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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-30
Chr frerman.
MONTPELIER. VT.

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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-30
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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-30

Letters Uncniied for Mt Montpelier W. fost
ONCE, June 2G, 1850.
~ To obtain these letters. persons must give inc
above date.
LApIEs-Libbie Gabree, Helen NJ Holden MRS M
E. Robinson, Mrs. c. A. Rollins MIS- IT, " oh''p'
Miss Genie Webster.
GENTLEMEN Willie Bailey, John 'Baosnon' NJ NJ
Brumer Mack Boubriant Fred I. Edgerton, Horahc
ral.s VIM Goodrich, Lorenzo Hill, DR., W. A, Jones
| NJ. NJ, Smith
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-30

Throat affections and bronchial diseases
are relieved Immediately by the use OF
DOWNS ELIXIR FMsaw4
vergennes has a population of l7Ss-a gain Of
. 4 sncp lS7l
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-30
scRApING CARROTS For BUTTER.

Henry and JOhnsOn's Arntcn
and OIL Liniment is an external RENEE
DIV for Man and Beast.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-30
|" ITS NO USE" HE SAID.

And we do not blame him for saying it, He was
sick and in pam; he had been SO for months lie
had tried phy sicians' prescriptions and all The
nostrums that had been recommended to him. So
W en- a friend came in one night and said: " ! have
known DR.. David Kennedy's "Favorits Remedy u
actually to cure worse cases than yours" the wea
nv answer was: d" It's no use, but I'll try 1t Ia
please you. Here's the dollar Go and get bottle ;
II was done and in a few weeks there was new
man in that town. In his gratitude he declared
" When am in Rondout, n. Y, I'll stop In DR.
Kennsdys ONCE and tell him Of this Exchange.
TM26W3
Nutritious, restorative, quietIns, Strengthening
and nurifvinR arc Malt Bitters FM26w1
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1880-06-30
HARD TINES.

Many people have become mentally and nervous
ly diseased from the depression caused by hard
times, and suicides are Shockingy frequent. 1t is
cowardly to give way. What is needed is a
remedy to purify the blood which has become
feverish and ioul from wear and tear of brain and
nerves. DR.. Kcnnedy's" Favorite Remedy goes
10 the root of the matter. II cleanses thei:blood
gives tone and strength TO the system, and cheer
and hopefulness TO the mind. Its cures are per-
manent. Try bottle. Sold by all druggists. DR..
David Kennedy, Proprietor, Rondout, MY.
FM26H2
The population of WiIliston is 3is, as agains
All IN 1870. There are Of persons between &c ant
10 years of age, 81; between IS and 3d. %; ovei
80, %.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
A CHEATED CORONER.
Attle Conclusion Of The Inquest
The Corpse Stands Up.
Little Rock Gazette, March 2. !

Little Rock Gazette, March O..
Several days ago, an unsteady man
was noticed walking along street in
Texarkana. A man simply unsteady
would not have been noticed particu-
larly, for TexaTkana, like Little Rock,
is the scene of great many unsteady
men. But the man looked sick, and
when he reached a street corner he
sank down and lay motionless. A
crowd of people gathered around,
and when a physician arrived and
examined the man, he remarked:
Gentlemen, the poor fellow is
dead"
The man was placed upon bench,
and the coroner who had been notified
summoned a jury and held an inquest
well, gentlemen said the coro-
ner, after the consultation, what is
your opinion as to the cause Of the
death?"
Just then the corpse arose, thrust
his hands iu his pockets, and ex-
claimed
Il don't know what your opinion
is, but I'd like alfred we'll to know
who's got my pocket book"
The man started off but was stopped
by the coroner, who informed him
that nc would have to pay the ex-
peuses,
"Tho duce you say. You talk like
an undertaken that has conducted a
fuucral?'
II have held an inquest over your
body sir, and as you have behaved
ridiculously, the county won't allow
me anything and Of course you'll have
to pay me-"
II did't send for you. | did't tell
you to hold an inquest was getting
along first rate.
Neither does any dead man send
for me"
but wasn't dead.
f" Il wasn't my fault.
Nor mine either"
"You are a hypocritc, sir; you are
decoitful You should not be recog-
nized in this community. And ]
want you to understand this: When
you do die, don't send for me, for
wouldn't hold an inquest over you to
save your life"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03

owed her at every fete. Two
mounted policemen followed her
carriage each evening thatshe yentured
forth in her glory, and for this
care and annoyance it is a question
whether there is sufficient reward in
being stared out of countenauce and
exciting the envy of the groundlings.
The million dollars in portable form
have been more than a nine-days'
wonder, and the universal topic for
the first days of lent was Mrs. Astor's
diamonds. Shut away in their cases,
and shortly t. go with their owner to
New York, the diamonds have had a
brief glory. Every one sighs for an
other look at them, and some one has
vulgarly suggested that she exhibit
them for the benefit of the Irish re-
lief fund.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
BY CABLE.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 3.-There
is much reason to hope that with the
appointment of General Melikoff the
course of Russian life will be gradually
turned back to its normal channels of
development, without the employment
of any more harsh or incompetent
measures.
Valujef, president of the council of
ministers, has been created a count.
LONDON, March 3.-The Dublin
Castle authorities have made repre-
sentations to the government in favor
of the renewal Of the peace preserva-
ton act of 1875, which expires this
year.
In reference to the ALLEGATION of six
vacant seats in the house of commons,
the probabilities are that Dublin,
Cork county, Bristol, Sheffield and a
metropolitan constituency will each
receive additional members. The
claims Of Yorkshire are being con-
sidered for the sixth seat.
LONDON, March 3.-The London
convePtiOn has been concluded be-
tween Great Britain and Germany,
securing the cooperation of war yes
sells in the suppression Of the slave
traffic. The metropolis water bill
creates trust company, empowered
to create three and half per cent
stock, which the water companies
have agreed to receive as compensa-
tion for their net capital. The sum to
be given for the franchise of the COM
panies is f22,OOO,OOO. Six or seven
companies share it.
Grissell, who was arrested during
the last session Of parliament for de-
claring he was able to bribe the par
liamentary committee, was brought to
the bar of fthe house of commons to.
day, read an humble apology, and
then on motion of the chancellor,
the ezchequer was committed to New
gate.
ST. PETERSBURG, March3, 4:3Op.m.
Gen. Melikoff, chief Of the new su-
preme executive commission, was fred
at by a young man with a revolver,
this afternoon, when alighting from
his carriage at his residence in Grand
Maskaia street. Gen. Melikoh was
not hurt. The man was Immediately
seized by Cassac.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
JEFF Dawes ON TKAMPs.
He DisapprOves Of Slang, and
Prefers 10 Call them Migrants.
Jackson CMiss.l Clorion.l

Jackson Miss Claron.l
The Hon. Francis A. Wolf. of Tir
pah, has kindly placed at our disposal
the following letter to him from ex-
president Davis, upon a subject that
has engaged the attention of the leg
islature. twas not written for pull :
Iieation, but contains nothing thai
need be held from the public. Mr..
Wolf, it will be remembered, was one
of the immortal first Mississippi regi-
mont, who followed the fortunes of
MIR. Davis, and made the fame of Mis-
sissippi in the war in which he played
so conspicuous and glorious part:
BoUvoIR, February 10, 1880.
Hon. Francis A. Wolff-Dear
Friend: ! have read your remarks on
the proposition to amend the article
in the code by striking out the word
tramp and substituting that of
"vagrant." j." | was not only pleased
with your speech, but concur with
you entirely as to the propriety of
your proposed amendment The word
''tramp" has now a temporary signi-
ficanco admitted to be expressive, as
all slang is, for the time being and
among those by whom it is accepted.
But one docs not look for slang in a
legal statute, and with all due defer
encc, it does not seem to me it ought
there to be found. Your substitute,
on the other hand, is a good English
word with a fixed meaning, and the
use of it struck at one Of the great
political and social evils of our time
-vagrancy. You and |, in our soldier
days, "tramped' over valley and
mountain, and Mississippi seemed to
think our steps had been in the path
of your adventurous life to which you
modestly failed to allude in your tell
ing and sometimes brilliant speech to
the legislature. Whenever one Of the
old Mississippi regiment does some
thing beautiful or great, it fills my
heart with joy few other things
could give.
With cordial regard and best wishes,
! am yours, faithfully,
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
ADDITIONAL RIVER.

The James Lee, Of the Lee mail
line, which is one Of the best local
packets on the river, came in again
this morning with a good trip Of cot
ton, and was full Of people. She re-
turns this evening at 5 o'clock to
Friar's Point. She carries the mail,
makes all way landings on schedule
time, and is one of the best and safest
boats on the river to travel on. Lloyd
w. Whitlow, worthy gentleman and
expert clerk, officiates in the office as
chief clerk, and has on his staff Messrs.
Platt Rhodes, Arthur Brown and
Doug. Dallam.
River kilograms.
CAIRO, March 3.-Departed-Ste.
Genevieve, for Memphis, midnight
Fannie Lewis, St. Louis, 8 am; W.
P. Halliday, st. Louis, II am; Belle
Memphis, St. Louis, II am; R, R,
Springer, Cincinnati, noon; Vint
Shinkle, Memphis, noon. Heavy rain
and wind last night. Now warm.
EVANSVILLE, IND, March g.
1t rained from midnight till Sam,
but is clearing. Wind south; mer-
curry 81 to 60 degrees barometer 29l
Diver 80 feet and $40 inches and
rising. Port list-Up. Robin Vigo
and Golden City, 11:15 am; Ldlewild,
1l:3O am. Down: j. $. Mcdonald
and tow, Ills am. Business light.
CINCINNATI, March 3.-River %
feet 6 inches and falling. Arrived.
Victory, with tow of grain from St.
Louis, having stopped to repair her
machinery. Weather cloudy; rain this
morning..
SHREvEPoRT, March 2. River rose
3 inches. Arrived: Trout, Knowles
landing. Departed: 10. Bryarly, Full
ton.
PITTsBURG, March 3.-River Z feet
six inches and falling. Rainy.
LOUISVILLE, March 3.-River fall
ing, with II feet 3 inches in the canal
10 feet 3 inches in the chute on the
falls. Rainy. Fashion, Cincinnati
to Evansville Condor and tow, Pom.
eroy to Pomeroy.
Sr. LOUIS, March 3.-Amived-
Clifton, Huntington; Gold Dust
Vicksburg; Colorado, Memphis Belle
Shreveport, New Orleans. No
departures. River rising steadily
Rain last night. Clear and warm
to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03

Mr.. MoCULLOUGH, the genial and
gifted actor, presented the Chickasaw
Guards last night with a beautiful
regulation flag, as an evidence of his
respect and warm friendship for the
members of that splendid Orgsniza-
tion. The ceremony, which was quite
informal, took place at the armory
after the close of the performance at
the theater. Mr.. F. S. Davis and Mr..
Vredenburgh and their ladies, and
Miss Efie Rogers, of Louisville, were
present, and the impromptu affair
passed off very pleasantly.
Mr.. Mccullough has been
acquainted with the Ohickasaws
for some time, having met them at St.
Louis and elsewhere.and become per-
sonally acquainted with the members.
Ee ordered the flag from New York
some time ago, and it was received a
day or two since by Mr.. Davis, and
the presentation last night was sur
prise to all but few who had hint
oft. Mr.. Mccullough has none Of
the stiffness Of some great and sue
cessful actors, but has his warm
friendships, and is as charming
in his private life as he is commanding
on the stage. All his great gifts seem
to have their counterpart in social
qualities which make him the charm
Gof the best society, and enlists as
friends and admirers all who meet him
in private life. He has already given
five hundred dollars to the Irish relief
fund, and will give matinee for the
benefit Of the same cause tomorrow at
Leubrie's theater. This will doubt
less draw a full house to witness a
splendid performance, and to assist in
noble charity. The gross proceeds
will be donated for the relief Of suffer
ing humanity. Mr.. Mccullough also
gives benefit for the same cause at
St. Louis on st. Patrick's day, the
18th Of March.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
Yupreme COurf Decision..

No. 39O-T0wn of Mt. Pleasant and
town of Caledonia, appellants, VS..
Charles Beckworth and No. 2S3, the
town of Mt. Pleasant and town of
Caledonia, appellants, VS.. VIM. NJ.
Cornell, Ct all. Executors appeal
from the United States circuit court
for the eastern district Of Wisconsin.
These are suits brought against the
appellsnts and the city of Racine,
Wisconsin, jointly, to enforce the pay
ment Of certain bonds issued by the
town of Racine in aid of the Racine,
Janesyille and Mississippi railroad
company. Subsequent to the issue Of
the bonds the territory of the town of
Racine was divided up between the
adjacent towns of Mt. Pleasant
and Caledonia, and the munich
pality known as the town of
Racine was relinquished and its
charter annulled. The towns of
Mt. Pleasant and Caledonia, which
had thus acquired by annexation the
territory of the extinguished town of
Racine, then refused to pay the lat
ter's bonds, and those suits were
brought to enforce payment. This
court holds that the principles of
equity require the appellant towns
who have succeeded to the territory
and powers of the extinct town Of
Racine to pay helatter's lawful debts,
and that the manner and proportion
in which they are specially liable
therefor may be determined by exist
ing decisions and rules of equity.
The DEGREES are affirmed with costs
and interest. The opinion was
delivered by Justice Clifford, Judges
Field, Bradley and Miller dissenting
on the ground that it requires new
legislation to make a legal obligation
against the new towns and justly ap.
portion the debt.
The above opinion, delivered yes
terday in the supreme court,
it is thought by some, indicates
that the court will decide against
Memphis in the pending cases. The
cases, however, arc not exactly anala-
gous. The Wisconsin town was di.
vidcd out and passed under other
charters, The assets Of the place fell
into the hands Of the noighboring
town that received the additions
Those who fell heir to the assets arc
here required to assume their pro,
portion OF the Indebtedness Of the
delunct municipalities. In the case ol
Memphis the charter was absolute.
ly repealed, and the assets vested
in the State by legislative act
Subsequently the state established a
local government over the same terri.
tory. The main question now is
whether or not the supreme court
will decide that this government is
tho successor, under an alias, to the
old government Of Memphis, through
which the people can be sued for the
debts Of the extinct corporation. A
decision was expected Monday, when
the court met after a considerable rc,
cess. Opinions were read yesterday
and the Memphis case may yet be
hoard from this week If not, it will
probably be fOrthcOpiug on Monday
next.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
Attachment a NO1ice.

Before J. NJ. Coleman, J. P, for Shelby conn.
ty, ,Ienn-Sol. Goldbaum and A. zanone
,rys. heirs Of George Panky, deceased
N this cause an attachment having been
4 sued out under section 1855 of the Code OF
Tennessee, and returned levied upon the
property Of the defendant, by garnishment ON
the Memphis \ Charleston railroad company,
who answer they owe defendant $3.50, and
afidqvit having been made that defendant A
Indebted to the plaintiffs in the sum Of SS0. Ia
due BY account, and that the claim is Just,
and that the defendants are nOn.residents oi
the State Of Tennessee II is therefore ordered
that said defendants make their personal an
pearance before me on the Tth day Of april,
loSv, At Y o'clock. m,,, AT my Office, No. 2gl
Front, street, Memphis, Tennessee, and
defend said attachment suit within the time
prescribed by law, or tho sanio will be
proceeded with ex-parte; and that a copy Of
weeks IN the Public Ledger.
This the 81 day Of March, 1880.
Ssl6a j. M. COLEMAN, Up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03

THURSDAY, the 4th of March, viii
be the 1O3d anniversary Of the Irish
patriot and martyr Robert Emmet
In Nashville the occasion will by duly
celebrated at the Masonic theater
under the auspices of the Emmett lit
erary club. The programme is as fol-
lows Recitation-Emmet's defense
by member Of the club. Addresses
by Governor 4. S. Marks, General A.
J. Caldwell General w. B. Bate, Hon
Orable NJ. 7. Bryan, Honorable Thos
A. Kercheval. and other distinguished
speakers. A band of music has been
engaged and a large audience is ex-
pected. We haven't heard of any
steps taken to observe this anniyers-
airy in Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03

THE fourth lecture of the Lemoyne
course was delivered at that institu
ton last evening by Judge Il. S. Ham,
mond, of the United States court;
subject: 1.-THE Citizen and the Law.
The hall was well filled by very at
tentive audience of the more intelli-
gent classes Of colored people. with a
small sprinkling of whitcs-eyidently
the friends of universal education.
OF the lecture we need only say that
twas the thoughtful production of a
clear, vigorous and well trained intel
lect: clothed in simple but classic
style, adapted to the understanding Of
all. We hope the lecture will be pub
lished entire and given a wider circu-
lation, for the benefit of all classes.
1t can be read with profit by the
'learned, and understood by the hum
blest citizen. This is the beauty
and strength Of pure style, when
employed to express great truths.
These lectures will certainly set the col
ored people to thinking for themselves
as citizens before the law, who must
assume certain responsibilities along
with their privileges and rights. 1t is
an encouraging sign of the times when
such men as DR.. Maury, Judge Nor
gan. Colonel Eaton and Judge Ham
mond give their time and talents fol
the instruction and elevation of the
colored race, especially when these
people show disposition and ca.
pacity for moral aud intellectual
improvement. 1t is an indisputablC
evidence of the amiablc relations o.
the two races, and gives assurance that
the traces Of the war and its bad pas
sions are wearing out and that We
have entered upon peaceful, law
abiding era, with good basis fol
solid prosperity. The next lecture
will be delivered by DIR. j. Berricn
Lindsley, of Nashville, but the tint
is not yet announced, as it is moi
known exactly when he can come.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
sT.LOUIs.
Good Showing for the Iron Noun
tNin-StrilSes, Settled and
Unsettled.

ST. Louis, March 3.-Tho annual
report OF Thomas Allen, president Of
the st. Louis, Iron Mountain and
Southern railroad, shows the gross
earnings of the transportation depart.
ment for the year to be s5,2O2,6l1
Operating and general expenses, 81.
O92,O56i net earnings, S2.300,555
gross earnings over the previous year
S178, ,29O, or Ia per cent Net earn
iugs over the previous year, 1854, 500
or Isl per cent increase Of earning:
has been wholly in freight traffic
amounting to 25 per cent over 1878
This increase would have been still
larger had the equipment Of the roac
been equal to the demand. To meet
this difficulty large number Of freighr
cars have been ordered.
ABOUT one hundred and nifty OF the
two hundred stone masons, who struck
some days ago, resumed work. The
increase of 80 cents per day in wage,
demanded by them has been made b,
the bosses.
Of one hundred men working or
the government dixie at east Caronde.
let, six miles east of the city, sixty
struck yesterday for an advance of .;
cents q day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
SAN FRANCISCO.
Mackey Buys Out Floods com
stock Interests.

SAN Francisco, March 81. w.
Mackey is authority for the statement
that he has purchased from j. G.
Flood the latters entire interest in the
COmstock mines and mills. He de-
clines to state the exact consideration,
but intimates that it is over five mil
lion dollars. He has great confidence
in the Comstock. Flood will hence
forth devote his attention to his San
Matoa property, and to banking.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
HOn-ResIdent Esoiice.

No. A5S-In the Chancery Court Of Shelby
county, Tenn.-Maria Blackburn vs. Milton
blackburn.
RI appearing from affidavit in this cause
i that the defendant, Milton Blackburn,
IS a nonresident Of the State Of Tennessee;
il is therefore ordered that he make his ap-
pearance herein, at the courthouse Of Shelby
county, in Memphis, Tenn, on or before hi q
first Monday in April, 1870, and plead IN
swer or demur to complainant bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to him
and set for hearing ex-parte, and that copy
Of this order be published onoe a week for four
successive weeks in the PUBLIC LEDGER.
This Sd day Of March, 1SS0
R. J. BLACK, clerk and master.
A oOpy--Attest:
BY 4. 3. McHENRY, Deputy G. an.
T. p. Chambers, sol. for eompl't. 3915 q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03


New ORLEANS, March 3.-Cotton
Grm. Middling, l2}c. Sales to-day,
1000 bales. Stock, 345,056 bales.
Sales yesterday, 5000 bales, the mar
ket closing irregular and easy. Re-
ceipts to-day, 1876 bales yesterday,
5562 bales.
LIVERPOOL, March 3, 4 pm
Cotton opened a shade frmer. Up
lands I'D; Orleans, 7sd. Sales to-day,
5000 bales, Receipts, 240O bales.
American, 100 bales. Futures opened
quiet now as follows: Deliveries for
March, z 11-32d; March and April.
77-32@7 9-32d; April and May, Z
5-i6d; May and June, Z ll-32d; June
and July, 75-l6@7sd; July and
August, Z 13-32d; August and Sep
tember Z l5-32d; September and
October, 7Idi November and Decem-
Der, 8 29-32d,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03

THE suit brought by one Jennie
RAYMOND against Senator Ben Hill, Of
kieoreia, in the supreme court of the
District of Columbia, is probably the
elimination of the scandal which has
been hinted at so broadly, and even
illustrated n some Of the glarius
wood-Cut pictorial papers. The suit
is doubtless brought out of revenge
for the silure Of blackmailing
,cheme, which was leyelled at tall
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-03-03
CiucinnnIi Market.

CINCINNATI, March 3.-Flour
steady, family s6@sG 10; fancy Sc %
ass Is; wheat stronger, 81 32; corn
firm, Ale; oats steady at &c; pork
quiet at 12c; Lard quiet, 7.l5@2O; bulk
meats steady and unchanged; bacon
do; whisky in fair demand at 81 05.