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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-04-03
The Spelling Bee at the Academy of Music.

The Press gives the following amusing
account of the Spelling match which came
off at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia,
last week:
At 8 o'clock the spoilers took seats on the
stage. and, after a short musical and liter
airy entertainment, the contest was opened.
The ladies were seated on one side and the
gentlemen on the other. The gentlemen
represented mercantile pursuits, the clerk,
the compositor, and the schoolboy. A
number of graduates from the Central High
School participated. OF the ladies, all who
were not school teachers seemed to be
pupils of the Normal School. The gentle
men, of course, evinced too much gallantry
to desire to spell first, but the ladies were
too considerate for the gentlemen to allow
master, Professor Shoemaker, decided that
they should spell alternately, first gentle
man, then lady.
Professor Shoemaker then gave out in
sonorous tones the words difference"
catalogue" and many others. Things
went on swimmingly until the word "iz-
card - was reached. The aspirant for die
tionary honors spelled it with one e."
and was invited to walk around the furni-
ture, la Podsnap. Mr.. j. S. Sinner SPELL
ed "gypsey without the &C." and was
Immediately transformed from speller to
an auditor. A young lady followed suit
spelling "gormand ;" with Gu" This
was not according to the book the school
master held, but as there was considerable
opposition expressed in the audience against
this she was allowed to remain. A young
lady spelled Castillian with one 81, " and
concluded she had better buy dictionary
instead of trying to get one for nothing.
This was the first knock down for the
ladies. The professional conceit of MIR.
Wells went up like balloon on the word
"duellist," which he spelled with one I,
and he took a back seat with blank amaze
ment depicted on every feature. gentle
man blushingly retired from the fray on
chloroform," which he commenced to
spell, but had got no further than "clo ~
before the shouts and laughter of the audi
enCe Conpeiieu MIN, TO use classical ex-
preston, to "pass in his checks" Miss
Echtenach, a Normal School girl, came
smilingly up to the stratch, but retired in a
different tune on "fascet,'' in which she
omitted the c. Another young lady STUN
bled on peregrination." She gracefully
vanished, and was seen no more. Still
another young lady came to grief on " cal
tif,'' which she spelled catiff Near the
end of the class on the first round the word
"britzka" was given. The gentleman to
whom it was propounded found this morsel
too tough for his digestion, and asked for the
meaning. Not receiving any, he refused tc
spell it, preferring to 60 out without max.
ing a mistake, than to guess at it. elm
conceivable - brought down another victim
from the female portion of the hou Sc, and
"financial ona from the other side.
gentleman attempted to spell "tureen .
with an o, and was informed he was re-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-04-03
A LIVELY CONVERSATION A? The DOOR,
A Life Drama.
Scene Corner Of Sixth & Market Streets
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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-04-03

tB Some unknown knight of the quill,
evidently an editor, and vexed one, has
drafted the following newspaper bylaws:
1. Be brief; this is the age of telegraphs
and stenography. 2. Be pointed; don't
write all around a subject without hitting
it. 3. State facts, but don't stop to moral
ize; it's a drowsy subject. Let the reader
do his own dreaming. 4. Eschew preface;
plunge at once into your sabject, like
swimmer into cold water. 5. If you have
written sentence that you think particu-
larly fine, draw your pen through it. A
pet child is always the worst in the family.
g. Condense; make sure that you really
have an idea. and then record it in the
shortest possible terms. We want thoughts
in their quintessence. 7. When your alti;l
is compile. ed, strike out nine tenths of the
adjectives.
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One Column, s. 90 per inch for year Three changes
allowed to yearly advertisers without additional charge
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

contemplated, we are pleased that the
occasion Of the invitation was turned 10
such excellent account. His letter ia
frank and manly, and must do good,
especially in the north.
The Louisville Courier Journal, more
than usually generous, ssys, "The blind
"bigots who have raised such a row
"sbout the matter have simply illustra-
"ted the folly Of the fool in the fable
who bit off his nose to spite bis face"
The Philsdelphis Times is severe upon
the savages, and says that Mr.. Davis's
"cOurse is as creditable as that of the or
"gsns who have howled themselves
hosrse over the subject has been in
"eendiary. Had he gone TO WinnebsgO
"the probability is he would have made
"a very sensible address, and told his
"hesTers great many things they did
mot know before" TIE New York Sun
takes pleasure in saying these words:
at 1.-The letter does credit to its a.
thor; aud without containing q single
"word in condemnation Of those who
"have violently opposed and prevented
"his contemplated visit to Illinois, it
"leaves them in an unenvisble position"
And the Chicago Tribune, administrs-
tion organ, says the " tone of the letter
ia most admirable" and that it will
most certainly make him no enemies in
WinnebRgOU
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GEORGSLa.
White n ea md Women 10
be Kil2- G-Rreisg " men TO be
Sagsd-Banti5 80 be
Divided.

AUGUSTA, August % Several prom
lnelt negroes connected with the
troubles IN the counties below here have
maGe confessions. Jake MoOreman,
hIst lieutenant OF negro company, tes-
lines On oath that nineteen counties
were to be embraced in the insurrection.
Last Friday was appointed for the up
rising, and all the white men and ugly
white women were TO be killed, pretty
white women were to bs spared aud the
lands and spOil5 were to be divided
among the negroes. All who have so
far confessed tesSfy substantially the
same as Jake MoOremau. Governor
smith arrived this afternoon from
WaynsOOTo, and he is determined to
preserve peace, enforce the laws and do
justice to whites and blacks. Governor
Smith was serenaded Tonight, and made
9 ep5ean to a large cCncourss of people.
lie said that there Was serious cause for
the apprehension OF n insurrection in
the disturbed counties, but, owing to the
timely and prudent action Of the whites,
all danger has passed. Che great mass
OF the cOlCrsd people really know moth
Ing Of the gravity and danger of the plot
into which they were being led by few
bad negroes. He cOunseled prudence
and IoTbesrance. All men, white and
black, should he protected in their rights
ci person and properly. He would see
to II that peace, order and good govern
ment were preserved by the rigid en-
iVlCemeut Of The law. The courts were
open, ana all viOlators of the peace
would De tried and punished. There was
40 reason to appr5heud any further in
fractions Of the peace. He will offer q
reward of five hundred dollars for the
arrest Of General Morris, the leader in
the recent troubles. 1t is reported that
q cOiOTed man was killed ia one of the
counties. The governor says he will
otter a reward for the arrest Of the muir
derera, il the report prOves correct.
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Kentucky Crop Estimates.

LOUISVILLE, August 23.-To-mor-
rows Coltrier-JOur7ldI will publish crop
estimates from all sections Of Kentucky
and the tobacco counties Of adjacent
States, showing the average and condi-
tion, OF tobacco compared with 1873,
the average and condition Of corn, the
product Of wheat and other small grain,
and the supply of fattening bog5 on
hand. The largest tobacco crop ever
known was planted, but subsequent mis-
fortunes reduced ii TO q prospectively
moderate yield-perhsps q light aver
age, il future conditions are favorable.
Tie returns cover territory which pro-
duces about three-fourths of the crop Of
the United States. The original aver
age of corn was very great, nOtvith-
standing the weather damages, and a
full crop is predicted. Wheat will aver
sge about one-hslf 10 tWO-thirds Of D
crop; rye about the same, and oats are
damaged much more than any other
crop. The hay crop is large.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

At meeting Of the Board of Directors of the
Peoples Insurance Company, held Monday
August q, 1875, the following preamble and
resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, VIM. 3. GREENLAw, the presi.
dent Of this company, died at the Peabody
hotel at five o'clock this morning we have
met as a EOa-d of Directors to express our Sor.
lOW on account of the sad bereavement, and
20 1SEt5fy our hiSh appreciation 0f his Charac.
about forty years, and fOr the last twenty y-fve
years has been SO closely identified with the
iHrjuces OF the CITY OF Memphis that he has
been reg 3rded almost as its builder. He was
foremost to advocate and encourage every
thing that was calculated to promote its pIOS-
perity or advance its greatness. He staked his
fortunes with the fate of this city, and was
willing to share her destiny. His nature was
not Respondent and whatever energy and per-
severance could accomplish he never hesitated
to undertake, when the good of the commu-
nifty was stake. He was prOminentin all OF
our public enterprises, and especially the COM
pletlOn of the Memphis and Little Rock rail-
road, which was the CrOWning act Of his life,
although II may not have been of any pecuni-
airy benefit to him; yet the completion of the
road is an accomplished fact In 1867 he con-
ceiVeu the idea of organizing the Peoples In
SuTauce company, and since that time 1t has
ever been his price. 1t was his great ambition
70 MAKE IL prosperous and III institution.
Ia was the first president OF the com pany, and
continued to occupy Gla5 position up TO the
lime OF his death.
his death, by which this cOmmuni. y has lost
a valuable friend and counsellor y no has
Dee1 go long Itentlhed with its business and
the community; a pubic spirited citizen, who
was always ready to exhaust his strength
and experd his fortune to promote its pros
psrijy.
ReSoIred That we will attend his funeral in
body, tomorrow morning, and extend to his
distressed family our HEARTFELT sympathy in
this great fiction.
Res0,Ued, That these resolutions and preann.
b be spread upon the minutes of the Board
and that copy OF the same be furnished to
ms family, and also the city papers for publ
cation.
WM. NJ. HARRINGTON, VIce-Pres.
1. !. SIMMONS, Secretary.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

The new senator is the recipient OF
napv encomiums and much OF oicongrat-
u!stion. Among the letters received
were those Of Comptroller Gaines, J. M.
Bsrnes, Of Nashville; Hon. W. P. Rath-
burn, Of Chattanooga; Mr.. s. d. Rey =
polds, Of Knoxville; s. c. Rsmage, OF
the Knoxville Press and Herald; Rev.
w. G.E. Cunningham, and Mr.. w M,
Lowry, Of Cleveland. The Bristol Cou-
ri.r ssys: "He is noted for his sobriety,
morality, honesty and industry. These,
a5o.,d to his intellectual attsinments
yyflI ca,,se him to take high rank in the
United States senate" And the Atlanta
Constitution says: "He is popular, a
good sneaker, well.iEformed, and must
make sn excellent senator. Even the
Radical paper at Chattanooga cGngratu-
lates the state on his appointment. his
Identification with the interests OF Chat
tanooga will lead him to urge the open
ing Of the Tennessee river, and perhaps
cause him TO warmly advocate the great
water-Eue, of which that river is to form
Al important part"
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:. z. ZEILIN & co,
Macon, Ca, and Philadelphia.

The symptoms of Liver Complaint are un-
easIHess and pain in the side. Sometimes the
pain is in the shoulder, and is mistaken for
rheumatism. The stomach is affected with
loss OF appetite and sickness, boWels in gen
eral cOstive, sometimes alternating with lax
FGe head is troubled with pain, and dull
accompanied with painful sensation OF hav
ing left undone something which ought to
have been oOne. Often complaining of WeaK-
ness, debility, and low spirits. Sometimes
many of the above symptoms attend the dis
ease, anu at other times very few OF them; but
The liver Is generally the organ most inVOlyei
Nearly all diseases originate from Indiges
ton and TorPidity of the Liver, and relief is
always anxiously sought after. Ii the Liver
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

The New York Herald thinks that
in spits # rains and floods, army worms
and grasghop GERS, the crops promise to
turn out satisfactorily. The wheat crop
will not be SO large as was hoped and
believed six weeks ago, b1t it will be an
average crop. Corn promises very well,
which means large meat crop for ship
ment, and from the south the news
about cotton is generally good. The
foods have destroyed good deal on
the lower Mississippi, but much less
than was feared. Elsewhere the cotton
reports are favorable. The European
demand for both grain and cotton will
give US good prices for everything we
shall have to sell, and probably brisk
de mand for our products. Farmers and
MA uters will make money, the railroad
pso pie are hopeful and expect to have a
busy and profitable season, and in the
west local manufactures of different
kinds gre already fully employed.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

WE learn from the Hot Springs 7ete-
0roph that there was a mass meeting
held at that place on Saturday last for
the purpose Of devising ways and means
for placing their claims and interests in
what is known as the "HOt Springs
reservation" properly before the next
congress, and asking Of it all equitable
adjustment and disposition of the lands
and improvements now occupied by &C.
tual settlers and residents.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

The sale Of the first two bales Of cot
ton Of the new crop, at the cotton ex-
change, was yesterday the great event.
All the cotton men in town were pres
ent, and, together with the bankers and
members OF the press, celebrated it with
becoming eclat A libstion OF cham
pagne was poured forth in honor OF the
fieeCy king.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

4 TELEGRAM from Bremen informs
Us that = congress of German journalists
opened there yesterday. Resolutions
were adopted asking imperial legislation
in behslf of the liberty of the press to
publish truthful reports Of the public
proceedings OF the law courts, and of
the granting OF immunity from the dis
closure Of The names OF contributors.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

ACCORDING TO the regulations OF the
internal revenue department, cigar man.
ufacturers are required to produce one
thousand cigars from every twenty-five
pounds Of tobacco consumed. The manu-
fscturers OF New Orleans, the PicdytI'1t
says, contend that it requires thirty
pounds instead OF twenty-five. They
affirm that their cigars are larger in size
than those made in other cities, and are
lot composed Of loose scraps Of tobacco.
Yet, notwithstanding the tax is to be
collected, the manufacturer being refer
red for redress Of guidance to the COM
missioner oF internal revenue.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

THE letter of Mr.. Jefferson Davis, In
which he declined the invitation Of the
ssy,ge Winnebsgoes, has met with very
general approval. The New York Her
aid ssys:
It IS gratifying that, even under the
- szperating circumstances which made
Air Davis's letter necessary, he pre-
eaTyao so much good temper as to ex-
ceed aDy- former effort he may nave
made toward the restoration OF frlendly
feeling between the sections.
sir. Davis hss done muen toward the re-
g,aration OF a better feeling, $40, Whlle
we regret that he Is not 10 nave Lne op,
portunity to make the address ne nao
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.


Alta called meeting of the Memphis BoarI of
Underwriters, held to-day, at three O'Clock
p.Ia., for the purpose of taking action in con-
sequence of the death of WM. 3. GREENLAW,
president OF the Peoples Insurance Com pany,
OF this city, the following was unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, It Is with the profOundest sorrow
and regret we have leaned OF the death of W
b. GreeniaW, an esteemed citizen and hOnored
officer OF one of the companies of their organi-
zatiOn; therefore, be it
ResOLUed That, while bowling in humility to
the decree of and AII-wise and InsCrutable
Providence, which has taken from our midst
q gentleman so universally beloved and es-
teemed by this fraternity, we hold it to be but
Just to say that q void has been made by his
taktng-Of in the ranks of our most useful citi-
2enS not Ike y soon 10 be filled.
heS0lUed, That his death is keenIy aud sOr-
r0wluIly Ielt, and that his family are assured
OF our deepest sympathy in this their great
Cl- tf=S9.
RESOLVED, 7 hat his funeral be attended by the
members o the Board as body, and that these
proceedings be spreaG upon our minutes, and
also puHilshed IN the city papers Tomorrow
morning.
Bes0tced, hat a copy of these proceedings
be iErn shed 70 the members Of the family of
the deceased.
W.. LUCAS, Pres't.
". Il, RHEA, Secretary.
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wEATaER PKoBABILIrIEs.
wAsHIveroy, August p, an

WASHINsrONs August ~ am.
For the gJgf States, Tennessee and the
ohio Udtey, clear or fair l0eather and
Sor'y rising temperature, aCith east TO
south t0iqds and slight changes an the
JIrOMettT.
The Mississippi and the Ohio TiUer
lCig probably faI stOtCiy at all points
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

THE confessions Of Jake Mooreman,
ore cf the negro rioters in Georgia, will
give our readers some idea Of the extent
10 which the bloody iCsurrectien would
have been carried, had it been permit
ted headway. 1t makes ones blood boil
to think Of it, and to think at the same
time Of the white Winnebsgoes Of Illi-
nois who are ready to aid and abet such
deyiltry as il they were doing the Lord
3 service. We hope Governor Smith
will probe this whole matter to the bot
tom, and punish the ringleaders to the
utmost extent Of the law.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

GOVERNOR ALLEN is still in the field,
notwithstanding the lying statements Of
the enemies Of the Democracy Of Ohio,
and intends to stay there until he is re-
elected. or which event We can say on
his authority be is as sanguine as when
he accepted the nomination few weeks
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An Gld Land ssark Gone

ST. PAUL, MINI, August 2S-Lsst
night the old Central house, Of this city +.
was nearly destroyed by fire The los
is not large. This building was the frat
capitol Of the Territory OF Minnesota,
the first legislative assembly Of said Tel
ritorv having been held within its walls.
AS such it was an old landmark.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

THE American team arrived in New
York on Sunday, and were the reciP-
tents OF an ovation behtting conquerors.
They were made to feel at home as if
their countrymen were, as they are,
proud OF their achievements.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

ST. PAUL, August 23-KiIling frosts
last night and the night before are re-
ported from several points on the line of
the Lake Superior road, destroying the
corn and other unripe crops. If the frost
extended throughout the State, our large
corn crOp will be an entire failure.
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aBEED.

BOHLEN-Ou Monday, August 2gd, at six
an Laif O'Clock III the evening, MARY l. ,
daughter Of John Eohlen, aget two years and
seven months.
GEbENLAW-At the Peabody hotel, Mon
day morning, August 25d, WILLIAM b. GREEN
Law, SR.
HIS remains will be Inferred this (TUES-
DAY. morning, al ten o'clock, at Elmwood
cemetery.
Carriages at Holst's and the hotel.
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A TELEGRAM received last night says
tha. the Vincennes (Ind.) Times, here
toiore Republican, has been purchased by
three Democrats who propose to conduct
il IS sn independent paper.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

LOUISVILLE, August %. - Night
River on y stand, with feet inches
water in the canal, and 5 feet 2 inches
In the Indian chute. Weather warm
and clear. Arrived: Parker, Memphis I;
Church, Cincinnati. Departed: Park
or, Cincinnsti; Church, New Orleans.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

THE Stale Democratic executive COM
mittes OF Louisiana have determined
not to call q State convention until 1876,
there being no present necessity for such
q gathering.
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Austrian and Hungarian CrOps

VIENNA, August 23.-Oficial reports
show that the wheat crop in Austria and
Hungary have fallen off in quantity and
quality, and will not yield more than
five hundred and fifty-five thousand
quintels.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1875-08-24

Tom SCOTT thinks Grant will be non-
iuated for the third term by the Repub-
Ilcans, that he viii accept, but will be
defeated.
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the kingdom prepared for you from the
foundations or the world. Ipasmuch as
ye have done ii unto one OF the least OF
these, my brethren, ye have done it
unto me-"