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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE OPERA.-The Chimes of Norman
dy, sprightly opera, full of brilliant
music, fine situations and dramatic in
terest, was presented for the FIRST time in
this city last night. The audience was
fair in numbers and fashionable in char
acter. Their appreciation of the most
beautiful parts Of the opera was manifest
ed by their enthusiasm, which at times
was so pronounced that the singers were
compelled to repeat the closing lines. The
acting was excellent, the singers all ap-
pearod in good voice, and their presenta-
tion Of the opera was all that could be de
sired. 1t will be repeated at the matinee
this afternoon and again for the last time
tonight.
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CINCINNATI
The Late Failure of Wheeler & Co..
A Fire.

CINCINNATI, December 28.-It is
now estimated that the failure Of
Wheeler & Co., pork men, mentioned
in these dispatches yesterday, will
amount to between forty and fifty
thousand dollars, when all the parties
with whom they had dealings are
heard from. Charles P. Forbus, the
company of the firm, who was ar
rested, was released yestert ay after
noon, but later was rear ested on
complaint of Samuel Kyle, Middle
town, who charged him with EN-.
bezzlement.
A fire in the press-room of Van
Antwerp, Bragg & Co. this morning
threatened a heavy loss, but the
prompt attention of the fire depart.
ment prevented serious damage.
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something Cor 1he NeW Year.

The world renowned success Of Hostetter's
Bitters, and their continued popularity for
quarter Of a century as a stomachic, is scarce
ly more wonderful than the welcome that
greets the annual appearance OF HOstettor's
Almanac This valuable medical treatise is
published by Hostetter & Smith, Pittsburg
Penn, under their own immediate superys-
ion, employing eighty hands in that depart
ment. Ten cylinder printing presses, eight
folding machines, FIVE job presses, etc., are
running about eleven months in the year on
this work, and the issue Of same for 1879 will
not be less than ten millions, printed in the
English, German, French, Welsh, Norwegian
Swedish, Holland, Bohemian and Spanish
languages. Refer to q copy of it for valuable
and interesting reading concerning health
and numerous testimonials as to the efficacy
Of Hostetter's Bitters, amusement, varied in
formation, astronomical calculations and
chronological items, ETC., which can be de-
pended on for correctness. The Almanac for
1879 can bo obtained free of cost, from drug
gists and general country dealers in all parts
of the country.
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SOUTHERN TRADE INTERESTS.
A Chat With Mr. Hayes on the Subject.

Washington Special New Orleans Times.
The President to-day stated that his
message to the senate, on Thursday
last calling attention to the necessity
of doing something to revive the coast
wise steamship trade, and aid in the
establishing better commercial rela-
tions with the West Indies and South
America, was only the practical ex-
preston of views held by him ever
since he has been in public life. He
is we'll aware of the Importance Of the
trade and thinks New Orleans would
be the port that our southern neigh
bors would naturally seek, because ii
is the market of the great w est for Its
superAuous food supplies which are Sc
much needed in the South American
States. "In spite of the great advan-
tages other countries have gained over
us by reason of subsidies to aid their
steamship lines, said the President
{" our manufactured goods hold theil
own wherever they are properly intro
duced. The saving of freight charges
by reason of our comparative nearnes
is a great thing in our favor in build
ing up commercial relations with Soutf
America.
"Why," continued he, " shoulC
Brazil and other countries buy Eng
2ish cotton goods when Rhode IslanC
manufactures are now sold in Man
cbostar itself at a profit? This i
sharp competition, and revives tn
old-time spirit which made America
enterprise known all over the world.
Continuing the conversation, thl
President said. Your Southeri
wheat is the only wheat of which fou
can be made that will, for any lengt
of time, keep its freshness in ;h
tropics. | remember that years be
fore the war all the -four made at Gel
tain noted mills in Richmond, Va
went to the West India Islands an
South America. Why don't you util
ize the Texas wheat crops by grindin
it in New Orleans? In Ohio our be-
market is that lying to the southwark
Our bacon and other hog produc'
used to go TO New Orleans. Lar
made up in Cincinnati, and put int
Theoretically sealed cans, brings vel
excellent prices in South Americ
and If the West can help you to OF
or two steamship lines from Ne
Orleans to the great commercial citil
living all along the Asiatic and Pacit
coasts of South America our trade
we'll as yours can be doubled in Il
next ten years | want the South
know that anything | can do in Il
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28
A Double Tragedy.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 28.-
Last Tuesday, near Crows Landing,
in Stainslaus county, John Reynolds,
blacksmith about fifty years old, and
of slightly unsound mind, shot young
man named Charles Bookout, killing
him instantly, Reynolds, in turn, was
shot while attempting his escape, by
Tom Gam, and was probably mortally
wounded. There is no known cause
for Reynolds action.
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DoN'T yon wish 20. knew what you
could get that would cure that fever and
ague which has fastened itself on you and
is almost shaking the life out ofyou2 Just
get bottle of Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic
Take wine-glass full three times day
and you will find that it will subdue the
most obstinate. 1t is unfailing in its effects
pleasant, wholesome and agreeable, anC
its purity is guaranteed.
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Fatal Fires.

New YORK, December 28.-By the
burning of barn at East Orange, N.
j., two young men were burned to
death.
An old woman and the watchman
lost their lives by the burning of a
small house attached to the Irving
House, New London, Conn.
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FOREIGN.
The COnsuIOr Jurisdiction of Cyprus
Arranged.

LONDON, December 2S.-It is said
the difficulty regarding the jurisdiction
in Cyprus, has been almost arranged.
Germany and Italy have made com
plant at London relative to Sir Garnet
Wolsley's refusal to recognize the off
cial document issued by the German
Italian consuls at Larnaca.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

way of assisting to bring about nearer
commercial relations and an increased
trade between your ports and those Of
the continent southwark, will be done
not in the passive way, but actively"
| have sent the message referred
to with Mr.. Evart's report in order
that the attention of the country
might be called to the matter, and the
exceedingly favorable advantages un-
der which trade can now be restored. "
The President says he will sign any
bill to this end that congress may pass.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

An old gentleman of eighty-four,
and his bride, aged eighty-two, entered
a railway car the other day and took a
seat by the stove. A youth OCCUPYING
the seat behind says he heard the fol-
lowing: "0ld gentleman to his bride
-" Who's little lamb?" Bride
Bofe of us
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Ilank Statement.

NEW YORK, December 28 Loans
decrease, sl49,7OO; specie increase,
1919, 400; legal tender increase, 81, ,167,- :
100; deposits decrease, S4l5,9OO; cir
culation increase, $5OO,3OO; reserve in
crease, sS37, 1915; banks now hold
s1O,478,775 in excess of legal require
ments
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of cotton and other freight, and will
arrive at Memphis Monday evening
and leave Tuesday evening with a re-
turn trip for White river, going
through to Jacksonport.
Ed. G. POSTAL.
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MARY ANDERSON.

This young and brilliant star of the
dramatic armament shines all the
brighter and purer because she is
child of nature. Her sudden devel-
opment was as great a surprise to those
who knew the Louisville school girl as
to the critical audiences and the vete-
rams of the press in New York, Bos-
ton and other great centers Of wealth
and culture. While still young enough |
for a school girl she has electrified |
if not revolutionized the theater-
going public Of this country. She
has done as much to elevate the
drama and make it great agency for
educating and refining as many Of the
great tragedians who have grown grey
in the service. If all actors could
adopt the standard and the methods
of Mary Anderson there would no
longer be any just opposition on moral
grounds to the stage. When acting
part she throws herself entirely into
the character personated, and, with
rare and wonderfully realistic power,
seems to live and act real and orig
inal part. This peculiar faculty is one
secret of her marvellous success. Ad-
ded to this she has youth, modesty and
perfect physical proportions on her
side. The public would naturally
be lenient toward beautiful girl not
out of her teens assuming the most
subtle and difficult roles known to the
stage, but no occasion has ever arisen
requiring any leniency or excuse. In
nocent as a child on the stage or of,
Miss Anderson is absorbed inss1 her
profession. With her it is a grand
passion under perfect control Audi
ences are divided in their admiration
between Miss Anderson's classical,
youthful beauty and her high con-
ception and Interpretation of art.
1t is in such splendid characters as
Evadne," "Parthenia, Blanca
and Juliet" that she finds scope for
her rare gifts and power of delinea-
ton. While child of genius she has
not neglected that culture and pains
taking without which no permanent
triumph could be secured. She works
out her own ideas of human nature
and of poetic ideals. Her copy is ma
ture-not the copy that others havC
taken. There is an originality anC
freshness about her not discovered il
any other actress now on the American
stage. Her voice is one of wonderful
ichness and compass, and is capabl
of the most exquisite modulation. l
expresses now the grandest passion
and again is as low and sweet as tn
prattle of a child, yet always clear a
the notes of the mocking bird an,
heard to the remotest parts of the au
dience. Facial expression with her
as variable as the sunlight whicl
comes through broken clouds. Will
stage mannerisms are absent culture
travel and study have developed thi
most finished actress of America
phenomenal embodiment of you'll
full grace, artistic excellence and phys
cal beauty. She appears Monday nigl
next at our Memphis Theater a
"Evadne" or the Statue, a play and
character in which few have SUI
ceeded, but where she is without
rival. Miss Anderson will appear
several great characters during Il
week, and as she was favorite he
before she was famous, Memphis wi
greet her with cultivated and applau'
ing houses.
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Misapproprinting NIoney.

New YORK, December 28,-Robert
A Pedrick, custom house clerk OF
Benkhard & Hutton, of this city, ac-
cused of appropriating $1O8,OOO en-
trusted to him for the payment of Gus
toms duties, was arrested this morn
inc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

A Keokuk man who took a notion
that he would know more about wo-
mans costume, bought fashion book
and got right down to work. He
studied that book for a week, and was
then ready to affirm to the best of his
knowledge and belief, that basque
slippers trimmed with rows of buttons
all around the waist, founced above
the vest, were Just the thing for car
riage dress. He didn't pursue his re-
searches any further, as it was toe
much like studying geology without
specimens Keokuk Constitution.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

THERE is every probability that the
meeting at Greenlaw Opera House
next Tuesday night will be largely at
tended by the representative citizens
of Memphis.
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The Fat POclketbOOk Returned

New YORK, December 28.-The
pocketbook lost by a messenger of the
Importers and Traders Bank yester-
day has been returned by mail, minus
S7739. The Evening Post says this
amount includes all the cash and 5000
in small securities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28
ExDIOsiOU.

PATERSON, N. j., December g.
Three men are reported killed by
the explosion of the nitro glycerine
works at upper Preakness, five miles
away. Houses here were shaken as if
by an earthquake.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28
George Eliot and George Henry
Lewes.

Since the death CT George Henry
Lewes, many of the newspapers have
been elumsily discussing his relation
to George Eliot, whose genius and
literary labors have entirely over
shadowed his fame and his works, de-
serving as they are. The press gene
rally speaks of her as his wife, which
she was, spiritually, though not legal
ly, owing to circumstances which
could not be controlled.
The wife of the author eloped from
him many years ago; but, having re-
pented of her folly, and wishing to
return to him, he very generously
restored her to his heart and home.
She proved to be incurably inconstant.
She left him second time, and he
soon after met George Eliot, between
whom and himself sprang up a
strong friendship, based upon per-
feet mental sympathy and com
munity of taste. They would have
married, but they could not do so, in
asmuch as, having once cOndoned
his wifes ofense, the laws of Great
Britain were not capable Of granting
him divorce. He could not marry
again until his late wife's death; and
she, unfortunately, showed every
symptom of longevity. Such condi-
tions naturally produced a dilemma
After long dsliberation and consulta-
ton with common friends, among then
some of the best minds Of Europe
they decided to dwell under the same
roof, disregarding conventionality fol
the sake of marital assistance anC
mental growth, a course in which
their friends, it is said, fully sus
tanned them.
George Eliot has been known an,
called for years as Mrs. Lewes, ant
will so continue to be called an,
known, albeit the former wife still
lives, and bids fair to survive the gift
. ed novelist, who is nearly sixty, an,
! has long been in very delicate health
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

If George P. Marsh holds out until
next March he will have served the
country as minister to Italy seventeen
years, and will have drawn for his
services $2O4,00O.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

"No more laudanum for our babies. "
All mothers unite in pronouncing a.
Bulls Baby Syrup the best soothing
remedy now sold. 1t is free from
opiates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

WASHINGTON, December 28.-For
Tennessee and the Ohio valley, slight
ly warmer, southwest winds, station
airy barometer, partly cloudy weather
and occasional snow.
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BALTIMORE, December 2S-Ed-
ward Wilkins, late collector of Gus
toms at this port, died this morning at
his residence near Chestertown, Kent
county; age 60.
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A a75.OOO Fire.

DOVER, N. H. December 2S.-A
fire in the Cocheco print works dam
aged the building and contents to the
extent of $4,000. Insured.
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England's last acquisition" is the
st. Johns river territory, in South
Africa, which the British authorities
have recently " declared forfeited by
the Caffre chief Umquikela. This ia
a very simple and expeditions manner
Of adding TO nations possessions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

Possibly the Stewart hunt is over
loaded with detectives. " Tomb many
cooks spoil the broth, ~ [Philadel-
phia Republican.
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MEETING.
EIectiOn of DireCtOrs.

A MEETING Of the stockholders of the
"A Fourth National Bank will be held at
their banking-house ON Tuesday, January IA,
1879, for the purpose Of eleeting FIVE Directors
am. to SPIN. W. Q, MCCLURE, Cash'r.
Q2-ll6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

This Institution was regularly incorporated
by the legislature Of the State for Educational
and Charitable purposes, in 1865, with capi-
tai Of 81 900 900, to which it has since added
reserve fund (l 1850, 900. Its grand Single
Number Distributions will take place month
ly on the second Tuesday. II NEVER SCALES
OR PosTPoNEs. Look at the following distri-
button:
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TENTH WARD.
MEETING.

Memphis Lodge, No. so, IONA.
A LII members of Memphis Lodge, No 90,
n l. 0. NJ. A., are requested to meet at their
December SOth, at ~ o'clock, for the purpose
of electing officers for the ensuing term.
JOHN j. 0'BRIEN, Pres't.
j. N, BOOKER. See,y. lO2-lOl
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COTTON SEED.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO
.COtt0l-SGGd Shippers.
COTION SEED.

VNHE Memphis Cotton Seed Association, be-
i ing unwilling to still further reduce the
price Of seed, and finding it impossible to dis
pose of oil and cake, is compelled to cease
the issue OF sacks and purchase of
seed from this date until further no.
tiee, but will receive seed in sacks that are
already issued, paying for same at the present
price Of Seven Dollars per ton, delivered at
Memphis.
JOHN B. GALLAWAY, sec'y and TT.
December q, 1s7S VT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-28

NEW YORK, December 2S-1 p.m.-Cot-
ton quiet. Futures steady and few
points off,
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LOTTERY.
sPLFNDTD OPPORTUNITY 7

a. WIN A FORTUNE.-Firs Grand Dis
tributlon, Glass A, AZ New Orleans, Tuesday,
January II, lS79--l0ith Monthly Drawing.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMP ANY
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ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.

MEnPH1s, December Ala m.
The New York herald., 1878-10-04
MUNICIPAL NOTES.

Tue Board OF Apportionmeut yesterday authorized
Comptroller Kelly 10 issue the following New Csurt
House STOCK, $40 600; assessment bonds ior The I'M
provemsnt OF Riverside avenue, $2U,0v0. rhe sanio
body also authorized tho following uansfers:$5,O 900
10 the Museum oil Natural History anu Metropolitan
Museum OF Art; 81 5O0 10 Tho Com Of Cnar-
ities and direction, 10 DO applied 10 the erection VI
pavilion upou isrts Island; $4,000 10 tho Health
Board Tor disiniectins purposes
Among the callers upon Mayor Ely yesterday was
Deputy Collector or Taxes Hiram Is. Cook, of San
Francisco. he was present at The meeting OF tho
Board oi Appvr ioUmeut.
Mr CHARLES DAVIS, Agent aud Warden OF sing Sing
Prison, was at the City Hall yesterday ANA furnished
tho following ngures as 10 sno management Of the
aspartinouI his instltuti Tor the month OF
Ssptember:-rotai sarpings $l9,Ol2 50; sxpondi-
lures, Sl3yI5 10 /; balance oi profits Tor month,
al. vJ1
The New York herald., 1878-10-04
1HE NJ. 4. Il.

Attorney General Schoopmaker arrived in this city
yesterday morning IN order 10 near the argument
tho application made on behalf OF some aggricved
property owners 70 bring SUIT against the Metropo-
tan Railway for alleged violation Of Tvs charter. IL
has been eousy stated thai tho presentment Of
the Grand Jury to form OF the basis ior
tho Attorney GeueraIs action, but, as u matter Of
fact tho Attorney General has taken the slightest
no4ce Of the prosentmcnt and tho present argument
IL 10 be solely on tho Application OF the property
owners, vino, according to state recently mudo
by their lawyer want 10 recover $l5 OOO 600 damages
from the railway. rho prcseutinenI according TO
every intelligent lawyer, has value nicance
whatever ior any legal action; Is SIMPLY the
opinion OF many individuals as happened 10 sign IL
The hearing was sot down Tor eleven O'Clock ut the
Supreme court room OF me General Term, and thc
Attorney General was present. La behalf vi tue
Metropolitan Elevated Railway appeared John h.
Porter anu Asssrs Lowery, soren and stone; oil the
Loan aud Improvements COMPANY Messrs. Green aud
Alexander abu OF the opponents OF the road uugc
Fihian, Il. X Meade, Waldo Hutchins, John A.
Mcdonald anu Johu ). Lswrcace
IL was suggested by the counsel Tor the railway
that order 10 give both sides sufficient time Tor an
adequate preparation OF the case an adjournment
aud said If tho matter were adjourned he would like
between the opposing counsel and tne Attorney
&c euerNl then tDok place, agreed that she
case should como up FRIDAY, at eleven O'CLOCK.
Tho Special form court room mas been assigned TO Inc
Attorney General for tho purpose noldng these
atn
The New York herald., 1878-10-04
LEGAL COMPLICATIONS.

George Adams, OF Brooslyn, Is ono OF the executors
pi ,hc viii OF susan Rcmssn, late OF tho town OF
Hampstead, L. l. Mrs. KemseD's husband, George
Rescn executor OF the Of the late George
Denton, of Nowtown, aud in 1877 absconded, having
In HIS possession thousand dollars Of the funds
OF the estate. alleged ny Of the hes. who Is
now administrator and who seeks 10 recover IT, ltis
alleged that Rcmscn prior to absconding conveyed TO
his wiie considerable real ana personal property,
ana shat The money OF the Denton estate was part vi
that SO conveyed. IL rs alleged further that Mrs.
Rcmsen's will oisposes OF her properly among her
heirs. On tuesday, Air. Adams, who Is sou-n-law
o. Mrs Remsen was cited TO appear before Surrogate
Hsgnsr a. Jamaica, TO testify as 10 what OF
the transfer vi Mr.. Rom nscn his wilc His counsel
objected To tho proceeding AS irregular the
rogate held tnat Mr. Adams must submit exam
ination. Alter conference with ms counsel Ar.
Adams announced that he had boen advised tos
tify, and waikeu out Of court Proceedings will now
be commenced against Mr.. Adams iof conssmps VI
oours
The New York herald., 1878-10-04
COOPEk-MARSHALL.

The hearing in the Cooper case was resumed
yesterday morning before the referee ex-Ju Bar
bour, At tho iater's otice, No. 2So Broadway. The
morning session occupied In hearing the tssti-
mony OF J. A. Marshall. which was completed aud
s,gned by the Witness, and BY reviewing Ara
Pitchers testimony. AT two r. NJ, after recess OF
hall an hour, all parties rsnssemDled. Mr. Lippin-
cott the stand and signed his testimony already
given. Then his examination was proceeded with on
the understanding that ne would rot be required 10
come IRON Long branch TO sign It. Wnon Ne called
upon Mrs. Cooper about her divorce he asked her II
sne would have any trouble in obtaining IL she an
s.she did think would, Tor Ike did
care" +" Witness was led 10 under tAnd hat it WAS
u mutual arrangement When called up III the former
application Tor divorce witness told what ho knew
Cooper. but did not swear TO III vas mot cross
examined; MS deposition was not read over and NO
acted referee.
The Mt this point was adjourned until next
Wednesday at eleven A. "a.