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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

tical jokes. The old man looked At
the situation with a practical pair Of
glasses, and reported at the Office Of
the County Court and purchrssd a
license. On the way home his called
on a lawyer and asked how he should
proceed with the general assmbly man.
The lawyer replied SECT cowhide
and lay it on good the first sight YOU
get at him" The man of legal lore
thought very little of the advice he
had given his old friend and client.
and was astonished at the straightfor-
ward manner in which it was carried
out. The old man purchased a raw
hide, and upon meeting the legislator,
made good use of it. He held him by
the throat and administed genteel
dose of cowhiding to him. 1t was ap-
proved by every one, and the practical
joker acknowledged that he did not
get blow amiss, and that he richly
deserved every blow the old man gave
him.
The old couple were married again
and continued life after the same old
happy fashion, and it was ever after.
ward regarded as a dangerous pro.
ceeding to play off joke on a Green
river couple.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06
The Memphis Debt.

Holly Springs South.l
We rather think Memphis will have
to rub out and begin anew" We
have sometimes heard paper calcuIa-
tons rather unfavorably spoken of.
But, while we would not treat with
disrespect the figures of the excellent
Mayor Flippin, we are a good deal
puzzled to verify them, and see how
he is to get a valuation of $20,000,000
out of an insolyent city, whose prop
erty at a valuation of $10,0O0,0O0 will
not pay three per cent. on the invest
ment. Two per cent taxation without
an income to pay with is something
burdensome = and paying a million
back taxes in addition, BY real estate
owners already in arrears only because
their incomes would not pay their
taxes, must prove a rather uphill
business.
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The Berlin Mission.

No appointment to the German Mis-
sion asyet been made, nor is there any
intimation on that subject further than
the remarks of a chose personal friend
Of the President, who says that the
President will make no appointment
without consulting Secretary Evarts.
and that if it shall be determined to
make the selection from Pennsylvania,
Governor Hartranftmay be appointed,
and if from the distant West. ex-
Governor Ramsey, of Minnesota, and
if from New York, Ex-Governor Fen
ton is likely to be preferred though
this cannot be said with as much prob
ability as in the other two cases. The
gentleman added that there are, among
those whose names have been published
in connection with the mission. gentle
men who will receive no executive con
slderation, and that several days may
elapse before anything definite can be
known on the subject.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06


THE Massachusetts, courts have de-
cided a case of more than ordinary
interest to mill owners and their en-
ployes, in which it is held that it is
not the duty of mill proprietors to
their servants employed in a building
which is properly constructed for Or
binary business carried on within it,
to provide means of escape, Or to in
sure the safety of the servant from the
consequences Of fire not caused by his
negligence. The issue was raised in
the case of Ellen Jones against the
Granite Mills Company, at Fall River,
in whose mill a confagration occurred
September 10, 1874, with terrible loss
Of life. Plaintiff was an employe of
this corporation, and brought action
of tort to recover for injuries which
she received at the time of the fire
through her inability to escape from
the sixth story of the burning mill
except from the gable window.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

DURING the three closing days of
last week 14,1O0 bales of cotton we're
sold in this market. The staple has
exhibited unusual activity for the past
three weeks, and since the middle of
December the price has shown grad
ual upward tendency, advancing from
the 14th of that month to the present
time fully one cent per pound on all
grades, and on the finer classes frac-
tion more. 1t is evident that Eastern
and foreign cotton dealers are slowly
making up their minds that the pres
ent crop Of cottoui will fall short of
the estimated five and quarter mill
ions of bales. Many well-informed
and intelligent persons are of opinion
that the crop will not exceed in guam
tity that of last year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

NASHVILLE American. When an
old ring political trickster and CON
troller of the destinies of rings and
cabals, like Mackey, can die grace
fully, and say, / do not fear death
for | have wronged no man "-es-
pecially when he had the forged vote
of Florida on his conscience-it
ought to make us all take cheerful
view of death. Death is grim mon
ster, and the best and holiest shudder,
if they do not quail, at his approach
but it seems that, by diligence and de-
votion, man may acquire con-
science on which even death can have
no impression. The deaths of these
burning and shining lights afford a
great deal of comfort sometimes, to
the living. Pity if we do not find
some posthumous paper on Holy
Living and Dying by a Pennsylvania
ring politician.
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depends in gro I measure upon our regard for
or neglect Of the laws Of health. II We vio-
late them We cannot expect to make old
bones" But that the span Of existence al
lotted to naturally delicate constitution, or
one which has been shaken by disease may
be materially heightened, is a fact which we
have daily proof. The vivifyins and restora-
tive influence Of Hostetters Stomach Bitter,
upon falling physique affords a strikins
Illustration of the power OF judicious mediea-
ton 70 strengthen the hold on life Restored
digestion, complete assimilation, renewed an
petite sound repose, these are among the
benefits conferred upon the dsbilitated by that
supreme renoVant. With a cireulatiSn en-
riched, frame inyigorated, and a neryou,
system trSnquiliEed, the invalid, after !
course Of the Bitters, feels that his life tsnnr.
Is no longer the precarious thing that II was
that be may yet enjoy green old are y
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One OF MlsGortune,s Fatalltis..

fOftiNnu Argu1.l
The death of Mrs. Sabina R. Nudge
of Maine, was melancholy in the ex-
treme. Previous to the death of her
husband, who was killed in the war of
the rebellion, she was in afluent cir
cumstances, and moved in the first
circles, but being subsequently in re-
duced circumstances she was Obliged
to resort to employment below her
former station. She found in Bruins
wick and Bath such employment, and
being high-spifited and proud lady
entered into it under an assumed
name, yet was obliged to draw her
pension by her true name from the
agent at Concord, N. H. She for
warded her usual voucher for the De-
cember payment, and soon after was
surprised to hear that her pension was
stopped and that a government detec-
tive was upon her track because of
her living under an assumed name.
She fed, and fear of exposure SO
seized upon her mind that she became
frenzied, and death has now relieved
her suffering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

PEOPLE living in the South and West
are exposed to the dangers Of fever and
ague, bilious and malarial fevers. They
are equally liable to be attacked by dysen-
terry, cholera and similar diseases. They
should take especial precautions against
these dangers, and in no way can they do
so more surely than by purifying the blood
and strengthening and toning up the sys-
tenn with Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. III L
an unfailing remedy for all malarial dis
cases and cholera disorders.
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AGood Old story.

Louisville NeWs.l
Many years ago member of the
general assembly from a Green river
equity, a lawyer by profession, conclud
to play off a practical joke while on
duty.
1t was then the order of the day to be
divorced by an act of the legislature
The lawyer selected an old and happy
couple who had united their destinies
some forty or more years before, and
had climbed the hill of life together,
had kissed and were joyful at its sumit,
and were tottering down its declining
steep, hand in hand, to sleep together
at its base, Their happiness was un-
bounded, and they were gladly drifting
along through their daily routine Of
duties, justly proud of each other,
and much more proud of their children
and grandchildren, with no thought of
a separation or a cessation of their
union. The member Of the legisla-
ture, with nimble fingers and facile
quill, drew up their petition for d.
vorce and presented it to general as
sembly; it was promptly acted upon,
and a divorce was granted to the old
couple without their knowledge.
After the adjournment of the gen
eral ASSEMBLY, the acts were scattered
around quite generally, and had fallen
into the hands Of the friends of the
old couple. They were shown the
acts which concerned them and were
thunder-struck. They made inquiries
about it and found it to be the work
of their friends clothed with legisla.
tive hoGors and procliyities for prac-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

In a poor part of London the author
tiles Of st. Mary's Chapel threw open
bath and wash houses, and since Au-
gust last the effect upon the people
has been apparent. At four cents one
may have warm baths, with soap, tow
els and brushes, and at three cents an
hour there are accommodations for
washing, drying and ironing, blankets
for the latter included. liz seventeen
weeks 25,00O baths were taken and
1900 washers used the place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

The immense sugar pine logs cut
near Truckee, Nevada, are sent down
the precipitious side Of a mountain in
chute that empties them into a deep
pond. The descent is seventeen hun
dred feet, the last third of which is
perpendicular, so that the logs strike
the WAGER with a report that can be
heard mile away, The logs weigh
several tons each, forming tremen-
dOus missile.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

The Washington social difficulty
arising from the fact that Senator
Bruce's wife is too much of a brunette
has been overcome, SO far as the Cabi-
net is concerned, by the adoption of a
rule that no ladies shall be invited to
Cabinet dinners. This is open to the
objection, however, that it excludes
Mrs. Hayes and her influence in be-
half of temperance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

DEAN STANLEY says that the
Americans are jolly good fellows, but
he cannot refrain from making the
usual illusions to the newness of the
country. That we are young people
who deserve encouragement for hav-
ing done SO well, is cardinal article
in the Englishmans creed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

TT is understood that General Sher.
man will call the next reunion Of the
Army of the Tennessee in Chicago
November, 1879, and make it coinci-
dent with the arrival of General
Grant in that city. 1t is plain to see
that the warlike Tecumseh wants to
contribute his share toward vital
izing and accelerating the Grant
movement.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

An increase Of 1880 gold deposits
in weeks time means a great deal of
money withdrawn from business either
from want of investment or because
of a want of confidence in invest
ments. In the condition of business
In England there are enough bor-
rOwers, just as we had here for many
years, but few lenders. Capitalists
prefer to let capital lie idle to risk,
for more care is taken in investing
than in ordinary times.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

The totol sales of cotton in the
Memphis market, since November 1st,
has reached 172,OOO bales. Of this,
10000 bales have been purchased for
European account; 10000 bales were
sold to spinners in the east, and the
remainder, about $500 bales, was
bought on speculation, 1t is calcu-
lated that the stock of cotton now un-
sold here will not exceed 10000 bales.
Our warehouses, congresses and other
storage places are full to overfowing
with the staple, and much of the
quantity on hand is unprotected, for
want of a place to store it under cover.
The general impression among cotton
men is that a few additional cotton
sheds are needed and must be erected
before the next cotton crop ripens.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

The Rev. James Freeman Clarke
Of Boston, states the circulation of re-
ligious newspapers and periodicals in
the United States as 4,764,OOO, and
coming next to the circulation of po-
litical newspapers, which is S,7Sl, 900,
and far in advance of those of other
pursuits and interests. The reverend
gentleman's figures may be correct,
but where does he get them?
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River Telegranns.

CINCINNATI, January 6.-The river
is swelling slightly but still frozen.
Weather clear and moderating.
CAIRO, January 6.-Navigation is
still suspended. The ice running in
the Ohio is not so heavy to-day, but
extends from shore to shore. Weather
clear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

GOLD and currency have maintained
an equal position for the past three
weeks, and the wild speculation car.
ried on for sixteen years, in New York
and elsewhere throughout the country
has ceased, it is to be hoped forever
Specie payments, over which fnanciers
and politicians have for years wasted
time and breath, have been accom-
plished without creating conyulsion or
even disturbing the financial quietude
of the country. The premium on gold
has gradually declined since July,
1864, at which time it stood one day
at 2,S5, making the value of a green
back dollar only thirty-6ve cents. The
destiny of the nation at that time
hung by thread, as it were. 1t was
the darkest period of national gloom,
when Washington City was threatened
with capture by the Confederates, who
we're laundering their cannon in its
'front.', and the recognition of a South
ern Coafederasy was expected by the
leading European nations. The change
shortly after that by the withdrawal
Of Early's troops from in front of the
National capital, and the steady weak
ening of the Confederate cause to the
end strengthened confidence in the
ability of the nation to pay its prom
iSes, and from the tremendous price of
2,S5 gold coin has dropped to 100
The coin Of smaller denominations
than half eagles is selling at slight
discount In the Eastern markets. Oa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

S. M. SMALLs ("Old Si"), of the
Atlanta Constitution, was set upon by
a crowd Of rufians in Atlanta on
Christmas Day and most cruelty hurt
He made gallant defense, but was
struck down by persons who sought to
punish him for something he had
written. He now lies critically i'll.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

SENATOR Sharon makes the fat
footed remark that Grant will be the
next President or the next ruler
Gold-pitiable one-hundred cent gold
has begun to course through the
Senator's veins, you know. Few men
can stand such blood-letting and not
say foolish things.
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Bond RObber.

New YORK, January 6,-Detectiyes
searching for j. W. Hull, who robbed
Field & James of $4,000 in govern
ment bonds, learned that Hull left the
city on the day of the robbery, on a
Fall river steamboat, The detectives
traced Hull to Providence, but there
the clew was lost.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

DEAN STANLEY has undertaken a
hard task in promising to prepare an
inscription for the stone that is to
mark the spot where Andre was exc
cuted and buried. He could more
easily write a volume of satisfactory
and edifying sermons than a three-line
epitaph that will not affect the public
mind unpleasantlY. ......
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RaiIrOading East.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, January GA
passenger train left for the East about
noon, the first railroad communication
in any direction in three days. One
track is now open at the scene of Fri
days accident, seven miles east of
here.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

Satisfactory experiments have been
made with the electric light in Paris,
during a night snow storm, and addi-
ditional ones viii follow when the
next thick fog occurs, in which gas
will be Of little or no avail. Should
the electric light render objects visi-
bic to the distance Of even sixty OF
seventy feet, it will be used henceforth
at all the most populous points Of the
streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

SAID Mr.. Beecher, in his Sunday
sermon on the dominance of destruc-
tiveness in this age: Look at the
feeling of society toward those who
have done wrong. 1t is not that Of
sympathy or regret. The feeling is,
Crush him trush himp Or, as the
lower portion of society tersely ex-
presses it: Serve him right, damn
him He knows how it is himself
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

COLONEL JOHN d. WAsHBURNE, Of
Worcester, Mass, was evidently not
cut out for a public man. Some news
paper criticism on his connections with
the Worcester Insane Asylum so
preyed upon his mind that it worried
him sick, and at last affected his rea-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

APs, the Indian murderer, is a psy.
chologist. He was sentenced to death
in Pendleton, Oregon, the other day
and on being asked by Judge McAr-
thur whether he had any remark tC
make, said "You talk to me now only
as dirt my body is as dirt now to you
but you Should talk with the spirit
that goes from my body"
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indications.

WASHINGTON, January 6.-FoI
Tennessee and the Ohio valley, upper
Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys
falling barometer, warmer, southerly
winds, increasing cloudiness and oc-
casional light snow.
For the lake region, falling barome.
ter, southeast to southwest winds
slightly warmer, cloudy weather with
snow.
The rivers will generally fall.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

RoBRRT DowNING, wood chopper,
living near Dallas, Texas, got Christ
mas present of 81, ,43O. His grand
father, New York merchant, had
willed that sum to Downing, and the
attorney happened to forward the
money SO that it reached Dallas on
Christmas Day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

SENATOR CoNKLINa develops his
muscles by dumbbell exercise, and
looks after his health as carefully as a
prize fighter in training. An anxious
country will be glad to hear that the
gentleman from New York takes such
good care of his valuable health.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

LIVERPOOL, January 4, 2 p.m.-Cotton
opened with harder feeling, but at un-
changed prices from Saturday. Up
lands, 7-l6d; Orleans, ll-l6d; esti-
mated sales 1900 bales for export 5000;
receipts 800; American 44,400; stock
4l5,000t American 2S3,000. Total receipts
since September 1st, $4,000; American,
628,O00, Futures opened l-16d better; after
wards partially lost and is now freely Of.
terred Deliveries for January, s 7-16@5
1884 December and january, 5 1880
. l-l6d February and March,5 7-l6a6
l8-S2di March and April, 5lS@5 l6-S9d,
April and May, bh@5 1924; May and
June 69-l6di June and July, 6x@
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a Administrators Notice.

HAYING duly qualified as administrator
II of ". Q. Woodruff, deceased, all persons
naylng claims against his, estate are hereby
TO me within the time prescribed by law; and
persons indebted to said estate are requested
TO come forward and make payment or nrompt
steps will be taken to enforce collections
HERBERT RHETT, Adm'r.
January I, 1873, ll0-ll6-l22-12s
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Trustees sale.

N pursuance Of the terms of trust decd
! executed 70 me by g. II. and N. +. Glow
erS, ON the 18th day Of March, 1878, and duly
the northeast corner Of Front and Unior
streets, in the city Of Memphis, proco,d sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, for
cash, four mules, described in said trust deed
sale between the hours OF u m. and nm.
ll0-lG T. A. LAMB, Tru,tee
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B. AND |. ASSOCIATIONS.
WORKIMGMEN's
-" =" = - - =
BuiIding and Loan Assneintio

BuiIding and Loan Association.
TNHE regular monthly meeting of this Asso-
i ciation, will be held on TUESDAY even
ing next, the 9Th inst, at 730 o'clock, at their
once, No. a Madison street planters In
surance Building). Members will find the
secretary in the office Of the Planters In
surance Company, during business hours. To
receive dues. l.. LAGRILL, President
CHAS. Il. PATERSON, Secretary. 1l0-Ifi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

The custom in Texas Of carrying
reyOlVers was illustrated in San Anto-
MO, when chained Mexican lion in 8
show seized little girl. Fourteen
revolvers were quickly emptied into
the brute.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

QUEEN VICTORIA, accompanied by
Princess Beatrice, lately paid visit to
the ex-Empress Eugene at Chisel-
hurst. A warm friendship has, from
first acquaintance, subsisted between
their majesties.
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OHiee of Secretary
Clerks Building and Savinu Assn

MENPms, IRsN., January 6, 1879.
VNHE regular loan meeting of ldis Associa-
Il tion will be held on WEDNESDAY, jan
uary Sth, at the Office of the Secretary, No q
Madison street, at II o'cloek m. Subserip-
ton TO the sixth series must be paid at this
meeting, Fines will be rigidly enforced If
By order Of the board
p. B. JONES. Sec,v. 1ii6'1ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

The Lee Monument Association is
making arrangements to canvass every
house in Virginia on the 10Th of Jan
uary the anniversary Of General Rob
ert II. Lees death, for contributions.
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Peoples BulIdlnn Comnanv

NHB regular monthly meeting of the Stock
\ holders Of the h, Ps2Plss Building Compan!
Pm, at the.office of j.. Il. Malone. M. :.
Madison street, for the transaction Of any AND
all business Of the Company that may be pre.
sented at said meeting. The Directors elected
at our last annual meeting for the ensuins
year are requested to bo prompt, for the pur.
pose Of organizing and other business.
W. A. GOODMAN, Prss't.
II. y. Go0pLErT, Seo.y. ll0-lll
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LEGAL.
Administrator Notice,

HAVING duly qualified as administr,to,
IL Of John o. Leary, deceased, all person
Sotfed to present them, duly authenteated.
within the time prescribed by law; and per-
sons indebted to said estate are requested 10
come forward and mako payment or prom pt
steps will be taken 10 enforce collections
r. j. BLACK, Administrator.
January 6, 1873. 1l0-ilS.I22.I9S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

MARK Addy of Stafford, a well.
known English oarsman, has been
given the Albert medal Of the first
class for his repeated acts of heroism
in saving life. He has rescued thir-
ty-six drowning men in the last quar-
ter Of century, and received bronze,
silver and gold medals from humane
societies beside illuminated addresses
and a purse Of two hundred guiness
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

COLONEL WALTER DwIdHT, of
BinghamtOn, left 10000 in trust, the
interest Of it to be expended in pro-
viding an annual dinner for the fire.
men and journalists of the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-01-06

Look out for cold weather and don't
catch cold, but if you do, nothing will
meet the requirements Of your situa-
ton as well as DR.. Bulls Cough