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The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-18

tiVeS and four Wagons arc "Aioe
spoils."
A dispatch from Versailles says a
German detachment was attacked at
Brien on the 18th by IA superior French
force. but succeeded in escaping by cut
ting it's way through the enemies lines.
Advices from Laval, to the 10th, say
that Chansey's army has retreated in
excellent order and reached its new
position on the 18th; and $4,000 French
troops left Cherbourg to reinforce Chan
sew. and others are to be sent at once.
LONDON, Jan. 17.-Dispatches from
Versailles of the 18th, says:
Details of the pursuit of Gen. Chan
sey are coming to hand. On the 18th,
when ten miles east of Lemans, the
French were driven to a disorderly re-
treat with a loss in the engagement OF
400 prisoners. Camp Contre was taken
after the firing of few shots, but the
large stores of material of war recently
there, had been carried off by the re-
treating French. Beaumont was Occu-
pied without notable resistance, and
there 900 prisoners were taken.
MARKET REPORTS.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 17.-Depo,teel-
May Flower for the Ouachita.
Flour-easier; supr. $3.50; double ex.
5.75; treble 800.
Corn--firmer; yellow in store IS.
Oats-firmer at $1,000.
Pork-held at $224@4.
Bacon - firmer; shoulders 1l4@12;
clear sides 12a; clear l34.
Hams-duIl at 175.
Lard firmer; tierce 12a@13; keg
144@8.
Sugar-firmer; prime 94@3.
MOlasses- firmer; common 5000;
prime 54@6; choice $1,000.
Cotton easier; sales $3.50 bales; mid
ding 145@15; receipts 59l7; exports
foreign 1857; stock 1S9,Ss2.
Sterling 2Oi; sight discount.
Gold 11Os.
NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Cotton dull
and heavy; sales S7OOat l5s; gold 1lO9@s.
Luck in money was made quite ap-
parent to-day by the positions of the
banks at clearing house. The Mechan-
ic's Bank was a creditor to the enor.
nous amount of S4,36l 600; Broadway
City Bank, Fourth Phoenix, Republic
and Continental, all have large bank
accounts. A further withdrawal OF
s3,OOO,O0O is spoken of tomorrow.
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-18

The river continues rising, but wants
two or three feet of the mark made bv
the last rise. The Mayfower is due
up tomorrow.
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-18
THE LEGISLATURE.
TUESDAY, JAN. 10, 1871.
THE SENATE.

Thirty-one Senators present.
The Senate then proceeded to elect a
United States Senator.
Mr.. Ray nominated 0. j. Dunn.
The President returned thanks for
the honor conferred upon him, but de-
clined the nomination.
Mr.. Campbell nominated Gen. ). Il.
West.
Mr.. Antoine nominated P. b. ;.
Pinchback.
Mr.. Ray, after expressing regret that
the President declined the nomination,
nominated P. ]. Kennedy.
Mr.. Thompson nominated T. Green
Davidson, "the old war horse of De
mocracy."
On motion, the nominations were
closed.
Gen. J. r. West received 10 votes, P.
B. S. Pinchback 7, T. Green Davidson
5,P.J Kennedy 2, Gen. Mcmillan l.
The following voted for Gen. West
Anderson, Bowman, Campbell, Coup
land, Fish, Gallup, Herwig, Hunsack-
er, Lynch, Noland, Pierce, Reagan,
Smith, Swords, Todd, Twitchell, Whit
ney, Wilcox.
For P. B. S. Pinchback-Antoine,
Barber, Butler, Ingraham, KelsO, Nc
MILAN, O'Hara.
For r. Green DavidsOn-Blackman,
Daigle, Futch, Thomas, Thompson.
For P. J. Kennedy-Harris, Ray.
For Gen. McMillan--Pinchback.
Gen. j. r. West was declared the
choice of the Senate on the first ballot,
he having received the majority of the
votes necessary for an election by that
body.
Mr.. Blackman said that he had just
heard that Gen. J. r. West was chosen
in the House of Representatives by a
large majority. Since those in the
House have cast their votes for Gen.
West, the Democrats have discharged
their duties as incumbent upon them,
by voting for T. Green Davidson, but
as it was impossible to eject a Democrat
to fill that position, the Democrats were
now willing to make unanimous the
nomination of Gen. J. r. West as
| United States Senator, which remarks
brought out Senator Mcmillan, who
said that Gen. West was not partisan
candidate nor recognized any Republi-
can organization, and that he was not
the candidate of the Republican party
of the State.
! Mr.. Pinchback said his candidacy
was simply to test the faith of the Re
publican party; that he had no chance
of election, but wished to see if one of
his race and color had any prospect of
being elected to the United States Sen
ate from the State of louisiana; that
he labored under misplaced confidence
rom the fact that he did not believe
that they represented their constituents
by the vote given.
THE HOUSE
Speaker Carr in the chair at l2M.
Ninety-eight members present.
Mr.. Carr announced the law of Con-
gress regulating the election of United
States Senator.
Gen. j. r. West, p. J. Kennedy,
Michael Hahn, p. B. S. Pinchback,
Senator Blackman and II. Green Da-
wilson were nominated.
On the first ballot Gen. West re-
ceived majority of the votes of the
whole House, by the Hon. r. Green
Davidson changing his vote for Gen.
West, before the Clerk announced the
vote, and all who voted for T. Green
Davidson doing likewise.
The vote as then announced. stood
as follows: West 6S, Pinchback "A,
Hahn 3, Kennedy 9, Blackman >, and
Davidson /.
The Speaker announced that to-mor-
row wednesday, the Senate and
House would meet in joint session and
compare minutes.
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-18

The papers consist of reports of army
officers commanding troops in that
State, and letters from Gov. Holden,
covering long statements and affidavits
in relation to the Ku-KluX organiza-
ton and various disturbances in North
Carolina. Adjourned.
,Senate-The House amendment to the
bill authorizing the issue of 500 million
five per cent. bonds, was concurred in
and goes to the President.
Yates offered an amendment to the
Constitution, that all persons over 35
years of age, and IA years citizens of the
United States, may be eligible to the
Presidency.
Kellogg called up the joint resolution
for the disposal Of public lands in Flor
ida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana
and Arkansas.
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

V4ASV6AsAA~ASVSOSS'
Boston, Jan. 17.-Wilson was re-
elected to the Senate.
EAsToN, PA, Jan. 1.-THE postoffice
was robbed of $500 and express messen-
ger robbed of $1,000 tonight.
ST. JOHN, N. B., Jan. 1S.-The Do
minion cutter, Waiter Lille, came into
port yesterday, having in tow the
American schooner, Enterprise, which
was captured at Bliss, in the harbor Of
the Bay of Fundy, for the infraction of
the fishery regulations.
HARTFORD, CONN.,, Jan. 1.-THE
Democratic Convention nominated
the present incumbents. Resolutions
were adopted condemning the Federal
Administration as unworthy of the con-
fidence Of the people, also favoring
territorial expansion, but opposes such
when occasioned or sought for by fraud,
violence or intimidation, particularly
in the case of San Domingo.
They endorse the removal of the dis
abilities of all citizens and free schools,
and condemn the granting of lands to
railroads and spectators.
NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Arrived, City
of Paris.
The United States steamship Fen
nessee, sailed this afternoon with the
San Domingo Commissioners on board.
While proceeding down the harbor, the
Commission organized and resolved to
proceed directly to San Domingo City,
touching at the Bay ofSamana only, if
the Captain should think it advisable.
Their reason for going to the capital
first, is to show proper respect for the
authorities of the country.
The Daily telegraph., 1871-01-18

G. ". MccRANIE. Editor.
MONROE, LA, JANUARY IS, 1871.
TELEGRAPHIC.
Especial to the Daily Telegraph
"LOyal People of the South" to be
Protected!
Chief-Justice Taney's Daughters.
Yates on the Constitution.
Murderous Consequences of Shell
ling Paris.
Nine Hours Battle near BelfOrt.
10000 Frenchmen Captured since
the Battle Of Lemans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18

When you see excellent trouting 10
romantic mountain district" adver.
tised in the papers, 60 somewhere else.
On arriving where you have reason to
think trout exist, inquire of some rural
angler which are the best brooks, and
fish exclusively in those he runs down.
Keep as far as possible from the
brook. If the trout see you they will
not connect with the rod, in which case
you will find it difficult to connect them
with the line.
Take some agreeable stimulant with
you TO the water-side. You will find it
a great assistance when reeling in.
One of the best places for obtaining
the speckled prey is under a waterfall
but you needn't mention the fact to the
ladies.
when you land pound trout
(which you never will double the weight,
else what's the use having a multiplier?
The experienced angler goes forth
expecting nothing and is rarely disap-
pointed.
Avoid the water-courses infested with
sawmills. These damned streams sell
dom contain many trout.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18

Here is an extract from letter writ
ten by an American girl who is doing"
the London season: "As general thing
English women are not handsome, al
though have seen some beautiful ones.
They have large feet and look coarse TO
the American eyes, and they cannot
talk. They very seldom say anything
original, seem to read very little, and do
very little thinking for themselves. They
do not talk to men at all as we do. The
dowagers look so old timey. They wear
such old-fashioned, stiff ,brocade silks.
They put me in mind of hens with their
chickens as they sit and talk to each
other, keeping their eyes all the time on
their daughters, for there are so many
German officers and French refugees in
society here, and some of them such
handsome men, that mammas are kept
in perpetual state of anxiety, fearing
some ENHANCEMENT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18
log MEMPHIS TENN TUESDAY EVENING, JULY is, 1871

Last week, says a country exchange. a
man stepped up to us and said he would
pay every cent he owed US if he lived
until Saturday night. We presume he
died. Another said he would settle as
sure as shooting We are led to the
conclusion that shooting is uncertain.
Quite number said they would see us
tomorrow. These men have been
stricken blind. or else tomorrow has
not come. One man told as six months
ago that he would pay us as soon as
he got some money. The man would
not lie, SO of course he has not got a
cent lAls i'ia HA'
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YouthfaI sIarderern.

The Quitman (Ga. Banner tells how
infants drowned baby" in the follow
ing manner: A horrible affair occurred
on a plantation six miles west of Quit
man, on last Friday, by which a colored
infant eighteen months old, lost her
life. The infant aforesaid was left at
the cabin in charge of an elder sister,
some five years of age, whilst the
mother went to work in a neighboring
field. Soon after the departure of the
mother, two colored children, aged about
six and eight years, from another cabin
on the same plantation, put in an ap-
pearance, and desired the little nurse to
accompany them in quest of blackber-
ries. She told them she could not leave
the baby, but that if they the visitors)
would take her lthe baby to the well
and drown it she you'd go with them.
They instantly seized the child, one tax
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A Hot Weather story from the Sun
ny South.

A Hot Weather story from tile sun.
ny south.
From the Augusta Chronicle.l
A gentleman residing in Greene coun-
ty gives us the following remarkable
snake story vi
He says that he had repaired to the
banks of small stream for the purpose
of securing a small fry for breakfast
His attention was soon attracted by a
water-snake lying few feet below him,
in the edge Of the water, with his head
resting on the bank. He had hooked a
young alligator once by putting a small
FISH on his hook and playing it on the
top Of the water, and it occurred to him
that he might hook the snake in the
same way. Cutting small piece from
fish, and batting his hook with it, he
began to play it slowly around the
snakes head. He gave evident signs of
interest in the bait revolving around
him, but made no move. Soon, by acci-
dent, the piece of fish touched the back
of his head. His snakeship took this
as an insult, and showed his resentment
by swapping at it furiously, and after
three or four efforts caught it in his
mouth.
The gentleman tightened the line, and
his snakeship discovered that he was
sold. After performing divers evolu-
tons, with the hope of either running
or fighting his way out of the scrape, he
acknowledged that though his great an
cestor had been too much for the woman,
the son of the woman had now become
too much for him, and gracefully sub
mitted to be lifted on the bank and have
his head bruised The queer antics of
the first snake had now attracted a
second to the spot, and rebaiting his
hook with piece of fish, the angler let
1t down gently till it touched his head,
as he lay upon the water with his head
a little elevated. Soon as the hook
touched him he seized it, and quickly
found himself by the side of his com
panion. In less than half an hour he
had caught four-all that he could find
One of them got loose after being drawn
to land and got back into the water, but
he readily bit at the hook a second time,
and was caught again. "On good day
for snakes the gentleman thinks he
could catch them faster than some men
can unhook them.
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Lorne and Louise to visit America.


Information has been received here
that the Marquis Of Lorne and Princess
Louise will visit this country in the fall.
They will first visit the Dominion and
afterward 20 to Boston, New York, Phil
adelphia, and Baltimore, arriving in
Washington about the time that the
Russian Grand Duke Alexis is expected
here. This visit of the Princess Louise
and her non-royal husband is believed to
have direct reference to the project Of
a marriage between the younger sister
Of the Princess and Prince" /" Frederick
Grant 1t is understood that Mr.. Rich
ardson, now in Europe, has received
instructions to secure the services of
several court ushers familiar with the
etiquette Of European royalty, to rein
force the staff Of Doorkeeper Dent at
the White House against the opening Of
the next court season at Washington.
An enterprising livery stableman from
the Eastward has already arrived to
make arrangements for providing next
winter a supply of stylish coaches, with
liveried servants for hire by the month,
week, OF day Wash. Cor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18

ing hold of its head and the other its
feet. carried it to the well and gleefully
cast it in. The mother soon after
received intelligence of the affair, but
before she could extricate the child from
the water, life was extinct. The chill
dren were arrested, but Immediately
discharged, as it was evident from their
youth they we're not legally responsible
for the serious crime committed.
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IS Elegant rOsew d melodeons, each SIS to 100
$50 Sewing Machines. each............. SEQ to l75
500 Gold Watches, each.........,...... SO to 900
Cash prizes, silverware. etc. val at 81 ,2OO. .OCO
A chance to draw any of the above prizes
for 25e. Tickets describing prizes are sealed
in enyelops and vel mixed. 0n receipt of 25c
sealed ticket is drawn without choice, and
sent by mail TO any address. The prize named
upon it will be delivered to the. ticket-holder
on payment of One Bollar. Prizes are immo-
diately sent to any address by express or re-
turn mail.
You will know what your prize is before you
pay for it. Any prize exchanged for another
Of the same value. No blanks. Our patrons
can depend on fair dealing.
REFERENCES - The following lately drew
valuable prizes and kindly permitted us 20
publish them: Andrew j. Burns, Chicago.
$4,000; Miss Clara Walker. Baltimore, piano,
$50; James NJ. Matthews. Detroit, 5000
John Il. Anderson, Savannah, 5000; James
Simmons, Boston, $40 900. a.
Pass 0PINIoNs-"1he firm is reliable. -
Weekly Tribune, Dec. %. Deserve their
success. IN. Y. Herald, Jan. ]. Just and
honorable. News. Dec 8.
Send for Circular. Liberal inducements to
Agents. Satisfaction guaranteed. Every
package Of 200 Sealed Enyelops contains ONE
CASH GIFT. Seven tickets for 81; IL for 81; so
for S5; 200 for SIS. Address N
DUNCAN, FORREST & CO.,
119-12f-w20 No. so Broadway, N. Y,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18

An observant young man in Portland,
Maine, greatly admired a young lady of
that town, and was in the habit of look
ing in at her window as he passed. One
day he saw her wave a handkerchief,
and forthwith rang the door bell. After
he was picked out of the gutter a few
moments later, and had his contusions
dressed by the nearest surgeon, it was
explained to him that the lady was
merely shaking some crumbs from
nankin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18
GROCERIES.
r. II. GLISSON & CO.
No. I4S Main street,

HAvE JUST RECEIVED AND OFFER
for sale n full assortment Of staple and
fancy groceries, etc. Geo. 4. Davis h Co. =
star hams and breakfast bacon, Evans Bro s
bee hive hams. best brands Of family -four,
choice table butter, sugar. SSdee, tea, spices,
etc. Pure old CoEnac brandy; port, sherry
and Madeira wines; Gle Bourbon and Robin
son county whiskics-all Of which we sell al
lowest prices. All goods sold are delivered
free of charge and under guarantee Please
fact. lG<a e0-lof
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18
SUMMER RESORT.
M A NJ M D tn CAV E

TlHIS W0RLD-RENOWNED WONDER Is
i situated in Edmondson county. kentucky,
seven miles from Glasgow Junction, on the
Louisville and Nashville railroad. Stage
coaches are in waiting for all trains, from the
North OF South, to convey passengers imme-
diately q the Cave, which Is but one hour and
twenty minutes drive over q nice road, and in
view Of the most
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18

The hustle still maintains its hold on
popular favor, and has almost entirely
driven hoop-skirts from the market
The style now is to wear two starched
muslin skirts over the hustle, discarding
entirely the wire cages, which always
give a stiff look to the figure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18
Western Foundry,
AND
MAC HIN e s II o p :,
Shelby Street.
OPPOSITE THE OLD GAYoS0 HoUsE.)
NEW ARRANGEMENT.
RALEIGH SPRINGS.
RALEIGH SPRINGS WATER.

UNHE WATERS FROM THE RALEIGH
Springs will be supplied to all who may
desire them at No. l6 Washington street. ice
waters from these celebrated springs are
known by hundreds Of the people Of Memphis
to be an almost certain cure for all disorders
of the stomach. bowels, liver, and kidneys.
All orders specifying the kinds Of water de-
sired can be left with the proprietor of the
ice house. or sent to Raleigh to J. ii. Cole.
who will personally superintend the putting
up Of the waters as per order. A full supply
always to be found at the ice house.
lO5-lS0 j. II. COLE. Proprietor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18

BURNETT's CocoAINE is the best and
cheapest hair-dressing in the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18

In life in death the reapers come;
The harvests redden, ripe and sweet;
But last years sweetest songs are dumb
This year with grief for Marguerite.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18
REAurIIuL EuREsr scENERY.

Having recently leased the hotel at the Cave
for a number Of years. ] have reftted and re-
furnished it, and now take pleasure in inform
ing the pleasure seeking public that nothing
will be left undone that would contribute to
the pleasure and comfort Of visitors.
The grounds around the Hotel have been
laid on for all the popular games Of the day:
CrOquet, Base Ball, Billiards, Etc.
/ have also procured the services Of one Of the
best bands in Kentucky, which will, at the
call Of visitors. discourse music in the ball
room or Cave. There is fine hunting in the
forest around the hotel. and excellent fishing
in Green river, which Is but one-half mile
from the hotel. My bar Is supplied with the
best Of Kentucky brandies, whiskies. foreign
and native wines, cigars. etc.
There shall be nothing LEFT undone that ex-
pense or labor can do to make this, or the
future, one Of the most fashionable resorts on
the continent. The scenery in the vicinity OF
the Cave is picturesque and grand, and i
alone worth visit TO this place Of pleasure
and curiosity.
ID. L. GRAVES, Proprietor.
W. NJ. LYONS. Clerk. sl-1l6
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BOOK BINDERY.
Franklin Book Binderv.
-AYD-
BLANK BOOK MANDATORY.
No. Is West Court Street, Memphis.
S. G. TOOF, Proprietor.
PHYSICIAN.

DIR. j. NJ. ROC ER5.
Residence, 2fs Alabama ST..
A LMOsTI IN REAR ST. MARY scHURCIf.
n Poplar street. may be consulted at bis
residence. Morning. from 6 20 ~ noon. "a
TO !, and from 70 9 in the evening.
s0-l05l once: I85 Unfen Street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18
GIFTS.
GIFTS.
S 8 $4,000

In Cash Gifts, to be Distributed by the
Metropolitan Cash Prize Company.
EVERY TICKET DRAWS A PRIZE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-07-18

OkDER PROPER
with a handsome bronzed Tea Canister. .
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1871-11-25
alftr alrettisements.
Delinquent FAX List.

HNlIISF0LLOWINGI IS A CORRECT LIST
of delinquents of this and other conn.
ties returned to me by the Suditor of tbs
State for collection or forfeiture. and al
lands or town lots embraced in said list ON
winch the taxes and interest are not Maid
by the 2nd Monday in February 1872. viii
be forfeited to the State. Taxes due for the
year 1859:
Julia f. Algee, original taxes on land
90c on acres, interest 81 80, total s. 25.
F. Edmonston, original taxes 75c. interest
81 ia on town lot, total 81 S74.
Emma Fisher, original taxes l5c, interest
224c on ] town lot, total $3.50.
John j. Hudson, original taxes SOC. in
terest 45c, total zoe
Elizabeth Harris, original taxes soc. in
terest 45c, total 75c
wills Handy, for Swift, original taxes As
cents, on lGO acres, interest y cents; total
81 20.
Wills. Handy, for Thomas Swift's heirs,
original tax 81 40, on $40 acres, interest So
go; total So 90.
Mrs. A. G.. Hamlin, original tax 70 cents,
interest 81 l23 cents, on 10 town lots; total
81 s7l.
W T. Harris, original taxes 60 cents, on
so acres, interest 80 cents; total 81 80.
II. ID. Holt, original tax 81 20, on 10 acres,
interest 81 so cents total So 90.
George Jordan, original tax 81 20, on 27j
acres, interest 81 so total So 90
Cornelius Johnston, original tax 81 Al
on l60 acres, interest - is; total So 60.
Eliza Jolly, original tax 30c, interest 45c
on I } town lot, total zoe.
Sam Kirkpatrick, original taxes 81 80
interest 81 % on l town lot, total 50 10.
John Hines, original taxes 10, interest
223c on I town lot, total 373c
John X. Under, original taxes 81 30 on
40 acres land. interest 3 OF, total S3 81 J
Pate Middleton, original taxes 81 so on
s acres land, interest > 20, total 81 SO
Thos. Mcconnell for wife, original take:
81 80 on so acres land, interest - %, tota
50 .,
jesse Mills. original taxes 60c on so acres
land interest so total l 80.
PANEL Murphy, original taxes Coo, in
terest 90c on ! town lot total l 80.
Sarah Morgan, original tax 22c on l acre
land, interest 33c, total 55c
Julian Nail, original tax , IS on I0C
acres and, interest 271 ON l horse
total %.
Rich Phillips for wife, original tax 2C
on 100 aires land, interest l so, total 8 90
w. II. Parker, original tax coo on - acres
land, interest zoe, total l 80.
Mary Patton, original tax l 20, interest
l 80 on town lot, total 90.
I'D z. Paisgroye. original tax 90c on :
horses, interest 30 on I town lot, total 2 2
VIM. Smith heirs, original tax 9 90 Oh
800 acres land, interest 10 80, total - so.
John b. Taylor, original tax l 50 on l6C
acres land, interest 20, total 4 80.
Jesse Thomas < Co., original tax , 40 Oh
so acres land. interest 80, total CO.
sam Thomas heirs, original tax II 90 or
$50, acres interest Is 90, total 30 co.
W. II. ROPER,
Sheriff Of Fulton County