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The New York herald., 1874-11-04
PROM NEW YORK TO PHILADELPHIA AFooT.

Yesterday, about noon, William E. Harding and
Edward Mullen OF Boston, dressed in pedestrian
style, passed through Newark on match walk
from the metropolis to Philadelphia. The contest
Is for purse OF S30o, offered by Mr.. Mortimer pro-
prietor OF the Grand Central Theatre, Philadelphia.
Two hundred dollars Will be given to the winner
and 500 TO the loser. They left Jersey City at
twenty minutes to twelve and took the plank
road to Newark, where they passed through Mar
ket and Broad streets to Frellnghuysen avenue,
thence to Elizabeth, followed by crowd OF small
boys, and attracted much attention along the line
OF tue streets. Mullen who is the taller OF the
two, was dressed In blue and white tights, aud
Harding in red, black and white,
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Rev. John s. EbauRh.

The Rev. John 8. Ebaugh whose death on Mon.
evening evening was announced In yesterdays
HERALD, was a well known minister OF the Collegi.
ate Reformed Church, and was for many years u
resident and pastor in this city. But Tor dozen
years or more he has performed very little regu
lar pastoral work. lie died at the PARK Hospital
from injuries received week ago. when he was
knocked down and run over by Madison avenue
street. Mr.. Eudugn was a nne exegetlca
preacher and was an author OF some repute. he
wrote work on the different religions In the
world 10 which the agreements and the differ.
cnces o eacn aud all OF these were pointed out
Mr.. Epaugn was about seventy-nine years Of age
but wore his age so well that he dlu not look
when in ordinary health above nifty years OF age
For some time past he mad resided at No. 13 East
Hamilton square, Jersey city, having cnarge OF u
Dutch Reformed mission there.
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he was shown one, q seven shooter, which, being
loaded, he no sooner saw Than he graspeo. placed
the muzzle at Ills forehead ana pulled the trigger.
He Tell back Instantly, and, although every enor
was made 10 save his lie, ne died before
he reached the Centre street Hospital, whittier ne
was conveyed by ambulance. Whether the de-
ceased committed suicide shot himself accl-
dentaly remains q matter OF uncertainty. The
Coroner has been notined and will mold an inquest.
The deceased, 10 appearance, looked ike re-
spectacle mechanic. A letter, written In German,
was iound upon his person, which, however, iur-
nshed no clew to the purpose OF the deed, pre-
suming it was a suicide.
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MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

ANDERSON --coNNAaD.-On Tuesday, October 81.
1917, al Cnrist Cathedra Reading, Pa. by tue nev.
Wuhdm I. Orrck, MT. l. EDWARD ANDERSON, OF
New lorS, Miss hATE b. CoNNARD III Reading.
bELLts-liAvILA&D-On sunday, November /, al
Whitestone, Long Island, by lev. Dr. Abbot,
WILLIAM X. bellies TO ADELAIp L. HAyILANp
daughter oi the late henry Iavliand.
SCAMaELL-VAN buren, LII Brooklyn, on Mon
day, November 2, by the Rev. Hiram Hutcnings,
Mr. CHARLES A, ScAMAELL 70 Miss Ida &, yAy
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DEATH OF A NEWARK ALDERMAN.

Alter q comparatively brief illness Alderman
Thomas o'Connor, VINO represented the Twelfth
("banner democratlc'D ward In the Common
Council OF Newark died there about noon yester-
day. Mr. OConnor was a man o. very large heart
put limited intellectual attanments, OF very r0ugh
exterior but kindly qualities. His occupation was
that OF street contractor. He represented hls
ward four years IN the Council
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WAS II SUICIDG7

About five O'Clock yesterday afternoon Ger
man, whose name was ascertained to oe Waiter
vorgdt, entered the gunsGop at No. 81 Chatham
street and asked the proprietor the privilege or
looking al an ordinary revolver, expressing his In
tention, at the same time, Of purchasing weapon.
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EUROPEAN MARKETS.

i Providence, R. l.. Nov. 5. 1874
frinung cloths stronger. with increased demand
market nrm. at 39sc. tor standard and extra o4x64.
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LrvIRPooL PRODUCE MARKET LIVERPOOL, Nov s.
Eyening GCommon rosin. IS Sd. . d. per cwt
LONDON PRODUCE MAREEr-LoNpoS, Nov. 3-Evening. -
Llnseed OIL 2Ss 3D. 25s 3D. per spirits turpentinc
26S I'd
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'RIBT CLOTHS MARKET.

g. cor, :, ,,o tSs "a 90 oa sAipmsns-sooo bushels
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BUREN, only daughter Of the late Barnet va
Buren,, all OF Brooklyn.
WoRsLEY-BERRIEN.-O Monday, August II.
1874 by the Rev. Richard Meredith. pastor
Thirty seventh street Methodist Episcopal church.
DWIGHT L. WoRsLEY to NErTlE BERRIES, both Of
this city.
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year OF her age.
on Thursday afternoon, at four O'Clock. Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited.
November q 1874, Mrs. RACHEL ANN PUNrIss 81
Cooperstown, n. r., widow OF the late James
RAwoLLE.--On Sabbath evening, November l,
EMELINE W., vile Of Frederick Rawole, and
daughter OF Nicholas d. Herder.
Relatives ana friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral. from her late residence, 1851
street, east OF First avenue, on Wednesday, the
4th INST, at twelve O'CLOCK without further notice.
REILLY.-0n Monday, November 2 JAMES, second
son OF John and Marie Reilly, aged years and
months.
Funeral will take place at hali-past one O'CLOCK
on ednesday. November I. rom No. 3ol Colual.
SHoEMAKER.-On Monday, November 2, CHARLES
SHOEMAKER husband OF Mary Ann shoemaker. IN
the 5lst year OF his age.
Stacy shoemaker, are invited to attend his funeral
on Thursday a. two O'CLOCK, from ms late rest
dence. 800 Ninth avenue. near Thlrtietn street.
SMITH.-0n Monday, November q HENRY SMITH,
In the 81 tn year oil his age.
spectfully nyted to attend his funeral at his late
residence, No. lis East Twenty-third street. OF
Wednesday, the Atm inst, at one O'Clock p. NJ.
WoLF.-Un Monday morning, November 2, WILL
HELM WOLF, born III Holsten, Germany, aged "a
years ana months.
The relatives and friends OF the family also
Company Il, rhrd regiment Of cavalry, N.G.S.N.Y.
are respectfully invited TO attend the fun sral
rom the German Presbyterian cnurch corner oi
Madison and Montgomery streets, on Wednesday,
November 4. at one O'Clock.
iOuNG.--Un Monday, November 2, oil consump.
ton, WALTER I. Young, eldest son o. Frances II.
and the late Walter Young. and son-in-law 0l
Stepnen Bedel III the ga year oi his age.
Ine funeral service vii take place at All Sous'
Uniyersalst caurch. South Nnfh street, near
Four II. brooklyn, h. d., on Thursday morning,
November ., Ut ten O'CLOCK Inc relatives and
friends o tie Mnilly ana ne members oi Manual
Lodge No. 636, r.. and A. NJ, and Eureka Division
No. ls1, sons ol temperance, are respectfully IN
yi;ed TO be present wthout further notlce. IAtess
Wcnt At KAhWays ~ 4
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12
TO TIE
Wholesale Trade.

We are now receiving the largest
and best assorted stock OF Groceries
and Liquors ever presented to the
iobbing trade In this country, consist
ing in part of all kinds of Liquors,
including French, Apple, Peach and
Ginger Brandies, pure and imitation;
Port, Sherry and Ginger Wines; Gin,
Pure Robertson County Whisky a
specially. 100 barrels and boxes
crackers, consisting Of Picnic, Soda,
Butter, Sugar, Ginger Biscuit, Ginger
Snaps, Cream Biscuits and Cracknel
Biscuits; a large stock Of Oysters,
Sardines, Cheese, Soda, Pepper, Spice,
Ginger, Starch, Matches, Candles,
Coal Oil and Nuts of all kinds. 200
boxes and caddies Tobacco Of differ
ent grades, $50 cases Snuff direct
from the Factories, consisting Of Bot |
ties, half Bottles, Bales and Tin Box
es; q large and well assorted stock |
Of Cigars from eighteen to seventy |
five dollars per thousand, Flasks,
Corks Candies, Soap, Pickle and Can
Goods of all kinds, Pepper and WOr-
Sauce, Tomato Catsup, |
Powder, Lead, Shot, Caps, Figs, Raj
sins, Dried Herrings, Mackerel, Nails,
Kraut 81 Pickles in half Barrels, Pota-
toes and Onions by the barrel; Sugar,
Coffee, Molasses, Rice, Bacon, Lard
Flour, Wrapping Paper and Twine,
p Gases London Swan Gin, ali at the
owest Wholesale prices. We are also
a very large stock OF
Fire Works of all kinds, Including
20 boxes Fire Crackers on consign-
nent,) which we will sell by Cincin-
lati price list with freight added.
Also a very large stock Of Christmas
Tricks aud Fancy Candies, including
IL kinds of fancy Gum Work, Tolu,
candy Fruits, Toys, Etc, on the same
erms as the Fire Works. Choice Or
.nges and Apples by the barrel. Mis-
.ouri Sweet Cider by the barrel and
.ase, Lemons, Etc.
SMITH & STEGALL,
Lafayette Street,
no4-3w. Jackson, Tenn.
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3. ". WATSON.
Merchant Taller and CIsfhieF,
No IL Main Street,
JACKSON, TEAE.

Having been East and bought fine
stock Of CLOTHS, CASSIAfERES,
vESTINGS, Etc, for the fall trade
for Cash, at the lowest cash plces-is
prepared to make UP fashionable gar
ments of al kinds in the bestUf style.
Ihave fine los OF CLOTHING
made expressly to my order, which 1
will sell very low for cash
n. B.-My rent is small, NY expen-
ses are small, 1 sell at a small profit,
my store is small, but my goods are
FRESH and NEW, not oldstock been
accommodating for years, aud I intend
doing a large business.
j. w. WATSON.
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PERSONALS.


Capt. T. NJ. Fanden, of Wander
Brothers, is again at his post, afte
an absence Of several weeks in Wes
Virginia.
Judge J. L. Williamson, of Milan
is in the city on professional bust
ness.
Rev. J. a. Heard, of Memphis, is
In the city, visiting his many friends.
Col. D. NJ. Wisdom las returned
from ReelfOot Lake, and his appear
ance indicates that his brief holiday
has benefited him very much.
We have had the pleasure Of 4
visit from Mr.. ]. P. Prescott, one of
the old citizens Of Memphis, and
one of the editors of the "Old
Folks Magazine.
Capt. L. NJ. Brown, editor and
proprietor of the Mississippi Cen
trail, Water Valley, Miss, was in the
city this week, visiting his daugh-
ter, who is a pupil at the Female In
stitute.
C. L. Apologize, of Apologize &
Son, Louisville, was in the city du-
ring the past week Mr.. Applegate
is a clever and polite gentleman, and
is connected with one of the largest
liquor establishments in the south
west.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

RELIGIOUS NoTIcE--First Bap'
list Church, Rev. d Hcndricksoni
pastor. Sabbath Service At 1920 a.
IN and p. III.
The pastor " i'll preach both morn
ing and night.
Those who desire to unite with
the church will please call on the
pastor before Sunday. or send their
address 10 him.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12
JACKSON COTrON MARKET.
1T. M'cUTcHES-

~ have to record another decline IN
u ices since our last revise Of the market.
Nss York, New Orleans. and ali The pFigci-
raI markets have decliaed from = % .s--
liverpool has touched the lowest figure
fsrSeVeral VI sr>, 1sEl. The rapid Influx
OF cotton at all the ports is what II thus til
ling on prices. The Memphis Appeal ssys:
The stocks at all the ports are Oj3 40
bzlss against 5S3, Alp bales last year
These figures tell the whole stJTy. The
heJNy recefpts are oYerw bel ming the mar
kes, not merely from their number, but be-
cause the representations Of the crop re-
pored to the various Cotton Exchanges
had led 10 the expectation that.-before
thistime,-there would be falling Off
IN de receipts. As the "falling on" does
not come in bales, IL has come in the price,
such j. the penalty OF erroneous impress
siors." The receipts in our msrSet have
been about the heaviest Of the season; reach
ing about $50 bales, and sales 600. Our
rr,Sykat l. active AZ the following figures -
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12
GeneraI Markets.
BAGGING-3 yard iSe.

Se8CE
BAGGING9 yard i5e.
TIES--P n s5S@9c-
BAcoS-Sides. wholesale, Gl53zs;.
Shoulders, wholesale I21<c. Hams, 81
retAii i5c- Wholesale, 1859.
FIoURER Dbl, wholesale, Sj@9C0
Meals bush. Ooc&Sl H..
HOMIS1-R D, retzii, &c.
GRITs-B b, retail, Dc.
DRIED FRrTT-Arptes, { T. wholesale,
Ge4c Peaches do 1I4c.
SUGAE-New Orleans, wholesale. 100 lie
COFEER-retaii eSc, wholesale, %.
MOI. ISsE-W holesale- O5eJe0c.
NAILs-P keg -, Rates.
THREAD-SI uDs s'doZ. retail, iscs Nhoi'
sals I2@145zc-
WHIsKEY-P gall, wholesale, 81 O05S.l 20
OYSTERS Cove, 81 4SG3 40 = doz.
CANDIES-N holesale. loc.
HAcKEREL-By the Kit, 81 25G3 o.
HIDEs-Green, y d, &c Dry salt, lSe
Dry Flint, 16c.
LEATHER-Haruess and Sole, = D, retail
ie@45c, Kip, do, do, COG 80; BIidle, 60, DO
CoRS-shtTed 1891 90 2 busbei.
BEESwAx-P ID p -
rALLOw-3 ID be-
OLD IROS-R D 1S@I1zcs
CHICKENS d0z - 5OG3 90
DUCEszs doZ. - 50G4 o..
GEEsE-6oGS9c.
BUTTER-B b. oO093 5c.
EGGs-z doZ- 1853 L2Oc.
IRISH FOTATOEs-NeW, a. = buShel.
SPRING CHICKESS-3 heat. -0625c.
BKFF CATTLK-Net- buying, 555@Jce.
SHoAr-Buying, y d SIC. 90
SHEEP head - 5OlS3 80.
LAMBs-s nea- II 50@S2.
KID 81 25&$2 ..
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

Jacob Lonsberg has, within the
past week, sold twenty-five thousand
cigars at wholesale-most of which
were shipped to points South. Mr..
Lonsberg manufactures cigars and
smoking tobacco, aud deserves the
patronage of our people, aud we take
pleasure in recommending him to our
friends as q reliable man.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12
Nov. 21-4t

no you want a Hat, Cap, Umbrella,
Walking-eane, OF Vslisel If so. you can
frd a greater variety at w. F. Alexander's
than at any house In Jackson. His stock
is larger, better assorted, more carefully Sc
lested, and cheaper than any similar stock
in The city. iune6-tf
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

1t is now only thirteen days until
christmas, and the young people Of
our city are looking forward to the
holidays with good deal of pleasure.
From what we can learn it viii be
week of gaiety-parties, suppers, din
ners and frolics generally, will be
the order of the day.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

MEssRs. BLAIR Il SSIPEs.-We
direct the special attention of our
readers TO the law card of these gen
tlemen. They are masters OF their
profession, and by close attention
to business, coupled with strict in
tegriiy have obtained the confidence
of the entire business community.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

THE NORTH british INs CO.
This Is one of the strongest and
most reliable fire and life insurance
companies in the world, and with
out the slightest feeling of hcsitan-
cy, we commend IL to our friends.
WIN. s. Moore, of the Bank of Mad
ison, one of our most courteous and
obliging, and at the same time one
OF our most accurate and reliable
business men, Is the agent of the
North British for this city, and for
Madison county.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12
IHLINER~
LAVEILLE, WARNER Co

PrOprietOrs.
Fronting on Nh. 5th and Walnut Sts.,
ST. LOUIS. NO.
't'HE southern Hotel is frst class in all lis
4 appointments It's tables are at an times
supplied IN the greatest abundance with
az the oelicacles the market affords. -
clerks and employees are all polite and ar
lshuNe % ihe wants % the guests OF the
hote-- Inrre Is an Improved elevator lead
ing nom TIE nrst uOor 20 the upper one
Railroad and Steamboat Ticket duiceS
News sta1ld and Western Union TeIgraph
of1ee In Hotuuda OF the Hotel. iu8-Iy
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

The Municipal canvass is not a very
active one as yet, but during the next
week will assume definite shape. -
The candidates for the higher offices
are feeling their way cautiously, and
are evidently sorting their cards very
carafnllv
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

For the past week Liberty street
has been literally thronged with cot7
ton wagons loaded with the staple
There has been probably more cotton
sold in our city during tho present
week, than has changed hands for the
same space of time this season.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

On Friday night last a burglar at
tempted TO force the back window Of
Mr.. j. W. Watson's tailor shop, on
Main street, but failed. The shutter
was prised off and one or two panes
of glass broken, but bars on the in
side prevented an entrance to the
huildino
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

FmE.-Ghe burning of box car at
the upper Depot on Thursday night,
caused considerable excitement. Quite
a number of citizens rushed frantical-
~ to the scene, but returned very
much disappointed, agreeably sohow-
ever.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

There can be no doubt as to the
strength of the floor and walls of the
Opera House. The errwds that were
packed into it last week demonstrated
its capacity in every way to the utter
most.
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READ THIS TWICE.

~THE PEOPLES LEDGER" contains no
Continued STORES, s Large Page, lsCoiuinus
Of Choice Miscellaneous Reading Mater eN-
pens OF such well-knOw writers ~ Nash.
oliver Optic. SylvanuS Cobb, Ir.. n - Al
colt, VIII Carlton j. I, IIon bridge, Aafk
Twain, E;c.
nE- v-iI send 'sIhe Peoples Ledger, 70
any address every week ior thrtc month
on trial, un receipt Of only - ceuis-
aThe Peoples Ledger j. an old Established
ana reliable weekly paper, Published every
S1turtIsy. and - very popular throughout
me \ T. and Middle states. Address
HERMANN X. CURTIS. Publlsher-
uOf-3n No. L school street, Boston.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

MEssRs. DELBRDGE & SHEEGod
have at last obtained good and reli-
able baker, and are now prepared to
furnish the citizens of Jackson and
vicinity with bread, cakes, &C., on the
shortest notice. Orders for balls and
parties solicited. no 5-2t
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

There is a lady in this city whose
maiden name was changed to that OF
her husband, by substituting d for the
final letter in her name.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

In this weeks issue will be found
the card of the well known Memphis
clothing house of WALKER Bios. &
Co. This is one of the most reliable
clothing houses in the South, aud they
guarantee satisfactory competition
with any house, North or South. Our
popular and clever friend, Mr.. 7. b.
ALLEN, is with this house, and would
be pleased to have his numerous
friends and customers call and see
him when in the city.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12
NELLY 81 PYRA AS,
Wholesale and Retail
DEALERS IN
DruCs Medicines

Fancy Goods.
We keep constantly on hand COM
plete assortment of pure and fresh
DRUGS and MEDICINES.
Our stock of Combs, Brushes, Toll
ct Soaps, Perfumery and Fancy Goods
is very full.
We have the agency fer the popular
patent medicines, and viii furnish
dealers at manufacturers prices.
In Brandies, Wines and pure
Liquors for medicinal use, our stock
is unr1valed.
Physicians prescriptions receiving
special attention will be carefully and
accurately prepared at all hours.
Every article of Medicine guaran-
teed pure and fresh.
Dash buyers specially invited 20 give
u, a cali. Ring door De'' GOr
night clerk.
+. II. MAYO's REVIsED PRICELIsT
a list and prices of few leading articles
OF the large Bankrupt stock OF Goods at F.
II. MAYOS Auction house.
Gents full stock Brog. Shoes, Sl.s5, worth s..
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

John Dalton hereby warns all per-
sons not to trade for a county war
rant, signed by Hiram Johnson, bear
ing date Nov. 25th, 1874, made paya-
BILE to himself, calling for 80 80 cts,
and numbered 729.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

We will soon be called upon to Sc
lect Mayor and board Of Aldermen,
and every one is anxious to know who
are to serve our city government for
the next year.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

If you wish to see a neat, comforta-
BILE, and admirably arranged meat,
FISH and oyster store, step into the eel
lar below the Grocery establishment
Of our neighbors Ramsey & Co.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

The ring OF the trowel aud sound of
the hammer can be daily heard in all
parts of our city, and Jackson is go
ing ahead in improvements, notwitL-
standing the hard times, to the great
establishment OF strangers who visit
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

RAMSEY & Co.-This wide awake
and business like firm are now doing
= large family grocery trade. They
have a handsome delivery wagon, and
every article, no matter how small, is
put down at your door without extra
oboroa
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

We are prepared to furnish HO-
tells, Restaurants and families Fresh
Oysters, Fish and Celery at reduc-
ed rates by the quantity.
G.. II. RAMSEY a. Co.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

George Robinson has reoPened the
skating rink at Tomlin's Hall, and
the young people of the city are avail
ing themselves Of the opportunity for
amusement and healthful exercise
thus offered.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

watch dog, or hunter, or ratter, but
when . city dag never diseriminates
between the street and his masters
enclosure, We you'd prescribe medi-
Gated Bologna or buck shot Cor the
Snarlewyows thas frighten defence
less people and sometimes lacerate
and mar the features OF children with
heir yVoTHsh fauos
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

Mr.. ]. J. Birdsong, who resides
twelve miles north of this city, in the
10th civil district, employed some
three weeks ago, a man giving his
name as Thomas Meek, to work on his
farm. Last Saturday morning Meek
arose before BirdsoBg, made fire in
the room, and decamped with Bird
songs coat, vest, pants, a silver
watch, and notes to the value of TWEEN
ty-four hundred dollars. Mr.. Bird
SOne followed the trail OF the thief for
some distance, and found some value
less papers scattered in the road, but
has not as yet discovered the wherea-
bouts of the thief. Meek is q young
man. between 19 and p years old, a.
bout six feet in height, and has on
one arm the device of a female figure
and United States flag, and on the
other a star, and eagle made with in
dia ink He says heis deserter from
the United States Army, and that his
home is at Wheeling West Virginia.
Mr.. Birdsong has notified the drawers
Of the stolen notes of their loss, so
that the booty will be reduced to the
watch and clothing
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

II you want a custom-made Boot or Shoe,
not made merely to sell, but to lit the foot,
20 wear, and to make the customer come
back again. call at W. T. Alexander's, who
by his far dealing, close attention 10 bust
less. and ny study ing the details OF his
vocation, has won the confidence OF the
cOmmunity. juns6-tf
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

DIR. S. s. Battle of Wythe Depot,
Shelby county, was in our city last
week. The Doctor wearied with wait
ing on the General Assembly to open
up Hatchie river for navigation, will
start in few days with a number of
laborers at the mouth of Beaver Greek
and descend the river on n raft, to the
mouth of Big Greek, with the purpose
of removing all distractions out Of the
river,
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We acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation from Prof. G. Z. DAVIS,
principal of the Mimin Academy, to
attend its exhibition exercises on
the 10th inst.
Whig and tribune. [volume] (Jackson, Tenn.) 1870-1877, 1874-12-12

l.. Nance is now offering his new
and handsome stock of Ready-Made
Clothing at cost. Don't fail to give
him call before purchasing Nos. 3
and 4. Parker Block. no5-tt.
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SANTA CLAUS is Coming.
Gro Ia Randolph ~ Co.'s for
the best stock of Toys in Jackson,
East of Court House. nO5-tf