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Year: 1879

Come and see me and if cannot sell you Piano, Organ or Melodeon no one can but if you buy of me will pay your fare both ways and deliver the instrument at your house free of expense.
Year: 1879

another judge in a different circuit or
division or counsel may agree with
out any election upon some lawyer to
try the case for them. All this is to
facilitate the ends of Justice. But
counsel tell us that a special Judge.
regularly appointed may try causes,
but though all the indges of the
county may be beyond the borders of
the State for weeks, aye months, land
when, as is the case in a large city like
Memphis, creditors are constantly
making assignments, not only in ordi-
nary times, but more so in extraordinary
times such as yellow fever brings
about that he has no power to issue a
nat for an injunction but that every
one must patiently await the return of
the other judges, and if damaged
irreparably he has and can have no
remedy. All these acts, as every
good lawyer knows, are remedial and
beneficial, and must be construed
Literally ITO effect the ends of JUS
tice."


The argument that no one ordinari
ly thinks Of applying to a special
Judge for an injunction amounts to
nothing, for generally there is no occa-
sion for it, My learned friends have
argued strenuously that 393Oa section
OF the code only permits the election
OF special judge where the Judge is
incompetent, and after the court has
been regularly opened, but the case in
3 Heisk. completely upsets them.
Only this good day Judge Wright
contended, on the authority of a slip
IN the Nashville American, that the
Supreme Court of Tennessee. at
Knoxville, have just decided in Neill
VS.. the State, that the special Judge
act is illegal and void. | am most
happy to say that this morning | re-
ceiyed from the clerk of the court
duly certified copy of the opinion of
Cooper,J in which find that the legal
lty OF these courts is not adverted to.
That was criminal case, and the
Judge properly decides that the privi-
lege OF choosing judge is confined to
civil not to criminal cases, and that no
man should be permitted to choose
his own judge, where his life or liberty
IS at stake. A special judge may fine,
lmprison, issue attachment for con.
tempt, and sit upon cases involving
life and death in some instances. but
cannot, according to the gentleman on
the other side, issue fat for an in
junction in case involving hundred
dollars.
Year: 1879

A Lady and a Horse I'm a Wen.
Marion County Journal.l


Mrs. Coffee, living on L street, in
one Of the Biggins houses, returned
from a horse back ride the other
morning and reined her steed into the
driveway of her house. The horse
had made but two or three steps in
side the gate when he and his rider
suddenly disappeared, apparently going
down into the ground. Mrs. Coffee
found herself in several feet of water
in a well, the bottom of which was
about ten feet from the surface, and
her horses heels just above her. 1t
was a situation to strain the stoutest
nerve. Fortunately, help was quickly
at hand. Mr.. Coffee was near, and
Rev. w. Nixon, passing at the mo-
ment, raised the lady out. His first
thought was to get the horse out first.
but fearing it might struggle and
injure the lady, he changed his mind.
Both the lady and the horse were
taken from the we'll without serious
injury to either. 1t appears that
when the well was abandoned il was
partially filed with rubbish, which
sustained top dressing of dirt, and
this In time took the appearance ofI
solid ground.
Year: 1879

At their regular meeting held last
evening the Howard Association re-
moved all restrictions regarding the
admittance to their deliberations of
news reporters and members Of the
press. This action on their part is
deservedly commended by all persons
who wish we'll of the society. At the
same time it will serve to disarm
critics and Others of one of their
strongest levers used heretofore to the
discredit of the association. The
disposition to reform and lop off all
possible excrescences manifested by
the Howards of late is another fea-
ture which has been publicly spoken
Of with favor, In their efforts to do
good and to do it economically, and in
their expression of desire to consult
public opinion in relation to their
chief measures. the Howards will win
the approval of the community at
large.
Year: 1879

The wife of a banished French
Communist was oyerjoyed at the news
OF his pardon, and went to the rail-
road station, with her children, at the
proper time, to welcome him. But
he had been very i'll for years, and was
so much altered in appearance that
she did not recognize him. She went
home in respondent mood, while he
hunted in vain TOR her in the crowd.
At last he found her residence but
she had committed suicide, after writ
ing despairing letter.
Year: 1879

Seeing a servant rushing out of a
London house for medical aid, a rascal
said: " | am a doctor" and obtained
access to thereon of sick child. He
feigned to minister to him for hours.
read prayers by his bedside, and then.
descending into the dining room and
taking advantage of the oarelessness
wrought by the approach of death,
took a good meal, and decamped with
all the portable property he could lay
his hands on.
Year: 1879

The subscription price Of the DAILY
PUBLIC LEDGER is So per annum and
SOC per month fOrless than one year. The
WEEKLY LEDGER Is 81 per annum-
postage free.


Persons leaving the city for the summer
can order the DAILY LEDGER at SOC per
month in advance, with the privilege of
changing pOstofice.
Year: 1879

SUBSCRIBERS who wish TO re-
new will do us a favor by SEND
ING MONEY before their time
expires, as our mail list is very


large, and our force to do the
work small. NO USE TO SEND
ORDERS WITHOUT the MONEY.
Year: 1879

Galena Qll.l Gazette.l


The repairs on General Grants
home in this city will be completed
this week, and the house will be ready
for the reception of the family on
Monday or Tuesday next. The rooms
down stairs are being repapqred. and
when finished will present a very fine
appearance. The grained work in the
library, hall and dining-room is to be
vanished, and the sleeping apart
ments up stairs are to be repapered
and painted. The elegant Turkish
carpets on the parlor and dining room
have been thoroughly cleaned and
look as new as when they were first
put down. This week a part of the
furniture is 10 be upholstered anew.
and the house furnished with such
articles as are needed. There is at
present but a meager show in the
parlor and other rooms in the
way of decorations. In the first
named apartment, in the way of
wall pictures, we saw a photograph of
the magnificent and costly cake pre-
sented to Gen. Grant by the ladies' of
the Hebrew fair in New York in 1868
also a photograph Of the grand stand
in front of the DeSoto House. as it
appeared on that memorable day in
1865, when upward of 10000 people
assembled in Galena for the purpose
of welcoming home the conquering
hero. Beside these there are two
handsome mirrors, corner brackets,
etc. On the marble center table there
is a basket which is filled with cards
of callers and visitors from abroad. In
the library the walls are decorated
with four pictures-a very beautiful
emblem of the ancient Scottish
knights, present a steel engraving
entitled Morning /" chrome repre-
senting Grant in Doyhood, driving a
horse which is dragging behind a large
bundle of fagots, gathered in the
woods by the youthful Ulysses; also a
chrome representing Grant as a can
tain during the Mexican war, in the
act of heading his men in charge.
Year: 1879

The old story Of the thief who left
a diamond ring in the pocket he tried
to pick has received new lease of life.
This time it was a Philadelphia lady
who was so lucky as to have her pock-
otbook extracted. The purse con
tanned So, aud the thief left $500
diamond ring in its place.
Year: 1879

Albani sang for the first time in
public, since the birth of her baby. at
the Hereford festival, a musical oeca-
sion of Importance in England.
With other things she gave ballad
composed by Prince Leopold, and
said to be a comically bad one. Her
voice had not been injured by mater
nitv
Year: 1879

will be kept before the people. 1t
would be great calamity to Mn
nesota if the route to the East
should fall into the hands of those
who control the other avenues of
trade in that direction. The farm
ers would be the class principally
affected by such freight monop-
oly.-MinnesOta Turner,
Year: 1879

The project of getting control of
the St, Paul & Duluth Railroad is
again being sgitated in st. Paul.
Hon. II. II. Rice read most inter
esting paper before the Chamber
of Commerce on the trade of Lake


Superior, in which he took strong
grounds in favor of the State buy
ing the railroad in order to prevent
It's becoming the property of some
L stern corporation. Other mem
bers took substantially the same
ground, AMI We trust the matter
Year: 1879

A bold swindle was recently perpetrated
on the farmers about Eeensh aud Menasha.
Two men with lumber wagon went through
the country from house 10 house, asking for
samples otwheat to the amount OF a peck or
half bushei, which they said they were going
to send to Chicago for inspection by Keene,
tho great wheat speculstor, who intended
getting up corner on wheat mex. month
and was going to send agents all through the
country buying up wheat from farmers at an
advance of ten cents per bushel in order to
effect the corner. The men claimed TO be
agents of keene. Almost every farmer COM
piled by giving at least half bushel, which
was duly numbered and the ame of the con-
tributor duly recorded, TO give tho trsnsac-
ton business-lise appearance. 1t is said
that several parties were out at the same
time on this kind OF an expedition, and that
when they each got g good biz load OF wheat
they took It to tho mills at Neenah, sold 1t
and skipped out The operators are SO cool
and deliberate in their transactions as to
throw farmers entirely of their guard. One
farmer told them his suspicious that all was
not right, and they laughed at him, and fin
ally made the thing look so straight that he
felt ashamed of himself and dealt them out
halt a bushel with al apology Milwaukee
Sentinel.


Treasurer Gates has fled his new bond,
the securities represent over SJ,0Oo0oO worth
of real estate and it is believed the State is
fully indemnafled from any loss whatever.
Year: 1879

Cooper, Bailey 4 Co.'S Great London
Circus and Menagerie comes to, morrow.
Its appearance will be looked for with
lively interest. In the advertisement
in another column will be found an
enumeration of the wonders forming an
aggregation the most extensive that
has ever been gathered under canvas
IN Philadelphia the exhibition has met
with unparalleled success, and the at
tendance has been simply Immense.
One of tho most attractive features OF
the show will be the dazzling effect oil
electric light. There are eighteen cleo
trio light chandeliers, equal to 33,0Oo
gas Jets. 1t is run by thirty horse
power engine and makes 900 revolu-
lions per minute. Of.this wonderful
machine the Philadelphia "Times' OF
20 day says: "Above the head burned
what seemed to be two small balls of
fire, without any flame or smoke. and
of such dazzling brilliancy that the
naked eye could hardly stand the glare
for an instant. A million little needles
Of variegated light seemed to be per
petually shooting out from the body OF
the fire, giving each the appearance OF a
small chestnut burr" The Menagerie
is complete one and is formed Of the
most valuable selections from all parts
OF the globe. The talent engaged In
the circus department Is OF the best.
Everything has been perfected by the
management with view of giving all
the utmost possibe result tor their
money, which virtue will no doubt
secure for the show success in our
city.
Year: 1879

The Ladies' Aid Of the Moral Suasior
Reform Association will give avocal
and instrumental entertainment at The
Grand House on Thursday evening
next, for the benefit Of the poor o.
Wilmington. The musical programme
will be under the direction and super
vision of Mr.. Clarence Shank assisted
by Thomas Gambril, both we'll known
vocalists and teachers of instrumental
music. The Ladies Aid has done much
for poor families during the winter and
there are quite large number yet who
need assistance. This is what CAUSES
the ladies to make an appeal to the
public for aid, and as the tickets of ad
mission are only twenty five cents,
they hope that the programme of music
for the occasion will draw . crowded
house,
Year: 1879

Believing it to be to the best interest of both buyer
and seller, determined to sell for cash from this
date We would respectfully ask the customers of the
old firm of Coulter Harper and all to give trial
We have marked down goods to CASH PRICES, and
we think you will money by calling for
Year: 1879

wide plank across shaft 1000 feet from
the bottom and work upon it as thou IN
they were not five fe, from the bottom.
The darkness of the shaft prevents the
thought ofthe awful abyss below from
being constantly present
Year: 1879

The Robertson process is the latest aspIrant for public favor in the metal lurgioal line, and is now attracting great attention, as all such things do at first. Many persons believe in it thoroughly, and think it destined to "create a revolution in the processes of ore reduction" a conventional phrase which has been applied toI every process yet attempted which gave the slightest signs of success. Others again say there is nothing in it whatever; that it does not do what Is claimed for it; and that in six months it will only be classed with the numer- ous failures in the same line of which so many have been chronicled. InI order that our readers may know ex- actly what Mir. Robertson claims for his process, we give copy of the patent, which is worded as follows:

 The object of my invention is tOI perform in a single operation what has required two or three operations, and much time to effect in the pro- cess of extracting precious metals from rebellious ores-that is to say, by thoroughly desulphurizing the ore and bringing the precious metal to al condition to amalgamate freely, ag- gregating the same, and freeing it en- tirely from the influence and union with the base metals.

 To effect this object I place vat or receiver of sufficient capacity to hold the ore of the most convenient Guan- tity for a single operation-say one tOn-and immerse the same in a Quan- tity of water sufficient to cover it.. The required quantity of salt to make thick brine, or as much as can be held in solution with the same, is then used, adding thereto about one-half pound of cyanide of potassium and one-half pound of sulphate of copper, forming a solution of salt and cyanide of potassium in the above described manner The ton or other desired quantity of ore is slowly heated to al red heat, and afterward plunged, while red-hot, into the aforesaid solution, the ore being broken up to about the same size that it is broken for milling. By bringing the ore in contact with the solution it becomes thoroughly desul- phurized.

 The entire operation of desulphuriz- ing and disintegrating the quartz and sulphurets is almost instantaneous Mining and Scientific Press.
Year: 1879

Once upon q time, lot of hum
cry rats, who had devoured all the
food within their reach in the hold
of the goodly ship on which they
had taken passage, and who feared
that they might not obtain more,
bethought them Of boarding an
other craft and gorgipg themselves
on the good things stored away in
her. So, with one accord, they all
made great speed and hurried
aboard of her, some by the gang
plank, some by the cables, all by
the nearest road, and soon were
snugly ensconced and looking for
good places where there was plenty
of provender. Those who were the
most crafty speedily began to feed
upon the fattest chooses. But
others were less lucky or less sly,
and were unable to appease the
pangs of the hunger that was
preying upon their vitals by prey
ing upon the victuals of the ship.


But while some were thus eating,
and some were we'll nigh starving,
behold, an old rat, who had long
been known for his skill In looking
out for himself, espied that the ves-
sci was like to sink; for although
she was new, nevertheless she was
far from seaworthy, as she was
built of rotten lumber and badly
put together. Thereupon the
shrewdest of the rodents did take
the alarm and with one accord be-
gan to look around for some means
whereby they might escape from
the sinking ship and make their
way back to those they had left;
and espying some scattered pieces
ofall the craft they flung themselves
thereupon and did essay to make to
themselves raft, hoping to keep
themselves from sinking in the
water till they could float unper-
ceived to the sounder vessels. But,
alas, these pieces they could not
securely join together, and the rats,
heavy with the piunder they had
taken away, and soon the luckless
vermin sank out of sight in the
ocean.


MoRAL:-Certain politicians who
are attempting to find their way
back to their old parties on a raft
constructed of materials from four
tickets, would better go gently
down with the sinking ship.
Year: 1879

The facilities OF the HERALD Steam
Printing House for doing job work are not
surpassed In California outside OF San
francisco and Sacramento. All work en-
trusted to us Will be executed with neat
ness and dispatch AT the lowest living
rates.
Year: 1879

am delighted to see by your letter of the
s4th that you deliberate gravelY upon your
budget, and will be most happy to look
through it., if you send it to me this is the
only way to have clear idea of ones self of
what one has, spends, and ought to spend.
AS this is business of which l have had
long and frequent experience, will give you
one rule for your guidance in it, viz: to set
apart considerable balance pour Tsnpreou.
This gentleman is the costliest of guests in
life, and we shall look very blank if we have
nothing to set before him. Therefore keep
large margin upon which you can draw for
all that cannot be calculated before hand, and
reduce all the expenses cap, BIZ of previous
estimate, courageously, so low as to obtain
for yourself considerable margin. Fate,
accident, time and the world care very little
Tor previous estimate, but ask for their due
with rude impetuosity. Later retrenchments
10 meet them do not answer, because the de
mands of ordinary life have shaped themselves
good deal according to the estimates and
have thus acquired legitimate power.
Year: 1879

[Christian Register.]


Between the ages of 45 and 60 man who
has properly regulated himself may be con.
sidered in the prime of life. His matured
strength of constitution renders him almost
impervious to an attack of disease, and ex.
perience has given soundness to his judg.
ment. His mind is resolute, firm and equal ;
all his functions are in the highest order; he
| assumes mastery over his business builds up
competence on the foundation he has laid
in early manhood, and passes through per-
iod OF life attended by many qualifications.
Having gone over year or two past 60, he
arrives at standstill. But athwart this is
the viaduct called the turn of life, which, if
crossed in safety, leads to the valley of ''old
age" round which the river winds, and then
beyond, without boat or causeway to effect
his passage. The bridge is, however, con-
structed of fragile material, and it depends
how it is trOdden whether it bend or break
Gout and apoplexy are also in the vicinity to
waylay the traveller, and thrust him from the
pass but let him grid up his loins and pro-
vide himself with filter staff, and he may
trudge on in safety and perfect composure.
To quit metaphor, 1.-THE turn of life" is a turn
either into prolonged walk or into the grave.
The system and powers have now reached
the utmost expansion, and now begin to close
either like flower at sunset, or break down
at once. One injudicious stimulant, single
fatal excitement, may force it beyond its
strength, whilst careful supply of props,
and the withdrawal of all that tends to force
plant, will sustain it in beauty and vigor
until night has entirely set in.
Year: 1879

Ex-SECRETARY BoUTwELLs speech at the
Massachusetts Republican Renunioni on
Monday, contained this admirable advice to
the party concerning its future: "Our future
as party is with ourselves. If we daily
with wrong, if we turn deaf ear to the cry
of the oppressed, if we consider questions OF
trade and finance, the commerce of the sea
and of the land, as of more consequence than
human rights, If we neglect to exercise all
the powers of great Government for the
protection of its citizens everywhere, then it
can with justice be said that the Republican
party has lived as long as it deserves to live.
But if, anticipate, we are now to engage
anew in contest for the equal rights OF all
men with the zeal, courage and persistency
which were manifested in the great contest
against slavery, we shall deserve and receive
q new lease of party life, and for another
generation keep the Government in the hands
of those by whose efforts it was saved"
Year: 1879

| On certain Western Fort, some time ago,
the major conceived that artillery might be
used effectively in fighting the Indians, by
dispensing with gun-carriages, and fastening
| the cannon upon the backs Of mules. So he
explained his views to the commandant, and
it was determined to try the experiment. A
howitzer was selected and strapped upon an
ambulance mule, with the muZzle pointing
| toward the tail. When they had secured the
gun, and loaded it with ball cartridge they
led the calm and steadfast mule out on the
bluff and set up target in the middle of the
river to practice at. The rear of the mule
was turned toward the target, and he was
backed gently up to the edge of the bluff.
The officers stood round in a semi-circ)e,
while the Major went up and inserted time
fuse in the vent of the howitzer. When the
fuse was ready, the Major lit it and retired.
In minute or two the hitherto unruffled
mule heard the fzzing back on his neck and
it made him uneasy. He reached his head
around to ascertain what was going on, and
as he did so his body turned, and the howit-
zer began to sweep around the horizon. The
mule at last became excited, and his curiosity
became more and more intense; in second
or two he was standing with his four legs in
a bunch, making six revolutions per minute,





every man within half q mile The COM
mandant was observed to climb suddenly up
tree; officers were seen sliding over the
bluff into the river, as if they didn't care at
all for the high price of Uniform the adju-
tant made good time toward the fort; SER
geant began to throw up breast-works with
his bayonet; the Major rolled over the
ground and groaned. In minute or two
there was puff Of smoke, and dull thud,
and the mule, oh where was he! A soil
tary brute might have been seen turning sue
cessful back -somersaults over the bluff, only
to rest at anchor finally, with his howitzer at
the bottom of the river, while the ball went
off toward the fort, hit the chimney in the
Majors quarters, ratified the adobe bricks
down into the parlor, and frightened the
Majors wife into convulsions. They do not
allude to it now, and no report of the result
was ever sent to the war department.