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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
weather Notes.

The beautiful snow" fell here
abouts nearly two inches deep last
night. 1t was showing at Nashville
aud Louisville at sunrise, and raining
at Vicksburg, Galveston and other
points along the gulf coast.
The temperature here early this
morning recorded 30 degrees. At Lit
tic Rock Louisville, Nashville, Chat
tauooga and Vicksburg it ranged from
81 to "a, and further south from Al ia
As degrees, with east and northeast
winds, all over the south.
Light SHOWS are likely to fall all
over the country between this and the
lake region to-day, and colder weather
is anticipated here tonight. The
winds are expected to shift to the
north and become variable, afterwards
changing to the southwest. This il
the signal service prediction as sum
married from the bulletins issued thii
morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23

Old father, who has lsborsd earnestly
to obtain bis boys release.
Ladies desiring the first pick Of
beautifully embroidered slippers, for
Christmas presents, viii do well to
call early at zellner & Co.'s shoe
store, while the assortment in patterns
and styles is yet unbroken. Their
stock, in this particular line, is the
largest, most complete and attractive
we ever saw. They sell them at
astonishingly low prices and we advise
our readers to examine their assort-
ment before purchasing.
The suburban population, whose
business renders it necessary to enter
the city at early hours, find it incum-
bent to foot it this bad weather unless
well enough off to ride on their own
animals. Residents along the street.
car lines are no exception, at least
they were not this morning, and all
hands had to trudge to and fro alike,
for the cars did not run on several of
the lines.
Who dare say that home industry is
not patronized in Memphis? We no.
ticed to-day in a delivery wagon
twenty-five cases of Barnes scupper-
nong champagne marked for the resi-
dences of leading citizens. AT a fash
iOnable party, last night, the guests
showed their appreciation OF this ex-
%cellent wine by exhausting the supply
without barely touching the cracked
foreign brand, Of which there was an
ample supply.
Yesterday in front of the Beale-
street market a butchers horse col
lided with a street car. The car
driver called the butcher bad names.
The meat-chopper got mad and chal-
lenged the mule persuader. The lat
ter wouldn't come and the other went
to the car. Then two other drivers
climbed on the butcher, who sent the
trio all loundering in the mud, badly
bruised, and one hurt 60 seriously
that it was necessary to convey him to
the hospital for surgical relief.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
Personal.

Personal.
DIR. Buddeke, eye and ear diseases
No. 56 east Court street. I44+
Williams's book store is far ahead
in Christmas and New Year cards.
Elegant slippers, suitable for Christ
mas presents, and a full line Of boots
and shoes at j. NJ. Hill & Co.'s, cor.
uer Main and Monroe. 100
The choicest dressed turkeys, fresh
oysters and celery, and other eatables
for the holidays will be found this
week at Victor D. Fuchs, 80 and Al
Jefferson street. 80
Captain J. NJ. Greer, a prominent
merchant Of Maryville, East Tennes.
see, arrived in the city yesterday via
the Memphis and Charleston railroad
with his wife and little daughter,
Miss Cora, and will remain for some
time on a visit among relations and
friends.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
Anether Pickpocket.

While standing in Ryan's grocery
on Main street day before yesterday,
Mrs. Matte H. Gilmore, of Collier
vile, had her pocket book, containing
about Sl7 and a ticket to Colliervills,
snatched from her by a negro boy
named Gabo Price. Price was ar
rested by the police yesterday, though
mono Of the money has yet been ro-
covered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23

Latest publications of E. Witzmann
& Co., Memphis, Tenn, agents for the
renowned Weber piano for the whole
southwest; "The dream that knows no
waking" Taylor; "We'd surely miss
the Baby" H. P. Danks; Sweetheart
tell me why" Rutiedge; Somewhere
over there. Either of the above
beautiful songs mailed to any address.
postpaid, on receipt of 80 cents. A
large stock Of Christmas goods and
musical instruments just received.
100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
WhatShaMIRu v

W"punAA BUY
As a Christmas present. Why ono Of
Cohen's hats, it is a durable present
and 40 money thrown away. A splen-
did stock on hand suitable for holiday
gifts, in children's turbans and cans.
either in cloth or felt; boys school
hats and caps, boys Sunday hats and
Derbys; youths fine fur hats, low.
crown, g styles; young gents nobby
stiff Derbys; the new flexible and IN.
destructiblo stiff hats; gents dress
hats, scotch aud silk travelling caps.
all these goods are sold at rock bottom
prices.
MARTIN COWEN, The Halter
aie Main street. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23

Writing desks, from the cheapest to
tho finest, scrap books and autograph
albums in every variety, at Young's,
248 Main street. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23

Trusses, Shoulder Braces, Gal
vanic Batteries e. Electric BeIfss
at Dental q Surgical Depot, cor.
second and Monroe streets. 1o6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
CmRIsTMAN GROCERIENl

Oranges, Lemons, Nice Apples
Cranbcrries, Figs, RaisinS, Cur
rants, Prunes, Pined Cherries,
Dried hsIaclxberries, Peeled
Peaches, CitrOn, Orange Feel,
Lemon Peel, Preserves, JeIIies,
Jams, Maple syrup, ali kinds
Canned Fruits, apple Butter,
Peach Butter, Mince Meat, Fancy
Candies, all kinds Nuts and
Pickles, Olives, Creamery Butter,
sweet Cider, etc, ofc.
BUCKEIAM & CAMPBELL, 80 Beal
Pittsburg coal, at Brown & Jones
282 Main street. 1O4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
~HAvERLY's MINsrRELs.


Next Monday the mammoth min
strel troupe, known as Haverly's, will
appear in this city at Leubrie's theater
forty on the stage at once and fifty in
all Of the party. They are now play
ing at the Academy of Music, New
Orleans, and draw crowded HOUSES.
The New Orleans Picayuue, of Tues
day, mentions the following as an Incl
lent of Monday night at the
Academy: "a little act not on the bill I
occurred at the beginning of the en-
tertainment. Mr.. j. H. Mack, to
whom much is due in organizing and
handling this troupe, was sent for in
haste. Fearing some trouble among
he minstrels he went back to the stage
and just as the curtain was rung up he
was pushed on the stage, and there, in
sight of the audience, received a
Gaming that was painful to one Of bis
modest nature. Mr.. Fred. Wilson.
the stage manager, was the spokesman,
and in behalf of all the members oil
the company he presented Mack with
a gold-keaded cane, which was rich
and valuable. Mack said son,etbino
he hardly knew what, and got away he
hardly knew how; but the agony was
soon over and the boys forgiven.
Until o'clock last night Mr.. Mack
did not know that he had a stick in
his company they raised cane, how
ever, and managed to make the young
manager accept the situation and the
stick"
J 3. W. HALLS MUSEUM.
The museum will give a present Of
candies, fruits, nuts, ETC., etc, to
every child who visits it on Christina,
day and next week. Many attractions
are offered for the amusement of the
little ones, the representation Of
Little Jim and a fine Punch and
Judy show being the principal ones.
The museum is at No. 200 Main street.
cauuNrDron
Ada Cayendish acted to a moderate
audience, last night, and in a very
acceptable manner, the part of Pauline
10 the we'll known play of the Lady
of Lyons one of Bulwer's most sue.
cessful compositions. The play was
smoothly presented throughout. To.
night the programme is the romantic
play of Soul of an Actress" to be
given for the first time in this city,
Miss Cavendish as the heroine, and
George Boniface in the principal male
character. At the matinee Christmas
afternoon, soul of an Actress will
be repeated, and Saturday night the
bill is 1.-THE New Magdalen."
THE HEARTS OF OAK.
The domestic and spectacular
drama entitled the Hearts Of Oak"
10 be here tho latter part of next
week, will have the pretty Genevieye
Rogers as leading actress, and a good
supporting company, The agent Of
the troupe, Mr.. G. W. Chaplain. is in
the city, ~perfecting details for the
play.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23

The Home Insurance Company,
The election held by the stockhold.
ers Of the Home insurance company,
on the 18th last, for seven directors,
resulted as follows Louis Hanauer,
L. B. Eaton, NJ. G. Pearce, H. Wet
ter, R. d. Frayser, Henry Leurh-
mann, @. G. Bills.
At a meeting held on the 2lst inst.
they elected N. G. Pearce, by accla-
nation, as president; l.. B. Eaton,
vice-presidenti R. P. Boiling was re.
tanned as secretary, and R. D. Frayser
attorney. Mr.. Boiling, so long CON
neeted with this company, is the only
one Of the old organization who holds
over with the new.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
Confidence Men.

confluence Wen.
The train thieves are at it again
Yesterdy a couple Of sharpers, repre-.
senting themselves as express agents.
robbed Mr.. w. II. Flowers, a passen.
ger on yesterday mornings NJ. 4 T.
mail train, Of seventy dollars in mon
ey, Mr.. Flowers, a green countryman
did not discover he had been robbed
until he reached Senatobia and hap
pened to relate his transaction with
the "expross agents to Conduc
tor Leach.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23

Ample facilities for quick deliy
cry, at Brown & Jones, 282 Main
street. 104
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23

A full assortment Rodgers and
Wostenbolm's pocket knives, scissors,
carvers, boys tool chests, skates, etc a.,
at 0rgill Bros. & Co., $40 Front street.
CO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
SLOPPY WEATHER.

Gloves and handkerchief sets, jewel
boxes, work boxes, etc, at Young's,
2l8 Main street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
ouR 8 cni
Stolen.

coz kkNARD-Stolen from farm near
oN0 Bartlett, on saturday night, December
u . dark bay mare mule, about - hands high,
ever ) years old, no marks can be recognized
on Der except trace marks and 3 faint brand
en- night shoulder; r. mmed close, ghod In front
snd in good order. The supposed thief is a
DARK mulatt0 negro man, about 81 years old,
about 5 feet 70 inches high and weighs about
y pounds. Valuable information will be paid
for. CHARLES SHELBY,
Sf00aw Bartlett. Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
STRAYED.

UITCH-H b@eS -s1a.fsn Gordon bitch,
ID rlighlly under aver e. size, and With dim
tan marks over the eyes. A reward Of ten
dollars will be paid for her delivery al Ca =
tons hotel or for Information left at the hotel
loading TO her recovery. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
REMnvAI

NR6YFR GBT KEKsesinF Ma hine Room
" removed TO az Main. eedl =, oil and
parta Of maehinfs .upphed. Machines repair
60. -t,ap ns for b~raiiing and embroidery
lndios !aa'y Ork and on broidery Of all
klnds. nj o. NALFNTI u. s. ITO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
Personal

- bABAY, I'd 40, al aud 4 3 Shelby It.
O.neer Beal. Highest price paid or loose cot.
ton, hides, rags OLD iron. DO es, metals ant
~ Kinds OF seconf hand good, ~ l4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23
FoR SALE

OYER for sale. for cash, lot 60xl50 feet on
north side Liaden, Corner Driver street
ms properly ID mot desiFably situated, and
q besu'iiul building sit. Bids will be re-
ssiyed unit ] January II, 1880, NJ my office, No.
MH5 d Il JONEQ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-12-23

Nc. ! Iron Safe, inside and combination
IN locks; cheap. BIB ROGERS,
OF 81 Monroe street.
NEWS INK, IN 10 N cans, finest article.
~ Aio hne Gard and Job Inks, Of all color
A1d qualities. AZ ledger oaice.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-15
THE FIRST GUN,

Saturday evening last, the I,epubll-
cans of Pans. fired the first gun of the
campaign in this section, and hung out a
beautiful Garfield and Arthur flag. A
large number OF citizens assembled at the
monument, and were called to order by
Geo. A. Wilson, esq, who stated that
a Republican Club for the town Of Paris
was 10 be formed. Geo. ii. Watkins
was chosen Secretary. and the following
committee from the several school dis
tric,s in town was appointed to report
organization at an early date:
NJ. /. q. c. Pratt; No. =, |. RoNnds
No ,, T.. Curtis No. I, A. h Jackson
No ;, Amos Bird No. L, \. j. Curtis No
:. John Peulcy; No. ), j. T. King; No. .,
j. :. Wright; No. 10, Hiram Field; No.ll,
Lcmual Carter; No. II, Cha'S w. Durham
w. IL Lot VI. Elder; No. Il, \. I. Max
ian No. u, Walter Bouney; No. l6, Eu-
gene Curtis; No. l., Edwin Gray: No. l.,
J. ) Clapp; 10, Geo. II. Briggs; No. 20,
James Bird.
After the flag was run out, Ex-Gov
Pcrham addres sed the audience in one Of
his candid and maply arguments. He
exposed the franl OF the tabulators and
denounced il with u fervor that all hon
est men mus, feel for that rascally pro-
ccedinc. So. Paris Brass Band gave
exccllen, music during the entire exer-
ci>cs, and salute of thirteen guns was
fired in honor Of our candidates and our
party. The large attendance was partic'
ularly notable from the fact that only
brief notice Of the meeting had been Civ
en- by circulating small hand bills. 1t
indicates an interest among the voters
such a j seldom manifested so early ii
any campaign. l; Is 4 harbinger OF VIC
tory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-15
A GREENBACK OPINION OF HAN.
COCK AND ENGLISH.

The last issue of the Camden Herald
contains the following notice of the DEM
ocratic candidates for President and Vice
President:
Hancock, a Major General in the regular
army. He entered West Point Academy
at the age of l6 and has been in the army
ever since. Never held civil Office, never
was practically a citizen, knows nothing
OF the civil life OF the people, has no
knowledge of government, save such ~
obtains In the army, where despotism rules
supreme. Is good military officer, but
confesses TO absolute ignorance or State
craft. Never gave moments thought TO
the tariff question, political economy,
finance, or any other great question before
the country, and upon which the prosper
ity, liberty aud happiness OF the people
depends. titled aristocrat. Such Is the
Democratic Presidential candidate.
English, 4 Bourbon when in Congress
like John A. Logan, ready at all times 10
do the dirty work OF the slave drivers. A
copperhead during the war, Shylock OF
Shylocks ever since. With 100000 In
gold he bought in 1864, 100000 worth OF
greenbacks. With these he purchased
$500, 900 six per cent. Government bonds.
These he deposited in the L. 5. Treasury,
and got $3.50, 900 National Bank bills, which
he loaned out 10 his poor neighbors at one
per cent a month. He has made two
millions of dollars in sixteen years, with
out adding one cent to the actual wealth
of the country. He Is simply 4 selfish,
shrewd, grasping, useless drone. Such Is
the Democratic candidate for Vice-Presi-
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-15

i never saw anything take the starch
out OF man as the Auburn Convention
took it out of Uncle Solon Chase. III,
looked like a paper collar that had been
worn three weeks and then soaked week
in the canal.-Ne,c Religion.
1t was quite a pill for Scion Chase,
that's fact, and yet he swallowed II
though with wry face. Sowe have the
father of the Greenback party of Maine
endorsing the congressional nomination
of the Free Love, Fiat money element
of Maine Greenbackism. lfsuch nomi-
nation and endorsement as this Is not
enough to turn the stomach of any decent
Democrat in this district we don't know
what is. For ourselves, we would not
insult the Second District Democracy SC
much as to deem il necessary to make an
argument against it. Our eastern con-
temporary, the Bangor Commercial, which
does not represent Democratic principles
SO much as some shadowy creation OF ITS
own, which it calls the Union party, with
big L, remarks that "we must not for
get that those who think alike must act
together, or be for ever lost Well MIR.
Fogg did not think alike with the Fusion
iats las; fall. He thought and acted with
the Republican party, and, as his own
party associates declare, gave them the
victory in this county. II is not surprls'
ing that the Greenbackers, whom he SO
wan,only betrayed last year. are deter
mined no, to tpist him this, nor do we
blame them. But that family difficulty
is no affair of ours. If Mr.. Fogg could
command the entire Greenback vote he
could not be accepted by the Democracy
for the sufficient reason that they do not
think alike, and therefore do not propose
in any event to act together. That is
where the Gazette, which respects both
its party and itself, stands, and that Is
where we are confident the Democracy OF
this district stands with it.-Le'ciston
Gazette.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-15
TOO MUCH SUPERB SOLDIER.

Prom the Richmond Commonwealth Dem J
We have seen evidences Of a DISPOSE
ion to parade before our people the times
nd places when General Hancock, IN
ommand Of the Federal forces, over
brew the Confederate forces. We hope
his will be discontinued. Our people
ave no hankerinS for crow, however j;
nav be dished. The victories that Gen
raj Hancock gained over our soldiers
onstitute no ground for appealing To
hem 10 vote for him. We were in ear
est in that war, and It's memories are
ender and sacred to us. We are willing
refer TO his achievements for the pur-
ose of showing that he always stood to
is duty, whatever nigh, be the situa-
ION, that men may learn from the past
that his course viii be in the future.
But over all else the veil should be drawn.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-15

A DESTROYING ELEMEST.-When Mr.
Scion Royal heard OF the following, he
said he feared there was an element
working into the Grcenback party which
would destroy it:
The Greenback caucus at Brckicld. Sat
urday, was not 4 harmonious gathering.
DIR. Bradbury, who is candidate for Sen
ator, appeared early on the -roEId, and
before the friends OF Mr.. Barrett, the Sen
ator of last year. gathered, he had the
caucus organized, and hallotting com
meneed, the names of all the Delegates
appearing on each ballot. Sir. Barrett
objected 10 this, n an unprecedented Thing,
but his objection was overrulcd. and his
friends were Obliged 10 vote ON DR.. Brad
bury's plan. The result was the selection
OF delegates favorable 10 Bradbury FOR
Senator By n vote or twenty-five Ia thirteen
for Mr.. Barrett. DIR. Bradbury claims
that Senator Barrett Is not entitled 10 re-
election, first, because he alleges that the
Greenbackcrs never have adopted The inva-
riablc Republican precedent of giving a
senator two terms, and second, hc dit not
deserve reelection because lac took seat
iu the legal Legislature last winter. The
friends 81 M Barrett are naturally cN
cc,Iin=iy indignant over this attempt %
deprive him of the second term 10 which
the custom or all parties in this State,
entities him.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-15

But the Council wants TO know what the
motive OF the forgery was. IL is not far TO
seek. with Buck6eld and Brownfeld
thrown out all the county officers would
have been Republican. When the forgery
was committed the Council had undoubted-
Nv not decided TO allow correction OF coun-
~ returns The decision To do so was a
concession they felt compelled TO make for
the sake OF keeping up an appearance OF de-
cency, and even after they did grant this
privilege they threw SO many obstacles in
the way as to make IL almost yaueless.
On the 23d of December Garcelon issued
an address to the Democracy OF the 0oun-
try. i'm which he used this language:
Tho Governor and Council have recognized
the fact that the people OF Maine have adopted
A constitution and declared IL 20 be the SUI
Ire%e iaw ., ase w INN eIiy and npartaty
and when an intelligent public have brushed
away the mists and false colorlngs which en-
ragged and discounted politicians have thrown
around our action, and the vituperation and
SANDER that has been heapcd upon us, give
place 10 reason and fair investigation. any con.
domination OF our course either by the Dcmoc-
racy of the nation or any fairminded and hon
orabie politician OF any party, will be acknowl-
edged with due submission.
twill be seen that he personally youched
In this address for the legality aud Impair
TALLY Of the count. When he was before
the Hale committee some weeks later he
was asked this question;
Combining yours,sf 20 the legality of the re-
turns wer. yoa able Ia carry out the con-titu'
zion and law. I'm any given case unless you
knew about that cnsep for Instance. was u safe
Tor yoa 20 depend upon the cOancil without
looking into II yourself
And made this answer:
Ipr,sume,l the Council we're honorable men.
and honest aud reported the iabulsilOn 81 the
returns correctly. Ia n great majority OF cases
where thcrs vas no question. did not person.
ally look Into the matter. hut where there Nh-
n cu-c 81 doubt I looked into this matter aud
d~ridcd - I thought best, so far ~ M own
judgment went. la regard to this. that ar tho
other particular case.
Titus Coy. Glrcclon confcSses that when
he assured the Democracy OF the nation
that the count va. constitutional and hon
c.t. ne had little personal knowledge Of the
MATER. hut relied on the representations
OF his Councillors. Amer examining the
tabulations and returns In the presence OF
the Hale committee he confessed that he
had been imposed upon, that many or the
cases he knew nothing about, aii,l that II
he had the result would have been differ
ent 4 few weeks later. without any fur
Their opportunity 10 examine the returns,
with some OF the most :laring frauds totally
unexplained. relying simply on the unsup-
ported word OF men whom he confessed
bad but short time before shamefnlly
deceived him, he comes before the public
again aud declares that there was nothing
Irregular or dishonest In the count, but
that on the contrary II was constitutional,
equitable. honest and fair. On such per-
Torrance as this statement OF the facts
is sufficient comment.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-15
MUZZLE SOLON.

Ii Gen. Plaisted has any desire to be
elected Governor OF Maine he should Dor
row muzzle Of some dog owner and put
il on Scion Chase.-BostoR Post.
The above extract exhibits the tender
regard of the Democratic press for the
Greenbackers. This treatment is little
cool, as Plaisted was nominated by the
Greenbackers; and now Scion Chase, the
Greenback leader, must be muzzled. The
Democrats seem to be the dictators.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1880-07-15
CAMPAIGN DEMOCRAT.

We herewith present the first number OF
our campaign paper, which is to be Issued
during the campaign for the small price
of ten cents. The paper speaks for itself,
and we trust win commend itself TO all
who wish to keep posted on political
matter.
Persons who receive copies of this
paper, are invited to become subscribers,
and to get up clubs for it, The price is
only ten cents, and the old paper will be
worth that sum, if you do not endorse its
sentiments.
Every Postmaster in Oxford County
will receive sample copies of this paper
for distribution, and each should secure
a club of at least ten names. Ten copies
are sent for one dollar.
Campaign papers will be mailed tc
single subscribers during the campaign
for ten cents, or they will be sent in
bundles for general distribution.
This paper will contain no advertise
ments except an announcement OF the
Fools Errand' which we consider a
good campaign document.