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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-13
ASSIGNEE SALES.



A sSIG NEE,s SALE rl
IA
HALF ACRE LOT IN THE CITY OF RICH
MOND, AT AUCTION.
BY authority of the United States District
Court for the District of Virginia. in the matter
OF =. g. Larus, bankrupt, L will sell at auction,
on
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 1871,
at IL O'Clock M, in front of the United States
Courthouse, in the city of Richmond, an q
ACRE LOT, in the city of Richmond, situated at
the corner of N and Thirty-second streets.
This lot is situated in a growing portion of the
city and should claim the attention of the pub
lie.
TERMS-One-third cash the balance ON n
credit of six and twelve months, the purchaser to
give notes, interest,". added from day of sale, for
the deferred payments, the title to be retained
by the assignee until said notes are paid.
J. AMBLER SMITH,
DC l3-2aw3w Assignee.
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HE GREAT WESTERN CONTEMPORARIES

Thousands Of Buildings Observation-Disclosures
Losses Si,300,000
Chicago, October 13.--The fire in Ma
mister destroyed two hundred buildings and
six mills, with all the shipping at the docks
at loss of 81 100000.
Further adyices from Greenbay state that
one hundred and fifty men were burned to
death in a large barn where they had sought
refuge.
Hundreds of people were driven into the
rivers by the fire, where they were drown
ed.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-13

TERMS.-For the chattel property, cash; for
the land, enough cash to defray costs of sale, &c.
The balance on six months credit, title retained
until all the purchase money is paid, and power
of resale reserved upon failure to comply strict
ly with terms of sale.
WIN b. STANDS,
Assignee in Bankruptcy of
Sc 22-Ftd Orman MI BRYANT
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No. 6-Containing


north of Craig's creek, above the junction of said
creek with james river, and adjoining the lands
of PettgIew, the heirs of Anderson and the
Junction Sto farm, and is all heavily timber
ed; is valuable appendage to either of said
farms.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-13
THREE HUNDRED ACRES,

No. 7-Containing
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-13

1878
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of Andrew j. Mcdowell,
bankrupt--in bankruptcy,
To Whom 1t May Concern-The undersigned,
Emmett Crump, of Richmond City, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as assignee
of the estate of And. J. Mcdowell, of King Viii
liam county, in said district who was, the 18th
day ofSeptember, 1871, adiudged bankrupt on
his petition by the District Court of said dis
trict.
Dated Riclmond, October II, 1871.
oc lS--FSw EMMETT CRUAP, Assignee.
l32--Inyol
In THE DISTRICr COURT OF THE UNI
Il TED STATES for the Eastern District of Vir-
ginia.
In the matter of p. Keenan, ct ais VS.. w. j.
Cussen, bankrupt-in bankruptcy
To Whom it May Concern-The Undersigned,
II. w. Bransiord, of Richmond city, Virginia,
hereby gives notice Of his appointment as assg-
nee of the estate of w. j. Cussen, of Richmond
city, in said District, who was, the 9th day of
September, 1871, adjudged bankrupt on the
petition of p. keenan, ct ais by the District Court
of said District
Dated Richmond, October H. 1871.
ii. w. BRANSFORD,
oc l3-F3w Assignee.
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In compliance with u decree of the United
States District Court for the Eastern District of
Virginia, of October z, 1871, in the matter of
Mary l.. Andrews vs. Albert G.. O'Neale, bank
rupt, we will sell at auction, clear of all liens
and encumbrances, on
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-10-13
A sslGNEE's AND TRUSTEES SALE OF

A VALUABLE SUBURBAN FARM ON THE
MEADOW BRIDGE ROAD ABOUT IL
MILES FROM THE CITY OF RICHMOND.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
The s,,gacitx OF a Horse.

From the London Times.l
A young gentleman named Keene has
been for some time a resident near lda[
ton. and from Mr. Rutter, of Hessle
Farm, he bonght hunting mare, which,
on leaving Nation, he recently took with
him to Whitby. On Wednesday the
mare was missing from the field, and a
search was instituted to no purpose.
On Thursday the search was renewed,
Mr.. Keene and his groom going about
ten miles on the Guisborough Moors,
and then to Sleights, where they heard
the mare had crossed the railway the
previous morning. At this point the
trail was easy. The mare had taken the
high road homeward, and at Slatersgate
six men tried,to stop her, without avail.
At Pickering she jumped load of sticks
and the railway gates, and then iound
herself in her old hunting country, max
ing across Ryedale for home" in so
doing she would have TO cross two rivers
and a railway. Mr.. keene found her at
home on Thursday night, with one shoe
thrown and rather lame, but otherwise
no worse for her cross-cOuntry gallop OF
nearly sixty miles, done in one day, for
her previous owner found her on the
Wednesday night standing at the gate OF
the field where she had grazed for the
J two previous years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
The Early Days OF william l.. Marc.

A correspondent of the Liberal Chris
tian tells this story about William l..
Marcy a ll w q
81 spent day of my vacation at
Charlton, Mass. Bill Marcy was q native
Of this neighborhood, and grew up to be
wild and heady youth He was thought
by his parents and by all the neighbors
to be the worst boy they knew. One
winter he succeeded, in conjunction with
kindred spirits. in ousting the teacher
from the district school. Salem Towne,
then q young man, was summoned as
the fttest person to take charge of these
unruly youth and complete the term.
Everybody thought the new teacher
would certainly have trouble with Bill
Marcy. But the trouble did not come.
The first day had not passed before Mr..
Towne had discovered in his pupil an
element of real good, and told him so.
This, to the boy, was most unusual ac-
acknowledgement and it touched his heart.
Some one had seen good in him. He
was, then, capable of better things, and
he was determined to make the turning
point of his life.
Such was his conduct and such his
progress in study that his teacher adj
vised him to 90 on and prepare himself
for college. 1t was a great surprise to
his parents, but at the urgent solicitation
Of Mr.. Towne they gave their consent,
and he was placed under the instruction
of clergyman in the vicinity Of his
home. At length he entered college, and
passed through the course with great sue
cess, justifying at every step the conf
dence and hope Of his best friend. In
consequent life he rose from one degree
of eminence and usefulness to another,
until at last the whole world was familiar
with the name and fame of William l..
Marcy.
Long years after he left his school-day
haupts, and when he had come to de-
served eminence, he visited Roston, and
was the guest of the then Governor of
the old Bay State. Among the distin-
guisbed men who were invited to'meet
him was General Salem Towne. When
the Governor saw Marcy and Towne
greet each other as old friends, he
naturally expressed a pleasurable sur
prise that they knew each other so well.
Whyi' said Marcy, that is the man
that made me. When Twas boy every
body was against me. None-no, not
even my own father or mother-saw any
good in me. He was the first who be-
lieved in me- tsld me what / might be-
come, and helped me ON in life at that
critical juncture. Whatever of merit or
distinction havo since attained to, ]
owe to him more than to any other living
person."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
~ ltOriOus Thief and Probable
~ :, urderer Brought 10 Bay.

~ ,torious Thief and Probable
\. urderer Brought 10 Bay.
u. -, th.,, Shelbyville Qnd.l Volunteer, Sep
On last Friday evening, about eight
o,oiock I'll zee strangers called at the
uo.;dence OF an old gentleman by the
name of David Hoover, residing about
three miles south of Boggstown, IN thus
coumty. After aluting him with Good
even; 3g," etc., informed him that theyv
Sod , 90 me for his money, and if he would
s,,rrand or it up they would not hurt him.
Ta tniJ hem that he had no money,
rbon tbev informed him that they were
10. ''n. % 'h he -ifed with in that manner,
so;ysJ nGs ID and an !, ed him to the bedpost with
= br;Jle duri, w which time his old lady
no. - , oaiI;ng alo I'D for help. when she was
hronCbt %aS O% H. bv VS. q couple of the party and
9o,;Ssd that nnle vs. she hushed at once
they would shoot PER- anu .nen I;aL eIu Ind
menced searching re nonse, Mn.em IA i.,I AZ
some two or more rS1oh's. @nrinH g1 WIZ 1n;cn
time the old gentleman GOV ah giu h.;iis y
out of his pocket, which ne hAu II euilieJ y
for great many years, anc sueeeeasJ I
in cutting himself loose, when ne starte1
into an adjoining room aid met Que OF
them at the door, who upon exeieinli x q ine'
" You are loose, are you, nreu .
pistol at the old man, and n. psslng ms
aim the old gentleman seized YIN, anu
commenced applying the old kniiS siSor-
ously on the person of the of, >naer,
whose cries for help soon brough.' tne
other men to his rescue; during the ii me
the light in the room went out. The o-e
gentleman thinking that he had finished
one of them, made a pass at another,
and thinks he gave him severe cut on
the arm, when the wounded man was
picked up by the other two, and hasty
retreat made to q place about two hun
dred yards from the house, where he
tainted, and was left to his fate. After
recovering a little, he managed TO reach
William ,Hoovers house, broke. open
the door and threw himself on the bed
in fainting condition, and remained
there until Saturday evening, when he
was brought to this city, and has been
under the care Of physician ever since,
bearing marks OF about twenty stabs
and gashes as a reward for his conduct,
The other parties made their escape,
The one captured proves to be William
Kennedy, a notorious thief, residing at
Indianapolis,since serving out term OF
years in the State Prison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
TheUses Of Gnn cotton.

The London Times says: The impor-
tant points in connection with the gun
cotton of the preseut day may be thus
briefly summed up. The material, in
the first instance, is neither WOOL nor
yarn previous to conversion, but SIMPLY
good quality of cotton, waste, winch,
after proper treatmentin acid, is reduced
to paper pulp, and in this finely divided
state washed and cleansed by water,
The pnlped mass is then pressed into. a
desired figure or shape. aud the cakes
thus produced not only present the ex-
plosive in highly compressed condl-
ton, but also 10 a rematkably bendy
form. AS the cotton is pressed while IN
a vet, and consequently harmless state
no danger can accrue in the whole OF the
manufacture from first to last, If we ex-
cept possible accident from tampering
with the acids -an event OF but slight
importanee even when it might occur
and In this respect, therefore, gun cotton
Is much safer than gunpowder. The dry
pun-cotton cakes, however, may be ig-
nited in two ways, either by simple in7
aammation or by detonstion. il few
cakes of gun-cOtton, or wooden cases
containing the came, are set on fire, they
will simply blaze away, furiously and
violently, It Is true. but at any rate with
ont absolute explosion, and it is only
when the material is strongly confined,
or heated to an exceedingly high tenn
perature, that its full force is developed.
If, however, instead Of being set on
fire By spark OF flame, It is ignited by
means Of a charge Of illuminate of mer-
curry, one Of the emost violent detonsting
compounds known 10 tochemists, then gun
cotton becomes another thing altogether,
and explodes with the terrible force Of 8
charge of illuminate Of mercury itselt
This last important property of gun
cotton. which was discovered about three
years ago by Mr.. Z. o. Brown, of the
chemical establishment, Woolwieh,where
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

A woman was walking, and man
looked at her and followed her. The
woman said why do you follow me p"
He answered, " Because have fallen in
love with you" The woman said, why
are yop in love with me2 Ny sister is
much handsomer. She is coming after
me; 90 and make love to her. The
man turned back and saw q woman
with an ugly face. Being greatly dis
pleased, he went again to the other wo-
man, and said, "Why did you tell a
story2 The woman answered, Neither
did you speak the truth; for if you are
in love with me, why did you 60 after
another womanP"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
THE REASON WHY.

Veil, YIN. I told you how it was
don't got any CLOCK
De onder night gone up town
land take a glass O. book.
Unit Won o. dem lob cared Dutchman came
Fon bel der fuss. you see,
Says, " Hello, Adam, how you vos;
You dake u giahs NIT me-" X
Veil, den fought I'd take glass.
Unit, sure as I'm alive,
Me and dot lob-eared Dutchman took
Two or dree gupple or five.
Two or dree gupple or five, or ten,
Or 'leewen,I expect; sag
And ven We started home all two
Vos drunk. now dat's fact.
Den gone home, unit catch dc bed.
Unit vent TO tumble in,
But pretty soon my vife shpoke out.
''Vot time you dink it beenY
"vell, don't know" I say, vot time'
Bout 'leewen. maybe we'll
Yoost den dot CLOCK strike one dree times
break um all to hi.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
ALuxurfous summer Bed.

A hammock, swung under a wide
spreading tree, just where the leaves
rustic iheir softest, may not be on 9
torrid day the most delicious of all
places. but there arc none who cannot
enjoy the soothing, rsstfal motion, and
luxurioasness which it begets. And at
night, With the stars shining over head,
how delightful to lie under the Whisper
ing branches or the cool piazza and doze
the hours away, rising at dawn refreshed
and jnyigorated, while others, preferring
mattresses and pillows, have been ener-
vated by the burning, dead, and Etiiled
atmosphere. Old Adam, possibly, did
not sleep in. a hammock of fig leaves,
but it ls certain that he didn't spend his
nights in the sgeltering heat Of a poorly
ventilated room, huEginE hsir mattress
and struggling to get feather pillow
into an easy position for the weary bead,
1t ia pot surprising that the use OF the
network hammock is becoming much
more general than formerly, insomuch
that the trade in the article has attained
large proportions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

a man in Kansas vas present at the
funeral Of neighbOr Of whom no good
could be honestly said. But everybody
was saying something and this man not
wishing 10 appear singular, but being in
capable Of living ealogy, remarked that
il was nice, quiet corpse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

Lavour, a celebrated actress in Paris,
was once at supper with several friends,
and during the conversation happened to
make bad pun. A gentleman seated
opposite cried out: "Oh / beg you,
mademoiselle, do not say such ridiculous
things. 1t pains mel" Pray, sir, "
asked the actress, have you a patent
right for making stupid remarks?"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

A fond mother advised her daughter
to oil her hair, and tainted quite away
when that candid damsel replied, "0h
no, ma. it spoilS the gentlemen's vestsl y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
In Every Department the List
Premiums IN Complete.

The Agricultural Division has been care
fully and thoroughly revised, and presents
such an attraction as should enlist all the
spirit Of emulation, which the Society designs
to promote. for tho benefit of Agriculture.
We invite competition from all our people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

BuRNETT's COOKING ExTRAcTs are the
i ,,st. Sold by all frst-class druggists
in, grocers. AaD
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
The List Of the Mechanical Division

can challenge competition. and cannot be ex-
celled for completeness in detail and compre-
hensiveness in conception. Every Mechanic
and Manufacturer of Memphis should be
proud to compete in such list, and should
send his best fabrics for exhibition.
The Directors of the Agricultural Society
are happy to announce that they have had the
hearty and zealo us aid Of the Memphis Me-
chanics' Institute in preparing this List, who
will have charge of that Division of our yam;
and from whom, under their enlightened
management and personal supervision, the
Mechanical Division cannot fail 10 be the most
complete success ever attained at a Fair or
Exposition in the Southwest. Steam motive
power will be provided to drive machinery
premiums.
The grounds are being set in complete order.
and every facility in the power Of the Direc-
tory will be provided for exhibiting articles at
the Fair. Ample guards will be provided for
the safety of articles and animals, and feed
for the latter will be furnished at market rates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

~ Want to be an Angel" was played
as an introduction to Ben Buffers Haver-
hill speech.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
ON WEDNEsDAy. OCTOBER 18th,

The grand Trotting Premiu "S' op'" ~ INV
world, will be awarded. al. a,soo
Fastest horse. mare or gelding.. j;nc I'D
Second fastest horse. mare or gel ~ aS0
Third fastest horse. mare or geldiu Ns-'.', ~,
These are private Premiums. aN atSe tIe c;ty
several publicspirited Gentlemen OF NN'
of Memphis. tstst t4Nts q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
FAIR
1871.
MEMPHIS FAIR!
MECHANICAL SOCIETY

WILL DE HELD AT THEIR FAIR
w Grounds, four miles east of the city OF
Memphis, Tennessee,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
Commencing October 10th, and con-
tinuing Six Days. q

rLo Premiums offered amount to sI5. 900
TLdannee Premiums are distributed fairly he
tnuaa hmese ~ e Agricultural and Mechanical Dt
S;sions very day there will be stf tA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
MEMPHIS g. LITTLE ROCK R. R.
Until FURTHER NOTICE TRAINS
| ..iII IN 4. Il 4, il. n fAllnAva. L

Until FURTHER NOTICE TRAINS
u will ran daily as follows; fs
Leave :SO O. m
Leave HOpetield :3J a. IN
Arrive at Little Rock 10 pm
Returning. arrive at Memphis. 100 p IN
Ferryboat leaves foot of Union street at $50
am. promptly. Close connection made at
Devall's Bluff with Railroad Packet Com
pany's line Of steamers for all points on " HITE
RIVER. Connecting at Little Rock wlth regu-
lar line of stages for HOT SPRINGS, Camden,
Arkadelphia, Washington. and points in
Texas; also with steamers on the, Arkansas
river for Pine Bluff, Fort Smith and interme-
diate points, and with trains on the Little
Rock and Fort Smith railroad.
ear For tickets or information apply at
Company's Office, 519 Madison street at office
of Memphis and louisville railroad, 2sV%
Main street, or at office Of Memphis and
A. S. LIVERMORE, Gen'i Sup't.
C.P. OAKLEY, Gent Ticket Agent.
2-27l ALEX. WApDELL. PASSENGER Agent:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
No Entry Fees in any Department

The Directors will use every precaution in
their power to secure the safety of articles
and animals. but cannot be responsible Tor
any losses.
The bcauti ful track of one mile is in com
plete order and can not be excelled in.Amer-
lea as u trottlng ground. pass
Trains will run every half hour from Mem
phis to the grounds. at 25c the round trip.
0mnibuses and hacks, in abundance, can be
also procured. All the railroads transport
passengers at half rates. or one faro both
ways. by having tickets stamped at the gate.
Visitors are particularly requested TO have
their tickets stamped at the gate. otherwise
they forfeit their right to return free
Prof. Matthew II. MasIry.
Known throughout the world as q man OF
Genius. Science and Learning, will deliver
the Annual Address on Monday. October 10th.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
For n four-horse coach or omnibus. 90
For a two O-horso hack or carriage lpublie) 90
For each person. whether in carriage, on
horse or on f5u
For children under twelve years of age =
and over -.........-... y
For children under six years Of age.,..-...tree
For Premium list apply to or address the
Secretary, office of Chamber of Commerce.
Memphis, Tennessee. Entries may be made
by letter TO his address. .4a.E
JACOB THOMPSON. President
LEON TRouspALE. Secretary. l5-s y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
A rpo, WING PREMIUM

for ,ha bost t,ot, ing horses. excepting the
second day ITnesa, q i''"'' "A''' '"''' -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22
ProC. NEatllew n. NIa.ry.

Known throughout the world as q mqn Of
the Annual Address on Monday. October 10th.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-09-22

The Directors will use every precaution in
their power to secure the safety of articles
and animals. but cannot be responsible for
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-03-09

demand for room for cotton, and, under q
light supply Of sailing tonnage, rates RUE
firm. There is no steam room Oh the ocrth
for Liverpool. The offerings eoastwi 1 s are
a.d: to Havre, Bordeaux, Hamburg. Bremen,
Cronstadt, Genoa, and other cont'nentai
ports, sail, 1l2c y lb; oil cake to Liverpool
sail. 81 a BIS 6d y ton; cotton to New YORK
and Philadelphia 7sc steam; sugar 70 no.
steam 81. nlOlasscs -.
CorToN SEED MEAL-Decorticated IN
GOOD demand: dealers sellin" at 81 % y
loo lbs; undccorticated is held III 81 ~ =
100 TBS.
CorroN SEEp-In demand at 81 8 ten
in sacks, delivered.