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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
GERERAL MARKET.

The following quotations are for small or
ders or jobbing rates:
APPLES-s3 5O@6 y Dbl.
BAC0N-Clear sides, 7s4@Sc; clear rib sidel
712@754c; shoulders, 6&@614c; hams, unean
vased. 01S@l11Sc; breakfast bacon, 10l491012c
BRAN--sl 05@1 10 q cwt.
BUTTER-Medium, 23g25c; choice, @932'
BAGGING-l41z@151zc . Ib.
BEANS-Navy, So 1903 90 y Dbl.
CHICKENS-s2 1904 90, as to quality.
COAL 0It.-20g22c d gallon.
CABBAGES-7 crate. IS 5O@6 90; . 100
| so O0@10 90.
G8ENgHn store Ss@ g12S, sEsh'l
C0TT0N-SEED-S7 u ton.
N-MEAL-SS 0093 25 q Dbl.
C0FFEE-Rie, 24d28c q Id.
EGGS 2SG3Oc q dozen.
FL0UR-Super and extra. SO 0O97 80; fam
lily and fancy brands, IS OO99 so D Dbl; infe-
T aAYgchOice. SIS OO@25 27 q ton medium,
$40 0Oa24 90 D ton; 81 35gl 40 d cwt.
H0MINY-s barrel, 81 1905 90.
LIME-S1 5091 rs u Dbl.
LARD - Tierces. S1<@S15c; kegs. 91z@lOc
MOLASSES-Louisiana new in barrels, IS
@65c; syups. 65@S0c . gallen.
0NI0NS-Mixed. So 1896 90 q Dbl.
OATS-Choice, 56@5S q bushel.
P0RK-Bulk clear sides, 714@712c; clear rib,
7@71zc shoulders, SIC; mess, sl4 5Ogl5 so D
POTATOES Peachblows and russets, So 90
SUGAR Crushed, powdered and granu-
lated, 1l54d12c u lb soft, refined, yellow and
white in bbls. 9149l1c; brown and yellow. in
hogsheads, SGl0e.
SALT-s2 3Oa3 so y Dbl.
TIESzP lh, s4@9c.
TWINE-131ag141zc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
Cotton Exchange.


At an adjourned meeting held yester-
day the organization was fully per
fected, and the following committees
selected:
Committee on Statistics and Informa'
tion-W. P. Proudft Chairman; Sam.
M. Gates, S. M. Anderson, P. r. God
win, Thomas G. Allen, W. F. Taylor.
Committee on Classification and Quo
tations-A. G. Treadwell, Chairman; q.
T. Curtis, Ralph Wormley, George
Latham, B. NJ. Estes, A. NJ. Agelasto,
Napoleon Falls.
Committee on Membersbip-O. B.
Parker, Chairman; j. NJ. Jefferson, 1.
B. billiard, John 7. Hillsman, M. c.
Pearce.
Committee on Finance - Napoleon
Hill, Chairman; I. Il. Hartmus, j. I.
Petit.
Committee on Trader. s. Jones,
Chairman; II. M. Nicely, M. II. Katzen-
berger, W. 7. Eustis, G. c. Clay, W. A.
Goodwin, George Winchester.
Committee on Appeals. j. Busby,
Chairman; Louis Hammer, A. Mckay
A. NJ. Scarborough, Philip Duriee.
Committee on Arbitration-T: s. Fly
Chairman; R. NJ. Bradford, John l..
Shane, Charles Fisher, j. W. Dickinson
A. G. luther, Samuel G. Carver,
Committee on Credits-Hugh Tor
rance. Chairman; r. l.. Coffin, f. M
White, W. C. Rutland, 7. B. Haynes, A.
]. Roach, William Bath, George A.
Cochran.
Mr.. John S. Toof, Secretary Of the
Chamber of Commerce, was appointed
Secretary and Superintendent of the
Cotton Exchange.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

with sixty bales Of cotton aud fair LIST
Of people.
The II. O. YAeger passed up this
morning without landing.
The Raven left for the Ohio river with
a tow OF empty barges.
The shannon, from New Orleans for
Cincinnati, reships her freight at the
mouth Of White river. and goes up Ar
kansas river for load Of cotton for
New Orleans.
The John Kyle is due to-day from
New Orleans en- route TO st. Louis.
The splendid passenger steamer Mary
Boyd, Capt. Rube Haines, sails posi-
lively to-day at 8 pm. for Little Rock
and all way landings on Arkansas river.
The Mary Boyd isin thorough repair and
looks almost as brightaS when new. She
is in charge Of careful officers.
Capt. Pete Duma went out pilot on the
Cleburne.
Capt. Sam 0dell arrived in the city
last evening from 0sceola.
The new and elegant passenger steamer
John A. scudder, Capt Jack Garter in
command, leaves the Elevator this eve
ming for Cairo and St. Louis. Capt.
Garrett Huls is her prime minister.
The Emile LaBarge, Capt Geo. Keith,
is the Anchor Line packet leaving to-
day at 5 pm. for Vicksbrrg and the
bends. Given Hagee, q courteous and
attentive officer, presiacs in the Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
THE WOODWARD DEFALCATIOS.


New Hills Filled In Chaneery-The
state and County TaK collector
Instructed as 90 Receiving war
rants, rte.
In the First chAncery Court to-day a
new bin was fled by County Attorney
Mcdowell. styled The County Of Shelby
Va. the Bank Of Commerce, Edgar Nc
Davitt aud X. A. Parker. The bill prays
that defendants be compelled 10 state
and disclose what warrants they received
from A. Woodward, County Trustee, or
j. G. Page, during the last twelve
months, and for what purpose they re-
eeived them, and what they have done
with them, aud Il they hypotheeated
any warrants received from either said
Woodward or Page, or in any way passed
such warrants, or TO whom hypothe'
Gated, and for what purposes. The
county asks for an injunction TO restrain
said defendants from making any dispo-
sition Of said warrants, and command
ing defendants TO hold them 10 be deliv-
cred up and Cancelled.
The bill charges that these warrants
$4,000 we're distracted and transferred
to j. @. Page, aud byIhim or some other
person deposited with defendants to Sc.
cure the debts, ETC., Of said Woodward
or ]. G. Page, said debts amounting to
about FIVE thousand dollars.
Chancellor Morgan issued fat order
ing the issuance Of the injunction as
prayed for by complainant.
The State and County Tax-Colleetor
received the following letter of instruc-
tons to-day:
MEMPHIS. TENN, December 3, 1873.
George r. Powell State and County Tax
DEAR SIR-This is to notify you not
to receive any judgment warrants OF
any warrants issued by the county for
appropriations by the County Court,
prior TO November |, 1873, IN payment
Of county or judgment taxes.
w. w. MCDOWELL,
County Attorney.
These are all the developments made
to-day. The County Attorney and
clerks are hard at work digging through
the Trustees Office and making out a
list of the numbers of all fraudulent
county warrants, which will be pub
lished as soon as possible. In the mean
time the public had better be governed
by the instructions received by the State
and County Tax-Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
Petifian Tor DiYorce.

In the First Chsnoery Court to-day,
Lizzie Watson fled a bill for divorce
agains. Richard Watson, alleging that in
January, 1868, they intermarried in this
city; that defendant lived with her for a
time and then deserted her, and has for
two years been absent, during which
time be has failed to provide for her
supDort The bill wss FLED by MeFar-
land & Goodwin, attorneys.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
County Trustee.
Inc EDITOR Of the Ledger

To the Editor Of the Ledger;
Owing te the troubles Of the late
County Trustee, Woodward, it is pre-
sumed that the Office will be, or is, va
cant, and as we are making an effort at
reform, / would suggest that We make a
commencement now. And l therefore
present the name Of one who has never
appeared before the people in politics
or as a candidate for Office, one that Is
above reproach and in every way COM
petent to discharge the duties TO the en-
tire satisfaction Of the county. l pre-
sent the name Of Ben X. Pullen.
TAY-PAYER
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

The market this morning was dull and
heavy, with prices weak and nominal
There was little activity in the market
owing 10 the inclement weather and Il
being the closing Of the week-setting
I'D day. New York sdvices at noon
quotes spot cotton weak; middling, l5ic
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
BOATS LEAVING TO-DAY.

ARRIVALS,
Steamer James Howard, Cairo.
G. w. Cheek, Napoleon.
st. Francis, Helena.
Fl. c. Yaeger, New Orleans.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer West Wind, Gayoso Landing
Phil Aliin, Friar's Point.
Robt. Mitchell New Orleans.
Nashville. Arkansas river.
Pat Cleburne, New Madrid.
Peytona, Cincinnati.
Judge Baker, New Orleans.
H. c. Yseger, st. Louis.
Raven, Ohio river.
IN PORT.
Legal Tender, Ben Franklin, Mary
Boyd, James Howard, G. W. Cheek,
Raven, Ida Leon, St. Francis.
WEATHER AND BUSINESS.
Weather cold and Indictment, with a
drizzling rain. The river here is still
rising. At St. Louis the river is rising
steadily, which will improve navigation
from there out to Cairo. The Ohio is
rising again from Pittsburg to the mouth.
White river is booming. Arkansas river
was stationary at Little Rock yesterday,
with twelve feet in the channel. Bust
ness on the landing is fair. Cotton
shipments south are active at one dollar
per bale. Rates Of freights to all points
remain unchanged.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Robert Mitchell added here l075
bales cotton, $50 barrels krOut and 90
casks bacon, and got away for New Or
leans at Sam.
The Nashville backed out last evening
for Arkansas river.
The James Howard, from Cairo FOR
New Orleans, will fll out here with $50,
bales Of cotton, asd will get Of this eve
ming loaded deep.
Capt. Joe W. Carlton. Of the Katie
passed through the city last evening en-
route for Little Rock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
Big Auction House.

The largest auction house in the Uni
ted States is that of Whedon, Taylor Il
Co., No III to l2S Fifth street, corner
of Pine, St. Louis. Their daily sales,
trade sales of merchandise adapted to
the Western and Southern trade, are
immense. Mr.. c. H. Taylor, of this
firm, was former well known resident
of Memphis, and is always pleased to
see Memphians in st. Louis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

THERE viii be a meeting Of the Shelby
Street Euchre Club At the residence Of
Judge Kortrecht, corner POntOtOo and
Shelby streets. Tuesday, December 9Th,
At which tine there viii be an election
d ohcers
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
l. q. n. II. of Memphis.

Programme of services to be held at
the Lodge of Sorrow of the l. o. B. B.
of Memphis, on Sunday, December Z,
1873, at p o'clock p m, at Hall, north
west corner of Second and Adams
streets. in memory Of the dead:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER 0PEIcE,
MEnPHIs. Tenn. December 6. 1873. !
MONEY.

MEnPHIs. Tenn. December 8. 1881
MONEY.
The money market rules easy, with
currency in fair supply. Collections are
easy, with an increase of deposits.
Bankers are also more liberal in dis
counting first class paper. Good COM
mercial paper on the street is freely
taken at 2@3 D cent. y month. Ex-
change is scarce, owing to the light sales
of Gotten for the past two days; rates on
New York &c discount, Boston and East
ern points &c of, and New Orleans to
&c of. Brokers are paying 1884 for gold.
City warrants and bonds continue nomi-
nal, with no transactions worthy Of no
tice. County warrants are dull and not
in much request. Brokers are afraid to
dabble in them much until the uncan-
celed list is published. In State securi-
ties there is no change. In Arkansas
and Mississippi bonds the market rules
quiet, with light transactions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.
M II M p HIS.
Saturday Evening. Dec. @, 1878.
FOR MAYOR.
IN rhA Cftizeua of H1emOhis,

To the Citizens of Memphis.
1t will be useless to call upon either OF
the undersigned to run for MAYOR, as
our time is exclusively devoted to selling
the great family sewing machine-the
Wilcox & Gibbs. Respectfully,
W. II. MoYsToY,
7. o. ANDERSON,
SO No. 263 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
KAHN & FREIBERG.

100, III, I7s Main street, corner ,Oi
Poplar, just three and half blocks
north of Court square, you Will
nnd the cheapest dry goods ana
Mfases and Child ren's shoes I'm HEM
phtH.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

"a decline from yesterday Of tc. Fu'
lures we're also dull and wesk. The Liy-
erpool market was dull and easieri up
lands si@sld. The above uniavorable
advices had a depressing effect on the
market here, consequently transactions
were limited few buyers were on the
market making inquiries. Holders Of
fered freely. but there seemed to be n
wide difference in views between buyers
and holders as regards prices. Sales
for the morning foot up 300 bales low
TO strict low middling, l4i@l6; mid
ding, l5lc; good ordinary. lSl. Quota
tons are nominal aud unsettled:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

LIVERPOOL. December 6, II 80 a.m.-CottOn
opens dull. Uplands. s759s1Sd; Orleans. 50
@S7Sd.
3p.m.-Cotton is dull and easier. Uplands,
S9S@s1zd; Orleans. 81 @s7sd. Sales, 10, 900 bales
Of which 1000 were for export and speculation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

Dry goods department.. our blue
mixed, green mixed and gray Wa
terPrOOfs have come. We sell them
cheaper than any House In Mem
nhfe
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

FRrsu crabs and shrimps received
dailv At ]. A. signiagO's, 2Is Second
street J. ID. Edwards old stand. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

FRESH crabs and shrimps received
daily at J. A. Signiago's, I'll Second
street. ]. D. Edwards old stand 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

S. Clement, No. q Real siress. has
fresh oysters At panic prices ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

FRESH crabs and shrimps received
daily at J. A. Signiago's, 27s Second
street, j. d. Edwards old stand. So
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
STEAM BOATS,
Notice to Shippers.

For Phillips bayou and Mariana.
TINE STEAMER ST. FRANCIS WILL EX-
| tend her Saturday trip to Phillips bayou
and Mariana. For freight or passage apply on
board. 81 IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

KAHN e. FREIBERG,
Corner Main and Poplar. Fifty
dozen genuine French Kid gloves
JOuvin's-aIl cofOrs, soc a pair.
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For New Orleans.

For Vicksburg. Natchez and New Orleans
The staunch Tow-boat
]. W. GARRETT and Barges.. Davis. master
T EAVEs AS ABOVE ON MON 6
IL DAY, 8th inst At II In. nzHtzR
For freight emily a, ply to dzA1lA4x1AA
E. D. COBB 4 CO., Agents,
266 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

Memphis and New OrIeans Weekly
Packet Aine.
LEAVES MEMPHIS EVERY THURSDAY
AT5P.M.
For Mouth of White river, Hell ~,
ena, Chicot City, Greenville. all7Rtt9
Vicksburg. hatcher, and all plan eAalzlAAll1a
tation and bend landings.
viii leave THURSDAY, November 18th, at
pm, the steamer
JOHN II. MAUDE,
John F. Noel, master. ALT. Grissom, clerk.
win leave THURSDAY. November 9th, at
4 pm, the steamer
OUACHITA BELLE,
+. A. Blanks, master. Jos. Holmes, clerk.
Will leave as above.
The steamer J. B. Maude will take all bend
and way freight. Shippers can rely on strict
attention 10 all business entrusted TO our care.
For freight OF passage apply on board, or TO
j. 7. WASHINGTON gt,
T5-f No. Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
r1uY q FRETBERG

one thsasand pairs ladies roeoer
,ver.hoes at 81 = pair.
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For Cairo aud st. Louis

For Cairo and 1t. Louis.
Memphis and ST Louis Packet Company-For
Cairo and st. Louis.
JOHN A. SCUDDER. ..............C Carter. master
WILL LEAVE THE ELE- 49, -
w vatOr Building THIS DAY, ''sts
AID. STORM. Treasurer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
cPEEK LINE.

Memphis and yicLsburE Packet Company-
Tri-Weekly Line Tor Helena, Friar'l Point.
Napoleon and t-e bends-U. s. Nail 70 Ma
poleon-Ihe steamers
A. J. WHIIk...-------.--..--Mark Cheek. master
GBO. W. CHEEK Malone. master
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06
For vicksburg.
I lr white River.

I Ir White RiveF.
Elliott Line Memphis and WI % River Packet
co... S. Mail-For Jacksonport. Augusta,
West Point, Searcy. DesArc Devall's Bluff,
Clarendon, Indian Bay, OOncordia, Car
sons, Friar's Point and Helena.
LEGAL .Milt Harry, master
T EAvES MEMPHIS SATUR- ~
il DAY. 9Th instant. at 5 pm. ei8HttF
For freight or passage apply 70 E2AszasnAM
JOS. ELLIOTT, Sec'y,
S2-s3 No. Elliott Block, foot Jefferson st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

ONE OF THE ABOVE STEAN-
~ err vii leave TUESDAYS. LnTIfn|
THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS. -
a. pm.
A clerk viii b. foun5 a. he BIZ red ufarf-
bcat . receive freight a. an times.
tof height Cr rasgrre arrly On hcard 81 e
dEo. ". cHEEk. fur't.
- Ne. - frcut riFsst.
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For New Orleans.

Merchants Southern Packet Company-The
Old Reliable For New Orleans and the
Bends-The elegant side-wheel steamer
EXPORTER. Williams, master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE ~ ,
w THIS DAY, 9th instant, at lHt2R
' K. W. LIGHTBURNE. Agent,
290 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w CHARLES a. LOCKE as a. candidate
for City Tax Collector, at the municipal cleo
ton to DO held Thursday, January !. 1874. 10
RELIX W. ROBERTSON us A CANDI-
II date for reelection 10 tho Office Of City
Tax Collector. Election Thursday, January
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NEW LINE.

Memphis, Helena and Trf-weekIy
Line.
ST. FRANCIS, Cummings, master.
FAVEs MEMPHIS ON TUES 49,
| 4 DAYS, Thursdays and Satur- ln1IIfr
days. For freight or passage ap- -
ply on board. 0-f
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For Louisville.

Louisville and New Orleans Packet Company
-Por Cairo. Evansville and Louisville.
THOS SHERLOCK. Hart, master
WILLlLEAVE AS AB0VE0N R-s. =
W THIS DAY. the 9Th instant. aslat3&
R. W. LIGHTBURNE, Agent.
2l1 Rrnnt street
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For Wharfmaster.

Il ANNOUNCE MYSELF A CANDIDATE
i before the people for the position Of Wharf
master. have resided In Memphis since
1858. Am mechanic by trade, but have fol-
lowed the river In different capacities Tor
duties OF Wharfmastor and the facllitie neces-
sary 70 be offered the commerce Of the river a.
well as any man, aud II elected propose 10
attend 10 my duties personally, have no other
business and hold no other office. Therefore,
/ ask the support OF the people Of Memphis.
j. II. WASHINGTON.
November q, 1873. TO
DIOHARD W. LIGHTBURNE. is A. CAN.
III didate for reelection 10 the once OF
Wharfmaster. Election Thursday, January
], 1874. 70
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

ERED. o. soHAPER is A CANDIDATE
~ for City Tax Collector al the ensuing me
plcipal election. 70
HNHE FRIENDS OF W. 8. ROGERS WHO
Il Il better knoWn as Sanitary Sergeant hog-
erel announce him as a candidate for wharf
master at the municipal election In January.
WE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w JOHN n. sMITHER = candidate for
Nharlmaster at the ensuing election, January
ist, 1874. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-06

Memphis, Helena and FFiar's Point
Bemf-Weekly Line.
The elegant passenger steamer
PHIL ALLIN -.............. Lee. master
II EAVEs MEMPHIS ON NON
IL DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and H''Ticl
FRIDAYS. at 5 pm. -
For freight or passage apply on board. est
, 1873-07-24
A NICE BROTHER TO HAVE.

Tho Lynohburg Va.) Republican reports that
n.gentleman, nhilo leanlng, rocontly, oyor tho
sllR at tho Natural Bridge, accidentally dropped
hls roohetbook, containing considerable eum
lodged On a nholf Of rock about l20 foot from tho
eop, aud It proceeds to toll tho following story
IN connection with It. "Aftor consultation, he
determined to lowor his brothor,- Hunter
Mcdonald, OF Lexington, q youth OF about ~
into tho apifit Of tho thing IS il i WAS nattor
Of fun. Having procured about 900 foot Of Inch
eope,, whicl, was doubled, tie young man YES s,'s
lowerod, guiding hinaolf by 2 crovlco In tho
stump once grew, and, nftor descending about
100 feot, walked around the marrow sholf to tho
front Of the cliff, whore tho poolotbook lay.
Having secured tho treasurc, ho was auecesstul-
~ rassoa. and recoiycl tho warm congratulations q
tl,ern a daughter Of Con. II. z. Lce-who Wit
poneed tho Tent from tho top Of tho bridge"
, 1873-07-24

mo OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PARK, STORY ANT
half cottaKn, rooms, hard An aott Wato ons b1ool
from depot. App1r to W. GIBSON. "a Ctntro-Ay
frO RI!NT-VFKY low, IN HAYWOOD, NEW
modeTu honso II roon,s good atone collar, elasorf
and VOL nonr tho dopot, ~ m!nutes fEnm Me's-st.
ton Al, Honln L. -
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1873-12-19
A Bashful Bridegrsean.

From the Alaska Herald, NoSsaaber 10.
Which reminds US Of little an .cdote
about very bashfal nan in In lana.
The unfortunate's friends knew that he
wanted to be married; they knew tnat he
deserved to hes but they we're quite GER
tain that he never would be if he waited
until he found courage to pop the 4ues-
tioT so took all the trouble of his
hands, and by series of rapid str .egic
moves had him popped" accepted, and
wived before he could find prete It for
whiting" So much accomplished, and
the nuptial evening having passed off
merrily, the young mans backboners
withdrew at an early hour, feeling that
they could spare themselves further eff
fort in their friends behalf About FIVE
minutes later, young Benedick, who had
evidently been having serious debate
with himself. arose, took his hat, and
with nervous ''good night" mad his
exit. He was not seen again by the
bride or her family until the follow
ing evening, when he timidly knocked
at the door and was admitted
No special comment being made apon
his singular conduct, he passed an nour
rather comfortably in the parlo,; and
everything seemed to promise favorably
for a cure of the besetting weakness,
when, hearing the houeehold monitor
proclaim the hour of nine, he suddenly
seemed to remember he had forgotten
something, and started for his hat This
was the moment and the event which
had been sopewhat expectantly awaited
with indignation most profound, but
under control, by the brides mother.
Planting herself resolutely in the door
way, the old lady demanded to know
why and wherefore, what he proposed 10
do, and whether he was man, or only
feeble imitation, &C., in short why he
did not remain with his wife, instead of
Sinking back to his old quarters? The
bashfnl son-in- law stammered out, az the
elderly female seized his hat and backed
him into chair again: "Well, should
like, but thought may be I'd better
wait awhile, for fear it might make talk
among the neighbors."