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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-02
FIRES.
A STEAMER ON FIRE,

Memphis, July 2.-About 2 o'clock this
morning fire broke out near the boiler
head Of the Anchor line steamer Capitol
City, from Vicksburg to St. Louis, while
lying at the elevator here, and in a few
minutes the whole boat was wrapped in the
flames The officers. crew and passengers
barely escaped with their lives, leaving
clothing and everything behind. A strong
west gale was blowing at the time, and be-
f)re the fire engines and tugs cuuld reach
the scene, the elevator was on fire, and the
gale drove the flames through the building
where was stored one thousand barrels of
oil, bagging and other intlammable articles.
which caused such terrific heat as to speed.
ilY drive back the fremen, but not until
one, named Connors, had been dangerously
burned. AS soon as the fire was discovered,
Capt. Crane ordered the boat to be cut loose,
In order to save the elevator, but the gale
held the boat hard against it, until pulled
off by tug, when the boat floated down q
hundred yards, amongst some trading and
wood boats, aud burned to the boiler deck
after setting those boats on fire. The eleva
tor was soon burned to the waters edge,
and together with large amount of valua
bic merchandise, is q total loss. Despite
the heavy rain which was falling at the
time, the bluffs and levce were lined with
people TO witness the awful conflagration.
which lit up the whole city front. There
are numerous conjectures as to the number
of lives lost, but up to this writing only one
body has been found, which lies on the deck
of the Capitol City, only the trunk being
left. and thus far It has not been identified.
One passenger was severely burned in try
ing to save his baggage, Capt. Crane
thinks that the fire was the work of an in
cendiary. Lose will exceed 100000. the
greater portion of which falls
on the Anchor line, of ST. Louis.
As the books and papers of the
elevator are lost, it is impossible to obtain .
reliable list Of either losses or insurance. A
body was found on the Capitol City this
morning, and has been identified as that Of
Thos. Ewing, of Colfax, Ind, by his aged
wife. He was 70 years of age, and was re-
turning home from the south. Capt. Crane
put his wife on the elevator when the fire
was discovered, and told him to follow, but
he turned back to save something left be.
hind, and was lost. Mr.. Robinson, Of Long
wood, Miss, was severely, but not danger
ously burned. All the crew are safe, and
the only passenger known to he lost is Mr..
Ewing. The boat was crowded with passen-
gers when she arrived here, but the majority
Of them had gone ashore. Cspt. Crane
thinks that the boats and elevator was set on
fire at the same time, as half an hour before
the fire was discovered they were all right,
and the watchman five minutes before the
fire broke out, had passed the spot and no
.ticed nothing wrong. The Anchor Line
carried their own risk. The oil in the ele.
vator was insured for a. 500 each in the Inn.
perial. London 4 Peoples, Of Memphis, and
$1,000 in the Home, Of New York.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-02
INDIAN NEWS.
A GENERAL INDIAN WAR EXPECTED.

AGENERAL INDIAN WAR EXPECTED.
San Francisco. July IA Portland dis
patch letter, just received here, from Hcpp'
ner, Umalitto county, dated June 2S, says
Great excitement prevails in this peighbor'
hood relative to Indian tolble. News has
been received here that the Indians have
made an attack on Canon City. No parti-
culars. Parties commenced moving theil
families TO places of safety. The Umalittc
Indians have put their women and children
on the reservation, and Joined the hostiles
Every body expects general uprising. and
. prolonged war.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-02
TELEcRAPHIc BREvlTIEs.

Long Branch, July 2.-The Monmouth
park races continued to-day. The purse
race for maidens of all ages, one mile, was
won by Bonnie Wood Loiterer, I'd; Birth,
Sd. Time, 1869.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-02

Humboldt Lodge, (Gcrmam) No. 5.-Regular
meetings on Wednesday evening Of each week,
mt Odd Fellows Hall, Sawycr's block.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-02

-, full line Of Watches. Clocks and Jewelry of
the nnest and best patterns constantly on hand
<Kepalring done under the personal supervision
business w Wv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
LEGAL.
Wednesday, january is. Is7e.

IN legal hours, in front Of the courthouse,
Memphis, Tenn, proceed to sell to the highest
bidder, for cash, tho following described prop
erty, tO-Wit:
Lots l, q, 8, 49, G., 4, 70, 10 and 1Iof VIM. f.
Jones tract Of land located in the Thirteenth
Civil District, Shelby county, Tenn, contain
ing each thirty-six acres. Also lots 13 and IA
q A.; j. Hays, subdivision, fronting each
Of Sl5% feet in Shelby county, Tenn, together
WITH tho appurtenances and improvements
thereon.
Levied on as the property of defendant,
David Meade, to satisfy said judgment, in
. Memphis, December 10, 1S7S.I
L. L. MCGOWAN,
Sheriff Of Shelby County, Tenn.
By D. G.. SHELBY, DIS.
8-1O3-109
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

Madison qnd.) star.l
A remarkable man quietly breathed
his last in our still, dreamy little city
last Saturday night. DR.. j. j. N.
Peidfourch is dead. He was 6 French
exile, and had been a resident of this
city for a number of years. In his
native France, in his beloved Paris, he
was, years ago, a leading physician.
He was a compatriot of Victor Hugo
and men of that class. In the emuete
Of l847, in the revolution in Paris
during hal year, DR.. Peidfourch was
the leader, the general-in -chief, and
in all probability would have been,
had the revolution been a success, the
president of the French republic. He
lost an arm at one Of the barbados,
and carried to his grave a deep scar on
his forehead, received in the desperate
fighting which made the streets Of
Paris run red with blood. He escaped
capture by beating his way through
blocks of buildings, and arrived safely
in this country, making his home in
this city, where he has quietly taught
school and practiced his profession for
years. He was a very distinguished
looking man, a polished gentleman
and thorough scholar. He was tall
and erect, with long, iron-gray hair
and heavy whiskers, eagle-gray eye
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
THE STATE DEBT
Now s24, 274,O and on the Increase.

The following is a summary of the
State debt, as given by Comptroller
Gaines in his report to the legislature /:
Total number of bonds issued 49,
349; total mount issued $49.173.-
1856; accounted for as follows {:
Number registered and uncanceled
1855, amount $l4,957 300; number
belonging to East Tennessee Uniyer-
sity 397, amount 1897 900; number of
new series funding bonds outstanding
1867, amount 1885,, 600; number out
standing as liability against State 90
2l9; amount of liability $20,22l 300.
Number cancelled after registration
H9O, amount 81 10000; number can
celed before registration 22.42l.
amount SD, 1877, 016.66; number can
celed by renewal 400, amount S1.4OO.-
600; number of new series funding
bonds cancelled INA, amount S1.774.-
600; number cancelled 28,385, amount
cancelled $28, 1853, 016.66 number out
to be registered 373, amount 1878. 600;
number outstanding and to be ac-
counted for 789, amount unaecounted
for $4,000; number issued 40. 1893.
total amount issued $49,173.316 &c.
The debt with accumulated interest
from July, 1875, to January, 1879, in
elusive, S24,274,017.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Queen ictOria and Assassinntion,

queen anu ASSaBSInatIOns
London Letter.
There has been a good deal of inter
est manifested here in the young king
of Italy and his recent escape from a
death similar tothat whichstruck down
his ancestor, Henry Nv. Its pleasantto
note the fact that even the reddest of
the red Republican journals unite in
c%ondemning the attempt and denounc-
ing the assassin. Kings and queens
had best look closely to their safety
nowadays. 1t is indeed said that the
many attempts on the life of Queen
Victoria have caused her to give up
going out in a high open barouche or
landau. The carriage that she usually
drives is constructed with very high
sides and back so as to protect her
majestys head and shoulders against
any malevolent pistol shots. | am
also told that the temper and manners
OF the queen are not becoming any
more genial as she advances in years,
but rather the reverse. as is well
known the Prince of Wales greatly
scandalizes his royal mamma by the
number and variety of his escapades.
But there is one thing from which he
abstains out of Difference to her wishes
and that is from going to the races on
Sunday. 1t is indeed reported that
during one of his flying visits to Paris
he had made arrangements IN 90 IN
the Grand Prix, which, as all the
world knows, take place on the first
Sunday in June. But before the day
arrived some one suggested that he
had better telegraph to the queen "a
know if she would grant him her per.
mission. The dispatch was sent and
the answer instantly returned as curt
as it was decisive. Certainly mott
was the royal mandate, and so the
prince stayed at home and went tC
church, let us hope, like a good boy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

cratic executive committee, and in
November was elected to the senate
on the citizens or non-partisan ticket
During the recent epidemic which
prevailed at Collieryille with frightful
violence and fatality, Mr.. Bledsoe re-
NAMED with the few faithful workers,
acted rs mayor, ministered 10 the sick
and dying with rare courage and hdel-
ity to duty, and was really n OF the
quiet, unselfsh and answering heroes
of that awful period. He is a good,
solid citizen, we'll educated, conserva-
tive but decided in his views, and will
fill his place in the senate with dignity
efficiency and credit to himself and
his constituents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.

No. 2~552-Chancery Court Of Shelby county.
James A. Shane ct al. vs.. Zach, Briggs, Jr.,
ct al.
RY virtue Of nm interlOcutory decree for
II sale, entered in the above cause on the
2Ith day Of June, 1878, | will sell, at public
Clerk and Masters Office, cOurt-house, Main
street, Memphis, Tenn, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

and a martial walk and bearing. The
writer has had frequent conversations
with him in relation to France and
French politics, but about himself he
was as silent as the grave. He was
certainly an extraordinary man, and
has an unwritten history of thrilling
interest. He died on Saturday night,
of dropsy, and was buried this morn
ing in the Catholic burying ground on
the hill. He has solved the great
problem at last.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

1t is highly important that affections
of the throat, lungs or bronchial
tubes should be checked at once, and
for this purpose nothing equals DR..
Bulls Cough Syrup.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
InsOIvent Notice.
STATE OF TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNT

STATE or TENNESSEE, SHELBY COUNTY,
OFFICE COUNTY COURT CLERK,
MEMPHIS, Tenn, December Is, 1S7s.J
To-. P. Sykes, Administrator, etc., Of Mary
Godsey, deceased.
HAVING suggested the insolvency of the
IL estate Of Mary Godsey, deceased, you
psement in some Newspaper published within
the said State, and also at the courthouse
door OF shelby county, for all persons having
Claims against said estate, TO appear and fle
the same with tine Clerk Of the County Court
law, on or before the 10Th day Of March, 1879;
and any claim not fled on or before said day,
or before an appropriation Of the funds Of said
estate is made, shall be forever barred, both
in law and equity.
Witness, my hand, at office, this 18th day
OF December, 1878.
OWEN DWYER, Clerk,
BY JOHN SHEA, D. G. 9l-100-1O8-1l2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

and most respected families of the
State. He was identified with his IA
ther in various public enterprises
which were calculated to build up
Memphis. Some Of these turned out
20 be unfortunate investments. Col,
Brinkley and his son sunk over $780,
900 in the Memphis and Little Rock
railroad, and eventually lost control Of
the road. Mr.. Brinkley is still largely
interested in Memphis and takes a
lively interest in all that concerns the
welfare of the city. He has had a fine
literary and business education, is
we'll posted in regard to local and
State affairs, and inherits much Of the
ine sense, public spirit and business
knowledge which distinguished his
father. He has been a member of the
common council for a year past and
has awaited himself of the leisure and
opportunities he could command to
make a thorough study of the ques-
tons which press upon public atten-
ton. He is a level headed young
man, with lots Of hard, sense and en-
ergy. In the legislature he will hardly
fail to make one of the best workers
Shelby county has sent up in several
years. In politics he is a pronounced
National.
II. B, RAMSEY (National)
was born in Marshall county, Missis-
sippi, October l, 1917; removed to
Shelby county, Tennessee, when quite
small, and has made his home in this
county ever since; studied the profess
sion Of medicine in the University of
Louisville, Kentucky, and commenced
the practice of medicine in 1869, and
has been engaged as a country physi-
clan ever since; has generally affiliated
with the Republican party, but has
never taken an active part in politics
until the organization of the National
G~reenback party, but being in favor Of
the principles advocated by the Green
hackers and Workingmen; was presi-
dent Of the first National club organ
lied outside of the city of Memphis;
was nominated by both the National
and Republican parties for represent
alive of Shelby county, and by the
citizens for hoterial representative,
and was elected to both positions,
something that rarely occurs; is in ia
vor of a compromise of the State debt
at thirty-three and a third cents on
the dollar, and would favor repudia-
ton in preference to paying over fifty
cents on the dollar, bearing four per
cent. interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

The newest white ties have peacocks
embroidered on the ends, the plumage
being artfully copied in the fosses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23

nmna. e Madlson Sireef.
Weekly Public Ledger,

Published every Tuesday at 81 per annum lin
advanced. Postage free.
Communications upon subjects Of general
interest to the public are at all times accept
able.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
j. c. MAccABB Democracy },

Of Memphis, was elected hoater to re-
present Shelby and Fayette counties,
at the special election held on the DIST
of December to fill a vacancy caused
by the accident of DR.. Ramsey being
elected to two seats at the November
election. Major Maccabe is a we'll
educated lawyer of nearly twenty
years practice, and has at different
times been connected with the press.
AS a speaker he is concise, forcible
and fluent, and as a writer has few
superiors in the journalistic field. Dur
ing the war he was one of Forrest S
best soldiers and officers. After the
war he located at Helena, Ark, where
he practiced law, and was connected
with an important railroad enterprise
for several years. He came to Mem
phis six or eight years ago and has
sluce been a prominent member of the
bar. When the late epidemic broke
out he was elected commissary Of the
Citizens Relief Committee, a perilous
and laborious position, in which he
acquitted himself with the highest
honor, as was testified by the bar
recently in an elegant testimonial
Although not on any of the regular
tickets at the November election. he
came within a few votes of being
elected, and at the special election
was elected by a sweeping majority.
lie will make a splendid representa-
tive.
|. HUGH L. BRINKLEY (National)
is the son Of the late Robert G. Brink
ley, who died at Iuka, Miss, a few
weeks ago, after a lingering illness.
Mr.. HUI Brinkloys mother was an
Overton, one Of the Oldest, wealthiest
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
saIurday, December Is, Is7s.

within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
t0-wit:
Lying on tho north side Of Jefferson street
extended, in the city Of Memphis, being a
part Of the Arsenal Grounds, designated
upon the plan or subdivision Of Cherry, Cald-
well 4 CO.. made on the 18th day Of January,
1885, BY M. A. kerri as lot No. IS, 'front.'
ing rs feet on Jefferson street extended, and
running back between parallel lines 1T right
angles with said street li8h feet 10 an alley.
Terms Of sale; On q credit Of seven months,
purchaser 70 execute note with approved So
curity. Lien retained on land 10 further Sc
cure purchase money. Equity Of redemption
barred.
This November %, 1878.
r. }; BLACK, Clerk and Master.
ByE b, McHENRY, ID. @. and M,
>. A.. Taylor and Estes h Elicit, Solicitors
Tor complainant. AM .76-IG
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-23
Publisher and Proprietor
THE SHELBY DELEGATION.

Monday Evening, Dec. ss, Is7s.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-23
MUTTERIyGS from aLBAyY.
Democratic Senators Accused of Luhcwarm.
meas, or Worse, la che smyth Case.

ALBANY, Feb. 22-There has been no little
comment hero upon the apathy OF tho Demo-
cratic Senators in not insisting upon the earliest
possible day for the trial of Superintendent
Smyth. Rumors that some Of them have rcla-
lions which commit them 10 the defence OF Mr..
Smyth TO the last extremity have been freely
circulated II has also been charged tina; aeon
bination has bccn effected by which the votes Of
the three Tammany Senators are to I've cast in
opposition e. the course indicated by the Cow
crnor; that this Arrangement was made carly
in the session. as shown in the vote upon he
confirmation of Mr. Fairchild. This insinua-
ton has been borne out in measure by the
frequent consultations 81 late between certain
Democratic Senators and m'n who are known
to be uneuuivOcally committed to the defence of
Mr.. Smyth.
hardly believe that this is true: but, should
1t turn out to be. the readers of The SUN Will
not long remain in ignorance Of the secret
springs which have controlled y material action.
ness Of these Democratic Senators is Jealousy:
for the Governor has not consulted with them
IN atvGncc rs to what l' WAS going to do
There ar" several senators who would Ike to
be regarded rs the mOuthpiecrs ~ the Gov r.
nor. These Senators SOON To forget that the
proper thing for them 20 do is To- call upon the
Governor for informal lon; an that ny To- yes
teriay he himself had no Official Information
uIOn this matter
| do not believe that 81 II .rin IS will hc allow
ed to influence the action II any Senator. Ny
belief is that Mr.. Nmyth will have q fair anil Inn
partial hearing before the senate. and that the
verdict will be in accordance with the facts
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-23
a SNOW STORM IUGtST.
what thiiinn Savnnt Predicts on Certain
Dates tao Present Ncnr.

PANAMA. Feb. ia CHILEAN paper says:
" We have lad the pleasure u r.. ei,.u., "a visit
from Or. Fab. who in1eui- leaving for the
North BY to-days (Drc. IL steamer. Ai,eg stay
inE some time In Capiapp he W. 40 to poru.
aud thence to the Unite States. DR.. Fab pre-
diets that great atmoa phoric disturbances may
Boz expected On tine following dates the present
year. From the 18th Ia the l7tA Of February.
18th and 18th ~ March. 2Gth and 2s.n ~
August and oath and 2Gih OF September or
POSSIBLY two days previous 10 the foregoing.
This prophecy docs not apply exclusively TO
Chill. bat o. the whole globe. though the nature
OF the disturbances MI necessarily diii'f 49,
coriing To- local conditions, tius while u-
pests, heavy rains. snow storms. Win thunder
and lightning, VIII occrr IN some rlar =. carfi-
uuakcs may h' cNIeei'd IN others. Nv N where
local peeuliarites may SO affect the wgafhcrtla.
no notable influence may D. observed. ths pros
cnrc Of the disturbance may he ci.drly dlstln-
gu.Shcd IN tn atmosphere by clouds driving I'm
opposite directions. a., Ia the myunlAins II
nlontly predicts that g. e. first snow will fall be-
tween the 2ith anl 2Sta oI August
A. the foregoing prod tons apply especially
TO the United states. II will bee worth while for
our . cousins to make "a not Of them. 60 that
10y the time Dr. Fab roa los these ATTITUDES
they Will have some idea Of the value to b.
placed on his skin rs Il weather prophet, and
may receive him accordingly.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-02-23
DEATH 1T a RECEPTION.
How n Ciersymnn's speech VEN. TuterruptsA
and Turuea tnte y Prayer.

The reception given by the Young Mons
Christian Association Of Brooklyn on Thursday
night to the clothing, hat and cap. gcntlcmen's
furnishing. and boot and shoe trades. was
brought to n sudden close by the death. from
heart disease. OF Mrs Martha Mcdowell
the mother OF young woman. Miss De
Comps, who was ON the programme to sng.
The reception was an entertainment. 70 DO fol-
lowed by a social gathering. and was designed
to bring the young men in the employ OF tho
different business houses OF the city in contact
with the members Of the Young Mems Christian
Association. The hall was decorated with fags
and bunting. and many representatives, of tho
different trades occupied the platform. Tho
Rev. J. Hyatt Smith. whose address was to pre-
ccdc the musical part Of the programme. was
in the midst Of a witty spccch as a gentleman.
taking advantage Of burst Of applause from
the audience. stepped to Mr.. Smiths side, and
communicated to him in Il whisper that Mrs.
Mcdowell had dropped doad in an adjoining
room. Mr. Smith silenccl the nppl1uso. say
inK, Stop. friends; an awful event Interrupts
US
Tho daughter was called into The reception
room, and then Mr.. Smith told the audience
what hai happened. and after Offering prayer
dismissed them.
Mrs. Mcdowell lived at 3Gs Degraw street. and
was ia health as She a'comp1nicd her daughter
10 the reception At about quarter to O'Clock
llulinist"tvi the usual remedies. but us Mrs.
Mcdowell lid not recover. a galyauc battery
was used without dvuli. She died Mt about 9ls
CLOCK. Sho WAS siNty years oi Hi.c.