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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
YEw-ORLEANs COLLECTORSHIP.
GEORGE /. SMITH POSSIBLY To RE NOMINATED ron
THIS OFFICE.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE TRInrSI

WASHINGTON. April Ex-senator Kellogg infers,
from a conversation he had with the President this
morning, that eE-RepTesentatye George J.. Smith
will be nominated to the Senate tomorrow to be
Collector Of the Port of New Orleans. Mr.. Smiths
name has not before been mentioned in connection
with this appointment, and Governor Kellogg
expresses the belief that the nomination will not be
confirmed by the Senate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
AGAINST MR.. WOODS BILL.
MR. p1A,TE CONES orr WITH RESOLUTION on
THE ST BJICI.
fer TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE

fgr TELEGRAPH THE TnIBUNE.l
WASHINGTON, April Ex-senator Blaine intro
dnced to-day a resolution that has long been ex-
pected in the Senate declaring IT 10 DO ncXpedicnt
and snbversve of the best interests Of the country
to change the tariff laws at the present
session of Congress Senators from all parts of the
country have in conversation to-day expressed 50
much approval Of this resolution that there is little
doubt of its ultimate passage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
FATAL TORNADO IN IOWA.

WALL LAKE, Iowa, April pa fierce tor
nado struck this town yesterday destroying part OF it,
Three persons were hurt
STORM LAKE Iowa, April GA wind storm did seri-
Gus damage here yesterday. Several persons In THIS
vicinity are reported TO have been killed.
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each the Santa Rosa Mountains. Nine men were killed
the vicinity of Laredo and 400 horses were carried on
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
THE GREAT STRIKE IN LANCASHIRE.
LONDON Monday April %, 1878

LONDON, MOnuuy, AprII ~ Io'o'
The resolution passed at the meeting OF
delegates OF the smalgamated association OF opera
tive spinners winders and other classes OF operatives
Manchester yesterday. nstrucng the men TO accept
presents itself. does not affect the weavers.
ARBITRATION SUGGESTED.
The secretaries the Blackburn weavers Union and
the East Lancashire Weavers Union write to The Times
as follows: We feel that struggling in inst
cause but are ready 10 the decision of court OF
arbitration and although we fear VIC arc unable to cope
with the organized power OF the masters uniOns we
shall peacefully aud quietly resist until starvation FORCES
submission"
AID PROMISED THE STRIKERS.
At the meeting ut Blackburn. on Saturday Of dele
gates representing the cardr hands OF fourteen dis
trics at which decided in the strike
and use all legitimate to support the strikers,
Delegates from Cheshire DcrOyshire ana hOfhShre ue-
clared thai they would willingly furnish the strikers
means to fgh: the battle OUT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
SEVERE HAILsTORM IN ILLINOIS.

GALEsBURG, H., April 22.-Last night
heavy rain and hail storm struck this city. the hail
being of great size. One stone was measured and Is
said TO have been eight inches in circumference Much
glass broken and many fruit trees were BADLY cam
aged Al Bun east OF here houses and stocks Of goods
were DAMAGED by the hail aud rain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23

many of bis Republican associates; and there II ~
stronger hope than at previous time that tno
IN TonGress will act harmonlously during the com
ing campaign.
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GREECE APPEALS TO ITALY.
.n.... AInuInr. A nrl OO

ROME, MOnuAy, AFTII ~ Iofo'
Several journals state that Italy has received
and accepted an invitation to the Conference Greek
envoy has arrived II reported that no ~
TO obtain the promise OF Italy to endevor to secure the
admttance OF Greece TO the Congress the same loot
ing as the sgnatorles OF tho Treaty OF Paris
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
Lax old MINsrRELs HOUSE DESTROYED.

The residence of John w. Rae, formerly
RAYMOND" OF the old Chrlsy Mlnstrels, Golwn
Vile a few miles from Paterson, n. j., was burned with
ali lis contents about o'clock yesterday morning The
Family barely escaped with their lives. The loss Is esti
mated nj about $4,000. The fire was caused by de-
fep
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STORM AND FLOOD.
HURRICANE IN TAHITI.

ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY PERSONS KILLED.
SAN FRANCISCO. April 22.-Ihc brig Paloma, from
Tahiti, reports that on February hurricane ragged
there III which about 1870 people were killed aud
much property DESTROYED
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THE RAIDISs MEXICAN INDIANS.

GALVESTON, Tex, April PA dispatch rom
Laredo says the raldng Indians have returned INTO
Mexico, where they are being pursued ny Mehi s
troops who may possible overtake them peiofo 'hey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23
LONDON. Monday, April %, 1873.

A Reuter- dispatch from Constantinople says the
report that new difficulties have arisen in Conncc-
ton with the mediation OF Germany, is contra
dicted. Mr. Layard has received information that
an arrangement for the withdrawal to AdrianOple
and Bcsika Bay is probable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23

Mr.. JoRGENsENs SUGGESTION.
mr. THINKS THE REPUBLICANS CAN REGAIN GER
TArs SOUTHERN DISTRICTS BY wEL-DIREcIED
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CURRENT TOPICS At THE CAPITAL.
THE POST OFFICE SHORT OF BLANKS.

WASHINGTON. Monday. April D. 1878.
Acting Postmaster-Gcncral Brady has adj
dressed letter to Senator Window, member oi the
conference committee on the bill witch contains def
cheney appropriation Of $4,000 for printing Tor tho
Post Office Department calling attention 60 the urgent
ueces ,ty for prompt action. lie cucloses commuu'ca
tion from j.. W. Rhodes. Superintendent OF the Postal
Blanks division, based primarily upon telegram from
tho Postmaster OF Chicago stating that his supply of
registered letter bills Is entirely cShnuscd Supcinton
dent Rhodes says there on file orders, which The De
rarmcnt IL unable TO Ill., for 100000 printed FORMS
900 600 facing slips ard 1900 books of blanks Orders
tor registered letter bills are waiting TO be allied for the
post Offices al Newly Albany, Brooklyn, Buffalo Tron
ton Cincinnati sLouis, Chicago, Atlanta and san iran
CISCO and In addition 10 these other acquisitions from
very important offices. Orders on file for various
classes OF blanks from than 10000 smaller offices
in every section OF the country Mr. Rhodes SAYS, with
reference to the Offices named: Unless they can Ice
supplied with the necessary blanks. they must either
suspend the registered letter business print
ing 10 be done at Their own expense To DE hereafter re-
imburscd By the Government II the first course u FUR
sued " must result In ncalcuabr annoyance and neon
vcn,cuce 20 their respective business communities II
the second. the final loss to the Government VIII he more
than double the expense o! having them printed from
the sterCoiypcd plates at the Government printing
Office"
AN ANONYMOUS DOCUMENT.
There has been distributed in Washington
today document bearing no imprint but apparently
prepared with care, containing what are described ms
the papers connected Win tuc settlement III LDt-
islana" IL contains the resolutions OF the Nichols
Legislature being the pledge given BY that body to the
President the letter Of Governor Nichols tran, mltng
these resolutions and pledges 70 the Pfcsdeur5 com
mission; the report oi the commission upon its Obscrya
tons and work ~ NcwOrleans; aud In concluslon an
extract without explanation heading or comment, from
Governor Packard'a announcement that his govern
Ia been abandon ID by the National stature
WORKING CONGRESSMAN.
There is one Representative in Congress who
certainly deserves honorable mention. HIS name IA +
D. Collins he represents district in Pennsylvania
Whie all the other members Of the House seem 10 he
vicing with each other in the introduction Of bills, Mr.
Collins has quietly attended 10 the pubic business aud
has not since the meeting Of the present Congress- on
the 18th OF October, introduced single bill until to-
day. His appeared for the first time this morning
upon the list OF those presenting bills To the House.
CADETSHIP OPEN FOR COMPETITION
The Hon. James w. Covert has announced
that competitive examination OF applicants for The
Naval Cadptship from his district will be held at Jamaica
J.. T., May - at 10 o'clock In the forenoon.
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PRINCE BISMARCK'S PROPOSAL
LATE FAVORABLE REPORTS FROM RUSSIA AND
TURKEY,
ST. PETERSBURG. Monday, April %, 1873.

ST PETERSBURG, Monday, April 3D. 1873.
The AgsRce Russo (semi-ofciaD confirms the re-
port that the proposition for the simultaneous with
dTawal of the British fleet ana Russian forces
from the vicinity of Constantmoplc has been ac-
cepted in principle, and adds that the negotiations
continue relative to the withdrawal and to pre-
lmiuary conference to settle tho programme Of the
Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-04-23

GRAVE OBSTACLES IN TIE WAY TO SETTLEMENT
RUSSIA AND ENGLAND PREPARING FOR HOsTIL
ITIEs ,
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pnITIsH WAR PREPARATIONS.
THE RUSSIAN FLEET GETTING READY.

TIC IIOIAT0W NtSSfWJt HTIUHT''S '''"' ''V III
,ncut Of the Russian Baltic fleet Is proceeding win al
haste II Will 20 soon rs the lee DrchkH' IL
consists Of seven vessels including the Peter the Great
n,r az the two most powerful vessels OF the Russian
iron clad navy The Peter the Great Is mistress
Ioubleturrci ship of 0,JlO tons burden She carries
for ton guns and her armOr thickness at the
vaer-ine H. fourteen inches. she was auchcd III lo1t
and resembles In design and construction the threc great
mastlcss lurrct-ships Of the British navy more cspe-
cialIy the DrcoduaIIsht though Of larger size.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-15

thunder and lightning storm kicked
upmany capers here. knocking down
signs, breaking windows, uprooting
shade trees, flooding cellars and
toppling over chimneys.
Politics are quite lively. Senator
Blaine's warwhoop the other even
ing helped the dropping spirits of
the Republicans. The Democratic
organizations throughout the city
and State are we'll IN hand, and
hopeful. l think the failure in the
Second congressional district to re-
nominate Carter Harrison, was a
big blunder, aud without a doubt
will result in the election of the
Republican candidate, Colonel
Davis, who is, by the way, very
fine fellow. Miles Kehoe, the Dem.
ocratic nominee, is a man of the
people, and very popular, More a
non. NAYR.
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The Princes. bismarck

BlackwoOd's Magazine.l
The wife of Prince Bismarck,
Johanna Won Putkammer, of an
old noble Pomearnian family, was
born in 1924. He made her ac-
quaintance at the marriage of one
Of his friends, where she acted as
bridesmaid, and two years later
in lS44-he asked her to become
his wife. Her family was not at
first disposed to accept his propo-
sails. At that time Herr Won Bis
marck enjoyed a rather curious rep
utation. He was surnamed "der
tolle Bismarck" (mad Bismarck),
and had earned his title by his nu-
merous duels, his daring feats of
horsemanship, and some widely
spread anecdotes concerning his
attitude generally toward profess.
ors, burgomasters, and other re-
spectacle members Of what German
students call "Philistine soci 3ty."
But more especially he OWED his
surname to the very noisy 'revels he
used to hold with a number of ex.
ceedingly loud young men at Kniep-
hof and at Schoenhausen.
To quiet, respectable, religious
| people ike the Putkammeis he did
not appear a very eligible suitor for
an only and beloved child. Bis
marck, however, settled the question
at once. He walked up to Miss
Johanna, and having ascertained by
a look that she sided with him, he
folded her in his arms and said,
turning to her lGtonished relatives,
"What God has united no man shall
put asunder." Princess Bismarck
has preserved all the simplicity Of
her youth. She is perfect speci-
men, in the best sense of the word,
Of the German haulfrau (housewife)
She is very quiet, bears her honorl
as the most natural thing in the
world, holds fast by the old friends
of humber days, and has but one
great object in life-to make hel
husband and children happy. ShC
cares for them in q peaceful moth
erly way, and her serenity and pa
tience, which have always secured
for Bismarck a quiet home, have
certainly contributed to his success
through life. "She it is" he onot
said to a friend, "who has made m,
what / am."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-15
GIL. An Tnik AIike

Girls all talk about marrying, as
though it were a holiday, jubilee,
a gladstone thing, a rose without a
thorn, and so it is if it is all right,
if they go about it as rational be-
ings instead of merry-making chill
dren. 1t is a serious thing to marry.
1t is a life business. Therefore
never Go it in haste; never run away
to get married; never marry wealth
and standing, or fine persons Or
manners, but for both the qualities
of mind and heart which make an
honorable man. Take time, think
long and well before you acceptany
proposal. Consult your parents,
then some judicious friend, then
your own judgment. Learn all that
is possible to learn Of your proposed
husband. When all doubts have
been removed, and not till then,
accept him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-15

A POOR poyerty-stricken widow
lady, who has been drawing rations,
supplies, etc, from the Howards
and the Citizens relief committee,
was stricken with the fever few
days ago. Yesterday she was so
much worse that she thought it
necessary to make her will. Wit
nesses had to be called in and they
we're astonished to learn that she
had $1l, ZOO in money besides con-
siderable valuable real estate in
Cairo, which rents advantageously.
She lives in the style Of poverty,
and her neighbors were amazed to
learn that she was so rich. Last
night, to her great disgust, she be.
came much better after letting out
the long concealed secret, and she
is likely to recover. In which even
her neighbors predict that she viii
want to hire somebody at a small
price to kill her.
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Saturday,. Anpnat "a

After this date, until further
notice, the LEDGER will not
be delivered by carriers.
Parties desiring 10 subscribe
can obtain the paper at the
LEDGER counting rOOm for
TWO GENTS each by PUR.
CHASING TICKETS.
As soon as the epidemic is
ended, and the people return,
all our routes will be re-estab'
lished.
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DEATH OF A NOBLE YOUNG MAN.

In our mortuary report yesterday
appeared the name of Macon Webb.
This highly esteemed young man
died at the residence of DR.. d. II.
Porter, on Vance street, Sunday
morning, the 18th inst, and was
buried the same day. Mr.. Webb
was a young man of superioS traits
of character and business qualifica
tons. Born and reared upon the
bluff here, he had large circle of
friends and acquaintances who will
sincerely mourn his untimely end.
When the fever broke out he could
have left his post as head salesman
in the house of Porter, Taylor & Co.,
but he refused to do so. When DR..
Porter returned to the city in Au-
gust he threatened to lock up the
store to get Webb away, but Webb
replied that he would only go as far
as the Howard association head
quarters. Ten years ago lie com
menced working for the firm ol
Newton Ford & Co. at a nominal
salary, and remained with the house
up TO the time of his death. He
soon worked up to the front, and
could command any salary he de-
manded. DR.. Porter says that in a
business experience of thirty years
he never saw the superior of Macon
Webb. lie was about twenty-eight
years old, iu the prime Of young
manhood, and had brilliant pros
poets. His illness lasted a week, anC
he was tenderly cared for by DR.
Porter and other devoted friends
He will be sadly missed by all witt
knew him. He leaves young sister
now in st. Louis, and three brothers
who live in Arkansas. His employ
ers, who knew him best, are among
his most sincere mourners.
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n. WHITMDRE,
Publisher and Proprietor.

The subscription price of the PUB
LIC LEDGER is IS per Gnnum for
she Daily, and ST per annHm for tho
Reskly-POstags free.
Persons le0Uing the city for the sum
mer can order the DAILY LEDGER
at SOC per month in adoance, with The
DriUilege of changing pOsto6ice,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-15

If history teaches anything, it is
that there will be no frost to stop
the fever under two weeks, and
that it will take at least ten days
for the fever to cease after the frost
comes. In 1855 there we're heavy
frosts early in October, after which
the fever broke out and ragged with
great virulence. In 1867 there
were no frosts until November. In
1873 there was a light frost on the
Goth of October. On the 9th and
2Sth there were killing lrosts, the
mercury sinking down to 26 degrees
on the 2Sth. Yet the board o.
health did not invite absent citizens
to return until the 9th of Novem
Der.
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From ACME 10 Chronia

Is an easy stage in cases of dyspepsia. A
slight attack of indigestion. especially when
there is a predispoSition to digestive weak.
ness of the stomach, must speedily culminate
in the more obstinate form Of the disease 1t
is we'll, therefore, TO adopt preventive meas
ures early. Although II stetter's stomach
Bitters overcomes, II persisted in, cases OF
dyspepsia of long standing, it obviously the
part Of wisdom TO nss 1t ere the malady as.
sumes a chronic ph 1se. I his is partcu arly
true, because as dyspepsia advances, it en-
genders other bodily evils. such as disorder Of
the liver, constipation or undue loOseness Of
the bowels, nervous disorders, hypochondria,
sleeplessness. These maladies are both pre-
vented and remedied by the Bitters, but how
much better to check them in their outset
with the great alternative, than to wait until
they established firmer oOthOld in the sys-
TEN. Surely the advisability of this must bs
apparent.
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NOTICE.

CONTRIBUTIONS OF Irish and sweet pota-
" toes will be thankfully recsived, and ap-
piled to the use Of the population POW in
Camp Joe Williams. Packages sheuld be put
in barrels. we'll ventilated. and should be ad.
dressed to J. C. MACCABR, 81 and 80 South
Court street.
T Memphis and Louisville Railroad Com
pany, the Southern Express. the steamboat
Coahoma have volunteered to deliver such
contributions free. Very probably all the
other transportation companies win do like
wise. W. p. PRQUDFIT. Chairman
l49t Fin. Com. Citizens Relief Fund.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
A nARn-

To all who are esuasring'frOmithe errors ant
indiscrotions 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 missionary in South America. Send 4
self-addressed envelope to the REV. JosRPH
I. ISMAx. Station D. Bi6le House, Ke,O Yorl
City. -xxvii-s5 eod&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-15

We dislike very much to appear
Qictatorial or ofiicious in matters
pertaining to our Citizens Relief
Committee or those who have man
aged ard are still managing, with
such efficiency, their commits.
slry department, but when We
see, know and feel the incalcula-
ble injury that is being done
by issuing rations to oYpersons who
are perfectly well aud able to work
for livelihood. We cannot longer
remain silent. The fields in the
country around us are white with
cotton aud much of it is falling out
of the bolls, and of course will be
lost to both planter and merchant
When we take into consideration
this great loss 10 both interests, we
feel it our duty to protest against
a course so injurious to our com
merce as that of issuing rations tc
persons who are able to go oui
and help gather this great staple,
which has built up Memphis, and
which the must yet depend upor
to neutralize in great measure The
great loss she has sustained, by ces
sation Of business, during the pas
seventy or eighty days, through th,
visitation Of the deadly, destructiy,
epidemic. q Those persons who hay,
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COUNT WIN. BISMARCK, the son
of the prince, and the youngest
member of the Reichstag, is a
jovlal, hearty-lOoking person, SO
clever that he would have a future
before him even if he were not the
on of so powerful man.
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TRANSPORTATION.
NOTICE.
OPFloE OF AGENT.
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD,
MEMPHIS, September 10, 1878.

OFFlCE OF AGENT,
LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE RAILROAD.
MEMPHIS, September 10, 1878.
ON and after this date, and until further
~ notice, all regular freight trains on this
Lire will be discontinued south Of Humboldt.
A special freight train will be run between
humboldt and Memphis OF. Tuesdays. Thurs
days and Saturdays, arriving in Memphis
about 10 am, and depart at 2:S0 pm. This
train will be run for the purpose Of supplying
local stations with necessary supplies, and for
the HOwards and boards of relief IN Memphis
No freight will be received in Memphis, ex-
cept small lots OF necessary supplies for the
siok at local points between Memphis and
Humboldt. Such shipments must be deliv
cred on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
between the hIurs Of 10 am. and Bpm, On
other days, small lots of necessary supplies
for the sick may be sent in the baggage car
from Humboldtand local points to Memphis,
Druggists and others can make special ar
rangements for bringing their freight through,
oy applying 10 JSO. 7. FLYNN. General Agent.
National Cemetery Station. Communication
left for him at the depot, head Of Nam street,
will receive prompt attention. The company
will not undert9ke to notify cousignees OF the
arrival Of freisht, Parties expecting freight
must be on hand en- arrival Of trains. Pas.
seuge trains will run as at present. departing
from Memphis at a IN. ard arriving at 1
pm. 1911 JAS. MONTGOMERY, Supt.
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been fed so bounteOusly, free, should
now that they are well and able to
work, be willing to go to the coun-
try and help the planters out of
their trouble, by assisting them in
gathering their cotton, which is
rapidly wasting from the stalks.
The planters must have assistance
just now, or they, as well as our
merchants will have still heavier
losses added to the already incalcu-
liable injuries they have sustained
Therefore, fellow-citizens, of the re-
lief committee, we beg of you to
cease issuing rations to those well
enough and able to work, and you
will not only force them to seek a
livelihood by honest, healthful toll,
but you will confer a lasting benefit
on your merchants Of Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-10-15

Personal. Should this meet the eye
of the individual who created the dis
turbance in church last Sunday by his
continued coughing, be will corfer Il
favor on the congregation by procuring
bottle Of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. which
will cure him.