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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19

INGERsoLL unmasked; q sketch Of
bis life and real character, is the title
Of a sixteen page pamphletwhichis is the
forerunner ofa larger work soon to be
published. The author and publisher
is Clark Braden Of New York. He
has evidently determined to make it
warm for Ingersoll in this world, il he
cannot convince him that there is a
warm hereafter. He takes up Inger-
soils early life and shows that he was
an impudent, worthless puppy from
his youth up, and that his whole life
has been lie and a fraud, and that
only his gift Of CAB and his cheek have
carried him through. The writer goes
on into details very minutely and gives
names, dates and places. 1t is very
interesting reading for those who care
to look upon the bad side Of human
nature. No one who believes half
that is said of Ingersoll in this pamph-
let can fail to have an unutterable
contempt for the man.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19
San Antonio to BE Made Great
Military Post.

San Antonio Express
A gentleman who has just arrived
from Chicago says that while in that
city he met General Phil Sheridan,
and had talk with him about mat
ters in Texas. That the General
stated he would visit the Lone Star
State the coming month, and come to
San Antonio. That there was a sur
plus appropriation of 100000 to be
expended for army purposes in Texas,
and it was the intention to devote thi:
money to building twelve company
post in San Antonio, and to make this
the distributing point for troops.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19
weather To-Day.

WASHINGTON, October 19.-For
the Ohio valley and Tennessee, fair
weather, northerly shifting to easterly
winds, lower barometer, stationary or
higher temperature. For the Mis-
souri, valley, fair weather, variable
winds, falling followed by rising ba-
rometer, rising followed by falling
temperature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19

The cornerstone of the monument
at Yorktown was laid yesterday under
the auspices Of the Mssonic fraternity
with imposing ceremonies. President
Arthur, Secretaries Hunt, james and
Lincoln, Governor Holiday, of Vir-
ginia, who delivered the address of
welcome; United States Senator j.
W. Johnston, of Virginia; w. W.
Henry, grandson..of Patrick Henry;
Rev. DR.. Nelson, grandson of Gen.
Nelson, who commanded the Vir.
ginia militia in battles around York
town; representatives of the French
and German nations; Judge r. b.
Wexford, Of Virginia, the orator Of
the day; General Grubbs, of New
jersey; General Hancock and many
other distinguished persons were pres
ent. Secretary Blaine and the French
were on board the steamer Tallapoosa
in the river, but by some mistake
their presence was not discovered un-
til the ceremonies were over. The
British Embassy was presumably
present, having accepted an invitation,
although not mentioned in the morn
ing dispatches. The surrender of
Lord CORVALLIS virtually ended the
Revolutionary war. 1t was regarded
as great event then all over the civil
lized world, and will ever stand out
conspicuously in history, An impos-
ing monument will soon mark the his
toric spot and tell to future ages ofthe
great triumph of American arms,
aided by the French, over the veteran
and tried forces of the mother country
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19
GUITEAU's ATTORNEY
Appeals TO the Country for a
Fair Trial.

WASHINGTON, October 19.-Guit-
eau's counsel furnishes the following:
To the Public;
The trial of Guiteau is fixed for
November 9TH. The short time al
lowed makes this appeal to the public
necessary. Will the press kindly
copy it? He attempted to lecture on
religious subjects through several
Northern States. 1t is beloved that
there are many people in that connec-
tion who can, if they will, furnish ev.
idence of his insanity. Will they not
do SO in the interest of patriotism,
justice, humanity and mercy? Patri-
otism, because if he is hung as sane
man, it will be an eternal blot on
our history Of justice so that it may
be said hereafter that he being denied
by heaven Of guidance and of reason,
was to be put to death contrary to all
the laws of human and divine humani-
ty and mercy that should prompt the
laying aside of passion, and dealing
with the case in Christian character.
If any person knows of facts bearing
on this question will he not furnish
me the information2 No one will be
called to testify unless it seems to be
important. Please communicate at
once with George Scoville, Washing
ton, D. G,
ScOvil, council for Guiteau, is be-
coming discouraged by the difficulties
Of the situation. He cannot secure
irst-clasS legal assistance, and wit
nesses everywhere refuse to testify.
The behavior of the assassin now adds
to his troubles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19

small increase from Brazil and other
sources, but not enough cotton can be
expected from those countries to fig
ure materially in the supply, should
the American crop prove as short as
is antiepted. The imports into all
Europe during last year is given as
6430,00O bales, of which 1880 900 was
American, l ,l25,0O0 East Indian and
10000 from sundry sources. These
figures show an increase of 5000
bales Of American, and a decrease of
81 GOO East Indian, also $4,000 bales
less Of Egyptian etc, as compared
with the previous year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19

tation with local insurance agents.
They will make a report to the Asso-
citation when they have completed the
investigation. The gentlemen are
T. O. Bennett, of the Etna COM
pany, Cincinnati; @. H. Case, man
ager of the Royal and London and
Lancashire of England, Philadelphia;
Manager Russell, of the Hartford,
Hartford, Connecticut; William Dow
ling, of the North American, Phlla-
delphia and VIM. Warren, of the
London, Lancashire and Globe, New
York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19
ON TIE BORDER.
Conflict Between MexIcans and
Indians.

DENVER, October 19.-The Santa
Fe New Mexican published com
munication from Vile DeBuena Ven.
tena, Mexico, under the date of Sep.
tembor 30, giving an account of a
fight with the Indians on the 25th
ult, near that point, at G am. The
Indians attacked a ranch six miles
west, taking off some horses. Sixty
well armed and mounted citizens,
headed by the chief authority of the
town, Immediately went in pursuit,
and overlook the Indians in Canon
Del Christie. In the fight which en-
sued, the Mexicans lost eight horses
and one man wounded. The Mexicans
rotreated. The Indian loss could not
be ascertained.
A Mexican woman from Cubero,
New Mexico, and Mexican boy aged
nine years, who we're captured by the
Indians last August in New Mexico,
escaped from the Indians near the
scene oil the fight and Joined the
Mexican party. From them the fol.
lowing facts are learned. The Indian
party consists of twelve bucks with
their families, and a remnant of Vic
tOria's band, led by Victoria 8
brother. They have with them four
other captives, whose ages range from
seven to sixteen years. Most of them
are from New Mexico. The Indians
are well equipped in every respect
Their intention is to proceed toward
chihuahua with the view of ex
changing their white captives fol
Indian captives.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19
A Protest at ParneII's Arrest.

Council BLUFFS, Iowa, October
19.-Last night largely attended and
enthusiastic public meeting was held
here. The object being to express
sympathy for Parnell, the Irish patriot
and agitator now in prison under
English tyranny. The meeting was
attended by several thousand people,
and expressive resolutions were
adopted.
The following telegram was received
"BosToN, MASS, October 18-Man
kind cries shame on a so-called libera
governmentin in the nineteenth eentur!
whose only argument is the prison o.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19
Looking into the ST, Louis Fire
DepNrimeni.

ST.. LOUIS, October 19.-Five gen
tlemen, appointed by the General As
sociation Of Underwriters of the
United States, to investigate the work.
ing Of the St. Louis Fire Department
arrived here to-day, and held consul.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19
MAREsIED.

BROWN-BRAHAN-Near Como, Miss,
on the morning of the 18th inst, by Rev. E.
HamVasy, Mr.. II. D. Brown. of Glendale,
Miss, to JEASIE VALIANT, daughter of Col.
John @. Brahan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19

blow. Let US unite more closely
DeBoy knows no failure.
"P. A. COLLINS,
President Land League U. s."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-10-19
DIRECTORS
NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the copartnerr
~ ship heretofore existing between US un-
der the firm name Of c. j. Hargan X Co. has
been dissolved by the retirement Of William
I. Coates from the firm. William Finnie has
become the purchaser of the interest Of said
Coates in the firm, and the said Finnie is
alone authorized TO use the name Of the frm
In liquidation w. T. C0ATtS,
WIN. FlNNIE.
Referring to the above, the business Of
manufacturing soda and mineral water AZ
No. o Alabama street will be carried on ~
heretofore BY me. under the firm name and
Saf v ~ - --''' WIN. FINNIE.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22
PORTLAND SMELLING WORKS.

Unless appearances are dcccitul the
| lcad.n. miucs OF Maine are getting on - 4
business basis, the serious depression
which followed the wild schcm.ns and
| speculation OF last year having severed
/ good purpose IN sitting the chat from the
wheat. Daring the past >!N mpall> the
work 81 development has been going Oh In
an improved manner and there j. a large
amount OF ore on the dump aud in sight
the value OF which. Of course eau only be
arrived a. by practical test.
Il seems ~ II the erection here OF the
Portland Smelling Works was a move in
the right direction. The location 81 Curtis
ship yard is a good one, being accessible
by railroads and shipping, thus expeditins
the receipt aud shipment OF ore aud other
materials.
The projectors, Prof +. l.. Bartlett aud
Alderman Lorenzo Taylor, have received
Offers OF some 800 tons per day from vari-
Gus sections OF NV England, Canada, New
Brunsw lex and Nova Scotia. The capacity
OF the works at the start II Is proposed 10
make but - tons per day, with ample pro-
visions for Increase. II is thought best 10
begin in a safe way and enlarge as business
demands. The encouragement received
tNCctNs tAitNlAtloH>. AuN mann Hhi'Hibr
is erected. being 20 feet by 30 feet. II will
contain the engines, crushing machinery
and furnaces In connection with this
will be erected building 30 by 50 feet for
the acid works. This will contain the acid
chambers aud kilns for roasting ores. The
business OF making sulphuric acid alone
will be very profitable IL is stated.
The boiler has been purchased and the
foundations are being made for the boiler
and chimney, and the bricks for the fur
naces are being hauled. The entire ma
chlnery and appliances have been contract
ell for and are ready for shipment. Work
is being pushed ahead as rapidly as posi-
BILE, so that the works can toe running al
once.
On the 10Th nit, an Informal meeting of
several business men was held and great
interest was manifested in the matter a
adding another business enterprise 10 our
city. 1t will promote the development OF
all substantial mines and thus prove pub
lie benefit, aud as over one half the ores
offered will come from out of the State 1t
will bring in large amount of capital.
II looks as though these works, II sue
cess. might form the nucleus OF large and
profitable business and make Portland a
prominent reduction market OF the world.
The projectors OF the works feel confident
that they will be a financial success.
The company will be organized on the
18th inst. The capitalization will be small
and all the stock will be company stock
Press
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

PARIs.-The Norway papers have dis
covered biz local consisting OF Dire In
our Sled Factory All there was TO Il is
this spark from the engine lay smoul-
dering above the boiler. II was discovered
by the Waterman, who l. constantly in at
tendance. Not knowing how much danger
there might be- he blew the whistle To call
in the Agent, who lives next door. II was
an act Of precautlon on his part, rather
than necessity.
our new hearse was brought into requi-
sltion for the first time, last week, at the
burial OF Mrs. j. I. Clark. As this has
made such service so much more satisfac-
tory than it was In old times, 1t may not
be out Of place TO mention at length, the
method by which II was secured. Hon.
Hiram Hubbard, who has been adjoining
the new cemetary, aud putting 1t into ex-
cellent order, was the first TO take active
measures In the matter, although all our
citizens were aware that the old hearse
was a disgrace TO the place. Mrs. Ann
Brown. sister to Senator Hamlin, gave
the movement fair start-we may say she
made the new hearse possibility-by
pledging the magnificent sum Of $500. 90
towards its purchase. This was TO be
given, provided Mr.. Hubbard would see
that proper building was erected for Its
reception. Miss Longley then took sub
scription paper to the ladies of the village
for sums in addition to the gift Of Mrs.
Brown. Mrs. A. ID. Croker contributed
$500, Mrs. j. B. Thayer $1,000, Mrs.
Chas. Cummings and Miss Cushman sI2 so
each Then there was long list OF $1,000
and $500 subscriptions, the whole closing
with dollars and half dollars. Nearly every
lady in the place felt moved to contribute
according to her means. As result we
now have one oft most beautiful hearses
TO be found in this section. 1t was made
by Geo. L. Brownell, of New Bedford,
Conn, and cost $4,000 all Of which was
by the ladies Of the village.
Mr.. Hubbard did not meet with 30 good
success among the men, as he has received
only about two thirds enough to pay for
the building which he erected In the new
cemetery.
The Ladies Social Circle will meet with
Mrs. Giles, next Thursday evening, Feb.
24th. A cordial invitation is extended to
all.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

SWEDEN Feb. lO-We haven't heard
yet how Congress counted and declared
the electoral votes for President. 5l.
breezes from the South have brou.h. he
glad tidIngs that the msInIacal weather o'
the winter has at last given place to an
old fashioned thaw.
On account OF the rain, the sewing circle
which was to meet this evening with NJ.
A. w. Eastman, will probably be- '4.af
attended.
Sweden Brass Band, assisted by fr.~ni',
give an entertainment tomorrow evening
at the Town Hall. Judging from the vel
arranged programme and excellent el', OF
characters, an enjoyable time j. 10 store
for all who patrouIzc this entertainer,
c. L. Pike. who has been passing short
vacation at Sweden, soon returns 20 tie
medical school AZ Brunswick. We ulac.-
stand that he graduates next term
Mary A. Plummcr returned % Mss
chusetts a short time since.
4 few OF the loggers from up coIa.1
are strolling home; two or three ".eN'
more will bring the gangs
The severe weather has interf,rcd WILL
Sunday services at all the churche. but
the Congregationalist Rev. Mr. Goodrich
Of Lowell, pastor, are maintaining tAe.r
regular meetings with commcndab.c lrl.
MIMI
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22
lOs9l,;
SEVENTH pIsIRi, L.
LEGISLATIVE.

Among recent matters Of interest TO
Oxford County which have come before
the Legislature, we note the following:
The proposed railroad from Mexico 10
Byron ir oxford county j. continuation
OF the Buckreld and Rumford Falls line, 10
the Rangeley lake region. \ petition for
a charter was presented in the Maine Sen
ate.
A bin was presented 10 the House, pro-
viding that John G.. Tibbctts. Jesse l.y-
ford Eben r. Rand and r. Lester Tibbetts
be incorporated under the name or the
Tibbctts Manufacturing Company. The
location OF the company i to be at Locke :
Mills. oxford county, aud IL Is proposed To
manufacture thread and silk spools.
Few people probably have ever Thought
what percentage OF the population OF our
state vote at any election. One OF the
members OF the committee on appointment
has carefully computed the percentage OF
the November vote and reaches the follow
Ing result by counties Androscoggin, Il 4;
AroOstook, u; Cumberland. %; Franklin,
-; Hancock. 81; KcnDebec. ~ Knox, q A;
Lincoln, %; Piscataquis, %; Sagadahoc,
~: Somerset, "a Waldo, 20; Washington,
Is; York. ~. The per cent OF the vote TO
the whole population was 20.3j.
1t seems by this that Oxford gets out
larger percentage of votes than any
other County in the State. Yet were
told in the last campaign that Oxford
County had the poorest organization.
The figures are better than those asser.
tons, even though they did come from
great leaders.
Bisbee OF Oxford, introduced an order
in the Senate calculated 10 equallLe the
burden OF taxation more than formerly.
The present laws provide enough, but as
SCISSORS at their discretion fail TO obtain so
correct returns or property in many cases
as desired. Hence the present order, which
directs the judiciary committee 20 enquire
into the expediency of so amending chap
ter OF the revised statutes relating 10 as
sessment OF taxes, as shall compel the as
SCISSORS ofall cities, towns, and plantations
10 require every person liable TO taxation
in such city. town or plantation, TO return
a written inventory OF all their estate la
bic TO taxation, duly signed and sworn to (;
also 10 provide for proper penalties In case
OF refusal OF any person To SO make oath
10 and return said inventory.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

OK SwAN.-The Portland Advertiser
has the following just criticism on Swan 5
conduct:
T. Il. Swan il by his own confession a
greater criminal than was at inst supposed.
! Not only has he made an Illegal use of the
! United States mails and swindlcd people
| in other States by selling them worth
less articles for high price through mis-
representation, but he has robbed the
treasury OF his town and swinjled his own
| townsmcn. His excuse is the familiar one,
that stock operations have led him like
many other men into wrong doing. The
/ spectacle OF a man yesterday standing high
| In the confidence OF the community aud to-
/ day fugitive from justice. i not pleasing.
| Swan richly deserves a long term in the
State prison. and should he De caught, no
excuses or professions of pcnctcnce can
save him BY his folly he has ruined and
I cXpatriAicd himself Again is the lesson
enforced that honesty Is the best policy.
ifThomas II swan. the Representative from
Minoi. b the rascal he appear Ia hc. 81 ouly
I .-or. =, show that th. Republicans made 3 hap
/ ny .ricction when they picked him out n~ one
/ ofthc men 10 bc bribcd last winter lHans"'
Com.
! On the contrary II appears that the fu'
| sionis,s made "a happy selection when
/ they picked him out - one of the men "a
declare that the Republicans had attempted
/ 10 bride him -B elfIJ Journal.
| As swan has shown himself to have nll The
/ requisite qualifications ola modern republican
! Office holder. we taxi the liberty 90 sug
/ r--ting "a Nj Garfield that ~ would bc In &c
/ curl with the fitness OF things for him 9" mp
I point swan his Commissioners OF Agriculture
Argus
! The iryrs ought to w1it unit, Swans
seat I'm the House i cold. - which the
l democrats elected him. before II under
| takes 10 saddle his iniqui,ir> upon The re-
publican party. But what Tic would not
/ the .trgps manufacture if by such means II
/ conld help keep the breath of life in Ia,
corrupt party OF which Swan was - lately
one OF the chief ornaments :-h'aR bog
.T4urHIi
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

NoRw ,Y.--Mr. II. l.. Horne, junior mem
Der OF the lrm of the Norway tannery. has
recently returned from Boston, where he
his been purchasing the following new and
improved machinery for the tannery: The
Fiu Henry Steam or Compressed Air
Leather Dressing Machine will be intro.
duced at an expense OF 81 900 10 the hrm.
4 contract has also been made by which
The Union Leather Whitening machine
will he operated In accordance with the
royalty system. Another important adj
diIion Is Reds Improved Skiying Hide
Flcshing and UnhariDg Machine. This
extensive addition ~ the already large
amount OF machinery, has necessitated the
purchase of new two hundred horse pow
or engine. The mechanism OF these new
machines Is very complex, aud when all
are In operation there will be a rare oppor-
tunlty for one 10 become acquainted with
the interesting process OF preparing leath-
or for market.-idcsrliSer
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

RuNFoRp. - Better than Cold,
drama In four acts, was admirably per.
formed by the DixAeId dramatic club, a.
Rumford Point the llth inst. !, b, ul.
necessary 70 particularizc n all ,ac parts
were well sustained. The club ha, visited
our town before but never appeared DO
more pleasing or satisfactory manner tlaa
in the above play. After the drama the
club with their friends, adjourned %
Prices Hall, and thirty couples io.uel ma
social dance, Mr. Roses Orchestra Furnish
ing music for both entertainments, We
can assure the members OF the dramatic
club a good audience and warm reception
whenever they may choose TO visit ta.'
town. which we hope will De in the usar
future" SAMMY Sur"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

Mr.. Ho4r OF Massachusetts,, has offered
the following resolution in the United
States Senate;
Rss0lced. That the Committee on the Ju-
dietary be Instructed 10 consider and re-
port whether the assembling AZ the seat OF
government OF large bodies OF organized
and armed troops not under the command
OF the officers OF the United States, or un-
der national authority, DC not likely 10
prove in future, dangerous in practice, and
whether any legislation or declaration OF
opinion on the subject by Congress, be
desirable
On submitting the resolution. Senator
HOar said il seemed TO him that the as
sembling OF armed troops al the Inaugural
tion Of President, might in the past have
been fraught with serious danger, and the
precedent may become the source OF grave
trouble hereafter. This is the substance
Of Governor Plaisted's objection 10 the
same proposition, In his inaugural address.
- Portland AdCertiSer.
Yes, the modern average Massachusetts,
statesman is about as brillian, as the
average Maine Greenbaeker.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

1t seems foolish, we again repeat,
for the town of Paris to raise FIVE or SIX
thousand dollars to be worked on, on to-
roads and then have them only half cared
for. One good road agent with salary
Of $500 or $1,000 per year, with ;Ho
assistants at $500 each, who would give
their whole time to the roads, would
keep them in good order, at half the eN-
pense. They might be bonded to become
responsible for accidents by defects in tn
highway.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1881-02-22

Capt. Shaw, at the head ofthe London
fire department, has fire brigade or only
As meu, and does not ask for more; yet
he has for years with this force salts
factorily guarded against confagration a
city more than three times as large as New
York, which has fire brigade of 500 men.
The difference is in part explained no
doubt by the character OF the buildings
less wood and more brick, stone and slate
In their construction-but that does not
account for the necessity OF six fremen In
New York 20 one In London, in proportion
TO the population.-Argus.
And yet New York is run by that
great reform party-Dsmocrscy.