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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22

New YORK, May %, 1852 pm
Cotton opened this morning nominal
and lower to sell now dull and l-l6c
lower than last evening, as fellows; /;
Ordinary, 12c; good ordinary 12sc I;
low middling, 13B middling, 13 ZIG;
good middling, l3}; middling fair,
IA 11-l6; fair, Is 11-16. Futures
closed last evening II to 35 points
below the day before; opened this
morning 5 to Is points lower; now
barely steady at 2 to 9 points below
opening prices, as follows; Deliveries
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22

Rev. j. G. White, of jacksonville,
ILL.,, stated to-day in the general
assembly that he alone was responsible
for the circulation of anti Catholic
documents in the city, and not that
body or the church here. This exon
crates all but himself; all Others can
afford to, and doubtless will let the
matter there rest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22

WAsHlNaToN, May 22.-For Ten
nessee and Ohio valley higher pres
sure, north to east winds, cooler, fol-
lowed by warmer, and generally clear
weather.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
A CARD.

To all who are suffering fromthe errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness,
early decay, loss Of manhood, etc., will
send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy was discOv-
cred by missionary in South America. Send
selfaddrsssed envelope to REy. JosEPH 4.
ISMAN, Station D, New York City.
eod-9-xNx-lkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
Kinu of Hearts.

FNHIS young stallion was by Henry Mem
i brino, and he by Membrino Chief, he The
sire Of Lady Thorn, Clark Chief Woodford
Membrino, Membrino PatohOn, etc. Honry
Mombrino's dam was BY Pilot, Jr. He Waa
the sire Of Miss Russell, she The dam Of me
great Maud s., sold 10 Mr.. W. X. Vanderbilt
IN 1878 for s2l 900 cash, and had a record al
three years old oi2il7&. The Kings dam was
an lngomar saddle horse.
lwil permit this young stallion 10 serve CD
twenty mares during the present season u NJ
stable, No. t2 Adams street. $40 for The sea :
son, guaranteed. JOHN DyNN-
to-M
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
AIIe Nnnee McIican Man.

Denver Tribune.l
He was Chinaman slightly over the
boy, and he rushed into a Blake street
saloon excitedly, rushed up to the bar
and cried excitedly:
Whiskee cockee tailee for me,
alice samee Mclean man.
The barkeeper arranged the mix
ture, handed it out, and the China.
man, pouring it down, started for the
door, shouting;
Puttee down on slatee, alice samee
Mclean man"
And long before the barkeeper could
get hold Of a club the Celestial was
seen no more of men.
l.. - II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
FUNERAL NOTICE

The funeral services of Mrs. JRSXIK SAW.
TELLR HoDoRs, wife of W. D. Hodges, and
daughter of the late Rev. B. w. sawtelle,
will take place from the residence of Colonel
+. II. Porter, corner of Third and Exchange
streets, tomorrow (FRIDAYl, 23d inst, at
$3.50 am.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
An Oregon Town Burned.

SAN Francisco, May pa Port.
land, Oregon, dispatch says the town
of Dallas was nearly destroyed by fire
The loss is not estimated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
JACKSON.
Supreme Court Proceedings.

Special to the Ledgerl
JACKSON, Tenn, May %. = The
Supreme Court heard Nos. 80 and 3l5
Of the Shelby Chancery docket this
morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22

Attorney General Deyens is said to
have been the author Of the main part
of the Presidents second veto mes
sage on the army bill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
LATEST Market Reports.
NEW YORK.

New YORK, May q. Money, BOA;
sterling, SSf(9893; silver at London,
50 lid bar silver here, 11OB; sub
sidiary silver coin, 1@l9 discount.
Governments are firmer for four per
cents, but a trife weaker for other
issues. Railroad securities are active.
State bonds dull. Stocks in general
are firm, with slight advance in coal
and grangers' shares.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22

In the Mississippi penitentiary there
are over two huured conyicts who are
imprisoned for life
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, May 22-Flour un-
changed. Wheat opened higher but
closed lower; No. 9 red, 81 l3 cash,
Corn higher at34ic. Oats higherat 3lc.
Rye better and held at SOC. Whisky
steady at $l.03. Provisions are held
firmcr. with some asking higher prices
but no advapce, and only small job
ing trade is being done.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22
CINCINNATI.

CINCINNATI, May 22.-Flour firm.
Wheat strong. No. 2 red, 81 10. Corn
firm at 39@40c. Oats firm and un-
changed at 33@36c. Whisky steady
at $l.01. Pork nominal. Lard frmer,
and 6.l5 asked sales of steam last
evening at 6.10. Bulk meats frmer (,
shoulders, 81 short ribs wanted at
4.55 bid and AGO asked short clear,
4,80. Bacon unchanged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-05-22

one interested in the work to come
and see for themselves and they will
be satisfied.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-10-24

pie alone should secure for them
selves Il l. better to be what some
might deuominate too particular,
than not particular enough. The
safe way l., In all cases, TO write
everything upon the enyelop, per-
tanning - TIE address, in a bold,
round hand. using the full name of
tie individual, If possible, with the
town, county, State or Territory.
/; l. mistake TO suppose that it
j. not necessary 10 write the name Of
the county. Neither postmas,ers tor
their cle.ks are supposed to be infal-
lIJle. but are liable TO mistakes like
other men. A few minutes examina-
ton of a geographical cyclopaedia or
gazetteer, reveals the fact, that within
the boundaries Of the United States,
there are the following postoffices of
the same name: Eighteen Brooklyns,
five Baltimores, ten Bangors, twelve
Bostons, seventeen Burlingtons, SIX
teen Ruffalos, seventeen Charlestons,
four Chicagos, ten Clevelands, eight
Cincinnatis, twenty-five Daytons,
fifteen Louisvilles, fifteen Lowells,
sixteen Middletons, three Mi,wau-
KEGS, fourteen Nashvilles, five Oma-
has, seven Philadelphias, fifteen
Quincies, twenty-five Richmonds,
twenty-five Sprinsfields, twelve St.
Pauls, seven Toledos, thirty Wash
ingtons, and thirteen Wllmiagtons.
And yet this is not all, but the
list might be extended so as to com
prehend about three hundred famll-
lar names, used in like manner as
those we have noted.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-10-24
Postal Abuses.

It takes no less than six clerks in
the New York Post Office to attend
to the letters that are incorrectly ad-
dressed, thus entailing upon the Gov
ment, all expense of several thou
sand dollars, merely to regulate the
confusion brought on by the most
inexcusable carelessness. Nay, in
many instances, the writer's of letters
are too indolent, themselves, to hunt
up the right name of a county or
post-town and too ignorant to spell
them correctly. In one day, there
have been as many as fifty thousand
effectively and misdirected letters
received in the post Office at New
York. TO SO great proportions has
this evil grown, that an order was
recently issued to the clerks in that
office to detain all such doubtful
matter; neither to attempt to deliver
the letters coming to the city nor to
send those which had been dropped in
in the office, ostensibly meant to go
abroad. A great and calamitous
confusion followed this regulation
for short time after it was enforced.
Thousands of important letters, ex-
pected by anxious business men, did
not come to hand in time and disas-
trous effects were the natural conse-
quence.
1t is stated that one letter con.
tanning fifty thousand dollar check
was simply directed to "Philadel.
phia. On account of its being de-
tanned only day i'll New York, an
important business transaction was
frustrated, but it is to be hoped
that the interested parties learned
valuable lesson. The privileges of
the United States Postal System are
infinitely ahead of those of any other
civilized or enlightened country and
Its merciful provisions are proverbial
the world over. Several hundred
thousand dollars, annually, are ex-
pended by our Government to bring
about such desired ends as the peo-
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-10-24
Railroad Congressional Action.

4 Movement aas le,y st Oh foot
IL Eastern PARTIES - 10 something,
.fpa,~.lle. by Congressional lesi>la-
u3u 10 re-uiate rlilIoai trafbc
throueLcut the mite St4te> The
rlar - far maturel. simply pro-
ua~e~ that the presidents Of all
trulA lines prepare a hill, setting
forth a., objects to H. attained. aud
that tie b.ll to- submiitel - commit
tes, cLu<en Nv ,Le several CONNER
cal bodies Il the principal Atlantic
AMI iulaLi cities for thelr criticism.
The NeR Aoik HroL J. interested
IA the new plan. hut urges that Con
gress alouc las power to regulate
the con merce existing between the
different State. That paper, like
wise. takes the SQUAD position that
the general Government: should, an
all cases, enact sWh laws a. shall
present railroad extortion and all
forms of unjust tariff schedules III
the way of passenger and frea ght
traffic. On The ether hand, it ar
cues that the railroads, in like man
rcr. should be daily protected by law
from perse cution 10y outside factions
or the masses of the people. In
some of the European States, all
railroads are under the strict surveil-
lance Of the Government, the boards
of Directors and officials acting a
good deal in the capacity of Govern
ment employees. In all such cases,
the European roads are, in the
main, carefully and profitably con-
Quoted, and very few accidents ar
reported during the year. Although
these prominent facts are good argu-
ments, in themselves, we do not ad-
vocate such entire government con-
troll. Railroad corporations should
be on the same footing as private cit
liens, answerable, in every particu
lar to just enactment. The favorite
plan now discussed in the CONNER
cial circles of the East is, a commits
sion of arbitration. clothed with due
authority like the railway commits
sioners in England.
At late meeting of the New York
Board of Trade and Transportation,
a resolution was introduced by Mr..
Charles Watrus. and unanimous
ly adopted, which provides for
the appointment Of commission
of five well known aud able men,
who shall have power to confer with
similar bodies, appointed by the va
rious commercial, agricultural and
manufacturing companies through
out the State. The final aim being
to secure the election Of such Con-
gressmen as are known to be ia
vorably inclined towards the peo-
pie in their efforts to obtain all
just and proper rights at the hands
of railroad corporations.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-10-24


Slade, at his rooms at the Pacific
House. He is much younger man
than we expected to see, isprepossess-
ing i'll appearance, of easy manners
and evidently social disposition.
After brief conversation, he invited
us to another room where his sittings
are held, and seated us at an ordin-
airy fall-leaf table. BY request,
close inspection of the table was
made, including the furniture in
proximity thereto. The Doctor tien
took two ordinary states, which were
likewise carefully examined, and
placing a shor: pencil between t hem
held them clasped by his right hand
on our left shoulder, while his left
hand clasped the sitter's hands in
the middle OF the table. Almost i'm
mediately noise similar to the
scratching of pencil was heard with
in or uader the states, which con-
tinued for several minutes. The
states were then separated aud the
following communication was found
written in plain and distinct run
ming hand:
DEAR FRIEND: Why do so many object
to tho teachings of Spirtualisn Is it
because we tell you to live true and pure
lives, so that you may enjoy the blessings
OF future lille? Is it because we teach
you that God is a God of love and Justice,
and not OF anger? Is it because we teach
you the soul of man Is immortal? Is it
because we teach you your loved ones
are around you to influence you for good
Can they show wherein they object to all
this aud give the reasons why? If not
let them forever hold their peace. Believe
me to be the spirit of
THOMAS IT, Cox.
The medium then directed us to
write the name of some inhabitant
of Summer Land on the slate, which
we did without the possibility of his
seeing the communication or name
to which it was addressed. The
words written were " Is Mary here.
The slate was handed to the medium
with the written side down. lie
placed small piece of pencil upon
it and held it partially under the
table with his right hand, the left
clasping ours on the table. Almost
instantly the writing commenced
ending i'll less than three seconds,
when the slate was withdrawn, and
on the upper side were the words,
I" Mary is not here" An accordion,
was then played, under the table, held
by the bottom in the mediums
right hand, the left still on :he table,
and chair on the opposite side rose
several inches from the floor The
slate, held under the table, appeared
on the opposite side, at leas; five feet
from the medium, and finally we
placed foot on the medium feet
and held his hand in our own, when
the table rose foot or more from
the floor, and fell suddenly as ii the
power that held it was suddenly
withdrawn. Tnis closed the sitting.
Space to-day will not admit of further
comment than to state that we could
not discover the possibility of decep-
ton. If it is leserdemain, it is
cleyerly performed, but the most rea-
sonable solution is, that i; is JUS;
what it purports to be, if we admit at
all the existence of the ,oul after
death and the wisdom and mercy of
an All-wise Father.
SERVICES in thu CONGREGATIONAL
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-10-24
ID SIP Z N N EX,
NO. II KEARNEY STREET,
Treats all Chronic and Special Diseases.

y OI1nS Mon
WHO may be suffering from the effects
w of youthful follies or indiscretion,
will do well to avail themselves of this,
the greatest boon ever laid at the altar of
suffering humanity. DIR. SPINNEY will
guarantee t. forfeit $500 for every case of
Seminal weakness or private disease of
any kind or character which he undertakes
and fails to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many at the age Of thirty to
sixty who are troubled with to frequent
evacuation of the bladder, often accom-
panied by slight smarting or burning
sensation, and a weakening of the system
in a manner the patient cannot account
for. On examining the urinary deposits a
ropy sediment will often be found and
sometimes small particles ofalbumen will
appear. or the color will be of thin milk
ish hue, again changing to dark and
torpid appearance. There are many men
who die OF this difficulty ignorant of the
cause, which is the second stage of semin-
al weakness. DIR. :. will guarantee per-
feet cure in all such cases, and healthy
restoration of the genito-urinary organs.
OFFICE HoURs-l0 to 1 and 6 to =. Sun
days from 10 TO IL A. N. Consultation free.
Thorough examination and advice, So.
Call or address,
DIR. SPINNEY x co.
No. II kearny St, San Franisco.
San Francisco Cal, Ap1. Is, 1878. l:v
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1879-10-24

SERVICES in the Congregations
Church Sunday, rs usual.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-06
PiRAfOre.

Another enthusiastic audience assembled
in the academy of music last night to enjoy
the second performance by the Church Choir
company, of Chicago. This company has
made decided hit, and their singing of that
sparkling operatta is simply superb. With
not a weak point in the whole combination,
they have succeeded in not only producing
Pinafore as Mr.. Gilbert designed it,
but how interpolated some points that
improve the original. This company has
created such sensation that every member
Is encored, and in many instances portions
OF the opera have to be repeated to satisfy
the people, who give vent to their feelings of
appreciation by long and loud applause
Every character seems just what the author
intended, and not only are the various roles
we'll sung, but some excellent acting is also
witnessed.
Mr.. John McWade, as captain, does the
best acting, and he possesses fine baritone
voice that is used to good advantage. Mr..
Frank Bowen, as Sir Joseph, has a rich bass
voice, and makes the character very effective.
Mr.. Charles Knorr, as Ralph Rackstraw.
sang the part in an excellent manner. and
with tenor voice of rare power and clear
ness. Mrs. Louis Falk, although not pos
sessing very powerful voice, has one that
is under thorough cultivation, and is sweet
and sympathetic, and combined with her
winning manners presents Josephine that
1T would be difficult to improve upon.
Miss Jessie Bartlett was indeed ."S weet
Little Buttercup," and Miss Ada Somers
carried the part of Hebe through in fine
style and won many admirers. The Dick
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-06
OPENING DAY,

The Sunday School assembly at Lake
Park. Minaetonsa, Commences To-Day
Programme of Exercises.
This is opening day at Lake Park on Lake
Minnetonka, for the Sunday school assem-
bly, so long talked of.
Nearly everything is in readiness, and al
though the exercises to-day will be princi-
pally Introductory they will be of interest to
the assembly.
The large tent to take the place of the ro-
tunda has been erected and is filled with
seats. The outdoor amphitheatre for out
door lectures, when the weather permit, is
completed. Tents are being set up sill over
the grounds, and everything is progressing
lively. Large crowds of people are arriving
by every train. The programme for to-day
is as follows:
IL 100 A. NJ. Opening exercises.
Reception address, by his excellency, Gov.
Pillsbury, of Minnesota.
Responsive address, by Hon. R. 81. Gilmore,
president Minnetonka Lake Park association.
Miscellaneous addresses by United States
Senator Window, and by representatives of
Dakota Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
1890 P. NJ. Dinner.
3:15 P. NJ.
Address, by Gov. Colquitt, of Georgia, presi-
dent Of the International Sunday school con-
venticn,
Poem, by Prof. W. G. Richards, Phi. D.
8:00P. M.
Lecture, "The Allness of the Bible" accom-
panied by sixty beautiful illustrations, by Rev.
w. E. Crafts.
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-06
Kentucky Crops,

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 5.-The report of the State
commisss' ,ner of agriculture just issued says
correspondence from all parts of the State
speak despondingly and despairingiy of any
thing like full corn crop. The reports were
written in most cases just before their recent
rains. That seems to have been satisfactory
throughout the State. The wheat crop has
been extraordinary in both quality and yield.
The tobacco producing districts are far from
being satisfactory. The crop has been affected
in various ways by the recurring drouth. For
want of suitable seasons for setting, ground
prepared with view to crop had to be utilized
In other ways. In some cases plants have
persisted after setting on account of the
drouth and when stand was secured the plants
have been to some degree checked in their
gro with and scorched by dry hot weather. None
of our correspondents estimate at above IS per
cent. the incoming crop. The opinions ex-
pressed, however, are from the care and pains
taken in the culture, where stand was secured
superior article will be made. There cannot
be more than short half crop of apples The
pear crop is an awful one but generally the
fruit is perfect.
Peaches are total failure, and the grapes
cannot be rated above the fourth of crop.
Taking view of the whole situation the
prospect for the Kentucky farmers is not very
cheering. With the failure of the hay crop,
possible failure, to some extent, of the corn
crops with no grass, the future is not as bright
as it might be-
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-06
MONEY AND TRADE.
FINANCIAL.
Money and Stocks

money ana SGOCkes
NEW YORK. August 5.-Bar silver here 1.11a. Sub
sidiary silver coin HD1 per cent. discount Govern
ments quiet and strong. Railroad securities higher.
State bonds dull.
Stocks-The market was active and buoyant
throughout the day with the exception of brief in
terval in early Dealings when there slight reac
ton. Under the lead of Granger shares and Lake
Shore Michigan Southern prices steadily advanced
to the close, when an advance of A02h per cent
had been established, the latter in Burlington, Cedar
Rapids 4 Northern. Lake Shore 4 Michigan South
ern rose az, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Chicago &
Northwestern common 2S each and Michigan Gem
trail lA per cent. Cleveland, Columbus & Indiana
Central was nominally active and under brisk pur-
chases advanced per cent. on the days transac-
tions. Final dealings were at the highest point in
most instances.
At the close transactions aggregated 1885, 900 shares
Of which 5000 were Erie; $4,000 Lake Shore &
Michigan Southern; 1000 Toledo l. Wabash; $4,000
$4,000 Milwaukee & st. Paul; 2,100 Ohio 4 Missis-
sippi; 400 Union Pacific; 1900 Delaware b Hud-
son; 1900 Hannibal & st. Joe; 5000 Delaware
Lackawanna & Western; $500 New jersey Central ;
$500 Michigan Central; 5000 Cleveland, Columbus
4 Indiana Central; 100 Cleveland, Columbus, Gin
cinnat & Indianapolis; 1900 Pacific Mail; 400
Western Union; LOO st. Louis h Iron Mountain,
and 1900 Northern Pacific.
Money easy at 2@3A; closing at per cent.
change, bankers bills dull at 49, sight exchange on
New York 83A. Produce exports for the week. ST.,
100000
The following were the closing quotations:
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-06
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.

Claims to the A'nou,,t of $4,000 Also,ced-
$4,000 to be Expended on the COUNTY
jail.
The board met pursuant to adjournment
yesterday morning with all members present
and Commissioner Glenn in the chair.
The superintendent of the poor farm made
his monthly report, Number of inmates at
farm July l., 40; received during the month
| Z; discharged. 10; died, 1: present number on
farm, SO; receipts duringthe month, $97; ex-
penditures, $396,97.
The sum of $40 was appropriated for the
board and care of William Wallace, county
patient.
The bill of Jacob Rauen amounting to
1854 for goods far the poor farm was settled
| in full by an order for $23O.49.
| The bill of S. Fl. Baker, the county sur
veyor, for two months services, amounting
| to $26539 was allowed in full.
| A budget of bills amounting to about So
600 were ordered paid.
The committee on taxes reported back the
applications of E. F. Drake, A. III. Lindley,
l.. H. Dayton, G. S. Morgan, Michael An
derson and John Green for Attachments, with
the recommendation that they be not granted.
Mayor Rand was granted an abatement of
$4,000 on $4,000 valuation of his property
on Sixth street for the year 1878.
The committee on roads and bridges sub
mitted their report, and on motion the coun-
ty surveyor was instructed to open two new
roads in st. Anthony, one in the town of
Maple Grove, and one to be known as the
Crystal Bay road.
An abatement of 81 500 valuation was
granted on the property of 81. Marks
church.
The following resolution was adopted ::
That the amount of fee for ferry license
across the Mississippi river at Dayton be
fixed at $40, and the amount to be given
by the person or persons to run said ferry be
fixed at $500.
The committee on court house and Jail
were instructed to advertise for bids for
building an addition to the county Jail. The
proposed addition will be two-story build
ing, ffty-seven feet long by ninety three
feet wide and the cost is estimated at about
$4,000.
The board then adjourned.