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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-02-17

In New York city there are 396
Protestant churches and missions,
embracing over eighty thousand
communicates. Of these, Presbyte-
rians have 1884, not including the
United and Reformed Presbyterians;
the Episcopalians have 1865; the
Baptist, II, 35l; the Methodists, TO-
66S; the Reformed, s(Dutch,) 5,299,
and the Congregationalist, 1,206.
The remaining members are scatter
ed through various smaller bodies.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-02-17
Gatherings by the Wayside.

President Grant has thirty-four re
latives in Office.
Longfellow's daughter has marrid
r. Fl. Dana's son.
Breakfast parties are the lates
fashionable dissipation.
Woman is fast being made eligi
bic to all offices without salaries.
One hundred millions of dollars i.
pad Government a year in duties
on whisky, beer and tobacco.
1t is certain that the play ''She
Stops to Conquer was written be.
fore the days of pinback dresses.
A man sixty years of age, and pro-
Tossing to be lunatic, has been tax
en- into custody at Brooklyn for kiss
ing pretty girls of sixteen. 1.-The is
crazy, It's folly-to be wise.
Sixty-six theaters and twenty opera
houses and museums were burned in
this country since 1898. Of these Tho
recent Brooklyn disaster involved
the greatest sacrifice of human life.
L" They must have a very feeble
constitution in Congress-" said Mrs.
Darlington, eff they haven't got
power enoue h among 'em to count a
few votes. Why, Isaac would do it
in f-e '.-i,...se~ ny oiu.ple aduIuui-
ton"
The editor OF New Jersey paper
has had twelve different ticket in
twelve different raffles, and never
won q goose. He can't shake for
shucks, and when the boys toss up
they use cent with two heads and
no tails.
In the early part of the present
century John Alsop, rich, eccentric
Englishman left his daughters as o
legacy their weight in 81 bank notes.
When -weighig day came the eldest
weighed f51, 200, and the youngest
e57 ,344.
Mr.. Moody never brothers" and
sisters people much. He calls
people Mr.. Or Mrs, or Miss, as the
case may be, and doesn't 60 into SEN
timental sea-sickness and eye-droop-
ing and far-awayncss any more than
can be helped.
81 went to see my girl the other
day" says our Dan, Il kissed her re-
peatedly, and when 1 finally ceased
the tears came into her eyes and she
said in sad tones, All, Dan! l fear
you have ceased to love me!''" Oh,
no, 1 have't," l said, "but must
breathe"
At the present rate of destruction
elephants will soon become extinct.
At a recent meeting of the English
Geographical Society it was reported
that England imports annually L.
200, 900 pounds of ivory, to obtain
which it is necessary to kill 10000
elephants. The total annual de-
struction of these animals is esti-
mated ut lUU,OUU.
There is very fine whistlins in the
Temple Church on sundays, says the
London World. A legal gentleman,
known for his tuneful pipe all over
England, colleges regularly, blythe
way of accompaniment to the choir.
The effect is said to be very sweet
and pleasing. 1t would be good
thing to give some formal sanction to
this practice in the next revision of
the Prayer Book. "Then shall be
said, or sung, or whistled," &c.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-02-17
Coaaieting Reports.


The Tribune has M editorial ON The
irlhun4l, In, publishes the following
sqaibs
Dadc county has ceased /" be Of nation
al importance.
The Democratic hope has slowly eva
pora'ed aud the reslduum II Cronin.
One pivotal State less; the loss OF two
more Will bring the Presidency down to
The bedrock.
Atlantic and Pacific. 40 great was the in
,efrsl In tho canal project he visited New
York for The purpose ofSeonsulting Pete"
Cooper and Marshal a. Roberts In regard
oil lie also had photograph OF him.
self taken, and during his sitting held In
his hand the treaty Of Daricn. lie was
particularly DESTROYS of connecting his
name In history with this great under'ak'
In.
1mps0vlwE.
W,-n,saroN, Feb. 10.-Sccretary MOT
rill q, midnight, Il much better; his friends
ere greatly encouraged BY the improve
went In hls condltlou.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-02-17
Grant dId say.

NV NOUk, Feb. Q The Herald
Na.h'uFiuB sp,,iDl says \ report from
!. Nuth thtolini ol m'ihihg The President
= a...Ii,l 81 have said Ia Judge Settle,
o.. tiifh,t,d more attention here than il
,F -.f,ri iht Import was that the Pres-
If. no in!l Settle rildcn would undoubtedly
T.. ilr neat i'r,-ldeut hy action Of The clcc.
turti ,.mui son What he did say was,
With tur ia.tpc ui the electoral hill.
Wh,rh,r Have. ~ rildcn become Prcsi-
dent M, ,puu'fy would In either case
hN. ptn.c
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-02-17

" uNau,, Fob . The Electoral
Cnmn' -iun, thu evening hy Il vote Of
natir-i :. d,,ti,d that the four electoral
,H, 81 Florida should bc counted for
ll.,taul Wheeler \ formal report 10
lhis tll,ti va. Signed ~ sao =. VI by
bradley llmud., fr'linsh Gar
a,ld, llotr. Miller Morton and strong
aud viii hr sent ~ the President of the
N,n.tg a. ptrft,fV uiur inc
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-02-17

Netl...l. F,h Secretary Mon.
600 ,,r'Ilrts critically IN, aud no visitors
are .Imi'icl 10 ~. raom. p,N,iCiins are
in ,,r. ant Attendance Serious nppre-
hsut,.us irf bic recovery ARE felt unless
tist. 30 an ,tilg Improvement Ia his con
uEtiun
spnt,y Month Is rather better this
Wofnipf nul may nuw recover PucuGio.
Hlt symptoms are diapl,aring. but his
,uaditlun i very critical
WA.utNuI"'. icb S-Ndlight. See
notary MuuiIl'. condition conveys liit.c, If
--lA IL.LLILLL IILt- M
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1877-02-17

attempt. The Democrats lose their strong
est point in the case already decided and
gain nothing. 1t is thought they will
take new position, they will attack the
legality of the returning board because
the vacancy was not filled, and only four
members constituted the board, where
should have been five. They will also
bring up again the point of eligibility.
The final end of all disputed questions by
the commission may be expected by the
Goth, but much fear exists that the Demo-
Gratis will now attempt to delay and fierce
the issue to go over the 4th of March with
out any President being declared elected.
Concerning Florida the Capital publishes
a leading editorial violently assailing the
three Republican justices, and vehcmently
calling on all seven of the Democratic
members of the commission to immedia.
tely break up this infamous national re-
turning board, and remit the Presiden-
tial question to an arena where the equi'
ties can be considered. The Capital, in an.
other editorial paragraph, even goes SO
far rs to covertly intimate. that assassina-
ton would be a good thing to break up
| this tribunal.
The Sunday Herald's article is temper.
ate in tone, but expresses sorrowful
conviction that the Democrats have moth
ing whatever to hope from the future &C
ton Of the commission, and that the eight
Republican members will vote together
until the end. 1t does not, however, coun
sci any resistance.
The Gazette processes to believe that
the Republicans intend filibustering in the
event of decision for Tilden in the Lou
isiana case, and remarks, without disap
prOval, that many Democrats consider i
their duty to Intercept the apprehended
gardless Of the justice Of Tilden's claim
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
An AnxIous Inquirer.

To the Editor Of the Ledger:
Will you be so kind as to give the tax.
payers some information in regard to
certain matters hat concerns them Just
at this time:
First-Why was the west end, south
side, of Monroe street taken up and low.
cred so as to make it six or eight inches
below Front where the two come to
gether, thereby making O pond, which
necessitated the taking up Of Front and
lowering the grader This we think is in
excusable negligence in some one, and
entails on the taxpayers an unnecessary
expense of three or four hundred dollars
Seeond-Why our bridges are now and
have been repaired and Aoored with cot
tonwoOd, when it is not worth q cent?
We heard an alderman say yesterday
that the Monroe street bridge was being
repaired every few days, We saw this
morning a fine mule down on the bridge
that had just fallen through the cotton
wood floor.
Third-How many hands the city is
now working on her streets, ETC., and
uOW Tue NAtJ 0uNhOiiNlco tAUcCl W DAY
one hundred or more laborers when they
have not one dollar in the treasury for
that p%urpose2
Fourth-Why our city government
levied a tax of one per cent. for general
purposes, which will give 5000, 900, with
a privilege tax of 1900, making $275,-
900 (say nothing about wharfage, police
fines, etc.)2 What do they expect to do
with all this money! We are not able to
do any expensive improvements.
Fifth-Why we do not have our public
work done in a permanent manner, and
lot this experimenting with pavements,
bridges, ETC., alone? Have we not lived
long enough and spent enough money
foolisbly to learn something? We think
we have, By answering the above you'wiil
greatly oblige, CITIZEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
Academia, Shooting.

On Monday last, near the depot at
Brownsville, Haywood county, a labor.
ing man named Mcdonald engaged in a
controversy with a one armed man, who
was also q laborer, a1d going to his
room secured a pistol with the intAntion
of Strengthening the man with one arm,
but his wife interfered and attempted to
take the pistol from him, During the
scufi9 between Mcdonald and wife the
pistol was accidentally discharged and
the ball took effect upon their little
child, it entering its back aud inaicting
a mortal wound, at least such is the
opinion of the physicians in attendance
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
Sid Cooks Peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced lrsI
class by all visitors. 33-t
A Boy ON nnse- Ram.

Memphis, Sunday.
DEAR LEDGEs-BOys 60 to see base
ball at Central Park on Sunday, and
they 60 there because men go there.
Every crowd Of boys you meet will be
talking about Walkers brilliant playing,
or an error he made, or a home run and
all that, but all this is a perfect nuisance.
Sunday 10 no day to play baseball by
anybody at Central Park. On Sunday you
will see q squad of boys, both white and
black, peeping through cracks or watch
ing for a ball 10 come over the fence so
they a get in. The visitors are tanta
LIKED ~dreadfully by the boys. Those who
z TO baseball on Sunday are no better
than those who play. Baseball is Meth
ing but gambling. Those whobet money
may lose, and they 90 around using pro-
fame language, which is very disagreeable
for the ladies' that 20 there. II you 70 to
base ball, especially Sunday, you will see
half drunken men and boys crying out,
I'll bet on the Reds"
Outside the city limits you will Oh
every common see a crowd Of roughs,
cursing, swearing and fighting; and be-
sides, in a game of baseball a player is
liable to get hurt, or sunstruck. There
is 10 %sciesce in playing base ball, moth.
lug at all except running. batting the
ball and catching sit down to write
this because | think it is wrong and i'm.
proper, and there ought to be a law to
prevent it; therefore | advise all boys to
give Central Park a wide berth on Sun
day, and stay at home and read, and
keep out Of mischief, which they are
liable to get into at Central Park. Take
my advice and you will not regret it
r. ID
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

and by Superintendent Montgomery, Of
the GAINESVILLE branch Of the Louisville
aad Nashville and Great Southern.
Samuel Hodson, OF Clarksville, will
prepare and superintend the erection of
the monument. Il is to be seventeen
feet and two inches in hight, composed
OF a four foot base and a shaft nine and
a halt feet high, and one foo: eight
inches square.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
The Nom ment 90 Governor willie
BlOunt.

Nashville American, lTth,
1t will be remembered that at the last
session of the legislature a resolution
was adopted instructing Superintendent
Glover to remove the remains of Gov.
Willie Blount from New Providence to
the GAINESVILLE Cemetery. AS Gov.
Blount held Office when the capital of
Tennessee was at Knoxville, it was
thought by superintendent Glover that
the monument, also ordered by the legis.
lature, should be made of Knoxville
marble. He accordingly addressed q
note to Geo, w. Ross, superinter dent Of
the KNOXVILLE marble company, telling
HIM that the Legislature had made an
appropriation which he believed would
not cover the expense of a monument
worthy Of Governor Blounts memory.
Mr.. Ross stated that he would furnish
the marble at the actual cost Of quarry
ing and hauling it to the depot. Colonel
Charles MoGhee, vice president of the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad, has since signi6ed his willing.
ness to have the marble transported free
OF charge, and the same liberality will
doubtless be shown by General Superin-
tendent j. W. Thomas, Of the Chatta.
nooga and ST. Louis road, by Superin-
tendent Shepard, Of the Southeastern
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
The Exodus.

Each day and night Memphians leave
for the North and East in search of cool
er climes. Last night on the Charleston
railroad among the passengers were Mr..
Simon Green aud family, bound for the
East Tennessee mountains; the Rev. DR..
Gee, Of the Chelsea Episcopal church,
and family, bound for the Virginia
Springs and Mrs. R B. Spillman,
bound for Charlottesville, Va.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
Play biIIiardsat COnverse'r,
The Flood

Has subsidized. Raleigh rallies again
The bridge on the New Raleigh road is
thoroughly completed. The distance is
short, only eight miles, shade all the way
aud no toll to pay. Come out and see
Aunt Mary she is looking for you every
day, Rates are low. Conveyance at
Bartlett will bring you straight through,
Come and see Aunt Mary whatever you
do, lO6t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
NnW IA ME TIME-

If yen want TO buy a hat, and
buy IL at prices 10 suit the
times, call at the New York
Hat Store, 40 Main street
where you Will find a large
assortment of straw and felt
hats for men and boys. Call
and be convinced. hot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
DocIine In the BrIce OF Tomatoes

Tomatoes have gone down from Eve to
two dollars per ,bushel in the markets.
The spectators or hucksters were an.
able to bull the market successfully for
any length Of time, aud the accumula-
ton Of tomatoes on their hands caused
them to turn vegetable bears much
against their will, but what the market
bulls lost the working people and other
citizens who keep house gained,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
Mineral waters on draught
at Wright's, 265 Main. loot
DyspepsIa DeslrOys one Teeth

DysptpsIh DesIFOys the Teeth
Unless its effects are counteracted by
that pure vegetable tonic and antiseptic
S0z0D0NT. No bodily disease can i'm.
pair them if this antidote to all corrosive
elements that act upon the enamel is
regularly applied cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
sToLEh-

IRON the front gate, cornet of Main and
L Vance streets, last night, July 10th, a
large meerschaum pipe, silver band on stem
part, engraved "E. Nhitmore, Memphis,
Tenn" A liberal reward will be pai1 for it
and thief at this Office.
" PIPE "-Terms agreed to. Meet me on
he bluff, north Of Court street, and receive
reward, half the value of the pipe, at 81
o'clock this evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

but correspondents should remember
that there is a difference between letters
containing advertisements and puffs and
letters containing interesting news.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
OR STOLEN.

NEWFOUNDLAND DUG. barely grown,
IN about Is months old; white spots on face,
breast and feet. A liberal reward will Le paid
for bis return to 227 Zeal street, near cerner
of " ellington. 92t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

For an Alligator cook stove or house
furnishing goods go to
HAT JOHN B. FoRD's, 1913 Poplar st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

W. A. WHEATLEY, at $50 Main street
has many nice houses for sale and rent
On August LIST he will move across Main
to 28l. 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
LOST.

SATURDAY evening, somewhere in North
- Memphis. a pair of gold and steel frame
spectacles. The finder will leave them at 1872
Main street and be compensated. ll8t
0k REWARD-Lost about 18th of Jane, two
OO deeds somewhere in the city, perhaps be-
tween Poplar and Vance streets-one from Y.
P. Rozell to Mrs. NJ. Il. Brand. the other from
G W. Rutland to Y Ro1ell. Finder will
leave same at Il. b, Howells, No. 1858 II ont
street. aRd receive above reward. liz. 122
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
An Important Point 60 Bankers.

Inc Onlteo oIateS circuit Court at
New Orleans decided a case recently, in
which the Southern Express Company
was the plaintiff and the Citizens Bank
OF Louisiana the defendant, and which is
Of considerable importance to bankers
and other large shippers Of money by
express:
This was u suit to collect express
charges on money sen and undervalued
1t seems 1t had been a custom with the
bank, in forwarding money packages BY
express, not to state the true value there
Of, in order 10 save the difference in ex.
press charges. For instance, a package
containing $4,000 would be valued at
$1,000, and charges paid on the latter
amount. This fact being discovered by
the Southern Express Company, suit was
instituted against the bank and judgment
rendered in favor Of the express company
for $3.50 aud costs. The bank CON
tended that il had a right to value its
money packages the same as ordinary
freight packages, while the express com
pany insisted that the letter and spirit OF
the contract, rs we'll as universal Gus
tom, now having the force of law, re.
CURED a full and true statement of the
contents Of money packages, and pay
ment OF charges on every dollar shipped
that they had made very expensive ar
engagements for the safe conveyance OF
money, and were entitled to full compen.
sation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
PeIannnl.

Colonel B j. Lea and A. W. Brock.
way, Of Brownsville, Hay Sood county
are in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

A splendid OPPORTUNITY go
"A WIN A FORTUNEi-Eighth Grano
Drawing, 1877. At New Orleans, tuesday.
August 7th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY co.
bv The Lerisiafnre of he Stafe for Ednca-
NonRl and Charitable purposes in 1868, with q
Capital Of Sl,000,e00, to which IL has since
added q reserve fund of $3.50, 600. ITS GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DRAWINGS will take
place monthly. IT NEVER srALEs on POST
PONCE. Look at the following scheme:
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
100, 600 Tickets Rt Two Dollar Each,
Half Tick cts, One Dollar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

pERSONAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN, JUSTICE
1 Of the Poeca, Notary Public and Commits
sioner Of Deeds. Special attention given to
collections in the county. Office 29i Front st.
ll8-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

ladies' lee Cream ParlOr at
BarIee's, 32S Main at, IIlt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
PgRaoMAL.

DR, H1NsoN, SURGEON DENTIST, $50
~ Main street, Memphis, Tenn. Office
hours from s O'Clock am. to 6 O'Clock D m.
All operations upon the teeth performed with
skill and care at prices to suit the times.
d8e-t&wl5 Is
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
Ooncert Poafn0ned.

The signal officer reports continued
rains, which compels the committee to
announce with regret that the continued
inclemency Of the weather causes them
again to postpone the concert at Estival
Park, advertised for to night. It is
their intention to have it as o as
the weather settles; and as the occasion
is one OF help for those who cannot help
themselves, the kind and charitable will
not forget it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

A FURNISHED room without board, con-
n v%enient 20 Peabody Hotel. Address ~
l., and N. X. r. freight Office, "a Madison ST.
49, 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

WILL exchange a highly improved farm
A Of 400 acres within six miles Of Wittsburg,
Arkansas, for improved or unimproved prop
erty in Memphis. R0BI. FLETCHER.
Hot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18
WAITED.

IN PANTS and % coat makers at the Cloth
w ing Factory Of
us lab A. SPIRO, 80 North Court st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-18

WANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that | will not be responsible for any
bills bought by any one connected with the
Ledger office or out Of it, and will not allow
suoh bllls IN settlement Of my accounts unless
accompanied by my written order.
SU-t n, WHITMORH.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1877-08-29
Bismarck.

Bismarck leaves Berlin for a spa or
his favorite country seat, Varzin, which
Re purchased after the war of 1856. In
the German capital he is rarely met be-
yond the precincts of the foreign office
gardens. His constant companion in
his walks is Sultan, a splendid Danish
mastiff, presented to him by friend in
South Germany. His growing .corpu-
lence-not, however, disproportionate to
his height-has compelled him to give
up riding. His personal presence is OIL
most too we'll known to need descrip'
ton. Small feet and hands, bald head,
lofty brow, small gray eyes, in deep
sockets, almost hidden by bushy eye.
brows and martial mustache, now near
ly white, which covers his mouth, are
the features chiefly noticeable in the
man. He usually wears uniform-for
the most part that of the Seventh Cui-
rassiers-which consists either of white
coat, with cuirass and large helmet,
or blue undress coat, with yellow COL
lar. He only appears at court on state
occasions, alleging, as excuse for his ab-
sence, that standing fatigues him. The
more correct explanation is that among
the leading personages surrounding the
emperor are several of Bismarck's Bit
terest personal and political foes. More
than once he has almost come to blows
with some of his fellow-courtiers in the
imperial antechamber, and alteration
three years ago with Count Nesselrode,
the lord high chamberlain of the empress,
staunch Catholic, was followed by
mutual challenges to duel, which the
interference of the emperor alone pre-
vented.