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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07

CHICAGO is to have live German
Democratic newspaper, the Daily Demo,
erRt. General Herman Leib, the editor,
announces that it has come to stay. The
daily is established upon the foundation
Of the weekly Chicago Democrat, which
paper has been successfully conducted by
General Leib for a number of years. The
Democrat is the successor of the old Chi.
cago Union, which was founded by
Douglas and hiversey in 1856, and which
secured wide and influential circulation
throughout the northwest, The lists Of
the weekly Union, which became the
Democrat, numbered nearly 5000 sub.
scribers, and the latter paper has a num-
Der Of subscribers who have paid regu-
larly for the paper for twenty-seyen
years The Democrat is therefore known
to every German.speaking Democrat in
the northwest, and the daily starts in with
considerable prestige and bright outlook
for a successful caree-.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
NEBRASKA NEWS
Band Of R5rse Thieves Broken
UP-Ead Of a Family Feud.

OMAHA, December IA band of horse
thieves which has been operating in
Northern Nebraska and Southern Dakato
for several months past was broken up
last week by the Brown county, Nebras-
ka, "Vigilants," who captured and hung
several of them near Ainsworth. The
Sheriff Of Brown county ARRESTED three Of
the gang and brought them down
to Fremont and Jailed them to prevent
their execution by the yigilants. They
will be brought TO Omaha tomorrow and
lodged in Jail for safe keeping.
A special to the Bee from Valentine re-
ports a deadly family feud between j. j
Hamler and John Smith, who married
sisters, which terminated Monday in hos
tile meeting, in which Hamlin was killed
Smith was exhonerated by the coroner
jury, as Hamlin was a desperate eharac
ter
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07


THIRTEEN prisoners escaped from the
county Jail at Chattanooga last Wednes-
day evening about dark. There were
fourteen others ready to go, but the
jailer discovered what was going on and
promptly decided, as the weather was
bad, it would be better for their health to
remain Six Of the escaped prisoners arc
white, and seven colored. They were I'M
der various charges, from murder and
counterfeiting all the way down to steal
ing a pair Of pants. They had been at
work cutting their way out for about a
month The Jail is a new one, aud cost
about $4,000 1t has been occupied 6f.
teen months, and in that time sixteen
prisoners have sawed their way out,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
SALT LAKE.
A Protest Against Sumner How
ard for Chief Jnstice.

SALT LAKE, December THE Salt
Lake bar meeting yesterday morning
passed a resolution that they earnestly
protest against the appointment of Sum
ner Howard as Chief Justice of Utah
the reason being the same as stated in {
former protest to the President-that they
can't believe candidate for so high
position whose reputation was so bad a,
Towards while United States Attorney
of Utah could deserve Executive favor.
The secretary was instructed TO telegraph
the same to the President and Attorney
Gonernl.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07

ALL difficulties in the way Of obtaining
possession of the lots on Second street be-
tween Madison street and South Court
having been removed, the work Of build,
ing the new Cotton Exchange will soon
commence. 1t will probably be finished
some time next year, and will be at once
an ornament to the city and monument
to the public spirit and enterprise of the
mercantile community. 1t will also
stimulate business on Second street, and
greatly increase the value of property
east of Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
GEN. FIFE JOHN PORTER.
Relief Measures Proposed in
Both the House and senate,
Special to Courier-Journal

- DVVUTHT W VVUTIVT UUTHWI'
WASHINGTON, December 4.-The friends
Of General Fitz John Porter will make a
vigorous effort to have justice done him
this session. Senator Sewell introduced a
bill for his relief to-day, and General
Slocum presented memorial in support
Of such legislation in the House. Similar
memorials and petitions will be kept
pouring into both branches of Congress.
Senator Logan is as bitter as ever against
Porter, and will oppose the relief measure
with all his lung mower.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
,CHANCERY SALE
OF REAL ESTATE,

No. 3O9s, R-Chancery Court Of Shelby
county Elisa StillmRn vs. A L FARMLAND
and Meridith Yates.
DY virtue Of an interlocutory decree for
ID sale, entered In the abovs cause, on the
18th day Of May, lssl, and also decree en-
tered August 3, 1885. on prooedendo from
the Supreme Court confirming the FIRST de-
cree, / will sell, at public auction, to the
highest bidder, In front Of the Clerk and
Masters office, courthouse Shelby county,
Memphis, Tennessee, on
Saturday, November "a, 1853,
within legal hours, the leasehold interest Of
Eliza stillman, and also the remainder inter-
cat Of Meredith Yates In the following do.
scribed property, situated in the city OF
Memphis, Shelby county, Tennessee, to-wit!
A lot beginning at tho northeast corner
formerly, Of fence erected by Meridith
Yates, adjoining a brick house erected BY
Meredith Yates, running thence east on the
south side OF Poplar ct 70 the northwest cor
ner Of frame house,on IL I'd formerly leased
/ to VIM Eyerheart, thence aJN.th at right an gleS
to the bayou, thence running with Bayou Gay.
$50 to n point whore a straight line nor
| will lead TO the beginning, being the same
/ land described In the lease from r b HaWley
10 l. Sullman, being the same land described
In the lease from X B HaWley to L StillmAn
as follows; Beginning at the southeast corner
Of Poplar. and Fourth Streets thence ea.
with south side Of Poplar SIX feet and al
ground formed east belonging to said X
Hawley, over and above the above-men-
toned numbers Of feet In said parcel Of land
thence south parallel with Fourth street 49,
feet 10 ar alley; thence west with said allie,
si,< feet 10 east side Of Fourth street and ali
ground east belonging TO saidiR d Hawle,
over and above the above-montioned numbei
Of feet IN eaid parcel Of ground. theme,
north with the said street ils5f feet.
Terms Of bals.-0n credit Of sever
| months, the purchaser executing bond a ~
security for the purchase money, lien 10
tanned on tho land for the payment Of II,
aamei and all equity Of redemption Il for
ever barred,
This October 30, 1888.
r. ]. BLACK. Clerk and Master.
by Geo Mallory, ID O AM.
Poston Poston, Myers a Sneed solicitors
d "a 90 90 y.
The above Sale ls adiOurnet
until Saturday. December ], 1851
r. j. BLACK, @, AM,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07

WITH Chicago 10 the north Of her,
Memphis to the south, and Kansas City
laundering at the western back door, st.
Louis is having Il solemn business fune-
ral-IWest Plains MO- Journal.
Well, yes, it would seem so. st. Louis
has at least heard that there IS such a
place as Memphis, and the news is con-
irmed almost daily.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07

Tue LEDGER synopsis OF the Presi-
dents message has been highly cOmpli.
mented for iu brevity and clearness. II
was no doubt read by fifty people to one
who waded through the entire message.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
Sleeping Car on Fire-TwO Per.
Suns Injured.

PouoHKEPsIE, N. Y, December IA
sleeping car attached to the Chicago Ex-
press, and leaving New York al Q O'clock
last night, was discovered to be on FIRE
near Castleton al lam. A man named
Murphy, of Buffalo, was slightly burned
on the head, and a man supposed TO be G,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
HEAVY ! Osses I'm Wheat.

SAN Francisco, December tit i.
reported the wheat freight pool composed
OF Sol Wangenheim, NJ. Waterman, and
others. have lost two or three millions on
wheat during the heavy fall rates. G.
SPEECHES was caught to the extent Of
$500 900.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
Death OF she Mother Who Killed
Her Children. I'D

BALTIMORE, December C-Mrs. Laura
Bsale, who killed her two children Fri
day last and cut her own throat, died this
morning. She often expressed wish to
die and refused nourishment
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
LiYernooI Market

LIyERPooL, December I, 2;9O PM
Lard-prime Western, steady, AS Cd;
corn-new mixed, steady, 52s 7]Id; wheat
spring No. 2 new, dull, s. I'D.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
Fine Farm For Sale
AT
Public Auction
On Saturday, December Sth,
Cor. main and Madison BtA.
NOON.

This valuable farm Il situated near the Biz
Greek Road, thrOe-quaFterr Of Z. mile west q
Il M what n known Is the IL Creek Conn
IN. Justly famed for the fertility Of the Soii.
Thistraot Of land contains leo acres, nearly
ali IN hno state Of cultivation, No. 1 foneos.
farmhousos and rolideneo, all with brick
ehiHnsys. sl'tsr A. VIZ: eEis51 I.sblS, TO-,
TeImS--cAsH. WR0YsTkR 4 Co.
" Salesmen
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07

Waitman, Of West Hoboken, was taken
from the car unconscious. The car wss
cOmpletelv Quilted
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
A O. II. w.

DEGULAR meeting Of Equity Lodge No
N 20, THIS WridRyl EVENING at ~
O'Clock, In their hall. No. 29s Second street
Initiation and other important business.
A B HILL. Reoorder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
IT sQURRzEs
THE LIVER:

Tho, PUBLIC LEDGER JOB
Printing Office and Biadery Is non
located Gt17 Union street andready
Tor all business Offering.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07
Clerks Building and Savings ASSN.

Prompt attention given 10 sales Of proper
collection Of rents and paying Of taaSss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-07

The above Sale Is adjourned
until Saturday. December, 1883
R. ], BLACK. @. AM.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29
Proceedings of the Board OF Police !.
the Town of Opelousas,
OPELousAs, La. Nov. q.

At meeting of the Board Of Police of n.
ETewn of Opelousas this day held. v Sne
present L.. A. Sandoz, Felix Lesassier y
Pefferkorn and b. Martin. Mr.. Sandoz =
the Chair. -
On motion of Mr.. Pefferkern, Resolysd th..
the following Revenue Ordinance for tbs
year 1884, be and the same is hereby adoptad
AN ORDINANCE to levy, collect and !,
force payment Of an annual licepce "a
upon all persons, associations of nas
SONS, and corporations pursuing anv trsSa
profession, vocation, calling or bnsinass
except those who are expressly erassss
from such tax by Articles 206 and on -
the Constitution.
Section /. Be it ordained by the BOARD :
Police of the town of Opelousas, that thar =
hereby levied an annual license tax. for AZ
calendar year A. D., 1884, upon each ner, =
association OF persons and corporation pnr.
suing any trade, profession, vocation. caltira
or bushes in the town of Opelousas, eTcaas
these expressly exempt from such taY I"
Articles 206 and 207 Of the Constitution "
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained. etc ph.t
Immediately after the PRONUNCIATION Of tbis H.
ordinance for the year 1884 the tax collecsass
shall begin to collect, and shall collect AZ
fast as possible, from each of the persons. an y
corporations pursuing within the limit a.
the town any trade, profession, vocaficn
calling or business, a license tax as herein,
after graduated.
Sec. 8. Be it further ordained, etc. TIC.
for every business of selling, whether s
principal or agent, On commission, at a,r ~
or otherwise, the license shall be base, TN
the gross annual amount of sales as folise4ts..
When gross sales are over S75, 900. pKeb
person or firm shall pay -.-..... M
| When gross sales are over $50. ono do X no
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Provided that ii any distilled, spirituous. u.
nous, malt or any kind of mixed liquors. b.
sold in connection with the business Of "a.
tail merchant or grocer, in quantities Of not
less than one pint, the license for such com.
bined business, shall be double the foregoing:
If any of the above mentioned LIQUORS ara
sold in less quantities than one pint in con.
~nection with the business OF retail merchant
or grocer, the license shall be four times TIA
above amount of said combined business,
proU5ded. no license shall issue to sell liouar
in less quantity than a pint without paving
a license not less than $50
Sec. 4. Be it further ordained, that for
each and every circus, menagerie or other
travelling show, exhibition or per Torrance.
the licenses shall be based on the number Of
attaches, whether proprietors, performersor
employees, as follows, viz:
When the number of said persons is over
so an annual license of $3.50 shall be charged.
Whep number il aver 40 a Iicenaa fof &1ga
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

The Courier and Weekly Times Democrat
one year fer s.. 50
The Courier and Weekly C~apitolian-Advo-
sats one year for $3.50
The Courier and American Agriculturist
one year for $5.i5
Tbs Courier and Scientific American one
yesr Tor $500
The Courier and Or Little Ones and the
Nursery one year for $3.50;
The Courier and american Farmer one year
fer $500
The Courier and psunorssts Monthly Maya
xine ono rear for 81 las
This Courier and The Breeders Journal $50
page monthly one year for $500.
subscriptions taken for any Of these publ
eatieHs At pablishers' rates.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29
Newspaper Easys and RegstHa.
lions.

I. Subscribers who do not give express no
tice To the contrary are considered wishing to
continue their subscriptions:
2. If subscribers order the diecontinuance
Of their periodicals, the publisher may CONT
nuc to send them until all arrearages are paid.
q. Tf subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the Office to which they
are directed, they are held responsible until
they have settled their bills and ordered them
discontinued.
A. If subscribers meye to another place
without informing the publishers and the pa
pers are sent to the former direction. they are
held responsible.
5. The courts have decided that \ refusing
10 take the periodicals from the off, or re-
moving and leaving them uDcalIed for is pri-
ma facie evidence of Intentional fraud.
8. ANY person who receives d newspaper
and makes nse oft, whather he has ordered
IL or noe, Is held in law to be a subscriber.
Z. IL subscribers pay ID advance, they are
bound to give notice to the publisher at the
end Of their time, if they do not wish To con-
tinue taking it otherwise the publisher is
authorized TO continue sending it on, and the
srbserihers will be responsible until an ex-
press notice. with payment of all arrears, Is
Gent to the publisher.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29
is . OF less 9

Sec. 5. BE it further ordained, etc, that
for each and every business of restaurant,
oyster-house, confectionery, bar-reom, caba-
ret, coffee-heuse, cafe, bee~r-saloon,i ice cream
saloon, liquor exchange, drinking s~aloen,
grog shop, or other place, where anything to
be drunk or eaten on the premises is sold d.
rectly, the license shall tbs based on the al.
nual gross receipts, of said business, as fol.
lows, viz
When receipts exceed $1,000 a license Of al75
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29
An AwfaE Responsfbility

Everybody has something to say about
consumption. We all deplore it's terrible
ravages, but only q few of us seem to have
enough common sense to take the proper
means Of preventing it. It is as simple as
two and wo are four, 7 that Hales Honey OF
Hore-hound and Idy, taken as d remedy for
coughs, colds, difficult breathing, hoarseness, or
any of the symptoms which pave the way for
that terrible destroyer, will affect q radical
and rapid cure of the ailment. and avert all
danger. Whoever, under these circumstances,
negIects to resort to the true specific. assumes
d fearful responsibility. OF druggists.
Pies I0otkaehe Drops cure in one minute.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Seg notice Of splendid town residence
fcr sale In another column. This place
liz Olaefcd cheap, and Id d bargain for
any one desiring such q property. APP
DIV il this 0ffce.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

The wonderful success which has at
tended the subscriptions to the exposi-
ton, and the increased magnitude OF
the enterprise, have warranted the
Board of Management in increasing the
capital stock from 100000 to $1,000
900, In order to meet the additional de-
mands that will arise from the greatly
expanded proportions of the exposi-
ton. Now that success il assured, and
no longer any doubt exists as to
the certainty of this grand enterprise,
subscriptions a be more easily OBJ
tanned. Many whe subscribed with
some doubt of the success of the Move
ment, will now increase their subscrip-
tions and those who refused TO con-
tribute anything can now be induced
to change their determination and come
forward with liberal subscriptions. 1t
is only another illustration of the fact
that nothing is so successful as success.
The prospect, therefore, is that the adj
ditional $500, 900 viii be raised without
much difficulty, and the capital stock of
the Exposition may be put down at
one million dollars.-[Daily States.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29
rhen reeeipts are lessthan $1,000 9

When receipts are less than $luuv ~
Provided, that no establishment selling or#
giving away any s%pirituous wines or malt T.
auors in less quantities than one pint, shall
pay less than $50 W, Provided; thas Nhsns'
ever any kind of business provided for in this
section, shall be combined with any bust
ness provided for in the previous sections,
both licenses shall be charged % provided
for.
Sec. =. Be it further ordained, etc, that fsr
every individual or company carrying on Tue
business or profession of attorneyatlas,
physician, editor, dentist, Oculist, broker, n
surance agent or other business, Keeping
cabs or carriages, horses for hire, tbs u
cense on said profession or occupation shall
be based on the amount of the gr0es ~
ceipts thorefroHl, as follows, viz
When receipts exceed $4,000, shall pay s2o o.
g g 1000, g 10 90
6 are $4,000 or less. e 800
Sec. s. Be it further ordained, etc, .ias
on all drunimers, selling By sample Or otlsf
wise, an annual license Of $1,000 shall Do
levied; and all street hawkes., or vendors
OF jewelry, stationery, prize laaekages, etc.
by auction or otherwise, shall Ekay q license
of five dollars per day.
Sec. Q. Belt further. ordained. etc. that
whenever any person shall apply for q license
to pursue and follow any OF the trades, pre-
LESSONS or occupations which are taxed Of
this ordinance, for a less period than one year
said license shall be issued In the following
proportion, viz: for nine months, fOurlaftns
Of the annual license; for six months, thfse
ffths; three months, twe-ifths.
We further recommend that the unpaid II
! censes be placed in the hands OF the tegas
attorney for collection, and that imIiediasa
payment of the same be enforced according
to law.
On motion the Board adjourned.
Il. A. SANDOZ, Presidents
Attest G. MAYO, Clerk. Pro Ten
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

FsNE PouLTRx.A few pairs thor
onghbred Bun Cochin fowls for sale.
apply At this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Spool thread ut RIoch's az SIS cents
per aozsns with s per cent discount on
lots of tan dozen oF more.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

# y0u want TO buy q aesp piano or
organ, caAas and nee MS. We can tell
v0N how To save en- meney Id such
q transaction
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

ID ycn want anything Id the millin-
eEy lin@f # 30, HRS. Chachere can
ssit you IA quality style and price.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Ohly So cents per dozen for spool
thread at BloCh's, less per cent dis
count on tsn dozen or ever.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

UPIEIoN OF Oh. VIM. 81. SToKEs, Physician,
Mt. Hope Retreat baltimore Fl have great
pleasure in adding my testimony to the vir-
lures of sCoLDEN's ILQUID BEER ToNIc' as
the very best preparation used fer depression,
aceakssess, and indigestion, and I therefore
confidently recommend ii To the medical pro
fession.'' Remember the name, Coldens-
take no other.l OF druggists generally.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29
Pure Fruit Vinegar At Clements.

Carpets in great variety at BIech's,
at Npw York prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Toilet Sets, Cups, Saueers, Shell Boxes, from
40 cents to s beach at Il. f.. Young 81 Co.'S.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29
Drether Gardeners Philosophy.

Detroit Free Press.
g ii case de white an de black races
IghouId change places I wonder II de
black race would recognize de eternal
fitness of things in d proper lightg Ii
de white race had been bon Ignorant,
stupid, erratic an mo- or less vicious,
an, de black race had produced all de
philosophers, philanthropists an hui
manitarians, I wonder if we would
have made de same errors and mis-
takes thatde white felix's have
!" De white statesman put de ballot
inter ii hands to elevate our standard,
an Wit not mo- dan one in ten kin read
de I'm of candidates, an not n
in twenty kin explain why he should
vote one ticket in preference to the
odder.
De long-headed white polytishun
gin us de power in desc kentry, but
forget to gin us any OBJ de offices.
aDe white man prides himself dat de
black race has made great progress in
de las dozen years, am yet he has
crowded him out OBJ cherry place whar
he could earn a dollar widout usin' his
muscles.
De white orator loses no opportu-
nifty to remind us dat we have de same
IciviI rights as the President OBJ the
United States, an yit if we sot beside
him ia de street kvar, de opera house,
or de church, he hunts for another seat.
z De white man has wept ober our
enslavement, an den cody seer us go
hungry and ragged as free 9 He
has encouraged us to reach up, an
stood ready wild a club to rap u
knuckIes. He has opened de doah of
e~ddecashun, but shet de doah of ad-
-yancement. He has made us his hobby
an his pet, but secured his white
washin' at de VERY lowest figgers.
He has perverted Jacks en- falsiied sta
tisticks fur cur benefit, but charged us
big interest fur borrowed money.
z Gem'len, de color am black. De
face amt purity. De ha'r kinks. De
feet must hab room. Jist remember
desc Jacks when de white man Gums
purrin' around and predicks dat we
gothis race on de run. De black man
who turns his back on a looking-glass
am preparin' fur a calamity dat will
wrench his heart-strings'
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

You can buy at Clements store, four packs
dre-crackers for twenty-five cents. Sky
rockets, Roman candles, ete., In variety.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Choice breakfast bacon, hams, fresh
crackers, tess, ETC., atJ. B. Clements
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

F0R NALEg-A comfortable Residence
IN Baton Rouge. Apply at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Mrs. Al. b. Glaciers has received her fall
and winter styles Of millinery, and would be
pleased to have the ladies call and inspect
the same.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Callahan q Lewis, Steam Cistern Factory
and Moulding Hill, New Iberia, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Stationery At Now Orleans prices can Be
had at Clements.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-12-29

Ivory SileE Ana lNundry sea starch;
klHiag, 81 cheap at Clements stors.