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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

IT is rumored in Cincinnati journ-
alistic circles that the Gazette is to
purchase the Commercial and appear
as a hyphenated journal. Murat Hal
stead, it is said, has become tired Of
the arduous life consequent upon the
publication of a newspaper, and wishes
to devote his future to politics. Hal
stead may be tired of the wear and
tear of journalism or may have made
money enough to retire awhile, but it
is not probable that two such large and
apparently prosperous papers as the
Commercial and the Gazette will be
consolidated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

IT is understood that Stilson Hutch
ins, editor and proprietor of the Wash
ington Post, is negotiating for the pur-
chase Of the St. Louis Times, paper
with which he was formerly connected
and which has never been as live a
naner since he left it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
November 20, 1880
HKPOBTs.

New York, November 30, 1920 p.
m.-Gotton opened quiet and nominally
unchanged. Ordinary, Sc; good or
binary, 10sc; low middling, IL 9-l6ci
middiing, 12c; good middling, l2sc;
middiing fail, 13bc; fair, l3gc. Fu-
lures opened steady, now the same,
at s to 15 points below last evening s
closing prices as follows Deliveries
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

all, with the inheritance of Gods
mark of nobility, poverty-and let
him take charge Of it while he lives.
The idea that it should be sold for a
colored wOman's home, is an outrage
on the soldiers and the public who
have an interest in it. We hope
something WILDE done to prevent it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
COTTON EIOHAEeE QUOTATIONS..
lStsndard International Classification

The visible supply of cotton on Fri,
day last, according 10 the Financial
Chronicles figures, were 1850, 400
bales, and are 262, ,020 bales more than
at the same date last year; also 45l ,6l5
bales more than in 1873 at the same
date.
Receipts Of cotton at all United
States ports for the past three days
we're 8l,Ol9 bales, against GS,954
bales the week before, and Sl,SSo
bales same week last year.
The total receipts of cotton at all
United States ports from the lst Of
September 10 date are 2,3S9, III
bales,against2 2, ,233 ,555 bales at this date
last year, and 1885, ,688 the year before
Increase of receipts this year com
pared With last, l55, GIG bales. The stock
On hand at this time is 9l9, ,ll9 bales
against 683, ,206 bales at this time last
year, and 499, ,079 bales the year before.
The foreign shipments to date are
| 1 900 789 bales, against l,l92,0sI bales
last year, and 924, ,S97 the year before.
OOTruN sTATsAENT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
A Drunken Brnte Murders His
Wife.

FARMLANDING, IND, November 30.
Last night VIM. Burres, who had
been drinking all day and quarreling
with every one he met, and especially
with his family took up double
barreled shot gun and, while his wife
was sitting with her babe in her arms,
shot her through the head, killing her
instantly. He was arrested and taken
to Winchester. He claims that the
shot was accidental. He came near
shooting her once before with the
same weapon while drunk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
RiHar TeIeprRms.

EVANSVILLE, November 3O,-Ar-
rived. Clyde, 4 Henry Logan, Z p. m,
No departures. River rising, 6 feet
6 inches. Wind, east. Weather,
cloudy and colder.
CINCINNATI, November 3O.-The
river is 5 feet 5 inches, and stationary.
Weather, fair and cold. Arrived,
Silver Cloud, Tennessee river Cham
berlin.
LOUISVILLE, November 3O.-Rivel
stationary, with A feet Z inches in the
canal, and 2 feet in the chute on the
falls. Weather cloudy and cold. Il
has been trying to snow this morning
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
SherIft's Sale Of I1eaI Estate.

DUBLIC notice is hereby given, that by vir-
/ tue oftwo Writs Of fini faeias. Nos. 6363 and
6}A. to me directed from the Hon. Supreme
Court OF Tennessee, in the case of A. Brown
versus J. A. Anderson, administrator Judg-
ment rendered ON the 22d day Of April, 1890
for the aggregate sum of two thousand and
three dollars and four cents, with interest and
costs of suit, to tatsfy said judgment etc,
will on Ghurrday. the 23rd day of
DsceInber, 1880. in legal hours, il front Of
the Court House, in the Taxing District of
Shelby County, Tennessee, proceed to sell, to
the highest bidder, for cash, the following
described real estate Of the estate of Geo p
Cooper, deceased, same being part of said
estate, which has not been partitioned or
specifically set apart to any of the devisees
under the will of the said Geo. p. Cooper de-
ceased, to-wt; Being lot No % in the Will
luuRhby Williams sub-divsiOn situated on
the Memphis and Charleston railroad, at Nc
4hee's Station, abOut two miles east Of the
city of Memphis, in the Fourteenth Civil Dis
trict Of Shelby County, Tennessee, known as
the Geo p. Cooper homestead, and more par
ticulsrly described as follows Bounded on
the north by the Memphis and Charlie ton
railroad track, on the east by Raleigh AYenua,
ON the south by Walker Avenue, and on the
st by the lands n h. l. Webb and j. III
Haggard, ~ shown by the NAV of NJ G. viii
amson, made in the year 1911, and contain
ng twenty two acres Levied subject to the
dover interest or life estate Of Ellen Glenn
Levied on as the property Of defendant, Geo.
7 Cooper deceased, to satisfy said judgment,
interest and costs.
Memphis, 2sth day of November 1899.
p. X AIHY, Sheriff Of Shelby, County,
Tennessee.
II. N. Hill and George CAN'T, AttOrneysfor
Plaintiff
ByW D. CANNON, Deputy Sheriff. IS 81 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

Deliveries for November, December
and January, 6 23.32d; January and
February, 625.32d; February and
March, 6 13-l6d; March, April and
May, 6 27-32d; May and Junc,6 81 -32d;
June and July, I'd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
soIss to-aav iii,,,''' lS5 900 bales. lies

Sales to-day, $4,000 bales.
New ORLEANS, November 30, 1870
a.m.-Cotton quiet. Middling l2c.
Sales to-day, 1000 bales. Receipts,
6OO2 bales. Stock, 262,679 bales.
MANCHESTER, Eng, November 30,
3 p.m.-Yarns and fabrics are firm,
with but little doing.
LIVERPOOL, November 30, 4,30 p.
m.-6otton opened easier butnot quot
ably lower. Uplands, 6 l3-l6d;
Orleans I'd. Sales to-day, 10000 bales.
Receipts, 1890 beles. American, $3.50
bales. Futures opened quiet, now firm
With but little doing, as follows
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

The new fast mail train between
Boston and New Orleans madeits start
yesterday. 1t placed the New York
papers in Washington at 10 am, al
though a half hour behind time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL


The market to-day and yesterday
was very quiet, the close OF the month,
bad weather and unsettled state OF
values contributing to cheek business
Sales yesterday were 600 bales; to ex-
porters $50; to spinnerg $50, closing
quiet, as follows
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
OuEEAswARE

THE Knoxville Republican has
heard that Judge Houk's name has
been mentioned in connection with
the senatorship. Truly, this is day
of surprises.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30

A tramp wes discovered in 4
Paducah lock up Wednesday who was
born in England, He said he had
tramped through Europe, Asia, the
wilds of Africa, and the diamond
Relds of Australia. He had once
shipped 10 . vessel for the North
Pole visited Iceland, Newfoundland,
New Zealand, had sailed around Cape
Horn, been 10 Cuba and was taking IN
the United States when he was taken
n. He is a good geographer Or an ac-
omplished liar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-11-30
BEAUTIFUL PORTRAITS or ANY

beautiful PORTRAITS OF ANY
ID Size made from common photographs or
any. other kind Of small pictures. We will
send full descriptions, price, ETC., TO any reli-
able man who will act AZ our agent.
THE AUBURN COPYING CO.,
IS and 81 Genosee st., Auburn, New York
"a IN
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04
Falls Village.

The 25th anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Spur was celebrated on Sat- urday evening Feb 21st, by a surprise which passed off very pleasantly to themselves and friends.
 -The Literary Society met at MT. Sidney Reeds on Monday evening, the 23rd inst, A paper was read which was pronounced very good and the other exercises of singing, in- strumental music and reading were all success fully gone through with.
 A good deal of speculation is rife in regard to Mir. Miners successor, as he has announced his stock of goods for sale, MT. Miner has been very successful merchant, though it s some time since he has given his personal supervi- sion to his store.
 The annual meeting of the Housatonic railroad occurred on Friday, and many of our citizens availed themselves of the privilege of free ride.
 - The Methodists gave an entertainment on Friday evening, the 27th, for the benefit of the Sunday School. consisting of charades, pantomines, &c., which was both pleas ant and profitable.
 The blue birds made their appearance on the 26th, and the robins followed only one day later. The weather has been very springlike and delightful, and the mud fearful.
 Mrs. Henry Yale of Huntsville died quite suddenly on Wednesday evening, the 25th from disease of the heart (though she has been an invalid for long time), The funeral was at- tended on Saturday, the 2Sth 5a1
 A very large meteor was seen on Tuesday evening, the24th. about midnight. Those who were engaged in astrol omical pursuits at that hour probably saw it. ...s-.~ -.r
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert Pendleton have re- turned to South Canaan after bridal tour of nearly two months. T.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04

point House and Senate messengers and door. keepers, which was indefinitely postponed, 153 to 39.-An amendment passed of the char ter of the s'Trustees for Ministers.n 3
 On Thursday, various committee reports were made; favorable on petition for sale of lands of Sophia Swathall, in Norfolk allow ing constables to kill unlicensed dogs against bill providing for the impounding of turkeys ->A committee ot conference was ordered on diseased animals bill.-Bills passed allow ing recovering of fees for escaped impounded ani- mals; authorizing the printing of an official record of state officers and members of legis- iature from 1776 to date; fixing Superior court terms for Litchfield County restoring forfeited rights of Henry Hubbell of Bridge port.-The resolution appropriating $500 for record of doings of battle flag day was rejec- ted
 On Friday, lhe petition of Isaac Cole for divorce was rejected The committee on con- stitutional amendments reported favorably the proposed amendment of last year regarding appointment of judges Bills passed incor- porating the Ferguson library at Stamford; requiring bonds in $10,000 of bank cashiers, and trust, company treasurers; authorizing Danbury and Norwalk R. R. Co.,, to issue bonds to take up it's first mortgage bonds and authorizing administration on estate of Robert J. Livingstone of Bridgewater.- Senate amendment of the bill reducing interest on unpaid taxes to 9 per cent was adopted and bill passed as amended.-A large number of bills were rejected. Adjourned till Tuesday
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04
Warren.

Our little people, twenty-six in number have been giving an entertainment of thelr own at the parsonage, under the auspices of Mrs. Colton. The entertainment consisted of a drama entitled ''The Sleeping Princess, and afterward a rendering of Mother Goose and Ter numerous progeny, including Mary's Pet !.amb", 1.-The Old Womaps Hen" and the ''Pig Stolen by the Piper Son.. The entertain. ment closed with song by tbt children sn costume. The interludes were filled by some very good music by the band, ending by a very fine rendering Of Home Sweet Home.
 It would be difficult and perhaps unjust to give especial praise to single parts where all performed so we'll
 The entertainment was given on Monday night and repeated again on Friday evening. Both nights the audience room was filed The drama was pleasing; Mother Goose con- cal and the song delightful.
 The entertainment netted the ladies society $25, 30 which is, with other funds, to go for new carpets for the church. Thanks are due Mrs. Colton for the pleasure she has given and the labor and inconvenience she has sus- tained at the parsonage.
 Henry Stone is moving to his own farm, which for the last two years has been rented, he having resided during that time in York State
 Our district schools are mostly closing for the season. N.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04
Cornwall.

The fu:eral of Mrs. John T. Andrew was largely attended, last Sabbath.
 Miss N. l.. Wilson, who formerly taught the select school in this place, was in town few days, the guest of c. w. Marsh. Many of her old scholars were invited at MT. Marsh's on Tuesday evening. A very pleasant evening was spent Miss Wilson has many warm friends in this place. as -.
 J: E. Whitney. Yale S2, formerly J. G, B.. of the Enquirer, has taken first prize in composition.
 -Wm. Strattman shot silver gray fox, last Thursday. It was beautiful animal The same day, Oliver Chipman caught three pound trout while fishing through the ice on the pond for pickerel. This may seem fish story, but your correspondent saw the fish. It was ''whopper," the largest brook trout ever heard of in this part of the contry.
 The West Cornwall Band gave a grand concert in the Church, last Wednesday even- ing proceeds about $2S. ..s.s -...;s :. -
 Farmers who have not got up their wood- piles look sober. DAMON.
 -Dr. E. B. Heady removes in a few days to Milford Conn. The Doctor has proved him. self skilful practitioner and will be missed not only at the bedside of the sick, but by a large circle of friends. We wish him success in his new field of labor.
 ". c. Mac Neil, so long connected with the Cornwall Bridge Iron Co.,, leaves town this spring. r. " 'a" 1a'
 Owing to the exorbitant freight charges of the Housatonic railroad, many of the farmers along the line of it, are drawing their coal and feed from Amenia, 8 distance of eighteen miles. 3gtss sst e.- E sses .sa .-
 At meeting of the stockholders of the cheese factory at North Cornwall, it was de- cided to commence the manufacture of cheese this spring. MT. Lawton, formerly of Goshen, is to have charge of the factory. Mir. l.. has had considerable experience in the manufac- ture of cheese. and it will doubtless be more profitable for the farmers to take their milk to the factory, than to send it to New York. .s,na = .T-H s.1 LEO.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04
Woodbury.

There have been some seven cases of dip theria, pneumonia, and kindred diseases. keeping physicians and nurses busy.
 After more than years suffering, anoth- CT from the class of ''oldest persons" has en- tered into rest. Mrs. Maria, wife of MT. John Curtiss aged eighty, four years, died and was laid in the North cemetery on Saturday, Feb. 2lst. The sad servlces were attended by large number of relatives and frieuds
 At the same hour others gathered at St. Paul's church for the funeral services of young man who went out from here, few months since to his work in Ansonia, but falling victim to pneumonia, was brought home to his grave in St. Paul's churchyard. He was esteemed for sterling integrity of character, and such young men can not we'll be spared. His classmates in Sunday School were pail bearers, and the ''Curtiss Cornet Band" of which he was from the first a mem. Der, proceeded his coffin, upon which were many beautiful flowers, and he was tenderly laid to rest. Thus has Harry Jones' at the age of twenty one. "passed from our sight away" his life work ended.
 Entertainments in variety have been given during the winter, dramatics, lectures. concerts. surprise parties, tableaux, etc. The last tableaux was by the ladies of the First Congregational society, on Thursday evening, Feb. 26, at the Town Hall, which was filled. Az they were requested to repeat the enter tainment, it is counted "a success."
 The "Cantata of Daniel" which was re- gently rendered in the First Church here, un- der the direction of Hon. Earle Buckingham, was reported "a success" By the union of Woodbury and Washington talent, under his leadership, it must be more than that, afford ing musical treat not often enjoyed. The report of that concert from Washington will be looked for in the next Enquirer. Y.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04
Harwlnton.

Miss Laura Wilson, of Hartford, is visiting friends here.
 Mir. Allan B. Marsh, former citizen of this place, and now apracticing veterinary sur geon, of Fair Haven, has also been visiting his ,ld friends here. Edward Hinman is dangerously ill with typhoid pneumonia
 Mir. E. H. Barber, of West Wiusted, and agent for the Connecticut Farmer, has secured over thirty subscribers here,
 MT. and Mrs. Eugene Hinman will cele- crate their sugar wedding on Wednesday evening,
 "A rag and dime party was held at Mrs. Frank Goes last Tuesday evening. The ladies bringing the rags and the gentleman furnishing he dimes. the object being to furnish q aeighbor with a substantial token of regard in the shape of a carpet A substantial supper was provided, and all, both young and old, enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
 "A similar sociable is to be held at MT. Kibbe's, th.s week, on Tuesday evening. Bluebirds and robins have been here week, Spring Is surely coming.
 LITTLE CONNIE.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04

proposed Interoceanic Canal. was offered in the House, and referred; the Star Route Def ciency bill was debated and passed
 On Friday the House finally passed the new rules in Committee of the Whole; tIr Weaver had his financial resolutions read, and made speech on them.
 : On Monday. large number of bills were introduced; Mir. Weaver vainly endeavored to get his resolutions before the House.
 THE HE'D MAsK.-You have seen persons afflicted with erysipelas We'll, it is an awful thing 1t dishghres the face almost beyond recognition and is as dangerous as it is repul- sive. It often causes sudden death. and is sometimes called St. Anthony's Fire" Mir. 5. B. Carpenter, of Grandville N. Y. had it in both legs, and was cured by the use of Dr. David Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy" Ills health is now perfect. "Favorite Remedv'' is the very life of the blood It cannot hurt you and is sure toshelp. Tell your neighbors SO. Get ii of your druggist or write to the doctor at Rondout, N. Y., enclosing One Dol ar for bottle
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04
CONGRESSIONAL.

A bill to make partial citizens of Indians has been agreed to by Senate Committee.
 Mir. Trowbridge has been confirmed Indian Commissioner. .;..-tsf........a K .
 Major Powell has prepared minority re- port from the Public Lands Committee, to be presented to Congress.
 The President sent message to Congress Monday, in regard to certain unsettled claims of Spanish inhabitants of Florida. .
 It is thought that bills will be favorably re- ported to provide United States Court in the Indian Territory, and for the allotment of lands to the Indians in severalty. 5...-. tz..... Senute. Tuesday of last week, MT. Vest spoke in favor of giving Indians lands in severalty and adverse report was made on the joint resolution in regard to reciprocity treaty with France. ,s.s.
 On Wednesday, after an animated debate, bill passed toremove the DO liticaf disabilities of persons who were in the service of the s. called Confederate States the Five Per Cent Land Warrant bill was defeated.
 On Thursday, eulogies were pronounced on the late Senator Houston. -# si 4...'l.
 On Friday, a bill passed to admit, free of duty, contributions for the relief of colored cmigrants the Five-per-cent Land Warrant bill was postponed until December; amend ments were proposed to the Star Route De- ficiency bill
 On Monday, MT. Hoar spoke on the distri- button of the Geneva Award; Messrs. Ran dolph and Logan made speeches on the Porter case. fts4s n aH.s.!se e3 h5sh I
 House.-On Tuesday of last week, Mr.. Reagan made personal explanation in the House a report was made in the Curtin Yocuni contest Star Service deficiency bill was reported ; a message in regard to .he pay of United States Marshals was read. ..
 On Wednesday there was sharp debate on the Star Service Deficiency bill.
 On Thursday, 8 joint resolution reaffirming the Monroe doctrine in connection with the
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04

Three important decisions have been ren- dered in the U. S. Supreme Court, this week. regarding the Fourteenth Amendment The first case decided was that of negro convict. ed of murder in the courts of West Virginia. There is statute of that State denying ne. groes the right to sit on juries. The National Supreme Court has decided that the denial of this right renders the proceedings in the State court erroneous. and their judgment is revers- ed. Another case arose on the removal of a negro from the Virginia State Courts to the National Courts because he had been denied fair trial for the same cause as in the forero. ing matter. This cause was remanded to the State court,on the ground that the proceedings for removal had not been taken at sufficient.
 y early stage of the case. The third case arose on writ of hadeas corpus brought by a Virginia judge who is under indictment in federal court for refusing to allow negroes to sit on jnries The ha6eas corpus was denied. substantially on the ground that the judge stood charged with the violation of constitu- tional, national statute, and must stand trial on that accusation and suffer punishment if convicted.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04
Bantam.

Mir. Barnes closed the Bradleyville school last week.
 Miss Osborne continues the Bantam school two weeks longer to make up lost time caused by the mumps.
 The Bantam Brass Band gave ball at the hall, last Friday night there were some thing over thirty couples present, who report good time.
 -The Sociable will meet at the house of Wm. R. Keeler, this. Thursday, evening if pleasant; if stormy, the next evening.
 Rev. H. Stone reads his next lecture on the history of the church next Sabbath even ing st the rectory. W.
Litchfield enquirer., 1880-03-04

The results of Dr. Garcelon's curious pro- ceedings in Maine are visible in Mondays local elections. Everything goes heavily Re- publican, and the Fusionists have lost every where. The attempted frauds of the late
 Governor and Council have made Maine sure Republican State for the presidential election of 1880. The legislative committee is still in- vestiga;ing the methods of the memorable count of '79. In one instance, says the Tri- bune report, the record shows fraudulent
 alteration in the spelling of candidates name in order evidently to lay the ground for de- priving him of his seat. Somebody is like to get into the penitentisry before this matter is through with. ,.. .. .-... I...,