Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-13
LOCALS In BRIEF.

The police court collections this
morning we're $32 90.
Mrs. Wray's benefit at the Varieties
last night was largely attended.
Several cases will soon come up be-
fore the Bankruptcy Court for adJudica-
ton.
Fitch and Beecher have discussion
at negro church on South street to-
night Poor little Beecher
AT the Catholic Orphan Asylum fair
avery fine pair of pistols is to be voted
to the most popular police captain.
"A fair, for the benefit of the Catholic
Orphan Asylum, will be held during the
holiday week, in Exchange Building.
Major B. F. Jones has retired from
the Jackson (Miss) Clarion. Colonel
Barksdale, the editor, is now member
Of the firm.
-Sallie Williams, gushing colored
damsel, is under arrest charged with
stealing pair of shoes from Messrs. j.
T. Handlan & Co.
WIN. Brown and J. Fl. Good, arrested
yesterday, charged with attempting the
life of soldier, have been released, no
evidence appearing against them.
james Cain, Happy Hollowite ar
rested several days ago for beating his
wife, was this morning fined $25 and
sent to the changing in default of pay
ment
"A portion of the clothing stolen
sometime since from Mrs. Louisa Payne
Wray has been recovered. Yesterday
afternoon two negro girls named Fanny
Lee and Lucy Littlejohn were arrested,
charged with the theft.
Among the gentlemen called upon
to run for Mayor are Col. Robertson
Topp, Alderman W. II. Passmore, Mr.
James Elder, Mr.. W. B. Greenaw and
Mr.. John Park. Those already In the
field are Messrs. LohaHd, Fitch and
Beecher.
Mr.. j. A. Omberg, of the CONNER
cial Bank, was married at Grace Church
yesterday evening to Miss Eliza F.
daughter of the late Robert Graham,
Esq The impressive ceremonies were
witnessed by large number of friends
and relatives.
Mr.. Frank Mayo, who will com.
mence an engagement at the New
Memphis Theater Monday night, is a
Shaksperean actor of much promise,
who stands high in the East, where he
has generally appeared. He will open
in Hamlet
-Emmons & Son, No. 10 Jefferson
street, and 1893 Main street, have received
the New York Ledger, Chimney Corner,
Literary Album, Boston Pilot, Sunday
Times, Wilkes Spirit, Yankee Rover,
Our Own Pets Holiday Pictorial, Dime
Illustrated No. l. Godey's Lady Book
and Petersons Magazine for January,
and dailies from everywhere.
The suit Of c. S. Cameron, Esq, vs.
Garland P. Ware, claiming $25, 900
damages for assaulting him with knife,
and severely cutting his throat, is now
before the Law Court. During the can
vass, which resulted in Col. Cameron's
election to the Legislature, hostile
collision occurred between him and Mr.
Ware-hence the prosecution.
10. Locke, % Jefferson street, has
received Cooley and Peterson for Janu-
airy, Budget of Fun, Comic Monthly,
Lacrosse Democrat. Banner of Light,
Boston Pilot, Sporting Times, Chimney
Corner, Literary Album, Harpers' Bazaar,
Waverly Magazine, National Freemason,
Scientific American, Courier des Etats
Unis, Harpers Weekly, all of the latest
magazines, weeklies and dailies; he is
also agent for the Cincinnati Enquirer,
one Of the soundest papers published
keeps constantly on hand books, station
cry, etc, etc.
ALMOST FIRE AT THE FIRST DISTRICT
STATION HoUsE.-About twelve o'clock
last night the large coal oil lamp pendant
from the ceiling Of the Office of the Adam
street station house, fell with crash
and broke. The oil ignited and spread a
sheet of fame over the floor. Colonel
Beaumont, who was reclining on bench
within three or four feet of the lamp, ran
for the water cooler, which fortunately
was partly full carried it to the spot, and
by pouring water on the flames succeeded
in subduing them before any damage had
been done
Do you want boots aud shoes Ifso,
90 to Marsh, Warner & Co.'S, &c Beal
street, Hickman Block, and examine
their large stock They are constantly
receiving from the best Eastern manu-
factories boots and shoes Of the most
durable material and latest styles, and
are satisfied ofbeing able to please. Go
and see them.