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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

The prices ruling at the opening OF
the anthracite coal year, which commenced
on the LIST inst, are from ten to twenty cents
per ton higher than those of last year at
the same time. The plan adopted last year
by the combination will be again followed,
and coal will probably continue to advance
by small per centage each month. mas.
much as this policy has been carried out
with tolerable success during the past twelve
months, in spite of the panic, there is no
apprehension of difficulty this year, and con-
sumers would do well to lay in their sup
ply of fuel reasonably early. The an.
thracite coal tonnage is, thus far, three
hundred and thirty.seven thousand tons
short of what it was at this time last year
but this difference, it is supposed, will be
overcome soon after the opening of the
canals, now soon expected.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

The European countries are awake to
the value of popular education, stimulated
by the fact that in Germany parents are
compelled to give their children cpportu.
nifty for learning, to which fact is attributed
in great measure the present prominence
of that countryin European politics. Italy
is already engaged upon a law to enforce
education, and it is probable that France
will not allow the subject to remain neg.
leeted very long.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

Washington correspondents are some
what reckless in telegraphing allegations
about public men, and the papers which
maintain specials at the capital are not
very scrupulous or discriminating in the
publication of such "news" The Detroit
Free Press, however, will probably be a
little more careful hereafter, as Senator
Chandler has instituted a 100000 libel
suit against it for publishing unsustained
charges made against him by its Washing.
ton correspondent When there is SO
much rascality going on, it is inexcusable
in correspondent to give an honest man
the character of rogue be might easily
find genuine ones.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18
Temperance in Congress.

Thousands Of hearts will rejoice that the
attention Of Congress has at length been
turned to the ravages Of intemperance
Most devoutly is it to be hoped that the
steps now being taken will end in nothing
short Of exhausting the power Of Congress,
in its sovereign capacity, in the direction
Of wipug out this gigantic evil. The pres
ent extraordinary interest upon this subject,
all through the country, gives more than a
passing importance to the utterances Of our
public men on this question. Strong, in.
deed, were the expressions of several Of
our leading statesmen, in the discussion
which preceded the passage by the Senate
Of the bill to provide for Commission Of
Investigation on this subject. Senator
Flanagan, of Texas, even went so far as to
declare that in his judgment the war Of the
rebellion would never have occurred but for
the exciting cause of intoxicating drinks
Next week we shall publish the report
Of the House Committee on the Judiciary,
recommending the passage Of the bill pro-
viding for the board of Commissioners
above mentioned.
As specimen of the cold.blooded and
fine spun German philosophy which this re-
form must encounter, especially in the West,
we give the following from the speech Of
Senator Schurz, in the Senate;
lie thought the passage Of this bill would es-
tablish precedent of Congress interfering in
matters belonging exclusively to the State.
There were many other evils affecting society
which need to be inquired into. For instance,
gambling was worse than intemperance.
Another object the extravaganza Of the female
sex in matters Of dress, was great evil and
had ruined many families. How many clerks
had been induced to rob their employers, or
bank officers to become dcinulters, in order to
satisfy their love for dress. Indignation made
man souf and unsociabe, and Congress might
inquire into the cause Of this, or go on with its
inquiries until it should be found out what eG-
feet the consumption of hot soda had upon so
ciety, and establish bureau Of health and pub
lie morals. lie did not desire 10 be understood
as trihing with the temperance principle. To
certain extent he was a temperance man, and
nothing was more disgusting to him than q
drunken man, unless it be drunken woman
nothing could be more loathsome than hu-
man being degrading himself to the level of a
beast. lie thought the movement Of which
this bill formed a part, was misdirected zen
and the gentlemen favoring it were taking hold
of the wrong end of the subject. Human ma
ture was so constituted that it needed relaxa-
ton and could not be put down. The surest
remedy was not the turcible suppression Of any
indulgence not morally wrong, when used mod.
eratey, but the substitution Of better pleas.
ures for bad ones. lie believed if social enjoy.
ments be introduced among the people, whole
some social reform would be achieved, and q
lasting benefit be conferred upon society. lie
doubted the proprioty of the legislation pro
posed by this bill, and would therefore vote
/ a af
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

The Tribune fully explains the pres.
ent condition Of business when it remarks
that "men will not buy or sell cloth till
the length of the yard.stick Is fixed" Con-
gressmen will do well to think Of this.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

Mr.. Fillmore's obsequies were cello.
brated on Thursday with due ceremony 10
the city Of his residence. His remains had
lain in state in the Cathedral, and the whole
people followed him to the grave. His quiet
serenity of temper was so much in contrast
with the character Of the mass Of public
men of to-day that it may well have seemed
to the whole assembly the funeral of man
belonging to another age.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

The Hon. Alexander ii. Stephens has
brought suit against the Western and
Atlanta Railroad Company, to recover
100000. He charges he has trans.
ferred to the State Of Georgia all of his in
terest in the road, of which he was one of
the lessees, in 1870. He has since learned
that the transfer was never made, and he
claims that the property is, therefore, still his.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

The melancholy rumor obtains that
Winnie Ream is to be given the job of i'm
mortaizing Farragut in a statue for the
capitol grounds. The trouble is thata ma
jority of the commission empowered to give
the order are men, and, Of course, the
curly pated Winnie had things all her own
way. 1t is getting pretty evident that if
we are going to have any respectable stat
uary in Washington, the giving of the or.
ders will have to be placed in the hands Of
feminine committees. Nothing else can save
us from Winnie Rcam, who though UNDER
stood to be good figure herself, can't
mould even a tolerabe one In the pres.
ent case the committee consists of General
Sherman, Secretary Robson and Mrs. Far
ragut, and it is understood that two are in
favor Of delivering over the gallant old ad-
miral to Winnie and the other opposed.
We take it for granted that Mrs Farragut
is that one.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18

Good Friday has been selected for Fast
Day 10 Connecticut.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18
9Uatohman 6 journal.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH Is, ls74.
Charles Sumner.

rrpps-f20O pof year strictly IN advance; or $3.50
10 not paid within three months.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-03-18
The Flow OF Capital.

Late events are justifying the predictions
Of sagacious business men, made at the be-
ginning Of the late panic, that the era Of
speculation in the stocks aud bonds of new
railroads to the frontiers Of civilization had
ended, to be succeeded by the safer invest
ment Of capital in real estate in the com.
mercial cities, the centres Of trade, which,
with already established business prosperity,
afford safer and surer investments to the
capitalist, with quicker and more certain
profits, than where new enterprises are in
augurated in the sparsely settled regions
near the outposts, where agriculture and
manufacturing interests are yet undevel.
opedi and that consequently capital for an
indefinite period would seek investments in
enterprising, rapidly growing cities, rather
than in building up new towns 10 the far
West or South. That this reaction has al.
ready taken place is evident by the great
improvement in the real estate market Of
Chicago, and other cities, where for the
past few weeks the demand for business, resi-
dence and suburban property has been very
good, much better, in fact, than at any time
since the monetary crisis. The Chicago
press speaks most hopefully Of the encour.
aging change which has taken place in the
real estate market of that city during the
last few weeks, saying that there are un.
doubtedly more buyers in the market than
for months previous, and that many of them
are capitalists from other localities, who
have come thither for the purpose Of invest
ing, and that the real estate brokers have
more memoranda Of the wants of investors
on their books now than they have had at
any time for several months past, A large
number of these inquiries are from capital
lists who are de,irous Of buying business
property at low prices, though the demand
for first class residence aud acre suburban
property is by no means inconsilerable
Late sales Of residence aud suburban prop
erty, at an advance Of from ten to twenty
per cent. over the prices of last autumn
make a very favorable showing for the con.
stautly increasing value of real estate.
And what is true of Chicago is also true
Of New York aud Boston. Capital is in
stinctively shrinking from the channels o.
outside speculation, and altogether too much
from the calls of legitimate business, to enc
more solid foundation in real estate
The Grange advance., 1874-04-01

Total amount expenditures, $33, 1922 O6
Which amount includes County Treasurers fees for
collection of taxes, according to Law of 1873.
Besides the foregoing expenditures, the follow
ing amounts have been paid for the redemption of
county bonds and interest coupons of 1870 ISSUE
for funding the floating Indebtedness of the coun.
ty, to-wit:
The Grange advance., 1874-04-01

FINANCIAL EXHIBIT OF GoODHUE COUN.
TY. MARCH /. 1874
.":.- :
LIABILITIES.
Outstanding County Bonds issued
In 1870, for funding the floating d! ~
Indebtedness of Goodhue County
principal amount &90OO 90
Interest C0upous on the above =. ~,,r.~, -
! bonds, tO-Wit: On Bonds No /. 2 III
! 8, s, 6, z, 8. 9, 16, II. IS, and IS
coming due the ensuing year $40 90 !.
~sse4o 90
! payment 1888 g.
! '- . i'''' APPROPRIATIONS UNPAID. -r+:,.'
Appropriation for covering bridge ~ =,
at Pine Island (made July l. lS5a 4a5D DO
Appropriation for bridge over Zum.
! bro, near the q line of Sec S. in I
i Town Of Holden (made March 21
1873 ...-,~~ aso@ xoo ~
Sfss'ssh.7 "a oassfs . March March it, T. 5t*>E ~
esseF ods rGsi siiis Farm u4rs.ss .> fsas@ f9s,s e
Il .-isE T&za r :s.:t"" ;<-. ..'--- $l14o IL
Total Liabilities ~ . H.. :-oo0. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
Cowhiding and Fight.

This morning while the Maifest pro-
cession was passing the corner Of Jeffer-
son and Main a lively skirmish took
place in front of the Worsham House
between Ed Norton and George W.
Murphy. Mr.. Norton is well known
bill poster and Mr.. Murphy is the ex-
Treasurer of the Memphis Theater.
Some days since, owing to the non.pay-
ment of bill posting bills by the man,
agement Mr.. Norton attached the bag
gage of Baker and Farron, CHRIS and
Lena" for whose benefit the bills
were posted throughout the city.
Mr.. Murphy had to liquidate the bills
at the reading room of the Peabody.
While SO doing he gave utterance
to the most abusive language, denounc'
ing Mr.. Norton in unmeasuPed terms
and using the most opprobrious epithets
before large crowd. Mr.. Norton re-
piled that be did not wish difficulty at
that place, but would see him some other
time. This morning Mr.. Murphy stood
on the corner Of Adams and Main gaz-
ing at the Maifest procession. Mr.. Nor
ton came upon him and commenced be-
laboring him with a rawhide and with
his fists. Mr.. Murphy was knocked
down several times, and finally the
crowd separated the combattants. Nor
ton wss arrested by the police and MUIR
ply by constable. Murphy sued out a
warrant against Norton before Esquire
Spelman for assault and battery. The
case was called, and Norton not being
ready for trial, continuance was had
to two o'clock to morrow afternoon, Nor
ton being placed under $4,000 bonds for
his appearance. Immediately afterwsrd
Murphy was arrested by policeman on
a charge of fighting, and put up the me-
eessary forfeit, or rather was ordered by
Chief Athy to report before the Recorder
at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.
The fight resulted in Mr.. Murphy
receiving a number of blows from
cowhide and black eye, his left pepper
being closed for the season, Mr.. Norton
received few slight scratches. Let us
have peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

tory in the cases Of S. Fl. Coward and
the Mechanics and Traders Bank OF
Memphis VS.. John League, Mayor, etc.
The mandamusses compel the Mayor to
issue change warrants for certain Nicol-
son pavement certificates held by the
compliments, amounting to about $i4,-
600. An appeal to the Supreme Court
will probably be taken by the city.
At the pigeon tournament given by
the Bluff City Shooting Club on Satur-
day the 500 prize was won by W. R.
Watkins, Of Nashville; the $50 prize
won by VIM. Bowles Of this city; the $25
prize won by j. H. Dew, of Columbia;
the club prize silver pitcher was won by
DR.. d. D. Saunders. The pitcher has
been shot for three times, the first holder
being P. H. Bryson, the second R. W..
Lightburne, and again it changes hands.
The terms are that it must be held six
consecutive months, the holder being
subject to a challenge once month
from any member of the club.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
nj II M PHIS:
Monday Evening, May A, 1874.
ADJUSTMENTS.

VAUDEVILLE THEATER. The Vaude-
vile (ate Whites Opera House,, on.Jef-
ferson st., is open for the season, under
the supervision of j. W. Berkeley. A
fine troupe has been engaged to appear,
among others the Yeddo Japanese, Bar
low Brothers, Blanche Forester, Mile
Basseure, Lizzie Landry, and number
of others. A number of star perform
ers will appear at the Vaudeville weekly
during the summer season.
OLYMPIC VARIETIEs.- Charley White
has opened the Olympic Varieties
on Washington street with splendid
troupe of artists. Among others may
be mentioned Misses Kathleen O'Neal,
Neal Conway, Chrisse Morren, Blanche
Pearl, Lillian White and host of
others. The Olympic has been thor
oughly renovated, having beenrepainted
and decorated SO as to make it attract
i've to the public A number of new stars
viii appear 10 rapid succession, and pro-
grammes of unusual excellence will be
presented nightly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
MAIFEST.
Procession Of the German societies
Exercises This Afternoon al
James Park

Procession Of the German societies
-Bxerctses This Afternoon AT
James Park.
At eleven o'clock to-day the German
societies Of the city formed in column
end moved down Main and out to James
Park for the purpose of celebrating
their annual Maifest. The procession
was headed by squad OF police; then
came the Old Memphis Brass Band and
Chief Marshal Theodore Krekel and
assistants, In carriage followed Col.
A. j. Kellar and Joseph A. Gronauer.
Esq, the orators Of the day. The DIFF
ferent societies, such as the German
Benevolent, Turner Verein and others,
had gaily decorated wagons, in which
appeared groups Of elegantly dressed
children-May queens, maids of honor,
Goddesses of Liberty, zouaves, fairies
amid waving flags and banners and sur
rounded by floral wreaths.
The decorated wagons presented a
charming appearance and attracted
crowds of people to Main street. A
number of carriages containing beauti-
full children closed the procession. The
Turner's and other German societies
turned out and marched in force. They
wore their badges and regalias and car
ried their society banners as well as the
United States and German flags. Al
the park this afternoon Colonel A. j
Kellar will deliver an address in English
and Jos. A. Gronauer in German. The
May tree dance, Swabian wheelbarrew
march, music, dancing and other plea
sures, which the Germans know how SO
well to indulge in, will be the attractions.
At night fireworks will add to the spec.
tacle, which will fill the measure Of hap
piness Of both youth and age.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
Christian BrOthers' College FestI-
val

Tomorrow the Exposition building
will be the place of resort for those who
would court pleasure and recreation,
being the occasion of the grand festival
and bazaar, given under the auspices of a
number of prominent ladies and gentle
men for the benefit Of the Christian
Brothers College. Particular attention
has been given to the securing Of good
music for the occasion, which is guar
anteed by the fact that the Professors
Arnold and Handwerker, and a number
of gentlemen among the FIRST in the
ranks Of the musical profession in Mem
phis, have been engaged in the orches-
trail department, so that here will be
found an attraction alone that will
secure good attendance. even if the
price of admission we're three-fold. The
College band will also be in attendance
each day, so that there will be variety as
we'll as rarity in the complement. Of mu-
sic, The festival will be continued on
Wednesday and close on Thursday
evening. Admission, fifty cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
Notiea 20 amoI.arsi

l am selling the following brands of
real Havana cigars at Wholesale prices
at retail: FIGAR0S at SC. apiece
Exceptions at l24c. apiece; CARO-
LINAS at l21c. apiece; CABANAS at
l2lc. apiece; FLOR DEL FUMAR,
three for Csc. Smokers are invited to
call and examine the above brands of
genuine Havana cigars.
Sol COLEMAN,
63 200 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
TAILORING.

The well known fashionable merchant
tailor, A. II. Goodman, 100 Main street,
has just received another invoice of fine
tailoring goods direct from the import
ers. The dull business in the East ena-
bled Mr.. Goodman to buy those goods at
low prices, and he wishes to inform the
public that he will make them up at
reasonable prices. His styles of making
up cannot be surpassed. Give him a
call and examine his goods and prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

Next Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day evenings the Esther Club will give a
series Of grand concerts at the Memphis
Theater for the benefit of the organ
fund of Calvary Church. The pro-
grammes are excellent and attractive.
The Esther Club will appear in costumes
of ye olden time, and the vocal and in-
strumental music will likewise be of
ancient date, which music, like old
wine, has grown better by being aged.
By turning to the advertisement it will
be seen that host Of our very best
vocal and instrumental musicians will
assist in the entertainments. Mr.. James
Kirkland, to whose musical taste we
we're indebted for the Esther Cantata at
the theater last season, is the ruling
spirit of the forthcoming musical at
traction. Reserved seats are selling of
with rush at Cleaves & Carnes. Those
whe desire good seats had better secure
tickets in time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

Mrs. JAMES REILLY and Mrs. ]. DAILY
have taken quite an interest in the refresh
ment table, to be kept during the festival
on Tuesday, Wednesday aud Thursday
at the Exposition building. They will
be glad to see all their friends from
North Memphis, in order to assist in
promoting the success Of this laudabie
undertaking.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

Cotton Room saloon and eating house,
No. 9 and II West Court street, is fast
becoming the place Of the town. The
best Of liquors, lager beer and wines are
kept at this house, meals served at all
times, and at prices to suit the times.
ST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

NEws-Billy Lieben has taken pos
session of the old news stand No. 1864
Main, near Jefferson, and has fitted it
up regardless of cost. He has all the
May magazines, Scribner, Frank Leslie,
Popular Science Monthly, ETC., and the
latest papers from all parts Of the world.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

Corwin, of Merchants Restaurant
fame, has fitted up a number Of fur
nished rooms in connection with his
dining palace. They are located up
stairs in the Kit Williams block, corner
of Second ana Madison street. Furni-
ture and carpets, ETC., all new. Apart
ments well ventilated and commodions;
private dining rooms attached, and
everything calculated to make guests
and patrons happy. Try him once, and
you will be sure to call again. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

No imposition is more to be con-
demned than that of short weigh"
So common is this, that hardly an article
Of commerce is offered to the public
which has the full weight represented.
Such is not the case with Dooley's yeast
powder, now universally used in this
country. Each package contains with
scrupulous exactness the quantity or
weight labeled upon it, and will produce
better and greater results than any other
baking powder in market Try it and
satisfy yourselves of the truth Of our
assertion. For sale by grocers.
eodRW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

News STAND.-At Mrs. Mansfords
news depot, corner ofSecond and Mon
roe, the latest daily papers, monthly
magazines for April, periodicals and
news goods can be found. 95t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
Mess Beef.

Merchants receiving orders for
choice article, in whole, half or quarter
barrels, should not forget to call at H.
Seessel, Sr., &tSon's, No. Y Jefferson
street. corner of Third. Ga
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
shlpners and TraveIers.

LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE AND GREAT
SOUTHERN X. r.,
OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT MEMPHIS DIV,
MRNrHIs, Tenn Maya, 1874.
The breaks of connections of this line
occasioned by high water, having been
repaired, mail and freight trains will be
resumed on and after this date.
JoHY T. FLYNN,
55 Supt Memphis Division.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
PICNIC.

Tomorrow the annual picnic Of St.
Peters Sundsy.school will be held at
James Park. A fine band will be in
attendance, and every arrangement will
be made to entertain all visitors. Those
who attend viii no doubt enjoy them
selves
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

WALLS and ceilings kalsomined snow
white or beautifully tinted, at from S. to
$40 per room, by Hook & LaGrill, 326
Second street. 65
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
ReOpening.

The favorite news stand, los Beal
street. is again in full blast. All the
popular literature of the day, including
Bow Bells, constantly on hand. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
OLD FOLKS, CONCERT.

Alexandra white kid gloves, Soc, Zoe.
and 81, at Leubrie's.
Shoe buckles, at Leubrie's.
Lisle thread hose, 75c., at Leubrie' s.
81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

FINE liquors, cigars, at Telegraph sa-
loon, under railroad office, corner Main
and Madison streets. Sc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

WE'RE you to see the rush at Cole
mans cigar house, 200 Main street, for
his &c Havauas, you would be induced
10 try him.