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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15

ne Brownsville States of this
TX comes to the point directly, as
ows:
his paper has always been friendly
Senator BOiley's election, but it has
rays regarded the unity and integ-
Y Of the democratic party as consti-
ing a far more important issue than
F, personal claims Of any Of its mem
Is. We do not regard Mr.. Bailey
any other man as essential to the
.ty, but we undoubtedly hold that
preservation Of the democracy is
vital importance to every democrat
the land. and if Mr.. Bailey can be
cited, good and we'll. He is a pure
4 able man. II not, then let the
'ty unite on some other good demo-
IL. Bailey is not the only man in
party fit to be senator. We are
posed to Horace Maynard, though
is undoubtedly the ablest man on
, republican side, and we are just so
'ong in this opposition as to be will
9 to retire any democrat in the
&c 10 defeat him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
A Wholesale Emigration Ex-
pected.
Chattanooga Times.l

Chattanooga Times.l
The tide of emigration from this
section ofthe west continues unahated.
the seekers of the new homes being in
no wise deferred by wintry blasts or
drifts OF snow. Last week about 100
emigrants from this immediate vicinity
lefG for Arkansas and Texas. This
week the prospects indicate the depar-
ture Of about 800, principally from
central Georgia. The returning ex-
cursionists, who come to visit their
former homes in the east, carry num-
bers Of their friends back with them.
One gentleman who came back in
duced fifteen eminrants to return to
the west with him. These people will
commence to return in numbers in a
few days, and then a wholesale emf
grafton can be expected.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15

NEW YORK, Januaryl5, II am
Thestock market opened generally firm
but Canada Southern was heavily
pressed for sale, and declined over 8
per cent on denial by Vanderbilt of
the reported lease Of the road by the
New York Central; subsequently, how
ever, the stock recovered A. per cent
to S5. Changes in the remainder Of
the list we're comparatively slight, ex-
cept for Iron Mountain, which rose
3 per cent to 60, and Reading,
which declined Z per cent to 62.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
OLD PICTURES
Copied and enlarged
AZ the Cottage Gallery.

The prospect for the weather to-day
is for warmer temperature here and
through theaouth generally, the winds
coming from the east, southeast and
south. Up to the northwest of us
areas of snow are probable. Yesterday
and last night there was snow and rain
along the Atlantic coast. and slightly
warmer weather prevailed in the north
west.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15

As an evidence Of the fact that a
yh time may be looked for here on
= last day of next month and the
st of March, when carnival time
mes, the following graphic, not. to
: Napoleonic address, is printed
ie Memphi are moving earnestly:
MEMPHIl
The Neophytes tremblel The earth
s opened beneath their campl Con-
,rnation has seized their recreant
ldersl Wing Lee and Chung Wah,
.oting the phalangcs Of our Celestial
les, are bivouaeked across the
emy's line Of retreat The white ele-
ants from the stables at Buniuter.
ad are moving in pursuit. Our queen
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A BIacIx1nailing scheme.

A sleek looking negro man called on
popular young depot clerk yesterday
and displaying the photograph of a
woman of the town, said he had a
message to deliver from the original
The young man scrutinized the picture
closely, and not recognizing it. was
puzzled to know what he could have
to do with it. In voice pregnant
with mystery the man informed
him that tha woman was grow
ing Independent and threatened
to expose him if he did not send her
some money, or come at once and see
her and explain his absence in person.
The young man saw at once he was
the object of blackmailing scheme,
and, putting the man off, went at once
to Chief Davis with the matter. The
chief sent for the man, and also for
the original OF the picture. The
woman denied emphatically having
sent any such message, aud said,
moreover, that the negro had stolen
the picture, and that she had never
seen or heard of the young man be
fore. The blackmailer barely missed
the workhouse, but as the proof was
not positive he was dismissed with a
severe reprimand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
The Last Of the Centennial.

PHILADELPHIA, January l5.-The
directors Of the permanent exhibition
decide to recommend to She share
holders that the show be closed, the
building sold, and the affairs of the
concern wound up.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
she to-day. Sl, ,OOO bales.

New ORLEANS, January Is, 1890
am.-Middling, 11sc. Sales to-day
~ bales; receipts, 6,l9l bales; stock
2S7 ,4l4 bales.
New YORK, January 15.-Ex-
change firm. Bankers 3 days,
483@483i; 20 days, 4SOf@48O!; com
mercial ~ days. 478l@479c.
LIVERPOOL, January Is, 2 pm
Cotton opened firm. Uplands, 6gd;
Orleans, 8 l3-16d. Sales to- day, 10000
bales. Receipts, none. Futures
opened weak and closed steady at the
lowest prices of the day, as follows
Deliveries for January and February,
SGD; February and and March,
8 IL l6d March and April, 6 % 32d /;
April and May, 8 625-32d May and
June, 6 l3-l6d.
NEW YORK COTTON STATEMENT.
For the week ending January IA,
1891 as ner telepram.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15

is smiling, and orders the Panouph to
make grander preparations for the
pageant on Mardi Gras night Not an
eye must be closed in sleep not nose
be plunged in glass Of lager until the
gong sounds thrice Zarben, Klymos-
nJnl Sarbe? OURo.
Attest: Typhon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
stook, RAINING scoOunt.....


New YORK, January Is, 12:43 pm.
Cotton quiet. Ordinary, 8 15-l6c; /;
good ordinary, 10 9-l6c low mid
ding, ll4c middling, IL l5-l6c /;
good middliug, II 7-16e; middling
fair, 1873 l6c iair, l3 l3-l6c, Futures
opened barely steady; now quiet at
4 to points below last evenings
closing prices, as follows; Deliveries
for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
EXPLOSION.

LONDON, January 15.-The explo-
sion at Daliord is supposed to have
been caused by the Fenian attempt to
blow up the armory OF the infantry
barracks. 1t was heard for distance
of mile. The barracks are ina very
populous district. A woman and boy
are probably fatally injured. There
were several thousand stands Of arms
in the armory at the time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

OFFICE OF THE
MEMPHIS CITY Fix AND GENERAL INs. Co, J
l9 MADISON STREET.
MEMPHIS, TENN, January IL, 1881.
4 7 a regular meeting of the Board of Direc-
n tors, held this day., a
Dividend of Five (5l Per Cent
on the capital stock was declared and ordered
ts be credited on the stock notes of the Com
pany. By order of the BOard.
Z. NJ. APPERS0N, President.
HRNRY j. LYNN, Cashier ia 1919
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
Fires.

DRESDEN, ONT, January 15.--A.
McYeans hub and spoke factory has
burned. Loss $4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
AsSIGNEE,s NOTICE.

JNBE creditors of A. A. HEATH will please
/ file their claims with my attorney, Henry
+, Dix, 80 Madison street, on or before SAT-
URDAY, January 22d, inst, as shall on that
day proceed to distribute the funds in my
hands,
1929 WIN. PAYNE. ASSIGNEE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
BY CABLE.

LONDON, January 15.-Owing to
the scarcity OF coal caused by the
strike of the Lancashire miners, sew
eral mills and toundries have been
stopped, and distress among the work
ing classes is apprehended.
An official dispatch from Natal re-
ports that troops marching up the
country are making good progress.
ATHENS, January 15.-The Hora,
the organ of ex-Premier FricOupis,
urges the rejection of proposals for
arbitration.
LIVERPOOL, January l5.--The
steamer Lord Give, of the American
line, has been damaged in collision.
LONDON, January ia dispatch
from st. Petersburg reports that the
second parallel was laid on the 7th
inst, four hundred PAGES from Geek
Tepe. The bombardment continues.
DAMAGED IN A COLLISION.
LIVERPOOL, January 10. = The
steamship Lord Give, for Philadel-
phia, on the 18th, was damaged in a
collision, while at anchor in the river.
The vessel is reported to have her fore
compartment full of water.
ADOPTED.
LONDON, January l5.-The report
Of the Duke of Richmond, conserva-
tive commission ON agricultural dis.
cussion, was adopted by vote of IA
to 5. 1t is understood that the minority
Of the commission, including Lord
Csrlingeford, James Stanfeld and
Joseph Cowen, will present a separate
yeport recommending the adoption of
the three "Fs' proposition.
MUST BE REDUCED.
ST PETERSBURG, January ID The
report Of Abaza, minister Of finance,
states that to restore equilibrium be-
tween the revenue and expenditure
the strictest economy iu all the
branches of the administration will be
necessary. Nearly a third of the ex-
penditure is devoted to the war minis
try. Abaza is, consequently, con
WINGED that it is imperatively necessa
ry to reduce the military and naval
expenditure.
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DIVIDEND NOTICE.
OFFICE OF PEOPLES ms. co, /
Innnnrv 9Th 1891 [

January 5th, 1881.
A meeting Of the Board Of Directors,
"A held this day. a Dividend OF five
Per Cent was declared out of the net earn
ings Of the Company for the past six months,
payable TO the Stockholders on dep and.
W. NJ. HARRINGTON, Pres't.
CARRINGTON MASON, Sec'y. l09 l21
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ADDITIONAL CONNER CIAL


January Is, 1871
tock, September l, 1850 ........ 1884
Received since last ststatement.. l40S
Received previously ............. ,766 29S,I74
Shipped to to-day.................... 1886 299,558
Shipped previously y.............. 235, 1856 27,133
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-15
NEW YORK COTTON STATEMENT,

LEDGER Bindery, 10 Madison,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03
NOTICE.

WE take this method of informing the
w public generally that we are receiv-
ing and keep on hand constantly ful,
assortment of Dry Goods and Groceries
Notions of every description, Boots and
Shoes, Hats and Caps, Queens and Hollow
Ware.
Just received full line of Buntings,
Lawns, Cashmeres and Alpaccas.
A choice lot of Prints and PerCals.
Linen Suiting and White Goods.
Custom-made Shoes speciality, far su-
perior to any yet brous slit to this market.
Floor and Table Oil Cloth.
Our Grocery department Is full and
choice.
Our Roasted Coffee at Is cts. cannot be
eycelled.
Potomac salt Herring by the hundred.
Mackeral by the kit, quarter and half
Dbl.
Potomac Cement constantly on hand.
Red Bird and other horse rakes for sale.
The Walter a. Wood Mower for sale.
Highest price paid for wheat and corn.
Country produce taken in exchange for
goods.
DRAWBAUGH & ATKINSON.
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va.
May 81, 1881. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03

Among the Zulus, a nation Of the
Caffres, according to etiquetts, the
mother-in-law cannot face the son.in-
law, but must hide or pretend TO hide
when che sees him. An old bachelor
friend says, "In this cosntry il is re-
versed; it is the sonln law who does
the dodging.'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03
REHABILITATION.

Glass number one, only in fun,
Glass number two, other boys do,
Glass number three, it won't hurt me,
Glass number four, only one more,
Glass number five, before drive,
Glass number six, brain in mix,
Glass number seven. stars up in heaven,
Glass number eight, stars in his pate,
Glass number Line, whiskey-not wine,
Glass number ten, drinking again?
Glass number twenty, not yet plentyg
Drinking with boys, drowning his joys;
Drinking with men, just now and then;
Wasting his life, killing his wife,
Losing respect, manhood all wrecked,
Losing his friends, thus it all end;,
Glass number one, taken in fun,
Ruined his life, brought on strife,
B.ighted his youth, sullied his truth,
In a few years, brought many tears;
Gave only pain, stole all his gain,
Made him at last friendless, outcast.
Light-hearted boy, somebody's JOY,
Do not begin early in sin;
Grow up man, brave as you can;
Taste not in fun GLASS NUMBER ONE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03

Mrs. Virginia Talley,a widow LADY re.
siding In Depwiddie county. Va. v,.
struck by lightning during the storm
Of last Saturday, and instantly Killed.
She was sitting IN her house In the midst
Of q strong draught Of wind, when the
house was struck by lightning and tho
nuid, entered, struck her on The head.
breaking the skull and producing Instant
death.
At regular meeting Of the Western
Nail Association, Pitisburg, t.e card
rate was advanced from t2.75 to %. sub
ject TO the usual rates OF discount. Thu
Is equal TO $z.70 la Car lots, sixty days.
less two per cent. for cNh. The above
advance was made after fall discusslon
of the situation, and In view Of the in
creasing demand aud promising outlook OF
the trade.
The wife Of Gen. Joseph r. Anderson.
Of Richmond, Va, died st the Grecnbrier
White Sulphur Springs on Saturday AZ
ternoon last. She had long held a promi.
nent position In Richmond society.
Every day the newspapers come 10 us
laden with the ghssfly records OF crime
and bloOdsked. And 20 IL will continue
TO be a. long as The uor-trsffic-thetr
prolific cause--is sanctioned In Gts i,ef.rj-
Gus work. Strike if down at once ana
forever. Let Prohibition prevail and the
deadly deeds OF knife aud bullet viii
cease.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03

e Relative to smaller farms In the
South the Baltimore Sun says: The pro-
cess Of sub-dividing the large plantations
into smaller farms is going on steadily in
the South, even in the States where the
old system had taken the deepest hold.
The Woodworking farmer, who follows
the plow himself, is gradually crowding
out the luxurious planter, who, in the
ante bellum days scarcely took the trouble
to direct the operations of his laborers. In
Mississippi, for instance, there were 49,
$40 plantations in 1860, and the average
number of acres in each was $40. Ten
wears later there were 69,023 farms, the
average area of each being 1913 acres. In
1850 the number of farms was 30, 200, aver
aging lS5 acres each. While the area Of
cultivated land i, less than it was in lS6O,
vet the production Of cotton is nearly
twice as great. The census of 1850 will
doubtless show still greater change III
the domestic economy of the South, as
indicated by larger number of land
owners and vast increase in agricultural
products.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03

A kiss may be printed but should
not be published.
Do our friends realize what they do
when they advertise as follows: "Want-
ed-A strong, healthy woman TO cook'"
If Eve had possessed patent bangs,
and false hair, and a dozen modern
dresses, she would have been busy and
have had no time 10 bother with the
serpent.
The first sign OF spring is the shrek
oftbe housewife-"Wipe the mud of
your boots before you come in here.7
One half the world don't know how
the other half cheats.
Why is grass like penknifei Be
cause the spring brings ont the blades.
Male flies are said to be smaller than
femsle flies, but as the male fly doesn't
carry q cane and smoke cigarettes,
majority Of people can't tell one from
tbe other.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03

sY The Washington correspondent of
the New York Sun presents terribly sad
picture of the corruption and vice that
at present exists in the departments of the
national capitol, and he asserts that Secre-
tary Window is the single Cabinet officer
who is pronounced in favor Of a speedy
and radical reform of the civil service.
This conclusion on the part OF the Secre-
tary is not inspiration proceeding from
the attempt to kill the President, but the
Secretary Of the Treasury has found that
the larger part of his time and nearly all
his patience are exhausted in giving heed
to applicants for office, and he lifts his
hands in smazement at the practice and
facts which it required no effort on his
part to find out, connected with the man
ner in which appointments have been
made and the way parties have been kept
in office.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03
M ILL r r Y

All the latest styles and novelties in
Bonnets, Hats, shaded Silks and Satlns,
Ribbons, Feathers and in fact all the la
test novelties in Millinery. Having Sc
cured a first-class Milliner all work eX-
tended to me will guarantee entire salts
faction and all orders promptly filled.
Thankful for the hitherto liberal patron
age bestowed upon me by the public |
respectfully solicit a continuance of the
same. Save your money by purchasing
your goods At home and especially from
J. l.. RICHARD.
MAY Il, 1881. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03

Robert Lamp committed suicide few
miles from Lynchburg Va, by shooting
himself in the breast. 1t is stated that he
told his sweetheart that il she did not go
with him it would be the last she would
ever see OF him alive. Upon her refusing
he walked about fifty yards away and shot
himself, sixteen buckshot entering his
breast and tearing his heart to pieces.
1t seems to be generally expected that
if the Post Office Department becomes
sclf-sustaining this year, as it is likely to,
letter postage will be reduced to two
cents.
This appears to be year Of comets.
Thus far three or four have been discov-
cred by those who manage the telescopes,
only one has approached within reach of
the unaided eye. But another, we are
told will be visible to common mortals in
few days.
Rev. VIM. G. Campbell, an aged and
extensively known Presbyterian clergy
man, died in Harrisonburg, Va, on the
2nd inst. He was one Of the oldest Pres
byterian preachers in Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03
n OF 10 n S.

Our Notion department cannot be eH-
celled. Ladies' Balbriggan Hose %, 30
and 45 cts full line of Children's Hose.
Silk Parasols from Sl.37 TO 1925.
CARPETS FROM 22CTS. TO S1.00.
Mems and Boys wear in Wool, Cotton
AIDES and Linens; Floor and Table Oil
Cloths A., 5-4, Ga; White and Checked
Mattings A, 5-4; Window Shades and
hxturns in all shales
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03
IMPORTANT
Information given Gratuitously to the
Public in the Announcement that
IL. RICHARD

HAS lust returned from the Eastern cit
II les with one of the largest and finest
selected as we'll rs the handsomest and
cheapest stock Of goods ever offered in
Shepherdstown. Call and examine my
stock which is complete in all Of its de-
partments, consisting in part as follows:
Silk in plain and Brocade, in domestic
shades.
All Wool Taffeta; the latest shades in
Dress Goods.
Lawns in all Shades and quality, Per-
sian, India and Victoria Lawns.
Dress Ginghams II cts.
Cretons for Lamberkins.
Ladies' Dress Linen all prices.
Opera Flannels in durable shades and Il
full line of White Flannel in all qualities.
A full line OF BeQticking, Muslins, Drills,
Prints, &C., &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03

A aMutual Assessment Bhth Associa.
tiou" has been organized at Laurelton.
1t provides that legitimately married
members who have been connected with
the company one year car have their in
fants (born after one years marriage)
insured. That is, they eau secure from
$1,000 to 5000 when their infant is
born, after one year Of fnarriedilife. A
policy Of $500 costs so, and for ts.-
900, S24 All members are taxed 81
per annum, payable semi-annually.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1881-09-03

b5- GcDEY's LADr's Book FOR SEP
TEMBER is brimtul of attractions. The
steel plate is "Loye and Duty" de-
signed by barley, and illustrates r
scene in Dickens great novel "Our Mu.
tual Friend" The Colored Fashion
Plate and the other numerous illusua-
tions of the latest fashions are excep-
tionally good. Jas. B. Marshall con-
tributes a story of great interest en-.
titled "Ashton's Acquaintance" and
there is in addition the usual budget OF
short stories, poems and sketches. and
a Diagram Pattern for an early autumn
wrap for ladies. Any OF our readers
who do not take the Ladys Book can
be supplied, promptly, by leaving their
orders at this Office. We will furnish
our own paper and the Lady's Book for
the low pnce OF $3.50 per anuum. The
publishers agree TO start subscription
with any month you may select.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
MATURE REFLECTION.

"My darling, have yen throught OF
the happy summer that our lives VIII De
when we are joined for better or worse Z"
ooh yes, John, I've thought Of it,"
"And have you thought Of the bright
home that we will build on the founda-
ton of our affection, and which will be
painted with the dying flashes Of the sun,
and furnished with the silver and gold
that makes the night of the heavens
beautiful"
"Oh yes, John, Pve thought of it,
Have you thought Of the years that
will come to MS across the sea of time
white capped but blue with promises OF
years to come! 7"
"sure's you're born, John, I've thought
of itw
"And you have thought! have yo'
thought! bave-?"
ooh yes, John, more than all the rest
and John, let us name it after you.
+ Brooklyn Eagle.
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
Selett Mistellanu,
YOUNG NIHILISTS.
Cincinnati Saturday Night.

Cincinnati Saturday Night.
Some Columbia boys who had read
about the nihilists blowing upthe EN-
peror Nicholas, wanted TO play some
thing of the sort themselves, being
actuated by that spirit of imitation
which all boys have, thought it more
frequently developed in initiating
what is wrong than what is right.
They hit upon the policeman of that
beat to represent the Car, he being
the most arbitrary ruler that they
knew. He had often interfered with
their sports, particularly on Sunday
afternoons, confscating their marbles
and baseball clubs. Then he had
run them away from the hall door and
windows when show was going on.
despot that he was, showing that he
was the enemy OF progress, ready al
any time to trample their liberties
under his feet. Several of them could
tell how he had been the wicked
means of banishing their fathers ant
brothers to the Siberia of the work
house. "Look. too, at the way hi
stole Poland" cried a boy eycitedly
at one of their nocturnal meetings il
deserted smOke-house.
"What Poland ~ the chairmal
asked.
"Why, our Poland rooster !"
"Then they all cried with one voice
"He must deli"
How to accomplish the destructio
of the czar-cob was a matter Of con
Louisiana capitolian. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1879-1881, 1881-04-30
How to Plant and Cultivate SOr.
ghum.

The land should be well ploughed and
narrowed. 1t is usual to flush or fiat
break it, and then bed it up in rows four
and half or five feet asunder, ordinary
upland, and open with small scooter
or bull-tongue plow. The seed should
be drilled very thinly and covered with
small harrow. Do not plant until all
danger of frost is over--any time after
the 18th of April. Planted this month,
or in May, it will come ont in a few
days. As soon us large enough, say four
or six blades, otf-bar with light. one,
horse pillow and thin out with a hoe,
leaving the plants about six inches IL
the drill. After this is done, cultivate
as you would corn. In river bottom
lands, greater distance between the rows
may be necessary, on account of the
strength of the soil and having to cnltl'