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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-05

The Cincinnati Commercial Of the Sd
inst. contains the names Of all persons
murdered in the United Statealss year
Also the names Of the killers, given
mouth by month. The summary is a.
follows: Number Of killers, 632-mAles,
543; females, 50; children, Z Number
Of victims, 735-males, 6O4; females. 81
children, AZ. Means-shot, 3l2; beat
30; drowned, Ill; stabbed, III; pois
oned, II; ak, 26; Ratchet, Is; kicked.
IL; other means, III Causes Of crime
Robbery, 81; revenge, a fsud or erudge
%; quarrel, l43i whisky, 80; woman
"a; domestic troubles, 8; Jealousy 25i
other causes, 1873.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-05

ONLY sixteen bills to repeal the dog
law have been introduced in tie lie is-
~lature. There is time enough for each
member to getin his work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-05


WASHINGTON special to the Courier
Journal. "a dispatch was received ffou
a prominent Democrat now in Florida,
stating that the House Committee was
satisfied that Tilden had carried the
State, and that the Republican members
would probably join in the report. The
articles in the National Republican, de.
claripg in favor Of arrestiug the Demo
cratic members Of the House if they
should proceed to elect Mr. Tilden in the
event Of a failure to agree with the Sen.
ate, have attracted a great deal of at
tention. It is believed that the NOR,
ultra Radicals will favor this violent anC
revolutionary procedure. 1t is asserted
on good authority that Don Cameron, th'
Secretary Of War, has expressed himsel
most unequivocally in favor oil To
policy Of arresting the Democratic mem
bers in the contingency alluded TO-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-05

The report that James Gordon BEN
nett has made his will and gone of to
some secluded spot to fight a duel with
Frederick May, whose sister is, tr was,
engaged to Bennett, is the sens i,o o.
the hour, and most likely nothing u a
sensation. Benefits father was IN M.
merous difficulties in his lie, but be
always acted on the defensive and pub
lished full accounts Of each sffsir with a
view to selling more papers. Bennett
IT,, has distinguished himself by bis
yachting and polo proclivities. lie
crossed the Atlantic some years ago ia
a very small craft, and thereby won quite
q reputation for daring. He recently
had a difficulty in a club,room in New
York, and the present affair doubtless
grows out of that. Bennett was 10 bl
married to Miss Nay shortly. Her trous
seau, costing $2O,0 600, add made in Paris
has already been described hy the press
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-05
MARDI-cRAS.
THE KING! THE KING!
Proclamation by tia King of the
Carnival
MARDI-cRAs.
30 1t KNOWN.

THAT WE, THE KING, SERENE IN OUR
the perturbatiUns Of Returnings Boards and
Joint Resolutions, witnessing with sorrowfdl
eountenances the discord prevailing in our
favored land,
, 1877-07-20
An African Belle.

Lieut.. Cameron found one tribe in At
rica where women were much more re-
spected than is common in that country.
The Difference of the male sex had, how
ever, the usual effect. The respected"
fashion than their less-favored sisters.
One of the bellies of this tribe is thus
described by the traveller:
She is merry sort of person, this
"Mrs. Pakwanywa, "and really ladylike
in her manners. 1t was great fun show
ing her looking-glass. She had never
seen one before, and was half afraid of
it, and ashamed to show that she was
afraid.
She is a very dressy body-double
rows of cowries round her head, besides
copper, iron and ivory stuck in her hair,
and just above and in front of each ear a
tassel of red and white beads. A large
necklace of shells was round her neck,
and round her waist a string of opal
colored singo-mazzi, aud rope made of
strings of a red-colored bead.
Her front apron was of leopard skin,
and the rear one of colored grass-cloth,
with its fringe strung with beads, and
cowries sewed on it in q pattern; bright
iron rings were sround her ankles, and
copper and ivory bracelets on her arms.
Her hair was shaved little back from
her forehead, and three lines, each about
a quarter of an inch wide, were painted
below.
The one nearest to the hair was red,
the next black, and the next white; and
to crown all, she was freshly -anointed
with oil, and looked sleek and shiny.
Her upper lip was perforated and a
piece of stone inserted, until the lip per-
truded a couple of inches, giving q
hideous expression to the face, and max
ing her articulation quite indistinct.
, 1877-07-20
The French Exposition.

The Boston Journals Washington cor
respondence says: The managers of the
French Exposition of 878 have informed
our Government that if the United States
is to take any part in the exhibition it
will be necessary to take immediate steps
for representation in the American Sec
ton. To delay action until the meeting
of Congress in October would be to
practically render impossible any proper
representation of the United States. The
difficulty has been that there have been
serious doubts as to the constitutional
right of the Executive to take any meas
ures in the absence of formal vote in
Congress. The Cabinet has considered
the question, and will probably decide
tomorrow or during this week. Secre-
tary Evartss position is understood to
be this: That an American Commission
should be appointed Professionally upon
the understanding that the Commission
ers shall not have any compensation un-
less Congress shall ratify their appoint
ment After careful inquiry it is stated
that there is no constitutional impedi-
ment to such a course, and nothing
which could prevent the President from
accepting the invitation of France. In
the case of the Vienna Exposition there
was an acceptance of the invitation to
participate in the Exposition on the part
of the Department of State before
there was any action taken by Congress.
The French Government has notified the
State Department, through the Secretary
of our Legation at Paris, that the space
reserved for the United States is still
available, awaiting acceptance. The
minimum expense supposed to be neces-
sary is $300,00O.
, 1877-07-20
mo Vacancies.

Mac sends the following story of de-
partment life in Washington: Postmaster
General Key having officially and re-
peatedly made the announcement that
there are mo vacancies" in his depart
meut, an old post Office clerk is reminded
of the following story told by the
late John c. Rives, of the Globe. He says
that Rives used to tell the story on
Major Hobbie, who for many years was
the first Assistant Postmaster General,
and who, like our present officials, was
ever ready with the fatal answer, ''no va
cancy, to all applicants. Rives said the
Major had promised to appoint friend
of his to the first vacancy; and he had
called on him repeatedly to fulfill that
promise; but the invariable answer, "no
vacancy was the excuse until he had
about concluded to relinquish the matter
as a bad job. At length, one day, his
friend called on him out of breath from
running, and told him that Mr.. Paine, a
post office clerk, had just been drowned
in the canal, at the same time begging
that he would go with him to secure his
place from Major Hobbie. Thinking he
had sure thing this time, Mr.. Rives said
they both fastened to the majors office
and confidently renewed their applica-
ton. ''No vacancy" said the major.
"Yes, there is" said the applicant; "Paine
is dead-drowned in the canal-and
have just seen his body on the bank
awaiting the coroner's inquest" Where
upon Major Hobbie sent Immediately for
his miscellaneous clerk, Mr.. Mari, (who
has acted in the same capacity for every
Postmaster General since), and, to the as
tonishment of all present, Mari confirmed
the stereotyped reply, mo vacancy
But yes there is" the applicant insisted; !;
"Paine is drowned; just saw his dead
body tished out of the canal" Said the
major, "How is this, is poor Paine really
gomez" Certainly" said Mari, drowned
in the canal; and his place was filed an
hour ago by the appointment of the man
who saw him fall imp Mr.. Rives said,
after this, he never tried again.
, 1877-07-20
The Wife's Reverie.

q Heart Of mine, is our estate
Our sweet estate-of Joy aSSuE'"'
IT came so slow, it came 30 late
Pnugbt by such bitter pains endurcu'
Dara we forget these sorrows sore,
Ava mink that they will come no more
With fearful eyes scan my face,
And doubt how be can find it fair
Uistful, watch each charm and grace
I see that other women wear
OfaIl the secrets of loves lore,
know but one, to love him more!
see each day, he grows more WISE
His life is broader far than mlne'
must be lacking in his eyes,
In many things where others SHINE
q Heart can we this loss restore
To him, By simply loving more?
l often see upon his brow,
A look half tender and half sterni
His thoughts are far away, | know;
To fathom them l vainly yearn;
But nought is ours which went before;
O Heart! we can but love him more!
| sometimes think that he had loved
An older, deeper love, apart
From this which later feebler moved
His soul to mine. o Heart! o Heart!
What can we do? This hurteth sore.
Nothing, my Heart, but love him more!
-Sazs Holm, in ScribHtr's Monthly.
, 1877-07-20

A PHILADELPHIA judge decided that a
railroad company is not responsible for
baggage further than to check it, pound
it to pieces, and preserve an ordinary
watch over the trunk-handles.
, 1877-07-20

KNEW HIM Too WELL.-Romien, q
well-known Partisan, was q skillful
mimic. One day, thinking be would
amuse himself with joke, he went into
the shop Of Palais Royal clock-maker,
to whom he supposed he was stranger,
and undertook to pass himself off as a
gentleman from the country, of very
simple type indeed.
Romien with strong provincial ac-
cenD-"Pray, sir, can you tell me what
are those little round machines hung up
in your shop-windowi"
Clock-maker--"They arecslled watches,
SIR" (Unhooks one and shows it,
"Ah, watches, and what are they for,
pleasei"
ITO indicate the time, SIR"
"To indicate the time And how,
pray3"
II will show you" Enters into brief
but lucid explanation. Then concluding,
"You must wind up the watch every
twenty hoursl"
"Every twenty-four hours Morning or
evening3'
Morning"
"Why morning9"
Clock-maker (blandly) - "Because,
Monsieur Romien, in the evening you are
generally drunk"
Exit Romien.
, 1877-07-20

CINCINNATI, in proportion to her popu-
lation, has fewer lawyers than any other
city in the Union.
, 1877-07-20

The Bishop of London refused to con-
secrate St. Agnes Church, Kensington
Park, last January, unless certain figure
in the large stained glass window above
chancel was removed. The figure was
a full-length representation of the Virgin,
surmounted by crown of glory, and
surrounded by halo, placed side by
side with figure of the Saviour, also
surrounded by halo. The objection
was that in the figures as shown in the
window the same honor was shown 70
the Virgin Mary as to the Saviour. The
Objectionable figure was removed, the
space was filed in with plain glass, and
the church was consecrated. During the
first week of April the figure was re-
placed in the window with the Bishops
consent. The crown about the Virgins
head had disappeared, but the halo re-
mained.
, 1877-07-20

THERE have been eight extra sessions
of Congress.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31
ODD FELLO WSHIP.
II Reunion and Pic-ntc yesterday-
Dancing and Speech Making.

D"tIIeS uftU DpeeCD 1nuhNg.
The picnic grounds at Mt. Cuba pre-
sented very lively appearance yester>
day, it being the occasion of a re.union
and picnic OF Friendship Lodge, Of
Brackenville, and Centreville Lodge, of
Centreville. Both of the above lodges
were very largely represented by
members and their friends. There was
also a large representation from other
lodges especially from this city. There
were about $40 persons present and the
ing, playing croquet and other games
which best suited the participants
At two o'clock a meeting was held in
the pavilion which WAS presided over
by Marshal William Clark, of Centre
vile. P. g. M. William B. Hyland, of
this city, was the first speaker. He de.
livered long address in which he gave
history of the order in this country, and
statistics showing the great good that
had heen accomplished by the order.
He was followed by Mr.. Thom,s M.
Coleman, Of the Philadelphia Ledger,
who made a very delightful little speech,
during which he kept those present in
continuous strain Of Laughter. He also
gave them good advice, which if properly
carried out will result in great good. The
next speaker was a reverend gentleman
from Indiana, who stated that when the
whole world came to live In accordance
to the motto of the Old Fellows-Friend-
ship, L We and Trut' there would be
no further necessity for the order as the
w1ole world would be- Odd Fellows.
The exercises were clio 'ed by Mr..
Steelman, who read a poetical selection.
Tho days enjoyment closed about6 o.
clock when those present left for their
homes hoping that they might be per-
mitted to attend another reunion of the
same kind.
The music for the occasion was urnish.
ed by the United Cornet Band of this
city, and the Rokeby Cornet Band.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31
SECOND EDITION. ?
The PASS STILL HELD
Fink Nov 'mentS Of the Turks.
SULIELAfANPA PASHA THREA TENTNf,
THE RUSSIAN LINE OF RE-
TREA7-17E RECENT TER
RIFLE FIGHTTNG IN
THE PASS-DESPER-
ATE GALLANTRY
ON BOTH SIDES
England Warning Servia

LONDON, August 81.
The Pesther-Lloyd (newspayer) states
positively that the powers have arrived at
understanding that their neutrality shall
remain unaltered, notwithstanding the
military alliance between Servia and
Russia.
The Russians Driven back, with fear
fuL Loss.
General Radetsky (as appears from the
Ne,cs' telegram), on the 25th attacked
the Turkish redoubt from the direction
of the pass and also from the Gabrova
side. There was continuous musketry
and artillery fire for hours. The Rus
slams advanced under cover of the trees,
which were, however, too small to afford
good shelter. In short time they
reached within fifty yards of the rpdoubt
Here they found the Turks had cut down
the trees around the redoubt, making an
abattis over which it Was almost impos-
sible to pass. They gathered around the
euge and suddenly made rush for it,
but were driven back with fearful loss.
The soldiers became entangled inthe
masses of brushwood and trunks and
limbs of trees, over which they were
obliged to scramble while the Turks
poured in terrible fire upon them. At
this short distance it moved them down
like grass. OF the first assault against
the redoubt, in which one COM
pany was engaged, very few got back to
tell the tale. General Radetsky sent re-
Inducements and the attack began again
but dispositions were made to place
large force in such positions that it could
pour heavy fire into the redoubt to Gov
er the assault until the assailants were al
most up to the parapet. This attack
seemed almost on the point of success,
for the colonel in command said that if
the reserves were given to him he could
take the redoubt. The officer in COM
mand of the reserves let them 60, but
they were nevertheless repulsed.
THE LAST ASSAULT.
The next assault was made under the
eye of Rade:sky aud part of the staff.
Gen. Dilnitriotsky, chif of staff, placed
himself at the head the storining bat
talon, although he had to be supported
by two men. as he had just previously
been stunned by earth thrown up by an
exploding shell. The Russians advanced
steadily. They rushed over or through
the abattis;they even got into the redoubt
and actually held it for few seconds, but
were driven out again, They surround
ed the place on all sides, pouring into it
terrible fire. but were again driven
back. In the meantime the Turks, to
support the .fense, began in their turn
to attack the Russian positians in the pass
from the front and rear. The Russian
losses must be very heavy, for the fight
continued until late at night, and the
wounded were coming back steadily all
the time To sum up, the attack has
been unsuccessful, reinforcement are ar
irving and the fight will probably be
continued Tomorrow Sunday.
The Times Belgrade dispatch, dated
August 40, contains the following: "It
is generally believed that in few days
state of siege will be proclaimed in
Seryia
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31

Mr.. BEDFoRD's FLAG.-rhe Repubi-
can raises "a howl because Mr.. q. IL ID.
Bedford, Democratic candidate for City
Council in the Third Ward, on one oc-
casion hung out flag with the Union
down. So he did, on the day that Hayes,
the fraudulent President, was inaugu-
rated at Washington. 1t was an express
sion of his di,approval of the monstrous
fraud then being perpetrated upon the
country, and the act will be- approved by
every man who voted for Mr.. Tilden, as
well as by hundreds who voted for Ii ayes.
But he did not hang it out on the 4th of
July, as charged by the Republican.
CoRoNER's INoUEsTs.-Yesterday
Coroner Rose held an inquest over the
body of young colored child named
Brown whose parents reside on Locust
street. The verdict rendered was death
from cholera infantum,
The second case was that over
another colOred child named Bl ,ck. in
Tatnall street below E ghth. The jury
rendered verdict of death from nat
ural causes.
The Triumph Truss ls a marvel of
mechanical ingenuity and accuracy and
ueuce if properly adjusted will hold any
Hernia in practice, when the Triumph
Rupture Cure, will infallibly and speedily
cure it. These wonderful appliances are
sold at 1915 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
and 334 Bowery, New York i; where the
Truss is warranted, and the Cure Guar
anteed. Send 10 cents for Descriptive
Book, to either Office. tt.
FIFTH WARD NoMINATIoNs.-The
FIFTH Ward Democrats held a meeting at
the Lafayette Hotel, last night, and nom-
Al, fn1l mi, rinlr
For City Council-Alvan Allen, yrs;
Samuel Adams, year.
For Inspectors-First Precinct-In-
spector James b. Hasson; Assistant, Ev-
lit p. Wells; Second Precinct. Inspector,
David j. Scott; Assistant, William Han
ma.
THE RESERVOIR ACCoUNT.-Thus far
the City Treasurer has paid upon the
draft of the Water Commissioner, on ac-
count of the new reservoir, the sum of
So 354. IL This includes the first install
ment paid to the contractors, amounting
to 81 49,, "a, which they received on Aug.
25th.
DROWNED AT CAPE MAY.-R. V. Steele,
of Chester, was drowned at Cape May
on Wednesday, while bathing. Mr..
Steele, several years ago, resided in this
city, and was employed in l.. Nj. Eng
lands drug store.
At Union Springs, Ala, "Wednesday,
~. }ouths named Bangh and VaughN'
had an alteration. Vaughan was nit .,
the side of the head with base>b4L
bat, and died yesterday.
1t is the only medicine would give to
my Baby, a mother said, speaking of Dl
Bulls Baby Syrup. At all drug stores
25 cents. = .....--.A AAsAA
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31
A GREAT SALE.

Tomorrow afternoon, at O'Clock.
Mr.. j. +. Heald will offer at public
sale, on The premises, the most beauti-
full square of ground ever sold in this
city. 1t comprises the square bounded
Broome, Rodney, Seventh and E ghth
streets, a location unsurpassed in ad-
vantages as site for dwelling. The
square has been divided into lots of
suitable size, and will be sold, as is
the case at all of Mr.. Heald's real es-
tate sa' 'es, without postponement, with
drawal or uuderbiddiug. An omni-
bus Will leave the Clayton House at
$3.50 O'clock p. m. to convey all per-
sous desirous of attending the sale to
and from the grounds.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31
LIAL NOTICES.
Gre t Discovery.

kel's Bitter Wine of Iron. For
feaK stomach, general debility,
disease of the nervous system,
\. acidity of the stomach, and
Suifng u tonic
icIldeS the most agreeable and
'Ol Iron we possess. CT rate of
bite, comb ned with the most
vegetable tonics-Yellow Pc
b many cases Of debility, loss
hnd general prostration, of an
0l Iron combined with valu-
lOulc, is most hrppy. 1t aug
hpelite, raises the pulse, takes
1abbincss. removes the pallOr
bud gives Il tlorid vigor TO the
'ant something to strengthen
|Ou want a good appetite? DO
build up your constitution? ?
\ To feel well? Do you want to
FvouSness? Do you want ener-
I want to sleep well? Do you
end vleorous feelings? If you
|kelS Wine of Iron.
N valuable tonic has been
4eSted by all classes of the COM
ii lisnow deemed ind spensa-
4 lc medicine. Itcosts but little,
= blood and gives tone to the
,hoyates the system and pro-
y ask trial of this valuable
zceN per bottle. +. f. KUN
Proprietor, Philadelphia, Pa
druggist for Kunkers Bitter
%, and take no other make -
81 bottles. All others are coun-
iware Of them.
pltles for % 90.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31
Societies

MEETINGS THIS FRIDAY EVENING.
Waloia Lodge, l. o. of G. T., Sixth and
M arket streets.
Fairfax Lodge, No. 8, 1. o. o. F., at
Odd Fellows Hall
Columbia Lodge, No. 26. 1. o.o.F.,
Odd Fellows Hall.
Washington Council, No. 4, o. U. A.
M, at Mechanics Hall.
Rescue Council, No. 3, Jr. o. U. A. NJ. =,
at Jr. o. U. A. NJ, Hall, 511 Market
street.
Delaware Tribe, No. /, 1, o. r. M, at
Red Mems Hall.
Excrlslor Lodge, X. of P. at X. of P
Hall, 211 Market street.
Washington Camp, p. o. s. of A, at
McClarys Building.
Pioneer Council, No. l, Sovereign's of
Industry, at NJ McClary Building.
Mt. Calvary Eucampment, No. 10, X
of M. meetsevery alternate Friday even.
ing, in McClary hall.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31
STRAY WAITS.
August steps out this evening.


Political workers are busy in their ar
rahgements for next Tuesdays work.
Council held a busy session last evening
This mornings shower was quite refresh
ing.
The rinderpest is caused by water melon
rinds on the side walk.
Gen. Howards aspiration is all running
away In perspiratioh.
Never PICK quarrel when you are not
acquainted with the folks.
1t is one thing to be an artist and another
thing to painta picture.
The Cerulean Springsin Kentucky work
more cures than blue glass.
Key is not dividing the Southern Demo.
cratic vote so much as he was.
The Republican party is full OF soldiers
trained 40 live upon the country"
For the latest style hat, the English he'll
met go TO McCloskey's, 8i2 Market st.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31
THE BANKRUPT LAW.

OPPOSITION To 1T BY THE BUSINESS MEN
OF LOUISVILLE, ky.
BY Telegraph to the Gazette.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. 81.
At public meeting of the merchants,
manufacturers and business men of this
city was held at Merchants and Manufac-
turers Exchange last night, to take action
looking to the repeal Of the bankrupt
law. Its repeal was considered necessary
in order to restore confidence, and give a
healthy tone to business throughout the
country, and accordingly a resolution to
that end was unanimously adopted, and
committee was appointed to draft
suitable petition to the Kentucky delega-
ton in Congress, urging its immediate
repeal.
The daily gazette., 1877-08-31
Is Removed Alive.

BgSeFs BSeFs Worm Syrup never tails
TN, seat and Stomach worms.
lne only successful physician
lIIy lor The removal Of worms
lape worm with head and all
PtVr N hours, and no fee until
eeu Tor circular, or call on
H. ana get a bottle of X unkel's
frlce Sl00 1t never fails.
Fine Nail Scissors.
straight, !, Nail Brushes, Hand
iies, Nail Brushes, etc, for
r. BRlNGHURST 4 CO.,
+ofher Sixth and Market Sis,
FOR the na,n,
Pnes, bath Towels, Bath Sponges
SapS ID extensive variety. Also
straps, Brushes, &c. of horse
~ avsloh an, Gloves, and many Other
+. BRlNGHURST & co.
'orHer Sixth and Market Sts.
%rmatni"us Cure Fov gOrps
Drni D'neGy ,Oi OF great popularity for
nNlNGHURST & CO.,
||fornor e,, Apothecaries.
"oi SIKH and Market SITS.