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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS.

Ice lOuDu,
Cool enough.
Few boats in port.
Cotton is booming.
Bronze John has left.
All quiet on the levee.
Business is in full blast.
Everybody has returned.
Labor is still in demand.
The Rapid Transit had a fair trip
out last night.
The coal boat rise at Pittsburg will
do Memphis no good.
The cold snap is liable to shut out
the Ohio river business.
The Cons Millar leaves Cincinnati
Saturday for Memphis.
The cold snap makes it safe for the
doubtful. No danger now.
The U. P. Schenck leaves Cincin-
natl to-day for New Orleans.
! The John Gilmoreand bargespassed
up last evening for St. Louis.
The Hard Cash returned to White
river with a big trip of freight.
The Tidal Wave from New Orleans
arrived at st, Louis yesterday.
The w. p. Halliday left New Or
leans last evening for st, Louis.
The Josie Harry leaves Saturday on
her regular day for White river.
The Charles Morgan will leave Gin.
%cinnati Saturday for New Orleans.
The Dacotah passed up this morn
ing for St. Louis with a fair trip.
The bad weather and rains for The
past few days has delayed the packets
Send down your tramps and idler,
from the north, plenty Of work here
The Colorado, from st. Louis, dis
charged here 1927 pckgs merchandise
Cotton is commanding a better pric,
in this market than it does at New
Orleans.
The Sam Roberts and barges passed
down yesterday afternoon for New
Orleans.
The James D. Parker, for Memphi,
and Corona for New Orleans, left Gin
%cinnati last evening.
Capt. Billy Davis will have anothet
packet in a few days TO take the placI
Of the 0. w. Pierce.
The leyee now requires not only thu
wharfmaster's attention, but repairs
its in a terrible condition.
The rise in the Cumberland an,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20

or set of men, think there is much
money in s~teamboating, he or they can
buy a boat and 90 in. There are sew
eral for sale"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20

The OLDEST KNOWN LITIGANT.-
Bernard Doran was born in County
Tyrone, ireland, so he says, on Jan
uary Z, 1773. He was married twice,
the first time eighty-one years ago and
the second time seventeen years later.
In 1899, when he was sixty-six years
old. he came to America, and two years
afterwards went TO live at a tenement
house in New York, owned by Ter
renee j. Duffy. In 1852 Duffy was in
great need Of 5000, and Doran offered
to give him the money outright, pro-
vided Duffy would agree to allow him
to pass the remaining years Of his life
in the house rentfree. Duffy considered
DOran S seventy niney ear and quickly
agreed to the proposition. Duffy
died a few years afterwards, but
Doran lived on, Mrs. Duffy keeping
the agreement her husband had made.
The bargain became a worse one every
year, although the interest was taken
into account, and finally Mrs. Duffy
became insane, A new house agent
was employed some time ago and he
calculated that Doran had paid 81 40
rent a year, or with the interest added
$40 66. After making the calculation
he notified Doran that he must pay
more rent or remove from the house,
and when Doran refused to do either.
began dispossess proceedings before
Justice Flanagan. The suit was
tried on Wednesday, and Doran, al
though l07 years old, attended court.
The trial ended in his favor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20
Administration Notice.

HAVING qualified as Administrative Of The
IL estate of John P. Hoffman, deceased. hi
parties having claims against said deeedent,
are notified to file the same with me or INV
attorneys within legal time, and that are in.
debted to call and settle.
MARY =. HOFFMAN, Admistratrix.
81 g SO 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20

Before me, John Spelman, j.. p. for Shelby
county, T~enn.-John Toomey VS.. 7. Weleh-
or.
IN this cause an attachment having been
4 sued out under section 1856 of the Code oI
tennessee, and returned, "levied upon Inc
property Ofthe defendant, " and afidavit hsr-
ing been made that the defendant is indebted
70 the plaintiff in the sum of $50, due
by account, and that the claim is lust. and
mat the defendant is a nonresident of Inc
state Of Tennessee; 1t is therefore ordered
that said defendant make his personal appear.
anee before me on the Ilth day of December.
1873 at III O'Clock am, at my Office, No. -
Adams street, Memphis, Tennessee, and de.
prescribed by law, or the same will be pro.
ceeded with ex-parte and that a copy OF
this, order be published once a week for four
weeks in the Public Ledger.
This the 9th day of November, 1879.
5sATOT6
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The river here rose 4 inches in the
past "A hours ending at noon to-day,
aud now stands 8 feet 8 inches above
low water mark at Cairo it rose 6
inches with s feet II inches on. the
gauge; at St. Louis it is rising slowly
with 10 feet on the gauge at Pitts
burg it declined s inches with 5 feet
IL inches on the gauge at Cincinnati
it rose 5 inches with 4 feet on the
gauge at Louisville II inches with A
feet 4 inches in the canal at Evans
Vile it is rising with q inches on the
gauge. Cumberland river is rising
with 8 feet on the shoals. Arkansas
and White rivers are still stationary,
with no immediate prospects of a rise,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20
Saturday, December O. 1879.

within legal hours, the following described
property situated in the city Of Memphis,
Shelby county, Tenn, to-wit:
Beginning at the southwest corner Of Peyton
avenue and Safarans street; running thence
south with Peyton venue fifty C5O) feet:
thence west and parallel with Satfarans street
one hundred and twenty-five (l25) feet to an
alley thence north with said avenue parallel
with PeytOn avenue fifty (50l feet Ia gaffarans
street; thence east with Safarans street one
hundred and twenty i've l25) feet to the be.
ginning.
Terms Of Sale-0n q credit Of seven months.
note with security required; lien retained;
redemption barred.
This November 11th, 1879.
X j. BLACK, Clerk and Master.
50 1914 81 SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20

SPECIAL---FOR WHITE RIVER.

CAPTAIN HARRY telegraphs thatthe Josie
~ Harry will be here to leave on her regular
day, SATURDAY, November 22d, for eli
points Of White river. Merchants will send
frelghts to the r, u. Lee wharfboat.
j. I. WASHINGTON, Ag't, Lee Wharfb boat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20
CLERKS BuiIdlna and SaYInn ASSN

VuIE next regular meeting Of this Associa-
l. ton, for the payment of dues n dinterest,
will be held at its Office. o.SMadison street,
on WEDNESDAY, December 9, 1879, at ~
o'clock, pm.
Members in arrears FOR July will be required
crue. A stockholders meeting will be called
at an early day 10 determine what shall be
done in regard to dues which accrued during
the late epidemic. BY order
P, B, JONES, seo'y. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20
HORATIO SEYMOUR.
SpecuIatiOns at Utica Of His Possible
Candidacy.
Utica Special to World

Utica Special to World.l
Now for the Democrats for, as every
body knows, this is a great centre Of
Democracy, where the Seymours, Ker-
mans, and other renowned ehieftains
hold forth, Here, toe, once lived the
McQuades, but as a power they are as
dead as julius Caesar. The Utica
Democracy propose the name of
Horatio Seymour for President, but
only on condition that he is made the
unanimous choice of the party. l re-
member that some months ago at a
social gathering | said to Mrs. Roscoe
Conkling (who is a sister of Horatio
Seymour), 81 have been talking with
the Governor, and never have enjoyed
myself more" "Yes," said she, my
brother is just the best man in this
world" without exception, Mrs.
Conkling ?" II make no exception, "
was the reply; "my brother is just the
best man living" Such, too, is the
universal opinion in Utica among
both Republicans and Democrats.
As the World knows, Mr., Seymour
has absolutely declined to be a candi-
date for the Presidency, and is per.
fectly honest in his declination. He
means it when he says he does not
want the Office and could not think of
accepting the nomination. But could
he refuse an unanimous choice by ac-
clamation, especially if his friends
should promise to take the burden of
the canvass of his shoulders and
relieve him of the annoyance of per-
sonal interviews and correspondence
The feeling here among Mr.. Sey-
mour's friends is that he can sweep
the State by 100000 majority next
year; that his nomination is the one
nomination that would make New
York secure beyond a peradyenture,
and that under these circumstances it
would be unwise and unpatriOtic in
MIR. Seymour to refuse the use of his
name to a convention that should
nominate him by reclamation.
MI. Seymour's health is good,
though he is not able to bear the
strain of former years. His eye is as
keen as ever, his voice as strong; his
form as erect as thirty years ago, and
in appearance he bids fair to outiiye
several Presidential terms. What he
most fears is the strain,of canvass and
its consequent strain of ofice-seeking
%drudgery, Personally he would prefer
to pass the remainder of his days in
the quiet seclusion of his beautiful
farm on the Deerfeld hills, but no
one ever knew HOratio Seymour to
turn a deaf ear to the summons Of
patriotic duty, Fate, the people of
Utica think, points him out as the
modern Cincinnatus, who alone can
save the nation from the perils that
threaten it, and that to him the eye,
of all conservative patriots will turn
Perhaps N Roscoe Conkling's eyes dc
but turn homeward and rest upon hi
brother-in-law he may find his ques
: tion answered-The question Of "wha.
will he do with his victory"
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[R. 32O4.l
ChanCery Sale of Real Estate

In the ChanSSery Court Of Shelby county,
Smith. 4"
by virtue ofan in%terlocutory decree for sale
- entered in the above eause on the 3d
day Of July, 1879, NJ. B. IS, page So. / will
sell at public auction to the highest bidder.
in front of the Clerk and Masters once
courthouse Of Shelby county, Memphis,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20
Chanoary Sale of Rea! Estate.

Il; S249-Chaneery Court Of Shelby county-H.
NJ James VS.. A. . AtkesoR ct al.
PY virtue Of an interloeutory decree for
- sale entered ia the above cause on the 30th
day OF June' lsl9, N. d. Is, page l., l will sell
front Of the Clerk and Master's Office, court
house building, Main street, Taxing District of
Shelby county, late the city Of Memphis, Ten
nessee, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20
3. AND |. ASSOCIATIONS
SECURITY
RniIding end y-onn Assooin,ion

s ~HN loan Association.
VIE next Regular meeting of this Associa-
\ tleI, for the payment Of dues and interest,
Vllt be held at its Office, Ne. s Madison street.
on TUESDAY, December Sth, 1879, at ~
o'clock, pm.
Members in arrears for July win be required
TO pay same at this meeting, or fines will ao-
crue. A stockholders meeting will be called
at an early day, to determine what shall be
done in regard to dues which accrued during
the late epidemic. By order
A.. S. LIVERM0RE, President.
p. b. JONES, Secretary, Git
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-11-20
CONDITION OF THE RIVERS.
BOATS LEAVING THIS DAY.

Dyersburg, Mark Twain, Rapid Transi
0uachita Belle.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-06

The pride OF . mother. the life and joy o: =
home. are her children, hence her grief when
sickness enters and takes them away. Take
warning then, that you are running . terrible
risk, II they have Cough. Group or whooping
Cough, which lead to Consumption Ia You do not
attend to Ii NJ once. SHILOH'S CONSUMP-
TION CURE Is guaranteed to cure them. Price
10 cents, 50 cts and u %. For lame back, side
or chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price .
cents. Sold by H. J. Fringer, Druggist.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-06

these causes becomes more frequent and falls
in seasonable shower. These phenomena in
nature are changing each year with the in.
crease Of irrigation and cultivation of the
soil, 20 that to-day there 10 great deal oil
what il called "dry farming" On the plains
in the nsishboshood Of the foot hills, where
farmen would not have ventured . few
yean ago to Trust seed in the earth without
irrigating bitches. There are very many
places whore farmers do NOT iced 70 irrigate
more than oncs or twice, and the theory 10
entertained BY many, that owing to the
causes which We have named, much of Col
orado which is now dependent on irrisating
bitches, will ultimately be cultivated without
any other dependsnce for water than the
clouds. II partial cultivation Is followed BY
q suf6ciency Of rain over some favored acres
il II not reasonable 70 conclude that largely
extended cultivation and verdure will be fol.
lowed BY still more abundant and seasona-
BILE rains?
But the changes further East, in Central
Kansas, are more noticeable than in Color
ado. No logger ago than 1868. in the report
Of the commissioner Of patents, We read q
follows: "Ths whole space Of the West be-
tween the 9Sth meridian and the Rocky
Mountains 10 barren waste, over which the
eye may roam to the extent Of the visible
horizon, with scarcely an object to break
the monotony." This meridian cuts the
Kansas Pacific Railway not far from Brook
vile, and it cuts the A'chison, Topeka and
Santa Fe railroad near Hutchinson. can
bear witness to the truthfulnes Of the report
jus. quoted 81 far rs it relates to the preva-
lent opinion in vogue At that time, and - l
eniertained It myself. But nov what do We
sex? Fine farms and luxurisnt vegetation
far west Of this lise. And the apparent line
that separates farming land from those which
are only fl for grazing is extending farther
west every year. 1 do not h.si.ats to say
that some of the very best farms in the
whole country are seen where . few years
ago It did not seem possible that they would
produce anything. And this l believe is at
,ributable 10 the climatic changes which l
have referred to, causing more frequent and
abundant rains.
Al the line of agricultural limit extends,
it is markedly new, natural, nutrititiOus
gras called "blue STEM" taking possession
of the soil and roofing ont the buffalo grsss.
FIRST it is seen in small spos., which widen
year BY year. Lands which will produce
this new grass will grow wheat, surpassing
in quality and quantity any that is grown in
the old Stassa Kansas the last year. pro-
duced, with . single exception, more wheat
than any other State, and these newest por-
lions were the most productive, averaging
twenty -four bushels to the acre. How grand
it ID 70 behold one desert literally blossoming
= the rose. But grander sill il i TO behold
il be,ng dotted over with churches and
schools. If the churches do their duty mis-
sionary work will keep pace with immigsa-
ton. and wherever the herdsmen have their
"round.ups", missionaries will "round-up''
the scattered onss of Christ's fiocks.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-06
1880. 1880,
The GlObe.D Democrat,
ST. LOUIS.
1880,

The Globe-Democrst renews It's claims to pop
ular favor and patronage. with Increased facili
ties for gaining and retaining both, and with in
oft-msde pledges to Gil the full measure Of ress-
enable expectation - y political. family and
general newspaper.
Politically the Globe Democrat is recognized
from one endofthe country to the other Is the I'M
ainching champion Of that Republication that
came IN power in time 10 save the Union from
destruction, and has since devoted all It's ener-
gies to the preservation intact OF the fruits Of
the war forced upon us by the rebels Of the south
aided by the Democrats Of the North. We have
opposed all forms Of compromise and conciiia-
ti0n that seemed to aim nj restoration to pow
er in this country of the men and the organizs-
ton which involved us in the horrors Of civil
war. The Democratic party 10 now in the field
for the next Presidential election with the doc
trines OF State rights and publication emblaz-
0ned on its banner. II successful, IL will most
legislation necessitated BY the war and its re-
suits, and will inaugurate policy which will
encourage and assist another attempt at seces-
sion ana rebellion. This is what the boast Of
the 'Solid south" means. There is but one an
tidOte for Solid South and the rniold evils 1t
threatens. and that is . Solid North. united in
firm purpose to keep the political power OF the
Nation In the sections which sent forth its loyal
legiOns to crush rebellion and restore the integ-
rity Of the Union. Events have Enthusiastically
pointed to Gen. U. s. Grant - the inevitable
candidate Of the Republican party for this great
contest. There are others worthy a. he, but
there seems to be no man so certain to consOlid
ate In his favor all the elements OF success
Hence. We have supported and urged his NOM
inatiOn keeping in view solely the welfare Of the
Republican party and the best assurance Of Its
triumph In 1850.
As general newspaper for the counting-room
the family and the Preside, the Globe-D Democrat
will keep abreast Of the best publications af the
day. Our facilities for the collection Of news are
unsurpassed either east or west. We spare NO
expense to obtain the lates and most accurate
intellixence from all quarters by mail and teie-
graph. We have correspondents at all news
centres throughout the country, and their full
and interesting chronicles Of events tell how
faithfully they perform the duties assigned them.
Our Commercial News is prepared with great
care, and We may safely challenge Q compromise
Of this department Of the Globe Democrat with
that Of any other newspaper In the country. Our
aim Is fullness and accuracy, seeking 70 cover
all subjects of general commerce. and to give
the latest information and quotations q to each.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-06
TEE BEST EvKR KNEW o..

JIG. starkey. prominent and influential cit
isea Of Iowa City. says: 81 have had the Dys-
pepsia and Liver Complaint for several years.
and have used every remedy could hear of.
without any relief whatever, until saw your
Shiloh's vitAlixer advertised In our paper, and
was persuaded 70 Try it. am happy TO state
that Il has entirely cured me. II Is certainly
the best remedy ever knew Or" Price IS cts.
Sold BY H. fringer. Druggist.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-06
sHILoH's CATARRH REMEpY. A m

velous cure for Cstarrh. Diphtheria, Canker
mouth, and Headache. With each bottle there
II an ingenious nasal injector for the more cue
cessful Treatment OF the complaint, without ex-
ira charge. Price 50 cts. Sold by H. j. Fringer.
Druggist. Dodge City. kas.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-06

PO0F OFFICE NOUNS:
From A. y. to Q. P. u. Money Orders
issued from "a. u. to 6P. u. Sunday
excepted. H. j. FRIyGER, p. n.
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ON e DOLLA r


Payable in advance. Special rates to Agents.
Remittsnces should be made by United States
Post Once Money orders, bank drafts, or regis
tered letters, whenever It can be done. Direc-
tions should be made plainly, giving name Of
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Address all letters GLOBE PRINTING CON-
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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-06

In pursuance Of our determination to place
the Weekly issue of the Globe Democrat within
the reach Of every voter in the West for the cam
dollar per aanum. postage prepaid BY u.s. This
makes it. considering its sise and quality, the
cheapest newspaper in the country. We are
confident that this liberality on our part will be
met by generous response from the people Of
the whole West.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-12-06
DAILY.

DAILY.
Including Sunday. per year, t13 90
Without SUNDAY, per year II 90
Including SUNDAY. In clubs Of three
and upwards IL 90
Without Sunday, in clubs Of three
and upwards 10 %
TRI-WEEKLY.
Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays Dor
year 90
In clubs of Five and upward $50
SEMI>WEEKLY.
Tuesdays and Fridays $50
In clubs of Five and upwards $50
WEEKLY.
Daily globe., 1879-10-05
LITTLE GIRL.

Pretty as a picture was Little Girl.
Silky, faint-golden hair; eyes "deeply,
beautifully blue;' lashes long and dark ;
lips delicately curved and red as straw
berries, and the most angelic expression
OF countenance-a expression that art
lists often seek in vain when endeavoring
to portray infantile SAINTS or cherubims.o
Ethel was the name that her sponsors
in baptism unto her did give; but, heing
the only girl among ten child rem, as well
as the youngest Of them all, 'sLittle Grip
she had been dubbed By her nine broth
ers, Immediately on making her appear
ance in the family circle, 0Little Girl"
with various fond adjectives prefxed, she
had remained ever since. Never, veri-
ly believe, in all this world, was child so
adored by father and mother-so worship
ed by her brothers-so petted and caress-
ed by her uncles, her cousins, and her
aunts- of whom she had great num-
ber-as Little Girl. She had actually
gone through the first four years of her
life without ever hearing an impatient
word, much less receiving an impatient
blow. But in the beginning of the fifth
year, Little Girl came very near learning
the crisp, old English word ''spank" and
feeling the definition of it. And the way
1t happened was this:
Aunt Della Steele, who lived in New
Daily globe., 1879-10-05
HOUSE AND FARM.
Hiuts for the Cuisine,

Breath. Leaves Of parsely eaten with
vinegar will prevent the dlsagreeable
consequence of eating onions. 1.2.. s.
Hominy Muffins.-Take two cups of
very fine hominy boiled and cold; beat
it smooth and stir in three cups of sour
milk, half cup Of melted butter, two
tablespoonfuls of salt and two ablespoon-
tuls OF white sugar; then add three eggs,
we'll beaten, one teaspoonful of soda dis
solved in hot water, and one large cup of
-four; bake quickly.
Mock Oysters. one-half dozen
Of good. sized ears of corn; put them in
cold water, and when it begins to boil set
it on the back of the range, and let it
simmer for one half hour; then put the
corn in cool water wipe the cars with a
dry towel and CRATE them; then put them
through hair sieve to rid them of the
shells of the corn; have two eggs we'll
beaten, two tablespoonfuls of cream, two
OF grated crackers, one teaspoonful of
salt, one-fourth teaspoonful of peppers
beat this all we'll together; have lump
of good butter about the size of half an
egg; put in frying ian when hot put
the corn mixture IN, in tablespoonful,
allowing space that they do not run to.
gether; when they are nice brown turn
them over and fry the other side; it re-
quires about five minutes to cook them
this will make about two dozen oysters
serve them hot.
Daily globe., 1879-10-05

an upper chamber rang through tho
house. Alarm overspread the counter
ance of the guests. There was a general
rush for the stairway, and l was borne
along with the others. Through the op-
en- door of an apartment we saw the
bridesmaid, who had gone to. summon
the bride, kneeling beside PROSTATE
form in white. It was that of Alice in
her wedding lobes. The strain upon the
worn, troubled heart had been too great.
She was dead" -
ut was not till afterwards that learn
ed the full perfdy of Ellis Wythe. He
had pretended to receive intelligence,
through correspondent. of my marriage
and permanent settlement In California.
Stung by my apparent faithlessness, Al
lice had yielded to her fathers command,
and consented to marry man she did
not love. But the poor, crushed heart
rebelled at last-and broke"
Poor Uncle Andrew land that was
the reason he had always remained a
bachelor. ...'s