmurrer sustained Barnard at GohAr
Judgment plaintiff demureri leave dsadas to 10
days, payment Of costs
court Of Common Pieds-Specidl Term and Chambers
-Bv Judge Van Brunt-siegA sgt Leons-Case settled -
rs Judge LoesCushmAn Agt Aen-inenogt settled Vol
b. Jusge J. r Day.-AgAe agt Lowenhen-Csss settled
SuDeri0r C0urf-,Special Term-Bv Judge Spencer
-GA1 ugt Pisk L-Moton deHie with sl0 cost.