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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24
The UxOriaI Burglar Alarm.
New York Times.

NoW 1OTk llmSs.I
Where is the husband who has
not been reused from a sound sleep
by a whisper in his ear that there
is somebody in the house; that she
(the wife) had heard footsteps on
the stairs or in the hall, a rustic in
the closet where the silver is, or a
turning of a key in the front door?
If he quietly informs her that he
would like to 60 to sleep again, and
that she can tell him in the morn
ing how the burglar gets along
with all the particulars, he is de-
clared to be unfeeling and reckless.
If he offers to rise and prove to
her the groundlessnes of her appre-
tensions, she calls him desperate,
and intimates that he wants her to
be a widow. If he resolutely gets
up and starts on a voyage of dis
coyery, the chances are that she
will follow him, determined not to
be left alone, much as he may aver
that, in the very improbable event
of a burglar being present in the
house, her presence will not assist
in his ejectment or punishment.
Supposing that he persuades her
not to accompany him, she will at
least go to the head of the stairs,
throw down all his old boots into
the hall, and possibly his trowsers,
with his new chronometer in the
fob, thus reducing it to a condition
to defy the art of watch-makers.
Whatever he may do or not do, she
will be pretty certain to be disturbed
and freshly frightened, and all his
ways and plans to calm her, under
her constantly recurring nervous
fears, come to naught.
Every few nights, just as he is
dropping off, she lays her hand
upon his arm and says in a stage
whisper, :" What's that? Hark,
bark? Don't stirl What can that
be? 0, dear, what is the natter"
with thrilling changes on these
phrases that might curdle the blood
of a man who had never been mar
ried. 1t is marvellous the elocu-
tionary power that women have
under such circumstances between
midnight and three o'clock in the
morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24
FASHIONABLE SUICIDE.
The ExactiOua OF London Society
and lhe1r Destructive Tendencies.

The ExactiOua OF London Society
and the1r Destructtve Tendencies.
London World, July4.l
When the tolls of professional ex-
istence are temporarily suspended
those of social life begin. The sue
cessful lawyer, clergyman or doctor
is given to understand that he owes
duties to society which he cannot
escape. If he wishes good prac-
tice OF q select congregation, he
knows that he must be "Seen
about" if, when these blessings
have come, he wishes to retain
them, he knows that he must be
seen about still more. When Lord
Selborne was plain Rounded Palmer
he seldom enjoyed fair nights rest
in the London season. No man
ever more appreciated the profes-
sional need Of social ubiquity (;
and the consequence was that
after the park, dinner, opera
or reception were ended, the
eminent lawyer contrived to satisfy
exhausted nature with brief nap
on u couch. When it is remem-
bered how strenuous and trying the
life of society is, how exacting what
are called the claims of society are,
the heayiness of the tax imposed on
the prosperous professional man
will be seen at once. Society is
alone u business of overwhelming
magnitude. There is no end to its
work ; no lull in its feverish ambi-
tions and jealousies no considera-
ton given to tho rudimentary laws
of health in its daily and nightly
round. The amount of sleep which
it allows itself is absurdly in
sufficient; the breakfast with
which it fortifes itself for the day
has gradually become as unhealthy
meal as the genius of indigestion
could conceive. Pate dc foie gras,
sardines, hot mullins or toast
what dose for a jaded stomach i!
That is not the worst. There
is tendency to make the English
breakfast at nine o. ten o'clock a
bad imitation of the; French de-
ieuner at noon. The cup of tea or
coffee is taken in bed, and with the
meal whose constituents have been.
already described, light claret or
claret and water is drunk, on the
preposterous plea that it is a cool
ing beverage, The dejeuner, which
is really an early lunch, is an intel
ligible and healthy meal; but the
breakfast of English society, as it
is too often taken, is neither, and
is simply fatal to nervous and diges-
tive power. After breakfast comes
the promenade in the park, with
the accompaniment Of a broiling
sun or a cutting wind; sometimes
just enough of both to neutralize
the good of either. TO the park
succeeds lunch; meal as labored
as dinner, unless it be that fish or
soup is usually eliminated from the
programme. Garden parties, con.
certs, afternoon teas, park again,
under the same atmospheric in
fluonces as before--these fill up the
hours till dinner at eight or nine,
and after dinner society start
afresh for the evening campaign,
Other special obstacles in the
way of sound health, which society
deliberately raises up for itself, may
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24

Gladstone has contradicted an errone
ous statement that he is in receipt OF an
ex cabinet minister's pension of $4,000
a year. Cabinet ministers with the ex
ception ofthe lord chancellor, who re-
ceives $4,000 year for life, no matter
how brief his tenure Of ofice) are emit
tied to e2000 year after three years
service, but they rarely accept it. Lord
BeacousGeld was in receipt of such a
pension while last out Of office, but
Gladstone has never taken it. Though
younger son, he had $4,000 from bis
father, and his wife inherited the exten
sive estates of her brother.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24
Louisville and Great Southern R

1l;4l pm. Night Express Connects at Milan
for st. Louis and Chicago, at Mckenzie for
Nashville. Chattanooga, Atlanta and the
Southeast, at Guthrie for HoPkinsvillo, Hen
derson and Evansville, at Louisville for all
points North and East.
lilo pm. Day ExpresS-COnnests fer St..
Louis and Chicago. at Louisville for all
points North and East.
4:40 pm. Milan Accommodation = Daily
except Sunday.
Pullman Palace Cars on either train to Louis
Vile, and on Night train to Nashville.
For tickets or Information, apply at Ticket
Office. 287 Main, Northwest corner Madison
JOHN T. FLYNN, Sup't Memphis Div.
JAMES SPEED, Ticket Agent.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24
MEMPHIS g. little ROCK R.R'
ShrOt Line to Arkansas and Texas.
CARD;

TIME CARD;
Leaves. Arrives.
Mail train, daily 80 pm. ll.SO pm.
Freight train leaves Hope
Geld daily(ex ,unday)7. 80 am. $50 y m.
Passengers going on this road will take
trains Mt the depot Of the Louisville, Nash
Vile and Great Southern railroad. Mail
trains mako close connection at Argenta ier
points on tho title Rock and Fort Smith
railroad and at Little Rock with tho Cairo
and Fulton railroad for POINTS in Southwest
Arkansas and Texas.
Pullman alace Sleeping Cars on all night
trains.
Far tickets and information fpply at Iicko.
Offices 2Ts and ~ Nam street and at depot
foot Of Washington street, CT ut Louisville,
Nashville and Or at Southern railroad depot,
or to the undersigned
r. A VILLA Ms. Pass Ag't Memphis.
NJ. s. JAY q y. a,d 7. Ag't. Little Rock.
W. u. SMITH Sup't, Memphis Tenn.
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24

At least two thousand American firms
have already made arrangements to be
represented at the French exposition
next year, and the American display
promises to be extensive and creditable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24

1.-THE number of persons still receiving
gratuitous relief in India is over l,25O,-
900 A general resumption of agricul.
tural operations is anticipated shortly
by the English government.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24

The healthy growth of the baby is de.
pendent upon its freedom from the per-
melons effects of opium. DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup is the best remedy known
for the diseases of early childhood.
Price 25e.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24
MISSISSIPPI & TENNESSEE
RAELReAD.
Change of Schedule.
Mnrpnrs, TEEE., May z. 1877.

MHkPHIs, TENH., May IL, l6N'
nm AND AFTER SUNDAY. MAY 18TH,
~ 1877, trains will run as follows;
Leave. Arrive.
New Orleans mail, daily 300 pm. 1880 pm
Freight and Ac'm dation,
daily Except Sunday $3.50 am 90 a. m
65-1 N. BUAkE, sUp't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24

rSoR POSTERS. SHOW BILLS, CARDS
Circulars, ETC., gotten up with the latest
atyle OF lypes and on superior paper OF any
desired color, Rolto the Ledger onioo anu o.
amino vcksAndlpriees
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Weekly Public Ledger,

Published eyory Tuesday at 81 per annum (in
advanced. Postage free.
Communications upon subjects Of general
interest to the public are at all times accept
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24
Twenty Thousand People

old and young. overy week. 1t is just to say
that the patrens of the WESTERN
METHODIST belong to the best class of
community.
We desire our business mon TO make a note
of tho above facts before completing their
advertising arrangements for the coming
season.
We use our best efforts to keep our columns
free of all irregular and irresponsible advor-
tising; for many good people seeing an ad
vertisement in paper. especially their
church paper. take it as 8 guarantee of re
sponsibility. Such confidence should not be
abused when It can bO helped. We want.
therefore,
The Advertising Patronage
Of such business men and firms as wO can
recommend to our friends and tho public
without compromising the character of the
paper.
Our Terms shall be in Harmony
with the business Outlook.
Send In Your Favors.
R. W. BLEW & co.
Publishers,
227 Second ST.,
MEMPHIS, TENN, list
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-07-24

310 q day at home. Agents wanted. Out
Pt" it and terms free. TRUE 4 CO.. Au-
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QkoQ00 per day at homo. Samples worth
nOEONU IS tree. 6TEsOE 4 Co.. Portland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-17
Sar rage tor Sale.
4 NICE TOP BUGGY, BUILT TO ORnER
BY BREWSTER, NY.

nov In Good Order, and will be Sold low IN.
quire OF HENRY CRAIG, Elm st or al T. Ft,tiTp
4 SONS STORE. h
Augusta. March 10, 1877. maria tttSl
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NOTICE :.

'To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.-All persons ar
hereby Motif ID not TO trust my wife, Viola L
Collins, on MY account, as will pay no debts q
her contrao ting after this date.
G. FRED COLLINS.
Chelsea, May s. 3w2a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-17

must ride to the Wallamet TO see after my
girl. But / was not in the hurry over it
that had been before. This is all very
dull. you will say, bat there II he some
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-17
legal ADVERTISEMENTS.

RENA EBEC COUNTY-Im PROBATE c,ou-t. al
augusta, on the fourth Monday Of april, ls77
DENJAMiS +. SLEEPER, Guar dian OF George
ID 5. Sleeper, In raid County, minor, having
y, tltonod lor license 10 81 at public auction or
private sale The oowing real estate of SAID ward
the pIo teds to DO placed interest, viz: All lh.
late ct OF said wand IN the homestead OF bis de.
ceased Ather:
ORDERED, That notice thereof be given three
weeks successfully prior t. the second Monday oil
May next in the Daily kennebec Journal, a newsp
per printed IN Augusta thai all persons Interested
may attend at a Court ct Probate then TO be holden
NJ Augusta, and show caute, If any, why the
prayer of eajd petition should not be granted.
II, N. BAKER, Judge.
Attest: CHARLEs HEwIHs, Register.
apl2st3ws
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AUGUSTA SAVINGS-BANK
Organised inl84S.

TRUSTEES Thomas Lambard, Jas. W. North
ARENAS Libbey, VIM. S. Badger Sam'l Titcomb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-17

TRUSTEES Thomas Lambard, Jas. W. North
ARENAS Libbey, VIM. S. Badger, 3am'l Titcomb.
OFFICE-In Savings Bank Building, ia Water
St. Bank open daily, from A. NJ. to ! T. NJ. and
from to 40 =. NJ. Saturday Evenings, from to
80 ocloc6.
Interest on deposits payable twice a year. Feb
snd Aug. Interest not drawn out Is added to the
deposit. thus making COMPOUND INTEREST.
Interest begins on the first day of each month
Money deposited on or before the tenth dau OF each
month, VIII draw lntercsttrom the first day of the
same month.
ASUnder III visiting law OF this State all de
poslts in Savings Banks, are exempt IRON munici-
pal taxation.
No returns of names Of depositors are required
to be made to state or town authorities aud all &C.
counts are held by this Bank to be strictly pripa.
and confidential.
Married women and persons under age can de
post money in their own names, so that il can be
drawn only by themselves, or on their order.
Especial advantages Afforded to Executors,
Guardians, Trustees, and others having in charge
Trust Funds.
wM.R SMITH, Treasurer.
Augusta, April 20. 1915.
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A comic Gil chrome, xii, mounted. worth
II IN 25', PIX lovecards, : PIX como en- lopCs
Ih PIX comic cards, pk scroll ZAP book
Fun, al sent for on, 81 sips, Novelty
Co., Middieboro Mass. apr.5-ty
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Maine Steamship Co.,
Semi.Weekly Line TO New York,
Steamers Eleanora and Franconis

Tr~-a- VIII, until further notice leave
,<sssEe-i II Franklin Wharf, Portland, ev,
Eszyzssss...~ 81 cry MONDAY and IHI kSDAi
eeAA@szzsA--sns><@M at O'Clock. Z. NJ, and Ieay
Pier IS. East River, New York, every MONDAY
and THURSDAY at 7. Nj.
The Eeanora is a new steamer, Just built for the
route and both she and the kranconia are ntIeu VI
with nne accommodations for passengers, max Inc
this the most convenient and comfortable routG
Tor travellers between AeW iOrk and Maine
These steamers will toUch At Whey ard haven dur.
ing the summer months on their passage TO ana
from New YOrk.
Goods forwarded to and from Philadelphia
Montreal, Quebec st. join, and all parts of Maine
As-Fre ghts taken at the lowest rates.
Shippers rogue sted to send freight to the
steamers as early as p NJ, on tde days that they
leave Portland. For further Information apply 10
HENRY FOX General a gent, Portland
J,F.AMES, Agent Pier 50 East River. MY.
Tickets and state rooms can also be obtained at
q Exchange street.
Portland. 1915. iulyA-tf
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TONTINE PLAN,

or upon the principle OF aceumulAting profits for
definite periods, which was first introduced by this
Society, and has been recommended and endorsed
oy eminent experts IN Life Insurance, and by lead.
ing business men. Forty-four per cent. has been
earned and accumulated on the premiums paid on
SIT Tontine Life Policies, and forty per cent on lite
Iontlne Endowment Policies. issued within the last
veyears.
The Directors OF the Equitable Life Assurance
Society represent exclusively the inter eets OF the
Pocy.holders, and In presenting the Society to no.
ce they ieeI that 1t has strong claims upon public
confidence, because OF the strict and CONSERVATIVE
principles 10y which its various Departments ar
governed. In the assets ana in the administration
OF the Society, perfect security given for the .
ture which Is of great importance to those depend.
ing upon their insurance policies tor the ultimate
upport OF their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such args an.
nual transactions as the Equitable; none ID more
promptand lust in its dealings.
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Nem ADVERTISEMENTS.

q New pieces sheet music, retails for 81 IS sent
o for 10 cts. ana stamp. heap Music CO. Middle
boro', Mass. ap,2 54y
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Black Hills Gold Region.

For INFORMATION OF HOW TO GET THERE
Send for eiIo ular 10 "BLACK HILLS AGENI,b
1ys Washington Street, Boston; 353 Broadway, New
1ork, or p. q. Lo.k Fox, y, Pbilade ltis 4w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-17
Maine Central Railroad.
CHANGE OF TINE.

On and after Monday, Oct. 9th, 1870,
trains will leave Augusta
For Portland and Boston, 800, ll.40 A. NJ, and
l0.ss p. NJ.
For Roekland, 800, ll.40 A. NJ.
For tarmlngto ii 40 A. NJ.
For Bath, Lewiston and Portland, 800, II 40
NJ, lbs z. NJ.
For Waterville and Skowhegaa, $50 p, NJ.
For Belfast, Dexter and Bangor, 3.35 A. NJ, $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-17

The Lives Insured by the Society are caren. L,
selected in different parts of North America an
Europe, furnishing, by this broad field OF opera.
TONS an additional and exceptional safety to the
Policy holders. The assurances are made only on
the Mutual Principle. The Surplus Premiums are
returned annually to the Insured
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-05-17

just received, 20 Boxes Real Imported
CASTLE Seap-White and Moltled-at Par
,rldge Bros. Drug Store, under Granite
Evening star., 1877-11-16
Funded Debt Of the District
REPORT OF The SINKING FUND COMM
SIONERs


SIONERs.
The report Of the Sinking Funi Commis-
sion 10 the District Com ssioners, through
Its president, Mr.. Lewis j. Davis, SD Dws the
funded debt, as stated in the last report, TO
have been SIS ,i05,576 Il. This has since been
reduced by redemption OF the following
bonds and stocks: Market stock, per cent.
currency bonds, ~ zee: wafer do. as 900:
county school do, 81 900; ten year bonds per
ctnt tBowen) currency, $3.50; five year
Emery 10 currency, $3.50; corporation o.
Washington canal stock, $500; cor rporation OF
Georgetown general, S1Si %; Total, S25,SSi25
leaving outstanding al this time, SS ,S5g 69l 96
The 3.65 bonds guaranteed by the u lited
states remain. ss ated in the last report,
S13, 1920; OF which there has been re lis cred
S5,25s eco, leaving coupon bonds outstanding
to the amount OF IS ,is5 go. The interest on
ihese bonds has been paid by the trea surer o.
the special Improvement per cent. bonds
secured by assessment on private property
there was outstanding at the date of the last
report, s99s, 200; since received in payment of
special taxes, slG2 GOO, leaving still OutStand-
ing Ss06 leo Upon the bonds thus rec csived
ard cancelled, interest was allowed To the
date of cancellation. No Interest. however,
has been paid on any portion OF those out
standing since July, 1874, except Sc far as
interest coupons have been received in pay
ment OF special assessments at their face
value.
or the water fund certificates issued under
act OF assembly of June 2j, 1873, amounting
10 Sltb5Ob, tDere mas Oeen redeemed Sl65,SJO
leaving outstanding a single certificate of
$50
From an annexed comparative exhibit OF
the condition of the funded deb: Decembs n |,
1874, and November l, 1S17, Ii is shown that
there has been an aggregate reduction there
on of sjO3, ,SS.22. Another exhibit gives the
dates OF maturity of the several classes OF
bonds making up the entire funded debt.
AEo;her exhibit shows the amount of secur-
ities Cancelled and sent TO the Treasury TO be
destroyed by burning. Another shows an
estimate OF the amount required TO pay
interest on the funded debt for the fiscal year
ending JunO30, lSl9 showing a reduction In
the amount needed of Il, 1926, as compared
with the current year; this is caused by the
redemption of bonds on which interest
ceases. Another shows an estimate of
amounts required for redemption OF bonds
falling due prior to July 1, 1879, amounting
TO S2S1 $50. With the exception of those men
toned, none others mature before 1891, ex-
cept $4,000 which will fall due in ISL aud
$4,000 In September, 1884. 1t is recon-
mended that an appropriation OF sl00, 900 be
made TO apply during the ensuing year in
purchasing such bonds as can be most ad-
vaDtageOusly secured.
The president, Mr.. Davis, again rene VS. re-
commendatiOns heretofore made, that the
duties OF the commission be transferred by
appropriate legislation to the Trea sury de-
paTtment.
Evening star., 1877-11-16

AN ARMY OFFICIAL IN JAIL-A Juiye's
Lersiency.-A special dispatch TO the New
York Times from st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. lith
says: In May last Lieut. Robert Hinkle. at
that time connected with the quartermaster's s
department at Fort Leavenworth, came to
st. Louis, and during his stay became
enamored with Nellie surridge, keeper OF q
house OF ill-fame, where IL seems ne made
his temporary headQ uarters. Having squa1-
dered In debauchery what ready cash he
had with him, he ran the rem alnder OF the
spree Ion tick" which continued until his
bill had assumed such formidable proper
tons that the woman broached the subjec;
OF settlement. The young gentlem IN drew
draft for $3.50, the amount claimed, first
having affixed tue Endorsement of Captain
Charles III. HOyt, assistant Quartermaster,
10 the paper which was drawn upon the L.
s. sub treasury. This draft, the next day,
was presented to the sub treasury for pay
ment, when II was repudiated as worthless
subsequently upon complaint OF the govern
ment officials al the treasury, HInkle was
arrested. and has been confined In jail ever
since-a period OF nearly six months. This
morning he was arrsigned In the u. 8. Dis
trict Court fofeentence. He was arrested by
an attorney, who presented 10 the court
several letters from the commanding OH ,er
OF Mr.. Hinkle, giving him An irreproacaable
character for honesty, gallanry, and good
heartedness. Judge Treat perused the let
tels, and said, that in view Of what the prls-
oner had suffered, and the excellent repdta-
tfOn given him by those who knew him best,
he wonld give him the lowest sentence POSI-
bic. He then sentenced him to three
mouthss imprisonment in the county Jail
and a f1ne ofs1.
Evening star., 1877-11-16

~Cheerfulness in a pea- -jacKet is better
than cOntrition in a convict s clothes
~Another SIT OF three Kenfu ky sisters
eloped on the same night last W eek and were
married.
~Ex Gov. John Letcher, OF Virginia,
was defeated as candidate for the lepisiatu re-
al the late election.
~ Love, the toothacae, q bad temper, and
tight boots are things which cannot be kept
secret.
- Mrs Morton's friends fear that she will
not long survive her husband, she is so pros
frafed by her long vigils during his illness.
For eight nights she had no sound, contlnu-
Gus sleep.
@The Hon. w. K. Gladstone has been re-
elected TO the lord rectorship OF Glasgow
university by vote OF 1,l53 20 600 cast for
Sir Stafford Northcote, chancellor Of exche-
quer.
Evening star., 1877-11-16

OFFICIAL VOTE OF PENNSYLyANrA-
The following is the official vote of PennSyl-
vania cast at the late election, as rec eived at
the state department, excepting Washington
county, the returns of which are compiled
ON county papeIs:-FOr supreme Judge
S'eTrett, rep, PA 4S0; Turnkey, dem, PSI 900:
BARLEY, greenback, 81 ,s72; Winton, prOhibi-
on, 2 s9s; Trunkey's plurality, $50. For
state treasurer-Hart, rep, 2il $40; Noyes,
nett, prohibition, 3S,2s,; Noyes' plurality,
1901 For auditor general-Passmore rep .
2i2 2Ss; Schell, dem, PSI ,256 Emerson, green
back: ,sss; Barker. prohibition, 2,951
Schell'S plurality, 1858
Evening star., 1877-11-16

RETURNING A CAPTURED FLAG.-Gov.
Hubbard, of Texas, has recently made an
application TO Gov. Williams, OF Indiana,
1of the return of The colors OF Terry's Texas
Rangers" captured by the Seventeenth
Ind ana al the battle OF Coosaville, Georgia,
ard now in the state library a: Indianapo,is.
The request was referred 10 Gen. J. q. Eail.
the republican sheriff OF Gibson county
tured The colors, and Gen. Vail has advised
the adjutaLt gel eral of the state Ia return the
flag with the compliments of the surviving
captOrS.
Evening star., 1877-11-16

FATAL BURNING.-On Monday night the
wife OF Lewis Willis, colored, who lives near
WOCdlawn, In Fairfax county, Va, left
home, In company with q female frien nd .
leaving her TWO small children alone in the
house. While the women were absent the
children got TO pla ying with the fire, which
commune ated 10 the clothing OF one of them
who was SO fearfully burned that il died the
next morning.