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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07
GENERAL MARKET.

APPLEs-DuIl at s. OOe5 90. as to quail
BEEF-Fresh forsquarters, 41s@6c; hind. s
@llo; mess, SIS y Dbl,
BUTTER-Choice held at 27@30c; fair to
prime, 20a22c; common, 9@l5c.
BAGGING-Ranges from lS9l41zc for light
BRHNyFirm at s2s 5e@24 90 v ton at the
levee and 81 3091 40 d 100 lbs from store.
BAC0N-NO clear sides or shoulders in mar
ket; sugar-cured hams. l4@l41zc; breakfast
bacon, new. 9H9l0c.
BE2Ns-Quiet; 81 1903 90 q bushel.
CHICKENS-Mixed and full grown. 50 500
CANDLES-Firm. Light and full weight,
CHEESE Firm and scarce; factory. 15@
l61zc: English dairy, l99191zc.
C0TT0N-SEED-DUl at 50 . ton at the
COFFEE Steady. Common Rio. 2O@2lc
fair 70 prime, s22sZ5c; Laguyra. 22s2oci ia
SABBBAqEsTPEices firm At s7@s 2 crate;
levee; in store, So S59S 50.
CRANBERRIES-Dul at SOIL 90 u Dbl.
C0RE-Dull at 52954c fer yellow and
Vii" DRIED xPPLEs : Quiet at 51ls7c y II;
DUCKsSSaies at 50 5O@4 50 y doc. for
live as to quality.
EGGS-Dull at 90@33c.
FL0UR-Firm and unchanged. Low grades,
81 50@6 so medium. 81 COOS so; family and
fancy, SO 00@l0 so.
GEESE Steady at s7@9 = dozen for live.
GUNNiES-Seeond-h hand burlaps, lsei new,
'HAY-Choice scarce at ssO@s2; common to
to prime, S2i92S. From store, 81 COOL 70 .
KRAUT-Quiet at ss@9 y Dbl.
LEM0NS--Steady at 81 SO.
LIMEE-Firm at 81 4O@l Co., a,<as,>
do, 914@91ac; pail, 91z9l0c. leyee and store
LIVE ST0CK-Beef cattle, choice, 5@51Sc;
medium to good, 2@4szc gross; hogs, 41s@4s4i
sheep, firm, 5g51ac.
M0tAssEs-Firm; good to choice LOuisi-
" NAILS Steady at IS 1896 rates.
0RANG ES-Easy; fresh Louisiana, IS COG
ONioNS-S at % 5O@4 90, levee and
store.
0ATs-Dull at 44@45c for mixed and choice
white.
TURKEYS-Quiet at sl29l5 q dozen for
live and 129l6c y ID for dressed.
PORK Dry sailed clear sides, 65fd%;
clear rib, 61S@61tc; shoulders, 41Sg414c; hams,
915@-c; mess pork, sl4 50 D Dbl; hogs. 6@7c.
PoTATOEs-Dull; in shipping order. 81 80
az 90; in store. SO 1908 So.
SUGAR-Firm We quote: coffee A, l254ci
extra @, 12gl21Sc; crushed and powdered, l4c;
new Louisiana white clarified, l219c.
SALT-S2 1898 Is y Dbl, domestic and dairy.
TIES-Are firm; S@S15 the inside price for
lots Of not less than 500 bundles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

NEw 0ELEAxs, 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. IL - -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

RENENBER that J. Devote, corner of
Third and Adams streets, has the most
excellent stock Of family groceries in
the city. Our readers will consult their
interests BY going there for supplies:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07
PuNPs, Is jefferson street

PAU WRIoHT, the entsrprising news
dealer whose emporium is located ct No.
2s6 Main street, has al The latest papers
and periodicals. and The very best Of
cigars. Give him a call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

SALE OF REAL EsTATE.-This morning
at the Chancery sale Of vacant lots on
the northwest corner of Second and
Union streets, the corner lot, 244x65
feet, sold for FIVE hundred dollars per
foot, and the adjoining lot on Second
(same area) for three hundred and
ninety dollars per front foot. The lot
adjoining the corner lot, on Union
street, 25x74I feet, sold for three hun
dred and eighty dollars per foot. 4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

streams between the two points. Our
kilograms below give the latest news
from all streams.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

News DEPor.-R. j. Walker, the Beal
street newman, has received that eele-
brated London illustrated magazine en-
titled Bow.Bells, published by ]. Dicks,
Of London. Mr., Walker has the latest
daily papers, weekly pictorials and mag
azines. III E4 aAa e.A aiAtt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07
rHF RIvERs AND wEATHER.

From the Signal Service report above
il will be seen that the rivers are rising
at St. Paul and Davenport, gorged at
Keoknk, and rising at St. Louis, Cairo,
Pittsburg. Cincinnati, Louisville, Nash
vile, and in fact everywhere. A rise Of
four Feet eight inches is reported at Lit
tie Rock in the Arkansas, two foot
rise in White river, and as much more
in the 0uaehita and other lower streams.
There are tventy.six feet six inches Of
water 1t CiBeinnaii, eleven feet Al Pitts
burg, and a big rise from the side
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

SEE advertisement Of Wheeler 4
Wilson's sewing machine in the For
Sale" column. the owner considering i
worthless, offers a bargain in L. 4st
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oEMnuAL.
RE MO AL.

HAVING REMOVED FROM MY OLD
III stand, No. IS Madison street. 70 , me large
s4-e.t II will keep constantly on hand large
80 vel selected stock Of staple and Fancy
G-oeeries, to which ! invite the attention Of
nv customers and the trade generally.
WIN. WHITAKER g. co.
wholesale GrOeers and Commission
Merchants,
sso Front 81. Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

phis 6s, Coo. The German National
Bank Yesterday declared It's usual semi
annual interest Of 10 y cent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

T9I7PTTo LEDGER JOB PRINTING Rs
tHii'shmcnt, No. = Mfdisou street. Gem
1870 Siesmboat and Seral JOB printing
.@Tesuted with neatness AM dispatch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

Buy your wood from G Fl. John
son, III Poplar st., near Fourth. 2t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

H. B. PAcKER 4 Co. have just received
a supply Of Pittsbarg csaL Price re-
duced. ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

IOta........s..... oOosuuOtuuV
Agreeably to this statement, the coun-
try requires 81, 100000 more currency
than is now in circulation, and if this
amount can give an easy money market
and remove the SHANGHAI difficulties,
real or supposed, which now affect the
country, it is to be hoped that Congress
will authorize the Secretary of the
Treasury to send it forth.
There is but little change to note in
the condition of local monetary affairs
There is more active demand for
money, and but few loans are being
made by the banks, while on the street
She rate ranges, so We are in
formed, from 264 2 cent, 2 month.
Commercial bills are scarce, and are
taken by the banks at &c discount on
New York. and &c on New Orleans,
bankers checks on both points being
supplied at par. transactions between
banks amounting this morning TO $l0,-
600 at 50 p $1,000 discount Gold is
ic lower in New York today, the
quotation being lll1. Dealers here
buy at III. Local securities are I'M
changed. State warrants are ss@90c
bnyiHg ADD selling. and county s3t8s5e.
Memphis past-dus coupons e6e. Mem.
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BUSINESS HOUSES.

TrTANTRD. BORED WELLS. sg9sEc0ND
w street. Guarantee satisfaction. or ne
nav 67-lis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

For solid gold jewOlry go to the Jet
Palace. Col
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PITrsBUE and Camel coal and gas
coke. Bro Rn & Jones, Office 202 Main
street, Bed 81 Block. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

Steamer Chas. Bodmann, New Orleans.
City of Cairo, New Orleans.
Northwestern, New Orleans.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Phil Allin. Friar's Point.
Chas. Bodmann, Cincinnati.
G. W. Cheek, Hale's Point.
May Flower, New Orleans.
Lawrence, Cincinnati.
City of Cairo, Louisville.
Northwestern, st. Louis.
IN PORT.
Legal Tender, st. Francis, A. J.
White, Joe Kinney.
Daily report Of the stage of water and the
changes during the twenty-four hours ending
AZ mon tQ-day:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

SHIPPING TAGS printed just at New
York prices at the PUBIIo LEDeER
Office. 43T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

WRrGHrs ne plus ultra minced meat,
the best manufactured, for sale by
g6f Lyle & SHIELDS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

HOusek eepers, go az once and pro-
cure one OF the celebrated Fftzhugh
BrOiIers, at Prince a Co.'S, 1875 Main
street. Money returned IL not sat
fsfaetory. 1923
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wv. S. Baovsr. ls Jefferson st, sst

REcEIvED-a choice lot Of Malaga
grapes, oranges, apples, raisins, hgs
and citron. LYLE 4 SHIELDS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

FOs he spesi solid sold jsvsIry 90 70
the Jet Palace. cot
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A Welcome Change

Has just occurred at the Peabody Hetel
barbershop, it going into the proprietor
ship of that prince of tonsorial art, Mr..
Fred Wolff. The rooms have been en-
tirely renovated and refurnished. The
bathrooms have also undergone i'm
provements, making the same the most
pleasant and commodious in the city.
A number of gentlemanly attendants
will always be on hand to serve the
friends and former patrons Of Mr.. Wolf,
as well as the public generally at all
times Id
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

LIVERPOOL. January I. u 80 a.m.-Cotton
opens quiet. UDlands. lV1sd; Orleans, lV7sd.
2p.m.-Cotton Is quiet. Uplands. lO4@lO'Sd;
which 1000 were for export and speculation.
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REWARD.

D>,-FIsWxRD-A LIBERAL REWARD WILL
X, he paid for memoranda book and papers
beionginR to II. Fitzgerald 4 Co.
li0-iis CHAs. c. BILL. ga Front st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

NOR RENT-ORFICEs AND SLEEPING
= Os sJIT' ~ AcRIEN z SNEED. $50 Main.
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Personal.

Mr.. Foster, the Spiritualst and seer
arrived in the city from Nashville this
morning. .ssa .g. .-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

NOR RENT. - FURNISHED LODGING
Z Rooms, at Southern Hotel. Apply at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

Gas FITTING, I6 jefferson st.
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Changes.

tBelow high water Of ISL.
Blank (....l indicates no reports o.Fks. q!
TOmciail S. W. RHODE,
Observer Signal Service. U. s. A.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

NOR sALE-A NEW 500 WHEELER 4
IL Wilson sewing machine, at a big discount;
reason for selling, don't like the. kind and
N, mt different make The machine is what
the agent claims as their best ANY. person
wwhaal. q Wilson decidedly the poorest ma
cbins in the market. and will sell i fer $50.
onr M ~ llF ~ e. WHITM0RE.
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FoR RENT.

w. A. WHEATLEY. Rental Agent
Bethel Block. once Nos. Receiver
Nhfpa accepted.
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BOARDING..

D0IRnING-.APL PLEASANT FRONT ROOM
X 9th hoard. suitable for gentleman and
S-ifa az two gentle men, can be had by imme-
J;ata annIiestion. Reference exchanged.
u'~'0 81 fi'' MRS, L. j. BECKTEL.
no no 65 Linden street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

r TAKE PLEASURE IN INFORMING THE
former patr0ns that have taken charge of
~ Wh;tenore House, and hope by attention
10 business and the comfort of travellers to
merit n share of public patronage. Terms
iva m n call
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

DOARDING-GO0 FURNISHED ROOMS.
Il With board, at 200 Third street, between
Adams and Washington. Day boarders also
,1s1fs1 Isl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

NOR sALE-A 7-HoRsE POWER PORTA-
II BILE engine and boiler. in good working
order, now running the presses in this office;
one. 1T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-07

BOARD AND PLEASANT Front ,Et N N ROOM ON,
street. Al few day boarders taken. lO7-llS
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LOST.

n OsT-A PEARL EAR RING. FIVE Doll
II lars reward win be paid for its return TO
Felix, 292 Front street. llO-llz
m osT-ss REWARD. LOST ON THE 2D
instant one pair Of gold-framed specta-
sles' The finder will receive the above reward
by leaving them at Ledger Office. lW-ll2
n OsT-DRAY BOOK NO. 81. A LIBERAL
4 reward will be paid IL Il Is returned 70 the
Memphis City Transfer Company, No; west
Court street iUo-llI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-02
LECTURES AND MEETINGS.

The cornerstone of the new free Tabernacle,
in Brooklyn, will be laid next Saturday.
Miss +. ID. Proudfoot will read several dra-
dramatic selections at De Garmo Hall this evening.
A Wcman's Peace Convention will be held
in tho Business woman's Home, No. 50 Wlloushbystp
Brooklyn. at p. IN. to-day. There viii be music au-
dresses, and Rotations.
A strawberry and floral festival for the
benefit Of the Univerast Mission Chapel Fund viii be
held nj the Church Of tine Divine Paternity ~ Forty
hfth.st. aud Fltn-aye., on wednesday and IhurS"'y
evenings.
This being the Mothers Day" proposed by
Mrs Julia Ward Howe as occasion for protest
throughout the world against war; the friends OF peace
will gather this evening at the house OF d. Lo@iei 40
West Tht1y-fOurth-st
The regular Protestant Episcopal Church
Conference VIII be held at ?. in the chapel OF The
Church Of the Incarnation at Mldis0nave. and Thirty
'.Tne Influence OF Prayer over Physical Laws"
The Finance Committee OF the Commission
ers OF Immigration held a meeting at Castle Garden
Saturday afternoon n Fitzpatrick was appointed
Treasurer pro tenn. n. Hare Jackson having resigned
Tie friends OF Mr. Cassery, tue former superintendent
OF the Board expressed to nm their regret at to
about be made in that Office, and Mr. CasSery In
lev words thanked tncm aud set Iofth thc WORK nc
cOuplishcd by the Board during the past 70 years.
The Rev. Father Bleeson of Oregon lectured
on 1.-THE Indian Policy and the Causes or the Modoc
War;" at the Rev. DR.. CAaplns church, at FOrtyhthst
and Fifthave., last evening. He professed TO speak
from the knowledge acquired by residence OF many
years in the Indian country aud from an ultimate ac-
quanlnce with the Indian character. In his eyes the
primitive and unallOyed Indian Is child OF nature
with most OF noble qualities, such keen sense OF
justice aud Of responsibility gratitude, hospitality aud
ryupathy. The speaker cited hi Carson, Bishop
MhIppe OF Minnesota, DT. Mclaughlin, superintendent
tne Hudson Bay COmpauys fug trade, Cen Fremont
and Other agreeing with hlm IN MS hlgh estimate OF
the aborgnes. lie Thought mat the Modocs were iuy
justified taking up arms, ana ne quoted commissioner
Meachan 90 sustain his opinion Their klllng ot Cen
Cauby was the only way escape from impending dc
struciu could not be called murder ON account o
their imperfect education. To them tie slaughter OF
am and all they could lay their hands upon
was ptrnls aIule and pruper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-02
A TRAGEDY AT YONKERs.

As Roundsman Mclaughlin was passing
along Warburton-ave. about 1880 y. m saturday. ne
noticed a very offensive smell, which he traced 10 a
building at Warburton and Welsaves occupied for a
year past by Matthew Fitzpatrick and his wife as a
cigar fruit and candy store and also as dwelling
The officer remembered that the store had been closed
for few days past therefore reported the facts at
Police Headquarters. An investigation was made, and
in a small back room the body OF a woman was found
Wing on bed III an advanced state Of decomposition
and covered with maCgots. The bed and bedding We're
stained with blood The body was recognized that Of
Mrs Mary Fitzpatrick. No marks OF violence were dis
covered on the body but the neck was much swollen
and discOored which circumstances, taken in connec
ton with the protruson OF the tongue and eyes, ind
Gated that the woman had been strangled. Coroner
Meeks reached the scene Of the tragedy yesterday
morning, and impaneled jury, who viewed the body
ana then adjourned the proceedings until Wednesday
afternoon. note addressed TO Mr.. Archibald owner
follows
Archibald pay Yourself Of the store and give the rest to
committed The selfdelcnse. All that is here is mine
When the murder committed is not known, but 1t
was probably on Mon day Tuesday. The murderer
remained abOut the house. il is believed until Saturday
morning, as piece Of loaf OF fresh bread found
in the house ON Saturday evening Fitzpatrick
standing at the store his shirseeves Friday
On the afternoon Of that day he accompanied friend
TO a saloon by and drank with him. The police
certaned yesterday that he left Cold Spring for New
York Saturday forenoon, but up to o'clock yester
day afternoon he had not been captured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-02
DEVICES OF DISHONESTY.

Mrs. HOrteuse p. Watson was arrested by
Detective Heidelberg, on Saturday, on the com
plant Of j. r. Richards, proprietor OF the Anthony
House No S3i broadway, who accused her of having
swndlcd him to the amount of $780, Size had been adj
mited to Tie hotel upon her representation that she
wealthy, and had there run up bill for $780, When
asked for payment she declared that she had no money
Alexander Lester, waiter In the employ OF William
Isen ot No. % East Tweny.nInth.st., stole jewels
valued at 1880 week ago. and Icd from the city. On
Saturday Telegram was received from Boston stating
Lester had been arrested IN that city. Detective
Tloy 10 Boston fetch the prisoner this
city.
sylvester Morris OF Brooklyn arrested By Detect
ives Tuly and Dks, on Saturday charge OF having
ombeIzled 500 belonging I'D rue firm OF samuel Corn
Brothers. manufacturers OF hats aud caps at Nos lCJ
ANA 1872 South Fiith-iyc.
Al the Jefferson Market POhco Court, yesterday be-
fore Justice L'dNiu, Joseph Ilton, charged VITA
having broken into the saloon OF I,iul Groahnau, az
No. a. CHruu $50, ANA stolen wearing upurl aud ulhcr
property valued 40 iO WAS committed lor tral IN do.
Inut OF $1,000.
James Moore was arrested by Patrolman Blaisted OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-02
OCEAN UNCERTAINTIES.
LOSS or A STEAMSHIP.


The steamship George Cromwell of the
Cromwell Orleans Steamship line, eft the harDor
on Saturday. May IT., and was due in Neworleans on
Nav o. Nothing has been heard from her since she left
Sandy Hook ana teegraphc inquiry ascertans that sne
has not reached her destination There Is consequently
considerable anxiety on the part OF the friends OF pas
sengers though the owners state that they have little
apprehension the weather having been favorable ana
II being probable that her machinery has become
disabled, and that she Is sailing under canYas Ihey
also state that she prOvsoned for her outward ana
return trip, from which it would appear that she can
be IN no danger Of getting out OF stores. Inc
steamship Ia fast sailing vessel ana was
built in 1902 by Roosevelt, Joyce Co. OF this city
She is O feet long, has 30 feet breadth Of beam, and
25 feet depth OF hold and registered $50 tons She
Is worth s5OO0O and is insured IN this city Her cargo
worth about as much, but information could be
given to its insurance. She is equipped with five life
boats each capable OF carrying at least 20 persons and
has been surveyed by the United States Inspector
within the last 70 months. Owing the usual gent
custom Of not leaving copy of the shipping articles on
Shore an accurate list Of the officers and cannot be
given. Her officers were
Captain, l.. g. Clapp Of Brooklyn; First Officer, -
Crawford; First Engineer, - Jameson Second Engi-
necr, 49, Mcdonald,
Tue following passengers known to have sailed
but their addresses were not taken:
First Cabin-Mr. Fulleroye, Mrs. j. W. Dockendorf,
Mrs. s. Dale. Second Cabin-JOseph Glllick, Robert
Willis, and Jose FOdna, and Hanna Scott, cOlOred
The officers and crew numbered 80, who with the
seven passengers would make aggregate OF 81 sous
on board.
TRIBUNE reporter called az the Office of the Cromwell
Line Pier No 0. North River at late hour last even
ing. No dings OF sort had been received from OF
concerning the missing steamer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-02
THE MASONIC GRAND LODGE.

The first session Of the annual COmmunica-
lion oil TIE Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masous
OF the State Of NewYork will be held al p m, to-nor
row, IN the Masonic Temple, at T"entytmidst ana
6xthave The large audience has bcenhttcd up for
LIE occasion and the session promises be Of unusual
interest TO the fraternity. Beside the business Incl
dental 20 the occasion, there will be discussed the pro-
posed revision Constitution OF the Grand Lodge
and the adoption Of instrument for the govern
snrn OF the fraternity There viii be also an address by
Grand Master Fox and the presentation OF reports ana
on Thursday viii take place the election OF grand
officers the ensuing year. There viii be an excursion
aud picnic 10 Spring Hill Grove to-day. Barges viii lie
at the fOOtO BrOOme and CbristOphersts., n r., until
a. H. while the steamer which 10 tow them - the
Grove calls - Wilansburgh, BTOOme-st, East River;
PeCksp. and Christopher ~. the proceeds Of the eX
rurson are the benefit Of the Masonic Hall and Or
than Asylum Fund. On Thursday evening for the
came Object, w. s. Andrews Will repeat hs lecture on
Dialect HumOI," Ia the large hall OF the Masonic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-02
THE JUNE COURTS,

The June term OF the Courts will begin to-
day. There is great deal Of work TO be finished up
preparatory to the regular Summer vacation Of three
months. The Supreme Court, General Term, for May
will meet 10 render decisions to-day and Chambers Will
be continued by Judge Fancher for portion OF the
month, when he will be relieved by some other Judge.
Judge Barrett and Judge Van Brunt Of the Common
Pleas will hold the circuits Of the Supreme Court The
General Term OF the Superior Court is 20 be held by
Judges Freedman, Curtis and Van Worst, the Special
Term by Judge Mcneil, and the Trial Terms by Judge
ScdgWIck and Chiei-JuStce Barbour In the Common
Pleas CncfJusticc Daily assigned 10 the Equity Iern
but, as he f. SICK It d. doubtful whether that term will
be held. Judges j. L. DAILY and LOew will hold the Trial
Terms The General Term and Chambers viii be held
by Judges Robertson and LarenOre and the oyer and
TcIInuer viii be presided over 10y Judge Davis. The
Marine Court has usual three trial terms presided
over by Judges Rowland, Spaulding, aud Curtis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-02
IMPORTANT STRIKE DECISION.

The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Railroad Company contracted 70 deliver TO Henry i.
Bovine and other Of this city $500 tuns Of coal during
December 1870. They agreed "every effort" 10
furnish the coal but excepted themselves from keeping
the contract in full in Of "stOrms, disasters
strikes" sc. strike occurred during the month"; and
the plaintiffs sued for the price of the coal which the
defendant bad refused TO pay. The defendant put
claim the ground Of the failure OF the plain
fs 10 deliver the balance OF the coal referee DECIDED
tLis point In favor of the plaintiffs, but certified that tne
strike was caused by attempted reduction of wages
by The paiuHs, The defendants appealed % the Gen
era Term OF the superior Court aud Judge ScdgWick
the decision the referee yesterday IL was
urged that execution OF "strkes" does not include
strike caused by the plaintiffs themselves, ana that
reduce not to mgke every effort" required
by tAcIr contract, u delIver The coal.