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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28
GOOD TINg.

The exposure OF Radical extravaganza
has long since ceased to be a matter Of
surprise, but once in q while something
comes to Light which for q moment at.
tracts attention. The recent investigs-
lions in South Carolina have resulted in
disclosures which w at this late day
are enough to excite our special wonder.
The legislative committee on frauds have
gone back as far as 1868 and iod that
the average South Carolina statesman
lived, fed, drank, smoked, clothed, aud
lodged at the expense of the State-this
besides his salary and emoluments OF
office. The report shows that $3.50. 600
we're spent for refreshments alone duriRg
one short session Of the legislature.
The members Of both parties were regu-
larly supplied with costly wines, high
toned liquors, and fragrant cigars. a
refreshment saloon was kept in the
State. house for the special benefit Of the
distinguished members and their friends.
Not satisfied with go~urmsndizing and
Z" stesming to the utmost extent, when
they weht away they would fill their
pockets with cigars, their TASKS With
brandy, ard the more fastidious did not
hesitate to crowd a bsttle of champagne
into their overcoat pocket. All the
bills were paid By the State in the form
of contingent expenses. 1t is estimated
that the State paid for enough liquor to
give one gallon o day to each Of the one
hundred and ffty-six members of the
general assembly; for cigars only o dozen
a day for each member, though an extra
allowance was made for wines, ales and
chewing tobacco. In four years the bills
against the State for furniture alone
amounted to 5000, 900. 1t is shown that
1900 yards of carpet will cover the whole
State.houss aud every room in it. In
Que session the State was charged with
1858 yards. The private rooms of mem
bers we're covered With the finest Brus
sels and Administer - none OF your
common sort CT carpets for the plan.
tatioa legislator and palmtreo statesman
or ihneraut carpet bag politician.
About $685. 900 on an average per SEES
sion were spent in stationery, notwith
stsuding-let it Dctb e overlooked that
zone copy of Tebster's Unabridged "
answered the purpose Of this eminently
cultured aud intelligent body for four
years. Jeveify likewise va paid for
the rings, studs and diamonds OF natty
members, Tor whistles member OF a State
legislature without a dismond2 And
thus we're the expenditures made aud
paid for BY the State, as shown by the
report of the committee, which gives in
detail the different articles furnished to
msmbers and Others. These range from
Otard brandy TO Boulevard skirts -
though how the latter we're utilized 10 mol
disclosed By the testimony taken, whlos
efsetualiy Substantistes the report Of the
committee ia every particular. WhsI
gorgeous times these truly loyal patriots
had. Yet they were kept in power a
long as there was any good stealing lef
by the Federal government as admins
tered by the Republican party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

SENATOR FERRY, who was again elect
ed president pro TEN. Of the Senate on
The 18th ms, was born Ok Gackiuav,
MichiSsG. June /, 1927, and received
only a public school education and never
Rtudied law. He beelpa 0 business
Esn, entered public lifa early, served
several terms in the legislature, and was
elected to Congress iouc times, but ths
last time did no. take his seat, having
subsequently, been elected 10 the senate,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

IT is proposed in congress to fix a
duty on book and news type at fifteen
cents a pound, and on fancy typo at
thirty cents a pound. This means a
prohibition on the importation of foreign
type, aud q monopoly for the few type
foundries in this country, and it would
not bring in a cent Of revenue to the
government. Every paper should pro.
test against the outrage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

where be took bis seat March 4. 1871.
He was chosen president pro tempore
March oh aud 18th, and again Decem-
Der 20, 1916, and by the death of Vice.
President Wilson he becans acting Vice
President and served as such until March
A, 1877. His term of service will expire
March 3, 1883.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28
srATg JUDICIAL aoAyEHTL0E cALLED


The State Democratic executive corp
mittee met at Nashville yesterday. The
following members were present, and
psrksps three or four others: A. S
Deaderiek, First district; Frank B.
Moses, Second diatrioi A. NJ. Johnson,
Third district ]. W. Ghildrsss, chair.
man, Fifth district; John II. freeman,
Eighth district; Thomas 0'Conuer, A
G. Msrritt and J.. c. Malone. After a
full discsss.oq il was decided to hold a
Judicial convention u Nashville on the
10Th of May for the purposs &C Romi.
mating five candidates for Supreme Court
jpdEeships. 1t vas also decided not to
cali g gpbsrpet9TisI convention until
after that date.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

COLONEL JOHN d. SAVAGE is in the
field, not IS a candidate for governor ex.
aclly, but he may ultimately become one
we presume. He spoke at Gallatin last
Monday, will speak at S~helbyville next
Monday and at Fayetteville the Wednes.
day following. It is easier to get a
crowd now than it will be in plow.time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

We are glad to learn from Colonel
Heating, now in Washington, through
the Appeal, hat Senator Harris illness
has been exaggerated, and that he is fast
recovering and likely to enjoy sufficient
health and strength for good service for
many years to come. He is not affected
with Brights disease Of the kidneys, as
reported.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

NEw 0RLEAys, February PA Gal
weston Nsws Houston special says the
Express company received a telegram
stating that the leader Of the robbers Of
the Central railway train had been cap.
tured at Pilot Point.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

c%IxCISyATI, February rs AT Buffers.
vile last night, Pelrs store and resi-.
. furniture ieetsry and the Odd
Fellows Hall we're burned. Loss stated
to be upward Of $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

ST. JouS, N. B, February % Capt
G. %sprague's house at Port Elgin was
burned this morning. A son Of the cap.
tain persisted in the famed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28
Rnmnren Ye1n-

WAsHISsroS, February 2a.-It is sta,
ted privately on lhe l,or Of the house
that the President has vetoed the silver
bill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

Secretary Eyarts has %grievously disap-
pointed some of the lady correspond.
ents By abandoning an idea WHICH he Of
one time had under consideration, Of
giving some receptions at the depart
ment Of state.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28

CxolSxArI, February 2S.-Rivor ~
fee ) inch and rising. Weather clear
aud mild.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28
LEDGER
OTT1cB-So. Is xlDssr s-srrs.
Thurzday Evening, Feb IS, ISIS

Tas ~sHbseripSien Priot Of 0s rus
LIC LEDGER IS S per aa#am for
tie Dai@, sAd s. per snNaH for tie
Reekh-PoStagcJ free
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-28
OFFICIAL.
POLICE ORDER !
Special Orders for MaIliGla !
OFFICIAL..
POLICE HEADQUARTERS.
MEMPHIs. Tenn March |. 1873.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY, the lth and
NI 9TH, being Mardi-Gras, the following Or
defs are made at this time, SO that ample OPP
portunity is offered those who intend particle
pating in the festivities to note what will be
the consequences to those who misbehave
themselves on that occasion:
First-Tho entire police force of the city, to-
gether with ~ detRlt Of speclbis, will be
on duty during those days nd nights. They
are hereby commanded to protect all mas
qucraaers, to whom will be granted the great
est latitude so long rs they conduct themselves
with Propriety.
Second NO vehicles Of any description
whatever, or mounted men, will be allowed
on Main street, from tO eRb
between the hours Of l p. m. and 10 =. IN. This
does not include those who may participate in
the professions. either on horseback or ia We
hicles, Dut debars those who with
OaIy y mnsk may attempt ~ SRA
vPrHa Main street in vehicles 90 the
Danger of pedestrians ON mardt-
GrRa.
Third All persons drunk on the streets,
actiDg dis0rderly, or costumed in such a man
ner as will shock the decency Of tho occasion,
or caught carrying concealed weapons, will be
promptly arrested n confined IN the station
house. DH0er NO circumstances viii
n fOsf IL be tnke en- thatd day Or night.
Feurth--A speci Il detail will be made for
the different ball rooms, suiisient in number
10 insure order and decotum, Parties attend
ing balls will be subjected to examination and
will be- deprived of MI weapons. Those re-
fusing to be searched will not be admitted to
the balls.
Fith-During the procession At night none
Others than those connected With tho ULkS
on Monday night and MEMPHI on Tuesday
night, will be permitted to join the procession,
either on horseback or on foot, and those wit
Messing the march must confne themselves to
tho sidowalks, the streets along the line of
march being especially needed for the grand
display. No xeuso will be taken Tor any vio-
lation Of these orders, and all good citizens
arc requests d to aid and cooperate with ~ in
our endeavors 10 preserve order on this 0cea-
sion. L. Il. AlH1, ChleI Oh once
CAUTIONARY SUGGESTIONS.
To guard against the depredations Of thieves
and pick Uckets who generally select such oc-
casions Mardi-6ras to ply their aVOeations,
the police have been instructed to arrest all
suspicious persons who may arrive by trains
or boats. Our citizens should SEQ that their
dwellings are left In charge Of some persons
who will protect the sam in their absence.
Visitors are requested to deposit at tAeir ho-
tells, or in some place of safe Keeping, their
watches and other valuables, also their
Eeapons.
Our merchants should have their sheds and
awnings along the limo Of procession we'll
braced from beneath lthe braces not to exceed
eighteen inches from curhstone), and take
care that they are not overorowded on top, 10
prevent accident.
1912 p. r. ATHY, Chief Of Police.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
CARD.

To all who are suffering fromythe errors ant
indiscretlonS Of youth. nervous weakness.
carly decay. loss of manhood, etc.. I 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-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. IxNAN. Station d. Bible House. Ne,o York
CIR. .xxyii-3 eOdkw
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28
New Advertisements.

The attention Of our readers is specially earl.s
this week to the new advertisements Of Mrs. Irro.
F. Hammett, A. A. Lawrence and John Wan.
maker, TO be found in our columns elsewbsr.
These advertisers are Offering unusual induc,.
ments TO buyers in their different lines Of ,r.b.
and we bespeak an early call upon them, as tb,i,
announcements all show they are anxious and
determined to cell and are selling at the very Low.
est figures. Give them a call and contrast their
prices and selling advantages with those Of siuj.
lar establishments before making up your mind
10 purchase.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28

battle, posting up resources,
ming our own weak points and trying
10 find out the strong ones Of the enc
my. We know in advance that we
have lost ground 20 regain and that Q
bard fight viii be on our hands next
Fall. While in Winter quarters. there
fore, Il should be The aim Of our party
leaders, as it certainly is their duty, TO
forecast as best they may the probable
situation OF the coming campaign. tore
concile antagonisms, remove hurtful OBJ
structions and place their following on
q war footing. The democratic party
here is sadly in need Of Reorganization,
and il endeavors in this direction are
postponed or adjourned OReT 10 the hour
Of actual conflict, rs they were last
Summer, We may look for an outcome
not dissimilar 10 that Of the late Con-
gressional election. "In time oil peace,
prepare for war;"
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Il was . sad procession which moved th,,.,
eur streets Tuesday morning last, amid n. ~ ~
ing Of The village bells bearing to the, e..
resssaE place In 81 Andrews ehurchv,,s J,
honorsa remains q Mrs. YoUxG P. Dawn.
The deceased lazy had once resided in our T.
and had Won IhFge here the respect and s.,.
Of win circle whose good wishes had GOl,o,-, :.
her 70 her new home on ST. Clement, ~.
where she removed many years ago. No,
old associations with her Leonard Town a.,
disrupted By this removal. Kindly Eelinr, -
kept up through the intervening years -.
ssrrngthensd by friendly Offices and social ;0,..
changes and were unbrOken up to the mo,..,
when the summons came. Peace to the nm. !.
warm-hearted friend, the devoted sister g.
aur- mether, the loving wife, the Chr;s,i.. :
tIewoman peace for her and resignation 49,.
lixingE
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28

SOME COMPARATIVE STATEMENTS
There are some people who affect 10
be dissatisfied because the Democratic
party fails 10 hold every inch Of ground
Il has gained in the last eight years as
well as 10 continue to gain at every
contest with its well intrenched and
heavily subsidized enemy. II would
be difficult 10 satisfy these malcontents
with anything else Than miracle. The
party Is always going wrong, because il
fails to follow their sage counsels, and
vet, to our observation and " ay ofthink-
sng its progress since 1870 has been in
the highest degree satisfactory, and GER
tainly unprecedented in the history Of
parties in this country. Does anybody
stop to consider the abject condition OF
the Democracy in 1870 aud 1872, six
years after the close ofthe war! Was
il not swept from almost every Northern
state and trodden under the foot OF plum
dering adventurers in every state in the
South Do these grumblers and evil
prophets ever reflect that as late Is
1872,
There were only fen Democratic
members OF the United States Senate :
And only sirty-secea out Of the two
hundred and forty-three members Of
the House of Representatives,
That ofthe thirty-seven states only
ten had governors IN lSIOs
That Of the vote cast in 1868 the
Democrats polled only 2.7O3. 600. and
were in minority Of over 800. 0O0i
Thatin 1872 We were virtually obliged
to surrender the field TO the Liberal Re-
publicans, and that the election showed
We were m q minority OF over zoe. 600 /:
This, 1t should be borne in mind, was
but little more than six years ago, and
yet in that comparatively bret period
The Democrats have perfected their or
ganization, carried first the lower and
next the upper branch Of Congress. OBJ
mpsession OF nearly two-thiFds OF
We governments and legislatures,
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A csntsmplaAea lmrrcvsmsnt.

Capt. A. A. Lawrence has partly isuc,s ., .
LOT, adjoining the wheelwright shop OfN, na
low and opposite the Catholic Church me-
which, we learn, he intends building a D,;,,,-
residence. He has already completed ason,..
on the lot and Is now engaged in erecting :.
bic. a cross street win be opened on the no,,s
eFn side Of the lot and win run back until,
teFsecss the new back street Of the villas. ),
laid out parallel with the main street W.~s
pose that the contemplated residence vii, !. :,
brick and up to the modern Improvement, :.
ciiftccturc.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28

Those Of our readers Who visit Baltimore this
spring TO make purchases Of clothing for Dfn
and boys, cannot Be better suited in chosee, ayle
or quality than az the reliable house Oi ChAs'
n. Oehm & Son 10 W. Pratt 81. near Hanover
See advertisement In another eOlumn.
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The Steam I'LL.
A Souvenir.

The venerable Columbia, Of Potomac river
fame. nov probably the oldest steamer In The
United States, was brought to the auctiOneerS
block on Monday last in Baltimore and knocked
down for 81 900. She vas built in 1923 and for
45years was engaged in the Potomac river trade
and paid regular weekly visits to Coughs, nov
Abcil's wharf, in our Bay.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28


Rapture the whole Amer
fore-top gallant sails and
ming TO be survivor oftbe
isaster. aad demanding bis back
e. But eur gallant Secretary who
ages the helm Of our nautical bark.
elled mice" ane eheckmated the
Scamp. Had Il not been for the
hp VI preeaution sOlargely developed
in theeers5rum Of our worthy Secreta-
ry, the finances Of Uncle Samuel would
have been diminished by the old salt 10
the extent Of some 81 800. more or less.
Our Interior Secretary Schurzis worried
no little over the accusations Of Genl.
Sheridan concerning the administration
Of the Indian service, and The Secreta-
ry cordially invites the Gen. 10 place
himself, yecfus in eHria, before making his
broad assertions. There seems to be
considerably unpleasantness between
the army and Indian Bureau constant
iy going on, and we oniy await the re-
port of the Congressional Committee to
see whether brother Lo is to be turned
over to the tender mercies Of the War
Department or continue reqsieseat in
pace in the arms Of the Secretary Of the
Interior.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28

IL being that part If Itcbcomb's Free
hold or the GIebe lying South Of Her
ring Creek aud purchased by William
Watts the 29th Of November, 1860 and
containing
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n SHALL always keep on hand at my shop 30
she rear Of the dwelling now corrupted By b'e
Fresh Beef Pork, &cs
and win be happy 20 furnish my friends at VET!
reduced rates. Or6eEs promptly attended %:
Al. BLAINE.
Nov. u, 1879.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28

On the 25th inst, By the Rev. Father Paccia-
rini. ,. CLARRE CAwOOD to MAMIE Z.
GODDARD.
On the 26th inst, By the Rev. Father Holland,
A. DENT JARBOE 10 CATHARINE Z. TEN
NILSSON.
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The above sale is postponed until
TUESDAY, the 3rd of December,
1873.
JAS. II. WILSON,
Trustee.
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cAsw JAersOs's Brsr svss. Navy Tobacco.


2. ". grimSls.
We take pleasure In referring TO the card o.
NJ. =. W. Trimble, IN another part Of this p.
per, who has succeeded TrimbIe 4 Co., Nos. 90
and so, W. Pratt St., dealer IN sash, 5oo'A;
blinds and factory work, &c. The readers
the BEAcox win do well 70 give them call Wben
buying. ~ they eill iBd him both obliging ana
accommodating. Having q factory Of bis own'
he IL ready 10 furnish AZ lowest cash prices eve
FyfAing In his line and u the best.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.


ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.
Orphans Court Of 81. Mays county, Set.
November II, 1878.
ORDERED BY TIE COURT, That Eliza
~ beth T. Bureh and James X. Alvey, Adj
ministrators Of DENNIS g. BURCH, late Of
50. Mary's county, Maryland, deceased, give the
notice required BY law TO the deceased's credi-
tors 20 exhibit their claims and that the same lie
published once q week for six successive weeks in
the St. Mary's Beacon.
Test. JAMES r. ". RALEY.
Register Of Wills for Sc. MAry's county.
NOTICE.
In pursuance oftBe above order, we hereby give
notice that we have obtained from the Orphans
Court Of 81. Mary county, Maryland, letters Of
administration on the personal estate Of Dennis c.
Burch, late Of said CO., deceased. All persona
having claims against the said deceased are here
by notified % exhibit the same with the pFopeF
vouchers attached thereto % the subscribers, on
or before the 18th day q May, 1879, they will
otherwise By law be excluded from the benefits
Of the said estate. All persons indebted 70 the
deceased are requested 20 make immediate pay
ment % the subscribers.
ELIZABETH r. BURCH.
JAMES Il. ALVEY,
Administrators.
Nov u, IsTs-ew.
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Methodist Episcopal Church Thursday, No
vember 2sth. Thanksgiving Day."
Mount Zion, liza. IN.
Joy Chapel, 7 p. m.
Sabbath December lst.
Joy Chapel, II a. m.
st. Paul's, 3 p. m.
WIN. II. BARNES,
Nov. 20. 1878. Preacher in charge.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28

oTen9 8Askea EaIts
We learn that the Leonardtown Band haTeit
in contemplation 10 givea Grand Masked Ball at
the SOciety's Hall on some night during the
coming Christmas Holidays. We expect 10 10
able 10 give fuller particulars Ia our next.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-11-28
One Price Clothing House.

II has been our good fortune to examine tho
enormous stock Of fine clothing on exhibition and
sale at the original New York one price cash
Clothing House, 1874 w. Baltimore st. We
found II this season exceptionally grand the
most exquisite styles OF business suits, likewise
dress suits, and a. for OvercoatS, they are real
Charmers, satin and silk lined. In the boys de-
partment, why yOu can ft the little fellow of2s
years TO the youth Of 10 years. We venture to
say that nothing can equal the taste displayed
in this branch. Il il q rare treat TO look al such
. display Of beauties. UlSterS very nobby. Don't
fail 10 see them.
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Tuesday, the 2oth day OF
November, 1879,

between the hours Of 12 o'clock m. and
8 o'clock, p. m, the real estate known
as
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creuit cssrt.

The intermediate tersl
commences here on Mon
Of more than usual importance
attention Of the Court and IL Is thought the -
sion viii not continue over four days. Itisa
nOnjury term aud the only business will be the
call Of the several docketS and the entry Of judg-
ments in plain aud uncontested cases.