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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-03-01

II One by one the reminders of the
attempt to destroy the government
come up. DR.. Mudd, who was sent to
the Dry Tortugas for setting the bone
in j. Wilkes Booths leg, now petitions
Congress for $4,000 as compensation for
his services as physician during the
prevalence of the cholera on the island.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-03-01
DIPHTHERIA

Johnson's Anodyne Liniment Will Py ,,,,D
vent this terrible disease, and will POs ,n az
nine cases in ten. Information thai W. o.
lives sent free by mail. Don't deny IOG
Prevention is better than cure. l. D i
d CO.. Bangor, Maine,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-03-01
Another Death at Richford.

Alice, daughther of Alonzo Button
aged Is, died at Richford at 8 O'Clock
yesterday morning, of typhoid fever
supposed to have been caused by drink.
ing the water of the contaminated well.
This is the fourth fatality from the
same cause, thus far. A sister older is
still very sick, but hopes are entertain
ed of her recovery. Mr.. Button lives
ABOUT two miles out of the village,
these girls and two others attended a
party i'll the village just before this
sickness commenced, in a family which
resorted to this well, and have since
refreshed their recOllections as to drink
ing water. Two did not take anv and
nave not been sick. One, the older
sister, took little and is the one above
alluded to as still very ill, while Alice
drank freely and is dead. If there were
any doubt remaining as to the waters
being the cause of the prevalent sick
ness, the case of this family must
strongly tend to remove it.-Messenoer
Chief of Police Breen of Virginia Citv
New, has been arrested on the singulaT
charge of having liberated Cinnamon
in his custody who were accused of
murder, and put paid Chinese substi-
tutes in their place.
A northern bound express train nm
the Hudson River railroad, drawn bv
two engines and going 40 miles an bonr
ran into freight tram which had brok-
en- while going on switch at Low
Point Thursday evening, but the en-
glneer and fireman on the first engine
Jumped off and were only slightly in
Jured, those on the second STAYED
ABOARD unframed, and, though engines
ana freight cars were damaged 500. 900
worth, nobody was seriously hurt.
Vennor is beseeching the Canadians
to give him time, and he promises to
get up big snow storm if it takes ali
summer.
Rev. Orrin Gay Baker has been in
stalled over the Jamaica Congregation
al church.
A cautious individual in the District
of Columbia refused a land natent
signed by President Hayes, on the
title, " lay S
a Newburyport minister's little how
is dretful smart. At least his mother
thought so when she caught him ned
ding her nice cookies "two for a cent -
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1878-03-01

"a 1t is sad story we publish of
the murder of treasurer Barron, of the
Dexter savings bank. 1t was rare hero
ism that placed his life between a band
of murderous robbers and the money
entrusted to his charge. 1t reminds one
of cashier Haywood, the brave Mime
sofa man, who accepted death rather
than surrender his trust. If Maine hunts
down and kills the murderers of Barron
as speedily as was done in the Mime
sofa case, it will have a tendency to
check these cOld-blooded murders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
BOSTON.
Two BrOthers-ln-Iaw Shoot and Carve
Each Other to Death.

BosToN, December 16.-Late Sun
day morning Patrick Cain, while in
bed at home, was shot four times by
his brother-in-law, Charles Callahan.
Cain chased Callahan, and as the lat
ter reached the kitchen he seized a
carying-knife and cut his throat, dy-
ing almost instantly. Cain cannot
live. He was the backer of Hosmer
in his boat race with Davis, and it was
claimed that Cain sold the race to the
Davis party.
The ex-editor of a defunct news
paper attributes his failure to the fact
that he had been too stingy to buy a
aste-basket. There's something in
that remark when you study it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

The present cool and balmy weather
inthis latitude corresponds to thesevOr-
est snow storm known for several years,
which prevailed in the western part
of Missouri and in Iowa and Kansas a
day or two ago. Snow fell to the depth
of from ten to thirty inches in some
localities, drifting very badly, Rail
roads were obstructed, and some Of
them obliged to suspend running trains
altogether A dispatch from Kansas,
City, Mo-, says that the heaviest snow
storm ever known in that section has
been raging for the last twenty-four
hours. 1t began about S o'clock on
the night of the 10Th, and there was a
depth Of eleven inches at daylight this
morning. At 8 o'clock, tonight, the
fall was between twenty-one and
twenty-five inches, about which time
the storm seemed to abate. A per-
feet gale attended the storm, and in
many places the snow drifted to the
depth of six or eight feet. Here in
Memphis we can only boast of a little
ice not more than an eighth of an inch
thick, ,butof an exceedingly fine quality
What little we have is very highly
appreciated. A real hard freeze and
cold dry winter would be esteemed q
great blessing in this section.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Cincinnati Gazette Washington Telegran.l
A foreign agent of one of the prin-
cipal German steamship lines came to
Washington to inquire in what part
of the country his company could pur-
chase suitable timber lands from
which needed supplies could always
be obtained. His object was to make
a purchase of tracts Of land and open
extensive works forpreparing all kinds
of ship timber. He was informed
that in certain portions of Alabama,
properly situated with reference to
both railroad and water transporta-
tion, lands well stocked with such
goods as he desired could be obtained
at low figures. He replied that on no
account could this company be in
duced to invest dollar in the South
or send a man there that while he had
no doubt, from inquiries he had made,
that he could go into Alabama and
invest in lands and cut timber without
molestation, it would be impossible for
him to convince his company, and it
would be very difficult for them to
procure men at home, who were ac-
quainted with the exact wants Of his
company, to agree to come over and
60 into the Southern States of this
Union. In reply to assurances that
Alabama was free from all political
disturbances, he said that while he
supposed it to be true, nevertheless
the belief had become so general in
Europe that the Southern States were
in an unsettled condition, and that the
rights Of person and property, espe-
cially of those who were not natives
were constantly disregarded, as to rem
der it impossible to induce capitalists
to trust either their money or the
representatives of their interests in
any part Of the South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
River TeIegramS.

PITTsBURG, December 16.- River
13 feet 6 inches and rising slowly.
Weather cloudy and freezing. Oil
City reports 6 feet 8 inches and fall
ing Parkers landing 6 feet and 9
inches; Brownsville Is feet 6 inches
and rising Rices landing 10 feet and
rising.
New ORLEANS, December 16.-
Arrived Annie P. Silver, st. Louis
Raven and barges Ohio river. De-
parted-John Dippold and barges, St.
Louis. Weather clear and cold.
Special to the Ledger
DEvALL's BLUFF, December 10
Here on time with FIVE hundred bales
viii be in Monday night and leave
Tuesday evening. Il. G. POSTAL.
PITTsBURG, December 16.-Rive
IA feet 2 inhces and stationary
Weather fair and cool
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
FOrepaugh's Circus and the Rail.
road People.
Louisville News, 18th. !

Louisville News, l2th.l
Forepaugh's circus will arrive in
this city to-day from the South, and
take up its quarters for the winter in
the Exposition building, where it will
remain until the opening of the cir
Gus business season of 1879. A very
lively fight has recently been going on
indeed is now waging--among the
agents of the Eastern railroad trunk
lines, the object of which is to decide
who shall carry the Forepaugh people
to their Eastern homes. Among those
who have just returned from inter
viewing them at Memphis are David
C. jackson, of the B. and o.; C. l..
Monsch, of the A. and G. W.; L. T.
Stanley, of the Erie; Sid. B. Jones,
of the Pan Handle John Kilkenny,
of the Short Line, and r. S. Brown,
of the O. and NJ. ,Inone ofwhom have
yet secured the much-desired passen-
gers, but all of whom will accompany
them to Cincinnati to there renew
their tender manifestations of regard
for the comfort and rapid transit of
them all to their Eastern homes. 1t
would be good joke were the circus
people to conclude to walk home.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
RI Loads or MedicinaI Rubbisb

N"Ft HOdu5 OH IAeuIcIHHH AuDDIhH
Are swallowed by inYalids, and their physical
troubles thus kept alive for years, when that
peerless tonic stimulant and corrective, Hos
letters stomac Bitters, would speedily set
the disOrdered and worn out mechanism Of
the system in active and healthful operation
again. 1t has been demonstrated over and
over again that the requirements Of the sick
are answered far better by the Bitters than by
pharmacOpia. The stomach is strengthened,
the liver regulated, the bowels put in proper
order, the blood enriched and purified, and
the nervous system rendered tranquil and
vigorous by this inestimable family medicine
over, most agreeable and effective appetizer,
and cordial peculiarly adapted to the wants
Of the aged and infrm, delicate females, and
convalescing patients It is. besides, i'm
monsely popular as an antidote to malaria.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16


retail grocers, commission merchants,
country dealers, steamboatmen, and
all classes, may depend upon the
LEDGER for reliable quotations and
correct statements in regard to all
kinds of business. The recent inn
provement in arrangement and typo
graphical appearance Of the paper has
already been generously appreciated
by the public, and we are encouraged,
therefore, to enlarge this important
department, and bring it up to the
highest standard of excellence and re-
liability.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
American "AristOcracy.s :

Blackwood's Magazine
In all the larger cities Of the United
States there is a class which openly
calls itself-and is openly called by
others-the aristocracy; and the more
modern members of it are endeavor-
ing, as much as possible, to adopt the
manners and customs of aristocracies
in other countries, to contract matri-
monial alliances with them, and to
bow down before them. They put
their servants into livery, and embla-
zon the panels of their carriages with
heraldic devices, in which coronets
and other insignia of nobility, and
even of royalty, are visible.
Some have purchased property
abroad, and call themselves by its we'll
sounding foreign name; others have
adopted the names of noble families,
and some have even gone so far as to
assume foreign titles, which they use
when abroad, and with the crests and
armorial bearings of which even al
home they stamp their note paper and
decorate their dinner menu. The de.
mand has become SO extended in thi:
direction that two heralds Offices have
actually been opened in fashionable
part of New York to meet it, where
coats of arms crests and notices may
be obtained to suit the name, taste
rank and pedigree of the purchaser.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
NOn-Resldent Notice.

No. 1854 In the Chanoery Court of Shelby
County ennessee-Bowden g. Tate VS..
Jesse NJ. Tate. rI-
/ I appearing from affidavit in this cause that
/ the defendant, Jesse NJ. Tate is a non-resi.
dent OF the State Of Tennessee; 1t is therefore
at the courthouse in the city of Memphis,
Tenn, on or before the first Monday in
February, 1879, and plead, answer OF
demur to complainants bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to him
and set for hearing exparte, and that q copy Of
this order be published once a week for four
successive weeks in the Public Ledger. This
llth day of December, 1873.
r. j, BLACK, Clerk and Master,
By =. B. MoElENRY,
Deputy Clerk and Master,
Q. W. Heiskell, solicitor for complainant,
gg-Ql-1f0-lO6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Poor Miss Elderberryl No one
ever gave her credit for any talent
and when, at a Christmas party, she
really got through 1.-The Valse des
Mineurs Canons" quite creditably
the praise was undoubtedly fervent.
" No one will call her wall flower
hereafter" said a friend warmly
(" Dear, nc" rejoined Miss Twitter-
sweet " she is at least caterwaul-
flower"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

A mother thus writes. Once a
week invariably-and it was generally
when we had cold minced-I gave the
children dinner which was hailed
with delight, and looked forward to
this was dish of boiled onions.
The little ones knew not that they
were taking the best of medicine for
expelling what most children suffer
from-worms. Mine were kept free
by this remedy alone. 1t was a medi-
cine-m man who taught me to eat boiled
onions as specific for a cold in the
chest, He did not know at the time,
till ! told him, that they were good for
ANYTHING else"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

WHAT'sin the wind now2 All sorts of
diseases are in the wind, and they fasten
on to all who are weakened and debilitated,
and they do not let go again until they are
made TO. The air is loaded with malaria,
and if you don't want to get it you had
better purify your blood and recuperate
your system by the use of Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic. 1t restores the appetite, puri-
ies the blood and tones up the whole
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

A new wall covering called muralis
is extensively advertised in England.
1t is SO durable that disease germs can
be burnt off it with fire or washed of
with acid so soft that it can be
scrubbed frequently, and SO cheap that
it can be bought for fourteen cents a
fnot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
FOREIGN.
Sweeping Reduction Of Wages In the
Great Galleries Of England.

LONDON, December 16.-The South
Yorkshire and North Derbyshire col
liers have received notice of reduc-
tion of l2l per cent in their wages.
Amount of bullion gone into the
Bank of England on balance to-day
e134,OO0.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

AUSTIN (Texas) Statesman " DR..
Greenville DOwell, who went to Mem
phis to wait on the sick during the
progress of the sickness there last fall,
has returned to Galveston. He says
the mortality among those attacked
ranged between 81 and 81 per cent.
This was attributable to the wooden
payements, defective sewerage and
malarial atmosphere. The doctor
was elected president of the Howard
Medical Society, at Memphis, soon
after his arrival.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

The far-seeing housewife is now
deep in cogitation as to whether a
dressing gown or smoking cap for her
husband at Christmas is most likely
to produce a sealkin or silk dress in
return Pittston Press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

A fellow would rather be unhealthy
than to wear a red flannel chest pro-
tector that would creep up around his
paper collar and make him look as
though he had cut his throat with a
buck saw Wheeling Leader.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

The electric light is seen to the ut
most advantage in the Paris Hippo
drome. Five burners irradiated a
company of 10000. The dresses of
the troupe are specially selected with
view to the effect of the light on
coloriug, and a phalanx Of cavalry
(girls riding astride) has a dazzlingly
splendid appearance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
AdministratoF's Notice.

HAVING duly qualified as administrator
~ of 1. A. Rhodes, deceased, all persons
notified to present them, duly authentieafed.
within the time prescribed BY law and nor.
sons indebted to said estate are requested 10
come forward and make payment or PROMPT
steps will be taken 10 enforce collections.
December I, ls7s. S-SI-N-ios
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Truly good people always keep
near good associations. All we now
see why so many young men linger at
the vestibule of church just before
the close of services. [Gowanda En-
terprise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Let all the world swing its hat and
rah They've arrested a gory-handed
assassin of an umbrella thief in New
burgh and it appears like the clouds
have parted and the sun was shining
once more Catskill Recorder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

"What constitutes the chief happi-
ness of your life asked a serious
Sunday-school teacher. Shesblushed
and then replied: 1T is that John
has at last fixed the day. New York
Express.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Mr.. Talmage announces that next
Sunday he will pay his respects to the
clubs Of New York, among which he
has-to quote himself been making
explorations What if some day a
club should explore Talmage III New
York World.I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Cutaway coats, says fashion item,
seem to please young ladies immense
ly. But coat with a young man in
itseems to please them much more so
on Sunday nights. - Norristown
Herald.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

The commission appointed by the
French government to consider and
report upon the mode of carrying out
sentences of capital punishment, has
unanimously recommended that exc
cutions should take place in the inte
rior Of prisons, and there can be but
little doubt that this recommendation
will become law. 1t is proposed to
limit the number of newspaper repor-
ters to twenty.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
Indications.

WASHINGTON, December 16.-Fol
Tennessee and the Ohio valley winds
shifting to southerly, stationary tenn
perature and pressure, cloudy wealth.
er and light snow or rain.
Rivers will generally rise somewhat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

WE invite the attention of the busi-
ness community to the commercial and
financial department Of the LEDGER,
which viii hereafter be made special
feature. Cotton men, wholesale and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

The New York Sun says there are
over 10000 men in New York who
cannot write, A good many of them
are editors, but they are lightning
when it comes to shears. Il Milwaukee
Sun.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

The Bridgeport murderess, Mrs.
Alexander, is well behaved in the
Connecticut State prison and has been
assigned to making children's clothing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

The upstart that rose to a point Of
order after sitting down upon the ag-
gressive end of pin was assured by
the chair that the point was well ta-
ken
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
MEETING.
Election of Directors.

A MEETING Of the stockholders Of the
n Fourth National Bank will be held at
their clearinghouse on Tuesday, January IA,
l'7s, for the purpose Of eleeting five Directors
TO serve the ensuing. year; Polls open from 10
% 1Ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Prepare yourself for the severe and
sudden change of climate Of winter
and spring by procuring bottle Of
DR., Bulls Cough Syrup,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
CAPT. l. PRIZE, $4,000.
100000 Tickets at Sc each. Half
IlckeA83 81.
LIST OF PRIZES:

htspOnsIDIt COfTtsntnulnE agents wanted at
all prominent point, to whom a liberal com
pensation will be paid.
Application for rates to clubs should only be
made to the home Office in New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating full address, for fur
ther information, OF send orders to
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
P. O. Box 692, New Orleans, La.
Or to No. 6 West Court ST., Memphis, Tenn.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are
under the supervision and management of
A. EARLY. Ss-wks-11l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
saturday, January 4. Is7o.

within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn.
to-wit Near Rozzell Station, beginning at
the northwest corner of lot No. of Warfeld's
subdivision, at the intersection of the Pigeon
Roost Road with Locke avenue in the center
Of the Pigeon Roost Road; thence south with
the east side of Locke avenue IS chains to the
northwest corner Of lot No. g. thence east Q
chains and 5I1a links to the northeast corner
Of lot No. s; thence north 1875 east chains
and 20 links; thence west chains and "a
links; thence north % chains and 50 links to
the center Of the Pigeon Roost Road; thence
with said road IA chains to the beginning; the
same being consolidation into one tract Of
lots l, 2f 5 and part Of lot 4 of the Warfeid
subdivision, eontaing 2g 76-l0O acres as laid off
and surveyed as seen by plat made exhibit
F" A to the bill.
Terms of Sale-0n credit Of six, twelve
notes with security; lien retained, etc.
This December IL, 1878.
X. j. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
SS-9i-lO0-l0S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Hanlon, it is said, gets $4,000 for
his seasons work as an oarsman. 1t
pays better to be a sculler than a
scholar. lL.-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
LOTTERY.

A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
"A WIN A FORTUNE Grand Dis
tribution, Glass A, at New Orleans, Tuesday,
January IA, 1S79--lO4th Monthly Drawing.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMP AMY
This Institution was regularly incorporated
and Charitable purposes, in 1858, with a capi-
tai Of 81 200, 200, 70 which it has since added
reserve fund ( $4,000. It's grand Single
Number Distributions will take place month
ly on the second Tuesday IT NEVER SCALES
OR PosTPOEEs. Look at the following distri
button:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16

Boots are made on the Pacific coast
with pockets for pistols in their tops
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-16
Saturday, January A, 1879.
ChanCery Sale of Real Estate.

II. D. H07-R. D. 24C5-Andrew W. Wood ct
al. vs.. Mary L. Hicks ct al.
DY virtue Of an interloeutory decree for sale
ID entered in the above cause on the 9th day
Of February, lS.7, and renewed April Sth and
December s, 1875 will sell at public auction,
to the highest bidder, in front of the CLERK
and Masters office, courthouse building,
Main street, Memphis, Tenn, on