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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
Contention Of a Murderer.

PHILADELPHIA, August %. - Adolf
Strepolchy, a Russian, who was arrested
in this city Friday as accomplice of
Whalen for murder Of Max Hoehne at
Elm station, has made a full confession
to detective Abrams, by whom he was
captured at 53l North Front street, where
he lodged. A coat, vest, razor-sirap and
two handkerchief which belonged to the
murdered man were found, and a pair
of pants on Strepolchy belonged to
Hoehne. A pawn ticket found in his
pocket called for the hammer with which
Hoehne was knocked on the head and
killed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
George Francis Trains sons.

A New York letter to a Balti-
more paper says:
The other day at Long Branch |
saw two sons Of George Francis
Train among the bathers in the
surf. They arc mere youths, and
one could scarcely associate them
with any thought of the extraordi-
nary individual who sits in Madison
Square from morn till dewy eve
feeding the wandering sparrows,
who is chary of his electricity,
writes closely in a fine hand on
postal cards, and shades his bronzed
face with a canvas-covered, Eastern
fashioned hat, While one perceives
in the mode of his head-dress at
least something of the style of "a
dictator. The Trains, junior, are
about nineteen and eighteen re-
spectively, | should say. The taller
of the two is a handsome, blithe
young fellow, with laxen hair, keen
blue eyes, regular features, and a
straight and well : proportional
figure. When he and his brother
gambolled about on the sand, and
twisted sticks under their arms be.
fore shying them in the air, and
friSked about generally as two lively
boys, when they are untrammeled
by clothes and civilization, | was
irresistibly reminded Of the two
classic twins known to fame through
NEUROLOGICAL record. When the
taller young gentleman put himself
in his clothes he represented a very
stylish" appearance, and l speedily
gathered hat he was considered
quite a beau by the young ladies'
cattagers and hotel guests at the
Branch. Mrs. Train is not occu-
plying her cottage at Newport this
season. Her daughter is said to be
an extremely attractive young lady,
and par droit de conquette, an ac-
knowledged belle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
Scientific Oonrress

FAIR PoINT, N. Y, August %
day is the last of the Chautauqua scien-
tifc congress. At 8 o'clock this morn.
Ing Rev, DR.. Warren, of Philadelphia,
held forth before the scientific conven-
ton. At $3.50 am. Professor Bovine, Of
the Boston University, gave his second
philosophical lecture, and at II o'clock
Prof. Lattimer lecturcd on electricity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

WHEN Mr.. Hayes drove into
Bennington, VT, on Wednesday
afternoon Cast week) he found the
dead walls and fences of that his
toric town plastered all over with
big posters, displaying these words:
" Fraud Triumphant - Eight to
Seven" Mr.. Hayes is President of
the United States, he is a gentle
man in every sense, and whatever
his party may have done, he is en-
titled to the respectful treatment Of
the people wherever he may 60.
He was the invited guest of Ben
nington, and a regard for the de-
cencies Of civilized people would
have suggested courteous treatment
at the hands of everybody, regard
less Of politics or differences of
opinion. Let the President pay a
visit South and bring his cabinet,
Key and all, and we will show
something of the old-time South
ern hospitality ard generous well
come, with an utter absence of any
unpleasant illusions or even ges-
lures. The people here know what
is due a gentleman and a public
official of the nation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
IndIcatIona.

WASHINGTON, August % For Tennes-
see and the Ohio valley falling, followed
by rising barometer, southeast, veering
to northeast winds, cloudy and rainy,
followed by cooler, partly cloudy
weather.
The rivers will continue falling except
a general rise in the rivers Of the South
ern States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
win be diflcult for Mr.. Sherman

will be difficult for Mr.. Sherman
to remove an impression that he
has sought to mislead the people
unless he can prove that these GER
tifcates of deposit are not used in
ordinary transactions and do not
actively represent so much in
greenbacks. OF course he cannot
plead ignorance because he helped
to pass the law, and no man is bet
ter posted on national finances.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
AUCTION.
FOR HOMES
Al
THEIR TRUE VALUE
The Worth of a Thing is What it will
Bring"

ON THIS BASIS PURCHASERS ARRM-
" vitod to attend the sale at the Southwest
corner Of Main and Madison streets, al 4
o'clock pm,
Thursday, August 2ad,
Of the following valuable real estate. vb;ob
we will then have the honor 10 offer and
positively sell TO the highest bidder. o,
account Of Mr.. A. Botto, OF Columbus. Kv'
No. l-Block s, lot .45, on the west side oF
Jones avenue, north of Bradford street.
" Botto." which will be- subdiyiled nrcnrdinHs
to diagram exhibited at sale.
NO. 2-Ihat eligible ~vacantlot for residence.
or business, north side Of Alabama street
next east the Presbyterian church. Of whicb
Dr. o.eadman IS pastor, with q front Of SO feet
by q depth Of $50 feet, i'eV
No. g. Lot 8, block & In country lot Ase
fronting 8 feet on the west side Of Seconc
greet, by l5O feet depth to the alley between
Main and Second streets.
NO. 4-The farm near Raleigh we'll known
" al old settlers as the home of John w
Fuller, former County Clerk, about half n
mle nortn Oh the city, containing 225 acres
large orchard, and in short walking distapcs
OF the celebrated Raleigh Syringe.
Mr.. Botto has held this property bv tip..
~tnte-datlng the war;, which are fully guarsn
ICED, and all taxes paid up 10 the year iS7e H.
purchasers. F"~ " tue
Terms Of Sale-Half cash and half IN
year with interest. or longer time al Inc nm.
chaser option A deposit Of ton per cent. an
cash payment required at sale. VI"
80 ,s, M TkEzkVANT 4 co.
iao'ioi real Estate Exchange, 10 Madison Il.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
FOR TIE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE.


The twenty-sixth annual meet
lug of the American Association
for the advancement of science will
be held in Nashville, commencing
on the Doth of August and contin-
uing until the 9th of September.
A circular before us from the local
committee, of which Gov. Porter is
chairman, and J. Berrien Lindsey,
secretary, speaking of the associa-
ton, says: "While organized maiG-
ly for the promotion of pure science,
it seeks the cooperation of any
friend of science, and invites to as
sociate membership all who are in
terested in the application of Scien-
tifc principles to the development
of our vast industrial resources.
This meeting is of special interest
to the educators and public-spirited
citizens of the South, and it is
hoped that all practical men, who
appreciate the value of our agricul-
tural, manufacturing and mining
industries will unite in making it a
grand success" Extensive arrange
ments have been made for the en-
tertainment Of the MEMBERSHIP
hotels have reduced rates, citizens
will entertain them at their houses,
and the principal railroads Of the
country will return visitors and
members free upon the s%ecretary'S
certificate. In a note addressed to
the LEDGER Ky the secretary, he
says:
The approaching meeting of the A. A
A. s. is looked forward to with the keen
est interest by the scientific and edu.
c%ational public of Tennessee. Many
eminent gentlemen from the North will
certainly be with us. We wish to show
our distant friends that the general pub
lie OF Tennessee is not unmindful Of the
honor conferred upon us by its selection
as the place for holding the first meeting
since the civil war. We wish also to
show the world that the people Of Ten
nessee fully recognize the obligations
resting upon it as the University State
of the South. Hence we earnestly de-
sire the representative men Of our grand
old State to be with US at the opening
exercises.
All the railroads in Tennessee have
from the first entered most heartily into
our views.
If the scientific tour through Arkansas
and Texas is made up the party will
start from Memphis.
We hope that many Of our people
will find it convenient to be in at
tendance, as they will have a rare
opportunity to see and hear some
of the most distinguished scientists
and scholars in the country, as well
as to form some idea of the Won
deriul results of scientific research
developed in the last few years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
Mr.. WILLIAMS. the Democratic

Mr.. WILLIAMS, the Democratic
candidate for governor of Maine,
has a rather mixed record. He
joined the Republican party in 1856,
and was elected to the State senate,
and as president of that body be-
came governor on a resignation of
Hannibal Hamlin to accept the
United States ~senatorship. In 1868
Governor Ooburn offered him q
place on the Supreme bench, but be
declined it. He voted for Mr..
Greeley in 1872, and in 1876 voted
for Tilden and Hendricks, but no
longer ago than 1874 he was elected
to the legislature as an independent
Republican, and acted with the
Republicans during the session.
He lives in Blaine's town, and is
strong with the Republican opposi-
ton to the "plumed knight"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

Mrs, Harriet B. Stowe speaks of the
fishermen of Gslilee smelling Of salt
water" whereupOn the Hawkeye re-
marks that they had to furnish their
own salt, then; they couldn't find enough
to smell in the Sea of Galilee, not even
if they wore globe sights on their noses"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
PUBLIC LEDGER.
MEEzP HISS
Thursday Evening, Aug -, 1877.

The subscription price Of the PUB
LIC LEDGER is IS per annum for
the Daily, and 81 per annum for the
Wesky-PostGge free.
Persons leaUing the city for the sum-
msr can order the DAILY LEDGER
at zoe per month. or tDo dollars for
three months, in Advance, NTH the
privilege Of changing pOsto6ice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

THE Hancock county, Maine,
Republican convention yesterday
adopted, without opposition, a reso-
luton heartily endorsing President
Hayes and his policy. Where was
Blaine?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
River TeIeErams.

CAIRO, August % Arrived = Dora
Cobler, Evansville, 3 am; Maude, Vicks-
burg, Z. Departed Dora Cobler, Evans
vile, 9 Am; Maude, St. Louis, 9 a m.
Cloudy and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23


In Sherman's speech at Mans
field, Ohio, which was more artful
for what he omitted than said, he
sought to make the impression that
there is plenty Of currency in this
country for business purposes, and
to prove this said that private indi-
viduals had on deposit in the ma
tional treasury about ffty-seven
millions of dollars, not needed or
in use. The unfairness of this
statement is evident to any banker
or well-informed citizen. The pro-
vision of the revised statutes rela.
ting TO this subject is as follows:
Section 5l93 The secretary of the
treasury may receive United States notes
on deposit, without interest, from any
national banking association in Gums Of
not less than ten thousand dollars, and
issue certificates therefor in such form
as he may prescribe, in denomination
of not less than five thousand dollars
and payable on demand in United States
notes at the place where the depositr
were made The notes so deposited shal
not be counted rs part Of the Lawful
money reserve OF the association, but In,
certificates issued therefor may be count
ed as part Of its lawful money reservr
and may be accepted in the settlement
Of clearing house balances at the place
where the deposits therefor were made.
The certificates of deposit ar,
used every day in business transac
tions and are found much more con
venient to handle than bundles 0.
greenbacks that often cucumber tLt
banks and clearing houses. Wher
balances had to be paid in notes
the trouble Of counting was quite
responsibility and an expense. Il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
pnrtv.

CONCORD, N. H., August % The
Presidential party left for Manchester
this morning, accompanied by Governor
Prescott and staff, General Head and
the mayor of Pittsburg. They were met
at the depot by a committee from Man
chester.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
DIED.

LITzMANN-Mrs. LOUISA LITzMAxS. aged
81 years.
Friends of A. II. Stratmann and family are
invited to attend her funeral from residence
corner of Fifth and Broadway streets, Fort
Pickering, FRIDAY. August Oath. at 10
o'clock an,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
senator Morton ImDrov,pr

INDIANAPOLIS, August % dispatches
from Richmond at nine o'clock report
Senator Morton continues to improve.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

is quiet at 8 52i@s S7l. whisky:is quls,
and nominal at l Is
CISoISNATI. August % Flour is dali.
Wheat is dull and heavy; white, l zoo
| %. Corn is unchanged. Whisky is
steady and firm at l 10 Pork is I'M
changed Lard is quiet at Sic. Bulk
meats are inactive at Al, 6l@6s. 7
Bacon is unchanged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
ELECTION.
NOTICE.

61-xxvi.5O

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
"A Of the Southern Oil Works will DO held
nj the office Of the works In Memphis, Tenn,
on Tuesday. September 4, 1871, between tho
hours Of 2 and 5 o'clock pm, to elect q board
Of five Directors 10 serve the ensuing year.
1853 JN0. II. CHIDESTER, Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

PITTsBURG Post: "Senator Nor
TONS days of leadership in the SEN
ate are probably ended. The intel
igence comes from his physicians
and friends that heis out of imme-
date danger, and that his recovery
is expected, but it is admitted that
he is suffering from severe paralysis,
affecting half his body, and that
his condition is extremely critical.
de has long been suffering from a
spinal affection that none but one
OF his powerful constitution could
have survived, and now when par
alysls is added it is an unmistakable
admonition that the great Radical
leader must soon bow to the mex
orable law Of mortality"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

bury me; tbs true, we do not think
alike on all theological points, but
we worship the same God, and
hope to live in the same heaven"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
T"ELEGRAPHIC
STOCKS n BONDS.

New YORK, August %. ll:3O a m.-
United States skies of 1881, llOs@llO3;
United States skies of 1881, coupons,
lll9@ =; new fOur-and-a-halfs, lO65@
-; coupons, - @lO8i; 6ve-twenties
Of 1865, new issue, 1860 =; fve-twen-
ties of 1867, = @lOsI; fve.twenties Of
1868, coupons, llO1@lll; ten.forties,
lO93@l09; ten.iorties, coupons, ll2s
@!l24i currency skies, @l293; new
6ves, 1880
LONDON, August %. 4 p m.-Consols
for money, 95 5,l6; on account, -;
United States fvelwenlies of 1865, 1863;
United S,ares 6v,. wenties OF 1861, 1919;
United States new four.snd a halle, 1868;
United States ~ten.forties, 1881; new fves,
1918; Erie, l0S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
BREADsTUFFs

LIVERPOOL, August % Wheat, winter.
l2s@l2s 4d; Milwaukee red, los Sd@
lis Cd; California white, llslld@I2s Sd;
California club, Us 2d9l2s lOd. Germ,
26s Od@26s 3D.. Pork, 5ls. Beet, 95s Cd.
Bacon, long clear, 35s Cd; short clear,
BIS Cd. Lard, ABS Cd. Tallow, Ais Sd.
CHICAGO, August %, u a.m.-Wheat
steady at 96B for September; for
year. Corn is steady at AL for ssptem.
Der; 421 for October. Pork, IL 22I for
October. Lard s O73 for October.
New York, August %, 1880 p NJ
Flour is steadier. Wheat is quiet at | 30
@l 80. Corn is quiet at 54956. Mess
pork is quiet at u 9O@ls 90. Lard
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

Robert DALE OWEN was both
married and buried by a PreSbyto-
ran minister. When making, be-
fore his death, arrangements for
his funeral, he said: Mr.. Hunting
don married me and may as well
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23
THE Avalanche Of this mornin

LIE AVaIauCne OF TINS morning
says:
Postmaster General Keys increasing
popularity is increasing the ire of the
Bourbons. His acceptance aud indorse-
ment OF the constitutional amendments.
his irauk ind earl est manner, and his
good sense and patriotic conduct give
offense to the ~"implacables
1t is evident that Key has not
offended the Avalanche.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

COMMITTEE ON.PRoGRAMME. ETC.
R. J. Black, WA. Collier,
II. M. Nelson. $50 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-23

ONTHIS BASIS PURCHASERS ARRN.
" vited to attend the sale at the southwest
corner Of Main and Madison streets, at 4
nm. ~ q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-17

sort OF thing has passed and that tn Democracy having
submitted case the Tribunal must abide by its de-
cson. He proceeds "The indications are quite posl-
tive that the Democrats In Congress- even the majority
OF the Commission do buldoze tn Presidency are not
going to get UP row over IT, II is too late for such
talk and the douDie-leaded manfestoes thai
some valorous journals reading to the winds
are lust 80 much chat. To knock the
Commission in the head now, and declare
Tlden eiectedy the House, nothing short ~ war
Men NAV fight before they submit their controversy to
arbitration not disposed to light after
such submission IL Is sale 10 predict that whoever te
who are unfurlin their dread standard to the brrez,
should have enlisted sooner The COhllnlssio WIN
sail on sS C ST t eSus as Or geG aMay and h a
lists Of the country might az wen write quet eu'oaiS
and have them set up with single leads
The long and terrible strain to which the
Republican party has been subjected during the past
three months will probably result to it's benefit 1t
needed TO he brought the brink or defeat to be con-
WINGED OF s and s promises OF REFORM IN case
is given new of power are not likely to prove 20
fruitess as in the past. On thus subject MI RedncId
writes "a follows TO The Cincinnati Commercial The
sinner upon bed Of Sickness with the devil in waiting.
does not promise faithfully to reform if he is given
one more chance than do the Republicans II they escape
this close call and given lease of the Govern
ment If Hayes gets in there Is no question Dut what
this severe discipline will be of benefit But If he doesn't
get In, OF the discipline will have been
TOO severe, more than the party could stand
though some will say not than needed
But | am decidedly of the opinion that Hayes
Will be counted n and that the party VIII be given
another opportunity TO redeem their psiDscs WHICH, we
may add, are sufficiently numerous TO AFFORD theh
reasonable employment. With successful Aulninstt-
ton and reduction OF expenditnres-wnch aitcr all Is
the main thngthc party can remain ~ the helh N
definitely. The seat of political power j. III me NORTH
and there question hut what the bulk OF the ott
eln people prefer the Republican 10 the Democratic
party other things being equal. II Hayes goes IN ana
his administrative emucutly Respectable, economical
and honest tlere Will he q probability, amounting
almost certainty OF carrying the country lf thc l
nubDcans m lSsO But shoud his adm nSiratlon De "a
continuation the bad points in Grants married Nv
salary grabs and side-stca the party can never WIN
agaiI-ihis last CALI will be its last. The next Time 1t
Will be called out of existence"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-17
NIHSING From TPEIR HOMES.

Andrew Harmon, brother of ex-Alderman
Harmon and proprietor Of the livery stables at LeeVe
and wison-st Brooklyn, E. D.. has been missing since
THURSDAY morning The person IN charge of the stables
said Yesterday that AIr. Harmon Informed him on
Wednesday of his inability to meet his business engage
ments No statement could be obtained of Mr. Harmons
liabilities out It asserted that the assets would be
absolutely nothing; it thought probable therefore
that the missing hat left the city 10 evade his crrd-
tors A. W. Harmon his father. wealthy aud respected
merchant o BrOoKlyn said he knew nothing IN relation
TO The alirs of his meeting VI the creditors VIII
prObabiy be held in day or two.
Iln,uaS ConnelY OF Greenye " J.. reported yestcI-
day al Police Headquarters ia tins clty nat i, daughter
atharna age 1. let her home yesterday and was last
seen purchasing Railroad ticket Tor This CITY. Size IS O
slender build fair complexion, brown eyes anu
hgnt hair; she hat trimmed with red riD0oh, d
HACK and white plaid shawl and dark dress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-17
PUBLIC OPINION.

The Democratic Congressman have not only
lost faith in The tribunal but have lost their tempers
indianapolis News ilnd)
Looking back through the dark valley of the
a adow OF death tlrougn which the Democratic party
has uDsscd the wonder Is that t has failed 10 IN
trench tall in power but that it lives at a-lBaltl-
more Gazette DEM
II is understood that a number of Southern
thcy do not wear Hayess livery. and that lie need not
drnend on them II he undertakes To fibuster-iN
Haven Register ,DemJ
Gen. John Logan proposes TO be cOns0led
nv thr secretary Lip o! VA under President Hayes
But Rutherford b. VIII probably have something to say
on that poit aud whatever his Dinet may bo We pre-
diet II in not be hospital for the disabed.-lSprnS
field Republican tind.l
1t is a noteworthy fact that the only real,
HONORABLE ana aw-lbing disposition now To be f2ul
i'm the Democratic party Is evincPd Ivy the southern
Democrats aud den is trying To seduce these INTO H
Endorsement Of his revolutionary pans by promises OF
Cabinet ap3ointInrnts.-1 indianapolis Journal (kepl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-02-17
OPERA BOIFFE-"LA PERICHOLE."

Ofltnbach has rewritten part OF " La Perl
cholc" and IN its and enlarged form 1t has been
given Mile. Aimces troupe at the Eagle Theatcr No
material change has been made IN the opera until the
third act, which il great part new. 1t presents
PirtllO iu dungeon, from which he escapes by the ala
Of La Perchoic and old prisoner leaving the V'edoy
III his place. The dcnOucment of the opera remains u
changed. For the additional act some new music has
been composed by ~ Ofenbach part Of which Is very
bright and taking There ih new song for Nile Aimee
Je tadore" which is altogether OF the best OF One-
bach's later works. and IL very charningly sung
by Nile Aimee. Her style is good and her taste 80 eX
cecnt tnat many much pretentuus singers tnat
we had among Us lately might learn very whole
some lesson from her and while she was not last Dght
in her best voice. she sang arstcally that she fuy
deserved that sine had NJ RaOut was an "N
ceent Piq,iIlo AMI NM Mczieres ana Dupan were eX-
treney good PdnGieidS AID Don Pedro. TIE chorus
was efficient and the performance whole passed On
smoohy. While IL cannot ne SAID tnai tine now act en-
hances the interest of the opera or greatly icnus
additional brightness To its action IL viii prove AT
ir2Ciivo as adding something Of novelty 10 what Wac
beginning TO be rather a WeiwOrn wOik.