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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-12
Foreign Imports.


GLASGOW. Barque Carrie Heckle-274, 757 fl
of lumber.
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Receipts of Maine Central r. H.


FORTLAND, AuR :.
For Portland, 26 cars miscellaneous merchandise
for connecting roads, SO cars miscellaneous mer
chandise.
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Capt Charles Bayley, of sch Pilots, died of yell
low fever at Jackmel, July 10. Two of the crew
also sick with the fever but were doing well
the 10th
Barque Ocean, which cid at Darien, Ca. June 20
for Bonness struck on the North Breaker when go
ing to sea, and laid aground three days but as
sisted off by tug Ajax and anchored outside the bar
where she remained Aug g. The tug received $1,000
for her services.
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BOOTHBAY, Aug 3-Ar schs Cynosure, Pink
ham, from shore fishing; 9TH, Dorado, Brown, from
Portland; 9th, Gen Giant, Lewis, from Western
Banks; Sth, Albert Norwood, from Portland; Sth
Marion Draper, Smith, from Boston; 9th, steamers
Cambridge, Ingraham, from Bangor; Samoset, Low
from Bath; Henry Morrison, McCEntock, from Au
gusta.
Sid 9Th, schs King Fisher, Salgent, from Portland
10th, steamer Cambridge, Ingraham, Bangor.
Ar at Antwerp yng 8, ships Morsica, Henry, New
York; L Burgess, Stawett, do; Theodore II Rand
Shaw, do.
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NIENIORANDA

FROM MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.
OFF Dungeness Aug 8, ship Corsica, Henry from
New York for Antwerp (and proceeded.)
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19
River TeIeRravns.

LOUISVILLE, Nov, 19,-River fall
ing it fell A inches last night, with 4
feet 2 inches in the canal, and 2 feet 2
inches on the falls. Business brisk.
Weather clear and cool; wind south
west Heavy frost this morning.
PITTsBURG, Nov. 19.-River 5 feet
3 inches and falling. Weather clear
and cold.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Nov. 19.-Clear
cold, stiff breeze from the West and
Southwest. Mercury 81 to 43 degrees
Barometer 298 degrees and falling
River % feet-large rising. Port
list-Fawn, for Memphis, 8 p. m. C.
M. Anderson, to Louisville and return
10 m. No business.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

JUDGE BEAMAN's appointment to
succeed Zack Chandler in the senate
gave such offense to the friends of
other aspirants, and brought out so
much ridicule from the Democratic
party, that Beaman was permitted or
induced to resign, and thus let Cover
nor Croswell out of his unpleasant
dielema. Beaman is an old man, tot
tering on the grave it is alleged, who
retired from politics a decade ago.
1t was alleged that the governor pur-
posly appointed a weak man, who
could not make a record, or be in the
way of his own aspirations at the
next regular election. Be this as
it may, the governor received letters
and assurances, convincing him of his
folly, and he hastened to correct the
error of his ways. Judge Beaman
withdrew; the Governor, on the 18th,
appointed Henry P. Baldwin, of De-
troit. Baldwin has formally accepted.
He came to Michigan twenty-five
years ago, from New Hampshire, made
fortune as a shoe merchant, is presi-
dent of a national bank, was governor
from 1868 to 1872, and also served a
term in the State senate. He is firm
Republican, but rather quiet, and not
stalwart. His appointment will not
please the Chandler crowd, but it will
have to stand now, as the old man has
accepted, and means to stick.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19
New Work. Market.

New YORK, Nov. 19.-Money in de-
mand at 6a7c; sterling quiet and steady
at 8O3aS3ic; bar silver, $1.15lc; gov
ernments steady and unchanged, ex-
cept for SIS, which are 1 per cent
lower. Railroad bonds inactive. State
securities dull and without feature.
Stocks opened weak and declined J to
. per cent. Chesapeake and Ohio
stock leading at decline. Wabash,
St. Paul and MINI. G. and G. q. and
G., and coal shares being also notice
ably weak. Toward noon better feel
ing prevails and market recovered ! to
2 per cent; latter on Wabash.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

The rise in the Ohio river at Pitts
burg is what is called a barge rise
That is it is sufficient to bring out
barges which carry ten thousand
bushels of coal but not boats which
carry $4,000 bushels. 1t is
estimated that therise willletout seven
million bushels, which will not more
than supply Louisville and Cincinnati,
where there has been an actual coal
famine. The price in those cities will
be reduced from twenty cents to ten
cents a bushel. None of this coal
will reach Memphis, nor can we ex-
expect any coal from this source until
there is another rise, which may not
be for several weeks. There is con-
siderablestock of coal on hand here and
We are in no danger of famine, al
though the steamboats, will constantly
require large supply. The mines
above here, in Kentucky and Illinois.
are within easy reach, and livestock on
hand can be easily replenished. The
only feature of the market to be com
planned Of is the price. 1t is fully fifty
per cent. higher than usual, and be-
yond the reach of many poor people,
and all classes feel the high price.
When Pittsburg coal comes out in
large quantities we may expect a re-
duction, and not before, This, it is
hoped, will occur in a month or six
weeks. Meanhile many families will
buy only a cart load or two at time,
trusting to get the benefit of the fall
in prices. Coal will not, however,
be as low this season as
last, owing to the higher
wages paid for laborand other circum-
stances. Thus far we have had q
mild season, which is greatly in favor
of consumers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

The Grant movement seems to nave
received an accession in small way
from an unexpected source-from
some Of the late stalwart Democrats
of the South. Stephens is not exact
ly one of this class, but upon being
asked about it by South Carolina
Democrat recently, he replied: 81
have nothing to say at this time upon
political questions, and nothing to do
with making or unmaking candidates
for the Presidency, but in satisfaction
of your curiosity on the point, in my
opinion the South might go great
deal farther and fare a great deal
worse" 1t is stated that McCardle Of
Mississippi, and several other Demo-
Gratis of the most pronounced charac-
ter, have lately announced themselves
favorable to Grant. Extreme men are
always moving about, and it often
happens that they get half way
around the circle. The men on either
side who were most active in bring
ing on the war, were not foremost as a
rule in the ranks where fighting was
to be done; and those who fought best
in time Of danger made the best Of
conservative citizens afterward. Theil
record was all right, and they could
afford to stand by it. Who would
have thought a few years ago that
II, S. Foote, an original secessionist
would turn Republican, and that Ben
Butler would become Democrat
again? The lust of Office is a con-
trolling influence with such men, but
it is notable fact that they
have few followers or personal ad.
herents. They may secure the re-
wards offered for deserters, but they
seldom deceive or mislead the masses
of the people. The man who leave,
his own party to secure recognition al
the hands of another, generally loses
the respect of both, as we'll as hi
own affiliations and self-respect. Mos
by went over to Grant not only per
sonally, which would have been toler
ated, but became a Republican anC
secured foreign appointment as sooI
as he was ready for it, at the hands o
Hayes. The latest acquisition to tn,
Grant movement is Fitzhugh, o
Texas, the late Democratic Door
keeper, who was permitted to resign
At one time he considered himsel
bigger than old man Grant" Now
after few years spent in keeping
clearinghouse, he is willing to yielc
in Grants favor and givea clear tract
for the Presidency Perhaps he ha
an eye like many other patriots for tn
second place on the ticket, Grant, o
Illinois, and Fitzhugh, of Texas
would be a rare combination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

IT is stated that the report of the
directors of the mint will show that
there has been an increase in the
amount Of gold and silver coin in cir
culation in this country within the
last sixteen months gilmore than one
hundred and fifty million dollars
This has been by coinage and impor-
tation. That is, we have now in actual
circulation sl5O,OOO,OOO more gold
and silver coin than we had on the 1st
of July, 1878. The National bank cir
culation has increased over eighteen
millions in the same period So that
the circulating medium of the country
within sixteen months has been in
creased nearly one hundred and sew
enty million dollars No wonder there
is business boom, and that prices Of
all kinds Of labor, and of everything
We consume begin to go up.
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Published by Authority.

SECTION / BE II ordained by the legisla-
- tive council that any one placing any sign,
shade tree or other thing, so to obstruct the
light from any public lamp, shall be guilty Of
q misdemeanor, and upon conviction there
for, shall be fined BY the president of the
board Of FIRE and police commissioners not
less than 81 nor more than $50 be il further
ordained, that
Section 2-All such distractions now exist.
ing shall be at once removed by the parties
responsible therefor, and If any one fails to
remove any suck obstruction within FIVE days
after notice by the police to do so, every one
so offending shall he guilty Of n misdemeanor,
and shall be fined as provided in section and
tho engineer will have the obstruction re-
moved at such party's expense. 50 7S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

LIVERPOOL, November 10, 1:3O p
m.-Cotton opened steady. Uplands
8 6l3-16d; Orleans, 6 1916; sales
10000 bales. Receipts, 5.30(
bales; American, 1000. Futures
opened dearer, but the advance was
afterwards partially lost; now dull
and seady, as follows. November, De-
cember January and February 6 25-32
@6id; March and April, 6B@6 27-32d
April and May 6 39.32@65: May and
June 6 15-15d; June and July 6 81
32d; July and August I'd.
New ORLEANS, November 10, 11:3O
a.m.-Market quiet; middling 11Bc.
Sales to-day, 1000 bales. Receipts,
4,1S2 bales. Sales yesterday, 300
bales. The market closed easy; stock
1875, ,062 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19
PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF TENNESSEE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

IN obedience to established usage. Tbereby
l. designate Thursday, the 25th Inst,
as day Of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
On that day trecOmmond that we abstain
from all secular pursuits, and in our temples
of worship and around our family affairs, let
US humbly testify our dependence upon the
Sovereign Grace Of Almighty God as the only
source Of spiritual and temporal blessings.
In testimony whereof, have here
unto set my hand'and caused to be
affixed the Great Seal Of the State Of
Tennessee. Done at the City of
ISEALl Nashville, this 10Th day of Novem-
Der, in the year Of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and seven
ty-nine,
By the Governor. ALBERT S, MARKS.
CHARLES N. GIBBS, Secretary Of State.
81 go
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AceIdcnt on the RiYcr.

A barge, in tow of the steamer Sam
Roberts, from Cairo to New Orleans,
was sunk last night near the wrecked
steamer Belle St. Louis some twenty
miles above this city. Among other
articles of cargo were fifteen hundred
barrels of -four. The steamer Katie
Hooper was engaged by parties inter
ested to go up, this forenoon, and save
the freight that can be got at.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

JOHN G.. THOMPSON denies the
correctness Of the published report
that he comedies Ohio to the Repub.
licans next year. lie comedies moth.
ing. He says the Democracy will
make as strong a fight as ever; thai
they are the pluckiest set Of fellows
that side of a warmer climate. They
fight as well when in authority as any
other time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19
An Old Citizen Drowned.

Martin Divine, an industrious old
citizen and a well known we'll digger,
fell into a cistern out on Alabama
street this morning and was drowned.
Esquire Spelman held an inquest on
the remains. The deceased leaves a
family residing near the Winchester
street neighborhood.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

The rumpus away down in Maine
is caused by the fact that the Repub.
licans lacked 2l7 votes of carrying the
State and the election of Governor
therefore, goes to the Legislature,
The Republicans elected II out of 81
Senators, and 81 out of 151 Represen-
tatives. But it is charged that there
were Irregularities in some districts
and the Democrats and Greenback-
ers have the returns to look over and
it is charged that they voted to seat
seat II Democratic Senators and 81
Democratic Representatives.
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Firesth this Morning.

A fire broke out about ten O'Clock
this morning at the residence of Mr..
Isaac Cleare, No. 81 Fifth street,
caused by one of the childEen drop
ping a live coal on the carpet. The
damage was slight, the flames having
been put out with few bucketsful
Of water thrown on by the neighbors,
who quickly repaired to the scene,
Engine No. 4 in going to the fire,
broke through the culvert at the cor
ner of Fifth and Mill streets, but it
was extrioated without serious dam
age.
A fire broke out as is supposed
from spontaneous combustion in car
on the Louisville railway track be.
tween two and three o'clock this
morning. The car was considerably
injured and the contents partially
destroyed. The freight included
matches, loose osnaburgs and other ar.
ticlos. The road takes its own risks
and will therefore settle the damage
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Dissolution of Partnership.

TlIE firm Of Guion, Black & Co., is this day
i dissolved, by limitation, and in conse-
Quonce Of X. j. Black having been appointed
Q. ard NJ. Chancery Court, which Commands
his entire time. The Real Estate business
will be continued by II. l.. Guion, at No. ig
Madison street, Memphis, Tenn, who will be
prompt in attending to any business in
trusted TO him. II. i. GUI0N,
X. j. BLACK.
This November Is, 1879.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

A party of Cleveland youths
marched around town the other day
wearing elegantly trimmed bonnets.
When the police asked them to ex-
plain, the young men pointed to ladies
promeDading the streets with men
hats on, and simply said, Turn about
is fair play"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

DUBLIN, November 19.-It is re-
ported that Parnell, the home rule
leader, will postpone his proposed visit
to America. The garrison at Westport
Oughterand, Clara Castle, Nenaugh
and other important points in ireland
are to be reinforced.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19
TELEGRAPHIC.
Steamship Arrivals.

New York, Nov. 19.-Arrived-
Steamships Algeria, from Liverpool,
and Gelert, from Hamburg.
New YORK, October 19.-Steamer
Algeria, from Liverpool, brought
3T ,79O pounds in specie.
MOBILE, October 19.-The steam
ship Bolivia from New York has ar
rived.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

Stilson Hutchins, the successful ed
itor Of the Washington Post, on Mon
day bought the Manchester, N. D.,
Daily and Weekly Union, with the
object of giving the Granite state a
straight-out, Observation-Disclosures
Democratic journal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

GEN. GRANT was interviewed at the
residence of his son, Col. Fred. Grant,
in Chicago, by a representative of the
Courier-J journal. The General was
very cordial as he generally is in pri-
yate among his friends and entered
into a most entertaining account of his
trip around the world, which was con-
tinued nearly a half hour, at the close
Of which the correspondent asked
General, how have you been affected
by the many kindly sentiments which
have reached you from the people Of
the South ?" He replied, with deep
feeling; "They have been more grateful
to me than l can express; you may tell
the Courier-J ournal, and through ii
the people of the South, that in what.
ever position l may in future be
placed, that while always determined
to support the National Union, l an
for those and only those things which
will allay all bitterness of the past
all sectional animosities-and those
which will make us united, great
people, such as we are now really be-
lieved to be by the great nations of til,
old world"
This sounds like the utterances of ,
man of broad national patriotic spirit
and is in striking contrast with tn,
vituperation of the leading sectiona
Republicans of the North.
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WOrkirgmen's B. and L. Assn,

THE next regular monthly meeting of the
l Workingmen's Building and Loan Asso-
ming in December (the 2d), at IA o'clock at
the Office of the Association in the Planters
Insurance Building, No. IL Madison street,
for the collection of dues and interest, and
tho transaction of other business.
A full attendance of the members is earn
ostly desired, as matters of grave importance
will be considered.
The secretary can be found during business
hours at the Office of the Planters Insurance
Comany. l.. LAGRILL, President.
CHAs. I. PATERSON, Secretary. 67 70
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Texas Railroad Project in ~
Louis.

ST. Louis, Nov. ia new and
important railroad project in Texas,
was inaugurated yesterday, at Dallas,
that State, by filing a charter of the
Texas Trunk railroad, which is to run
from Dallas sOutheastwardly to the
Gulf of Mexico, at or near Saline
Pass, witha branch from the main
line in Angelina or Tyler county, to
the louisiana line, in all distance Of
about $50 miles. The road will run
through the best section of the State,
and over great extent of very fine
country The following gentlemen
were elected directors: Josiah G.
Graves, of South Scituate, Mass, Dan
r. Sortwell, Cambridge, Mass, Geo.
II, Ely, Cleveland, Ohio, Jno. T. Ely,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Malcombe
Henderson, Jas, B. Simpson, VIM. l.,
Cabell, Jos, t. Vanston, D. A. Rob
inson, of different counties through
which the road will run. Josiah G,
Graves was elected PRESIDENT, W, Il.
Oabell yice-president, Malcombe
Henderson,, reasurer, D. A. Robinson,
secretary. The capital stock to be
five millions dollars, of which about
five thousand shares was subscribed
on the spot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

IT seems that the Democrats Of
Maine threaten little eight to seven
game in counting the returns, that
would give the State over to the Dem
ocrats. This appalling conspiracy has
sent thrill of pious horror into the
great Republican heart, and all the
big men of the party in the State have
assembled at Augusta, where the fnal
count is to be made, to see what they
are going to do about it. The coun.
try has come to a desperate state Of
affairs, when the Democrats contem.
plate the control of truly loyal State
like Maine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

GALLAGHER-AtS O'Clock this morning,
JoHN, son of Ed and Hannah Gallagher
Funeral from the residence, corner Tennes-
see and Butler streets, tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock. Friends of the family invited
IN attend
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

One of the grandest events of
the season will be the opening of
our new store, 267 Main street,
brakes old stand. cat
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Saturday, December 20, 1879,

within legal hours, the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
to-wit: A certain tract, eighteen miles in a
southoasterly direction from Memphis, on
the line Of the Memphis and Charleston rail
road and bounded as follows, to-wit: On the
east by the lands Of Meacham and Perkins;
on the north by the lands of VIM. 7. Belts:
on the south by the line of the Memphis and
Chrrleston railroad, containing by estimation
one hundred and two and one-half acres,
more or less, together with all the privileges
belonging thereto.
Terms of sale-0n a credit Of seven months
purchaser executing note with good and suf
hc.ent approved security, lien retained, re
demptOn barred.
This November 10, 1879.
r, j. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
Randolph & Hammond, solicitors for com
plainants. 69t
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NIurderess Fo0nd GnIItY,

CARLISLE, Pa, October 19.-Mrs.
Catherine zell charged with poison
ing Mrs. Kill, has been found guilty
of murder in the first degree.
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Boston Merchants.

Boston, Nov. 19.-The Merchants
Association has appointed a commit
tee to cooperate with other crganiza-
tions in an effort to secure an enact
ment of the National bankrupt law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

Look out for tIle grand opening
Of HHOrIBitz EE Cohen, merchant
tailOrs and gents furnishing
goods, 267 Main street, opposite
Court square, G4t
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ChanCerY Sale of Real Estate

r. 3397-Chancery Court of Shelby county
Paul S. Jones and Sames D. Jones, partner.
as Jones Brothers, VS.. John Ii Terrell
Elizabeth B. Terrill and al.
DY virtue of an interloeutory decree for sale
ID entered in the above cause on the 5th day
Of March, 1879, M. B. %, p. 4O4, twill sell, al
public auction, to the highest bidder, in front
Of the clerk and MASTER office, courthouse Of
Shelby county. Memphis, Tenn, on
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indications.

WASHINGTON, November 18.-For
Tennessee and Ohio valley: lower
pressure, warmer south to west winds;
increasing clOudiness, and possibly
followed to. night in the latter by rain.
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New YORK, November 19, 100 p.
m.-Cotton opened quiet and un-
changed. Ordinary, 10 13-16c; good
ordinary, IL 9-l6c; low middling,
II 15'l6c; m;ddling, 12lc; good mid
ding, l23c; middling fair, l3lc; fair,
lac. Futures opened weak at s to 20
points below last evening, now irreg-
ular and easy at l3 to "a points below
last evening, as follows: Deliveries
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0 clock this afternoon

Hon. Jno, M, Lea, of Nashville, is
expected to be present and act with
the committee, 1t was the sense of
the mass meeting that Mr.. Hadden be
added to the committee. He will
therefore please consider himself ap-
pointed-vox populi.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

Physicians of all schools use and
recommend Hop Bitters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-19

In accordance with a resolution,
adopted by the mass meeting last Sat
urday night, Mr.. D. P. Hadden has
appointed the following committee,
which will meet in the committee
rooms of the Cotton Exchange at three