Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-05-07

| tnis morning 10 arrange mhtters 80 thht
they might go to work at once. The
iron boxes to drop letters in at various
parts OF the city have not arrived yet,
but are expected here daily. When they
come they will be Immediately distrib-
uted to their proper places In the mean
time, we are requested by the postoffice
clerks to state that every persons writing
letters henceforth will save much time,
trouble and vexation, il they will request
their correspondents to address their let
ters to the street and number of the
house, thereby assisting the carriers in
the quick delivery of all mail matter.
New MEMPHIS THEATRE. Little Fadet
was splendidly performed, Saturday even
ing, before very good audience, 1t is
not necessary to speak at length Of the
acting, as most of our theatre-goers have
seen Miss Charlotte Thompson as Fan
chon, and know what a beautiful inn
PRESERVATION she gives that character.
Manager Thompson takes benefit to-
morrow night, and our citizens will un-
doubleday take this occasion to express
their appreciation of his management
Under his direction, the affairs Of the
New Memphis Theatre have been man
aged in style highly creditable to him
self and all the attaches OF the house
On taking charge, Mr.. Thompson made
every exertion to secure frst-class talent
for the company, and he so far succeeded
as to bring here company whose leading
man, old man, and comedian, are among
the most popular and competent actors
ever engaged in this city. The ladies
Of the company possess talent appropri-
ate to their stations In every depart
ment Of the establishment he has placed
gentlemen who understand their bust
ness Very few theatres in the country
have better orchestra leader than Prof
Withers, and Mr. Gulick, the scenic
artist, is one of the best in that line; the
treasurer and the door-keeper are gen.
tlemen worthy of the respect which their
acquaintance accord them; and the nsh
ers-they are the most polite and accom-
modatpg young men in town. During
the season many of the leading actors
and actresses Of America have APP
peared at the New Memphis--in fact,
no theatre can show longer list OF the
brightest stars appearing in one sea-
SON Everything has been put upon the
stage with a disregard of trouble and
expense. Let the benefit be fitting
tribute to Mr. Thompson's sagacity as q
manager and worth as gentleman
Little Barefoot is the programme for
this evening. Miss Thompsons imper3
of Little Barefoot is the best
ever seen in this city.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY following special
order, No. 80, was issued on the 9TH inst,
and explains itself;
A Commission to consist of Brevet
Brigadier General B. T. Runkle, Cap
ain A. W. Allyn, 18th U. s. Infantry,
Captain w j. Coiburn, A. Q. M. Vol
,nteers, and M j. Wright, Esq, of Mem
phis, Tenn, will assemble on the 18th
Instant, for the purpose of enquiring
INTO, and reporting upon, all the facts
with the recent occurrences
md disorders in Memphis, Tenn, which
,egan on the LIST of May, 1866.
The report of the Commission will
embrace all the facts connected with the
,rigin, progress and termination of the
iotous proceedings, giving the names of
hose engaged, and the special acts of
ach as far as can be ascertalned, the
lumber and names of those killed and
wounded, what property was destroyed
nd the value thereof in each case, and
gho caused the disturbances, and, in fact
complete history of the transaction, it
,eing highly important that the Govern
nent be fully and correctly informed {
pon the whole subject
Captain W. J. Colburn will act as
recorder of the Commission, and will be
furnished with one clerk TO assist him in
making up the records.
The Commission is authorized to send {
or such persons and papers as may be
bought necessary, and to call upon the
Ulcers of the different Staff Depart
nents for statements showing the ex-
enditures on the part of the United
tates resulting from the aforementioned
isorders. A copy Of its proceedings
ill be furnished these Headquarters
rom time to time as the circumstances
re developed.
The Quartermaster's Department will
lrnish the necessary rooms and facilities
, carry out the provisions of the above {
rder
Dos g
By command of Mai. Gen. Stoneman. {
(Signed) WM l.. PORTER, T
Assistant Adiutant General ,