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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
FOREIGN AFFAIRS.

DUBLIN. October 12.-At a meet
ing Of the Exhibition Company Lore
Mayor Dawson submitted prospectus
for the formation of a new company
and e5OO was raised to defray prelimi
nary expenses connected with its OF
ganization. 1t was also proposed thai
the new company take The power t.
carry on banking transactions ant
grant loans on ample security to Irish
manufacturers.
In the investigation into the murder
Of Huddys, near Lough Mask, inform
er Kerrigan and his wife stated that
the elder Huddy was stunned with 9
stone as be was serving process. Ht
was then kicked, and one of the as
Sassins fred four rounds from a revol
yer into his body, killing him. The
younger Huddy's head was dashed
against heap Of stones, and he wa;
afterwards shot in the presence Of q
crowd Of villagers. The corpse were
placed in sacks and taken to Lough
Mask.
PEsTH. October II In the Hun
garian Chamber OF Deputies Herr
TIA, the Prime Minister, in reply tC
questions in relation to the recent
auti-Jewish riots in Pressburg, sal
that the movement might eventually
degenerate into one Of a socialistic
character. He declared that he would
never tolerate the preparation ol
excesses with a view to settlement
of the question by the government.
He said he had introduced measures
revising the usury and trade laws.
ATHENS, October 12.-The difficult
ty between Turkey and Greace is re
garded as terminated.
VIENNA, October ia large mum
Der OF Orseni bombs were found in
the rooms of Demster RagOsa, the
companion of 0verdank.
LONDON, October 12.-Mr. Court
ney, NJ. p, in a speech last night,
said the policy of the government was
to deta,h Egypt from the Sultan, and
to look after the Suez canal, and to
allow the Egyptians to stew in their
own juice, and in so acting, to warn
the Khedive that his future position
depended on his management of his
affairs.
An account is published Of two
cremations, the first which have taken
place in England. The bodies were
those of Lady Hanham and Mrs.
Hanham, who died in Dorcetshire in
1877 and 1876 respectively. They
both expressed the wish that their
bodies be cremated. Their remains
were kept in mOrtuary until prepara-
tions for the process we're complete.
Last Sunday the remains, inclosed in
substantial cofins, were placed in the
furnace on plates of iron aud fire
brick and reduced to ashes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Wall Street.

New YORK, October 12.-The
Louisville and Nashville company
requested the Stock Exchange to list
3O,8OO shares of stock held for some
time by the city Of Louisville, and
50, ,786, ,487 of the issue authorized at
the annual meeting, October 4. 1t
can be stated on good authority that
the 30,S00 shares we're sold sometime
ago, also that the majority Of the
81, ,786, ,487 had been sold to Selieman
& Co. Won Hoffman & Co. we're
heavy buyers OF Illinois Central yes
terday for London account, buying
orders that we're stimulated by a Lon
don rumor that a scrip dividend will
soon be declared. People who are in
a position to know say that the rumor
has some foundation. Parties who
have been large buyers in government
bonds for several days ceased buying
yesterday, and caused the fractional
decline.
Reports that the news frem the Ohio
election has caused sobs arc emphati-
cally denied by large dealers.
A dissension is reported in Ale
gheny Central board of directors in
regard to whether they shall allow
stockholders of record to participate
in the Lackawanna extension syndi-
cate or whether all Of the syndicate
stock shall be allotted to the ALE.
gheny Central Construction Company
The minority, who have sold their
stock, claim the privilege of buying
the majority, who still hold con
troll Of the stock. They say that
they must buy their stock back
| if they want to subscribe, they, on the
other hand, urge that majority O.
the holders can compel them to pay
45 per cent for their stock in thu
market. From present indications i
is thought the parties who sold ou
will be obliged to come in at a consid
cradle advance at what they went ou
at.
The new Allegheny Central exten
sion, it is claimed, will be pro6tabl
coal road. President Cummings
General Thomas and other member
of the committee, who have just re
, turned from a careful inspection fifth
: Nickel Plate Line, make the follow
lowing estimates of gross earnings TO
1883; Eighty-6ve thousand dollar
per mile, operating expenses not t
exceed So per cent, net earnings abou
two million dollars. This is suEcien
to pay oil tho 6xed charges and leas
4 something on preferred stock, Th
working force abroad is Oonsidere
especially good,
l1AM-The stock market opene
, at a general decline of Bai per cen
from yesterdays closing prices. RiOh
mend and Danville, however, was {
/. and Illinois Central u per Ger
higher. Immediately after tho opeT
!, log prices sold up a fraction, Of,
which there was a falling off Of Gal
y per cent, Louisville and Nashyill
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12

The Memphis Mutual Aid Society
pays FOur-MOnIh Marriage Bene-
ht, TwenIy-Day Natal Benefit, and
have IhestrODgestO One-Day COmpa-
ny I'm existence. They pay charges
ON applications by telegraph.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Menther Indicaiions.

WASHINGTON, October 12.-FOr
Tennessee and the Ohio valley, local
rains in the northern portions, fair
weather in the southern portions;
winds shifting to warmer sOutherly,
with lower barometer in the northeast
portion. For the Missouri valley,
local rains and partly cloudy weather,
south to west winds, falling, followed
by rising barometer, stationary or
slight rise of temperature, followed by
a slight fall on Friday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12

Richmond and Danville and Allegheny
Central being prominent in the de,
cline, while Richmond and West Point
dropped to 36 from 4O1. After this
the market became strong, anda ad-
vance Of tall per cent took place, in
which the Illinois Central, New Jersey
Central and Northern Pacific pre-
ferred were most conspicuous.
Wheat a shade lower and dull.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Prince Wales and Prince Ham
lQf
New York Sun.


When Mr.. Booth was recently
playing an engagement at the Adel-
phi, in London, the Prince and Prin-
cess Of Wales one evening occupied a
box. AT the close Of the performance
the Prince sent Lord Colville, of Gull
ross, his lord in waiting, to invite Mr..
Booth to the box. Mr.. Booth nat.
urally supposed that the Prince had
sent for him to compliment him on his
performance, but as he entered his
discontinue may be imagined when
the Prince, coming forward and greet
ing him cordially, said. "Mr. Booth,
| have sent for you to ask you how do
you think Mrs. Lsngtry will succeed
in America2"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
silver i'm Illinois.

CHICAGO, October l2.-Blooming-
ton (Ill.) special: Silver ore assaying
75 per cent of silver, mixed with cop
per, has been discovered in the bed Of
Panther creek, near Secor, twenty
miles from here, 1t Is reported that
one thousand pounds have already
haan taken nut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Marriage Of Elias Polk.
Nashville World, II.

Monday night, at his residence in
West Nashville, Elias Polk, who has
a national reputation as the body SER
want of President james K. Polk, was
united in marriage to Miss Mary
Mansfield of New York, who was en-
ployed in the Treasury Department,
while he was in the cloak room at
Washington. The ceremony was PEI :
formed by Rev. Mr.. Haygood. 1t
was bon ton affair, the highest
circles Of colOred society being repre-
sented.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Los, colonies I'm Greenland.

Greenland was first seen by the old
Morse navigator, Gunnbjorn, in A. d.
SIG. but the first European to land on
its shores was Eric the Red, a banished
iarI, or chief, of Iceland, son Of the
ilrl o4 Jader, in Norway. This daring
explorer rounded Cape Farewell and
skirted the coast as far as the point
where Juliansha4b now stands, on the
inlet OF Ericshord, which he named.
This was in 1894, In 9S5 he set sail
from Iceland with twenty-five ipsand
a company Of emigrants, men women
and children. Qaly fourteen vessels
of this feet reached Erics6ord,
where colony was planted. Other
settlements were soon made fora con
siderable distance north Of thiA, but
none on the east coast Of Greenland
ss was believed until very recently, A
considerable trade between these
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
England OVerrun With Mules,
New York Times.

The cargo of mules bought in the
South and West Of this county by
agents Of the British government,
during the progress Of the war in
Egypt, was brought prominently to
the notice of New Workers by rid:cu,
lous rumors Of q Fenian attempt to
blow up the steamer In which they
were loaded as she lay at her pier on
the East river, and by the stationing
OF guard at the entrance Of the pier
to warn off all intruders. The vessel
was hardly over the Sandy Hook bar
before news came Of the overthrow Of
the Egyptians and the eud Of the war.
SO large number of faithful
Kentucky mules were saved the
hardship Of laboring under
an Egyptian sun or exposing their
tough hides to the fire OF Egyptian
rites This ship load, however wa,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
PennyyIyania Politics.

WILKEsBARRE, October 1.-THE
Labor Convention to be held this
morning was a failure. The delegates
present called the meeting to order,
and denounced John d. Birmingham,
their leader, for not putting in his
appearance and adjourned without
nominating a ticket.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Fine Music.
sOmprvill0 Reporter.

The Somarvills cOrnet band Ger
tainly makes splendid music. While
in Memphis last week We heard several
of the bands Of that city, but none of
them surpassed, IL in fact their music
was equal to that made by our band
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Prolific Mast Crop.
Someivllle Reporter, II.

F1VIl y ' IIIN INNT wi IT,
The crop Of mast is very heavy in
this section, but the hog crop is not
sufficient to consume it. Unfortun-
ately, too, farmers cannot have the
benefit of the mast for the reason that
they are forced to keep their hogs up
to prevent them from being stolen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Jubilee PRIVILEGE.

GEALED bids will be received for the priyi-
~ lege of erecting seats on the vacant lot
north Of Monroe street and south Of the Cus-
to house lot, from which tbs people may have
a good view Of the Grand Firework Display
on the night Of the 26th inst. Bids will be
opened on WEDNESDAY. the ls'h inst. For
further information call on j. NJ. G00DBAR,
Chairman, and address all bias to him.
j. NJ. G00DBAR,
W. W. SOHQ0LFIELD,
JOHN K. SPEED,
36 Il Committee
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12

CAIRO, October11.-Arrived: Grand
Lake, St. Louis, 9 a m. Departed: City
of Helena, St. Louis, SPIN. Weather
clear and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
LiitIe Rock Debutante.
Little Rock pemosrnt.


Fifteen years ago there appeared on
the boards of thn operahouse in this
city, as the Dasa Of York in Richard
ILL.," a little girl with skin like ala
baster and profusiOn Of red hair, who
so well and pr cOciously acted her
part, that the audience, yielding to
the magnetism Of her infant presence,
greeted her with that characteristic
enthusiasm which the people Of Lit
tie Rock always accord true merit. 1t
was the first appearance of the ETHEREAL
little creature on any stage; the period
in her young existence destined to
control her future, to prove that she
truly inherited the genius OF a long
line OF theatrical anOeatry. In short,
it was veritably the turning point In
her career, rand Little Rock decided
her fate. Time sped on re-
cording with each succeeding
moment the success of the child
actress until increasing age made her
eligible for the highest of the profess
sion. A year in the convent at st
Louis, another year at the musical
conservatory, Cincinnati, and Minnie
Maddern, the subject Of this sketch,
was pronounced ready to test her his
trionic capabilities as a star. Manager
John II. Havlin, took her in hand and
in May last, aged Is years, at the Park
Theater, New York, she appeared as
"Chipn in Bogg's Ferry, as a candidate
for stellar honOrs. Again success at
tended her efforts aud she emerged
unsoathsd from the orucible OF oriti
oism. Throughout the North, West
and East, Minnie Madden, our Min
ME, has been everywhere greeted will
enthusiastic admiration, aud now al
an acknowledged star, the peer o
Lotta and Maggie Mitchell, Hhe re
turns to the scene of her first triumph
and TO the people first to recognise he
| 10 lant
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12

DR: y. a. P0pL- Can be found nj his
~ office, No. s Mulberry street, corner Beai.
Memphis from o'clock a until O'clock
nc. lie will devote his entire attention to
Chronlc and Psivate Diseases. and { ON an
experience of 28 years practice and his won.
derful success; he guarantees perfect satisfac-
ton TO all Examination and consultation
free Of charge H 1n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12

NEW YORK, October 12.-Arrived
State of Nebraska, Glasgow; Servia
Hamburg.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, October 70, 1;S0p.m.-Cot-
ton in good demand eely met at pre-
vious prices, Uplands, 6Adi Or
leans, I l-l6d. Sales to-day, 1900 bales,
Receipts, l4,900 balesj American, 6lOJ.
Futures quiet
NEW ORLEANS October u, 1880 am
Cotton quiet. Middling, llhc. Sales
to-day, 500 bales. Receipts, 6742 bales.
NEW York, October ~, 1924 p.m.-
Cotton steady at l-l6c higher. Ordinary,
9ci good ordinary, l0Nci low middling,
1910; middllng' llAG good middling,
II l3-l6c; middling fair l2hG fair,
l3Ae Futures dull at to 10 points be-
low last evenings closing prices,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
Estate OF Frank II. RusseiI.

THIS is to notify all persons whom il may
i concern, that have taken out letters Of
administration on the estate Of .he late Frank
B. Russell from the Hon, Probate Court
of Shelby county, Tenn. This Is therefore 70
notify all persons having claims against said
estate, to present TIE same for payment with
in the time prescribed by law or they will be
forever barred, and all persons owing said es
tate are requested 20 come forward and settle
the same. This 10th dey OF October, 1882.
Ab9 JOHN A DENNIE,
Admir- Of Estate of Z, D, Russell, deed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
AdminIstralor's Sale nt AuctioD

AuAntnistr0AOr's sale at Auction
A S administrator l will sell al auetiont
n FRIDAY, 0ctobtr Goth, at 10 o'clock,
the corner Of Vance and fernando street ,
the stock Of FANNY Groceries. Household
Furniture and personal effects Of the lat, +. +.
B. Russell, j. A. DENNIR, Admir-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-10-12
The JUBILEE /!
COSTUMES

EOR Display in the Jubilee Prooe sion made
L TO order by SAM MAY. 269H Main. All
parties who intend to join in the Display will
please leave their orders as soon as possible.
"a az
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10
LOCAL BREVITIES,

-, VII. WIN. n. Brown was taken suddenly
III on Fairfax street this afternoon.
The funeral Of Mr. James n. Rudd who
died yesterday morning at his residence,
loot OF King street, took place this afternoon.
Rev. w. G. Biting has been called to tbr
church ut Rivetoon, Warren county. Mr.
q. is son Of Rev. G.. c. Biting, FORMERLY of
this city.
The funeral of the late Deputy CITY Ser
geant: John W. Campbell took place YES
teroay afternoon and was attended by An
drew Jackson Lodge Of Masons and Sareut,
Lodge Oh odd Fellows, and large number
Of citizens
Mr. VIM. Ottcrbach. Of Centrevile, Fair
TAX county, walked into the dock at the
Terry wharf, last night, and only saved his
lie py chnSlng to one of the piles of the
wharf until he could be gotten out of the
river by parties who came to his rescue.
Sllas Beach, who served Il term Of imprs
onnlent IN the penitcntiary Of this State for
killing Henry Jones in this city, has been
arrested in Pi,tsburg Pa, and sent to uil for
Court, for seriously stabbinga man in that
place. George Jones, Il negro formerly OF
OF this city, is also in Jail in Pittsburg for the
murdcrofa man.
Ihc entertainment to be given 1T .Armory
Hall to morrow night by the lady friends OF
the Old dominion Boat Club will no doubt
excel anything of the kind heretofore at.
tempted by Alexandria amateurs. There
has been large sale Of reserved seats. and
the prospects are the audience will he an
unusually large one
Augustus Wcdderburn by his next friend
Alexander j. Wedderbllrl, brought suit il,
The Court OF Common Pleas in Baltimore
Saturday against the Citizens Passenger
Railway Company for $4,000 damages. 1t
Ii alleged that Augustus Wedderburn, d child
OF II years, was iorcibly elected from one OF
the company's cars by the driver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

1he United States Court in session in
richmond, Saturday adjourned over to the
18TH instant. During the term the grand
Jury, returned two indictments against S. C..
Ne"ie of Alexandria, for violating the nat
ional-banking act
The Richmond Dispatch says: 1T is no.
tlceahle that within the last three or four
days there have been many visiting states
men here. With few exceptions they have
been brought here 10 work on Senators
Wingtield end Williams
The repairs and refurnishing Of the Gov
errors mansion being now complete, Gov
crnor Cameron family will at once move
IN and occupy it. The house makes most
elegant appearance with its new painting
and papering aud handsome furniture from
top TO bottom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge \. B. Meade
lrrsIding. Hurdle vs.. Hurdle in chancery :;
Tie object Of suit having been accomplished,
hnal decree for costs
In r. estate of II. s. W. Barker, deceased :;
rule against administratorsto givenew bond
FIRST National Bank vs.. 5. G.. Ncale; case
ami attachment neither party requiring a
jury. damages assessed by the Court, and
Judgment for same, and order for sale Of at
'ctrd property and for payment by gar
T'>h'c 10 plaintiff of amount due by him to
defendant.
dudley W. Ncale: case and attachment ;
neither party requiring a jury, damages as
s".-ed 10y the Court and Judgment for same
:, William {. Ncaton. Edward s. Leadheater,
Peter Wise. Launcelot NJ. Blackford, Will
,"'f j, Entwisle, William A. SmOot and
''e"r"r VIM. Ramsay were appointed trus-
lee u Christ Church.
lhr committee Of Virginia Henderson
directed I" give new bond
N'Fcgi Slaughter vs.. :. Chapman Neale
Iis>"hps't: neither party requiring jury,
"''I'H@r, assessed by the Court, and judg-
m'h' i"r &;,mc and rule vs. First National
h'itE "arni>hee
stewart. adm'X., VS. Richards. admir-; as
"'"iTt; non ;ssumpSit: replication and Is
leave I" plead specially and continued.
imt"F'"", executor Of NJ. Normile vs.. John
""'ah: appeal; Judgment OF justice az
Henry William Wildt was admitted to
',"''r Il citizen of the United States.
commonwealth W. Charles Seals APP
~" verdict rendered at JANUARY term last
"3'dt and new trial granted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10
LOGICAL Position. Mr. I & FnwIor III

LOGICAL POSITION. Mr. |. c. Fowler, the
readjuster Speaker of the House of Dele.
gates, i'll IN editorial letter to his paper, the
Bristol News, writes: ',The logical position
OF every readjuster is that ola supporter OF
MIR. Arthllr's administration. - In
the coming campaign for Congress the dis
lrlcl nominations must be and will be con.
terred OH those only who are in full accord
and sympathy with the administration
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with the
cXcrucating pain Of cutting teeth If so, go at
once and geta bottle of Mrs. WINSLOW'S SOOTH-
ING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor little snf-
ferer immediately-depend upon it ; there is no
mistake about it. There ia not mother OH earth
who has ever used it, who will not tell You at
once that it will regulate the bowels, and give
rest to the mother, and relief and health to the
child, operating like magic 1t is perfectly safe to
use in all cases, and pleasant to the taste, and is
the prescription of one Of the oldest and best ir
male physicians and nurses i'll the United States
Sold everywhere. % cents bottle
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Mrs. PARTING ton saya.

Don't take any OF the quack rostrums as they are
rrgimcntal to the human system; but put YOUR
trust i'll Hop Bittcrs which will cure general
diiapIdatlon, coStivc habits and all comic diseases
lhey saved Isaac from q severe extract of tripod
fever. They are the nc plus unum Of uledicines.
Boston Globe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10
THO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Board
Of Directors until II o'clock H.. Of the oath inst,
for the erection and completion of TWO ~
DWELLING HOUSES for the Mt. Vernon Co
operative Building Association sccording to plans
and specifications, which can be seen by applying
to Mr.. JOS Hopkins who will give such infornia-
tion in the premises as may be desired. The
Board of Directors reserve the right to reject any
or all bids. Security required.
apS-3t LIE. uHLER, Sec'ty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10

ELECrIoNoF VEsTRYMEN.-The following
were to-day elected Vestrymen of Christ
Church.: W. c. leaton, E. S. Leadbeatcr,
leter Wise: l.. NJ. Blacklord, G. w. Ramsay.
DR.. ID. n. Rust, DR.. VIM. Gibson, w. a
Smoot, w. j. Entwisle, and c. F. Lee. if.
The election for Ncstrymen Of St Paul's
church will take place at five o'clock this
afternoon ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10

Bargains i'll the latest styles of spring
goods this week at d. Ruben & Co. IS Boot
and Shoe House, No. IS King street, next
door to f. Strauss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10

Bargains in the latest styles of spring
goods this week ut d. Ruben & Co.'s Boot
and Shoe House, No. GS King street, next
door to II. Strauss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-04-10
How 10 Make n Cood Cum of cofYas mr. "a

How to Make Good Cup OF Coffee or Tea
Is all every day inquiry. The great want has been
tor Il suitable vessel III which to prepare in 4 state
Of purity and perfection these highly prizt.l beyer
ages. These results can only be obtained by pre-
pairing the coffee in Il vessel that prevents all
escape OF steam or flavor, and in which the beyer-
a%cis made by infusion instead of boiling. Such
We offer you i'll the ideal COFFEE POT"
lilty are simple in constructions pretty in design
highly polished and made of the best imported tin,
There Is nothing to get out of order and they
are reasonable i'm price