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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27

the several lots or tracts Of land mentioned in
said decree, to-wit:
First-Part Of lot 8. block SO. on Causev
street, in the city of Memphis, Shelby county.
Tennessee, and bounded and described as fol-
ioWs: Commencing at the northeast corner Of
lot 3, block 80, map Of the city of Memphis,
thence running south along the west line Of
Causey street 40 feet; thence westwardiv mar
allel with the north line Of said lot to the
bayou; thence along the east side or waters
edge OF said bayou to the northern side of
said lot; thence east with the western line Of
said lot TO the beginning.
Second-One other lot lying on the west side
Of Causey street, in tue city Of Memphis,
Shelby county, Tenn. and being The mart al
lot decreed to W. @. Causey by the County
Eonrt Of Shelby county, November term, 1851.
and by him conveyed 10 Samuel Toole, Febru-
airy /. 1861, by deed registered in Book 81. mart
|. page 800, Registers office of Shelby county.
70 which reference is made, which lot Ia
bounded on the east by Causey street, and
commences at Mrs. Jane ID. Crooks south
east corner; running thence along Causey
street 81 feet to NJ. ]. Wright's northeast cor
Ineri thence westward with WrighPs north
line TO Bayou GayosO thence with the BAYOU
10 mrs rocks corner; thence eastWardlv
with her line TO the beginning.
Ihlrd-Another lot, the east half of lot 60
OF the John ID. Armour subdivision, fronting
81 Ieet on the north side OF Madison street ex-
tended, ia the city Of Memphis, TenDessoe.
and running back between parallel lines i6O
feet to an alley. being the same lot conveyed
hy j u. Beiskell and others to Mrs. lane D.
Crook by deed recorded in Book m. mage l6t
Registers office of Shelby county, to which
reference is made.
Terms of sale leash,
June II, 1878.
JOHN II. FREEMAN. Clerk
L.. Il. MCEARLAND. Sol "a nc
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Then the debate waged hot,
Deutsch's voice getting up grad
ually INTO a wild and agonized
shrek, while McCullough's words
sounded as if they were coming out
of'an artesian well. At that mo-
ment the other members of the par
ty interfered and declared unani-
mously that the cash belonged to
Mccullough. Accounts of what
was said by the two opponents dur
ing the excitement differ. One Of
the players AYERS that what might
have been mistaken for a cyclone
in full blast was distinctly heard to
roar; "For two cents I'd smack
you in the snoot;" which was fol-
lowed by a shrill wall OF despair.
Another declares that it is all a
mistake, and that the great actor
was only rehearsing line from
"Richelieu :"
Mark whore she stands Referring to the
Around that fiye-dolIar treasury note Idraw
The awful circle Of four aces and a derringer.
Lay but one digit on the "pOt,'
And on thy head--Ay tho 'twere bald as BOH-
cicaults--
l launch this schooner Of beer
Anyhow, Mccullough raked
down the pile, and the party sepa-
rated. They met again Sunday
night; at least a part of them met.
The place chosen was Mile Aimee's
house on Lexington avenue. Nc
Cullough was in Boston and Will
hanson was with his sick mother
in Chicago. French, also, had
Withdrawn from the game, fearing
lest his father, who is in London,
should hear of the poker proclivi-
ties Of his worthy offspring. He
sold his seat at the table to Charley
Eytinge, who was anxious for a
chance to play. This time the
evening passed smoothly. Darcy
won back $500 of his former losses.
Graz lost $400 more, leaving him
$1,000 in the box; Deutsch recov-
cred $3.50 of what he had formerly
donated to his associates; Werthei-
mer lost 5000, which is exactly
what he was to have received for
this weeks work in engineering a
debutante at the Union Square;
and Eytinge who had paid $65 for
the privilege of playing, drew out
a little over 5000 ahead.
The game is to stop now.. The
players have had enough of it and
are glad to quit. But it was lively
while it lasted.
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Market Gardening About Paris.

Market Gardening About Paris.
Boston Cultivator
There are over 5000 men, women
and children engaged in growing
early asparagus, lettuce, carrots and
the like, in and around Paris. The
rent of the land varies from $3.50
to $240 per acre, according to stu
alton and irrigation plant. These
market gardens are of comparative.
ly small dimensions, and vary from
one and a half to two and half
acres in extent. Taking the smaller
size, the plant necessary to carry on
business costs nearly $25O0, includ-
ing large and small bell glasses,
straw mats, glazed lights, frames,
tools, baskets, horse, cart, and other
necessary materials.
The regular workmen, it is said,
earn an average pay of about forty
cents a day, with board and lodg-
ing, all the year round. Extra men
receive about seven cents per hour,
women five cents. Most of the
men come from other sections, not
so much for the sake of the wages,
which are low for France, but in
order to learn a business which
they can turn to profitable account
when they return to their homes
after two or three years service.
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Five Dollars per Annun

through all the solemnity of a regu-
lar funeral. For several days he
continued to visit the grave Of his
little friends, and mourned over
them with a grief which did not
seem at all theatrical.
=" In week or less the tendency
to arrangement in Booth became
more developed. One night, when
be was to act, he did not appear;
nor was he found at his lodgings.
He did not come home that night.
Next morning he was found in the
woods, several miles from the city,
wandering in the snow. His de-
rangement proved to be temporary,
and his reason returned in few
days. He soon left the city,"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
The mIeronnone ln surrerr.

The value of the miorophone in
operations for stone and other deli
cate surgical manipulations has Just
been shown at the London Univer-
sity college, The apparatus con-
sisted of the usual feeble battery
with wires connected with two tele.
phones running to different parts
of the room. The ordinary sound
used in operations for crushing the
stone was attached by a wire
to the circuit of the battery.
Near the handle a piece of carbon,
such as is used by Professor Hughes,
was carefully balanced and attached
by a delicate spring to the battery
circuit. When the end of the
sound strikes against the smallest
piece of calculus, the acoustic wave
is transmitted along the steel of the
instrument to the carbon, whers it
is transformed into electric vibra.
tions, which are multiplied through
the telephone, SO that the noise be-
comes loud and unmistakable. The
carbon arrangement on the sound
must not be too delicate, nor the
battery too strong; but with the mi
crophone properly adjusted, it was
easy by trial to detect the presence
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
NO lO2

Of even a minute fragment of un-
removed calculus. The carbon
needed only to be fitted to the
probe; also, to detect bullets or
fragments Of bone. But while it
is quite possible for a skilful sur
geon to make himself absolutely
certain by means of the microphone
of what he was previously only
morally convinced of, no very re-
markable results, at least in Ordin-
airy practice, are anticipated from
the use of the instrument.
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1878 R. d.
NOn.Resident Notice.

In the Chancery Court of Shelby county. Ten-
nessee-W. X. Thixton VS.. B. W. William
son ct al.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
I this cause that the defendants, d, r, Cook.
X. H.. Richards and B, b. Crane are non-res-
idents Of the State of Tennessee; il is there
tore ordered that they make their appearance
Memphis, Tenn, on or before the first Mon
day in August, 1878, and plead, answer or
demur TO e0mplainanps bill and the cross kill
OF B. W {. Williamson or the same will be taken
for confessed as to them and set for hearing
lished once week. for four successive weeks.
in the Public Ledger.
This 2lst day Of June, 1878.
A copy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, c. andM.
BY r, j. BLACK, d. G. and M.
9S-i0l-ll0- ll6
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mo. 2S65.l
NOn-Resident Notice.


In the Chancery Court Of Shelby county.
Tennessee-W. B, Galbreath VS., s. W. Bol.
ton ct al.
IT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
4 this cause that the defendants, Lucas
sia Andrews, Joseph A. Andrews. citizens of
Ohio, are nonresidents of the State Of Tennes-
sseei It is therefore ordered that they make
their appearance herein AT the court house
Ia the city Of Memphis, Tenn on or before
eirst Monday in August. 1878, and plead
answer or demur to the cross bill Ct defend
ants, &. H, Millinston OF al. herein, or the
same Will be taken for confessed as to them
and set Tor hearing OK Farte; and that copy
Of this order be published once a week, for
iolT successive weeks. in the Public Ledger.
This 10th day Of June, 1878.
A copy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE. O. and NJ.
By r. ]. BLACK, d. O. and NJ.
Randolph, Hammond q Wassell. Solicitors
for complainant. 96- l02- -l0s-ll4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
On Saturday, July 20, 1873,

Main and Madison streets, Memphis, Tenn.
sell at public sale to the highest bidder for
cash, lots four, five. six and seven, fronting
on Pigeon Roost road and Monroe street exc
tended; and also lots ten. eleven, twelve and
thirteen, all in Memphis. Tenn, for more
OF information as to title, reference NAV be
made to proceedings in u Q First Chancery
Court in the causes of Robert l.. Brown VS.. Il.
g. Galloway ct al. No. 933, r. D.; Isaac u.
ili4ard ct a.. vs.. I. G.. Galloway ct al, eS4,
X. u. and " Z; u. Iurley VS.. l.. G. Galloway
good, but will sell and convey as Trustee
only. 's S, p. READ. Trnstee
June II, 1873. SSsIS; SSsiS;
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A THEATRICAL GAME OF POKER.
Now York Cor. Chicago Tribuno.l


Several actors, managers and
Others yariously interested in the
atrical matters, organized a poker
party some weeks ago, "iust to
pass away the time" 1t was to be
a small game, with a trlhing ante,
and, of course, none of them
thought of winning or losing to
any decided extent. They only
wanted a little fun, and, by the
way, l never heard of a poker game
which started in any other shape.
But it ended--well, I'll tell how it
ended when | get to that part of the
story. The originators of this par
ticular friendly contest were Mau-
rice Grau, Manager Deutsch of the
Florence party, Mr.. Darcy, who is
Aimee's husband, according to lat
est advices, Henry French, ir., the
play importer, ]. c. Williamson,
the comdian, Mr.. Wertheimer, bus
mess manager of Booths Theater,
and John Mccullough, the famous
tragedian.
1t was arranged that these six
should keep the game to themselves,
and that no outsider should be let
in unless some member of the reg
ular party wished to retire, in which
case the applicant for admission to
the mystic circle should pay a stip-
ulated fee for his seat. They met
two or three evenings in each week
for sometime, and the bets didn't
increase to any alarming extent,
owing to the general desire of the
players to only gamble "for fun"
But who was ever known to keep
within the original limits on
game of draw? Who was ever
known to hide four aces under a
bushel, just because he had agreed
that the bets shouldn't 90 above a
certain figure? Once let full
hand and four Of a kind get out
against each other, and-where's
your limit?
Last Friday night the disciples
Of General Schenck came together,
meaning business, and before the
game closed they had all the busi-
ness they wanted. The play started
light, but the cards were tout" in
all sorts of formidable combina-
tions, and the wagers increased with
corresponding rapidity. Somewhere
along toward morning the game
was called, and the losses were
reckoncd up. 1t was found that
Williamson and Mccullough were
the only winners, while all the
Others were Gin the hole' to a
greater or less extent. Maurice
Grau was loser $500, Deutsch was
behind S400. French was only a
little better off, and Darcy had
dropped 5000, making his total
losses since the game started Just
$1,000. The only clash during the
evening was between Mccullough
and Deutsch. A So bill was on the
table.
"That's mine, amt it?" said
Deutsch.
"Not very much," responded the
California tragedian, in tones so
deep that the party thought his
voice was coming up the elevator
from the basement. ~
"Why, yes it is. put it
Not by a id sight" observed
the voice, going down another
story,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
LEGAL.
mo. S29 r. d.
NOn.Resident Notice.

In the Probate Court Of Shelby county, Tenn.
Julius A. Pollock VS.. W. B. Busby.
IT APPEARING FROM THE ORIGINAL
the defendant. W. B. Busby, is minor and
a nonresident Of the State of Tennessee, it
is therefore ordered that he make his appear
ance herein, at the courthouse of said Pro
tate Court in the city of Memphis, Tenz on
or before the first Monday in August, 1878,
and plead, answer or demur to complain
ants bill, OF the same will be taken for con-
fessed rs to him, and set for hearing OK parte;
and that a cepy Of this order be published
once week for four successive weeks in the
Memphis Public Ledger.
This 2lst day OF June, 1878.
A copy attest;
JAMES REILLY, Clerk.
By HUGH B. CULLEN. ID. @.
N D; L; Stewart. solicitor for complainant
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
How EngIIsh ships We're Build.

From the "Liie of George
Combe F" we find the following
strange statement;
Prince Albert mentioned that a
gentleman had lately applied to him
for leave to dedicate a scientific
treatise on naval architecture to
him translated, think he said),
because "it would be the first in the
English language"
Impossible" said the prince.
Nevertheless true"
The prince was incredulous, and
sent a note to the admiralty beg
ging them to send him the best
treatise on naval architecture. The
answer came:
"No such book exists in the
English language"
lie became curious to learn by
what rule they built their ships.
They had measurements which were
practically known, but in forming
the curves on which the ships sail
ing powers depend, they were guided
wholly by the eye and hand!
"How by the hand?'
"You may well ask that ques-
tios."
The prince then placed the palm
Of his hand on the window shutter,
drew it carefully along, and said:
That's the way they do. They
actually feel the curve by passing
the hand in that way over the
planks as they are placed on the
skeleton ribs, and they raise or de-
press, extend or contract them, ac-
cording to their estimate of the APP
proach to an ideal model existing in
the operators head"
l expressed surprise.
EYES," said the prince, "the
English boast of being practical
people, but was there ever such an
example of it as this? The safety,
glory, riches Of the country depend
on this success in ship-building,
and their knowledge Of the art is
wholly practical. No wonder that
they spoil so many vessels"
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Sheriff's Sale Of Real Estate.

DUBLIc NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.
i that by virtue of three writs Of yenditioni
expenas to me directed from the Honorable
Circuit Court of Shelby county, Tennessae,
tho first in case No. Sj02, Ames, Beatlie q Co.
VS., Jesse M, Tate and B. G.. Tate, stayor.
judgement 18th of January, 1877, for S85, ,6i
debt and sll.5 costs; the second ia case No.
S50t, Venable 4 Rawlings VS.. Jesse M. Tate
and B. e Tate. stayor, judgment 18th of jan
uary,. 1873. for 1920 debt and sll.lS cests
Jesse NJ. Tate and Il. q. Tate, stayor. iudg-
ment 8th OF January, 1877, for S9l .65 debt and
Sill. rs costs, together with interest and further
costs, to satisfy said judgments, ETC., will
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
Executors Sale.

IN SATURDAY. JUNE %, 1873. at twelve
" o'clock m, in front of No. q South Court
street, in Memphis, Tenn, we will sell TO the
highest bidder, under the will of A. N. Ed
city aforesaid. t0-wit: Lot 3, block 81, at tho
southwest intersection Of Vance and Ruth
streets, having a front on Vance Of AK feet
wi h q depth Of l50 feet.
Terms Of Sale-0ne-f fourth cash; balance in
one, two and three years with interest.
@. w. FRAZER,
@. W. EDM0NDS,
A-l@ Executors, etc,
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On Tuesday, July 9, 1873,

in legal hours, in front Of the Court-bous.
Memphis, Tennessee, proceed to sell. hi tbc
highest bidder, ,or cash, tho following de-.
scribed property, to- wit
Situate in the county Of Shelby gtat. -
Tennessee. and known as lot No. 81 bioct Il
OF Polk's subdivision, on the south si1s ~
Georgia street 5Cxl70 feet ''ao VI
Levied on as the property OF defenasp,ss
surety, Is: g Tate, 70 satisfy said iuaement.
Memphis. 9Th day Of June, fsSs.
eI,r Y, i, ANDERSON,
BY w. D. CANNON. d. 81. A'DH'
" MiIsen q, q, Beard Attorneys for PLAINTIFF,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
On Saturday, July 1S, 1873,

the tract Of land described in the pleadinrs
and decree in this cause, lying in the Eighth
civil district Of Shelby county, Tennessee, and
bounded as follows; Beginning at the north
east corner of a tract Of 200 acres sold BY John
Davidson to Robert l. Chester and wife.
thence west ia chains; thence south chains;
thence west % chains so links to the south,
west corner; thence north Al chains; thence
east ~ chains 70 links; thence ROrth is chains
50 links to the northwest corner; thence east
ia chains 30 links to the northeast corner;
beginning containe 662 acres more or less.
Terms Of sale cash.
June u, 1873.
JOHN Il. FREEMAN, Clerk.
GEO. W. WINCHESTER, Sol. for complainant.
9Q-I1G
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Trustees Sale.

by virtue of deed OF trust executed TO me
- by W. II. Turley in January, 1874, and
MED for registration June IL, 1878, and pursu-
Newcomb, deceased, the beneficiary therein
named, for the purpose Of liquidating the de-
faulted note for $3.50, due December, "a, lS75.
with 10 per cent. interest from December 28'
anee, will,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
On Saturday, July 18, 1873,

the, tract Of land mentioned in the pIeadinRs
and decree. lying in Shelby county, Tennes- i
and described as the east half of lot No. ! of
section l, township /, range west, and being
the same lot conveyed in the MORTGAGE eye
cuted to complainant, D. W. Bynum, by de d.
ieRdant, W. .. Searcy, on the 30th of August.
Terms Of Sale-Said land will be sold unop
credit Of seven y7l and twelve l2) months,
purchaser executing notes with approved per.
sonal security for the purchase money, and A
lien retained on the land until said notes are
paid. Equity of redemption barred.
June II, 1878
JOHN Il; FREEMAN, Clerk.
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LEGAL.
In Supreme Court Of Tennes.
see at jackson,

W. L. Bent. for use of the Insurance Com-
pany of the Valley of Virginia VS.. Gee. M.
l.. Crook, Jane d. Crook ct al.
RY. virtue Of the decree pronsuneed by tho
- Supreme Court Of Tennessee at jackson
April 3, 1878. in this cause. will offer for sale
TO the hlgheit bidder, in front OF the court
phis,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27

L. L. Lanier ct al. vs.. NJ. L. Bell ct al.
pY virtue Of the decree pronounced in this
- cause by the Supreme Court Of Tennesseo
at Jackson, April 3 1878, will offer for sale
to the highest bidder, in front of the csurt-
phis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
JOHN IL. FREEMAN, Clerk.
i. b. MCFARLANp. sol. sa ne
In supreme Court at jackson.

D. w. Bynum VS.. W. 0. Searcy.
RY virtue of the decree pronounced by the
- Supreme Court of Tennessee at jackson.
in this cause, April 3, 1878, / will offer for
sale t, the highest bidder. in front Of the
Memphis '' VI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27

A quiet and pleasant home is insured
to all mothers who use DR., Bulls Baby
Syrup for their little ones, 1t contains
nothing injurious.
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SlO. $QO. S50. A10n.

Invested judiciously in Stocks Options or
Privileged. is a sure road to rapid fortune
Full details and Official Stock Exchange Re-
CO., Bankers. 35 WAN street. Now York
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
the GOLDEN WHEEL
Fortune Teller and Dream ROAk

1t learns any one how to tell fortunes, and
gives you true interpretations of dreams, con-
tains great many secrets important to every
one, and is the most complete work of the
kind ever published All complete fer only
81 .(gresnbacks). Send your full address
plainly written, with price. to CHR iSTIAN
MILLER, go East Sixth ST., Cincinnati, 0.
62-dkw. 1C5t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27
In supreme Court md Jackson.

JOHN II. FREEMAN, Clerk.
VANCE & ANDERSON, Soils. S9 li6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27

would be to reoite the roll of all
the sovereigns, ex-sovereigns,
princes, dukes and 50 on who have
been in Paris during General
Grants stay. The only great crea-
ture he has not yet seen is the Shah
of Persia, who arrived only night
before last, and has been resting at
his hotel almost ever since. If
General Grant was not going away
so soon it is certain he would meet
Che Shah, who, with his
AMUSING HALF-LIGHTs
of knowledge Of what is going on
in the domains of civilization, must
inevitably have heard of The great
American general and renowned
ex-President. OLIVE LOGAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-27

MEMPHIS TENN THURSDAY EVENING JUNE a. 1875
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-16
STATE NEWS.

At the present term of Supreme Judicial Court,
Bath, Charles Ware and Leon Jordan were indict-
ed for breaking into Mr.. Aonzo Purinton's store
in Bowdoin. The former pleaded mot guilty
the latter guilty"
The unswick Telegraph says that cliniques
are now held at the Medical College on Saturday
mornings, all operations before the class being
free to the patients.
The Lewiston Journal says that Bates corpora
ton is now doing q good business. The new
management does not propose to 60 to sleep.
The mills are turning out large quantities of
goods which are selling well.
Nearly all the lumber mills on Union river have
commenced running on full time.
Enough stock has already been subscribed to
insure the success of the Norway Branch Rail-
road, though a vigorous will still be need
ed to bring up the entire amount. We had
thought the depot was located beyond any ques-
ton, but have learned that there is some differ
ence of opinion as to what point would best &C.
commodste all our people. Norway Advertiser
| A stray rifle shot struck near man blowing il
Cape Elizabeth, Thursday. That came from sport
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-04-16
The Beecher Scandal.
LETTER FROM MRS. TILTON.
She Confess, to Adultery Between Her
self and Beecher.

NEW YORK, April Is. The following letter
from Mrs. TiltOn will appear in the morning pa
pers tomorrow:
Mr.. Ira b. Wheeler:
My Dear SRA few weeks since, after long
months of mental anguish told, as you know, a
few friends whom had bitterly deceived, that the
charge by my husband, Of adultery between my
self and the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was true,
and that the lie | had lived so well the last four
years lad become intolerable to me. That state
ment now solemnly reaiiirm, and leave the truth
with God, to whom also | commit myself, my
children, and all who must suffer | know full
well the explanations that will be sought by many
for this acknowledgements desire to return to
my husband. insanity, mace-everything save
the true and only one, my quickened conscience
and the sense of what is due to the of truth
and justice. During all the complications Of these
years Won have been my confidential friend, and
therefore address this letter to YOU. authorizing
and requesting you to secure its publication.
ELIZABETH Il. TILTON.
BROOKLYN, April 10 1873