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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

Jurors Fail to Agree
and are Discharged.

New York, July 1.-THE Beecher
jury failing to agree, have been dis
charged. The Jury stood nine for
Beecher to three for Tilton. The court.
room was densely packed.
Early this morning the jury in the
case Of Theodore Tilton against Rev.
Henry Ward Beecher breakfasted and
then sent a note to Judge Nelson stating
it was impossible for them to agree. The
Judge returned answer that he would be
at court at 10 o'clock, and would then
send for counsel and communicate with
the jlry at that hour. His Honor
stepped into his private room. There
were then assembled in court nearly the
same group of Plymouth people as we're
there yesterday. Mrs. Beecher came in
with Deacon Howard. All the standing
room was occupied by IL o'clock. Ten
minutes later Judge Nelson took his
sea aud was followed by lawyers Porter,
Sherman, Abbott, Hill and Tracy for
the defendant, and Morris and Pearsol
for the plaintiff, and at seventeen min
utes past IL o'clock the jury filed into
court, looking as if they had passed a
~sleepless night.
In reply to the qnestion-"Gentleme
Of the jury, have you agreed upon a YER
dict2' foreman Carpenter replied: We
have not, your honor. We regret very
much that we find it impossible to agree"
Judge Nelson stated that he had learned
by a note from the jury early this morn
ing that in their opinion they should be
discharged, as they could not agree and
some of their number were suffering in
health. He experienced the force Of
that application very strongly and had
called them in at the earliest moment,
giving to counsel and others an opportu-
nifty Of being present. He said that as
they we're about to separate, he would
like for them to carry away kindly recol-
lections, and, SO far as they could, re-
move whatever chsgrin they felt at being
detained so long.
Juryman Thsysr arose and said be
wished it to be distinctly understood
that the jury did not stand eleven to
one, as rumor had it. Judge Nelson
then asked them to remain seated for a
few moments, as a photographer wished
to take a likeness, but juryman Jefreys
objected, and the Judge allowed them to
leave the court.
The room was then in confusion,
every person crowding forward to have
a word with the jurymen. Mrs. Beecher
went to the railing and shook hands
with each juryman as he passed. The
jury we're all spoken TO as to how they
stood, to which they replied that they
stood nine to three for acquittal, bat
the names of the jurors on either side
would not be revealed; they had taken
IN oath not to.
Tilton and Moulton entered the court
room a few minutes before the jury, but
were unablt to get to the frcnt, SO, they
stood near the door until the proceedings
ended. As the jurymen passed into the
corridors and passages they were be-
sieged with questions, to which they only
replied by a shake OF their heads.
Mrs. Beecher left the courtroom with
the Plymouth throng, and the court
room was cleared of spectators.
Thus ended the great Tilton-B eecher
scandal suit.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02
Critical state Of Affairs at MatamO-
rnn-The Riach Hills Expedition.

CHICAGO, July 2.-A@vices received by
Lieutenant : General Sheridan from
Brownsville, Texas, this morning, indi-
cate a critical state of affairs at Mata-
moras and that a conflict to-day between
the citizens and Mexican soldiery is i'm.
inent. All the business houses in Mata-
moras are closed and armed citizens are
gathering and threaten to take Cortina
from the soldiers, who, the Vice Consul
thinks, are not strong enough to prevent
the rescue.
Private advices from the Black Hills
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

A LONG and rather peculiar trial was
had in St. Louis this week to test the
mental condition ofJamesT. Hart, whose
children charged that he was insane
perhaps with a view to the control of his
property. There was some doubt about
his case until all other witnesses we're
examined. Then the old gentleman was
put on the stand and showed himself
equal to any of his interrogators. He
stated that he was seventy-seven years
old; had lived in St. Louis since 1872;
had had twelve children, three still living,
who did not harmonic with him, and
that as soon as the trial was over he ex-
pected to marry his housekeeper. This
settled it. The jury was out FIVE minutes
and returned a verdict that he was san
and capable Of managing his own bust,
ness. So he was discharged and by this
time is doubtless married and happy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02
SPECIAL NOTICE..
Three AttaimnbIe BLESSING.

AAdNVc AttAAhubAe DiesSlnSS.
A good appetite, vigorous digestion and
sound sleep are three blessings that imply a
good many more, and are attainable by the
daily use of Dostetter's Stomach Bitters. The
stomach that is invigoratei by that ruling
tonic rapidly dispose Of the food committed
to it, and at the proper time Graves for more
with natural earnestness, and the brain from
which pain and dependency have been ban
ished by that s~alutary anodyne and cheering
cordial, enjoys at the hour of rest that tran
quill dreamless repose for which no other
boon that Providence can bestow can compen-
safe. Besides these most desirable results,
the emit e physique is siren gthened and forth
fed against the attacks of disease by this
splendid v~italizer and protective AGENT which,
take IT altogether, is about the most desirable,
as it is unquestioDably one Of the most popu-
lar medicines in existence. eod1O7- 112kw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02
Information wanted.

To the Editor Of the Ledger:
Please enlighten US relative to Shelby
county public school SUPPLEMENTARY.
Why is it that teachers in search of the
superintendent have to come to Colonel
Tyler for information and assistance2 is
it because there is no superintendent
aud Colonel Tyler kindly gives bis SER
vices to the teachers; or, is there a
superintendent unrecognized by the
teachers2 One day l am told that the
Office is vacant and the next that it is
not2 Colonel F. A. Tyler gave univer-
sal satisfaction to teachers and directors,
who desire to have him reinstated in the
Office with salary sufficient to make the
office, respectable for a man who has ca
pacity to fill il. If the city Of Memphis
can afford a school superintendent, can
not the great, wealthy, boastful county
Of Shelby do as well2 We heard some
time ago that the school directors would
apply to the County Court for relief in
this matter, but we have not realized
any benefit from their action, if they
heye acted. 1t is the season when teach.
ers are seeking schools for the fall; Of
course they desire to see and consult the
superintendent, who is not to be found.
A TEACHER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON. July 2--The debt state
ment, issued to-day, shows a reduction
during June Of $l,43l, 249 esin; $l9,-
S54,4lO currency; 3 1913 .97l coin certiG-
Gates; SCI, 1876, 800 special d post Of
legal tenders; tor the redemption Of Ger
ti6caies of deposit, $5S. 4l5. 900; out
standing legal tenders, 1876, Ill, $3.50.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

A colOred philosopher observed, on
Sunday, while in conversation with a
friend on Clay street; II dusu't b'lieve
in having a pardener wen you've o'ny
got a small business. II yer make emmy
thing, why, yer don't git it, an If yer
lose, yer have to lose it ALL "Jesso,'
remarked his acquiescent companion
Richmond Enquirer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

expedition, received this morning, show
that Investigations are proving the coun-
try richer in gold than has heretofore
been supposed. The earth, down to the
bed of rock, in every direction is filed
with particles and the quartz show rich
veins.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, July 2-For the Cult
States, Tennessee apd Ohio valley, fall
ing barometer, southwest TO southeast
winds, ard generally warmer and partly
cloudy weather will prevail, with rain
areas from the east distric southwest
ward 10 the west Gulf.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

IHEAvalanehe congratulated Memphis
on having for once a School Board unan-
imously in favor Of retrenchment in its
financial policy. This falls sweetly on
the ears of the Board, but will the Ava.
lanche be kind enough to inform US Just
1hen the Board became converted to
that policy? And does the Avalanche
or any body else believe hat the Board
would have made these reductions in ex.
penses but for an impossible limit fixed
in the new city charter?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

TICKETS from Nashville to St. Louis
via the Southeastern railway, are now
sold at 81 5O-former price $l3. This
is the ~ouicroppiugs of an old war with
the Northwestern railroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02
BONDS.
Local Agents Wanted.

An Agent Wanted for Each Town
and county in the Untted states.
Parties desiring to act as agents must ac-
company their application by letter Of recom-
meRdaiion as to character and responsibility
from and signed by the editor Of a newspaper
published in the town or county for which
agent proposes to act. The agency is to ssll
the bonds Of the Industrial Erhilitioa Com
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

THERE are only FIVE hundred visitors
at the other seat of Government, Long
Branch, Including Grant and bull pups,
although the place will accommodate ten
thousand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02
MURDER BY LAW.

AT Philadelphia the Migrants Of the
city, when convicted, are sent in a close
wagon called the RED Maria to a
house of correction at Holmesburg, a ride
Of six hours. The wagon is as close as
an oven and to make it secure is covered
with sheet-iron in old %gunboat fashion.
The other day, when the sun was roast
ing hot, one Of the Gagged wretches died
on the way and another came
out a raving maniac. The dying
man begged for water with his last
hot and failing breath, out the driver
knew his business and paid no attention.
He drove on to the end Of his road, and
when the movable vault was opened the
asphyxiated body was ready for The
undertaken and the Potter's field. The
event has created some little stir in that
cody city, and may lead to a more ha.
name system. AS it stands, the horror
Of this official murder is almost without
a parallel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

HE New York Herald furnishes one
third OF the expenses of the Pandora
which sailed from England last satur.
day in search Of the Northwest passage,
the North Pole and the remains Of Sir
John Franklin.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

CAIRO, July q Arrived = Indiana,
New Orleans, Sam. Departed-Future
City and Shannon, New Orleans, 9 a m !;
Indiana, Cincinnati, 6 am.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

Judge Wallace, 10 Chicago, has de-
cided that a spi~ritualistic marriage,
where the parties live together publicly
aiterward, is a valid marriage in law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02
MILITARY.
HEADQUARTERS COMPANY A.

HEADQUARTERS COMPANY A,
IRISH VOLUNTEERS, TENN. DIyIs ON.
MEMPHIS, July 2. 1873.
Order No. 26.]
A LII MEMBERS OF THIS COMMAND
"a are hereby ordered to assemble at their
ing at 8 o'clock, sharp, for drill. Bylaws
will be strictly enforced on all delinquents.
By order JOHN s.. SULLIVAN, Capt.
JOHN RUSSELL. O.S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-02

on that day at different places, but that
would in no wise interfere with the cele-
bration proposed.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28
SPRINGFIELD.

Twenty young men and women who
wished employment, last fall, associated
themselves together, for the purpose OF
doing business which would furnish
them with work, wages and home,
Each paid in a small sum as capital, and
agreed that one-fourth of their wages
should be saved and allowed to accumu-
late as capital, to enlarge the business.
They rented workshops and a furnished
boarding house where they boarded
themselves, and commenced the manu-
facture of toys, table mats and baskets,
under the name of" Industrial Works. !"
In six months they saved fourteen hun
dred and twenty-four dollars from their
wages, and three hundred and fifty dol
lars in their board and washing, making
a total of 81 1924 saved in six dull months
just past.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28
Rich Parents.

James Parton says: Nothing tests a
rich mans manhood so much as the
manner in which he deals with his chill
dren. To make fortune is not easy
but to bring up child fit to inherit it
is very difficult. Here is the touchstone
which indicates with almost unerring
certainty whether man is master or
servant of his fortune Is he master ?
Then he uses his wealth to make it a
good to his children. Is he slaveY Then
he permits his wealth to effeminate and
sensualize them, to make them vain. sell
fish, and helpless. A man must be excep-
tionally wise and strong who, in the com
pass Of oneshort lifetime, can both acquire
riches and learn the difficult art of be-
ing rich without doing his family anv
harm by it.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28
The sad Fate of James w. Nye.

| In 1860 the name of James w. Nye
became household world. His speeches
in the memorable campaign that gave
the first national victory to the republi-
cans attracted the attention of the coun-
try, and were highly appreciated by MIR.
Lincoln, who appointed Mr.. Nye to the
governorship Of the then new territory
of Nevada, previously known as the
Washoe gold region. Genial, kind and
generous to a fault, Governor Nye was
soon favorite with the pioneers who
were founding new empires, and in a
few years he came to the national capi-
tai, with the baptism of the new born
State, to take his seat as Senator. In
the heat of the desperate political battles
which were fought during the decade
following 1860, Gov. Nye was ever fore
most in the conflict, and his tharlling elo-
quence and infinite jest quiekened SEN
ates and enthused the masses from the
hastings. But time with its swift
mutations, brought different control to
his little State, and, as age dimmed his
eye and bowed his once erect form, pow
er, place and friends deserted him, and
sorrows came" not single spies, but in
battalions." There were no applaudits
to welcome him, in his mountain home.
Other affairs had been erected, and his
worshipers had wandered in their devo-
ton The man of gold had climbed into
his place, and his work was done. The
painful story of his mental alteration
first came out as he strayed from a rail-
road train in Virginia,and was found
in helpless childishness cropping his way,
he knew not whittier; and now in the
Bloomingdale asylum rests the beautiful
Senator and orator to whom the intellect
and culture of the nation but yesterday
paid tribute. Thus man frets his hour
upon the stage, and then is heard no
more. - hiladeIOhias Times.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28
Tobacco is an Indian plant
The Devil made il grow;
And he who cultivates il
VIII silrnlp IN ihn Deril nm =
A Little Story by General Sher

Gen Sherman's new book is reviying
that crop of war stories which had been
temporarily harvested. But Sherman's
stories have point and snap which
come from personal influence and recol-
lection i'll the premises, and a good many
OF them are vastly amusing reading.
For example, he tells one illustrating
the idea of military discipline with
which the war was begun. An officer
whose term had expired, remarked to
Gen. Sherman that he was going home,
although he had not been mustered out.
Sherman remarked that he should, in
case of such an attempt, feel obliged to
shoot the officer on the spot. The officer
concluded not to start, but Mr.. Lincoln
happened to visit the brigade the same
day, and complaint was made to him
by the aggrieved party. Sherman tells
it in this way Mr.. Lincoln, who was
still standing said, "Threaten to shoot
you 7" Y es, sir, he threatened to shoot
me-" Mr., Lincoln looked at him, and
then at me, and STOPPING his tall,
spare form toward the officer, said to
him in a loud stage whisper, easily heard
for some yards around. "Well, if /
were you, and he threatened to shoot, /
would not trust him, for / believe he
would do it." The officer turned about
and disappeared, and the men laughed at
him. Soon the carriage drove on, and
as we descended the hill | explained the
facts to the president, who answered,
"Of course didn't know anything about
it, but thought you knew your own
business best" / thanked him for his
confidence, and assured him what he had
done would go far TO enable me to main
tain good discipline, and it did.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28

STRANGE BUT TRUE.-It is natural
for people suffering with Consumption,
Coughs, Severe Colds, and any other
disease of the Throat and Lungs, to put
off from day to day buying an article
that they know has cured their neigh
Dor, friend, or relative, yet they have nc
faith in it until it is too late. Ifyou will
gotoyour druggist, H.H,&S. M. Davis, and
get bottle Of Boschee's German Syrup,
your immediate cure is as certain as YOU
live. 1t has lately been introduced in
this country from Germany, and Drug
gists and people everywhere are elated
over Its success. You can get sample
bottle for 10 cents and try it. Regular
size bottle rs cents.
Also for sale by N. Moore, Chester, VT, E. Cooley
Gharlestown, H., and f. w. Pierce, Chester Depot
Vt. 5i1li WV
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28

The following is certainly a model
medical puff: " Dear Doctor, / shall be
175 years old next October. For over
81 years have been an invalid, unable
to move a step, except when moved by
lever. But a year ago heard of the
Garnieular Syrup. | bought a bottle.
smelt the cork, and found myselfa man.
/ can now run twelve miles in half an
hour, and throw thirteen somersaults
without stopping !"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28
Mrs, Abraham Lincoln an Imbecile


In the County Court the trial of the
question of the insanity of Mrs. Lincoln,
widow of Abraham Lincoln, came up
Wednesday, 18th inst. The proceedings
are based on petition filed by Robert
F. Lincoln, setting forth that his mother.
Mary l.. Lincoln, has property and eff
fects exceeding $4,000; that she is non
compo8 mentis, and incapable of manag-
ing her estate, and praying the issuance
of an order for warrant and venire to
the question of her sanity.
The petition was accompanied by a
certificate ofthe family physician, DR..
lsham, to the effect that he had examin-
ed Mrs. Lincoln and was of the opinion
that she was insane and fit subject for
hospital treatment Several witnesses
testified to ecentricities in the conduct of
Mrs. Lincoln, which commenced at the
time of the assassination of President
Lincoln, and which have become more
marked as time progressed. She mag
ines that she hears voices in the wall,
that strange beings beset her in the
entries of her hotel, that she was the
victim of poisoning plots, cts. Her
closets are full of unopened packages of
goods, which she had ordered sent to her
room. After short arguments the case
was given to the jury, who brought in
verdict in accordance with the facts clio
tied.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28
gelluws falls Times,


Winfield s. Ralph, young man Of
% years, son of Jonathan Ralph, com.
mitted suicide by hanging on the I'd inst.
He was young man much esteemed
and no cause is given for the act, though
some trouble of mind relative to spirit
ualism is mentioned.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28
Notice 10 Sell Real ESTATE OF Herber
Clark, Deceased

STATE OF VERMONT. / In Probate Cor
DISTRICT OF WESTMINSTER IS. held at Bellows M
II and for said District. on the TWELFTH day
May A. ID. lS7i.
MARY ]. CLARK, administrator Of the ess
VI Of HERBERT 5. CLARK. late Of Athens
said District, deceased, makes application 10 "a
Court for license TO sell all Of the real estate q a
deceased, 70 wit; the equity Of redemption Of n
HERBERT 5. CLARK IN the following des,ria
real estate. Bounded Northerly by land OF erq
kingsley South by land OF Alvin Parkhurst 3
BY land Of one olynn and West by land Of Jefg
kingsley, containing about seventy Eve acres, 7
resenting that the sale Is necessary for the payu
OF debts and expenses Of administration.
Whereupon. it is ordered by said Court, that
application be referred to o session thereof L
held at the inn Of NJ. A. Wilder, in saxtons Ri
on the FIRST WEDNESDAY Of JUNE A. b.
for hearing and decision thereon; and, it Is tuu
ordered, that all persons interested be no5I
hereof By publication Of notice of said applies
and order thereon, three weeks successfully d
Bellows Falls T1MEs, a newspaper puhlishes
Bellows Falls, and which eircuiates IN the neigls
hood Of those interested. before said time Of ag
ing, and that they may appear at said time
place. and, If they see cause. object thereto.
By the Court.
Attest, CHARLES B. EDDY, Regiaa
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1875-05-28

ESTATE0F NATHAN B0YNT0N'
I'VE THE SUBSCRIBERS. being duly app9laT
" by the Hon. Probate Court for the DisIl..
Westminster. Commissioners to receive, eASLs
and adjust all claims and dem ands Of all per-.
against the estate of NATHAN B0YNTON' % 4
Claremont, New Hampshire. deceased. and ~
claims and demands exhibited in offset th s
and six months from the TWENTY-THlRp ees y,
April last being allowed by said Court for tlat y
pose, we do therefore hereby give notice ll-. y
Will attend to the business Of our said appoint.
at the late residence Of said deee ased in Grgily
said District. on the FIRST MEDN EolplAIi I
June and October next. from ONE o'eloeA
until four o'clock. P. NJ, on each of said day.
sAIhbg afY H h IBMgEsESs' COmmissioH''
WILLIAM G. WYMAN. Admir-. .a
May ~. 1875, a--