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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
For. CIerk of county CeUr,

JOHN j.: DUFFY is n candidate for County
Court Clerk at the ensuing August election.
subject to the action of the Democratic and
Conservative Convention.
W. L. WALDRAN is a candidate for Clerk
of tao County Court at the ensuing Anrns
election, subject to the action of the indie
pendent voters Of Shelby county.
JAMES REILLY is a candidate for the
office of Clerk Of the Shelby County Court at
the ensuing August election, subject to the
action Of the Democratic and Conservative
Convention.
r. j. BLACK is a candidate for Clerk of tho
County Oouit at the ensuing August election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

ADRIAycE, Mich June l2-Ths Sec.
ond congressional district has nomina.
ted l. d. Thomas as the candidate Of
the National Greenbsck party for con-
gress.
NARsHALLTows, Iowa, June l2-Tbe
convention OF the National Greenbsck
party OF this district has nominated Gov.
ernor Carter, of Iowa county, for con-
gtess.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
EST POINT.
The Presidential PArty's Visit 20
n Mtlitary Academy.

Inc resiuentlai Fnrtys Visit 10
n Mtlitary Academy.
WEST Po1ST, June l2.-The Presiden.
tial party arrived here at IL o'clock this
morning on the government steamer
Henry Smith, leaving the cars at Jersey
City and going directly to the boat at
$50 this morning ard taking lunch on
board. They were met at the wharf here
by Major General Scoield and other OF.
hcers, and troops Of cavalry and a bat.
talon Of engineers. Carriages were also
in waiting aud the distinguished party
were escorted to the plateau, and the
corps Of cadets received them With a
present arms in front Of the barracks,
the band playing Hail to the Chief
aud at the same time the Presidents
salute was fred. The visitors we're then
escorted 10 Major General Scc6eld's
cottage. The party includes President
Hayes and Mrs. Hayes, secretary OF war,
General Sherman, General Devens, and
President Hayes son. Special exercises
and drills are to be held this afternoon.
General Sheridan arrived at 10 this
morning and was received with the
Major Generals salute.
The first class examination closed on
yesterday and their standard will be an.
nOunced to morrow morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
raud, and YET declared that the worth.
iless papers elected Hayes.

The Oregon election has been heard
from again. The Republican State
ticket is reported elected. but a Demo.
cratic Congressman has been elected and
the legislature has a Democratic majori-
ty on joint ballot of ten. The Demo
cratic majority in the last legislature
was four, but the four Independents
usually voted with the Democrats. The
result of the late election insures a
Democratic United States senator in the
place Of John Hippla Mitchell, the tool
OF jay Cords ring.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

TIE widow Of Tom Corwin died sud.
denly Monday morning, at her home in
Lebanon, Ohio, in the room in which she
wns married fhy.six years ago. She
was q noble mstrou, born in the last cen
fury in Pennsylvania, connected with g
distinguished Virginia family--ihe Ban
do~lphs--and throughout her eighty.three
years Of life continued to widen her cir
Gle Of a~fectionate friends. Her maiden
name was Ross, Her fathers family
came to Ohio fGiy.nine years ago. The
quaint, spacious, hospitable Tom Corwin
mansion, as it has long been called, in
Lebanon, is the most interesting feature
Of that solemnly quiet town, and none
know how interesting save those who
have enjoyed the varied hospitality which
has been there dispensed. When Tom
Corwin, the wit, the orator, died the
courtesies Of that interesting home con
tinued to be scattered abroad by Mrs
Corwin and her children, who all partak,
of her virtues, Her life was gentle an,
most wemsnly. Her death calls t
mind someo t the great national names
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

The subscription price Of the PUB
LILO LEDGER is S. per GnnIm for
che Daily, and 81 per imam for the
Pssky-POstGge free.
Persons leoping the city for the sum
mer can order the. DAILY LEDGER
at SOC per month in adUance, Nth the
privilege Of changing pOsto6ice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
river TtIerrams.

CAIRO, June Observation-Disclosures
Pittsburg, s am; Belle Memphis, Mem.
phls' A. Imperial, Ohio, G Departed
Eclipse and Belle Memphis, St. Louis, G
am Imperial, bel3w, 8. Light rain;
weather caol. .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

STANLEY MATTHEWS has descended
from his lofty perch, aud ceased to play
the game of bluff, and now refuses to
appear before the Potter committee and
tell what he knows about forgery and
perjury. He thought the men good
enough for his dirty work who have since
been rewarded by offices, but now they
are NOT TO be believed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
For Criminal COurt Clarn

JESSE A FORREST is a candidate for
Clerk Of the Criminal Court. at the August
election, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic Convention.
w. B. Gibson is q candidate for Clerk Of
the Criminal Court, subject to the Democratic
and Conservative Convention.
N. C. PERKINS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Olerk. of Shelby county at the election in
August, subject to The action of the Demo-
cratic and OORservatiF Convention.
A. G. HARRIS is a candidate for Criminal
Court Clerk at the ensuing August election,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

In the London Week we are plainly
told that if an Englishmau had behaved
at an American public dinner as Mr..
Stanley behaved in London, he would
be tarred and feathered and ridden on a
rail, and the popular verdict would be:
Served him right"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

GEO W. WINCHESTER is a candidate for
chancellor of the Chancery Court of Shelby
county at the August election, 1878, subject to
tive Convention.
We are authorized to announce CALVIN
+. VANCE as a candidate for Chaneelior ~
Shelby county at the August election.
T.. B. MIO0U is a candidate for CbaposIo-
o. shelby county at the ensuing August cleo
non, subject TO nomination by the Demscratic-
Conservative convention.
l HEREBY announce myself a candidate
ior chancellor OF the Chancery Court of Shell
BY county, at the next August election.
2lte w. p. WTLSON
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

HIPPLE-M MITCHELL attempted the ex.
pertinent of a little Cameron party Of
bis " in far of Oregon; but the people
sat down on it with an emphasis worthy
Of imitation in Pennsylvania, where the
Simon pure article is using all the ma
chiuery of rings and plumber of Office to
secure his re election to the United States
senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
On Saturday, July 10, 1873,

the tract Of land described in the pleadiugs
and decree in this cause. lying in the Eighth
civil district Of Shelby county, Tennessee. and
bounded as follows: Beginning at the norlh-
east corner of a tract Of 200 acres sold BY John
Davidson to Robert /. Chester and wife;
thence west ia chains; thence south 6 chains;
thence west % chains 80 links 10 the south
west corner; theucs north Al chains; thence
east % chains 20 links; thence north Is chains
50 links to the northwest corner; thence east
thence south SO chains so links to the point Of
beginning ~containg 662 acres more or less.
Terms Of sale-cash.
June IL, 1878.
JOHN II, FREEMAN, Clerk.
GEo w. WINCHESTER, Sol. for complainant.
69-ll6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

Long JohA" Wentworth has acquired
new popularity in Chicago by presenting
the city with FIVE or six acres 10 the
heart Of the South Division for a park.
It is the remnan of a large tract bought
cheap in Chicsgo's earliest days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

Will the Democratic convention to.
morrow dare disobey the executive
boards suggestion relative to nOminA-
tions7 By the way, no reason for the
strange suggestion TO facilitate bust
ness" has been given.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

WASHINGTON, June IL -Iu Tennessee
aud the Ohio valley falling, preceded in
the eastern portions by rising barome-
ter, soutberly to easterly winds, warmer,
partly cloudy weather and probably oc.
casional light rains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
For AttOrney-ganeraI OF BartIeta
Circuit Court.

GEO. G. DENT is a candidate for Attorney
General of the Bartlett Circui. Court Of
shelby county, at the ensuing August cleo.
and Conservative Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

HoRATIo SEYMOUR has for some time
been 10 correspondence with the war de-.
partment in relation to the question of
adopting cheese as a ration in our army.
He has so far succeeded 10 his attempts,
which have been seconded by Senators
Conkling aud Keroau, that a govern
ment agent is 1901 to be sent to %iuvesti.
gate the matter. Governor Seymour
believes that if this measure should sue.
coed in the United States army it would
eventually be adopted by Europaau
armies also, aud thus furnish a new and
large field to be supplied by this import.
ant branch Of our farming industry.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

tbs order Of nominations suggested"
BY the executive board is calculated to
create confusion in the convention, for
it has already caused dissatisfaction and
is elicitiug criticism OF an u~nfavor4ble
character.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
Dea,h or WIN. CuIIen nryap,.

NEw YoRE, June II -WilliAm Cullen
Began, died Of 5;S5 o'clock this morn
log, 10 this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

TINS Courier Journal says that the ir.
REPUTABLE fact remains that Joe Bradley's
electoral commission decided that Hayes
wal entitled to the Presidency on one
certificate which did not conform to the
constitution aud the law, and was in.
valid, and on another which was the
product OF fraud and forgery. Justices
Strong, Miller aud Bradley, Senators
Morton, Bdmunds, Frelinghuy sen, Howe,
and Garfield and HOar, knew about this
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
SPECIAL NOTICE.
CARD.

To all who are:sufsring' fromIthe:errors ani
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc.. l will
send a receipt that will cure you. FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
By a missionary in South America. Send a
self-addrossed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
I. LYMAN, Station d. lBile House. NsiO York
Chy. .xxvii-3 eodGw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

GovERSoR NoYEs, The American min.
lister 70 France, sailed from London for
New York on Thursday on the steamer
City Of Richmond Wonder if Noyes
t.Ok French leave Of the country
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
LECAL.
In Supreme Court Of Tonnes
see at jackson.

W. L. Bent, for use Of the Insurance Com
pany Of tho Valley Of Virginia vs.. Geo. w.
L. Crook, Jane D. Crook ct al.
d virtue Of the decree pronounced BY the
ID Supreme Court Of Tennessee at jackson,
April 3, 1878, in this cause. | will offer for sale
to the highest bidder, in front OF the court
house Of Shelby county, in the city of Mem
phtu
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

DANIEL G. SHELBY present Deputy
glerk(, is a candidate for Clerk of the Bartlett
Circuit Court, at the ensuing August election,
subject to the action Of the Democratic-C Con-
sentative Convention.
FELIX NJ. JONES is a candidate for Clerk
Of the Bartlett Circuit Court, subject to the
nomination Of the Democratic Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
For sheriff

g L. ANDERSON is a candidate for re-
election to the Office Of Sheriff, subject to The
actien OF the Convention of the Demoeratio
ana conservative party of Shelby county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
Failure Of a Rnbbsr Companv.

New York, June l2.-The Combina.
ton Rubber Company, OF This city, has
failed, With liabilities Of $ll5, 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

We are authorized to announce j. j. RAW
LiNdS asa candidate for reelection to the
once or County Trustee at the August cleo
uon, subject to the Democratic and Conserva-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

WIN CULLEN BRYANT, the poet, died at
halfpsst FIVE o'clock this morning at his
home in New York City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

TURKEY AT the residence of VIM. Jack,
S99 Union street. at II o'clock am, Mics
MARTHA I. TURLEY.
Notices of the funeral will be given in the
morning papers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
For CrImInai count Jadgv.

0RVILLE YBRGER is a candidate for
Judge OF the Criminal Court Of Shelby county
at the August election, subject to the nomina-
larty.
THOMAS II. LOCKWOOD is a candidate flor
re'electicn) fer Judge Of the Criminal Court
Of Shelby county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton: 1873; subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic-Conservatlye Convention.
J. M. GREER announces himself a candi-
date for the Office Of Criminal Court Judge Of
Shelby county. subject to the action of the
Democradc-Censervatiye Convention. 27te
| am a candidate for Judge of the Criminal
Court Of Shelby county.
l9te P. 7. SCRUGGS,
LELAND LEATHERMAN is n candidate
for Judge of the Criminal Court of Shelby
cyunty. Election next August. 1Gte
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

Why can't some patriotic committee
invite Stanley Matthews to visit Mem
phis on tie Fourth Of JnIy? He would
be a greater attraction than all the FIRE.
works combined.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
JOHN H. FREEMAN, Clerk.
VANCE 4 ANDERSON, Soils. SO Il6


L. l.. Lanier ct al. VS.. NJ. l.. Bell ct al.
DY virtue Of the decree pronounced in this
ID cause BIZ the Supreme Court of Tennessee
at Jackson, April 3. 1878, 1 will offer Tor sale
to the highest bidder, in front Of the court
house Of Shelby county, in the city Of Mem
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

The rats eat up the letters of Stanley
Matthews, but the committee caught the
rodent and rescued the document.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
COMMENCEMENT.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
STATE FEMALE COLlrcr

MI ment- Geneviove, a -melodrama. W ~
Srtadella, Director. "'A'
TUESDAY, June II, 5 p.m.-Cllfs Day Ex-
erS5seS; Essays by the graduating class
WEDNESDAY,, June u, , D m,--Cem-
engagement Day, Literary addr, IS BY Cen.
pp..,lW. Uordon. Presentation Of Medals and
Prizes. CorfeTring Degrees, "N
A cordial invitation Is extended 10 tbe nub.
lic; Exercises held Ia the Collere Cbanei
APs department exercises during The week
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

If Key would only write another let.
ter, and Matthews could visit Memphis,
this congressional district would give q
handsome Republican majority.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
100. 900 Tickets at 2 D0Ilass Each.
Half Tickets One Dollar.

1857 Prizes. amounting too..~"........,Sll0 400
Responsible corresponding agents wanted at
all prominent poihts. TO whom a liberal Oom-
pensation will be Paid.
Application for rates to clubs should only DO
made TO the Home Office in New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating iull address, for fur
ther information or send orders To-
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
P.0. ROx 692, New Orleans, La.
Or No. 6 West Court street. Memphis, Tenn.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are
under the supervision and management Of
Generals g. I. BEAUREGARD and JUBAL
A. EARLY. '9-ll2-whs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

Mr.. SHERMAN's sandstone job did not
succeed, except to give Snyder, his ILL.,
nois protege, a chance to sue the govern
meut for failure to carry out the con.
tract.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
SHELBY COUNTY
Building a. Loan Association.
NOTICR oF

THE election for Eleven Directors to serve
I for the ensuing fiscal year. will be hold at
the Office OF the Association, No. IS Madison
street, on MONDAY, 18th inst. between the
hours Of 10 an. and 3 pm. All dues must
DO paid In full to sntitle stockholders to vote.
JACOB THOMPSON, Pres't.
w. ]. MCDERMoTT, Sec'y. 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

Mr. JONATHAN SHERMAN should be ia
Vited to visit Memphis the Fourth Of
July, so as to look at the custom house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
On Saturday, July 1S, 1878,

and decree. lying in Shelby county, Tonnes.
see, containg 80 acres more or less, and known
and described as the east half Of lot No. | Of
section |, township /, range 9 west. and being
the sane lot conveyed in the mortgage exc
cuted 10 connlainant, D. W. Bynum. By dc
1871
Terms Of S~ale-Said land will be sold upon
a credit of seven ~ and twelve III months,
purchaser executing notes with approved per.
sonal security for the purchase money, ami a
lien retained on the land until said notes are
paid. Equity Of redemption barred.
juno ", 1878.
JOHN H. FREEMAN, Clerk.
VANCE A ANnKRsoN. Sola so II6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
FGr OIrenlt Cour1 CIerk.

ED .WORSHAM is a candidate for Clerk of
the Circuit Court, at the ensuing August cleo
ton; subject to the action Of tie Democratic
and Conservative Convention.
DABNEY NJ. SCALES announces himself a
candidate for Clerk Of the Circuit Court of
Shelby county at the August election. subject
convention. 25te
Us GALLOWAY is a candidate for Clerk
OF the Circuit Court at the ensuing August
election, subject to the action of the DemO-
cratic and Conservative Convention, lite
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
Trnstee,s Sale.


pY virtue of a deed Of trust executed 10 me
- by W. II. Turley in January, 1879. and
filed for registration June IL, 1873, and pursu-
ant to a demand from the executor of IL. d.
Newcomb. deceased, the beneficiary therein
named, for the purpose Of liquidating the de-
faulted note for $3.50, due December, "a, 1875,
with 10 per cent. interest from December %.
1878, intended to be secured By said convey
ance, 1 will,
On Saturday, July 90, 1878,
within legal hours, at the southwest corner of
Main and Madison streets, Memphis, Tenn.
sell at public sale to the highest bidder for
cash, lots four. Eve. six and seven. fronting
on Pigeon Roost road and Monroe street ex.
tended; and also lots ten, eleven, twelve and
thirteen, all in Memphis, Tenn, for more
perfect description of which and as a matter
OF information a. TO title. refererce may be
made to proceedings in to First Chaneery
Court In the causes Of Robert l.. Brown VS.. u.
q. Galloway ct al, No. 933, r. d Isaac L.
billiard OF al. Va. L. g, Galloway ct al, 934,
K. D.; and w. II. Turley vs.. l.. g. Galloway
OF al, 1894. r. d. The title is presumed to be
good, but l will sell and convey as Trustee
only. s. p. READ, Trustee.
June II. 1878, 88-122
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
FOR County Register
FoF OleTk ef Barnelt OIrcoit Conrt.

OHAS. A. BEEHN is a candidate for County
Register at the ensuing August election, 1873.
Ste
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

AYD o they cAll the colored voter
niger" because he wants to be a
Democrat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12

D. w. Bynum VS.. W. o. Ssarcy.
pY virtue of the decree pronounced by the
- Supreme Court Of Tennessee at jackson,
in this cause, April 8, 1873. 1 viii offer for
sale TO the highest bidder, in front Of the
Memphis,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
3. AND L. ASSOCIATIONS.
New Series! New Seriesi New Series!
W0RKINGMEh'S
building & Loan Association.

ISSUES a new series Of stock every quarter;
l. commenced business in 1873. and has been
FIRST TUESDAY EVENING Of each month,
at their Office, 21 Main street, up-stairs. TO
make loans, Eighth Series commences July
]. 1878. Subscribe now.
MoNEY TO LoANl SToCK FOR SALEl No
BACK DUES. L. LAGRILL, Pres't.
cHAs. I. PATERSON. Sec'y. S9-1ll
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MILITARY.
Headquarters Bluff City trays.
MEMPHIS. Juno IL. 1873.

MEMPHIS. June IL, 1878.
Special Order No. l2.l
THIS Company will Lssemblo at their armory
il on THIS DAY, at 6 p. IN. in full dress,
10 assist in the ceremonies attending laying
Of the corners stone Of the Medical College.
JOHN +, CAMERON. Capt. Com'd's,
WALTER TAIBERT, q, >, $3.50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Olrcuit Court IDn-

| hereby announce myself a candidate fo-
Shelby county, subject to the action ouft OF
Demooratic-C conservative 0onvsntiop cs sIiiass
for the 18th inst. II. CLAY KIsNHntied
We are authorized to announce JOHN
JOHNSTON as a candidate for Judge of ths
Circuit Court Of Shelby county at the ensuing
august election, subject to the action of the
Democrats and Conservative Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-12
Represents Following Insurance
COmpRniGHs


A EPLGaDID OPPORTUNITY 70
"A WIN A FORTUNEI-Seventh Grano
Distribution. 1878, at New Orleans, Tuesday,
July 9Th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY GO.
This institution was regularly incorporated
By the Legislature of the state for Eduea-
tional and Charitable purposes in 1858, with a
Capital Of 81 U 1000, TO which il has since
added reserve fund of $3.50, geo. ITS GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION will
take place monthly on the second Tues
day. IT NEVER sUALEs OR POsTPOEEs. Look
at the following Distribution
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
10000 Tickets at q DoIla's Each.
Half Tickets one Dollar.
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nrrIcr nr

MECHANICS BUILDING & LOAN ASSOCIATION. :
No. Il Madison street. Memphis, Tenn. }
THE annual meeting Of the ~stockholders Of
on WEDNESDAY,, June 18th, ut ~ o'clock,
pm, for election Of Officers and Directors to
serve 70. the ensuing year. and for payment Of
dues, A prompt and full attt ndanoe is de-
sired, G.. V. RAMBAUr, President.
r.. j. WARD, Secretary. 50
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1878-04-07
JUSTICE COURT.
short

Considerable interest was manifested at the
Inner Temple yesterday at ? o'clock, when
William Hart was arranged before his Honor,
on the charge Of being a vagrant, an idle IN
dolent person who roams about the country,
etc His Honor sat serenely upon the bencH
like one who had painful duty to perform,
but equal to the emergency Dir. Hart APP
peared with firm and steady nerve, calm Of
demeanora and strictly legal as to the expires
sion OF his countenance, he being prepared to
conduct his own case. The following jurors
were accepted by the State and the defend
ant and were duly sworn in: +. Mills, Geo.
L. Gibson. D. Kaiser, JAS. +. Farrell, E. r.
Dobbs, E. c. Smart, II. Z, Dow, }. r.
Mason, Sprague Chase, 7. Il. Jetfreys and
J H. Cheney. The court room was crowded
with anxious spectators, and Fred Turner,
(as is usual when peculiar cases are trled) had
MS door open and was in attendance IN the
dim Wis.,, OF the distance, supported by his
Honor, Chief Justice Edison OF Douglas who
fingered 10 take judicial observation with
view to digl.ied presiding III his metropolitan
court tn evidence for the State showed
that Hart had been arrested d number of times
for disturUiu; the peace and selling whisky
to Indians, that frequent complaints had been
made against HIM, for which no arrests were
made and that he was without visible means
Of support and not engaged in any ordinary
avocatIon The defendant introduced testl-
mony to show that he had worked part Of the
time and sought to obtain it at other periods.
Had Il room at Mrs. Lynch's which he occu-
pied and paid for regularly. The case was
submitted to the jury who returned a
verdict of not guilty and the prisoner was
discharged.