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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
Colonel Roberlson,s FnnernI.

The funeral of the late Colonel John
Robertson takes place at fernando.
Miss, to-day. A special train carry
ing a large number of his relatives and
friends, by whom he was held in uni
versal esteem, went from here this
forenoon, through the courtesy of the
Mississippi and Tennessee railroad, of
which he wa a director. A number
Masons from this city were in attend
ance. Colonel Robertson was an old
and highly respected citizen. He
served as president of the Little Rock
railroad at the time the late civil
war broke out, and but for its blight
ing effects the road would have
been completed under his manage
ment. He also held other positions
Of trust, all of which he filled with
credit and fidelity. Since 1869 Colonel
Robertson has led a quiet life, rcsid-
ing on his plantation near fernando,
Miss, from which point he will be
buried to-day. He was born at Boil.
var, Tenn, May 10, 1923, and for a
number of years resided in this city.
He is a brother Of Colonel George
Robertson, so we'll and favorably
known as the secretary Of the Charles
ton Railroad Company here a number
of years past. Colonel Robertson
father, the venerable General &c. n.
Robertson, now living at fernando,
Miss, at the advanced age of eighty
seven years, survives him, as does also
his mother, at the age Of eighty-four
years. His brother Charles lives near
fernando, and William, another
brother, resides in Louisiana. 1t will
be remembered that Colonel Robert
son was stricken with paralysis at the
residence Of DIR. Gabbert, near Horn
Lake, on Wednesday evening last, and
that he died about 9 o'clock yesterday
forenoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
SHOT DEAD,
The Killing OF Mr.. Lawson Woodbridge
A Cold BIoOded Deed, Etc.

The assassination Of Mr.. Lawson
Woodbridge, a well known young gen.
tleman raised heal Horn Lake, below
this city, and son Of the late w. A.
Woodbridge, was the subject Of much
comment among a wide circle in this
city yesterday afternoon. The terri.
bic deed occurred at SunHower Land
ing, Miss, about $50 miles south, on
the Mississippi river, last Tuesday.
The remains arrived by the steamer
Illinois yesterday and were inferred
near noon to-day at Elmwood. Mr..
Woodbridge was in the employ of Col
onel Ed Richardson, and with Mr. 4.
l.. Hudson had charge Of a store
belonging to that gentleman. Two
men, who formerly resided near
Whites Station, named VIM. and r.
n. Glover, were also employed on the
Richardson place as guards for convict
laborers. r. N. Glover had been dis
missed for some cause, and last Satur-
day he annoyed MI. Woodbridge until
the latter was obliged to strike him.
As he entered the store on Tuesday
last, the Glovers being within,
VIM. Glover fred a load of
buckshot directly through Wool
bridges heart, killing him instantly.
The deed was so quickly done that
those familiar with it say Mr.. Wool
bridge never knew what hurt him,
and did not utter a word, but fell
dead on the spot. The murderers
both departed as soon as the killing
was accomplished, going out of sight
through a canebrake. r. N. Glover,
with whom Mr.. Woodbridge had the
difficulty a few days before, but with
whom he had pretended to make
friends, expressed regret that he had
not been permitted to do the killing
by the quick action o fhis brother. A
reward of 5000 has been offered for the
capture of the assassins. A posse of
citizens went in pursuit, but had not
seen anything of them when last heard
from. The funeral of Mr.. Woodbridge
was attended by a numerous cortege
to-day. He wa a quiet, popular and
u%nassuming young man, and held in
high esteem by all who knew him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

The business of collecting back taxes
due the city has been quite active for
some days past. Il would be well for
those who have unsettled accounts
with the city to inquire into, aud en-
deayor to square of, before the char
ter Of the city is repealed. 1t has
been hinted that the creditors of the
city viii cndcayor TO attach its assets
in the event Of the charter being re-.
pealed. Taxes arc unlike other debts
and cannot be offset by delinquents
~claims-cash, with interest in full, will
be required in the future to settle
claims that may now be settled, at
least in part, by city indebtedness,
worth at present from twenty-five to
seventy-hye cents on the dollar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
Fire this Morning.

This morning about half-past four
o'clock a fire broke out under the
roof Of a one-story cottage belonging
to Mrs Case, who resides in Philadel-
phia, and was occupied by Mr.. Chas.
Reed, at No. $40 Lauderdale street,
south Of Vance. The property was
valued at about $1,000, and it was al
most destroyed before the engines
could extinguish the flames. A
portion of the furniture was
saved. The latter is said to be
only partially insured whether or not
the building was insured has not been
ascertained. The cbimneys Of the
cottage are reported to have been
very himsy in their structure.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
An American Lady Sees the Pope.

4 hliauolPulh HNcnlns lolegraph.l
We were quite a large American
party. The ladies were required 10
dress in black, without gloves, and
wear black lace wells a rEspagnol
Arriving at the Vatican at noon, we
were ushered into the audience cham
Der by one Of the attendants, dressed
in scarlet silk brocade livery about
four hundred visitors we're present of
all religions, many Catholics who had
come long distances, others only curl
GUS to witness the solemn and impos-
ing ceremonies.
After waiting perhaps an hour, dur
ing which time, wOman-like, we had
thoroughly ~canvassed and criticised
the audience, just as they were. no
doubt, doing with us, Leo XIII ar
rived, accompanied by two cardinals.
but without any other pomp or dis
play, Removing his hat and scarlet
cloak (pardon me if | do not sneak
technically, he appeared in a pure
white robe, wearing a sash of MORE
antique ribbon and scarlet sinners
embroidered with gold.
The visitors sat in rows around the
audience chamber, and, accompanied
by one Of his cardinals, his holiness.
after having every person presented to
him by name by the cardinal. pleased
each individual, all kneeling. Chris,
tians Of all denominations Kissed his
hand, while the Catholics also kissed
his ring and foot. Many of those
present brought rosaries also to re-
colyo the papal blessing.
1t was really a most impressive oc-
%casion, the pope seemed most benisn.s
happy, and affectionate, and at the
conclusion of his long ceremony
which lasted an hour and a half, he
pronounced a general benedictiou
from the pOntifeal chair, and the au.
dience dispersed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
Just Received
A fresh lot Of l. q. Cigars
At HendersOn's,
3O3 Main, Under Peabody. Tll9t

THE Sons of st. Kyran" is the name
of a new benevolent insurance society, es-
tablished during the past few weeks. 1t
is a chartered branch No. IS, of the
Catholic Knights of America" II I'M
dertakes p provide weekly benefits for
sick members, and 5000 for widows or
orphans, or designated heirs of deceased
members. 1t has its hall with the
" Father Mathew" men, next to st.
Bridget's Church, and holds a meeting
there this evening at 1880 o'clock. Mr..
James Reilly is president, and Mr.. John
Shea, secretary. Applications for mem
bership will be received this evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
GROCERIES.
THE WHITE swan!
LOOA Out for Bargains

Extra fine Oranges-hne for shipping.
Extra fine Apples-Rne for shipping.
Extra layer F1gsAin boxes.
Choice Malaga Grapes-in barrels
and kegs.
Larabee's Celebrated Crackers.
AtmOre's Plum Pudding.
AtmOre's Mince Meat-in barrels and
buckets.
Extra fine LeghOrn GtrOn.
Extra fine Deheisa Raisins.
Extra fine London Raisins.
Extr fine Seedless Raisins.
French Mixed and Stick Candy.
Extra fine French Prunes.
Choice Peach and Apple Butter.
sweet Cider-barrels, %halt-barrels, kegs.
Genuine Maple Syrup.
Genuine Maple Sugar.
Assorted Nuts, Currants, Jelly,
Preserves, COcOanuts, and the
WHITE SWAN FLOUR, which,
for making Cakes, Light Bread,
Light Rolls, etc., together with
the prTees, has no equal In the
city.
uBHaying a large stock OF the above goods
on hand, and rather than risk carrying n Of
them over, we are determined 10 meet the
hard times aud sell at the lowest cash basis.
Close buyers and economists are invited 70
call and see that we are prepared to make
good all we claim in our card. nB- Satisfae-
ton guaranteed in every instance or money
refunded. AI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

DR.. Heber Jones has returned from
Little Rock.
DR.. Frank L. James, of 0sceola,
Ark, is in the city on his way home
from Mobile, his native city.
Visitors at the cotton exchange this
morning, Jno. w. Parker, New Or
leans, J. w, Dean, Alabama.
Mr.. Sim l.. Barinds, the energetic
and irrepressible Associated Press
agent at this station, is out again after
a spell of illness.
Mr.. Andrews, a prominent railroad
attorney of New York, is in the city,
and filed six cases in the United States
Court this forenoon.
Attorney General G. P. NJ. Turner
came home from Nashville yesterday.
His impressions of the situation are
interesting but not hattering.
Miss Katie, the daughter of State
Representative and ex-Mayor John
League, has married Henry Quentel A.;
Rev. Father Reynolds, of West Vir-
GINA, performed the ceremony at the
parental residence on Linden street.
John 7. League, ir,, and Miss Fannie
Quentel, Mr.. Charles Quentel, jir. and
Miss Annie League were the attend
ants on the interesting occasion. The
happy couple received a number of
suitable and appropriate presents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
Choice Dressed Turkeys and
Chickens,
Fresh Oysters and Celery,
Small game Of all kinds.
y. CLEMENT, at BeaI NJ. Bridge,

Man is an snimal,a very peculiar one.
One Of mans peculiarities is that he will
allow himself to become weakened and
run down, his appetite to be destroyed
and his digestion to be ruined and will
still presist on saying he is not sick. He
might easily remedy all this by using
Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. 1t effects a swift
and certain cure in all cases of dyspepsia,
liver complaint, indigestion and all kin
bred disorders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
Work ON yellow Foyer.

A new book ON the subject of the
heroes, honors and horrors of the yell
low fever has just been issued by DIR.
j. p. Dromgoolc at Louisville, Ky.
1t is an elaborate work of 176 pages,
illustrated with a likeness of the late
Butler p. Anderson, and is replete
with facts concerning the great scourge
in the South last summer, as well as in
former years. Among other features are
historical sketches ofthe various towns
and cities visited by the plague. Its
supposed origin and cause, with the
time Of its appearance, is also noted,
wherever the information could be
ascertained. The symptoms, treat
mont and theories Of fever are also
given as explained by Drs. Blackburn,
Chopin and other eminent authorities.
Panoramic pe%n-pictures, thrilling in
cidcnts Of misery and anguish, the I'M
cofined and unburied dead, tho carry
ing IF Of whole families, and a
general history Of the entire black
record is carefully reviewed. The
work is dedicated to the he
roic host Of volunteer clergy
men, physicians and nurses who,
in the hour of need, rushed to the re-
lief Of their suffering fellow-men. 1t
will DO a valuable adjunct to yellow
fever experts and investigation com
mittees, as it is full Of practical sug-
gestions and reliable information.
The author Acknowledges his indobt-
edness to a number of citizens Of
Memphis for information and courte-
sizes extended him. Every person who
wrestled with besaffron -hued scourge,
either from its attack or through ex.
tending aid to their friends, should
provide themselves with a copy Of this
instructive book.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
Boots and shoes.

Everybody a get bargains at the
c~Iosing-out sale Of the stock Of the late II.
Harder, 245 Main street, near the corner
Of Jefferson. His manufacturing depart
ment, lasts, etc. Is transferred 10 Voegeli
& Co.'S shop, No. S36 Main street, corner
Of Union, where you can always get a
good fitting boot or shoe made to order.
1921
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
Type for Sale.

a font Of 800 pounds long primer, in
good condition, with all necessary 3" sorts -
used about one year; suitable for a country
Office. For sale cheap by Immediate
application TO this office. s9-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

liz the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job printing. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

There we're 20 deaths from scarlet
fever in New York city, for the 81
h ours ending Tuesday evening
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
SMOKE
NO. 10 CIGARS
AT COIEMAR'S.
Down Goes lFresh Oysters.

Extra select, 40c; select, PC medium +,
2jG prime, Doc 25e extra on every dozen for
shipping at j. "A. Signaigo's, 278 Second. I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
TEN CENTS PER WE x.
THE CITY.
LEDGER

Friday Evening, Jan. "a, 1879.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
FOR RENT.

CUTE = w.s farusfiy occupied b Jar
> lErHl a France. orer Mechanics Bank.
Also twD ruuuf In stzrful Binrk. Apply r.
ll%1a8 q. ID. CElCEKTT. - Man &.
DAE-SIVBT ffn.nt dwelling, s rooms, 81
" AEnne srFaHl Aptiy g
TND-S1eEE frtns res ssrrE asaztifui
Tl-l -E-rs garden, near head q Egyb1ra
HTHIuH- NV nfrru-1ai tF M Nasd.
lfT L 3 MrfAALANn. 2 Mn1sVzn.
Dl-LtAEE "a Lni1- STREE 3 rsr-as n
IA LE-ll nFslus. rteuE- Futurnrn rsE-
nsDef EDt 5nrrsL EIAOA NEkIEETHEA
- eaegnc slrHeL -H
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

Dressed Turkeys and Chickens,
Choice Meats Of all kinds,
All Vegetables in Season.
l.. SCIIILLING g. BRO,
1876 Corner Jefferson and Third.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

APEEsH lot Of cheap gas fixtures at
1911 BROWNIES. 258 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
JOHN WaIsh. Undertakcr,
Rnrk TnNea.

81 Second street, next p%ostofHce. IA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
FOUND.

A T3i9 Main street, a boys brown fed rat
n in wrapper Of Leidy & Co.
]. ". Kpya
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
FOR SALE.

EEEA fat Fpu1r w~ell-b-Uks mulss. An
a. rs Aa1 street. n
H VI, 2 MOORE Z 90.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

HuksI.CLAsS board, With furnisbsd rooms.
\ i9r families or single gentlemen. Alsc
day boarders, a. lf9 Second street. Refer
ences exchanged. f95-i1
MIS-. STEINKUHL would take a few dav
wi boarders at 9 Madison II. lOLlW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

0EE GOOD HORSE, wagon and bsrDss.
" pri-s $50. The horse = vel worth tbs
money asked tgr all being . splendid roekt-
way Or buggy h1rse. q well aazptsd f0r hetT
FerE address JOHN BEHRING,
Ii Care this ofee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

MODEL PRESS, No. 8, zith 1rsort
81 meuf = type. ufteriEl, etc. Apply a.
No. % Nuuoli6 Blsek I4-lE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24

1iHD7H octave pianos, very elegant ease
4 nearly new. and one Smith'E Ameirsf
large prgan, ~ sale n great bargain Al Hol-
lenpefg Muse store. Int
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-24
NonisOn Steaks and ROasts,
Rabbits, QuaiIs,
Choice Fat Geese,
oud CoIo-,

Oysters and Celery,
II. SEESSEL, SIR, a. SON,
Cor. Second and Jefferson.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07
"LET Us ALONE

Having by the aid of the Repu BIZ
can party and John Sherman during
the past twelve years, legislated them
selves into position to absorb every
dollar of the surplus earnings of la
Dor, and to confscate to themselves a
majority of the real wealth of the ma
ton, the money sharks now ask to be
"let alone" "Glorious times" is at
the door if you don't scare it away by
adverse legislation. Congress and the
"Greenback Belt" are besieged with
more hard money scare crows than ev-
er ornamented frontier corn field
Imitation" "irredeemable trash. !"
"greenback printing presses" "conti-
mental and confederate money" "some-
thing for nothing" ''honest money,
"public credit" "repudiation," and a
thousand and one other alarming in
scriptions and notices are placarded
all along the highways of business and
tackled to every poor mans cabin.
"Let us alone" said the slave pow
er, after it had secured all the legis-
lation it needed. While all the evils
and calamities which could possibly
afflict the world were predicted and
threatened in case the painting slave
was turned loose upon society,""
Securely in the sheep told, the wolf
asks to be "let alone" and the devil is
no more annoyed at the church agita.
tion of questions of morality, than is
the Money Power rt the Greenback
agitation of the finance question:
There is no use in threats, it will mot
be let alone. ."-Express.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07

has been done openly, shameful, and
in defiance of all rules of equity and
justice.
Why may we not expect that the
next step will be to add twenty-five,
fifty or perhaps one hundred per cent.
to the quality of gold contained in the
present gold dollar? 1t would be No more
unjust, no more dishonest, no more
improbable than were the Public Cred
it and Decentralization actsl
IfCongress had the right to change
the contract in 1869 making the bonds
payable in coin, it has the right to
change it again by adding to the
weight of the gold dollar. Ifa set Of
blood-sucking bondholders had the
dishonesty to bribe Congress and buy
up President in 1869, it has the dis
honesty to do it again.-Sentinel.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07

came and the matter dropped. Karr was
under no legal obligations to give Berkey
one inch Of that land, for even day; and
Gays when he offered to give it to him, it
was with the understanding that Berkey
lave there himself, and not that he put any
tenant there that he saw fit. Do you see
any thing crooked on the part Of Karr in
that?
In the Goble matter Karr says that there
was . mistake of ten dollars made by his
assistant in calculating Coolies June tax,
but that mistake was promptly rectifed in
presence of John Dean. He also says that
the supposed mistake in Coolies De.
cembes tax was caused by Coolies son
paying Coolies own tax, and also Adam
Cooperioer's, and that the whole of the
computation being made on the back of
one of Coolies receipts. The books show
Cooperiders tax to be the exact difference
between the face of Coolies receipts ard
the slledged mistake on the back.
Now, Mr.. Editor, allow me in conclu-
sion to cay; that, if the parties who have
been roofing around after the iniquity of
which Karr has been guilty, have found
any, let them haul it out; throw open your
generosity for the poor people of our coun-
ty, who are in danger of being swallowed
by this Mammoth Gobbler, and give them
a whole page of The PRESS to show him
up on.
It's duty you owe to the community al
large, gentlemen, and, if you have any
thing to prove against Karr. and the proofs
and are afraid to put it out just hand them
over TO the Editor of THE Press and we
will see that the matter is promptly atten
ded to.
Karr is q candidate before the people Of
the county for Treasurer; he has been
known to the people since boyhood; been
tried and not found wanting in intexrit J
generosity or ability, and that class of mel
of men is not 80 large that we can afford to
pull one down through envy, insinuations
or the blunder of others; SO, come out
gentlemen. if you have anything to bring
with you; and if not, crawl farther in ant
stop your noise. The people of this coun
ty in the main, honest enough and intelli
gent enough to support an honest man o
lay rascal on the shelf; and, if Karr il
the first you are helping him, and if the las
you have no evidence yet in court to con
vict him. This is the great Court Of th'
Public and the Judges seldom err.
"FAIR Play"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07

talk of the nominations increases. We are
aware of the importance Of nominating q
good tichet, a. our State ticket also de-
pends TO great extent upon it. The re-
port that John B. Overmyer would be .
candidate for Representative was we'll re-
ceived BY the Democracy, as il is we'll
known tha, he is one of the strongest men
in our ranks.
Noah Kari hss lost his grip on this
township. A few Republicans are edging
in for him. but it will not help him. He
has proved himself unworthy of the sup.
port Of the Democracy Of the county, aftes
he had made thousands Of dollars out of it,
THORN.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07

Here is what the New York Times
the leading Republican paper of the
East has to say of The Greenback par
ty:
at is very different with the green
back party. They know what they
want; they have one dominent idea.-
That party is to day the most danger
Gus known to our politics; and We but
delude ourselves in thinking it 9TH
erwise. The battle it is to fight is
scarcely begun, though the common
idea with US is that it has been fought
and victory gained for honest finance.
No one who reads carefully and
thoughtfully the history of this coun-
try will fall into that error. The
Greenback party is destined to give us
trouble that will yet agitate this coun'
try to its centre. 1t will do this be
cause it represents an idea which ha:
invariably proved itself to be one Of
the deepest seated and most allurine
delusions which mislead men. W.
have already seen something oethe vi
tality of this paper money organiza
tion; for it was to have been killed BY
the last election; and the fact Of sue
cessful resumption which followed up
on it. Nevertheless the party is no
dead, but is stronger than ever; no
will it die except with the idea whicl
gave it birth.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07

near by. Out we sailed, and every fellow
set up his stake, claiming 500 by l 800 feet
for mining purposes" 1t was with me
moment to be forever remembered. l
wiped my heated brow, while Iforgave my
enemies and forgot my debts and felton, good
terms with all the world. l was standing
on ground, rich ground, that was my own.
l was land owner, and millionaire in
prospective. got (borrowed) pick and
shovel-I began my mine-the White Ell
ephant Mime, of which l, John Smith,
was sole business manager, advance agent
and : proprietor.
A month later went sadly up and after my
shovel, and to day half dozen partly
worked prospect holes are all that remain
to show the mining excitement of Pleasant
Valley.
Clouds with silver lining roost high.
G. s. V
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07

The Greenbackers of Northern Per.
ry send words of cheer to their brother
laboring men in Southern Perry. Our
ranks are filling fast and we are in
better condidition than ever, and from
now on until the close of the polls we
will march under the black flag, ask
ing no quarter nor giving none. Let
us all go shoulder to shoulder and
fight for the laboring mans right, and
plant the flag Of justice and equality
where that of bribery and corruption
now floats.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-08-07
CHANGING THE ORIGINAL CON
TRACT.

The bonds were originally payable
in greenbacks. The bondholders bribed
Congress to pass a law changing the
original contract by declaring that all
such bonds should be payable in coin.
They again bribed Congress to demon
itize silver, thereby making the bonds
exclusively payable in gold coin. Thus
twice within the last ten years has the
original contract been changed. 1t