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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

SENATOR John P. Jones, who is said
to have lost SEE, 600, 900 within the past
ten years, is trying to get another for
tune. He has leased the Bonanza mines
from the $50 level upward. The Bo-
nanza, which has turned out over $780,
600, 900 of gold and silver, wa found at a
depth Of | $50 feet, and Jones expects to
find valuable ore deposits above that
level. His lease extends three years,
and he will explore the ground for all it
is worth. He is to account for 70 per
cent. of the assay values of the ores
found all over that is to be his.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

THE republican presidential conven-
ton will be held in Chicago June Sd,
1884. There was quite a spirited contest
between Cincinnati and Chicago for the
honor but the latter place got away
with the position. The rush for rooms
at the principal hotels, as soon as tie re-
suit was announced, shows the interest
that is still taken in the proceedings of
the grand old party.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

THE business done at the Bismarck
landing this last season amounted to
$440,157. This was for freight on goods
bound principally for Montana; and
when they say Montana in this connec-
ton, of course they mean Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

with the immense northwest thrown
open by the construction-of the Cana
dian Pacific, Canada had an emigration
Of only 43 1000, as against LIS, 900 to the
United States.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

VENNoR says. The fore part Of Dec
ember is likely to continue cold, and
lead many to look for an early setting
in of the winter of 1884, but, as in 1875,
all will be open again in the latter part
of the month and close of the year 1888.
The year will go out and the new year
enter with little or no snow, ever in
the northern sections.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

THE two cattle thieves who broke Jail
at Dillon some time since were captured
at Miles City on the evening Of the 18th
by a sheriffs posse, and will be n C
more placed in durance vile.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

SENATOR Sabin, of Minnesota, has
been elected chairman of the republican
national committee and will no doubt
lead the party to a splendid victory in
the coming campaign.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

THE Yellowstone Journal will soon
have some first class machinery to run
off their paper with, as a new power
press and steam engine to work it are
now on their way from Chicago.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

THE rumor that Claus Spreckles has
cornered the Hawaiian sugar crop Of
10000, 900 pounds is confirmed 50 look
out for high prices on this invaluable ar
ticIe.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-12-19

GEN. HANCOCK seems to be still q fa-
v5r.te with the democracy and the
chances are he stands a good show for
the presidential nomination in 1884.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
PERSONAL.

Golden Hair Fluid at Mrs. McAnally's
You can buy the best shirts only atsam
Nays, 269K Main street.
Choice fresh meats Of all kinds at Sees
sci s. Wurtzburger's, S, 100 Main.
G. Renault Is tho only lrst-class shirt
cutter in the world. He can be found at
Southern shirt Factory, SlS Main street.
DIR. j. NJ. Harding and wife, Of Nash
vile. arrived in the city to-day, guests OF
sam II. Coward, near Estival Park,
Henderson (Ky.) Reporter; Colonel A.
ID, Gwynne, Of Memphis, is being strong
| Iy urged by his neighbors in the northern
mart Of tho city TO become a candidate Tor
| Firo and Police Commissioner (equiva-
lent TO seat in the upper branch Of the
CITY Council( He is tho head OF the
large grocery and commission house OF
Stewart, Gwynne s. Co, in Memphis,
md A member Of the same firm in New
| Orleans, and one Of the most upright
honorable and accomplished business
men in Memphis; and a moro high toned
gentleman does not live anywhere. He
would honor the position, but to serv'
would cost him heavy pecuniary sacri'
Ace however much It might-and WOULD
be 10 the interest Of the city. Since th'
hest men OF Memphis have been consent
ing TO serve her, however, she has beel
steadily and rapidly improving IN all re
spects.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
analysis OF THE DEBT
STATEMENT.
I he small ReductiOn-Receipta
ard Expenditures Compared
ca Those Of Il Year Ago.

WAsHINoToN, December 2.--The fol-
lowing is Major John M. Carson's analy-
sis of the public debt statement:
The November debt statement shows o
reduction for the month Of 81, ,72l. s26 and
for the five months Of the current fiscal
year of 81, 306, l46, against S5,55Ll43 and
t65, 956, ,36l, respectively, for the two COR
responding periods Of last year. Thesmall
reduction for last month is due t0a 'alling
of in receipts and to an increase of the
expenditures for the month. The re-
ceipts for the month just closed were in
round figures $26, ,00Q0OO and the expen-
ditures $4,000 600, against $50, ,0O0, 600 re-
ceipts and $23,000,000 expenditures in
November, 1889, a difference of $4,000, =
600 in favor Of the latter month.
The column Of bonded debt shows a
reduction Of over l,000,0 900, and the
non.interest bearing column Of bonded
debt an increase Of 81, 100000. The avail
able cash foots up Sl53, GA 1913, a decrease
since November l Of $,638,47l. The pay
ments for pensions were over Sl2OOO,O0O,
which is nearly $4000,0O in excess of the
payments on this account during Noyem-
Der, 1882
The silver dollars on hand now amount
to Sil7, 76s, ,966, an increase for the month
Of Sl,73200O. There is outstanding
against this fund nearly sSS0OO, zoo in
certificates, an increase for the month oil
nearly 81, 100000, and since July lst ol
Sl4,060,0C0 The gold coin and gold bull
lion fund is S2l6, 6,l33, ,327, an increase since
November 1st Of nearly S7,0O00OO. The
increase in outstanding gold certificate;
was also about 81 OOO, VO, the amount be,
ing nearly $59,0OO,0O0. Since July Isl
the gold fund.- deducting outstanding Ger
tifcates, has increased. Sl6, ,OOO,OVO.
The following gtable shows the receipts
for November, compared with the CORE
i i L.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04


Mr.. Carlisle's address yesterday, before
taking Theron clad oath of office, was
certainly as moderate and conservative rs
could be desired, He said:
! am sure, gentlemen, that all matters of
legislation presented 10 this Congress will
receive from you such consideration as
the magnitude and character Of the inter
ests involved may require, and your
action upon them will be wise, conserva,
tive and patriotic Sudden and radical
changes Of laws and regulations efecting
the commercial and industrial interests Of
the people ought never 70 be madG un-
less imperatively demanded by some pub
lie emergency, and, in my opinion, under
the circumstances, such changes would
not be fayorably re eived by any consid-
cradle number Of those who had given
serious attention TO the subject. [Ap-
plausel M9ny reforms are undoubtedly
necessary, andi win be your duty, after
careful examination Of the whole
subject in all its bearings, to de-
eide how far they should extend
and when and in what manner they
should be made. [Applausel Ii there
be any who fear that your action In this,
or on any other subject, will actually be
injurious to any interest, or even afford
reasonable cause for alarm, am quite
sure they will be agreeably disappointed.
Applause What the country has a
right TO expect is strict economy in the
administration Of every department OF
the government, just and equal taxation
for public purposes, and faithful OBJ
servance of the limits of the constitution.
In regard to the rights and interests OF
the great body of tue people, they should
be protected, for Congress has power tC
protect them against encroachment from
every direction. Whatever can be done
under the circumstances surrounding us
to meet this expectation ought TO be done
in my judgment.
This ought to set at rest all fears thai
there will be any attempted hasty legisla
tion at this session, or byDemocrats in thC
| future.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

Speaker; General Clark, Clerk; jim
Wintersmith, Doorkeeper and Lycurgui
Dalton, Postmaster.
The speculations for ehairmanshipl
have already begun. Morrison is guessed
for Committee onWays and Means Ran.
dali is given the Appropriationi Cox
Foreign Relations; Hewitt, Naval Affairs
Reagan, Commerce; Tucker, judiciary
Cobb is also spoken for that place.
RoRorans, Military Affairs; Holman,
War; Willis, Education and Labor
Buckner, OF Missouri, Banking
and Currency; Hatch, Agriculture
Money, Postoflices and Post
roads; Jones, Indian Affairs; Mills, Ter
ritories; Cassidy Mines aud Mining
What a time Mr. Carlisle viii have foT
the next week making up his committees
An analysis Of the vote for the Speaker
shews that out ofthe 1888 votes cast twenty
one Of them were from the West-llli-
nos seven, all but one; Indiana i've, Ran
dali one and Cox three Michigan six, ALL
Nevada one. Mr.. Randall in these States
had only one vote, and Mr.. Carlisle had
seventy-one from the South. All the
votes frora Arkansaw, five; Kentucky,
eight; Florida, one; Mississippi, five;
Texas, ten; three Of seven In Alabama;
eight Of nine in Georgia, four Of hye in
Louisiana, three of Ave in NorthCarolina,
four Of six in South Carolina, six of eight
in Tennessee, one in Virginia, and two in
West Virginia. Mr.. Randall in these
States had but sixteen votes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
TwOFAILURs IN DYBE 3.
One Very CrOOked-Memphis
Merchants losers,
Dyer,burr aalstte, lst

01NAnDANH AeAtAtoa A1Ns
II Is sad thing to see a young man,
just entering on the active duties Of life,
wantOnly blast bis reputation and give 10
It a stain that will follow him to the grave.
This is what DR.. Emerson Mccoy, Of
Fowlkes Station has done. Having quali-
fed himself he commenced the practice
ofmedicine among those who had known
him from boyhcod, and also opened a
store Of general merchandise at Fowlkes
Station, four miles south Of Dyersburg.
Winning the confidence and esteem Of
the public. Il fell with startling effect in
his neighborhood and our town when a
few days ago ID was announced that En-
Mccoy had absconded with thousands Of
dollars belonging 10 thcso who had con-
ided In his honesty. The announcement
tproved too true. Investigation showed
that he had sold for $1,000 cash to A j
Morris his stock Of goods valued at 5000,
and which he bought on credit; that he
had sold to his brother a tract Of land for
alleged cash TO the amount Of 5000, and
that he took with him in his flight money
from Memphis merchants, furnished TO
| buy cotton, as follows: Brooks, Neely d
Co.. $1,000; Fulmer, Thornton q Co.,
$1,000; Stewart, Gwynne & Co., $1,000;
w. i. Taylor & Co., $500; and Bowdre
Bros. & Co., 1926. Then the representa-
tives Of the above houses-Arch Wood,
Wynne Ferguson, II. Hobson and VIII
Wardlaw--rushed to Dyersburg and got
/ out attachments against McCoy's land
and stock Of goods, alleging fraud, and
our lawyers were kept quite busy. Dr.
Mccoy went TO Nashville last Sunday
saying he was going to attend lectures at
the medical college and would return and
pay every one in, January. 1t is a sad
fall for a young man who had bright
and prosperous future before him.
Last Monday Mr. j. A. johnson, a
grocery merchant of our town, closed
doors by having attachments run against
him for debt. His liabilities amount K
Sl400 and it is claimed his stock of goods
will pay him out, There is nothing
crooked about Mr.. johnson, and h'
appeared attentive and ambitious in
business. We hope he will be able t
! resume.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
FOREIeN AFFAIas.

MADRID, December "A buoyant feel,
ing prevails on the Bourse in consequence
OF the belief that Sagasta, the Liberal
leader, win return to power in the new
Cabinet at Paris.
Tho Compagne Generate Trans Allan"
tique has made a contract for a new mail
service between France and the West
Indies and Mexico for l8 years, subscrib-
ing 100000 francs.
LONDON, December 4-The weavers Of
Lancashire numbering 10000, are organ
izing a strike against FIVE per cent rednc-
ton in wages.
DUBLIN, December 4-At the Court
Assizes this morning the Chief Justice
stated that only one man could be in
dicted for actual murder. Mrs. Smythe
who resides near Collinstown, age 81, anC
eight others, could not be indicted fol
conspiracy in connection with the crime.
Hone KoSG, December 4.-Elevel
hundredC Chinese troops passed here to-day
on the Chinese merchants steamer, ol
their way from Shanghai to Canton
| More following
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

LIVERPOOL, Dec. 4, 4;S0 p.m.-Cotton
dull and easier but not quotably lower.
Uplands, 5 l5-l6d; orleans, 6 Lied Sales
to-day, 5000 bales. Receipts, l2,6OOi
American, II, 400. Futures easy. Man
chester dull and lower, especially for
yarns.
NEW YoRK, December 4, 1877 p m.
Cotton easy, with no change Of quo.
tations: Ordinary, 8 6-l6G good ordinary,
9 9-l6c; low miGdling, 10 S-l6c; middling
10 9-l6c; good middling, 10 1856 mid
ding fair, 10 7-16c; fair, II 3-l6c, Futures
quiet at 8 TO point below last evening
closing prices.
NEW ORLEANS, December 4, ll:SI
am.-Cotton easy. Middling, 10 3 l6c
Sales to-day, 800 bales. Receipts, %,
as bales; al Galveston, 1855; Charleston
2725; Savannah, 4206, Mobile, 1885, Nor
folk, 4Ol5 bales. Total at six ports
| 38,4l4 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
An Innocent Preacher.

A Methodist parson of Rochester has
made himself the laughing stock of the
theatrical profession all over the country
by attacking the theaters ignorsntly and
mistaking baignoire boxes for bagnio
boxes. His assertion that every theater in
New York adyertises bagnio boxes con-
nected with saloon is one Of the most re-
markable assertions ever made from the
pulpit. The origin of this misconception
is OF course the baignoire boxes at the
Metropolitan operahouse, each one Of
which has little dressing room attached
called saloon.-[New York World.
Ifthere was tolerance enough in the
churches to allow minister to attend the
thester occasionally without disgrace
broader views would be imblbed, anC
such ridiculous mistakes as the aboy,
would not occur.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

fundamentally ,5O5,lE o0ViiS5'ooS
The total receipts for five months Just
ended were Sl53, 81, ,92S, against Sl75, l62, :
6l2 for the corresponding five months of
the preceding year
Whilethe falling off in receipts is thus
shown TO have been 81, 900, 600, the differ
enoe in the column of expenditures in faN
vor Of the FIVE months just closed is about
100000, which places the net decrease
compared with the same period Of last
wear, at only $l50O0,000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

Lord Lytton in his autobiography
refused to reveal the date Of his birth
But bis son and editor, the present
Earl Lytton, has discovered on the
register Of St. Marylebone a record to
the effect that Edward George Earle
Lytton Bulwer was born on May %,
1903. His birthplace was No.3l Baker
street, now a milliner's shop, and he
was not christened until his seventh
vaar
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

TIE Courier-Journal says The South
has not been wanting in modesty. II re-
nounces cheeriully all claim to place
upon the National Democratic ticket.
But, in the person OF Mr.. Carlisle, il
presents man whose character is as ma
tional as his celebrity, an admirable pre-
siding officer, and representative Of the
foremost thought and aspiration of the
TINA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
Failures at Shanghai on Account
of the War.

LONDON, December A financial
article in the Daily News says it is un'
derstood that the Shanghai firm holding
holding silk to the value of e1,0OO,0OO
sterling has failed or retired from busi-
ness. II is stated that the firm has been
gradually liquidating. More stoppages
of business houses in Shanghai are ex-
pected, as the Chin csc banks resolutely
refuse to lend money until the war clouds
hava hean disnalled
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
GREGORY-BOWIE.
A Young Memphis Lawyer Mar
Eied in Atlanta.


The many admirers of Misses Emma
and Rosa Bowie, who were visitors in our
city last spring, Will find It interesting to
read the marriage notice OF the former,
which we clip from the Atlanta Constitu-
ton Of the 18th ult.:
"Iast night, at the residence of Major
Bowie, at 120 South Pryor street, Miss
Emma Bowie was united in marriage to
Mr.. Walter Gregory, talented young
lawyer Of Memphis. The ceremony wa,
performed byDr. Strickler, of the Central
Presbyterian church, in the presence OF
large number Of the friends Of the young
people. The attendants were Mr.. Ihac
Hammond AMI Miss Gregory; Mr.. u; T.
Fackler, Of Memphis, and Miss kosI
Bowie. After the ceremony an elegan1
repast was served. The young .peopl
have the congratulation OF many friends
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

WILLIAM II. VANDERBILT owns S47,-
OOOiOOO in United States registered per
cent bonds, A draft of $4,000 for in
terest is mailed him every quarter. On
all of his wealth Vanderbilt pays less
taxes than the poor man who owns cot
tage and lot worth $1,000 or less.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
ruenlr.rhree sheIelOns Found. .

sT. PAUL, MINI, December 1.-The
sboletons of twenty-three persons and
ahont the same number Of horses were
diScovered In the northern part Of Dickey
orSv oonntv Dakota, near the head Of Moose
river, by party OF explorers ieW gay,
ago. Among the skeletons were ionnd
brass cavalry buttons, spurs and other
effects Of mounted men. They are sup
nosed to be the remains of some party
travelling with cavalry escort, but
there is no record Of any such missing
exnedition,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

GENERAL Geo. G. Dibbrell, of the Third
and Mr.. Caldwell, of the Ninth Tennes-
see Districts, voted for Mr.. Randall, while
Benton Mcmillan, Richard Warner, John
G. Ballentine, John M. Taylor and Rice
A, Pierce, FIVE in all, voted for Mr. Car
Isle. Hon. Casey Young voted for Mr..
Cox,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

Hon. Wise A. Cooper, of Trenton, has
decided TO become a candidate for Com
gress at the ensuing election next year.
He is a gentleman of ability and high
standing and-will no doubt make strong
rare
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

THE Governor of Pennsylvania vetoed
all appropriation bills to-day, except the
portion to pay employees, basing his veto
on the legislature having attended TO It's
extra session business without making
appropristion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
Rarkeener NhOt.

CINCINNATI, December 4.-About half
past one o'clock last might Henry lam.
merding, a bartender at Jake Augs sa'
loon, on Vine street, was fatally shot BY
nharlaxy Rack
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
4 FRIEDLANDER,
EXTRAORDINARY SALEl
500 Canary Birds.

ON Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. De-
" cembor 10, II and II, will offer 10 the
public the choicest liartz Mountain Canariel
AZ private sale for 80. No reserve Of stock.
Come and select for .yourselfi but bear In
mind for three day. oply. y lu.t
CHAS. J. sCHERER, Prop'r.
sos 2il Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

The Presidents message had not been
presented in Congress to-day up 10 the
hour Of this paper going to press. 1t
may not be read until late this afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

ARKANsAw voted solidly for Carlisle,
five votes, although it is understood that
Mr.. Poindexter Dunn come in rather
slowly and reluctantly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

LIVERPOOL, December 4, 2 p. MI Ba-
con dull Cumberland cut 42s6di short
ribs Ais lard, prime Western steady at
4se wheat, spring 9 TO Cd, dull at Ss5d,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
Killed by a Preacher's Son,

ST.. LOUIS, December Ain quarrel
Saturday night at church near Cassville,
Missouri, between VIM O Black and VIM
Brown, son of Clergyman Brown, the
latter was stabbed four times, killing him
Brown made good his escape.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
Stock running account.
MASONIC NOTICE.

T)ENN ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER No. q
q will work In the Royal Arch de- XX
gtes TO7NkGhT ytSssdsyl .1,ons s,I in'' sssr,
nally invited,
~ WV JOHN BEAMIsH; m. 4. HIP,
Doncs q TaApEn Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04
otter the Hattie.

Special 70 the Courlof journal.
WAsHIsaTog, December 2.-Kentucly
carried off nearly everything last night;
-Four sons Of Kentucky actually captured
the four principal offices. viz Carlisle
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

sAM'L Williams, Liverpool cotton
broker, is cabled to-day as having failed,
with small liabilities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

The Presidents message was in course
Of delivery to Congress at half past two
o'clock to>day.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

HoE. Jacob FTolioE, at present secreta.
ry Of State, seems to be the coming man
for Governor Of Arkansaw.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

CAlRo, December 4, ARRIVED City o.
Cairo, Vioksburg, am Departed
Centennial New Orleans, midnight
Charles Morgan, Cincinnati, 0a m.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-04

Mr.. Carlisles address yesterday, before
taking Theron clad oath of office, was
certainly as moderate and conservative IS
could be desired, He said;
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1883-06-21

- sr-l
After the ceremony the couple were
presented with presents enough to set
uRonsiness in the Wooden-wa line.
IbeN Came the refreshments, which
We're bountifui, delicious. and enjoyed
Dys alI Mrs. L. s. Roberts was tile
moving spirit III the. table entertain
ment and all agree that she will be in
dislensabla ut tile next anniversary.
Our room is too limited to give the
names of all participants in the festivi-
ties but they are all looking out sharp
Tor another wooden wedding. Long
may the parties live, and many anuiver-
sarles may we enjoy with them.
The Worthingten Record copies a
portion of our remarks of two weeks a.
go IN regard to the starting of another
paper in that village and closes by the
remark: "And in tile same issue Of the
Gardlan we find: the envious are al.
ways Malicious" Now, just what ap-
p)lcation that quotation can have to
oursremarks we are at loss to see. There
was certainly nothing malicious intend.
ed, ,as we have from the first wished
the boys nothing but success; but
thought then, as we still think, that
with the backing they will get from
Etfsase tho are pushing them on, they
Will lind it an uphill business. And
from a careful perusal of the first issue
we see nothing i'll it either to fear or be
envious Of: