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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
THn probable yield Of cotton for tn.

TIE probable yield of cotton for the
season of 1872 is topic Of absorbing
interest to the entire country at this
time. All commercial interests are
more or less affected by the fuctua-
tions in its value, as we'll as the
quantity produced. In view of this,
the following references to past years
may prove ofinterest. After the present
date in 1877 tho total receipts of cotton
at all United States ports were 1,l46,-
600 bales. In 1875 it was 1,2O8,0OO
bales, and in other years Of the past
ten from 1887 900 to 100000 bales.
Our total port receipts SO far this
season sum up 3,257 ,456 bales. While
the receipts have kept up beyond the
expectations Of many close observers,
yet it is plain to the best informed
that a rapid falling off is
about to set in. The crop
of the MisSissippi valley has nearly all
been marketed. But little of conse-
quence remains on the plantations,
and though stocks at interior towns
are in excess Of last year, yet it is safe
to estimate that less than the lowest
figures of the years noted above will
be added to the total between now and
the end Of the season. Many Of our
cotton dealers still cling to a total
crop of upwards of five mil
lions, while various estimates
at the last calculate upon
from 4,7O0,O0O to 100000. Last year
the crop was 6,6O6,OOO bales, and the
indications point to a reduction this
season of from 100000 to 100000
bales. Ellisen & Co., Of Liverpool, in
their annual cetton circular, say:
UNLESS something should happen to
bring the smallest estimate OF the
crop to the front, higher prices need
not be expected" In analyzing the
review referred to, it may be men
toned that they estimate the Euro
pean demand out of the
worlds crop ofl88l will be 6,7O8,0OC
1
bales. OF this East India is expected
to furnish l 10000 bales; Egypt 49,
600; America, outside of the United
States, 100000. leaving the supply to
be drawn from this country, 4,l56,O0(
bales, of which 100000 has already
been shipped leaving 2,556,OOO bales
to be forwarded, The Ellisons esti
mate that America will consume 2, ,O5O
600 bales against 1,19l 900 consumed
last season. Their figures, censerva
tive as they are, demand, therefore
an American crop of 6,125,0OO bales
But this would leave a stock of l ,488,
| 600 bales with which to meet the crol
of 1882. Hence they infer that 5,734,
0O0 bales produced in this cOuntr!
would suffice and this is nearly mil
lion less than many expect it to reach
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
Punctuation.

Mr.. Bigolow, who has been fifty
years printer, and is still proof read
er at the University Press, and has
read the proof sheets of the works for
nearly all the school Of authors, says:
Some folks imagine that punctuation
is something taught in school. They
are grievously mistaken. This is an
art in itself, requiring long study and
much practical experience to master;
and il is worthy of note
that very few even among the best
authors Of the country know anything
about it. So ignorant are authors
generally concerning this matter that
English firms as a general rule, and
some of the best publishing houses
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
AFamous Correspondent.

Mr.. 0'Donovan, the adventurous
correspondent who made the extraor.
dinary skip from prisoner in Merv To
Triumvir and Ambassador, was a
Fenian of the Fenians and was locked
up in 1866 under the coercion act. On
his release he Joined the French Army
Of the Loire, and being made prisoner
by the Germans was confined in a
German fortress. When the war was
over he went to the North Of England,
where he organized the Nationalist,
and took part in the enterprise for
which Michael Davitt is now serving
out his fifteen years penal servitude
in Portland gaol. After that failed,
he went to Spain, where he was i'm
prisoned by the Carlists, who, how.
ever, let him out after time on the
intercession of Cardinal Cullen. He
then went to Armenia as war CORES.
pondent, and from Armenia he went
to Merv.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
THE NATIONS PET.
Guiteau Claims to Have Received
Many Letters From Sym.
pathetic Ladies.
Also a Check for One Thousand
Dollars.

WASHINGTON, January 9.vGuiteau
arrived at the courthouse about half
past nine, and was taken to the wait
ing room. He appeared rather ner-
vous, and his countenance indicated
anxiety. When be had taken a seat
in the dock he glanced around stealth
lily over the audience, and Immediate
ly began harangue, evidently intend
ed for the jury.
II have received" he said, "some
eight hundred letters, great many Of
them from ladies. When l get time
| shall attend to them. l want to
send my greeting to the ladies oi
America, and thank them for their
sympathy. They don't want me to be
hanged. Public opinion is fast chang.
ing. received Saturday check for
$1,000 from Stalwartsin in Brooklyn and
another for $500 from the Stalwarts Of
New York. l want this jury to un.
derstand how public opinion is on this
case"
The bailiff here tried to silence him
when he turned upon him in mos
vicious manner and snarled out: "You
keep quiet and mind your business
Do not interfere with me when an
talking. If you had any sense yor
would understand your place"
With this opening breeze the PRO
ceedings in due form were begun, anC
Scoville resumed his argument.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
River TeIegrans.

LOUISVILLE, January 9.-River ris-
ing, with l3 feet 6 inches in the canal
and IL feet 4 inches in the chute on
the falls. Business good. Clear and
cold. Arrived: Golden. Crown from
Cincinnati. r. r. Springer, Paris G.
Brown and John L. Rhodes overdue.
CAIRo, January 9.-Arrived. City
of Vicksburg, st. Louis, Z p M. Oak
land, New Orleans, 3 pm. Departed:
Helena, Memphis, 8 pm; City of
Vicksburg, Vioksburg, 10 pm; Oak
land, st. Louis, z pm. Clear and cool.
Last Nights TeIegraIRs.
CINCINNATI, January 8.-River 35
feet and rising; rose seven feet in
last "a hours Arrived: Mary Hous-
ton, New Orleans.
CAIRO, January 8.-Arrived: City
Helena, st. Louis, 2 pm Sam Rob
erts, New Orleans, 8 pm, Departed:
Alice Brown, Louisville, 7 pm; City
of Alton, St. Louis, II p m; James w.
Gait, Cincinnati, 4 am; Ste. Gene
We've, st. Louis, 7 am; City of Prov
idence, st. Louis, l pm: Golden
Crown, New Orleans, 4 am; Vint
Shinkle, Memphis, 5 am. The river
is 81 feet 5inches and falling.
New ORLEANS, January 8.-Ar-
rived: Charles Mofgan, Cincinnati.
LOUISVILLE, January S.-The river
commenced rising this morning, and
continues to rise this evening, with IL
feet 3 inches in the canal, and 10 tfee
3 inches in the chute on the falls.
Arrivals and departures: James D.
Parker, from Cincinnati to Memphis;
Golden Rule, Cincinnati; Thomas
Sherlock, from New Orleans to Gin
cinnati.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, January 9.-23Op.m.-
Cotton in moderate inquiry, freely
supplied. Uplands, 6sd; Orleans, gid,
Sales to day 10000 bales. Receipts,
l0,4OO bales; American, 1850 bales,
Futures are steady.
New ORLEANS, January 8, 11:3O
am.-Cotton steady. Middlins, 113c.
Sales to day, 600 bales. Receipts, 67S4
Sales. Steck, 395,778 bales.
New YORK, January 9, 1876 pm.
Cotton quiet. Ordinary, 8 3.16c;
good ordinary, 10 9-16c; low middling,
II 7-l6c; middling, lie; good mid
ding, l2lc; middling fair, 13c; fair,
1880, Futures are steady, at l to 8
points above Saturdays closing prices.
11--o..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
The True Wife.
Oliver Wendell Holmes.l

OllVer W endeu holmes.l
0ftentimes l have seen tall ship
glide by against the tide, as if drawn
by some invisible bowling, with hun
dred strong arms pulling it. Her sails
were untitled, her streamers were
dropping, she had neither side wheel
nor stern wheel; still she moved
on stately, in serene triumph,
as with her own life. But l knew
that on the other side Of the ship, hid
den beneath the great hulk that swan
so wajestically, there was little toll
some steam tug, with heart Of fire
and arms of iron. that was tugging il
bravely on, and l knew if the little
steam tug untwined her arms and left
the ship it would wallow and roll about
and drift hither and thither, and
go off with the refuent tide, no man
knows whittier. And so | have known
more than one genius, high decked
full freighted, idle sailed, gay pen
noned, that but for the bare, toiling
arms, and brave, warm beating hear
Of the faithful little wife that nestlei
close to him, so that no wind or wav,
could part them, would have gon,
down with the stream and have beer
heard Of nc more.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
LiverDOOI Market.

LIVERPOOL. January 9.--Rosin--
Common at London, steady, rs Sd.
Turpentine-spirits at London, steady,
Ais Cd. Oorn-mixed, firm, 5s 10ld.
receipts for the week, Allan
tic ports, 23,25O, Pacific, 1O,25O.
Other sources, 81 900. Corn receipts,
4l,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
The Red Man.

ST. PAUL, January Gin his re-
port for the Department of Dakota,
General Terry says the Indian outlook
in Northern Montana is unfavorable,
Buffalo are rapidly diminishing and
the Indians are making raids on cattle
and ranohmen are organizing for pro-
lection.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
J: MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY 9, 1882.

also, will not suffer an author to in
terfere with the styly Of the house;
they may revise and correct the text
as they please, but the punctuation Of
that text must be left to the proof
reader, who in such cases is generally
scholar, and often linguist
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
WOmsn's Suffrage and Temper
ance.

WASHINGTON, January 9.-The
Woman's Evangelical Temperance
Association has been organized by
the former members of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union who are
opposed to the suffrage feature of that
society.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
BY the New Route.
Special 10 Little Rock Gazstte.l

SpeciaI 10 Little Rock Gazstte.
New ORLEANS, January 7.-0rderi
were received here to day from San
francisco to provide freight room in
March and April for 10000 bushels
of wheat for Great Britain. This
wheat will be shipped from California
to New Orleans by the Southern Pa
cife railroad, and thence by steamer
to its destination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
Rlg Wnter and OIear Weather,

WASHINGTON, January 9.-For the
Tennessee and Ohio valley, clear or
clearing weather, with northerly 10
westerly winds and probably shifting
to southerly, with cooler weather and
higher barometer in the eastern por-
ton. For the Missouri valley, fair
weather, with southerly to westerly
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
MASONIC NnTlCE.

NHE stated convoeation ofPennRoyal Q
i Arch Cha ter, No. %, will be heldXX
TONIGHT, the 9th inst. at 7 O'Clock, w
for disDatch Of busin iss and the exaltat on Of
a cla's TO the koyil Arch Degree. Visiting
By order Of
C. W, MosBY, M.E.B.P.
D. c. TRADER. Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
Snng Sum.

CHICAGO, I'LL. January g. Madame
Patti, whose receipts for three con-
certs here were 5000, will return in
March.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09

winds and a light rise in temperature,
with stationary, followed by falling
barometer. The Ohio. Tennessee and
Cumberland rivers will rise rapidly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
Smallpox.

New YORK, January Sam W.
Piercy, well-known actor, died from
smallpox this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
DIED.

CLAPP-Monday morning, Januarye. 1852,
atllh o eloct, EARL GRANVILLE, aged years
months and A days, second son of E. W. and
Lueie NJ. Clapp.
Funeral will take place from residence Of
Mrs E. L. Jones, No. 4S5 Lauderdale street,
TO- morrow Tuesday, afternoon at o'clock.
Friends and acquaintanees are invited to at
tend
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
SECURITY

Building and Loan Association.
DEGULAR Monthly meeting of this Asso.
II citation will be held at the Office No. 264
Second corner of Court street, TUESDAY,
January 10, at 1880 o'clock, pm. Dues and
interest must be paid or fines will be enforced.
By order of the Board,
A. S. LIVERM0RE, President.
P. B. JOINS, Secretary. 1l2 l13
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
MECHANICS

Building and Loan Association.
Office, Room No. 20, Planters Ins. Building.
DEGULAR monthly ugWEDNESDAY
IL evening, January 1l,f:90p.m. Members
are urgently requested to attend. Payments
may be made TO the Secretary during business
hours. G. V. RAMBAUT, President.
CHAs. 7. PATERSON, Secretary. 1l2l14
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09

PUBLIC LEDGER job printing Office
and book bindery, 13 Madison.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09

PUBLIC LEDGER bindery and job
Office, l3 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-09
Clerks Building and Savinu Assn.

L association will be held WEDNESDAY,
January IL, 1882, at the Office of the secretary,
No. 264 Second, corner OF Court street, at 7:S0
o'clock, J. IN. Fines will be rigidly enforced if
dues and interest are not punctually paid.
liz ia p. JONES, sec'y.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10
A HEART FOR ANY IA TIE.

We have been in harness too long, engag-
ed in too many hard fought battles and seen
the old flag go down too many times to suf.
fer ourselves to be depressed or dsmayed at
the overwhelming defeat which we sustain.
ed on Tuesday last
us was not anticipated. We had every rea-
son TO think and believe that the Congress.
sional District so long under Republican
rule would be redeemed The great thun-
dering volume of Democratic triumph which
swept through the old Buckeye State we be-
LEVIED would arouse every honest voter to
a manly and enthusiastic sense of duty, and
under the guidance OF our great captain,
Hon. Montgomery Blair, statesman and an
honest man, we would be able to read the
name of the old Sixth District once more
on the Democratic column.
But we have been mistaken and the result
only imprcsses as with the belief that the
intelligence of the voters OF the District have
not yet awakened to the wrongs and abuses
which have 50 long been inflicted on the
country by the Radical party. That they
are not yet ready to take part in that great
revolution which is now rolling throughout
the country, and which will continue to in.
crease in madness and fury until these YAM.
pires of right and justice shall be removed
from trusts which they have prostituted to
selfish purposes at the expense of the honor
OF the Republic and the prosperity of the
people.
The canvass of Judge Blair, though
short, was perhaps one OF the most spirited
and able ever conducted in the Sixth Dis.
trict. The great Democratic trusts as de-
monstrated by this veteran statesman and
national politician will be remembered as
of that character of political "reminiscences
which belong to the days of the purest
and ablest men the country has ever pro.
duced.
Judge Blair will not by reason of the
voice Of the people of this district be able
to take part in the new Democratic Con-
gress. But our friends can rest assured that
he will still have much to say in the iorma-
ton of questions touching all wise and
healthy legislation.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

The recent battle in Virginia has indeed
been a desperate one. The Democracy has
made splendid fight against terrible odds.
II found Malone and his Lieutenants en-
trenched behind all the machinery of the
State, and sustained by Federal patronage
Notwithstanding these formidable obstruc-
tons, the. Democracy of that proud old
State hoisted their colors and catching the
inspiration from the graves of their noble
old sires met the enemy upon every field
If they have not been altogether successful
they have every reason to be proud of what
they have accomplished. They have re-
duced the enemy's majority to mere song,
having secured an equal number of men,
bers in the House of Representatives, and
at this writing have a fair chance of beat
ing John S. Wise, the Readjuster candidate
for Congress at-large
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

Gen. Simon Cameron attended dinner
given by the Historical Society of Phila-
delphia on the 9Th instant In speaking of
the defeat of the Salwarts in Pennsylvania
hesaid il would have bad effect, because the
factions could never unite. He thinks there
Is no doubt about his son, Don, being re-
turned TO the Senate in case he desires it,
We incline 10 the opinion that there is
more Of poetry than truth in the latter as
sertion. Don has awakened an element of
aniagonism in his party which cannot be APP
peased, and this they have shown in the re-
cent contest The moral Of the old adage
here comes in, when rogues fall out honest
men will get their dues
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

Cleveland, Democrat, for Governor, has
majority in the State estimated at 10000.
The Republicans have lost from to Rep
resentatives in Congress. The Assembly is
Democratic by large majority.
Pennsylvania gives Pattison, Democrat,
for Governor, about 10000 plurality with
the rest of the ticket close to him. Demo-
Gratis gained in the Legislature and have
probably majority of the twenty eight
congressman.
Indiana shows a net Democratic majority
of 10000 in the State. The Congressional
delegation will stand Democrats and
Republicans.
Stewart, Democrat, is elected Governor of
California by majority estimated at 130O0
The Democrats also claim all the Congress-
men and majority in both branches of the
Legislature.
In Colorado one hundred precincts give
Grant, Democrat, for Governor, 1895 ma
jority. The Legislature Democratic, gaining
United States Senator.
Massachusetts elects Butler, Democrat, by
large majority and a gain of two Demo-
cratic Congressman.
Robson has been defeated in New Jer-
sey. Legislature Democratic, which Sc
cures the election of United States Sen.
ator.
Returns from Wisconsin received make
sure the election of five Republican and
four Democratic Congressman, Demo-
cratic gain of two.
In Nevada, Adams, Democrat, is elected
Governor by about 1000 majority, and the
reelection of Cassidy, Democrat, to Con-
gress.
Begole, Democrat, has been elected Gov
ernor of Michigan, The Democrats claim
TO have carried the first, second, fourth, fifth,
sixth and seventh congressional districts.
In Delaware the Democrats make clean
sweep. In Texas the delegation in Con-
gress will stand ten Democrats and one
Republican.
In North Carolina the Democrats have
elected every Democratic Member to Con-
gress but one. So with Louisiana, one Re.
publican member and the balance Demo.
Gratis.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

1t is already stated that Ben Butler in.
tends TO apply freely the broom. So 1t may
be said of the House of the 4Sth Congress
Every niche and corner will be swept and
swept well. Political henchmen of all
grades and colors will have to step down
and out Even the would-be Editors of
patent back, mud dobber's nests; Editors
who have not brains enough to write de-
cent local or education sufficient TO construct
a grammatical sentence.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

George Peter was cut forty.two votes in
Rockville District by men who profess TO be
Democrats, but whose professions are us
hollow as their hearts. Their political doom
is sealed, SO far as true Democratic votes are
concerned. Now let these traitors follow
the example Of their illustrious prototype,
Judas Iscariot, and go and hang themselves
Ito the tailend Of the negro party.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10
A FEW PLAIN WORDS.

We regret the defeat of our nominee from
this county for the Associate Judgeship. The
We of our county shows that Mr.. Peter
was endorsed heartily by this county, but,
unfortunately, was made the victim of a
little clan that claim TO be Democrats The
tact is patent by the votes in this the Fourth
District that forty-two ballots were cast
with the names of Messrs. Blair, for Con-
gress, and Lynch and Vinson, for Associate
Judges. These ballots were headed "Dem-
ocratic Ticket" and from two Of the names
on the same the voters must have Claimed
to be Democrats. We are willing to con-
cede that at least ten OF these voters were
prqmpted by personal esteem TO cast their
ballots for Mr.. Vinson, and to-day are will
ling TO admit the fact; the remaining thirty
two were actuated by mere personal preju-
dice and factional feeling, and to-day they
are not willing TO face this community and
the Democrats Of this county and confess
their act On the other hand, like set OF
assassins, they lurked privily for their prey,
and whilst the people around the polls were
led TO believe Mr.. Peter was receiving the
undivided support of the party this set were
secretly striking him down. They have ac-
coinplished their purpose and vented their
spite on u gentleman whose qualifications
and fitness Tor the Office none of these rec
rehnt voters will dare dispute.
II has been on the part of these gentle.
men piece Of pure spite work. Most, ii
not all, III these thirty-two voters opposed
Mr. Peters nomination in the primaries and
voted for Judge Bouic. In going into these
primaries these voters pledged themselves
by all rules OF honor TO support the nomi-
nee. What faith can the party or its nomi-
nees place in such II constituency. They
fight the party in the dark and claim the
benefits OF its patronage and emoluments.
Let ii be understood in the future that the
party can not be bossed or ruled by such a
crew. If they think they are unknown to
this community let them be undeceived.
The time is at hand for spies and traitors to
leave our camp. Let them 90 to the enemy
for they are nuisance 10 our party.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

The total vote in the county stands, Blair,
2917, McComas, 234S, Peter, 1888, Lynch,
2949, Vinson, 2344, Motter, 1901.
The majority of Blair over McComas is
$50; Peters majority over Vinson, $50; land
Lynch's majority over Motter, GAS. Lynch
ran ahead OF Peter 116 votes.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

Let the solid Democratic voters of the
county who supported Mr.. Peter for Judge
remember that in Rockville district AZ pro.
fessed Democrats who took part in the pri-
mary and who because of the defeat Of
Judge Bouic in the primary, on Tuesday
last voted for John 4. yinson and against
Mr.. Peter.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

Judge Blair and Hon. George Peter have
every reason to be proud Of the splendid
support they received in their own county.
But few Of the public men Of this county
for the last fifty years were ever so flatter-
ingly endorsed.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10
o r D E r NIsI.
NOTICE TO TREsPASSERs.

rFIlE subscriber hereby warns all persons
IL from trespassing on his farm, near Mud
dy Branch, or upon any other land under his
control, with dog, gun or otherwise, as the
law will be strictly enforced against all per.
sons 90 offending.
oct 37-3t JOHN Il. GARRETT.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

Onward rolls the tide-the latest advices
from New York show that Ceveland's ma
jority has reached 100000
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

Glory everywhere save at home. Mary
land is the only State in which there has
been an increase of Republican members at
the recent election.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-11-10

We hope our friend John G, Motter, of
Frederick, will bear in mind that he was
cut fifty Republican votes in the Sandy
Spring neighborhood.