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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
NEW YORk.
Heavy Failure Fluctuations II
Gold.

Heavy Failure = Fluctuations In
Gold.
NEw YoRS, July 2s.-Duncan, Sher-
man &ACo. suspended this morning.
There is great excitementin Wall street.
Gold jumped to llet upon the an
nouncement of the suspension Of Dun
can, Sherman 4 Co. and the rumored
embarrassment of other houses, but it
soon fell to ia,
The Evening Post has the following in
the financial column: The quietness
of Wall street was broken in the second
hour of business by the announcement
that the banking house of Duncan,
Sherman & Co. had closed their doors
and suspended payment. A clap of
thunder in a clear sky could not have
caused more CONSERVATION, and at the
Stock Exchange, Gold Exchange and
Cotton Exchange there was great excite
ment. The liabilities Of the house are
given at inside of $4,000, 600, and the
assets far below this amount. The
losses which weakened the house are
not Of recent making, but cover several
years"
The following statement to creditors
was prepared by Mr.. Duncan and read
to the Stock Exchange:
New York, July u, l875.-A careful
examination Of our business and affairs
shows US, most Unexpectedly, that
through losses and misfortunes, our
available assets are so reduced that we
are compelled to 90 into liquidation
reach this conclusion with the deep
est regret, but the fact that up to the
latest moment our most unexampled
credit having remained unimpaired
would have compelled US, if we continued
business, to hazard new obligations and
incur new condolences, which we were
unwilling to assume. For the protec-
ton of all our creditors, without dis.
tinction or preference, we have this day
made a general assignment to the Hon.
VIM. D. Shipman, of this city, whose
address for all matters connected with
our affairs will be at our late banking
house, No. IL Nassau street.
DUNCAN, SHERMAN & Co. =.
The greatest excitement prevailed in
the lower part Of the city as 500 as the
rnmor Of the suspension began to be
circulated. 1t was at first hardly be-
lieved, as no suspicion of the weakness
of the house had been entertained. The
truth, however, was soon apparent by
the closing of the iron doors Of the
great stone building on Nassau street.
A large crowd of people soon collected,
the majority of whom we're attracted by
motives Of curiosity rather than interest.
The suspension was everywhere the
of conversation, and most con-
Trajectory and absurd rumors we're in
ci~reulations. Many attempts we're made
to gain admission to the building, but the
doors remained obstinately closed. H.
side numerous clerks could be seen at
desks busily engaged with their
Many absurd stories we're set
aAoat to account for the general
excitement. Among them wal n to
the effect that Commodore Vanderbilt
was dead. 1t is admitted hat the house
has lost very largely on cotton; in fact,
that is its principal loss. Investments
with various railroad enterprises, old
and new, also entailed Losses on the
house. The liabilities are understood
be between S., 600. 900 and Sc, 200, 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
THE GOLD PANIC

Between the first and tenth of ,b;s
menth the Government threw 50, GOO
of gold in the market. Consequently.
the price went down as low as l9l n
New York. The steady decline Of cold
affected coffee, sugar and various other
staple articles CT commerce. As long az
the government was in Wall street other
dealers had to stand aside, but when
sales ceased the bulls and bears took pos
session and a sudden and unexpected
reaction set in. For several days gold
has steadily gone down. To-day y it open.
ed at l25 lat 10 o'clock, rose to 1871 by
ii o'clock, was quoted Ia by 1850 and
ct noon, l63 a jump Of a in two hours.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
RAILROAD TAX.


The State Commissioners to assess
railroad property under recent laws are;
]. E. Helms for East Tennessee, Colonel
]. j. Turner for Middle Tennessee and
Colonel ]. H. Bradford for West Ten
nessee. They we're appointed by Gov.
Porter and hold their first meeting to-
day. We learn from the Union and
American that the following companies
have fled schedules Of their property
within the borders of the State: The
Louisville and Nashville, Mississippi
Central, Mississippi and Tennessee and.
Paducah and Memphis. They have
done so, however, under protest, refus-
ing to accept the alternative Of paying
II per cent. and claiming exemption
under their charters. The following
companies, it 10 understood, have &C
cepted the proposition to pay II per
cent. of gross earnings, as provided in
the act Of March "a, 1875: The Nash.
vile, Chattanooga and St. Louis, the
Western and Atlantic from Ghatta.
to the State linel the East Ten
nessee, Virginia and Georgia, and the
Memphis and Charleston, as far as it
hes in the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
ProhahilitIes.

WASHINGTON, July 27.-In the South
Atlantic and Gulf States, Tennessee and
Ohio Valley, slight changes in barome-
ter and temperature, southwest to south
east winds, and clearer, partly cloudy
weather will prevail, with occasional rain
in last section, and on Gulf coast.
The Mississippi will continue slowly
rising below Cairo.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
RIOTING NEGROES.
A Riot Apprehended at East Felic'
lana, Louisiana.

IhuuS LUWN8NWH"s
CINCINNATI, July PA New Orleans
dispatch says a riot is apprehsnded at
East F~eliciana, where the negroes have
assumed the offensive, and are collecting
and arming through the parish for the
supposed purpose Of capturing the town
Of Clarion. Great excitement prevails
throughout the parish. A number of
whites armed are congregated to protect
the town. Bad feeling has existed be-
tween the races in that parish for some
months.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

CINCINNATI has a new departure; at
We never heard Of the like any
where else. One of the street car lines
has put on female conductors. The
one draw well, and the line for
the time being is in high repute, at least
among the male crowds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
TOtal..-.. ...-.-....-..............-..sl5O

ANY one investing in these Bonds has the
satisfaction Of knowing that his bond is GER
tain to be paid at maturity; and further that
he assists in building In the city Of New York
q permanent Temple Of Industry, which will
be an ornament and a pride TO every Ameri-
can.
Each. Bondholder. until his bond Is re-
deemed, Is a part owner Of twenty. two acres
Of land situated In the heart Of the city Of
New. York, and estimated TO be worth Two
And the building which is estimated to cost
Seven Millions.
The excavations for the foundation was
commenced on the 10th Of May. 1875, and the
building will be ready to receive the goods
from the Centennial Exhibition at its close.
was ever offered equaling the Bonds Of the In
dustrial Exhibition Co. The bonds are Sc
cured By mortgage which makes the principal
safe, and eminently secure, and in addition to
which each bondholder participates four times
q year In the allotment Of premiums above
The difference between these bonds and a
lottery ticket is, in a lottery the holder must
lose his money or draw a prize, while the
holder of an Industrial Exhibition Bond can
not lose his Investment. but must have re-
turned TO him the principal and a small rate
OF interest added, and in addition has an OPP
portunity to draw a premium ranging from
$50 to s100, 900. NN
Tho Board of Directors and the Trustees of
the mortgagage are among the most eminent
Of the business men Of New York, and is Of
itself a guarantee that the bonds are o safe
and desirable Investment.
The Company is not responsible for any
money sent, except it be by check, postal or
der, draft or express payable to the order Of
the Industrial Exhibition Company.
Circulars sent on application,
Address,
Industrial Exhibition Company,
No. IL EaSt 18th street,
123dkwt New York City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
River TeIegrams.

CAIRO, July 26. = Arrived-Fannie
Tatum, 6 am; towboat A. j. Baker,
bound from Pittsburgt to St. Louis, struck
the rocks yesterday afternoon near
Thebes, and sunk in twelve feet water;
the boat lies nearly straight and can
probably be raised. Weather clear and
warm,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
DIED.

GUTENBERG. AT 7 o'clock this morn
ing. WALTER, adopted son Of Henry and Kate
Gutenberg, aged five months.
The funeral will take place to-day at four
o'clock from 81 Washington street. Friends
of the family are invited to attend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

Our Government, both at Washington
and Long Branch, is understood to be
coming to the conclusion that it is time
to recognize the Cuban insurgents.
Sure enough. There are people who
have been that way Of thinking four or
five a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

Hox. JSo. C. SHOEMAKER has bought
a majority CT the stock Of the Indianap-
oils Sentinel, and Lucien G. Matthews,
formerly of the New Albany Ledger,
and q paper Of the same name in Louis.
vile, will have editorial charge. The
paper will continue to be thoroughly
Democratic. d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

The first female lawyer admitted to the
bar of Ohio has proved a dismal legal
failure. The baby is doing well, how
ever. and if the clients can wait, their
cases may possibly come around all
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
YelIoW Fever al Rarranca,

- AAaA 0hCnbs
WASHINGTON, July 26.-The Secretary
Of the Navy has received the following
dispatches:
NAVY YARD, PENSACOLA, July Co
Keep strangers away from here. Fever
raging at Barrancas. Sixty-fye cases;
seven deaths. [Signed1
G. Il. COOPER,
Commandant.
PENSACOLA, July 26.-Honorable Sec.
rotary of Navy: Strict quarantine upon
Fort Barrancas. No communieation
there.!rom except through our ouaran.
tine. The post commanding officers
wife is sick. His duties of providing
for the sick are arduous. The fever is
OF a very malignant type. Ladies and
children OF the post are nearly all down
Please inform the Secretary Of War.
G. a.. COOPER,
Commandant.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-A dispatch re.
ceiyed this morning from Commodore
Cooper, commanding the navy yard al
Pensacola says: THE yellow fever epi
demie at Barrancas is fearful. Keep all
strangers away. We are going day and
night to care for the sick. If we ar,
spared hope there will be a thorough
and close investigation of cause. 1t i,
feared that there is soue local cause fol
this disease,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

ROBERT DALE OWEN is insane, but
still believes in spiritualism, and Robert
Dale Owen is a representative sort Of q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

WILL BUY AQUARTER BOND OF THE
Nv, Industrial Exhibition Company Of New
Each Quarter Bond participates in Four
series allotments every year, until il is re-
deemed.
The following Premiums show what any
Bond may receive. A quarter Bond would
receive one quarter Of the below named pre-
miums.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

The bonded indebtedness of Philadel-
phia is over one hundred millions, but
with the prospect of the Centennial they
stand it with great composure. The
people have an idea that a big bonanza
is in sight, that the whole world is about
to pay them tribute, and they do not
care much for such a triAe as the
bonded debt Of the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
The Public Ledger for Absentees

AHN NUWIHO H0~bOA TUT AU90Ht00Ss
Subscribers leaving the city for the summer
months can have the PUBLIC LEDGER mailed
to any address at 75c per month. postage paid.
Leave orders at counting room, No. ID Madi-
son street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

The news from Pensacola is not pleas,
ant. The commandant at the navy yard,
G. h. Cooper, photographed to the Score
tary Of the Navy, yesterday, that sixty
FIVE cases Of yellow fever have occurred,
and sever deaths at Barsncas. The
fever is of a malignant type, and the
ladies and children of the post are nearly
all down. A strict quarantine is en-
forced. Barancas is a fort in sight of
Pensacola. The fever has appeared on
the Southern coast much earlier than
usual this season. We trust, however,
that the cases are of a sporadic nature
and that proper precautions viii be taken
to prevent its spread. The safety of our
Southern cities lies in maintaining
proper sanitory regulations all the year
round, and thus being always prepared.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
WATERS new SCALE PIANOS

are the best made; the touch elastic. and fine
singing tone, powerful, pure and even.
WATERS CONCERTO ORGANS
cannot be excelled in tone or beauty; they
Imitation Of the Human Vo CO.
PRICES EXTREMELY LOW for cash dur
ing this month. Monthly Instruments re-
ceived; Pianos and Organs to Let, and Rent
Money allowed if purchased. Secondhand
Instruments AT GREAT BARGAINS,
AGENTS WANTED. A liberal discount to
Teachers, Ministers, Churches, Schools.
Lodges, etc. Special Inducements to the
trade. illustrated Catalogues Mailed, H6R-
ACE WATERS SONS, 4Sl Broadway, New
York. Box 1857.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27
FURNISHING

WE. WOULD REQUEST THE ATTEN-
non OF gentlemen to the following lines
OF goods, which we are now selling al prices
lar below their actual value:
Geutlemen's fine White Dress Shirts.
81 each and upward;
Gentlenlen's Gauze U~ndershirts, 75c
each anG upward;
Gentlemen's Summer MeriRO Under.
shirts, Zoe each and upward;
Gen;lemen's Checked NainsOOk I'm.
dershirts, Zoe each and upward;
Gentlemen's Fine Drill Drawers, soc
per pair;
Gentlemen's Fine Linen Drawers.
81 20 per pair;
Special lines Of Gentlemen's Scarf
bows and Ties at
UNPRECEDENTEDLY Low PRICES
b. LOWENSTEIN q BROS.
ZAP, 244 n 246 Main street, cor.
ner Of Je1fers0n. SOt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-07-27

The subscription price of the
PUBLIC LEDGER is IS per annum
for Daily, and 81 per annum for
weekly. POSTAGE FREE.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20
XTRA LOCALS.
BY GALE PARTIsGToS.
Charley Ross i'm Mariinsbur q

Charley Ross Rga NlaF1ERsSD sfe &
Swsgger, of King street, pfide5
himself on his "smarlness" as a
detective. In fact, he has bee
doing little since he heard Cha r
ley Ross abduction but watch the
trains going west on the BALTIC. q
Ohio railroad, with hope Of find
ing and restoring little Charley
R"ss to his sorrowing parents, and
thereby receive their thanks and
S., 600.
Swagger was lodging around
thu train as usual last Friday,
awaiting for something to turn up
Charley Ross in particular
when his eyes rested on an object
near the window in the smoking
car. The object that attracted
the attention of the vigilant Swag-
ger was a demure looking German
emigrant, on whose knee sat a lit
tie emigrant with face as demure
and Dutchyn as that of its father.
Swagger looked at the emigrant,
then at the child. He was sure
that emigrant had the long-lost
Charley Ross on his knee, taking
him far, far away from his poor,
heartbroken mother. The little
boy began TO cry as if he We're dis
contented and wished for mater
nal fondling. Swagger was then
more positive that he had at last
met with little Charley.
He jumped into the ear, rushed
up to the emigrant, and shouted:
''Scoundrel, villain! thus have /
been instrumental il restosing this
poor little wait, that has shaken
society from centre to circumfer-
ence TO its weeping pal Cnts! Come,
Charley, come. Oh little Charley
Ross, am your Iestorer. Flee to
my arms The emigrant baby
gave a little Dutch laugh, while
its father, installing Swagger's
mission, as well as misunderstand-
ing his language, came to the con-
clusion that he had come across a
lunatic, proceeded to protect his
life in the following manner. He
struck Swagger over the head with
his carpet-sack, which felled him
like a beef. Then the irate emil
grant straddled him in old country
style, all the while belaboring him
with his carpet sack, and exclaim-
ing in his broken English-''tcef!n
"luntic ~
The conductor rescued Swagger
from his adversary. Swagger now
says it's all a hoax about Charley
Ross abduction, for his grand
mother, who lives in Philadelphia,
says so, and he knew that long,
long ago.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

The Order Of knights of Pythias
in Pennsylvania numbers Al, 593
members, and they have disbursed
for the benefit Of needy brothers
during the past six months
$74, 242 81.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

The usury bill making all CON
tracts for a higher rate Of interest
than six per cent null and void,
has been massacred in the House
If Delegates 1t was supported by
Mr.. Carlisle, Of Clarksburg.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

The Williamsport Pilot says the
ice i gorged TO such an extent at
the railroad bridge, across the POI
tomac at Powel'S Bend. as will
test the strength OF The tiers, built
as they are upon wooden piles.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

WIND FALL.-It is stated that
Rev. j. f. Campbell, Strasburg,
Va, formerly Pastor of the Luth-
eran Church of this town, has re-
ceived donation of ten thousand
dollars, from a relative residing
in England. There seems to be
no doubt of the gift, and Mr.. C's
numerous friends of this section
will rejoice to learn of his coed
uck. "Bread cast upon the waters
will rn".-ShepherdstotCn Reg
letter.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20
COuIdn't Stand Ii.

Three Martinsburg girls, some
time ago, set their faces against
the wicked and corrupting influ-
ences Of this world, recently came
10 the conclusion. that false hair
was "a degrading and barbLIous
fashion, and that it should be dis
countenanced by every Christian
woman in our land. Believing as
they did, they cast their curls,
chignons, friZzes, etc, into the
fire. That was in the evening
when they retired. Next day,
when the three met, they had not
hair enough among them to make
respectable tail for a four-dollar
hobby-horse. They've taken to
the 6dr6drous fashion again; at
least they've ordered hair enough
through barber to stuff three
sickly mattresses.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

The Maine state senate has re-
fused to pass the bill substituting
imprisonment for life for the death
penalty.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

The editor was raising Ned yes
terday about comic valentine he
received. We noticed the devil
grinning aud looking sideways,
but tie editor didn't see him for
if he had the devil would now be
cleaned out
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

1t is time for people to quit using
coal oil, gasoline and other so
called non explosive huinbugs.
Oar town very narrowly escaped
fire on last Friday nigh. from
coal oil lamp and ia Frostbu'g
on Tuesday Of last week, young
girl, Miss Anai' Callahan,
lost her lie by an explod-
ing gaaolint illumination
Why people use such truck, and
expose the lives 81 their wives and
daughters is ii mystery to Us.
From Elk Township, Mineral
county, we have Information Of
another sad and distressing acct
dent. Mf-. James Hamilton WAS
burned 10 death on last Saturday
a week. There was no one with
her. and it is supposed her clothes
caught fire from the stove. She
ran TO her husband who was near
the dwelling, and he quickly sub
dued the fire. but she died after Il
a few hours Inconsistencies
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

The Grafton Sentinel mourneth
over The loss ofan exchange. 1t is
edited by Buzfuz and the Sentinel
men have draped their Office in the
h abiliments OF woe. We know by
experience it is q sad loss to them.
Most of our people, however, live
without it.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

The editor was raising Ned yes
terday about a comic valentine he
received. We noticed the devil
grinning aud looking sideways,
but tie editor didn't see him for
if he had the devil would now be
cleaned out.
The Grafton Sentinel mourneth
over The loss ofan exchange. 1t is
edited by Buzfuz and the Sentinel
men have drapcd their Office in the
h abiliments OF woe. We know by
experience it is sad loss to them.
Most of our people, however, live
without it.
Somebody has found out new
way Of writing "A cat caught a
rat" This is how il is done: A
so C 0 ar so A c.eighty tca0
caught lcaught) a r-eighty (raG.
We believe veral Of our lead
ing citizens, including number
of our teacher, recently learned
this system.
Thieves have now commenced
TO operate on the Sabbath day,
and from the experience Of our
friend DR.. Page, it would be well
for citizens to keep their stable
doors locked. On last Sunday
evening some one stole from DR..
Pages stable his riding saddle.
a NUMBER OF persons are Inqulr-
ing as to what is The cost of a term
Of the County Coart. We have
never beeu able to look up the
figures, but we presume all the
current expenses of single term
of the Court will run over three
hundred dollars. AT the late term
only three cases were tried by Jury.
lsanogle,t the proprietor of the red
front saloon, never gets anything
good but that he divides with the
printer. This time we have to
thank him for Il mess of nice
squads, which Joe knows how to
get up in fine style. Persons wish
ing any seasonablo delicacy will
be sure 10 get it at Isanogle's
--zzEs---
We received on Saturday AN I'm
usually large newspaper mail. An
examination disclosed the fact tina.
it had been some time in accuRlu-
lating. Among the bulk were tie
Baltimore papers of January IL
and Is, Cumberland and Wheeling
papers OF January 30, the New
Creek Tribune of same date, and a
number of other papers from five
TO fifteen days old. There must be
something radically wrong with
the postal business.
The ladies having in charge the
oyster supper for the benefit of st.
! Joseph's Catholic Church, desire to
return their heartfelt thanks to the
community for their liberal pat.
ronage; but great deal of the sue
cess is due to the economical man
agement and hearty cooperation
OF the ladies in charge.
Amount realized from supper 80. SAT- ~
Expenses, including gss............ % "a
A clear gain of.....".............S35 90
---<nus.
We understand that some person
is busy in circulating erroneous
stories in opposition to capital re-
moval. One story is that the State
will lose all the money invested in
buildings at Charleston. The fact
is, the State never invested any
money in any buildings there. The
other story is that it is a pity the
State should be put to the expense
of removing the capital temporari-
ly to Wheeling. The fact is, the
State will notbe put to any expense,
for The people of Wheeling have
agreed to pay all The expenses OF
removal and to furnish building
free Of rent
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

Somebody has found out a new
way Of writing "A cat caught a
rat" This is how il is done: A
C so 0 ar so A c.eighty tcat
caught (caught a r-eighty (rat).
We believe S veral Of our lead
ing citizens, including a number
of our teacher, recently learned
this system.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

Thieves have now commenced
TO operate on the Sabbath day,
and from the experience of our
friend Dir. Page, it would be well
for citizens 10 keep their stable
doors locked. On last Sunday
evening some one stole from DR..
Pages stable his riding saddle.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1875-02-20

All A ed al
purchasing the and the goods proving satisfactory
sy damage to the customer and charge to
CA&Co