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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29

Christian Brothers College.
ITO accommodate our patrons, classes will be
l. resumed during the vacation months, on
Monday, July l, 1878. Glass hours from 8% to
III m. Terms, So per month, payable in
advance. BROTHER MAURbLIAN,
ln4.l05 President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29

Fnr NhnncnIlnr

G. L. ANDERSON is a candidate for "a
election to the Office of Sheriff, subject To The
actien of the Convention of the Democratic
end Conservative party Of Shelby county.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29

clerk OF BartIett Circuit Court,
FELlX N. JONES Is a candidate for Clerk
OF tho Bartlett Circuit Court, subject 10 tbo
n~Qninauon OF the Democratic Convention
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29
LOTTERY.

A sPLENDID OPPORTUNITY To
"A WIN A FORTUEEl-Seventh Grano
distribution, 1878, at New Orleans, tuesday,
July 9Th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY 20.
This institution was regularly Incorporated
by the Legislature of the state for Educa-
tlonal and Charitable purposes in 1868, with a
Capital Of Sl,0OO,000, TO which il has since
added areserye fund Of $3.50, eco. ITS GRAND
SINGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION will
axe place monthly on the second Tues
day: IT NEVER SCALES OR P%osTPONRs, Lock
at the following Distribution:
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
100, 900 Tickets at . Dollars Each.
Hnll Tlakaha 0nn MnlInr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-06-29
MEMPuIs

n 6M lass
saturday Evening. June 80, ISIS,
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Acknowledgement of Baruett
Circuit Court.

Jul OWWTNs
GEO. G. DENT is a candidate for Attorney
General Of the Bartlett Circui. Court of
Shelby county, at the ensuing August cleo.
ton, subject to the action of the Democratic
and Conservative COnvention.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
Concerning AndersOn's Last, and
the Pot er and Alison Commit.

A Washington Special to the Cincinnati
Gazette, says that the Anderson statement in
reference to the working up of evidence for
the Potter committee in regard to the Sher-
man letter agrees exactly with the observa
tions which the Republicans made in regard
to manpulations in progress at the time. The
statement of Anderson that 81, 900 which was
sent him really came from Senator Barnum,
Ch h.irman of the National Democratic COM
mittee has been investigated by the Repub-
licans, and Andersons statement found to be
correct, the records of the District Telegraph
in New York, and the evidence of the mes
senger who carried the money, being conclu-
sive as to the identity of Senator Barnum. In
connection with the new fact developed, that
STpher was acting for Baanum, it is also
known here that Judge Morton went to Flor
ida for the purpose of manipulating the So
called McIin confession, and was also en-
ployed and payed by Barnum.
The Allison committee will not meet until
the assembling of Congress. 1t was at first
believed that it would be good policy for this
committee to meet promptly after Che cleo
ton, follow the line of exposure indicated by
Anderson's statement and its accompanying
documents, and also to prosecute the line
opened by the discovery of the cipher di
patches. The conclusion, however, has been
reached that no further effort is needed Just at
present to destroy the Potter committee and
its work in the estimation of the public. From
all that can be learned of consultation on
the subject among Democrats. their chief dit
ficulty now seems to be to discover a way of
dropping their work,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
Apt Replies.

A pretty long list may be made OF
men who have owed their advance
ment in life to a smart answer given
at the right moment. One of NapOle-
on's veterans, who survived his master
many years, was wont to recount with
great glee how he had once picked up
the Emperor'5 cooked hat at a review,
when the latter, not noticing that he
was private, said carelessly, Thank
you, Captain In what regiment,
Sirt?' instantly asked the resdy-witted
soldier. Napoleon, perceiving his mis-
take, answered with a smile: In my
GnArd, Tor / see you know how to be
prompt The newly made officer re-
ceived his commission next morning.
A somewhat similar anecd0te is rela'
ted of Marshal SuvOroff, who, when re-
ceiving dispatch from the hands OF
a Russian sergeant who had greatly
distinguished himself on the Danube,
to confuse the messenger by
"a series of whimsical questions, but
found him fully equal to The occasion.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
TRUTHFUL JAMES.
He Tells u Story, Supported by
His oath, of the Negotiations of
the Potter Committee. Concern
ing the Sherman-AndersOn Let
fer

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 30-The Press
tomorrow will publish a sworn state
ment of James +. Anderson, ex-Super-
yisUr of East Feliciana Parish, made
to-day before a, Notary Pubic of this
city, respecting the authenticity of the
Sherman Anderson Weber letter, al
legged to have been written by the pres
ent Secretary of the Treasury to An
derson and Weber, in New Orleans, on
the 10Th of November, 1876, and 9TH
or matters Connected with the Potter
committee. 1t sets forth that on the
9Th of June. 1878, after he had testified
before the Potter committee on Louis
lana affairs, he met, in Philadelphia,
E. l.. Weber, who, in the course of d
long interview, stated he WITS IN pos
session of said letter, and would testify
in favor of the Democrats before the
Potter committee for the sum of S1O,-
600, and that Anderson repeated the
conversation to ]. K. Sypher, an attOr'
ney of this city, u personal friend and
college chum of Carlson N. Potter,
and that On the day following Weber,
Anderson, and Sypher went to Wash
ington City. Weber declined to testi'
fy for over two weeks, giving as a rea'
son that the Democratic managers,
whom he names, would not pay him
the sum he demands. On the 9th of
June, '7S, Weber informed Anderson
that satisfactory arrangements had
been made, and that he was ready to
testify, which he did on the I'd of July.
Weber then showed the Anderson let
ter received by him (Anderson) and
d. A. Weber from Sherman, as sup
posed. Anderson then compared the
signature with an autograph of Sher'
man exhibited in Brady's, in Wash
ington, ,and expressed to Weber doubt
as to lis genuineness. The at1davlt
goes on to explain the variations IN the
testimony of E. l.. Weber, and the ef'
forts made to fasten the letter upon the
Secretary. 1t involves by name quite
number of outside agents of the Pot
ter committee and members OF the
National Democratic Committee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
Sale Extraordinary.
From the Albany journal.

For ssle-The undersigned being
comp pelltd by circumstances not under
his own control to retire from the busi-
ness of politics, offers for sale the fol-
lowing:
100000 copies of the Campaign
Life of Iilden." Would make good
lining for trunks, and will be sold at
prices to defy competition.
A large and Carefully selected assOrt-
ment of wires suitable for pulling.
1,000,0 900 pounds of real soft wool just
the thing to pull over the masses eyes.
A complete livery of reform. This
livery is rather the worse for wear, and
can be had at bargain if applied for
soon.
An experienced and thoroughly
broken nincompOOp, answers to the
name of "Nevy." The animal will
bear watching, but would provd useful
to the right sort of person.
1000 gallons OfcrOeodile tears. These
tears have been decanted into sham
pain bottles.
MISUNDERSTANDING 9-4 pounds of un-
aliOyed brass.
Job lot of cipher dispatches.
The above will be sold in lots to suit
purchaser. The best of reasons given
for selling. Address s. j. T., Gramer-
cy square.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
THANKSGIVING PROCLANA.
TION.
The President Appoints Thurs.
day. November 2Sih, as ~
Day Of Thanksgiving
and Prayer.
By the President of the United States

By the President of the United States
PROCLAMATION.
The recurrence of that season at which it is
the habit of our people to make devout and
public confession of their constant dependence
in Divine favor for all the good gifts of life
and happiness and public peace and prosper
| ity, the exhibits in the records of the year
show abundant reason for our gratitude and
thanksgiving. Exuberant harvests, produc-
tive mines, ample crops Of the staples of
| trade ami manufactures have enriched the
country. The resources thus furnished to our
are Fastening the day when discords and dis
tresses throughout the length and breadth of
the land will, under the continued favor of
Providence, have given way to confidence,
and energy, and assured prosperity. Peace
with all nations has remained unbrOken;
domestic tranquility has prevailed, and the in
stitutioDs of liberty and justice, which the
wisdom and virtue Uf our fathers established,
remain the glory aid defense of their children
The general prevalence of the blessings of
lealLh through our lanu has Hldue more con-
spcuous the sufferings and sorrows which
ark-shadowed pestilence has cast upon pOr-
ton of our people This heavy afflicton
even the Divine Ruler has tempered to the
suffering communities in the universal sym>
pathy and succor which have flowed to their
relief, and the whole nation may rejoice in
the unity of spirit in our people by which
they cheerfully share anothers burdens Now,
therefore, l. Rutherford Is. Hayes, President
of the United States, do appoint Thursday,
the 2Sth day of November, next, as a day of
National thanksgiving and prayer, and earn
estly recommend that, Withdrawing them
selves from secular cares and labors, the peo-
pie of the United States do meet together on
that day in their churches, there to give
thanks and praise to the Almighty God for
His mercies, and to devoutly beseech their
continuance.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed.
Done at Washington this 30th day of Oct
tober, in the year of our Lord, ond thousand
eight hundred and seventy eight and of the
Independence of the United States the one
hundred and third.
Seal r. B. HAYES.
By the President.
VIM. NJ. EvARTs,
Secretary0t SttEte.
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Useless Advice 10 Young Men.

Oliver Wendell Holmes
The true girl has to be sought for.
She does not parade herself as show
goods. She is not fashionable. Gen.
erally, she is not rich. But, oh! what
a heart she has when you find her! SC
large and pure and womanly. When
YOU see it YOU wonder il those snowy
things outside were women. Ifyou
gain her love your two thousand are
millions. She'll not ask you for q
carriage or a first class house. She'll
wear simple dresses, and turn them
when necessary, with no vulgar mag
nificat to frown uPol her economy.
She'll keep everything neat and nice
in your sky pallor, and give you such
a welcome when you come home that
you'll think your parlOr higher than
ever. She'll entertain true friends on
a dollar, and astonish you with the
new thought how little happiness de-
pends on money. She'll make you
love home (if you're brute), and teach
YOU how to pity, while you scorn a
poor, fashionable society that thinks
itself rich, and vainly tries to think it.
self happy.
Now, do not, l pray you, say any
more. 81 cant afford to marry" Go,
find the true woman. and you can.
Throw away that cigar, burn up that
switch cane, be sensible yourself, and
seek your wife In q sensible way.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
NIr. LincOIn,s Honesty.

The following story is told to show
the rigid honesty of President Lincoln
in early life: When he was postmaster
in small Illinois village word came
that the postoffice agent would be
along in day or two to collect the
money due the Government. 1t was
about S75, and one of LincOln's friends,
alarmed lest the young postmaster
should be embarrassed by the sudden
demand for so nu h money, offered to
lend him the SUM. Mr.. Lincoln de-
clined with thanks the proffered kind
ness, and, going to the upper shelf OF a
closet, brought down bag containing
the amount in the very coins which
bad come into his hands. He said he
never allow ed himself to use, even for
day, money which was in mis- posses
sion belonging to other people.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
ENTERPRISE.
We copy the following from The

We copy the following from The
4mericGn Bookseller, New York:
Few people can have failed to notice
the great enterprise, if they have not
observed the scrupulous care with
which Messrs. d. LothrOp d Co. have
published class of books adapted to
the highest culture of the people
1t is only ten years since they COM
menced the work of publishing, and
their list now numbers more than six
hundred volumes.
We are glad to make record, that
brave and persistent following of high
ideal has been successful.
Messrs. d. Lothrop d Co. have given
special attention to the publication of
hooks for children and youths, rightly
considering that in no department is
the best, as regards literary excellence
and purity of moral and religious read
ing, of so great Importance. Yet the
names of works by such authors as
Austin Phelps, DID,, Francis Wayland,
and DR.. Nehemiah Adams on their cat
alogue, will show that maturer readers
have not been uncared for.
Of their work projected for the com
ing season, we have not room to speak
in detail; it will suffice for the present
TO say that it is wide in range, includ-
ing substantial and elegantly illustra-
ted books, all in the line of the practi-
cal and useful, ana fresh in character
and treatment.
Their two juvenile magazines, Vide
Audke and Ba6yldRd, are warmly
welcomed in every part of the English
speaking world.
We advise any of our readers who de
sire to know more about these publica-
tions, to send to d. Lothrop & Co., Bos-
ton, for an illustrated catalogue.
All who visit their establishment
corner of Franklin and Hawley streets,
will not only be cOurteously welcomed
and entertained, but will have the pleas
ure of seeing one of the most spacious
and attractive book stores in the
country.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
DANIEL wEBSTER'S WIDOW,
The QueenIy Old Lady Of Eighty
Whom a Reporter Discovered.
New York Star.

New York Star.
A dainty blue cap, with f1uttering
ribbons, worn by white-halred WO-
man, caught the eye of reporter yes
terday as he was passing the broad
porticO of the Leroy mansion in New
Rochelle, on the Sound. Something in
the face beneath the cap arrested at
tcntion. Bright hazel eyes cOntrasted
strangely with the snowy ringlets OF
hair and the pale, almost expression
less, cast of features. Evidences were
not wanting of advanced age, yet a
graceful form, slightly above the me-
dium height, made the pOs5essor look
stately in her old age.
'WhO is that queenly old lady" was
asked of gardener working near by.
Mrs. Webster, sir; the widow OF
Daniel Webster
The widow of Daniel Webster! Seat
ed alone, at the age of IS, within 20
miles of the great, stirring metropolis.
a link between the busy present and
the dead, historic past.
Can you Oblige me with an intro
duction,' asked the reporter OF Mr..
Leroy, who at that moment appeared
on the ground.
with great pleasure. Mrs. Webster
is my only sister, returned the pro-
prietOr. But he added, Il am afraid
she cannot converse much. Her men
tai faculties are so impaired that she is
hardly cognizant of her surroundings,
while the past is total blank
The reporter was presented to the
lady, who received him with cOurtly
grace. Chairs were provided on the
elegant little piazza, and a pleasant
half hour was spent in conversation.
Il am so glad you have come was
Mrs, Webster's first remark. Il know
YOU admire flowers. Are they not pref
ty? Miss WOolbert has such delight
full little place, too; the prospect from
nv window would be better than this
if there were not so many flowers
DO you read much, now, Mrs. Web
ster? queried the reporter.
There was no answer to this ques-
tion. but a puzzled look. She turned
appealing to her relative.
The question was reiterated by Mr.
Leroy, who at the same time picked
up a newspaper from the floor. Then
a look of intelligence lighted up the
troubled face as she exclaimed: oh,
yes; read it through nearly every
day. .
Caroline Leroy, the second wife of
Webster, was married to the great ex-
FOUNDER in the city of New York in.
iS47, and was constantly with him un-
til his death, on October %, 1852. Mr..
William Leroy and brother living
in Newport, Rhode Island, are the
only remaining members of the family.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula of simple veg
etable remedy, for the speedy and permanent
cure for consumption, bronchitis, ,catarrh, ,asth-
ma, and all throat and lung affections, also
a positive and radical cnre for nervous de-
bility and all nervous complaints, after hav-
ing tested its wonderful curative powers in
thousands of cases, has felt it his duty to make
it known to his suffering fellows Actuated
by this motive, and a desire to relieve human
suffering, l will send, free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, with full directions
for preparing and using, in German, French,
or English Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper, w. w. Sherar,
149 Powers Block, Rochester, New York.
10.24-4w.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
New Series-VOl. 18-No 43

How many fish are there in the sea:'
asked SuvOroff. All that are not aught
yei,' was the answer. How far is it
to the noop?' Two Of your Excellen-
ey's forced marches What would
you do if you saw your men giving
way in battle?' I'D tell them there
WAS Il wagon load of whisky just be-
hind the enemy's line.' B filed at all
points, the Marshal ended with,
whats the difference between your
Colonel and myself?' My Colonel
cannot make me a Lieutenant, but
your Excellency has only to say the
word i say it now, then,' answered
Suvnroff, and right good officer
you'll be.'-New York Times.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
Farmers! Mechanics! Merchants!
Every body! .-..
VIM. M. EvARTs,
SecretdrY OF StEte.

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Columbus, Ohio. 1921.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
A Frenchman's Theory Of the
Creation of the World.

H. HI. 2. Malet, French scientist,
discusses in Land and Water the per-
picking question of the earth's age and
origin. He rejects the PlutOnic and
Neptunian theories as controversial
and deceptive emanatiOn5 from false
and unnatural data" and evolves u
theory of his own, which he expresses
in the following series of pOstulates:
1.) There was VapOr mass floating
and gravitating in space. (2) This
mass held in it the bases of present ell
ements. g } As the elements are sus-
ceptiDle OF light now, 50 were their ba-
ses in the beginning. a. The light of
heaven fell upon TINS Vapor mass. (5.)
The vapor mass Was susceptible of lignt.
(6 The action of tiOtation was con-
verted into rotation on It's axis. 0.)
The action of gravltatiOn was convert
ed into revolution around the center
of attraction. These actions OF attrac-
ton are demonstrated by the radiOm-
eter, and under these actions the entire
mass became subject to the great law
of attraction. (o.) The entire surface
of the mass came slowly under the in
fiuence of light. 90 Under this int1u>
ence the lightest gases of the mass were
attracted from the surface to the light.
1O) The gases which rose highest be-
came air and formed the atmosphere
envelope. Q1.) The gases which be-
came condensed into liquid formed the
water envelope, Cur ocean. (12) The
residue of the vspor mass became solid
molecules, and gravitating to their own
center gradually consolidated into the
solid body of this earth, the silicious
rocks. NJ. Malet contends that these
postulates were demonstrated by the
iiquefsction and solidificatiOn of gases
by Cailetet and NJ. Raoul Pietet; and
that they are the inevitable results of
light on the vapor mass, the great
womb of time. "Thus light" ne
says, "fell in its wavy streams on
the wandering vapor, and reduced it
to obedience, to harmony, and to love.
There are no phenomena upon earth
that do not follow on in their natural
course from this beginning"
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

oTHING has yet been heard from the gang
urglars who ''skipped" the town a short
ago. 1t is likely they are not aware
are wanted. Prosecutor Eaton pays but
attention to such small affairs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

rich ALL theories of the spread of yellow fever
MEIare contradicted by the facts of the recent
amOlepidemic. One of the favorite theories was
wise that large cities, by reason of dirty streets
Ir iand bad sewerage, were alone liable to severe
and dvistatons of the scourage, but this year Mo-
perso bile, Montgomery and other cities IN Ten
nle anessee and northern Alabama were terribly
carry scourged. The old notion that the more
ness southern the locality the more liable it is to
cd IN the inroads of the disease is also exploded by
malic the immunity of Galveston and other points
ton ton the Gulf and the suffering of places like
aa nens Chattanooga and Holly Springs which lie in
hoursa temperate, healthful region. Evidently
how there is wide field for fresh investigation by
TO the scientists. The only way to success fully
G;ao combat the ravages of the fever in future will
Isl he to first arrive at some definite conclusions
1ritb respecting its origin and the natural laws
nt,; which regulate its spread. OF course there is
perSa law governing the inception and progress of
49, epidemic, and it is not creditable to the
np;Sc scientific spirit of the nineteenth century that
bo g. the subject is still shrouded in mystery
ser1a Cleveland Herald
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

RAID was made last Thursday on all
es of improper character, in Steubenville,
complete bevy of fallen sisters were
I'd over to meet the Probate Judge The
evening the authorities further came
n upon retailers of liquor, to'the number of
We or fourteen, who were bound over on
: own recOgniZances.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

JRING the progress of the Bridgeport
Ter suit, one of the best citizens of that
:, remarked that he believed there were
two really good, pure men in their town
cob Snyder was one, and he, the 9TH
nd 'be dem if he didn't begin to suspect
n
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07

ONE young men were before the Mayor,
Friday evening, for drunkenness and dis
erly conduct on the streets. Our police
,ers should be encouraged in taking hold
very drunken street brawler-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-11-07
Health Promoted.

Iealth is promoted by good and appropri-
'ood. Such cal only be had by using in
airing It, articles known to be free from
onous adulterations, such as Dr. Prices
m Baking Powder, which eminent chem.
endorse as being perfectly pure and
lesome.