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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1881-02-10

WASHINGTON, Jan. os.-ln the house, q
long acrimonious debate occurred on the
bill to pay the widow of Capt. Page one
hundred and thirty-six dollars, the amount
due him as a naval officer at the time he
resigned his commission when his state Sc
cetled In 1861, but the committee rose
without action.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
A BROKEN HEART.
One Of the Train Robbers Dies the
Death of Despair.
A Victim of Sensational Litera-
ture-A Warning TO Boys.
Little Rock Gazette, sth.I

Little Rock Gazette, 9th.l
A very sad death occurred in the
penitentiary yesterday. All deaths
are sad. The death of the old man,
around whose bed family assemblies,
is sad. The death of an infant, whose
cold lips are sealed by kiss Of moth.
er's devotion, is sad. But ofa deaths,
the death from a broken heart is
saddest.
Z. Il. Sullivan, alias William Della
ney, a young man of tWenty-three
years, one of the train robbers, re.
Gently sentenced to seventy years in
the Arkansaw penitentiary, was the
victim of broken heart. Several
days ago he became gloomy, and 60
ing to DR.. Lanow, prison physician,
complained Of being sick. Upon ex
animation the physician discovered
that the man was not suffering from
any perceptible disease, but that his
pulse was l40 He was ordered to the
hospital. where every care was given
him. de revived after time, but
every one could see despair written on
his countenanco. He entered the
prison cheerfully, and lightly spoke of
the long term of his sentence, but
after awhile letter came. When he
read the lines his spirit sank. Tears
told Of a misery that ink could not ex.
press. He went again to his bed.
The shadows are gathering fast
and night is expressing me with its
darkness, he said yesterday to some
one standing near. Zone crime, and
then death in a penitentiary. My old
father who has preached the gospel
for years, who many and many time
clasped his hands above my head and
prayed. has been humbled in his old
age. And my mother if could
only hear her voice. But walls and
law are between US am as one who
is dead. She could come to me, but l
could not go to her." His thoughts
wandered. At times he seemed TO be
at church, listening to his father
preach and then, he seemed to be
playing with his sisters. He smiled
and laughed softly; "Ah p he would
say, Your brother never forgets
you" Suddenly his face grew dark,
and waving his hand wildly began to
mutter broken sentences. Seizing the
bride rein he sprang upon his antag-
nist's horse and dashed away.
He's rea,iing one of those wild
books that we used to steal away and
devour, said one of the dying man 5
companions in crime.
Halt he exclaimed, drawing a
revolver and leveling it at the head Of
young Horace" continued the suf-
ferer: Slowly and sadly they left the
church and walked along the path to
the rude grave Of Lawrence. Stand
ing near the stone placed there by the
Indian, Casper and his fair companion
-" and he muttered incoherently,
the sentence dying away with a deep
groan. Suddenly he raised himself, |
looked intently toward the door, and |
slowly iank back, dead.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

| gave a great many away, for the
donors placed no value upon them,
Since the sensation or boom was start.
ed | know that one man in Tennessee
has purchased S50O,0OO in Confederate
bonds. He commenced buying at 81
per thousand and has run up his pur.
chasing figures to 81 or So. This agent
agrees with me and says if he had
$O,00O,000 Of Confederate bonds he
would sell them at twenty-five cents
per thousand. I have advised, as /
now would, that there is nothing
staple in this speculation. However
II speculator, as many have bought
Confederate bonds at 81 or So per
thousand and sells them for Sc or $40,
he makes money. At this rate the
amount of money made depends upon
the number Of bonds bought at the
low figure and then sold at advance. l
repeat that the whole thing is, in my
opinion, wild speculation by New
York parties for the purpose of making
money, and that it has no substantial
foundation in the way of Confederate
funds in England or elsewhere.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
BY CABLE.
Premier Ferry and Colleagues
Hand in Their ResIg-
nations.
President Grevy will Summon
Gambetta.

PARIS, November 10.-After the
Cabinet council to-day, Premier Ferry
and colleagues handed their resigna-
tions to President Grevy, who ac-
cepted them. The Ministers remain
in charge Of their respective depart
ments pendingthe appointmentoftheir
successors. President Grevy has de-
cided to summon Gambetta, With
whom he will have an interview this
afternoon.
DUBLIN, November 1O.-At the first
sitting of the Land Commissioners at
Claremorris to-day, though only four
cases were presented, it is beyond
question that even in MayO-notorious
for its advanced views on the land
questionable land act will be ac-
cepted most universally.
Gladstone, in a speech at Guild
Hall, declared the law should be en-.
forced with frmness and decision in
Ireland. Its enforcement has been
entrusted to those agents who have
already earned the title of graft
tude to their countrymen by the
courage with which they per.
formed their duties. The Times
says that this emphatic statement may
prove as warning to those tenants
who being tempted to yield even TEN.
porarily to the No Rent Policy. We
understand that the practical difficulty
of engaging in conflict with large
body Of Irish tenantry, may be met, if
occasion rise, by taking one by one Of
the counties in which resistance to
rent may be organized, and by rising
for the enforcement of the law. The
whole power of the Executive Land
lords, if assured, the government
will strenuously support their legal
rights. Now that the last semblance
Of injustice is removed it may be
cllled upon in certain districts
to postpone demands until recalcitrant
tenants are reduced to submission
elsewhere. 1t is plain that this law
will be effectually vindicated. Those
who have time to reflect will probably
profit by the exemplary punishment
of their fellows.
Eight arrests are reported in Ire
land.
The tenants Of Featherston and
the Earl Of Buckingham declare that
they will not pay rents, in consequence
of the refusal of atffteen per cent re-
duction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10


The Mississippi election means that
Senator Lamar will occupy his place in
the Senate six years longer if he lives
Mississippi has endorsed one Of her
most illustrious and useful sons and
requested him to continue in the
place where he can so fittingly rep
resent great people and illustrate to
the world the highest qualities and
uses of craftsmanship and patriotism
The people ofthat State recognize in
him great and good man, con-
scientious leader, the advocate of
what is safe and prudent auG
right. 10 retire such a
man in the zenith of an honorable
career and a great public service
would be a sad mistake. In all the
galaxy of Mississippis brilliant and
distinguished men there is not one
who could if elected at once take Mr..
Lamar's place aud fill it as he does. 1t
is a gratifying sign of the times when
the people set proper estimate upon
the services of such a public servant
and continue him in the highest
place within their gift. We congrat-
ulate the gallant people of our sister
State upon the main results of the
election, the continued ascendancy of
intelligence, consistency and decency
in theconduct of public affairs, and par.
ticularly upon the hearty Endorsement
Of Mr.. Lamar's high virtues and dis
tinguished services.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
RAILWAY INTERESTS.
AdjuStmentOf Rates Between
Trunk Lines.
GOuId's Folks Buying Texas and
Pacific.
Home Orders for Louisiana and
Tennessee State Bonds.

New York, November 10.-A ru-
NOR was circulated yesterday that the
Pennsylvania Company had reduced
the rates on freight. Offsetting thi:
was areport that the New York Cen
trail would further advance rates this
morning A stated agreement was
made which would end the differences
between the trunk lines. The COM
panies are said to be adjusting their
differences, and a war is not likely to
break out again under the new ar
rangements. The Manhattan and
Elevated issue 100000 stock,
6,5OO,0OO of this amount will probably
be designated as first preferred and be
given in exchange for New York Ele-
waited stock, and the other 6,500,000
will be given in exchange as second
preferred for Metropolitan stock. 4.
Manhattan is simply common stock,
but Manhattan becomes virtually the
controller Of tho other two lots. Phil.
adelphia is large buyer Of Reading
mortgage bonds in London. The
Lehigh Coal Company will probably
pay dividend Of 3 or 4 per cent in
January. A large block of Texas
Pacific is said to have been bought by
the Gould party. Advices from
Columbus state that lobby has been
formed there to menace railroad cor
porations with hostile legislation dur
ing the coming winter. 1t is under
stood that Green Bay & Minnesota
stock will be listed in thirty days.
The fact that bonds to the amount Of
$255O were rendered for redemption 1t
par and interest yesterday shows that
people are satisfied to hold bond,
bearing 81 per cent Also a call for
continued skies will be issued early
Good borrowing demand yesterday
for active stocks at 4@5 per cent.
Erie was loaned at 4 per cent, and
the Michigan Central at 2. A large
amount Of Mobile and Ohio stock and
Indebtedness was bought by a promi-
nent house for Boston account. Large
home orders are reported for Lou
isiana and Tennessee State bonds.
The earnings OF the Ohio and Missis-
sippi show marked increase of late
The New York, Chicago and st. Louis
Company have made an amicable set
tlement with the Michigan Central
for crossing, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

LOUISVILLE, November 1O.-River
rising, with 6 feet 8 inches in the
canal and 4 feet 8 inches in the chute
on the falls. Weather cloudy and
chilly. Arrived: Mt. Glare and tow,
from Kanawha river to KanawhS
river S. P. Car and tow, from Steph-
ensport to Cincinnati; J. Sharp Nc,
Donald and tow, Cairo; Cons Millar
Cincinnati.
PITTsBURG, November 10.-River q
inches and rising. Weather cleai
and cool.
CAIRO, November 1O.-Arrived
City of Vicksburg from Vicksburg at
2 a. M, Hickory from Tennessee rivel
at 2. M, Fannie Tatum from PaducaE
at Z a, M, and james W. Gaff from
Cincinnati at noon. Departed, Hick
ory for st, Louis at Z a. m., Fannie
Tatum for st. Louis at 8 a. M, Vicks
burg for st. Louis at 10 a. m. Rain!
and cold.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
DETROIT.
Attempted Wife Murder and Suicide.
A Big Lumber Fire-A Life Sen.
tence.

DETROIT, November l0.-A young
man named Sylvanus Howe attempted
to cut his wife's throat with a razor in
this city last night, and inflicted a
severe but not fatal wound, then i'm
mediately took dose of Prussic acid
and died in fifteen minutes. The act
was the result Of long course drink
ing, as he was strongly attached to his
wife.
Nine million feet Of lum-
Der in Sesson & Lilley'f
mill and yard at Springlake burned
yesterday. The same belonged to
Rathbone & Co., of Chicago. The
loss is estimated at quarter of a mil
lion. Insured for 100000 in 80 diff
ferent companies.
The trouble at the State Agricultu.
raj College is not yet ended. 1t il
reported that 25 students have beer
suspended by the faculty and two
have been expelled.
DR.. N. c. Hall, of Davidsburg, whit
was convicted last week fer the mur
der of his wife, was yesterday takeI
to the penitentiary under sentence fot
life
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
A Burning Vessel Seen at a Dis
tance.

CHICAGO, November 10. = The
burning vessel seen off Port Wash
ington at five o'clock yesterday after
noon, and off Sheboygan at eight
seemed to have other boats around it
The probability was, therefore, tha'
the crew of the burning craft woulC
be rescued. None of them have
reached shore as yet, however, anC
nothing is known of the disaster.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

The annexed table made up from
the Irish census of 118l meets several
inquiries on the subject of the relig.
ious faith of the Irish people. II
should be promised that in the ten
years from 1871 to 1881, while the
population Of Ireland decreased 252,-
532, the Catholic church held the
same per centage of the population,
there was a slight increase in the per
centage of Presbyterians and Metho-
dists and decrease of Episcopalians.
The deuominational census, as it ap.
pears in the Family Annual, Catho-
lie publication, is as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
Now York StocI. Market.

New York, November TO-, II am,
The stock market opened firm, and
generally 4 to l!c higher, the latter
for Metropolitan, which made a fur
ther advance Of J to ic in the early
dealings. The general list declined
! to Ito, the latter for Texas Pacific
but speculation soon became strong
and prices rose to lic, Chicago
and Burlington, Indiana, Blooming
ton and Western, Erie preferred ant
G. G. and l. @. being most prominen
in the improved movement. Wheat
/ to 1c lower and dull.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
WASHINGTON.
THE GARFIELD MEMORIAL.
Active Efforts to Raise Funds in
This and Other Countries.

WASHINGTON, November lO.-The
Garfield Memorial Hospital Commit.
tee report that sixty thousand circu-
lars has been mailed to various
parts of the country, setting forth
the purpose of the Committee, and
asked for contributions. Secretary
Blaine had sent copies of this ap-
peal to important Consulates abroad,
and intended upon his return to
Washington to supplement these with
a personal note to the Consular officials
requesting them to bring the matter
to the attention Of the courts to which
they are accredited The arrange
ments we're perfected for the organi-
zation of the Auxiliary Committees in
the large cities throughout the United
States for the purpose of soliciting
subscriptions. Contributions amount
ing to $1,000 from a number of promi-
uent citizens at Washington are re.
ported.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

FROM the returns received it ap,
pears that the Readiusters, aided by
the Republicans, have carried Vir.
ginia. This means, as far as the debt
question is concerned, that there will
be readjustment and scaling down to
point which the people will feel is
just and within their ability tc
pay. The effect will be felt
10 this and other States that
stagger under an uncomfortable load oil
debt. The Republican party at least
is estOpped from denouncing this policy
as reputation, inasmuch as it has,
with the full approval of the national
government, given substantial aid
and comfort to the movement. There
may have been other reasons for aid
ing Virginia to reduce a ruinous load
Of debt, but these cannot be Openly
avowed. The sentimental people of
all parties, who urge that such debts
should be paid dollar for dollar,
whether there is ability to pay or not,
will begin to see the impossibility and
impracticability Of such thing. Ten
nessee owes, without doubt, over $50,
100000, and the interest on this, even
at 3 per cent, would be nearly 81, ,000,.
600 per annum, the most Of which
would be sent out of the State never
to return in the ordinary channels OI
business. The people cannot stand
such drain as this, and it will never
be paid in full, They are willing tC
do the best they can, If this is re.
pudiation it will have to be written
across the face of the State debt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
Mill Fire.

GRAND HAVEN, November 10
Yesterday FIRE broke out in SissOn &
Lilley's mill yard at Spring Lake, and
burned 100000 feet of lumber recent
ly sawed for Kelly, Patterson & Co. Of
Chicago, valued at s25O,OOO, and in
sured for s1OO,5OO in thirty-nine com
panies. The mill, valued at $6O,OOO
was saved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

Mr., Lee Balch, of Sardis, one ol
the most prominent and successful
young lawyers Of North Mississippi,
passed through here yesterday on his
way to Little Rock, where he has
formed a partnership and will locate
to engage in the practice of his pro-
fession. He is a superior lawyer and
an excellent gentleman, and will be a
valuable accession to the community
in which he casts his lot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
The weather Ahead.

WASHINGTON, November 10.-For
Tennessee and the Ohio valley, light
rains and partly cloudy weather, north
east to southeast winds, slight change;
in temperature, followed by falling
barometer. For the lower Missouri
valley, partly cloudy weather, occa-
sional light rains or snow, northerly
winds, shifting to east and south
slight rise in temperature and slowly
falling barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

COLONEL r. DUDLEY FRAYsER is
spoken of for the place of Police and
Fire Commissioner. He is a man Of
nerve, integrity and Superior execu-
tive ability, and admirably adapted for
such a position if he would take Il.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

Arthur, when he recently visited the
White House, selected for his own
private apartment the room known as
Nellie Grants ROOM" in the north
west corner of the building. He did
not care to live in the room used by
his predecessor, fronting on the south
and known as the Presidents room,
because of its painful associations,
He will occupy the White House as
soon as it is ready for him. Until
then be will remain at his present
quarters on Capitol Hill.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
General Marcus J. wright on
the COnderate Bonds.

LAhG SOnACAaAC DOAAHs
Concerning the speculation in Con-
federate bonds General Marcus j.
Wright, who has for several years been
engaged under the auspices of the
War Department, in collating and
preparing for publication the Con-
federate records says:
II do not think there is any fund or
funds in England deposited to the
credit of the Confederacy. If so,
they belong to the United States, as
this was embodied in the articles of
surrender. That is to say the Con-
federate States agreed to surrender all
of its public property. ] have no Of
fetal information that there are any
funds in England belonging to the
Confederacy or that any were placed
there by the Confederacy. Al
though great many persons
have talked and written to
me concerning this matter, l have
never encouraged the belief that the
bonds of the late Confederacy would
be redeemed or could amount to any
thing. l think it wild speculation,
but am of opinion that very few, if
any, persons Of intelligence in England
are engaged in this sensational effort
to give value to the Confederate bonds.
The movement originated in the city
Of New York. Absurd as it mayseem
some of these spectators may make
money out of this venture by bullinl
or bearing the market. This may
cause some persons pecuniary loss who
have been induced to invest theil
money in this speculation. Since
have been compiling the war record
and searching out the archives of tn
Confederate government,many person
have sent me Confederate bonds, a
they were deemed valueless. | hard
ly knew what to do with them
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

The PUBLIC LEDGER job printing
Office and book bindery is prepared to
execute work with neatness and dis
patch, and at as low rates as any COM
petitor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
Henry Wood Summoned.

PHILADELPHIA, November 1O-Mr.
Henry Wood, Superintendent of the
Philadelphia & Westchester railroad,
have been summoned as a witness in
the Guiteau case.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

Hand bills of all sizes, from the
smallest to a three-sheet poster, done
with neatness and dispatch, at the
PUBLIC LEDGER job printing office.
Prices as low as the lowest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

MEMPHIS Degree Lodge, No. -,
NJ 3, l.. o. o. + Tho officers 8
and members Of this Lodge ares
requested TO meet at their hall SsssHV@S
this CTHURSDAY) night. November 10th, at
O'clock, for work in the degrees.
Visiting brethren fraternally invited.
By order CHAS. NJ. CARROLL, D. NJ.
s, III. GIRsON, Secretary
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MASONIC NOTICE.

THE stated assembyo OF Eureka Coun- q
i ell No. 6, Royal and Select Masters, w
will be held TONIGHT (Thursdayl ,the/NN
th inst. at 5 o'clock, fer dispatch of bust
ness, comforting degrees, etc. Visiting com
panions fTaternally invited. By order Of
John d. HTHN n l. NJ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10

The PUBLIC LEDGER job printing
Office constantly receives new type OF
the latest styles, and the Office gener.
ally is kept up to the highest standard
of excellence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-11-10
SALE OF BONDS.

IN pursuance Of the terms Of a written con-
i tract, to secure debt due me, will, at tho
southwest corner of Main and Madi, on street.
on Wednesday, the 18th day of November,
1881. sell for cash to the highest bidder:
Four city bonds, Nos. 3. Sc. SO, 81. for 5000
each, with coupons due. For particulars ap.
ply to HUMES K POS ON,
81 65 Sc Madisan 81 Mamphis. Tenn
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-25

F. The bill accepting the bondhold-
ers proposition passed the house
on it's final reading by the following
vote:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-25
Nashville correspondent of the
Coureir-J Journal says:

Nashville correspondent of the
Coureir-Journal says:
When he arose, just after Mr..
Coulter had concluded, the hall was
crowded with visitors, and there
were many ladies in the gallery. He
was watched closely, and began his
speech in calm, low tone, but soon
got iuto the depths and made the
echoes ring far away over the valleys
and hills surrounding Tennessees
beautiful capital, in his noble, gallant
and bold defense of the faith, honor
and credit of the State.=His speech
was an earnest appeal, as Well as an
able argument for the State, and will
never be obliterated from the minds
of those who heard him in his en-
deayor to save the commonwealth
from ruin and disgrace. He began
his argument at fifteen minutes be-
fore 5 o'clock, and on account Of the
short space of time allowed him, had
to go into the business before him at
once IN order to get through Sohe
at once went into the facts, and ven~
tilated every fimsy Opposition which
had been offered to the passage OF
the bill. a@=as@ 8 ga - A@-- .
MIR. Butler spoke about an hour
and half, and the universal express
sion is that he made not only the
best speech of his life, but the best
State-credit speech ever delivered
Many thought all the points for al
gument had been exhausted, anc
wondered what he could base 1
speech on without resume of othe:
speeches, but he never touched OF
another mans points, and simpl.,
spoke facts too forcible and cenyinc
ing to even admit of dispute. Their,
were parts of the speech very affect
ing, and one gentleman, in explaining
the effect on him, said the truth
were too happy and genuine to pas
unheeded
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-03-25
SOM ETHlNCl e {
EVERYDAY
OUGHT TO KNOW.

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curing a soft and brilliant
Complexion, no matter how
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Hagan's Magnolia Balm is a
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Freckles, Tan, Redness,
R0ughness, EruptiOns, Yul-
gar Flushings, ETC., etc. So
delicate and natural are its
effects that it's use is not
suspected by anybody.
No lady has the right to
present a disfigured face i'm
society when the Magnolia
Balm is sold by all druggists
for IS cents. ed4 j