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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-12
A Sentenoe CnmmmtaS-

The sentence of Stephen p. Miriam
a n%aturalized citizen of the United
States, who was convicted Of the muir
der Of a Turkish subject in July, 1879.
and sentenced to death by the consu.
lar court at Smyrna, in Asia Minor,
has been committed to Imprisonment
for life by President Hayes. The
archbishop Of Smyrna and vicar apos.
tolio Of Asia Minor, A. P. Simoni,
made an earnest petition to the presi-
dent on behalf of the culprit, stating
that he was subject to periodical ex,
cesses of mania, bearing all the char
acteristicS Of insanity, and that insan
ity was hereditary in his family. An
important question was raised in this
case, since the passage of the death
sentence upon Miriam, found guilty Of
murder il tie lrst degree, could be
sentenced to death except on a jury
trial. BY the action Of the president,
the question will not come before the
supreme judicial authority of the land
for decision. A similar case to tba,
Of Miegsn oeyuered I'VE Years ago
James Webb, an American sailor, was
sentenced to death by a consul at
Nagasaki for the murder ola Russian,
and his sentence was committed upol
ADVICE Of TIE attorney general, Who
said that mo consular court
should have the power Of life and
death without trial by Jury"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-12
Thc NgOFch Iron Speculation.

Last Thursday July 22) the recent
speculative movement seemed to have
collapsed, aud a good business Was
done from Dos Sd to dis Cd cash, and
SIS Cd a month, but when the brokers
returned to business on Tuesday
morning, they found that some very
satisfactory advices had been received
from America, and this was made a
stalking horse to rush up prices again.
Opening at OBS, a ] large and excited
business was dgne up to bis lid cash
and 54s Sd ten days, and Sos three
months. Next day sellers predomi-
mated, and many holders, knowing the
speculative condition of the market,
preferred to clear out-54s a month
and 53s I'D being acaeptad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-12
PUBLIC LEnaER
Is MADISON STREET,.

A Ii books and stationery generally used
n by steamboats, kept in stock or made to
order We cannot be excelled In quality,
style and price Of work.
Orders Solicited.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-08-12
G. w. Check.
CONDITION OF THE RIVERS.

The upper Ohio and Mississippi
rivers continue to decline, but a good
rise caused by the late rains is noted
in the Cumberland and Tennessee
rivers. At this point a decline of 3
inches only IS noted since yesterday
noon, and there is now 8 feet 6
inches on the government guage. The
Ohio, at Pittsburg, fell 2 inches, with
II inches on the gauge. AT Cincin-
natl it rose 3 inches, with 6 feet 8
inches on the gauge. At Louisville it
fell l inch, with 3 feet 10 inches in
the canal. AT Cairo it fell 3 inches,
with II feet Z inches on the gauge.
The Mississippi, at st. Louis, fell l
inch, with IA feet on the gauge
The Cumberland, at Nashville, rose 4
feet 5 inches, with 5 feet 10 inches on
the shoals. The Tennessee, at Chatta-
nooga, rose 4 inches, with 4 feet Z
inches on the gauge. Arkansas river
is on a stand at Little Rock, with 2
feet s inches on the gauge, White
river has a fair stage from Jackson
port to the mouth.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13
The old Oake,, nsackes.
Rerfsed du a .Sdnitmiaa.

Rerfsed By !Sdnn@iaa.
With what anguish of miud remember
my childhood.
| Recalled inthe light of knowledge since
gained;
| The malarious farm. the wet, fungus
grown wildwood.
| The chills then contracted that since have
remained -.
| The scum covered duck pond, the piggy
close by it,
The ditch where the sour smelling house
drainage tell
The damp. shaded dwelling. the foul barn
yafd by it
But worse than all else was that terrible.
And the old oaken bucket, the mold-crllst-
ed bucket.
The moss-covercd bucket that hung In
the We'll.
Just think of it! Moss on the vessel that
The water drank In the days called to
mind,
Ere knew what professors and scientists
gifted
In the water of wells by analysis find.
The rotting wood-fiber, the oxide of iron,
The algre. the frog of unusual size.
The water-impure as the verses of Byron.
Are things | remember with tears in my
eyes.
And to tell the sad truth-thongIl slrld-
l considered that water tincommonly
clear,
And often at noon, when went there to
drink IL.
] enjoyed it as much as now enjoy beer
How ardent seized it with hands that
were grimy
And quick to the nrid-eo9ered bottom 1t
fell,
Then soon. with its nitrates aud nitrites,
and Shiny
With matter organic, it rose from the
well.
Oh! had but realized, in time to avoid
them
The dangers that lutked In THAT pestilent
(lraught.
III have tested tor organic germs and de-
stroyed them
With potas>ic permanganate ere l had
qtIaffed;
Or perchance I'd have boiled it and after
wards strained it
Trough fiIterers OF charcoal and gravel
combined.
Or, after 1istilliug. Condensed and regain
ed it ..
In potable form, with its filth lett behind.
How little 1 knew of the dread typhoid
fever
W men lurkeu III the Water Vehture0 TO
drink!
Bnt since I've become Il devoted believer
In the teachings of science, shudder to
think,
And now, tar removed from the scenes I'm
describing.
The story for warning to others tell.
As memory revert> to my youthful iinbib-
ing.
And gag at tho thought of that hotri-
BILE WELL
And the old oaken bucket, the fungus
grow bucket
In fact, the slop- p-bucket-that hing in the
well.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13
1zow a rop CllmDed a s1rlng.

The Japanese top-spinner walked 20 the
side of the stage and united a string, which
as soon as it was loosed swing quickly to
the middle of the stage, and then hung
! perpendicularly. After untying this string.
| the Japanese took top from his assistant,
and twirling It in his hand until it revolvcd
quickly enough. he took holl of the end OF
the string. and placing the stem of the
| top at right angles to it, lett things to
take care Of themselves.
| The top spun short time at the end OF
the string, but soon it began to move
/ slowly upward, still spinning at right
| angles with the string. 1t continued in
this way to move steadily upward until at
| length it had traversed the entire distance;
and was lost to view behind the flies
over the stage.
trick had snbsidecl. the japanese moved
the dollhouse to the center OF the stage
and placed it beside the table He then
set six tops, exactly alike in size and ap-
pearance, spinning upon the table, and
taking n seventh in his hand, indicated to
tIIC SpSGItlOFSs ny SISuSs IltdC IlS "OtUl
send It on journey through the dollhouse.
He then sat down on the floor, and curling
MP his legs, Trrk fashion, started the
seventh top spinning. 1t ran along the
floor until it reached sort OF incline draw
bridge leading to the entrance of the little
hoiise, and then went up slowly TO, and
through the open door. The iuggler wait
Ell a moinent, as if expecting some signal
from the now invisible top. His suspense
was relieved an instant later by the tina
ling of silver bell, which indicated thai
the top had entered one of the tiny rooms
The Japenese held up one finger and wait
ed, in listening attitude. for a second
signal. 1t came as before. i'll tile tinkIe of
4 bell. upon hearing which the man held
up two fingers. Finally, when ten rooms
had been visited, and ten bells rung in
this way, had been counted on the pertoi M
erS fingers, lie arose anil pointed towards
the house, and towards the table, upon
which the six tops where yet spinning.
After a few moments during which he
silently watched the door of the house,
the top that had teen ringing the bells
came quickly ont OF the entrance ran
down the t'rawhridge and dropped motion
less at the feet OF the japanese. That
same moment the tops on the table stop
ped. and dropped over ON their sides.-.St.
NichoIGs.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13
Feminine supSrssltions.

W hite specks on the nails are fndi-
cative of good fortune.
When woman enters a room she
should he obliged to sit dowd, if only
tor moment, az she otherwise takes
away the cAiidrel's sleep witt, her.
To rock the cradle when empty is in
jurions to the child.
To eat while bell is ringing for
q funeral causes toothache.
The growing of a hen indicates ap-
preaching disaster.
Drawing on stocking inside out,
causes matters to go wrong during the
day.
BY bending the head to the hollow
ofthe arm the initial lette: OF ones fl.
tnre spouse is Represented.
If child less thau twelve months
old he brought into cellar he becomes
fearful
When children play soldier on tie
roadside II fore BODIES the approach of
war.
a child grows proud # suffered to
look into the mirror while less than
twelve months OLD.
Before moving into new house first
send in bread and a new broom.
Whoever sneezes at an early hour
either hears some news or receives some
present the same day.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13
one New years s-nllc~.

A man clad in the habiliments ofa tramp
knocked briskly on tli. back door OF a Gin
einnati residence ON New Years day, and
bowling low to the girl who made her ap-
pearaEce sail:
1.-The the season fair maid
and may each recurring New Year
''Oh, go long" said the girl, interrupting
II:m.
Il am not the only man that has run
down at the heel
mo. there were seven here ahead Of you
| this morning."
'.Speihg you keep open house, presume
they were admitted at the front door. But
the back door IS good enough for me. I
am not proud. Yoti viii observe that did
not come in carriage; bilt no matter, am
hungry. l would like bite to eat
I'VE haven't anything for yotl.'
Don't be too sire ofthat until ynu know
| who am. You probably never heard of
people entertaining angels unawares."
Yes have; but | don't believe it,
"Hnmer was a bcggar."
He never got anything here, my good
nlau.''
'.CervanteS died of hunger
lie ought TO have gone to work.
"Piffenbacker had 70 trades and starved
to death with all Of them. However; that
is neither here nor there
Try the fnarClng house over the way"
''SprnSer died in want"
IL know it. He depended on this She
bang for his victuals.''
'.1asso, Italy's celebrated poet
''Oh, suppose he was shot,
ale was not shot. but he WIS often hard
pressed Tor a nickel. | mention these facts
to prepare YOU for what Is coming | am
.he individual who first mentioned Grant
for third term
we are all solid for John Sherman,
said the girl.
The man walked slowly to the gate.
paused, scratched his E.edd, and, turning
once more 10 the female. said:
..Woulin't You give future cabinet of
f:cer cold potato ?'
Couldn't think of 1t. =
..What if the next Minister to the court
of St. James should ask for one 20
..He couldn't get il. sts..x
good wishes for the new year. l presume
you are acting according to instructions
A man Who Is just entering upon the prim-
rose path of politics can afford to be mag
nanimoils.''
/. And kissing his hand to the hard hearted.
hotiseniaid, he took his leave.- Cimtinnatt
Enquirer.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

A little girl passing the Washington
statue lately asked lady who was
with her if Washington was buried
there. "No," said the lady. 'sWhere
lie he buried 90 said the little girl. ''I
don't know said the lady. ''rh5n !
guess you don't read the Bible much, !"
said little innocence.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

On Thursday of last week Mr.. s. 7.
Northcut, living one and a half miles east
of Wheatland, IN Marion county, was way
laid when on his way home from the ferry
landing. and Under the cover of double
barrel shotgun robbed of s3.s 75 about
the hour of noon. Mr. Northcut was on
his way home from Portland having been
down aud sold his wheat to Messrs. Allen
& Lewis, and started home on the steamer
A. A. McCnlly which landed him on the
east side of the river opposite wheatland,
from whence he had n mile and half TO
walk home. Soon after leaving the river,
he met some Cinnamon going towards the
river, and soon after passing them mask
ed man raised up from behind fallen tree
and covered him With double barrel shot
gun and demanded his money. Mr.. North
cut seeing there was no chance to escape
dropped his mouey aud passed on. The
robber gathered up the sack and disappear
ed in the woods. It is not known who the
robber is but steps have been taken to cap
t1re him.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

Plants Id relatively high latitudes
have more aromatic truite. foliage of a
deeper green, and richer essertial oils
tbnn similar plants growing in more
soutllerly regions.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

J.E. Reynolds has published sugar
test for determining The purity of water.
IIalf i liter of water is put into a flask
end then piece of white sugar about
the rize Of a peg is introduced. The
mouth of the flask is covered with a
piece of paper. After the flask is ex-
posed for eigh. or ten days TO the sun
light, its contents will become MILDLY il
the water held much organic matter.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

"Thou madest people say, 'How we'll
he epeaks!' y said Deniost1lenes to Cicero,
in Fcnelon's 8 Dialogues Of the Dead,'
''Lut ! made them say, Let lts march
against Philip %
That was trne, but it required many
passionate appeals from this prince OF
orators before the Athenians uttered
that cry. -
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

An admirable reply was once made
by careful reader of the Bible to ar
infidel who attacked him with such ex.
pressions as these: "To suppose that
the blood otlChrlst can wash away sin
is foolishness; l doa't understand or
believe it."
The Bible student remarked. "You
aLd Paul agree exactly.''
The infidel replied, with much sur
prise, ''IIow is this chat Paul and
agree ?"
"Oh," said the student, "turn TO the
frs: chapter of first Corinthians, and
read the eighteenth verse;
Tie infideI read, "For the preahing
of tie cross is 10 them that perish, fool
islness but unto us which are saved,
it is the power OF God"
The iifidel hung his head, and ever
after studied the Bible with new feel.
ings. Under the graci Gus teachings OF
the Holy Spirit, he was soon red to
believe it to be the power of God unto
salvation 1.-THE British Workman
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

The Secretary of the Interior has
made All agreement with the I'iute
Indians, represented at Washington BY
Winnemucca and his associates, who
were heretofore entitled to live on the
Malheur Agency, by which they are to
have lands allotted to them in severalty.
Each head Of family aud adult male is
to receive 160 acres, to'be cultivated
for their own use. This is probably the
first instance in which land has been
allotted in severalty TO Indians, and
the result will therefore be watched
with interest:
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

A stranger dropped = wallet contain
ing s6 900 on the strsets' of Fair Play.
Col, and the citizens let it lie there
until lie came back forit. They thought
it was some new feature introduced into
the string:gatne.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

She said. "TIow well these rooms are
lighted, . and Ire SKID, Eyes, by the light
of beauty's eyes. and yon arc lending your
share, which Is not u snihll one. to the gen
eral illumination. the brilliancy OF which
Ifs almost to dazkiing|too poor mortal like
myself to whom 1t IS well that nome nts
such as these are brief. else the reaction
would be destructive to my peace Of mind,
iFnot altogether fatal to it,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13
Kts Ingraflianta.

To show our faith in the safety and excall6Hse ~
The *. B.s upon proper personal arrifcatfon- rhSm
satisfied that no imposition is iptended, We Wi
give the names Of an its ingredients. by
prstor Of any ether Family Medicine In. the porld.
"a MmAamy eeselHn0 Q 0a1Aal d further information and
pnIes Treatise on Diseases Of the Blcedsh IN
Tncn each bottle enclosed Price 81 per con-
tSis. D. RASsoa, ,soN q Co., PTop'rs, Bufalo5 Ny
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13

n half OF the charges agsinst Indian
Commissioner IIayt are true, Ills removal
by Secretary Sci,ufz was an act Of public
necessity:
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13
King Of the Blood

specify ALL the sufferer usually perceive their
cause but SAT- Rleurn, F'intples, Ulcers, Tanscrs
Iottre, SICetttH0s, &C., the most common. an
well as many affections of the Heart, Head, Liver
and Stomach.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1880-02-13
1nnaeI Agreeing with Paul.

San Buenaven,ura, Dec. 20, 1879.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20
The Latest from Mauna Loa.
H1Lo. November en-. 1880

HILo, November 9th, 1880.
We are having considerable excitement re-
garding the eruption from Mokuaweoweo, on
Mauna Loa. have been Watching it closely,
but clouds keep us from seeing it we'll much
of the time. There seem TO be two streams,
one extending perhaps Is or 20 miles towards
Mauna Kea. On Saturday morning early il
was a grand sight and during the day, partic-
ularly in the morning, we could see the lava
thrown up--it seemed 900 feet. Could we
have seen the same at night it would have
been grand. watched it on Saturday night
until An, and it was magnificent sight.
November lOth.--Got up at 3 80 AN. to see
it. 1t has extended much farther. The limo
on the left is now plain and some think the
lava may come near this place. Mr.. Severance
who was at Wamea came home in haste, think
ing Hilo in danger, but the people are but lit
tie alarmed. Mr.. s. has sent Mr.. Cohen, q
constable, with guide to see how far the lava
has travelled. 1t looks like a grand torch
light procession only much more grand Many
were curious to know how Kilauea ia affected.
We had a report that there was no signs Of
life in IT. another report is that all three lakes
are quite active.
November llth.-The flow has nearly stop
ped at the right 1t can only be seen from
here about miles. 1t has travelled 80 miles.
The flow at the left is increasing and is going
towards Kau, having traveled-as near az we
Suu JuuSo-dOoue ~ mticb. Auc biSHt Wac OK.
! traordinarily grand last night. Parties that
returned from Kilauea last evening report it
quite active. Mr.. Cohen and the guide return
ed this Pm. They think the lava IL flowing
towards Kilanea and Puma, and is very thick.
They say it was very hard trip; they were
from $50 AM. to Pm. making 40 miles
with good horses. They say there is small
stream flowing towards Hilo, but think it will
not amount to much that we need not have
the slightest alarm.
November l2th.-The lava stream to the left
continues to flow and it is thought towards
| Kan. A letter was received last evening from
resident Of this place now visiting Kau.
1t could be seen but short time last evening
as il was raining. The flow towards Mauna
Kea is much smaller and Seems to decrease.
]. A. NJ.
Uuder date of Nov. 18th, as we learn by
letter from Hilo:-
The sight on Saturday was indescriblably
e and. All day, with or without the glass,
our eyes were turned towards the mountain.
A fountain Of liquid lava was pouring up from
the summit line Of Mauna Ioa. Two fiery
streams were distinctly visible, coursing down
it's side, one towards Mauna Kea, the other
nearer Hilo. At night the sky was glare Of
light that made objects distinctly visible in tho
streets and in our Tooms. Wednesday night
the sight of the mountain was most glorious.
The broken clouds lying around the summit
sides were irradiated and shone in wonderful
splendor. The force Of eruption seems now
diminishing.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

sxsssS's BErnrl-Rev = @ Damon. Chaplain, King
street, the Sailors Home. Preaching at N A ~
seats free. Sabbath School before the morning service
Prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings nj ~ O'clock
FoRI sTREEI CnuKcH--Itev W Frcsr, Pastor, corner
Of Fort and bere,ania streets Preaching Sundays
at II ~ aud 'hrn, Sabbath school st1oAH.
ST AsDEEw's cArnspnAL. English services, RI Rev
sailan ssryie:s; Hsy Alex xaekin,osh So Holy
Matns, Litsny and sermon tEnglish(; & Evsnsonr
iHawaiiani; 7D, Kvensong and sermon lEnglishS
Ming; Az, 10, xe.
IA, $4,000 Sauser Parker, Pss.or. King
street. above The Palace Services In Hawaiian eysrV
sunday o. II AN sabbath school At I0A T. Evcninx
ssIyises 81 q. ocock. alternating with ksumsk aptif
meeting every Wednesday MsXrn
kAr.Ak.r,u cmuKcn- Rev = Ka.es:. Pastor, B-re-
anta street near Nuuanu. Services IN Hawaiian every
SUNDAY at isss ~, sabbath school at ~ =. Essa-
ing services a. ~ O'Clock, alternating witk ksvsiahso
Prayer meeting every wednesday NJ ~ -. N Il
koaAs cAraolic cuuEcn- uuder the charge Of n
ssv biAAop AAixtsl assisted ~ Rev Father Hermann;
~ and 3Pu m
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20
fcommanIcated.1

Mr.. Reed, Of Hilo, Hawaii, who has been III
long time died Thursday evening November nth,
and was buried the following afternosn~ little
grandson was born in the house the oans day,
Mr.. w. Shipmans second child 10 birth and
death almost touched each other. In one room the
weary pilgrim passed out 10 his eternal rest In
the other, little new life came in entering upon
the untried experience Of 10Y and s0zTow victory
and defeat.
One In the morn awoke
Ia world Of cure and pain,
hut the other happier Tar
And lev awpke usain
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

Attention Ia called to the advertisement of the
meeting Of the British Benevolent Society at the
hall of the Mechanic Engine Company next ThurS-
day evening.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

EnRATUM-In our article OF. the Coolie labor in
the Colony Of British Guiana wrote that 5000
Coolies held 5000 IN government savings banks;
the sum should have been $4,000.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

The band concerts have been well attended
since the expiration of the recent furlougb, not
withstanding the Indictment state Of the weather
which has generally prevailed since then.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

Captain D. l.. Kaaina ~ the schooner papabi
reports having seen n submarine eruption about
18th mat, He says he first noticed column Of
water and flame arise from the sea about quar-
ter of mile ahead Of tho schooner aud that he be-
came frightened and kept further of shore. The
outburat lasted only about two minutes. After
putting the schooner about, densc volume Of
smoke was arising from the place, bu, he was IN
able TO sec any agitation " the water, and OBJ
gerved no more wnter or lnme thrown np
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

The p. M. $. s. CiW nj Ne,o York will be due
here tomorrow, the I'D, from the south. Have
your letters ready for the NATL Ftf
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

The barometer stood unusually low on Sunday
last, ancroid showed 2s so; throughout the
week, however, it has been rising, and was ycster-
day nearly Mt its usual trade wind stand point,
viz: 10 10 H#at#
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

We miss the blue jackets from our streets since
the departure of the y. s. s. Alaska and H. b. NJ.
Ganuet. The boys made business lively while on
shore, especially among the livery stables and
fruit vendors.
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

Many OF young friends went ont shooting
on Tuesday, and party Of three guns bagged
twenty nine ducks and sixteen plovers,
Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-11-20

Madam "Pele" IL reported to he In a state of
unusual activity at kilauea since the eruption at
Mauna Joa commenced. 4. q o. - b 81