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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04
MOneY.Lending.

Mr.. T. d. Hinckley, of Hoyleton,
Washington county, ILL.,, wishes to I'M
derstand "why money should be beg
ging 3 per cent. investments in Wall
street at the same time the people of the
West are paying from II to 20 per cent.
interest on foreign money, giving real
estate Mt one-third its value for security"
The reason is that in the West and with
land Us security, the money has to be
loaned on long terms, and the lender
cannot get it again just as he wants it.
Even when the mortgage becomes due,
it often proves difficult and even impossi-
bic TO sell the security and realize the
amount loaned. But when men lend
money for 3 per cent. in Wall street,
they take United States bonds as security
and the borrower agrees to pay it back
whenever the lender calls for it. II he
is unable to pay according to his agree
ment, the bonds can be sold and the
money realized in a days time. 1t is
because the loan is thus secured and is
ierminable whenever the lender desires,
that the rate of interest is so low. Be-
sides, the transaction is made here en-
the spot, with no papers except simple
power of attorney, and il entails no anx-
iety upon the lender. The case is very
different, as our correspondent will un-
derstand, when the money is sent out to
the West to be loaned on mortgages, at
long and fixed periods. Then agents
must be employed and paid, and there is
delay, trouble and risk throughout.
What is chiefly indicated by the pres
ent extraordinary accumulation of money
in great cities. ia that business ia no y
alyzed; that there are no enterprises in
which capitalists feel confidence; and
that depressing uncertainty about the
immediate future makes every man
anxious to place his money where he can
get it, and have it at moments notice.
" Y. San.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04
POLITICAL MEMORANDA.

GOVERNOR EVANS, of Colorado, is q
candidate for the United States Senate.
The Kentucky election is next on the
list. 1t will be held on the % of Au-
gust.
The Christian Union (Beecher's pa
per-, dominates Henry Wilson for Presi-
dent.
THE question of revising the Consti-
tuition OF Alabama will be submitted to q
vote of the people, Aug. B.
Ex-Gov. CURTIN says he won't accept
the Democratic nomination for Governor
of Pennsylvania if rendered to him.
SENATOR SARGENT has formally an
nounced that he will not be candidate
for reelection to the United States Sen
ate from California
MEMPHIS Ardlanchc: "BristOw is the
great American whisky Seller. But it's
a kind of Seizerism the country can
stand for half dozen terms"
The Democrats of Chicago talk of
starting a new daily paper. 1t is ru-
mored that S200,0O0 has already been
pledged to the enterprise.
Hon. JOHN G. THOMAS the Ohio men,
Der of the National Democratic Execu-
tive Committee, is of the opinion that
the next National Convention Will be
held IL St Louis.
New YORK TriJ1ne $50 far as news
paper sentiment indicates anything, the
Hon. NJ. G. Kerr, of Indiana, stands the
best chance of being the next Speaker of
the House of Representatives.
SENATOR STEVENSON, of Kentucky, is
not SO tired of his seat that he is willing
TO give it up to Mr.. Beck or Gen. Will
Jams without a struggle. he expects to
be a candidate for reelection, and vii
stump the State in the coming campaign
CHICAGO Times GA canvass of the
chances for the next Speakership of the
House at Washington seems to settle the
question efiectually so far rs Fernando
Wood and Sunset Cox are concerned.
The coveted honor seems now to hover
between Randall and Kerr"
MAINE Democrats are looking about
for candidate for Governor, and are
hesitating between Messrs. S. G. Shout,
/ ID. r. Hastings, W. p. Haines, James
G.. Madigan, John G. Talbot, and Charles
W. Roberts. Mr.. Strout is said to have
the best chance. The convention will
be held on June %.
THIS is how the late jesse d. Bright
secured his election to the United States
Senate. He was Lieutenant Governor
of Indiana in 1s45, when the Senate OF
that State was tie and the House Wing
by 10 majority. The House repeatedly in
vited the Senate to meet them in joint
convention to elect Senator, but every
one of their resolutions was lost in the
latter by the casting vote of Mr.. Bright,
its President The election was thus
STAYED off for the session. The next Leg
islature was Democratic, and Mr.. Bright
received the Senatorship as his reward.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04
The Fallen Obelisk.

There is some chance of the fallen ODE
lisk at Alexandria, fellow to the so-called
Cleopatra's Needle, being removed to
England. A gentleman of fortune pro-
poses to effect this at his own expense.
The estimates of cost and the supposed
weight of the obelisk are very various.
The prevailing opinion is that the weight
is about two hundred and eighty tons
the cost will be about 100000. The
method of transport recommended is a
huge raft, as the conveyance of so cum
bersome mass would be very danger
Gus in vessel. 1t is understood that
his Highness tho Khedive has placed the
obelisk at the disposition of the above
mentioned gentleman, although the
British government had long since de-
clined the onerous present and given it
back TO the Egyptian government.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04
THE. LITTLE FOLKS.
The Birdies in My Nest.

Madge is blue bird, gay and free,
Dashing about in her childish glee
Blue eyes, blue dress. blae IL true,
Papa's little blue bird, l love you!
l love Aadge and Dottie loves me,
/ love Dot aud Madgie loves Inc,
love Madge and Dot, just we three
And we are as happy as We can be.
Dot Is a red bird, happy guess,
Bright rs butterfly in a red dress;
Red bird, rose bud, Queen of the girls;
Little blonde beauty in a shower of curis!
loyeDot and Malgie loves me,
love Madge and DOttie loves me,
love Dot and Madge, just we three
And We are as happy as We can DO.
Two arms full and two in my heart
Two little loves that can't tell apart;
Blue bird, red bird, gems Of the nest.
never can tell which | love best
love Madge and Madgie loves me,
love Dot and Dottie loves me,
love Madge and Dot, just we three
And we are as happy as we can be.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

DURING the revival services at Vallejo,
California, a gentleman observed that
one of Mr.. Hammond's handsomest and
most energetic lady assistants was being
vigorously Rugged by a young man while
the singing was going on. When the
inquiry meeting was commenced, the
young lady approached the gentleman
who had been watching her, and asked
him in a meek, plaintive voice, "Do you
love Jesusl" CT fear don't love Jesus
half as much as you do the boys" re-
sponded the gentleman. The fair dam
sci was not disconnected bit, and she
curled up her pretty mouth and said:
Don't You wish you were one Of the
boysl"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

A NEW INDICATION OF DRATH.-Is the
patient really dead or not is at times q
very anxious question. A medical prac-
titioner of Cremona proposes simple
method by which the question may be
answered with certainty. 1t is to inject
drop of ammonia beneath the skin,
when, if death be present, no effect, or
next to none, is produced; but if there
be life, then red spot appears at the
place of the injection. A test so easily
applied as this should remove oil appre-
tension of being buried alive.-'Scien-
GJic american.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

THERE does not at present seem to be
a notable prediction for military life in
the ranks of our regular army. Accord
ing to recent report from army head-
quarters, over LOO men have deserted
within the last ten months, being pro
portion of l in II.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

IT is related that Paris advocate re-
Gently appeared at the bar wearing his
mustache, and the President called his
attention to the fact that mustaches were
forbidden. WE'LL" said the advocate,
81 never knew before that the sword of
ustice was razor"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04
Ihs Grue 9ortherner.
PAW PAW, MICHIGAN.
FRESH TOPICS.

A CHICAGO sign bears the following
legend "Repaering, opholstering, var
nising, and new furniture after order.
In best manner and ON the must resena-
BILE terme cane chairs be seated"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

The following from the Burlington
Hawkeye will be appreciated by those
who have suffered from an excess of
classical quotations inflicted by callow
undergraduates "The -AurOra is col
lege paper, published at Ames. 1t is set
up in itahc-except, of course, where an
English word is used, when Roman let
tiers are employed"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

IT is stated by New York paper that
the couple married il balloon to adj
vertise Barnum's show didn't live to-
gether three weeks. He boxed her ears,
he Authenticated bride broke his nose,
and the theory of the eastern current is
still unsolved.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04
PART II.

They gathered around the pleasant
hearth ut Farmer SHELLS. The great
wood fire sent its warmth and light into
every heart as it always should in the
happy family where peace dwells.
Uncle Oliver commenced IN the old
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

CARRUTH, the Vineland editor, has so
far recovered that he is now able to walk,
and he will doubtless resume his edi-
torial labors before very long. An ounce
OF lead is still situated somewhere in his
head, and its influence upon his literary
style Will be watched with some interest
His recovery will establish the fact that
lead in the brain of an editor is not neces-
sarily fatal, and hereafter when aggrieved
individuals desire to assassinate editors
they will remember the story of Carruth,
and, instead of foolishly shooting their
victims in the head, they will aim their
avenging pistols at some vital part of the
editorial frame.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

THR Spotted-Tail delegation at Wash
ington think that the Capitol building is
a cheap big tepee."
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

THE indianapolis Sentinel is the
happy defendant in two libel suits, dam
ages being laid in each at the respectable
sum of $4,000. The suits are based
upon the publication by the Sentinel of
certain alleged facts which came to light
in the course of an Investigation into the
management of the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

The estate of the late John Harper, OF
Harper Brothers, counts up 1900, 900.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

The reports from the West do not
confirm the apprehensions which were
at first excited by the reappearance of
the grasshopper pest. 1t now appears
that the pests are not generally distrib-
uted over any considerable section of
territory, but are to be found here and
there only, with wide intervals untouched
between their different Matching places.
In many counties in Western Missouri
and Eastern Kansas they have ravaged a
few farmers only. In other counties a
few sections of land will be found to
have suffered. Nowhere, it seems, have
the ravages of the pests extended over
any whole county, and in only very
few cases has general destruction of
crops been visited upon any entire town
ship. 1t appears that the eggs were de-
posted and the insects Matched out
upon small tracts, rarely ever more than
few acres in place; that the young
grasshoppers, while wingless, do not
travel far from their Matching places,
and that Oh soon as their wings are de-
veloped they leave in general easterly
direction.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

THE list Of steamers which have gone
down by fire, or wreck, or explosion,
since the beginning of the present year
il simply appalling. On On average, a
steamer has been destroyed every week
since the 1st Of January, involving an
average loss Of forty lives. Here is the
frightful catalogue Jan. a, a steamer
blown up on the Tyne, 10 lost Jan. IL,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

HENRY c. STRArroN, formerly Post
master at Mooreston, n. j., who was
sentenced in the United States District
Court topay fine of $1,000 for unlaw-
ully OBTAINING and opening letters, ap-
peared before the United States Com
missioner for that district, the other day,
and took the necessary obligation that
he was not worth the required amount,
and therefore could not pay it. In &C
cordance with the act of 1874 in such
cases, Stratton was therefore discharged.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1875-06-04

II is a striking comment on our Con
eressional enactments for the benefit of
the postal service, that after the 1st of
July a newspaper can be sent from
Brooklyn to Constantinople for two cents
which would require four cents to carry
it from Brooklyn TO New York. The
rate Of postage on newspapers sent
abroad after July will be two cents on
papers that 90 not weigh more than four
ounces, while at home the rate is one
cent on every ounce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March l3.-The Tweed
habeas corpus proceedings were c%onclu-
ded yesterday, the Supreme Court affirm
ing the decision Of the Oyer and Termi-
ner and dismissing the writ in the civil
cause against Tweed on behalf of the
city for the recovery of $ll 600, 900. The
substitution of the Mayor and Aldermen
as plaintiffs instead of the Supervisors
was also held proper and Tweed's ap-
peals dismissed.
1t is stated that all the roads from
here to the West are now cutting under
each other to secure freight.
The report that the Union Pacific rail-
road is about negotiating a loan of two
millions dollars TO be placed to the
credit Of the Pacific Mail Steamship
is officially denied.
A bill has been introduced in the
Delaware Legislature to offset the effect
Of the civil rights bill in that State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
A French ChrIstmns storr,

A pretty little story of last Christmas
Is told IN a French journal. Among the
freneh either a shoe or o stocking is
hang, on Christmas eve, to receive the
gifts OF Santa Claus. Two poor people
were %lamenting their inability to put any
present IN the shoe of their little one
and were hoping for better things next
year, when the child rushed in, wild with
delight, calling out, Sec what lie Petit
Foel has sent mel | must indeed have
been good and she showed her parents
a poor, starved little sparrow, which had
taken refuge from the cold in the baby's
shoe. The sparrow ever since has had a
snug home, and has been regarded by
the little girl IS o precious git.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
Justices, Jurisdiction Increased.

The following act is now the law
governing the jurisdiction of justices in
civil cases:
Sec. l. Be it enacted by the General
Assembly Of the State Of Tennessee,
That the jurisdiction of Justices Of the
Peace in civil cases shall extend to one
thousand dollars upon all notes Of hand,
indiseriminately, whether calling for dol
lars aud cents simply, or for IN amount
TO be discharged in other means than
money, or for 40 amount OF any article,
or multiplicity of articles. whatever; and
upon Endorsement of negotiable paper
where demand and notice are expressly
waived ia the Endorsement.
Sec. 2 Be it further enacted, That
Jurisdiction OF Justices of the Peace shall
extend ia civil eases TO all unsettled ac-
counts. obligations. or other evidences
OF debt not embraced in the preceding
section, when the amount claimed does
not exceed five hundred dollars.
Sec. 3 Be il further enacted, That
the jurisdiction Of Justices Of the Peace
in cases for the recovery Of property,
and 10 all cases Of damages, except
libel and SANDER, arising from either
cost or contract, be extended TO FIVE
hundred dollars.
Passed March 3, 1875.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
A seene 10 a venlce Then,sr

Actors fare better, in some respects,
upon this side of the waters than in
other countries. The divine right of
Kissing is rarely taken advantage Of, and
such a thing as personal animosity De-
tween the player and the audience is
never made the cause Of popular demon.
stratlon. But charles Warren Stoddard
hnds a different state of affairs in Ven
ice: How these Italians do enjoy in
sulting the servants Of the publicl Only
the other night a ballet was put on at the
Fenice wherein an admirable artist. but
a rather homely woman made her first
appearance in Venice. There was much
excitement in the house in
OF a predisposition on the part Of some
present to prevent the temperance of
the lady in question. 1t seems that GER
tain members Of the press had demanded
OF her those favors that lJse their value
as o as granted, and upon
being Indignantly repulsed they resolved
to ruin the engagement of the dancer.
Her entrance was the signal for a most
dfsgraceful uproar, that was continued
to the very close ofthe long ballet. The
lady probably never danced so well be-
fore as she danced that night. Stuns
with the insults of the baser members Of
the audience, she surpassed herself
From u seats in the orchestra we saw
the tears streaming down her face, and
to her, the hour must have been one of
exquisite agony. Three times she
tainted behind the scenes, but recovered
in season to renew her efforts to please
with a grace and spirit / have never seen
surpassed. Inasmuch as the ballet was
continued to the close, and she had not
positively been Kissed from the stage,
the manager could not break his en-
gagement with her. She appeared on
the second night, and the miserable
wretches who were so noisome on the
evening previous, having exhausted
themselves, her success was unqualified,
and she is now dancing before delighted
and more appreciatiVe audiences"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
Recsverx Of STOLEN Rondn.

CINCINNATI. March l3.-Arthur NJ.
Page, who, in connection with the noto-
rious thief known as Numbering Jack,
robbed L. Lowndes at Clarksburg, West
Virginia, in February last, of one hun
bred thousand dollars worth of govern
ment bonds, and who was arrested and
brought to this city by detective
Mitchell, has finally divulged the where
abouts Of fifty thousand dollars worth of
the bonds, and that amount has been re-
covered. Numbering Jack is now in Jail
at Columbus. A requisition from the
Governor Of West Virginia is expected
to day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
Probabilities.

WASHINGTON. March 'l3.-For the
Northwest and lower Missouri valley,
low pressure, cold and clearing weather
and southwest winds. For the lakes
and thence to Tennessee, falling barom-
eter, southerly to westerly winds, cloudy
weather and occasional rein and clear
ing weather this evening in Tennessee
and the Ohio valley.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
FOREIGN.

LISBON, March lS.-Benjamin Moran,
the new United States minister to Por-
tugal, has arrived in this city.
Cork, March 13.-There was consider
able disorder in Tipperary last night be-
cause of a refusal of some of the resi-
dents to illuminate their houses in honor
of the second election Of John Mitchell
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
Rive TeIqgrams.

CAIRO, March IL. = Arrived = Bee,
st. Louis, 8 pm; st. Joseph, st. Louis,
10 pm; Capitol City, st. Louis, 10 pm;
Eddyville, Nashville, 3 am; Blue
Lodge, Ohio river, 4 am; John A..
Wood, Ohio river, 10 am. Departed
st. Joseph, Memphis. | am; Blue
Lodge, passed down A am; John A.
Wood, passed down 10 an. Weather
clear and pleasant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13

The best in the world The largest,
latest and freshestoysters ofthe season.
Cheaper than eggs, meat or bone fish.
Farrell, the Big Fat Oyster King, next
the Avalanche, on Jefferson street, is
receiving twice a day. He is selling the
Big Fats to families at Zoe per can, or
Toe per dozen. His celebrated Bonse-
core plants be serves up on the half
shell are the best oysters in the world.
If
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13

Looks and manners don't 20 for much
in this world. T%ennyson is the sourest
old cross.patch that Albion a scare uu,
and yet the Laureate's poetry may be
described as a dream Of fair women.
For one man he paints half a dozen
women, and such sweet creatures they
are tool
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
mo. 1851
NOpi.R Notice.

In the First Chancery Court Of Shelby County,
Tennesse ell. B. Mcfarland. Admir-, with
the will anneVed, Of Peter Hiestand, deed,
VS.. A. d. Hiestand OF al.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
i this cause that the defendants Enoeh \.
Breeder S.nd T.. j. Hiestand are non-residents
Of the Sttlte of Tennessee; II Is therefore or
dered that they make their appearances
herein, at the courthouse in the city Of Mem
phis. Terin on or before the FIRST Monday in
May. 1915, and plead, answer or demur to
complairiant's bill, or the same will be taken
for confe ssed as to them and set for hearing
ex-parte and that q COPY Of this order be
published once q week for four successive
weeks in the Memphis Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of March, 1875.
AcOpy-Attest;
EDMUND A. COLE, G. and M.
By E. B. McHENRY. Deputy O. and M.
y. b. MCFARLAND, Sol. for complainant.
l2-18.24-30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
;. Companllan our mottn...

Our facilities for MANUFACTURING
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13

The latest newspapers and periodicals.
a always be found at Billy Lieben's
news stand, 1864 Main street. His as
sortment embraces all the leading pub.
locations in the United States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
steamer b. n. mart Reported SUNK.

VIcKsBURG, March 23.-The regular
Vicksburg and Duncansby packet B. H.
Hart, which left here at one o'clock p n.
yesterday, was reported sunk last night
thirty miles above here at the foot of
Island lO2. The cause was running
against driftwood. Hardy Hend, the
clerk, jumped overheard and was
drowned. Ten or fifteen negro deck
passengers are supposed to be lost. The
cargo will probably be a total loss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13

ALI the latest magazines, dailies and
periodicals can be found at P. J. Cole
mans new stand and cigar store, No.
60l Beal street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13
Thursday, April IL, 1875,

at the southeast corner Of Court Square, In
the city Of Memphis. Tennessee, sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, for cash, the
property set out and described In said trust
deed as follows: Known as the east half OF
lot eight Of block thirty-One Of John over
toms subdivision Of his 1S1-acre tract, front.
ing the south side Of Calhoun stroot fifty feet,
and running back one hundred and seventy
feet to an alley. said lot being In Memphis,
Shelby county. Tennessee. Equity Of rodemp.
convey only as Trustee,
$40 ID. II. POSITION, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13

The LEDGER job Office is one of the
most extensive in the South and capa.
Bile Of executing any class Of job work,
l22t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-03-13

Madame MaeMehOn refuses TO dress
in the Paris fashioas. THE example OF
strumDets,' says she, "is not more wor-
thy Of imitstion in matters Of dress than
10 name"