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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

In nearly ono-half the counties in South
Carolina meetings were held on Monday 81 in
wnloh the leading taxpayers assembled and de-
'lhred thor determination not 10 retogn1e the
spurious CnAhDEhLAIN Government, out to
support Gov. HAMPTON by every means in tn ,ir
power. At the same time thy ayoNei their
readiness TO supply the funds necessary for tho
support Of the leritlmate Government. These
meetings were held IN response To mass meet
ing OF the citizens Of Charleston county, held ON
Dee. 81 In which It was propose that systematic
measures SHOULD bo adopted for maintaining
the authority OF the legally elected Government.
The movement has taken shape In 4 request for
contribution OF one tenth OF the amount OF
II to and county taxes paid by each citizen last
year, to bs paid " agents appointed by Gov.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

To THE EDITOR OF TIE SUN-Sir. The
Benoett-Miy quarrel again revives the old dis
custom VI the duel law ana brings Us fAceto face
with the gross Inconsistency Of tho social code.
that compels a man to a-ht duel, and sac legal
code, that Furnishes him Tor Gsnung duel. II
Mr. Bennett had failed to challenge NAV, the
society when he frequents and ornaments
would nave cut him dead. ostrAci-ed him, sent
MN 10 Coventry, as tuty say lu England. AMI
now TINS same society, or community, lpilnl u
u corporate CAPACITY Ia the hAIIo 81 Violated
LAW threatens y lhlsnnent hN ten years Inpiis-
phiheht' not ouS u tue plluctpAls IA tho uuci,
p'l 10 seNnhd', surgeons, Wallets, aud ala VINO IS
sisted hN their presence - witnesses! Inc uf,..s
nusht u protest AGAINST the iui l-iint If TINS
inconsistency. las Ina SCN,tue ln lst lumIu,,u,
Ahd le 'r'rss OF newspapers, the courage to a /.
N'ca1e repeal ~ the ddD lAWf society V.IId
keep "a Tar NOR eva tongue IA IT. head N.r. III
LAWS against uue.lihg Abolished. II. T.,
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Secretary MORRILL, told the Wall street

Secretary MORRILL, told the Wall street
bankers TIA tine election Of lILDEN would rum
the nations credit wiki European capitalists.
IILpEN was elected, and American securities
advanced in every foreign market Nov that
the English anu continental capitalists are be-
ginning to underst M the enormisy ~ the Re-
publican conspiracy to seal the q 1vernincnt.
our credit abroad has been weakened to such
an extent that the syndicate declines to take
any more Of our bonds. VIII MoRRiLL come to
Wall street aud explain tnisY
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12
A Faithful Public Officer Removed

GEORGE Bliss, Esq, has been superseded
in the Office OF District Attorney of the
United states for the Southern District
of New York by Gen. STEWART l.. wooD-
FORD.
Mr.. Bliss has been n faithful, efficient,
able officer. We are ut n loss to under
stand how ciYll service reform IL promoted
by Ihe Change.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

Can any Republican fail to regard the
condition OF things in Louisiana with mortG-
cation Il the evidence 1t affords Of his oarty's
deoasementf what must he think II tine Al
mini-traiion which Is respons iolc for the dis
order tuerel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

HAMPTON, aud in pledges to pay no taxes what
soever to the pretended CnAMBERLAIN Govern
ment. Although the books had not been for
mally opened in Charleston on Monday last, the
Offices Of Gov HAMproN's agents there were
crowded on that day with taxpayers anxious to
contribute tho money required for the imme-
diate necessities Of the Government.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

II the eminent poet, Mr.. G. w. CuILDs,
A. ~. has. as Il renortcd, purchased JAY
GouLp's controlling interest in the Tribune, the
following paragraph from the pon of the young
editor Indicates sig4city OF a nigh order:
M. GfoHGE " Guilds has pleasant way Of sending
sew tAl Pc greeting cACl tt the AuudTtl
tu'.crih'ts g. IN Pliad lHhl LefJsr. lie MAKES M
llrh ah adml 'anle lite almanac OF hysiN paIc..
.lti lra WI t in iunrr 90 I'll silrti and ohtA
fmatiun relating ~ city Pulld luna ami T. mn.
pNhlt lost itr NJ q attic Apuut ths general COY.
eIhueh'' lhc boOA Is gwen away, never sold "
The poet takes real pride in this imanac. and
the work II preparing aud distributing il affords
han hardly less satisfaction than the higher
la0ors whi'h engage his pen. His magnificent
eiit OF two COPIES OF the almanac TO the Womau's
Hosptai OF Philadelphia is sim recorded IN the
archives Of that instltuu II, aud still TAXED of
by all who appreciate discriminating and unos-
tentatipus ch trity rhe young editor did wisely
to commend the almanac. lie must learn, Ia Nv
ever to gyo always in full the heroic middle
name OF Mr. CuHDs, and under no circum.
stances 10 omit toe honorary titlo conferred
upon the poet by an Institution OF learning. By
carefully o1seryiug thes, points, and by giving
all MS spare timo TO the Cultivation Of what We
loel must reagreat natural aptitude FOR obituary
verse, the young editor N ~ be L. to make his
services 'nlisJonsaUls to Tho new proprietor OF
the tail tower
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

The bogus government Of Louisiana con-
tinuos 20 old the state House IN New Orleans;
but Gov NICHOLS maintains control OF the
working machinery OF tho stltc. PACKARD IL
powercss. aud cannot even put out any pre-
tence Of authority beyond the walls Of the state
House
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12
Even minority of tho Senate will kick

Even majority of the Senate will kick
against GRANT sometimes when his heavy boots
threaten their own corns. They kicked with re-
III. rkahle unanimity the other day when the
vote was called on the House bill to abolish the
District Police Commission, made Infamous by
disclosures Of u plot hatched by robson aud
MuRrA0H, to destroy the character of a member
OF Congress. In doing this they, as well as Re-
publcans in the House, display a commend abe
disposition to protect themselves and to assert
the personal Independence Of Senators and
REPRESENTATIVE; nut GRANT. being SO long ac-
customed to have his own way, pays no att4n-
tion to their votes, and goes Fad with the
appointment Of the new commission. what are
they going to do about III 1t the Senate had
been less snb-ervlent In ;he past there might be
less occasion TO kick GRANTS shIns now to re-
mind him that there are some limits OF decency
which 1t beHoOyes even him to respect.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

The Hon. L. Il. liOAR wrote TO the Williams
Alumni, at tNeir uiunor Ia Bosom on MOIdlv nls {
"l h,N az rs great glrt Tor vi au- collie &c. aud
itfari i ~ un" u tue irOnter posts VI cyAlkLtIVn
against NtW lOlk.'
Let Mr.. lloAR himself stand on the frontier.
crossing.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

joins SHfnMAN once moro avows his adj
mi tipn AMI ndship for j. MADISON WELLS,
Of whom PHIL SHERIDAN said, lie has not vne
fueud who IS an honest IN n"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

The authorities have made their inspec-
ton Of lho the tres, and have suggested i'm
prpvemenls, but arc sti silent as 20 the roofs Of
these ediloes. The public would like TO know
whether ths roofs are OF highly iun4mmable
material, ana II so. whether anything can be and
VIII he done To render them loss innammaule.
II they are covered with Canvas, cannot the
solution Latch applied to scenery at WALLACKs
ho applied To tnem2 Even II this should re.
suit III Injury to the appearance OF the ceiling,
what does that matter where safety W life Is
,nyoived2
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Amu.cmcnt- Io-Dar.

Aniuecments TO-DuTs
pooth's Theatre Dan Druee
Towery Theatre The Two orphsna
Trsic Theatre Variety.
Egyptian Hall Sith st. near % AZ.
firb Avenue Theatre The American.
Grand Opcrs Uouse-pivorce.
Gfimore's Garden 1ro,ih nc.
ueIier's " onder Thcstrc- OPP. New York Hoss.
nooiey's Opera House, RrockIyn.-Grai As.rsssIobi,
Kelly a l., one Mi.strcis -1Sd a., near ga
- eeum Theatre-Ruy Bias.
Nibios GardeH-Aturns
New York AQUARIUM -Brosiway sni lsth H.
New Broadway Tbestre-Rip Van wHke
olympic Theatre Variety.
Park Thestre-zp.
San Francisco Minstreis- Brosi~Ay mi 9sh u.
Theatre Comiauc VARIETY.
Tony Pastors New Theatre--v.r.,r. Matlhs..
Union square Thestre- vi. Mutton.
allaeL's Theatre Forbidden fruiL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

To THE EDITOR OF The SuN-Sir: 1t
was not courage ia tue son Of William Tell wnen
he stood frm as the rock Of AtJrf for his father
TO cle.ye the apple from bis head 10y the Apollo
Ike arrow II was Unlimited aud religious faith
In the skin aud courage II his Patriotic father
SO VITA Mr. Bennett when be stood moIonless
for Recorder Iackett 10 shoot from his head a
silver coin II was not yhor. but full fith IN the
eamness and Sail II his friend With tue pistol.
Permit me, however. to narrAte all Incident in
the youth OF Mr. Bennett, Jr., as stated to M by
his father at Washington ueisa;s. In his youth
1t was deemed requisite by his parents that he
shoud finish his education AZ the renowned
PolStechnic school II Psris. II l. military In
ITS nature aud discipline as well as scientiac,
aud has more than on al led the revolutions
OF France oy the courageous audacity " It's
pupils.
1t Is rule in the Institution among the stu
gents int every new conner must personally
ngnt one 81 the pupils hand to hans, tue
dc'ntint bctus permitted 10 select the nation
AMY ne Viii nghi, as the school Is composed Of
variu US Faces, the chief BEN. French.
In due time Young Bennett. the American.
was notified by the monitor DrincipIl pupiD uf
tue custom, which could not be avoided, the
INCENTIVES uelns exclusion, or courage in the
cumoat. The day arrived to select the aniac-
onlst. and the following dialogue, &c, noDly
Monitor-Will Won neht Frenchm IN?
benne'ii Jr.-No! Tor they aided tAe liberty OF
Aiouitor-Wnlt say you to an Irishman2
bennet Jr,-C eftainly not; 4urtAey are strug-
Cling tor freedom.
Monitor " ell then, a Sco'chmln?
Bennett, Jr-Never. for tnat /, the native land
OF nv fith {.
J., Monitor-willyo YOU Asht John Dull-an Ing.
lis iiuauf
lI,nn~tt. Jr.-Nol for freedom originated in
that uali IN.
Momt,r-I low say YOU, then. to a Russian?
Bennett, Jr-Yes! III Il mt the Russian IN re-
mehnrAnce ~ the tyr my over poor POI nlf
he contest duly took place IN the presence OF
an the pbWls aud the uWpires. lie victory W.s
un"llnou'N awarded t. young Bennett. the
Americ n, ANITA cheers aud conrratuI .tions Hp
tneh inhnfuly addressed the assembly uf pro-
seiol bravery III there I, dny pupii here VINO
doHbts my courage. III t-ut hm now, 10 ma.
ef"i what nation he any be- native ."
~ one accepted the challenge, for he was
lu lhciN declared wrrthN puuil 81 tn Pans
lubtvchhic ln,Iltute, aud became a fiYurito.
A. me sdpllns, 50 grows tue OAK tee. The
man VINO would question the lcrsonh courage
OF James Gordon lirnnet must himself have
but a sisht appreciation of true vaior.
GEORGE, THr COUNT JOANNEs
NEW YORK CITY, j II. o. ISL,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

The Grand Duke ALIENS of Russia will
srend tue winter in the United States. and We
advise him to tahc a ic--vu riVn DJin rEUAo.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

Tompkins rompkins. ATTORNEYS at law on
bfoad"a>, between Warren AID Cua.uJe sts.-A.c,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

Another illustration Of the way in which
the police force Of Washington have been used
by the RoBrsoN- MuRTAG SHEPHERD gang has
Just been brow Rht out there.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

, re attack on Nj. James Gordon Bennett. seq
Inc AeD l"A illustrated Hn,e, ,nl, uiJrulns ado.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

gretter variety Of nr-t- clasa loading matter
ann Illustrations IL glyen ny1he MIsird'sl Weeklv than
IN any p'per OF class. Every one should taAv NE
aeopi. tIiee ave cVuts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-01-12

THE DUEI--See picture IN tho Mem York Iut.s-
sv~a IWts lnis morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20

The following quotations arc for orders
from store and small lots in q iobbinR way:
APPLES-l rs to 2 so.
BACON uosss) Shoulders, - to7hc; long
clear sides, $40; clear rib sides, 81 TO $40;
clear sides, to %; breakfast, to l0ho;
sugar-oured hams, canvaaed and u%ncanvased,
12H TO lzAo; packed, Il 10 Mc higher.
BRAN-Firm' wheat. 7ON75c y led.
8EANS-e2 O002 IS per bushel.
BUTTER-Western table, choice, p to 25e
country, l09l5c.
EALING SrUFFS AND TIES-BaSginy, Z
and 2k lbs, 12Agl3Ho; bagging, 2h ID. 1910
1881; baling tWino. llM to l2c; iron tics, 25C
BUILDING MATERIALs-In store prices
are: Cement. Louisville, 20 Is, v Dbl; Rose
dale. v Dbl. 2 60q2 rs; hair, 2 2O92 IS q 40
10 bal0, plaster. Michigan, 2 50; New York,
4Oi lime. per Dbl, / 2j@i 81. FRIEDRICH,
99 Oh to 3 90 per 1905; brick. $ to II per 1000.
BUCKWHEAT RLJUR-9 90 per barrel.
CANDLES = Boxes. tull weight, ltM di5c
half box, full weight. j. 10 l5%; quarter box,
full weight. lsM 10 l6c per Ii.
OOCOANUTS-Por l0D, 8 0O96 90.
COFFEE Ordinary. l9% 10 200; fair, D% u
DC; good, 2l% 10 q; prime, ~ 10 q; oba,co.
70 34cs Java. 27tO 100; C0rdoya, 2l1ato 2%o.
CHtOKkNS-Spring, so 2 50; mixed. 2 q
tO2 50s cheice hens. 2 rs to 100.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20

and New Orleans trade. in which she
became SO popular aud made money last
season.
The Cincinnati Commercial of Wednes-
day says:
Mr.. Albert v. Fuhrmann, junior mem
Der of the firm of V. Fuhrmann & Son,
leaf tobacco merchants on Main street,
was married last night to Miss Ella Mus.
selman, daughter of Captain Dan Mus.
selman, deceased, formerly commander
of the j. II. Dickey and other steamers
in the St. Louis and Memphis trade dur
ing the war.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20

NOn-Resident Notice.


In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county,
Tennessee-M, 7. Hecox ct al, surviving
partners Of VIM. Butler 4 Co., VS.. Waady
Thompson OF al.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
u this cause that the defendants, R. b.
woodruff, Marcus Woodruff. Julia Woodruff,
Minnie woodruff, Julia X. Pearco, Robert M
Henning, James W. Hsnning. Sallie O. Hem
ming, C~arfington Heaning and Amelia O.
Henning are citizens Of New York and nom
residents OF the State Of Tennessee, also de-
tendant Waddy Thompson is q non-resident
Of the State Of Tennessee, who is alleged in
said bill Of complaints 10 be indebted to COM
plainants In the sum of about $23, 600 by judR-
ment recovered against him In New York,
etc: that a writ Of attachment has been issued
md returned levied on all the interest Of said
thompson in certain real estate judgments.
etc =. In Shelby county. Tenneisee; II is
therefore ordered that they make their appear
ance herein at the courthouse In the city Of
Memphis, Tenn ,on or before the FIRST Monday
IN November. 1877, and plead answer or de-
muir to complainant bill or the same will be
taken for confessed IS TO them and set for
hearing ex parte; and that a copy Of this order
DO puDnshed once a week, for four successive
weeks, IN the Public Ledger.
This l4th day Of September, 1877.
A c~Opy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, @. and NJ,
By X. j. BLACK, D. @. and Nj.
Metcalf 4 Walker, Soils. for complainant.
IL. lS-2-30
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[l4lS.l
NOn-R Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court of Shelby county, Ten
nessee-City Of Memphis vs.. Annie Mckay.
IT APPEARING FROM THE sHERIFF's
i return in this cause that the defendant,
Annie Mckay is not to be found in his count, /;
it is therefore ordered that she make her ap-
psarance herein, at the ourt-house in the
city Of Memphis, Tenn. on OF before the first
or demur to eompIsinSnt's bilIlp or the nam anne
will be taken for confessed as 10 her and set
for hearing ex parte, and that a copy Of this
order be published once a week, for four sue
oessive weeks, IN the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of August, 1877.
A copy-Attest;
EDMUND A. COLE, G. and NJ.
BY L. =. MCHENRY. d. G. and NJ.
SIP Walker and j W Hampton, Solicitors
for complainant. 157 SILT
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[lS60.l
NOn-R Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county, Ten
nessee-Uity of Memphis vs.. ]. II. Chal.
mers ct al.
TTAPPEARING FROM THE SHERIFF'S
4 return in this cause that the defendants,
James X. Chalmers and his vito Rebecca
Chalmers, are not to be found in bis county (;
it is therefore ordered that they make their
city Of Memphis, Tenn, on or before the frst
Monday in October. 1877, and plead, answe r
or demur to compliments bill, OF the same
will be taken for confessed as to them GAd set
for hearing OK parte, and that a copy Of this
order be published once . week, for four sue
cessiye weeks, in the Public Ledger.
This 10th day Of August. 1877.
A copy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, C. and M,
BYE. b. MoHENRY, D. G. and NJ.
SP, Walker and J W Hampton. Solicitors
complainant. 1885, G. l2-18
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20
1881
NOn-R eSiden Notice.

In the Chancery Court of Shelby county, Ten
nessee. City of Memphis We. VIM. johnson.
TT APPEARING FROM THE SHERIFF'S
j return In this GAUGE that the defendant,
VIM. johnson, is not to be found in his coun-
ty; 1t is therefore ordered that he make his
appe'raRce herein at the courthouse in the
city Of Memphis, Tenn on or before the first
demur to complainant's bill. or the same will
be taken for confessed as to him and
SGT for hearing OK parte. and that a copy of
this order be published once a week for four
successive weeks in the Public Ledger.
This 10Th day Of August, 1877.
A copy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, G. and NJ.
By =, B. MOHENRY, d. G. aAd NJ.
SIP Walker and ] W Hampton, Solicitors
for complainant. l5761l7
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mo. 27l2.l
NOn.Resldent Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county,
Tennessee-W lam p. Simpson ct al. VS..
T. G.. Anderson ct al.
1T APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
i this cause that the defendants, I, G. An
derson, ". w.. Anderson. james b. Ande--
son. Jack Andersen, Daniel IS. Anderson,
Mary Anderson, Corpelia d. Anderson, Eliza
beth Greer and Robert S. Greer are non
residents of the State Of Tennessee; il
is therefore ordered that they mako their
appearance herein. at the court house in
the city Of Memphis, Tenn, on or before tho
first Monday in November, 1877. and plead,
answer or demur To- compliments bill, or
the came will BIO taken for confessed as to
them. and set for hearing ex parte; and that
q 0 p Of this order be published once a
week for foor successive weeks In the Public
Ledger.
This l4th day Of September, 1877.
copy-Attest:
By r. j. BLACK. d. @. and M,
Metcalf q Walker, solicitors for complain
ants. IL lS-24-30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20
1881
None Resident Notice.

peSsee-City Of Memphis VS.. r. @, Carlton.
TT APPEARING FROM THE SHERIFF'S
l. return in this cause that the defendant. Il.
@. Carlton, is not to DO found in his county;
il Is therefore ordered ihrt no make his ap-
pearancs herein, 1T the court-hoIs e in the
city of Memphis, Tenn, on or before tho first
Monday in October, 1877. and plead, answer
or demur TO COMP inant's bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed as TO him and set
for hearing ex parte. and that a copy of tn s
order be published once \ week. for four sue.
cessivo weeks, in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of August, 1877.
A copy Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, C. and NJ.
By L b. MCHENRY, d. Q. and NJ.
sP Walker and ] w Hampton, Solicitors
for complainant. 15s-6.l2-lS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20

Says General Joe Hawley: II find no
trouble in getting along with Confede-
rate soldiers. Men who went into the
war with the feeling at their hearts core
that they we're right have a bond of
union between them. When we find men
who live up to their ideas of honor and
right, we shouldn't ask them to get down
on their knees or ask them to take back
ANYTHING"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20
1921
NOn-R Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county,
Tennessee-oity of Memphis VS.. Harrison
TT APPEARING FROM THE sHERIFF's
Harrison Rutland, is not to be found in his
county; it Is therefore ordered that he make
his appearance herein, at the court house in
the city Of Memphis, Tenn. on or before the
first Monday in October, 1877, and plead,
answer or demur to complainant bill. or the
same will be taken for confessed as to him
and set for hearing ex parte. and that a COPY
Of this order be published once a week, for
four successive weeks, in the Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of August, 1877.
A c~opy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, G. and NJ.
By L B MCHENRY, D O and M.
So Walker and ] W Hampton. Solicitors
for Complainant. 157.5.iI.l7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20
BRADFORD & ELY,
Steamboat Agents,
304 Front Street.
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
IoATs LEAVING To-DA

BOATS LEAVING TODAY.
Arkopohs, Illinois pm
Arkansas river, Maumelle.......~.~......4 pm
Louis, City of Chester. .....D............. pm
ARRIVALS.
Steamer Illinois, Arkopolis.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Hard Cash, White river.
0sceola Belle, Ashport.
Coahoma, Friar's Point.
BOATS IN PORT.
Illinois, Msumelle. Cons Millar, CARL
Schurz, B~atesville, G. W. Cheek.
Condition OF the Rivers.
The river here declined l inch in the
"a hours ending at noon to-day, and now
stands 5 feet 8 inches above low water
mark. At St. Louis the decline was 2
inches, with 5 feet six inches in the chan
mel from St. Louis to the mouth; at Pitts
burg it rose 9 inches, with 2 feet on the
gauge; at Cincinnati 8 inches, with 5
feet 2 inches on the gauge; at Louisville
it is stationary, with 3 feet 2 inches in
the canal; at Evansville it is falling, with
2 feet 6 inches on the gauge. Cumber-
land river declined Q inches, with 4 feet
2 inches on the gauge, The Arkansas
rose 4 inches yesterday at Little Rock,
with 3 feet in the channel from there to
the mouth. White river is receding slow.
ly, with a fair steamboat stage of water
from J%acksonport to the mouth.
miscellaneous,
Chilly weather.
Benjamins are still in demand.
Cotton men look blue on account Of
the weather.
No damage as yet has been done tc
the cotton crops by the cold weather.
Quiet on the landing, with a fair move.
ment in ireights.
The Hard Cash returned to White
river last evening with a splendid trip Of
freight and people.
The Ohio is rising at Pittsburg auC
Cincinnati.
No arrivals or departures at New Or
leans yesterday.
The Colorado arrived at Vicksburg a
4 o'clock last evening, and leaves Their,
to-day at noon for st. Louis.
The Ruth will arrive tomorrow iron
White river with a good trip and leav
on Saturday With a return trip, goin.
] through to Jseksonporl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-09-20
Il345.
Nom Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county, Ten
nessee-City Of Memphis VS.. Alston Tor Aus
TIM M. Bull.
TT APPEARING FROM THE sHERIFF's
1 return in this cause that the defendant,
Aston Tor Austin) M. Bull, is not 70 be found
in his county; it is therefore ordered that he
make his appearance herein, at the court
house IN the city Of Memphis. Tenn. on or
plead. answer or demur to complainant's bill,
or the same will be taken for confessed as 10
him and set for hearing OK parte, and that a
copy of this order be published once a week,
for four successive weeks, in the Public
Ledger.
This 10Th day Of August, 1877.
A cOpy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, C. and N,
By Il. r. MoHENRY, D. G. and NJ.
SP Walker and w Hampton, Solicitors
for complainant. lb7blll7