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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-02-02
SHIPPING DISASTERS.

BALTIMORE, Nd, Feb. /, 1878
slip from tho Exchange Reading Rooms tonight
repors:-rhe brig Chattanooga, which cleared Janu.
rs aud sailed the following day Tor Dcmsrara and
was compelled 10 return 10 port Sunday last for
repairs. having grounded on Sandy Point In towing
out OF the river, and broke her wheel and
stern rail In hauling of, resailed on the 30th,
and towed down the river by the
tug Success and afterwards taken In charge
By tho tug Mary Shaw be towed the capcs, when
oil Smiths Point the hawser parted and the weather
being thick and blowing heavily, Captain Frey con.
Guided 10 sail down the mouth Of the Patuxent RIVER
anchor Tor the night and start again In morn ng
heavy snow gquail set In and her wheel chains hav-
ing parted the vessel became and went
ashore Little Cove Point.
Next morning, IN endeavoring to get ashore, Captain
Frey, Second Mate John HaRliss and Seaman James
stephens, or stephenson, were drowDcu. The bodies
were washed ashore. Second Mate Hagliss' BODY was
taken in charge by his fahcr living The scene OF
the disaster. and Captain Freys ana that Of the
man wcrc brought to Baltimore by the Mary SHAW
and sent 10 their homes.
Captain Anderson, Of the tug Virginia Ehrman,
offered 10 help the Chattanooga or but neither vessel
having sufficiently strong hawser II impossible
The Chattanooga Is ashore In seven ioet Of and
not leaking. She Is IN charge OF Mr.. William Weaver
the first mate, and the Mary Shaw will return with
lighters Tomorrow morning 10 get hor on.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14
CRIME.
, BoDY sNATCHERs,


Cincinnati, Nov. 4.-AtZanesville, Ohio,
At o'clock this morning, policeman on q
bridge had his suspicious aroused at the
movements Of . party in wagon, and when
they reached the bridge ordered them to
halt, but the driver shipped bis horses into
a gallop and escaped. The policeman pro-
cured assistance and followed them some
fourteen miles before he was s.able to catch
up with them. Attempting to arrest them,
the whole party jumped from the wagon and
escaped TO the woods. The wagon was
found to contain the bodies Of four promi-
nent citizens who had been buried in Wood
lawn cemetery since Monday Policeman
Silt received pistol wound from man in
the wagon during the chase.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14
NEW YORK,

CASH FOR THE HALIFAX AWARD.
New York, Nov. 1.-THE United Sta,es
government has through banking house
ID tlk city. ccmple,sd ,hs purchssso6 s,er.
ling excbaIge = The ssmount olssbout
eleven hundred THOUSAND spoundss 10 meet
the fv.: ind q half millions required by the
Hsliisx award TO be paid 10 the British
government at London on the 22d inst. ;,
and au agent Of tho United States. treasury
department viii make the transfer ~ Lon.
don on that date. =,
INJUNCTION GRANTED
Nsw York, Nov.-14 Judge <Donahos,
of The supreme court, has grantsd Sn In
junction restraining Z. W, Todd 4. Co,
who carry on . black board exchange fol
small transactions on stock from coutinu.
ing business p r..s.Ee4 =
rHENAr1oNAL BoARDoF TRADE.
New York, Nov.l4.-The national board
oftr sde adopted resolutions Recommending
congress 70 isgislate literally to encourage
fast mails aud quick delivery; approving
the plan ofSecretary Shermanand New York
bankers for resumption, and recommending
that a standing COMMITTEES of the board give
all practical aid to secure the contumatiou
Of specie payments. A committee was ap'
pointed to present to the United States gov
ernment the Importance Of entering prompt
ly into advantageous Commercial relation
with other countries by either special o,
general treaties and 10 represent the United
States board Of trade at the proposed shiE
canal convention. Chauacey J. Fllley, o
St. Louis was elected president ofthe board
and D. s. Covington, of Cincnn ati, vic
president.
D. b. & co. COMPROMISE. 81
New York, Nov.14.-It il said that Dodd
Brown & Co, ofSt. Louis, have accepted til
compromise recommended by the committe
Of creditors yesterday Of 521 cents on tn
dollar.
ErIsoN GIVES 1T UP.
Prof. Eddison has ceased his experiment
ON the metropolitan elevated railway, will
the view of discovering some means Of dead
ening the aound, and has also given Up hi
experimenting with electric light. TIL
professor is suffering from i'll health.
TO DE REMOVED.
New York Nov. A.-The announeemer
is made that the Wholesale branch Of A.
Stawart & Co.'S business is to be remove
before January lst, from Broadway an
Chambers streets to the up town store, whic
formerly was entirely devoted to the retai
departments. The depressed condition {
trade. the manager saya, has nothing to d
with the removal
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

Berlin. Nov. Ill. 10 said Aes.,i,udc oy
exiled German bishops, a indicated BY their
memorial 10 the pspe. expressing the wish
,ha, equitable arrangements may b reached
with Germany. is regarded 10 Berlin ~
gratifying sassea 81 The possible rscnncilia.
ton.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

Leave orders a, srw~ry Nall. Thia s,re,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

VA'VC\S9AsVc2C,
RYE-Dull ves,ern Sc G@56sc. H
BARlnY- aa M
coas-Mixed western, 45@47s3
I oArs@ Quiet western Mixed s3o(9so4c
PoRK-Firmer $3.50.
LARD-Dull; $6.273c.
BurTER-Unchanged.
WH1sKY-$l. .09@l.O94c.
Chicago, Nov. a..
WHEAr-Un.ettled and generally high
er; closed weak No. 2 red, 81; No. 2
spring, sole for cash; Size for December
S2}c for January.
CoRx-Cash, strong; others firm; 1926
for casl, .31sc for December.
OATs-Stronger 1910 for cash; 19sc fol
December.
RYE-443c.
BARLEY-Steady
PoRK-Irregular and easier; $6.75@6.s'
for cash S8.77! for December S.51 asked
LARD-Firmer SIC for cash IS597a
for January.
WH1sKY-$l.O6
MILWAUKEE,.
Milwaukee, Nov. IA.
WAEAr-Quie. steady; hard, Sl.0l
No. 2, Size for cash; s23c for Decem
ber; s3sc for January; No. 3; Zoe; NJ
4, 633c.
CoRN-3c-
OATs-l94c.
RYE-44lc.
BARLEY-6lc.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14
n EccLEsIAsTlcAL DECISION.

- m ECCLESIABTTCAL DECIslON.
Rome, Nov. 14..-The kalie says the
council ot-tt.te decided thatthe zee Of
Naples is tn royal patronage and the arch
bishop appointed by the vatican cannot
enjoy temporalities Of the SEQ until be has
obtained investure and exequa,or from the
kin0
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

- can MAKE money ias,cr nj work for us than
at anything else Capital not required Nc
Will starr YOU sis al homo made by the
industrious. Men. women. boys and giris
wanted every where 10 work for tt~. Now u the
time Cua&ly oulat and tesJas trrc. AddFt-s
Tare Co.. A,tgNNtA NAlnc,
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14

NEW YORK MARKET.
New York. Nov. IA.
WHEAT-Dull; No. 2 red, January
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-11-14
MARKETS .sY TELEGRAM

- o~---
d WALL STREET. .e,e
q ~.f New York, Nov. IA.
Aoney-3@4c.
Gold--Par bid, $i.Oosc a.ked.
Stocks Higher.
Goverments-Strong. 4
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
From the Sth District.
Editor Home journal

Editor Home journal:
The good citizens in our district arc
getting uneasy in regard to the corn
crop. for it. has been Just eight weeks since
Il good rain fell in the vicinity of Morris
Ferry and with all the rain that could
fall now. some fields will not make three
bushels per acre. and the best will not
make 3 barrels per acre. Our wheat crOr
failing and our corn crop falling short
will make times hard with us for at least
one year to CONF. and we believe. with
the present surrounding circumstance
our people would vote for reputation
though most of u are for Hon. A. :. Col
var for next Governor. and are willing tC
risk his plan for relief.
The election last Thursday passed of
quietly with Us, though we thought more
arguments were used in favor Of some can
diddtcS than we ever heard ut an election
Most ofthc candidates had Their friends al
work tor them. and some of our good citi,
zens must have been very tired at night
We had plenty OF cider, without money
and without price. Our candidates wer,
willing to treat friend or foe
The character referred to some time ago
has disappeared. to the satisfaction of al
our best citizens.
Ia view OF tile hard times the School Di
rcctors ofOur district have decided to no
pay more than $2j per month for schoO
teachers, and it is no trouble to get gOOt
and competent teachers at said price.
Hoping we may have rain soon. we viii
close. Z. ii.
August 9Th. 1873.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
That Shepherd Letter Again.

Mr.. Editor;
Please let me say Just Il few words IN
addition TO Yours of last week in cXpluna
ton Of the above subject,
Mr.. Bass, the Postmaster Mt Dcchcrd, in.
forms me that Mr., Shepherd complains NJ
him for having forwarded The letter to
" incl,estcr, MS my nimc IL not shepherd.
Now, the truth Is. my name Is often spell
cd shepherd by persons who are not very
well acquainted with me. ant even by
some WHO always known me well. |
frequently receive letters about which
there could be no doubt AS to whom they
were intended, in which and on winch my
name Is written Shepherd or Shrpnrd. Mr..
Bass says he knew Of no other shepherds
or Sh,pards In the country than my mmi-
~, and hence forwarded the letter to ml
office. | have II son named Thomas n,
Slapard. now absent; and finding Il letter
in my box address ed to Thomas NJ, Shc!r-
herd, and like Mr. Bass. not knowing OF
the existence Of any otter Slap0rds or
Shepherds In the country than my own
family opened IT,. After opening it and
finding that it WAS not intended tor my
son, rs it had already been JOrlcWrded from
Dccherd it never occurred to me to return
it there. for supposed that Mr., shepherd
had gone elsewhere IN quest OF wOrk-and
of course | could have no idea where he
had gone. More than that, there was
something peCuAW about the letter. For
lnstancc-the wrlter OF the letter, Il Mr..
Pagan, informed Mr.. Shepherd that he
was in II hurry to get thc letter of, us the
communists would in Il very short time
stop every ear, wheel in the country Mdt
had a string tied TO IT, thus cvinring II
suspicious familiarity with the CommU-
nlsLir movement; and | was considering
the propricty ofturning lac leltcr over in
to the hands of some OF the officials Of the
Government. or OF the railroads. when !
heard of Mr., shepherds marriage,
The letter in question: informed Mr.Shcp-
herd that his wife WAS in Dayton taking
good care OF the childrcn-thtre WdS no in
timdtion Of any diuOrce. Tue reasonable
conclusion then was, rs | thought, that he
had prrpctratcd u great wrong upon Mrs,
W llIianS and her children, and | put the
letter into the hands OF those whom | sup
posed to be her best fricndo. The sequel
Is known. j, c. SuAPARD.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
County Court Land Sale.

Geo Poe and wife VS.. Elizabeth Rodgers
and others.
BY virtue of II decree of the County
Court of Franklin county. Tenn, pro-
nounccd at its May Term, 1873, in above
cause, | will, on
Monday, September ID, 1878.
at the Courthouse door in Winchester. sell
to the highest bidder, the following-des-
cribcd tract of land. situated in :ivil dis
trict No. II OF said county: Bounded OH
the rorth by the lands of James Poe,
heirs, } + Await and w p Cherry on the
east by the lands Of james Poc's heirs
on the south by the lands of II a OVERLY,
and OH the west by the lands of g + Rog-
ers and + Awalt-containing So acres,
more or less. The growing crop for the
present year reserved.
The biddings to commence at eight dol
lars per acre. and will be sold on a credit
Of one and two years. except 10 per cent.
In cash on day of sale
Notes with good and solvent snictieS re-
Quired OF the pure haser, and lien Realm
Ell until the whole OF the purchase money
l. paid. -,
Witness my hand, at Office, this August
5th. 1873.
GLEN. ARLEDGE. Clerk.
By j. j. Ariedge, DC.
augS-tds 9s
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
THE ELECTION

The election last Thursday was the
most orderly one We ever Witnessed.
The contest for some Of the offices, as
will be seen from the returns, was very
close, and OF course the defeated ones
and their immediate friends are a little
chagrined at the result. But this
should not be so. The candidates
should dismiss all feeling of animosily
toward each other. and be like-broth
ers, Below We give the aggregate vote
for the different candidates, promising
20 give the votes by districts (in tsbu
lar form in our next:
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
Reunion Of the First Tennessee.

Twenty. five or thirty members o
Col. p. Turney's FIRST Tennessee Reg
iment met last Monday at the office d
Capt, Il. d, Gregory for the purpose
of pcrfecting plans for the general lie
union which is to take place at Win
chester the 9Th Of next month. Col
Turney was called to the Chair and w
j. Slater appointed Secretary. Reso
lutions were adopted with regard to
the providing of eatables and the re-
ception Of all who come, and the lib
erality manifested by those present
was an earnest that there will he no
lack of provisions. Capt. j. Fl. Davis,
who generally succeeds in what he un
dertakes, just said if there was to be
any trouble about provisions, it would
get his dander up and he would pro
vide for tho whole regiment.
We look forward with pleasure to
this reunion. Every member who
can come is required 20 come, and
bring such friends as lie may see fit.
There will be no speaking, no band
music, no whisky-dlinking, but just a
social meeting Of ''the boys' who
went out so promptly to battle for
what they believed was a righteous
cause. There will he plenty of fun,
and. alas! there will be sad regrets
that many cannot come from the hon
orahle graves they fiil.
Read the official call elsewhere.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

James NJ. Darwin vs.. G. ". Darwin and
others.
Upon motion and it appearing to the
satisfaction of the CLERK ana Master from
cOmplainant's bill in above cause, which
is sworn to, that the defendants, Bay
less Darwin. I'll Darwin. George iiockcr-
smith and wife Elizabeth Ilockclsmith.
are nOn-resldCnts Of the STATE OF
Tennessee, so that the ordinary process of
law cannot be served upon them.
1t j. therefore ordered chat publication
be made for four consecutive weeks in the
Home Journal, published in Winchester.
Tenn. requiring the sand nonresident de
PENDANT 30 appear OH or before the fourth
Monday in january next, before the Chan
Gerry Court at Winchester. Franklin Coun-
ty, Tenn, and plead, answer or dcmur 10
complainant'S bill, or the same shall he
taken for confessed and set for hearing ex
partr rs tOthCm.
Witness my hand, at Office in Winclcs-
ter, Tenn, this July Sth. rs.
+. Ii. FINCH, C.& NJ.
;ulylS.iw 80
Simmons & Curtis, Solicitors for conf
%plainant.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
WINCHESTER. Tenn, Aug. ., 1s7

WINCHESTER. Tenn, Aug, 1878.
III. Gaines, Esq, Secretary of Winchcs-
tcr Normal
Dear Sir:-I have the honor to acknowl-
edge the receipt Of your note Of this date,
informing me of my election to the Pro-
fessorship Of English and History in the
Winchester Normal. Please express to
the Board of Trustees my high apprccia-
ton Of this compliment and trust. based
as it is upon an acquaintaHccship Of seven
years. | cheGrlUlIy accept the position.
confident OF the success OF the Institution
Respectfully &c.
A. +. DIX.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
Re- Union of Col. P. Turner's
Regiment.

The second annual reunion Of the men,
bcrs Of Col. =. Turney's LIST Tennessee
Regiment will he at Winchester. 9Th OF
September. Every member l. required to
be present if possible. and the people gen
orally, both ladies and gentlemen, are in
yited.
Newspapers in the counties of Lincoln.
Moore. Warren, GrunAy. Coffee, and the
Scwance newspaper, in this county. are
respectfully asked to publish this notice,
n. j. GEORGE, Chairman.
We. DONALDSON, Sec'y.
August StlI-3t
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

LARGE VEGETABLEs.-Mrs. William
Simmons sends US a beet that weighs
seven pounds, raised in her garden in
our part of town. 1t 10 the largest
beet we have seen this season.
And the largest Irish potatoe we
ever saw in our life comes from Mr.,
Wesley Tanning. 1t is Of thevRussett
variety, weighs three pounds, and was
raised on Mr.. F.'s farm, six miles west
of Winchester, Can any one beat it
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
Creditors, Notice.

G w. Bowling. admir-, &c,vs. Jane Wise
man and others.
At the june Term, 1873. of the Chanccry
Court for franklin county. Tenn. Il de-
cree was pronounced in above cause. 'di-
rccting the Clerk Il Master Of said Court
to advertise as the law requires. that all
persons having claims against the estate
Of G.. NJ. isenan. deed. are required to
come forward and file the same before the
first OF september next Notice is here
hy given TO all such ia file their claims ~
required. or they will be barred
Witness my hand, at Office in Winches,
ter. Tenn, this July Isl. 1873.
T, II. FINCH, c. & VI.
iulyll-tt
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

WINCHESTER, Tenn, Aug. 2, ISIS.
Prof. A. +. Dix:
hereby notify you that at u meeting OF
the Board of Trustees OF Winchester Nor
nal, held to-day, You were unanimously
elected to the ProfessorSiiip of English
and History in the Winchester Normal.
Please give the Board Il written notice
OF your acceptance or rejection.
Very respectfully.
L. j. GAINES, 5ec'y.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
Enr RnnrnsNntniiYn.

We are authorized to announce John II.
Bcaslry, candidate TO represent Frank
lin county in the Lower House OF the
next Tennessee Legislature. Election in
November,
Eitor HomG JJmNal:-Nou are author
lied to annOunrc me ~ II candidate for re-
election to represent frinklln county IN
the lower branch olthc ucNt General A.
spmhIv. toms Il. OLIVER.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
WINCHESTER. Tenn. Aug. .. 1875

n. II. Martin, Esq, Secretary Of Board o
Trustccso OF Mary Sharp College:
Dear Sir:--iGNving this day received no
tice OF my election to Il ProtcssorShip i,
the Winchester Normal, | hereby tender
my resignation Of the Chair of Anricu'
Languages heretofore held under you
honorable Board. Please express to til,
Board my nigh appreciation OF their uni.
form bearing toward me during the pas
seven years; and my sincere wish for the
continual prosperity of the institution
committed to their trust.
Very respectfully. &c.
A. f. DIN.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

Circuit Court met Monday morning,
pursuant to adjournmcnt-Judge VIII
liams presiding, The State docket
was finished Monday, and the civil
docket taken up, The Court will
probably hold the balance of the week.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

At meeting of the Board Of Trustees Of
the Winchester Normal, held Friday even.
ing, August ID, SIS, Prof. A. F. DIX was
unanimously elected to the Prclc>Sor>liip
Of English and History in the Winchester
Normal.
McssrS. j. X. Bennett. of DcchCrd. and
DR.. j. NJ. Anderson. of salem, were elect
ed members OF the Board Of Trustees.
.. DUFltLD,
President Board of Trustees.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
REDUCTION OF PRICES
Mary Sharp College.
Board. without washing, per week. $500
4" with " &" 3.37h
Tuition per month of tour weeks, la
Preparatory Department, ....... 3 %
Primary ........ 2 On
Mrs. NJ. +. Van HOOse,

Most favora3ly known to the people o.
Winchester ms IN efficient and successful
~instruetress Of children. will have charg,
OF these Departments. AMI in addition t.
the literary teaching Of her pupils will
take inuciI pains with them in Vocal NJ
sic and Calistnepics.
q. {. GRAVES.
july 10. 1878,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
coSsTABLE-lsT DISTRICT.

J. ]. williams Is reelected Judge OF
this Circuit by u handsome majority.
A. Is. Woodland. of Fayetteville is elect
cd Acknowledgement.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

The weather continues warm, the
mercury exhibiting a Partially Tor
the 90's.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

VIZ are requested to announce that
Rev. +. b, Crisman will preach the
opening sermon at Goshen next Sun
lny.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
julyll-it
Fashionable Barber Shop,
LEWIS BOND

Has opened a lirst-clhss shop in the
brick row opposite tie Home JUurua, OF
flee. where lie will practice %barbcring in
all its branches. lie keeps everything ia
parlor style. lie has conyeniences for all
those WHO wish to wash their faces am,
hands. free of charge. Give Eim acall.
lie is also prepared to mend broken UNI
brellas in wOrkmanlike manner, ut low
rates. lsep20
Old clothes cleaned. and made almost as
good rs new.
A good bathroom in rear OF shop.
Warm or cold baths at 4 moments warm
inV,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

QUERY: why will men smoke common
tobacco, when they can buy Marburg
Bros. Seal Of North Carolina at the same
price," ja3!-ly
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
PROF. A. +. DIX.

lie Resigns his Position in the Mary
Sharp Collcge-lS Elected to and Ac-
ccpts the ProtessorsItip of English and
History in the Winchester Normal.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08
" ED. w Ti " q
Manufacturer Of aud dealer I'm
ALL STYLES OF FURNITURE.

Prices us low rs the same can be boyG'
in Nashville,
His Furniture Is all handmade and W'.
stand the test Of any reasonable usa4".
Pictures. Chr0mO1, Nr., neatly framed
A lot on hand for sale very low.
All sorts OF Moulding on hand for 2l,
cheap. Ior framing
If you want seats In your cane clai
come and get "Gnrdner's Patent 81
Veneer seats,
.z5" Al kinds Of Upholstery, &c dom.
promptly
Made to order, and II tail supply Of '..
incest on hand, orany size, at les, I. To-.
they can be bought for anywhere o.
He will deliver them in aNICE uEAE~I
to any part fthc county.
l keep on hand an assortment Of
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

ET- For good chewing and smo~
king tobacco. call at A. c. Plumlee's,
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

TERMS or ADVERTISING :

weekly, NJ ~ per annum, Where the
papori Is %scutout OF the county, 2,2O.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-08-08

December Goth. 1877.
InD-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-09-13

The statement made by one of the Washing.
tonianS who returned from Memphis yeSter-
day, that the municipal authorities of that
city are taking no action to relieve suffering
or protect life and property, seems almost in
credible. Yet it Is doubtless true aud that
fact goes far TO explain the deplorable condi-
fion of things existing there from the time the
yellow fever first made it's appearance If
those in authority and high positions lose their
wits and fail In their duty at a trying time
nothing can be expected from the idle, the
Ignorant and the vicious, but lawlessness and
crime. 1t is very evident, and becoming more
and more apparent every day, that there is
something radically defective or fundament-
ally wrong In the manner In which the affairs
OF most of the southern cities and towns are
administered. But for this lamentable truth
1t is certain that the terrible scourge would
never have got the hold it now has in at least
some Of the afflicted localities.