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HEMPsTEAD. Jan. 25. II.

HEMPsTEAD, Jan. 20, II.
The ball and supper given
here last night, by the Odd
Fellows, was what the French
would term recherche. The as
sembly was large enough to en-
able one to realize all the en-
,ioyment that could be desired
for a single evening, and yet
not so large as to be "a crash,"
which is not untrequently the
case at balls given by societies
whose origin dates long centu-
ries back.
l have attended many public
balls at this place, and do not
exagerate when l say that l
never saw a more fascinating
array of beauty than was assem-
bled in the new Hall, dedicated
last night.
The ladies evinced their ira
ditional good taste in the style
of their toilets, and some OF
them were elaborate and grand.
Those with full trains knew how
to manage them gracefully, and
that is more than can always
be said of those who undertake
the task.
Bellville had some beautiful
and intelligent representatives.
Dr.. Morris and his wife, and
the Misses Manning added their
full share to the attractions of
the occasion.
There were several gentlemen
and ladies from Houston pres
ent, and some few from Court
ncy. ID. McC.
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THE ELECTORAL COUNT.

The country has cause to feel
thankful that the muddle over
the electoral count is in a fair
way for amicable settlement.
The committees appointed by
Congress to suggest and propose
some method OF examining and
counting the votes cast by the
Presidential electors, have dis
charged their duties in a more
satisfactory manner that was to
have been expected. The prop
osition agreed upon is as good as
could we'll be devised under exist
ing circumstances, and seems to
meet the approval of large
majority of the people who ia
vor an "honest count"
The principal opposition to
the proposal comes from the
Republican side of the house,
which is of itself sufficient to
commend the basis OF settlement
to the warm approval OF every
patriot and lover OF nations
prosperity.
The Democracy recognize in
the bill sacrifice of certain
rights, but they are not thought
TO be of sufficient Importance to
justify any opposition to the
proposed compronise-tor it is
nothing less than compromise.
1t will therefore receive the
hearty support OF the great BODY
of Democratic Senators and
Representatives, backed by the
approval OF four million Dem
ocratic voters.
The strongest opposition TO
the bill is said to come from the
Morton-Chandler clique of con-
spirators, whose policy, from
the very beginning OF their plot,
has been to concede nothing
that did not promise success to
their Revolutionary purposes.
Whatever may be the out
come of such a compromise.
honest Democrats and honest
Republicans may mutually re-
ioice that the means of its de-
termination will be such that
either may accept defeat with
out a dishonorable abandonment
of rights.
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them to Justice
and mob-but by due process of
law, if there be anything of the
kind in that part of the country.
While we are in favor of the
strict enforcement of the laws !;
the arraignment and punish
ment of criminals according to
the crimes committed, we can
not and will not sanction the
right of any body Of men TO put
to death a human being without
judge, jury or trial. 1t is the
worst form of cold blooded muir
der and nothing less can be
made of it.
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Business men here complain
that trade is dull, The tall..and
winter business, they say, is over
pretty much, and the spring
trade has not yet opened. Sew
eral business houses here de-
sign telling the public through
the medium of the BANNER,
what they can do for customers,
as soon as their spring stock
arrive.
There is an immense amount
of travel done through this city.
The number of people passing
up and down the entrance to
the Hutchins House, strongly
reminds one of bees leaving and
returning to their hives.
The "Arnold Combination
is billed here for the 26 and 81.
l suppose they will visit Bren-
ham.
I am under obligations TO both
the Telegraph and the -Age fol-
courteous treatment, and kind
invitation to make myself quite
at home in their offices.
There will be a new candidate
for popular favor in the news
paper field in this city before
long. In my next, perhaps |
will let the secret out, so far as
to- tell the name OF the new
candidate.
A party are to leave here on
the evening to train to attend
the Odd Fellows Ball at Hemp
stead tonight.
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Public Schools.

The Bolton Jourmal referring
to the school tax and public
free schools in this State as at
present conducted, hits the nail
square on the head, in the fol-
lowing paragraph:
"ThiS is a matter about which
there seems to oe some misun-
derstanding and ii good deal OF
dissatisfaction. At this we are
not surprised, for to say the
Public Free School system in
the State has not been a
success, is to put it in its mild
est form, and in our judgment
the educational interests of the
State would have been better
subserved by having no system
than the one we have had. A
heavy burden has been imposed
upon the people, and yet they
have derived little or no bene-
fit. Further than this. by the
practical workings of this sys-
tenn our schools have been de-
moralized, and a positive injury
has been sustained"
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The Austin Statesman learns
that Frank Lancaster, charged
with highway robbery of the
mail, and now under Indictment
of the United States grand jury,
has been arrested near San An
tonic by Deputy Marshal Henry
Purnell. 1t will be remembered
that Lancaster was arraigned on
this ofense year ago. when
positively no evidence could be
adduced against him. Develop
ments since that time have led
to his Indictment, and the case
will at once undergo a thorough
Investigation i'll the Federal
Court.
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The following is a liS of
officers elected by the State
Grange. in session at TYLER, for
the ensuing year: w. W. Lang,
Worthy Master; y. j. Rose.
Overseer e. B. Hosley, Lectur-
err; A. B. Casey, Steward q,
W. Hollingsworth, Assistant
Steward S. 7. Harrison, Chap
lain ; ]. R. Henry, Treasurer;
r. 7. Kennedy. Secretary; J.
A. Wilbush, Gatekeeper; Mrs.
w. W. Lang, Ceres Miss Ellen
johnson, Flora Mrs. A. r.
Garfield, Pomona ; Miss Helen
Rose, Lady Assistant Steward.
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y. B. NORTON the great Rad
ical mogul of North Texas, and
post master at Dallas has been
suspended from office, and spec
Id postal agents are engaged in
investigating the "crookedness',
charged to that office.
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San Antonio is getting in an
ice machine capable OF manutac-
turing twenty thousand pounds
OF ice per day, which amount
ought to be sufficient to enable
the Alamo cit.yitcs to keep per
f,ctl, cool during next summer,
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OllN0Dc daN. except % Vi THEM
who received pay for ten days.
About 1900 special deputia s
acted in other parts of the State,
but received 10 pay.
The Committee on Commerce
commenced preparation of a
new river AMI harbor bill. The
amount appropriated will not
exceed 100000.
Colonel Burke, of New Or
leans, called on the President
to. day and presented a brief OF
the law and facts concerning the
Supaane Court of Louisiana.
There is-no-c change in the
Presidents views with regard to
the situation.
Mr.. M1xcy, of Texas, present
ed petition OF citizens of Texas
in favor OF the government as
suming control of the telegraph.
Referred to the Committee on
PoStnffices and Postroads.
New York, Jan. 22-Suit
has been commenced on capias
in the [. S. District Court
against ex-Gov. s. j. Tilden, to
recover Sl50,O00 alleged balance
due of income tax. This after
noon the capias was issued and
served on Mr.. Tildcn, returna>
BILE on the 9th of February.
[. S. District Attorney Bliss
saws he WAS directed some time
ago by the Commissioner of In
ternal Revenue to commence
suits against all parties who
had failed to pay income tax,
but delayed bringing this suit
on account of the position OF
Mr.. Ti!den before the public.
London. Jan. pa cable
special from Vienna says semi
official letters have been received
in that city from Berlin which
state that the German govern
ment possesses ample proof OF
the existence OF 4 large monastic
conspiracy in France to endeavor
to gain power in that country
for purposes hostile to Germany.
Washington, Jan. 23.-In
the Senate Mr.. Wallace pre-
scented a petition from A. E.
Borie, John Welch and other
leading citizens OF Philadelphia.
without distinction of party. in
favor OF the passage of the bill
in regard % counting the cleo
toral vote. lie presented, a
similar petition from citizens
OF Pittsburg.
Quite number of resolu-
lions from mercantile organiza-
tons and otherl bodies were
presented in favor of the bill.
Mr.. Sherman sai5.-~it was
painfnl tor him to dissent from
gentlemen he esteemed SO hi Oh
ly, end proceeded TO argue
against the bill.
Mr.. Conkling followed in .
speech favoring the bill. lie
ridiculed the idea that the
President pro tenn. had power
to count the vote.
Communication from Secre-
tary of Treasury, calling atten-
ton to claims of James b. Eads
for five million dollars for the
construction of jetties at South
pass of Mississippi river. The
claim was asked Tor. as there
was money in the Treasury to
pay the claim.
The discussion in the House
upon the bill providing for the
counting of the electoral vote
was participated in by Messrs.
Seelye, Williams, Tucker and
Pave.
Mr.. Tucker in closing his
Snaocb advocated rho noSSaon
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES North
Texas exchanges report that the
influx of immigration into that
portion OF the State during the
past five months is without pre-
cedent. Should they continue
to arrive at the present rate,
twelve months hence the Lone
Star State can boast of a popu-
lation of at least two million
souls.
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In the case of the State vs..
Peter Robertson charged with
the murder of Lou. Morgan, the
jury returned a verdict of guilty
of murder i'll the second degeee.
and gave him five wears in the
Prmilrntiarv.
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LOCAL option was carried in
Jewett; Singletary has sobered
up and the Cabinet appears un-
usuallysprightly in consequence.
Nash is a brick any way.
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During a heavy rain storm at
Cincinnati on the 18th instant,
II shower of small live snakes
fell, varying from a foot to a
foot and-a-halfin length. Thons-
andS of them could be seen the
next day.
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Resolutions endorsing the
Electoral Count Bill have been
passed by the Merchants Ex-
change, of st. Louis. Beard of
Trade, Of Kansas city, and by
the Chambers of Commerce of
st. Paul and Pittsburg.
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TnE financial exhibit OF Fay
cite county, recently rendered
by its Treasurer, for 1876, shows
a cash balance in the Trearury
of S14,521.91.
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The New Orleans Times says
the swamps in Louisiana are
dryer than they have been for
thirty five years. A man may
ride on horseback or a wagon
may be driven through tracts o
counties heretofore impossible
within the memory Of man.
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The Gayoes5Onion prophecies
that Gov Hubbard will issue a
call for an extra session OF the
Legislature about the fifteenth
OF February, but fails to give a
reason tor this phophecy.
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y colored woman of Bell
town, Virginia, left her nine
teen-months-old child alone in
the cabin, and an old sow entered
and ate it up, all except an arm
end the head.
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The amount of silver disburse-
ments from the Treasury at the
close of the year 1876 aggrega-
ted s26. .509.3S, of which
SIS, 305, 512.62 was for the re-
demption OF fractional currency,
and SO. was silver
paid in lieu OF checks and notes.
Of this sum St. Louis received
1,475 os2.
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'TELEGRAPHIC,
NEWS OF THE WEEK.

Washington, Jan. 22'-The
President is reported as speak
ing strongly in favor Of the
sElectorol bill, and as having
Suppressed a determination to
sign it should it pass.
Before the Privileges and Pow
ers Committee Gen. Judson Kill
patlickthat he took with testified
him to North Carolina a letter
from Chandler that he had the
confidence of rhe National Re
publican Committee and was
worth consideration, with one
hundred dollars tor expenses.
He had no instructions TO Use
money or improper means to III
fluence the result OF the election.
Mr.. Patterson testified that
he had collected s25,000, from
government employees tor cleo
ton purposes.
The Democratic caucus of the
House did nothiu. definite.
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LOCAL option has been defeat
ed in Lamar, anderson, Lime
stone, Milan. Burleson, Ellis,
Red River, Smith and Conan
che counties.
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A colored man brought into
our office yesterday a curiosity
in the porcine line-or a pair of
Siamese twins of the pig order.
1t possesses two tails, eight feet,
two bodies, joined together with
one breast bone, has four ears,
two heads, four eyes. two root
ers, one tongue, one mouth, one
underiaw. the two heads being
joined together. Both Of them
are females, and are a perfect
monstrosity.-HarLin Bal.
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DowNs says that the Calves
ton Neacs made a bid for the
organship OF the State Grange,
which was rejected BY uuani-
nous vote.
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Elrgest ever attained by any
"a daily newspaper in the world.

THE Commissioners Court of
Lee county have voted an addi-
tionaf salary of so dollars per
month to their county Judge, R.
Y. King.
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THE Dallas UeraId printing
establishment was sold under
deed of truss lost Monday, w.
&. Holland becoming the pur-
chaser, paying s2,525 therefor.
It's publication will continue
under the present management.
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publish a notice for
lcc .ssive weeks calling
i persons having claims
ant them within one year.
125, Sec. 5. Upon re-
tax rolls by collector,
advertise Tor four sue
weeks that the rolls tor
Rtion OF taxes on unrend-
lands and real estate has
placed in his hands and
unless taxes are paid with
thirty days after last publica-
IN OF said notice, lie will pro-
coed to collect same as provided
by law for collection of delin-
quent taxes.
Chap. 15l, See. 6. The col
lector Of taxes is required to
publish in the county newspa-
per a description OF all lands
which have not paid taxes since
1870, &c, that he will proceed
to sell such lands at court house
door on first Tuesday OF the
mouth, and Chap. 152, Sec, IS
provides for same publication of
lands each year after March 1St.
Chap. 164,, Sec. 81 says in all
cases where citation or other
process shall be served by publ
cation i'll newspaper, the Off
Ger shall be furnished the money
for Slch service.
And all publications in Dis
trict and Justices courts as re
quired by previous laws.
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The Savannah Ners is not an
admirer OF Ben Hill, and there
fore opposes his election to the
Senate. 1t condemns his course
as "tortuous and INCONSISTENT"
and says: The trouble with
u I'LL is that in matters of
and political policy
AWAY, fnI him.
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Gregg county has produced
COO pound hog, Of the black
Canadian berkshire breed.
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pires to-day. AMI
the Captains ili-f
tires from the felal
military service. ca
who has been Lieu
his cumpany, has permissi
raise a company, of twenty
men to serve in the same cd
ity, for a period of ninety 4
Capt. Hall will prove a gr]
benefit to the officers in n
Western counties, as well as thu
State at large, in the way o
keeping order and arrestins
criminals.
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MAKING PoRk.-The time al
lotted to feeding is usually too
limited; good firm heavy pork
cannot be made, no matter what
may be the feed used, short OF
three or four months. Hogs
may be pulled out, and made to
look pretty fair. but their meat
will not be hard and firm and
be affected with the complaint
called shrinking in the pot. At,
ter the process OF feeding begins,
see that the hogs have enough;
to suppose that a squealing, raw
ening hog will be fat, is a mis-
take, but unfortunately a COM
mon one. .NiNrHd Farmer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-08

the bends, carrying the mail and
doing all way business. Capt. Lee
Cummins controls the Office, and is
assisted by Marlin Jones and Billy
Smi!her.
The City of Helena, Captain
Mckee, is the Anchor Line packet
leaving the elevator tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock for Vicks-
burg and the bends, carrying the
mail and attending to all way bust
ness. George Walton is her prime
minister.
The Ruth, Captain Milt Harry,
will arrive this evening from White
river and leave tomorrow evening
with a return trip, going through
to Jacksonport, making direct con
nection with the Alberta for Bates
vile and the Macarthur for Black
river, giving through bills of lad
ing. Ed Crowell does the honors
of the Office.
The Hard Cash, Capt. Ed Postal,
came in last night from White river
with "a fair list of cotton and other
freight, and had a good list Of peo-
pie. She returns this evening at
sharp five o'clock, attending to all
way business and going through
to Jacksonport. The Hard Cash
is a good carrier and has splendid
passenger accommodations. Chas.
NJ. Postal, a gentleman who is re-
cognized for his courtesy and strict
attention to business, has charge of
the office, and is seconded by Count
Chamberlain.
The Grand Lake and barges en-
route to New Orleans, and several
days out from CAIRO, grounded one
OF her bargeS in the left hand chute
at Bulletin bar. She succeeded in
getting the barge aAoat and passed
down this morning with her tow.
The Grand Republic passed up
last night with 800 tons OF freight,
so cabin and 100 deck passengers.
She put off at this point 40 bales
Of cotton and a few lots of other
freight.
The elegant Sidewheel steamer
Belle of Texas, in command of Jas.
II. Reese, leaves positively this
evening at 5 O'Clock for Pine Bluff
and all points on Arkansas river,
carrying the mail and attending to
all way business. She has been
delayed on account of low water
and bad weather. W. T. Butler
and Wash Floyd, two clever and
accommodating clerks, have charge
of the office.
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LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

Before j.. NJ. Coleman, Justice Of the Peace
for Shelby county, Tennessee. RI. p. Dun
can and G. W. Gordan, composing the firm
Of Duncan & Gordon, VS.. Nancy A.. Leonard.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENTHAY-
i ing been sued out under section 1855 OF the
Code Of Tenne, see and returned levied upon
the property Of the defendant, and affidavit
having been made that the defendant is
indebted to the plaintiffs in the sum of
1855 n. due by account, and that the
claim is just, and that the defendant is o non-
resident OF the State Of Tennessee; tits there
fore ordered that the said defendant make
her personal appearance before me on the
9Th day Of April, 1871, at 10 o'clock . m. at
my office, 294 Front street, Memphis. I mes
see, and defend said attachment suit with
in the time prescribed by Law. or the same
will be proceeded with ex parte; and that a
copy Of this order be published once u week
fer four success, i've weeksin the Public Lodgor.
a-s.ii2o j. NJ. COLEMAN. j.. P.
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+ Q. o, 2.
oda Fellows. Hall. corner Main and North
Uourt streets.

SHAH
oda Follows. Hall. corns. Msin and North
Uours streets l,o
MRHPEIs LoDaH, No. 6-meets syary Tues
lay. A. j. Knapp N. g.; IT. Leake. +.
O.; L. S. Burr, Secretary; w. s. Brucs'
CSToxasiw Lopez, No. S-meets every Mon
day night. A. D. Gibson, N. g.; L. j.
Hogan, Y, e.; John A. Jolt. Treasurer;
Thomas Bacon, P. 9.
soaILLRR L9DeE. No. lO-meets every We'd
nssday night. Ed Bohle, n. g.; J. J. Tan
ner, Y. g.; Chss. BorRer. ssoretsryi Ia.
0ttenheimer, Treasurer.
stNSEs LaDeR, No. l7-meets evsry tTldsy
night. W.K. French, N. g.; II. a. Carroll,
V, d.i Wm. Henry, P. and X. s.; ID. WI
sirTv CRY LoDez. No. lS7-meets svery
7h,rsday evening IT Odd Fellows Hall. j..
P. Ysung. n. g.; Frank Lamont. w.; W..
II. aoyston, Secretary; 5. c. Tool. Treas.
HARMONY Lopez No. lg9-meets every Tues
day nirht at odd RelloWsi Hall, eorne Beal
and Fernando streets. X. j.. walker, ~
g.: D A. Mc0Gber, Y. G.; 7. J. walker
sss'y 6. W. Mi Ter. Treasurer.
p1GKKn p0DsK,
MFgFErs nrsEKE LnBaH 70. meets Erst
SsfuraRy Of asch month. B. Bingham. D..
NJ; d. 4. WardlaE. D. D. NJ Thomas Ba-
con, A. o. NJ; 4. 5. EurT, ID A. y. "a;
7. ?. Holland. Sss'y; 7. VI. Snita, Treas.
EECAEFKEEgB,
GIYnRo EFcKErEEEg, No. S-mests On tha
st and Sd Thursday nirhts Of each month.
WE. French. G. P; P. C. Smith. h.. ~;
Henry Clements, S. w.. Thos. Bacon. scribe
John 4. Holt. Treasurer Dave Beahard'
NrErFElE FEoEEFYTEF.N No. 89-neets Aard
tfh Thursday nights Of each month. J. !.
Ross, G. P. S :. Garrett, =. P: John Il.
Sick. s. "; j.. I. Leske, J. W.; c. Ii Pis-
chks, scribe; John ". Wsynesburg. Treas.
UESFRAL RuIEF CoENITTEE-D. I; Porter,
n5re. Memphis oil Co., Secretary and Treas-
urer, II. Gronauer. J. II. Shepherd, b. h.
pullen, D. q. Reahard.