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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26
Q. ANo D. AaaooLATIoMs.
OFFICE OF CLERKS b AND S. Assn
OPFIoR, No. S MADISON hT.i :
MEMPHIg, TENN. August ~, 1878. J

nIIlE Office of this Association viii remain
4 open daily tSundays excepted during the
epidemic from II am 10 pm. for tho pur-
poso Of receiving dues and giving the stock
holders such information as they may require.
Abseutees who are IN arrears eau make good
their accounts WHOM they returc 10 the city
without being subject n laes or panaltie, of
any kind. H. y. CLAhkh, Nice frest
\. u jOscs, Sec'y. lhf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

QUERY, why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy Mar
burg Bros Seal Of North Carolina,
at the same price2" [eod.xxvii LAG
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Fritz Gcprge

have just received another shipment OF
the celebrated Lemp's lager beer, and
are ready to serve all who call. AT
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The Colonnade Hotel, Philadelphia, is
a model establishment. 1t is superb in
both style and appointment, and its Ia
BILE and service cannot be excelled.
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VALDRAN & BACOl

will give prompt attention to all reaI
estate business, and will give special at
tention to the auction business.
MEMPHIS, October "a, 1878. 81
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q. B. Garter a. 90,
aOg street.,

Fresh stock.
Dry salt and smoked meats.
Hams, Lard aud Breakfast Bacon,
which they o6cr cheap. 40
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YELLOW FEVER DEATH LIST.

The following statement Of deaths from yell
low fever each day, since the presence of the
disease became known, is made up from the
records of the board of health and other
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

RefrigeratOrs, ice chests,
water coolers and ice-cre0nl
freeZers at cost.
f. J.
1867 S34 Main street.
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CRARKE, JOHNSON & Co. will be open
next Monday. Wednesday and Friday,
and every day thereafter.
Ontnhar "a 1874 70
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WANTED-THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that / will not DO responsible for any
bills bought by any one connected with the
Ledger Office or out Of IL, and will not allow
such bills in settlement Of my accounts unless
accompanied By my written order.
38-t Is WHTTM0RE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-26

We will continue to keep our coal
flee open during the epidemic. All or
ders for coal and wood will be promptly
attended e. 3nn
LoEwEYsTIYE & Fox,
35t III Poplar street.
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TREMENDOUS
AT KAHN &
THE EXCITEMENT CONTINUES !
Our store crowded daily by people Aux-
ions TO
Secure Bargains.
We are bound to make room for new
goods; come early and secure bargains.
1900 yds Of good calicoes at s, 6, Z, 63c.
$4,000 yds best brown domestic, Z, 8, &c,
Is, 900 yds yard.wide bleached, at 5, 9,
lOc.
5000 yds cotton plaid, at 10, lac.
500 French whaleboHe corsets, at &c
100 pieces Kentucky jeans, at 35c.
1000 yds good cotton flannel. at 10, l24c.
COO PAIRS white wool blankets, 50 rs,
81 so, 50 per pair.
1000 yards ladies' dress goods almost
given away.
Remember the great sale-lhe cheapest
goods ia the city.
COME ONEl CONE ALL
KAHN & FREIBERG'S,
1863, III, l7S Main street, corner Poplar
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WAMTED
sTRAYEo,
PERSONAL.

COCHRAN HALL HOTEL-Mrs. Krnestixe
OLaMalta, proprietrcss having been closed
during the prevalence Of the fever wishes to
SAG she has had her house thoroughly reno
waited, and is prepared to accommodate trar-
sient and regular bOarders, 4S-6S
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No. Is Madison Street,

will. after the above date, secure prompt
attention.
MEMPHIS cooPERAGE AND MFG. CO..
Per w. J. McDERWoTT. Secretary.
l5s-77
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CouPERAcE.
uEMPHIs
MANUFACTURING COMPANY.

ON AND AFTER NOVEMBER lst. we
" will be able 10 OH al orders for Oil Bar
rels. MolaEses Barrels, kegs Of all sizes and
slack cUoperage In any quantity.
We have u.ceeded 10 getting a large stock
Of the best material on hand before We were
compelled 10 suspend operations on account
Of the prevailing epidemic.
All orders addressed TO the Secretary,
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RENT.

THREE nice cottages on Second street., be-
tween Mill and 1reenlaw. Inquire at No.
81 Second street.
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1857 Prizes. amounting to."~.."."....SllO, 400
Responsible corresponding ssents wanted at
ALI prominent points, to whom a liberal COM
pensation will be paid.
Application for rates to clubs should only DO
made to the Home 0fice in New Orleans.
Write. clearly stating full address, for fur
Their information or send orders to
NJ. A. DAUPHIN,
p. 0. Box 692, New Orleans, La.
Or TO D, L. GILLESPIE, No. 6 Vest Court
street, Memphis, Tenn.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are
under the supervision and management OF
Generals G. t. BEAUREGARD and JUBAL
A EARLY. "a 54-w6s
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sPLEaDKD OPPORTUNITY 70
a WIN FOkTUNEi-Eleventh Grand
6~iSributiop. 1878. at New Orleans, tuesday,
November 18th.
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FC& BAABs
EMPTY BARRELS. at eommissary Of Citi-
~ zens' Relief Committee, 81 South Conrt
street. Memphis, Tenn. Il
nIOnn of Bluff City Cotton Mills stock,
OlUUU at Mechanics and Traders Bank,
No. 9 Madison street.
AMOR SALE-OLD TYPE-BETrEk THAN
II Babbitt metal fer light, fast running ma
ohinsry. at this office. S-I
TSOR SALE-NEW FORM OF TRUSTEES
n DEEDS, Just out for sale at Ledger otieo.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
The Civil Stranger.

A man shouted yesterday from sunrise
till dark, "O~ranges and le-mons-best in
market have a dozen SIRE"
About three o'clock he was approached
by young man with carpet-sack in
hand, and he ceased his yelling in re-
Spouse to gesture.
II was passing this place at eleven
o'clock this forenoon, !" began the stranger,
''and you asked me if I would have a
dozen lemons. I was with my mother,
who is feeble in health, and 1 could not
stop. In fact, I didn't even reply to your
kind inquiry. I have now returned to-
ITO buy dozen--here they are, STRIP
mo, sir, not to buy lemons, for they
don't act good on my liver, but to say to
you that l won't take any You asked
me a civil question, and common courtesy
required me to return civil answer. /
have walked four miles to be courteous
and civil, and to say to you, No, thank
you, ma'am, I won't take any:-not to-
day."
He was gone before any thing could be
SAID to make him unhappy.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
What the FOrtune-TeIler Said.

a fail to medium Detroiter went home
to supper the other night to find that hi:
wife had entered the house only a mo.
ment before him, and he naturally in
quired where she had been.
"Richard," she answered, in yer,
sober way, 81 have been to, consult 8
fortune teller!
What" he exclaimed. turning pale IN
an instant and staggering back against
the wall.
Eyes, l have been to consult a fortune
teller" she went on, as the tears came to
her eyes.
''Bosh! madam! Fortune-tellers are
humbugs -swindlers -liars"
Richard, this fortune-teller told
me-"
II Won't hear it want none of their
nonsensep he interrupted.
Richard, it concerns youv'
II don't care! I want nay superb
have no time for toolishness!''
Orchard. she says that you are
II tell you I won't hear any of her
balderdash! She lied about me, of course,
and I'll make her take it back or 90 to
prison!"
Richard, won't you let me say that she
said you were gradually killing yourself
by too close attention to business?"
odd she say that?"
'Why, of course she did''
''Lizzie, forgive my harsh words. see
that they tell the truth and the truth only
After supper I'll get q carriage and we'll
ride out, and while we are down town
you had better get that new bonnet you
spoke of!'---Detroit Free Press.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
Two Humble Heroes,

France reckons two braves more. A
fireman at Tarbes rushed among the
burning ruins of house to save his cap
tain and clergyman, who were buried
beneath the floor in endeavoring to res
cue the inmates. The fireman remained
trying to extricate the captain, but with
out avail, till the flesh peeled off his
hands and face. He has died from his
wounds, has been buried at the nations
expense and for month his name will be
read out first on the roll-call of every
regiment in the army.
Jean Planter is pointsman, and a
few months ago, in endeavoring to close
the gates of crossing, he was struck
down by goods train, and his arm am
putated. Not soul was within reach,
and aware that an express train was due,
he tied up the bleeding stump and re-
manned at his post till station master,
informed BY the engine-driver that some
accident had occurred, picked up the arm
rom the rail and succored the hero.
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school library and other church fittings was
entirely destroyed. Elder Ogle the Metho-
dist pastor, lost a valuable private library.
TIE loss is estimated at from $4,000 to $50,
600. Insurance on Journal office $4,000.
Mexican Border Troubles.

The cabinet at Washington was in SEES,
sion August, 9th, considering our relations
with Mexico. The secretary Of war has re-
ceived kilograms from Gen. Ord asking what
action he should take in case United States
troops in following fresh trail after raid
has been made from the Mexican side of the
river should, on following the raiders, meet
with opposition from Mexican troops. This
question, together with the general aspect
of affairs on the Rio Grande as reported to
the war department, was the subject of earn
est attention. It was decided that there was
no reason whatever why the former orders to
the American forces should not be fully
carried out, and the President directed
the secretary of war to telegraph Gen. Ord
reiterating the existing orders with refer
ence to the protection of American interests
and prompt pursuit and punishment Of raid
ing - --' - ~ ~ ssrs*
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
Terrible Railroad Accident.

A Pittsburgh telegram of the 18th inst,
says the fast line on the Pittsburg, Cincin-
natl & St. Louis railroad, which left that city
at 4:45 the night previous, met with terri
BILE accident at point one and half miles
west Of ?Mingo Junction, Ohio. The train
was composed of two sleepers, one hotel car,
one baggage and two postal cars and two
coaches, the latter being occupied with emil
grants. At A. NJ: at the point named, the
fast line, which was twenty-six minutes be-
hind time and running at the rate Of forty
miles an hour, collided with a freight train,
and the entire train except the hotel car and
sleepers was thrown from the track and fear
fully wrecked. Eleven or twelve persons are
reported killed, and fifteen or twenty serious
ly wounded. No names have yet been re-
ceived All the passengers in the sleepers
escaped without serious injury The loss Of
life was confined to those in the forward cars,
occupied by the postal clerks and emigrants.
Later accounts show that not less than fifty
were wounded, some seriously and fatally.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
"JOlln Ph9niX,"
AN ANECDOTE OF THE PRINCE OF HuMOR.
=Ete lists.

AN ANECDOTE OF THE PRINCE OF HuMoR.
Says the San Francisco Golden Era {:
Those who knew John Phoenix Iieuten-
ant Dcrby)-knew him as we lid-will
be glad to read the following striking
auecdote, SO characteristic of his noble
nature. All who knew Derby will re-
member that there was nothing about
him or his humor resembling those sour,
discontinued, practical jokers SO naturally
and justly tabooed in society. Good
nature and good-fellowship he cherished
and beyond these, save in the way of
harmless lnirth, he never swerved It
was not in him. His power of face was
something wonderful, and this is suf-
ficiently attested by the anecdote.
He was sitting one evening in the guests
lolling- room of the old Oriental Hotel,
when little beggar girl came in, and
with the keen discernment OF little peo-
pie in general, noticed his child-loving
benevolent countence, and approached
him, asking aims. She was very young,
innocent-lcoking, and had none Of the
Juvenile whine of persistency Of most
young medicants whom one meets in the
streets and in the halls Of our public
hotels.
Phoenix at once assumed mournful
expression of face, and began to talk, as
1T were, eonhdentlally and afectionately
to her. He told her that his father was
long since dead, and that he was now
left entirely alone in the world; that he
was then but little boy, with nobody to
look to, and often had not known where
to sleep at night.
The little girls blue eyes began to
moisten: the lolling guests, most of whom
knew Lieutenant Derby, gathered around,
when what was their surprise to see the
sympathetic beggar child go close up to
him, and, in quiet confidential way
take out of the inside pocket of her soil
ed and tattered frock all the money
which she had gathered through the day
and place it in his hand. It is needless
to say that the tender-hearted and
courageous little donor of her hard days
earnings had not only her small yet great
benefaction restored, but went away with
great possessions, educed trQm the
pockets of the sympathetic bvstsaders.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
Stewards Estate.

A correspondent writing from New
York says: Stewart provided il, his
will that all his business and real estate
dir Getty connected with 1t should be in.
herited by Judge Hilton, who had been
his confidential adviser for several wears.
All other real estate hebequeathed to his
wife. The actual value Of the
business and of the real property con-
nected with it was not known then nor
has it been made known since. The
whole was estimated at thirty millions,
and am inclined to think that figure
was not much out the way.
1t included the wholesale house at
Chambers street, the retail house at Tenth
street, and some twenty mills engaged in
manufacturing for the firm. All the
hotel property was outside OF the bust
ness, and together with a number of
houses in different parts of the city. went
to Mrs. Stewart. Those who speak of the
decline say that the business part Of the
estate is worth $5,000,00O less today
than at Stewards death, and some Of
them predict that FIVE years more will
produce bankruptcy. Such predictions
however, are sometimes mere folly, and
this may be one of that sort.
The estimated value of the entire real
estate in this city in 1875 was SIC, OOO, 900.
This included the two stores, which we're
supposed to be worth 100000. The
uptown store is built on leased ground,
and the fee is no SO valuable as it might
be supposed. Deducting the value of the
stores, which became the property of
Hilton, the real estate bequeathed to Mrs.
Stewart was worth $7,0OO,OOOa year be-
fore her husbands death. AS much of
this property is in parts of the city which
are steadily going backward, such as
Blocker street, Amity street, Ninth street,
Prince street and 50 on, its value has un.
dergone serious decli ne since that time.
Good Judges say that at least $2,OOO,-
600 must be taken off for depreciation,
They speak in this way of the property
at Hampstead, and with probability
as much reason. There is no doubt that
the whole estate has shrunk several mil
lions since Stewards death, but then it is
not by any means certain that the same
thing would not have happened if Mr..
Stewart was still alive. Some very shrewi
business men have become bankrupt
within the past three years.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
Milwaukee Produce Market

GRAIN-Wheat opened firm and 13sc higher, and
closed strong; No. l, Sill: No. 2, LOS; August
LOPEZ September $3.50; October $3.50; No. 8, 841l
@91c. Corn scarce and higher; No. g 39Ac. Oats,
22Hc. Rye advanced Nc; No. l. soc. Barley scarce
No. cash 81 IA bid; September old is; new 1.3O.
PROV1SIONS-Fhmer but quiet; mess pork $1O.62
cash or August. Lard, prime steam $500.
Chicago Produce Market.
GRAIN-Wheat in good demand; upward; op-
tons better; cash steady; No. red winter 97hc;
No. red winter 96c bid cash; 954c August; No. Z
Chicago 95hc cash; 959s@95lc August; 81 M@91Ic
September; soc October; No. 3 Sc Corn active
and shade better; 39Ac cash; 3914c bid August +:
5911s bid September; rejected 37Hc. Oats dull and
ao shade lower; old old 2sc; new 22hc cash; 22@
Barley strong and better; $50 cash SLY September
PROVISIONS-Pork fair demand and prices
higher; $1,000 cash; 10.6O@1O.65 August; 1O.62H@
1905 September; TO- 7O@10.72h October. Lard active
1855 September and October. Bulk meats firmer
5.S7 a@6.37 " 06.50.
he New York Produce Market.
GRAIN-Wheat dull spring and winter A@l1c bet
ter; receipts 2190O0 bushels; sales $4,000 bushels
No. Milwaukee and ungraded winter red $500
$1.Osh; No. do 1.O3h !; No. do 1.O71a@1.0sl |;
steamer No. do 1o6@1.07A {; ungraded amber LOS
@1:10; No. do 1.O7s@1.O sz No. do Ill; steam
er No. do 1O6@ OF; ungraded white 1.O9@1 20
No. do Ill; No 2 do LIS; steamer No. do lit
steamer white and State 1.1S. Rye firm; western IS
@65c. Barley and malt nominal. Corn in fair de-
mand; advanced A@Ac; receipts 14e,0oo bushels;
sales 400, 900 bushels; ungraded 49c; No. g. 46hc:
steamer 47@4724c; No. do 4s1S@49c; whise west
ern 53Ac Oats active; receipts Al 900 bushels sales
llo 600 bushels; No. SIC; No. 2, 52hc; No. white
white 36hc; mixed State 32@34c; white 36Hc.
PROFESSIONALISM heavy; mess $lO.85@11.15.
Beef steady. Cut meats firm; western long clear
1915 Lard firm; prime steam $7.9o@s05.
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Delaware state Democracy.

The Democratic State convention met
at Dover, Delaware, on the 9th inst, and NOM
mated John W. Hall, of Kent county, for
governor, by reclamation. Martin, of Sussex
county, was nominated for Congress- One
resolution was passed endorsing the Delaware
senators and Republicans in Congress, and
concluding as follows: 'In accordance with
the time honored and constitutional faith of
the Democratic party, we hold that the only
lawful money of the people Of the United
States is gold and silver coin, or paper cur
rency convertible into such coin at will of the
holder" .r.
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The California Asitator.

Dennis Kearney, the labor agitator Of
the Pacific coast, spoke in Fanueil Hall, Boston
Monday evening, Aug. 5, to an immense crowd.
Not one-fourth of the crowd could gain en-
trance. His remarks were bitter and violent
against capitalists, corporations, rail road off,
cials, and he used the most fierce and incendi.
ary language. Said he, Newspapers from the
earliest days of printing had been in the in
terests of cut-throats, political bilks, daylight
thieves and midnight assassins, and he de-
nounced the owners of newspapers as"the vii
famous, serpent-like Shiny imps of hell" The
more violent his language the more loudly was
he applauded. In concluding he said: "We
the laboring men," have got the power to do
with the government as we please. We pro-
pose to take advantage of that power and use
it from this day forth"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Mark Lane Review.

The Mark Lane Enpress, in review OF
the British corn trade the past week, says:
Wheat cutting has commenced a week earlier
this season than last year, thanks to the
weather. Inspite of complaints OF blight and
defective ears, the advices in the main are sat
isfnctory, and unless there should be an unex-
expected deficiency the crop will be a fair
average one-that is, about thirty bushels to
the acre., Barley has improved little, owing
to recent showers, and where early sown on
good mixed soil the crop promises fairly well;
but in the eastern counties especially the
grain has suffered much from blight and pre-
mature ripening. The yield in these districts
will be poor. Roots are doing well but
would be better for more rain, particularly in
Scotland, where potatoes and turnips are suf-
fering for want of moistare. There was very
little change in the trade for English wheat,
which was quiet, but steady. Supplies were
moderate Fresh threshed samples command
full prices. Occasional samples of new crop
have been shown by growers. Imports of
foreign wheat into London have been more
moderate and the foreign wheat trade main
tains its flrmncss, Notwithstanding the proxi-
mitv of the harvest. Lower prices telegraph
ed from America, tempted many millers to in
crease their stocks. The weeks sales have
been fair. Their does not IN the immediate
future appear to be much reason for appre-
hending but slight fluctuation in values.
Maize on the spot has eased Slightly in Lon
dod and Liverpool, owing to the continued
heavy arrival of shipments from Atlantic
ports, but prices for cargoes off the coast are
maintained, owing to selection.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
A Smash I'm.

A Greenfield, Mass, telegram of Aug.
18th, says a train from Miller's Falls to Brat
tleboro ran into washout mile above the
Northtield farms. Engineer Pattees and fire.
man Arnold end one Root, who were riding
on the locomotive, were killed. Conductor
Holman was injured slightly.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
A Shouting Affair.

At barbecue at Sandy Hills, Ky, ten
miles from Frankfort, John Thompson OF
franklin county, and VIM Gordon Of Henry
county, began quarrelling and firing at each
other. Their respective friends and followers
Immediately drew pistols, and some forty
shots were fired before the termina ton of the
affair." Gordon was wounded in the face.
Thompson's horse was killed under him
Leonidas Howard was shot in the hip. Doan
Roach was shot in the lung and will probably
die. Walter Roach had his horse killed
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
The Indian War.

A courier arrived at Wheaton,s head
quarters Oregon, August 8, with a dispatch
from Col. NJ. Miller, commanding officer at
Malheur Agency, stating that eighty-tive
hostile Snakes, twenty eight warriors, the
balance women and children, came into the
Agency and surrendered, and that Oils, the
leading spirit since Egan's death, was desir-
Gus of surrendering himself and band. The
courier states that shortly after leaving the
agencyhe saw 100 to $50 going into the
agency, which was very probably Oils and his
party. Ifso, the present campaign in that
vacinity is virtually atan end.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
Chi nese Labor I'M Chica.o

August 10th, the boot and shoe manu-
facturers held meeting at Chicago and con
sidercd proposition of the Chinese six com
panies of California to furnish them 1900
Cinnamon, half skilled and half green work
men at Is cents per day for three years, in
place Of the 500 strikers. The plan was ia
vorablv regarded, but the general opinion was
that 40 to 60 cents per day was enough. No
action was taken, but a further conference
will be had with the agent OF the Chinese com
panies, who are In that city.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-08-14
SlllpwreCk.

The schooner Shaghound, from Onalas-
ka, reports that on the LIST of May news was
received at Onalaska that portions of vessel
were found at Cooks Inlet last year, supposed
to be the schooner San Diego from de-
scription of portions of the wreck and the let
ter ID" on piece of board. No tidings of
the crew. The schooner San Diego, Capt.
Bishop, master, sailed from San Francisco for
Sitka March 81, 1877,