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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23
CoUNclINAx FOR rHE THIRD WARD. :

COUNCILMAN FOR THE THIRD WARD
In to.day's LEDGER appears the an
nouncement of Mr.. J. L. Norton as a
candidate for Councilman frsm the
Third ward. Mr.. EOFtaE is the present
incumbent and has served the best In
tsrsits Of the city faithfully. Should he
be reelected he will make good repre-
sentative of the people ct the COUNCIL
Board.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

ORPHANS FAIR Tonight the annual
fair of St. Peters Orphan Asylum will
open for the reception of visitors at the
Assembly Hall, on Main street, between
Union and Gayoso. Do not fail to visit
the fair during the week. Remember
the orphans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

Nh MnBURRS's LEcTURE.-To-night
the Rev. W. H. Milburn (the blind
preacher) will lecture at the First Meth
odist Church, ca Second street, for the
benefit Of the Young Mems Christian
Association. Mr.. MilhuFn, although
blind, will lecture on What be saw in
California.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

New News STAND.-Joe Locke has
opened a new news depot at No. 236
Main, one door north Of his old news
stand. He has Christmas goods and
the latest publications from all portions
of America and Europe. Give him a
call
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

GAIxEs ISsTITUTE CoScERT.-This
evening the young ladies Of the Gaines
Institute viii give a concert at the study
hall Of their school. No. lO9 Madison
street. The exercises viii be quite in
teresting and entertaining.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

Next Wednesday evening Christmas
night the seventeenth annual ball Of
the German Mutual Benevolent Society,
for the benefit of the widows and or
phans, will come Off at Cochran Hall.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23
To the Edition Of the Ledger /:

Please announce me as candidate
for reelection as Councilman from the
Third ward. If my previous course as
Councilman has been satisfactory TO the
people Of the ward, / will appreciate
their support at the next election.
JOIN L. NORTON.
necernher % 1870
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

NEws.-Billy Wilkinson, the news de-
pot man, has the latest daily papers,
weekly pictorials, monthly magazines,
etc., at his stand on Main street, near
the corner of Poplar. .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

A SPLENDID holiday present--one Of
Grover & Bakers improved sewing ma
chimes. Terms of purchase SO easy
thai every one can afford to make a
handsome present. l02
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23
PeFROmaI.

Mr.. R. P. Oliver, of the extensive
firm of A. F. Shapleigh & Co., importers
of hardware, cutlery, ETC., is stopping at
the Peabody.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

A SPLENDID holiday present-One Of
Grover 4 Bakers improved sewing ma
chimes. Terms Of purchase so easy
that every one eau afford TO make a
handsome present l02
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

To the Christmas Committees Of sunday

To the Christmas Committees of Sunday
Schools;
We are now showing some $4,000
German COnfectiOH Bores, hand
sOmely gotten up and especially de-
signed for Christmas Trees. The
prices Of them are so low from few
scents up) they will undoubtedly prove
the most attractive decoration which
can be used for the money. The
mere elegant ones will serve as hand
some souvenirs, and are very useful
for the toilet or parlor. On purchases
made for schools a liberal discount
will be allowed off the regular prices.
g COILS, 273 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

REMEMBER that prime ness beef can
be had by the barrel at the Central Meat
Market efH. ssensel sr., No. y Jeaer-
500 street. corner Of Third. lO4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

The most goods for the least money.
Citizens and strangers, visit the great
game depot Of Victor d. Fuchs, No. Al
Jefferson street. There you will find
oysters, fish, game, dressed poultry and
celery. Goods Of the best quality, and
at prices to suit the times. s0t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

Best asserted stock Of shirt studs
and sleeve buttons at Bsrnahy'S, Pea
body and Oterton Hotels. s6r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Joe Kinney. Yicksburg.
CIV Cheek, Friar's Point.
Phil Allin, Friar's Point.
Alaska, Cincinnati.
Mary Miller, Evansville.
Peytona, Cairo.
l. DEPARTURRs.
Steamer Joe Kinney. Cairo.
Alaska, New Orleans.
Mary 4. Forsyth, New Orleans.
Peytona, New Orleans.
BOATS IN PORT.
CIV Cheek. Phil Allin, Mary Miller, Andy
Baum. Belle Of Pike Arlington. West Wind.
Ashland, Lawrence.
Daily report of the stage of water and the
changes during the twenty-four hours ending
at moon to-day.
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BOARDING.

WHTTEMOE!iEE. .. HS &sSSh l Tenn. AND cen N
,r.iiv iocated. within one block Of the Expo
sitia1 bniidinr, l. open fer the reception 81
gnests visiting the Exposition. Fare, ~ per
day. -
noARDING-GOOD FURNISHED ROOMS.
ID with board, at 2o ihirt street, oe.s 49,.
adams and Washington. Day poAiaei,, - -
wanted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

SHIPPING TAGS printed just at New
York prices at the PUBLIC LEDGER
office. All
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

Buy your wood from c Il. John
son, III Poplar ST.. near Fourth. Ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23
SBelow low water Of 1871.
tBeloW high water Of 1871.
Blank (.....) indicates no report; cipher (0)
stationary.
[0ficiall ..r. S.W, RHODE,
Observer Signal Service. U. 5. A.
INV urvrpa ANrn wrlTUEp
Mellow low water Of sd,
TIE RIVERS AND WEATHER..

THE RIVERS AND WEATHER.
The river here is thirteen inches above low
water. and is stationary. The 0his and its
tributaries have swollen considerably since
Saturday, At PlttsbHrs the water rose to
sight and Q half feet, but is again declining.
and no coal sent cut, At Cincinnati a big
rise is also reported that win wash out the
g0rEe above and below there. and notwith-
standing that on yesterday the river at Evans
willie was frozen over. there will be free navi-
CATION there this week. The Cumberland had
a wave from its head waters that has made a
sixteen foot channel, ana started four or five
boats ~ stream. A gorge was reported at
Columbus yesterday. but il will disappear
with the rest when the rise from the Ohio
reaches it, White and the Arkansas rlveEs
are in about the same condition, asd neither
have water enough TO hoAt toy ship. Red
river. the YaEOo aud Ouachita are rising
slowly, and navigation in the former will per-
haps be resumed. Yesterday morning early
the Thermometer stood a. six degrees above
zero. but the weather moderated during the
day. and to-day It isthirty-one degrees above,
BUSINESS,
Yesterday there FSs scarcely anything done
at the landing. the stsamboatnen and labor
ers preferring to obey the Teachings Of the
ssSd book. especially e. 4 vas lstle 100
airy for outdoor exercise, Tls MayhOvsr
got away early, via nearly 1000 bales OF cot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.

PITTsBURG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, Office 2s2 hainn
street. Bethel Block. i J
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

CHILDs' gents boots, durable and fancy
combined, at Levett & Co.'s, 3l6 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

LIVERPOOL. December %. II 80 a.m.-Cotton
opens quiet but steady. Uplands. 1O11s@1014d;
Orleans, 101S9l01zd.
| 2p.m.-Cotton Is quiet but steady. UpIands,
10Z9l01<d; Orleans. 105IG1zd. Sales, II 900,
| Of which 1000 were for export and speculation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

FOR solid gold jewelry go to the sst
Palace. Get
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

VXTANTED = CUSTOMERS FOR ALL
w kinds of furniture, mattresses, bed
ding and feathers, at 80 Second street near
Monroe.e [43-l20l @. p. DAVIDS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

x5OP RENT. : COTTAGE HOUSE AND LOT,
near fernando street cars, with four
rooms. kitchen, coal-house, etc. Very cheap
TO careful, prompt-paying tenant. Posses
sion LIST January, 1873. 5Oper year, monthly
ia advance. 10ll X. HAYS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

NOR RENT. THE TWO STORY FRAME
Residence, No. 1871 DeSoto street; contains
eight rooms and in a fine neighborhood. I'M
mediate possession given. Apply to Greenlaw
" Amonett, No. IL Madison street. l0l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

TKYANTED. BORED WELLS, 800 SECOND
w street. Guarantee satisfaction. or ne
nay, GLIB
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

JETANTED TO RENT. BETWEEN THIS
w and the LIST Of January, a house contain
ing 10 or Is rooms, in the central part of the
city. No objection TO boarding the family, If
preferred. A splendid opportunity for any
one wishing to break up housekeeping, Ad-
dress Job" this office. 9l-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

violin and guitar strings. best
Itallan, a. a. seehausen's. 2t6
second street. st
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The following statement shows the receipts
shipments, sales and price Of cotton per week
in Memphis, beginning with the week ending
Santeunbero g.: 5000
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srnarorrs, 90 to willstt's. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

For holiday presents I'm fine solid
Jewelry, 2O2 Main 50. ~ the place. l02
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

VETANTED. = SECONDHAND FURNI-
w niture, feathers and househouid goods
Of all kinds bought at 2S2 Second street.
LOT II. T. SINNOTT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23
FOR RENT.

NOR RENT MY HOME, FIVE MILES
east of city and near the NJ. and @. rail-
road. Good dwelling and necessary outhouses.
with 80 TO rs acres of land under good fence.
EDWIN A. SP0TsW00D,
g7-t 81 Madison street.
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LOST

r 0ST-A THREE MONTHS OLD NEW
4 foundland pup; black. with white spot on
- -. A liberal reward for returning the
cues. 90 = FRITZ SIEBERT.
ha an ~ - 81 Adams street.
ocT -oNE BBEAsTPIN AND BUTTER
VIC, mo Lnife has "E. u. j. H." en-
,i-sys5 an il. Supposed to have been lost near
1870 corner Main and Madison The
snaer will be literally rewarded y leaving ing
SANG At the Office Of Howard braahhA"; 80
Front street. up stairs. =.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

EoR sALE-PIANe-A GOOD PIANO.
GEO. S. RICHARDSON Il CO.,
o. 100 No. 2Howard's Row
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

UTANTED-NEEDING MONEY .IMME..
w diately, will sell marble work OF all
kinds at very reduced figures for thirty days.
nj THOS. MAYDWELL. so Union Sc.
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FOR SALE.

nor SALE-GRAPE VINES AND g RAPE
sets (the vines with roots. Of tn g best
quality and varieties for this climate an soil.
Vineyards and gardens supplied and the vines
set.
by me from my "FATHERLAND on the hine-
All necessary tools supplied. Proper refer
o7-162 JOS, TEUEEL, South sire set.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-23

JKTAFTED-A HOUSE WITH FIVE OR
w six rooms, by lady. not too far out.
Address e. X, this Office. 92-G
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For Cairo and st. Louis.
CHEEK LINE.

CHEEK LIN Il.
Memphis and ViCksbHrg Packet Co.
For Helena, Friar's Point, NaPO-
leon, and the Bends.
U. s. MAIL LINE TO NAPOLEON.
Steamer A. j. White, ILL.,
Mark R. master -
Leaves TUESDAY and FRIDAY at pm.
U. S. MAIL LINE TO FRIAR'S POINT.
Stes. ger Geo. w. Cheek, IL
Geo. Malone. MASTER
Leaves MONDAY. WEDNESDAY &FRIDAY
At5p.m.
For freight or aHRlEE S e beard gard or to
ls-t % Madison street.
Memphis and Arkansas River Pack.
et Company y. y. Mail Line.
UNHE ELEGANT PASSENGER BOATS OF
Il this line leave Memphis COR all points On
Arkansas river Tuesdays and BatuF-
W.P. WALKER. Agent,
est Office on Wharf boat, foot Court Il.
Memphis, Helena ana Priar's PoinS
Daily Line.
Steamer Phil Allin, LID
james Lee.................... N ssterlL-s1Al
Leaves MEMPHIS Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays, q o'clock pm; and
FRIAR's POINT Tuesday. thursdays
and saturdays 81 10 o'clock an.
Steamer PAT Cleburne, .EA
Stacker Leo. ..--....-.....m master -
Leaves MEMPHIS TueSdays, Thurs-
days and Saturdays, AZ 5 o'clOsk pm.;
and FRIAR'S POINT W edneao avs, fFf-
days and Sundays, AZ 10 o'clock an.
For freight or passage apply on board. ll54f
Regular Tuesday aad Thursday Packet.
For Helena, L'Anguille and So.
Francis Rivers.
ST. FRANCIS, iEA
H n. DoNllis I-----......--s. 70 aslef -
WIN leass Memphis for 6elena every TUES
DAY. connecting VIII steamer RHODA for
AL points on 81. FraAcis river.
On THURSDAY vii receive and deliver
frcI Ehf and uarrnurrra A. Mnriawwn and mnW
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J. W. 5. BaOvsE. l6 JeffeFsOn s.. PSI
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EoR RI MA FINE D. REsIDEN.cE b. ON
4 Union aN ,ry basement house on Dunlap
A ftIst Two SIC 'ar. Apply to
street near fop- MARX & BENSD0RF,
o., n IN 80 Insurance Building.
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NOR sALE-coTTAGEs AND RESI-
e,! J1s's' W. K. EwffHEATLEY, $50 Main st.
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lon nD11,r AZ, IE DWELLING. WITH
ok kENI-A Nh den; next door to s, II.
y, SD, SIX rIoins, gooGga 'ofJanuary. Apglyto
Dunseomp possession is' X. McDAVlTT.
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German benevolent society ball.

December %. 1872.
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XKTANTED-TO BORROW $500 ON GOOD
w unincumbered city property. from six TO
twelve months, for which good interest will be
paid. Address wv" Ledger office. 92-97
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A party was engaged yesterday in endeavor-
ing TO get out Of the hold Of the steamer Tom
Bowlin, sunk just back of the store of Lawson
4 Co., below the Point OF Rocks, in 1884, a lot
Of whisky said to have been stored therein at
the time she was sunk. The river being ex-
tremely low, they find little difficulty in
working
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NOR RENT-TUE sEco. Nd FLOOR OF
Ibm nil dS g58 Main street, lately occupied
as a millinery store. Apply to. urprANn
S.f BEACH & SUIT tERLAND:
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WANTED.

WANTED : CLAIMS OF EVERY DE-
w scription against tho United States, at S79
Main st. We prosecute claims in speediest man.
ner. r. S. * A. p. LACEY. Attorneys. f93-t
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nor sALE-oLD NEWSPAPERS sU yTA-
J. Bile for wrapping paper, Soc per 100. at
Public Ledger office. wv
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-08-29

Hon. E. II. Rollins, in q speech de.
livered at mass meeting OF tho peo.
pie Of Portsmouth, N. H., said -
eve had four years of buchanan,
under whose administration in time
of peace the natiou was dragged
down into q most internal rebellion.
Then came four years with ABRAHAM
Lincoln as President, and then four
years OF Andrew Johnson Follow.
ing that comes the administration of
President Grant. The country was
kept in turmoil in johnson times be.
cause the executive and legislative
branches of the Government were in
antagonism. Can we afford to have 4
years more OF such confusion? [Cries
of 'Nop] Such would be the case if
Greeley were to be elected. The
financial interests OF the country can
not afford to be endangered by four
years more of such an administration.
johnson differed from Greeley only
by becoming traitor to his party
after election, while Greeley becomes
q traitor before. Under no circum-
stances can the Senate be Democrat
ic for the next four years, and with
Greeley as President there would
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-08-29

lu Will alwus motifs ono thing tho
devil never offers TO 90 into partner.
ship with a blzzy man; but yu will
often see him offer tew iine the lazy,
and furnish all the capital
A lady about to marry was warned
that her intended, although good
man, was very eccentric We'll, said
she, If he is very unlike other men he
is more likely TO be good husband.
A young lady recently wrote to IL.
G., asking him tor tho best remedy
for dandrntf. He replied 10y saying,
Go West, young woman; go West
and apply to some irisky tribe of In.
dams. They remove dandruff by a
simple remedy and warrant 1t meyer
to return"
An "clopomcnt" was frustrated
night before last 1t was MT to be
much OF an "clopc," only a secret
marriage around the corner. a jeal-
Gus rival ferrctci out the aifair-di-
vulgrd the plot-tojd the old man
the girl was watched the dog tied
loose /. I. Then all is lost. Ia ha
he IA
The Sandwich Islands arc rapidly
becoming depopulated. In 1928
their population was 10000 In
1866, this had dwindlcd to 63,O00.-
Forty years moro will suffice tor tho
total extinction Of the Sandwiches
Every race seems to decrease except
the white, which is increasing at a
rate unelualed in history. Sooner
OF later the Caucasian will inevitably
be the only type of man on the
globe.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-08-29
- -
A Strict Judge.

The Utica Observer rcyivcs an old
story, As follows,
Old Otscgo county boasts = JUS
ticc OF the Peace who tlashesh out in
the annals of local fame as arraign-
ing himself for a delinquency. The
Justice Of the Peace referred to (no
matter about his namc or where he
belongs) possesses the excellent at
tributes of integrity, ability and
worth, but on one occasion he tor
got his magisterial integrity. He let
down in weak momcnt the judicial
bars which should hedge him in and
roamcd INTO the field of Bacchus.-
In short, on recent occasion he I'M
bibod too much strong drink, aud in
consequence awokc with realizing
sense OF that fact the next morning
Now here was pretty 60. A JUS
tice of the Peace had been on ben
dor, or part of one. A man who
was appointed to swing the fail Of
justice over the heads ofpoor unfor.
tunate fellows wandering over into
the wrong pasture himself. But
there 1t was. lie felt reminders OF
it IN the occasional throbs of head.
ach. But what was to be done P
The more he viewed it the more no
became disguised with himself. He
made up his mind. Ho would at
tend to his case. lie would vindi-
cate the outraged law. So at the
usual hour, he entered the Office. lie
formally opened court, and then he
called his own name as defendant in
suit in which 'the people, charged
him with an offense against the law,
went over the circumstances III de.
tail so far as he could remember
them, read 1.-The statute in such cases
made and provided and then asked
the prisoner what he had to say
In the role Of prisoner he pleaded
guilty to the otfensc, said it was
shame for q man Of his years and pc.
sition, but hoped "thc court would
not be too severe on him, as he was
determined to reform" 1.-THE pris.
oner will stand up" said the stern
old Justice. Then the prisoner
arose. "Now," said the Justice, Il
am very sorry you have been brought
into this court on charge which 80
seriously affects your good name and
standing in society; you have set a
bad example, and if you go on at
this rate you will bring sorrow and
disgrace on yourself and family. l
sentence you to pay a fine of $40 and
costs or to thirty days Imprisonment
in the county Jail" The prisoner
said he would prefer to pay the fine,
and then the court closed. He
walked over to tho Postmaster of the
town and paid tho $40.
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-08-29
$50 the Story Goes"

Twas once ursn o summer day
So the story goes
That Frankins daughter cha need to stray
Where ,hc mill stream flows.
And as the rustic bridge she crossed
So the story goes
Over the rail she stopped and lost
From out her breast rose.
The stream ran fast, the stream ran strong
So the story goes
And on its waters bore along
The careless maidep's rose.
The miller's son stood by the bank
So the story goes
He stopped tho wheel, and, ere II sank,
Caught up the maijeu's rose
Then in his cap he placed the flower
So the story goes
And boldly to the maiden's bower
He Lied at daylight's close.
is this thy flower, sweetheart 2" he cried
So the story goes
The maiden blushed the maiden sighed,
sOh, give me back my rose.'
"Thc flowers" he said, 80 sweet snd fair
So the story goes
"'Twerc shame to part-one breast should
bear
Thyself and this rcd rose"
What more the youth and maiden said,
That summer eve, who knows?
But he kept the flower and won the maid-
So the story goes.
-Ucrp1's Bo-ar,
Tama County Republican. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1867-1872, 1872-08-29
Last Of the Caesar 8.

The Baltimore .dmerican, noticing
the death of Jonathan Meredith, Of
that city, says tA
Very many Baltimoreans wero ia.
miliar with the appearance OF the
venerable gentleman, bearing about
him an air OF elegance and dignity of
the old school, whose death is an
nounccd to-day. Mr.. Meredith was
a connecting link between the pres
ent and past generation. Born in
the city OF Philadelphia nearly eighty
eight years ago, at time when this
was tho infant Republic, and it had
but just emerged from the struggles
of the Revolution free nation, when
the Continental Congress assembled
in Independence Hall, and Washing
ton had not entered on the first term
of the Presidency, Mr.. Meredith
grew up amongst all tho great events
Of our early national history, and was
personally coglizant of the days and
the men that laid the foundations OF
tho nation. He had known Wash.
ington, Franklin, Adams, Jefferson,
Monroc--in fact all the great men OF
the times following the war for in.
dependence; and, while IN Philadel-
phla, met with the notabilities Of this
and other countries, who clustered
around the seat of tho new-b born gov.
eminent, among whom were Robert
and Gouverneur Morris, Alexander
Hamilton, Louis Philippe, afterward
King Of France, the willy diplomatist,
Prince Maurice do Talloyrand; tho
Duke OF Kent, father OF Queen Vic
toria; the Marquis dc Lafayette, and
a host Of other illustrlous PERSONS
Mr.. Meredith was still young
man when ho removed to Baltimore
and established himself here in the
practice Of law. His contempora.
ries were Luther Martin, Roger b,
fancy. William Pickncy, and Will.
liam Writ, and even among such in.
telectual giants no stood in the
front rank OF his profession, and won
tame tor skill, learning and elo-
queuce that place his reputation side
by side with those of these great
lawyears. Men who have listened to
his "reminiscences of the past, either
on the lecture platform or in private
circles, will not need to be told how
richly freightcd his mind was with
memories OF historic days. Living
an honorable, upright life, and in
death crowned with tho respect and
esteem Of all who knew him, Mr..
Meredith was indeed a good man
who has gone to his reward,