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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

A well-kuown citizen of Albany oc-
caslonally relates an experience of his
early life to illustrate the danger Of
conviction on circumstantial evidence.
He had had levers quarrel, known
to her family, with the lady who has
been his wife now for twenty years.
One evening b e called upon her and a
reconciliation took place. In the
anxiety of res tored love and confidence
she expressed the fear that he might
be assaulted while passing through a
disOrderly part of the city on his way
home, and to reassure her he took a
pistol from his pocket, told her that
he always carried it, and was explain
ing its mechanism when it was acct
dentally discharged. The girls parents
rushed into the room, expecting to
discover murder or a suicide. but
fortunately no harm had been done,
although the bullet grazed the girls
face. On his way home the lover
threw his pistol into the river and has
never since carried one. He thinks
that any jury in Christendom would
have found him guilty of murder if
ne had killed his sweetheat, 4 for
against bis unsupported denial the
strongest circumstantial evidence Of a
motive could have been brought,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
Kahn q Freiberg,
Cor. Main and Poplar

NVIs MHILI EIIL lVpIHIs
One dollar apiece for Misses elegant,
pure Linen Busters, and listers 81; 200
White Lawn Suits for Ladies, 81 a suit
slightly damaged; will not be on hand
five days, Ladies' pure Linen Busters,
81. 81 so each for few elegant Summer
Silk SUITE, worth $40 each.
KAHN & FREIBERG,
Main and Poplar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
Speaker Randall on Jefferson at
DIckinsDn College.


Speaker Randall delivered an adj
dres on Jefferson at the commence
ment exercisei at Dickinson College,
Carlisla. The Grafton comprised a
sketch Of Jeifersons life and public
services and philosophical analysis OF
bis political principles He pro-
nounced them to be the vitalizing
influence in our American system.
The speaker traced the main events of
Jefferson lie from his early educa-
ton to his services as President,
referring with especial emphasis to
the patriot inspiration which he
oaaght from Patrick Henry, to his
authorship of the Declaration Of In
dependence, his influence in uphold
ing the constitutional Commonwealth
of Virginia, his eminent contribution
to our national domain in securing the
accession from France of the great
Southern and Western. territory, his
diplomatic labors, his opposition to
the alien and sedition laws and above
all to his jealous assertion of
personal liberty and of the freedom of
the press and of religious belief. Each
of these salient points in his public ca
reer was seiz d upon and shown to ex.
empty his wisdom, patriotism and
foresight, and this was accompanied
by fervid eulogy of his personal pu
rity and elevation above the greed of
spoils. Though the orator in the main
avoided questions that are in political
dispute be manifested sympathy with
JefIe sons avowed o position to cen
tralization and his apostleship of the
Democratic doctrine. The subject
was doubtless prompted By the zeal
which Garfield and other Republican
statesmen have lately manifested to
advance the Hamiltonian idea, and
the grafton may be a landmark in a
general revival of effersonian doctrine
by the popular exaltation gifts author
The address closed with fitting ex.
tract from Jefferson's letter acknowl-
edging his degree of Doctor of Law
from Harvard University and praising
the work of lite airy institutions de-
voted to liberal education.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
Hon. 70 ssnnre Health.

It seems strange that any one will
suffer from arrangements brought on
by impure blood, when Scovills' Sar-
saparilla and Stillingia, or Blood and
Liver Syrup, will restore health. II
is the best blood purifier ever disoov-
cred, effectually curing serofula, syph-
little disorders, weakness Of she kid
neys, erysipelas, malaria; all nervous
disorders and debility, bilious com
plants, diseases Of the blood, liver,
kidneya, stomach, skin, etc It cor
reOts indigestion. A single bottle will
prove to you ita merits as a health
renewer, for il acts like charm.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

john Lilly, dealer IN wines, liquors
and cigars, has moved to 322 Front
street, between Union and Monroe.
The latest styles of type are being
constantly received at the LEDGER job
printing Office, 10 Madison street.
The races at Olympic Park, and the
German Rifle Club match, near Fort
Pickering, we're part of yesterday s
pastimeS.
The LEDGER job Office, ID Madison,
is prepared to execute every class Of
Job printing in good style and at very
low prices.
From 68a to 81 yesterday in the
shade. This morning at suqrise 70
was the record, six warmer than yes
terday at the same time.
No pistol firing or cracker popping
yesterday. except on the sly. This
abominable and dangerous custom is
fast wearing out in all directions.
The Independent COlored Pole
bearers picnicked at Alexander Park
yesterday. No rivalry with their
military brethren, at Estival near by.
No rain fell anywhere south last
night. 1t was a little damp in the
Platte country, in the far northwest,
but as dry as a powder horn south of
the Ohio.
The handsome gold medal for the
best drilled military company is still
in the possession of the managers who
didn't get up any drill. They are that
much ahead.
Those who went on the steamboat
excursion yesterday were taken in.
The boat trip was nice enough, but
the entertainments at the other end
Of the line we're horrid.
The fact that none connected with
the proposed boat excursion frolics
yesterday cared to let their names ap-
pear cast suspicion upon the public
mind that it wouldn't be much.
I've felt a national grief all day and
my soul is sad, very sad" said patri-
otto rosy checked colored lady last
evening when coming in on the street
cars from the Estival Park picnic.
Captain Hugh Pettit's company, the
Porter Guards, held a meeting Satur-
day evening at which a number OF
names we're added to the roster, and
other matters of Importance settled.
Sol Coleman is now chipping and
flying around town, as lively as ever.
We are glad to notice it, yet should
advise friend Sol to look after car.
buncles more carefully in the future.
Fair weather is indicated to-day
everywhere South, and warmer tenn
perature is promised. AS the barom-
eter is falling we may have a few
showers after awhile. 1t is already
dry and it will be very dry if we don't.
Tie R. E. Lee base ball club Of
New Orleans, were defeated here Sun
day by the Memphis Reds. The score
vas 8 to 5. The Lees went home yes
terday at noon. The Reds want the
Lone Stars to come here next
Sunday.
The Bartlett Musical Club gave a
public entertainment last evening,
which was we'll attended. The selec-
lions were all good and well rendered
by the members of the club, some Of
whom showed a remarkable degree of
vocal talent.
The gamblers had a very enticing
spread at the other end of the steam
boat excursion, yesterday. No one
bit at their feast, though there was no
barbecue nor anything to satisfy
hungry appetite except beer, and not
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
McKEE'S Csc SHIRT.
Our subscribers leaving the city can
have the daily LEDGER mailed to any
address for SOC per month.
Buy Hose Carts Of Browne, 40 Madison.
A Big Crowd Sold.

About 1900 people went out on the
boats yesterday in search Of barbecue
and other sports advertised to come of
down the river, but which didn't hap
pen. The Macready made six trips
and the Osccola Belle ono to the syl-
van retreat where tho programme
didn't come off. The boats were char
tered by a club of persons represented
by Mr.. Hukill, and they had nothing
to do with the affair except to carry
the people to and fro. The managers
are doubtless ahead on their venture,
but those they took in don't like it,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
ITiST RECEIvED

"Sane or insane such a wretch :
monster as Gisseau would be bet
out of the world than in it." Il vii
they'd burn the bloody william, and ID
me have handful Of his ashes and 4
know that he il out of the world
Hang the ASA sin, and hang hi
high, are a specimen of the expre
sions cited here and hereabouts
garding the double tragedy at Wa
ington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
LEDGER LINES.


LEDGER Bindery, 10 Madison.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 90
Main street.
A calm and smoky atmosphere pre-
vailed early this morning.
There is no place like Bon Aqua f5r
diarrh@l, indigestion and kidney
affections.
The St Peters church orphans held
a nice picnic at Fitzgibboh Grove,
four miles eastward yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
CoIOred Holiday Enjoyment

The colored people had a hilarious
time yesterday. The military in full
uniform marched to Estival, and
throngs of the race of both sexes went
aud came all day and all night. In
deed sometime after dawn this morn
ing the frolic continued, and many
who were not participants were
aroused from their slumbers by the
frolickers returning to their homes in
jolly temper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
Damaging Cyclone.

PoUGHKEEPsIE, N. Y. July s.
Pine Plains aud the Highlands suffer
ed seriously from q terrific cyclone
Trees were uprooted and the growing
crops and buildings much damaged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

The Lewisb'urg Gazette, faithful
supporter OF Judge Wright and his
platform saws with emphasis:
There will be no avoiding the issue.
The next light will be for or against
the 1902 settlement. The people are
becoming aroused all over the State.
They, the people, are taking matters
in their own hands, since party plat
forms and pledges sscsedly made are
only for the purpose OF catching votes
and are easily broken, ana not to tame
~ submit to such outrageous measures
as the 1908 iniquity passed by fraud
and bribery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
HTrs. Gaines aud her SOn-in-Law.


New York Posts Washington letter.
The indications are that that won
derful woman, Myra Clark Gaines,
will devote the remainder Of her en-
ergy and such part of her vast estate
as may be necessary to save her SON.
Iin-law, Christmas, from the legal con-
J equences Of having killed her own
Nm, Whitney, 10 this city on Saturday
eSening. The sympathies of Mrs.
GAY hes are very mauifestly with the
livihN son-in- law, who seems 10 have
been Auch more a son in fact, and a
much Worthier member OF society than
the dead man. 1t is a curious sight
that is now witnessed at the old Gaia
cazy House, where this remarkable
woman sits in her grief, surrounded
by her six grandchildren, three chill
dren of the murdered son and three
children Of the murderer son-In-law,
sending a message to the latter at the
police cell that she will see that what
the law can do shall be done for him.
The latest evidence is that the fatal
shooting is a better case of self de-
Tense than at first appeared. Whit
ney is now reported to have struck
Christmas a severe blow on the back
Of the neck as he was descending the
stairs, and to have Immediately after
ward placed his hand upon his hip
pocket, as if about to draw a weapon,
meanwhile, disowning Christmas and
his mother in the vilest language,
The case will be defended by the ablest
legal talent. This is che most notable
murder sensation in Washington since
Daniel Il. Sickles slew Phillip Barton
Key, the seducer of bis wife, and was
acquitted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
Seth Green's Spider Story.

Seth Green's Spider Story.
Rochester Le,ter.l
Hyou anchor pole in body Of
water and put a spider upon it, he will
exhibit marvellous intelligence by his
plans to escape. At first he will spin
a web several inches long and hang to
one end while he allows the other Ia
float off in the wind, in the hope that
it will strike some object. OF course
this plan proves a failure, but the
spider is not discouraged. He waits
until the wind changes, and then sends
another silken bridge floating off in
another direction. Another failure
is followed by several other similar
attempts, until all the points of the
compass have been tried. But neith-
er the resources nor the reasoning
powers of the spider are exhausted.
He climbs to the top of the pole and
theoretically goes to work to construct
a silken balloon. He has no hot air
with which to initiate it. but he has
the power of making it buoyant.
When he gets his balloon finished, he
does not go off on the mere supposition
that it will carry him, as men often
do, but he fastens it to guy rope, the
other end of which he attaches to the
island pole upon which he is a pris (.
oner. He then gets into his aerial
vehicle, while it is made fast and tests
II m COO uhathar 10 d;panu;ona o,o
capable of the work of bearing him
away. He often finds that he has
made it too small, in which case he
hauls it down, takes it all apart, and
constructs it on larger and better
plan Aspider has been seen to make
three different balloons, before he be-
came satisfied with his experiment.
Then he will get in, snap the guy rope,
and sail away to land as gracefully and
as supremely Independent of his sur.
roundings as could we'll be imagined.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

The people of Wilson coun ty will
meet at Lebanon next Mond ay and
express their views on the 100. 3. The
people OF DeKslb county will meet at
Smithvllie the same day for the same
purpose, There will be a similar
meeting at Lewisturg, Marshall coun-
ty, at the same sime
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

Joseph Podlisi, Jr., the reputed
heir to fortune left by his father in
Bohemia, has been discovered in New
York, and is to be sent to Europe by
his friends.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

Mr.. HenryG. Vennor, the wealth
er prophet, has a handsome nous
tache; he parts his hair in the middle,
and he is forty-one years old. His
early life in Canada was spent in pow
erty. In the University of Montreal
he is a professor, and he is the author
Of book called Our Bird of Prey.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
ICEi

0'Neil & Co., No. Towards Row, lake
ice at wholesale and retail. Steamboat and
railroad shipments receive special atten-
ton. Orders for city delivery left at q. b.
Bryan q Co, No. 20 Madison street,
promptly filed. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
MCKEE'S Csc SHIRT.
Buy Gas Fixtures Of Browne.

The LEDGER Office book bindery, 10
Madison street, has good wOrkmen,
uses good material, and charges mod
crate prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

Bakers Pain Panacea cures pain in
man and beast. Use externally and
internally and find relief,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

$4,000. With the full fund desired
10 or IL new books can be published
annually, and the design is to place
copies OF al such in public librarie
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

Moses Titcomb, an ex-Superintend-
ent of the Document room ofthe Uni
ted States Senate, which under his
charge for thirty successive years, and
formally noted character about the
Senate Chamber, died few days ago,
in his eighty-frst year, at Franklin
Falls, N. H.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

DR.. Rogers Vegetable Worm Syrup
instantly destroys worms and removes
all secretiopa m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

There are on file at the departments
at Washington 100000 applications
for Office. There are about 10000
positions to fill, and therefore about
100000 ambitious Americans must be
disappointed. They should be about
some better business than Office seek
ing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

Thomson is the name Of the
Georgia man who accused his mother
of immortality before a church, in con-
sequence Of which she was expelled.
Then he made the same charge in a
court of law, but the jury believed he
was seeking revenge bee fuse she had
refused to give him some property, and
the verdict was an acduittal,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
JOHN walls a, UNDERTAKER,
31I Second Street. 1887,
Bali at Horn Lake.

Bali at Horn Lake.
The young men Of Horn Lake Depot
gave most enjoyable ball last Thurs
day evening. A number Of ladies and
gentlemen from this city attended,
among whom we're Misses Georgia
Stanton and Mamie Clarke and Messrs.
G. Bruce, G. G. Graham, Jr., S. Coli
bert, j. Latting and R. L. Ship. One
and all expressed their delight at
the cordial reception given them by
the hospitable little burg, who en-
deavored in every way to add to their
enjoyment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

Mr.. Moses Hunt, Of Charleston.
Mass, has added 81 900 to the fund
for printing books for the blind, aud
about $25, 900 has now been subscrib-
ed ofthe $4,000 desired. The books
printed in raised letters which the
blind can trace with their fingers, are
few and expensive, Bible costing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
McKEE'S Csc SHIRT.

Buy Pitcher Pumps sS Browne.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05

T NJ. COLEMAN, Justice Of the Peace,
u. Notary Pubic and Commissioner Of
Deeds. Special attention given 70 collections
in the county Office s94 Frent Il isl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-07-05
THE NEW SENATE SALOON,
No q o.a IN Ado,oa 81

LUNCH daily at 10 am.
Iee-cOId Beer and Fine Cigars
1877
The Republican journal., 1881-12-08

The efforts of Gov Plaisted to make
himself ridiculous, in which he has been
remarkably successful, must be borne
with patience, but when he usurps I'M
lawful power, undertakes to constitute
himself the supreme authority of this
State, and to set the constitution and
laws at defiance, it is time he should be
checked. Fortunately we have a Supreme
Judicial Court to guard the interests OF
the people, and its opinions, of which a
summary is published elsewhere vindi-
cate the rights of the people of Maine and
sustain the Executive Council in their re-
sistance to the usurpations of Paisted
According to the Portland Argus Cover
nor Plaisted intends to pay no attention
| to the decision of the Court, but intends
to bring the question of his right to re-
move the Reporter of Decisions before the
| Court in legal way. What he will gain
by such a step, beyond notoriety, is not
easily seen; but notoriety is probably
what he is striving for.
The Republican journal., 1881-12-08


The electric light is to be adopted for street
lighting in Aurora H.
Central New Hampshire has had good crops of
apples four years in succession.
The gossips say that Gilbert and Sullivan are to
write an operetta an American subject
The Waterbury Comm Watch Company
employs 200 hands, placing upon the market 500
watches per day.
The rise of the temperance vote in Wscousin,
from less than 200 last year, to % 900 this year,
is worthy of record.
Director Burchard, of the United States Mint
estimates that at the close of the present fiscal
year there will be in circulation Sl1 800 600 in
silver coin
In Kentucky, recently, spider by means of his
web shared mouse. The fact is sworn to by the
postmaster of the town and numerous other Ken
tuckans who never told lie.
Dead horses reported to be advancing in
price III Philadelphia which is due to the increased
price Of glue. They scarce and wanted now at
IS each, instead of $3 as heretofore.
There is a monster orange tree near Fort Har
lev, Fla, that measures nine feet one inch i'll cir
conference 1t is more than so years old, and
some seasons it has borne more than 5000 oranges
The cannon balls used by General Jackson at the
battle of New Orleans were made from ore taken
from the iron banks in Bath county, Ky. The de
post is to be worked by a company of Eastern cap
italists
The aggregate annual product of the manu-
featuring and mechanical industries of the United
States is now more than $4,000 900 Of this
vast product less than 5000 900 900 are exported.
And of the SO 900, 900 900 produced by agriculture
less than 10 per cent is exported.
The Republican journal., 1881-12-08

The Republicans organized the House
of Representatives on Monday. The Sen
ate is perpetual body, and Republican
caucus has agreed to make no changes in
the Senate offices at present. The House
committees will not be announced for a
week or two and possibly not until after
the holidays. 1t is idle to conjecture
whether the present will be an active or
an uneventful one. That is one of the
things no fellow can find out; not even
the argus-eyed Washington correspond
ents. But there is no doubt but what there
is plenty of work cut out for Congress.
The Republican journal., 1881-12-08

Republican Senators after adjournment Monday
held short caucus at which it was unanimously
agreed to stand by Mr. Edmund's resolution, which
provides for the continu ny of the Senate com
mittees as they existed last session Ii point
ed out during the inter change Of views this sub
ject that pughs amendment proposing To confer
the authority upon the President OF the Senate to
divide the committees equally between the two
political parties, cannot be adopted even if Judge
Davis should be willing to vote for the amendment,
for the Republicans, reinforced by Senator Ma
hone, can cast 80 votes against it and the Demo
Gratis will have only 80 If the President Of the
Senate votes with them A general confidence
was also expressed that Judge Davis will not vote
against the adop ton of Edmunds's resolution and
unless he so votes, or unless the Democrats pre-
vent action upon 1t it will be adopted and the
work of the committees may be commenced The
question of attempting to procure a new elec
ton of Senate officers was not mentioned in the
caucus
The Republican journal., 1881-12-08

A P ortland correspondent of the Boston Post
says Mr. Baine's choice for Governor cf Maine is
W W Thomas Jr Of Portland 1t is not likely
that Mr. Blaine told the Post correspondent so, and
although he may have preference we doubt if he
has expressed it. But the Republicans of the
State, with whom the choice rests in this matter,
will decide when they meet in convention some
months hence who is to be their standard bearer
in the September campaign ..
The Republican journal., 1881-12-08
Clippings .

We are authorized to say that the remark which
has been going the rounds OF the papers that the
Maine Republican State Committee decided at its
recent meeting that certain gentleman shall be
candidate for Governor, is entirely without founi-
alton. The subject was not, nor matter OF
candidacy, ever considered at a meeting OF the
Maine Republican Committee Boston journal.
There was never a more hopeful look in the pc
cuniary affairs of our State then at the present
time, as shown very clearly by the condition of
the savings banks we'll as by other unerring in
dcators Of the general financial state OF the PEG
pie. kennebec Journal.
The report of the State Bank Examiner shows
in the first place. that the people OF Maine have
put by in the savings banks this year nearly three
millions of dollars The aggregate savings ON de
post now are 20 millions These savings as
the consolidated statement shows are invested
chiefly in the public funds The deposits are all
invested The reserves and profits are held most
y in cash. Over million dollars have been paid
IN dividends to the depositors. The deposits
appear to be invested mainly in the public funds
The loans on mortgages have decreased, which is
always sign of general prosperity Altogether
the report is gratifying proof of the sound condl-
ton of the banks and OF the thrift of the communl-
ty. Portland Advertiser.
The Democratic papers in Maine Are busy attack
ing the Court and exaltlng the executive above the
Judicial We are sorry to gentlemen who for
many years have been troubled with the night
mare of Capitalization, busy themselves SO Jealous
ly in efforts to lmperlalize our State government.
Lewiston Journal.