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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-17
River Telegra,ns.

CAIRO, May l7.-Arrived- Helena,
Vicksburg, 9p.m., Ellen Mccoy, Gin
cinnati, Z am. Departed-Scudder
New Orleans, 9 pm; Helena, St.
Louis, II. Weather cloudy and cool.
WHEELING, May 17.-River 4 feet
2 inches and falling, Departed
Abner.
PIrTsBURG, May 17.-River . feet
4 inches and rising. Weather cloudy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-17
SARATOGA.
Presbyterian General Assembly.

SARATOGA, May 1.-THE Presby
terian general assembly to day referred
to a committee memorial depreeating
the running of trains and steamers on
the Sabbath, and authorized the Rev
Thompson, of Peoria, D. j. Barrell
of Iowa, and Rev. DR.. w. Caldwell
of Buffalo, to select the next place fol
the meeting of the assembly.
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Military Affairs in the West.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-General
Sherman says that military affairs
were never 50 well arranged in the
West as now, and General Sheridan
has reduced everything to an admira-
BILE and effective system. Captain
Lincoln, of the Tenth Infantry, aud
not Captain Lawton, of the Fourth
Cavalry, shot soldier Of the Twenty
second Infantry at Fort Griffin, Texas,
for mutiny.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-17
Sentenced.

BELvIDERE, N. j., May FIX
Senator j. B. Cornish, convicted Of
conspiracy to defraud the county Of
$4,000, and j. H. Sweeney, ex-obiei
of police of Phillipsburg, convicted Of
raising county bill, were each SEN
fenced to one year in the State prison.
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ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL.
MEMPHIs. May11.

MEPHIs, May II.
Sales of cotton in this market to-
day 800 bales; to spinnerS $50 bales;
to spectators 150.bales. The market
closed firm at unchanged prices. New
York, at 3 pm, was firm at 12Bc for
spot middling. Futures unsettled and
closing weak at 13 to % points above
opening rates. Sales, $4,000 bales.
New Orleans, at pm, strong mid
ding, l2sc; sales, 25OO bales,
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Bank statement.

New YORK, May 17.-Loans,
increase, $lO,S96,9OO; specie increase,
$l8,3OO; legal tenders decrease, a..
425,8OO; deposits increase, $5,4S7 800;
circulation decrease, $500; reserve
decrease, $5,779,375; banks now hold
$1O,3O8,625 in excess Of legal require
meAts. III ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-17
Young Mems Christian AssOcia-
.. IiOn.

BALTIMORE, May 1.-THE ninth
annual conference of the Young Mems
Christian Association of the United
States and British provinces convened
to-day for the discussion of questions
important to the association, prelim-
mary of the assembling Of the biennial
international convention of the Young
Mems Christian Association Wednes-
day next. U
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Northwestern Railroad ExIen.
sion.

YANKToN, D. IT,, May 1.-THE Da-
kota Central Railroad Company, hav-
ing filed articles of incorporation with
the secratary Of the Territory, was to-
day granted patent. The organiza-
tiOn is part Of the Chicago and North
western Railway Company and its OBJ
ject is to extend the line of that road
from Tracy, Mimi, to the Missouri
river, near Pirre, in Dakota.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-17

Last night an elite and representa-
tive audience Of the best people of
Memphis assembled at the theater to
witness the production of Auber's
most charming opera of Fra Diavolo
by the Memphis Opera Club. The
proceeds of the occasion were devoted
to the Butler p. Anderson fund, and
this fact brought out many people
who are not in the habit of attend
ing places of amusement. The pres
ence Of the Bluff City Grays in full
uniform, commanded by Capt. Came
ron, added to the brilliancy of the
elegant assemblage. AS often as this
opera has been produced here both by
professional companies and amateurs,
we can safely say it never seemed more
charming than last night. The mem
bers are to be congratulated upon their
proficiency and visible improvement.
What We have said about them here
tofore applies equally as well to last
nights performance. Mr.. Steele sings
remarkably we'll for a new beginner,
and has great advantages in action and
appearance. He was rather taken
back at the storm Of applause which
greeted his first appearance, and did
not recover at once. His voice seemed
little husky, but he acquitted himself
splendidly. Miss Minnie Hunter as
Zerlina," although recently indis-
posed, came fully up to her former
achievements. Some of her notes were
really wonderful, She has voice OF
marvellous compass and sweetness
and has the power of concentrating
herself entirely upon the part she is
acting or singing. She has a great
future as a singer if she is placed
under proper training a few years
Mrs. Mansford, as " Lady Allcash,
played and sung her part to perfec
tion. She is quite an artist, has {
sweet, clear voice, and a very accurate
register. She keeps perfect time, anC
never commits an error. She is de
servedly great favorite. Mr.. j. Q
McClintock, an exceedingly pains
taking member of the club, was in gOoC
voice last night and rendered the par
of Lorenzo very effectively. Mr.. b
A. Hollenberg, as "Lord Allcash,
adheres closely to the text and spiri
intended by the author of the opera
The character is a comical one and
happy take.off on the ideal if no
genuine Euglishman who may happel
to have more money than brains
Mr.. Holleuberg sang his part correct
ly aud made a good hit in his man
nerisms. The jolly inu-keeper, Mat
teo, was personated to the life by Nh
l. Roescher, who seemed perfect
at home in the part and was hearth
applauded for his singing aud acting
These three gentlemen, whose name
were inadvertentlyomittedin a forme
noCice, all deserve high credit 70
doing their parts so well. Mr.. Harr
Tomlinsoa as "Beppo" and Mr.. A
Refs as "Giacomo, the bandits, mad
the most Of their parts. The choruse
were not very full or strong, but thi
only brought out the Leading charac
ters TO greater advantage. Profcssc
Winkler led the orchestra, and to hiI
as we'll as to Mrs Rose P Thompson
who has aided and directed the elu
so much, is due to large extent tn
discipline and the success Of the clul
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Hurried ina Mine.

EAsroN, PENN, May l7.-John
and Robert Boas, miners, were buried
a hundred feet beneath the surface
this morning by the caving Of ore in
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Indications.

WASHINGTON, May l7.-For Ten
nessee and the Ohio valley higher
pressure, north to east winds, warmer,
clear or partly cloudy weather, and in
the former local rains.
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MEDICAL WATER.
King of Hearts.

fItHIS young stallion was by Henry Mem
i brino, and he by Membrno Chief, be the
SIRE OF Lady Thorn, Clark Chief, Woodford
Membrino's dam was by Pilot, Jr. He was
the sire Of Miss Russell, she the dam of the
great Maud S., sold to Mr.. W. II. Vanderbilt
IN 1873 for S2l 900 cash, and had record at
three years old of2:l7h. The Kings dam was
an IngOmar saddle horse.
will permit this young stallion 10 serve COZ
twenty mares during the present season at my
stable, No. ~ Adams street. $40 for the sea-
son, guaranteed. JOHN DENN-
49-74
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The Four Per Cents.

WASHINGTON, May l7.-Subscrip-
tions to the four per cent. refunding
certificates since yesterdays report
S774,980. Total to date Sl5,908,720.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-17

the washing pond. Robert was taken
out dead. Johns body has not been
reached.
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Latest Market Reports.
CINCINNATI.


CINCINNATI, May 17.-Flour firm
and quiet. Wheat easier at $1.03@
los. Corn and oats firm and un-
changed. Whisky steady at $l.02.
Pork unchanged. Lard, nominally,
6Ic. Bulk meats firm; shoulders,
355@36O; short ribs held at 40;
short clear, 4Ic. Bacon firm and un-
changed.
NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, May 1G.-Money 4c.
Bar silver, $l.0Ss per ounce. Sub
sidiary silver coin, sole discount
Governments firm. Railroad securities
strong. State bonds dull. Stocks
active and buoyant.
ST. LOUIS.
ST.. LOUIS, May 17.-Flour is un-
changed. Wheat dull and lower
No. 2 red, 81 09l, l 03, l 07@l 061
Corn dull at 34@37bc Oats quiet al
29lc, Whisky steady at Sl.03, Pork
quiet at $40. Dry salt meats easier
car lots clear ribs, 475@470c. Bacon
quiet; clear ribs, 530@5.35c. Larc
nominal and lower at 6.O7!c. Hog
easier; Yorks TO Baltimores, 50 30a
3 45c; smooth heavy, 50 40@3 So
receipts, 1900 head,
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Shot HIMSELF

BUFFALO, N. Y, May l7.-George
W. Bonney, formerly proprietor ofthe
United States Hotel, probably fatally
shot himself yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-17

Mr.. w. H. Vanderbilts special
trial ran from Rochester to Albany
the other day, 242 miles, in 2S2 min
utOs, including stops.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-17

Bachelors haul-a wife, when he
takes one, = cincinnati Saturday
Night,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-13

DNtIEID-Thc farmers are beginning
10 show considerable activity. Not much
seed has been put into the ground yet, hut
many acres are being prepared for the &C.
reals, a. well n for corn and potatoes.
This has been 4 great hop raising section
for many years past, but the poor prices
paid for the hast two or three years has
nretty cffcctuaHy Sickcned the farmers Of
that branch OF industry; many OF them
still have on hand two years products or
their yards, there being no sale for them nj
living prices.
The past winter aud this spring has been
marked BY the death ~ many old people
throughout this part of the county. In
February, a Mr.. Kilgore, about 90 years
old, formerly OF Newry, but for some years
past a resident of this town, died at the
residence of his son, Prescott kilgore. lie
would often give interesting accounts oil
the early settlement of the eastern part OF
Oxford county. He had sons that have
long since been claSsed as old. He was
followed in few weeks by another old vet
eran, Jacob Hodgdon, formerly OF Byron,
but who for many years has resided with
his daughter in this village; he was over
30 at the time of his death, and was very
healthy and robust person until Few
weeks before his death. He was among
the first settlers Of Byron. Old Uncle Ed
ward StOckbridge. who was recently buried,
was another OF the old landmarks which
are so rapidly passing away; his exact age
was unknown 10 the writer, but he long
since counted his thrcescore and ten. Mrs.
Ephraim Marble OF this village is another
who j. nearing the dark waters. She
has for some weeks past been very low,
aud her sons s. :. and Horace Marble,
have been with her, hoping, yet hardly eN-
pectih9 her to recover. She amt her nus
band commenced keeping house in log
cabin, near the site oil the house IN which
she now lives, in 1897. Ii was the first
house erected IN what is now DiNilcld VII
She has lived To see all. or nearly all OF her
former associates and friends called hence,
and has ever been foremost in every good
work, and counts among her friends the
greater part of the older residents of this
village Her husband for more than forty
wears was considered one Of the leading
men of this town, and she has now living
three children, two sons aud daughter
all of whom are respected and well To 10
I'm the world. Sebastian s., man OF more
than ordinary capacity, was, as Is well
known, L. =. Marshal for the Maine DIS
trict during Grants term, and is Justly re-
spected for his talents and integrity. uor-
ace. the other son, is also man oil no
mean capacity, The old lady is very proud
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-13
POLITICAL NOTES.

The Democrats swear they didn't back
down. Rather than quarrel about Il, lets
say they sneaEed out.-N !. Tribune.
Democrats seek % commend their
party 10 eN-SoldierS on the ground that it,
weaker half was more or less in the Union
Army Like the witness who, being asked
What i your occupatiou:' replied, My
wife Is a tre>>makcr " !. Tribune.
The Pioneer Press grow, impertinent
and asks i leading question. thus What
do Northern Democrats think Of the fact
that every man recommended by the Sen
ate majority a. an Senate offices, without
"A solitary exception, served in the Conicd-
crate army"
You're hard on C. )" SAYS 8 southern man;
you blame NJ because we did Mt arrest
The fellows thai murdered the Hamburg n.ggels
And put a bullet In Chisholm's brcasi
Well yes: We admit We have been too lax
HenoefoTth We mcto oat punishment stern
Let villains beware Why, only last week
We hung niger for burning barn ~
Some newspaper man has been rum
magiug over the Congressional trluhC and
there found "A speech OF senator Peudleton,
IN which ne defended the Use Of the army
10 keep peace at the polls in Kansas and
ridiCuled the statement that the rights oI
the voters had been interiered with
1t NAV become the imperative duty Of
President Davis 10 accept the United States
SenatorShip, whether he wants II or not.
These Yankees must Dee taught lesson.
Yes. sir, we repeat Il The Federal brig
adierS must take back seats in the work Of
restoring the Union Lincoln hirelingS are
PLAYED out in this Republic Of ours, now
that we have captured the capitol
Yankee blue-CoatS have fallen way below
par in Washington city The Confederate
gray commands apremium. Glorious Push
on the column
Lincoln and his mob, yclcpt the Union
army. were traitors and their treason must
be made odiouS.
Stand back, there, We Federal brigadierS
stand back, We say. The old Confederate
boys propose 10 run this Republic nom now
ou.-OkolDHo >'0t,s.
1t i the duty OF Stalwart Republicans
70 welcome back all who followed amer the
lack o. lantern OF the surrender policy,
giving them credit for purity of motive;
but il is too much 20 assume that there was
any patriotism in the abandonment OF the
majority governments in Louisiana and
south Carolina in order 10 couc!liate the
Southern BOurbOnS. Il may Doe admitted
that the Republican advocates OF that
abandonment. after the fact, were only mis-
taken. believing IL would allay the section
al aud arrogant spirit OF the Democracy,
but here admissions end, for no one who
fully comprehended the character OF the
leaders OF the Democratic party could for
a moment entertain such hope. The fact
stands out clear and bold, that the comes
Sion> IN question were made in Difference
20 the commercial cowardice in the
North which demanded any sacrifice rather
than another confiict-CoRcOrd Monitor
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-13
THE REFUGEES.

The Post prints the following extract
from q private letter written by . lady ly-
ng upon a plantation in TcuSaS Parish.
La. 20 4 relative in Boston The negro
exodus is dreadful calamity, and we are
worried 20 death about H. Although none
OF our hands have LEFT Us yet, some people
have lost all their force, and, * the taxes
are frightfuly enormous, will lose their
lands when pay day comes. fear, next
year, thousands viii 20, and labor Is just
u scarce aS possible, though We have al
ready TO give labOrers such enormous
wages that II we give any more we shall
get nothing for ourselves; and even if
there are any hands here next year their
demands will be such - 10 make al profit
impossible
In q very sensible article on the causes
Of the negro exodus, the New Orleans
Times tdem.l saws that the truth COnpels
IL % admit that there j. cause for the ap-
prehensiOnS which the cOlored people enter
tain a. 10 the danger OF being deprived OF
their civil and political rights and for their
belief that they cannot have justice. Ii
further says that amer making all allow
ance for exaggerated reports OF politicians,
grafton Of the negroes is 10 he traced 20
the conduct of class of young politicians
who seem 10 emulate the name of BULLDOG
ers" The Tim,s calls upon planters and
men Of substance 10 organize in every par
ish 10 protect and aid their labOrerS. This
is the right kind of talk.
Captain John Brown, jr., SAYS that
two wears experience In Canada among
colored fugitiveS convinced him that a. a
people they are capable of enduring any
hardshipS from climate that white men
can endure, and that they have pluck, per-
severance, energy, industry and thrift not
exceeded by their white brethren anywhere
that he has been. lie was astOnished 1t
the work they had accomplished and at the
degree Of substantial success which they
had attained. The cases were frequent in
which fugitiyeS landing at Windsor, with
out money enough TO buy dozen crackers
and herring, AT once sought and found
work: and investing their first earnings
in provisions and an axe, they went out
into the forest on Government land and
there built up comfortable homes which
they own 10 this day.
Il correspondent Of the New York
Tri5aae. who has been investigating the
causes OF the negro migration, asserts III
the most positive manner that single oc-
cUrrence has Spurred them To the action
that is now attracting general attention.
This was the murder of the Page family,
near Port Gibson. Miss. and the killing oil
three other blacks in the same neighhor-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-13
CURRENT Fun.

The most theological bird is supposed o.
be the chicka d. D.-Crqrtord Mirror.
LADY DuGrrin 4, said to be extrayagantIy
fond Of dress. Lydia Thompson goes 10
the other extreme.
Under the New Hampshire Tax law 1.-TWO
hogs TO a family are exempt That would
exempt the whole family in some cases
LOreH Courier.
An exchange suggests that it might be
better to disband the army and let con
greSsmen 90 out against the Indians and
talk them 10 death.
Once they started girls seminary I'm
Utah II fiourished well; but just IN the
height OF its prosperity, the principal
cloped with the whole school.
The Hayerhin gazette says that, il Con
gresham Lowe really wants 10 fight, De
had better apply at once 10 the English
Government agents, who are still IN this
country buying up asses 10 send TO Zu.u-
land.
4 very old lady on her deathbed in a
penltential mood said 81 have been great
sinner more than eighty years, and didn't
know it," An old darkey woman who had
lived with her long time exclaimed
"Lors | knowed 1t all the time.
Nothing is SO painful at this season OF
the year. as the diSheartening spectacle Of
a nine-year-old hen, looking through the
fence at a man digging garden, while She
exercises her rugged legs and inci'lve
claws on the plank walk, just keeping IN
practice until the garden is ready.
4 son of Maine who went West in early
youth and has there attained wealth aud
am honorable position, returned last sum
mer 10 visit his old home. At the village
store he saw an old man whom he had
known I'm Younger days. He accosted him.
but was not recognized. so You don't
remember me. " he said; Il am John R.
.Youl" exclaimed the old man, 'you don't
moan To tell me that YOU are John R:
Il certainly am. said the visitor shaking
him by the hand, 'and am very glad to see
YOU again" "Well, persisted the old man.
Il never did. To think that this is You
They tell me you've grown awful rch;
John" John admitted that he had saved
something" "And they say you're the
president of a railroad and get big salary
gain John had to admit that rumor SPOKE
truth. I'm glad on it, John I'm gao on
il. nv bowl II beats all what circumstances
and cheek will do for man.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-13

lFFF DAVIS AND FORT PuLOw.-Repre-
sentative Chalmers of Mississippi, We'd
neSday, in his eagerness TO repel some &C
cusations against him for being concerned
in the massacre at Fort Pillow, called up
his resolution for an investigation, and de
clared that the affair Al Fort Pillow was not
nearly a bad as il had been represented.
Mr. Burroughs. of Michigan created a sem
Sation by reading from the official reports
Of the Confederate Gen. Forrest that the
river ran with the blood Of Union soldiers
for two hundred yards in front of the fort,
that the Union loss was over 500 killed,
while the Confederates lott only twenty,
and that the negroes captured were not
treated as prisoners Of war, but as proper
". Mr. Burroughs also read an extract
from the letter OF Jefferson Davis TO For
rest, commenting what had been done, and
complimenting him for the havoc made
with the Union prisoners. This Is the same
Jefferson Davis whom Senator Lamar re-
Gently extolled in the L. ). Senate as being
worthy TO be hOnored by the side of Wash
ingtOn. The Democrats, however, seeing
that they were getting the worst Of the de
bate, hurriedly laid the resolution on the
table.
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with him and kept II in his arms till day
light. In the morning he arose and went
about his work carrying the mail In joyful
spirits, and then notified the AdyentistS to
attend a meeting at his house in the after
noon, when he would make known his rev
citation. Twenty-Five or thirty assembled
70 whom he related his awful deed, and
after going through exercises in which the
murdered child was placed on sort of
altar, they dispersed 10 their homes, and
marvellous 10 state, not one or them felt
called upon 10 make any report OF the fear
ful crime, hut afterward on being questioned
defended Freeman as having obeyed the
will OF God One young girl who was
present let fall some remark that aroused
suspicion and on being pressed the terrible
story came out. The Sheriff was sent FOR
and arrested both Freeman and his wife,
both OF whom freely confessed the decd
the wife gazing rapturouSly upon the hus-
band as ne related what he had done, while
he insisted that in three days God would
Justify him by either raising the child nom
the dead or by translating her bodily TO
heaven. The man and woman were taken
10 Jail N BarnStahle, both of them main
tanning the most cheerful frame OF mind on
/ the Journey in the cars. and actually sing
/ ing and Joking all the way. The man
scouts the idea Of any plea OF insanity, as
>ertS that everybody in PocaSSet knows
/ that he Is sane, but has no fear OF being
hung. a. he insists that he will be protected
/ by God for fulfilling his duty.
I At the funeral of the little girl Alden T..
\ Davis. another Adventist fanatic, mounted
a grave stone and commenced harangue,
claiming that Freeman was justified in sac
rifcing nj, daughter and that the latter
would De translated bodily 20 heaven, but
before proceeding a great way was inter
ruptcd by the crowd. The Adventi>tS hav-
/ ing threatened to remove the body from the
| grave. the Sherih'S officers set a close watch
7 10 prevent IT, The holders Of the faith are
greatly chagrined that Freeman'S prophecy
that his daughter would be rcSurrected or
/ translated on the third day has not come
\ 20 pass
Later adviceS state that some five or
SIX Of the neighborS and co-reigionists OF
Freeman are TO be arrested as accessories
to the murder
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1879-05-13
OXFORD COUNTY LOCALS.

CANruN PuINr.-Thc ice len the river al
this place the 18th of April, which is later
than your correspondent has any record Of;
yet some say il went out tlhrty->N years
ago on the 30th OF April
The boats are In, and the water rising
quite fast,
The steam mill is now being pushed
along rapidly, and in month or 50 We may
expect 10 hear the >hrll whistle calling the
men 20 work II is rs feet long and 1,
feet wide. three stories high; it has three
boilers, each 30 feet in length, and when In
running order will be iirSt-Cla~S mill. The
timber is now running into the boom, which
is nearly one and half miles IN length.
From \. +. Bradbury, esq, learn that
in the winter past the fall OF snow was 10
inches. n follows Nov, II inches, Dec,
- January, 30; February, i; March, %;
April, l6.
Granville Child recently sold a pair Of
horses In Boston for 500 We haleA few
more" OF the good ones lcit 1T home for
sale.
Work on the extension OF our railroad
10 the steam mill has commenced, and the
>lccper> are all on the line, 80 IL will be- a
short Job The most of the distance was
graded years ago, under the rule OF +. o.
J. smith -IgriSt"H Gu-,ns.