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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
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NOn-R Resident Notice.


In the Chancery Court of Shelby countv IT,
nessee-sisterhood Of st. Mary vs.. ficd \
III APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT I'M
this cause that the defendants Rad II
Johnson and Fannie johnson, ara citizsns oc
nrkansas and non residents Of thu STATE ~
tennessee, that the bill Of complainant was
nled herein December l, 1877, alleging an ;naas
debtedness of 1854 81 fnd s42O Isl dne sama
from defendants, +. 4. johnson and Fann;ss
Johnson, as evidenced by a promissorv note
and open account filed herein, that a writ az
attachment has bsen issued and returned
levied on the amount due them BY u, mi. An
person and the note of Il. NJ. Apperson in tRe
hands Of G. j; Pillow; ii is therefore ordered
that they make their appearances herein, At
the court house in the city of Memnbis
Tenn, on or before the first Monday In Feb.
raary, 1878, and plead. answer or demur N
eomplainant's bill, or tho same will be takeH
Tor confessed as to them and set for bearine
ex ,parte, and that a cepy Of this order be pub.
ilshed once a week, for four successive weeks,
In the Public Ledger.
This 9TH day of December, 1877.
A copy Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, C, and M.
ny X. j. BLACK, d. @. and M.
); w. and D. M, Scales. solicitors for com.
plalOants. &-90-96-lO4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
lR. 1871
Chancery Sale of Real E5tate.

Chancery. Court Of Shelby Count,-Oity Of
Memphis VS.. W. T. Kennedy.
RY VIRTUE OF AN INTERLOCUToRY
II decree for sale, entered in the above cause
on the 80 day Of December, 1877, will sell. al
public auction, to the highest bidder, in
front Of the Clerk and Masters office. Court
house, Main street. Memphis, Tom. on
Saturday, January 12, 1873,
within legal hours, the following described
property. situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
and city Of Memphis, to-wit:
/, Part OF lot 70. 4, in block a., fronting IS
feet on the east side of Causey street, and run
ming back from said street l05 feet, bounded on
the north by lot No. 3 Of said block, and on
the south by a let assessed TO N. Fenster at
tho northeast corner of Causey and POntetoc
streets, fronting BN feet on the east side Of
Oausey street.
2 Lut No Gin block No. 10, fronting IS feet
on the west side Of Causey street running
back from said street 100 feet.
Toms o. sale-0n n credit Of seven months.
purchaser TO execute notes with approved se-
curity; lien retained, and equity of redemp-
ton barred.
THIS December &, 1877.
EDMUND A. COLE, @. and Az
BY Il. j. hLAoE, D. @. and M.
s, p. Walker and j. W. Hampton, Att5vs.
S5-0l-W 1903 100 ia 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
[R.-le6l.l
Chancery sale Of Real Estate.

ChaDcery Court Of Shelby County City Of
Memphis VS.. W. Y. Pruitt.
10y VIRTUE OF A. DECREE FOR SALE
ID entered IN the above cause on the Goth
day of November, 1877, / will sell at public
auction, To- the highest bidder, in front Of the
Olork and Masters Office. courthouse build
ing, Main street, Memphis, Tenn, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12

The Golden Rule, Thompson
Dean and Future City and barges
arrived at New Orleans yesterday
morning,
The Golden Grown is due up to.
morrow for the Ohio river.
The james Howard had 1890
bales cotton and $4,000 sacks seed
for New Orleans when she passed
Vicksburg.
Captain Sam Shock, the great
and good Texas railroad general
passenger agent, is in the city on
business connected with his various
lines.
The City Of Alton passed down
last night for New Orleans without
landing.
The H. @. Yeager is due down
to-day for New Orleans.
The Thompson Dean leaves New
Orleans this evening for Memphis.
The U. P. Schenck will be down
the latter part of the week for New
Orleans.
The Iron Mountain with her tow
left Louisville yesterday for New
Orleans.
The A. J. White is the Thursday
packet for Arkopolis.
The Simpson Horner passed
down yesterday afternoon with a
tow of coal for New Orleans.
The Jas. W. Gaff passed Evans
vile yesterday for Cincinnati.
The Golden City for Cincinnati
and Grand Tower for st. Louis left
VickSburg yesterday at noon.
The Port Eads and barges will
be due up Friday morning for St.
Louis.
The Phil Allin returned to Vicks-
burg last night with a good trip Of
freight and people.
The City of Helena for Vicksburg
and Baker and barges for New Or
leans lett St. Louis Yesterday.
Hal Aydlett went out last night
as second clerk of the Phil Allin,
and Platt Rhoades succeeded Hal
on the George W. Cheek.
The Joseph B. Williams and
Smoky City are still at Louisville
with their lows awaiting more
water.
Capt. Lawrence Carter, Of the U.
?. Schenck, had his arm fractured
at Vevay, Ind, Sunday while taking
hay on board. He is now an in
valid, and Capt. Schenck is acting
captain in his stead.
The James D. Parker for Mem.
phis and the new steamer Mary
Houston fer New Orleans leave
Cincinnati to-day.
Captain D. B. Abrahams, clerk
of the Mark Twain, was a visitor
this morning at the cotton ex-
change.
The c. P. Chouteau cleared last
evening for New Orleans with 500
bales of cotton, a lotof oil and other
freight. She will fill out at points
below.
OaPIalh henry Wll0urn pilots
the Hope to Vicksburg. On her
arrival at that point she will enter
the Yazoo and Sunfower river trade
and remain there the entire season.
The Batesyille, Captain Phil Har-
mon, is the regular packet leaving
this evening for Scanlan's Landing,
giving prompt attention to all way
business.
The Cons Millar cleared for Gin.
cinnati with 1850 bales of cotton, q
lot of old iron and rags and fifteen
cabin passengers.
There are at present in the har-
Dor at New Orleans awaiting bust
ness, IA steam and 10 sailing ships
40 barks, 9 briggs and l3 schooners.
The ship Tapscott, a 1000 tor
vessel, went to sea through the jet.
ties Wednesday last, drawing 81
feet 3 inches. She had a cargo o.
5645 bales of cotton and 4OOC
slaves.
The Belle of Texas, Captain Mil
Harry in command, will arrive to
night from White river with a bi,
list of cotton and seed and will re
: turn to White river on Saturday.
Captain William Hambleton, tn.
B veteran boat-builder of Mound CITY
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
On Saturday, December 10, 1877,
1851
Nor Resident Notice,

In the Chanoery Court of Shelby county,
Tennessee l.. P. Reynolds ct al. vs. A. L.
Reynolds ct al.
TT. APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
J. this cause that the defendants, A. Il Reys
nolds and Calvin A, Taylor, citizens of Mis-
sippi. W. IL. Knowles, citizen of Texas, Alb
ner Champion, James l.. Saulsberry and
John Il. Harris {Saulsberry a Harris),
T. K X. fitzhpgh,, W.. I. Ferguson. j. q.
Fergu, on and S G Ferguson ARC ali
no1-residents Of the State Of Tennessee; it
Is therefore ordered that they maze their ap-
pesrance herein, at the court house in the city
OF Memphis, Tenn, GA or before the first Nom
day in January, 1875, and plead. answer or
demur 10 compliments bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to them
and set for hearing ex parte; and that q copy
Of this order DO published once q week, for
four successive weeks, in tho Puhlie Ledger.
This 9th day of November, 1877.
A copy-Attest
EDMUND A. COLE, @. and NJ.
By X, j. BLACK, ID, G. and NJ.
rs 81 1894
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
Saturday, December ss, 1877,

within legal hours, the following described
property. situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
and city OF Memphis, to-wit:
A certain lot In country lot 9ll, fronting 55
feet on the south side Of Poplar street, and
running back 1852 feet, said lot being bounded
on the east BY 4 lot at the southwest corner Of
Poplar and Orleans streets. haying a front of
so feet on Poplar street, and on the west by o
lot fronting 81 feet on Poplar street, assessed
in the name Of r. williamson.
Terms Of sale-0n a credit Of seven months;
note with approved surety Len retained and
equity Of redemption barred.
This November %, 1877.
By r. j. BLACK, D. o, and M.
s. 2. Walker and j. W. Hampton, solicitors,
U-T7. 83.89-6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
LEoAL,
Attachment Malice

for shsibSS, HALFWAY, Justice Of the Pc.
James 7. Mcbride. W. Otis =
IN THIS CAUSE AN Arr.cu,u
y having been sued out under saetsna ~
the Coee Of Tennessee. and retvS rcOn 10
1psn the property Of the defendant and w,
ipdebted to p Sssn made that defendant
due b., account, and that the claim ~; y 81 z
that the defendant lisa non-residsnt ~ ~
State Of Tennessee II Is therefors oSdssreod5 /
the said defendant make his PERSONAL y
RsSsranse seio5s me on the 10Th Of Decemb
Madison st., in the city Of MsmDb;SSe ' Eo. {
and defend said attachment suit. within1 4
time prescribed by law, or he ssma ,'n am +
RES5;S RS. SSds with sE Psrts and that a COPY [
weeks in the Public Ledger Our o0hsecativ
. This 2tth day Of November. 1877.
IS-Io-o9-W D.. >, GALLOWAY I d
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12

IR.-125.I
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.

- -
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.
--
Chancery Court Of Shelby County-City Of
Memphis VS.. r.. J. Hollehan.
DY VIRTUE OF AN INTERL0CUTORY
ID decree for sale, entered In the above cause
on the 18th day Of November, 1877, Iwillaell, at
public auction, tho highest bidder, In front
Of the CLERK and Masters ofloe, court-h house
building, Main street. Memphis. Tenn. on
Saturday, December Is, 1877,
within legal hours, the following described
property. situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
aud in the city Of Memoirs, TO wit:
The east part Of lot No. So, In county lot
496. fronting q feet on south side Of Madison
street and runaing back from said street 10 a
depth Of 14S feet. which said lot Of Is feet
front lies next adjoining and west Of lot IS in
Armsur' subdivision, county lot 1876.
Terms of sale-On a credit Of months;
note with approved security; lien retained,
and equity of redemption barred.
This November q. 1877.
Il. A. COLE, @. and NJ.
By.R J. BLACK, d. @. and NJ.
70-76-82- $500
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
TR-No. 1901
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.

OhhhOoAI Ohlo vi hSNl GbJuJee
Chancery Court Of Shelby County City Of
Memphis VS.. G. A. Stillman.
pI VIRTUE OF A DECREE FOR SALE
- entered in the above cause on the 10th day
Of November, 1877, l will sell at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, in front of the
Clerk and Masters Office, Court House build
ing, Main street. Memphis, Tennessee,
On Saturday, December 10, 1877,
within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn.
and in the city of Memphis. to-wit:
Part Of country lot 473, fronting 81 feet on
the south side of Poplar street and running
back l4S { ct, bounded on the East by proper
ty assessed in the namo of NJ. Yates, on tho
south by an alley, and on the west by Fourth
street.
Terms Of sale-0n a credit Of months, pur-
chaser to execute note with approved surety.
lien retained and equity Of redemption
barred.
This November 81. 1877.
EDMUND A. COLE, @. M.
By r. j, BLACK, D. G. & NJ.
S,P. Walker and j.. W. Hampton, Soils,
TD-76-81B8-Q 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
SherifF's Sale Of Real Estate.

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.
i that by virtue of an execution 10 me d.
rected from the Honorable Supreme Court
OF Tennessee. in the case Of j.. j. Freeman
VS.. I. }; ,Cogswel' ct OIL. Judgment rendered
two hundred and sixty-six dollars and twenty.
one cents, with interest and costs of suit. 10
tatisfy said Judgment, etc. / will. ON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
Saturday, December 15, 1s77,

sell at public yendue, at Y O'clock M, in
front ( the courthouse in the city Of Mem
phis, to the highest bidder, for cash. the fol
loving described real estate. to-wit:
One house and lot in the city Of Memphis,
Shelby county, State Of Tennessee, .commenc.
ing at the Northwest corner Of South and
Causey streets thence west with South street
1870 feet; thence north 90 feet to Talley's south
west corner; thence east with his south line
Causey street go feet to the beginning.
Equity of redemption ia expressly waived.
The title is believed to be perfect, but | shall
sell and convey as trustee only.
6S-9l ISAAC MORRISON, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
tR. 1884,
Chancery Sale of Real Estate.

Chancery. Court Of Shelby COunty-City Of
Memphis VS.. A. Stein ct al.
DY VIRTUE OF AN INTERL00UTORY
ID decree for sale, entered in the above cause
on the 30th day Of November, 1877, will sell,
at public auction, to tho highest bidder, in
front Of the Clerk and Masters office, Court.
house building, Main street, Memphis, Tenn,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
Trustees Sale.

FINDER and by virtue Of a trust deed to
y me executed by Bridget Callahan and
john Callahan, dated October Is. 1876, and re-
corded in Record Book No. ia, page 4JS, in
the Registers Office of Shelby county, Tenn,
to which reference is hereby made. /, as such
said trust, the debt therein mentioned being
past due. will, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-12
sTEAMsoArs.
6PECIAI.

FTHE STEAMER RUTH. W. G. Ws,D
Harry master, will leave
WEDNESDAY, 18th, for White -
river, through 10 Augusta, searcy ind Jack
eonport. connecting erect with the MILF
HARRY for Black river. and with daily
Newport aud Batesville packets. taking busi-
ness FOR way landings on the Mississippi river.
81 & WASHINGTON CARTER. Agents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-02-19
LOUISIANA.
Mischief Brewing.

NEW YORK, February II. New Orlean.
special says the decision of the electoral commits
sion infiamed the community there, and there is .
general sentiment among the White League to re.
sst federal interference. They have been order
ed under arms, and there is more excitement now
than there has been for years.
WASHINGTON, February II. The following
despatch is received here
NEW ORLEAN, February l6.
To Marshal Pitkin, Washington:
Information has reached Packard that the White
League will cut the wires ard fight tomorrow.
do not believe this, but if the wires are down to-
morrow, you will know the reason.
No Orders.
Adjutant Tenn of Nichols government says no
order of any kind was issued from his Office yes.
terday, and furthermore they do not believe the
Nichols government will be interfered with in
any event, let the presidential question go as il
may. (rhe White League are Nichols militia.)
Denial.
The report that there is a movement of the
White League and unusual excitement in New
Orleans, is untrue. The city was never quetei
than last night and Today.
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Kennsbsc County Bible Society.

henntbec County Bible Society.
The Kennebec County Bible Society met in the
Baptist church at 2.3O o'clock Yesterday afternoon,
in annual meeting as notified. The exercises were
as follows, President Simon Page in the chair;
Reading of the scriptures by Rev. Mr.. Adams
sung 4ooth hymn of Pslmist; prayer by Rev. Mr.
Ecob; voluntary by the choir.
Reading of the report of the secretary and
treasurer. The report was accepted.
Hon. Joshua Nye, Rev. S. G. Sargent and
A. Baker, Esq, were chosen committee to nom
mate officers.
Address by Rev. W. II. Gilbert, Superintendent
Of Agencies in New England Presented the
work of the American Bible Society and how
much was being accomplished for man through
the Bible. 1t is seventy-two years since the Bible
societies were formed. Nothing but the Bible
can make honest men.
Address by Rev. Mr.. Emmons Of Ilallowell.
The Bible book Of echoes, awaking such feel
ing as makes it living voice-and the Lord spske
unto Abraham-a life giving power, like the voice
Of many waters lie thought for the churches to
take up the Word of Ged and carry it out to all
the families is the great work which we should do.
Rev. Mr.. Ecob presented the following resolu-
tiens, which we're adopted:
Resolved, That the plan Of scripture distribu-
ton, recommended by the American Bible Society,
through its district superintendent presents q
practicable and efficient method of reaching the
large class of our citizens who neglect our sanct-
uaries, with a healthful christian influence.
Resolved, That we record our gratitude to the
great Head of the Church, for the work which has
been done in Kennebec Co., in which every family
in the county has been offered the Bible at cost,
or grstuity, and for the greatly increased cir.
cuaton of the scriptures thus secured.
Resolved. That the Bible is the corner stone Of
civil and religious liberty and the effort TO circu-
late it, appeals for aid, not only to christians of
every name, but to every patriot of our republic
Resolved, That we earnestly invite the pastors
and churches of every name in kennebec county
to contribute annually and literally to the treas
ury of this society, that we may have the means,
at an early day, to resume the work of visiting
and supplying the destitute among US with the
Word of God.
The committee TO nominate officers, reported the
following list:
President-lIon. Simon Page.
Vice Presidents-Rev. c. F. Penney. Augusta !;
Rev. Mr.. Newcomb Halowell Rev. Mr.. Hutch
ms, Gardiner.
Corresponding Secretary-Rev. A. l.. Park.
Recording Secretary-Dsvid Csrgill.
Treasurer-George +. Hawes.
Audtor-E. Kowell, Hsllowell.
Executive Committee-C. NJ. Bailey. Winthrop
Rev. c. +. Penney, Augusta.
The report was adopted, and the meeting ad-
journed.
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The Eastern Question.
CONDENSED TELEGRAMs.

The unemployed potters Of Trenton, n. j., num-
bering six hundred, parsded Saturday, with music
and banners, on which were inscribed, among 9TH
er matters, 1--WE court arbitration" High tariff
means low wages" &C.
The court house of Zarcy county, Arkansas,
was burned Monday. Los $4,000. Most of the
records were saved.
Iglesias cabinet has left San Francisco by rail
for New York.
The railroad bridge over the Susquehanna riv-
er at Selma Grove, Pa, was burned last night.
Anthony Sweeney was taken from his bed at
Plymouth, Pa, few nights ago. by the Molly
Maguires, and his left ear cut of. Two Of the
brutes were arrested.
Guilds block and Coddeny's building at North
Attleboro', Mass, were burned early this morn.
ing. Loss $4,000; insurance $4,000.
The brig Richmond, Capt. Bryant, from Pensa-
cola for Aspinwall, was lost January 24th by GO
ing ashore on Seiravilla bank not far from Ja-
malca.
Secretary Fish is about TO request foreign gov
eminent to instruct their representatives to remain
in Washington and not absent themselves so much
in New York.
A fire this morning at Sag Harbor. Long Island,
entirely destroyed over thirty buildings.
Bob Scott and Jim Dunlap the noted cracksmen
and supposed burglars of the Northampton Ma
tional Bank, arrived at Northampton Saturday
night, in irons, and were conducted to the county
jail where they will await trial till Monday or
Tuesday.
The damage to Richard Lingans block in Fall
River, Mass, on Saturday night, will not exceed
$500.
The strike at the WamSutta Mills in New Bed
ford, is fairly inaugurated and the mills will not
start to-day.
Revenue agent Fred Myers was dangerously
shot at Wanenton, Missouri. to-day, by n. G..
Dryden, lawyer. The difficulty is supposed to
have arisen from the latter being an attorney for
dstilers whose stills had been seized by Meyer.
Geo. F. Avery of New Hsven, pedestrian, chal-
lenges any man in New England to walk fifty
miles in that city, within six weeks, for $500 a
side.
A Tucsan, Arizona, despatch says Gov. Stafford
in reviewing the Indian troubles since last April,
contends that the department commander failed
to do his duty.
Fenns dry goods building and three small
stores adjoining, in Mederia, Ohio. were burned
yesterday. Loss $4,000.
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opinion be lays Il down that IL anywhere an cleo
tor was federal officer and cast his vote as an
elector while holding the federal Office, such vote
cannot be counted. The democrats mean to pro-
duce such vote in Wisconsin, where DR.. Downes
one OF the electors, was pension surgeon when
chosen elector, did not resign, held Office when he
voted IN the electoral college, and continues to
hold It, OF course as there is but q single return
nom Wisconsin this case will como only before
the houses, bat il will then have to he voted on.
Robbery.
Two tin boxes in the safe Of King Brothers,
bankers on Williams street, containing over SlG,-
O0O in United States bonds, mortgages, securities,
&c, were stolen by some unknown person to-day
The safe was in the vault, which had been left
open, and shortly otter the bonds were missing.
There is no clue as TO who took the bonds, which
had been deposited by relative of Mr.. King for
safe keeping.
Joe COburn.
Strong efforts are being made to secure the re-
lease of Joe Coburn. His rum shop has been
closed, as the excise commissioner aecertained
that 1t was not licensed.
Personal.
A Columbus. Ohio, special says Gov. Hayes re
fuses to talk about cabinet or policy, and be
will not resign his guberna torlal chair until the
president of the United States announces his cleo
ton.
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FORTY.FOURTH CONGRESS


WASHINGTON, February Il.
The senate reassembled at ten o'clock, eight
senators only being present.
The president said he had received q communi-
cation from the electoral commission, being de-
cision in the Louisiana case, and inquired if it
should be read No objection being made, the
communication was read by the chief clerk, as
follows:
WASHINGTON, February IL.
SIR-I am directed by the electoral commission
to inform the senate that ii has considered and de-
cided upon the matters submitted to it under the
act of congress concerning the same, touching the
electoral vote from the state of Louisiana, and
herewith, by direction of said commission, l trans
init to you the said decision in writing, signed by
the members agreeing therein, to be read ct the
meeting of the two houses according to said act
All the certificates and papers sent to the commits
sion by the president of the senate are herewith
returned.
(Signed) NATHAN CLIFFORD,
President of the Commission.
To Hon. Thomas W. Ferry, President of the
Senate.
On motion of Mr.. Hamlin, the house was noti-
fed that the senate was ready to meet 1t and pro-
coed with the count Of the vote for president and
vice president.
Mr.. Kelly made personal explanation in re-
gard to the telegram charging him with being en-
gagged in the attempt to buy republican clector
in Oregon, and said he lad no knowledge OF any
such telegram. He did sign cipher despatch for
Mr.. Patrick, who represented it was telegram to
w. L. Pelton for $40, 900 to pay lawyers fees Of
Oregon, and if not used would be returned. kel-
ly denied he ever attempted to buy a republican
elector, or that he ever authorized any one to
make such an offer for him.
Mr. Sargent said he thought the senator from
Oregon did right to endeavor to free his name
from the nefarious transactions in Oregon. The
country had lived through . centennial without
seeing any attempt to buy an elector but had seen
an attempt to buy an eector sanctioned by the chief
Of great political party.
Mr.. Bogy said he condemned fraud in Oregon