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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22
Life in 81. petersburg.

A correspondent of Rochester paper
writes as follows from the Russian capi-
tai: There are over sixty proswicks "
or fete days in the year on which no one
will work. Sunday is less cared for,
though generally no work is done on
that day. Drunkenness is more COM
mon than in any country in the world.
Common people drink all the booka p"
they can get Their food is a black,
sour rye bread, and cabbage soup
mostly.
But they are good natured, laugha-
BILE race Of beings. There is but little
social life here, though, in fact, not
much visiting, as we do it evenings. So
much social intercourse comes from our
schools and religious affinities, which are
entirely lacking in this country, that it
makes the difference very marked to an
American. The French language is
almost as much used as the Russian;
more so, in fact, in the higher circles
Most of the government officers speak
English also, and more than half the
Russians meet
All the young ladies speak it, as they
all have English governesses. English
and American books are in all frst-class
libraries, Russia having but compare
lively little literature of her own. Law
and order are as much respected as with
us. While the Emperor appoints every
thing exactly as he likes, still be governs
by and through law. The knout is long
since abolished, and trial by jury is
regular and safe. 1t is no heather
country by long ways, but the Greek
or Orthodox Church is strict in its dis
cipline and thorough in its organization.
Divorce is almost impossible. Prisons
are few. Capital punishment unknown,
except for attempts on the Emperor S
life. All convicts are sent to Siberia,
the worst to work in the mines and the
others on the land. Their families can
20 with them if they like so that country
is now full of pretty good people of this
kind. This nation is growing rapidly in
all the directions of national greatness.
Education is being pushed slowly but
steadily. Most of the people | see can
already read and write; but the rich
being SO rich, and the poor so very poor,
makes progress very slow. The police
regulations are perfect, though people
drive through the streets as fast as ever
they can go. Those on foot have no
rights which the carriages are bound to
respect.
Handsome black Tartar horses go past
one like the wind, with little, light har-
ness, no binders, and low, light sleigbs
or sledges, as they call them. Nobody
gees out a minute here without being
fully wrapped up in fur, and ho one sits
a minute in the house with them on. In
the halls are servants to take off and
care for these wrappers. In this way
they never appear to take cold. In no
other way could they live in this change
able climate. Not one of us had a cold
this winter. So all the stories about
being so bad climate appear to us to
be a humbug. But great care is neces-
sary, and that everybody takes of him
self. So in this way we get along, and
on the whole, find the climate not bad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22
PAPER.
Paper |! Paper {! Paper
OF ALL HIHDg- lr
A. ". DU PoNT q 90:

ManutactureFI and WhoIosaIe Dealsfs,
Louisville, -. Kentucky
Have inst removed TO their now, lArg
fouf-story warehouse. No. lA Main 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22
FIFTH ANNUAL SPRING MEETING
PROGRAMME F;

FIRST DAY-Monday, April 9th
Trial Stakes for three-year olds. mile heats;
a sweepstake of $50 each PIP, to which the
Club will add s400. Closed with six sub
Same Dqy-olub Purse. $500. for all ages
two miles.
SECOND Day Tuesday. April 2sth-
Jockey Club Purse. 800. mile-and-a-half,
for all ages.
Same Day~Purse. $3.50. mile heats for all
ages.
THIRD DAY-Wednesday, April 29th-
Minor Stake-mile heats for colts and fillies
that had not appeared in public prior to
closing of Stake. Subscription s25 PIP, TO
which the Club will add $500. Eight sub
Same Day-Purse. sl5o-One mile, for all
ages.
Third Race-Purse. $500 a-quarter,
for all ages.
FOURTH DAY AY--Thursday, April SOth-
Jockey Club Purte, S2OO-mile-and-a-half.
Same DaySClub Purse, s5OO-two miles and
repeat, for all ages.
FIFTH DAY-Fridsy, May 1st-
Chickasaw sake for three-year olds- two
miles; q sweepstake of $50 each p.pA to
which the Club will add s400. Six sub
scribers.
Same Day Handicap for beaten horses-mile
heats. Horses beaten once allowed lbs;
twice. IA lbs. three times, q lbs. Entrance,
$40; money to 60 to second horse. For a
purse of $500.
No entrance fee to purses. A icdlk Ouer eHti-
titles horse to full amount Of purse.
The Club reserves the right to postpone on
account of the weather or for other sufficient
cause. In the event postponement shall be
announced, the entries will not be reOpened.
The drum will be tapped for the start in the
first race each day at o'clock.
Commencing at $3.50 am, trims Of the NJ.
and @. R. II. will run to and from the cours G
every thirty minutes during the day. Fare for
round trip, including admission to public
stand, FIFTY CENTS. Day Badges, 50:
p9- No gentleman admitted 70 the Grand
Stand teithout badge, iohetier accompanied bV
a l1dv or otherlcise.
Extra Accommodations for ladies'. who are
cordially invited TO attend Admission free.
JOHN DONOVAN, President.
G. Stone. Secretary pro tenn: A-eod-5g
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22
REMOVAL.
REMOVAL.

WE TAKE PLEASURE TX INFORMING
w our friends and the public that we have
opened at the well-known stand. No. 2i0 Main
street, corner Of Jefferson, where with more
room and increased facilities we shall be bet
ter able 70 supply our customers. We come
to stay, and having had an experience Of
many years in catering 20 the public taste.
think We can please Thankful for the sup
port Of our many patrons at our Poplar street
house (which for their benefit will be con-
tinued). we respectfully solicit share Of the
trade. pledging prompt attention and goods Of
unsurpassed quality and cheapness. Give rs
WM. DEAN & CO.,
35-47 240 Main street, cor. Jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22

Tickets, SOC; Children under ten, sc.
6-S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22

An illustration OF absent-mindedness
is told of an excited young drug clerk
who filed his customers bottle with the
liniment desired and received therefor a
new twenty-five cent shinplaster, pasted
it on the bottle and put the label in the
cash drawer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
NJ. L. MEACHAM, President
A. n. MCKAY, 5: Vice President
WIN. GAY, Secretary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22

AT. Stewart has fixed the price for
board at his Grand Union Hotel, Sara.
toga, at three dollars a day for the com
ing season. OF course the landlords of
the other hotels will be compelled to
adopt the same tariff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-22
BOARD OF pIRECToRs.

BOARD OF DIRECTORs.
M. L. MEACHAM. ...of NJ. L. Meacham 4 Co.
A. N. MCKAY ........-of Sledge. Mckay 4 Co.
S. MANSFIELD.........of Mansfield 4 Higbee.
VIM. J0YNER...of Joyner. Lennon & Gale.
WM. B. GALBREATH H........C Cotton Factor.
Hon. JOHN ovERTON, Memphis.
J. NJ. PETTIGREW, of Edwards, Pettigrew
4 Co.
ISAAC sCHWAB..........,.....of schwab 4 Co.
B. F. HALLER--.of HOllowell. Crockett i
Haller.
pa-Takes Fire and Marine risks. Dwelling
Houses and isolated Country Stores espeei-
ally solicited. 130-xviii-53
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
Home.

Best of all things to Hsis home. In hours
of ambition and pleasure we may some
times forget its exquisite sweetness, but let
sickness or sadness come, and we return to
il at once. Let the hollow hearts that feign
a friendship which they do not feel stand
revealed before us-let US know, as we all
must, at moments, that, however important
we may be in our own estimation, our places
would be filed at an hours notice, should
we die tomorrow, then we whisper TO our
selves the magic world home, and we are
comforted.
"Home, sweet homel" 1t does not mat
ter how "humble" it is; nor is it less a
home,for being aipAlace. 1t is where those
we love dwell-whereve that may be-
where we are valued for ourselves, and are
held in esteem because of what We are in
ourselves, and not because of power, or
wealth, or what we can do for other people.
Who would be without homer who
would take the worlds applause and honor
| in place of the tenderness of a few tender
| hearts, and the cozy freside meetings where
| the truth may be spoken without disguise
and enyious carpings are unknown? In
life's battle even the hero finds many enc
mics, and much abuse and slsnder and de-
| traction; but into home, if it IS what It
ought TO be, these things never lind their
way. There, to his wife, the plalnest man
becomes a wonderful thing-a sage, -, man man
who ought to be president OF the Uhted
States, and would be were his worth
known
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
KNOXVILLE TENN: WEDNESDAY. AUGUST u, 1874

citizen. Oscar was in his twenty.third
year, and gave fair promise of a useful
career, now untimely cut Off in an
election fight.
The Reeves family is one of the old
est in Fayette County, the present
head, Judge Reeves, OF the Circuit
Court, having for years filled that inn
portant judicial position. The Judge,
we understand, had four sons, all Of
whom served in the Confederate army,
and made regulations as good soldiers.
One Of them was printer, and for
years conducted the old Somerville
Reporter; the three others were-one
jeweler, one dentist, and one a
lawyer. All Of them were men of
repute, and, we learn, were high in
favor with the Republican party.
Which OF the four has met death we
can not say, our correspondent being
silent on that head.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
M ARK ETS.
New York Market.

New York, Aug. lO.-Money easy,
2a2I. Exchange dull 4ba7!. Gold,
dull and heavy, declined l.O9!al .O9s.
Cotton dull and nominal &; sales 224
bales at 17sal74.
Southern flour in moderate request,
and without decided change in price,
common to fair extra, $3.60a6.2 25 good
to choice do, SO 30a9.5O. Wheat more
doing, one cent better; Sl.2Sal.2 % for
winter red and amber western. Corn
isscarcely 80 firm, SlaSl1c. for western
mixed; Sal2c. higher for mixed and
yellow western, the latter quotation is
extreme. Coffee dull, lSa2lc, gold, for
Rio. Sugar steady, 7saSbc. for fair to
good refining; ste. for prime; 7saSsc.
for muscavado ste. for clayed 9iaSIc.
for centrifugal. Molasses uuiet and
steady. Rice dull and unchanged.
Tallow steady, Sic. Pork heavy, new
mess, S24,G0, Beef unchanged. Lard
decidedly lower, lac. Whisky firmer,
Sl.0l.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
Resisting she Evil One.

At a camp-meeting, not long ago, a
man, clad in a thin linen suit, seated
himself on one of the rickety benches
beside fat man who Occupied full one
third of the concern.
When the services were ended the
fat man arose, and the gentleman in
thin linen suddenly began twisting
about in a surprising manner, while
his countenance was significant OF
mortal anguish.
His actions attracted the attention oI
some of the brethren, and one of them
solemn visaged individual, who
ooked as though he had just swal
lowed a pill, approached the writhinl
body, and laid his hand on the mani
shoulder and said
Brother, if you are resisting tn,
promptings of the Evil One, striv,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
WASHINGTON.
Over Halfa Million Paid on South
ern Claims.


WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-A half mill
lion Of National Bank currency was
exchanged for legal tenders to-day.
Col. Clum acts "a Indian Commits
sioner during Commissioner Smiths
recreation.
The Treasury Department since the
adjournment of Congress has paid out
S630,000 on the claims OF Southern
residents before the Southern Claims
Commission. The Commission award
ed over million dollars on the claims,
but Congress appropriated only $685.
76S.S2.
there have been but two applica-
tions for new Western banks, this
month, and they aggregate only cap.
ital Of 100000. The retirement of the
currency has thus far exceeded the
amount of the new circulation. With
in few days the National Bank OF
Missouri, located at st. Louis, has sur
| rendered its circulation and retired its
! bonds to the amount of 1850, 900.
The Supervisors and Collectors OF
the Internal revenue are forbidden to
allow wives or minor children to act
| as clerks,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12

804 Greenlee, 263 James, 24l Jones,
209 Dalton, 2O7; Roach, 40; Nice
ly, 81.
Tax Collector-Cleveland, 9O3 Nor.
gan, 75S;
Circuit Court Clerk-Lathim, (uo
opposition), l,606.
County Court Clerk-Senter, (no op'
position), 1926.
Register,-Doyal, 1,229 Clark, 1o6
Canada, 90.
Hawkins County.
For Sheriff-C. C. Spears, l,SOs
William w. Etter, Sl2; Michael
Shanks, 479.
Circuit Court Clerk-John Wolff
1894 ; William NJ. Piper, sos.
County Court Clerk-Joseph II
Armstrong, LAG; Landon Haynes
Charles, l,l62; Robert Hamilton
1,l62.
Trustee-Jsmes Newgents majority
is 100
Morgan County Election.
S. n. Staples, Circuit Court Clerk
John Hall, County Court Clerk-JohI
Kreis, Tax Collector-John Williams
Sheriff-W. b. Crenshaw, Register
VIM. Howard, Trustee.
Judge Eoung's majority was 293, ant
NJ. L. Adkins Az.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
FOREIGN NEWS.
German Men. of-War Going [
Spanish Waters.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-The House of
Commons has receded from the amend
ments to the public worship biz, which
may be considered law.
The German men -of-war Nautilas
and Albatrass will sail for Spain on
the Sth.
PARIS, Aug. "a meeting Of the
Deputies of the Left was held, al
which it was resolved to agitate in
favor of a general election for the
reason that the present Government il
anti-Republic and does not represen
the country. The Legitimists, on thu
other hand, threaten to renew theil
intrigues for monarchy.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
Baltimore Market.

BALTIMORE, Aug. l0.-Flout fairly
active; Howard Street and Western
superfine, S4a4.75; do extra, S5a5.75
do family, So. 25a7.5O City Mills super
fine, S4a4.75; do extra, S5.25a6; Wheat
is active and firm; choice amber, ST.
40al.43; fair to prime white, Sl.25al.-
35; good to prime red, Sl.S5al .3S; COM
mon to fair, do, 81 2Oal. 80; Pennsylva'
mia red, 81 .28al.30; red western, $l.25a
l.27; amber western, $l.34Rl.36.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
NO. 20

manfully, and you will triumph at
last, Remember, Jacob wrestled with
the angel, and"
~ dunno but he did," interrupted
the agonized man but If Jacob had
the seat of his trowsers and a little OF
his meat.caught in condemned crack
he wouldn't feel like raslin' with an
angel or any other critter"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12

Newspaper advertising impels in
uuiry, and when the article offered Is
Of good vuality and at fair price, the
natural result Is increased sales.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
SOMHRVILLE.
Tho Disturbance at an End-Several
Killed In the Melee.

MEMPHIS, August S.-Parties who
arrived this morning from SOmerville,
report all quiet, and that there had
been no further fighting than was re-
ported in the dispatches last night, and
that when the militia, which left here
last night, arrived there they found
great excitement but no fighting. 1t
seems the difficulty originated in per-
sonal difficulty between Green Hendon,
a white man and Cash Warren "a lead
ing negro politician, on the day Of
election, which was renewed yesterday,
and which led to an attempt to arrest
Oscar Burton by Sheriff Reeves and
his two brothers, who are leading
Republicans and represented as deter
mined men.
Burton shot and killed Paul Reeves,
and was in turn shot and killed by
Sheriff Reeves. Whereupod, a fire was
opened upon Sheriff Reeves and his
brother from the windows and doors
on the street, and were shot down. The
widest excitement ensued, and efforts
were made to organize negroes into
armed bodies, but as far US known al
present, without success, and better
| counsel prevailed, and quiet was re-
stored. The militia from this city will
return on the noon train.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Oscar Burton, the second man killed
in the affray that has been ATTENDED
with such serious consequences, wa
tts youngest living son of Majo
William Burton, for many years Clerl
of the County Court ofFayette County
! u most estimable gentleman and gooC
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12

all the crack players of Princess Club
are out of town.
The order for the British Mediteran-
can squadron to proceed to the coast of
Spain has been countermanded.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12
The West Tennessee war

MEMPHIS, Aug. lO,-Parties who
arrived from Sommerville this morn
ing state that Albert Reeves, Republi-
can candidate for Sheriff, and who was
shot by Barton on Friday, died last
night. His brother, Paul, was dying
this morning. Judge ]. G.. Reeves,
another brother, who was shot at the
same time, aud Oscar Burton, will re-
cover. Everything was quiet there
and the Chickasaw guards from this
city have returned.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12

The following is the approximate
majorities for,officers In Roane county,
with two districts to he heard from
Circuit Court Clerk-E. +. Young,
468.
County Court Clerk. NJ. Sturges,
GA.
SherifT-D. G. Taylor, $40.
Trustee-.Wm. Ellis, 1853.
Tax Collector-L. II. Hill, $50.
Register-Robert NJ. Allison, 279.
Election News from McMinn.
ATHENS, Aug. Z, 1874.
EDITORS CHRONICLE Yesterday was
one of the most lively days in the his
tory of old McMinn. Never was there
a more jumbled ticket, &C., pre-
sumo, voted in Athens. In some in
stances party lines were entirely ig'
nored, but there seems to have been, ol
will be, pretty equal share to each
party in the results of the election
Capt. Blizzard and Mr., Slower have
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12

NASHVILLE, Aug. $3.50 p. NJ
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12

Anderson county all heard from yes.
terday morning except the 9th district,
elects VIM. Gibbs, Sheriff w. ID. La
mar, Circuit Court Clerk; Robert Dew,
County Court Clerk, John Hicks,
Trustee, and Joseph Brown, Register.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-08-12

The vote Of Scott county, with two
districts to hear from, is as follows:
For Circuit Judge, Young, pa I;
Goodpasture, 159; Doughty, SS. For
District Attorney, Adkins, 396; Cul-
lum, l27. The following county off,
cers were elected: J. NJ. Cordell, Coun-
ty Judge d. Jeffers, Clerk Of the Cir
cult Court; VIM. Sharp, Register; J.
F. Hatfield, Sheriff; I. ]. Lloyd, Tax
Collector. The race was very close for
County Court Clerk, with chances in
favor of NJ. B. Strunk. The aspirants
for Trustee have nearly an even vote,
with chances in favor ofOliver Parker
GRANGER COUNTY.
For Attorney General-Fulkerson
749; Tate, 500 Galbraith, 1853.
Sheriff-Jones, 749; Manly, 4l9
Starts, 223 Dyer, l39 4; Justice, ll6
Sheperd, 70; Munro, 2l.
! Trustee-Cunningham, 324; Bunch
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-18
LET TIE CAR DRIVERS REGISTER.

Some Of the drivers on our street cars COM
plain that they have not been able to register
for want Of the necessary time to do SO. Their
employment is constant. and unless relieved
for time, it will be impossible for them,
however anxious and willing they may be, to
obtain their registration certificates.
This is an important question, and should
be inquired into without delay 1t should be
the duty of every superintendent of the vari-
GUS lines of street cars to see that not only the
drivers, but every qualified voter in the en-
rloy Of the company, are registered, and on
the day Of election that they vote. If this be
properly attended to by the superintendent,
it will add several thousands of votes to the
white list. Will not Mr. Wintz take the in
itiative, and see that the proposition be car
ried out?
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-18
Crescent City Relief association.
NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 1e, 1874.

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 1e, 1874.
The CRESCENT CITY RELIEF ASSOCIA.
TON has been organized by the Ladies Of New
Orleans for the purpose Of providing fund from
which aid may be rendered to the fam lies OF
those who fell in defense OF our rights on the
memorable Fourteenth Of September, 1874, and
assistance given to the wounded, eone Of whom
are permanently disabled and others made help
less for months to come.
At the last meeting it WAS decided to address
circular to the ladies throughout the State, soc-
iting their cooperation in increasing the amount
Of this fund.
The Association suggests the formation OF
Branch Associations in every parish in the State
with officers chosen by the ladies composing
these, for the purpose Of collecting subscriptions
and donations, either in money, clothing, food,
or such articles Of production as may be made
available in furthering the objects of the Associa
ton. We venture to suggest that in addition to
personal efforts, this cause may be, through pub
lie entertainment and otherwise before the people,
that thus general interest may be awakened and
opportunity afforded to al to aid in this noble
work.
In making this appeal We feel confident Of the
hearty cooperation Of the daughters Of Louisi-
ana, who have never failed to give their wiling
response to the call Of patriotism and benevo-
lence.
MRS. R. A. WILLIAMSON, President.
MRs. H. G. HoDasoS, Secretary.
OclI tf2dD
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1874-10-18
Kellogg's Offer to Resign.

| A New Orleans dispatch, which we prin,
this morning, gives an interview with kel
| logg in which he offers to resign his position
| as Governor of Louisiana, if q committee OF
| five, to be appointed by President Grant,
| shall decide, after investigation, that he was
not properly elected. This offer has sem
blance of fairness without the reality. Such
committee as he proposes could not satisfy
or tranquiliZe the State. The facts connected
with the election of 1872 are as perfectly I'M
derstood as they can ever be, and the public
judgment on them cannot be changed by any
report Of a one-sided committee such as
President Grant, who has supported Kellogg
throughout, would be likely to appoint. Even
if an impartial committee were selected,
everybody would distrust it except those who
are already committed to Kellogg.
What Kellogg owes to the State is prompt
and square resignation, depending on no other
condition than simultaneous resignation BY
McEnery. If the State offices were all va
Gated, the new election which would necessa-
rily follow would enable the people to fill the
vacancies with men Of their choice. If kel-
logg should decide to be candidate again he
could find whether the people of Louisiana
want him or some other citizen for Governor
1t is properly question for the people of the
State, and not for a committee selected by
President Grant The confusion and distnc-
ton which prevail in Louisiana can never be
removed SO long as Kellogg continues to exer
else the functions Of Governor.
His Endorsement by committee selected
by Grant would be treated with no more re-
spect than the original Endorsement of his
claims by Grant himself The shortest way
out of the existing middle and turmoil is by
resignation of both Kellogg and McEnery,
and all their subordinates. But, falling this,
Congress, at the beginning of its next session,
should declare that neither was legally elected,
and provide for an honest election. Kellogg
knows well enough that his present offer can
not be accepted, and SO idle proposal re-
fleets no credit on his good intentions. If he
desires quiet, order and tranquility, let him
resign at once and give the people an oppor-
tunity to elect State government-N Y.
Herald 18Th inst