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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

and causing the other cars to be precipi-
tated from the bridge. A special train
was sent down from GAINESVILLE as soon
as the news arrived there, for the pur-
pose of clearing up the wreck and re-
moving the wounded. In consequence
of this accident, no train arrived last
night by the Memphis and Ohio railroad.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

H. B. PACKER, Pittsburg COAL Office
No 1908 Main street. l30
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l1TANTED-Si0O TO $50 PER MONTH
w Agents everywhere male and female. to
ing Machine. Price only SIS. This machine
will stitch, hon, fell. tuck, bind, quilt, braid
and embHlWcr. The cloth cannot be pulled
apart, eve3<sfier every second stitch is cut;
Ear circulars, NBLISS & McEATHR0N,.
Isl Manuf'rss South'n Agents. LonisyilIe ny:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

JAMES CARDES.-This fine young &C
tor, who gained many friends in this city
last season, as leading man at the New
Memphis Theatre, is winning golden
opinions at New Orleans, where he is
engaged at the Varieties He was the
recipient of a benefit on last Monday,
when he appeared as Luke Fielding
in the WillOso Copse. The Cfesceatsays
HE is comparatively stranger in this
city, but has won his way into the
good graces of our theatre-going public
by his endeavors to please. He is ambi'
tious and has merit; a generous public
will not let these proper qualities go nm
rewarded"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

LAW CoURT.-The only case tried in
this Court yesterday was No. 1890, Du-
pont VS.. Irwin, which is yet unfinished.
To- day is motion day.
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For RENr.


-r,op RFNT-A WELL FINISHED BASE
ment. Inquire at 423 Main ST lOa
NOR RENT-THE SHOP RECENTLY 0NC-
eupied by the late W. o. Drift. suitable for
carpenter shop. livery stable or residence over
A'"u' ID. +. GOODYEAR,
stAA Agent for heirs,
On 80 Second street. Memphis.
NOR RENT.-A NEW HOUSE OF SIN
IL rooms. just finished. within ten m,nu'es
walk of Court Square. Apply to M. ~,
WRIGHT. 2l9 Main street. % %
NOR T.-DWELLING HOUSE. AP-
Il ply at No. 8 Madison street. -, ,,rr 5
IGOR RENT, ON CHARLESTON RAIL;
l. road, cottage house. out houses; , gJoa
miles east. Railroad accom- modations at pleas
ure. limo to Memphis, 40 to 30 minutes; POS
session given LIST Of January, 1901; AbPIy 10
50 So Office. No Is. over 30l Front st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

Ten YEARS IMPRISONMENT. Ed. Will.
son, charged with robbery, has been SEN
fenced to ten years Imprisonment.
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Official Drawings of the Missouri State
Lottery.

CLASS No. 67s-DRAwN Dec. s. 1856.
2, 65, 30 "a, 81. "a. So II. Is. 81. q. q, 49, 50.
EXTRA CLASS No. 679-DRAwS Dec. 6. 1866.
40, 80, as, Sc, 40, As, 81, rs. 49, II. CO. as, 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

VXT ANTED--AG ENTS.--$75 to S2ogg - PEN Elk
w month for gentlemen. and $S5 to SO for
ladies. everywhere, to introduce. the Common
Sense Family Sewing Machine, improved ana
nerfeeted. 1t will hem, fell, stitch. quilt, bind
braid and embroider bcautifully-pr only 80
making the elastic lock stitch, aud fully war
RATED for three years. We pay the above
wages, or q commission, from which twice that
,,nonnt can he made. Address or call on f.
"l'V'''' N' ~ G. BOWERS d CO.,
Office No. 255 South Fifth ST., philadelphia, Pa
All letters answered promptly. with circula a6s
and ter1ns lOz
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08
Monetary and Commercial
Cotton Market.

The cotton market to-day is better than for
several days past. partially in consequence of
the change in the weather, as little or nothing
had for several days been done-the extremely
disagreeable weather almost suspending opera
tons. Receipts yesterday 72O bales; exports.
III bales.
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f.. /
THE SrREETs-ALL ABOARD. We have
clear weather to-day, the sun shining
brightly, but the mud on the streets is
as bad as ever The cbain-gang worked
at some of the crossings, but the mud
soon flowed back after being shoveled
off. Numerous signs were put up yes
terday expressive of the depth Of mud,
danger of navigation, etc. This morn
ing we noticed dry goods box in the
mud on Main street, between Madison
and Whiskey chute, labeled City Faith
ers, F" Mob Line for Nicholson this day
at 5p.m." Seated inthe box was the ef-
figy Of one of the City Fathers. A large
steamboat bill was posted near, which
stated that the steamer John Park, Nor
gan, master, manned by the old Board
of Aldermen, would leave Chelsea for
Fort Pickering this evening. No freight
received but whiskey. One thousand
life preservers ON board. Fare, one dol
lar. Advocates Of Nicholson pavement
not received on board.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

The MILroSIAN TABLEAUx.-This ia
nous exhibition Of the scenes so graphi'
cally described. in Millions Paradise
Lost still continues to draw large and
select audiences at the Grcenlaw Opera
House. 1t is both amusing and instruc-
tive, and those witnessing It, whether old
or young, learned or ignorant, always
leave benefited thereby. There will be
an exhibition this evening, and all who
have not been to see it, should avail
themselves Of the opportunity.
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FOR SALE

vloR sALE.-sALooN, STOCK AND FIX,
Il tures--doing good business. Inquire az az
this Office. %
NOR SALE.-TYPE METAL (BETTEH
il than babbet for sale low, by ;, n,oe
'Aai WHITM0RE BROS.
PUBLIC LEDGER office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

Row ON A STEAMBoAT.-Fitzgerald, the
mate of the steamer City of Cairo, and a
deckhand named Cummings had some
trouble on the boat yesterday, when the
mate knocked the latter down with the
aid of pair of brass knuckles. Fitz-
gerald was arrested on warrant issued
by Esquire Creighton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

ALL ABOUT A PIPE.-Charles Wynne
was arraigned before Esquire Hall yes
terday, on the charge of stealing meer-
schaum pipe, valued at fifteen dollars,
from Ii. W. Taylor, about year since.
He was committed for trial in the Crimi-
nal Court, bail being fixed at one thou
sand dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

Observation-Disclosures meetings that are
productive of much good are held nightly
at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
Court street Several persons have pro
fessed religion during the week. There
will be services at seven o'clock this
eveninr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

A CARD OF THANKs.-DuraUs Bluff,
Dec 5, ls66.-At public meeting of
the citizens of Duvall's Bluff, on the eve
ming of the 4th inst, the following reso-
buttons we're unanimously adopted
Resolced, That the dinner furnished
by Capt. Billy Ashford, on board his fine
steamer Des Arc, on the occasion of the
late visit of the Legislature of the State
Of Arkansas, was a perfect success
That the thanks of the community are
due and are hereby heartily rendered to
Captain Ashford aud his officers for their
kindness and courtesy on that occasion.
That we cordially recommend Captain
Ashford and his boat to the travelling
public, and trust that he, with his noble
steamer, will long hence be afloat on old
White rvl.
That copy of these resolutions be
furnished Captain Ashford, and the
Memphis and Little Rock papers
PAT Fl. WHEAT, Chairman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

TRIAL OF EB. TITUs-Eb. Titus was
arraigned in the Criminal Court this
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GAME THIEF.-Johnny Cole, colored,
was arrested last evening for stealing
venison and quails from the Commercial
restaurant, where he. was employed.
Johnny intended having little game
supper with his lady love, when he was
interfered with and took his supper in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

HATS AND Doors. These are very
requisite in Memphis, especially during
the present state of the weather, and the
public should know that j. j. Reilly, at
300 Front street, near Adams, has large
stock of hats, caps, boots and shoes suit.
able for any one. Call and inspect his
stock and prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

GIRL BURNED.-Yesterday evening a
little girl named Nowhitsky, whose pa
rents reside on Bradford street, was Sc
riously burned. She has been paralyzed
for some time, and while sitting near the
FIRE her clothes caught the flames, which
were not put out until she was painfully
ininred
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

MATRIMoSIAL-Licenses were returned
to the County Court Clerk during the
week as evidence that the. following per-
sons had been legally married at the
dates affixed: r. Wilkin and Miss Mary
Ann Shane, Dec. 4th; NJ S. Whitworth
and Miss L. Z. Benson, Oct. 23d; Alfred
Holcomb and Miss Letitia Benson, Nov.
18th; Henry Jones and Alice May, Dec.
I'd; George johnson and Ruth Kaline,
Dec. LIST; Hiram Robert and Laura
Rogerson, Nov. 3Oth !; Z Harrison
Bowen and Caroline Terian, Nov.
28th; Hamilton Baker and Harriet Muir.
ply, Nov ODD; Lacy Breckenridge and
Rosanna McGhee, Dec. Sd; Damon Dun
ham and Ellen Mariner, March 3lst
One certificate was indorsed: The
original blew into the fire and got
scorched. The above is true copy Of
the original"
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- t---T ~ - -
SPECIAL CARDS.
n n n MI TIII llII =
DESOTO INSURANCE
TRUST COMPANY,
OF MEMPHIS. TENN.
Office. Desoto Block, Madison St

r,o,ital.................$ 3OO,OOO.
D'-NCf = t44AB
U,HIS COMPANY ENSURES AGAINST
loss by Fire. Marine and River Risks.
> Directors--Wm. M Harrington, w. u. IaI-
brnitb, w. Il. Greenlaw, O.. w. Goyer, j. j.
Rawlings, r. p. Bowles and Q. u: Church.
WIN. w. HARRINGTON. Pres't;
j. G. L0NSDALE. Sec'y.- lol
UAYOSO SAYINGS INSTITUTION.
80 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. ~
Banking House 10 Madison 81.
This Institution, organized in 1856. has been
in continuous and successful operation for the
past ten years. 1t continues to transacta
GENERAL EXCHANGE AND
BANKING BUSINESS.
/. WilIreceive Deposits, Buy and Sell ~
Foreign & Domestic Exchange,
Gold, silver and Uncurrent Money.
SELLS Exchange in sums to suit purchasers
on London and all the leading cities OF the
United States, and will make collections on all
accessible places in the South and West.
be-. Il. Nj. AVERY, Cashier.
IOl JOHN Q. LANIER. PRESIDENT:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

STEALING CLoTHING.-Pat Latham was
arrested this morning for stealing the
pants and coat of one man, and the valise
with contents from another, at Front
street boarding house. Esquire Creigh-
ton committed him for trial at the Grim
inal Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

Our JOB OFFIcE.-The PUBLIC LEDGER
job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most APP
proved patterns of type, borders and
presses, and is better prepared than ever
to accommodate the mercantile public
Our prices will continue to be the most
reasonable in the city, while our work is
guaranteed TO give satisfaction. We have
the only complete printing office in the
city, and will continue to give our GUS
toners inducements no others in this
market can afford. Call and see. T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

Bound OvER-J. G. Mertoz was be-
fore Esquire Creighton yesterday,
charged with assaulting John Sallfrank,
by striking him in the head with a beer
glass, couple of weeks since, in Pop
lar street grocery. Mertoz was bound
over to keep the peace. .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

NoTIoE.-Grocers dealing in Morgan s
Self-Rising Flour will please send in
their orders as far as possible in advance
of their wants. Owing to the immense
demand for the -four and the bad condi-
ton of the roads my wagons cannot de-
liver -four as promptly as heretofore.
93 ALLEN +. MORGAN.
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Special Notices.
The Great Need Supplied l-Pills have be

Special Notices viii be Inserted in this col
umn for ten cents per line for each insertion.
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MUDl MUDll MUD lin cense-
quence of the great overflow of mud in
this city, | have determined to move to a
much dryer place, and now offer my whole
stock of fancy and staple dry goods at
prices lower than any other house can
sell. 3lid8 0g SOLOMON CANS,
3l3 Main street, Holland & Bros old
stand 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

On Five Minutes notice. you can have the
most delicious Buckwheat Cakes ever made
on earth, by using Morgan's self-Rising
Buckwheat, 448 Main street. t lOl
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uTANTED.-A SITUATION AS BOOK
w keeper. by a practical accountant. Can
give best city reference. Address {" A. No; =
IIoxvo I'd q Row. 90
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The CIRcus-The bad weather yester.
day caused the postponement of the ben
eft to ST. Mary's Church, which takes
place to-day, the proceeds Of the after
noon and night performance being de-
voted to that purpose. This shows a
liberal spirit on the part of Mike Lipman,
and we trust it will be responded to by
the marque being crowded to its utmost
capacity. This is the last day of the
circus, the company having to leave to
fulfill engagements in Mississippi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

PROPHETS have no honor in their own
country but this cannot be said of per-
tuners, inasmuch as Phalon's Night
Blooming Cereus," the home.manufac-
tured product of the sweetest flowers of
the Western hemisphere, has long since
taken precedence of all exotic extracts
on this side of the Atlantic. Elizabeth
Journal 81
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WANTS.

VIZ THE SITUATION OF PRI-
w waite Tutor by a graduate OF one Of our
shin. character and best success as a teacher
can be furnished. Address d. G. PUBLIC Llgeg
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River rising Business dull. Weather
clear. Mud plentiful
The following are the arrivals and de-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-08

LAST NIGHT OF THE OpERA.-RobertO
IL Diacolo was presented in magnificent
style at the New Memphis Theatre last
evening by the Ghioni and Susini Opera
~, M :ti:....l,x c,,b;or
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-08
Advantages Of Advertising.

The Newburyport Herald takes sensible
views of the advantages trade and business
may derive from judicious employment of
printers ink. Says that paper, advertising
is as much the life of ordinary trade as steam
is the power to run a railroad train. Some
prefer not to advertise, but to get along as
their fathers did before the age of newspapers.
and so 60 at their snail pace, as some people
in this age of railways prefer the old modes of
travelling, and ride on horseback or in wagons
without springs. There was a remnant of the
antediluvian world in all its parts saved in the
ark, and we suspect that the class we refer to
are the original specimens that Noah collect
place, and e matters progress as they promise
to the number win be less hereafter.
"Last year our traders advertised more ex-
tensively than ever before; and they did more
business than in any previous year. We think
the trade Of the city, as whole, was full one
third larger than in 1884, and we have not
heard of person who advertised to any ex-
tent that did not receive the full benefit of it.
We have taken occasion to investigate this
matter. The largest advertiser in this city, in
series OF years, has had his trade increase
every single month from the first. Never a
month went back on his sales. The like re-
suits have generally attended advertising. A
store on State street in 1865, made trial of
advertising and not advertising, and thev gave
US the returns which were as apparent a.
would be the effects on a farm where one wear
the land should be heavily dressed, and the
next have no stimulants save what nature fur
nished in the atmosphere and in the original
soil. ry4.g f..r.....
We have an interest in uttering these words,
and we will be candid enough to say that we
generally look after our interests; but at the
same time we have no more interest than has
every trader in town. 1t is in their power 10
prove our words true or false, and so confident
are we in our position, that if we knew. that
other elements OF success would not be want
ing, we should be willing to have them test il
at our expense" Faza
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-08
Letter from Canada West.

A letter from an old friend now of Ohio.
who seems to be drifting about the oil regions
of Canada West, dated at Oil Springs, Feb Sd,
speaks in enthusiastic terms of the oil pros
poets of the present operators in that Won
derful region. He has spent much time at
Boutwell,, Oil Springs, Petrolia, and other
places in the vicinity, and seems to have ia
miliar acquaintance with the Maine men now
operating at those several centres Of attrac-
tons. A large portion of his letter is general
In its terms, but the following extract may be
interesting: .-. s.a
The most extensive operations have as yet
been made in the vincinity of Boutwell,. on
the Great Western road from SUSPENSION
Bridge TO Detroit, about forty miles west from
London. Here is the celebrated aPenner
Farm" one half of which, understand waC
secured at an early day by Mr.. Perham Of
your State, who is reported to have made
very handsome fortune by his speculation
He has made his money by selling land, re-
tanning royalty in all the oil products, and
from both of these sources streams of wealth
have flowed into his pocket. A gentleman by
the name OF Lancey, from Portland. was also
operating at Boutwell,, and made money there
but has removed to the more inviting field OF
Petrolia, on the Sarnia and London railroad.
oh springs, wonderful in oleasenous products
Is aDout eighteen or twenty miles from Sairna
WIN whlcn II Is connected by plank road.
nave been most interested, however. at
Petroha, In the celebrated Enniskillen town
ship. This is comparatively new oil region
recently developed, but it is going forward
with remarkable strides. There are already
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-08

dozen pumping wells and about twenty new
ones in process of boring, and what is quite
remarkable, there are next to no failures in
this immediate vicinity. The Battle Creek
and Marshall Companies of Michigan, are
operating right in the centre of the place, each
having tract of six or eight rods front, on
the road, and running back far enough to con-
tam i've acres each, and both are reported to
have the very best indications. l understand
that within couple of weeks their property
has advanced in price from fifty to one hun
dred per cent. in consequence of the increas-
ing prospects of rich developments. Directly
between these two lots, and of the same
size and shape, is a lot of five acres that
was taken by another company, but for some
reason their arrangement fell through, and the
choice lot quietly fell into the possession OF
two sharp "down-easters," who had been en-
culating about the neighborhood for a lew
days, and who were known, for their So-ahead
airs, as the "Buls." 1 believe they hail from
your vicinity, but at any rate, 1t is believed
here that they have made capital specula-
ton, and that they are sure OF "big thing. y
Their purchase is considered one of the best
in the whole district. .......s-
We have heard of the speculation to which
our friend refers before, and have alluded tc
it in the Press, but as the gentlemen are
quietly operating in their own way, intending
we understand, with a few associates, to make
business matter rather than mere fancy
speculation out of their purchase, we have moi
felt at liberty to call their names. We con
graduate them on their good prospects.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-08
Fryeburg Academy.

AT no time in the history of this ever pop
ular institution has winter term been so sue
cessful, both in point of numbers and degree
of interest, as the one just closed. L
Had any evidence been wanting to establish
the reputation of Mr.. Barrows as successful
teacher, winter term at Fryeburg of sixty
five pupils would be sufficient. Few schools
of many more pretensions can show better
catalogue, or what is of far more consequence,
exhibit more points of well directed labor than
were shown in the closing exercises on Friday
last.
The friends of this institution canfeel that
in Mr.. Barrows and his Assistant, Miss Mer-
rill, they have teachers who unite with talents
of the highest order strong love of their pro
fession, which never fails to make school
profitable. The Spring term will commence
Feb. 21. m a,-., ......- ,.....
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1866-02-08
Death of a Distinguished Canadian

#
The Quebec papers announce the death of
Mr.. F. x. Garneau, the French historian of
Canada. He died in Quebec, his native city,
on the third inst, at the age of fifty-seven.-
MIR. Garneau was educated for the law, but
never practised that profession, having early
devoted himself to literary pursuits. He was
a gentleman of fine attainments, was mem
Der of the Council of Public instruction of
Lower Canada, an honorary member of the
Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, and
of the Historical Societies of Montreal, Michi-
gan and Chicago. His published works were
Historic du Canada depuis sa Decouverte
jasQaa nos jours, History of Canada from its
Discovery to our own Time) and Recits de
coydges en- Anglete,re en- France dams les
aiennes 1881, '32. '3a, (Travels in England and
FRANCE in 1881, '32, and 49, He was also
somewhat known as poetical writer. In