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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-06-20

WinOna & st. Peter II. B LANDS.
The Land Office of this Company was
opened at Marshall for Sale OF these Lands
on Septemrer l, 1876.
Geo. P. GOODWIN,
Land Com.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-06-20
S. T.. = UNCH

At the old Reliable Stand on Mill St.
You will always find what you want
in the Furniture line. My goods are
all bought at the best and most Reli.
rble houses aud will be sold as such.
I warrant all I sell and charge nothing
for repairing work that does not give
satisfaction.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1878-06-20

We call the attention Of School Dist.
rict clerks to the following opinion Of
the Attorney General Of the State.
Their duties, under the law, seem to be
prettv clear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

Capitol City. The members of the
Bluff City Club are poor but worthy
men, who cannot afford to replace the
Katie Podesta unless literally assisted.
The Mcclellan Guards (colored) will
have q parade and q picnic at the Expo
sition Building tomorrow. A competi.
tive drill win be the attraction at night.
Competent judges will be in attendance.
The temperance celebration executive
committee and ell snb-eommittees, also
the men and boy friends of the temper
Ance aus are requested TO meet at
Temperance Hall, Jefferson street, TO.
night, TO arrange for street parade on
to morrow morning. All the friends of
temperance are earnestly invited to be
present.
At the %semi-aunual meeting Of the
Nashville Typographical Union No. 20,
held Monday afternoon. the following
officers we're elected: President, John
W. Young; vice president, Samuel Rob
%inson; recording secretary, George M.
Anthony; financial and corresponding
secretary, G. Il. Smart; treasurer, John
M. 0zanne; ssrgeAnt-at.srms, Robert
Ellis.
Nashville American, LIST: Mrs. ". A.
Cheatham compliments the American
with something rare in the way of fruit
bananas grown in the Conservatives
Of Belmont. Though not as oil large
size as those imported, they are of re-
markedly fine flavor, and, judiug from
the foe bunch sent, must have grown in
large numbers on the tree. Mrs. Cheat.
ham is the mother Of Congressman Ack.
len.
The County Court yesterday, on the
p%stition Of saloon-keopers agreed to re.
NIT one-hslf Of the privilege tax assessed
and levied at the April term Of the court
upon retail liquor dealers for the year
1878. The tax heretofore for 1878 for
three months for county purposes was
eighteen dollars and ssventy.fve cents.
or seventy-fve dollars per annum. The
tax hereafter will be nine dollars and
thirty seven and A-hall cents, or thirty.
seven dollars and a,hslf per anuum.
The above will apply to those licenses
which expire after this date.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
Peabody Billiard Room,
First'class in every respect,
sid Cook, Proprietor. 43t
THE U COURT.

business TRANSACTED This Morning
"A school Question.
The Shelby County Court met at 10
o'clock this morning, Chairman Holman
presiding.
DR.. George K Duncan, physician of
the poor house, made bis quarterly re-
port for the term ending June 30, 1878.
The report shows that So persons we're
admitted during the quarter, 81 dis
missed and 10 died. At present there
are lib inmates, "a being ant and 45
insane persons. The report was accept.
ed and fled.
A petition from citizens of the Fifth,
Fourteenth and Fifteenth districts was
presented. The petitioners ask the
appointment Of three commissioners, as
provided for in section 975 Of the code,
with instructions to lay off and describe
the various school districts oil the coun.
ty, or rather to lay off the county. ex.
cept the city of Memphis, into suitable
school districts and designate a voting
place in the Fifteenth school district and
report back to the court" The petition
was referred to the county attorney and
chairman of the County Court.
On petition, John H. Wagner was
elected a notary public.
A number Of petitions relative to roads
and bridges we're read and referred.
The court will adjourn this afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
CAPADURA.

The various temperance organizations.
u. A. Hanson, grand marshal, will meet
at their respective halls at 9 o'clock q. m.
and march to Court Square, where thew
will be assigned to positions in the line
Of procession by the marshal or bis aids.
Military and civic societies are requested
to march to Court Square, where posi-
tons will be assigned them. Members
OF the Murphy movement who do NOT
belong to any other temperance organi.
cation will assemble on the south side Of
Court Square; they will wear the usual
badge. Temperance societies and rib.
bon men from a distance will meet on
the north side Of Court Square. The
procession will move at 10 o'clock, going
north IN Second to Adams, thence 10
Main, down Main to Union, out Union
to the GreeRlaw Opera House. where
distinguished speakers will address the
audience, A select choir will also be in
attendance. The grand marshal will
be distinguished bya blue sash and the
assistant. marshals by red sashes. Red
ribbon men having horses will come
mounted. An assistant marshal will AT
tend at the various depots to receive aDv
organization from the country. Father
Mathews society will head the process.
sion. Members Of the press will be as
signed positions on the platform at the
G~reenlaw Opera House.
DR.. D. 7. PORTER, Chm'n.
Enc w MoOpE geciv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
Po.snm 30 ANA Tnier.
% the Editor of the Ledger.

To the Editor of the Ledger.
A young mar in Tate county, Miss,
was recently presented with an opos.
sums head by a young lady. What is
the emblem and what is the significance
Of this gift2 Answer and you will
oblige, HALIFAX. q.
So far as can be ascertained the young
lady has more intellect than heart, and
sends the opossum head as an emblem
Of Indifference or i~natiention, with the
intent to deceive, This meaning is so
applied in allusion to. the habit Of the
opossum, which feigos death when
alarmed or attacked. Should the lady
attack or alarm the young man be must
play possum, or else feign death to avoid
the fatal sting Of cupid's dart. Unless
he do this he might 80 fishing or pick
b~lackberries for Eve cents q quart.
Obi Possuml
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
on for Mexico and she Mines

Last night Professor N. T. Lupton, OF
Vanderbilt University; Will D. South
worth, DR.. LiGhtfoot and Major B. f.
Fly, of Nashville; Captain Hicks, of San
Francisco, and Major Isaac S~affarans, Of
Memphis, left for Mexico, where they 20
to inspect the silver mines, for the oper.
alton Of which two companies have been
recently incorporated in this State.
Major Saffsrans and Captain Hicks are
interested with quite a number of Mem.
phians in the Mexicana e Americana
Mena. The other gentlemen are inter.
ested 10 the San Ignatio mines Of
Mexico. The prospects are good and
the enterprise is backed with intelli.
gence, perseverance, and capital.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
The Mempnis Cu,tom.nnn..

a Washington telegram states that onr
congressman, Hon. Casey Young. has
addressed a letter to Secretary Sherman.
calling his attention TO certain irregu.
larities in reference to letting out the
contract for building a custom.house.
postofice, etc, at Memphis, Tenn, in
which he claims hat the contract has
been let, without advertisement. to a cit.
izen Of st. Louis, when there are a mum.
Der Of others in TENNESSEE who are any
Ious to compete in the bids to furnish
marble from the quarries of the State.
and as the act Of congress requires that
the building shall be constructed of Ten
nessee marble, he insists that the present
contract shall be annulied and the hid.
dings% reopened, so that owners of Ten
nessee quarries may have an opportun.
Ity to take contracts"
Sherman, however, has let the ION.
Tract to one Mr.. Snyder, of the Illinois
sandstone quarry, and Mr.. Snyder is
likely to institute a suit for damages. al
legged to be sustained by violation of the
contract. Snyder has a remedy against
Sherman as an individual, but both in.
dividualS doubtless saw a bonanza in.
the result, it mattered not how congress
might act, If Illinois sandstone were
used, there would be a handsome uro6t
for Snyder, II congress subsequently
directed the use OF Tennessee stone, which
ia the case, Their Mr.. Snyder would come
in for a damage suit against the govern.
ment. So in either event Mr.. Snyder
expected to be happy, and made ar.
engagements accordingly. In either event
Mr.. Sherman wat not to blame, of course
not, SO that this pure, good man is quite
likely to be a~ffectionately appreciated
and most generously remembered by his
pet, Mr.. Snyder. And yet the party
pimps and followers of this anne Mr..
Sherman are trying in Memphis to de.
feat honest and worthy men nominated
by the Democratic party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
THE CIT'Y :.
MEMPHISi
Wednesday Evening. July 8 1878.
The polar weekly Ledger.

The DOLLAR WEEKLY LEDGER is IN.
questionebly one Of the most enterpris
ing, leading and newsy journals in the
Union. Subscribers win be guaranteed
the latest and most reliable reports aud
editorials upon all questions affecting
the social, national, political, agricul-
tural, manufacturing and scientific ques
ions of the day. ttmraTHn
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

The world.renowned harpist Aptommas
will give a harp recital on Friday even
ing at 8 pm. aud a matinee on Saturday
at 2 pm. at the Memphis Club, at which
the best local talent will assist. Tickets,
soc for each performance, may be OBJ.
tanned ct H, G. Hollenberg's, No. 294
Main street. l07.lO9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
What is TO Be Seen aRd What Is TO
BE Done in Memphis.

From present indications 1t is reason
able to infer that the Fourth Of July will
be celebrated in this city tomorrow with
becoming patriotism and unusual enjoy.
ment. In fact, we are inclined to be-.
lieve that the Fourth in Memphis will be
quite a respectable and we'll behaved
day, as the programme Of entertainments
embrace a variety Of pleasant features.
AT OLYMPIC PARK
there will be several trotting matches
and quite an assemblage Of turfmen. A
number Of local horses will take part 10
the matches, but no leaden hoofed quad
ruped will be entered. The result OF the
Louisville race will be duly announced.
AT EsTIyAL PARK
there will be a grand picnic and ball aud
military parade for the benefit Of the or
phans Of Memphis. Professor Barney
Hughes, the renowned wit, brilliant
writer aud philosophic humorist, will
preside. The Chiekasaw Guards and
BLUFF City Grays will give a dress parade.
This entertainment will be unusually in.
teresting
ACOCK MAIN
will be fought out on Poplar boulevard,
but We are unable to give any informa-
ton respecting the arrangements made
for this encounter. 1t is said that good
birds will be in the pits and hat an ex-
citing time will be had.
REGATTA AT MOUND CITY.
At 5 o'clock to.morrow afternoon there
will be a regatta Of the six.oared gigs
Maggie Winters and Rosalie for a purse
Of 500. The steamer City of Augusta,
under Captain Jno. D. Elliott, will make
trips to the course, leaving here at II
and 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, the
fare for the round trip being fifty cents.
This will probably be the most exciting
and interesting boat race Of the season
and should attract a large number OIL
persons. The bar privileges will be sole
to the highest bidder. Persons who de
sire to put in bids will have until {
o'clock tonight. Bids must be sent to
or made at the Bluff City Rowing Asso.
Citations rooms, No. 1879 Main street.
H GRAND PYRIo DISPLAY
on the Madison street bluff tomorrow
night will be the most magnificent sight
of the kind ever seen in Tennessee.
Professor jackson, of Philadelphia, will
Guido himself, and give an exhibition OIL
the most dazzling character.
RIVER EXCURSION AT NIGHT.
In order to accommodate toe public.
Captain John D. Elliott, of the steamer
City Of Augusta, will give an excursion
on the river tomorrow night, thereby af.
fording a"good opportunity to have q
full view of the fireworks. The Augusta
leaves the wharf at 8 o'clock and anchors
out. The view of the fireworks from the
boat will be unusually grand. The effect
Of tie illumination upon the water will
be an additional beauty to this feast Of
splendor. After the fireworks the
Augusta will make an excursion up the
river. Excellent music has been pro.
vided. The round trip fare is but fifty
cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

TINS Nationals propose to hold a mass.
meeting at Gresnlaw Opera House on
Saturday night, July 9th. Give them e
hearing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
A Gallant Oa,cer


The noble conduct of Captain John C.
Crane, at the burning of the steamer
Capitol City aud the elevator yesterday
morning, has elected very general com.
ment and praise. Captain Crane would
not let the steamer be cut loose until
every person had ample opportunity to
get frem the boat to the elevator. The
old gentleman, Mr., Ewing, of Indiana,
who persisted, was following his wife out,
but in the confusion doubtless went aft,
and being blinded by the smoke, was I'm.
able to make his way back. The unknown
deck passenger was in a deep sleep, and
only awoke in death. lie was doubtless
stialed and never realized his fate. When
found his right arm was across his breast
and bis form straight out like a man in
sleep. Although Captain Crane has
commanded over a dozen fine steamers
before and since the war, this is the first
serious accident that eveS beiell apy boat
under his charge. During the war Capt.
Crane was a gallant officer in John Nor.
Gan's cavalry, and subsequently, CON.
handed a regiment. He was with Nor
gan in the great raid through Kentucky,
Indiana and Ohio, being among the
number that swan the Ohio river and
escaped into Virginia. W. hope to see
Captain Crane in charge Of another
boat soon, for the services Of such a re-.
liable officer and worthy gentleman adds.
to the confidence and popularity Of the
Anchor Line and their excellent man.
agement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

Fritz AEHLE's saloon, No. 3l64 Main
street (three doors below Mon,oe), is the
place to get a fresh and cool glass Of
beer. Go and try it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

Members of Father Mathews Temper.
ance Society are requested to meet at
their hall at u o'clock this evening By
order T. CoYsopINE. V. p
G. RAWLINGS, Rec. Seo'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
HOE CREAM.

Pure cream. frozen cuslard,
all kinds Of sherbeIs, IOc per
plate, al. Bartee's, 33S Main st.
l07f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
Personal.

Personal.
William French, of Grenada, Miss, IS
in the city.
w. L. Dennison left this morning for
Louisville to attend the races.
Colonel Ed Whitmore, proprietor of
the LEDGER, left this morning for Louis
vile and Cincinnati. Mrs. Whitmore,
who has been visiting Brownsville. &C.
companies him.
Rev DR.. NJ. Sam6eld left this morn
ing for Milwaukee, Wis, to attend the
convention Of the Hebrew.American-
Congregations. He will also visit other
Western cities during bis absence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
CAPADURA.

QUERY: "Why will men smoke com.
mon tobacco, when they can buy Mar
burg Bros Seal Of North Carolina
OF the same pricef' [eod.xxyii.l46
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

In a nursery wherein afii n ME and
laugh instead Of crying and f%retlipg
there is sure to be found Dr.. Bulfa Babv
Syrup. Price 25c a bottle,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

New and attractive designs in paper
haugings and pictures.
99t Il. FREDRIcK d Co, 346 Second.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

One of the best family medicines now
known. A specific for all affections of
the throat and for collie. Use wherever
a liniment is indicated. References:
Rev. DR.. Waddel, &. Whitmore, Colonel
W. W. Coleman, Jas. M. White, Major
W. B. Waldran and J. Fl. Goodlett. For
sale BY W. N. WILKERsoN & Co.,
0oI $40 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

Ladies' ice.eream parIOr ;
fancy cakes and candies; soda
and mead. Bartee, S33 Main.
1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

Homemade and fancy can
dy, the very best made, nj
Bartee's, 1913 Main st. lO7t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
Grand Fourth Of July Regatta.

The boat clubs give a grand Fourth Of
July regatta to morrow afternoon at the
Mound City chute for q purse of one
hundred dollars The Maggie Winters,
Rosalie and Geraldine will contest for
the purse. The City of Augusta, under
the auspices Of the Boat Club Assoeia.
ton, will carry passengers to the racing
course for SOC the round trip. leaving the
foot Of jefferson street at II and 8 pm.
John Walsh, Undertaken,
34l Second st., next postofice. l44t
HORSES and buggies for hire OF FARES.
sat
We, the undersigned, have
used MRS. M. j. McCulIOugh's
Self.COndensiDg Steam and
Hot Air Cooker, and can cheer
fully recommend it as the best thing Of
the kind we have ever seen, cooking three
different articles Of food at the same
time (by steam, over one hole of the
stove, and not mixing 1avors,
Mrs J H Coffin, Mrs Alf G luther,
Mrs Jno s Toof, Mrs NJ G Costello,
Mrs O Scherer, Mrs J D White,
Mrs G II Hoist, Mrs II G Miller,
Mrs B G Henning, Mrs ] R Frayser,
Mrs NJ J Waldran, Mrs p II Bryson,
Mrs Geo L Rudisill, Mrs r A Speed,
Mrs L A Meriwether, Mrs j r Miller,
Mrs W A ] Slaughter, Mrs B p Anderson,
Mrs G V Rambaut, Mrs d Seessel, ST,
Mrs W E Smith. Mrs 81 Z Coffin,
Mrs ] D Murtaugh, Mrs T Il Milburn,
Mrs W R Cross, Mrs W NJ Harvey,
Mrs A s Livermore, Mrs E Il Leidy,
Mrs W K Thixton, Mrs E Whitmore,
Mrs W l. Dennison, Mrs R S Jones,
Mrs r G Portlock, Miss Sweet,
J ? Gentry, RW Blew,
These steamers can be used on apJ
sized stove, range OF charcoal furnace,
and each one guaranteed. One will bt
furnished Tor a fair trial, if desired, tC
responsible parties.
H. j. TurnbnlI,
Sole agent and manufacturer, No. 234
! Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia,
Penn, exhibits the secret of its great
popularity and success by wisely main
tanning its old standard OF excellence
since its reduction of rates. s.tuth
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

John Walsh, Undertaken,
34l Second ST., next posto6hce. l441
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03

HORSES and buggies for hire at FARES
OF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
McGlDnls' Magic Liniment

EUG. W. MooRE, Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-03
Grand Temperance CeIebra.
lion on 4tII of LmlV,

7Ot
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1878-06-27

No one, says Peter Harvey, enjoyed
the incidents OF shooting and fishing more
than Daniel Webster. He liked to com
mune with people, living in out-of-the- way
places. whom he encountered. On one
occasion he went to make trial OF Ger
tain brook, and drove to the house OF q Mr..
Baker, whom he knew by name, and asked
permission OF the old man to fasten his
horse for AN hour or two. This was read.
ilv granted. and as he was preparing his
rod and line the following conversation
occurred
WEBSTER. II have heard that there
was very good fishing in this brook, Mr..
Baker"
BAKER. "well. good many folks have
oeen here, and taken good many trout
out sometimes
WEBSTER. I'VE must try and see what
we can do this morning Where do they
usually begin TO fish,"
BAKER. "Oh III show you"
The old man accompanied MIR. Webster
to the brook, and pointed out the spot.
1t was where the brook was thicky over
hung with alders. and the ground was
very miry. Mr.. Webster sank into the
mud halfway up his leg.
WEBSTER. Rather miry here, Mr.. Ba.
ker."
BAKER. "I es; that's the worst ont"
After throwing several times, and
catching his hook In the alders.
WEBSTER. These alders are rather In
the way, Mr.. Baker"
BAKER. Il know it. That's the worst
ont
The mosquitoes now began to bite most
annoyingly. One hand was busy all the
Time slapping them OF the face and other
hand.
WEBSTER These mosquitoes are pretty
thick and very hungry, Mr.. Baker"
BAKER. II know 1t. That's the worst
ont"
Now the heat in the low ground, with
out breath OF air, had become intense.
Mr.. W. wiped his forehead and rested
moment.
WEBSTER. at Is very hot down In these
bushes. Mr.. Baker,"
BAKER. ~ know it. That's the worst
ont"
Mr.. Webster resumed his fishing, and
after an hours struggle with the hest, the
bushes. the mire and the mosquitoes:
WEBSTER. There seems 10 be no fisb
here, Mr.. Baker"
BAKER. ~ knOao It. That's TIE ,oorst
ont"
There was no resisting this. Mr.. Web
ster put up his rod and departed; but he
laughed all the wsv home at the "worst
ont and always took pleasure in recall.
ing the occurrence to mind.
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Parting Song

OF he Class Of ''s East Maine Conferenc.
seminary. Bueksport. Maine.
swiftly have the neetIus seconds
Brought the hour for us TO part;
And thrill Of sadness wakening
FINDS response in every heart
For today for aye must sever
FAITHS. whose course has been A. one.
Friends, whom time Grew closer. nearer
Throug b three years OF shade and sun.
d Now We leave our pleasant haven
Sheltered from all care and strife.
forth we 90 TO dare the tempests,
On the tossing waves OF life.
But with firm and lofty purpose
Onward. shall our courses be,
Trusting. striving. upward Using.
We shall conquer every sea.
hen dear classmates, dearcr teachers
Though our ways may lie apart.
Distance shall but serve 10 strengthen
Cords OF love from heart to heart
And when for u lfe's frcitlng wayelets
Hreak upon that fairer shore
MAY our little band now parting
Meet TO seyer-neyermere
June y. ISIS MA
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'poetrp.
Inc Twenty Second Of February,

BY WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT.
-"I. brydnrs last poem.-,critfea for N,
Sesddy "Schooi Times" of Pxaadeiphfo
Q" Ne d""icersdrv Of WasAingson,s SirtA.
day. ISIS. ""'"'
faie 10 the February sky,
r.. And prlef the mid-day's sunny bo,r.
me windswe?t forest seems 10 siyh
ror the sweet time OF leaves AMI H.
ie. mas no month prouder d.v
aot even when the summer broo.i.
g. meadows In their fresh srr.v
VT s"'amn tinis the glowing wood.
ros t1is chill season now again
brings. IN Its annual rounJ ,,o
y" nen, greatest Of the sons OF men
ohr glorious Washington was horn
Be snow-clsd fell and frozen field
Broadening the lordly river goes.
The widest storm that sweeps througb .,.os
And rends the oak with sudden force.
Can raise no ripple on his face,
or siacken his msjestic course.
nus mid tie wreck OF thrones, shall live.
Unmarried, uBdimmed. our hero's fame.
Anj Years succeeding years shall give
Increase Of honors to his name.
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a-C0ined money Was known among the
Chinese In the eleventh century B C.