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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
THE WRONG MAN ARRESTED.

1t transpircd to-day that the mare and colt sup
posed to be Mr.. Chittcndens and shipped parties
in Jessup. Iowa. really belonged TO John Kchoe.
stock raiser in Bergen county. N J. lie had bought
thcm from Captain Isaiah Ryndors and Ave other
horses elsewhere, and shipped them all in charge Of
his brother, one-logged man. The latter lis under
arrest now in Chicago, but will DO released
the circumstances are known there. The transac.
ton was an honorable one. No trace OF Mr.. CHIT.
tendcn' animals has been discovered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
MYSTERIOUS DEATH.

Ernst Lowhaus. young German thirty years Of
ngc who has resided on Summit avenue. Jersey City
Eeighs. for over nvo years. found dead In
clubhouse in tho Of his boarding house nj
early hour yesterday morning. The man last
seen alive aud well at eleven o'clock Saturday, and
there are many things known to the authorities
causes. Coroner Parslow took charge OF tho body,
and will hold an inquest. A post-nortem examine.
ton of the remains will DO made to-day by County
PHI sician Converse.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
A WARNING TO THE REPUBLICANS.

From tho Utica IN. " Obscrver-dem.]
If the present Board of State Officers set aside
and new ticket substituted it will receive the
hearty support of Governor Robinson's friends.
IL Governor Robinson himself il nominated the
Tammany Hall democrats will work for him and
vote for him. On this subject We caution our oppo
nents against making mistake.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
HARMONIOUS AND HAPPY.

Tho democracy will be united in the approaching
canvass. They do not intend merely to nominate
candidates for State Offices. They mean to elect
them and to prove that Now York is and will remain
% democratic State. Tho State Convention will be
left free in its choice OF candidates. and whoever tho
candidates may be they will receive the hearty sup
port Of the whole party.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
A HAPPY TERMINATION.

From the st. Paul hIinn.) Gobe---dem.l
The nomination of GARRISON N. Potter for Gov
ornor of New York as q compromise between the
Tammany and anti-rammany factions would be q
happy termination of tho existing dispute. Mr..
Potter IL identified with either the quarrelng
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
WHAT REPUBLICANS MUST DO.

IIHBs-rCp.1
The election is to be no boys play. No man NOM
mated by the republicans for Governor need expect
any aid encouragement from the enemy We
must nominate our strongest man, the who can
best unto his party aud draw the largest pro-
portion of the independent vote OF the state.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
BEFORE AND AFTER THE CONVENTION.

from the Buffalo Courier-dem.l
The gathering of democrats at Niagara was an
earnestand enthusiastic one. and whatever individual
preferences there in the committee were har-
monzed in order that the highest interests of the
party might be advanced. AS senator Laning aptly
said. The democracy fight before convention. but
think there is strong probability of harmony be-
fore We come together to nominate candidate for
GOyernOrn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
THE OUTLOOK.

From the Buffalo Express-repl
1t looks as though Governor Kobnsons goose is
to be quietly cooked by sort of simmerng down pro-
cess while the pious and loving brethren getting
ready to 20 to Church to -Tilden.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
AFRAID OF MIR. EvARTs.

From the Buffalo Courier-dom.l
II tho democrats could name tho republican can
didatc for Governor Mr.. Evasts' chances to secure
the nomination would be much better than they
as the case stands.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18

parties and could be supported by all democrats OF
whatever way of thinking. He would make an ex-
celent Governor and would DO certain to carry the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
NO REASON FOR A DIVISION.

From the Utica Observer-dem.l
The party is as thoroughly united as 1t can ever
hope to be- The average democrat regrets the bitter
spirit displayed by the leaders and woud-be leaders,
but We can see no reason for q division.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
THE CANDIDATE or oswEGO COUNTY.
From tho Fulton Patriot-rcp.l

There is no doubt that Oswego county is almost a
unit for George b. Sloan for any office he will accept
The people of all parties have perfect confidence In
him. They believe he would attend TO their interests
with entire fidelity and with superior ability aud
judgment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
SUMMER RESORTS.

DARK PLACE HOUSE RIcHFIELD SPRINGS, N.
il Y.-Board from 81 to $40 per week
PARKER ID. FAY, Proprietor
CEvEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN HOUSE. MONROE,
DN. Y good 81 to SO week; families
speciality Hops nightly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-18
COUNTRY HOARD.

A Z HILLSIDE COTTAGE, sPARKiLL. ROCkLAND
~ county near the Hudson hour Chambers ST..
b. Northern aroad of Now Jersey high elegant grounas
aud suronndingsA few very pleasant Rooms disugagcd.
with hrst class table aud homo comfort greatly
reduced ratios for balance Of season or wntor IL desired
Mrs e. T.. MUSROE
(iATsKtLL MOUNrAINs-sUNsIDE FARM, AGRA.
NjN. lsUperior ovofy way; ~ n week to all who
TO taOe. Oruer carriage 10 meet,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
PUBLIC LEDGER.
ONCE: 10 Madison Street.
TEN 7 Pc WE x.
THE CITY.
wednesday Evening, April Is, Is7g,
LEDGER LINES.

New toys at Sherwood & Cos.
Jardiniere gauzes at L%avigne's.
These April breezes stir the April
dust.
One hundred and thirtieth day Of
the year.
The youthful moon sets a quarter
before nine tonight.
Rosh Hodesh Iyar, or the beginning
of the Hebrew month Iyar.
The proposed stone pavement for
Madison street will cost about sixteen
thousand dollars.
Give good welcome to the soft spring
weather, but turn a cold shoulder to
soft spring poetry.
The temperature yesterday ranged
from SO to $50, with southerly and
dust-stirring winds.
The Knights of Honor initiated
fourteen new candidates in n of their
lodges night before last.
Boyton, thy swimmer, is now serene
ly floating in the alligator country.
He has no fear of the amphibious crea-
lures, however.
A basket excursion picnic party will
go down the'Mississippi and Tennes-
see railroad tomorrow as far as Sena-
tobia, returning in the evening.
Pinafore is rehearsed every night
with an orchestra. Sale of seats will
commence next Monday morning at
8 o'clock at Hollenberg's.
Ice retails in this market at a cent
a pound, delivered every morning in
front Of your door. Those who buy
in large quantities have special on
tracts, ranging from 80 to IS cents per
hundred weight.
The prospective scarcity of straw
berries cause people in Eastern cities
to make up their berry shortcake
largely Of pink cotton and hay seed.
This may be wholesome, but our folks
had better steer clear Of it.
Drifts of sand we're lifted from the
surface of river sahdbars to the sur
face of the winds yesterday aud were
scattered broadcast for miles around,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23

Rents have come down about one-
third since this time last year, and the
numerous signs hanging to the front
asking for tenants indicate that it
would be healthy for landlords to re-
duce still further. A sharp decline
has taken place in all Western cities.
AT Cincinnati small house owners
have largely reduced, and many resi-
dences may be had for from S15 to $25
per month that formerly broughtmore
than double. Those that formerly
commanded SIS to 800 may now be
had at $40 to $50, after having stood
vacant for a long time, and a fine stone
front that sold ten years ago at $1,000
and then rented for $500 is now occu-
pied at $40, while another which sold
for SIG, 900 in 1870 is now renting for
5000. Property owners have been
made to feel the pinching times as
well as other people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23

Nineteen offenders we're before DIR.
Porter's court this morning, Not a
cent taken from the gang in the way
of fines. Six of the party were dis
charged.
John Scott, the chicken thief"
yelled a rascal on Walker and Rayburn
avenues to a citizen about 3 o'clock
this morning. The citizen turned his
pistol loose, the thief bounced out of
the dark corner and made tracks for
parts unknown.
Seven persons were taken up this
forenoon for running wagons and other
trades without license. Ten were
arrested yesterday for the same dere-
%lictien. About noon to-day one of the
offenders paid five dollars into the city
Golfers as a fine.
John Lahey, alias Brockey, and
Frank King, alias Reddy, are in prison
charged with stealing a four-bit comb
from Dave Miller, at G. Berton's, on
Beal street. Reddy is the drunken
reprobate who was knocked cold by a
policeman's club down Main street
yesterday. He cam up smiling, but
slightly dis6gured, this forenoon.
A bag with a dead chicken awaits
an owner at the station house. 1t was
captured with Henry Tidwell, down
on the docket as Jim, and the arrest
was made on Rayburn avenue. It'd
we'll is a ~rascally African who prowls
about at night chicken stealing, and it
is to be hoped some one will appear
and prosecute the depredating villain.
No case can be made against the
prowler unless some one shows up.
John Pryde, a tugboat cook, got on
a disorderly frolic down on Beal street
last night. He took possession of
HellsIIalf-acre' and held it for halt
an hour, until officer Chastine ad-
vanced on and assaulted the fort, then
he hauled in his horns and went to
the calaboose. This morning he was
sent TO the street force for ten days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
DIR. A. l.. KISTBRO.
Office. =. f. Cor. Union and Main,
QQt
Conrt.Honse Notes.

Nose Guigle was on trial at the
Criminal Court at noon, charged with
stealing cattle and selling them to
Mrs, Werner. The evidence had a
bad look for the fellow, and his
chances tor conviction are good.
A Texas capitalist was up at the
court house to-day looking over musty
deeds and papers. He was heard to
remark that about a third Of Mem
phis belonged to him. Some one
must have cloudy titles, or perhaps
Mrs. Gaines is at the bottom of it.
B. r.. Spratley and Miss Linda
Yorkc, Fritz Warnoke aud Mrs. Au-
gusta Wolf, Joseph Murphy and Miss
Patsey Thomas, j. Washington and
Miss Ida Radloft, Ballard Simms and
Rachael Coleman, have all been
licensed to marry since yesterday
noon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
Parole.

The ace Parole, who has so sud
denly sprung into fame in the sporting
world by winning the Newmarket
handicap on the 10Th and the City
and Suburban handicap yesterday, is
q brown gelding, six years old, by
bennington, out of Maiden, about
fifteen and a half hands high, and
very delicate. He first ran as a two
year-old in 1873 for the Monmouth
Park stakes, amounting to $3.50,
which he won. In a career of four
years on the turf he has won twenty
three out of thirty-fve races and was
second in eight. His gross winnings
before going abroad were $50, 7O8. He
stood the trip over the ocean better
than any Of Lorillard's stable. The
English people had no idea that they
were entertaining so thorough a horse
angel rs Parole has turned out to be.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
The Sunken steamer mooper.

The sinking of the steamer Katie
Hooper on yesterday afternoon at
Fouche Crossing, twenty-five miles
below Little Rock, is another
serious blow at our local marine inter
est. The Hooper was a fine craft,
owned here exclusively, and worth
about $4,000. Insured at Cincinnati
for SIS, 900. The mishap created quite
a sensation in river circles. 1t is to
be hoped the vessel is not so badly
injured as to prevent her being raised.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
County Records.

Since yesterday the county register
has entered trust deeds to c. G. Sci
den from G. F. Vance, to w. W.
Thatcher from A. Keck, to r. A
Sneed from Eli Hill, to H. f. Cole
from Henry Hill, B. Grinner, +. O.
Buckley, r. N. Mickelberry, P. N.
and j. NJ. Bond, j. r. Easley and T.
G. Horne. Mortgages were also given
by W. j. Elliffe, NJ. Jones, i. A.
Murray, P. II. Elliffe and G.. w.
Etheridge to their merchants; deed
from John W. to Il. T. Keel decree
from Chancery Court to /. NJ. In
graham same to W, +, Tomlinson and
Schoolfeld & Hanauer warranty deed
from I. Keely to j. Lynch deed from
j. H. Kirby to NJ. L. Meacham deed
from W. j. Little to Mary Il. Hol-
land.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
THE STATE DEBT.
Prospects of Acceptance by the Bond,
holders.
Special to the Nashville Banner.

Special to the Nashville Banner.l
New YORK, April 2l.-Baxter
Enloe and the State committee havin
addressed a letter to Governor Porter,
chairman of the Citizens Committee
asking for a report of the action of the
committee, that gentleman to-day sub
mitted a report stating that confer
ences had been held with the bond
holders, and at the meeting a resolu-
ton OF acceptance had been adopted
by gentlemen representing a very large
amount Of bonds. He said it was an
parent that many creditors were will
ing and anxious to settle on the pro-
posed basis, and he thought they
should be allowed to.
Colonel Burch departed LIS, night
and x-Governor Brown this morning
Rule, McGhee and Butler leave for
home tonight. Governor Porter and
Comptroller Gaines will probably
leave tomorrow.
Governor Porter assures me that
the prospects for a settlement are ak
oeedingly bright, The majority will
very likely accept within a few weeks.
The publication of General Pryor's
remarks at the conference has done q.
vast amount of good for the Tennessee
compromise, which is gaining friends
rapidly.
The question of a settlement seems
virtually settled in favor Of the propo-
sitiOn. Nj
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER. On Friday
evening next the doors of this favorite
place of amusement will be open to
the public, the entertainment to be
offered being the chaste and beautiful
drama of Loves Sacrifice. It is one
Of the finest pieces of dramatic art in
the range Of theatricals, and the
Bluff City Grays, who have underta-
ken its illustration, promise to give a
skillful representation. The leading
characters are to be rendered by Mrs.
Raine, Miss Foute, Miss Taylor,
Miss Robinson, Mr.. Raine, Mr..
Cameron, Mr.. Carson, Mr.. Freeman,
Nh. Rhett, Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Dent and
DR., Rogers, jr.
GREENLAw OPERA HoUsE.-The
Art Exhibition continues to attract
admiring audiences at the Greenlaw
Opera House, and all who attend ex-
press themselves as being highly in
structed with the scenes presented
and their attending descriptions.
Italy, the land of song and story, with
the art galleries and works of sculp-
ture, was the subject last night.
Rome, ancient and modern, will be
illustrated tonight.
BLUFF CRY GRAYs.-The prize
plume match drill, at the Bluff City
Gray's armory last night, was a gala
affair. The hall was crowded with
friends and invited guests, among
whom were many solid and influential
citizens. The audience was also
largely sprinkled with beautiful city
bellies, all having collected to witness
the interesting contest, and to p%artici-
pate in the festivities arranged to fol-
low. The company mustered, in full
uniform, thirty strong, divided into
two companies, Lieut.. Petit COM
handing one, and Lieut.. Armour the
other. Lieut.. Rhett served as adiu-
tant, and Sergeant Wildberger as SER
geant major, Capt. Cameron acting as
colonel ofthe battalion. The opening
exercises was a battalion dress
parade, followed by a company drill,
the soldiers displaying such efici-
ency and precision as to win frequent
outbursts Of applause from the guests.
1t was a brilliant and highly animal
ing picture, and the spectators were
full Of enthusiasm during the exer-
cises.
The prize drill for a fine red plume
was participated in by twelve splen-
didly drilled soldiers. The squad
displayed unusual skill in the manual
of arms and various movements of the
drill. One by one the contestants
dropped to the rear and left as each
would make his third mistake. The
final test was between the three SER
geants, Hessig, Wildberger and Irion.
Sergeant Hessig won after a sharp and
spirited bout, and he wears the tall
red plume for a month as the reward
Of his victory.
After the match drill a hop was par
ticipatcd in by all present, and the
festival did not terminate until toward
the sunrise hour this morning. The
entire affair was delightful in the ex-
IRENE, and drew forth thousands of
complimentary praises from those who
attended.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
Treasure Found in Ronne Counlr

The Fast Tennesseean understand
that James Geasland, living on I'm
DRY river, a few miles north of KIM
ston, while blowing in the field, HI
pillow turned up a box which. upo.
examination, proved to be full &
specie, principally Mexican dollars q
the date of 1884 and 1836-about
peck. Mr.. G.. declines to state hi
amount Of the treasure. The suppo
sition is that it was buried during III,
war by some one who was taken d
without divulging the secret. Colona
X. X. Byrd says the money was founl
on a piece of ground on his place
that it looks like money, but h
believes it to be counterfeit none,
and to have been buried there by'
well known counterfeiter, formerlt
resident of that neighborhood. bu
now serving out a term in the peniten
tiary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23

Nff
4 man down on Causey street hat
the parotids a few days back. Now i
is the metstatis and orchitas he is wor
ried with. The aiIment alarmed som,
Of his friends until the old nurse Civ,
forth that it was only the humps.
Just in the nick of time, while al
hands were as thirsty as fish, came /,
pitcher full of fresh, effervescing
foaming book beer, at noon to-day
from George and Fritz, Thanks is NJ
name for it under the circumstances
About two hundred and fifty people
passed up the river last night by two
steamers, the Morgan and Alton.
going on a miniature polar explora-
tiOn-sOme were, others merely de-
sired to leave the sunny South for a
spell.
A heavy tow of ice is expected here
to-day, all for use in this market,
Work on the new ice house, destroyed
a few nights since by lightning, was
begun two daysago, and it is to be COM
pleted in time for the storage of the
next ice feet to arrive from the Hi
nOis river.
No. 2l Madison street, a two-story
frame house on a lot "a by l4S feet,
was sold this morning by l. D. Coma
way, the real estate agent, to Colonel
P, G, Bethel, for $l4S5. This sale is
positive proof that real property is
still considered valuable in thesTax-
ing District.
About a dozen of the officials around
the Courthouse think they know ex-
actly how to run the other fellows
Office fit were only under their con,
troll, Several dozen hungry-looking
outs think that every in is a very slow
coach, and heartily wish they were
able to put themselves in their place.
The typos are in for a day of fine
sport next Sabbath, having arranged
for a game of baseball, the players to
be chosen from the force on the morn
ing newspapers. A picked nine will
be made up from the printers of the
Appeal, and another nine from the
Avalanche. The ball ground is to be
in the suburbs.
The two-story frame house at 22l
Madison street, just east of Wellington,
was sold at auction to-day and was
bid in by Colonel P. c. Bethel at
$14S5 cash. The lot is 24x14S; the
house has eight rooms and the prem
ises are reported to be in good condi-
ton. The property usually rents for
S25 per month and really went for a
mere song. Colonel Bethel is a shrewd
business man and knows a good
opportunity when he sees it.
AT the LeMOyne (celored) Normal
Institute, on Orleans street, the care
of the institution, to-day, is in all re-
spects given into the hands of the
students they electingfrOm their own
number, on the previous day, an entire
to take the places of the reg
ular instructors. This is done to test
the moral strength of the school, and
TO infuse into the minds of the stu
dents a responsibility and earnestness
in their work.
Considerable interest was indicated
last night in river circles over the run
from New Orleans of the steamers
Charles Morgan and City of Alton,
both noted as skillfully managed and
vessels. They left New Or
leans thirty-fve minutes apart, and
here within thirty-6ve minutes
Of each other, just as they started, and
three days and two hours out. Nei-
Their steamer fooled any time away on
the passage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
Landing Orders.

The wharf boat of r. P. Glen
which has lain for some months pa.
below the foot of Union street, is
be moved up to the foot of Jefferso
street. Only a tarpaulin and SKI
shed and depot will be allowed on II
landing, and other parties located .
the public property are to remoY
their distractions within the nes
thirty days. This is the fat issued /
the Legislative council on yesterday.
REEDS Gilt Edge Tonic gives perm.
nent relief in all choleric disorders. i'd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23

DR.. Greenville Dowell, Galveston
S. Berth, Tennessee f. B. Daucey.
Mississippi w. T. Bayne, Mhoon's
Landing, and l. B. Phillips, Alabama,
were visitors at the cotton exchange
to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23

WAR and gold-a hotel war based on
gold prices. In order to accommodate both
classes of travellers, the Grand Central
Hotel, on Broadway, New York, is now
kept on both plans, the American at $3.50
to SO, and the European at 81 and upward,
per day. An elegant restaurant, at mod
crate prices, is conducted by the hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
THE TEXAS DROUGHT.
A Worse Situation Than Has Bed
Known in Thirty Years.
Dallas CTexasl Herald.l

Dallas Texas Herald
Reports from the country. vester.'
day, were very disheartening. The
rain which we thought fell in The
northern portion of county. a few
nights ago, amounted to hardly more
than a sprinkle--not enough to more
than lay the dust for a few hours. On
many plantations the wheat is not
more than one foot high, and is head
ing out. Farmers are holding back
for rain before planting cotton. as II
would be labor lost to sow seed. Hears
are entertained of a famine in corn
and oats, and hence the price of the
old crop of corn is advancing, with
nearly everyone holding on to all they
have. SO far, our vegetables r nearlv
atOtal failure. The Dallas market. atno
time this spring, has shown sc~arcelyant
at all. The supply is getting less and
less every day. AT the hour of writ
ing, the high and dry winds which
have prevailed for three weeks are
still blowing, with no moisture or
humidity in the air, and not a cloud.
to be seen in the heavens. The stu
alton is bad enough. 1t was never
worse, and has not been so bad in
thirty years as it is now. All hope of
wheat is about abandoned. There Is
time enough, however, to make a cot
ton and corn crop if we can get rain.
The drouth covers all that portion of
Texas lying upon a line of Denison
and San Antonio, including every
county west of it, and an average Of
two tiers cast. In portions of this
territory people are hauling water fof
drinking purposes from three to siz
miles, and the cattle depend upon the
larger streams, all of which are lower
than can be remembered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-04-23
New North Carolina Roe HerringS
Al &. IL. RYAN a. CO.'S,
3f2 Main street. 46

In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job printing. 128t