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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

Attachment Notice.


E. II. Leidy 4 Co. vs.. W. II. Nance. Javas
Nance and Nance, composing the MN
Of W. IL. Nance b Bros. Before j. NJ. Cole
man, Justice Of Peace for Shelby county,
Tennessee. 49,
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENT
y having been sued out under section 1856 Of
the Code of Tennessee, and returned by me
proper oticer levied upon the property Of the
geiendants, and affidavit having been made
mat the defendants are indebted to the
plaintiffs in the sum Of two hundred and thirty
TWO dollars and sixty-three cents 1882 6S), due
ey account, and that the claim is just, and
that defendants are non-residents Of the State
Of Tennessee; it is therefore ordered that
tne SAID defendants make their personal ap-
oetoreme on tie 3lst day Of MAY,
4Sio, at 10 o'clock am, at my office. No. 29l
Front street, in the city of Memphis, Tenn,
and defend said attachment suit, within the
proceeded with ex parte: and that a copy Of
weeks in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of April, 1876.
t9-62.6I.67 j. M. COLEMAN. j. p.
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monitor 10 Rseeher.

New York, April 26.-Francis D.
MouIton, in open letter to Henry Ward
Beecher, says: II will so amend my
complaint that the Issue shall be. if it is
not SO offered now, that by your perjury
you caused me to be indicted for libel
for saying you we're an adulterer, you
then well knowing what l said was true"
Moulton offers to submit this issue to a
jury summoned in the ordinary mode or
by ex-President Woolsey of Yale Col
lege, or by Deacon George G. Robinson
of Plymouth church, or by a jury half
selected by Thomas G. Shearmsn and
Edward K. Beecher and the other half
selected by himself, the verdict Of a ma
jority to be accepted as a fnal decision.
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ProbabiIIues

WASHINGTON, April 26.-For Tennes-
see and the Ohio valley, falling barOme-
ter, southeast to southwest winds, and
warmer and partly cloudy weather. The
rivers will generally remain stationary
or fall slightly, except possibly a light
rise at Pittsburg Castionary signals
are ordered for Lake Michigan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

The Courier-JOurnal of yester-
day publishes a long sketch of Gov
ernor Tilden's political life, and in
dulges in a double-leaded editorial
of a column and a half, urging his
claims and fitness for the Presi-
dency. We have been aware for
some time that the Courier-Jour-
nal favored Mr.. Tilden. The ar
ticle alluded to sets forth his claims
and chances in as strong a light as
they well could be drawn.
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NanOnal BOARD OF Underwriters.

New York, April 26 AT the annual
convention of the National Board Of
Fire Underwriters to day, the principal
companies o fthe United States and Great
Britain we're represented. The treas
urer's report for the year showed the re-
ceipts to be $l34.OOO; expenditures,
sl33,OeO. President Oakley delivered
his annual address.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

A NUMBER of prominent Demo-
cratic citizens of Evansville, Ind,
met the other day and organized a
blue Jeans Club" in honor of
"Uncle jim" Williams, the Demo-
cratic nominee for Governor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

The Oourier-Journal, in paying
its compliments to the Cincinnati
Enquirer, says that the capacity Of
the latter for lewdness is only
equaled by its capacity for lying.
Navt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

CAIRO, April 26.-Arrived-Thomas
Means, Ohio river, 5 am; Susie Silver,
New Orleans, 5 am; Departed-Jsmes
D. Parker, Memphis, 10 pm; Thomas
Means, St. Louis, 5 am Susie Silver,
Cincinnati, 10 an The weather is clear
and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

TEXAS elects a United States
Senator tomorrow. He will be a
red-hot rebel. Indianapolis Jour
nal, 24th.
Every man in the South who is
not a carpet-bag politician or a
Republican tool is regarded by the
Journals party as a red-hot rebel.
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the Mckee Case.

ST.. LOUIS, April 26.-In the United
States Circuit Court this morning Judge
Dillon overruled the motion in arrest Of
judgment in the Mckee case, and sen.
fenced him to two years in the county
Jail and to pay a fine of ten thousand
dollars.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 26.-In the Louis
lana contested election case, six mem
bers of the committee will report in fs-
vor of seating Spence Democrat), three
in favor OF retaining Morey (Republi-
can, and one, Baker, will submit a res
olution declaring the seat vacant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

A PERSONAL notice to the follow
ing effect: Nellie Grant Sartoris
will pass the season at London and
be presented at court" The New
York Sun remarks "There seems
to be a growing probability that
her father will be presented at
court also ; but we hope it will
not be quite so bad as that"
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MARRInn

KREKEL RITTER = Mr.. THO. KRREKb
and Miss ANTONIO RITTER. at St. Mary's
Church, Tuesday, April 25, 1876.
The happy couple are we'll known German
citizens sf Memphis, and their union is re-
garded by a host Of friends as an omen of
happiness and prosperity as they float adOwn
the tide of time.
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TIE New York Democratic con

The New York Democratic con-
vention meets to-day at Utica, and,
according to the New York World,
the delegates will be unanimously
in favor of presenting the name of
Governor Tilden at the National
Democratic Convention ct st. Louis
as the Presidential candidate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

The 26th day of April has been
made a legal holiday in Georgia and
hereafter will be observed as such
throughout the State.
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DIED.

MULLINS-April 10Th, at 5 O'Clock am,
Mrs. MARTHA A. MULLINS, wife Of Rev. l.. d.
Mullins, in the sixty-sixth year Of her age.
Funeral services will be held at fernando
street Methodist church, tomorrow TH0RS-
DAY. morning at lOh O'Clock. Friends and
acquaintance are invited TO attend.
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LEGAL


Under A DEED OF TRUST EXECUTED
~ to me BY Wallace B. Sourr and John W.
In the Registers office Of Shelby
county, Tenn, on May 26, 1875, ia Book No.
:. page l4l, | will sell to the highest bidder,
lor cash, at the eourt-h house door, on MAJ
street, in the city Of Memphis, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

The Cars deep, immovabIe sad.
ness" was noticed in London in 1874.
he is said to be weary Of labor that can
never end while he reigns, and oppressed
by a climate that intsnsi6es bis melau.
choly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

If Bristow is the nominee of the
Cincinnati Convention it is not inn
probable that he will carry the
State of Kentucky. Such is his
personal popularity at home.
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Is Court Street, Memphis,

WANTEn-AGENTs FOR THE BEST
WAN Eu selling Prize Package ia the
world. II contains Is sheets Paper, Is Enyel-
opes, Golden Pen. Pen Holder. Pencil, Patent
Yard Measure. and a piece Of J~ewelry. Sim
Csc; 5 packages for 81. This package has bcen
examined by the publisher Of LEDGER. and
found as represented, worth the money,
WATCHES eiyen away 10 all agents. Circn.
lars free. BRIDE AGO., 100 Broadway, MY.
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New York Democratic State Con.
ventiOm.

UTICA, April 26.-The Democratic
State Convention met to-day, with Sens-
tor John C. Jacobs as temporary chair
man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

To6E POSTERS. SHOW Bill. is. CARDS.
uounaIs' eto;s gotten up wi ID the latest
SSSsstsst ,SsRes ahu on superior J )apor Of any
mtne stock and prices. "u'oA-
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Gard.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretiom Of youth. nervous weakness.
early decay. loss Of manhood. etc.. / will
send a recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discOv-
cred by a missionary in South America. Send
a Self-addressed envelope to the REV. JosEPH
I. IMAM. Station D, Bible House. New York
City. 1-l56-eodkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

The Massachusetts, Republicans
are believed to be about equally
divided between Blaine and Bris-
tow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26

BEN BUTLER does not enjoy
private life. He is determined to
make a race for Congress next fall
il the old Lowell district.
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PRESCRIPTION FREE

E0R THE SPEEDY CURE OF SEMINAL
II weakness, lost manhood and al disorders
brought on BY indiscrotions or excess, AM
druggist has the ingredients. Addrose. b
WILSON A CO.. Box 296. New York. ~
6-rxiii-b-eOd "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-04-26
RAILROAD
Memphis and Little Rock
RAHIWAv ana
OFFIoE on suprp1rrrvnrvr

UFFIcE OF SUPERINTENDENT,
MEMPHIS. TENN. April "a, 1876
THE DAMAGEST0THE TRACK CAUSED
l. by tho late high water having been re-
paired, through trains running daily between
Memphis and Little Rock will be resumed.
commencing Taesday, April 20Ih. Pas
senger trains leaving L. and N. and G.. S
depot, as heretofore. at 1885 pm. Freight
trains running daily. Sundays excepted.
W. Il. SMITH, Sup't. G15a
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FOR STOCK.
PASTURE.

HAVE EXCELLENT PkSTURAGE SUI
J. fcent to accommodate 200 head of stock.
which l propose to Craze at the following lew
prices;
Dray mules and common stock, so so per
month. Horses stabbed and fed at might, S6 so
per month. Horses stabbed, fed and groomed
at night, s. per month.
Pasture situated six miles from Memphis.
hear Mitchell's Tank on Nonconnah, with an
abundance Of running water. A reliable
herdsman will be kept with stock, Stock can
be left at Hall & Co. Is stables.
Refer to Estes. Figer & Co. ISL
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ORANGE COUNTY.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.]
ORANGE c. H., VA, May %, 1876.
Yesterday was the regular County-Court
day here, and although i busy season OF the
Wear with farmers, yet there was large
crowd in attendance.
Farmers from this county, Madison, and
Culprpcr. say that the wheat was not only
seriously damaged by the severe frost on the
Isl instant. but that last week the fly seemed
to have been playing havoc with it in many
localities. u 10 the 1st OF May prettier
prospects for fine yield were rarely ever
seen. but competent judges say unless the
recent rains help the wheat wonderfully
only half crop will be made. This is truly
di>c0uraging to the energetic farmers IN this
section of country, who are just rallylng and
improving their lands.
4 ma>s-mecting was held yesterday for
the purpose OF sending delegates to the Con-
seryaiiyc State Convention. j. q. Williams
presided. with w. w. Burgess as secretary.
The following delegates were elected: b.
Johnson Barbour, p. B. Jones, jackson
Sisson. w. Il. Talaferro, David Pannill,
Lewis Il. Williams, 4. c. Macon, and
James Newman. with the chairman, j. u.
Williams, delegate at large.
Colonel John Willis, one OF the oldest and
most influential citizens Of Orange county,
offered a resolution instructing the dele
gates to recommend rs the sense OF the
meeting that
SAMUEL J. TILDEN,
OF New York. should be the nominee ut St.
Louis The resolution caused consider
able amount Of discusSion-not that any one
really opposed the nomination OF Tilden,
hut they believed it impracticable to recon-
mend any one. In justice to the great re-
form Governor Your correspondent deemed
i, right to make this explanation, as the ma
!ori,y OF the people Of Orange and this
whole section Of country seem to favor the
nomination OF Governor Tilden.
OSCEOLA.
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q virginia wen Known IS ali your Il, readers.
The doctor ID also known enthusiastically as
being about the reaaiest debater In his
Church. He fs thoroughly acquainted with
the ruies OF procedure, and is making o
most admirable moderator--prompt, de-
eided, courteous. IL was quite refreshing
to observe the neat manner in which he ex-
tinguished q g brothers who undertook to
debate motion to adjourn.
To-day there has been in progress de-
bate ON the Pan.P Presbyterian Alliance. DR..
Robinson, OF Louisville, opened the ball by
a two-hour speech In favor OF the motion to
enter into this alliance. DR.. Adger, Of
South Carolina, has the floor FOR tonight,
and will doubtless fire big gun on the
other side. The Louisville divine Is a
stranger here, and there Is great curiosity
to hear him preach as we'll as speak. The
effort OF this morning was forceiul and
adroit, enlivened, too, with few anecdotes
which kept the Assembly In good humor
Rev. D. r. Mcfarland is pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church, in which the AS
sembly meets. This church is an offshoot
from the Independent Presbyterian church,
OF which Dr.. l. S. X. Arson is pastor. Am
pie accommodations have been provided for
the Assembly, the independents cordi-
ally cooperating with their regular brethren
in doing the Inequalities. THEATEs.
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The Carrollton (Ky.) Independent says !:
"There are only two living members OF
General Jackson's staff who were present
at the battle Of New Orleans, and they both
reside in or near Carrollton-Maior Thomas
Butler and General William O. Butler. The
first is over eighty-seven, and the latter in
the eighty-sixth year OF his age-both of
them now enjoying good health"
The revival meetings held by Rev. e. P.
Hammond at Vineland, n. j., are increasing
in interest. Sunday large meeting was
held in the open air for unconverted peo-
ple," and in the evening Rev. Mr.. RandalPs
church was packed with "professed ones.
Hon. James B. Beck, of Kentucky, has ac-
cepted Governor CarrolPs offer to appoint
him q commissioner on the Maryland and
Virginia boundary line dispute, in place OF
Governor Graham, OF North Carolina, and
is ready to discharge the duties whenever
the board may be ready to act.
1t is reported that the President received
cable dispatch from London Monday an
nouncng the death in that city OF the infant
child OF his daughter, Mrs. Sartoris.
Harrison McKinstry was instantly killed
on Saturday while attempting to get on
train at Rogers's Ford, Pa. An express
train passing at the time literally cut him to
pieces.
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MARINE INTELLIGENCE.
PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY z

PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY 23, 1875.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Lula zimmerman, Pierson, Norfolk,
light, to load coal, Curtis & Parker.
SAILED.
Steamship Old Dominion, Walker, New York,
merchandise and passengers, u. W. Allen Coz
Steamer Fanita, Howe. Philadelphia, merchandise
and passengers, W. P. Porter, agent t;. ,,ou.,,,
disc and passengers. l.. B. Tatum, agent.
Steamer John Sylvester, Clifford, Norfolk, mer-
Bark Hanna Norwegian, Christensen, Christian
sand, Norway, 1,720 barrels petroleum, Meissner'
As Schooner Maggie Mcdonnell, Steelman, Phlladel-
dhia ria James river lumber and ties, Curtis Par
ker.
Schooner 4. G. Thomas, Thorndyke, New York
coal, Curtis Parker. DANG coombs New York.
Schooner Breeze, Craumer, New York. camel coal,
Schooner Addie Luddington, Rock Washington,
slate, Curtis & Parker.
CLEARED FOR THIS PORT.
From Boston May 20, brig Marancy. Redonnet
From New York May %, schooner John Il. SHAW,
From Washington hay %, schooner Columbia
: From r Alexandria May %, schooner George II.
From Philadelphia May 20, schooner George 8.
Repplier, Blizzard. r...-.
MEMORANDA.
Bark Peplta (German(, Gattan, from Richmond,
at Rio Grand do Sui April Sd.
Rarks Delta, Casperson; Lindesnaes, Tonnensen
and Ceres, Sunderson, sailed from Liverpool Tor
Hampton Roads May 10Th. NIL,
Brig Marianne /. Portuguese, Merees, from hlcn-
mond at Rio Grande do Sui April Sd.
Schooner Hattie Coombs, Bishop, from Provi-
dence to load for Richmond at Orient, Long Island,
Schooner Hennie L. James, Shorter, from Rich
mond, at Norfolk May 22d. , nj.
Grande. which nut into Bermuda for repair, sailed
from that port for her destination May 17th having
com pleted her repairs. s.ss
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FISANGIAI1
RICEIMoNDsTocK EXCHANGE.
90 IS. s TprsraY Nav On. 1s7a.

=
4aaerfean Gsld-1I1k bid.
Virginia deferrcd. bid. 81 askedi Virginia interest
eerfasates, - asked; Virginia Unreasonable eou-
Guy Sscssrsftes.-Richmond city s,s, nix bid,
l12 asked; Richmond city 6fs, OAK bid, a5x asked
Petersburg city 9's special tax 80 ASKED Peters
burg city 6's, 50 asked; Lynchhurg city 6's, 80
I'D, 90 asked; Norfolk city 6s, 70 bid; Manchester
Rauroad Bonds.-Chesspake aud Ohio Railroad
7's gold 10 asked; Vlrgnia Central Railroad third
mortgage 6's, j. aud j., "a bid, 76 asked Virgins
and Tennessee Railroad third mortgage SfB j. and
j. 80 asked souths!de Railroad nrst mortgage pre-
ferTed s's, ]. and J., 10 bid; Richmond and Pc
tershuFg Railroad first mortgage SIS, j. and D.,
lO5 bid; Richmond Fredericksburg ana Potomac
Railroad mortgage rs, j. and j., 47h bid: Rich
mond and Danville Railroad consolidated 6's, d.
and NJ 68k bid, II asked: Piedmont Railroad first
mond Airline first mortgage s's, J. and j., sen
asked. .gsss
Railroad Stocss.-Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad, 100 par, 22H bid, 80 asked; Richmond,
cent. guaranteed, 100 par, 92H bid; Richmond and
Danyine Railroad, 100 par, 81 asked; seaboard
and Roanoke Railroad common, 100 par, 95 bid ;
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad guaranteed. 100
Bank Stocks-Flrst National, 100 par, 116 bid,
12l asked; National Bank Of Virginia, 100 par,
los asked; Union Bank OF Richmond, 80 par,
A5A bid, 40 asked; Merchants and Planters Say
Iassrdaes eemggntesvlEg1s Fire and and Ma
par, 26 bid; Virgins Home. 100 par, 100 asked ;
Merchants and Mechanics, 100 par, 81 bid, 81
asked; City, 100 par, S2k bid, IS asked; Old Do
mini9n, 100 PAL, go asked Commercial Fire lnsur-
AtsceLl n eous-James River and Kanawha
Packet, 12k par, TX bid. g s.. --.a #.t.. = a.e#
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XLIVTH CONGRESS--First Session.


XLIVTH CONGRESS--First Session.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, May %, 1875.
Mr.. Logan occupied the day in the i'm
peachment court, arguing against iurisdic-
ton. A decision Is expected Thursday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House went into Committee Of the
Whole on naval appropriations. Some five
amendments were pending regarding navy
yards, over which there are local struggles.
Mr.. Randall spoke in favor OF his amend
ment looking to the establishment OF naval
stations at Tybee Island or Cockspur Island;
which was agreed to-ayes, 81; noes, "a. 1t
was telegraphed on Saturday.
The committee then rose, and the navy ap-
preparations bill was passed.
The House again went into Committee OF
the Whole on the Indian appropriations bill
Mr.. Blackburn offered q resolution au-
thorizing the Louisiana Investigation Com.
mittee to act by subcommittee.
Mr.. WOODBURY., OF Nevada, was appoint
ed on the committee vice Mr.. Hoskins, re.
signed. Adjourned.
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BY Telegraph.

NEW YORK. May -2s:-Cotton shade easier !;
sales Of 75s bales SS&a2s Flour m, slightly
som1Sn to fair extra, $5@sS25 good to choice
rate export demand at decline. Corn about &c.
lower decline nomlnaIy on no-gr ade Oats heavy
and fully NJ lover ss@4sc for mixed 1I western s,a,a
lots 15@lSc. gold. Sugar quiet and unchanged.
a snd rH Tso% Tsr At ssS
sin steady. Turpentine heavy at SIC. Fork nomi,
ssS ss tss SsHa Sws Ws sns sSs rm
ut $1.13. Freights dull and unchanged.
BALTIMORE.
BALTIMORE, May 23.-Flour unchanged. Wheat
quiet and firm Pennsylvania red, $l.4Sg$1.50 !;
ea sCS.br nn eeFn arSS aye
white, 81@61hc.; yellow, CHG; western .active,
unsettled, and lower: Oats quiet; good to prime
sions nominaily unchanged. Lard dull and heavy !;
changed. Whisky dull at l@lilH. Sugar steady.
LOUISVILLE. ..
LOUISVILLE, May 23.-Flour quiet: Grain quiet
and unchanged. Provisions dull and lower. Pork,
$2l rs eIear,rib sides,
de5s sYsYfI s1ass Haas
key quiet at $I.o7 BagEng firm ut I2@I5He.
CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, May 24.-Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat dull and lower at $l.10@$115. Corn IN
actiyeat 50@52c. Oats dull and lower at 34@4Oc;
nominal at $2o.5O@S2G75. Lard dull; steam,
Ike; kettle, 13c.. Bulk.meats unsettled; shoul-
BACON dull: shoulders exc: clear rib-sides, 1O4c. ;
clear sides, IlX@1lhc. Hogs dull; fair to good
heavy, So So@$7; receipts, ,742 head; shipments,
1000 head. Whiskey steady ut $l.o7.
ST. LOUIS.
ST. LOUIS, May 23.-Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat dull; No. red fall, $1.37; No. 8 red fall,
$l.3O asked. Corn fairly active; No, mixed, 454
@45kc: Oats frmer; No. 2, 34c; 6id d. rye higher
dull and lower at $2O.75. Lard nomInally lower
current make, silly. Bulk-lneats dull and lower
Shoulders TIC; clear-rib and clear sides, 100
Bacon unsettled; shoulders, 8Hc.; clear RIB, 10ac
clear sides, 114c. Hogs inactive; bacon, s6.50(G
$3.50. Cattle slow and unchanged
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BOTETOURT. ROANOKE, AND
FRANKLIN.

IOUEfr-pondcNcc Of the RICHMOND DlSpalch.I
MAY 90, 1876.
have recently travelled through Bote-
(ourt, Roanoke. and Franklin counties, and
everywhere hear complaints Of the scarcity
ana backwardncss oil tobacco plants; but
nave never seen SO fair a prospect for
good wheat crop. In Botetourt and Roa-
aoke counties particularly the wheat-fields
look magnificent. Botetourt is an old
county, with many points of interest in its
past history, and, though yet large, once had
grand proportions. Roanoke, Allegheny,
aud Craig have been Topped from her, and
YET she rlghtfully claims to rank among the
better counties Of the State.
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BATH COUNTY.

Correspondence Of the Richmond Dispatch.1
SOLITUDE, VA, May 81, 1876.
We have had to-day one Of the greatest
hail->torms known in this county for many
wears. 1t commenced hailing and raining
about hali-pa>t y O'Clock and continued
one hour. The hail fell to the depth OF
some ten inches, and a great many Of the
stones were as large rs a hulled walnut. l
don't think il was very extensive, for / was
little hail fell there. II has entirely demol-
al church, about mile distant, and but very
i,hed gardens, oats, and corn.
The meadows and crops generally were
Presenting Il heartsome aspect until this
storm.
There is no money. The best OF this
community can't pay their taxes. The SEN
>lmrul is growing strong for reputation.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-24

WHY GRANT APPOINTED DON.-It is init
mated that the appointment was brought
about by trade entered into during the
visit to the Centennial between Conkling,
Cameron, and Hartranft. It was this Don
Cameron to be appointed Secretary OF War
until after the Cincinnati Convention, when
Bristow is to be removed, and he is to be
made Secretary Of the Treasury. For
Hartranit's influence in favor Of Conkling
he has been promised Cabinet position in
the event Of the successful candidacy OF the
latter.-Baltimore american.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1876-05-24

A House STRUCK BY L1GHTNING.-W Wind
sor, Va, May 22.-Last night bolt Of light
ming struck the lightning-rod on the house
OF Mr.. Thomas II. Murray, passed through
a window, tearing piano in pieces and de-
moishing other furniture. Mr.. Murray,
who with his family had retired to rest, was
struck on the head, the electric fluid passing
down his back, and so shocking and burn
ing him that his life is despaired Of. Mrs.
Murray was slightly, but not seriously, in
iured also. The other members OF the fam
lily were unharmed.-Norfolk Landmark.