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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
Change In a PrOmInent Clothing
House,

mouse,
Messrs. s. Vendig and W. Avis Speed
have purchased the entire stock Of cloth.
ing OF Sproule & McCown, and will con.
tiuue the business at the old staad, cor.
ner Of Main and Jefferson streets. The
stock Of clothing is one of the largest,
most fashionable and cheapest in price
ever offered for sale in the city. Messrs.
Sneed 4 Vendig are we'll and favorably
known to the public as reliable GENTLE
men and experienced clothiers. Mr..
Vendig for years has been interested in
clothing establishments, and knows as
much about the business as any
person in Memphis. Mr.. Sneed has been
with Sproule & McCown for several
years. We congratulate these gentle.
men upon their cspartnership, and feel
assured that they will satisfy the public
and continue to enjoy the very large
business established by their predeces-
sors, Messrs. Sproule 4 McCown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
%IonrnaIIatIc Pornnnnl

Mr., james G. Snedeeor, one Of the
brightest and most promising young
journalists Of Mississippi, has sold the
Oxford Falcon, which he has owned and
edited with great success for some time,
to Mr.. Patton B. Murray, who will con-
tinue its publication as a sound Demo
cratic newspaper. Mr., Saedecor is a
step-son Of Rev, j. N. Waddell, of this
citV.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
Police Court.

Recorder Duff disposed of the follow.
ing business this morning; Wash Gibson
(colored), misdemesnor, fined So; Clara
Lewis (colored). drunk, fined s.; WIN.
Whitfield, drunk, fined s.; W. G, Car.
drunk, fined s.; Sam Richard
,on (colOred), immoral conduct. and
lula Cash t~cOlored), married and dis.
harged rom legal custody.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
momenbsrg's great Music store.

Persons wishing to buy Chickering or
Steinway pianos, the best organs, sheet
music. musical instruments, ETC., should
call at II. G. HoIlsuberg's great EN-
porium, No. 294 Main street. This is
undoubtedly the leading music store of
the Southwest, its business being OF such
magnitude as 10 give it precedence and
advantage over all other establishments
The stock is kept up and the prices
placed at such figures as to induce us.
toners from all parts of the country. 1t
will well repay a person to visit Hollen.
berg's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

wv N0ahSAA mNbAo 0hAkhbs
Spring styles will soon be in fashion.
demonstration A" is the theme of the
day.
Several fashionable weddings are said
to be in preparation.
j.. ]. Read, Of Salisbury, has made an
assignment. his liabilities being $4,000.
1t is said that the Bluff City Grays viii
give a grand ball just before Mardi-Grss.
Tie sidewalks are again dry and the
ladies can resume their customary shop.
piug.
The regular calendars of the Circuit
and Chancery courts we're being called
to-day.
The Milah Club will give a dramatic
entertainment Wednesday rightthe 18th
instant,
Thirty-,hree marriage licenses we're is
sued last week, twenty-one being to col
ored couples.
The streets Of Memphis are like the
roads to wealth and fsme--rugged and
hard to travel.
There we're nineteen deaths in the city
last week. OF this number niue we're
colored persons.
Seats for Nine Janauschek's engage
are selling rapidly. This gifted artist
will draw full houses.
A Dolle prosequi has been entered i n
the case of Hans Margerum, indicted Tor
larceny from the person.
St. Valentines day is the 18th inst.
Billy Lieben, 1854 Main, has a fine sup.
ply Of valentines on hand.
The Maennerchor will give a bal
masqHe tonight at its hall, corner of
Second and Jefferson streets.
Letter and note heads. Something
new, fine and cheap. Call at LEDGER
Office and see samples and prices.
The country roads continue in bad
condition. This will not keep our coun.
try cousins from attending Mardi. Gras.
The benefit for Mrs. Rose P. Thompson
will be unusually attractive. The play
Led Astray will be produced by leading
amateurs.
John Welch has fled a suit in the Cir
cult Court to secure $4,000 damages
from the Louisville and Nashville Rail.
road Company.
The committee has sent over one hun
dred circulars to railroads and steam.
boats asking fer Yen days time on Mem.
pbis Mardi Gras tickets.
AS the Memphis custom. house is to be
built Of Tennessee marble, somebody
has a chance to make d good round sum
in the contract for the material.
The committee on salaries will recon.
mend a general reduction. This will
hardly kill off the big crop Of candidates
Nothing but the election will do this.
Yesterday there was a slight snew.
The deeOy visitors we're unable to gain a
Judgment, and nature evidently wearied
Of her attempt TO robe the earth in white
A novel, but embarrassing joke, is to
put q doll under the pillow of a newly
welded couple. We have no more to
say, for prophetic comment is unneces
ssry.
One Of the most pleasant DRAMATIC
and musical entertainments OF the sea.
son will be tbs benefit to Mr.. Johr
Rickaby, manager o. the Memphis The
stpr,
II is probable tina, the Republican,
viii not forget Judge Henry G. Smith, o
this city, when they begin to look arounr
this summer for q guberuatorial eandi
date.
And now va hlVS Il told that mel
who talked end cursed Tor Flippin
ought to have ofise. Il may be hat q
cas- in one or Two Instances the pros
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

THERE will be a meeting of the friends
Of temperance at the Central Baptist
Church, Tuesday, February 9th, at n
pm to make arrangements for q series
Of gospel temperance meetings. All
who are interested in this great aud i'm.
portAut work are cordially invited to at
tend. We hope there will be q grand
rally of the friends of temperance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

To MEN 0ELY.-Mrs. A. Z. Cutter, NJ.
D., will lecture to men only in Harmonial
Hall, 1872 Main street, Monday, February
4tb, at 1880 o'clock, upon THE science
of life, or man and his relation to wo.
man" Boys under fifteen years of age
not admitted. Admission, fifty cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

Tbs musical sociabls to be given for
the benefit Of the First Presbyterian
Church Sunday school, at $40 Adams
street, has been postponed until Tues
lay, the 18th inst,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
THE CASH HAT STORE.
Where You Save MOney-AOW Prices
are Reduced by LeIdy.

By taking your change" with you
and going to
Leidy's Cash Hat Store,
you will save money and get the most
stylish, fresh and becoming hat in the
trade. Mr.. Leidy has made arrange.
ments with a great New York marufae-
turing hat house, and is able to sell for
cash iue aud reliable goods at jobbers'
prices.
From February lst Mr.. Leidy will re-
dpoa lie n.o..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

In the LEDGER job office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
disulay of any job Of printing 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

Uuder an order OF the U. s. District
Court, ]. C. Ward & c. .'simmense stock
Of fine clothing and gsntlemen's furnish
ing goods is now offered at I'll Main
street, regardless of cost. 1879
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
Fish Fish! Fish!
Fresh Trout and Perch,
1907 HI. Seessel, Sr., q SON

DR. ALFRED VOORHEES, makes a epe.
cialty Of treating diseases of the EYE
and EAR Office, 1923 Poplar st, So
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

PrOvenzale's Hair Tonic
Cures Teiter and Dandruh
Sc Jefferson Street. l41
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
From February LIST Mr.. Leidy will re-
his prices so as to sell a
REMOVAL.

a. f. FARMLAND, general
auctiOneer, has removed 20
M. 2SS Main street, Clay
building. ls6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

Sid Cocks peabody Billiard
Room is pronounced 1rs
class by all visitors. 3g.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
LuMRER.
Zig natchie Mills,

NEAR CONVICTION, Is delivering lumber
IN ia this city cheaper than eyer sold in III 5
market. All ordere left with NJ. W. Kenney
will receive prompt attention. l26-l5L
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04

Furniture, CARPETS, etc, az Ames.
Beattie & Co.'S, 3sI Main str et, at
very low prices. 143
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
FOR RENT.

A BRICK HOUSE and q Frame House.
"A with large yard, stable. ETC., on Washing
ton ST. Get, near co ner of dreams. Inquire
Orleans street. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-02-04
CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY
MEMPHIS:
Monday Evening, Feb. 4, 1878.
LEDsER LINES.

The city council meets tonight.
Spring styles will soon be in fashion.
"Remonetization is the theme of the
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02

blackest attributes of shame and disgrace
IL settled bY the gauge Of fanaticism and
passion. Sir, VI want calm, deliberate,
wise, patrfafic action action prompted by
no impulse that throbs for the elevation OF
the politician, though it be upon The wreck
OF Virgfnia's honor, but with high and
noble purpose to settle upon principles II
equity this great question, so rs to bring
the liabilities of Virginia within. the range
Of prompt payment without an increase OF
taxation.
T believe, sir, II we will resurrect our en-
ergies and husband our resources, we will
be able to put the bonded debt Of Virginia
upon the same equality and pay four per
cent. then on without an increase OF taxa
ton; and believe, too, tnat the creditors
Of Virginia are not such modern Shylocks
MS to claim what is t.nominated In the
bond,o though 1t be her very life; but
granting to them that vindictiYeness, the
portrayal Of which gave to IAYon's bnrd a
touch of;immortality which would induce
them to tear from nearest herold throbbing
heart their pound of flesh, I would still
accord too much respect for their iudg-
ment-girdled rs I believe it to be by their
experience with other securities-to believe
that they would force upon her demand
that would cripple her ability to settle and
thereby increase the hazard of their pay.
And now, sir, may the genius Of wisdom
and the welfare Of an anxious people con-
strain the conflicting elements OF this body,
to come together on some common vantage
ground, and, for the sake OF our common
mother and her suffering people, shake
hands across tue chasm which our mutual
differences have wrought between us.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02
MANCHESTER AND VICINITY.

Chesterfield Cou,sty.-A letter received
yesterday from Chesterfield county states
that the acquittal OF Herd for the murder
OF McCloud was very generally approved.
The Board of Supervisors were in ses-
sfeh Tuesday. The report of Colonel W,
3. Woodbridge was accepted and fled. All
the county Indebtedness was reported paid
and 4 balance on hand OF S2,960.92.
In addition TO the above balance o.
S2,96O.92, there is about $1,000 to the credit
of the road, salt, and school fund in the
hands Of the treasurer.
The county levy for 1878 was laid at 45
cents-a reduction OF 10 cents. This ill
eludes road-tax, poor fund, district and
county school-taX.
The average number Of paupers in the
county poor-house for the past year was %.
The cost OF the institution for 1877 was
S1,075. The number now on hand is five
white and eighteen colored. During the
year two died and nine were discharged.
The report Of the amount Of the liquos-
tax in the First district (Manchester, Ber-
muna, and Midlothian for the month Of
December is $256.39; for the Second dis
rict dale, Clover Hill, and Matoaca) s425.65.
Total, S6S2.04.
The number OF deeds recorded for the
past month was 81.
Marriage-licenses were issued to ten
white and three colored couples.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02
A Card from FIr. White.
HOUSE OF DELEEATES, I
February 1, 1878. :
To the Editors Of the Dispatch:

To the Editors Of the Dispatch:
In your issue Of the 31st instant [ am ar
raigned before the public as the author OF a
"tacked-on amendment to Princess Anne
fence-bill, submitting to the voters Of Bea-
verdam, Henry, and Ashland districts, Of
the county OF Hanover Il have the honor in
part to represent), the repeal OF the present
fence-Iaw.' And the anonymous writer,
Hanover" asks my colleague, Mr.. Wing
field, "to have this law reyersedif possible"
and "begs every sensible man in the Legis-
lature to aid Mr.. Wingfeld inaverting this
injury, which his colleague, MIR. White, is
willing to inflict upon the farming interest
of the county,"
Now, Messrs. Editors, am not acquaint-
ed with my incognito assailant from Brier-
field. and such are his inaccuracies in calcu-
lations and assertions that I might with
propricty, so far as he is concerned, pass
him BY unnoticed, and leave him in the
field Of briers, where he claims to reside !;
but deem it due TO my constituents to re-
pei the puerile and unjust charges he has
made.
I do not propose to inquire into the accu-
racy OF the figures Of this learned Brier-
field scribe about the cost Of .fencing-ifa the
whole county (Which nobody proposesl as
it would be waste of time and paper.
He is no nearer right, presume, in his
figures than in the name Of the county The
amendment was tackled on to, Prince Will
liam being the name OF the county to which
my amendment was attached, and not Prin.
cess Anne, as " "Hanover states.
The unprovoked charges Of Hanover"
Messrs. Editors, pronounce false, for in the
first place it is not true that during the late
canvass T was "known rs opposed to the
game and fence laws" On the contrary, ]
was in favor Of fences in districts where
there was plenty Of timber to build them,
and only opposed to some few provisions Of
the game law. ~
"Hanover" undertakes my colleagues
(NIr. Wingtield) prudence and intelligence
il he suDDoses him so green rs, to attempt
reversal OF the law procured by me tC
allow the voters Of these districts at their
next general election to repeal the present
fence law, if in the opinion OF three tifths Of
the voters it is their interest to do so. This
is all the amendment proposes. And an
sure if my colleague (Mr. .Wingfeldj could
be induced to take such a step he would
find "no sensible" men in the Legislature
willing to follow him on such dangerous
ground.
I am to the manor born, and after serving
my people in one way OF other for over {
half century claim to know the views anC
"farming" interest OF my constituents a:
well and, I think, much better than this
presumptuolls Solomon Of Briertield.
Respectfully, your obedient servant,
THOMAS NJ. WHITE.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02

The Boy ORATOR AT ASSOCIATION HALL
LAST NIGHT.-AIaster Ralph Bingham, the
boy orator Of Bethel school, gave one OF his
pleasing entertainments last night at Asso-
citation Hall before fine audience, the pro-
ceeds being devoted to the benefit OF the
Broad-Street Methodist church Sunday
school library. The little prodigy exhibited
his wonderful memory and advanced ksow-
ledge of elocution and gesture, which,
though seemingly strange in one so young,
showed evident understanding of the Ian
guage used in his various oratorical efforts.
His enunciation was clear and distinct,
every word being properly emphasized;
and his attitudes and gestures were full OF
grace and ease, while dignifed and
manly bearing lent charm to his
versatile and pleasing accomplishments.
His recitations were varied, embracing
martial and sentimental, comic and serio-
comic selections, each Of which were re-
markably we'll rendered, and were received
with the beartiest applause by the delighted
audience. At intervals during Master
Ralph's recitations n number Of young
misses and masters sang number OF beau
tiful songs, being accompanied on the organ
by Miss Ellen Brown. This was pleasing
variation, and added materially to the eve
ning's enjoyment. 1t is to be hoped that a
handsome sum was realized for the good
cause for which the entertainment was
piyen
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02
STARTLING DISCLOSURES OF FORGED MAR

STARTLING DISCLOSURES OF FORGED MAR
RAGE E-CERTIFICATEs.-The protracted legal
struggle over the property at RisingaSun
came to all end on Saturday morning before
Judge Hare, by verdict for the defendant,
Mrs. Campbell, in whose favor Riddle made
will in 1867. The verdict establishes
First. That Riddle was never married to
Miss Cave in 1851, as contended for by
plaintiff, and
Second. That the will Of 1867 was the
genuine will OF John Riddle, the architect,
in favor Of Mrs. Campbell, the defendant.
The case is remarkable to an unusual de-
gree in the startling disclosures made on
the trial as to forged signatures, marriage
certificate, receipts, &c, OF at least five
persons, all deceased. -Four witnesses
swore to subornation OF perjury. Some
confessed their perjury in open court. The
case was mass Of contradictions and
crimes, involving many persons, and at
times the scenes in court were most dra-
matte; and now, after three trials, six
weeks in all, the curtain falls with second
verdict for the defendant, Mrs. Campbell
Philadelphia Sunday Times.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02

HANDSOME PAINTNGs.-Mr. Genus B.
Stearns, of this city, for several years resi-
dent OF Paris, returned home a few days
ago. During his sojourn in the ''Capital
OF the World" he purchased two magnif-
cent paintings from the pinceau OF Eugene
Lami, an artist OF great renown i'll France
and throughout the continent Of Europe.
These chef d'oeuures were executed in
1910 for and by special request OF Mons.
Ducasses, very wealthy French merchant
of New York, for which very large sum
Of money was paid.
The works represent episodes OF Ameri-
can history-"The Defence OF New Or
leans" and the "Attack OF the Redoubt at
Yorktown" In the first tableau can be
discerned the English troops, the death Of
Rockingham, and the American troops in
pursuit-all in perfect accord. The second
painting represents the attack OF the re-
doubt at Yorktown by the Franeo-Ameri-
Rochambeau's fleet is seen ia the distance.
These two works OF art are twenty-one feet
by fifteen, and are really grand.
Monsieur Lami is the author OF the cele-
brated {" Sale de 1904" in the Palace Of
Versailles. Also, OF "Les defles de Par
gonne," "La prise d'Anvers," "L'atten-
tat de Fieski" (Which are also on exhibit
ton in the Palace Of Versailles), ola ba-
taiiIe de PAma" (now belonging to the
Council OF State in Paris).
Monsieur Lami was selected among all
the French painters by Baron de Roths-
child to decorate his famous "Chateau de
Ferrieves."
Mr.. Stearns, the owner Of these paint
ings, is the bearer OF authentic letters from
Monsieur Lami in person (now very old
many, establishing the identity and genrl-
ineness of these works.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02

AN IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE RUNNING
OF THE TRAINS ON THE CHESAPEAKE AND
ONO RAILROAD reference to our adj
vertising columns il will be seen. that an
important change has been made In the
running OF the passenger trains on the.
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, to go into
effect on Sunday.
The morning mail train will leave at 8
A. NJ. instead Of S:45 A. H., and arrive at
5:15 P. NJ. instead Of $50 z. NJ, as hereto
fore. 5...z..
The express train will leave daily at P.
NJ. instead Of s:45 p. NJ, and arrive at 7:20
A. NJ. instead Of Z 4. M.. as heretofore.
The accommodation train win leave at
3:45 P. NJ. and arrive at s:55 A. NJ. daily,
except Sunday.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02

Mr.. GRANTS CONCERT TONIGHT is to be
one OF the events OF the season. The indi-
cations are that MozareHall will be filled to
its utmost capacity, and it is only due to Mr..
Grant that it should be so. To give him
well-fillcd house would only be a just COM
pliment for the generous aid he has so often
contributed to charitable entertainments.
The programme has not yet been COM
pleted, but will he OF a nature calculated to
afford genuine pleasure to all who attend,
and there will doubtless lie a large audience
present, especially since there will be no
services at st. Paul's church tonight.
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mo. SS 1871

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
l. UNITED STATES FOR THE EASTERN i,lS.
TRICT OF YIRGINIA-IN THE NATTER OF
HOGAN, A BANKRUPT. IN BANK
RICHMOND, VA. THIS 3GTH
DAY OF NQHEMBER. is77,-To WHOM IT IT NAY X
Richmond, In the county OF Hcprico aud STATE Of
Virsinla hereby gives notice OF lis appoin nent
assignee OF the estate OF Edward Hogan, OF the
comfy Of Henrico in said district. and who was
10 vii, on the 18th day Of Sovetnbtr, A. ID. 1871
a,Iuicped = bankrupt upon The p-ttlon OF himself
Dy the District Court ef the United states Tor ssid
district. JoHN M.aALi.,
1, 28.S2w hssIRnec.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02

THE LEGISLATIVE CRowns.-The public
debt subject, so absorbing to legislators,
seems to interest the people nearly as much.
The galleries of the House and OF the SEN
ate chamber are daily crowded with our
citizens. The spectators are rarely disap-
pointed in their desire to hear from the
Legislative orators. Speeches-many Of them
very good-are made on the smallest sort OF
proyoeation and at the shortest possible
tice. The matter of readiustment is such
comprehensive question that the speaker
can travel as wide and forage in the fields
of rhetoric as extensively as be pleases.
The Barbour tax-bill will probably occu.
py the attention OF the House for week,
and from the notes OF Speaker Aliens argu,
ment made by gentlemen it seems certain
that the leaders OF both sides will be heard
from. .,.,,ssf a..ls - ,i.s.s
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[ORNING, FEBRUARY 2, 1878.

THE MISSION SERVICES AT ST. PAUL's
CHURCH.-Rev. Mr.. Rainsford, who has
been SO successful In his evangelistic mis-
sion services at St. PauPs church, cern-
.pleted his first weeks series last night. !,
There were immense crowds present both
at the noon and night services yesterday.
and hundreds Of persons were unable to
get into the church, and were therefore
compelled to go away without hearing the
great preacher.
at the 12 II. Bible-reading Mr.. Rainsford
based his remarks on the. I'd, Sd, and 4th
chapters of Romans, and thrilled his hear
ers with his plain yet eloquent story OF the
Gospel. IS
At night he preached from the text, His
name was called Jesus, because he shall save
His people from their sins.o His subject
was on Christ as saviour not only from the
guilt but also from the power OF sin.
There will be no services to-day OF to-
night.
Tomorrow there will be the usual Sum
day services at IL A. NJ. and P. M., Mr.,
Rainsford preaching first on 'fThe Life that
is Not" and then on 'sThe Life that Is"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-02-02

POLICE CoURT.-Acting Justice Cr!tch-
field presiding.-The case OF j. c. Rees,
charged with seduction, was continued un-
til March 1st. The accused was bailed in
the sum OF 800 for his appearance.
Benjamin Woody (colored), for assauting
and threatening to cut j. Burwell.
The following were discharged: James
Burwell (colored), charged with threaten
ing to cut Benjamin Woody.
Mike Dolan, charged with beating Will
liam Cephas, and William Cephas, charged
with assaulting Mike Dolan.
Francis Laiond, charged with vagraacy,
was sent to the almshouse.