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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
SUPREME COURT.
Abstract of Opinions Delivered AZ
Knoxville on saturday Last.
BY JUDGE TuRNEY.

Griffith VS.. the State: On motion to
quash an indictment for want of particu-
larity, especially after two mistrials, the
court presumes that an indictment found
at the court beginning the 23d August,
1875, charging o misdemeanor to have
been committed 10th August, without
mentioning the year, is for an offense
committed within a year before the 6nd-
ing Of the indictment.
The State VS.. Mcintosh: In an iudict.
ment for drunkenness it is not sufficient
that the venue be laid; the place within
the county must be specified; and the
court cannot take judicial knowledge OF
the locality Of Gay street in Knox county.
Hence an indictment charging that tke
defendant was publicly, VIGOROUSLY and
UNANIMOUSLY drunk on Gay street, in said
county" is insufficient.
The State vs.. Dickson q Reed, The
comptroller has no authority to reverse a
Judgment against the State for costs oil
a criminal Gaze.
Carriger VS.. Smith: A deed in trust BY
the husband alone for q debt contracted
before the homestead act, is good to bind
the homestead, without the signature Of
the wife.
Burnett vs.. Russell: A bona Gde con.
tract of sale of personally by a judg.
ment debtor even, is good against exist
ing and subsequent creditors, though by
the terms of the contract of sale the
property is left for a time in the passes-
sion of the debtor.
Simpson VS.. Moore; A purchaser to
whom the Vendoy has warranted the title
Of the land sold against all persons ex.
cept the owner Of one.fouFth thereof,
with the condition that if a velid convey.
ance is not made to said one.fourth in.
tereat, the purchase price shall be abated
pro tsnto, is not bound to accept in lieu
Of a valid conveyance q presumption
from possession for seven years, and is
not bound TO pay the purchase price in
full till full title is made.
Rogers VS.. Crouch; A charge for a
specific legacy upon a life estate emily
does not BY implication bind the remain.
der, even when il is separately devised,
to the children Of the owner Of The life
estate.
HG~kins VS.. Kidwell, Though a bill
does not show clearly a ground for relief,
yet ii the answer does, it is romeo for
the chancellor to allow the answer to be
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
THE PEABODY FUND.

An Appropriation Of eI2,0OO fOE
Tennesses-Why she Did N0t get
More.
superintendent Trousdale. says the
Nashville American of the 9th inst. yes
terday received a letter from DR.. Sears,
agent for the Peabody fund. stating that
he had made an appropriation of $l2,.
900 for Tennessee. OF this amount $4,000
goes to the State Normal College and the
remaining $4,000 viii be sppOrtioned by
the State superintendent Of public in.
struction. The letter states that the re.
duction of the appropriation from $l5,.
900 to 81, 900 is on account Of the non
payment Of the interest on q portion Of
the Peabody school fund, which caused
a reduction of forty per cent, the fund
being largely composed Of Tennessee
bonds. But Notwithstanding this fact
Tennessee gets $4,000 more than any
other Southern State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
The Moon.

What is the harvest moon, and what is
its sign2 Twice in the year, when the
sur 10 in Virgo and Libra, the moon
being near her full, in the opposite quar-.
ter Of the sky, astronomers tell us that
the latter orb rises near sunset for a
number of nights in succession. The
first moon appears about the time Of the
equinox, September 22d, being called
the harvest moon, because at that time,
in the mother country, the crops are
brought 10; and the second, occurring
about October 23d, is called the " hun.
ter's moon" for the reason that it indi,
Gates the opening of the chase.
Whoever may be on the watch at these
times is likely to witness a brilliant
spectacle nightly repeated, and one by
which even the thoughtless person is
sometimes surprised, almost fancying
for the moment that there has been some
invasion Of natures law. In the olden
days. when the British yeoman studied
the earth and stars, instead of question
able cheap newspapers, the recurrence
Of the harvest moon was long antici-
pated and was hailed with merry making.
The explanation Of this phenomena,
constantly occurring in some parts of
the earth, is found 10 the fact that at this
time only a very small angle is made by
the ecliptic and the moons orbit with
the horizon. When hattened by refrac.
ton these moons are sometimes called
horizontal moons. 1t is the hunters
moon that is to be associated with the
soft advance of Indian summer" q sea.
son due about November LIST, All.Saints.
Day, on which account it has been called
the summer of All-SaiAts." Whittier
alone, of all the prominent American
poets, allows the hunters moon to stand
in its true connection:
From gold to gray
Our mild, sweet day
Of Indian summer fades too soon
But tenderly
Ger land and sea
Hangs. white and calm, the hunters NOON"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
Amusements

MEMPHIS THEATER = Last night every
seat was occupied at the theater, and
the audience vas delighted with the PIE.
sentstion Of the opera Bohemian Girl
by the Calvary Church choir and their
musical friends. The roles were filled
as IN Monday night with the exception
Of that of Airline" which was most
unsteady aud ~artistically rendered BY
Miss Hattie Collins, and the Queen Of
the Gipsies," which was enacted by Miss
Kate Harmon in a style that deservedly
received applause. The orchestral
music as given from two pianos,
although we'll rendered, vas not sufi.
Gent for the occasion, and with the
Appeal we agree that should any pro-
f~esSional troupe attempt The Bohemian
GIRL without a suitable orchestra, it is
safe to say that the people of Memphis
would hardly give a respectable audience.
Let us hope that hereafter a due regard
for the public, if not for the demands Of
the drama or opera, will at least induce
the managers of Memphis amateur en-
tsrtsinmentS to retain the orchestra in
future performances"
MISUNDERSTANDING Wilson, Prim-
rose & Vests celebrated minstrels begin
an engagement at the Memphis Theater
tonight, The troupe is on Of the best
in the country, and will draw well in this
city. A fine programme will be pre-
sented each night during the remainder
of the week and at tae matinee on Satur.
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
FACTS AND FANCIES.

New wells are edged with autumn
leaves wrought in silk.
Fine salmon have recently been caught
in the Susquehanna river, above Harris.
burg.
The liquor dealers of Washington talk
Of organizing an association for mutual
protection.
The cranberry crop at Nantucket is so
great this year that it could not be picked
before frost.
Fans made Of artificial flowers per.
fnmed to simulate real ones, are the
latest novelties.
Wilmington, De-, is to have a cadet
corps, composed of members of the
rising generation.
Pocket-hats Of cloth, such as gentle.
men wear, have. been adopted by ladies'
for travelling hats.
Bright red Holsters and tiny green bee
ties are embroidered on the points of
ladies' collars and cuffs.
There are 400 vessels engaged in the
oyster trade lear Maurice river cove,
Cumberland county. N. j..
Austria publishes eight hundred and
seventy six periodicals of all kinds, Of
which FIVE hundred and ninsty.one ara
in German.
In New York dog fanciers train bull
and watch dogs to guard express and
licensed vendors wagons, while the
drivers are absent in stores or dwellings.
The late Horace Greeley agricultural
tastes are recalled by the organization Of
a club at Cornell University, which has
been called the Greeley Agricultural
Club"
The number of medical students at
the German universities amounted in the
last summer term to 5O43. Vienna
comes first, with $50, and Rostock last,
with &c.
Diamond cross shoe buckles ale orna.
ments shown in a New York jewelry
store, These are slid in the center of
black velvet bows, which are placed on
the top of a sandal shoe.
In a Western penitentiary is a child
that was born there, and has never been
outside Of the walls. Its mother is a con
Wet, and the little one is tenderly cared
for by the prison authorities.
Ristori, Mrs. Lander and numerous
minor actresses, among the latter Agnes
Ethel, are temporarily residing in Paris.
Ristori will perhaps appear on the stage
again in the course Of q few months.
although she processes to be we'll salts.
he'd with the retirement in which she has
lately been living,
Swedish exploring expedition, under
the direction Of Prof. Nordenfkiold, to
20 around the north coast of Siberia as
far as Bearing Strait, and, under favor.
ing circumstances to push up TO the
North Pole, is to start in May, 1878.
The king gave $4,000 toward the outfit
from his private purse.
A benevolent grocer, seeing a skeleton
of a cat sink across the shop, bawled
out TO his boy; Didn't tell you to
feed that cat a pound Of beef a day till
she fatsenOl np2' You did, and l
gave her a pound Of beef this morn
ing" You did, eh2 Gimme that cat"
The cat was placed upon the scales and
found to weigh exactly pound. "All
right, my boy, said the grocer; there's
your pound Of beef, but where's your
catg'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

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following railways, at FIVE CENTS per
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Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis
railway.
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MISSISSIPPI AND TENNESSEE AND PADUcAH
AND MEMPHIS RAILWAYS.
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on the above named railways.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

This morning Recorder Duff disposed
of the following cases; WIN. Gran
(black), carrying concealed weapons
fined $25-bsil $3.50; A. W. Laurenz
(white), larceny, case continued for trial:
Rube Stephenson (black), fighting, case
continued for trial; Sallie Hodge (bIack)
larceny, sent to Jail in default of bail.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

At the ChAncery Court to-day Mrs. H.
J.. Yancy filed a petition fer d vorce
against her husband, W. h. Yaucy, al.
leging that they iutermarried November
10th, 1870, at Independence, Missouri,
and charges him with drunkenness, cruel
treatment and adultery, ETC., and prays
for a divorce. The case will pan out in.
teresting reading and an ugly scandal
when the answer Of the defendant ia
fled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
FORREST MemOrIaI Associations

At a meeting of the surviving members
of the cavalry once commanded by the
late General N. B. Forrest, held in the
Criminal Court room at Nashville on
Saturday evening, resolutions Of respect
we're adopted, and addresses delivered
by several gentlemen.
An association, having for its object
the erection of a monument to the de.
ceased, was organized by the election Of
General W. H. Jackson, as president;
Colonel Baxter Smith, treasurer, and
Captain P. A, Smith, secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

The type, material and workmen Of
the LEDGER job office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee dFst.olsss
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
1857
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job Of printing, 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
Fresh she'll oysters
served I'm every style
At Joe Emmerich's Saloon,
341 Adams 81. ST

THE most complete stock of furniture
carpets, oil cloths, shades and lace cur
tains at Bryson & Camps ever shown in
the city. Prices as low as the lowest.
1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

Sithdrawn and 2 demurrer hled 10 the
bill, even thoaeh the same originally
might have been we'll taken.
Mayor and Aldermen Va. Compton:
Against persona residing outside OF the
city limits the "hog-law OF Knoxville
can not be enforced unless an intent 10
violate the law is shown.
B~lankensbip VS.. The State: Ini thig
case for wearing a pistol, the Circuit
Judge is commended for Imposing the
extreme penalty of the law; that ia. A
fine Of fifty dollars and thirty days ia
the work-house.
BY JUDGE FREEMAN.
Catler vs.. Love: A stayor of a jude.
meDt cannot attack the original conside.
ration Of the note which is the basis of
the judgment, aud If, after the principal
begins his attack upon it, be abandons it,
the stayor must abide the consequences.
State VS.. Warwick: 1t is not error, on
appeal BY the prosecution from the judg-
ment of q justice of the peace taxing
him with the cost, for the Circuit Court
to refuse to examine into the whole mer-
its Of the case.
Little vs.. the State: Profanity in ones
own house aud in the presence only of
an aggravating collecting officer and the
execution creditor, is not indictable.
The State vs.. Hayes: In an action on
q bond to the State even, a discontinue
ance as to q part Of the obligors does not
operate to defeat the suit as to the other
defendants.
BY JUDGE sEEED.
Allen vs.. the State: The failure of the
minutes of court in misdemeanor cases
to show a trial by Jury is cured BY the
showing in the defendants bill of excep-
tons that be was tried by a jury.
Davis vs.. Temple: An absolute con.
veyance intended as a mortgage will
avail to secure existing Indebtedness but
not future a~dvancements.
Mcfarland vs.. The State: Under the
statute requiring q written charge to the
jury, predatory oral remarks upon the
character Of the case by the Circuit
judge are not permissible.
Woodhn vs.. Lewis, clerk: The statute
exempting butchers from license is uu-
constitutional, because obnoxious to the
prohibition hat no bill shall become a
law which embraces more than one sub
ject, which must be expressed in the
title.
Luster vs.. Maloney: A party holding
a note as indemnify, who receives with.
out authority other money than that
promised, 10 not entitled to previous de-
mand in an action by the maker, who
has been compelled by the payee to Lay
the notee second time.
by JJDGE D%EADERIuK.
Day vs.. the State; A defendant, whose
witnesses ere are present at the begin
ming Of q trial, but who, without his oon-
sent, absent themselves during the trial
so that he cannot have the benefit of
their testimony, is entitled for that cause,
to a new trial.
Hannah va. F%arnsworth: Notwith.
standing the rule that notice to the
debtor is necessary to perfect an assign
ment OF a chose in action, yet an attach
ing creditor, before notice to the debtor,
will be held to have waived his right to
the fund, il with knowledge of the fact
he has allowed the assignment to be en-
forced, SO that the debtor cannot recover
the fuhds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
Arbitration n

In the case Of Partin VS.. Butler, ell
AL, nov on hearing, Judge McKisick
is incompetent and Il, G, Smith is
sitting as special Judge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
OYSTERS AND CELERY
Received Daily by Express
BY Victor ID. Fuchs,
30 and al Jefferson st. AL

LADIES and misses Fur Cars" in
Seal, Nutria and Coney, very low prices,
at Wiggin & CO. q, 3l8 Main st. SGT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

LADIES aud misses FUR CAPS" in
Seal, Nutria aud ConOy, very low prices,
ct Wiggin & Co.'s, 3l8 Main st. 58t
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Joe LOry's Shaving Saloon,
3S South Court Street,
Hot and Gold Baths, 81

TIE following is from the lady man
ayers of the Methodist festival held at
S44 Main street a few weeks ago;
Having tested the Alligator cook stove
during our late festival, and being &C.
quainted with it's merits, we take pleas.
ure in recommending it as the very best
Of cook stoves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

We invite special attention to the
large and assorted stock which we are
now receiving Of buggy, ~rOckawRy,
stage and dray harness, fine
English, Morgan and Mostly
saddles, horse covers, lap
robes, etc. The above goods we have
had manufactured especially to meet the
wants Of our Memphis trade. Our supe.
rior advantages for manufacturing
cheaply enables us to sell ell goods in
u line at prices which will defy COM
petition in our market.
GATHRlGHT, HARRISON & RAYNER,
299 Main Street,
One door North Of Peabody Hotel.
wt&f.2w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
UnifOrms for Postal Men.


Ia pursuance Of an order issued by
Postmaster General Key. every employe
Of the railway mail service (~including
local agents and messengers, as we'll as
route agents and postal clerks) is re.
quired to provide himself with a uniform,
to be worn whenever on duty. The uni.
form to be Of plain blue material, and
will cost something less than twenty
eight dollars per suit. The purpose o.
the order is to guard more e~ffectually
against robberies Of the mails, and
especially prevent the handling Of mai
bags between the wagons aud the Offices
or cars by persons unauthorized.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07
HELMET.

Boys Helmet Telescope and all other
new style hats at the New York hat store,
2l9 Main street. GO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

Pure pork sausage at Albert
Seessel's Market, 1874 Main ct.
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GONDOLA,

The new style Gondola hat at the New
York hat store, 2l9 Main street. So
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Mas. ?. N. STANLEY,
MIS-. NJ. D, CAEEK,
Mrs. W. G. SoHwALMEYER,
l.. II. EsrRs, JR.

These stoves eau be found only at
John B, Fords, 2l4 Main street, and l9s
Poplar, SIT
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REEOHANICS.

A splendid mechanics hat for 50 and
50 50 at the New York ha. store, 2lO
Main street. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

LADIES and misses Fur Cars" in
Seal, Nutria and Coney, very low prices,
Of Wiggin & Co, 8, 31s Main st, 5st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

The best Of Norfolk oysters
received daily by Q. Quentel
a. Son, 3O2 Main st. 70
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Don,t Won ForKet It

The November days have come, and
although they are dark end gloomy you
can come out all right if you visit the
house Of Leidy & Co, on Main street,
opposite Court Square, and purchase a
fashionable fall hat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

Rock River Dairy Butter,
Salmon, Red Snappers,
III. seessel, sr., q Son,
58t COr.JefEeFsOn and Second.
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.ARGEsF CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
MEMPHIS
The Public Ledger az Five Cents.

wednesday Evening. Nav. =. 1877.
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LOST.

A BLACK and white mastif pup. six
n. months old. large size; had leather collar
on neck. Liberal reward will be paid by re.
turning dog to 81 second street, Chelssa; 56t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

A BRICK HOUSE and a Frame House.
N with large yard, stable. etc, on Washing
ton ST. eet, near corner Of Orleans. Inquire
for terms at 1856 Washington street, corner, of
Orleans street, All
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-07

GORSALE-OLD NEWSPAPERS, 4Oc PER
T. hundred, at this Office, the chea pest wrap
ping paper you can get. 00-f
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cRocgRIEs
Fer GENT.

DR;CK dwelling; 7 rooms handsomely fin
ID ished, gas, water and bathroom; on Tai
bot, near Main street.
New store, 26x50 feet, corner Of Second and
Jefferson; ESQ per menth.
New store. two stories. As Jefferson; 2Ox7O
feet; $50 per month.
Two suburban residences. 4 and 5 acres
respectively. Apply to
56.a Miner MERIWETHER, 2B Second.
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EnN sALK.

o1nO0 of Bluff City Cotton Mills stock,
OIUUU at Mechanics and Traders Bank,
No. 9 Madison street. 81
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WARTED.

VETANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that Twill not be responsible for any
bills bought by any one connected with the
Ledger Office or out OF 1t, and will not allow
accompanied by my written order.
SET 3. WHITM0RE.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-11-08
THE TRIAL OF CARDOzO.

The case cf ex State S.e.e Treasure. Treasure. Francis E-::a::cc::ss
L. Cardozo was selected as the first in.
dictment against the ex-State officers for
trial, and it began on last Thursday.
Messrs. Connor, Abney, Miles and L.
Cont represented the State, and General
S. w. Melton appeared for the defense.
A jury of eight colored and four white
men was empannelle1, aud Woodruff,
Jones, S. j. Lee, Senator Cochran and
others were offered as witnesses for the
State, and the defendant testified in his
own behalf. The proof was enough to
convict upon several points, but 1t was
shown beyond the shadow of doubt that
Cardozo, Gleaves, Woodruff, Jones and
Leo consnired and :ssssa:eeda . fraudulent
certificate for $4,000 in the fictitioua
name OF @. L. Frankfort, which was d.
vided between them, giving each $500.
Cardozo could not, however, explain the
payment of this claim, and or Tuesday
last the argument, which was able and
exhaustive on both sides, was concluded,
and Judge Townsend delivered fair and
impartial charge to the jury, and directed
them to retire and make up their verdict,
which they did as indicated in tho fol.
icwing dispatch, which explains itself:
Special Dispatea to The anderson Inteliigencer.
- CoLUMnA,S S. G., Nov. 7, 1877.
The jury rendere5 verdict of guilty
in the case of the State Va. ex-Tseasurer
=. 7. Cardazs tiiis n.ogisins.
JAMES A. HoYT.
The defendant appealed il this case,
but it viii not be likely TO accomplish
more than short delay. The day of
retribution for him and his oonfederates
has at last arrived. ss
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-11-08
LA r.;ss;.i' j ;s;s1 I BY TEL EGRAPH.
THE STATES SPEAK.
Tho Democrats Hold Their Own, and Car
ry Pennsylvania.
VICTORY ENoUGH FOR ONE DAYI

Special Dispatch 10 the anderson Intelligencer.
COLUMBIA, s. g., Nov. 10 p. M.
The New York Rerald's estimate is
that the Democrats have carried that
State by 6fteen thousand majority, and
that the Legislature will probably be
Republican bv close vote.
General Mcclellan has been elected
Governor Of New jersey by about thir-
teen thousand majority. The Legislature
is also Democratic,
Pennsylvania has been carried by the
Democrats by from ten to twenty thou.
sand majority.
Virginia elects the entire Democratic
ticket without opposition.
Republicans retain control of the Con-
necticut Legislature. adding several to
their majority.
Gassachusotts went Republican. fiov.
Rice, Republican, was reelected Gov
ernor by plurality of thirteen thousand.
CASTOR, Democrat, ran behind his ticket
even in Boston, where he was considered
strongest.
Partial returns from Wisconsin indi.
cate the election of Smith, Republican,
for Governor by an increase over the Re-
publican majority of last year.
Maryland and Mississippi went Demo-
cratic. Minnesota and Kansas Rcpubli-
can.
The elections in New York, Connect
cut and Wisconsin do not affect United
States Senatorships except so far as hold
ing over Senators may control it. A
majority in both Houses ia important in
this respect as re.districting Of the States
may have important bearing on lower
Houses to be chosen next year.
The above summary gives the latest
news received this afternoon.
J. A. HOYT.