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An exploration.

The Star and Herald of Panama no.
tices the arrival in that place of DR.. G.
H. Berendt, of New York, and says:
The doctor, whom letter from the
Smithsonian Institute, directed to prom
inent resident Of this city, qualities as
distinguished traveller and scientist, with
whom the institution has been connected
for many years past, and whose name
we have met with on many q page of
that useful institution, is going to
Nicaragua and Guatemala for explora-
tions in the interest Of the geography,
ethnology and natural history of those
countries. He has been occupied
for ten years and more with the
preparation of an extensive work
on the ethnology and linguistics of the
country, lying between the Isthmus Of
Tehuantepec and that Of Honduras COM
prising all the branches Of the great
Maya family and the seat Of the highest
aboriginal civilization OF ancient Amer
lea, whose remains astonish the traveller
in Palenque, Copsn, Uxmal and many
other places. That portion of our con
tinent he has crossed in all directions,
remaining for years at different places
for the interest OF his studies; and
science, in grateful acknowledgment Of
his services, has given his name to
many species of molusks, insects, birds
and plants, discovered by him. DR..
Berendt has found it convenient to take
alse the chronological and linguistieal
features Of Southern Central America
into the scope of his studies, aud
paper Of his on the Darien language, read
before the American Ethnological SOcie.
tyin November last, is justin press This
paper tends TO demonstrate the identity
Of the languages actually spoken from
the Bay Of Darien and the Tuyra river,
to Veraguas, and known as Tule, Cuns,
Chucunaque, Garcia, Manzanillo, San
Bias, Bayano, Tole, etc, all being dia-
lects Of our language, and that most
probably the Old Cueva or Coiba Ian
guage, found by the Spanish conquerors
within the same geographical limits.
We hope the doctors explorations
in Nicaragua wil likewise enable him to
bring some light into the still W lark
Choretegan question, which Is ol pecu-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-12
NERvOgs DEBILITY.

Adepressed. irritable state of mind; weak,
nervous, exhausted feeling; no energy or ami
nation; confused head, weak memory, often
with debilitating, involuntary discharges
The consequence Of excuses, mental oyerwork
or indiscretions This Nervous Debility finds
s ~ os Z, tnnis NJ, ~ sI,o,,l,S
rests discharges, dispels the mental gloom and
dependency, and reiuvenates the entire sys-
tenn. 1t is perfectly harmless and always eff
cient. Price SIS, for q package of Eve boxes
and large 81 vial Of powder, which Is impor
tant in old, serious cases; or 81 per single box.
Seld by ALL Druggists. or sent by mail on re-
ceipt of price. address HUMPHREYS SPECIFIC
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE Co.. No 562 Broad
way. N. Y. xviS4-tuhf xviii-2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-02-12

PROFESSIONAL
DEATH TO DISEASE
DIR. BAKER,
The man whom we have all read about so
much, is located at
100 Jefferson street, Memphis, Tenn,
And is performing great cures by the use
Herbs.

INFINITE WISDOM HAS PROVIDED A
Il remedy for every disease that man or wo-
man is heir to, by the vegetable matter OF the
earth, and when judiciOusly gathered, en-
pared and administered, they never fail. So
those afflicted OF suffering from every disease
whatever go and see the Doctor. You will
find him to be a most scientific man. endowed
by nature and art 70 relieve you OF your
physical ailments. Instead Of dragging
through heightened state Of suffering and
misery. apply 70 him for relief and you may
feel confident Of having your sickness or dis,
ease promptly, safely and permanently cured
W at half the expense attending whore the
dis Is nursed instead Of removed. ln3-t
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A MEDICAL ESSAY on the cause aud cure
Of Premature Decline in Man. showing how
health is lost and how regained. IL gisCs a
clear synopsis Of the Impediments 70 Ma1iage,
the treatment Of Exhausted Vitality, Nervous
and Physical Debility. and other diseases ap-
pertaining thereto, and the remedies therefor,
the results Of twenty years successful pI ac-
tiCe.
"'CBRTIS ON MANHOOD There IS no
eept0r or clerEym. m."-lLondonT Times.
Price 50 cents, By mail. address the salhOr,
DR.. CURTIS
s0-xviiiS9 sTrsmoRt Place. Boston. Mass.
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liar interest, as the Choretegas we're one
Of the connecting links between the
center of civilization represented by the
Toltec and Mexican empires on the
table lands Of Anahuac and the aborig-
inal population Of this part Of Central
Amaric., "
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Our loyal subjects are commanded, upon
their allegiance, to illuminate their dwellings
and domicils in the streets through which our
Pageant passes.
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Line of March viii be duly announced.

No weapons Of any kind will be allowed in
our Court and our Sugar Cured and Prime
Ministers will satisfy themselves that this
order will be strictly enforced.
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| hV-AhOSpAnhoS
Who have with one accord saluted our Eagles
and give gladsome assurance of victory mos
glorious.
| Our subjects are commanded to give al
strangers right royal welcome. Their en-
joyment shall be our special care.
Our fair Ladies and Children are particu
larly commanded to take part in the Revels
immunity from ofense being guaranteed; oul
valiant Chief, Captain Athy, being charged
with this and the order of our city.
ALI Places of Business. public and private
will close at o'clock pm. except the Sta
tion Houses, which will remain wide open fol
the reception of all who forget the dignity Of
our Festival and overstep the bounds of de.
cency.
Scattering Eggs and Flouf are spots which
can only be wiped out by drill on the chain.
gang. Weapons, ball and chain and two
brooms. Winters shall bo Grand Umpire.
And further to honor this. the city of our
love, have we determined to make our
Grand Entire of Occupation ON the
18th inst attsndt by our Court Retain
ers. Henchmen and Faro Dealers, and we will
hold our Grand Levee and receive all of our
subjects who are bearers Of letters with the
mysterious marks, commonly called Tickets,
and in order that there may be room for all
who desire the light Of our glory to shine
upon them, have we prepared our Castle Ex-
position, where cur Grand Ball will take
place. Mardi-Gras, 17th inst.
Our Tournaments promise TO eclipse the
Pageants of Rome and Venice. and our
Cousias of the Momph contribute their
h Our-O-f grandeur. while their Brethren of
the Mystic Crew win furnish Dey of Joy
and Merriment.
Our loyal subjects are commanded, upon
their allegiance. to illuminate their dwellings
and domicils in the streets through which our
Pageant passes.
Line of March will be duly announced.
No weapons Of any kind will be allowed in
our Court and our Sugar Cured and Prime
Ministers will satisfy themselves that this
order will be strictly enforced.
The Mask Ball will commence at 91z o clock.
None but Maskers will be allowed upon the
floor until IL o'clock.
Maske have the liberty Of the Hall, and can
roam at will.
Dancers will form single sets.
No forfeits will be taken at Station Houses.
day or night, Irrespective Of parties.
Aside from merriment, order and decorum
are the rule. and will be maintained. Unruly
spirits MUST govern themselves accordingly.
Our Schools and Courts are ordered to turn
of steam. and for this occasion to give us a
rest.
And il is ur Royal pleasure that the fair
escutcheon Of our city. with which we entrust
ye. shall be returned 10 us as bright and pure
ls when consigned to you. in order that the
next fair Page Of our History shall be more
than the last. and tue Joy and
Mirth unalloyed shall rule the hour; then
indeed will our reign be blessed. and every
power envy the crown we wear.
Done at our Castle Of Mirth. this the ist
day. second moon. third year Of our happy
reign.
Long live the King.
MON US.
ATTEST; Rex Carnivalle.
DeNOsEs. ls2-lA
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ATTEST:
DeNOsEs.
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MEDICAL,
DR.. Curtis on Manho ~ :"
2oOth EDITION.
2. oURTIs. N. D. BE-. sto.

revised and Corrected By the Author. + De
The New York herald., 1874-12-25
CORONERS' CASES.

+, Herman Hyer. sailor. twenty-five years o!
age and born in Prussia, died yesterday In Belle
vue Hospital. On the 5th inst. deceased fell from
the topmast to the hold or the steamship Mime
sofa, then lying at pier 4s North River. and re.
ceived fatal injuries. Coroner Elcknon was nott-
fed.
jeremiah ]. Hickey, boiler maker tnirty.three
years of age who lived No. 80 Lewis street, died
in Bellevue Hospital. On the s1st OF October last
bale of rags fell on deceased at No. ~ East street,
and he received a compound fracture OF one leg.
besides other injuries.
Coroner Eickhor was yesterday called to ehe
Morgue TO hold an inquest on the body OF James
LarKin, a seaman, forty-nve years OF age, who, on
the ed inst, killed at sea by falling from the
ioreyard OF the steamship Crescent City 10 the
deck
Coroner Woltman yesterday held an inquest il
the case Of Sarah Wilson, the diss0utc woman
who died IN Bellevue Hospital from the effects OF
injuries acctden tally received on the night oil tue
16tk inst. by falling from the third story window
OF premises No. 154 Mercer street.
Peter Higgins, man thirty years OF age
and born III Ireland, late on Wednesday night APP
Piled al the Sixteenth precinct station house for
lodgings. and yesterday morning was found dead
In the lodging room by the doorman. Coroner
EickhoG notified to hold an inquest on the
body, which was removed to the Morgue
The New York herald., 1874-12-25
THE BLACK HILLS INVADERS.

MINERS PURSUED INTO THE INDIAN COUNTRY
BY TRoops-THE INTRUDERs TO BE EFFEc-
TIvELY ExPnLLED.
WASHINGTON, Dec. "a, 1874.
The Commissioner Of indian Affairs to-day re-
celved from Agent Bingham the following, tele-
graphic report Of his expedition, which started
the 7th inst. with party OF soldiers and Sioux
Indians, to hunt out the white lntruders whom
the Indians declared to be en- route to the Black
Hills =
FORT SULLY Dakota, Dec. 23, 1874.
TO the COMMISSIONER OF INDIAN AFFAIRS. wash
pursued he miners thirty five miles into the
Black Hills and would have overtaken them IN
two or three days more had not rations been
nearly exhausted. Troops shonlu be sent at once
TO drive out the miners. The Indians are anxious
to raise war party to driye'them out. Have ad-
vlSed them not, TO 40 so until we near rom you.
Should the Indians attacN the miners fear waf
would be the result. Please answer.
ii. w. BINGHAM, United states Indian Agent.
This report being transmitted to Secretary De-
1ano he has written the following letter to the
Secretary OF War;
l have the honor 20 transmit herewith copy OF
report OF this date from ne Commissioner of
Indian Affairs and the accompanying copy of q
telegram and letter from Agent II. w. Bingham,
OF the Cheyenne River Agency in relation to the
try and to his attempts with tae assistance Of
troops, TO Overtake and eXpel them.
The country referred 20 Is secured by treaty to
the Sioux Indians aud respectfully request that
the most effective measures within the power or
the War Department may be adopted toward all
tory and that all intruders be pursued, overtaken
and expelled from 1t.
The New York herald., 1874-12-25
MEETING OF DOCK COMMISSIONERS.

The regular weekly meeting OF the DOCK Com
missiopers was held yesterday afternoon, Prest-
oeut Westervelt in the chair.
In regard 10 the Grand street ferry matter the
Executive Committee reported that they were in
lavor OF granting lease to the New York and
Brooklyn Ferry Company Tor a term OF five years.
with two renewals OF nve years each; the first -
date from February, ls75 first 1--WE years at rental
OF S., 900 per annun: first renewal, $4,000 per an.
mum, and second renewal, $4,000 per aunuln. The
lease Is TO be granted with the provlso tnat any
time alter the first i've years the property can nc
claimed Toy the department at SIX months notice.
and tnAt all expenses incurred Tor improvements
to the property be borne by the Jerry company,
the plans OF which to be submitted to tue COmmiS-
sioners Tor their approval.
A communication was received from Assembly,
man Daniel Bradley, chairman OF a committee com.
posed OF prominent c.tlzeus reslding III the vlcln.
ity or Bridge street. Brooklyn, requesting that the
pier at the foot Of Rutgers street be leased TO them
IOr ferry purpoSeSA
The New York herald., 1874-12-25
REV. DAVID J. LEE.

by the arrival OF the schooner Maggie Abbott at
this port from Para yesterday. intelligence IS
brought Of. the death Oh Rev. David j. Nee, NJ. D.,
superintendent of the Missions on the Amazon.
Dr.. Lee was formerly pastor OF the Episcopal
church in san Francisco, and occupied proml-
stance OF Rev. Mr.. Hav!lland, Secretary OF the
South American Missionary Society OF London,
he was appointed TO the mission named-the first
American Clergyman ever so honored-and pro-
cceded TO the scene OF his laborS In 1878. Tne
position assigned him was a most arduous one,
requiring his preseace IN one OF the most un
little susceptible to the teachings OF Chris
tlanity, ana many OF whom are canni-
balls. Taking mis- lie in hts hands
he went among them preaching to them
In the open air, in sheds and groves, wherever a
few could be gathered to listen to him. on the
Sth OF August last he lett Manaos by steamer to
20 to the Purus River, tributary OF the Amazon,
tions. Arrived there he employed an Indian and
a black man to row HIM to some point on the
river. When stopping for the night as reported
by these men, he lay III the boat while his COM
panlOns slept on shore, anu the following morning
the canoe in which ne remained vas found upset
and Its occupant drowned The men succeeded
alter some search IN finding the body and buried
II on shore near where The accident occurred.
DR.. Lee was very popular with the natives among
whom he mad cast his lot and his death was
deeply regretted BY all. The government O Brazil
recognized HIM N his character as a missionary.
ana had furnished hlm with u protection order
and granted him a freehold at Para Tor the pur.
we're IN progress Tor obtaining similar grant In
ManaOS
The New York herald., 1874-12-25
THE SOUTH CAROLINA.

HOPES OF GETTING THE STRANDED STEAMSHIP
INTO BARNEGAT INLET.
The steamer South Carolina stil remains on
Barnegat Shoals, and no copy OF her manifest has
yet reached this city.
AT consultation on Wednesday between the
captain. the owner and the wreckinR officials, it
was agreed that the vessel should be lightened as
rapidly as possible, with the object OF getting her
into Barnegat Inlet. At eleven O'Clock, on Wedues
swung round, beading a little west OF north work
ing toward Barncgat Inlet, aud IT was hoped at
every nigh tide to get her on by the assistance OF
the wrecking schouners.
IL is calculated that about 240 bales Of cotton are
jettisoned and about 800 are saved. A large
near the lighthouse, and much OF 1t winch was
afioat has been rescued Dy Wreckers. Fortunately
1Or the vessel the wind, up to last accounts, was
blowing on Shore. she Is now about half mile
on the outside Of the shoal
THE ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP REGULATOR.
Last evening the steamship Regulator, captain
Wood, OF the savannah line, sent a0wn on We'd
oil the South Carolina returned to this city. He
states that at an early hour yesterday morning q
Wrecking schooner passed under his stern,
and the captain told him :has II they
midnight as on Wednesday they had great hopes
OF noating the South Carolina and getting her
into the inlet. He further stated that the South
Carolina was still tight as a bottle, and that sne
they tighten her OF her cargo and she draws, say
tour feet forward and eight feet ait, they can
equalze her position by putting some cargo for
ward ana then get her across the Swash Channel
vessel VIII be saved, providing no easterly gale
takes place.
The New York herald., 1874-12-25
THE CRESCENT CITY IN A GALE.
A SAILOR FALLS FROM ALoTT AND BREAKS tfIs
NECK.

SAILOR FALLS FROM ALoFT AND BREAKS f1s
The steamer Crescent City, commanded oy Cap
tam Curtis which arrived in this city yesterday
from Havana, experienced terrible gale from the
southeast on the 22d lnst., which carried away the
foretopmast. and on the same date James Larkin,
a seamen from New York, fell from the ioreyard
and was instantly killed. Yesterday afternoon
one OF the officers OF the Crescent City gave us the
following statement:-
on Tuesday night last, while of Hatteras It
was blowing great guns from the southeast and
at about half-past seven O'Clock the iOretopmast
snapped like u lucier match IN two pieces. Mr..
Dennis, the secondsoficer, accompanied by three
sailors went aloft to clear away the wreck.
James Larkln, one OF the sailors, lost MS
iooting through some unaccountable cause
and fell to the deck and broke his neck,
instant death ensuing. The following day, out of
consideration for his vile, Captain Curtis put the
body on Ice instead OF throwing 1t overheard, as
al No. l22 Madison street. In the seventh ward,
wnere he has wife and three children, the young
est being only month CID. Larkin has had two
previous wonderful escapes on this ship. lie once
fell In the hold and escaped with q broken arm,
and another time he was washed OF the lorecastle
again. His bouy was taken TO the Morgue aud
Coroner Ecknon was notified to hold an inquest.
Larkin was an old sailor, but Tor the last three
years he has been 'longsnoreman and belonged
to one OF tleir unions.
Captain Curtis started subscription for the
vessel was moored Ia New YORK at her wharf
upwards or $340 had been collected. The officers
and crew upon the vesseps arrival took up q fur.
ther collection OF $45 from piers IL and l3.
The New York herald., 1874-12-25
STILL ANOTHER "CLEW."

CHILD FOUND NEAR MoRRIsTowN, N. j.
The police authorities nave now discovered an
other clew in the Charley Ross case. This time
somebody has actually been arrested.
Yesterday superintendent wal!ing received In
formation to- the effect that some persons
living in the vicinity OF Morristown, N. j., had,
the day previous, noticed cnild IN the pos.
session OF some people living in a dilapidated old
shanty near by. No child or children were ever
seen there before, and as the one now with them
Charley Ross the good people OF the neiQnborhood
soon became greatly exercised over the clrcum-
stance. Information was at once given to the
town constable, who went over to the shanty
and arrested all the parties and took posses.
sion of the chiid. A messenger was despatched
to this city to inform our police authorities OF
the discovery, aud alter mature consideration
superintendent Wailing sent Detective McDouga
TO Morrlstown to investigate the matter. The
ofcer was accompanied by an uncle OF the lost
chd. they Will return 10 New YORK al an early
hour this morning, when the result OF their In
vesugatons VIII pc made known.
The New York herald., 1874-12-25

and II may be doupted wnetner tnc King was
much edited though ne was undoubtedly much
amused. Yesterday being the festival OF the
brokers every one was In \ hugely good humor,
wnen some great excitement Is anoat, From the
STOCK Exchange ;he party drove TO
A. T. STEWARDS STORE
ana were received very much the same as was
Prince Arthur OF England. several departments
were inspected, ana the sewing machine ropm at
"Windsorr was finally reached and the great work
CT The day was done.
THE PROGRAMME.
Late In the afternoon Vice Admiral Rowan, COM
mandiag The Brooklyn Navy Yard paid MS re-
spects TO he august guest. Tonight the King WIN
60 To BOOTHS Theatre. on Monday 70 the Academy
OF Music 10 see the Strakosch troupe. ana on Tues
dag TO the PARK Theatre. leaving ior Boston on
wednesday. Throughout the entire programme OF
yesterday His Majesty expressed great pleasure
and satisfaction.
ArrgE stBLACK CROOK
King ka!akaua arrived Just IN time to witness
the performance OF the BLACK Cr0ok,n which we
are soon 10 lose. The lame OF TINS notorious spec
ana 80 much vas he interested ID Il tnat he aban-
uoHcu -lls intention OF visiting the "Hero OF the
HOUR al boolms In order TO witness the g!orieS
OF the "Crook.f Time has dealt rather heavily
with TINS once popular spectacle, and though
the actors DID their best 10 throw lie into
TIE performance, We lear that His MAJESTY
must have been slightly bored and disappointed.
The display OF beauty compared badly with
the freshness and luxuriant nature. OF the
darker beauties OF his native cnme. Ths
Will WIS., ,Ihe Hero OF the Hour" We hope he
Will have courage enough left TO visit some OF the
more intellectual performances tnat the town
offers as we should be sorry THAT our lrst Kingfy
visitor should 70 away with the notion that We
live IN a chronic state OF "Back Crock" ana Hero
The New York herald., 1874-12-25
THE FIRE IN ST. LOUIS.

ST. LOUIS, No., Dec a. 1874
The tobacco factory OF Wise 4 Sondneimer,
burned last night, was insured in the following
companies Fire Association OF Philadelphia and
Amazon, OF Cincinnati, $4,000 each; Franklin, OF
st. LOUIS, and Merchants Of Newark, N. j., $4,000
each; Westchester, OF New York. Peoples, OF
Newark, n: s.. COMMERCIAL OF ST. Louis, and
GLOBE, OF Cnicago 1850 each ! Union Mutual, oil
philadelphia, $500.
on smith, Bggs Co.'s machine shop the insur-
ances are as sdolloWs:-Germania and Niagara, OF
New YORK FRANKLIN, OF Philadelphia, and Ma
tional and Orient, OF Hartford 81, 500 each stan
dard, OF New YORK, $l5oo Meriden oil Connectl-
cut, $1,000.
On the tobacco factory building there Is an In.
surance OF $4,000 each in the Hope, Mutual and
Mound City Companies, OF 81. Louis.