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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-10-13
THE BALLOON AROSE

with immense velocity. The drag rope
depending from the concentrating ring
had been stretched out along the ground,
and as the great air ship scared sky
ward it ripped the drag rope through
the grass with a motion that can only
be compared to an Infatuated whale
dragging harpoon rope. The crowd
cheered Justify, the aeronauts respond
ing by waving their hats and blowing a
fog horn. The balloon went directly
north, clearing the houses on that side
of the grounds, until it had reached an
apparent altitude of 5000 feet. It then
DETECTED sharply to the east, with the
boat pointing constantly in the direc-
tion of the wind. Eighteen minutes af-
ter the balloon had left the earth its
course, when last seen from the Capito-
line grounds, was northeast by east. At
9:55 it was observed that the balloon
was rapidly rising, and its altitude at
10 o'clock was fully one mile. The sur
face current was blowing from the south.
The balloon remained in sight from the
Capitoline grounds about forty-eight
minutes, but from higher points it was
visible for half an hour longer. Al
twenty minutes past 10 o'clock the sig.
nal service officer at the Equitable
building was enabled, by the use Of
powerful glasses, to get
ONE LAST LOOK
at the balloon. At that time it appear.
ed like dark spot in the clouds anc
Immediately afterwards disappeared
from sight The balloon was heading
in northeasterly direction and was ris
ing higher. The officer estimates tina
at this time it was a mile from the eartl
and forty miles from City Hall, New
| York.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-10-13
The Ocean Balloon.
UP AND OFF AT LAST.

Incidents Of the Imitation and Start
Messages from the Aeronauts By Car
rier Pigeons The Balloon Caught IN
a Storm 0uer CoanecticM-Ihe Hero
aauts Desert their Ship and limp to
Terra Fsrma.- Capture Of the De-
moraliSed Balloon.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1873-10-13

New YORK, Oct. 6. The favorable
weather of yesterday was taken advan-
tage of by Mr.. Donaldson to prepare his
great trans Atlantic balloon for the
proposed attempt to cross the ocean.
Two hundred thousand feet of gas two
thirds the required quantity was let III
before dark, when the imitation had to
be stopped on account of the diminished
pressure caused by the illumination of
the city. A strong watch divided into
three reliefs, was kept on the aerostat
all night, and shortly after o'clock this
morning
THE PROCESS OF INITIATION
was resumed. Much difficulty was ex-
perienced in conducting this operation
successfully, on account of frequent gusts
of wind, which several times carried the
workmen off their feet and once necessi-
tated frantic call for volunteers to the
occupants of the surrounding fences.
Shortly after 8 o'clock three hundred
thousand feet of gas had been success
fully let into the monster.
THE LIFE BOAT soHICAGo,"
laden with forty days provisions, a
number of scientific instruments, life
preservers, etc.. was attached, and
Messrs. Donaldson, Lunt and Ford took
their places inside it. Atnineteen min
utes past 9 the huge stay cable was cut
and
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-09
- se For SASSAFRAS RIVER.

THE steamer ;. TRuMpETER" being now In
urda,, the lst of March. 1879. leaving Pier No.
5. Light street whnrf, baltimore. every Tne sday,
Thursday and Saturday. nj toA A. ~, arriving
In Georgetown at 1p. n. Returning will leave
Grorgciown the alternate days nj 8 4. w., arriv
Ing In Baltimore at 2r NJ; touching at Buck
Neck, Barnards, leiterion. Turner's Creek, Cas-
sidays, Shallcross, and Fredcrick.own, going
and returning.
We sincerely trust that the friendly relations
hitherto existing between the Steamer Trumpe,
ter, her patrons, and the public generally, may
never grow LEES for the lerpetnaiion Of which
We will evsr be found striving our very best.
mar i.Is Nm. CUNplEf, Cart.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-09
z, THE CUMBERLAND nlTTERe

nave proved to he the best Vegetable Tonic in
the market for Scrofnla, General neLiiIty, Liver
complaints, and all bilious or dyspepir states
o. .nt stomach and bowels. When used 10 cop
nccion Moat's Compound, from which nl.s,.,,
are made y an insaliiabls remedy for La,nr Rark
o. Spins Disease. One single TRIAL will con vines
tns ~ most skeptical. Sold By CHANRERL AlyE.
Phsrmacentisi. Niddie,cwn Del fIn,s' -
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-09
avoso QvAcko AND iAapoSrgRs.
H Ohafgs Tor Advice and Coasultaticn.

sHs W 0Hvscu xuu VuuuulSuUcG
Dv. y. e, Dypf. Gfadnair Of .I.fsvsoH N,neeoi
lo1egs. Philadelphia, author Of several saiushle
yofks, can be- consulted on all dis-sres pf tho
sexual OF Urinary Organs, (which he has made
an especial study. either In male or female, no
1sttsI from whAt cause originating. or uf how
nm to frcat diseases with success. Curcs guar.
aniced. Charges reasonable. Those at 8 dis.
ssnec can forward letter describing sympscus,
~ ensios'n. stamp TO prepay posiscr.
800 Tor tho assiJs % A~aiiA. Price ~ rruse
!. y OxOgT. y. D.. Physician sud 0us1ooa.
~ Duane ~, New y0rk.
Middletown transcript., 1873-08-09
CHEAP TRICK B,sisEts.
To the Public.

INiiE undersigned rrspc, Nh j. inform. 'hc iii.
1cns If MidAlrumn nui yir,ni- k
3 that hc i prepared with rX,rli,nt AJM
llor'rs, Wagons and catis 10 10 ~ N>ssS.'..
kinds Of hauling ui mndrrate rates proirirtors
nf hotels ani hunscktrrcts viii hni II Ia their
,ay,hiage % give him call ful nna nnt,t
haHle,l ai shpriast naiitr afdtfs far baggage
Or other parcels lrft at the rus, u,!itr viii II.
rrisc prompt attention
y rs Loads Of good building Sand iur sale
Jan. I--lt. NM ". WILSON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
CINCINNATI.

CIscIxYATI, March 27.-Ihe Commits
sioners Of the Industrial Exposition, al
their meeting yesterday, determined to
open the Exposition 90 Monday, Sep
tsmber Sd, and keep it open until Octo-
Der 4th. The Board also adopted rules
and regulations, and approved a pre-
MUM list, the latter being largely in
creased over that Of last year, especially
in the departments Of natural history
and machinery, in which a number Of
special premiums are offered. 1t was
determined to ask all parties desiring to
compete for premiums with articles not
heretofore included In the premium list,
to give notice as early as possible OF
such intention, in order to enable the
Commissioners to extend the premium
LIST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE. The attractive
and pleasing melo-drama entitled Old
Curiosity Shop, a dramatization Of
Dickens most charming novel, was
finely presented at the Opera House
last night by the Katie Putnam Comedy
Company. As Little Nell, poetioal
creation, and as the " Marchioness," a
grotesque original Miss Putnam fairly
captivated the large audience that was
in attendance During the progress OF
the piece Miss Putnam played banjo
solo in superior style, and gave the
songs: Grandpa, Bless Nell, " Sweet
Voices at the Door" and the songs and
dances, Dew D'Andes, Apple of My
Eye, in manner that created a sensa-
ton, compelling the fair Katie to accept
several hearty encores. Miss Putnam S
style Of acting is after that made popu-
lar By Lntts and Maggie Mitchell and it
must be admitted that in many roles she
rivals both actresses. The support by
the members Of the company was quite
good, each being perfect in his or her
part. a most commendable result, and
one, when not successful, MAPS the effect
Of fine acting on the part Of the star.
II is a cannon on the French stage that
every part, from the highest to the most
insignificant, must be played well; and
in this respect our theatrical managers
and stock actors might be taught les
son. During the past dramatic season
the prompting that had 20 he giEon to
stock actors and actresses was painful
in the extreme, while the failure on the
part of the latter to receive their cue
was lgdierous and censurable. In the
Putnam company all This is avoided
each member being folly up to the part
and When a play works smoothly
it always takes well with the audience
who forget for the time whatever short
com;ngs there may be in the piece as g
literary production. In yesterdays
LEDGER the drama, Old Curiosity Shop
was noticed in detail and the dramatic
talents Of the Putnam troupe were crit
icised in detail Tho repetition Of th'
drama last night vas excellenily vel
presented and was enthusiastically 70
ceived by the audience. Tonight the
charming play, Fauchon, or the Cricket
will be the attraction.
TRASs-ATLANTIc CIRCUs.-The circus
menagerie, museum, etc, on the bluffs
vas we'll attended yesterday. The at
fractions are quite good in the way o.
animals, equestrianism aud curiosities
In the museum there are many rare and
curious things, and in the circus branch
will be seen q corps Of artists uneE
celled in their respective specialties
The price Of admission will be one dol
lar. with children half price. Doors tc
the free mensgerie open at one and
seven pm. daily, the regular exhibition
commencing one hour later.
OLYNFIc VARIErIKs.-Manager Bueh.
anan has The only variety entertainment
in she city, al his olympic. on Washing
ton street, near the corner Of Main. A
fne troupe Of specially artists sppeAg
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
.s..,o.x rnrss AssodATIoK. VIA q. =. a A.
fsLnanAra oohrAHf.
Specials 40 the Ledger.
NEW YORK.

NEw YoRx, March PA Times spe'
cial from Hartford, Connecticut, says
Ex-senator James Dixon, of Hartford
who for some time past has been sn'ier'
ing from heart disease, is believed to De
At the point Of death. Friends say his
demise may be expected any moment
A mass meeting ofall trades took place
last evening under the auspices oil the
New York Benevolent Society Of Opera
tive Masons to take action against the
introduction Of stone masons aud stone
antters from other States by contractors
of the Fourth avenue railroad The
men belonging to this city refused to
work ten hours a day, and the contrae-
tors OF the Fourth avenue railroad then
engaged men in Connecticut, Pennsyl'
vanin and other States. A speaker from
the Carpenters Association said they
should by all means secure the e'ght
hour system and keep it, aud to DO so
nbvsieal force should be used, the one
man matter should be agitated' and all
Unions might burn Vanderbilt in ethgy.
Banks. of the Painters Society," SAID ne
for one. would, il necessary, shoulder
mpsket TO resist the ten heur system aud
another said small body Of men would
easily drive the scabs away. Another
man suggested the appointment oil a
committee TO watch the seats and take
them away. Another said, Let's rise
in body and go tear them out BANKS
said Let strike be proclaimed. At
Ter several lengthy discussions resolu-
ton was passed dsnouncing Vanderbilt
and Hirelings ten-hour system, etc.
The Times special from Albany says
the investigation by the Senate Commit
tee under the Tweed resolution, has had
the effect of drawing out the resignation
Of Tweed as Senator from the Fourth
District. HIS counsel yesterday at a
meeting Of the committee, substantially
offered to lay his resignation before tha'
body, but they had no power to receive
and refused to do so. Tweed holds that
he is not Senator, and therefore out oil
jurisdiction of the Senate; but II that
body says he is, he will assume the fact
and tender his resignation, TO relieve the
Senate from further embarrassment.
This is substantially what his counsel
stated yesterday and, as consequence
Tweed resignation has been placed IN
the hands of the Lieutenant Governor,
and will doubtless be laid by him before
the Senate to-day. The resolutions IN
der which the committee act are such
that they can continue their labor, not
withstanding Tweed's resignation, but
the corrupt use OF money TO influence
legislation will be punished after the
resignation is placed before the Senate.
1t is stated that woman is suspected
of having been implicated in the muir
der of Charles Goodrich. She was ar
rested at late hour last night in this
city and hurried over to Brooklyn. The
police are very reticent, and but little
concerning the arrest could be learned.
II is expected that the name OF the
woman will be made public to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
FOREIGN.

PARIS, March 27.-The Vice Preai-
deat of the Cuban Insurrpotieu Com
mittee who has been in Paris for some
time past attempting to obtain recogni-
ton Of Cuba as a belligerent power, left
here yesterday On route for Cuba.
The latest intelligence regarding the
movements of Don Carlos, the leader Ia
the Spanish instruction, states that he
has left Spain and gone to Geneva,
Switzerland.
LONDON, March zf.--Connt Arthur
Won Bernskieoff, German embassadoE
10 the British court, died in this city last
evening from dropsy, from which he has
been suffering some TIME.
Dispatches just received By the Gov
eminent from Zanzibar states that Pro
fessOr Young, with his exploring party,
had reached Congo, which place the
Professor, with his party, left in Febru-
airy in search Of DIR. Livingstone.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
PUBLIC LEDGER.
couNrY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The school law. ofwhich a synopis APP
peared in the LEDGER yesterday, pro-
vides that there shall be County
Superintendent for each county, who
shall be elected by the County Court, at
the April or July term Of 1873, aud after
January, 1874, he shall be elected bien-
nially, in January, and no member OF
the County Court shall be eligible The
law further provides that he shsll be a
person of literary and scientific attain
ments, and, when practicable, OF skill
and experience in the art of teachings
shall hold his Office for two years and
shall receive such pay for his services as
may be allowed him by the County Court,
TO be paid, upon the order of the Chair
man or Judge of the county, by the
County Trustee. He shall be subject to
removal from Office for misbehavior or
inefiiciency, at any time, by the County
Court; provided that the causes for such
removal shall be communicated to him
in writing. He shall be required to visit
all the schools in the county, from time
TO time; keep himself informed as to the
variety of text books, and make sugges-
tionsaccordingly to the district directors
see that the directors make regular re-
ports; perform certain dutiesin relation
to the examination OF teachers; report to
the County Trustee the scholastic popu-
lation on the last day Of June; keep
reports, and perform various other gem
eral and special duties. The County
Court of Shelby will be as well prepared
TO eject a suitable person to this impor
tant office at the April term as in July.
The duties Of the position will require a
man of activity, constant attention,
liberal education, and first-rate abilities,
and above all, of high moral character,
In the inception of the new system,
from which such great benefits, 1t is
hoped, will flow, it would certainly be
bad policy to elect any one on account
of his chespness. Better to fix the
amount of salary first, and then cHer
the position to the ablest and best quail
fed educator that will accept.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
TAX ASSESSORS.

The new assessment law makes many
important changes, and the friends OF
the bill are confident that it will bring
in at least twenty-five per cent. more
revenue than the old system. Among
other changes made is in regard to as
SCISSORS. Section p provides that the
County Court Of each county in the
State shall, at its April term, 1873, and
at It's January term every year theresf-
Ter. elect an assessor for each civil dis
tnc,. except IN cities Of twenty thousand
Inhabitants, aud in such cities there
shall be an assessor for each ward. If
the Court should fail to elect assessors
At its April term. 1873, the Chairman or
Judge shall call special term for the
6rst Monday in May TO elect such as
SCISSORS. Each assessor shall be g resi-
dent OF the civil district or ward for
which he is appointed. The Judge or
Chairman may fill vacancies The
duties of assessors are set forth very
minuteIy, and they are required to com
plete their assessments on or before the
third Monday ia May, 1873, aud an
nually thereafter by the first Mondays
of April, and on that day shall meet at
the courthouse and organize as boards
of equalization, 10 make comparisons
and corrections as may be necessary to
produce as nearly as possible fair and
Just equalization OF the several assess.
ments of property in said county. After
that each assessor signs his book of as
sessment. They are required this year
to make returns to the County Court
Clerk on or before the first Monday in
June, and thereafter on the first Monday
in April next following their appoint
nent, and then their duties shall cease
and determine. The County Court
Clerk shall make out the tax books for
1873 by the first day in July, and on or
by the first day of October of each year
thereafter. A very careful description
OF the property is required. Clerks and
assessors shall receive such pay for their
services, not otherwise provided by law,
a. the county may allow. The assessors
are required to assess and return all
taxable polls
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27

MURRAY & RIDGELY, merchant tailors,
will remove to the new building now
being erected for them al iheir old place
about the Is. Of May For the present
they are. at 3O2 Main street, up stairs.
opposite Peabody Hotel, where they are
receiving, Of their oEn importation from
London and Paris. the largest and Gnesi
stock Of English and French piece-goods
brought South. 1t includes all the nov
elhes-sverything kept in frst-class es-
Adjustments. Our customers and The
public will End upon examination that
our stock cannot be excelled. 22-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
PROPOSALS.
New Hotel at Raleigh.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

PROPOSALS ARE INVITED FOR BUII' D.
ing hotel at Raleigh, about nine Ailes
east OF the city Of Memphis. The dra sings
and specifications can he seen At the ,fjce Of
the Architect.
or before the 2sth day of March. ls7s AZ The
Architects Office. The right is served OF re-
iecting any or all bids.
JAMES b. COOK. Architect,
1924 g Addison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27

each evening. The corps consists Of
vocal and instrumental performers,
daneers, minstrels, paniomlmlsis, etc.
Stage Manager White has arranged an
attractive programme for this evenings
entertainment New stars will be
brought out during the week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27

NEARLY all our State exchanges, thus
far received, warmly commend the APP
pointmeut Of Colonel John NJ. Flemming
as State superintendent Of Public In
struction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27

The beautiful monthly magazine, the
Bow Bells, for March, is to be found
at R. j. Walkers news depot, lo5 Beal
street. This is one of the finest maya
zines placed on our table. Call and
subscribe for the new volume.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27

OUR members Of the Legislature have
all returned from Nashville, the scene Of
their official labors for seventy-6ve or
seventy-eight days, and all appear in
fine health. except Mr.. Ward, who is
quite unwell. We shall refer hereafter
more in detail to the services Of each
member but can say ia advance that
they have all stood by the issues upon
which they were elected, and that they
have represented the local interests Of
Shelby county acknowledgements to party
lines or extrsneous pressure. They have
been welcomed home by the people, and
we believe that their faithful conduct viii
be generally understood sHd endorsed.
Without rivalry or personal emulation,
they stood together, and usually voted
az one maa upon ell vital questions az
fectiug the interests Of their consiiiu-
ents. We happened not TO vote for any
Of them or support them In Their elec-
ton. but desire 20 do Justice 10 All, be-
lieving that they acted above and indie
pendent Of prejudice or psr1sapshiP.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
Monday, March 3lst, 1873,

the assessment books for 1873, and that, before
doing so, we will ascertain, from the best evil
dence in our power, the character and value
of the taxable property of the persons who have
made no returns, or have made only partial
returns. and assess them for taxation accor-
dinghy.
Capital invested ia any kind Of business ear
ried On under merchant license is not taxable
a second time, and persons owning or control
ling it, being required to report il to the Tax
Collector, are not required to report 1t to the
Assessors for assessme I; but all capital not so
invested and TO be reported to the Tax Collec-
tor MUST BE reported to the Assessors for
assessment.
We will receive reports from persons who
have not reported, or have only partially re-
ported, up to the day we return the books, as
above given.
WILLIAM CHASE,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
Silk styIe Lao a WheatOn's.

HARPER, Galaxy, Atlantic and other
magazines for April have been received
by Mansferd, corner of Second and
Monroe streets. Also another lot Of
George Eliot's Middlsmaroh cheap
edition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
NOTICE.
NO n!

OFFICE prOrLE's IxsuRANcE CoNPAxr.
MEMPHIS. March Is. 1873.
m1HE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS CON-
pany are hereby notified that the annual
slsefi0n for Seven Directors n ssfFs fhs en-
suing year viii b held At the once % the
Company. No. l6 Madison street, on Nednes-
day. April "a. lsI3. between the hours o. hi
i-& J. A. SIMMONS. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
SPRING style hats at WheatO MS.

YoV don't have 10 take large doses Of
Kress Fever Tonic. 1t contains more,
curative virtue than any other ague med
icine. Griswold & Co. have it at their
drug store. ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
srEIxo .irls hats at wheaton 5.

MSS BEEF.-H. seessel, sr., Central
Market, corner Jefferson and Third
streets. is prepared to supply the trade
with the finest quality Of mess beef q,
the very lowest fgures. IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
NOTICE
OFFICIAL.
Assessors Notice
10
DELINQUENTS.
MAYoE's OFFICE. Cry 0-l HALL 10

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 18th, bi3.J
A GREAT MANY PERSONS HAYE
n failed TO make returns and some have
made only partial returns to the City Assessors
of the taxable property owned or controlled by
them. In such cases II is the duty of the As
SCISSORS to ascertain, from the best evidence in
their power. all taxable property Of such per-
sons and its value. The Assessors have reason
to believe that many persons having money or
capital liable to taxation have not reported
the same, under the impression that they were
not required to do SO.
Now we give notice that we will turn over to
the Mayor on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
PROPOSALS..
COAL.
=s~=--~=~-~-~-~-@-s
BLACK DIAMOND

WAIT & LEWIS are the only Coal
Dealers in the city who are selling
No. 1 Pittsburg Coal at IS cents per
barrel delivered; and if preferred,
will weigh on City scales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
THEAToy's new style hats.
In.t ReceiYed.

A fine lot Of spring style hats far men
and boys and on account Of the small
expense attached 10 my business, / will
sell twenty-five per cent, less than my
competitors. MARTIN CoHES,
Is Practical Halter, 3sf Main Ct.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
Wells
BOREII WELLS.

N II. ROBINfsON. 599 SECOND STREET.
-. an PREF Jared 20 furnish all persons with
Bored Wells, The wells are guaranteed TO be
the cheap eat, most durable and convenient
known. i will give a full supply Of water for
any n.Arpose. or no pay asked. IS ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-27
wHEAroS's new style hats.

CONSUMES should use from onefourth
to one-half less Of Dooley's than Of
other yeast or baking powders. 1t is
put up fall weight. cod