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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05
WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON, February 5.-The gene
raj order business, as it now exists, is
doomed. The President viii shortly is
sue orders breaking up the present sys-
ten utterly. The grounds on which he
will quash ii is: Its onerous tax on mer-
chants; that its existence has always en-
gendered commercial and political dis
content; that the transaction Of such
business should be placed on a basis
where It cannot be effected by political
or personal influence.
The defaleation Of Collins, pension
agent, is likely to involve larger
amount than at first reported, though
the exact amount cannot be given. It
will probably not exceed SIS, 600. It is
believed the government will sustain no
loss.
Secretary Fish is the authority for
complete denial Of the report printed in
the London Daily Telegraph that nego-
tiations for a reform Of the American
case has been opened by England and
America.
The great excitement which tie Eng
lish press seems to have worked itself
over the American case, Is looked upon
with very Little concern in Washington.
Though the ministry is thought 10 be
responsible for the excitement, it is be-
lieyed It has gone further than they in
tended !, should, and is now beyond
Their control Noone believes the story
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
The Powder Mills at xepie, Ohio;
blown up-four Men hiiieu an"
MANY More Wounded.


The Powder Mfifs at xepiH, 0hioi
many More Wounded. N
XENIA, ONO, February "a terrible
explosion occurred at ten o'clock this
morning at the Miami Powder com
pany's works. Eve miles north OF THIS
city. One Of the mills exploded and
four others followed in rapid succession
ghe scene after the explosion beggars
description. The mills were totally
annihilated; four men were killed.
one mortally wounded, and another
severely injured. The names of the
killed are Messrs. Ballard and Robinson
white, and Comfy, colored. Comfy was
blown into fragments; nothing could be
found of him but portion of his head
and trunk. Search is being made among
the ruins for more of the workmen, some
of whom are missing. The bodies Of
the dead are frightfully mutilated and
burned, and presents shocking specta-
Gle. The shock was distincly felt here;
also at Springfield, Dayton and Urbana.
The amount of the loss has not yet
been asceriained. Hundreds of our citi-
zens are hurrying to the scene OF the
disaster. Duncan, a colored man, is so
terribly lacerated that his death is mo-
mentarily expected. The dry.room of
the mill caught FIRE and was totally con-
sumed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05
MRS. LEES PROPERTY.

The New York Commercial Advertiser
says: 1.-The widow of General Lee still
appeals for the value or the restitution
Of the Arlington estate. The shortest
way to settle this matter would be to pay
fair price for the property. There is
an equity involved, even granting that
the government holds by a legal title,
and we can better allow the claimant
some equivalent than refuse it. /" 1t is
cheering to see from candid and courage
GUS Republican journals manly recog-
milton Of the justice and equity involved
in this case. Now that the passions en-
gendered by the late civil conflict are
subsiding, and that the necessities of
war, which might have involved the oc-
cupation of Arlington, even if General
Lee had remained in the United States
army, have so long ago ceased, it is to
be hoped that congress win render some
sort Of equivalent to Mrs. Lee for her
property.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05
THURMAN.

Senator Thurman, of Ohio, said in a
recent speech in the senate;
l find great difficulty in understanding
this administration. The President in
his annual message recommends am
nesty. and here is the senator from Indi-
ana (Mr. Morton), one Of his chief sup
porters, denouncing it. The President
recommends civil service reform, and
the senator from Wisconsin (Mr. Car
penter) pours out upon it the walls Of
hiswrath and his ridicule. can hardly
understand it, but I would say that this
is the old trick of throwing tub to a
whale. would suspect that when the
President says let us have civil service
reform, there is mental reservation
that it shall be killed in congress; and
that when be says let US have am
nesty." there is a mental reservation that
the Radicals in the senate shall kill
amnesty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

MEMPHIS THEATER.-Lotta, on the
18th instant.
LECTURES. Olive Logan, on Girls
and mice Young Men" on the l4th
10th and 10th.
BRooMs.-The Jefferson street Opera
House continues to be flled by an en-
thusiastic crowd every evening Mana
ger Broom has brought cut several new
stars, among others, Misses Kathleen
O'Neil and Lizzie Shelton; the former a
good vocalist and the latter a terpischo-
rean artist Of merit. Tonight an at
tractiye programme will be introduced.
Go and see the fine variety troupe this
evening. New songs and dances win be
in order.
OLYMPIC VARIErIEs.-The Olympic
was crowded last night by the friends of
the popular manager. New attractions
will be put on the stage tonight. Man
ager Lusk has arranged programme
for this interesting occasion full of nov
elites, consisting of fancy and clog
dancing, comic and sentime rental songs,
negro comicalities, etc.
TrvoLI.-South Court street. Alfred
Won Rolande and New German Theat-
rical Troupe every Right. ll5t
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NEW YORK.

|
New YORK, February ga severe
storm and immense quantities of ice, in
both rivers, seriously impedes nayiga'
ton East river is completely bridged
by ice in several places. Thousands
crossed Ger to Brooklyn on the ice yes.
terday.
A party of eighteen Japanese students
arrived in this city yesterday.
The Herald special from Mataworas
says a band of revolutionists had been
surprised by Juarez when sleeping and
all the officers hung. The greater part
of the band were taken prisoners.
The papers this morning devote con-
siderable editorial space to the discussion
ofathe Washington treaty and the atti-
tude assumed by Great Britain. The
Times concludes as follows: " We can
not conceal the fact that this action will
arouse a good deal Of feeling warmer
than surprise. We sincerely trust that
the reported opening of the matter may
be Of less threatening form than that
in which the cable dispatches presentit.
The World concludes its editorial as
follows: As things now look Grant s
administration has overshot the mark in
trying to make party capital in this
country. If the treaty is upset and re-
pudiated the public verdict will be that
his administration have bungled the grec:
question instead of settling it, and that
our foreign as well as domestic interests
will be safe only in Democratic hands."
The Herald, on the same subject, says;
" England, true to her traditional bad
faith, so bitterly manifested in our darkest
hours, repudiates in advance the action
of the court she herself created. Her
press teens with violent abuse Of Amer
leans and threats of war in preference
to the payment Of any awards that may
be made against her Doubtless much
of this British clamor arises from politi-
cal causes. The American people have
confidence in President Grant, and are
satisfied to leave the honor Of the ma
ton in his hands. Of one stern fact the
English people may rest well assured
that deplorable war must inevitably be
the consequence Of the evasion Of an
honorable settlement of the differences
under the tribunal they themselves Sc
lected. Damages that may be awarded
must be paid peaceably, or they will be
collected at the point Of the bayonet.
The persons said to have been indicted
by the grand jury of the court of gen.
eral sessions, Saturday, are P. B. Sween-
ey, Ingersol, Garyey, Woodward James
NJ. Sweeney, Henry NJ. Smith, Tom
Fields, Harry W. Gentel and VIM, NJ
Tweed.
A movement is on foot to build another
Crystal Palace in this city by the Indus
trial Exposition Company, and opera
tons are commenced on 81, 1000.
The building will not cost less than
"a, 500, 600 or 81, 10000 600 8.E
OF the japanese gentlemen who have
been residing in New York at the St.
six have gone to Chicago to
meet the imperial embassy, and the re-
mainder left for Washington to await
their arrival in that city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05
Chancery Court DscIsions.

Chancellor Scott of the Second Chan
Gerry Court delivered the following de-
cisions to-day: State of Tennessee VS..
Groves-decree as to tolls. Levy VS..
Boyle-motion Of defendant refused
Frick VS.. Uhl-demurrer to cross-bill
oyeruled. Burlison VS.. Meachano-the
claim of Spencer & Stout refused.
Chancellor Morgan of the First Chan
Gerry Court, delivered the following decis-
ons: Harkrcader VS.. Kellar-demurrer
overruled. Brooks VS., Gibson-report of
clerk and master confirmed. Oliver VS..
McLean-plea overruled. Plummer VS..
Myers-property in dispute to be deliv-
cred into court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05
ACQUITTED.
End of the Cannon.norsc case.

The trial Of Captain Wynne Cannon
who was indicted for killing gambler
named Hold Morse on Jefferson street IL
August last, was brought to close a.
three o'clock last Saturday. The jury
had listened to the testimony for a week
and to the able arguments Of distin
guished counsel for several days. At
torney General Wright exhausted law
and eloquence in efforts to secure the
conviction of the defendant. The de-
PENDANT was defended by Colonel Bull
lock, Colonel Duncan McRae, Colonel
Cameron and General Sale. The Jurors
were as follows: Messrs. w. B. Green
law, il, foreman, T. B. King, G. W. Nc
Clellan, William Ringwald, j. L. Sharp,
B. K. Plain, NJ. Cleary, R. G. Floyd, s.
P. Lcdbetter j. Boyt, John F. Cameron
and C. A. Lefingwell
After being out for about an hour, it
was announced that the jury had agreed
upon a verdict. The courtroom was
crowded in few minutes, and there
was hush Of public expectancy as
Judge Flippin took a seat on the bench
and said, "Mr. Sheriff, call the jury.
The Jurors fled in and took their seats,
their countenances giving no indication
of the verdict arrived at. Judge Flippin
again broke the oppressive silence
"Call the jury, Mr.. Clerk" Colonel
Avery called each juror by name, he an
swering, as usual, here, and the
deputy sheriff calling out the numbers,
from one to twelve, as each Juror an
swered, Gentlemen, have you agreed
upon verdict quietly asked the clerk
as he approached the jury box. I'VE
have" answered the foreman. Colonel
Avery took the paper containing the I'M
known sentence from the hands OF
the foreman, and looked at it for
a few seconds. Captain Cannon
leaned anxiously forward. his face
pale with subdued excitement, and lis
tened to the words: We, the jury,
find the defendant, Wynne Cannon, not
guilty" A sudden flush suaused the
hitherto pale face Of the prisoner as he
found that, after FIVE months imprison-
ment, he was free man. A little muir
muir ran around the room, which was
checked at once by the deputy sheriffs.
Judge Flippin, in quiet tones, said
"Let the prisoner be discharged" Cap
tain Cannon was congratulated by his
counsel and friends who we're present.
He, surrounded by the retiring crowd,
slowly left the courtroom, and the SEN
sational and much talked Of trial was
over.
In this connection it may be well to
notice that at the time Of the homicide,
for attempting or presuming to suggest
that the surroundings presented case
of selfdesense, and for further presum-
ing to tell the truth as to the standing
and character of the dead gambler, the
" local" of this journal was honored
with threatening and anonymous notes
from the friends of Hold Morse. The
result of the trial has clearly proven the
correctness of the LEDGER's position in
the premises. OF the dead or Of the
living we have nothing more to say ex-
cept that the reign Of bravadoism and
bullying is over in Memphis, and the
majesty of the law will henceforth be
sustained by the good citizens Of our
city against every outcropping of infa-
nous towdyism, come from whence it
may. hf t.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

The Louisville Ledger says: When
it was reported, a few weeks since, that
the Southern people we're about to turn
loose all the negro thieves and robbers
on the country, one universal wall went
up from the North against the contem-
plated act Of barbarity; and yet, in the
face Of this, the New York Post asks
Secretary Boutwell, TO discharge all
the thieves in his department. o, con
sistency, thou art jewell
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

The New Yerk Sun prints this in
italics: 1.-THE most remarkable feature
of our politics to-day is the continuous
abandonment of Grant by a great body
of honest Republicans at Washington
and elsewhere, who have hitherto zeal
ously favored his ambition. They can
not stand the revelations of corruption
and robbery that are appearing against
him in the New York custom-house, the
Chicago custom-house, the New Orleans
eustom-house, and everywhere else. II
begins once more to seem to be impos-
sible that he should be nominated by the
Republican national convention"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

THE Cincinnati Times and Chronicle
Republican, says; 1T may seem ex-
travagant 10 say SO, but the influence Of
Horace Greeley and the Tribune, If cast
against the regular Republican nomiua-
tons in the coming canvass, is more TO
be dreaded than that Of al the maleon-
tent Senators and Liberal Republican
leaders combined
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette says: 1.-The move
ment from various quarters in favor of
Henry Wilson for vice president is as
suming considerable strength. The same
is true in regard to the name of James
F. Wilson, of Iowa, in the same connec'
tion
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05
SAVAGE.

The Pittsburg Post says General
Butler still bankers after the gubernato-
rial chair Of Massachusetts, He an
nounces himself as candidate at the
next election, and the disguised citizens
who buried their plate and silver spoons
in anticipation Of his possible election
last fall, have ceased to exhume them,
fearful Of the contingencies that the fu-
ture may yet hold in store. Truly, the
citizens of the Bay State have to suffer a
grievous punishment for encouraging
such men as Ben Butler.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

that Chi Of Justice Cockburn officially
counsslle,i the cabinet that England
must recede Immediately from the treaty
nf Washington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

UuSpER the caption "a good move,
the New York Herald says; Mr..
whitthorne, of Tennessee, wants CON
gress to pass a bill substituting legal
tenders for the present national bank
notes. This" adds the Herald, "is one
of the most sensible movements made
in Washington this winter. Do away
with the national banks, make the cur
rency Of the country uniform and save
twenty million dollars annually
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

THE Washington Republican states
that the postmaster general has so far
conformed to woman's rights as to make
competitive examination, without regard
to sex, necessary prerequisite to APP
poiutments to Office. Heretofore, no
examination has been required in the
case Of lady appointees. The promul-
gation of the order excited much feeling
among some of the ladies applying for
positions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

MAsEs and dominoes.
lss ELLIOTT a RrDsELT, 2ls Main e.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05
DIED.

FLETCHER-In this city. on the 4th inst,
Of congestion, JOHN r. FLETCHER, aged IL
years. son Of Colonel Robert Fletcher.
Funeral will take place from the residence
30 Mulberry street. tomorrow (TUESDAYl
morning at ten o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-02-05

-Pu.rs staI5 Second strss. at
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07
Courting the Widow.

In the town Of Hopkin,on. in the Stats
ofvefmont. lived a certain Deacon Small
Iu his advanced age be hnd the misfortune
10 lose the rim Of his hat full year be
vsS recommended to certain widow
Hooper. living in an adjoining town. The
deacon was soon astride Of his old brown
mare with sorrel name. and on arriving
at the widows door he discovered her in
che act Of turning the suds from her wash
tub. Said the deacon:
..Is this the Widow Hooper,"
aYss SIR" was the reply.
"Well." continued the deacon, Il an
that little bit Of dried up Deacon Small
and bavc only one question to propose to
you"
PLEASE propose. sir"
"Well. madame" said the Deacon
"havs. you any objection to going ,e
Heaven BY way Of Hopk;nton r
None, ut al, Deacon" was the reply
Come In Deacon"
Suffice ii to say they wero married. th.
next week.
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07

: Tho Pioneer Methodist. Peter Cart
nright. uttered many wise. odd and witty
sayings. he was often much annoyed at
one sister, more noisy than pious. who
would 50 od on high key at every op-
bortuuity. At an animated class- Meeting
one DAY she broke out wi,h. .f l had
one moro feather in tho wing Of my faith,
I copid ay Away and be with the Saviour. +"
!. ..Stick 10 The feather, u Lord aud 10,
Aer co. iervently responded Brother
Cartwright.
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07
Registers Order.
DEGISTERS OFFICE,

REGIsTERs OFFICE,
IL New Castle County, Ang. 5ih, 1877.
Upon the application Of James A. Jau,isou.
Administrator Of Vim. Ray Jnnron, late Of Red
Lion Hundred In said County, deceased; II 10
ordered and directed by tho Register that the
Administrator aforesaid give notice of the grant
ing OF Letters of Administration upon the Estate
Of the deceased, with The date Of granting there
of, by causing advertisements 10 be posted with.
in forty days from the date OF such Letters In
six OF the most public places OF the County Of
New Castle requiring all persons having de-
mands ngains, the Estate, 10 present the same,
or abide hy an Act Of Assembly in such case
| made and provided. And also cause the same
TO be asserted within the same period in ,ie
Middleiown Transcript, n newspaper published
in Middlrtown and to lie continued therein two
months.
a Gireu under the hand mud Seal Of
&H Office of the Register aforesaid, at New
Castle, In New Castle County aforesaid, the day
and year above written.
D. GIBBS, Register.
SdTlCE.-Ail persons having claims srains,
the Estate Of the dccrased mus, prcscn, the sams
duly aties'ed 10 the Administrator on or before
August 9th. 1873, or abide The Act of Assembly
in such case made and provided.
JANIS A. JAstos Adm.
aug lo-:m. Address--Warwick, Nd,
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07

An agricultural paper describes fair
ss whtU6 ths articles ON exhibitions com.
prissd only pair Of geese. = calf and .
pumpkin. Il raiued in the night, and
The geese swan OF, the calf broke loos.
and ate the pumpkin. aud . midnight
ussaod6vistols the calf. 20 thst the ncxi
day he fair vss closed end the twenty Ave
cents taken returned TO the visitor.
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07

!. "TAst's . good gun Of yours. stranger
Int Uncle Dave has one that beats il. D
sAhl How far will 1t kill hawk with
10. u shot r. Il don't use shot or ball
either" answered Uncle Dave for himself.
Then what do you use. Uncle Dave7''
II shoss salt altogether. kill my game
40 faf 81 With my gun shst, without sal,
tho game would spoil before | could &c,
H." -
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07

Gloss and fSeshncss Of youth. Thin
hair 10 thickened, fallen hair checked,
and badness oiton, though not always,
cured by It's use. Nothing can restore
tho hair where tho follicles arc de.
stroyed, or the glands atrophicd and
dscayed; but such as remain can be
saved by this application, and stimu-
lated into activity, 90 that q new
growth Of hair is produced. Instead
Of fouling tho hair with pasty sedi-
mcnt, IL will keep it clean and vigorous.
Its occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning grey or falling OIL, and
consequently prevent badness. Tho
restoration Of vitality it gives to the
scalp arrests and prevents tho forma-
ton Of dandruff. which is often 30 un-
cleanly and offensive. Free from those
dcleterious substances which mako
some preparations dangerous and inju-
rious 10 tho hair, tho vigor can only
benefit but not harm it, II wanted
merely for a HAIR DRESSING,
nothing else can be found 30 desirable.
Containing Mother oil nor dye, it does
not soil whito cambric, and yet lasts
long on the hair, giving it rich, glossy
lustrc, and grateful perfume.
Prepared by Dr.. J. c. Aver & Co.,
Practical and Analytical Chemists,
LOWELL, MASS.
For salc ~ CHAS. TATMAN,
Middle,own, Del.
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07
MIDDLET0WN STOVE HOME.
JOHN \. ROnERrs.

- O1o0bA A0s
TvAKES pleasure In announciur 70 n s,..A.
= ~ Mtddletown and surrounding es.-I.~
that be has taken The Tin and Stovs Stcss ~rsks
late 8. W. Roberts, and ofyers 10 The nuh,ic ~
largest ana best selected stock Of Stovea. hs1S
Cooking and Heating, ever oasfed In Niddlesovn.
and 81 prices that cAnsot fail 10 dlcsse. XnSe1
the assortment nrs the following
COOK STOVES.
NIAGARA, PARLOR COOK. NONiroR
CORAL COOK, wM. PENN. IEIiiGH
and othcis made In The city.
PARLOR STOVES.
BRILLIANT. Dew prop
GAS BURNING BAsg, UNION AIR yl0nT
PARLUR LIGHT, OUR PARLDR.
Also. SExTON's PARLuR HEATERS.
Stoves OF all kinds suitable fss Stores. O1ces.
Bar-rooms, nnd School Homes.
Also, the Morning Glory and the Osies4a2 both
unsurpassed In beauty and efficiency. Ths1 caD
be seen IN operation at the store OF shs pruprjetsr
All sizes OF Ear-rooln Stoves and Tcu-pls1s
Stoves repaired Mt short notice.
Old Stoves taken In exchange.
H-TlN WARE st Wholesale and reis,s -
Being practical workman, himself. be tkjuks
he can give satisfaction TO all who favor him With
hter work. Particular attention paid 70 RooS
ing and Spouting.
Sss- ORDERS SOLICITED.
JOHN D. ROBERTS.
sug 10, isI0-y
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07
60it and Suu.or.
Good Aneodote.


The following story 10 told Of Henry
Ward Beecher BY one OF his sistcrs. He
was about eleven years old. and vas 1t.
tending school, The teacher was drilling
hcr pupil in the rudiments Of grammar.
but hs secuied fondsr Of fun than s.sdy.
Nov. Henry" said she. "A 10 the in-
definite article. you see, and must be used
ouly With the singular number. You can
ssy = uau. but you can't = men. can
your"
"Yes. can say amen. too" was the
rejoiuder. Father says it always at the
end Of his prayers"
Come. Henry, don't be joking; de-
cline he"
..Nominatiye he, possessivs his, objec.
tive him."
"You see. his is possive, now you can
cay his book but you cannot say 'him
book"
YES, I do say .hymn-boot. too" said
the imprac,icabls pupil. with . quissiug
twinkle.
Each one Of these ssllies made his young
teacher lsugh. which was the victory he
wanted.
..Bu, now. Henry. seriously, just attend
tS4hs sctivs aud passive verb. Nov, 4
strike is active, you sec, because II you
strike you do something. But i an,
struck is passive. because il you ere struck
you don't do anything do you?"
Yes, | do; | strike back sgain."
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07

: Daring asrtcsnt trial q Rockpori
MBsbI asjudgs interrupted the teslimonJ
8es3a1y xisnsss. remarhisg that u wai
na1stslcvesel The lady rsissd hsr hssd,
on1s&lsh I MI sssds sll d isjursd iano.
5eH1S i6Sutesd ~. Well. sir. IN ! tslline
ale4e1 - ~ yous' The judss vii.
Middletown transcript., 1872-09-07
DENTISTRY.
j. j. VANDERFORD, d. d. 8.
Graduate Of the Pemnsyivnnsa COLLEGE se
DENTAL SURGERY.
DELAWARE CITY, DELAWARE.

RrrHE.Scgs.
lion. II. g $. Key, 81. Mary's co, Nd
Hon. u. g. Harris, 9 :"
Col. e. Eillinpslca, " ="
ht r. e. Neale " j" a
Joseph II. Key, Esq. =" i" :"
Hon. D. T Bisfs. New Castle CO. bel.
Rev. John Patton, y b. i"
Rev J { Mctahc, D. u. q
lion iiirm Mci'nilnneh, Cecil county, Nd.
Rev lIcot4 Matthews
lion. Coo Earle, late Asst. Post. Geul.
nHy la--u