Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-12-11

was committed for trial at the Criminal
Court. 0neroom thief has been removed
from the sphere Of his labors for the
present. 49,
The CIRCUs.-There was a good at
tendance at Mike Lipman's circus last
evening, and all present appeared to be
pleased with the show. 1t will exhibit
every afternoon and night during the
week, when those who delight in the
sports Of the arena will have a chance Of
witnessing the charming equestrianism,
daring gymnastics, witty clowns and
other novelties, not forgetting the collec.
ton Of trick and other animals.
FRESH STRAwBERRIEs.- "A gentleman
called on US yesterday with some nice
looking strawberries in glass jar, which
he said had just been picked at his farm.
They looked well, but we generally judge
strawberries by the taste, and those de-
string us to notice fine strawberries will
please remember that in such matters
our eyesight is poor but our taste excel
lent. Nuifa ~ ~ COZ
TRIAL OF EB. TUs.---This case still
occupies the attention of the Criminal
Court and will doubtless last for several
days. Five jurors were obtained yester-
day, and one more had been secured up
to noon to-day: The jurors accepted are
George L. Kidd, E. P. Seymour, Amos
Curtin, Newly Curtin, William Elliott
and j. II. Turner.
NEGRO RoBs NEGRo.-A darkey named
Emmick Scott was committed for trial
at the Criminal Court after an cxamina-
ton before Esquire Creighton this morn.
ing for stealing pair Of boots and shoes
from a colored brother named James
Robinson. When arrested Emmick was
about to trade the stolen foot encasers
for silver watch.
STEAMBOAT ON FIRE-The fine steamer
st. Patrick came near being destroyed
by fire yesterday while lying at the wharf.
The hurricane roof caught fire from the
stove pipe leading from the ladies' cabin,
and stiff breeze blowing at the time,
the boat was only saved by the extraor-
binary exertions of her crew.
To the History of Perfumes, published
some time ago in England, may be added
the appendix that Phalon's Night
Blooming Cereus" has attained a sale
that was never before reached by any
extract for the handkerchief in any part
of the civilized orld.-Freeport Jour
nal. So
A GENTLEMAN who designs leaving
Memphis desires to sell a complete and
neat set of walnut furniture, in Jefferson
Block, corner room, Second and Jeffer-
son streets. The room can be rented,
which is one of the most desirable in the
city. A bargain will be given Address
M. p, this Office. Sc
PERsoNAL.-Major j. H. Sparkes, edi-
tor of the Pine Bluff Dispatch, has ar
rived in the city on business connected
with his excellent journal. We commend
the Major and his paper to the favorable
consideration of our merchants
WHY has Sozodont become the staple
dentifrice of America Simply because
it is impossible to use it, even for a week,
without perceiving its hygienic effect
upon the teeth, the gums and the breath.
PERSONAL. "A familiar face looked in
upon US this morning, a face that has
not been in this city since 1863. 1t was
the face of an old friend, Mr. Joseph
Nash. We were very happy to see him.
CHAYcERY CoURT. But two cases were
heard in this court yesterday: White VS.
Horton, Estes & Co., submitted; Brown
VS. Brown, ON trial. To-day is motion
day.
DoN T you know where to get hand ="
stitched boots, impervious to mud also
ladies' and children s superb new styles
boots Joe S. Levitt keeps them for his
friends, 1922 Main street 81
On Five Minutes notice. you can have the
most delicious Buckwhest Cakes ever made
on earth, by using Morgan's self-Rising
Buckwheat, 44s Main Street. lOl
FIRE AT HePEFIELD.-We learn that
the residence of Esquire Vance, at
Hopefeld, was entirely destroyed by
fire yesterday evening.
The Port Of Memphis.
The river is rising slowly at this point.
Business was active this morning. The
weather was clear and cool.
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