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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
A Fight for Freights.

CHICAGO, February 23.-The Rock
Island, Northwestern and c., B. 4
@. roads are each making a spirited
fight for freight business to DesMoines.
Rates have been cut from 65 cents to
80 cents for first. class, 30 to Is cents
for fourth and rs to 12l cents for
special. The Northwestern started
the cut in retaliation for the Reck
Islands alleged inyasion Of its terri
tory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23

The PUBLIC LEDGER book bindery
13 Madison street, is in the same build
ing as the newspaper and job printing
Establishment; is owned by the same
proprietor; embraces all machines and
material used in a frst-class book
bindery, and is conducted by compe-
tent workmen, capable Of executing
work in as good and substantial a
style as can be done anywhere. /
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
BALTIaOREANS COMING.
A Fine Party Returning From
New Orleans,
And a Cordial Reception in
Store for Them.
Special to Ledrer.l

Special to Ledger.l
BATEsvIILE, Miss, February 3d.
The Creole party will arrive via the
Mississippi & Tennessee railroad about
2 pm. They have special cars from
Baltimore to New Orleans and re-
turn They seem to enjoy the trip.
The Tennessee Club will give them a
warm reception. RI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
Damages for killing n Fine
Horse,

CHICAGO, February 23.-During a
race at the Chicago Driving Park last
June, Jockey who was riding the
mare Belle Of Nelson, either by negli-
gence or design, rode against the stall
lion Wolverton, the result being that
the latter was thrown and killed. Suit
was brought for the value of the horse,
which was placed at $4,000, and after
a trial of two days, the jury yesterday
returned a verdict for the plaintiff for
$500.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
LATER.

Money, 6 per cent; prime mercantile
paper, 54a6 per cent; bar silver, l14k
per cent. Exchange is firm and nom
inal. Rate to-day advanced per cent
on actual business, S5l on long, 80 on
sight. Governments irregular; States
dull and higher; railroads iairly ac
tive. Irregular stocks after IL clock
were gradually advanced bas, Louis
vile q Nashville and Missouri Pacific
leading, while Norfolk & Western
preferred sold up to 2t The market
afterwards became irregular and soon
a decline of baf took place, Missouri
Pacific, Memphis & Charleston and
Louisville & Nashville being the most
prominent. Skies ex, 1901; 5s, 1913;
AIS, 1l4s; as, 1l8. Pacific 6s 95, 126.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
Chnrters OF incorporation.

Nashville American, 22.I
The following charters of incorpo-
ration were registered by the Secre.
tary of State yesterday:
Memphis & Bristol Air Line Rail-
road. Company. 1t is proposed to
construct railway from Memphis to
Bristol through the counties of Fay
ette, Hardeman, Madison, Decatur,
Perry, Hickman, Maury, Williamson,
Rutherford, Wilson, Davidson, De-
kslb, Putnam, White, Fentress, Cum.
berland, Morgan, Scott, Anderson,
Campbell, Union, Claiborne, Han
cock or Granger, Hawkins and Sulli.
van. The names of the incorporatcrs
are John B. McEwen, Jesse G.. Wal
lace, joseph L. Parks, Henry H.
Cook and VIM, E. Winstead, of Will
hanson county.
Memphis Saddlery and Oak
Leather Tanning Company"
"Pastime Social Club of Mem
phis."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
The weather.

WASHINGTON, February 23.-For
Tennessee and the Ohio river valley,
fair weather and northerly winds,
with stationary temperature and high
er pressure. For the lower Missouri
valley, warmer and tair weather, with
southerly winds and lower pressure.
The Ohio will fall at Louisville and
rise at Cairo.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
CALIFORNIA WHEAT
Coming to 1t. Louis via the
Southern Route.

ST. LOUIS, February 23.-Three
cars of California wheat arrived here
this morning, being the first lot Of the
100000 bushels recently purchased by
the millers of this city. The remainder
is now in transit or ready to move,
and will reach here as fast as it can be
got over the road.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
Dnirymen,s ConYention.

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, February 23.-
The sixth annual convention of the
Northern Iowa Dairymen's Associa-
ton began its sessions here to-day.
Twenty-nine counties are represented,
and there are prominent dairymen in
attendance from New York, Illinois,
Kansas and Wisconsin.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
Rucker Retires and Ingalls, steps
I'm.

WASHINGTON, February 23.-Gen-
eral Rucker, lately appointed Quar-
termaster, U. S. A., was placed on the
retired list to-day, and General Rufus
INGALLS, appointed to the vacancy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23

NoRwIoH, Conn.,, February 3d.
A large and influential anti pOlygamy
mass meeting was held here last even
ing,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
Arrival or JewIsh retureeg.

PHILADELPHIA, February 23.-
The steamship Illinois, from LiyorI
pool, with number of Jewish refu-
gees on board, arrived o.day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23

MEMPHIS & Charleston railroad
stock was quoted at 50 in New York
to-day at noon,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
BARGAINS (!

OUR BEDROOM SETS are con-
sidered the greatest bargains
ever offered to the Memphis
trade.
We are in receipt of another new
line Of CARPETS, comprising
all the latest designs, which we
are Offering at pricestO suit the
times,
We desire TO call special ntten-
fiOn TO our cANE-SEAT CHAIRS
that never fail 10 sell after being
examined and priced.
Our WINDOW SHADES are
marVeIs of beauty, and we only
ask an inspection Orthem before
purchasing elsewhere.
Remember, the place to get
Bargains in Furniture and Car
pets Is at
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-23
NOn-ResIdent Notice.

NOh-heslUent Notice.
No. 4i3, R DIN the Probate Court Of SbeIhv
county, Tenn. Thomas H Allen Vs. Lewis
Ffierson ct al.
I Appearing from the ori inal bill a, In
this cause. hich is swo-n n, that iefeud-
ants, Lewis Frierson and George Allen are
non-re ,idsnts of the State of Tennessee; / is
therefore ordered that they make their ap-
psaranee herein, at the courthouse Of our
said Probate Court, in Memphis, Tenn, on
or before the first Monday in April. 1882 and
pisRd, answer or demur 60 complain nt's
bill. or same will be taken for conies.ed a ts
them I'D set for hearing ex-parte aud Ii 1t a
copy fthis order be published once a week,
for four consecutive weeks, in the Punlio
Ledger
This February 23d, 1892.
A copy Attest:
By HuGH B OuLLRN. D. C.
W Gordon, sol'r for complt. 15logI4
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

VANCOUVER Portland Telegram
gives us a send off as follows:
The town Of Vancouver and the military
post in it has been much improved recently
by the introduction of some very handsome
roads and drives and if the place continues
to improve in the same ratio it will soon be.
come noted as one of the most picturesque
towns in the United States. A gentleman
from Portland who had not visited Vancou-
yer in several years. was struck with the
air of Improvement visible in every direc-
tion. 1t is said that the garrison landing is
to be removed to point further upthe river
and that :hs erection of several new build
ings is contemplated in the near future.
This pretty little town will no doubt be
thronged with excursionists during the com.
ing summer.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

1t. VIM. H. Miller, LIST Cav, arrived
down from Wala Walla on Tuesday, in
charge of prisoners.
1t. II. L. Bailey, 2lst Inf, is enjoying a
few weeks leave, en- route to this post, at
Burlington, in Kansas.
Major John A. Kress and family depart
Sunday night for San Francisco, en- route
to San Antonio, Texas.
Gen. o. d. Greene returned on Tuesday
evening from tour of inspection of post
schools at Forts Candy and Stevens.
Orders have been issued for the inter-
change of two companies, H, Hunters at
Colville, and one OF the companies at Walls
Walla
Major Thos. G. Sullivan, formerly chief
commissary of this department. is acting
chief division commissary at San Francisco,
until the successor to Col Kilbourn, recently
retired, is assigned.
On Sunday Mrs. Haughey and her daugh-
ter, accompanied by Capt. Jas. A. Haughey.
2lst Inf, will leave for San Francisco, en-
route to the east. Capt. Haughey goes NO
farther than San Francisco.
Troop X, LIST Cav, Capt. Bendire, left
Walla Walla on the 25th of May, en- route
to Fort klamath, there to take station, and
upon its arrival there Capt. Whipple, Troop
route.
The roads and drives at the post are now
kept wet down by a huge street sprinkler,
the lawns aud parade grounds are close
shaver, and all the surroundings of Vancou.
yer Barracks as beautiful as charming sum-
mer can make them.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

Mr.. s. w. Brown, Receiver of the Van
couvsr Land Office, has received the follow
ing circular from the commissioner of the
general land Office At Washington. which sx-
plains itself;
Having come into possession Of informa-
ton that large numbers Of fraudulent Ger.
tihcates Of deposit, purporting to be issued
at various U. s. repositories, for moneys al
legged to have been .deposited to cover cost
Of surveys ~ provided by sections 2a0l.
2l02, and 2403 las amended by the act Of
March 8. 1871 Of the Revised Statutes Of
the United Statsa have been issued and
put upon the market, rendering il possible
for innocent parties to ne defrauded in their
purchase. you viii cause the people in your
district to be advised os the existencs Of
these fraudulent certificates. and request
that all holders Of certificates ofdcpcsit send
them to THE otiice for the purpose Of exam.
nation and verification; said certificates to
be returned to them without delay. With the
certificate Of this Office ~ to their genuine
noes attached.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01
COmmissiOners' Court.
MAY TERM, 1882.
Vancouver Barracks, W. T.,
May 9th, 1882.

Tuesday. May SS-The board met pur.
suant to adjournment. present the full board.
The day was occupied in the examination Of
plans proposed for court house aud bridges.
Wednesday Nay 24-Thc board havingde-
termined to borrow S25, 600 in pursuance Of
the act Of legislature, the county auditor
was directed to advertise for ten days that
bonds Of Clarke county. w. T., will be TO-
sued to the amount Of sc. 900 in denomina-
tons Of $500 each. ~ authorized by said
act, aud that sealed proposals will Be re-
ceived for the purchase Of sAid bonds until
June 9th, o'clock. p. NJ. the proposals "a
state the lowest rate of interest At which the
bonds will b taken. the board ressrving the
right to reject any or all bids.
The board having determined to construct
bridge across Levin river. at La Center, in
accordance with plans and specifications
submitted by A. s. Miller & Son. Of Port
land. approved by the board. J. X. Gather
was appointed to saperintend the letting.
building aud receiving Of said bridge; and
he WA directed. after giving lawful notice.
"a proceed on the Goth day Of June, 1882, II
the county auditors Office. to let the con.
struction Of said bridge to the lowest re.
sponsibls bidder. pr'viding that the county
shall not b. obliged 70 pay more than y, zoo
for cid bridge, and that Il shall b paid fos
By WarHnts drawn On the bridge fand oI
~ esanty = allowed By ths board aftsrtA
brduo = oecep1o1.
Il Ssesl tsvis6 1ssmnissl y hsila !
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

LAUDABLE UNDERTAKING.-The Star base
ball club of Portland will give an excursion
to Vancouver, on June 4th, for the benefit
of Ed. Miller, a favorite member ofthe club,
who was so seriously injured by the run
away of Wells Fargo & Co.'S truck about 6
weeks ago. The club will charther a
steamer and secure some excellent music.
At Vancouver they will play match game
with the Buffsticks.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

DONATION PATENTS RECEIVED. Patents
for donation claims were received this week
at the u s. Land Office for the following
parties, who can obtain the same by send.
ing to that office their donation certificates:
A Thatcher & wife. Joseph Robbins,
Il. Shepard % james NJ. Findley,
Thomas Foudister, Hiram Williams,
Frederick C.. Sharnhorst.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

FIRE ALARx.-Ths fire alarm on We'd
nssday morning was occasioned by the burn
ing Of part Of the root from defective aus
at Gen. Morrow's residence at the post. The
whole department turned out promptly. and
in just six minutes after the fret alarm. en-
g,ae Co. No. l, Of mile away. had their
machine on the ground ready for use. The
6rs was sxtinguishsd BY the yarrison FIRE.
men.
There was almost another tirs earlier in
the morning.. at the house Of Samuel Camp
bell, vhsss bsd and some clothing Wa
barred y. probably through careless snsk-
iag ~ ledger. IT, discovery vas timely
= ~ 49, wssla hsvs ~ dss>ssys1.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

DROWNED. J. Stice, we'll known
resident of Washougal, died by drowning
on Monday last, in slough on Ross Island,
above Portland. He had been drinking with
some women, and went in bathing with one
Of them on his back. Both went down, and
drowned. in about ten feet of water. Stice
was to have been tried at the next term Of
the district court on a charge of robbery,
but having gone to judgment before trial
there need be no further steps taken in the
matter.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

CONCERT. Portland on Friday even
ing, June End. the 2lst Infantry band will
give grand concertat New Market Theatre.
The band will be assisted by the Orchestral
Union, Mrs. ]. B. Wyatt and Mr.. Edgar
Coursen. The band under the leadership
Of Prof. Oschsle has made much advance
ment during the year. and with now men,
bers and the return Of many Of the old ones.
now attains higher degree Of excellence
than ever before in its performances. This
viii probably be the last concert the band
will give on this coast, ~ the regiment ID
pretty sure Of being moved before the sum-
msr is over.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

COURT HOUSE LocATIoN.-In regard 70
the location of the court house on the Riggs
tract the county commissioners say they
have done the best they could witch the
means at their command. They found the
funds insufficient to buy a tract in the bust.
ness part of the city, but they say they are
willing to exchange the location for one
more convenient if the citizens and business
men Of Vancouver will secure it and make
up the difference in the purchase price.
The whole matter rssts with the business
men--f they mean business they can get
the court house into town by working to
that eud.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

bridge across the Washougal river near
Washeugal city, in accordance with the
plans and specifications of the Pacific Bridge
Co., of Portland, approved by the board, A.
f.. Kersey was appointed superintendent to
let the contract, supervise building and ac-
cept the same. He was directed to let the
contract in accordance to law, on the Goth
of June, 1882, at the county auditors office,
to the lowest responsible bidder, on terms
that the contract shall not require the
county to pay more than $1,000 for the
bridge, to be paid for in warrants allowed
by the board after acceptance of the bridge.
The allowances of members of the board
were made as follows:
l.. Meeker, attendance and mileage. .$l4 so
H. G. Black wood, Z" ... l6 90
H. Christ L" Z" -. ii so
Sheriff Merton ........... 600
Cbas. Brown, auditor, attendance. 80. 500
The board adjourned until Tuesday, June
9th, at which time further necessary steps
in the court house and bridge matters will
be considered.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

HoUsR BUaxKD.-Ths rssidsnoe Of valsn-
liss Rssslstsl On the Laeamas. which va
Destroyed ~ Dr. o. Nay let. with NEST Of
~ euatsatA ~ hssa rshailk ed his fan
~ ~ osss aors = heaa vhsssat ~ hi
lfissds vill coaealsls>s hin.
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

The Fire Department hereby rstarus
thanks 10 Gen. II. A. Morrow and Cape. H.
n. Hsrcs. 2lst Isf.. for musicians favnishsd
fos ~ beooot q NJ 6rsmsn % Dseosaeisn
pav, G. b WILCOX
CAtef Eaginsss, " F.p
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01
THE LOYAL DEADi
DECORATION DAY, 1882. |

DECORATION DAY, 1882.
What means the roll of the muffled drum?
The waillEg notes of the clarion shrll!
The measured tramp of the feet that come
To the grass grown streets of the church.
yard still?
What mounds are these that the garlands
MayY
And whose are these by the waving pine
With the barren sod of the bloomless clay?
Hank! the sulen boom of the signal gun
The warning shrek of the Kissing she'll
That woke the echoes of Sixty one,
And reused the North with an omen fell:
When the starry folds of the flag were rent
By the vengeful bolt that traitor sent;
And the kidding glow of fiery zeal,
In its hour OF gloom for the Nations veal,
Illumed the morn of the baleful night
That spread its pail over Sumpters height.
see the priest from his pulpit come;
The farmer speed from his idle plow;
AT the swift alarm of the rafting drum,
To blend their lives in the patriots vow:
And the welkn rings with the deafening
cheers
From the fervent depths of the hearts that
bleed,
AS the us'ering hosts of the volunteers
In millions march ut their country's need!
feel the strength of the grandaire's grip
As the godspeed points to the bloody field {;
And the parting kiss Of the maiden's lip
AS the pledges warm of her love are sealed.
Once more live in the doubtful years
When the Unions fate in the balance hung
And the lights and shades of the hopes and
fears
Ger the anxious hearths of the North were
flung;
Till the sombre days of rebellion cease
In the Frightening dawn Of a cloudless
peace,
And the emblem floats with its hammered stars
In tranquil sky DER the field Of Mars!
Hark! the heavens are rent by the greeting
cheers
At the homeward tramp of the Volunteers
As the sunbeams CLINT on the sloping steel,
And the war-wOrn ranks OF their columns
wheel.
o the swaying mass of the host in blue
Was glorious thing at the grand review
Now a fancy watts to my listening ear
The ASSEMBLY" notes Of u bugle clear.
At the plaintive call of a mystic life
The church-yards TEEN with phantom life
Where the breadth of shadowy banner
waves
The sleepers come from a million graves
And in silence form with Il ghostly tread
The serried ranks of the patriot dead.
see the line OF their spectral shapes,
And the Union hue of their tiuttering capcs
Each bony hand with finger points
To the wounded breast or the rven joints
Where the bullet sped or the bursting shell
With lis iron crashed when the bravest fell
o the mute appeal Of their hollow checks
In trumpet voice as an answer speaks
To the heart that waits for sure reply
On yonder mound why the gariands lie;
While naught of bloom on the grave is seen
That reurs its crest by the evergreen
Then pile the sod where the patriot sleeps
In the tlowery wealth Of a brimming hand
With kindly heart for the soul that weeps
Ger the fallen brave of the Southern land
Perchance to-day in that 5almy cline
The maid shall deck with the fragrant
thyme
The nameless grave OF form at rest
With the Union badge on its moulderine
breast!
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1882-06-01

In vision strange of the midnight lone
Me,hought stood by the Judgment throre e,
As the myriads came to their sovereign Lord
For the final doom of just reward.
The music ceased Of the tuneful strings,
For the harper paused with his folded wings,
And silence reigned Ger the heavenly tribe
As the roll was called by the Angel scribe.
Anon the sound of the clanking feet
or spur.clad Knight on the shining street,
As he trod the pavement If gold alone
To the dazzling front of the great white
throne!
Where the wavy plume of his helmet
strcamed
The lettered name Of an Ellsworth cleaned
And an anthem rang as he proudly stood
For the soul that died for his countrys good.
Now voice was heard through the mansions
bright
"A crown for the brow of the loyal Knight!
Yet single star on its rim SHINES pale,
Ere the hallowed gift Of the Holy Grail.
Return, o Knight, for thy brother waits
Thy helping hand at the pcarly gates"
So the warrior turned, and in silence strobe
To the entrance gates of that blest abode.
Once more the clank Of the spur-clad feet
On the golden pave Of the heavenly street!
Now the warrior leads by the friendly hand
An erring Knight past the mansions grand
The one was clad in u mail Of blue;
The other shone with the steefs gray hue.
The first erect in his armour came;
The other, bowed with look Of blame.
And the harps were tuned to a JOY supreme,
As the shadows fell on my midnight dream
q priceless boon Is the tribute sweet
or foeman's love at the Judgment seatl
HENRY HUBBARD PIERCE,
U. S. Army.
Vancouver Barracks, W. T.,
May 9th, 1882.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-11-23

Editor Posr-ISrEIIIaEScrs:

In the Port Townsend Arg4s observe
an article on the question of the admis-
sion of Washington Territory TO the
Union of States. / am sure that extra
ordinary measures must be resorted to
if We get in at the coming session. If
we fail now We are surely out for two
years, and most probably for six. eight,
or ten years. It seems 20 me that q
Commissioner should be delegated by
the Pres. Executive COMMITTEES, and
prominent people TO CO operate with Mr..
Brsnta Il needs no argument to prove
the necessity of such action, nor the i'm
portAnt effect it would produce. The
committee should te supplemented by .
delegate from Idaho North. say the dele
gate elect. We of the Territory might
send Judge Sharpstein and Mr., STRAIT
ton, president of tho Council, from the
east, and Judge Burke and some other,
a republican, from the west. The time
has come for making decisive move
all along the line, and by the whole
people irrespective of politics. 1t will
be easier to gain admission now than
later, a vast desl easier.
A HOPEFUL ADVOCATE.