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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
THE MEMPHIS PRIZE BALE.

The bale of cotton sent by the cot
ton exchange of this city to the Paris
exhibition last summer has been
awarded the grand prize by the judges
having the matter in charge, for supe-
riority over all other specimens shown
at the great fair. The news was re-
ceived here through a letter written
by General LeDuc, United States com
missioner of agriculture at Washing
ton,to Mr.. B. Bayless, a few days since.
The award will be in money, together
with diploma, and perhaps medal,
but the amount is not at present
known. The bale of cotton which has
thus given Memphis the first place on
the list of exhibitors, it will be re-
membered, was produced by Mr.. W.
A. Taylor, in Lee county, near Mari
anna, Arkansas, during the season
of1876, and he received $1,000 cash from
our cotton exchange in payment for it
This bale took the premium here in
1876, also the first premium at the
Philadelphia Centennial, then agair
the first premium at Amsterdam
Holland, and now the grand prize al
Paris. Before the close of the French
exhibition and while Mr. Bayless was
in Paris as commissioner from Ten
nessec. a cotton dealer offered onC
franc per pound for the bale. 1t il
also stated that since the prize bal,
was sent to Liverpool, where it nov
is; twenty cents per pound has beer
offered for it. Besides the foregoing
Mr.. Bayless has learned that the Stat,
of Tennessee will receive in all IL
medals-in gold, silver and bronze
for various products exhibited a
Paris. Several samples Of cottol
raised in the suburbs of Memphis b,
Mr.. Jesse f. Brown, remarkable fo
superiority and which attracted tn
notice Of all cotton experts, are sup
posed to be included in the numbe
for which first prizes have bee
awarded.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
River TeIegrauns.

CINCINNATI, December %. - The
River is falling fast Weather snow
ing and cold.
CAIRO, December 23.-Noon-No
arrivals or departures. Showing and
cold.
LOUISVILLE, December 23.-Noon
Showing ; weather cold; river falling
slowly, II feet in the canal and 9 Oh
the falls. The Golden Crown, Fash.
ion and Guthrie passed down.
Special to the Ledger.l
HELENA, December 23-9 am
The Hard Cash will arrive at Z pm
with big trip of cotton and leaves to-
morrow eveningfor Whiteriver with q
return trip, going through to jackson.
port. Ed G. POSTAL, Master.
Special to the Ledger.l
HICKMAN, December 23-6 am
The j, w. Gaff will arrive at pm
with big trip of freight and people
and returns to Cincinnati Wednesday
evening, r. W. WISE, master.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Tombstone Agents.

GERMANTOWN, December IS, 1873.
Editor Ledger: The yellow fever
was truly distressing, and in some cases
manifested stony streaks of human
weakness not pleasant to contemplate
and less agreeable to write about. But
there is one Of the yellow fever conse-
quences (excuse us for referring to it),
which presents a legitimate business
mixed with less human sympathy, than
anything ever before displayed in the
melancholy picture of human afflic-
tions. We refer to the tombstone
agents that are following the wake Of
the yellow fever, pressing their claims
for a job upon the misfortunes of the
unfortunate death-stricken families.
Just think of it. Suppose you had
lost a wife, child, brother, sister, father
or mother, probably all, and before the
| funeral tears are absorbed by the fresh
| filed graves, an agent steps up and
proposes to sell you tOmb-stones, with
sufficient brass to insinuate the duty
YOU owe to the memory Of the depart
ed ones"
Now, all who are able expect tC
procure tomb-stones to mark the
graves of their dead, and most Of III
know responsible marble men from
whom they can be ordered, as soon a
we are able to secure them. But i
our neglect should require the remind
ing attentions ofan agent, do ask him Y
{ wsituntil human proprioty will justit,
his modest approachesi and not let
prominent desire to speculate upon tn
afflicted affections of his fellow mai
dfhe has one) betray grave appeti!t
to add dead claims TO our present mis-
l fortunes. Were there any tomb-ston
agents in Memphis during the yello'
, fever? A VICTIM.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
THE PEOPLE AND THE CITY OHARTER


The most discreet thing that could
have been done by those who were
to have held a meeting at the Green
law Opera House Saturday night was
done. They were absent in a body
and no light from the chandelier
cleaned through the windows to in
vite the passer-by to call in. A few
of the opponents opposed to the con-
promise Of the city, as far as that
would interfere with the repeal of the
city charter, gathered on the side
walk and concluded, likewise that it
was not good weather for a meeting.
Itwasresolved however, to oholdameet-
ing Tuesday night at the Couty Court
room, cornerof Mainland Poplarstreets.
The holidays are coming on, and our
representatives leave in few days for
Nashville. They will doubtless de-
termine in their own minds what
course they will pursue with reference
to the city charter before leaving, and
in this will be governed greatly by such
expressions Of public sentiment as
may be made in public and in private.
We would therefore suggest and urge
the Importance of the people turning
out tomorrow night to attend this
meeting, If the people, after full
discussion, want the charter repealed,
they should say so now, but il
not they should express them
selves in unmistakable language
Whatever arguments are to be used
should be offered in public and not in
the lobby or the committee-room
This is very serious question tC
Memphis. Every citizen, rich or poor
bondholder or day laborer, should
have an opinion and be ready to ex
press it. At the meeting tomorrow
night we presume all sides and shade
of opinion will be heard alike. TIL,
proposed repeal is a matter of busi
ness. 1t concerns the present and re
lates to the future. Tive years ago
when it was proposed to repeal tn
charter and a bill was prepared
the opposition was too strong for tn
move and it failed. The people hardl
understood it then and had not gener
ally expressed themselves. Meantim
city expenses have gone on at the rat
of over thousand dollars da!
mandamuses have multiplied and tn
financial future looks gloomy enough
The time seems to have come to Gu
the gordian knot. What say tn
people?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
The Venerable Archbishop PuF-
cell Asks 10 BE Relieved.

CINCINNATI, December %. - The
venerable Archbishop Purcell, who
has had charge of the Catholic inter
ests in this city for many years, an
nounced to the Cathedral congrega-
ton yesterday that he had written to
the Pope asking to be relieved on ac-
count of the in6rmities of old age. In
his remarks he alluded to financial
matters, and evidently convinced his
hearers that no fears need be felt as to
the investments made through him, as
they were secured, and would be re-
turned in due time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

While the English steamer Warrior
was off an island in the West Indies,
but out of sight of land, human cry
was heard, and the carpenter said he
had seen man strugglingin the water.
The engines were at once stopped and
a boat put off. After long pull in
the direction noted, the cry was again
heard, and half an hour later man
was discovered and picked up. He
proved to be native of Jamaica
named Alexander Hughes, and said
he had been three daysin the water
clinging to a clothes chest. He was
one of the crew and passengers of the
schooner The Little Minnie, which
capsized at sea and sunk while on hei
passage to Colon. The accident oc.
CURED sixty miles from where the
man was picked up. He was the only
survivor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Tngerson as a Confessor.

Washington Cor. Philadelphia Times
| have a new joke from Colonel
Bob Ingersoll. met him this morn
ing and greeted him as my father-con-
fessor. He told me that while in
Chicago recently stiff-necked Pres
byterian called on him for the purpose
Of getting into a religious discussion.
Several gentlemen were present when
the Presbyterian accosted him.
" You are bishop, l understand
said the visitor.
+" Yes, sir, answered Ingersoll.
And can forgive sin?" asked the
Presbyterian.
" Yes sir, returned the infdel.
Could you forgive my sins2"
Certainly" said Ingersoll; I'll
forgive your sins for 81, and I'll BET
it will be the nastiest job ever under
taken for the money"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Indications.

WASHINGTON, December 23.-For
the upper Mississippi and lower Mis-
souri, valleys diminishing northwest
winds with stationary temperature,
stationary or falling barometer, partly
cloudy weather
For Tennessee and the Ohio valley
rising followed by stationary or falling
barometer diminishing northwest
winds backing to slightly warmer
southwest winds, partly cloudy
weather and numerous SHOWS. The
rivers will generally fall.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

AWAsHINGTON special to the Nash
Vile American states that Represent
ative Riddle, of Tennessee, is so seri-
ously i'll, both of mind and body, that
his friends are very seriously alarmed
about him, He has been in very bad
health for two years or more, suffering
terribly from liver complaint and dys-
pepsia, and it appears that he told
Congressman Atkins, prior to the last
election, that he dared not undertake
the labor of a canvass on account OF
an affection of the heart, and so could
not be candidate. Since his arrival
there his disease seems to have preyed
upon his mind, and for the past few
days he has been so low spirited and
Eighty that his colleagues have KEEP
a friendly surveillance over him. He
is apprehensive of sudden death from
heartdisease, and is haunted by sever
al strange lunacies. He was in tn,
House as late as Thursday, and Is still
able to be up, but his situation is vcr,
critical. His friends hope that com
plete rest will restore him, and ifhe /
able to travel, his wife and Hon. Case
Young will start for Tennessee wit
him on Tuesday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

THE Hon. Casey Young, chairman
of the house committee to examine
into and report upon the cause of the
yellow fever outbreak in the Southern
States last summer, has appointed the
following subcommittee to visit
afflicted sections, namely: Garfield
(Rep., Ohio, Chittenden (Rep., N. W,
and Morse (Dem., Mass.), to visit
Memphis and vicinity Gibson Dem,
MINI and Young Dem, Tenn.), to
visit New Orleans and vicinity, Sub
committees of the house and senate
will sit and act jointly during the
Southern tour.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

LIVERPOOL, December %, l2:15p. IN = Cotton
opens with fair demand at previous prices;
uplands5 3-l6d Orleans, sgd. Estimated sales
so bales; for export 1000 bales. Receipts to-
day none. Futures closed Saturday firm at
514d for December deliveries. Opened this
forenoon 1-l6d cheaper. December, January
and February, 5 3-l6d; February and March,
5A@5 7-32d March and April, 5 9-32d; April
and May, 5 ll-32. Stock, $4,000 bales; Amer
lean, 100000 bales. Total receipts since Sep
tember lst 672, 900 bales
LIVERPOOL, December %, 3 p.m.-Cotton is
firm; futures steadier. Deliveries for Deem
Der and January 5 8-l6d, February and March
5hd; March and April 5-l6d.
New YORK, December %, 1910 m-Cotton
firmer prices unchanged Futures shade
firmer Deliveries for December, 9 17d9 20c
January, 23G9 24c February, 40d9 4lc
March, 9 55a9 56c; April, 9 500 7Oc; May,
9 S2a9 SIC; June, 9 93@9 csc; July, 10 C39l0 05c:
August, 10 10G10 13. Sales, 2S COO bales
NEW ORLEANS, December g. ll30-Cotton in
good demands middling &c. Sales, 1000 bales;
receipts, 81 ,l76 bales,
GALVESTON, December 23-Cotton firm; mid
ding s}se, Sales, $40; receipts, 57l3 bales;
stock, 1l9 ,067 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Mrs. Stewards Gift 10 the He
breWs Refused.

New YORK, December 23.-The
directors of TIT, Sinai Hospital yester-
day considered the proffer of FIVE hun
dred dollars donated by ex-Judge
Henry Hilton on behalf of Mrs, A. T.
Stewart, and discussed the communi-
cation by mail and telegraph from the
Hebrews Of Cincinnati advising the
refusal Of the money, They finally
voted unanimously that the gift should
not be accepted through Judge Hilton
and the secretary was authorized tC
write a letter to that effect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Card 0r ThnnI.s.

EDITOR LEDGER: Permit me through
your columns to express my thanks to
Chief McFadden and the members of his
department for their efficient services in
saving my residence, No.Sl Adams street,
from total destruction by the recent fire.
To the skill of Chief McFadden and the
services of his men is due the escape of the
building from further damage Respect
fully, W S. PICKETT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

Two points interesting to holders of
suspended railroad bonds are about to
be argued before the Supreme Court
at Washington. One is the right of a
judgment creditor to have warrant
drawn on the ordinary revenue of a
county in his favor, for the amount of
Judgment, when the tax of one-twen-
tieth of one per cent. authorized is
inadequate to pay it. The other issue
is whether a person having judgment
on coupons detached from bonds is
entitled to have tax levied in excess
of the twentieth of one per cent
to pay the same, that being the amount
the county is authorized to levy under
the charter of the road, to pay the
intesest on the bonds, but which il
inadequate to do it. The case is be-
tween Macon county, Mo-, and the
Missouri and Mississippi railroad
bondholders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
WAYs that are dark and trleks that are

WAYS that are dark and tricks that are
vain are practiced by the proprietors of
many vile compounds to get their So
called medicines on the market. Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic stands on its own merits
as pleasant, safe and efficient appetizer
and invigorator 1t is unequaled for its
quality, purity and flavor. 1t restores the
appetite, purifes the blood and stimulates
digestion. 1t is a mild corrective, and a
wholesome stimulant, and its recuperative
effects are most agreeable.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
3. AND |. ASSOCIATION.
OFFICE
WOrkinamen's B. & |. Association
MRMpHIs, Tenn, December 1s, ISIS

MEMPHIS, IENN.i December u, 1873.
FTHE regular annual meeting Of this Asso-
i citation will be held on Tuesday evening
next, the Ath inst, at o'clock, at their Of
foe, No, Al Madison street planters Insur-
ance building).
An election Of officers for the ensuing twelve
months will be had, and full reports Of the
business to date, and complete statements of
the condition Of the Association will be sub
mitted.
Attention is called to Sec, s, Art. vii Of the
Constitution:
''No member shall be entitled 10 vote on
ann question whatever who Is in arrears for
monthly installmentsi interests, fines, or pom
alues,
j. LAGRILL, Pres't.
CaGs, T, PATERSON, Sec'y. 9i-99
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Fatal Explosion.

Troy, N. Y, December pa
boiler explosion at the Star forge
killed Alfred St. Charles, water ten
der, and Thomas Gentleman, puddler.
-Four others were injured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

ing. Full three feet has fallen on a
level, and badly drifted. Trains on
all the roads are delayed. 1t is very
cold. The heavy snow fall in the
neighborhood of WatertOwn blocks all
trains.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

No Christmas for Naval Cadets.
WASHINGTON, December 23.-The
superintendent of the naval academy
has decided not to grant leave of alb
sence to cadets during the holidays.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

The Republicans in the senate have
no objection to Blaine making capital
against the South by the outrage bust
ness, but they object TO doing all the
hard work, when they know it must
rebound to Blaine's credit or be a dead
failure. So many of them refused to
serve on the committee that it became
necessary to hold a caucus to force
senators to serve. Even then, some
of them declined. Finally, the fol-
lowing committee was appointed
Teller, Kirkwood, Cameron (Wis.),
Mitchell and Plumb. Republicans
and Bayard, Wallace, Garland and
Bailey, Democrats. Then Mitchell
and Plumb got up and positively de-
clined to serve. Hoar and Mcmillan
consented to serve. 1t is the weakest
committee, so far as the Republicans
are concerned, ever made up; and
when it was announced a smile went
round the chamber. 1t is considered
the severest setback Blaine ever re.
ceived from his party friends.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
AdilitionaI CommerciaI.

MEMPHIS, December 23-l2 m.
The local cotton market exhibited
slightly increased animation towards noon
to-day, though buyers for abroad appeared
shy and less active than during last week
Among the sales of the forenoon was a
table of 54 bales good middling at
9 5-16c.
The receipts of cotton at this point are
are now %, TAG bales behind last years re-
ceipts to the same time, and S2,2l1 bales
behind the year before.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

A DISPATCH from Washington
dated the 10th says A meeting Of
Southern sepators and representatives
from the Southeyp States was held at
the capitol this evening, for the pur
pose of giving expression U the pub
lie sentiment in the region recently
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

" A clear brain and right aim " is
manifested by all nurses who keep DIR.
Bulls Baby Syrup handy. 1t is al
ways reliable, and contains nothing
ininrinnA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
DIED.

PETERS-At ellis Station, Tenn, Decem-
Der %, 1878, MADGE CLAIR, aged one year and
eleven months, youngest child Of George B.
and Katie B. Peters.
Funeral this (M0NDAY) afternoon at
o'clock. Carriages leave Hoist Bro at 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
annu Storm Up North.

BUFFALO, December %. = The
seyerest snow storm since 1871 visited
this section last night and is still rag
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
MEETING.
Election of Directors.

A MEETING Of the stockholders of the
"A, Fourth National Bank will be held M
their clearinghouse ON Tuesday, january Il,
1873, for the purpose Of electing FIVE Directors
am. 70 SPIN. W. G. MCCLURE, Cash'r.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

White scarfs are worn around the
neck outside of the wrap, instead of
the black lace scarfs so long in vogue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

A new card-case has an interior
spring, by means of which a single
card is pushed up the moment that
the case is opened,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

There is a novelty in sleeye-button'
of very light tortoise shell, represent
ing horses heads, with the bit, bride
and head,gear on.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
LOTTERY.
sPLENDID OPPORTUNITY no

"A WIN A F0RTUNE.-First Grand Dis
tribution, Glass A, at New Orleans, Tuesday,
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMP ANY
This Institution was regularly incorporated
by the legislature Of the State for Educational
and Charitable purposes, in 1858, with a eapi-
tai Of 81 200, 900, to which it has SINCE added a
reserve fund Cf $4,000. Its grand Single
Number Distribuuons will take place month
ly on the second Tuesday. IT NEVER sCALEs
OR PosTPoERs. Look at the following distri-
button:
CAPT. l. PRIZE. R3O. 600.
The New York herald., 1878-11-12

The following were the opening prices of mining
BtockS at San Francisco today:-oould Curry. 1874,
Savage. 1875; Choar Potosi, sc; Ophir. 5e.: Hale
Norcross, 21s Crown Point. 10; Yellow Jacket, "a;
Belcher .; Imperial, /; Virginia Consolidated, 13i.;
California. 121s; Oyerman, &c; Raymond l. Ety. So;
Best Belcher, 2iss; Kentuck, "a; Union Consoli-
dated. 159; Alpha 14k Meadow Valley, X; Sierra
Nevada 1875 200: Mexican, 74 Caledonia. Az Silver
Hill, 81 Eureka Consolidated, 49, Justice, s1s; Julia
Consolidated, SO; Northern Belle. 10l; Manhattan,
Bis; Leopard. q; Utah. A.; Grand Prize, =; Ham
burger. AS Nevajo, x; TipTop. TX; Leviathan, 90;
Silver King 49, Alta. 13ll; Bulion 1876 Exchequer.
~; Bodis 1ch; Bechtel, q; Tioga. 2; Summit, i;
Ward. 1; Independence. q McClinton, * Kossnth.
%; Original Keystone. Z; Seq Belcher, 35 Argenta,
bst; Blackhswk. !; Bulwer, -; Belle Isle, "; Book
err. III: Benton. z; Endowment 20; Gootshaw, 60;
Husscy, co. Homestake. 10: Mono. 5L; Phil Shcri-
dan, 2si Richer. Ia scorpion, 2: Wells Fargo 90.
Tho rlusiy,o ,,ricca an SAN ago u,crc
The New York herald., 1878-11-12
DOMESTIC MARKETS.

G,L,EsroS. Nov ~. 1873
ere; good oraasry Sc 10. ssssip.., ss2s bales Es
Cotton in fssr demand; raiddns. sssc low middns,
. sn
7o.ls2 4Ef $500.
Cotton ouc, and steady; mddiing. We oc low mid
io'sss ''
Cotton quiet: mddling. sac; low middling iss good
1dnh,y ss Ns, e. rsssgs % o o.e Sss s
Sales. a,sro stock, s., a.. , -. :, 80.
Spirits o. prps.. Sa. sSd steady ssy hs.s s,S
I 81 and f 81 r. s vs Sso din s~a rc :s" s
steady atsi 80. Corn unchanged.
Flour unchanged: sales 400 bills Whca, ste,iy extra
sass ys Tsn @ H. eSia @ S sa @ ess %& %& s.iss ~ns
dull sale. 10000 bushels Canada on prvae terms; extra
s si's'i sea qnis. II sSns %
sSSssd ssi S" s'n adas. So :" sss
ton. Canal freiFs.whcs, and pens. &c corn and re
ls%eer s ."ss: y q "a issay ANY, a.eer
o M"sI psa. san spsai o lumber. ,oo res, @ shipment.
flcur 24 bblss wheat; s,S, snsiels barley, 300 do
Flour quet but firm; sales 400 bsls white 4, ~ 7a
Nd ssn white arissn sse Nosoo a December
s Ss '%sST sw s cGsa s Sr $ssd 1ss \
mixed, lsc; No mixed. :s,sc Oats firm and in active
ss%f1 %Ssa 70 s a%ssi aSs s ssmlSs
81 10 Dressed hogs ~ ~ HI 10 ReceiptaFonr, sD
bills wheat ,tU bushels; corn pp do; onts, jau do
shipments Flour. ,auo hbls.; wheat oi,oDo buslcls
corn. 90 do, cats, l,tsy DO.
CiNCINssri, Nuv. II, 1914.
Flour dull and dropping; family, ~ - -. Wheat
steady with fair deinand rcd and white, Sc Hajc Re
ceips 1000 bushels shipments, 1900 do. Corn hrmsr
new, 2lsc ;sc Oats quiet but Hrm at 2oc Dc Rye
dull sic. Barley In good demand aud prices shade
higher No fall 81 II VI H. Pork quiet at $7A 81 ~
Inrd-Demand fair and market firm; steam, 8 75 .
~ ~; kettle nominal bulk meats steady, with
isir demand stc - 90 50 20 and 4c for shoulders clear
rib and clear sides. Bacon hrrner. in improved demand
ai,c, ~ ~ ~ 37is and - 90 ~ u2l for Shoulders
b aud clear sides Whskey IN fair enand but -
rates Fi nf Butter steady and unrlnuArd.
scndy and unchanged. lIpgs rcads With fait demand;
c,nlon. - T1ty; light. ~ -. packing ~ -
~ ~; butchers, =. ~ " - Rcccips, u,75,. ship.
mcnts 1s3'2.
Flour steady and unchanged Wheat quiet but steady,