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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-11-07

Talk % you may. if the Agitators triumph
in this election the world will conclude that
the controlling majority OF the present yo'
tiers of Virginia arc both ignorant and dis
honest Winchester Times.
Doubtless the same remark will be re-
peated ten thousand times, and especially in
the northern States. Virginia must hence
forth bear the mark OF shame until the Lee
gislsfure meets and the country sees that
The Repealers are pOWerlcsS.
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The friends of an honest settlement Of
the public debt ought to feel proud OF their
position before the world. They did their
duty, and they are not responsible for'any
disgrace which the Agitators may bring
upon the Commonwealth.
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me- COHEN BROTHERS
ARE OFFERING

ALL-WOOL BLACK CASHMERES at 37Xc.;
LUPIS'S ALL-WOOL, In black and coored, ut
SOC:
LUPIN'S SATIN-EINISH a. s5c., the market value
OF whit h Is Sis:
ALL-WOOL SHUDAH CLOTH, In all the new
shades, at 35c.:
large stock of DRESS GOODS at 12H, l6a,, 90,
and Csc.
4 large stock Of BLANKETS. purchased 10 great
advantage, will be offered surprisingly low;
1U-4 BLANKETS at from g Il pair up:
Also, large stock OF WHITE aud COIORED
FLANNELS:
HEAVY WOOL FLANNEL. ut 1876, generally
valued 1T 25c. yard;
25 pieces BLACK and COLORED CLOAKING,
some Of which VIII DC offered at near one half
their value. 20
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BLAINE's RECEPTION IN New YORK.
New York Erpress. ]-Blaine was ratified
last night. 1t is interesting TO see how
much larger his boom is than that Of Shcr-
man or OF Evarts. Three Republicans
wanted to hear Blaine TO every one who
cared for either OF the other candidates.
Evidently Blaine has found the soft spot in
the Republican heart.
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EDUCATIONAL.

NEAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE, CON
Vl CURDVILLE, PA, chartered by the Legis-
!a,ure OF Pennsylvania. twcntyone miles southwest
Of philadelphia. on the Philadelphia and Baltimore
Central railroad. admits both sexes Thoroughly
fits boys for college, business. for the study OF any
of The profess ions. Grsdutcs young ladies. Gives
little boys thorough home care. au23-a&w3m
SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES,
y PROFESSOR L. n. HASSErEFF. Princina
flate professor at Augusta Female Urinary Miss
NJ j. BALDWIN, PRINCIPALLY. 3G4 east Grace street
bel ween Third and Fourth, opens OCTOBER |.
1879 Youth Of both sexes receive ed Spfclai GLASSES
arranged to suit pupils attending schools OF English
Evening classes for young men In trencn anu
German. Languages theoretically and practically
taught. Send for circulars to 3O4 east Grace street
oc % I'm
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Let us have an exodus Of the negroes
from the South. Let them spread them
selves all over the loyal North. Perhaps
they may become numerous enough in all
the States to enable them to repudiate their
debts. Let us have an exodus.
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We trust that the defeat Of BEAST BUTLER
in Massachusetts and Of the Greenbackers
in Mississippi will put an end to the folly OF
advocating fiat money. Let that humbug
at least be buried deeper than ever plum
met sounded. r.
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The city was carried solely by the aid OF
colored Republicans.-N oTtoth Ledger.
Let our northern friends read and learn.
IL was colored Republicans, not white Re-
publicans, that did the mischief. There are
but few white Republicans; but OF these
the best did all they could to elect Debt
Do
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surned by The BaTard boom are not suffi-
GENTLY large to insure the domination OF the
Delaware senator that he is the coming man.
Very few tears are shed over Buffers sell
back In Massachusetts. The general I'M
preston IS Tint he VIII come up smiling and
confident to the front next ycT witt, new
batch of nominations and 90 through the
same performance again. Washington
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General w. B. FALIAFERRe was defeated
for the House Of Delegates BIZ b comblna.
ton between thespegroes and The Rel iust-
ers Of bis county SO a correspo ndent writes
/ as from q acester. That sort oil corhina.
ton defeated tho conssryatiy passss d
there ss no use id searching 1as & 81
cause of osis mis- tunes. ssl..
ratsoa As needed
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s..Long JOHN HARRIS" ought to come
out now and tell us what he thinks Of the
MoCULLocH bill. Doubtless he knows ali
about it by this time.
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ELEGANT STATIONERY.

ELEGANT STATIONERY.
BEAUTIFUL INKSTANDS-some novelties IN
this line. ...
NICE EOTE-PAPER and ENVELOPES, IN pref
ty boxes also. by the r. or single qulre.
HANDSOME POGKET-BOOKS, PORTE-MOS
NAIES. and PURSES. ....
GOLD PENS and PENCIL CASES IN great va
RODGERs 4. SONS POCKET-kNIVES: PHO
GEOGRAPHIC and AUTOGRAPH ALBUMS.
Books of all kinds: Bills Of Exchange, Drafts. Ne
gntiabie aud Plain Note, Chsck-Boohs on all the
CITY hanks and other legal blanks. S,s.
oc Is i.F17sf.sS WOODHUUSE s. PARHAM.
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The Washington correspondent Of th

Alexandria Gazette writes:
"AcceptIng it is as true that the Republl-
cans will have the casting vote for United
States senator in the next Legislature OF
Virginia, the members of their party In this
CITY say that if the contest be narrowed
down to Withers and Malone they will vote
for the former, and that such weight as the
Administration has will be thrown in that
pentlcman's favor"
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BOOKS. STATIONERY, DC.

RATTAN.-Volu 30 VIII be puDllsh-
(T ad and for sale on THURSDAY, November
otA' GRATTAN'S VIRGINIA REPORTS,
Volume 80, containing cases from January 31sl
to November /, 1878. Price, So; or by mail
$3.50. ..."... ...-
THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF BOOKS
IN VIRGINIA
is at 1902 and 1904 Main street.
no 4-d&w RANDOLPH & ENGLISH.
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FURNITURE.

r ARGESTUCk ON EASY TEEMSM
1 PAYMENTS.-We call attention Of ali "a
In need of FURNITURE on any klnu 70 our
large and select stock. Being bought oeiore'
the advance, we can offer tnducemt nts eq'la 10 ANY
we have full lne OF Par!or. Chamber, ana p ,
Ing Room Sets In East Lake, Queen Ann. ana otiies
STYLES \ full line OF all kinds or Cheap fnrhitusS,
Bs sure 10 examine onr stock before buying rs IL
"A'' ~ ~ i. GATHRlGIiT & son.
or as3m l6 Governor street.
FURNITURE! FURNiTURE!-lEs
Il offer for sale 200 Suits OF Chamber Fufni- w
ture In price from S2S 10 $500, nom sHe eest sss
manufacturers East and West. also ot my own pIahe,
together with full line of Parlor. once, and k!1ehen
Furniture, and every article In the Furniture line
Also Cabinet Makers, Supplies OF every iescriD-
lion, VIII duplicate BaltimGfe prices Parties IN
wan, viii save money by Ewing me call; Oh.cs
and warsrooms: lass rdain street, near ktiteeh,h
slg2ga lse2f NILala1@ b-AsA 40
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III HUTZLER BROTHERS.
525 BROAD STREET,
Esssy ssss.ssS,

gsSy s18.sSS,.
NREA1 BARGAINS.
VI
Having bought onr goods since Tie immense de-
cline. which took place hc Isl VI October, arc
prepared tn sell great bargains III all dCpa tncntS.
BLACK SILK, &c. worth 81;
BLACK SILK. ! worth : %:
BLACK SILK, il.2J worth Sl.50;
BLACK SILK. $50 worth 81:
BLACK SILK. Sl.75 WORTH S2.2J:
BLACK SILK, 50 worth - 80:
ELACk SILK. 81 50 worth 50;
CpL0RED TRIMMING SILKS and SATlNS all
coI1rS:
COLORED vELvETS-all colors-*2 wort$2 80
COLGRED NEi.VETEEHS-Pain aud striped:
Novelties in DRESS GOUDS-2J per cent. cheaper
than they were hought In Septrinhcr:
BLACK and CbLOliED tAsflMEnES cheaper
than thew were Dc!O the rise:
FLA\NELS "n1 BLANKETS we are selling for
less moNeY than III" same goods brought last tall :
CLOAkS aud SHAWLS. CASSlMEHES and
CLOTHS. BEAVERS and DIAGONAL>:
MERlNO and ALl.-WUOL VESTS and DRAW
ERS for ladies:
MERINO and ALL.WOOL VESTS and DRAW
EtS for children: ...
MERINO and ALL-WoOL SHIRTS and DRAW
Frs for men: - .
MERlNO and ALL-WOOL SHIRTS and DRAW
EttS for boys. COURTNEY < row Eli.
ocl I29 Broad street.
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fc15- ANOTHER FAIR.
GREAT CROWDS ARE GATHERING DAILY At
SYCLE BROTHERS,
3l1 BROAD STREET..
to witness the largest exhibition OF
DRY GOODS
EVER OFFERED N THIS CITY.

In DRESS GOODS they have the following new
STYLES: BARCELONASU ITINGS, SILK SCROLLS
SUUIE CASHMERES, TARTAN PLAIDS
FRENCH PLAII)S. and all The latest novelties.
In SILK. SATIN. PLAIN and PEKIN STRIPES
DARME. BROWN. BLACK, GARNET. BOE-
DEAUN MARINE. TILLEUL. SAPPHIRE. MYR-
TIE: OLD GOLD, WINE, and Il full. line o
POLKA DOTS.
BLACK CAsHMERES, BLACK CASIIMERES
The largest stock in the city. Cashmere III double
widths from 25c to ~ 80 per y;ld. In coors they
have fun line In all the new shades. Most OF these
goods are of their own importation.
CASSIMERES for mems aud boys we2r-thc
largest stock in any house in the State Cassieres
RED and WHITE FLANNELS purchased by the
| case, and will be sold cheaper than they can be
'I IN CH Il LADIES', and GENTLE
MEMS UNDERWEAR their assortment Is COM
SfIiRTS laundricd and unIaundried, from 30c. to
si-thn bosr ever sod for the money.
Their GLOVE DErAETMIE GT Is Is, c9 ON "a
GT0yES from 45c 10 81 so pair.
ia CHIkFS-Six large LINEN HAND
KERCHIEFS for 81: six LINEN HANDkER-
HHiEFS for Soc: and full line CT SlLk HAND
KERCHI ELS In all shades. - ,,,
In FANCY GOODS; such las as RlBBOX ,si KCcn-
Ont ON the ss second floor o You You viii ind
fuil line of CLOAKS and DULMANS, from g. 81
! 500 SflAWLS in all styles from 75c. to $50;
| A full line OF LADIES' UNpERWEAR;
BOULEVARD SKIRTS from soc. to So:
beautiful liue OF 91ARSEILLES SPREADS IL
| On the third and fourth floors can be found thu
| largest and nretnest assortment Of CARPETS
RUGS. oIL-CLoTH, aud MATTlNGs ever show
| 500 pairs BLANKETS, purchased ~ recent salt
in New York. AL IN need should call and see thei'
~ 'e' sYCLE BROTHERS,.
| no 5.eod 81 Bread street.
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SpoETING-GoOD~.

nv W TlGNOh. NJ. l4So NAN S StEa.
iuSs sFf RiikLEs r3%$nHEEFFi Si GG;G Gt
iNG-rAckLE ami Ih sr DuSe ~ lied 70 u! ,,
The attention ~ MISUNDERSTANDING "L, GYM I,
nH REPAikINd of Mt sads, SS".Ji:S S
notice,
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DI CARY.

me- THE LOW PRICES
LEVY BROTHERS
ARE SELLING
THE BEST GOODS AT CAUSES THEIR
ELEGANT ESTABLISHMENT
TO BE THRONGED CONTINUALLY.
They have received this day, per express, from
auction some splendid bargains in
OLD GOLD SATIN,
BLACK WATERED SILK,
BLACK AND COLORED
PEKIN SATIN STRIPES,
BROChDED SILKS
In addition to the above they have just received
beautiful line Of
CARPETS,
which, for style, price. and quality can't be beat
UNDERWEAR FOR MEN. WOMEN, BOYS,
AND GIRLS,
In great variety. In :h,sc goods We have al! the
novelties.
CLQAKS! CLOAKS. CLOAKS.
for ladies, misses, and children.
Give us call. We promise You satisfaction.
LEVY BROTHERS.
no4 Nos. 1917 and 1919 Main street
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DILL-HEADS, $3.50 to IS per ream, at
- lha DISPATCH PRiNTlNG-ROEsE
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CARDOZO. FOURQUREAA e co.
arc now receiving their stock Of
FALL. GOODS.
To which they invite inspection.
IN DRESS GOODS

IN DRESS GOODS
their stock Is larger and more extensive Ill variety
than usual. embracing many novelties 81 rare
beauty. We name In part
Elegant BROCADES,
STRIPED SILKS and YEi.EETS,
STRIPED SATTEENS.
New CAMEL'S HAIR, in choice plain Color. an
MUMMIE CLOTHS in one hund'ed dilvrcn
shades ana black.
We secured in jan" IL I. before III" airanc" In
silks. Il large stock 81 GliNET ahG other ccic-
hrale,! makes OF
BLACK SILKS,
which we are Offering lower than the same SILKS
have. been sold for seventeen years. We Invite the
closest IN pccuu Of thts. silks aud defy cumpct-
zion on them, Il, they are positive bargain. ana
can ONLY ne sold low because OF having been
bought before III" advance.
We also have Il large sock o.
BLANKETS AND FLANNELS
bought before the advance. which we viii sci! very
BLACK GOODS
we have everything desirable tia; is II the markc
CARDuZD, fOCEQUEEAN & co.
Ncs.r., +. p. HunGiNS and \. +. NOEL are with
NJ. AID will lr praised Ia SET their friends.
81 .!6-cn3n --
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-17
A Horses Revenge.

The Society for the Protection of
Animals against the cruelty of human
animals is not remarkable for its actiy-
ity in this country, writes the Paris
correspondent of a London paper.
The police appear to think it no bust
ness of theirs when carriers or coach
men brutally maltreat their horses in
the streets, or when boys amuse them
selves by torturing dogs and cats, or
whatever other creatures have the i'll
luck to fall into their hands. The
horses would appear to be aware of the
supineness Of their supposed protect
ors, for they have taken the matter
into their own hands, or rather into
their own teeth and feet. A carter
by dint of hard fogging at his three
horses, persuaded them to drag
sixteen tons Of coal to the foot Of
the steep hill which leads to the Boul-
evard Bessieres; but his powers of
stimulation utterly failed to induce
them to proceed any further-a thick
steam rose up from their painting sides
and rostrils. Bulge /" said the iend;
and straightway the carter began to
lash and swear. A crowd gathered
around the ferocious beast, who
abandoned the lash and began to bang
his stick about the hoses heads and
kick them with hob nailed boots in
the sides. The leader of the team
took it upon himself to protest against
this measure, He turned round and
seized the carter's arm with his teeth,
tossed him to the ground and tram
pied him with his hoofs; then
violently seized him again with
his teeth and tossed him about.
The crowd and the police, which had
looked approyingly on while he tor
tured the horses, interferred for the
protection of the human monster.
who was with great difficulty torn
bleeding and mangled from the Just
equine resentment. He is Justly pun
ished; but surely some penalty should
be inflicted on the railway company
which sent out this heavy load of coal
to be drawn uphill by three horses,
whence twice the number would bare
Iy have suficed for the work. The
carter has paid his penalty; let theirs
now be inflicted. Why should not the
police be armed with full power to
dispatch to the fourriere any vehicle
loaded beyond the power of the horses
harnessed to il.
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River TeIegraEns.
Special to Inc LgDcgR.l

Special to the LEDGER.i
HELENA, ARK, December II, Sam.
The Coahoma passed Helena this
morning at half-past seven o'clock for
Memphis, with good trip of cotton
and cotton seed, and a large list Of
people. Will arrive tonight and
leave tomorrow evening with return
trip for Greenyille. WILL.
LOUISVILLE, December 17.-River
rising slowly, with 9 feet 2 inches in
the canal, and Z feet 2 inches in the
chute on the falls. Business brisk.
Weather cloudy and cold. Wind
north. Arrivals and departures
Charles Morgan, New Orleans to Gin
cinnati; Fashion, Cincinnati to Evans
vile; Montana, Pittsburg to St. Louis;
Wharton Midnight, for Pittsburg;
Condor and tow, Pomeroy to Pomeroy;
Etna and tow, last night, Owensboro
to Ironton.
PITTsBURG, December 17.--River
6 feet 9 inches and stationary. Weather
clear and cold. Arriyed-E. Graham,
8 am; c. W. Bachelor, 5 am.
Bachelor departs M, Graham pm.
CAIRO, December l7.-Arrived-
Raven, st. Louis, 9 pm; Pittsburg,
St. Louis, 9 pm; Andy Baum, Gin.
cinnati, 10 pm; Grand Tower, Vicks-
burg, 2 am; Greyhound, Ohio, pm,
Ste. Genevieve, Memphis, II pm. De-
parted-Colorado Memphis, pm;
Pittsburg, Pittsburg, 9p.m.; Raven,
Ohio, II pm; Andy Baum, Memphis,
midnight; Grand Tower, St. Louis, 9
am, Weather cloudy and cold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-17
COTTON CROP ESTIMATES.

From latest advices received by mail
and telegraph and from deductions
made after closely scanning the De-
cember crop reports, the yield Of cot
ton orthe present season is estimated
at from 100000 to 5,25O,OOO bales.
The New York Chronicle figures are
from 5,OS8,OOO to 100000, against
5,O74,0 600 last year, and the estimates
of this sterling journal are always re-
garded with favor. The statisticians
abroad cling to higher estimate, and
hover around 5,5OO,0OO bales. 1t is
believed hereabouts that the lower
figures will be nearer to the mark.
One thing, however, is very certain,
and that's, there will be lively de-
mand at home and abroad for every
pound Of cotton produced in this
country whether the yield be fye
millions of bales, or half million
more than FIVE millions. This fact is
conceded on all sides, by the bulls and
the bears alike.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-17
Strange Encemtliarism.

The pretty little village Of Auvers.
in the Canton Of Pontoise, situated
only short distance from Paris, and
containing some 1900 inhabitants
Writes the Paris correspondent Of the
London Daily Telegraph, } is just now
possessed by veritable panic. Every
day new fire breaks out, kindIed by
some mysterious hand, and upward Of
forty houses have already fallen a prey
to the flames. No sooner is one fire
extingqished than the bells peal again.
and the services of the pompiers are
required in another quarter. Do what
they will, tho authorities are unable
to quell this scourge or detect the cul-
prit. = An invisible hand has traced on
the wall of house the terrible words,
Not roof will remain standing in
Auvers,' and certainly the writer bids
fair to keep his promise. Suspicion
has, however, fallen upon an indiyid-
ual, native Of the country, who ten
years ago was condemned for incendi-
arism, and afterward sent to Marseil-
les, which he has lately quilted with
out permission. This man was seen in
the neighborhood a few daysbefore the
first fire broke out. Diligent search
has been made after him, but he
cagp9t DO found The mogt extraor-
1inary part OF the affair is that. a.
though Auyers is crammed with gen
darmes, the fires continue as before,
and recently one began just as a patrol
gas passing dQYn tho Yary street Ia
which the house was situated. a Girl,
however, named Clemence, was seen
running out OF the garden door and
stopped. She is 16 years Of age and
very pretty. Olemence was unable to
e9plqlp to tho Judge Alassruetion
why she was there, 60 she was mime
diately transported to Pontoise prison.
1t is thought she is in a position to
make important revelations. Curious
y tclate, tho father of Clemence,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-17
Conduct Considered.

New York, December 1.-THE
court of inquiry, appointed for the
purpose of inquiring into Lieutenant
Colonel Warren's conduct as Major
General commanding the 9TH army
corps, at the battle of Five Forks,
Virginia, April 1st, 1865, and into the
operations Of his command on that day
and the day previous, so far as they
relate to his (Lieutenant Colonel
Warren's) conduct, or to imputations
or accusations against him, has ad-
journed ia obedience to instructions
from the war department until January
5th
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-17

No. %SO-ln the Chapoeyy court OF Shelby
county, Team Il, Slsdge et al, vs.. Eliz.
abeth \. Topp et al.
| L appearing froM afldayit in'this cause that
the detendants, George n. Carlton and
Mary b. Al, NATlton, are nOn-rosdonts of the
state Of Tennessee; it is therefore or
dered that all they make their appearance
herein at the courthouse of Shelby county,
IN Memphis, Tennessee, on er before the
answer or demur TO complainant bill. M
the same will Aq taken for confessed as Ia
them and ses Tor hearing ex-parte;and Thai
ealY OF this order be published once week
lOIr four successive weeks in the Public n edger.
This 18th day of Docembeg, 1879.
A copy-Attest;
RI, RLACN, Clerk and Master
BY II, y McHESRY, d. @. and M.
t& Vance, Sol. for complainant,
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Rnoe Trnck to he Sold.

ST. Louis, December IT, - The
trustees of the st. Louis jockey and
trotting club have advertised the
track, grounds, franchise, etc, of that
club to be sold at public auction Sat
urday, January 10th. NJ. Lewis Clark,
Of the Louisville jockey club, j. H
Hawley, theatrical manager, and r. G,
Pole are mentioned as likely to bid for
the property.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-17
BY CABLE.

BERLIN, December 1.-THE su-
prcme tribunal of the Duchy Of Bruins
wick has cancelled the testament of
the late Brunswick, which left large
sum to the town Of Geneva.
PARIS, December lit is saffrmed
Waddington will address circular to
the powers suggesting collective medi-
tation in the Greek question.
LONDON, December 17.-The Vice
roy of India telegraphs to-day Com
munications with Gen. Roberts are
interrupted"
Daoud Sha, formerly commander
in-chief of the Afghan army, has been
protesting to cooperate with the Brit.
ish since the occupation Of Cabul, and
his arrest would seem to indicate
recent treaohery or discovery Of proofs
of his perfdity in the affair of the
slaughter of the British embassy in
Cabul, on which occasion he was sent
by the Ameer to quell the revolt, and
publicly received thanks of the Brit
ish officers for his pretended efforts to
assist Cavagnari.
The cantonments of Shingur are
surrounded by high brick walls, loop
holed, with an outer ditch. Behind
the walls earthworks are thrown up,
adding to their strength, and making
platform for defenders to fire from.
AT corners and at intervals along the
walls are bastions for guns. Against
a position such as this, held by 5000
British troops, with abundance of ar
tillery and munitions Of war, the rush
Of savage mob could do nothing
and their number, however large,
would add little or nothing to their
aggressive force.
Troops are now on the way from
Jellalabad and Gandamut numbering
two regiments of cavalry, seven regi-
ments of infantry and two batteries of
artillery. Such force as this, once
free from defiles should be able to give
good accounts of itself and make its
way forward, however large a force
Mohamed Jan may detach from Cabul
to arrest its advance.
The decision of the Attorney general
to reopen the case of Tichborne,
claimant, was influenced by the cita-
tion of the decision in the case ol
VIM. NJ. Tweed on the question ol
cumulative or the concurrent sen.
tence.
PARIS, December 17-The official
decree pardons one hundred and fifty
| Communists. Last night vote in the
Chamber of Deputies, on the order Of
the day, which was accepted by the
cabinet, was 255 to 81, showing that
the government was not supported by
majority Of the full house. Hence
the vote does not strengthen the posi-
tion of the cabinet.
The London Times says business in
silver is at stand still, awaiting the
result Of Wednesdays (to-day's) al
Iotment of the India council bills,
The Financier says there was no de-
mand for silver at 52Sd per ounce by
sellers, but small amounts could have
been placed 52l. Governments quiet
but generally firm. Railroad bonds
inactive. State securities dull and
nominal. Stocks quiet, but the mar
ket generally is firm, especially for
coal shares, Erie, Kansas and Texas,
and Western Union.
Bullion Withdrawn from the Bank
of England, on balance to-day, f11O,-
900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-17

seized with a sudden fury, made
dash at the Judge d'Instruction with
a knife, and, had not the latter skill
fully parried the blow, would have
been killed. The mother, in a fit Of
distraction, fell fainting to the ground
and was only revived after an hour
had passed. 1t is feared that she will
60 mad. The agitatiOnin the country
continues, and there are families
which have left their houses, taking
with them their furniture and other
belongings.