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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-07-03
OUR NATIONAL DEBT.
How 10 stood Rt the Close OF Last
Month.

WAsmYGroN. July 2.-The following is
a statement of the national debt up to
I,,1 Let.
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Csa sseh Thisss -.

scsAxros, Pa. July 2.-The Dslsvsss.
Lsckswanps and WsstsTn Rsilroed Oou-
psny Is redeerning q paf ell trsds dollsss
recently paid snpIoy.a About s0'"s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24
stIckIing for Ihe ProprIelles.

As the LEDGER, the Banner and the
Avalanche cannot agree upon the place
for holding the Democratic National Con.
yention, the LEDGER wants TO leave IL 10
the National Executive Committee which
meets in Washington, February q next.
A better plan would be for the able edit
ors Of the aforementioned journals to draw
straws from the open end Of glass and
settlethe business ofhand.-[ Memphis
Avalanee.
The Banner has favored Nashville, be.
cause we always like everything at home.
We made Baltimore our second choice
because we recognized the force Of the
AyAlanehe's argument, We have opposed
the LEDGER In having the convention at
Louisville, because we are not mean
enough 10 want the Democrats Of 1884 10
60 right into Mr.. Watterson's own house
when they sit down on him and mash him
out so very fat. We always have regard
for the proprieties. Nashville Banner.
Well, really that is another view to be
considered. Having nothing against Mr..
Watterson, and on the contrary rather
liking him, personally, we would not con-
spire to snow him under with whole
national convention, In advocating Louis
vile we were not influenced by the posi-
bic fortune or misfortune of any particu-
lar man. But it would take a big Avas
lsnche to make final winding-sheet for
Mr. Watterson, and he will have to take
care of himself as usual, danger or no
danger signal. And having nominated
Louisville, we hang our Banner on the
wall, It shall stay there until the National
Executive Committee says to take it
down.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

Cairo, December 28-Arrived; Carrie
NJ Kraft Ohio river, 9 p mi Arkansas
City, Vicksburg, noon Andy Baum,
Cincinnati, 8 p m, Departed R R
Springer, Cincinnati, ] pm, River la
feet 8 inches and rising, 1t rained
throughout the day,
New Orleans, December 2S-Arrivedi
City Of New Orleans, ST. Louis; Thomas
Sherlock, Cincinnati Iron Duke and tow,
Pittsburg. hJ
Evansville December 23-Riyer on O
Stand, with 8 feet 6,lO inches on the
gauge Rsined steadily all day and still
raining, with prospect Of continuing all
night. Departed; Wyoming. New Or.
leans Cons Millar, Cincinnati, p m,
with her guards in the water.
Vicksburg, December 2S-Departed
w P Halliday, New Orleans, II a m.
The Guiding Star was detained two milei
below Lake Providence repairing ma
chinory. t
Louisville, December 23-River sta
tionary, with O feet in the canal and fee
in the chute on tho falls, Weather
cloudy and drizzllng, with slush, sleei
and snow. No business. Arrivals and
departures james w Gaa, from Cincin.
natl to Memphis; Golden Rule, Cincin.
I
natl Silver Cloud, from Tennessee river
70 Cincinnati.
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THE LATE REV. EDGAR OR.
GAIN.
Resolutions by theStandingC ON.
mittee Of the Protestant Epis-
cOpal Diocese of Tennessee.

The Standing Committee OF the Do
cese of Tennessee met in this city on Sat
urday, the 22d of December, 1883, for ap-
propriate action on the occasion of the
recent death Of the Rev. Edgar 0rgain,
late member Of said committee, the Rev.
George White, ID. D., President, in the
chair when the following report pre-
sented by Judge Sneed was ordered to be
spread upon the minutes, and a copy
thereof presented to the diocesan conven-
ton at It's next annual meeting with the
request thst IL be entered upon the journal
thereof
Whereas, II has pleased Almighty God
to call unto himselfthe spirit Of our broth,
er, the Rev. Edgar 0rgAin, late rector of
Grace church, Memphis, and member
Of this committee. While we can but re-
alize that in the death Of such a man,
'how beautiful TO die like the watchworn
sentinel upon the outer walls of Zion, "
yet we count it but sinless sorrow TO de-
plore dispensation which, through a
mercy to the dead, has left the living in
tears. An intrepid soldier Of the Gloss he
was yet afable, generous and just as a cit
izen, genial and entertaining as a COM
panion and so harmoniously blended the
grace Of the true gentleman with o never
faltering zeal for Christ, that the very
symmetry Of his Christian character,
in and out Of the pulpit, was an elo,
quent and continuous appeal TO all men
for a purer and better life. As a church
man, he fashioned his doctrinal polity
after the maxim of Melancthon, unity In
essentials, liberty in non essentials, char
ity in all things. As a clergyman, he
made the pathway 10 the church inviting
by repelling the spirit of intolerance, and
bruising the head of the spirit Of bigotry,
too often found across 1t, and he charmed
the people to the molly altar, not by
priestly traditions Of creed and doc rine,
but by the all-sufIicient pathos Of the
cross. Flushed with noble pride in his
exalted misunderstanding but one pre-
eminent model for the Christian life-this
young warrior, though fallen upon the
skirmish line, had made q history
especially in one respect, profitable not
only for doctrine 10 all, but 10 some
Of US for reproof also He saw no appre-
ciable difference in the value of human
souls, To the beggar and the millionaire
alike he felt II 10 be his mission, as II was
bis pleasure, to carry the sweet mama o.
the gospel-and Of all the tears now fall
ing on his new made grave, none tell O
more touching story than those Of the
poor widows and orphans, the homeless
and the friendless he has sucoored in dis.
tress and counsoled in misfortune, The
death Of such man is calamity 10 the
church, a bereavement 70 the community
special sorrow to this committee, while
10 those who were bound TO him by tiG
more tender still Il is grief to which
human coincidence brings no fortitude
and nothing less than the grace of God
can bring resignation.
GEoRcE WHITE, DID, President.
S. H. LAMB, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

Those who have watched the course Of
the Werner trial at Pine Bluff will be
somewhat surprised at the result. The
dispatches to the Little Rock papers fore
shadowed an acquittal or hung jury.
But at late hour Saturday night the
jury brought in a verdict of murder in
the second degree and assessed his punish.
ment at twenty>one years in the peniten,
tiary. Itwas hardly thought by counsel and
friends Of the defendant that he could be
found guilty unless as accessory to inyol.
untary manslaughter. An appeal will be
taken to the Supreme Court, The case
has been prosecuted with great zeal and
persistency. Mr., Werner is a young man
of fine education and pleasing address, and
during the few years that he has been in
this country has frequently visited Mem.
phis, where he made favorable impres,
Jion upon all he met.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

actresses, and We are doing that all
the lime. Sit down and observe our
proceedings"
The reporter did as be was asked.
The first case was that Of woman who
had pneumonia and also going blind.
Her husband had to take care OF her.
The doctor 10 attendance advised that
she be allowed $40 week
for four weeks This was ordered,
and the order was indorsed BY the
trustees present. Each case, said
the chairman, "has 10 be investigated
by responsible person and indorsed
by a responsible manager before the
trustees will sign any orders. The
next letter was from man who
claimed to be wholly paralyZeS. Nj.
Baker wanted to know how he wrote
his letter, and the others gave it up.
He stated 10 his communication that
he was confined to his bed in a certain
Western hospital. The secretary Of
the fund had written there for infor-
nation concerning the man and had
received none. The books showed
that be had already received nearly
500. II was finally ordered that the
secretary should write once more to
the hospital mentioned. Then came a
letter from a manager informing the
trustees that certain variety dancer
was laid up in New York town and
was deserving person in need Of help.
II was ordered that a sum Of
money be paid him weekly for several
weeks until he recovered from his ill
ness. A bill of $6l for hospital and
funeral expenses in a western town
was next audited and ordered to be
paid. A letter was then read from a
young woman who had been i'll since
last May. She had recently asked for
and received assistance for four weeks
from the fund and would be very
grateful for more. Her request was
granted, as she was known to be de-
serving. Then came a letter from a
company which was stranded in
Youngstown, o., asking for money to
get back to New York.
I'VE don't help stranded compa-
nies, said the chairman; the fund is
not for that purpose.
Next came q letter from a young
woman who was hurt in an accident
1t the Fourteenth street Theater
early in the season. She has a blind
husband.
IL do not think, said one Of the trus.
tees, that we ought to try to support
this young woman's husband. know
his case WE'LL he is blind for life and
ought to 20 to an asylum, instead Of
trying to live on his wiie's earnings.
She is only a ballet girl and can I earn
more than 81 or So per week. | think
she ought to have some assistance,
however, for she is a worthy young
woman"
"Well," remarked another, "Mr.
Colville is paying her rent for her"
"Yes, said a third, hes been kind,
but she cant eat her house, you
know"
1t was therefore decided to pay her
Sc per week until she is able to work.
The next letter was amusing. A
travelling manager met an actor out
West who was in destitute condition,
though in good health. The manager
gave him $2 TO pay his fare 10 Chica
go, 81 for hotel bill, and $2 for pocket
money, and called upon the fund to
reimburse him. The manager was
ooldly left. A number Of other cases
were disposed Of before the close Of
the meeting.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

PINE BLUFF, ARK, December 22.-
The Court convened at am The morn
ing was consumed in submitting and ar
guing the instructions. Prosecuting At
torney Elliott began hisargument at ll:SO
and spoke for about an hour and half
and presenting the States case in an able
and mastery manner.
He was followed by II. King White and
W. T. Grace Of the defense, each of whom
consumed about the same time. Their
arguments were confined chiefly to the
testimony ofthe ex-convicts whom they
represented as resting under q cloud, and
unworthy the belief Of the jurors. Col.
Grace also dwelt at length upon the doubt
as to the defendants guilt, which the con-
tlict Of testimony must create in the jurors
minds.
The case was closed for the State by w.
J, Hemmingway, young lawyer who
throughout the prosecution has proved
himself to possess more than ordinary
legal ability. He addressed the Jury
calmly and dispassionately, reviewed all
the testimony and deducted conclusions
that were as void Of feeling or prejudice
as they were impartial and logical.
The case was given to the jury, together
with the instructions Of the court, al Gas
At this hour no verdict has been returned.
The impression prevails that they will
either hang, or find a verdict of man
slaughter OF murder in the second degree.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24
ALFRED WERNER,
Charged With the Murder of Viii.
liam Sharpe, Convict, Found
Guilty Of Murder in the
Second Degree,
Aud Sentenced 60 TwenIy-One
Years ia the PenilentiaFy
II New Trial 60 be
Applied For.
Special 10 Llttle Roek e.,etts.


PINE BLUFF, December 20-The case
Of The State vs. Alfred Werner, charged
with the murder Of VIM. Sharp, las
occupied the attention Of the Circuit
Court all day. The examination Of wit
nesses began this afternoon.
Isaac Harrison, an ex-conv'ct Of the
Desha county farm, was called 10 the
stand and testified that he was in the cot
ton field on Monday afternoon, July 18th,
when Sharp was whipped the last time.
Albert Rest had beckoned to Werner 10
come from another part Of the field
Werner came up on horseback and asked
what was the matter, and was told that
Sharp would not OF could not work.
Werner ordered the other prisoners 70
take him down, and Dan freeman 70
strip him. Sharp'ss back and legs were
barred, and he was held by six men while
Freeman hoggcd him. He was beaten up
and down the back and legs with heavy
piece Of gin betting fastened 10 wooden
handle. Witness judged that he was
given about fifty licks. Sharp cried out
MI Werner please have pity on poor
white man. Sharp was given about Eve
more lashes, and Werner told Freeman
10 stop and give him the balance the fol-
lowing day, Sharp was taken TO the iail
and died while the prisoners were eating
supper Ho was buried about sun up the
next day.
Frank Wiley, JamesWalker and James
White, also eT,convicts were examined.
their testimony corToborating Harris, ex-
cept in minor details.
Henry johnson, white man and ex-
convict, testified that on the Thursday
previous to Sharp's death, Werner, Vest
and Freeman came 10 the Jail about
o'clock. Werner asked for Sharp, who
stepped out ofthe Jail door, when Werner
said "You damned Yankee tramp, you
gave my guards some trouble to-day, and
/ want you toi understand you are under
the same regulations as theState convicts,
and ifyou give my men any more trouble
| will give you one hundred lashes a day.
And, damn you, dead men tell no tales
This testimony caused considerable stir in
the courtroom, and the defense asked that
il be repeated and taken down.
After examining johnson the court ad-
journed until 1880, and is in session at this
writing II is understood that the de-
fense's line Of argument will be the ill.,
credibility Of the States chief witnesses,
and the physicians certificate that the de.
ceased died from brain fever.
A large crowd remained in the court
room all day, and unusual interest is man
iiested. A delicate legal proposition was
presented in taking the testimony, the
court ruling in favor OF the State and the
defense giving notice of exception. The
case will probably occupy the court dur,
ing the remainder of the week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24
Nnow a FOolDeep.

IEDIAEAPoLIs, December 23.-It has
been sleeting and showing since yesterday
morning, and the snow Is now over a fool
deep, and railroad trains.are delayed from
one to eight hours. The weather has now
turned q little warmer, with a slight rain
falling.
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THE ACTORS FUND.
Specimens Of Applications Re
oeIVed by the Trustees,



One Of the Times reporters dropped
iu at tho Office Of the Actors Fund 8
few days ago, and found the execu'
tive committee engaged in the con-
sideration Of application for relief
I'VE get all kinds Of letters here,
said the chairman. I'VE have appli.
cations for help from people who don't
need it at all, and from others to helT
whom does not como within our prov
iuoe. When we refuse these people
they make an outcry, and the paper
print their stories, thus injuring us
Our books will show chat we apple,
In the month Of November ovel
$500 TO the relief Of actors an,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

CARDS are out for the marriage Of Mr..
Frederick 0rgill, of this city. to Miss
Annie bennington, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs Edwin bennington, Thursday even
ing, the 9th inst, at the Church of the
Redeemer, in Brooklyn. Mr.. 0rgill is a
near relative Of Captain John 7. Willins
has been connected with the house Of
Orgill Bros. q Co. for some time, and ha
made host Of friends who will feel a
lively interest in the happy step in life
which he Is about 70 take.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24
The Ohlo Riyer on a MLgh.

CINCINNATI, December 2i-The rain
ceased during the night. The Ohio river
is rising rapidly to-day Licking river
began to pour out early this morning
The steamer Champion, with feet Of
eight or nine coal barges, broke from theii
moorings IN Licking and were swept down
the river. The steamer had no steam up
and was helpless
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24
CHRIsTmAS SERVICES.
Programme Of Music TO be Rem
dered at Three Of the Leading
Churches Tomorrow Morning.

In the devotional services TO be OBJ
served tomorrow commemorative of the
birth Of Christ, several Of the churches
arranged for special musical exercises
which will undoubtedly be of very
GuDerior order
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24
rwENTY-oNE YEARS IN THE PEN

At 10 o'clock tonight the jury returned
TO the court room and took their seats in
the tox Upon icing asked by the court
II they had agreed ForemanC Currie respon.
ded, Eve have" The verdict was then
handed the court, who read as follows
"The jury and the defendant guilty OF
murder in the second degree, and asses,
his punishment at twenty-one years i'm.
prisonment in the penitentiary."
The jury was discharged by the court
and the prisoner remanded TO Jail. The
counsel for the defense gave notice that
they would file motion for new trial,
and court adjourned until 8 o'clock a. m
Monday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

NILE. Marie Colombier denies the re-
port that she was struck by Sarah Bern
hardt The irate actress may have
whipped piece Of statuary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

Ts sioSSow being Christmas the LED.
GER will not be issued again until Wed.
hssday afternoon,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24
Ulearinghonse Repert.
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

THE warehouses Of the NJ. and o. R. r. Co.
L will not be open for the receipt or deliv.
cry Of freights Christmas day.
! A. ID. ALLEN, Agent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

NEw0RLEAEs, December "a, 1880 m.
Cotton quiet, Middling Zoe. Sales
to-day, 200 bales. Receipts 1879 bales;
eXnected. 500 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

The PUBLIC LEDGER Job
Printing Office and BiTdery IS
no,o located at II Unios street and
ready for an business Offering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

siSh hANS vpSA hOldAhB npNNlhA A1HehAcdlc
for some time past and will render the
following programme;
Introit, 1T Came Upon the Midnight
Olesri ..'.'..'......oulliYan
Nenite--Cathedral Chant,
ul0ra 0Eart
70 Deum "'"'''''''"'''..'''''' '...''''.";,Leleal
yuOllfte almef
Hymn, "shout the Glad Tidings.
LYNN. =. And There were shep-
nerusi ohnaton
0hertory- Second Anthem W oeltgo
Gloria in Excelsis-- PetersOn's arrangement
from Gounod,
The Choir will consist Of Misses Lizzie
Mcclellan and Lulu Goodman, sopranos;
Miss Emma Peak, contralto Messrs Gage
and Castner, tenors; Messrs Refs and
Hester, bassos; Mr.. Harry Piano, organ
st.
ST. PETERS CHURCH.
Under the direction Of Prof Winkler
the large choir of st. Peters have been
diligently practicing for their Christmas
music. High mass will be observed at 8
o'clock in the morning, and although the
hour is rather early, II is safe 10 presume
that the sacred edifce will be thronged.
Gounod's Mass will be rendered for the
first time in Memphis. The magnificent
work is written in the best vein Of the
composer, andi wonderfully beautiful
composition. 1.-THE Heavens Are Tell
ing,h from Haydn's Creation, will be
sung as an offertory, and Christmas
anthem will be introduced during the
service. The choir will consist Of Mri
Miles, Mrs ] J Duffy, Mrs Coltart, Misses
Tillie Smith, Mamie Hghtburn, GenevievC
Specht; sopranos, Misses Emily Eberle,
Mamie Dwyer, Lorena Specht, contraltos
MessrsGD,Hutton andB 0 Hollenberg and
Taylor Hutton, tenorg + Ryan, ] I
Carey, Fitzgerald and + Y Anderson.
ST. PArRIcK's CHURCH.
Christmas morning al st. Patrick
Church, Knitze's Mass Pastoral in G.
will be sung under the direction Of The
organist, Prof. Elliott, by Mrs Thomas
Clark, Miss Rosa Vaccaro, Miss Eyl
Porter, j 0 McClintook, II Kressenber
ger, Frank Nagoski and Recktenwald.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-24

The choir of this Episcopalian denomi-
ton have been holding special rehearsals
for some time past and will render the
following programme;
Introit, ut Came Upon the MidniRht
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-05-02
KELLOGG.
Flowed by the Ingratitude Of The Re
publican Authorities He Tells the
Story Of His Grimes to Save it,

Washington Special TO Boston Herald.
at was his right hand that saved the
Republican party in 1876" said Senator
Kellogg to a correspondent to-day "Ihe
country will remember | was Governor
of Louisiana. A day or two after the
election, | received dispatch from
Chandler, chairman of the National Re
publican Committee, stating that all was
lost if Louisiana could not be saved. It
was this right hand that signed the GER
tifcates of election Of the Hayes electors.
1t took every elector, eight of them, in
Guiding myself, to give Hayes lS5 electo-
raj votes, just enough to elect. l1oulsi-
ana was saved. l saved it, and the Re-
publicans kept possession Of the govern
mcnt. Had Tilden got in he would have
been President yet. | have made many
hard fight for the party. In 1877
came to the Senate, and had to fight
Merrick and the Democratic party fol
two wears. l finally got my sea-
and it was my vote that saved the Sen
ate to the Republican party, and ha
saved it since"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-05-02
silk Worm Eggs.
crcrrrARY oF STATF.

SECRETARY OF STATE,
JACKSON, Mss, May l. 1883.
- CLARION: I desire to give
!. the public, that Hon. P. Wal
LT;ttrick has sent, for free distri-
: Mississippi, one million silk
.-,s | have had them sent to
E..issippi silk Company at Aber-
IA Corinth five hundred thous-
Zach place where they will be dis
n to such as mfy desire them.
Ions wanting the eggs can address
|..ippi silk Company at either of
D,esaid places. Where several in
bborhood may want them, it would
/ Cor them to unite in their appli-
and have all forwarded to same
They should be called for as
d practicable as the eggs are
H.. Respectfully,
HENRY c. MYERS,
Secretary of State,
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-05-02

farming and grape- growing, in which
business he Is an enthusiast.
Mr.. Thorp, of the Ohio Legislature.
has introduced in that body bill TO in
crease the salary of members Of the
General Assembly to $1,000 a year, but
cutting off all perquisites and prohibit
ing the use of railroad passes. Under
the bill the members will receive mileage,
but if during his term of office any
member accepts, requests or uses
directly or indirectly, for himself or for
any other person or persons. any pass
or frank from any railroad, telegraph or
express company, or any special rate for
fare or transportation less than the estsb-
lished rate Of such companies" he shall
forfeit ''all compensation remaining un-
paid"
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-05-02
Commercial Printing.

THE CLARION Job Department has
recently received very large and Gle
CANT lot Of material for commercial
printing, such as letter and note heads,
bill heads, cards, envelopes; and having
recently reduced prices on all kinds Of
commercial printing, wo guarantee as
good work and as cheap as can DO done
in the State or out Of it.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-05-02

know of no miscellaneous debt.
terest on bonds was paid to the LIST
luary last.
The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1883-05-02
NEDIt Al.
TheSecret

of the universal success of
Browns Iron Bitters is SIM
ply this: 1t is the best Iron
preparation ever made; IS
compounded on thoroughly
scientific, chemical and
medicinal principles, and
does Just what is claimed for
it-no more and no less.