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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
Passed March l6, 1871.
GrAsshoppers aud she Cotton CROP


GrAsshOppers aud she Cotton Crop.
New York Cotton Re,ord.l
There have been so many reports
about grasshoppers in the Southern pa
pers, that people are getting nsedlessly
alarmed at the probable rAyages about
to be- committed by these insects, for to.
day we have received dispatches from
Dallas, stating that no injury has been
done TO young vegetation. The evil
alter all is more visionary than real, for
although the planting OF corn may be
delayed, there is every probability that
they will leave before any harm car be
done to cotton. II can hardly be said
that the visitation Of these insects is a
plague, but if we regard it as such, it is
70 be hoped that their rayages will not
resemble those of the locusts in the old
country, to which speeies they
belong. Locusts have always beea
looked upon as the harbinger OF famine,
if not Of pestilence also, for the putri-
faction attending the h,aps Of the dead
often produce disease. 10 the year l478
they visited the Venetian territory, and
thirty thousand people died from the
famine aud disease caused by them.
Out Of sheer protection the people 10
Asia and Africa are obliged to eat locusts
on such occasions, aud even in America
Indians have been known to relish grass.
hoppers. II is hardly to be expected
that they will form an article Of diet 10
Texas, but still if they really do mean
mischief it is OILY just they should give
some other State a turn, and it ia to b.
hoped that by the time they have changed
their quarters the cotton plant will bt
beyond their reach in being too tough
for their palates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27

CHICAGO, March II, u m.-Wheat is
easier at 81 275@l % for May 81 s2s
for April. Corn is quiet at 4lt@424 for
car lots s9i@s9s for April 42i@42i for
May; 4S for June. Pork is quiet at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
SheriF's sale Of Ref Estate.

pUBLIo NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
4 That by, virtue Of o ve.nditioni exp onas TO
Ie directed from tho onorGble Ci.cuit Court
o. Sngloy eennty' tennessee, in tn case Of
1eo' H.. Williams x Co. VS.. Memphis Park
ASSOCIATION, judgment rendered GA the Goth
DAY o. septems ser. 1875, for the sum Of sew
enty-nyo dollars and e~ighty-seven cents,
WIN lnter2st and costs Of suit. to satisfy said
judgment, cts. I VIII.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
Holly Springs, brownsville and
OHIO EaiiFOad.

Alamo Sentinel
This read is now a certainty, under the
energetic and efficient management OF
President W. W. Vaughan. He has been
in Memphis during the past two weeks
selling the bonds OF his road, and the
Memphis people are investing heavily in
them. The bonds are readily g slling dol
lar for dollar on face value, and we learn
that President Vaughan has already sold
$4,000 worth OF them, with which he
Will complete the liue to Friendship.
The grRiiDg has been completed to
Msury City, aud the iron is being put
down as rapidly as possible, and there is
now o splendid locomotive aud a train
Of cars on tie road. Colonel Vaughea
has paid for all that he has done, and
has paid of all the debts Of toe com
pany, and now has the road on a solid
foundation, The road is unquestionsbly
a fixed fact, aud the people along the
line will long hold in grateful rsmem.
brauee the untiriDg energy ard faithful
and persistent work OF the president Of
the road, Colonel W. W. Vaughan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
Aseignment.

PHILADELPHIA, March 27-The Nh
tual Protection Company, on the co ope-
rAtive plan, which dropped the title Of
Life Insurance last year and became a
beneficial company, he's made an assign.
ment for the bede6t Of It's creditors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27

WAsHMoroS, March 27.-For Teunss.
see and the Ohio valley, partly cloudy or
clear weather, With light variable winds,
aud slight changes in temperature and
the barometer, partly cloudy weather
and te~mperature near freezing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27

CAIRO, March 81. -Arrivsd-Colorad
Vicssburg, 8 pm. Departed Colorado,
81, Louis, 10 pm; Ironsides, 81. Louis,
Weather clear and pleasant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27

The German coast is now bristling
with guns and torpedoes from Memel
to the Dutch frontier. The irouclad
feet, specially destined for the proteo.
ton of the coasts, is composed Of FIVE
frigates aud a corvette, without counting
one frigate in course Of construction.
French money paid for all these works.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27

Is S7l@lS 40 for April; 10 52i@lS 50
for May 10 POOLS 72a June. Lard is
quiet at Q O7l@s 10 for April; 9l7!@
9 20 for MAY.
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Marriage Etiquette for widows and
MldnMnfa.



1t is contrary to custom 10 inviteeuesls
to the marriage Of a widow. II a widower
r%narries a young girl, the etiquette 10 the
same as that Of a first marriage. A
widow must marry 10 the morning early,
without show, and has only her witnesses
and those Of her intended. Her dress
must be flain, Of quiet color; black, how
ever, is not admissible. On leaving
church the bride invites to breakfast The
witnesses who have formed the party, bat
no other guests are invited to this repast
On the fifteenth day after the mar.
rage cards are sent bearing the new ad.
dress Of the married pair. A widow
never makes wedding calls alter remar.
rying Those who receive tie cards do
the visiting There is a month allowed
for the return Of the cards and the visits.
When q single lady marries, after having
passed the usual age for marriage. The
ceremony should be simple aud unob.
%trusive.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
MnnIcIpal CorpornIIon..

An act to amend section 66 Of an act
passed March 20, 1875, applying to
municipal corporations having more
than thirty.6ye thousand inhabitants.
Section l. Be it enactedby the general
assembly of the State Of Tennessee, That
the first sentence of said section be SO
amended as TO make the past due bonds
Of said municipal. corporations like other
past Indebtedness receivable in the pay
ment of all taxes that have accrued up
to the first day of January, 1915.
Sec. 2. Belt further enacted, That the
second sentence of said section &C be so
amended as to read, but all taxes falling
due after the FIRST day Of January, 1875,
shall be payable in current funds, or past
due Indebtedness OF the ely for the cur.
rent year in kind, or such as the tax for
which it is received might be applied at.
ter its collection, but all taxes due in
1871 or thereafter, shall be paid either in
cash, or in the recognized compromised
coupons and bonds Of said corporations,
and not otherwise; provided said com
promise is effected; if not, then said
taxes sre to be paid as provided in the
foregoing part OF this section.
Sec. 3 Be it further enacted, That
this act shall take effect from AMI after
its passage, the public welfare requiring
it.
Passed March l6, 1871.
EDWIN T. TALIAFERRo,
Speaker OF the House of Representatives
HUGH NJ. MCADoo,
Speaker Of the Senate.
Approved, March 20. 1871.
JAS d. PORTER, Governor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27

See what it is for England to have an
Oriental premier At the meeting be-.
tween Lord BeacousGeld and his excel.
lency the Chinese minister, the converse.
ton turned on the length Of the envoy
stay. May you" said my Lord Bea.
consfeld, with the cordial smile which
suits him 60 well, find II pleasant TO
remain in our country till you have
taught me Chinesel' II was a pretty
sllusion to perpetuity which, when trans.
lated, gratiGel the envoy. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
PUBLIC LEDGER
AEMP HIS
Tuesday Evening, March 81 AsS7'

The subscription price Of the PUB
LIC LEDGER is IS per dnnum for
he Daily, and 50 per Gnnum for the
Weekly-PostGge free.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
3. ANp |. ASSOCIATIONS.
ISSUE OF SECOND SERIES
Gorman,Auerican Building and Loan
Association.

DARTIEs DESIRING OBSCURE HOMES
i or loans for other investments can do 80
BY subscribing to me second issue Of stock in
ment of back dues. Only 4 limited number
Of a few hundred shares will be issued. Ii
you want your own home this is the easiest
way to procure il. Call at Seoretary's Office
S'sGtuf ii. BENSDORF. No. 7 Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
METRIC,
WORKINGMEN'S
Building and Loan Association.
Notice to Stockholders.

MEMPHIS. March 81, 1877.
V0U ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED TO AT
i tend a sailed meeting of the shareholders
of the Workingmen's Building and Loan As
ISOLATION on TUESDAY evening next, March
q, at tn o'clock, to consider an amendment
Of the Constitution, adjusting and determine
be hereafter charged to borrowers.
l.. lAGRlLL, Pres't.
oHAs. 7. PATERSON. see'y 2l.29
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-03-27
STEAMBOAT.
SPECIAL NOTICE.

0TEAMER HARD CASH WILL NJ,
- positively leave for WHITE LRN9htaF
RIVER on Wednesday, 2Sth inst, &z@&AaA
at 5 pm.
For freight or passage apply to
II. IVY. LIGHTBbRNE. AT. 29f Front.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-04-13

Lincoln, is being fitted up for him. 1t was put n
order once for Gen. Grant, but he preferred Long
Branch, and never occupied it.
Millais gets more money for his pictures than
any other artist in England. He was born poor
boy In the island of jersey and began his artistic
work with employer who gave him his board
and 1925 week. Now he receives $1,000 or
more for painting one portrait. lie has superb
new house with marble stairway and fountains
and carved doorways.
One of the crying evils Of these times is the
tendency and disposition of girls to get through
girlbood hurredly and to get into womanhood, or
rather into young ladyhood without waiting to
enjoy the beautiful season of girlhood. Speak
ing on this point, Bishop Morris says; "Wat pa
tienty, my children, through the whole limit Of
your girlhood. Go not after womanhood; let it
come to You. Keep out of public view. Guilt
vate retirement and modesty. The cares aud re.
sponsibilites of life will come soon enough.
When they come you will meet them, trust, as
true women should. But oh, be not so unwise as
to throw away your girlhool. Rob not yourselves
of this beautiful season, which, wisely spent, will
brighten all your future hic.
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IEydrODhObia.

BY this time and in the present advanced state
of medical science, it ought to be determined
whether there is dist net disease occasioned by
the bite of a diseased dog or other animal. And
admitting, as seems probable, that there is such
disease, it seems highly desirable that its dagno-
sis should be well determined Otherwise we may
ANTICIPATE its constant confusion with diseases
marked by similar syptoms.
The case of Samuel Richardson, who died in
this city on Sunday last was peculiar one. On
New Years day he was bitten by cat which was
supposed to have been rabid. He is described as
a young man Of extremely nervous temperament
easily susceptible of mental impressions, and the
matter of the bite had given him great deal of
anxiety. On the 4th Of April he began TO be very
excited, and was unable 10 swallow; but all these
symptoms gave way as soon as his mind was d.
verted from the consideration of his own case
He slept well for several nights; but last Sunday
he began to exhibit symptoms of prostitution. fol-
lowed by collapse, so that he died on Monday
morning. There was no spasm or muscular rig
idity. DIR. Bruce, who ATTENDED him, ceftiiies
that he did not exhibit symptoms OF rabies, and
certificate of death from nervous excitement was
given. Now. here is a case in which but for the
accident of the cats bite bydrophobia would not
for moment have been suspected. so far as ap-
pears was clearly instance of nervous excite.
mont, and the question arises, How many persons
having been bitten by dogs supposed to be mad
have died in the same way If here the wound
had been inflicted by dog instead OF cat the
certificates of twenty doctors to the contrary
would not have prevented great many people
from believing that Richards died OF hydropho-
bia. ....s-..
In another case which has just occurred In
Brooklyn, Henry Wilkinson, aged Is years, was
bitten about week since by u dog. Last Sunday
he complained of being sick and experienced some
difficulty in breathing. lie had for some time be-
fore been troubled with commissions. lie went 10
bed and had four or five commissions in succession.
lie was treated with mustard piastcrs, but the
next morning was no better lie spoke OF having
been bitten, began to snap and snarl like dog,
and he also frothed at the mouth. 1t is known
that he had been reading highly colored account
Of injuries inflicted upon child by q Spiz dog.
As he had himself been recently bitten, his imag-
ination Of course became active, and the convul-
sions from which he had previously suffered re-
turned. 1t is stated that he will probably recov-
Here then are two cases presenting all the rec
ognlzed symptoms of canine madness, and yet in
one it was positively absent, and most probably in
the other. That no such disease as hydrophoba,
distinct. separate, and well marked, exists, il
would be too much to say; but it is certainly rare,
and perhaps one of the rarest known 10 medical
science. -NeU York Tribune.
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The democratic papers are jubilant and
insolent over their success in South Caro-
na. The New York World saws;
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In regard to Governor Chamberlain's
giving up the struggle in South Carolina
the New York Times says he "has quilted
with dignity position which he has hlled
with marked ability, and whose mainten-
ance has of late required no common
amount of personal bravery and selt-de-
nying patriotism. The triumph OF Wade
Hampton is one of force, not of right;
the same influences which nave triumphed
in Mississippi have given over Sonth Car
olina to the rule of minority OF its citi
zens. If that minority is TO use its power
wisely and Justly, it must cut loose from
the influences which have gained 1t supre-
macy. and from the leaders who have
used the weapons of force and fraud to
stfle TIE voics of the State. The time
will come when the heroic struggle OF
Daniel IL Chamber lain against the dis
honest elements of his own party and the
lawless tactics of his political opponents
will be recognized more clearly than it is
to day as one of the brightest pages Of the
checkered history of Southern reconstiuc-
ton. The Governor of South Carolina
deserved well of his party, and whatever
be the sphere of action which he may Sc
lect for himself, he will never cease to be
honored for his maintenance of the prin-
ciples which are of the essence of repub-
lcanism, as they are of vital Importance
to the cause OF human progress
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7l7'l'77l7l7lll777777-
GENERAL NEWS


The Old South ball will net, it is reported, about
$1,000
The cattle plague Is making sad work for the
English farmers.
The private debates of the Electoral Commits
sion are now published.
A portrait of Jefferson Davis adorns the War
Department gallery in Washington.
Fred Douglass is expected in Boston soon, and
will be dined by the Massachusetts Club.
"Humpty Dumpty" Fox is improved in health,
and is visiting his sister at Cambridge, Mass.
A Kentucky dister has whiskey on hand to
the value of 81, 100000.
The Hon. Caleb Cushing has resigned the Span
sh mission, and has left for the United States.
Boston consumes 30.3SS gallons of milk-and
water--daily, at estimated cost of SO, 5I9, 3lS
40 per annum.
The Paris Figaro announces that President
Hayes is lineal descendant of Robert Bruce.
lobster and an oyster, both petrifed, were
found Is feet below the surface in q rock quarry,
near Cape Fear river North Carolina.
Grace teaches us, in the midst of lifes greatest
comforts. to be willing TO die and in the midst Of
its greatest crosses to be willing to live.
John Templeton. of Swanton, o., who died re
Gently was the largest man in the State, weighing
sos pounds.
Once upon time lady looking at one of Tur-
ner's pictures, said TO him. "Mr. Turner, never
saw such a sunset as that, and Turner replied
"No. Madam don't you wish you couldi p
A Weight Of Afection--Four tons of valentines
have been returned to the Dead Letter Office in
London from all parts of the Kingdom, and are
to be worked into pulp before being sold to the
paper-makers.
The exports of fresh beef continue to increase
The quantity shipped to Great Britain from New
York and Philadelphia, in March, amounted to
1901 $50 pounds, valued at $3.50, 0S5, making
total in niue months CT 20 .0OS $40 pounds, valued
at S2,677 1888.
sound sleeper-Ex Deputy Sheriff Steele, Of
Saratoga county, N. Y, when he went to bed on
the night of the "a, placed his pocket-book, con-
tanning Sl075, between a straw and feather bed
The next morning the money was gone. The
empty pocket book wa, found 10 school house
near by.
Miss Ellie She rman, the Generals third daugh-
ter, is just finishing school, and is described as
beautiful and witty. Her younger sister, Rachel
Sherman, is tall and statuesque, with power of
conversation and a repose Of manner said to be
remarkable in girl of sixteen.
The Emperor William is an unusually st rong
and stalwar old man. On the occasion of hi.
birthday. recently, he had to receive all day long
congratulations. Populations, address AT 8
there was state dinner; at and until IL, a con.
cert at the Castle. All this fesvity His Majesty
survived, and next morning he was at work in his
library long before his young court attendants,
we're stirring.
President Hayes will resume the old custom Of
remaining In Washington during the summer and
attending to public business, With an occasional
brief vacation. The pleasant house at the Sol.
dier's Home which has been tenanted curing the
heated term by Presidents Pierce, buchanan and
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STATE OF MAINE.
H r. OC L A Nj A Il . n

By the advice oftbe Executive Council d here
by appoint
Thursday, the 20th day of AIrl,
rs day Of Public Humiliation Fasting AMI Pray
or, and recommend to the people of this State,
the observance Of IL in a manner beftiag the des-
fgnation II bears, and n the spirit with which the
custom that ordains IL was instituted.
The season when nature begins her new year,
and gives visible promise Of re clothing the earth
with the beauty of her verdure, and preparing the
fruits and harvcsts of her constant bounty is most
sasge.t.ys OF the renewal of hope, aspiration,
add endeavor in the minds and hearts of men.
Let us obey the impulse of the opening year.
and bowling in humility before Him who rules
alike the forces of Nature, and our human ways,
torn and confirm every good purpose for the con-
duct OF our lives, and crave Goa's bles ing upon
us, our State and Country.
Given At the Council Chamber, at Augusta, this
tenth day OF April, Ia the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and seventy seven
and OF the Independence of the United States
of America, the one hundredth and first.
SELDEN CUSNOR.
BY the Governor.
i. }. CH tDBouRNE, Secretary of State.
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It may be Il at Gen. Joseph f. Johnston will be-
Come President Of the East Tennessee Universe.
y.
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Inc IeXeS cmDrefe0 WltnIn the PROVISIONS OF the
law above quoted are the following, viz:
Rectihers 5000 90
Dealers, retail liquor q 90
Dealers, wholesale liquor 100 90
Dealers In malt liquors, wholesale So 90
Dealers in malt liquors, retail 30 Oh
Dealers in leaf tIbacco q
Retail dealers IN leaf tobacco 5UU %
And on sales ofover $lC01, fifty ce' t. for
every dollar in excess over $1,000.
Dea lers in mann actured tobacco 500
Manufactures of g. ills 60 on
Aud for each still manufactured 20 90
And for each worm manufactured 20 o.
Manufacturers of tobacco 10 90
Manu- facturers ofcigar5 10 90
Peddlers of tobacco, first c'ass--more than
two horses or other animals 80 0)
or other animals Is 90
feddlers of tobacco, THU class -one horse or
other animal IL 90
Peiiiers oi tobacco four h ciass on ioottr 10 %
public conveyance 10 90
Brewers of less thaa 500 barrels 20 90
Brewers f500 barrels or more 100 90
Any person, so liable, who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements will be subject to
severe penalties.
Persons or Firms liable to pay any Of the spe"i Il
Taxes named above must apply to J. l.. sioudard,
Deputy, Augusta, ar T. Rollins, Collectorof In.
ternal Revenue at ~, Exchange 81, Portland and
pay for and procure the Spccial-Tax stamp or
Stamps they need prior to May |, 1877, and WITH
OUT FURTHER NOTICE.
Specisltax Stamps will he transmitted by mail
only on receipt, from iia pc son or firm Orderin
the same, specific dirrciions so To do, u Hether
with the necessary postage stamps. or the amount
required to pay the post age. The postage on one
stamp is three ce1tS aud on two stamps six cents.
II II fs desired hat they be transmitted by register.
ed mall ten cents additional should accompany Inc
application. "
Commissioner Of intern Al Revenue.
Onice OF Internal Kevenne,
WAsHISGT0N, ID. C.. January 23d, 1871.
flts.ft q. feb3. aru.SSat
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~ MAY L, 1871 TO APRIL 80, 1873
The Revised Statutes of the U. g., Sections 1892
3237, 3l3e and $780, require every engaged in
any business avocatiOn, or employment which rem
ders him liable to Special Tax. to PROCURE AND
PLACE coNsPICUoUsLY IN HIS ESTABLISHMENT OR
PLACE OF BUSINESS sTAiiP denoting the pa 9ment
OF said Special Tax Tor The SpecialTax Year begin
ming May |, 1871, lore commencing or con ibung
b sness after April 30, 1877. A return, as pre-
scribed on Form II Is also required by law ofeveiy
person liable to Special Tax as above.
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