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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24
MEMPHIS, TENN. MONDAY EVENING" DECEMBER "A, 1871

be of some benefit TO the father and
The Central railroad in legislative
matters. He received me very
coolly, and in a naughty, overbear-
ing way said: "We don't require
any of you- assistance" A few
days afterward, when / went to see
father, William was present. Will
liam treated me very cordially |
made the remark: "You don't
assume such an imperious air as
you did at the depot" l said the
whole case might be summed
upin few words: "There is the
MASTER pointing to father, aand
there is the slave,P pointing to VII.
liam. Father then called him a
!" beetle head" "and said he had been
trying to learn something for twen-
ty years, but didn't know enough
to hold his CAB. aod v
The proponent eyinced much ex-
citement during the giving of the
above testimony. He was continu-
ally urging his counsel to offer OBJ
iections, which they frequently did.
at this point he exclaimed in a
loud tone, "He's making it all up. "
The next question by Mr.. Lord
raised a terrible row. Itwas: "Who
was the forgery against?" 20
Mr.. Clinton sprang to his feet
and objected. Gan
Mr.. Lord offered to prove that as
soon as he received his discharge
Cornelius went to the merchant
whose name had been forged, and
the gentleman promptly said he
was not a forger.
Mr.. Clinton (threateningly)-
"Do you wish to try the guilt OF
innocence of the witness by legal
proof ?"
Mr.. Lord-Yes, sir.
After an exciting argument this
was not allowed, and the witness
continued: 81 was afflicted with
epilepsy from the age of eighteen to
the age of thirty-eight. The dis
ease has since very materially mod.
flied, but it has been necessary since
my wife's death to have friend
constantly with me. Mr.. Terry
acts in that capacity, but simply al
a friend. He receives no remuner.
alton, and pays his own way"
Argument was renewed on {
question as to whether Cornelius
visited any gambling hells in 0cto.
Der and November, 1874, and The
court adjourned for further argu
ment.
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a sorry Pieturs Of Poe.

The late Charles F. Briggs, an
experienced journalist, was a COM
panion of Edgar A. Poe. In a pos
thumous article from his pen, some
hard things are told of Poe-like
this; " He could write the tender
est and most touching letters,
which he would bedabble with real
tears as he folded the paper, to wo-
men upon whom he had no other
designs than an intention of send
ing his wife or her mother to them
to- solicit a loan of $50. Some of
these women fondly believed in his
passionate infatuation for them;
but some others were cruelty unde-
celved before he died." According
to Mr.. Briggs, there was ample
proof in DR.. Griswold's hands to
substantiate the worst that has ever
been said Of Poe. When drunk
he was insolent and aggressive,
abusive to his wife and aunt, utter
ly djsregardlul of decency, treach-
erous to his friends, and physi-
cally repulsive. The following is
Mr.. Briggs description of the poet
at his best: "His remarkably
shaped head, high and broad fore
head, his pale complexion, large
gray eyes, which always had q sad
and fearful look, and his finely
formed mouth, all indicated deli.
cacy and refinement of thought and
tenderness Of feeling. He never
laughed, and rarely smiled; but
when he did smile there was always
d partially suppressed expression Of
sadness. He spoke with great pre-
cision, as though he were debating
to an amanuensis, and never for a
moment gave utterance 10 what
might be thought a spontaneous
or unconsidered idea. His dress
was neat and free from anything
eccentric. He never wore an orna-
ment, and avoided colors. His
manners were free from affeetation,
and, although they were graceful
and unrestrained, yet, he was re-
spectful and deferential."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24
A COMPLAISANT WIFE.
How She Carries Ont Her DyIBI
Husbands Request,

Husbands Request.
Cincinnati Times.l
Some time since very promi-
nent and wealthy citizen was taken
suddenly and seriously i'll. The
family physician was called in, and
he at once informed the sick man
that he could not probably live
more than forty-eight hours at the
outside, and if he had any worldly
matters to attend to, the sooner the
better. A well-known lawyer was
sent for, will was made, signed
and attested, while the various
members Of the family with friends
stood around sorrow stricken at the
terrible calamity so soon and unex-
pectedly to fall upon them.
The sick man showed by his ac-
tons that there was some burden
upon his mind, some dreadful Sc
oret which he did not want to carry
to the grave with him, SO at a given
signal all but the heart-broken wife
and attorney were requested to with
draw from the room, and when
alone the dying man related how a
certain young lady of L. street
had been the recipient of his fa-
vors and caresses for years, and that
as a last resort he desired her to
receive the sum of ten thousand
dollars rs a token Of his respect.
The wife, who had always consid-
cred her husband the most loyal of
men, to be trusted at all times and
before all others, was at first as
founded, SpeechlesS-but finally re-
covered from her surprise, and
promised to obey the wish to the
letter. The husband died the next
day, had a magnificent funeral, and
on last Monday the widow called at
the residence Of her deceased hus-
bands mistress and paid the ten
thousand dollarS-to the surprise
and delight of the frail creature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24
How 10 Keen wen.

BY a careful perusal Of eleven
different health journals during the
past thirty days, we have succeeded
in compiling the following rules,
which, if rigidly observed, will re-
suit in long life and perfect health,
and we have the solemn assurance
Of eleven eminent medical authori-
ties for it: l. Rise with the sun.
2. Never rise before Z o'clock. 3.
Drink glass of cold water before
breakfast. 4. Never drink until
you are through eating. 5. Eat
plenty of good roast beef and NUT
ton, well done. z. Battle every
day. s. Never battle oftener than
twice a week. 9. Always sleep in a
cold room. 10. Never sleep in a
room with the temperature lower
than 45 degrees. II. Drink moth.
ing but water. II. Drink nothing
but milk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24

not perfect, but try to be; let
whisky, tobacco and vulgar COM
pany alone; spend your evenings
with your wife; live a decent Chris
tian life, and your wife will be low
ing and true-if you did not marry
a heartless beauty, without sense or
worth; if you did, who is to blame
if you suffer the consequences!
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24
MEMPHIS & LITTLE ROCK R.R.
shrOt Line to Arkansas and Texas.
TImE OARDi
Man ain, daily...........5.S0 p.m. l1.9O }. .m

Leaves. ATriVes.
Mail trtin, daily .......-...5.Se pm. n.S0 pm.
Freight train daily lex.
PASSENGERS going on this road will take
trains al the dSpot of the Louisville, Nash
vile and Great Southerp railroad. Mail
trains make close connection at Argenta for
points on the title Rock and Fort Smith
railroad and at Little Rock with the Cairo
and Fulton railroad for points in Southwest
Arkansas and Texas.
trains.
Fer tickets and information apply at Ticket
Offices 27s and 2S Main street. and at depot
foot Of Washington street. or at Louisville.
Nashville and Great Southern railroad depot,
or to the undersigned.
r. A. WILLIAMS. Pass. Ag't, Memphis.
M. S. JAY. q. p. aed 7. Ag''t, Little Rock.
w. e. SMITH, Sup't, Memphis Tenn.
700 u.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24

1t speaks for ITSELF is what lady said
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup the other day,
for single bottle cured my child Of a
most dreadful cough.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24

"a, ouI SIsnu EAtraoruiaary psewlngs are
Generals g. 4. BEAuREGARD and JUBAL
A, EARLY.
Capital prize, 100000. Whole tickets, go.
0Ol-s&w-l06
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24

of this country. In the Consoli-
dated Virginia Office yesterday we
saw half a million dollars worth of
silver bricks, and outside sat a beg
gar. Both were types of Nevada
the latter the more common type.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24
CAPITAL PRIZE, SsO,OOe.
IOO, 900 Tickets at 2 dollars Each.
Half Tickets One DoIlnr.

1857 Prizes, amounting to...............Sll0,4 400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted at
all prominent peints. To whom literally re.
muneIative compensation will be paid
Write for further information or send orders
10 M. A. DAUPHIN,
p. o. Box 500. New Orleans. la.
Or No. West Court street. Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24

Express--............. pm
10 am
willie. and on Night train to Nashville.
For tickets or Information, apply at Ticket
Once, 2s7 Main, Northwest corner Madison
JAS. MONTG OMERY, sup't Memphis Div.
JAMES SPEED, Ticket Agent.
cot IHlt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24
Louisville and Great Southern R. R

1850 pm. Night Ezprsss-(0n Saturday
this train runs only to Milan l-Connects at
Milan for st. Louis and Chicago; at Nc
Kenzie for Nashville, Chattanooga. Atlanta
and the Southeast; at Guthrie for Hopkins
VILE, Henderson and Evansville; at Louis
vile for all points North and East.
HOO am. Day Ezpresg-connects for St.
Louis and Chicago, at louisville for all
points North and East.
4:40 pm. Brownsville Accommodation
Daily except Sunday.
Arrival Of Trains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24

The II. 80 p.m. Train makes the quick
eat time ever made to Chattanooga, Knox
Vile. Lynchburg. Washington, and the East
and will stop at all Regular Statiohs, and at
Flag Stations when tagged except Flag Sta
tions between Collierville and Memphis.
Ticket efiee 27S Main street and Depot
Memphis and Charleston railroad.
JOHN A. GRANT,
Chief Engineer and General Sup't.
I. S. DAVANT,
1Q+ Assistant General passanper Apant
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-24
LOTTERY.

A sPLERDID OPPORTUNITY vO
"A WIN a FORTUNEi-FirstG Grano Dis
tribution, 1878, at New Orleans, Tuesday,
January Sth.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY co.
This Institution was regularly incorporated
by the Legislature Of the state for Eduoa-
tional and Charitable purposes in 1858. with q
Capital Of Sl,0OO.000, TO which il has aimee
added a reserve fund of $3.50 ,000. IT'S GRAND
NUMBER DISTRIBUTIONS will
take place monthly. IT NEVER scAJEs OR
PosTPoNEs. Lock at the following Distribu-
tioni
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RAILROADS.
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON
RAILROAD.

CCHEDULE ON AND AFTER SEPT. Ie,
- 1877:
Leaves. Arrives.
Mail and Express, daily.ll % pm 5.45 pm
Somerville accom- dat'n
daily lOx. SundayJ...... 500 pm S.1Sa.m
Time Twenty Minutes Faster than
City Ttme.
SOmervilIe train will stop at reg
uIar and nag stations.
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RAILROAn TINE TABLE.
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD.
Arrives. Leaves.
MEMPHIS ANDHCAAa ATON K.R.
Alriyes leaves.

Mail and Express train ~
dally......................... b.4b Ills
Eomervillo accom- 'dat'n
Except Sunday ......... S.lS 500
Ticket once 278 Main atreat.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03

'grocers sorekecpers 10 sell In quantities less than
hive gallons, TO be- taken away and the other license
To kccpcrs OF mus taverns hotels to be drunk
the premises Now. tins aw OF 1851 reenactcd IN
1870 ana adopted part 81 the passed IA 1870.
excepting much Of the law OF 1851 as should be in
consistent or Ia conflict with the OF 1870 The act
OF 1870 contained section allowing liquor 10 be sold
by any person OF good moral character.
II was claimed by counsel for the defendant that this
section Of the law OF 1870 authorized sales OF liquor
be drunk on the premises In his somewhat lengthy
decision Justice Wheeler held that this provision
does not IN terms authorize sales OF liquor be drunk
upon the premises H. therefore, not conflict with
the provisions regard to tavern licenses In the law
OF 1857, but Is merely grocers license, called, and
changes the law OF 1857 by giving such license
10 any person OF good moral character instead
OF TO Rrocers theretoiore. Notwithstanding his
license from the Board OF Excise which the
had relied for acquttAl and which he produced
IN court Justice Wheeler required him to give bonds
10 Tor trial AZ tho General Sessions. According
to this decision any person In New Yors who sells
liquor to be drunk the promises, excepting those
keeping iLns, taverns or hotels, doing VIOLA
ton OF law and license from the Board OF Excise 10
drink on the premises Is no protection.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03
THE EXCISE PROBLEM.

NOVEL CHARGE AGAINST LIQUOR DEALER FOR
SELLING WITH A LICENSE.
A judicial decision has just been rendered In the
Sixth Disirct Police Court Fordham, which, II sus-
tanned and carried out 70 Its logical results must entail
consequences lIigious and otherwise, OF most i'm
portant character The occasion which called forth
the Judgment Indicated tho arraignmcnt before
Justice Wheeler last saturday OF James II. Glbncy u
saloon keeper In tho Twcnty-,hird ward, Tor alleged
violation Of statute regulating the sale Of intoxicating
liquors Tho case came up complaint Of William H.
Mundy, lawyer, who short time since appeared Tor
the prosecution In action brought against the Board
OF Excise Commissioners of New York, before Justice
Morgan, cx-Mayor A. Oakley Hail also acting ASSOC
ciate counsel with Mr.. Mundy. In tho present action
tho complainant held that under law passed IN 1867,
the Board VI Excise had right to grant the privilege
sell liquor In quantities less than Ave gallons and
that the defendants holding license from ths
Board JUSTIFICATION Tor his nfrac.
Ton OF the statute IL appears that
1857 there was a law substantially tho same tho
OF this State regulating the sale Of liquor
lSolshat ~ there are twe kinds Of licenses, one isr
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

The childrcns carnival and grand castor charity ball
takes place at tho Academy OF Music on next Thurs
day night.
The concert announced by the Beethoven Choral
Society for this evening" NJ the Music Hail. In Harlem,
will be postponed for few days in consequence OF
serious accident
Theodore Thomas will give his last public rehearsal
OF the season at Seinway Hall Thursday afternoon.
Tue programme includes Becthovcn's symphony No
in major from opus SO. and a revere aud caprice
by Berlioz for the violin. On Saturday evening the
last symphony concert Of the season will be givon
Tho rehearsals at the Academy OF Music Of Un Ballo
In Maschera" are proceeding very satisfactorily All
the artists are in good trim and the company works
well together Both the orchestra and chorus good
and 10 expected that the tenor, Colada and the BARI
tone. Bcr,olasi, will make strong impression MIIe
Paliniori has the reputation OF being excellent
artistic. that the prospects OF really excellent
Of Italian opera may DO pronounced very promis-
ina Tho opens on Wednesday evening with
"Un BalIo In Mascnera.r
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03
ROBBED IN MIDDAY.

onncer Boyle, OF tho Tenth precinct, was walking
through tho Bowcry yesterday and no saw u drunken
Knocked down and roboed OF hts watch In front
OF No. 81 Bowcry. Tho officer up In time to cap
turo tho assaant, Richard wolcoti OF No II Bayafd
street He brought his prisoner before Judge Duty,
nj Essex Market Police Court, yesterday aiternoon
and the case was rcmanded I'LL to-day on account Of
the absence OF Mr.. Thomas Nolan, the man who was
gobbsd.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03

ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT.

The complimentary benefit rendered TO Professor
William Clark by his friends came of at Kelly Icons
Minstrel Hall last evening The attendance small
The programme included wrestling, club swinaing
and bouts at nstcus the latter preponde rating and
leading TO tho excitement Professors Clark aud
Miller closed the entertainment with scientific bout,
which both showed their proverbial cleverness with
4 la yla
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03
THE HIBERNIANS.

The Ancient Order Of Hibernians met again ycster
day morning at Tammany Hall, President John Hart
In the chair. and resumed, In secret session, the DIS
cusson OF the reports OF tho various committees In
the afternoon they adjourned 10 Heernia Hall, on
Prince street, aud after appointing subcommittee
resolutions ana special committee 10 thrush report
OF their entire proceedings 10 tho press adjourned
ain
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03
BURGLARY IN MOTT STREET.

Edward Hanlcy, Edward Walsh and Edward
Brachen arrngncL before Judge 0licrbourg yes
tcrday, charged with breaking into the premises OF
Jane NcGucrn. OF No. Jos Mott street. ana stealing
thefcit quantity VI clothing valued ut 500 Tucy
were held IN $1,000 ban each 10 answer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03

Part song-a. Legend Of the rhine Smart.
b, "Braa Chorus. :.:............. Wagner.
Young apollo Club.
-. '''' Miss sallis O. R.oer = '''AA'
Romanxa from Il. BaIIo In Maschera" .........verdi.
- Signor lagiiapetra.
Miss Taunie kellogg
Grand Fantasia. airs from Faust List.
Mime. CHrreno ssuret
Hsrmoniaed Air'-s, Annie Laurie. Scotch
Young Apollo Club.
Performance the Telephone by Mr.. r. Boscovtx In
Philade ptiia
Trova,ore Verdi.
Young Apollo Club.
Miss saiiis 4. iiscer
signor rasiispie.ri
The Bird That Game in spring .Bcnedci.
Miss Fannie Kellogg.
Young Apollo CLUB
Frequent encorcs attcstcd tho pleasure of the
audience IN the vocai selections, especially in those
In which Misses Rebcr aud Kellogg and Signor
TagiapIctra appeared. Nine. Saurets Interpretation
OF some extremely delicate passages from Faust lad
- tho CONCLUSION that she has studied List 10 good
advantage.
tho closing notes Of the .British Grenadines"
by tho Apollo Club there was general anxiety 10 test
the Telephone, and when Professor Gray forward
and almost stated that u would be Impossible TO nirIy
apply the svstcn there were strong murmurs Of re-
greet Mr. Gray declared that he did desire 10 ex
hib the telephone as great musical instrumen and
tnose who came with the expectation OF listening To
grand music would be disappointed Under the CIR
cuiistances, the rah storm causing general leak
aye all along the wires, they would scare " hear
than the echo OF ON echo, yet he would do
his utmost 10 enable all 90 hear. He n speech
when would have been rather appropriate In n
lecture room whom surrounded by all the paraphcrnaia
vi his new invention. TO explain IN scientific manner
many thugs connected with tho telephone, until the
audience began To manifest slight impaence, Tor they
understood they were Attending concert aud not
lecture. The Philadelphia programme was this
1. ouic. sweet Home"
=. - tientii' tDon Pa.quaIe).
2 Then yoa'll Remember .ae" bohemian Crib.
4. Last Rose at Summer
q. IN apparii romance = VI artha).
~. The Carnival OF Venice"
Within seconds alter Mr. Gray had ceased speak,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03
ANNA DIcKrSsoS's DEBUT.

Owing to the sudden and severe illness Of Mr. Evans
VINO was have supported Miss Dickinson In the i'm
portant purt OF King Henry WILL the performance OF
..The Crown OF rhorns" had TO DO postponed until
Wednesday, evening, when It Is hoped that Mr.. Evans
will ue uble TO play.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03

The following Is full summary OF the leading points
Of the Alocuon OF Plus IX delivered the Cardinals
at the Vatican, March H. as furnished by the Freeans
JOURNAL OF this city,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-03
OLYMPIC THEATRE.

A good audience was present at this theatre last
evening. Several acts were introduced the
pantomme Of Jack and Jill" and the applause
lDcralIy bestowed upon the actors engaged. The
Ficdings Master Dunn and the French sisters were
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-02-23
SATURDAY FEBRUARY, "a, 1877,
FARM FOR SALE.

VI EST VIRGINIA FARM FOR SALE.
w The Johnson home farm will be sold
at public sale on the 10Th day of May.
1877. on the premises at Long Reach,
West Virginia.
Terms OF Sale-One fourth cash In hand,
three years, with vendors lein retained
10 secure deferred payments.
This farm Is admirably located on the
Ohio river, about hall way between Wheel
ing and farkefsburg. Is In good n igh-
borhood, convenient TO public schools. II
contains about $50 acres, EN- bracing about
l75 acres OF best ohio river bottom, IS acres
river hillside, and the residue tillable h ii
land. now heavily timbered. 1t has every
desirable farm privilege, such as water,
roads, etc. Has fine orchard of summer
and autum fruit, besidrs a good orchard
of winter fruit. Has a large dwelling
house, with barns and other outbuildings
all in tolerably good condition; also an
additional good frame dwelling house
with out buiIdingS; also a good large store
building. A postoffice is established here
and mails pass both ways daily by steam
boats. The dwelling house is pleasantly
situated, with beautiful surroundings, on
a public ROAD, and within three hundred
yards Of the steamboat landing. II is an
excellent point for country store, being
the point OF river communication Tor a
large extent ofback country.
II desirable 10 u chasers this farm Will
be sold In two or mo parcels. VIII be
sold without reserve. + or further particu-
lars apply on the prem SEES or 10 the under
signed at Parkersburg. w. "a.
Persons desiring to purchase are invited
to go and examine the place.
JOHN T JOHNSON,
ebI1etawrb Executors.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-02-23
DIED..

MONG-At the residence OF John Coule-
han, Esq Cumberland, Mary and, on
Wednesday, the 2lst inst, Mrs. A. NJ.
MoNG, aged II years.
Internsent at Mt. Wood on Friday even
Ing, the BIRD inst, at o'clo X, from B. &
o. depot, on arrival Of train.
GOETZE-On Wednesday, February q,
1871, at 10 o'clock A. M, JOHANA GOETHE,
wife OF Charles Goethe, ST.. in the 18th
year OF her age.
Funeral will take place from her hus-
bands residence, on Pleasant Hill, at 2
o'clock Friday afternoon. Friends OF the
family will please gather at Charles
Geotze, Jr's, No. 1919 Eofi street, Eighth
ward. at II O'Clock, in order to be conveyed
to deceased's residence. IHterment at Plea.
SAINT Hill cemetery.