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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
ELGIM CREAMERY

City of Providence and John A.
Scudder, st. Louis, 4 am; Charles
Brown, Louisville, Z; Silver Cloud,
Evansville, pm; Cons Millar, Mem
phis, 6. River 46 feet and rising.
Clear.
PITTsBURG, January 22.-River 10
feet z inches and rising.
New ORLEANS, January 22.-Ar-
rived: L. P. Schenck, Cincinnati.
The City Of Baton Rouge, from st.
Louis, will arrive during the night.
Weather partly cloudy and cool.
EVANSVILLE, January %. = The
weather is clear and cold, With a heavy
north and northwest wind from mid
night till morning. Mercury % to 81
degrees. River 80 9.10 feet, and
stationary. Departed: Andy Baum,
Cincinnati, 9 am; Thos. Sherlock,
New Orleans, $3.50 pm.
CINCINNATI, January 22.-River 43
feet 8 inches, and falling. Weather
clear. Thermometer 20. Arrived:
James D. Parker, Memphis.
ST. LOUIS, January 22.-Arrived:
Ste. Genevieve, Memphis. Departed:
None. River falling steadily and good
deal ice running, but it is not much
impeachment to navigation. Weather
clear and cold. Mercury several de.
grees below freezing point.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23

A THOUGHTFUL correspondent fa-
vOrs the readers of the LEDGER with
his views as to the noted iu6del, Bob
lngersoll. In this connection a para
graph from the New York Graphic
will be of interest:
The silly people who found SO much
to admire in certain gushing sentences
lately spoken over a child's grave by
Colonel Bob" Ingersoll, will perhaps
be interested in hearing that cores
gondent has sent to the Philadelphia
Times an extract from an old poem
which contains the exact phrases. in
several instances, which Colonel In.
gersoll used as his own on the occa-
sion referred to.
This is not the first timn that such
charges have been made.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23

SMALLPOX has been declared cpl
demic in the United States. This
would be alarming, were it not known
that the object Of the declaration is to
give the National Board of Health
power to deal with the disease, which,
while it widely prevails, is in no sense
epidemic throughout the country.
Still it is on the increase, and there is
danger that it will become in fact
epidemic, unless dealt with with much
greater promptness and efficiency than
local Boards can exercise. Cincin-
natl Commercial.
1t would be more accurate to say
that the National Board of Health
desires a continuance of power, and is
always ready to faunt itself before the
country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23

OLARKsoN MATT POTTER, the we'll
known New York politician, died this
morning. He was born at Schemes
tady, New York, in 1925; graduated at
Union College and at the Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute; engaged in sur
veying in the Northwest; studied law
and began practice in New York City;
argued the causes in the United States
Supreme Court on which the legal
tender act was held to be unconstitu-
tional; was subsequently selected by
that Court to discuss that question
when it was reheard, and was elected
to the Forty first, Forty-second, Forty
third aud Forty fifth Congress as a
Democrat.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, January %, 4:3O p.m.-
Cotton easier. Uplands, 6 l1.16d;
Orleans, 6 1850. Sales to-day, 10000
bales. Receipts, $3.50 bales; American,
1850 bales. Futures opened steady,
and are now quiet.
New YORK, January %, 1926
p m.- Cotton opened quiet and un-
changed; now weak. Ordinary, 8
5,16c good ordinary, 10 1i-l6c;
low middling, II 9.16c; mid
ding, l2c; good middling, l2sc;
middling fair, 13sc; fair, 13Ic. Flu.
lures are steady at to 6 points below
Saturdays closing prices.
New ORLEANS, January %, 11:3O
Sales to-day, 400 bales. Receipts to-
day, 1892 bales; stock, 38S,693 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
THE NATIONAL FARCE.
One Thousand Disappointed
People Turned on.

WASHINGTON, January 23.-For
every seat in the court room there
were at least ten clamoring applicants
besieging every avenue OF approach.
The members of the press, counsel and
court officers found the greatest diff.
Guilty in forcing their way through the
immense throngs that blocked up ev-
cry passage way. Even holders of
special tickets were in many instances
unable to get near enough to the po-
licemen and bailiffs to show them.
When the doors closed one thousand
people we're left outside.
AS soon as court opened, Guiteau
made the following announcement .
Il spent yesterday in examining my
mail, and | had several hundred let
ters, many Of them from ladies, and
some were very tender. ] desire TO
express my thanks to the ladies
for these kind and tender letters.
One letter suggests that General Ar
thur give me Cabinet Office. Now |
want to say would not take any Office
from President Arthur and under the
circumstances l don't think it would
proper. Now, in regard to Judge
Portor, want TO say as he is to have
the closing of the case, if he attempts
to mislead The court or jury, 1 and my
counsel will stop him. He came into
this case under misapprehension on the
partof General Arthur, otherwise he
would not be in the case. He don't
properly represent the government.
lie only represents himself."
Judge Porter entered the courtroom
shortly before the prisoner had deliv-
cred himself of this warning. After a
moments delay he stepped 10 the
open space before the jury and
in a tone which clearly be-
trayed his weakened condition, be-
gan the closing argument.
Said Judge Porter: "If it please
your Honor and gentlemen of the jury,
in my own infrmity, for share your
fItigue, | proceed as best | can to the
discharge Of my duty. The nature of
this duty is such that l should feel
that was almost an accessory, after
the fact, if l should fail to speak such
words as | can to aid you in reaching
proper conclusion. Thus far the
trial has practically been conducted
by the prisoner aud Scoville. Every
one has been denounced at their will,
and oven now / am informed that |
will be interrupted by them both.
Judge Porter briefly recited the
scenes Of disorder, the abuse
and slander to which eyeryene
upon the caae had for two
months been subjected, and yet he
said Of the three speeches which have
been made by the defense, Il will do
.he prisoner justice to say that his was
was least Objectionable" After
sketching the circumstances leading
up to the crime, and painting, with
good language, the damning wicked
ness of its execution, Judge Porter
turned his attention to the prisoner
and proceeded 10 depict bis character.
Death Of Hon. CIarksOn N. Potter
NEW YORK, January 23.-Hon.
Clarkson N. Potter died this morn.
ing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23

WHEN man is hung by a mob in
Ohio they break the news gently
One John Wagner was lynched al
Lronton, Ohio, last Friday night, as
mentioned in our dispatches the next
day. A special to the Cincinnati Com
mercial, givse long account of the
affair, from which the following sen.
tences are culled:
Last night for the first time in the
history Of Lawrence county, the slow
process of the law was dispensed with,
and speedy, inhexible justice admins
tered to one murderer at least. Your
readers are by this time all familiar
with the murder of DR.. Joseph Beges,
last November, an event which at the
time filed this community with hor-
ror. Directly after the murder there
were many threats of lynching. So
many murders had been committed
within the last few years in this coun-
try, and so many murderers, through
the stupidity and rascality OF jurors,
gone unhanged, that the community
and the best citizens were almost dGs
perate. Things seemed to have reach
ed a most dangerous state, and it was
the general opinion that something
radical would have to soon be done.
This feeling threatened a long rope
and a short shrift to the muderers.
Everything so far had been done
with the regularity of machinery, and
with absolutely no noise, confusion or
outcry. 1t was no mob made of the
rabble got together in the excitement
of the moment, that was doing these
things. There were not more than
forty or fifty in the band. All were
masked. Each had his number.
There was not only leader, but also
Captains of squads. All orders we're
given to the numbers, it was mo. 8
here" The commands were in low
and disguised tone. Everything
evinced CAREFUL drill by intelligent
men.
hJuCu law III uuy puG uuOISdulAtu
communities is a most dangerous and
destructive thing. We trust, however,
that if good results can possibly flow
from its exercise, this terrible affair
will have its lasting lesson. 1t may
possibly strike terror into the hearts
of an element that too little fears JUS
tice as administered in cur courts.
As soon the guards over them were
removed the mob dispersed, no one
knows whittier. Not soul, so far as
is known. recognized anyone Of the
band of lynchers. They were effect
lively disguised.
And all this in the glorious climate
of Ohio. The only remark made by
abe Commercial editorially is this;
THE hanging of John Wagner by an
organized body of masked men is but
the prelude Of what is coming if the law
is not more efficiently and sternly ad-
ministered in this country" This man,
no doubt, deserved hanging,
but the mob had no moro right
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
How 20 Secure Health.

1t seems strange that any one viii
suffer FROM arrangements brought on
by impure blood, when Scovills Sar-
saparilla and Stillingia, orBlood and
Liver Syrup, will restore health. It
is the best blood purifier ever discov-
ored, effectually curing scrofuIa, syph-
little disorders, weakness of the kid
neys, erysipelas, malaria; all nervous
disorders and debility, bilious COM
plants, diseases of the blood, liver,
kidneys, stomach. skin, etc 1t cor
lects indigestion. A single bottle will
prove to you its merits as health
ienewer, for it acts like a charm,
DR.. Rogers Vegetable Worm Syrup
instantly destroys worms and removes
all seCretions. IN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
Rivnr TeIegrnna.

CAIRO, January A.--Arrived: w.
N. 0'Neil, New Orleans, 10 pm;
Alice Brown, Pittsburg, 10a,m. De-
parted: w. N O'Neil, Pittsburg, mid
night. Weather clear and cold.
LOUISVILLE, January %. The river
is rising, with q feet 2 inches in the
canal and 10 feet in the chute on the
falls. Weather clear and cold. Ar
rived: Ben Wade and tow, from Pitts.
burg. Departure; Ben Wade, Pitts
burg.
LAST NIGHTS TELEGRAMs.
CAIRO, January %. = Departed
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23

The mouth of the Mississippi river
was discovered by Robert Cavalier de
La Sale, a native of Normandy, on
the 9th day of April, 1852. 1t is pro-
posed to celebrate the bicentennial of
this important event next April in
New Orleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
NOTICE!

DETER LAwLEss has removed his Boiler,
Copper and Shset Iron Works from Adams
street to No. ls2 Front street, between Mar
kot and Exchange, where he is prepared to
execute all orders that come in his line at
very low rates. 1909
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23

In the death of Colonel W. B.
Waidrsn Memphis loses one of her
Oldest and best citizens. The funeral
takes place this afternoon from the
Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23

Sudden Death of a Railroad
Agent.
New YORK, January 23.-George P.
Wheelock, the New York agent Of the
Greatwestern Dispatch Trans portation
Company, dropped dead this morning
at the Grand Central depot.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
DIED.

WALDRAN-At S o'clock on Januarv ODD
1882, W. b. WALDRAS, aged IS years.
Funeral will take place this (M0NDAY)
evening, at 8 o'clock pm, from the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
Fire.

KEENE, N. H., January 3d.
Sprague's bed blanket mills near here
aud Sprague & Witcomb's box shop
adjoining were burned this morning.
Loss 5000; partially insured.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-01-23
FREE VACCINATION

I0ficial.l
OFFICE BOARD OF HEALTH, !
Taxing District, Shelby County, Tenn,
Memphis, January Q, 1882.
DARTIES unable to pay physicians for vac.
i cination will prese It themselves or chill
dren, nj the Health 6fice, 226 Second street
and be vaceinated free of charge.
DR.. 5. ?. Greene has been appointed to this
service for limited time. None but fresh
bovine matter used.
Section 247, Taxing District Ordinances,
require all persons residing in the city TO be
vaccinated.
By order Of Board.
CALHOUN CANNON, MD,
Secretary Board of Health.
Appeal and Avalanche copy 1t.
National Republican., 1882-01-03
THE l.. S. B. A.
Fourth Annual Ball ut Abncr's HAali-A
dsrnnI SucceSs.

Among the most wonderful growths of COM
mendnbc organizations i'll our midst Is that OF the
Lone Star Benevolent Association, started Il little
over three years ago by seven young men Of this
city, but now extending to every section of H. and
numbering hundreds In membership. Last even
ing this popular association gave its fourth annual
ball ut Abner's Hall, and 30 great were the de-
mands for participation IN the pleasures of the
evening that both the large hall and the
spacious dining hall below were literally
filled to the extent OF their capacity. Want Of
space forblds the mention of all the handsome
young ladies i'll attendance: but any one to whom
the privilege of participation was extended could
readily grant Washingtons claim to the possession
of the largest amount of feminine loyellness to
every square inch of ground Some OF the toilettes
worn would have done credit, III fashionable
pout OF view, to an affair of greater preensions by
the taste displayed and skill of arrangement
The ball was opened by grand march, led
by the, president Of the association, Mr.
Frederick X. Klotz, and Miss Katie HofT.
man, one of the fair young bellies that
graced the densely- filled ball room. Professor
Donch's orchestra discussed sweet music all
through the evening, and the large number OF
dancers seemed to enjoy themselves thoroughly
notwithstanding the crowded condition of the
hail. The committees had their hands full In re-
spending to the constant requirements of their as
sstance and services, and can justly claim the dis
tincion OF having managed tho largest as well rs
the most orderly ball ever held IN that hall. The
committees were: Executive c0mmittec-Mcssrs.
Louis Wetzell, jr, chairman; X. W. Tucker, Il. Me-
Williams, Ralph Orr, Charles Hoffman, JAS Harper,
and J. j. Jost; master of ceremonies, Mr.. William
II. Haler, with Mr.. L. 3, Herrity, assistant; floor
managers, Messrs j. Nierbnchen, J. Ruhl, H..
Buuscher Charles IIaas, j. Schaefer, William
Koeher, +. II, Deitz, S. w. Drummer, salyator Des-
so S. Linkins, r. Cozzens, and Henry otto. The
present officers of the association are President,
Frederick II. Klot2; vice president, Charles Spin
dler; recording secretary X. Giesler hnancial
secretary. r. OBrien;, treasurer, q. Goeckier
trustees, Messrs. T. Killigan, q. Pluger, and John
Becker,
National Republican., 1882-01-03
ANDERSON. TIE MURDERER.


what btc Says ABOUT Himself
a representative of TIE EEPuBLICAN, whilo at
the ini yesterday, was taken To the cell occupied
by Joshua Anderson, the man who Is under arrest
fOt having killed Carr on Saturday night last JIG
IS in cell lSO on the upper tier, In The same wing
occupied by Guitcau. who is in the lower tier Of
coils. As soon as the visitors approached tie cell
door. Anderson, who was standing near the vim
dow, filling his pipe, turned around and gnmc 70
the door. He Il II small man, slightly built, aud
of medium height. ills fdce WIS shfiveled and
weather. bcalcn aud was ON indication OF hard
life of cut doors toll His conrscbue check shirt
was thrown back from his neck revealing throat
so knOtted and bronzed that II looked
MORE LIKE A PIECE OF LEATHER.
When he ascer aimed that his visitor was con:
necied with q newspaper lie said can't read
myself but heard man to-day reading out OF y
paper how was rough and horse-thlei and j, had
been sentenced TO the pcnitcntiary for life That
Is not the truth. was only IN prison for n few
years The Truth IS bad enough, God knowa, but
could proceed no farther. All along
his voice had given indications Of a
down, Finally he liftcd his head and went on.
His homely, toil-worn face was up win an
earnCsncss and an cloquence that was deeply pa !.
thetic. But as he talked Oh his emotions seemed
to ovcrpowcr in spite of seeming strenuous effort
to control himself lie presented the rather re-
inaiknblc spectacle Of a man
WEEPING WITHOUT SHEDDING TEARS
His voice was choked with omoou and the tones
were marked with that peculiar sound which nl-
ways accompanies excessive weeping. The mus
tlta VI MS iuCG lNltVicu NuHNuhtlN ulu il' Nio-
played Hl the symptoms of II hearty III of crying.
Yet ut the same time his eyes were perfectly dry
ond no tears courscd down his cheeks ana as
person looked upon his wide-opcn, unmostencd
eyes rather uncomfortable sensation resulted.
IL was rather an uncunny sight as 1t
was so unusual. The prisoner was say
ing, or trying to say, in the intervals
Of tho breaks of his voice, that he did not know
when he did the deed, anf that rs soon Us he
realized that the officers were after him he gave
hmselfup. There is no doubt but thnt the man
Is perfectly sincere, and that he really docs not
know when aud how he committed the deed, lie
has not yet selected lawyer, and says that he has
lefl such matters to his friends outside.
National Republican., 1882-01-03

The pnntTnime Humpy Dumpty" drew yes.
terday to Ford's Opera House one of the largest
audiences ever within that building. Fully two
thousand ladies and children witnessed the matt.
nee. aud to the credit of the management the best
ofordcr was preserved. The performance began
precisely nt two O'clock the curtain fell Mt :25, aud
The first floor was entirely clear in five and the
dress circle in less than eight minutes. At 1855 the
cleaners were busy preparing the house
for the night entertainment 1t Is but
fair TO say that the performance was
worthy of tile audience. Mr.. George II. Adams,
MS q pnntomimic clown. Is the Gabriel Rand of
other days with youth aud advanced gyinuasiic
trimming added. lie equals George Fox In iaca
comedy, aud fur excels him In physical culture.
Mr.. Adams company is an exceedingly good one.
Last night the audience was equally great, aud
their enjoyment boundicss. The:New Years pau
tnmime mas scored the success OF the season. A
matinee viii be given on Wednesday, to which all
OF the inmates Of our orphan usylulns, with their
officers, will be admitted free to the first floor, and
senarnte plnces Mss!gned each OrgnnIznliOn.
National Republican., 1882-01-03

The Garfield memorial pocm by Mrs. Mary Il.
Kali of Ohio, has already reached the sixth cd-
ton. The patriotic sentiment expressed In the
poem Is pleasing Mrs. Kali has for many years
been II contributor TO newspaper literature, and
has also written more than two hundred sabbath
school songs. Mrs KS first work n song. writer
was the writing OF Ring, Ring the Bell" the
popular Grant song, which was published in 1868
by the Brainards, of Cleveland. aud subsequently,
In 1872, her song, " The Hero of the Wilderness"
did most effective service in that memorable cam
plgI In 1876 she contributed librrnlly in the
greatest work was in tae Garfield and Arthur cam
pagn, when In sixty hours after the nomination
at Chicago her song. "Thc Battle Is Begun" was
in type In New York, and which was sung In
Washburne Hall, Yonkers n. Y, by several thou
sand singers, and ut the close of tic singing 80
names were added to the Garfield aud Arthur
Cl b The " Inauguration ODE which is known
TO all readers of THE REPUBLICAN,, was a rare
tribute to the patriotic day.
National Republican., 1882-01-03
New vorl,'s cay government.

New YORK, Jan. 2.-The old Board of Aldermen,
from which ten members retire, met at eleven
o'clock, and after finishing up their business ad-
journCd sine die. At noon the new board was
called TO order, and organized by the election Of
the GO. operation of all but two of the Republican
members, neither of the Democratic factions
Tammnny, County Democracy, or Irving Hail.
or the Republicans having majority. Mayor
Grace sent in his annual message, In which
he considers the FINANCIAL condition OF the city,
showing that the net funded debt of the city. in
Guiding the annexed district, amounted on Decem-
her 81 1881 TO SOS 800 S5l1S. The final estimate for
the support ~ the city government for 1882 is s27
Az S3 S. which will make the tax rate materially
less than during any year for the past ten years
The mayor also reviews various matters of interest
TO tho CITY
National Republican., 1882-01-03

The following arrivals at the river front are re-
ported by llarbOr- Master Sutton: Schooner A. f.
Kindberg Anderson, 800 tons anthracite coal, j.
q. Helston; schooner River Queen, Wilson, 10O,OO(
feet lumber =. E, Jackson; schooner Arthur
wood for dealcrs sloop Two Brothers. j. W.
Diver, with oysters for market; sloop Fanny
ers schooner Edwin 9. Nellie. 1000 feet lumber
and 10000 shingles, w. W. McCulloch; schooner
Atlanta, Godfrey Brown, 10000 feet lumber
Thomas Smith: schooners Mary Elizabeth and
Flying Scud, oysters for market; steamer Sue
Geogehegan, merchandise, Stephenson Bros,
longboat w. ID. Clark, Noah 40 cords wood, J. o
Carter & Son,
National Republican., 1882-01-03

Mr. Frederic ii. Johnson, a step.son of the late
General Whittesey. died suddenly yesterday nfter-
noon after All illness of but few dnSs. He was n
capacity and was greatly beloved on account OF
hi many manly qualities. His sister, Mrs.
Quinton Curwinc, died Just year ago and his
brother, Charles s. johnson. is his only remaining
relative In the city. the other brother being in
Europe His remains will be taken to Owego,
n. Y, for intcrmcnt.
Another death, which will be deeply regretted,
Is that of Mr.. Harrison Burr, which took place
yesterday. Mr. Burr had been Ill some days pre-
yiously but had so far recovered to be believed
out of danger and his friends nldently expected
his speedy recovery He was for many years the
manager Of odd Fellows Hall, and was highly re-
spccted In the order account of his strict fidelity
He possessed many sterling qualities which greatly
endeared him to his friends, who are legion.
National Republican., 1882-01-03
COLLEGE REUNION.
Enjoyable TIn,e nj che spcncerian Busi-
ucna College.

nFHH NWTINWFs
Last evening Professor and Mrs. Spencer, as-
sisted by many of their present pupils, rendered
grand reunion 10 the former graduates Of the in
stitution, IN their magnificent parlors in Lincoln
Hall building. The pnrlors, together with the
Hail. were elnborately and tnstefully decorated.
All the States were represented with their nppro-
pirate coats. o-a arms Professor Tylor's orchestra
rendered the music for the occasion. The pro-
gramno consisted Of twelve qundrillcs. At ten
O'clock the host and hostess rendered their
guests dainty lunch and the evening
closed most pleasantly to ALL Among those
present the most prominent were Misses
Anna Chaplin, josie Diebilschc, Ada Col
lins, Emma Gangewer, Cora Webster, Misses Spen-
Bolgor, Donngue, Malile Love- Johnson, HerZog,
Rout, Humphres, Burhard, Redmond, Prandt,
Misses Roger Wooster, Miller, Gangewer. saun-
ders, Collins. Gibson Cnss, TOmlinsnn, Burkhart,
Blnln o. ODOnoghue. Humphrey, and Patton.
National Republican., 1882-01-03

DUDIlN, Jan. 2--Alr. Dawson was day formally
inaugurated Lord Mayor Of Dublin. The corpora
tion, by vote Of 2S to 49, refused TO pass the
tomary vote Of thanks TO MI. George Meyers the
retiring Lord Mayor, in consequence Of his refusal
confer the freedom Of the city on MeSsrs Parnell
and Dillon. Mr.. Meyers was hisSed In the streets