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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-03
[R.-166i.l
Chancery sale Of Real Estate.

Ghancery. Court of Shelby County-City Of
Memphis VS.. w. F. Pruitt.
10y VIRTUE OF A DECREE FOR SALE
- entered in tho above cause on the 10Th
day Of November, 1877, / will sell at public
auction, to the highest bidder. in front OF the
Clerk and Masters office. court-hOuse build
ing, Main street. Memphis, Tenn, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-03
T"ELEGRAPHIC
STOCKS n BONDS.

STOCKS AND BONDS.
LONDON, December 3, 2 p.m.-Consols
for money, IS GIG; on account, 95b;
United States new four-and. a.balis, I04s;
United States Gve-tweuties Of 1865, lO4s;
United States 6ve.twenties OF 1867, 1893;
United States ten'forties. l083; new fves,
lO7; Erie, l0}.
NEW YORK, December 8, ll:50 am
United States skies of 1881, l074@l07s;
United States skies Of 1881, coupons,
lll@lll4; new four-and.s-balfs, l044@
los; coupons, "a fve-twenties
Of 1865, new issue, lO6f@lO73; fve-twen-
ties Of 1867, -@lO92; fve.tweu,ies Of
1868, coupons, - @ll2; t%en.forties,
-@lOS3; ten-forties, coupons, lOS1@
1881; currency uixes, ll9@ll9t; new
fves, lO7b@lO7},
B%READsTUFPs.
LIVERPOOL, December 3-Wheat. win
ter, lOs9d@lls6i; Milwaukee red, los Cd
oils 3D. California white, rs 7d@
l2s lid; California club, lis 9d@l3s 81.
Cora, 29s Od@29s Sd. Pork, new, SIS Cd
Beef, rev, 9Os Cd. Bacon, long clear
39i Cd; short clear, 4Qs Cd. Lard, 43s Cd
Tallow. 4Os 81.
CHICAGO, December 3, 1850 am
Wheat 1868 for December; lO7s@lO7i
for January. Corn 4ls@4l3 for Decem
Der; 4O4@4Os for January. Pork IL II
for February; II 95@ll 97l for January
Lard, sales at I S7a@7 90 cash, Decem
Der or January. Receipts-Flour, 1885
wheat, s2.s45; corn, lll,644. Shipment
Flour, 1926; wheat, 27,O66; corn
1868
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-03

w. w, SHARPE IL o..
a gents,
NJ. 70 Park Row, MY. Sc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-03
PUBLIC LEDGER.
MEMPHISt
Monday Evening, Dec. 3, 1877.

The subscription price Of The PUB
Lie LEDGER is IS per GmnuHu for
the Daily, and 81 per AMMAN for the
Weekly-POstGgs free.
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oTEL
HOTEL.
Metropolitan Hotel
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

"OAM" GLEASON, formerly Of Memphis,
- keeps the new Metropolitan Hotel at
Little Rock. Arkansas, on the European plan,
n Eo ON S elegantly furnished. table rnSurgassed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-03

By w. d. CANNON. d. 5.
n. Clay King and Jas. Gallagher. attorney
for plaintif. T6-S4-Hl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
2J0arrico.

In York, Dane county, Wis. April 10Th,
by Rev. M G. Todd, Mr.. GEORGE LUsrED,
of Lake Mills, to Miss BELLE Snow, of the
former place.
May Cd, at the Parsonage of the NJ. E
Church, by Rev. E. A. Wanless, Mr.. HENRY
D. JAMES, Of this city, and Miss CoRNEL1A
M. SMITH, of Lake Mills.
Married at the brides residence in the
town of Lake Mills on April 20, by the
Rev. G. F. Oehler, Mrs. EMELINE D. HoYT to
Mr.. CHAs FIR. ARNOLD.
In Clifton, Wis, near Camp Douglas,
May I'd, 1877, by the Rev. N. E. Chaplin,
Mr.. B. l. SILLIMAN, of the firm Of Willard
& Co., Milford, and Miss NJ. S. REYNOLDS, OF
the same place.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
Dodge County Items.

JUNEAU, May sth.
The village election yesterday resulted
in the election of the following officers:
Supervisor: Richard Mertz; President, S. E.
Veltum; Trustees, John Bumby, Chas. End,
John Taft; Treasurer, Albert Schmidt; Jus
tice of the peace, A. NJ. Grout: Constable
W. D. Warner. There was little excite
ment and little contest, except on the cleo
ton of Supervisor, for which position a
rising young politician made desperate
efforts, and assisted in digging his own po-
litical grave.
The Temple of Honor held a public In
stallation of officers in Congress Hall last
evening; quite delegation Of Tempars
from Watertown assisted in the exercises.
which were witnessed by large audience.
Col. Watrous of Fond du,Lac made stirrin g
address.
The new store of A. S. Van Alstyn Il Co.
is in full blast, and makes a fine appear
ance. The hardware store of Hogg and
Bartlett will be opened in few days.
new meat market hes been erected by
Messrs. Fiebler & Stahl, north of the o Id
drug store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
A $4,000 Tax--InterestIng to Tax
Payers.

We have heretofore had something to say
relative to the extraordinary tax levy Ct
the present year, but the subject is not by
any means exhausted. 1t is our purpose t.
inform the tax payers of the city how their
money is squandered, and show them from
time to time the henefcent (?) results of the
great Democratic victory achieved al the
last election We have little hope of turn
ing any considerable number of Democrats
from their faithful allegiance to the Demo-
cratic Union League party, but shall expect
them to continue 10 vote that ticket with
out why or where fore. We do hope and
expect however, TO convince them that the
supremacy Of that party in this city is one
OF the most expensive Injuries that any
community was ever blessed with. We
propose to show them from the official rec,
ords, by figures and statements which can
not be denied, that they are tax ridden
beyond reason, and that the people are JUS
tilted in demanding greater economy than
Democratic administrations are in the habit
Of practicing. The cry of retrenchmeut
and reform has been heard throughout the
land, and not without reas on, until these
have become household words, but :her
meaning, SO FAR as municipal affairs in Wat
ertown are concerned. is OF understood.
The present city government, while it is
Democratic in all it's branches, is also essen
TALLY an EN- bodiment of the Union League
an organization claiming to be dev
to the welfare of 'the poor man. Now,
let us see how we'll the interests of "he
poor man. are protected by the present
Democratic Union heague govern ment, or
let us inquire how far down in the pockets
of "the poor man. it goes after taxes. Let
US take the 7th ward, for instance-one of
the wards which is so poor that the city
was induced to donate it $75 recently-and
see what its tex will be the present year.
The levy IS as follows: a. 80
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
Special Notices.
A Wonder-Wor Remedy.

No remedial agent has ever been offered
to the sick and debilitated at all compare
BILE to Hostetters Stomach Btters, in cases
of remittent and intermittent fevers, con-
stipation, nervous ailments, rheumatism
and disorders involving constitutional weak
ness or physical decay. 1t literally ''works
wonders" The botanic ingredients which
its spirituous basis holds in solution, act
like charm upon the stomach. aud through
the stomach upon the brain, liver, bowles
and nervous system. There is nothing in
it's composition that is not salubrious.
1t contains some of the most potent tonics
of the vegetable kingdom and the juices of
the best aperient and anti-biious roots and
herbs, combined with a perfectly pure
stimulating element. The Bitters are pecu-
liarly adapted To those engaged in exhaust
ing or unhealthy occupations, as by its use
strength is sustained and the ability of the
system to resist atmospheric and other in
huences prejudicial to health largely in
creased.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
Read and Learn for Yourself.

Many valuable discoveries and much USE
full knowledge is kept from The world, be-
cause of the immense expense in making
them known to the people. This is not the
case with Boschee's German Syrup, al
though but few years introduced into
this country its sale now reaches in every
town and village in the u s. It's wonder
full success in curing Consumption, severe
Coughs, Asthma, and all other diseases of
the throat and lungs, was first made known
by distributing every year, for three years.
over 400, 900 bottles to the afflicted, free Of
charge, by Druggists No such test of
merit was ever given before to any other
preparation. Could you ask more? Go to
your Druggists g. H. T. Eberle, F. j..
Scroeter, or K. Schubert, and get bottle
for Is cents and try it. Sample bottle 20
cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
Person al.

Mr.. James K. Chappell, of Rochester, N.
Y, is in town on his annual visit to Wat
ertown.
Mr.. John Ford and wife, Mrs. John
Hardee, and Mrs James Fill will st art in a
few weeks for visit to their native land,
Scotland, intending to be gone several
months
Charlie Stoppenbacb, of jefferson, has so
far recovered from his recent illness as to
be able to appear on our streets and receive
the greetings of his numerous friends.
Dr. Jamie Boyd, of Waukesha, has been
spending few days in town visiting his
friends
Among our visitors from abroad is Mr..
G. G. Parks, of Denver, Colorado.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Mowder, of Minneap-
oils, have been visiting in town among
their old friends and acquaintance.
DR.. James johnson, of Milwaukee, was in
town last week on a short stay with his
brother, DR.. Edward johnson.
Mr.. R. Hughes has returned to town after
an extended visit to Chicago of some months.
Our former townsman, Mr.. Henry Coe, has
become a partner in the insurance
agency of NJ. R. Barnard & Co., of Indian
apolis, Ind, one of the most extensive I'M
derwriting firms of that city. Any news
relating TO the success of Mr.. Coe is ALWAYS
learned with pleasure by his large circle of
friends here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
WheeIbarrovv Thief.

One P Matherson, bal ling from Lebanon,
Dodge county, was arrested last Thursday
by Marshal Kehr for steainga wheelbarrow
from Buntrock's paint shop. When arrest
ed Matherson was wheeling the barrow,
claiming TO be on his way home with it.
He was examined by Justice Baird the next
day and fined SIS. In default of the pay
ment be was sent to Jail at Jefferson For 80
days. -.....
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
Robbery.

Early last Sunday morning some thieves
entered the farm house of James Bray in
the town of Watertown, 5 miles west of the
city. and stole SO from his pantaloons-
pockets and S. from bureau drawer. The
pantaloons were found in field a short
distance from the house where the robbers
brought them to rife the pockets. This
daring piece of business, it is thought, was
perpetrated by tramps Mr.. Bray is an old,
helpless man, totally blind He and his
wife are the only occupants of the house.
Under the circumstances the loss is severe
one to him, and it is hoped the thieves may
be disco vered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09

1t is not surprising that the lot houses o!
}. Z. Jordan in the 5th ward are so much
the center Of attraction these DAYS for all
lovers of flowers and plants, rs one can
readily sec by visiting them. A profusion
of beautiful healthy plants of choice, deli
cate varieties meet the eye, which, together
with the many beautiful and rare flo 1ers
and roses in full bloom, form a sight well
worth beholding. Mr.. Jordan takes great
pains with his plants and flow to give
them good, healthy roo. and formation
fact duly appreciated by those who pur-
chase from him. The vegetable department
of Nj. Jordan is none the less attractive.
lie is able to furnish gardens with fine,
strong, healthy plants of the different kinds
of vegetables which are certain to produce
ell with the right care being given them.
Mr.. Jordan is deserving of credit for the
enterprise he has manifested in his flower.
plant and vegetable bust mess, and should be
we'll sustained for the trouble he has taken
and the outlay he has made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
milwaukee Markets.

The Milwaukee produce markets yesterday
were again unsettled and irregular, and
wheat declined 3a4c more, under unfavora-
BILE European advices, Liverpool being I'd
per Genital lower. Sales were liberal, ag.
gregating about l, 775,OO0 bushels, at 1885
for No. spring in store, l.74al78 for No.
2 cash or seller May, l.75al 81 June, LIS
also July, LEO for No 3 in favorite hou-
ses, and l.29al.42 for rejected, according to
location. Flour was dull and weak Mill
stuffs again declined SOC per ton, and bran
sold at 13.50al4. OC. Oats were easier. and
sold at 44c for No. 2. Corn was frmer,
and No. brought 55c. Rye declined l-2c,
and No. sold at sc lie. Barley was
quiet and steady. No.2 selling at s2c.-,Sen-
tinel 9th inst.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
An aged Lady.

Mrs. John Richards went to Oshkosh
Monday of this week to attend the ami
versary of the seth birthday of her mother,
Mrs Eliza Forbes, which was held the fol-
lowing day, Tuesday, May 9Th, 1877. Mrs.
Forbes was born in 1888, and has attained
az age it seldom falls to the lot of persons
TO reach Considering her years she is
strong and vigorous, with her faculties well
preserved for one Of her age Mrs Forbes
has children living, Mrs Richards, of this
city, being her oldest daughter and Mr.. John
Forbes, of Oshkosh, her oldest son. She
has % grandchildren and IL great-grand-
children. May we moi hope that Mrs
Forbes will live long enough to be sur
rounded by her children on the anniversary
of her one hundredth birthday
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
Total. 1902 I


Now, here we have an aggregate OF over
three per cent-a very flattering and well
come announcement, undoubtedly, to the
taxpayers of that ward. The assessed val
uation of the city last year was 81 1865 900.
1t will be this year not less than ST. ,275 900
and may reach 81, 100000. But take the
smaller sum. and the entire tax levy of the
city will amount to not less than $39, 900
How do taxpayers like the prospect Does
it not occur to them that this sum is far in
excess of the actual needs OF the city? Is
it not possible that they are paying too
dear for the De mocratic whistle.
Two years ago, as product of the Citi-
zens' Movement, we had an administration
which the truth of history requires we
should state was Republican-whose entire
resources for city general purpo ses,
amounted to only $ll,s74 Sc. In this was
included $l.e27.57 received for licenses.
In the $4,000 estimated for this year, the
sum to be realized from licenses is not en-
braced, which makes still more unfavorable
the financial budget of the Board now in
power. 1t is true there is an item of about
S., goo on account of fire engines to be paid
this year, and similar amount to be ex-
pended for bridges, but there is still left
very great discrepancy which cannot be ac-
counted for except that it is to meet the de-
mands Of the cormorans who feed at the
city treasury. 1t is for the benefit of the
tax eaters, whose name in the Democratic
Union League party is legion, that thous-
ands of dollars are thus raised by taxation
year after year for which the city never re-.
ceives any equivalent. But want of space
precludes our further consideration of the
subject to-day. 1t is fruitful topic and
we shall take occasion to refer to it again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
A Raid upon the school Fund.

We were prepared for almost anything
at the hands of the present Board of Street
Commissioners, but confess that we were
somewhat astonished at the following &C.
ton as shown by the published proceedings
of its last meeting:
The following resolution introduced by
Aid WILDER was unanimously adopted:
Resolced, That the sum OF $500 be, and
the same is hereby borrowed from the school
fund for the use of the general fund until
the taxes of 1877 are collected, and then be
refunded and paid anew iuto the school
| fund, by the city general fund, provided
there is that sum of money to spare in the
school fund until the collection of said taxes
The above would indicate there are no
funds in ihe treasury to meet the general
expenses Of the city, and the question nat
ura!.y arises why, if this be so, the Board
was so liberal as to donate $500 to certain
wards for local purposes AS the matter
stands now, the money which has been
thus illegally appropriated is to be taken
from the school fund, for it is proposed to
supply the deficiency from that quarter 1t
is certainly very remarkable proceeding.
We can not see the expediency or wisdom
of entrenching upon the school fund for an
purpose whatever, and it certainly cannot
be justified in the least when the money is
to be given outright to certain wards to
make local Improvements. The idea of
taking funds which are raised for educating
the children of the city, and making dona-
tons OF it to wards wanting 1t to improve
streets with, is novel indeed. We are
speaking of it now simply as matter of
policy, and submit that even if there were
no law forbidding it, the transaction is
wholly indefenslble. The money might be
refunded at some future time, and it might
not. Far better that the fund be kept
sacred for the purposes for which it was in
tended, than FILTERED away as is proposed
The whole principle is wrong and was
carefully guarded against by the enactment
of the following provision in the Union
OCuOOl Law
SEC II. After the passage of this act the
treasurer of said city shall not pay out any
mon eys in his hands received by the said
city, either as school moneys or collected or
received by virtue of any Of the provisions
OF this act, excepting upon an order drawn
upon him and signed by the president and
clerk of said board Of education, and no
such order shall be drawn except by virtue
of a resolution of said board
With such plain enactment of law star
ing it in the face, the Board will probably
hesitate to proceed in it's raid upon the
school fund. But even if the Board should,
AS it posi- bly, may, pay no attention to the
law, it behooves the Treasurer to see that
he does not follow in the footsteps of the
Board. He cannot legally touch a dollar
of the school fund except upon the order of
the President and Clerk of the Board Of
Education, and we are confident these ofic-
ials will not participate ia any action that
may create contingency, however remote,
by which the children of the city will be
robbed of the money Which has been set
apart by law for their education.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09

Early Tuesday morning of last week the
barn and granary on the Hesse farm in the
southern part of the town of Wa,ertown,
were burned to the ground and nearly all
the contents destroyed. The origin of the
fire is unknown. The property was insured
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
Central Fair.

a meeting of the Board of Directors OF
the Central Wisconsin Agricultural and
Mechanical Association was held on Mon
day evening, May 7th, at which it was re-
solved to hold the annual fair at Watertown
on September II, Is, 10. 20 and 81. re-
revision and early publication Of the pre-
mum list was ordered.
F.P BROOK, Sec'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors
and indiscretions of youth, nervous weak
ness, early decay, loss of manhood, &C., l
will send a recipe that will cure you, FREE
OF CHARGE. This greatremedy was dis
covered by missionary in South America.
Send self addressed envelope to the Rev.
Joseph T. Inman, Station D, Bible House.
New York. 5lm6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09

The match game between the "Alerts,"
of the city, and the Nine Disciples" of
the College of Our L. of the S. H., on last
Saturday afternoon, resulted in favor of the
Disciples the score standing to So.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
kennedy's Horse and Buggy Recov-
cred,

Last Thursday Deputy Sheriff Giles re-
covered P. Kennedy's horse and buggy at
Markesan, Green Lake county, where the
property had been sold 10 hote. keeper Of
that place. 1t appears that the fellow who
hired the horse and buggy from Mr.. Ken
nedy got to Markesan with them the day
after leaving here for the purpose of buying
cattle east of the city. Al Markesan be
represented himself as an agent for the sale
of carriages, and telling a plausible story
was able to effect trade without much
trouble, selling the horse and buggy for
gold watch and $50 in money The fellow
after making the sale got out of town as
soon as soon as possible, and has not been
heard of since. Mr.. Kennedy has been
quite lucky in having his property restored
to him. Deputy Shersff Giles is deserving
of credit for his success in tracking the thief
and recovering the property for its rightful
owner. a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
Chicago Northwestern
.Gonre S0offers.
BREvITIE S

The favorite family horse of Mr.. c. A.
Sprague died few days since.
The Williams block and residence on
Clyman street has been purchased for
home by DR.. R. NJ. Wigginton. Price,
$4,000.
Several car loads of ice were shipped
from Eatons ice house TO Clinton junction
last week.
A day of free racing for amateurs will
take place on the Watertown Driving Park
early next month.
Messrs. Nixon & Keyes have appeared on
the street with a handsome one-horse rig
for the use of their grocery business.
MIR. s. NJ. Eaton has opened branch
soda water mandatory at Whitewater. 1t
is in charge of Mr. Frank Eaton.
Nixon & Keyes will have their Ice
Cream rooms over their store, in running
order about the middle of this month
Call and gee them.
Baton is prepared to deliver his choice
crystal ice to all who require it on short
notice and upon terms more reasonable
than ever.
Two new cheese factories have been
started this season in Jefferson county, one
at Jefferson BY Mr.. Scion Brown and one
at Johnsons Creek by Mr. George Mansfield.
aa-A NEW AND LARGE AS
SORTMENT OF HUMAN HAIR
SWITCHES AT THE NOVELTY
so CENT STORE
MIR. George Blanchard. of Waterloo,
exhibited on our streets fair day beautiful
Hamiltonian horse, which was pronounced
by horsemen to be ahead of anything that
has appeared in these parts for some time
in the horse line.
The want of patronage has compelled
the closing of the Turkish Bath establish,
ment of Mr.. L. D. Cunningham. The ap-
paratus has been purchased by Mr.. l. At
wood and will be taken to Rochester, Mimi.
Miss Agnes Boyne, who has been suf-
fering from disease of the eyes for some
time, is recovering and after giving her eyes
the required rest will be able once more 10
give attention to her N usic classes.
Mrs. Eliza S. Ingalls, died at Green
Bay, Friday, April 9th, 1877, aged es
years. Mrs. Ingalls, was the mother of Mrs.
D. W. Ballou, of this city, and Mrs. T. L.
Best, of Green Bay.
An Interstate Oratorical Contest is to be
held at Madison in the Assembly Chamber,
Thursday evening, May 10th, 1877. The
state champions of Ohio Illinois, Indiana.
Missouri, Iowa and Wisconsin will compete
for the championship of the northwest on
the occasion.
Mr. j. B. Bennett is making extensive
preparations for the seasons campaign in
threshng machines, horse powers, straw
cutters and steam engines, all of which
useful pieces of machinery are now manu-
featured at the Watertown Foundry and
Machine shops. Mr.. Bennett has Just
issued an interesting circular to his custom
ers giving general information about the
WATERFOWL Threshing Machines and throw
ing out some useful hints to threshers
Pension Agencies.
Forty pension agencies have been abol-
ished by the Secretary of the Interior,
leaving eighteen officers for the disburse-
ment Of Pensions. The agencies at Mad
ison, Lacrosse, and St. Paul, Mimi, are
consolidated with the agency at Milwaukee.
Pensioners in this vicinity will, therefore,
receive their pensions from Milwaukee
hereafter, instead of Madison, as heretofore.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-05-09
LIST OF LETTERS remaining 10 the
UNAVAILABLE LETTERS,

UNAVAILABLE LET GERS.
The following letters are either held for
postage, not properly addressed or are de-
tanned for some other cause, and will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office in one week
If not reclaimed by the writer:
Hartmann, VIM, Rollo, No.
Schendel, R., Columbus, Wis.
Wiedenback, Sophia Miss, Madison, Wis.