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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
AAausements.

IHE Circus OK rHE BLSFF.-Ths big
circus is 10 town eampsd on the bluff at
the foot of Madison street, and will give
exhibitions ehch afternoon and night Of
today aud to-morrow and in addition a
grand street pagean, daily. This show
is the great New York aud New Orleans
combination, comprising the best circus
10 the country. a fac m~ensgsrie, mu.
scum, aquarium and sviary. In addition
to this, the novel attraction of a hippo.
drome, with its thrilling chariot races.
with eight dashing steeds tearing along
abreast, adds a great charm to this
mammoth aud attractive show. To the
wOndrous aud beautiful which made this
show so popular last year, many more
wonderful cuciositisq have been added.
The programmes and advertisement,
give a true description of the details Of
the show. Despite of these additional
items of expense, the price Of admission
has been reduced to fifty and twenty-five
cents, which presents an additional eyi.
dencs of Mr.. Coles good sense and en-
terprise. The reduction will be taken
advantage Of, and we predict for the next
two days performances the largest con.
course Of smusemeutioving sightseers
that ever assembled on our bluff.
AARTHA-The opera entitled Martha.
a most popular musical production with
the public, will se presented in a couple
Of weeks at the theater by a number of
the leading amateur vocalists of the city
and in q manner which will give com.
plste satisfaction. The opera is, inter-
sperse1 with charming solos, triss, quar-.
tettes and concert music of an attractive
character. The cast Of characters So
lected is as follows:
Lady Harriet Durham. .......... Mrs. Czapski
Maid of Honor to Queen n who as
the name Of Martha.)
nancy, .her waiting maid. Miss Hattie Collins
Sir Tristan OF, Wickleford .-"..-.-Mr Legler
(Lady Harriets cousin.)
Plunkett, a wealthy farmer -....Mr. A. Refs
Lionel, his adopted brother..-Mr. w. Warren
tAfterWard Earl of Derby.)
Chorus Of forty voices.
At the close Of each act the Wagner
Club will give a series Of piano selections
such as quartettes, etc, The performers
will be Mrs. Charles Herzog, Miss Carrie
Heating, Mr.. Emil Levy and Master Leo
Kremer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
THE. CITY.
MEMPHIS;
Monday Evening, spriI ?, 1877.


Yesterday, Easter Sunday, was the
festival Of the resurrection of our Lord.
Its rsme is supposed to be derived from
the old Saxon word oster, osten, which
signifies rising, because nature arises
anew in the spring. The early Chris
tianS differed as to the proper time for
the celebration Of Easter, those in the
West having one time and those in Asia
another. This dispute eliminated in q
sohism which was not healed until 325,
at the Council Of Nice, when was adopted
the rule which makes Easter day to be
always the first Sunday after the full
moor which happens upon or next after
March II; and if the full moon happens
on a Sunday, Easter day is the Sunday
after, By this arrangement Easter may
come ss early as March %, or as late as
April Is. Easter is called the queen OF
festivals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Attachment NOTICE.

No. uS7-Before j. NJ. Coleman, j., P for
Shelby Sounty. Tenn.-W. j, Booker Il Co.
MS. A. N. Craig.
Thrills CAUSE AN ATTACHMENrHAV-
ing been sued out under section $50 of the
Code Of Tennessee, and returned Levied upon
having been maze that defendant IS indebted
10 the plaintiff in tho sum OF forty two doll
lars and sixty eight cents, due by account,
and that the Claim is Just, and that defendant
is a nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee:
it is therefore ordered that said defendant
make his personal appeaIaRce before me Oh
the 25th day az april, 1877. at 10 o'clock a N ,
at my Office, No. s4 Front street, Memphis,
Tenn. and defend said attachment suit with
in the time prescribed By law, or the same
will DO proceeded with OK parte; and that a
copy of this order DO published once a week
for four weeks in the Public Ledger.
This the 21st day of March, ls77.
IL OIan-9a NJ AQLE IAN. j. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Tha Uost or Mnrrinra LInnnarn

Under o law passed by the legislature
marriage licenses will hereafter be issued
by the clerk OF the County Court for f!ty
cents, instead Of 50 80. No tax at all
is required to be paid, and the Fifty cents
goes 10 the clerk as a fee. This places
marriage within reach OF even the most
impecuuious individual and opens up tina
era of cheap wives.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Sid Cooks Peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced first
class by all visitors. 33-t
Police Court.


This morning Recorder Duff heard
and disposed Of the following cases:
Henry Knox ~(uegro) larceny; com.
mitted in default Of $1,000 bail. Andrew
Rhodes (negro), disorderly and va.
grancy; fine $40; bond $3.50; committed
to jail. VIM. Henry Harrison (negro),
drunk; fine s.. Aleck Taylor (negro),
drunk and disorderly; fine $40. Miles
Parker (uegro), wife whipping; fine S25.
Den1is Carney, assault with intent to
kill; fine $25. Bette johnson (uegressl
and Fannie Dison (negress), fighting;
fine $40 each. W. W. Blount and Chas,
Harris, misdemeanor; fine $25 each.
Thomas French, sleeping out aud va.
grAncy; fine $40.
The following cases were continued:
Joe Rsfin and Joe Gsrbaldi, fighting.
Vina Beard and Lewis Austin, suspicion
Of larceny.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
lNo. lA35-h. D..
NOnsResident Notice.

In the Circuit Court Of Shelby county Kate
shaughnessy W.. John Shsughnessy.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
| this cause that the defendant, John
Shaughnessy, is a nonresident Of the State Of
Tennessee, Il is therefore ordered that he
house in the city Of Memphis, Tenn, on tht
third Monday in May, 1871, and plead
answer or demur to compliments bull, or The
same Will be taken for confessed as to hin
and set for hearing eX .parte; ans
that a copy of this order DO published ono
a week for four successive weeks in the Publl'
Ledger.
This 18th day OF March, 1877.
A true Capitalists:
By n H. COLEMAN, y. q.
S. f Walker, Sol. for complainant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Meas and wonen's flights.

The new law a%mendatory of an act in
regard to the property Of married women
in Tennessee provides that hereafter no
husband shall be liable for the debts or
obligations Of his wife incurred by her
previous to marriage; provided, however,
that the marital rights Of the husband
shall not SO attach TO the property Of the
wife owned by her at the time of MARI
age, as heir or distributor, as to prevent
said creditors Of the wife from subjecting
her property 10 the satisfac!ion of her
debts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Wednesday, April IS, 1877,

on the southwest corner OF Main and Madison
streets. in the city Of Memphis, Tennessee, at
II o'clock m offer for sale at public cutlery,
and sell to the highest bidder Tor cash, the
following described tract of real estate. lying
and being in Shelby county, Tennessee, to-Wit:
Somerville road, on he east by Seward
tract, en- the south by j. NJ. Brooks ard
Royster's land, and on the west by Register
land-centaining $40 acres, more or less,
The equity OF redemption is waived. Title
supposeI to be good, but [ sell and onvey
only as Trustee.
Belcher 4 Jordan. ATTORNEYS. 24-42
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

Dead Infant Found.

Yesterday a dead infant was found in
an old field near the Bayou Gayoso, near
the house of Humphrey Horton, a quar-.
ter OF q mile southeast of the City Hos
pital, between Union avenue and the
Pigeon Roost road. Coroner Quigley
held an inquest and the following facts
were elected; The infant was white
and about two days old. 1t was put up
in a soap box, but no marks Of violence
could be discovered on the body. The
jury returned q verdict of death from
causes unknown"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Attachment Netice.

No. 1916 Before J.. M. Coleman. Justice Of
the Peace for Shelby county, Tenn = Owners
of the steamer Rosa Miller We. X. II Smith,
YIN THIS CAUSE ANATrACHMENT HAY
L ing been sued out under section 1855 of the
Code OF Tennessee. and returned levied upon
the property Of the defendant by garuish-
ment on W. I, Butler, who ansg ers that be
has Si9.75 belonging to the defendant, h. II.
Smith. and affidavit having been made thai
defendant is indebted to the plaintiffs in
the sum of $40, due by account. and that
the claim IS Just, and that defendant ia a
nonresident Of the State of Tennessee It is
therefore ordered tsat the said defendant
make his persona Appearance before me on
the "a day Of May, 1877. at 10 O'Clock
am at my office, No. 24 front street, in tbs
city Of Memphis, Tenn, and defend said
attachment suit within the time prescribed
by law or tho same will b proceeded with eT-
parts; and that a c3py Of this order be pub
Iished once a week for four consecutive week:
in the Memphis Public Ledger.
This 18th day Of q arch. 81.
25-Sl.37 B J NJ COLEMAN, J. p.
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LEcAL.
Attnchment M0fice.

-
No. 12l7-Before J.. NJ. Coleman, Justice Of
the Peace for Shelby county, Tennessee-J.
Schwab & Co. VS. Meyer Berlin.
IN THIS CAUSE AN ATTACHMENTHAV-
i ing been sded cut under section 1856 Of the
Oede Of Gennel see and returned levied upon
the property Of the defendant, and affidavit
having boon made that the defendant is
indebted to the plaintiffs in tho sum of
S2O6.S5, due by account, and that the
claim is just, and that the defendant is a non
resident OF the State of Tennegseei tits there
fore ordered that the SAID defendant make
her personal appearance before me en- the
ID day Of MAY, 1877, at 10 o'clock AN, at
my Office, 294 Front street, Memphis. Times
see, and defend said attachment suit with
In the time prescribed by law, or the same
will he proceeded with ex parte; and that a
copy Of this order be published once a week
for four suceessiye weeks in the Public Ledger
This March IS, 1917,
25-3l 37.43 }. 81. COLEMAN. p.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
The 18Th Day Of April, 1872,

all of tho southwest quarter Of the northwest
quarter of section t0-6l acres; southwest
quarter Of section 60 1874 acres east half Of
tho northwest quarter Of section 81 50 acres;
in all 3l5 acres Of land, N .townthip seyea
nortn. range eight east, in Crittenden county,
Arkansas. Sold to satisfy and pay The sum Of
$l5l78 80. the amount duo and unpaid in said
deed aud writing aforesaid. Said sale will
take place on sad land. about five miles west
of the town Of Marion.
a. il. FERGUSON, Trustee.
AwErsTON, Attorney.
No -ch 10. 1877. 1879
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

TIE type, material Fad wo. smsn Of
the LEDGER job cy.acs are as goods . the
best, and .aenee we guarantee frst class
We. & and full satisfaction To- . patrons.
! l2st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

nURLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN
that pursuant to Tho conditions, FRO
Visions and powers contained in an instru,
meat of Writing executed on the lIth cay o.
No trus,,ee. which said conveyance ind writing
Is duly recorded in tho Office Of tho Clerk and
Recorder ct 6rittendon county, Arkansas, in
Book M, page s57 and TO which reference is
Nero made, | will, us the trustee. therein
named, sell publicly aud TO the hlghest pia-
dor Tor cnsh i'm hand, On
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
WOeIIer HOUSE,

CORNER OF MAIN AND GAYoso.
Saloon and Boarding House,
Lemp S celebrated St. Louis beer.
Lunch daily, Meals, % cts. 721
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Boiled meal in sacks,
w. J.. Chase e. Co.,
1872 Main. lot

10 ties. Sugar cured JOWles.
10 brls. Scotch Oatmeal.
go hlf. brls. Cracked Wheat.
100 cases Canned COrned Beef.
100 hlf. brls and kits No. l Whiteflsh,
leo boxes Goldfish.
III G. A. ECKERLY & BROS.
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l2R-lSi.
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.

@@AHH
Chan cry Court o. Shelby county J 3. Heis-
kelI ct al. VS.. james g. Burke ct al.
my VIRTUE OF AN INTERLOCUT0BY
% decree for sale. eutered in the above
causes on the 18th day of Deeember. 1876. ] viii
eell at public auction. 10 tho highest bidder,
In front Of the Clerk aSd Masters Office,
Courthouse building, Main street, Memphis,
Tenn, on
Saturday, April Ia, 1877,
with, n legal hours, tho following described
nrcns, ty. situated ia Shelby county, Tenn,
and in I We city Of Memphis, to wit; \
Iots 4 and 4, being parts Of lot No. 81 oil
Tho Wiliopp hby Williams subdivision as said
III Was smbdi 7ided by the commissioners "a
ma he PARTITION in the two causes. Nos. 3a2.
mn Sls7 in their export filed August p. 1873.
Zach Of said lots (, ont 48@ feet on the easl
aide Of Mckinley sire, by l63 feet to m a'iel
IeH feet vide, running south from Georgia
street. Lot No. 8 will be h .St soil' ana lhen
4 and 3 IL necessary.
Terms Of ~saie-cash.
This March 10, 1877.
y. a.. COLE, G. 6nd w.
r. J. BLAoE. D. G. and NJ.
Smith 4 Collier. and heiskell & Weather
ford, Attorneys. les2-2s-Si-3S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Petition for Charter.

On Saturday at the Office Of Cousty
Register Griebel a petition was filed by a
number Of black c%itizens for charter to
incorporate the Union Building and
Loan Association. The iDcorporalors
are 7. F. Csssels, D. Z. Asburry, John
Davis, 7 e. Williamson aud J.. Jopss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Trustees sale.

DY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
ID 70 me executed by K. i. Hall and Il. r.
r. Hail, to secure the Indebtedness therein
mentioned, recorded in Book rs pages lUl and
102, of the Registers Office Of Shelby county,
Tennegsge, i W IL, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

IS the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job sfprinting. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
CROWN
At Il. Seehausen'S, sO2 Main street.
HImnaIC.

a white man calling himself G. H.
Harrington, Of St. Louis, Missouri, sur.
rendered himself to the police authori.
ties last night, stating that he is probably
charged With the crime OF embezzlement
at St.'LouA, by the Union Car spriag
Company, for which he was agent. He
added that he got behind in bis account
with the company, could not make it ND.
and left St. Louis On last tuesday. he
expressed a willingness to go back and
answer the charge. The police authOri.
ties have telsgrsphed to St. Louis for
information.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
ID. CANALE Il 90,

Have the finest Louisiana pecans, Va
lencia oranges, Egyptian dates, nuts,
wines, liquors, French cordials and
tonics, ever brought to this market, III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

Soda and mead, the frat of
the season. Also "a fine ass0rt-
ment of lresh cakes and cam
dies, at WIN. FIOyd's. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
RIrs Yesterday morning.

At 2 o'clock on yesterday morning the
bakery and confectionery establishment
Of Mr.. Krouss, a two story frame build
ing situated on Beal street, near the
market, was destroyed by fire. The
damage done to the stock was consider
able. Agrocery next door received souzo
damage from FIRE aud water. Dufing
the progress of the fire a sneak thief
stole a valuable horse blanket from the
No. 2 FIRE engine company,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Hunters and Fi.hermen.

On and after Monday, April %, the
ferry. boat John Overton will leave the
foot of Union street at GAS am, CON
Meeting daily With the Memphis aud Lit
tie Rock railroad for all points as far as
St Francis river. Excursion round trip
tickets sold on board the boat, 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

Ny pretty Jane. my pretty Jane.
Oh, do not look so shyl
Your teeth are white as snow.drifts,
Their beauty charms my eye;
And also. thanks to SOZ0DONT,
Your breath's as sweet as rye.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

CALL at 1913 Poplar street aud exam
inc the improved Alligator cook atoyes
aud ranges, and get the names Of those
using them. Each and every one Of
them will recommend it over all others.
Sold only by
70 JoHY B. FoRp, 1913 Poplar ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

Bartee's homemade candy,
csc n pound, 32S MRin ut. CIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Free Lunch.

Free lunch daily at 10 o'clock at Her
mann Csro's, 81 N. Court ct. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
Important TO the Ladies'.

Important TO the Ladies'.
Latest spring patterns just received.
WILSON SEWING MACHINE PARLoRs,
24tl 272 Second st., Ayres Building.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

BLUE GLASS lamp chimneys.
AT F., j, TuRNRULL, 234 Main at,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
DRY GOODS.

DRY GOODS,
7 EURRTE'S.
LEUBRIE'S. SPRING BoNEETs NOW OPEN.
LEUBRIE. SPRING FLOWERS Now OPEN.
LEUBRIE. SPRING RIBBONS AND Silks OPEN.
Two button kid gloves. fashion LEUBRIE
able shades, Soc, worth SOC, LEUBRIE
A good dollar corset. Coo. LEUBRIE
Ladies' linen handkerchief at LEUBRIE
81, worth fully si.50. LEUBRIE
Two hemstitched handkerchiefs, LEUBRIE
25c, LEUBRlE
Ladies regular made hose, extra LEUBRIE
length. 2c, worth 40c. LEbBklE
Towels. &c. SIC. 1Oc, worth more LEUBRIE
than twice the money. LEUBkIE
Croquet sets 81, worth $3.50. LEUBRIE
PATTERN HATS 10 PER CENT. ABOVE LElIBRIE
COST. IEUBRIE
LEUBRIE LEUBRIE LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE MILLINERY! LEUBBIE
Sailor school boys hats. this sea- LEuBRIE
sons styles, zoe. &c, 35c, 40e, toe LEuBRIE
Hall ornaments SC, l0c, Ice. LEUBRIB
Fine French flowers cheap. LEUBRIE
LEUBRIE'S CHEAP STORE,
247 MAIN STREET. % 100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

Milburn Wagon Co., Memphis,
Keep the largest stock Of Spring Werk
in the city, and Brewster Side Bar
Buggles. 23+
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

BLUE GLASS lamp cbimneys.
ri F. ]. TURNBuLL, ga Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02

BLUE GLASS lamp chimnsys.
at f. ]. TURSBuLL, ga Main st.
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LOsr.

A SHE'LL cameo earring, plain gold band,
N wire twist around it. Return to
$3.50 IS fOLBERT ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-04-02
RooMs aMn BoARD.

TWO FRONT ROOMS Zone large and one
l. small, with elegant nav furniture) and
beard, very lew for the summer. III COURT
street, between Third and Fourth. 2B-39
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-05
THE TALLY HO.

Yesterday was one OF tho pleasantcst coaching days
OF the season. although the warm, there
pleasant cool breeze that counteracted the effects oil
the heat. Shortly before ten the Tally Ho drove
up the door OF the Brunswick. and the passengers
without delay climbed up to tho outside seats Col
onel Delaney Kane time as usual, notwith.
standing the TACT that he Is living New Rochelle and
comes IN town every morning anu goes out again in
the afternoon after he has brought coach home.
the passengers Mrs. Delaney kano
Mr. and Mrs. D. w. Bishop, Mrs. A. Iscn,
Mr. A. lsclin, Mr.. and Mrs Master, and Mr.. William
Foster and party The drive out was very pleasant,
the coach stopping usual at Mott Haven Pelham
Bridge 10 change horses. Tho roads a little dusty
after leaving Mott Haven but such small dscomiorts
easily endured by any lover OF nature clothed IN
tho radiant robe she dons with tho first glimpse OF
The usual two hours pleasantly pas scd
at New Rochelle satisfying the cravings the inner
creature and then the party started for home where
they arrived about minute ahead OF time.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-05
GRECO-ROMAN WRESTLING.

The Gr,eco-Roman wrestling match for tho cham
pionshp Of America and $3.50 side between Proics-
William Mor, OF the Police Gymnasium, and
Andre Chriso the French athlete, which takes place
10Th OF June, at Terrace Garden already attracting
considerable attention. That the contest will be Il
genuine ono is beyond question, and in order
TO prevent tho struggle from continuing an IN
definite period without result, the following rule
las been introduced into the articles OF
agreement, which have been signed BY both
parties ssThc match shall commence punctually Ut
$3.50 7. NJ ana end at III 80 r. NJ, providing a fafss
gained. should no fall bc won by either party within
the specified time tho wrestling to proceed until fall
Is obtained, It being understood that In case but
fail has been and the time above stated Is reached
tho OF tall Is to be declared tho winner OF
tho match Should zach have won a TALL within the
spcclncd time the match to 80 until settled by a
third TALL" Tho stakes arc now In the hands oil the
Spirit ~ the Times who is also nnnl stakeholder. Tue
entire admission money IL TO 90 TO the winner Mior
IL exercising daily at the gymnasium, while Chrlstoi ~
also wrestling with Professor Bauer Tor practice.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-05

WILSON'S IsAILROADING.

Sylvester u. wilson, the business manager Of George
Francis Train, was arraigned tor examination at the
Tonbs Police Cour', yesterday, charged with the
forgery OF four annual passes on the ponnsy lvanis
Railroad. Tho prisoner pleaded not guilty and his
council, Mr. Hathaway moved for his discharge on
several grounds, principal among which were, defects
IN tho complaint and want OF Jurisdiction by
The Court The Justice ted that he was informed
the necessary rcqusltion from tho Governor Of New
Jursey-thc alleged offence having been committed in
that Statc-was al present In Albany ana would
arrive Hc concluded to hold the prisoner the of
$4,000 bail
Mr. Wilson not having bondsmon committed to
n coll When visited ny reporter he manifested .
dosirc expose what he termed, tho great outrage
him.
"ibe Pennsylvania Railroad Company said he,
bringing his teeth together sharply II In apology
Tor mentioning tho company's name even by way OF
recital, got law passed IN Ponnsy lvania last year
making an offence Tor BODY but railroad gent
TO sell tickets Tue law was nc.
fed u. They arrested me but didn't hold me This ID
Job they put up on mo. | bought tho passes from
Mr.. Is arr and don't believe them 70 be forged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-05

JOHN A. MERRITT'S MILLION.

AT the opening OF Surrogate Collins Court yesterday
oxJudgc A. b. Tarpap, OF counsel Tor William Merritt
familiarity known VIII am Wilson, called upon the
dninistrators Of the OF the atc John A. Merritt
Tor return TO tho citation issued TO them to show
cause why note given by Mr. MERIT, In 1875 TO said
Wilson for >, 800 should not be paid once CALVIN
Frost Of PceKskil counsel Tor the administrators.
stated In reply that there certain claims con.
ncctcd with the note which rendered It Important for
tho administrators to postpone the payment for the
present
Mr.. Stillweli, OF counsel for William Merritt. or
Wilson, and his daughter, Mrs. kranshoar tho latter
oil whom holds tho note, stated that the genunencss
Of Mr. Mcrriu's signature 10 the note, which
made payable on demand not disputed ana that,
fact, the administrators had, within tho last six
months, repeatedly promised to pay IT. and ex.Judgo
Tappan remarked that after tho illustrators had
promised to liqudatc the Obligation there was no
room 10 cavil about It's correctness.
The administrators admitted, through their counsel,
that they had abundance vi assets meet the pay.
mont; that year had transpred since their appo nc.
mcnt as such administrators, and that proper notice
had been gwen 10 creditors 10 present claims but
there we're setois against tho which required
vestglton Oh tho part oil tho administrators; they
therefore disputed the claim-objccted to the Surro
gate issuing any order for It's payment. The Surrogate
decided that hc had no jurisdiction in where
there Is any dispute.