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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
Me great Bradlangh demonsfration Ana,

The great Bradlaugh demonstration that
is to take place ON the occasion of the
opening of Parliament to-day promises fo
be a lively affair. Mrs. Besant recently
gave few hints as to the intentions OF
Mr.. Bradlaugh's supporters in the event
OF any resistance being made to his at
tempt to take his seat in the House of
Commons. ''They were," she stated. ode
termined that if force was to be used il
should not be all on the other side. as it
was on the last occasion; and while thev
would make no appeal to it, they would
resist force by force, and would not al
low Mr.. Bradlaugh to be brutality
ill-used as he once was by fourteen police
men," Mr.. Bradlaugh, writing on the
subject of the refusal of the railway COM
panies to run cheap trains to London on
the occasion of the forthcoming demon
stration, says ''The refusal of the rail-
way companies is mOnstrous. Trips and
cheap trains have hitherto been always
run for Conservative and Liberal gather
ings in all parts of England. The action
OF the companies win diminish the gather
ing ON the 18th proXimo by 20, 600 al least.
but as | expect to have fully 100000
friends present, it win only irritate with
out injuring.v
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
FLORIDA SHIP CANAL.

The Bill Passes the Higher House.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Feb. 14.-A
special frOmla Talhassee says the Florida
ship canal bill passed the Senate yesfer-
dav by a vote II to 7,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

NEW YORK, Feb. 14.-Ex-Governor Ed.
win ID. Morgan died at eight O'Clock this
morning.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 14.-Ex-Governor
VIM. Z. smith died last night.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15

The Virginia State Democratic Commit
zee has called convention to meet ON
July 70, upon the new basis of representa-
tlon, and with the view to the reorganiza-
tI0n of the party.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1883-02-15
NEIGHB0RH00D NOTES.
GEORGIA AND FLORIDA TOPICS
OF INTEREST.

Thrown From His Wagon and Killed
suspected POisOning-Run Down on
the st. JOhn's-A Horrible Murder and
a safe Burglary in Palatka-Scarcity
Of Tonnage at Pensacola.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
FOREIGN ITEMS.

LONDON, February lathe Times,
commenting on the death of Richard
Wagner, the composer, says: The
world is poorer by another great man.
The Standard says: 1t is great and
irreparable loss. The News says:
Wagner was in his time an artist and
poet.
A Dublin correspondent of the
Standard says: 1t is stated that Thos.
Fitzgerald, who was recently arrested
at Poplar for completely in the murder
of Lord Cavendish aud Burke, and
who acted as watcher in Phoenix
Park at the time of the murder, will
identity the actual stabbers, who we're
two in number only.
VIENNA, February 1.-THE budget
committee of the Reichsrath estimates
the deficit for 1888 at twenty-eight
and half million forms. This is
three million forms less than the
Minister of Finance expected.
PARIS, February 14.-Itis expected
that DeFreycinet will form consid.
GRAFTON cabinet with Leon Say, Minis
ter of Finance; Coustans, Minister OF
the Interior; General Oampenou,
Minister of War; Admiral Glove,
Minister of Marine, and Waldeck
ROsseau, Minister of Justice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

AN intelligent correspondent in to-
days issue of the LEDGER opposes
the no fence" law. He presents his
objections in the strongest possible
light and We think appeals more to
prejudice than to reason. Having
paid some attention to this question
for several years we have conceived a
growing Partially and favor for such
a law. The arguments in its favor
are numerous and some of these,
now that tae question is agitated, we
propose to advance from time to time.
1t would be impossible to pass any
general law involving great and radi-
cal changes that wosld NOT tempo
rarily inconvenience and possibly do
injustice to few. But we must be
governed by ghateyer policy will do
the greatest good for the greatest
number--that which will promote
general rather than special Interests
We propose to show in other issues
that no fence law will benefit the
great majority and add much to the
wealth and common prosperity Of the
people. This is not difficult t9 do.
We will discuss this subject here
after and will be glad to hear from our
country readers on either side.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

THE one hundred and fitieth ami.
versary of the settlement of Georgia
by General James 0glethorpe, was
celebrated at Savannah on the 18th
inst, with imposing ceremonies. The
day opened with a salute Of thirteen
guns at sunrise. Crowds poured into
the city from all quarters during the
forenoon, $4,000 people being present.
Governor Stephens and staff, the Gem
eral Assembly of Georgia, civic com
missioners Of Maryland aud Rhode
Island and distinguished visitors from
various parts of the South were pres
ent. During the morning there was a
grand military display, 5000 soldiers
from Florida, South Carolina and
Georgia being present, At the theater
Governor Stephens delivered an ad-
dress, and was enthusiastically re
ceived. The sesqpi centennial ode,
by Paul Ii, Hayne, poet laureate Of
the South, was recited by General
Henry r. Jackson, Mr.. Hayne being
too feeble. Then followed the grand
historical pageant representing the
landing of 0glethorpo and theoolonist
from their ship, under an artillery
salute, and their reception by the
Tomochichi and Yaumacrow Indians.
At nigh, there was a grand pyroteCh.
mic display, and the next day a trades
disnlav.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

The election of Dr. j. e. Black, as
city physician, is a high and we'll
deserved compliment. He is a quiet,
unobtrusive gentleman of culture and
fine professional standing. Last year
he had charge of the quarantine sta.
ton at Presidents Island, and dis,
charged the delicate and perplexiug
duties Of the position with such
promptness, and nice sense of duty and
of the situation as to give entire salts
faction to the general public and the
authorities, by whom he was directed.
DR.. Black will assume the important
Office to which he is elected under
very favorable auspices, with every
prospect Of further usefulness and
higher professional honors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
WALL Rtreet

New York, February II. Stock
market opened at fractional decline
but Immediately after opening became
strong and recovery carried prices
up to the extent of per cent the lat
ter Sin Missouri Pacific. Chicago,
Burlington aud Quincy was an excep-
ton and sold down ! per cent. The
market subsequently became heavy.
At1l O'Clock there was reaction
Of bal per cent Rock Island and
Illinois Central most conspicuous.
Wheat lalle higher; excited, active
and buoyant.
Money, 4 per cent; prime mer.
camille paper, 5a6 per cent; bar sill
yer, 10, Exchange is steady at
81 for long, and Sc for sight. Gov
ernments per cent lower for 4is,
coupon, and 4si remainder unchanged.
States dull. Railroads fairly active
and weak.
Government 5s extended, 1881; As,
ll3g; As, 1874; Is, l0I; Pacific Is Of
vs.. 1913.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
MAN MARRIED TO MAN.
Ihe Cruel Joke PractIced Upon
aSuscePiible Youth Of SiInp-
son County by a Party OF
Trieksters.
Bowling Green Gazette.


Near Red Pond, Simpson county
there lives a Mr.. W. A. Gum. Visit
Ing DIT. Gum is young lady about
tnlrty summers by the name Of Sarah
Whitaker, OF Monroe county a most
estlmable and attractive Young
woman; In the same neighborhood
James Mink, a lad about sixteen wears
old resides. He is full of ambition.
and bis greatest desire is to be mar.
RED. Soon after he saw Miss Wbita-
ker ne became enamored of her
charms, and lost no time in letting
her know the feelings of his heart
The boys OF the neighborhood Joined
IN and prevailed upon Miss Whitaker
to lend them helping hand in little
piece OF fun. She permitted his
addresses, and at last all was ready for
the marriage. The 2lst of January
was set for the time, and the residence
OF Norris Y. Gum, a son of Mr.. w A.
Gqm, the place for the great event 10
take place. Miss Whitaker remained
at home awaiting a report from the
wedding. Jimmie was on hand in
due time, and about dusk it was an
nouaced that all was ready and that
the bride was awaiting him in another
room. James repaired to the room.
received the arm of his intended
bride, marched to the appointed SPOT
and the ceremony was said. The com.
pany then set to enjoying the festivi.
ties OF the occasion. Slowly TO
James the time for retiring rolled
around. The bride and groom were
put in the bridal chamber ON dow
ny bed, and about the time James
commenced to caress his sweet
Marlah Dock Gum, who had been
imposed upon him for his lover, fred
away and kicked him out of bed. The
women had all left the room by this
time, and left the groom to the mercy
OF the wild boys. They rushed him
around considerably in his night
clothes, aud longed for pile of snow
or puddle Of water deep enough to
duck him.
About II o'clock the party conclud-
ed they had fun enough, and dis.
persed, sending james Mink to his
own corn cob couch, and a runner TO
inform Miss Marian how they had
treated her would>be lord.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
THE CONFEDERATE CONTIN.
GENT.
General Filzhngh Lee and His
Staff.

The New York Herald gives the
following account of the review of the
Brooklyn soldiers by General Lee:
The Thirteenth regiment was re-
viewed last evening by General Fitz-
hugh Lee, of Virginia, accompanied
by several officers of his staff, and of
the Virginia Volunteers.
The officers all wore gray uniforms,
the color as worn by the Thirteenth.
General lee wore Generals ohapeau
and epaulettes and the yellow silk
sash of his rank. He also wore the
gauntlet gloves that had belonged to
General Robert h. Lee, and were
worn by him on many celebrated &C.
Casions, particularly at Appomattox.
On the inside of the cuffs was the
name Robert Il. Lee" written in ink
by the General himself. After his
death they were sent to General
Fitghugh Lee, and we're worn last
night for the first time.
The review was probably one Of the
most interesting ever held by any
regiment of the New York National
Guard. When the passage in review
came the band played Carry Me Back
to Old Virginia, and when Fitzhugh
Lee uncovered to the flag there was a
perfect storm of applause,
A dress parade followed, during
which General Lee made speech to
the men of the Thirteenth. He told
them Of their meeting at Yorktown
and how glad he was to meet them
again. Referring to old times be said
that when the war broke out he was
at the Military Academy. He had
been reared in different faith from
his Northern associates in the army,
and he had thought that the State Of
Virginia had the first right to his SER
vices and his sword. but when the
Sun Of the Coniederaey had gono down
behind the hills of Appomattox he had
realized that the war was over. He
was now citizen of the United States,
equally interested with every other
citizen in its glory and greatness aud
as loyal citizens as any.
Prolonged cheering greeted the
General s remarks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
The Wenther.

WASHINGTON, February 14.-For
the South Atlantic States, partly
cloudy weather and rain, winds mostly
from the northeast to southeast,
slightly warmer weather and falling
barometer.
For the Gulf States, occasional
rain and partly cloudy weather, south
erly to westerly winds, slight rise (fol.
lowed in the extreme western PARTON
by slight fall) in temperature, falling
Followed in the west portion by rising)
barometer.
For Tennessee and the Ohio valley,
cloudy weather and rain, followed in
the west portion by clearing weather,
southerly to westerly winds, station
airy or slight rise in temperature,
falling followed in the west portion
by rising barometer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
THE FLOOD.
A Steady Rain Causes The
Ohio at Cincinnati to Take
a FRESH Start.
Catholic Churches to Be Thrown
Open to Accommodate the
Homeless.
Efforts OF the Relief Committee
to Alleviate the Suffering.

CINCINNATI, February 1.-the
additional food over the people this
morning is caused by the TACT that the
river, after falling to GA feet 102
inches, began to rise again, under the
influence of steady hard rain. The
rain has advanced from the west, thus
checking tie fall, and extends this
morning as far as Pittsburg. Unless
it stops speedily there is no hope of
the river receding, while graveSt fears
are entertained that the great hight
reached yesterday will be surpassed.
The rain seriously embarrasses the
work Of the relief committee but they
are doing all they can to distribute
food, Soup houses are to be opened
TO- day 10 various parts of the city,
to feed those able to get to them.
Bishop Elder has ordered all the
Catholic churches thrown open to &C..
commodlte the homeless, and sends a
circular to the churches to-day asking
that contributions be sent, The
Chamber Of Commerce and City
Council relief committee sinking fund
trustees will advance money on the
bonds yesterday authorized by the
Legislature, so that the relief will be
prompt. Many cases of extreme des
titution are reported, and in some in
stances the frantic cries of starving
children for food are heartrending.
Bakeries not inundated are pressed to
their fullest capacity to keep a supply
Of bread. There have been some fears
of a meat famine on account of the
difficulty Of receiving live stock, but
several thousand rescued distillery
cattle can be utilized in case Of ne
ccssity.
The river is rising at the rate of an
inch an hour, and stood sixty-fve feet
one inch at II o'clock. Warm and
still raining. Reports both up and
down the river show rain. The river
is falling at Portsmouth and Mays
ville-slowly at the latter place.
The first authentic report concern
ing the loss Of life at the Cincinnati
Southern depot yesterday, was made
to day to the police at the Olive street
station, by Herman Wilsburg, boy
living at No. II Wilstock street. lie
says he and his brother Joseph, with
thirteen other boys, were on the plat
form when the water broke through
Mclean avenue; that the entire party
was thrown into the water; that he
swan TO Gest street, escaped and went
home, and that his brother and all
the other boys we're drowned. He
does not know the names Of the other
boys. No other reports of the missing
boys have been made to the police.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
Special to COurIer-Journal.

COLUMBIA, February l1.-There
has been no little excitement in Lam
caster the past few days in consequence
Of an attempt to kill w. B. Cash, son
Of Colonel. E. B. Cash, OF dueling
fame, two nights since. Two pistol
shots were fred in the window Of his
room at tie hotel, without harmful
results.
Cash's visit to Lancaster is supposed
10 be either to make a case for the
United States Court, in regard to the
Lancaster riot, when his father was
present, or he is collecting evidence
to contest the Congressional election,
in which his father was a candidate,
Young Cash writes, if he is muir
dered, while in Lancaster, his father
will avenge his death.
Preparations are now being made
for the prosecution of Democrats
charged with the violation Of the
United States statutes, at the last
general election, and Attorney Gene.
raj Brewster has sent w. P. Snyder,
Of Allentown, Pa, to the assistance of
District Attorney Melton. Chief JUS
tiee Waite is expected to preside.
Deputies are now getting up the cases,
and it is supposed Cash is working in
the matter in the Fifth district.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

The people Of Memphis are happy
to have an opportunity to return in
kind to some extent the generous hos
pitality extended by Dubuque to the
Porter Guards and others from here,
who visited that city last summer.
Every possible attention will be paid
the visitors in our city, and we hope
their stay will be as agreeable as they
made it Tor our people, and that they
will carry back the most favorable i'm
pressions Of the Bluff City.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

CONSIDERABLE excitement exists
at Jackson, Tenn, On account Of the
unexpected action Of the Illinois Cen
trail railroad in removing their ma
chine shops from that point to Water
Valley. Between thirty and forty
men were relieved last Monday who
bave been employed in these shops,
many Of them for number Of years.
Some Of them own homes there and
had become fixtures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

Friday, four miles from his home, at
Campbell, Dunklin county. Mo. The
body showed that the deceased had
been shot from his horse and then
Drained with the breech of a rife.
The theory is that Vincent was MUIR
dered for money, and warrant has
been issued for James Vincent,
cousin of the deceased and step SON.
in-laW.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

THE President has nominated
Emory Speer, posthumous Congress.
man, to be United States Attorney for
the Northern District of Georgia.
Speer is an Independent, and had to
be provided for.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
River TeIegrams.

WHEELING, WA, February A.
River "A feet 8 inches, and falling.
Departed: Granite State, 6 am, and
run into Billaire bridge, breaking her
guards. 1t has been raining hard all
day.
CINCINNATI, February 14.-River
50 feet 3 inches at l pm, and is rising
two inches per hour.
CAIRO, February l4.-Arrived: City
Baton Rouge, New Orleans, 10 pm.
Departed: Silver, st. Louis, 6 pm;
Jas. W. Calf, Cincinnati, 1Op.m.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

DIR. r. v. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y:
Dear Sir-My family bias used your
"Fayorite Prescription" asd il has
done all that is claimed for it. 1t is
the best Of al preparations for female
COMPLAINT. recommend it to all my
customers. @. S. WATERMAN,
Druggist, Baltimore, Md.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

SOME one Witty remarked that
water flowed like champagne at the
White House while Hayes and Mrs.
Hayes kept house there. 1t seems to
be the other way new.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
NOTICE.

ROM and after thi, datl Esquire George
r. Powell will occupy office 40. 3 Madison
buire. Dockets of D. c. Slaughter and ?.
IWinters are in the same Office with T. 8.
illory, All claims promptly attended to by
Isl. Mallory and q, X. rutherford, Depu.
Sheriff., and II, Il. Colby, Constable, also
In aud Tax list Of Sixth and Ninth
rds for 1889. rs Nv
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
mo- Rridge RniIders.

WE have a large contract for pile bridging
w on the Memphis, Nieksburg and New
Orleang railroad, between Nicksburg and
Memphis. This will open a large ftll to the
bridge builder, tie lumber and the saw mill
further information, address the undersigned
nj Vioksburg, Mis-
V9g6 MCCALLA GATES Il co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
.Assassinated.

ST. Louis, February 14.-A dis
patch froil Poplar Bluff, Mo-, says
Jacob Vincent, prosperous farmer,
Was'tOHpd dead il the woods last
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
ST. LOUIS, MO.

the success Ofthe National Democracy.
Two year hence, as simply a question
lie lett on the 8 o'clock train last
night for Washington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
CIerka RnlIdlnu and SaVInQs Assn.

association win be held WEDNESDAY,
February u, lSS3,at the Office Of tho secretary,
No. 264 Second, corner OF Court street, at I19s
o'clock, p IN. Fines will be rigidly enforced II
dues and interest are not punctually paid.
iss ii0 '4' p. B. JONES, Sec'y.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

A ooLoRED lawyer, Joseph A.
Dismukes, from Atlanta, Ca, has
been sworn in as member Of the
Nashville bar.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
ELECTION NOTICE,
ELECTION NOTICE.

MEpms, February 2, 1888
HE stookhClders of the PHOENIX lNSU-
RANCE co. are hereby notified that an
elton Of seven Directors 70 ferve the
suing year will be held ct the office Of the
mpany, TUESDAY. FEBhU AIRY 10, 1881,
.Ween the hours of II SIN; 70 pm;
'oHy Johnson. Secretary. l5o 49,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

NEW YORK, February l4,-Ex-
Governor Edwin D. Morgan died at 8
o'clock this morning. iAUJNJlh
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

Hand bills of all sizes, from the
smallest to three sheet poster, done
with neatness and diasatOh, at the
PUBLlC LEDGER job printing Office,
Prices as low as the lowest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
ELECTION NOTICE.

memphis, February 2. 1873.
HE stockholders of the PHHtIA FlEE
a MARINE ms. co arc hereby notified
Ii an election Of Nine ~ &c OTs TO serve
! ensuing year will he held at the office Of
Company, on TUESDAY, FEBRUA AIRY
Ils3, between the hours o. II am. TO | pm.
II. M. NELLY, President,
Hefhy JOHNSON, Secretary. 100 .l4O
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

Business men will find it to their
interest to have their job printing
done at the PUBLIC LEDGER job print
Office, l3 Madison street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
MECHANICS


Building and savings Association
DEGULAR monthly msetlnRW EDNESDAY
IL evening, Feb. Il. at7h o'clock. pnes and
interest may be paid to z b Jones, 26i Second
street, during business hours.
l9s l40 e. v. RAMBAUT, President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

The lowest stage Of the river reS
corded was on September Is. 1881,
when It measured only ! loot aud II
inches,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
COLUMBIA, s. q.

attempted Assassination of w.
b. CaSh-Proparing TO Prose-
cute Alleged ViOlaIOrs OF the
Election Laws.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
ELECTION NOTICE.

Office SECRETARY INSTANTANEOUS & l. Ass'S
Memphis, Tom. February 10, 1888.
A I the next regular meeting Of this asso-
n citation, 70 ba held TUESDAY, FEB. 20,
1883, an election for NINE DIRECTORS to
serve the ensuing year viii tahe place
NJ. GAVIN, President.
JOIN W. GRAHAM, Secretary. Isl ll6
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
Various Stages of the Ohio at
Cincinnati.

Commercial Gazette.
For purposes Of comparison, we in
sert our table showing the high stages
Of the river at this point each year
since 1858, and also in 1882 and 1s47;
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14

RepOrter-Will there be an extra
session Of Congress?
Mr.. Young-I think not. say not
because see no great necessity for it.
There will be, as is nearly always the
case, some members who favor it; but
there being no urgent need of further
legislation at present, | deem it safe
to say that there will be no extra
session.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-14
TIVE STATE DEBT.

There is great determination on
the part ofthe Democratic members, F"
said Mr.. Young, ITO settle the debt
question in their own ranks. They
will act upon il without delay. All
favor the 500 proposition, but there
Is some difference about minute de.
tails. The PatteTsoR-Ivis bills will
be blended and passed 10 my opinion"
MF. Young is hopeful over the
general political outlook and regards