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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

After this date until further
notice, the LEDGER Will not
be delivered by carriers.
Parties desiring to subscribe
can obtain the paper at the
LEDGER counting room for
the same price by purchasing
tickets, 3
As soon as the epidemic is
ended, and the people return,
all cur routes will be re.estab-
lIsIled.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

The town of Black Diamond.
CAL, enjoys the distinction of being
the only walled town on the Pacific
coast. 1t has a high fence sur
rounding it, and the only entrance
is gate, over which is an inscrip-
tion warning the public Of a So
fine upon any person who leaves
the gate open.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

We are glad to announce to the
people that our reduced force in
the composing rooms of the
LEDGER have received accessions,
and that we can confidently prom
ise full and readable half-sheet,
replete with local news, from this
time forward, and as coon as. posi-
BILE the publication of a full-sized
paper will be resumed. The time
when this can be done depends, of
course, upon the duration of the
epidemic which has devastated and
desolated our city. We hope and
pray how soon the worst may be
passed and ordinary business re-
sumed. The shadows of our mis-
fortunes will long follow us, but it
will be duty to the present gene.
ration; and the age in which we
live, to forget and distance
them as soon as possible.
This has been a rare and sad vista
tion, one from which we may learn
lessons of great value. The knowl-
edge and experience obtained at so
sad a cost of life may bs utilized
in future for the benefit and per-
manent welfare Of the human race,
We have been and are graphing
with one Of the great problems in
YoIng the future of the Mississippi
valley. Upon The solution depends
its'early or retarded development,
its prosperity or degenearcy. The
press, as an agency of thought and
energy, is struggling to its part and
cannot afford even in these perilous
times to suspend its high and i'm.
pOrtaut work. The LEDGER, which
is an outgrowth of modern ideas,
and the necessities and opportuni-
ties of the recent past, is full Of
vitality and determination even in
this hour of distress, and is better
prepared than ever to serve a use
ful purpose on behalf of the peo-
pie and the times. We hope soon
to chronicle more cheering news
than for the past few days, and to
soon put on a brighter face.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
NOTICE.

CONTRIBUTIONS Of Irish and sweet pota-
" toes W III be thankfully received, and ap-
Camp Joe Williams. Packages should be NM
in barrels, well ventilated and should be Al,
dressed TO ) . Q. MACCABE, 81 and 50 South
Court street. 'N
II Memphis and Louisville Railroad Gam
lany, the Southern Express, the sleambeat
Uoahoma have volunteered 10 deliver sneh
other transportation companies viii IA az.
wise. W. p. PR0UBFIT. Chairman
1897 Fin. Gem. cillIens' Relief Yund.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

Up to noon yesterday Chicago
people had paid into the yellow
fund $l2,OO3, Notwithstanding
Doncan K. McRae is there oppos-
ing their contributions of money
until he can hear whether the col
ored people are liable to the disease.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

1hs subscription price Of the PUB
LFD, LEDGER Is S. per anRum for
shs Daily, and 81 per snnGm for the
Wsekb-Postage tree.
Persons leOUiRg the city for the sam
n.er can order the DAILY LEDGER
az SOC per month in adVance, Sith the
Privilege Of changing pOsto6ice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

An English gentleman says: "For
sixteen years l was a cripple from
gout, and / never knew what a
month was without a serious attack,
when some one told me to eat what
liked, but to drink nothing but
milk. / have done this for ten
months, and havenothad a twinge."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

1t would seem that the only way
to secure an honest horse race in
this country is to run the horses
loose on the track, mob the pool
sellers, egg the judges, and throw
the drivers over the fence,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
SUGGESTIONS.

In distressed times like these, and
when depopulation is the object, why not
clear the surplus negroes and any dis.
contents out Of town ? They are all
wanted to pick cotton, especially on
each side Of the river, as far out and
down as you like to go.
The fields are getting white, and the
planters never can get help enough to 60
over The first two pickings before Christ
mas. This work offsrs-with psy-food,
and above all, place to save their lives
But there is a class Of loafpg negroes
that would rather rot and die than work.
They smell rations sent by the govern
ment to the suffering, and offer to fight
for it.
The merchant is interested deeply,
and all cotton, etc, ought to be speedily
we'll baled, go the distressed merchants
can have show to get back their money.
The help is hsre, the material is in the
fields, and there is way for these loaf.
erP on which the fever is supported, and
if the authorities have not the power to
send them to the fields, they have the
power in another way.
1t is very hard that this distress should
be perpetuated, Memphis prostrated, a
noble people laboring, fighting the dis
ease, generous people and nation re.
spending, all because deus Of filthy,
stiaking lOaferS cannot be sent to the
fields to pick cotton, where they ought
to be, and not infesting city.
JAMES STEWART,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

A little girl in Georgetown, D.
O., after leaning out some time
over the window ledge, drew back
and exclaimed, with her hand on
her stomach "0h, that hurt right
in the place where God forgot to
put any bones"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

1t was about this time of the year
when little boy expressed the wish
that he was built like a hencoop,
ont Of 'laths, SO that the breeze
could blow right through him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

Punch is guilty of this: Seek
ing a breath of fresh air between
the acts in a Paris theater this hot
weather, is literally "out of the
frying pan into the foyer"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

At least one graduate is getting
in his work. An editorial in the
Boston Post contains twenty-five
names and expressions, to say moth
ing of references to Dumas, Ches-
terfeld, Lucullus, Talleyrand, Cam
bacers, Polyphemus, Aristotle,
Penophon and James T. Field.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

A DR., George Dutton, offspring
field, Mass, has arranged with fifty
patients to keep them well at So a
year each, providing they call for
advice at his office. If he visits
them he charges half the usual fees.
This arrangement has existed two
years. ec
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

The Dupont Powder Company is
engaged in liquidating the damage
from the recent explosion OF their
powder house at Pottsville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
EDUCATIONAL
PROBATE COURT.
PROBATE CoURT RoON,

SHELBY COUNTY, TENN.,
August 20, 1878.
T ]. Z. r. RAY, judge Of the Probate
1, Court Of Shelby county. Tenn, do hereby
Constitute, appoint, and fully authorize and
empower JAMES 4. ANDERSON, public ad-
ministrator, TO collect, hold and preserve all
the assets of any and all estates Of parties
who may have died, or may die during the
prevalence Of yellow fever now prevailing In
Memphis, in the absence Of those entitled un-
der the law 10 the same.
1915 J.E R. RAY, Judge.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
NoTICEs


CoScoRDrA, Mss. August IA, 1878.
NOTICE to all Steamboats, coming from
IN New Orleans or Vicksburg that The town
Of ConcOrdia has been quarantined with the
usual quarantine regulations, not 10 land
within five miles Of the town to put OF freight
or passengers, under penalty Of fne from Si0O
to $500.
By order Of the Board Of Mayor and Alder
men. A. L. GREEN, Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
SPECIAL NOTICE
A CARD.

To all who Observation-Disclosures ant
indiscretiOns Of youth. nervous weakness,
early decay. loss Of manhood, etc.. will
send 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. JosRPH
t. LYMAN. Station D,.:lBibIe House. Nev York
GV. -Xxvii-95 eOdkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
Union and Planters Bank,
August 20, 1873.

It having been rumored that the banks
closing on account OF the epi-
demie, | deem it proper to inform the
public that no such arrangement is con-
and the public may rest as
sured that this bank will not close
1853 s. P. READ, Cashier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
BANK.
Manhattan Bank Of Memphis.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, August 20, 1878.
OWING to the prevalence OF yellow fever.
" and the consequent virtual cessation Of
business. this Bank will remain closed for
business until the lst day Of November, un-
less the fever should sooner disappear,
placed in the hands Of the Union and Plan
ters' Bank, with funds to make them good,
and checkson the Manhattan Bank will be
paid by the Union and Planters Bank.
All special packages, collections, etl.. have
been likewise temporarily placed with the
Union and Planters' Bank.
EDW. GOLDSMITH. Cashier.
Parties desiring information on special bust
ness, will address Levy 4 Borg, boz 500, New
York. 1876
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

Experience has proven that the best
remedy for collie, diarrhea, teething and
other troubles of infancy is DR. Bulls
Baby Syrup. Price 25 cents:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
john Walsh, Undertaken,
al Second st.. next postofice, l441


A0NbOMANs
Amongst the departures from our city
we notice that of Mr. j. E. Warner, the
prominent :and welI.known insurance
agent. We understand that be intends
to locate permanently in Nashville in
the Oame business for the future. Mr..
W. has built up large business here
during these hard times, through tact,
good judgment and iDdefatigAble enter,
priss II stands Acknowledged that the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company
is one OF tho great leading institutions
Of the day, aud Mr.. Warner 6ttingly
represents such company. He is the
embodiment Of energy and SUCCESS, and
has made spIs0did business where
many others have failed. We com
mend him to the public Of Nashville as
Young man Of high integrity aRd bust.
ness capacity, aud he carries with him
our best wishes (oF bis future prosperity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
JAMES STEWART,
Elmwood Nursery, Memphis.
MempIs, Paducah and Northern r. R.

ROrth of Water Works.
Until further notice trains will run on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
only. Freight will be received and de.
livered between the hours OF 10 am
and 2:3O p M, on the aforementioned
days only.
G. MoYsARRAT, JR,
A General Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

When ice water is largely diluted
with "mountain dew" it is robbed
Of its terrorS, according to the
theory and practice in the high
lands of Kentucky. 1t is not un-
likely that the same theory and
practice obtain in localities north
OF the Ohio river.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

IN the LEDGER job office can be fouud
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job Of printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

DR.. OrEY after studying the
matter over since Monday last, has
concluded to reply to cur article on
him. In the LEDGER Monday we
will have something more to say on
the subject and more to tho point.
We did not say half that should
have been said. Ia.aa 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
New Advertisements
Prioc rDN Cents.
NEWSPAPER aaal9
ADVERTISING

Containing a complete list Of all the toWrs in
the United ftates, the Territories and the
Dominion Of Canada, having a population
together with the names of the newspapers
having the largest local circulation in each
Of the places named. Also, a catalogue Of
newspapers which are recommended to adver-
tisers as giving greatest value in proportion
to prices charged Also, the Religious and
Agricultural Journals, very complete lists,
Advertising in various newspapers, and much
other information which beginner in adver-
tising would do well to possess. Address
GEO. P. R0WELL 4 CO., Newspaper Adver-
tising Bureau, 10 Spruce street, New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
DIEn.

0AKLEY-At noon. August 3lst 1873. at
S2S Union street, Of yellow fever, WALTER D..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

QUERY why will men smoke com.
mon tobacco, when they can buy Mar
burg Bros. Seal Of North Carolina,
at the same price3 [eod.xxvli.l46
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31


SIXTY, THREE of the new cases
reported to-day appeared in the
morning papers of to-day. Anumber
of them, we are satisfied, occurred
in time for yesterdays LEDGER,
but it was impossible to get full
reports, owing to the fact that our
force i, small and the doctors being
over-worked do not, and some of
them cannot, get in their reports
early We will thank them to and
us as much as possible, and to be
particular in writing names, as
misprints are Of frequent occur
renee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

AdministratOr'a Notice.

HAVING been duly qualified as admins
III traitor of c. L. Anderson, deceased. all
persons having claims against his estate are
hereby notified TO present them, dulv authenti-
Gated, gtthin tho time prescribed BY lao, and all
persons isdebted to the same are requested to
come forward and make payment
o, M. ALSUP, Admir-,
August 10. 1878. TU ilO.l46- lb2-15S .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

A Troy man who received a fifty
dollar bill frem New Orleans
left it lying on his Office desk to
He hasn't been bothered
with it since, nor did the thief catch
the fever.-[Detroit Free Press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31
WANTED!
niI
1855 .f13Ut Hg. d
Active Members of the How
ard Association.
RELIEF COMMITTEES. ai
Relief Committee Roll.

First Ward-John EichburE, John ] Duffy, P
G. Kennett. Aaron Stevenson (colOred).
Second Ward DR. Slater, d + Goodyear, L
Marshall, II TroYbridge (c0lored).
Third Ward-W P PrOudft, Captain Maccabo,
Thomas A Grigsby (colored).
Fourth Ward-Thomas Randolph, Hugh L
hrinkley, Coleman Thomas (colored).
Fifth Ward-JOhn boaeue. Capt Jas Cleary,
] W Alexander, L Jackson (colored).
Sixth Ward Luke u Wright, Chas q Fisher,
MOses Strickland (col0rsd).
Seventh Ward-W E Mcclure. Levin Fl Gee,
W A Wheatley, Vernon Chalmers (eolored).
Eighth Ward S NJ Jobt, Henry Sailor, O i
Conn, Captain James Gla loolored).
Ninth Ward Captain A I Lacey, z Crews,
James Lott (cOlorod). ...f
Tenth Ward - Jones. - Hobson, Geo
Wood (colored). ID.
City at Large Mayor John r FHppin, L d
Eiseman, Or D 7 Porter. 7 B Turley, Wm
Willis. Colonel M Burke, b on Casey Young,
Drs George Q Harris and Parsons
Working Committee General l. Il Wright, DR.
D r Goodyear. S NJ Jobs, j A Thompson,
Rev DR. Landrum. Hugh L Brinkley, VIM
Willis, @ Y Conn. Lul III 1l lH
CHAS. G. FISHER, Chairman.
W A WHEkTLEH Secretary lI l66-T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

QAYARD TAYLOR says: "I take great
~ pleasure IN u rseoiGmen en- ding to pete1ts the
ferne ado wood. a patron, says: "
cheerfully consent to the use of my name as
reference" SWErHIN @. SHORTLIDGE,
(Harvard A. M Media. Penna. nOys'
Achd ouy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-08-31

Sleepig cars on mail train. Ticket oficas
Louisville Depot, 2S7 Main (oor. Madiponi
End TS Main street.
W. e. SMITH, Aot'g Gen'I gup't.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31
THE BREAKFAST TABLE.

DIDN'T need to take the shady side OF
the street yesterday.
STUDENTS cfLen grow old studying the
result of other mems labor before they
think of doing anything themselves.
SAYS theS St. Louis Journal: Foolish
man saith unto the world, and the peo-
pie thereof, "Lo, am candidate" but
the wise man dissembleth.within himself
and declsreth unto the folk, "Lo, am
in the hands of my friends
SENATOR GoRDES vas the man who,
at Petersburg, forbade his sharp shooters
to fire on Federal officer who had walked
out in front of the rifle pits to reconnoitre
the grounds, declaring that he could not
see so brave man shot down in cold
blood. General McAllister Of New
Jersey was the Federal soldier.
The commune would have no terrors
for this country if the baseball clubs
could be mobilized.-BOSton Globe.
GENERAL GRANT denies General Dick
TsyIor's story that he agreed to sacrifice
one hundred thousand men in order to
please Mr.. Lincoln by marching to Rich
mond by the route which he followed in
his famous campaign OF ls6i-5.-EE.
change.
When Taylor strikes the other shore,
And meets the royal Germans,
And hears Their beverage eXtOlled
In illustrative sermons,
He'll prove 10 them before his term
OF bibulatiOn ceases,
That as a great absOrber
He can liquor-malt to pieces.
-YOnkers Gazette.
IL the near future the bore, instead Of
carrying autograph album, will have a
phoEogrsph concealed sbout his person,
which he will produce at the unhappy
moment, and request his victim to shout
few words into 1t to remember him by.
-TOicdO Blade
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31
River News.


SHREVEPORT, Msy 3O-Arrived-
10 BrYsrlyly, KimIpIs. Weather warm.
River fell 3 inches.
PITTsBURGH, May 30 O-Riger 3 feet
3 inches and stationary. Rained sll
morning. Weather cloudy and cool.
LoUIsSILLE May 30 Weather cloudy
and cool. Deparled-Vlnt Shinkle, Gin.
cinnsti. River falling with 7 feet B
inches in the canal.
NASHVILLE, May 3O-River rising
with four and half feet on the shoals.
Arrived Nashville, Cairo. Departed
-EddyvIlle, Caro-.
NEW ORLEANS, May 30.-ArrIved-
Bart Able, Red river. Depsrted-FrSnk
Psrgoud, GreenyiIie. Weather clear
thermometer 50 degrees.
CAIRO, May 30 -Arrived-Parker,
Memphis; Anderson, Nashville. De-
psrted-Msry Houston, Cincinnati; J. q.
Neil, s.. Louis; Parker, Cincinnati.
River % feet 10 Ilches and falling
Weather clear and warn.
EvAEsvILLR. IvD, Msy 30-Weather
cloudy ard rain this morning, bat clear
since noon. Mercury 68 20 81 degree
River II feet and large falling. Up
Sunbeam and Maggie smith, ArkAuss'
riveri Belle, Golden City, and Dick
johnson.
ST. LOUIS, Nay 3O-Arri7ed-Wsr
Eagle, Kcskuk; Steward, New OriesDE
Colorsdo, Vlcksburgi Champion, Reeds
Landing; Clinton. s.. Paul. DEPARTED
War Eagle Keokuk; Colorado, Vicks-
burg; Champion, Reeds Landing Cosl
City, Coiro; Alice, Pittsburgh. River %
feet 3 inches above .ow water marx.
Weather clear ana cool.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-05-31
MARTINS FERRY.
How Decoration Day Was Observed

The elements yesterday, were most un-
gracious, nevertheless the people began
TO collect and the schools to assemble st
7 o'clock in the morning, preparatory TO
marching to the beautiful Walnut Grove
cemetery. At o'clock professions were
formed, and led by one of tho excellent
bands Of Martins Ferry good gracious,
why not call it Ohio City once and tor
slN, took up the line OF march. Arriving
at the grove, the rain began to come
down quite freely and without intermis-
sion. A momontsry psrley was he'd as
to whether the decoration should at once
proceed and then adjourn 10 one of the
nails for the speeches and other ceremo-
nics. but il was decided TO proceed on the
SPOT. speeches and all. More than
thousand men. women ard children had
assembled Captain Dean then called
them to order, and appropriate prayer
was led bg the Rev De Hsss, ex. United
States Consul to Jerusalem. Judge L.
Ii. Cochran, of this city, who was selected
as the speaker 'or toe occasion, then ad-
dressed the assembly II q few earnest
words of "lond affection and recollec-
ton" The audience stood with bare and
bowed heads, IN most earnest attention
Notwithstanding the rain continued 10
increase in quaLtily and dsmpness.
We can give no report Of his remarks.
They were of and for the peculiar oC-
caslon. In quantity and kind they were
timely, and the best comment We csn
offer, Is that they received the closest At
tention and met warm response in the
hearts Of his hearers. At the close Of
his remarks, while the band played q
dirge. men, women aud children, pre-
ceeded 10 the graves, marked with
flags, snd deposited their floral
offerings - many minCling their tears
with those OF the weeping clouds, in
/ memory Of loved ones sleeping 10 the
! old Walnut Grove, and OF others iH
/ graves unknown.
No one witnessed the scenes there
Yesterday, but felt that the memories Of
the soldiers sre warmly cherished By
the hearts of their people, and 1t wss
matter OF general regret tat tsir
( weather did not give sn opportunity for
the outpouring Of the heart and aorsI
offerings for which the people had pre-.
pared and to which they annually look
with religious patriotic devotion.
In the afternoon & large and very
pleasant party Of ladies and gentlemen
assembled as invited guests st the o,c
Ebeuzere Martin mansion, long notec
for its hospitality and sweet soci ETY.
where pleasant enjoyment IN archery
and social converse wss hsd, and gra
cious repsst wss served.