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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-04-27
lR.-2a7.l
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate

Cbancery Court Of Shelby County, Tenn
Ella Nora Murphy vs. g. W. Muy DIV, et al
ny VIRTUE OF AN INTRRL0oJiiIiTSoSRRv.
- decree fer sale, entered in TIE above cSnss
on the nth DAY Of January, 1878, and re-
hewed APIll !; ISio, l WI sell, at public aue-
Clerk and Masters Office, Court. house ba;iso
ing, Main street, Memphis, Tenp-- on ~
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OnTTOn.

The market continues firm, with a fair
demand and moderate offerings. Sales
yesterday were 1900 bales.
OoTrlE CHAEG QUOTATIONS..
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ing AZ D O'CLOCK ~ temperance fHlHl
Hall, No. 29S Second street.
7. F. Callahan. ", c. T.; 3. Q. Milton. ".
v. T.; r. W. shelton, W. R.; @. G. MARBLE,
W. a. r.; D. C. NcDougal. ", F: R.; Bun y.
Price. ". IT,; o. Olsen, W. U. ~. c. Crueh-
field. W. G.; W. W apps. W s..
THALEs TEMPLE OF Il. AND 7. no. Emeets
every Thursday evening at Z o'clock at hall.
No. 298 Second St. W. X. Atkinson, P. W. y,
H.; j. L. Bourne. W. C. T.; F. 7. Davis. W.
V. T.. D.. g. Reahard. W. R.; 1. d, Coma
a W. Z. r.; J. +. Chandler, ". T. "; j.
O.. Bsrbee, W. u; G. Salem, ". D. o.;
Frank Hale, W, g.; J. Callahan, W. g.. Dan
ugSIsEN TEMPLE OF H. AND 7, No. 2-meets
ali. corner saffarans and Fifth streets L.
g. Williams, W, @. T.; Robert Kendall, W.
V. T.; W. N, Carr. W.. Ri Richardson,
W. A, R.; W. +. Prescott, W. +. R; E. r.
Colby w. r.; q. R. Bgnew, W. D. u; Jas.
S. Rawlings, " g.; R. j. Rawlings. ". s.;
n. 4, White, P. W. @. 7.
MONTGOMERY CoUNoIL No. !, 7. A.. AID s
T.-meets first and third Saturday in eaeh
month, in Temperance ball, at u O'Clock
pm Horace II. Briggs. @. Of O.; @. A. s.
Richardson, r.
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MULES AND HORSES.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Katie Hooper. Arkansas river
Ruth, White river.
Mary Houston, Cincinnati.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Geo, W. Cheek, Friar's Point.
Grand Tower, St. Louis.
Mary Houston, New Orleans.
BOATS IN PORT.
A. J. White, Vint Shinkle, Ruth, Katie
Hooper.
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virtue o. the terms Of a certain trust
deed made by Val Sanford on the OH az
December, 1875, to the undersigned, ,s S TI Oh
tee, which is of record in the Regisf az. amsus-
OF shelby county, Tennessee, in Be oI NJ om I
page ia, there will be sold by SAIL, T IN 40, no,
e5' S SGgEii soai sh aS? Cd il a MSmDb.s TonnSsS,ess..
county: "Ue' lying In said
A lot Of ground in. said city of Momrh;s
bought of IL; A. Sanford, lr1s,Saa W1 ar
D; Armour by said Val Sanford, lying on Sg I'm
h Iest on s soid OF Marshall avenue. %ironting Is
and being lot No. rs 81 Armohr, osV1 GGU ieet'
Inc ute to said property is believed 10 be-
perfect; but l will sell and conway az TrnStsS
only. Terms Of sale cash. 'A''' 40 AiuS''o
ol-Im&W-a1 VIM. SANFORD. Trustee.
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NatnrdaY. Nav 4. 1azR

within legal hours, the following described
property situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
That part Of a certain lot, situated on Lin
den street, in the city of Memphis. ON which
Is situated tho cottage, having a frontage Of
10 feet. and Is described ss commencing at n
point ITO feet from the northeast corner of
Main and Linden streets, and running thence
Is feet; thence nearly north $50 feet: Themes
ginning.
Termq Of e-0ne.third cash; balance in 6
and IL months after date. Notes with an
are paid.
This April Il, 1878.
m E. A. COLE, C. and NJ.
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OF HONOR.

NATOxA TENPLE or Fl. AND 7.
40, 1-meets every Friday even
ing at 8 o'clock at Temperance
Wall. No. 298 Second street.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
RAILROAD TINE B

MEMPHIS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Arrives. Leaves.
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MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON r. R.
Arrives. Leaves.
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BY X. j, BLACK, D. c. and Nj.
Robinson * Malone. solicitors. S7.43-4o x
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Trustees sale,

Sheriff of Shelby County. Term
By W. d. CANNON, d, s, 40-l6.g,
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

A meeting of the workingmen of Jackson
was held in the City Hall last night, which
was attended by large number of that class
of our citizens.
The meeting was called to order by Mr..
r. d. Hardy, who nominated Mr.. G. Cum
mings as Chairman. Mr.. Jas. Galceran was
requested to act as Secretary. The Chair
man stated that the OBJ ect OF the meeting was
to devise some means for preventing
the use of convict labor in competition
with the mechanics of our community. and
alter eloquent speeches from Messrs. John
Estelle, John 7. Hull, Senator King of Co.
piah, Col. Jones S. Hamilton aud Senator
w. A. Montgomery OF Kinds, the following
resolutions were adopted:
By r. c. Kerr:
Resolved, That the Chairman of this
meeting appoint committee of five, whose
duty it shall be TO draft bill giving to the
mechanics of this community and State
such relief as in their judgment seems best
under the circumstances.
Representatives of this county be requested
to use their influence TO secure the passage
of the same.
committee was appointed:
John EstelIe, HI. M. Taylor, r. Bradley,
Robert Sproule, John G.. eastman, G. Cum
mings, John Carlin, John T.. Hull, w. Fl.
Smallwood, Nelson Pc tier.
The meeting then adjourned.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

BAPTIST CHURCH.-Rev. DIR. Zealy, pas
tor. At IL A. NJ, "Riches of Grace" AT
JPN, Paradise"
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.-Rev. DR.. Hun
ter, pastor. At IL A. NJ, "The conditions OF
persevering in Prayer" At u P NJ, The
evil consequences of disregarding Gods
commands, as seen in the character and mis-
cradle end of King Saul"
METHODIST CHI RCH.-Rev. DR.. Watkins
pastor At IL A. NJ, Hindrances Luke
10 :23. At y P. NJ, "Relief offered y
Hebrews 4 Is.
ST. ANDREWS CHURCH. Rev. j. l.
Tucker, Rector. Morning subject-"The
alteration of the woman who was sinner. .
Evening subject-7th of series on Law
"The Trinity"
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

WE have been shown specimen of but
ter from the stock farm of Mr.. w. B. Mont
gomery of Oktibbeha county, produced
from the milk of his Jersey breed of cows
The butter is perfectly rich in color and de-
licious in taste and flavor, and such Is the
superiority of its quality that it commands
dellar a pound in the New York market
We have mentioned the fact to show what
can be done in the dairy business in Missis-
sipp, by proper attention. The butter il
for sale rby Messrs. Lemly & Son, at the
price of ordinary butter in this market.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Speaker called the House to order.
By Mr.. Bassett. FL. B. in relation to the
Sixteenth Section or school lands, in Nesho-
ba county. Passed
By, Mr.. Lewis. H. B. to amend an act
for the protection and care of live stock in
NoXubee county. Passed.
BY Mr.. Rainey. III. B. to amend an act to
provide for and regulate the custody of the
School Fund in Choctaw and other coun-
ties. Passed.
S. B. for the relief of FL. 'McCollum of
Perry county, was ctlled from the commit
tee and passed.
By Mr.. Street. FL. B. to supply the Cir
cult and Chancery Clerks offices of Prentiss
county, with the Supreme Court Reports
Passed.
BY NJ. Street. To amend the charter of
the Planters Insurance Company. Passed.
By MIR. ellison. III. B. TO incorporate the
Corinih Female College. Passed.
By Mr.. Henry. II. B. TO authorize the
Board of Supervisors of Rankin county to
purchase lands. Passed.
Ell. B. to authorize the construction of
street railroad in the town of Brandon
recedtd from its amendment.
By Mr.. Robinson. HI. B. to require the
Shertfof Rankin county to collect certain
State and county taxes. Referred.
ID. b. to increase the salary of the County
Superintendent of Education of Sharkev
county, was called from the committee and
passed.
BY Mr. Eaton. III. B. to extend the time
for the Tax Collector of Smith county, to
make his report OF insolvences for the State
tax of 1877. Laid on the table.
ii. b. to release to the Methodist Episa
cOpal Church South, of South Union, In
Sumner county, was called from the COM
mittee and passed.
ID. b. to incorporate the town of Cabaret
ia, was called up from the committee, and
a substitute therefor passed.
By Mr.. Heatbman. Ell. B. for the relief
of A Barrett aud F. M. Miller of Sunfiow-
er county. Referred.
s. B. 20 amend an Act in relation to reg
lstrailon OF voters, was taken up and
passed
BY Mr. Spight. 81. B. to authorize the
Board of Supervisors OF Tippah county to
allow certain claims against the school
fund. Passed.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

Saorifce.-Any and all WOODEN GooDs in
our house we offer at sacr close out
before end of the season.
The lot embraces large stock of custom
made Clothing and a line of Overcoats at so
per cent. on cost, TO wind up the stock.
ROBINSON g. STEVENS.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

NOTICE TO DRUGGIST AND sToREKEEPERs
| guarantee Shriner's Vermifuge to destroy
and eXpel worms from the human body.
, where they exist, if used according to di-
rectious. You are authorized to sell it on
the above conditions, David z. Foutz, Pro-
prietor. Baltimore, Md. For sale by DR..
Byron Lemly, Jackson, Miss.
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MARDI GRAS.

TICKETS will be on Sale to New Or
leans February q, and until March 5th. One
fare for round trip, 1918 Children half price.
Good to return till March 10TH Will sell
Tickets to Memphis, commencing March I'd !;
selling also Sd and 4th Fare for round trip,
u.65.
feb23-daw JNo, A. WEBB. Ag't
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

The House Committee on He'll ="
submitted lengthy and learned report
last night, which would be excellent ''Sun-
day Reading" but we are compelled to
defer its publication until Tuesday morning.
1t re-settles great question which Beecher
has tried to unsettle.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

RESOLUTIONS of thanks to the Gov
ernor and Senate, and complimentary to Dr.
T. j. Mitchell, the newly appointed Super
intendent of the Lunatic Asy lum, were
adopted last night at a citizens meeting
They will appear in next issue.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24
DR.. VAN METER,

Of the Illinois Medical Infirmary, at Charles
ton, Ill. O. some of his assistants, will again
visit our city while on his professional tour
through the Southern States. All who are
suffering with Piles, Fistula, Throat and Lung
diseases or diseases of a chronic nature, can
consult him. He will be found at his rooms at
Rohrbachers Hotel OF March 9th and lth.
-feb20-2w#.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

A Special Bargain.-We offer about 200 Ex-
ira quality fine CASHMERE HATS for Gentle
men, The ends of cases, to close out, at far
below cost ROBINSON & STEVENS.
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STR a " n lid

EROM the premises of MRS. C. S. FOUN-
L. TAME, on the Sd day of February, 1873,
ONE BLACK MARE, with a white streak on
her nose, and one white hind FOOT. also one
BLACK MARE MULE, about IA hands high,
slightly gray ON the shoulders. Both in good
condition. Any person returning the same
will be literally rewarded by calling on or
addressing E. E. DERDEN, or
J. w BRITTUN,
feb13*2w. Jackson, P. O.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR SALE

THE undersigned offers to sell cheap for
l. CASH 6 to 8 fine MILK COWS, with young
Calves; also from Is TO 100 Cords well sea-
soned WOOD. Call at the Hunt Place." or
F. A. WOLFE.
feb23w1mdt23
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ALI Watches and il

All Watches and Jewelry Sold at Seutters,
were bought for his customers, and will be
sold under the full guarantee of
SEUTrER, THE JEwELER.
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Buy Your Clothing and Furnishing Goods OF
J. Stadeker & Son. They are the best and
cheapest.
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MASONIC j Jackson Royal Arch Chap
ter No 6, will meet tomorrow night.
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The Silver Bill having passed, J. Stadeker
s Son will sell goods for less than ever before.
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Examine the Immense Stock of Dry Goods at
J. Stadekers, before purchasing-it will pay
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Am Anxious to dispose of my choice assert
of Jewelry, ETC., before the dull season, AM
therefore offer it at cost!
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Just In By Express.-l0 Dozen Bon Ton
CoRsETs, warranted the very best Corset ever
sold for the money. Every pair guaranteed
ROBINSON & STEVENS
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Latest Style and Genuine Jewelry, at prime
cost, at SEUTTER's 5.
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FOR THE HOLIDAYS!

MHSS 1ULLHs INEXTDOOR TO OIZEK
CARRIAGE WAREHoUsE.)
WILL sell MILLINERY, NOTIONS, TOYS
w etc., for the Holidays, at greatly re
duced prices. A large stock, suitable for
Christmas and New Years presents. Call
early and get the best.
dec.l9, '77--5w.
The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1878-02-24

Seutter, the Jeweler is selling off at cost
fine Watches and Jewelry
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Cost and Less than Cost-entire Stock of
Winter Goods at }. STADEKER Il Sons.
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The House was at work last night on
loca b
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J. Stadeker & Son sell Coats Thread at
cents per spool.
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Spring Hats-New Styles-just received by
Exnress at A. VIRDEN's.
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WHITING s. GRAY's,

New Opera Tuck Combs, Bands, and 81
Button Kid Gloves, at
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* ND. JOHNS, OF MISSISSIPPI,
0e ATTORNEY AT LAW.

OFFICE Room, No. 10, OVER FIRST NATIONAL
BANK, Cooks BUILDING,
Austin. Texas.
Special attention given to the Collection
of Claims and Settling Land Titles in any
portion of the State.
feb23 7S-w4m.
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Best Calico-6 cts, at J. STADEKER & Sons.
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THE MOBILE AND OHIO RAILROAD

Mr.. SPEAKER-Your joint special committee
| appointed by both Houses under Joint reso-
| luton and thereby instructed to ascertain
and report certain matters touching the Mo-
bile and Ohio Railroad the cost of that
portion of said road lying within the State of
| Mississippi, the earnings of such portion
since 1874 and other matters set forth in said
resolut on. would respectfully report that
! they have considered the same, and respect
| fully report as follows:
First. As to the cost of that portion of said
| railroad lying within this State, your com
mittee have not been able to obtain other
information than that contained in the
| sworn testimony of W. Butler Duncan.
President and Receiver of said road. who
came before your committee and was exam
ined Said testimony, with certain documents
furnished by Mr.. Duncan to your committee,
| is herewith submitted. From that testimon v.
| it wonld appear that the cost of that portion
of said road lying within this State. up to the
date of its completion in. 1861, and including
only the road-bed, superstructure and per-
mament works was over six millions, eight
hundred thousand dollars.
Second. As to the earnings of said rail-
road Isince 1874. your committee have not
been able to get other information than that
con tanned in the testimony of Mr. Duncan.
and the documents and exhibits furnished by
him, and which are referred to above as part
of this report.
Your committee are not able to report more
definitely, because of the lateness of the
The Newtown bee., 1878-08-08
Sandy Hook.

i The ladies 0fSt, Jolns Church. aewlag Society hold their ice-rrram f,s iyul frltIny evening, Instnnl of Thursday, on arcomt of Inc inlemcncy Qf these |" dog days The only thing ot interest oc- curing during the evening was tho breaking down oft settco, which crontcd 1 quite m excitement; but no one WH' seriously injured. It did not have rs good support as the picket fence. p Connected with the festival, Il e chll,Ircd had an entertainment consisting of tablcaux, ,A C., which wts very llac. "Cnln and Abel, co" Despair, Music in the Air" were very strll;ingly represented.
 The following were installed us oillrcr3 of Granite LodEc, l21, l. 0. G. T., Fri day evening, by Lodge Deputy Percy Blacltman W. C. T., N. C. Downs; W. V. T.. Mrs. John L. Sanford; See, John l.. Sanford W. T., Mrs. Sarah Wheeler; W. r. S., Ann Snnfori: Chap. Rev, Jas. Taylor; w. M., stephen Graham; W. G Chus. Dayton; W. B., Geo. Graham; l.. II. s., Mrs. D. C. Gatcly; L. II. S., Sarah C, CrolIutt; A.S., I. P. Blackman; D. M., Sadie D. Gatoly. The following were elected representatives to Grand Lodge which meets in Bridgeport Sept. 2ith N. C. Downs, Jno. r. Griffin, W. W. Porkins, Mrs. Sa"ah Wheeler
 Quite q party of the young folks pie nired l,y the river Saturday, and we should judge they all had q nice time.
 Miss May TomIin5on of Rochester N. r., formerly of this place. arrived Thursday, on short visit to her many friends, returning Monday. She was the guest of AIr. John L. Sanford.
 Miss Lcta Bacon and Miss Comstum returned home 10 Boston Thursday
 Miss Edith F. Jones left Thursday for a visit to Kent.
 MT. Curtis P. Gatcly arrived home Saturday evening, returning Tuesday.
 Mrs. L. 0. Homer left Saturday for a short visit to Wallingford.
The Newtown bee., 1878-08-08
Custer Post, No. .46, G. A. R.

The charter of Custer Post, No. 46, c. A. R., Department of Conn.,, has been re- ccived; and a large numbsr of eX-sol- diers met at the office of Dr. W. C. Vile in Sandy Hook for organization under the charter. The officers were elected, and Thursday, Aug. 18th, was appointed as the day for installation of the officers by the Department staff. There will be large delegations from the Danburv and Bridgeport Posts, who will arrive on the 1H.35 and Il. .43 A. NJ. trains. Custer Post will meet the visiting Posts at the depot, and escort them to Good Tenn plar's Hall, Sandy Hook, where tho in Stallation exercises will take place at l2 noon. After these are concluded the visiting Posts will le invited 10 a ban quet under the trees in the open air. In order that the Post may receive their visiting Comrades in a proper manner, the ladies are respectfully requested to come to the relief of the qualtcr-mas- ter's department, and send such cOntri- buttons of food, drink, and flowers to the office of Dr. Vile at or before 19 A. NJ, on the morning of installation, or send word to Mr, G. P. Lillis, adiutant of the Post, who will see that they are called for, and delivered properly. It is to be hoped that the ladies will give cheerful assistance to the new, but de- serving organization
 All soldiers, sailors and marines hon. orably discharged from the service of tho United States, who served during the late rebellion, are cordially and heartily invited to meet at the office of Dr. W. c. Vile, at Sandy Hork, Satur- day evening, August 10th, to confer with the members of Custer Post No. 46, in relation to the installation exercises, to be held August 18th. It is to be hoped there will he large attendance from this and adjoining towns.
 The following is tho list of officers of Custer Post, No. 4G, G. A. R. Post Commander, Vim. C. Vile, NJ. D.; Sen for Vice Con-, Chas. Rininsland; Junior Vice-Com., A. W. Peck; Quartermaster. Edward Troy; Adjutant, c. P. Lillis i; Chaplain, Rev. Jas. Taylor; Officer of the Day, Chas. Dayton; Sergt. Major, Vim. Sniflln; Quartermaster Sergt., Pat rick McNIahon; Sentinels, Chas: Flaw ley, Michael McMahon.
The Newtown bee., 1878-08-08
Post Morton.


 State Attorney Glm-toad notified Dr. Robert Hubbard of Bridgeport on Thursday last, that he wanted him to make q post moItem examination of Martin McNam;ra, who was mur.!rrod in thfs town on Thursday, July IAth. Dr. Hubbard at once notified Shrrn Aaron Sanford to make the necessary pr"para- lions, und have the grave opened accor- dingly. Dr. Hubbard came up on the 10,45 train Friday morning, and at once proceeded to the grave in the Catholic cemetery in the Glen, and made the cx- animation, assisted by Dr. Peek of Bridgeport, Drs. Bennett, Julson and Vile of this place, with students White of Bridgeport, and Squircs from South bury. The body Was found to he in ;n advanced stage of decomposition, and the work was anything but agreeable. The greater portion of the skull was t;. ken away, with the heart, to present at the trial. Two wounds penetrating the skull were found, one directly over the left eyebrow, and the other in thc left parictai bone. The tines of the fork, when applied to these openings. fitted them accurately It is obvious that the States attorney thought this course es- sential to a correct understanding of the pa5p
The Newtown bee., 1878-08-08

md relieved inc child, and Johnny ia all right again
 Two young fellows whe arc rustlcat- ing In Taunton, ai the residence of Wm, Fulroldld Esq, named respectively Mortimer C, Hewlett and Henry l., Rnnd- fer, went out ono dag Inst week 10 get berries, and when they returned home tltoy were loalnl down with coons hl- stead. These yomg NImruds had better take care, or else they mny run across m elephant in Taunton wnods-no btg- ger tllnn mean skunk,
 Our lnrlmrr5 around town arc reaping a rich reward in an abundant supply of huy and nll kinds Of grain Tho pros poets of lnrgr yield of tobacco and corn Is excellent Alr, Wm. Glover has corn growing on the land of MT. Frode- rick Sanford which measures on an aver ago nine feet high, while good share VI IL hlll iAbh lN'tAN''Af AAiAAA'fii A''' high. What it will bo when muturcd we cnnnot sny. Mir. Glover is nhead on tobacco, and wn think 1t is the incest in town. IL WIS topped August lst, which Is said to be very carly. Mir. Henry Maddigau, who lives near Queen street, hus n fine lot of corn, which occasions remark from ali those who have seen it, There ncypr was time when every thing growing looked so thrifty a7 at present.
 NIr. Samuel Sruddcr has just received another car-load of Shingles of the Star brand, which he is selling al low prices. These Shingles nave given good salisIac- ti0n to those who have used them. Send in your orders promptly to George C. Peek or Samuel SctMdcr, Ncwtown.