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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

REPRESENTATIVES, Carlisle and
Blackburn announce that they are in
the Speakership race to stay. This is
unfortunate, and will probably resNlI
in the defeat of both. Mr.. Blackburn
is a very brilliant man, but is rather
extreme in his views, and sometimes
quite erratic in his course. BE i,
hardly the type of man that the
National Democracy can prudently
agree upon and endorse for Speaker al
this particular juncture of affairs
He will have sufficient following
perhaps, to defeat Carlisle, and moi
enough to elect himself. Some Of his
utterances in Congress afforded fine
campaign material for the Republi
cans. His accession to the Speaker
ship of the next House would give
new life and emphasis to all his indis
Greet expressions in the past; and
would be used with telling
effect in the Presidential can
yass of 1884. Mr.. Blackburn can
wait. He has made one race
for the Speakership unsuccessfully,
and should be willing for the sake Of
the party and the general good Of the
country to stand off and give a cooler
headed man like Carlisle a chance. Oh
course a Democrat will be elected; the
matter will probably be settled in
caucus. 1t would be a singular sIec-
tacle to see two candidates from the
same State, and quite embarrassing
to the Kentucky delegation. Both the
gentlemen are worthy Of the fullest
confidence, and possess the requisite
ability, experience and integrity to gil
the position, but as the election of a
Speaker will have an important bear
Ing on the Presidential election, We
think that Democrats should look
ahead and take the steps best calcu.
lated to increase public confidence
aud insure national victory in 1884
Either Of these gentlemen would make
good Speaker, but the politica'
effect of Mr.. Blackburus election, i
it we're possible, would tall far short o
Democradc desire and hope. II tn,
Speaker isto come from the south sid,
OF the Ohio, Carlisle 10 the mSn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
CROOKED CHAMPION.
The Cashier Of the Little Rock
& Fort Smith Railroad
Gets Away With $4,000 of the
Company'S Money.
HIS Present Whereabouts I'm.
known 10 the Railroad
Authorities.
Little Rock Democrat. 70

l
Yesterday afternoon it was rumorec
on the streets Of our city that loca
railroad official was defaulter In tbe
sum Of $4,000. 1t was learned later
that the prominent official referred tc
above was r. s. Champion, cashier Of
the Fort Smith Railroad Company,
Champion is well known in our city
and this news, Of course, spread like
wild fire. This morning our reporter
repaired to the headquarters of the
company on Markham and Commerce
streets, to gather what information he
could FROM the officials of the road. but
not word would they tell. The only
response they could get from anyone
was, We don't know anything about
it. and for Gods sake don't ask any
questions"
We left the Office and developed the
following facts, which, as far as they
go, may be relied upon: Champion
left with his wife on Tuesday, Decem.
Der 9th, ostensibly for Searcy. He
went to Walnut Ridge, where he in.
formed his wife that be was short in
his accounts with the company about
$40, 600, and delivering to her his keys
and safe combination he sent her back
to Searcy, from which point tele-
gram was sent to Superintendent
Hartmann on the 7th, stating that
Champion was sick, but would return
next day. On Friday, the 9Th, Mrs.
Champion returned, and the facts
were made known to the new auditor
of the road, who was awaiting Cramp.
tons return to get into the safe and
take charge of the books of the com.
pany contained therein.
We could learn nothing from Mr..
Allis further than Mr.. Champion
had not made his appearance since he
(Allis) took charge Of the Auditors
office, and that the mortgage, if any,
when determined, would be made
known only thrnugh the executive
department. of the road, represented
here by the Superintendent. There
is no doubt but that Champion has
been Incorporating the company's
moneys for some time past, and know
log his discrepancy would have been
detected upon Mr.. Allis' assuming
control Of the Auditors office, he
took the above course to make known
the facts. No one knows where he
went to from Walnut Ridge. 1t is
certain that he did not return to
Searcy.
The blow to Mrs. Champion and her
relatives in this city, was as terrible as
it was unexpected, and in the sorrow
that has been brought upon them by
this unworthy member Of their circle,
they have the sympathy Of the entire
community.
Since writing the above, we hear
that the shortage will amount to nearly
$4,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

Mr.. George W. Armistcd, editor
Of the Bolivar Bullitin, is spoken of as
a candidate for State Superintendent
of Public Instruction. He is gradu
ate of Randolph Macon College, Va.
and has had several years experience
as a teacher. He is highly recon
mended by Governor Jarvis, of North
Carolina; Bishop Cranberry, of Rich
moud; Professor r w. Jones, LID,
of the Mississippi University, and
others who graduated with him, and
also by number of prominent citi-
zens Of this State. Without disparage,
ment to others who may be aspiranti
or brought forward by their friends
we can certainly say that he has higl
qualifications and strong claims for the
position. He is a gentleman OF higf
culture and fine practical sense, and i,
in the prime of life. General Bate
when he becomes Governor, will give
the matter full ard fair considora
tion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
Another Of Andrew Jackson
ChatLanoog ! Timel !, Y.

ChattauOogl Time1 l2.
We we're shown last night very
fine cane which was used by Andrew
jackson while be was President oil
the United States. 1t is now the
property of air b. Q. Ford, and was
gwen him in 1860 by Andrew Adams,
nephew Of Mrs. Andrew Jackson, jr.
At that time Ford and Adams were
clerks in a Nashville drug store
When the war came up both of the
young men cast their fortunes with the
Confederate army, one going with
the infantry and the other with tie
artillery. During the war Adams
was killed, Ford and he never meet
ing after they enlisted. When Mr..
Ford returned home in 1865 the cane
was again presented to him by his
mother, who had sacreGly preserved
it through all the trials and vicissi.
situdes of the disastrous war. Mr..
Ford prizes it dOubly high in the fact
that it is both a souvenir Of one
amongst the greateat men who ever
lived in America and a token Of
esteem from the dearest friends he
ever knew.
Its made Of ivory and constructed
in grooved joins The three first are
square and the last is small, round and
has threads cut on it like screw. 1t
has q large fat head, just under which
is hole through which there was for.
merly a silver loop which the Presi.
dent wore around his waist. 1t was
presented to General Jackson by 3
foreign Minister to America, and kept
with many otaer relics by his relatives
up TO 1860.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

NASHVILLE World; DR.. Yandell
says that the late Colonel Willoughby
Williams was very sick in louisville
and very low the day before the eIec-
tion. "How am |, doclor2" inquired
the invalid. Better, Colonel" an.
swered the learned Doctor. "Will l
pull through tomorrow" again asked
the Colonel. Yes; why do !, ou ask2"
said the doctor Il want to live to
see my friend Bate elected Governor
Of Tennessee responded the dying
man. He heard the good news before
he departed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
WaII street.

New YORK, December l3.-Tht
stock market opened irregular, but il
the main a fraction higher. Dur
ing the first hour prices sold up bal!
pei cent, in which the Northwest
Western Union, Louisville and Nash
vile and Union Pacific leading thu
advance. At II o'clock there was
fractional reaction.
Wheat, dull at ia9c lower,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

next at II o'clock am, that valuable three
(S) aero lot situated at the northeast corner Of
Kerr and Latham avenues. and deserlb as
folloWl Beginning at n stake In tho intersees
ton Of the north line Of Kerr avenue and
with tho east line Of Latham avenue; thence
ehtins and 10 links (2i0x feetl 10 a stake;
thence north at right angles with Kerr ave-
nue. chains and 65 links (l59 ieetl to stake.
Nenee west and parallel with Kerr avenue 4
chains and 90 links (S26H ieeD 70 stake on
the east line. Of Latham avenue; thence south
chains and 20 lioks (i42 leetl 10 the beginning,
containing acres Of land. with ell the i'm
NOV ments thorfo on. Title believed to bo
GOOD Abstract Of title w 10 furnished the
purchaser by Roy-ter x GO. Te,9 cash.
A 'S souior n under tho will Of H. W. Hnllard,
docca I'd.
SnlcEmRn. T. w Roy6ter. bS W
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

Nsw ORLEANS, December l3, 1030a m
Cotton quiet. Middling. l0c. Sales
1000 bales. Receipts, IL, l6S bales.
LIVERPOOL, December 10, 1870 pm
Cotton easier. Uplands, 6 l5-l6d'; Or.
leans sgd. Sales to-day, 10000 bales
Receipts, 222OO bales; American, 970O
Futures dull.
NEW YORK, December 10. 1926 p.m.-
Cotton quietand l-l6c lower Ordinary,
19-16c; good ordinary, 9l-l6c low mid
ding, 9 l5-l6c; middling, l0%c; gooC
mlddling, l0Sc; middling fair, 10 5-16c
fair, II l-l6c. Futures are quiet at
very little change from yesterdays clos
ing figures
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
Melancholy End Of a Brilliant
BraVndO.

CHICAGO, December 13.-Milwau.
kee special: John I. Potter, the Gel
ebrated Representative who in 1860
on being challenged by Roger A
Pryor, named bowie knives as the
weapon and a locked room as the place
Of battle, is dying at Miskwonage
Wis, in poor farm house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
The Weather.

WASHINGTON, December 10 -Foi
the Gulf States, Tennessee and the
Ohio valley; local rains, followed By
partly cloudy and colder weather
northerly to westerly winds and rising
barometer. For the Mississippi val
ley: fair weather except in the extreme
northern portions, light snow, slowlJ
rising temperature. with variable
winds shifting to the south and west
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
Traffic Rates.

New YoRK, December 13.-Rail.
road managers have agreed on a traffic
basis, as follows; Minneapolis divi-
sions-Rock Island, % per cent; st
Paul, 37s; Northwestern and Omaha
37l. St. Paul division-RoCk Island
IA per cent; others, 43 per cent each
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

THE suit of James T. Malloy, Of
E Eige6eld, SC, against James Gordon
Bennett, for libel resulted in verdict
of $4,000 for the plaintiff. The esse
was tried in the United States Circuit
Court. Notice was given of motion
for new trial. The Herald publish
ed an account of a fire at Edgetield, in
which it was stated that Malloy. was
suspected TO be the incendiary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

spoOinl to tho St. Loui. R,pubIlOsp

Special to the st. Louis Republican.
WASHINGTON, December 9.-In the
course of debate to-day in the Senate
on the political assessment resolution,
Hale, who is acting as the mouthpiece
of his party, made what even some of
bis friends regard as a serious blunder.
He declared, without qualification,
that in the immediate future all the
brewers. distillers aud liquor dealers
throughout the country would be in
political alliance with the Democratic
party. He spoke in a contemptuous
tone Of the classes mentioned, and
insinuated that their support of the
Depocratic party would bea corrupt
aud dangerous alliance. Commenting
on Hale's declarations, some of the
Congressman from the West re-
marked that Hale's talk might do for
Maine, but so far as the Republican
party was concerned, attacks of that
sort on prominent business inteTesta
end character Of ths brewers aud dis.
tillers of the country would needlessly
embarrass the party in the Western
States.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
LiverpoOI Markets.

LIVERPOOL, December 13.-Ra-
con, Cumberland cut, dgll at $685.
long clear, dull, 6Ssi short rib, dull
at 5Ss Cd; short clear, dull at b6l
Shoulders, dull ct 45s. Hams, long
cut, dull at 62s. Cheese, AmericSu
choice, steady at Goa; prime city
steady at 43s. Corn, mixed old, dull
rs I'D. Wheat, winter, dull, IS Sd
Turpeutine spirits, at London, dul,
37s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

MEuPHIs, Tenn, Dec. 8, 1882.
GEo. r. WILLIS, Sec y and Treas,
MEMPHIS MUTUAL AID SOCIETY:
Receipt OF SSG, in payment of certificate
NO. 81 l, Is hereby acknowledged
ihis Is the second benefit have re-
ceved, and / can recommend the MEM
fHlS MUTUAL AID SOCIETY for
pfoinptneess IN paying claims, having a
secure plan, and doing all they promise.
Respectfully, A. r. TAYLOR.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
FIrentAtokn.

Passengers by train overthe Chesapeake
and Ohio mllroad, during the forenoon,
report that rs they camo by Atoka, twenty
six miles above here, the entire town was
burning. No details were obtainablc TO-
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

Letter heads, bill heads, bills Of
lading, envelopes, hand bills and every
other kind Of Job printing executed In
the best style and at the lowest prices
at the Public LEDGER job printing
office and blank book mandatory 13
Madison street. /
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
NoTrCB.
InIrnrY CemeferY BontIs.

ruE INTEREST on the Calvary Cemetery
bends, due January l, 1873, will be paid,
on presentation, without rebate, at the Bank
8 IS JOHN LoAGUE, ssc'y and Treas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

Building and Savings Association
n monthly eetinsWEDNESDAY
IL evoning, Dec. 13, at ~ o'clock, DHes and
interest may be paid 10 Y B Jones, 26i Second
street. during business hours.
SO IS q. v. RAMBAuT. President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
Shin News.

New YoRK, December 13 AR
rived. Cal ,ud, Rotterdam.
QUEENSTOWN, December l3.-Ar,
rived: Arizona, New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
THE CovingtOn Call in its last issue

says:
Colonel Casey Young, our distin-
gnishsd NJ. O., will pay Covington a
visit before going to Washington. He
has done more good for the Tenth
district than all his predecessors COM
bined, and is one Of the leaders in
Congress from the South. As a
statesman and orator he has few equals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
CIearinghoIse Renort.
Governor Alexander Stephens
lPRrdOus "A Noted Murderer.

ATLANTA, December 1l.-To.day
Governor Stephens issued a pardon to
Captain I'D Cox, sentenced to life
imprisonment in the penitentiary for
the murder of Colonel Robert A.
Alston, at this place in 1879. The
murder and trial created a profound
sensation, owing to the prominence Of
the parties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
SCHOOLS OF THE STATE.
Interesting statistics from the
Forthcoming kepOFt Of State
superintendent Crawford.
Nashville Americ.n.

The following interesting statistics
are Cleaned from the annual report oil
Rev. G. S. W. Crawford, State Super
intendAt of Public Instruction, com,
pleted yesterday:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

JUDGE Mcfarland, of the Supreme e
Bench, has recovered sufficiently to
return TO Nashville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

nR 4. a. pool Can be found at hli
Office, No. Mulberry street, corner Beal /,
Memphis. from o'clock NJ until o'clock
p,m. rs will devote his entire attention 70
Caronic and Private D,soNes. and t'om an
expeIiencc Of % years practice and his won
dorful Success. he guarantees porleot aatisiac-
uon 10 all Examination and consultation
f.ee " cha 1l04
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
JNO.M. RICH,
Carpenter and Builder
$50 SHELBY STREET.
MECHANICS

Particular attention given to fitting up stores
All job Work careful lly attended to. "a lsl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
IlIEIl.

CANN0N-At four 'clook this morning, at
their residence near Memphis, ELIzABErH
LOVE- infant daught T Of Henry Il. ands s. V,
Cannon, aged II msnths and Is days.
WYNNE-At the residence Of W. ]. P.
Doyle, No. II Market street, this day, Dec.
lS, at ll@ am, BRUCE WYSNE,
Notice Of funeral ia morning pApers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
FuNERAL NOrICR

The funeral obsequies Of Mrs. s. B. BAxTER,
wife Of j. 7 Baxter, will take place at the
residenoe of Major Baxter. on Kerr avenue,
at one O'clock. M, Thursday, December IA.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
Administrator Sale of Mem
phis Real Estate.
Friday, December 22,

7 WILL sell at tho front door Of T. W.
Royster 4 Co., real estate agents, No. ~
Main street, Memphis, Tennessee, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
NOTICE.


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5,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13

TAYLOR BY mutual eanm %, W
having Ford PorI4 a.
g. W. Macrae, authorized entof
of said firm. d II P&0RTFE & TER,'ss
Memphis, Tenn November 49, 1882. CIV. MAcRAE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
PORTER & MACRAE.

We thank friends their patronage the past and re.
pey ask them continue their business heretofore change excet
address their of cotton
will have careful personal Advances will
made when desired Respectfully, D. r. PORTER
Memphis Tenn, IS, 1892 G. w MACRAE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-12-13
D. 7. PORTER.
NEW FIRM.

Having purchased The % Col W Taylor
Faccrage t6e srm
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-03-11
Youthful Marriage,

D'aioH, Caroline county. Democrat, FsL. 81.
Last week Ella Shores, aged 10, va. married to
Howard L. White. aged lG, both Of Danes Quarter
District, near Princess Anne. The interest at
taehing to this marriage will be apparent when 1,
Is stated tina, the girl was the divorced wife Of her
s'ep-fa,hcr. sydney Shores. aged IS. on Febru-
AIRY 5. 1850, the Rev. Mr.. Bowen married shore.
and the girl then i2 years old. On the 9th Of the
same month Shores was arrested at his home. in
Danes Quarter, and the Rev. Mr.. Bowen was
arrested in Mt. Vernon and taken before Justice
Robinson, Of Princess Anne, and committed TO Jail
In default Of bail. Sydney had married his unce's
widow and she had not been dead more than two
months when he induced Ella, his wife's daughter
by her frs, husband, to marry him, as stated
The child was too young to know any better and
no blame was attached TO her. In this State
penalty Of $500 is imposed upon man for marry
ing his step-dau;hter aud the minister Is fined
$500 for performing the ceremony. Both Shores
and Bowen were indicted at the April tern Of
court, lssO. Both trials took place during the
same term. Shores was convicted and a ane Of
$500 was imposed upon him--he 70 stand commit
tcd.un,iI fine and cost were paid. The convict
was poor man aud il looked ~ though the groom
would pass the remainder Of his days in jail
Fortune favored him, however. and he escaped
from jail on May goth, issO. Mr.. Bowen was tried
and acquitted on the ground that he did not know
the girl or the affinity tina, existed between her and
Shores. The marriage Of Sydney and Ella was
annuled by the court. Il will be seen that on the
same day Of the same month two years after her
hrs, marriage Ella shOres.was for the second time
married, although only fourteen years old.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-03-11
Coming Styles.

his q probable thing that before Oscar Wilde
leaves this country America will be afflicted with
knee breeehes. Already New York and Boston
tailors have announced their intention Of intro
dueing them for full dress, aud the idea seems 20
tickle the fancy Of the young hoods down there
very much. oh, these tailors are smar, men.
They will charge just the same rs IL the pants
reached to the ground. Somehow taiiors' prices
never change. Last year We wore a Goa, with
such long tail that We had to walk fast to keep
from stepping on ii, and pair Of full bOsomed
Pants, large enough TO get both Of our shanks into
one leg Of them. This year our coat is 90 short
We have 10 wear n pair Of monogram buttons
behind to fas,en our suspenders to (ins,ead Of
using two single nails a. We did Las, year), and
our pants are so tigh; that We have to powder
them inside with French chalk and draw them on
with boat hooks. and Jet our last suit cost ten
dollars more than the other II ever Americans
adopt the South Sea Island style, and full dress
consists Of strip Of cloth around the ioins and
ring In the nose, tAiOrs will still charge City dol
lars for the strip, and We suppose hatters will
charge six dollars for the ring-Eraa.riiIe AryH,.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1882-03-11
THE WAY LAWS ARE MADE.

The Catonsvie Argus, the editor Of which (Mr.
L. J. farber) Is 4 member Of the present Legisla-
ture from Baltimore county, throws some light on
the above subjec. which may not prove unin,eres-
ting. lie says;
"The first step which Is generally taken with a
view to making law 10 to get up memorial or
petition signed BY certain Of the people, requesting
the Legislature TO pass a certain act or Law then
the petition or memorial 10 presented by one Of
the members Of the delegation from tho county or
city where the memorialists reside. The petition
or memorial 10 then read, In whole or In part, By
the Reading Clerk, and referred by the Speaker
Go some committee 20 digest and look into the
facts thereof and then repor, TO the House the re.
suit Of Its investigation, and the Availability Of
passing such law.
Immediately after handing In the memorial
and before report upon il by the committee TO
which II Is made, bill Is framed. and the same
member may obtain 'lcavo 10 introduce it BY
writing out his 'lesve' and embracing in il the
substantial title Of the bill.
"Thc bill, then. Is also referred to some commit.
tee, probably the same to which the memorial was
sent, and acted upon by that committee. who re-
port i TO the House either orably or unfavor
ably Its title Is read. and this is considered
first reading Of the bill. The bill may then lie
over and be read second time on the next DAY.
or the same day, under suspension Of rules. when
IL Is open TO amendment. After il IL amended IL
is ordered to be 'engrOs.ei' for third reading
After being read third time. il is passed by yea.
and nays and recorded on the journal Of the House
After it is passed by the House, in which we will
suppose it TO have originated IL Is sent to the Sen.
ate, and read three times and passed. and then
sent to the Governor for the executive approval
and signature, marked Approved February 9Th.
1Ss2,' when II becomes n law.
at may be noted here that all bill. are en-
grossed; tina, is, the copies made upon bill paper
are carefully compared with the originals By a
committee appointed for that purpose By tina,
House in which the bill originated 2. O.. Senate
bill whish has passed both Senate and the House
Of Delegates is sent back to the Senate to be en-
crossed and then submitted to the Governor for
approval. as the case Of the bill for dividing
Baltimore city into precincts"