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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1872-07-24

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES:
LIVERPOOL & LONDON 4 GLoBE....... s2o.OOo,oooo 90
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
vi LONDON Gold. $li,s55,22i39
ROYAL, Of Liverpool, Gold. ........... sgaOnOo
naNhLlN' oil Philadelphia. 3,Os7 $500
Pennsylvania, of Philadelphia. l.a5o.NoOol
INSURANCE co. OF NORTH AMERICA,
Of Philadelphia. ................. A. IA ksn os
CONTINENTAL Of New York ........ 25nl7e,5,
.nHNlA' Of Hartford ....... -.-....... I6sl.lis.sd
ANDES, Of Cincinnati. ................. la3l26 q,
AMAZON, Of Cincinnati. 7000oo 00I
TRIUMPH, Of Cincinnati. 7OaOoo Oo|
HANOVER, OF New York.............. eoLO0oOnI
PEOPLES, Of Worcester. ............... 40 on "a
NARRAGANsETr, Of Providence sooOOOo
MERCHANTS, Of Providence. ......... 4pnomml
FIRST NATIONAL, Of Worcester oo1O,on
nAiioNAL, OF bangor. 3n0,Oo0Oo
HOME, Of Columbus, Ohi........o. 6,0Ooo On
ALPS OF Erie, Pa.................. 3iAoo0 10
LfoohlNGi of Muncy, Pa............ NIuruAL
10 Persons dnsl Gus of having Insura,re nJacod IL,
SOUND COMPANIES at REAs5NABI,F n ATES Vii
una us ready and willing to do their business ''
All Losses literally ABUSED and PROMPTLY paid
at this Office.
A. G. BROWN, Agent,
OFFICE IN LANoDos's BLOCK
Corner OF State and Main Streets
Montpelier, Jan. |, 1879. o9u
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GOSO A MONTH easily made with
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-10
MISCELLANEOUS.

BRooKLYS, December l0.-A jury was
impaneled yesterday in the case of DIR.
Irish, on trial for the alleged poisoning
of Assessor Edward Anderson. The
case is progressing to-day.
CHICAGO, December l0.-The failure
of the Scandinavian National Bank, Of
Chicago, is reported. TWAS small in
stitution, and its main business was re-
ceiving deposits from Norwegian citi-
zens, who, it is feared, will lose consid-
cradle. Fred S. Winslow has been in
Europe some months, and there is great
uneasiness lest he will not speedily re-
turn.
OSBORNE, o., December l0.-A youth
named Shay, while crossing Mad River
near this place on the ice yesterday,
broken and before assistance could be
rendered him he was drowned. The
body was recovered shortly after.
UNION CRY, Ind, December lO.-The
body of q man, G stranger here, was
found in the woods near town this morn
ing, bearing evidence Of having been
murdered. He wore a pair Of custom
made boots, marked on the inside Smith,
Dodd & Co., Cleveland, Ohio, and on the
inside of the fronts, c. 2. Roney, Esq.
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postal telegraph company to go into
partnership with the Postofice Depart
ment in the business of doing the tele-
graphing Of the country. The bill can
not be reached for discussion until two
or three Of the appropriation bills are
out of the way, II viii not, therefore,
be likely to come up before the latter
part of January. There is no probable
ity that it will pass this session, and its
only Importance is that it will probably
be the means OF bringing the postal tel
egraph question before the committee.
1t isnnderstood that Colonel John ii.
Howell, lately editor of the Minneapolis
Times, will be appointed to the mission
of Venezuela, succeeding VIM. A. Piles.
He has been recommended by the whole
delegation of Minneapolis. The reason
given for his appointment is his brilliant
war record, and his services to the adj
ministration during the Presidential
war
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suMNER,s ECCENTRICITY.

Senator Sumner had personal quar-
raj with General Grant about the San
Domingo question, and therefore felt
constrained to oppose Grants re-elec-
t;or and for the time being was identi-
fed with the Liberal party; otherwise he
has manifested as little interest in the
work of harmonizing the conflicting
issues of the day as any one in his party.
His aversion to Grant has not abated,
Int he is making fair weather with the
Radicals by insisting on thepassage OF his
infamous civil rights bill, whereby hotels,
tbeaters. saloons, cars, steamboats, and all
npblic places will be thrown open to the
colored race. This is to set himself
right with them, and restore himselfto the
position they thought he abandoned
when he opposed Grant. And now he
surprises many of his friends by Offering
a resolution proposing to erase the
names of the battles of the civil war
from the army register and reglmental
AaUs so as to obliterate the memory OF
the mast completely between the North
and the South. He says that all history
shows that no country has anything to
Gain by fermenting the recollections of
It's civil strifes, or the memories oil
conflicts between its own citizens.
This sounds like good sense but
must be received with suspicion
az coming from Mr.. Sumner And 1t is
perfectly natural to inquire what per-
sonal motive he can have in doing that
vbich must wound the military pride of
some who made reputation during the
war. When we recur to his imbroglio with
General Grant it looks like this measure
isintended to strike!a blow at an adver-
sary rather than to promote fraternal
feelings between the different sections OF
the Union. Grants military fame is
connection with those battles, and strik-
ing them from the army register, while
a matter of no concern to the Southern
people. would destroy an official record
which General Grant and the many
army officers doubtless regard with pride.
1t cannot be that Sumner is only anxious
to nour oil on the troubled waters; the
oil in which he deals is generally poured
in the fire with one hand while the other
stirs it with a poker. The honorable
statesman is not likely at this late day
to deceive any body. North or South.
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WHY'RE IS GEORGE FRANCIsl

After great hre the American Oom'
mune is sure to turn up in an anony-
mons communication and claim the
honor os the work. 1t never happens,
however, that they notify the public be-
forehand. George Francis Train claimed
TO know something about the Chicago
FIRE, after it was over, and alluded
vaguely to the International Society;
and now some apocbryphal member OF
that same dreadful organization informs
the world through the New York Herald
that Boston was fired by the same or
ganizatiou. The writer says he is one
of the Paris Communists, and that the
Boston fire was the work Of the labor
reformers; that the explosions heard
during the fire we're but the eXplo-
sions Of q powerful chemical COM
bination lately invented, and known
only 10 him and his cOnfreres;
no larger, he says. than an ordinary
apple, and costing but ninety-tWo cents
each. He adds that the Boston Ere is
but the beginning, and intimates that
CAPITALISTS shall still further suffer. il
the rights of labor are not respected.
The writer, no doubt, represents small,
worthless class, who despise labor as
heartily as they do law, aud whose ideas
ofreform are a divide Of what Others
acquire by honest toll and diligent en-,
terprise. They would consume what
others create, but love labor as truant
school-boy loves the birch rod, which he
knows is toughening for him on the
mantelpiece. Fortunately, such class
is small in this country, and laborine
men, as rule, are too intelligent and
too virtuous to engage in conspiraciei
against any other class, as a class, anc
while they may feel at times that monop
Olies do them injustice. they know thai
the destruction of capital would at ones
deprive them of the employment theJ
now have. Train has not been heard
from since the Boston fire, as he hap
pened not to prophecy on the subject
until it was over.
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LATEST ITELEGRAMS.
ANERIoLK PRESS ASSOCIATION. VIA Q. ?. A.
TELEGRLPE oONPANT.
Specials TO the Ledger.
NEW YORK.


New YoRx. December l0.-Steamer
Italy, from Liverpool, arrived yesterday
bringing S62 emigrants, Including nearly
500 Italian men, women and children,
in an extreme state Of destitution.
These people, like other Italians that
arrived in hundreds short time ago.
have been cruelty swindled by the So
called Colonization Agency in Europe,
and their support now falls on the com
munity here. They will probably be
sent to wards on the island 1t is un'
derstood that other vessels are on the
way to this port with more Italians.
Private dispatches received here last
night report that the Pacific mail steam
err Orissaba was discovered by an in
coming vessel, some distance from San
Francisco, in disabled condition. 1t is
supposed that some portion of her ma
ehinery is broken.
The agents for the missing steamer
Scanderia, of the new Transatlantic
line, state that the vessel has not been
heard from.
A motion will be argued tomorrow be-
fore Judge Barrett in the Supreme Court
to vacate the arrest of Jay Gould.
The weather this morning is intensely
cold. The freezing standard kept up
steadily during the night, and promises
to continue during the day.
The run on the Mutual Bank con-
tinued yesterday, though there were
fewer calls for deposits. The officers of
the bank maintain their assertion that
they are perfectly solvent, and are ready
to pay all demands. The Board Of Di-
rectors held meeting last night, and
appointed committee to obtain another
bank to act as its agents. The bank
during the day sent notice TO the clear
ing house, asking the indulgence of the
banks for a few days.
A large meeting of colored citizens
was held last night in Shiloh Presbyte-
rian church, to pay tribute of respect
To Horace Greeley. Henry G. Garnet,
chairman, delivered an eloquent address,
referring tOuchipgly To the deceased.
Wendell Phillips leOtured in Steinway
Hall last night on Daniel 0'Connel,
before a large audience, and took occa.
sion to defend Father Burke against
Froude. C..ff..f ....
twill be remembered that at intervals
during the past two years the question
offounding a permanent Gsystsl Palace,
for the exposure and sale of the indus
trial products Of all nations, has been
agitated in this city. Four blocks Of
land in the upper part of the city was
contracted for some time ago, and some
improvements projected as 2 foundation
for the great building.
Next Friday evening dinner will be
given on the invitation of General John
A. Dix, President of the Industrial Elk.
hibition Company, at which the financial
status and prospects of the enterprise
will be discussed. The leading capital.
lists have been invited, and aH attempt
will be made to ascertain if sufficient
money can be raised to prosecute the
great enterprise.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, December lO.-Messrs.
Hoffman, Sands and Underwood, the
commissioners who examined the North
ern Pacific railroad, have finished their
report, and it will be sworn 10 and sent
to the Secretary Of the Interior tO-mor-
row. 1t is very favorable to the road in
every particular, and the report is unani-
nous. 1t says that the road is judi
ciously located that the track fills the
requirements Of the law; the equipment
Is all that is necessary for the business
Of the road; that the buildings are amply
suitable, and the iron used is Of the first
quality of American manufacture.
Representative Palmer expects to re-
port early this week his bill creating a
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NEW ORLEANS.

NEw ORLEANS, December l0.-The
following circular has been generally
circulated throughout the city this morn
ing: .ef.t
Rally, citizers, rally All the bank
ing houses of the city and many of the
business houses on Canal aud other
streets will be closed from twelve to one
o'clock to-day, in order to enable their
employees to attend the meeting to-day
at the City Hall, and join in the solemn
protest of the people against the usur-
patton of our State government by an
unauthorized mob styling themselves
the Legislature. Let all the places of
business be closed and the whole people
attend this meeting, ,v. =.
In accordance with this call business
is being generally suspended on the
great thoroughfares, and business men
flocking to Lafayette Square.
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SMALLPOX.

We are glad to believe that this dis
ease only prevails in a mild form in
Memphis, and that it is on the decrease.
II indications were otherwise, we would
not deceive the public by any attempted
concealment Of the facts. We are sat
is6ed, from such information as is avail
able, that over one thousand cases have
existed in this city within the last three
weeks, but not twenty of them have
proved fatal, and these mostly among
the classes who huddle together in rick
ETY. tenements and utterly disregard
all the rules of health and de-
eency. Such people are fit subjects
for any disease that comes along. The
people have resorted to vaccination and
observed such precautions as suggested
by their family physicians. There is no
pauic, has been Epne, aud no cause for
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me recent storms on the Lakes.

MILWAUKEE, November l0.-A passen-
ger on the propeller Cuyahoga during
the recent storm on Lake Superior fur
nishes additional particulars. He says
the gale was the worst he ever expe-
rienced. The Cuyahoga arrived at the
Saulte on the 10Th, and found the pro-
pellers Japan and Peerless trying to
force their way through the ca
nal which was filed with slush
ice to the depth Of nine feet. They
worked two days without making
any Roadway, and we're compelled to
give it up. The propellers St. Paul and
Atlantic worked two days without effect,
trying to force a passage through Mad
Lake, which was covered with ice four
teen inches thick. Finding it useless to
attempt to 90 through, the captains held
a meeting in order to decide what was
best to do about getting out. ltw was de-
termined that one crew per day should
start overland through the dense forest,
via Mackinac; the Cuyahoga's crew to
take the lead. Henry Harvey, steward,
of the Cuyahoga, and Mr.. Andrews,
of Milwaukee, started ahead, and are
now en- route. The remainder of the
crew we're to follow them, and had en-
gagged guide to pilot them through.
Each man was provided with ten days
rations and two blankets. With snow
three feet deep on level, and swamp
in which water stood from two to three
feet deep to wade, the prospect was
anything but pleasing. Fortunately the
propeller China came to the rescue, and
brought all who remained, some four
hundred in number, back to Marquette.
Had the trip overland been attempted,
the Captain has no doubt that some
would have persisted.
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A4USEMEATs.

GRAND OPERA HOUsE.-Last evening
a fashionable audience was present at
the Opera House and witnessed Miss
Charlotte Thompson in her pleasing re-
presentation of Julia in the Hpnchbaek
The drama vas veil put on the stage
and the cast was excellent. AS Julia,
Miss Thompson displayed dramatic pow
ers Of a high order, and gave an exhibit
ton of imprisoned acting most pleasing
to the audience. Mr.. Harris enacted
the part of Master Walter in a credits-
pie manner. MF. Ellis, az Sir Thomas
Clifford, vas acceptable and correct.
The other characters by the company
we're well sustained. Tonight Miss
Thompson viii appear in one Of her
est impersonatiOns, Pauline, in the
Lady of Lyons, and will be supported by
Mr.. Harris, as Claude Melnotte. As
Pauline, Miss Thompson has gained
considerable celebrity, her rendition Of
the character being almost taultless.
The Opera House being the only place
Of amusement in the city open tonight
and tomorrow night we look for crowded
and fashionable houses.
MEMPHIS THEATER Last evening
Prof. Barney Hughes delivered a hu-
morous and witty lecture, before a de-
lighted audience, on "Parlor and Public
Griefs." The lecture was intersbersed
with many blasts Of sentiment on the
subject Of woman" who is recognized
as not only being the most sentimental
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any. Smallpox has at all times a worse
name than it deserves, for it nearly
always yields to good nursing and treat
ment as readily as bad cold, or the
measles or mumps. The city authorities
have not considered the emergency o
serious one, and doubtless were correct,
although we could have preferred the
appointment of a irst-class Board of
Health, to whom the people Of Memphis
and the country around could look for
official information on subject OF such
vital Importance. This much we have
to say for the benefit Of all concerned;
The LEDGER will neither attempt to con-
ceal or to exaggerate any known fact in
connection with the presence of small
BOX. We propose simply to tell the
truth, "let the chips fall as they may.
For the present, we do not believe our
country friends run any risk by visiting
the city, but Il we have 10 change our
opinion, it will become
duty to so announce, and to show the
causes that underlie our course.
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animal in existence, but capable OF
inspiring man, the monster" with
similar emotions. Prof. Hughes lecture,
from its opening to its closing sentence,
was string of humorous and grotesque
savings, which struck the audience some
where in the vicinity of the ribs During
the delivery of the fun you could hear
loud laugh break from some solitary
individual, as if the partition wall that
separated reason from idiocy had blown
away; then the entire house would
break out into roar at some quaint
sally of wit made by the lecturer. 1t
was a first.rate lecture, delivered in
capital style, and was heartily enjoyed
by the audience.
STRAKoscH CONCERTS. Fashion and
expectation are on tip-toe over the
Patti Mario concerts at the theater next
Thursday aud Friday nights and matt
nee on Saturday. The programme en-
braces many of the most charming
pieces of music, in the rendition of
which the wonderful singers have Sc
cured fame and fortune. With Carlotta
Patti Mario, Carey, Carreno, Sauret
and Scolara on the boards, a superior
musical repast may be expected. The
sale of tickets commenced this morning
and was quite brisk.
BRooM's OPERA House. AT Broem's
Opera House this week there is a fund
of amusement. Manager Marsh Adams
introduces a number of new sketches
and burlesques, interpreted with songs,
dances, quicksteps, banjo solos, clog
dances, jigs, etc. The company con.
sists of many fine performers; among
others Mollie Macy star banjoist and
character vocalist; Nell West, vocalist;
Fannie Keenan,, vocalist; Kittie Whit
ley, comic singer; Della Smith, song
and dance; Kate st. Leon, danseuOe;
Emmazetta, vocalist, etc. A fine pro- |
gramme has been arranged by Manager |
Adams for tonight.
OLYMPIC VARIETIES. -Manager Buch-
anan has a number of new attractions
this week at bis temple of amusement
on Washington street. Stage Manager
White has the following attractions this
week. Flora Belle, vocalist; Tony Ben
ton, Irish specialties; Frank LIE Roy, |
Girl of the PERIOD" Minnie Baker,
fancy dancer; Dora Antonio, vocalist;
Davis and Taylor's selections. The STRAIT
agem and the Mardi-Gras Bal Masque
will be presented to night. Next Friday |
evening Thomas Cogan, the obliging
house superintendent, will take benefit,
and will receive rousing one; he de-
serves it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-10

SEvExTY-FIvE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN
CASH FOR One DoLLAR.-We call the at
tention of our readers to the advertise
ment in another column of the Nebraska
State Orphan Asylum. Here is a chance to
win fortune in Public Legal Draw
ing, and at the same time help a noble
and worthy institution. SO
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LAST CHANCE I

Parties having leased the South
ern Palace, and as we will vacate
the same the first week in January,
we will, during the present month
of December, offer greater induce
ments than ever, as we wish to
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Gas FITTING, l6 Jefferson st.

R. J. WALKER, the euteFprising news
dealer, No. los Beal street, has all the
latest dailies, weeklies and monthly pub
LEGATIONS. he has also many European
periodicals. and literature that he makes
a specially. Call and see him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-10

NEW ORLEANS, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Chicago and Cincinnati dailies at
Mansford's News Depot, corner of Sec
ond' and Monroe streets; also, latest
weeklies and monthlies and juvenile
books for Christmas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-10

NEws.-Joe Locke has received all
the December monthlies, weekly pictor-
rails and daily newspapers from all parts
of the world. His stock Of Christmas
news goods is complete in every partic-
nIa,
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The children in the public schools
North ali wore the smallpox preventive,
by recommendation of the School Di-
rectOrs. See advertisement. 81
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Fine seal caps at wheaaon's.

PAUL WRIGHT, the enterprising news
dealer whose emporium is located at Nc.
296 Main street, has all the latest papers
and periodicals., and the very best Of
cigars. Give him call.
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EDUCATIONAL.
MRS. HAILE'iS
Memphis Female Seminary,
462 SHELBY STREET.

1T AFFORDS ME MUCH PLEASURE TO
II announce to my old patrons, friends and
pupils, that / will reopen my sch DOL, for
young ladies, in January. | will be ready to
see my friends and enroll pupils on and after
Wednesday next. December 1lth. at my resi-
MRS. ANNIE D. HALLE.
No. 462 Shelby street.
Circulars will be ready in few "a Is. Ls2-t
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II O Y . :

DECK ER, IA POPLAR ST..
Ii has just received fine stock Of TOYS OF
Al KINDS. Also, large variety Of PLAN AND
FANCY CANDIES, which he .sill sell at The low
81 prices. All kindg Of CEKFs, plain and
alWays on hand. OF made 10 order
promptly. Give me call as you pass. lS5-loa
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WILLErT's Billiard Hall. 81 Adams
street. 3OI
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CLOSE OUT.

entire the present stock Of goods in
the Southern Palace. i HOo
Remember this is the last month
for buying Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes, Gents Furnishing Goods,
Housekeeping Goods, etc. at cost,
and less than cost,
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PraRoDY Billiard Hall, largest and
most elegant in the Southwest. 90
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DRIVEN WELLS, l6 Jefferson st. 9St
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PHELAS & CoLLESDER's beveled tables
at the Peabody Billiard Hall. sc
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MitcheiI's Night school, No. sos
Third street. 66-9l
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

DAUL A. CICALLA rs A CA NDIDATE
Il for reelection for the ofice Of Aldermen
Of the Sixth Ward, at the req iest q his
friends. Site.
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CELERY received daily al Victor y.
Fuchs. Al Jefferson. w
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GROCERIES.
New stock.

100 buckets and half bbIs. Mtnee
90 casks scotch Ale and London
Porter. -,
100 bbIa Navy Beans and HOmtny'
10 bbIs sweet cider,
500 bO-es and quarter boxes Ne"
RmainH.
900 do. Preserves and JeIlies.
hoo bags Almonds and Cream Nuts,
40 barrels Oranges,
400 packages Pickles, all sizes ana
aoOO cases canned Fruits and VeEe-
tables,
900 ID andI-2 eases Hardines.
500 pkgs MRckerel and white FISH,
500 boxes selected Cheese. at
G.. A. ECKERLH'S,
37-lI4 33S FrOnt, cor. Union st.
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srRAxGKRs visiting the city should not
fail TO visit Peabody Billiard Hall. Sc