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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
They Have Had Enough OF MIR.
Keller.
Special 70 The Commercial Gazette.

Special to the Commercial Gazette.
WASHINGTON, December 20.-The
Republicans Of the House have evi.
IDENTIFY made up their minds to force
General Keifer into the background.
1t seems that the position be took in
regard to the admission of Mr.. Skim
ner was opposed in advance by some
OF the best lawyers 10 the House, and
its fallaoy pointed out to him in ad-
vance, with urgent advice that he
should not attempt to lead the Repub.
licans to support so untenable a posi-
tion. He. however, persisted, with
the result that the entire Republican
side abandoned him.
To day he attempted to prevent an
inquiry, which was proposed, which
covered his removals at the close Of
the session, and the appointment Of
relatives. The Republicans would
not even join him in a call lWyeas
and nays, but many Of them instead
voted for the inquiry.
Next, he presented a resolution for
an inquiry on woman suffrage, and
made prepared speech in support Of
it, Down, ia to 88.
The trouble was more in the cham
pion than the resolution, and in this
respect the women who desire such a
committee were unfortunate in their
advocate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
RELIGION, MATTERS.
The Irish Question I'm America
Not Mentioned by the Pre-
Iales BeiOre Pope Leo.

BALTIMORE, December 22.-The
Suns Rome special says; The Pope
has created Archbishop Gibbons Dele
gate Apostolic, to preside at the Cath
Olic Council 10 Baltimore, in Novem
Der, 1884 Archbishop Gibbons will
virtually hold the rank Of PapAl Les
gate
The Sun notes letter from the
Archbishop to Vicar General Me-
COlgau. The Archbishop expresses
the opinion that the business of the
American Prelates with Pope Lee
will be entirely finished by Christmas
The Bishops held sessions alternately
in the American College and the Col
lege Propaganda. Matters discussed
with the Pontifcal representives re
lated entirely to ecclesiastical ditci
pline. The Irish question in Amer
ica had not and would not be men.
toned in the conference. The Arch
bishop says that the Holy Father will
not send any sdmOnitiOn to the Cath
Olios in America on the Irish ques;
ten,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
FATAL ACCIDENT.
One yIan Killed and One
Crippled.

An unfortunate accident occurred At
the Mississippi and Tennessee railway
depot, foot OF Main street, this forenoon,
by which a colored brakeman named ALT
Martin lost his life, and another named
George Stokes had his leg crushed and
broken, which may result perhaps in am
putation. The two men named were res
idenh Of this city. Both were on a
caboose car engaged in switching from
one track to another where lumber was in
course of loading, and by the
oversight Of switchmAn in not
moving a pin to change the
rail quick enough, the caboose car ran
down upon q timber car, the collision
throwing the two men out SO that Martin
was killed outright and Stokes injured as
described. The man Martin was a faithful
hand who has worked for the railway for
seven or eight years, whileStokes has also
been an appreciated laborer. The latter
has no family, and it has not been ascer-
tanned whether or not Martin has, but at
the inquest held by Esquire Galloway the
dead mans mother was presen~ A num-
Der Of witnesses were examined at the
inquest, but no blame attached 10 any
person engaged on the tracks, and YER
dict was rendered in accordance
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22

GOVERNOR Bate passed through
Chattanooga Thursday. en- route to
Knoxville, where he goes to examine
the bids for the Insane Asylum, now
in course Of erection near that city.
To Times reporter he said that the
asylum would be pushed forward rap
idly. 1t will cost $4,000 and all the
funds are now available. He is very
much surprised at the action of the
Louisville and Nashville, and the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia rail-
road in antagonizing the Railroad
Commission, and says it was not more
unexpected than a clap Of thunder in
clear sky. He is much pleased with
the progress Of funding, and says it
has averaged $4,000 per day since it
began. and has already aggregated
100000, two thirds Of which are 8
per cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
Death Of Col. A. n. COIyar's Old
est Son.
Nashville Banner, 2l.

So
The public will be panied to learn
Of the death of Mr.. Wallace Estell
Colyar, Oldest son Of Colonel A 5. Col
var. He passed away at Ills o'clock
at the residence OF his brother 10 law,
Mr.. Isaac Reese, No. 656 Broad street.
the deceased had attained his thirty
fifth year. He entered the Confeder-
ate ranks under General Forrest be-
fore he had attained his majority. He
was educated principally at Washing
ton and Ice University, and read law
with his father. His ambition was to
excel in the legal profession, and but
for his early death would have attained
his desire. More than decade ago
he was united in marriage with Miss
Carrie Douglass, who died about two
years ago. He was endowed by nature
with talents which peculiarly fitted
him for literary work. He made a
reputation both at the bar and as a
journalist He first attracted atten>
ton in the literary field as a CORES
pondert for the American, writing
under the nom de plume of Country.
man" The Banner extends its syms
pathy to the bereaved family and rela-
| tives,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22

A DEMOCRATIC correspondent thinks
It will not pay TO try to bring the Dem
ocratio National Convention here,
when there is paper capable Of the
partsplayed by the Enquirer during the
convention of 1880. Reference is
made particularly to the attack during
the convention on Mcdonald, charging
him with being the tool Of monopo.
lists and making insinuations touch
ing the integrity Of his character in
other particulars -lCincinnati Com
mercial Gazette.
Enquirer or no Enquirer. Cincin'
natl is not the place. 1t is the head
quarters of the bloody shirt, with the
Commercial Gazette as its organ. The
influences would not be congenial to a
National Democratic Convention,
Even the Democrats are not uaited
aud set only poor example to the
party in other parts Of the Coun r.
Louisville is really the place, while
Chicago is a second choice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
ADDITIONAL COTTON.

NEW YORK, December y, l2:37 D m
Cotton opened quiet and steady, now easy
at unchanged prices. Ordinary, SIC;
good ordinary, 9%c low middling, l0c;
middling, l0%c; good middling. l0sSc;
middling fair, llKc; fair, l2c. Futures
quiet and firm at 2 to 4 points above last
evenings closing prices.
NEw0RLEANs, December q, ll:S0 am.
Cotton firm at unchanged quotations.
Middling, 91sc. Sales to-day, 1000 bales.
Receipts, 1851 bales; at Galveston, 2sls;
Charleston, 2O7l; Mobile, 1852; Savannah,
300; Norfolk, 1855. Total at six ports,
1887 bales. Expected, 1900.
LIVERPOOL, December p, 1870 PM
Cotton frmer and l-l6d higher. Uplands,
8 l3-l6d; orleans, 3d. Sales to-day, 10000
bales, Receipts, 630l; American, 6050.
Futures opened steady and closed with
offerings tree.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22

MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
LIVERPOOL MARKErs.

Liverpool, December %, 2Ipm-Bacon;
short rib dull, Ais Cumberland cut dull,
3ss Cd long clear steady, ,37s; short clear
steady, Ais. Lard: prime western dull,
46s Cd. Corn; new mixed steady, 6s 4ld.
Wheat: spring No 2, new, dull, Sc Sd;
No white, dull, s. I'd; new western
winter, dull, 6Ss; spring No 2 old,
steady, Ss5d. Turpentine spirits dull, 29i
Cd; at London dull, 26s. Tallow,
prime city dull, 89s Cd. Beef: prime
mess steady, 7Is; India mess steady ,slsex-
ira India mess firm, lois. Cheeie; American
choice steady, ,59s Pork: dull, prime mess,
eastern, 7Ss; western, 81. Shoulders dull,
rs. Hams long cut dull, b2s. Rosin;
common dull, 4s Cd. Cotton seed oil,
yellow American dull, SIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
How the BrOWnIOW Nest Was
Foathered.
Special to tho Appeal


WASHINGTON, December 2l.-The
Hon. Casey Young, Of Tennessee, has
uneartbed q series Of frauds perpe-
trated during the last session Of Con-
gress by Doorkeeper BrownlOw; at
least Mr.. Young has made an exami-
nation, and says he has ample proof,
1t appears that one Roy Davis, q COL
ored man from Memphis, has been
carried on the rolls Of the House at
SlOO per month. Davis, however, has
received only $50 per month, a state
ment which is verified by Mr.. Finch,
who kept the pay records for Brown.
low. The pay rolls also show that two
Brownlows, besides the DOorkeeper
himself, have been under an annual
salary, and an examination shows that
these extra Brownlows are the wife
and four year old son Of the Door.
keeper, Mr.. Young further says that
Brownlow's partner, with whom he
runs newspaper in Tennessee, also
appears on the pay roll as 40 employe,
although he has not been in Washing.
ton. The matter will doubtless be
officially investigated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
POLICE NEWS.

Marcy Mulowney, chronic drunk, was
given 40 days on the stone pile, but If she
leaves the city, the sentence stands sus-
pended.
Robert Black, fer stealing coat from
a Mississippi man last night, was fined so,
and bound over TO the Criminal Court
f. j. Peters, from Arkansaw,w was found
drunk lastnight, and this morning was
assessed s., which he paid.
Charles Harris, a white vagrant, was
fined $25 but the amount held up on his
promise TO leave the city.
James Clancy, plumber drunk and
disorderly, was tito the gang for L
days.
Henry Jones, for the same offense, paid
"a 90
Jane Drow, Pat Butler, John johnson
and John Dunn, all disorderly drunks,
we're fined 81 each. Butler paid, the bal
ance were sent 70 the gang.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
Take Care niCnIda.

Fasting, fresh air and exercise are
natures panacea. 1t will cure the
worst cold on earth. The fresh air
fend never has cold. If you find
you are taking cold, says an eminent
physician, eat nothing for one day aud
the cold will disappear. People more
liable to take cold than others are
those who fear colds more than others
According to the old rule, you must
stuff a cold and starve a fever" This
is erroneous. The true maxim is, "if
you stuff cold you will have to starve
a fever" Take care Of the colds and
the fevers will take care Of themselves.
A cold can be easily starved in twenty.
four hours.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
The Best Shot II Not the Best
Gard Player.

PADUoAH, KY, December o.
Yesterday at Viola Station, KY, 10
seph Farmer was shot and instantly
killed by Joseph Madden. The
trouble arose from a dispute as to
which was the best card player. Mad,
den ESCAPED.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22

Lowest temperature this morning, ex-
posed 82o, and coat Of sleet chung TO the
fence tops covered by misty rain ofthe
forenoon,
Slightly warmer weather, cloudy with
rain and southeast winds, in the West Gull
States. Rain and snow In the Tennessee
ind Ohio valleys, and snow in the Mis-
,ouri valley, are the weather predictions
tslegraphed this forenoon BY the sigma
service bureau at Washington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
Compliment to Judge Brown

DloMAnNAiAe AkANeo AhN oNet So
When in Memphis recently, we had
the pleasure Of meeting Judge I. w:
Brown, one OF the most distinguished
iurists and aOlest statesmen in the
South. We had not met him since
the occasion of his brilliant speech 10
Brownsville, during the Presidential
campaign Of Tilden and Hendricks
an effort which, for burning eloquenoe,
sagacity aud statesmanship, our peo;
pic have never heard surpassed. And
we have seen with pleasure the favor.
able mention, in influential circles, Of
his name in connection with the Vice
Presidency In 1884, Judge Browne
high character and ability eminently
it aud qualify him for that distin'
guished honor; and throughout the
whole South better man could no
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22

be selected, or a more able and con-
servatiye statesman. The South
must bring her best men forward, and
among them she has none who stand
higher or who are better fitted to All
positions Of honor than JudgeT. W.
Brown.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

NEW YoRK, December 22.-Messrs,
Henderson Bros. receiveda cablegram
this morning advising them of the &C.
cident to the Bolivia. The dispatch
says the Bolivia left Glasgow yester
day, aud while passing down the Clyde
last evening touched on Skimmerly
Bank and was beached at Larg's Sea
port, County Ayr, with water iu her
midship hold No lives were lost, land
no serious damage to the vessel is an
ticipated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
nIEE.

BATTIER-At 5 o'clock Thursday morn
Ing, December 10th, RoBERr BATTER, AGED 50
years.
Funeral will take place from bis late reSi.
dsnce, Ne. "a Mulberry street, on Sunday
morning,a ~ o'clock. Friends and ac1uain-
tances Of the deceased are respectfully in
vited 10 attend.
seryless At 81. Patrick,I church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
NO SO.

qRs PUBLIC LEDGER lob
Printing Office and Biaderg ts
nop located at II Union street and
reddg for all business Offering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
ACCIDENT TO a STEAMSHIP
The Steamer Bolivia Ashore
Passengers All Saved, but the
Cargo Badly Damaged.

GLASGOW, December 22.-The
steamer Bolivia, Captain Donaldson,
from Glasgow to New York, is ashore
at Memyss, on the Clyde. The vessel
is full of water. All the passengers
were transferred to boats, which re.
mained alongside the ship. She was
several hours in bad weather. The
cargo is badly damaged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
The 80. Peter's BAZAAR.

The St. Peters Bazaar at the Knights
Of Innisfail Hall, is one Of the leading at
fractions, and the Bazaar Gazette comes
out bright and newsy each day to tell the
public what nice experiences can be en-
joyed there. The Bazaar is to be kept
lively from now until the end Of next
.aaE
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-22
RIn Van WInkIe.

A note received this morning from Mr..
Frank Farrell says THE Madison
Square Theater takes pleasure in an
nouncing the early production in your
city of Bronson Howeid's latest and
greatest success Young Mrs Winthrop,
with one of the strongest stock companies
ever sent on the road, together with the
original scenery
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-12-28
ROAD PETITION.


70 he Honorabie NE Board Of County Con-
missioBsrso Of Montgomery County:
WE, the undersigned, subscribers and tax
w payers Of the Second Election District
Of Montgomery county, Md, petition your
Honorable Body for road beginning al or
near lIagar's gate, on The road leading from
Damascus 10 Germantown; thence through
the lands Of john 2. IIagsr; thence through
the lands OF John W. Beall; thence through
the lands Of Mrs Kezia Woodfclds; thence
through The lands Of Benjamin Garrell's
heirs, 10 iniersect with the road leading from
Damascus TO Seneca Greek, al or near the
junction OF the road leading 10 Davis Mil.
Believing that The public convenience needs
The above ROAD, we will ever pray.
JAS. ". W0ODFIELD,
JAMES II. CUE,
JOHN r. YOUNG,
JAMES B. NEEL,
. L. WATKINS,
dee l4.5t And tweoiy-four others.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-12-28
Potomac Items.

Johnny, a little son OF Mr. Thos Hill,
found cartridge, placed il upon the stove
which caused an explosion that blowcd OF
three OF his fingers. DR. Carmher drcsst.
the wound
While Capt Thssher's boats were being
forced through the ice near Log Wall, Mr.
X. Beh n was kuockrd overheard hy a
sudden jar Mr. Benson broke the ice an Il
SWAN about ~ yards before reaching shore.
Exhausted from cold and fatigue /, was
with the greatest cxertion that Il boy got
him on mule AMI took him to LIGHTHOUSE
TO thaw out
The little son OF the late John Kirby,
who accideutly sho: his father, suffers the
deepest anguish. Friends have tried 10
persuade him that il WIS IN accident, but
his grief seems uncomfortable
Mr.. Jas. Gingle, who was reported seri-
ously sick last week, is much better and
enjoyed Christmas with his dear ones.
Christmas was generally observed very
quietly here. Many happy compliments of
the season were extended and Old folks made
glad by the presence OF the younger
Potomac, Dec. 26th, 'S3. =.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-12-28
Important Deci.,eu..-0n Thnrsd.,

important Decfsi0ns-On Thursda,
last the Court Of Appeals rendered a de
cislon in the case Of Robert w. Burgess
vs.. the County Commissioners of Prime,
Georges county, which was tried last April
IN the Circuit Court for this county and 4
decision for 5000 damages rendered in favor
OF Burgess. The Court of Appeals reverses
the decision OF our Court; this grants new
triai. The case Was argued before the Court
oil Appeals by Joseph X. Roberts, Jr., and
Judge Tuck for Burgess, and f. Snowden
Hill for the County Commissioners. Our
Annapolis correspondent sends us the fol-
lowing synopsis of the decision:
Defendant (Burgess) sought to recover
damages for the loss of horse willie be-
ing driven over bridge operated by the
county The bridge was claimed To have
been an an unsafe condition, being covered
with holes The horse died from the acci.
dent, whereupon suit was instituted against
the Commissioners and damages awarded
ny the lower court. From exceptions at the
trial the appeal taken. Judge Irving de.
ilvered tue opionion reversing the Judgment
oi the lower court and deciding la favor of
the Commissioners on the ground of negli.
gence ON the part nt Burgess, it having been
shown, by the record, that he (Burgess)
knew the bridge was unsafe notwithstand.
ing drove over it in the night time.-MaH.
borO' Gazette, Dec 20h.
.lnhna Hala i,ot L. Al. -.
ion of the Court of Appeals in The case of
the Cumberland Valley Ralroad Company
VS.. Alvey II. Manga. The appellee got off
u train whilst in motion at Greencastle, Pa.
lie had in his right hand u vslse weighing
10 or 20 pounds, and basket in his left
weighing 8 or less. He was injured in get.
ting off, and sued and recovered damages.
The railroad company asked that the case
be taken from the jury because the plaintiff
had contributed to the accident while get.
ting off the train whilst ID was still in
motion. The Court refused and the com.
pany appealed. The Court OF Appeals says
that the court below did not err. A rail.
road company is bound to stop long enough
TO allow all passengers 10 get OFT at inter.
mediate stations when il undertake. to carry
passengers to these stations, and that il is
not always negligence and want of nrii-
nary care Tor person Ia get OFF train
whilst in motion. Therefore, rs reasonable
men might differ on this question, the train
moving slowly, the line being daily and the
plaintiff young, strong and healthy, the court
below Was right in referring the ease 10 the
jury. Judgment affirmed.
Chief Judge Alvey last week delivered the
opinisn in the case Of David Sloan vs.. Henry
Edwards, appealed from this Court. This
is An action by Edwards against Sloan for
trespass, Tor an assault and battery in which
it is claimed Edwards was 50 beaten that his
life was despairsd Of Judgment being for
Edwards, Sloan appealed on the evidence
admitted and prayers granted 10 plaintiff
and refused 10 him. The Court sustaius the
ruling of the Court on prayers, but finds
errors on admitting evidence Judgment
reversed, and new trial awarded.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-12-28
T H e S U N
NEW YORK, 1884.

/ A BOUT SIXTY MILLION COPIES Ct TIN
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But TIE Sun is written for the inhabitants
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-12-28

Choice Cisars.-lhe best five cen
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found at Owens Drug Store These cigars
the "f'igarU and 81, lish,' are half Havana
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