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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

DIED.-At her home in this city,
Monday, August 9Th, at 500 p. M,
Mrs. Anna Montgomery Haden, wife
of Col. j. j. Haden.
Mrs. Haden leaves two children
James Haden and Mrs. Stanhope.
She was married to Col. Haden, Oct
go, 1S43, in Kentucky. She was n
daughter Of James Carter, of Fay
cite, Kentucky, and has resided In
Mexico about eight years. She has
been a firm and active member of the
Presbyterian church for 8 years.
For six months sho has been very sick,
suffering unknown pangs, but ever
ready to meet her Redeemer. Her
funeral services were held at ten
o'clock Wednesday morning; several
of her friends and relatives from
Kentucky were present at the funer-
al. Rev. b. T. Lacy, with his
usual ability, conducted the services.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

:. last the brush in the court
campus has been moved away.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

Matte Pearson, of Louisiana,
Emo the family of DIR. Patterson.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

j. Price to Wallace & Mckinney,
one-third interest in lot 4 block g.,
original town of Mexico. Price
$3.50.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

ur poulware, of Fulton, was in
On business Tuesday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

nr. Vincil will deliver a lecture at
Perry, on Thursday, the 10th.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09
SOIREE.

The young people of Mexico were
again RECALLED last Friday night with
one of those social gatherings which
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Gentry know so
well how to conduct.
The soiree was given in honor of
Mr.. Gentry's sisters who were visit
ing him for a few days. Among those
present we noticed all the old "Phil-
harmonics'' and several others who
were attending Hardin College when
the club was in its glory. Among
the married we noticed Lewis Hord
and wife, w. W. Harper and wife,
Bob Tureman and wife, Rob Arnold
and wife. DIR. and Mrs. Gentry
know well how to make all young and
old enjoy themselves, and the evening
passed off as happy as a marriage
bell. In fact, if you will listen to a
disinterested observer he will tell you
that you could almost hear the bell.
During the evening the "cake'' was
cut, Mr.. johnson got the dime. So
he is the first one in the company to
get marrid. Some young lady got
the needle, SO she will be the last. A
good deal of merriment resulted in
the drawing of the pieces of cake.
Every one wanted the dime.
Refreshments to the body as well
as for the mind were found in profus-
sion, ices of all kinds. The collation.
showed the good taste of our much
appreciated hostess. The young
folks one and all, join us in thanking
Mr., Mrs. and the Misses Gentry for
our happy evening in their company.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

-.;nedes with sidesaddles are
,x IN order.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

coopcil meets next Monday
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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09
STOCK SALES.

Report of stock sold by b. I. Rod
mon, auctioneer, on Saturday, Aug.
d+h 1917,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09
,i,o Weekly Ledger.
IDCAL NEWS
...nnra wants a new depot.

10 court meets next Mon
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

Read n. Lackland's advertisement
in this issue OF, His Annual Clearing
Sale at Cost. This is no humbug,
but he is really selling Boots and Shoes
ut Cost. You can go and see for your
selves, 12-tf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09

II. W. TrREMAH,
President Mexico Exchange Bank.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09
False Impression.

hrsC AhtptCsShoH,
1t is generally supposed by a GER
tain of citizens, who arc not
practical or experienced. that dys-.
pepsia can not be invariably cured,
but we are pleased TO saw that
GREENS August FLOWER has never
to our knowledge. failed to cure Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint in all its
forms, such as Sour Stomach. Cos 4
tiyness. Sick Headache, Palpitation
fsf the Heart, Low Spirits, Sc, Re.
Out9f 10000 dozen bottles sold last
year, not q single failure was report-
ed, bufthousands of complimentary
letters received from Druggists of
wonderful cures. Three doses will
relieve any case. Try it. Sampie
Bottles 10 cents. Regular Size rs
cents l9H 2-1y
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Thousands of people died every
year in the miasmatie Valleys sur
ronding Lookout Mountain, until
about 1880, when from the common
mountain herbs, DIR. A. @. Simmons
scientifically prepared amedicine that
proved q speoifice in the cure of Liver J
diseases, BY its use the country in
that vicinity has become among the
healthiest on the continent. The
reputation of DIR. A. @. Simmons
Vegetable Liver Medicine is now
worldwide. 1t is made by M. A.
Thedford & CO.., of CHATTANOOGA
Tenn, and every genuine package
and bottle is enclosed in a yellow
wrapper bearing the likeness Of DIR.
Simmons.
1t is for sale by J.. F. Llewellyn.
. DIR. w. c. Riley & Co., S. S. CRAIG
who also have trial packages of the
medicine that will be given to ain
applicants free Of charge. hit.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-08-09
MEx1Co,s IMPROVEMENTS.

A few weeks since we gave you a
long article, making mention of some
of Mexico's buildings, and since then
several other improvements have come
under our notice. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14

cans would fiji Il contested seats leaving three I'M
filed, which they claim are vacant. and they would
thus have 70 members. On joint ballot they wouid
have majority of 20. There would be deadlock
between the houses on matters of legislation. such
as validating the acts of either of tho rival Legs
latures, but If the question of the Governorshlp
were submitted to joint meeting, Packard wonid
win. Evidently this scheme will not work. Iho
only alternative now seems to be to Withdraw me
troops and let the middle clear itself, taking
Nichollss assurance that no will not attack the
Packard State House and will use all MS great
power to prevent bloodshed.
Twelve Of the Republican members OF the House
are now in Nchollss Legislature and are SAID TO do
Nichols men, If they should stand by him he
could control new body made up, as Is proposed Oh
undisputed members; but there would be risk
that Nichols il not disposed to take The Senatofai
oneston is eomplicating the situation good DEAL
and already there are under the surface the smoder
ing fires of a fierce conflict between the Liberal
Conservatives and the Bourbon element known as
tho Last-Ditchcrs. IL W D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
EXCITEMENT OVER ROCK ISLAND.


A FALL OF Sig PER CENT, MOST OF WHICH WAS
Decentralization RIDDLE TO SUCCEED JOHN
T. TRACY AS PREsIDENT-TuE STOCK IN THE
TREASURY ALL RIGHT.
The feyerish condition of Wall-st. has not
passed away. The excitement yesterday morning was
caused by the sudden decline IN the price Of the stock OF
tie CHICAGO; Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company.
Vague minors were set aGoa and were accompanied by
the offering of unusually large amount OF
the stock, which fell in short time from
9lIa to sG-a decline of Sig per cent.
Shortly atcr communication was received by the
President of the stock Exchange signed by David Dows
M chairman Of the executive committee Of the road and
Francis H. Tows. secretary and treasurer STATING that
4" the embarrassment Of H. Kennedy & Co. in no way
affects this road that they nave not directly or IN
directly owed any money TO this company since January
last that they have had any OF the securities be-
longing TO this company in manner whatsoever This
company further. i'll no way involved IN the aHfS OF
John f. Tracy and the stock as reported by last annual
report as in the treasury being 10000 shares remains
intact and has never been sold disposed Of and there
no intention of doing. You, with any gentleman
You choose to associate with you are invited to call and
examine the certificates"
parta! recovery in the price OF the stock followed
this announcement. Another communication to the
President Of the Exchange signed by Mr.. lows as
treasurer stated that John f. Tracy had resigned his
Office Of president of the company account OF illness
The Board of Directors would hold meeting on Monday,
April 49, and would elect the present yicc-president,
Hugh Riddle OF Chicago, to fill the vacancy. David
BOWS this city, it also stated, would probably be
elected viceprcsdcnt ut the same time Mt RIDDLE was
formerly superintendent OF the Eastern Division Of the
Erie Railway under tile Fisk and Gould management
The stock Exchange named its President. Salem L.
Russell, and Abram b. Baylss committee TO examine
the certificates OF the company. suggested in the note
Of Mcssrs. BOWS and lows. MesSrs Russell and BaysS
reported 10 the Stock Exchange In the afternoon that
they had made personal examination Of the certificates
Of represented IN the last annual report OF the
company being on hand, and they certified that the
officers produced the 10000 shares OF stock. and that
these in all respects correct The stock closed at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
TIE TorrENvrLLE EXCISE CASE.

VIM. Mundy, counsel for Mrs. Caroline Pc
tersOn the suit against Charles Walker proprietor Of
the West End Hotel TOttenville, Staten Island ap
pcared before Justice Garrett yesterday TO answer to
the charge OF conspiracy preferred against him by the
iquor-dealers OF Wcstcld. After considerable discus
sion the further hearing OF the was postponed until
next week There considerable doubt expressed IA to
whether the charges be sustained and 1t Is thought
probable that the will not be called again. The
Rev Mr. Opdyke states his determination to 90 before
the Grand Jury. which body Will sit next month, and II
possible obtain indictment for perjury against the
person WHO had him arrested lie states that tbs qnOr
dealers were aware that charge would not be enter
tained against lin in the town of Wesfeid and this
WIS their reason Tor going adjoining township aud
making the complaint \ number Of hluOr-dcalers
Mr. Opdykes town offered themselves surety in any
appearance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
ACQUITrAL OF DENNIS RYER ON THE CHARGE
OF MURDER.

At the opening of the Court Of Oyer and
Terminer ut North Hampstead yesterday morning be-
fore proceeding mp for the defense the Of
Dennis Ryer trial for the homicide Of Patrick Taft
Judge Busted his counsel made motion to reopen the
for the admission OF material testimony behalf OF
his client of which had been discovered since the
adjournment Of the court the previous evening Judge
Barnard denied the notion and Mr.. Busted went
with lis address the jury during the delivery OF which
Rycr's wife and sister sat by him. much affected The
points Of the argument and the analysis Of the testimony
we're intended show that Rycr could not have been
and was not guilty OF the killing of Taft but that the
shooting was entirely accidental Mr. Busted occupied
about pit hours. Disuict-Attorney Downing SUN.
shooting accidental could have been 50 under tho
circumstances rs disclosed In the testimony, and
cCniended that guilt proved by tie fact That
the occurrence was concealed or not disclosed by
the prisoner fOr several hours after it took place.
His address occupied over an hour. Judge Barnarfs
Charge brief, and merely covered the points OF law
governing the ease. The Jury retired at 21j, and re-
turned into court 1T $40 with verdict OF Not gully"
The prisoner well his lie and sister and his nfne
date friends number Of whom in coul,,
much affected az the result OF the trial. which gen
orally expected by tLCso who present during it,
continuance. II thought by that the might
hC compromise verdict Of lnansGughCr in the fourth
degree. ana IL is understood that the utmost expected
10y the District Attorney conviction for the third
degree but under the Instructions OF the court Il APP
pears the jury the prisoner the benefit OF doubt
TO his Intentional guilt III any degree
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
no NEW BUILDING FOR THE PRODUCE Ex-
CHANGE

A meeting of the Produce Exchange was held
yesterday to consider the question Of new Exchange
building \ resolution passed ordering that as the
vote taken March 81 relative 10 new building rem
dered the vote ordered to be taken April Is unneccs
sary further ballottng be indefinitely postponed The
opposition to the building came mostly from the
grain dealers, who wen satisfied with the present
building while the provision men are not The latter
occupy the lower oor and it Is said have threatened
that unless project we're agreed to- they would insist
on a new arrangement Of the building, and force the
grain men to occupy the lower noor The present EN-
the produce merchants, who do business between Fulton
ana Clnalss west OF Broadway. Come OF the opponents
of the project took exception to the meeting saying that
they thought the subject had been settled et the last
meeting which voted against the new building, ard they
seemed to think It was attempt ON the part OF the
Board OF Managers force the project 10 successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
An ExrRloRDlyARY DISCoTERK,
CYRUS q. CLARKs STORY or FINDING BONDS IN
TIE SNOW.

CYRUS q. CLAEK'S STORY OF FINDING BoNDs IN
THE SNOW.
CYRUS c.. Clark, charged with attempting to
negotiate loan az the East River National Bank on II
Central Pacific Railroad bonds Of 90 each placed
ON Trial before Judge sutherland III toe Court " General
Sessions Yesterday Clark q curbs,oEe broker, and. in
addition the prosecution for his dealings in the forged
bonds Is under Indictment for negotiations in stolen Jer
sry City bonds lie is also charged with other olenSes,
and it ia alleged has some connection with
or knowledge OF the. $4,000 Union Trus: forgery
and the Wells & Fargo Express robbery The crculn-
staucCs OF Che transaction tor which he trial
are these: Clark went to the Fast River Bank in Janu
ary last and represented that he about to engage in
manufacture OF vulcanzed wood, and wanted 10 raise
some money push patent for tie process which he
held lie offered as collateral the y bonds and wanted
loan Of 2OCO to start with, and also for immediate
use $3.50 to pay bill The bank paid him $3.50, and he
was he permitted to draw on the bonds 10 the anot
any money other the $500 the bogus character or
the bonds discovered, and Clark was FOUND at the
Grand Central Hotel and arrested
After several witnesses mad tcSthcu IN regard 10 lhe
transaction, Clark took the stand in his own behalf IFS
story in substance thai ne found the package OF
bonds tho at tine entrance OF the Benutlt Bulld
ing at Nassau AMI Annsis. lie took one OF the bonds 10
the Office Central Pacific Railroad Company where
IL was pronounced genuine aud surprising the remain
the Loan after advertising for owner Tor fhelu clark
was sharply questioned about number OF transactions
Of "A doubtful character In which he was charged with
being engaged. The handling OF TIC stOen Jersey ,y
bonds he acinOw lodged but said that lie got them In
good faith from another person, whom lie named CON
cprupg the Union Trust forgery he said he knew nOing
and never saw Brown Chadwick who were accused OF
implication in that forgery. The evidence Ill TIE case
Waq nearly all put in yesterday and the case WIZ ne
closed Monday. Assistant Distr1ct-A Attorney Rollins
conducted the prosecution, ana the prisoner WIS ue
o..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
FERRY LEASES AT A ROUND sum

The Sinking Fund Commissioners yesterday
considered the ferry leases Tho leases Of the White
hall Street. Desbrosses Street iForysecond street aud
Pavona Ferries, will expno May L. Controller Kelly
said that under the present system Of leasing bids
based percentage of the gross receipts The Jersey
City ferries had refused TO pay their receipts on tho
other side OF the river II difficult for the city 10
enforce the contracts IL might I've better 20 sell tho
franchises for q fixed sum. Mayor Ely favored This
plan. lie said the city you'd continue To De- cheated
under the present form Of contracts II would Doe 20
the cys interest tO take round sam for The franchise
Chamberlain Iappan conCurrcd IN The Mayors views
The Controller reQucs ted 70 confer with the CaO.
ration Counsel FOR his advice and 10 submit tie Clt VI
proposals for new leases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
"OLp srn on BLUE GLAss.-Old 81 and one


of hi, clums met James, Bank corner yesterday
morning WhaT Is You BIN DIS nlornn', PetrrP ." Use
hin M dar ~ Marsc WIums house, putin 10 some blue
glass i'm de winders oh dc 40" rdonservatiL" Blue
Iassl Whnr for they putln dat kline OH glass In ere,
slid dc Urinary glass e. dunno, sho, nut deie's
some kline oh Silence in hit, Ter heah DAT Due glass
dc vcgiibles owrs ter grow three times Z las anu
fo' times as inev Jaw, go way, niger; whT une Oh
ticker did Marse Wilum ab you dis mornn for ia job T.
Hits de trufe 'cordin to Siarse wllum. He say dat
blue glass l. got mo- rasn' tow'r dan all de gYanner
and soupenosfates IN de country" well now, youse
stewart In de church, ant yeri" "Yas, Sir" "Wel,
now you cs git blue glass sasser mex sunday an SEQ
de eckt Oh hit when yer ter raise dc cOieekshune
dat succeed Pre- gwine ter bleed In de scnce oh blue
glass but not "-l Atlanta Gal Constitution.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
A c1ERGyMAN's FATAL MISTAKE

The Rev. Gilbert b. Hayden, ago 90, was
killed in Elizabeth n. j., on Thursday ui&At, on ihs
track OF the Central Railroad of New,Jersey. lie vas
coming from New-Yotk on a local train which vas
switched OF ON siding nj Singers sewingMaohue Ft-
tory to let the express train pass lie got Oh tbo l.
form In front OF the express and was -
stanty killed. being thrown distance OF 20 fest ~
Hayden was not over any parish, but was si9choi,r
OF the Leggctt Manufacturing Company of :lF1o ~
His las. pasOiate at rhmns, ~ Y. lie ii "a :a-
lily. lis relatlves live ia Essex, Conn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
PROBABLE LOSS OF A BARK AND HER CREW

The British bark Augustine, which lett
Georgetown, p. T.. l., in December Last loaded with
cargo OF oats bound for Bristol England, has been
heard from since she sailed She left CaTiboo Cove.
Straits of Canso December lC and thought was
lost with all board during of the gales which pre-
vailed the latter part OF December the Atlantic coast
The following persons composed the crew: Capt An
drew H. Macdonald, aud Charles Griffin, Francis Nc
Carey and John Lyons OF Prince Edwards Island; john
/. Glover aud James Thompson OF Pictou, Ns.; John
Anderson sweden; David James, Wales; Patrick lsc,
ST. Johns, n. t. John Dcr Of Liverpool; and D'aic n
Macdonald. passei GER and brother to the captain THO
Augustine built nj Cardigan Bridge, and Owned by
A. A. Macdonald ~ Bros. OF Georgetown. size was Oh
$50 tons register and on her first trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
A PETROLEUM EXCHANGE ORGANIZED.

Petroleum brokers have organized what is to
be knowa as the York Petroleum Exchange Several
meetings have been held, and yesterday at formal
meeting OF the association the following officers
vero eected President, William Ives Vice Presidents
H. c. Ohen and A. W. Bostwck Treasurer, Henry NJ
Curtis Secretary, Samuel L. Strong Directors, Emil
sehaik, H. @. Ohlen, A. W. Bostwick, Livingston Roe
Eugene Pltou James Little. John Greves. and Frederick
Deismorc.
which have all been subscribed for Ale transactions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
THE MYSTERY OF AN APPARENT ROBBERY.

Robert Green, Treasurer of BoontOn, n. j..
reported Wednesday that he chad been robbed
the previous night Of $500 belonging to the town. Mrs.
Green was awakcnedat midnight, and going down
stairs found her husband in the dnngrOom fs, asleep.
She spoke to him, but he made effort 10 rise; she
pushed him. and he finally raised his head and asked for
his pocketbo0k This found IN the kitchen with tho
contents gone After counting the money let, Dir.
Green said 4" have been robbed Of about 5000 town
money | have been engaged on the town books and
was counting the money. That's all know about H."
The Council Began investigation and lt Is said bavo
found tie short 300, OF which 800 Is alleged
to have been stolen The town Is amply secured by
Green's bondsmcp and the affair looks mysterious. The
opinion held that he given chiorof0rDl but how It
WIS dome cannot DO lmder5tOOd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14

the Exchange viii be confined petroleum and its pro
ducts mainly crude oils The objects the association
set forth in the constitution TO provide suitabs
rooms for Exchange 10 maintain just equitable
principles In trade to acquire and disseminate bus,ness
fornaitou and 10 adjust controversies and misunder
standings between lis mombers. IL will begin operations
practically May at No go Beaverst where an en-.
tire floor has been rented running through to Pearst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
cnlnred woman stenned in at Ed. Paine

A colored woman stepped in at Ed Palmer's
cigar store on South lliinolss The other day. and asked
you don't chew, do youp mo, sab: ! doesn't chaw.
husband9' "weIl, he's UP N0rf." " Whereabouts up
Northf" "why up-weli, he's in" why" said Mr..
there was some misunderstanding about harness.
an he couldn't explain It,. understood H. but he
couldn't make de cote understaR n"-lindianaPols
Herald
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14

MALAPRoPos.-Mamma (who is anxious for
her eldest boy 10 show on"Did ever Sc such
n ttresOine boyl Now what I'D tell you, Freddy, ~
the tenth plagucf Freddy dumping at ID-"Ila
plague " the irst-born."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-04-14
WELCOME EXHIBIT OF PUBLIC HEALTH.

BETTER THAN FOR MANY YFhRS-SrATISTC3
GATHERED DY DIR. q. A.. PETERS.
In a report recently made to the Public
Health Association, Dr. George A. Peters stated thar the
health of this city had been good years as at
present There had been epidemics and no wide
spread disease of any kind with the exception persps
OF scarlatna, which had been quito prevalent
This remarkably healthy condition OF the city
in large measure due to fine weather.
During the first three months of the present year. tho
authority states there have been 20S less deaths
in this city than the average number OF deaths for tho
months during the past five From Jan. 1 to
April there 6O02 deaths. ,63l loss than for
the same period IN 1876 1siOles than in 1876 1850
less than in 1874 9G5 less than in 1873 sos less than
IN 1872 II the nth been removed from streets"
said DR.. Peters, 1--WE would be able to make better
showing The great accumulatiOns of dirt that have
been piled up all over tic city have necessarily engen-
dcred disease"
After speaking at some length upon this subject Dr.
Peters said that there special for cODga-
latiOn upon the good health OF the city from Ict
that not for many years had or smallpox been
few. From Jan. to Aprl there were only deaths in
this city from smallpox, while the average for the
months during the past five years has been 1886 The
number OF deaths from smallpox during the irst quarter
OF each OF the past six years are as follows:
1872, 1893; 1873, GS; 1874, %; 1875 372;
1876, 1875; 1877, 3. DR.. Peters considered the small
number something unusual, The disease has been
prevalent in adjoining cities. In Jersey City alone there
have been 81 fatal eases OF smallpox W the past three
months TIE doctor accounted for the few by tho
system of ratuOus vaccination force IN this city.
Since 1874 there have been over 100000 persons graz
tuitously vGccinated The number each year attending
to this duty, he was glad TO s;ty, was increasing