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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

s76 collected. A man named John Sui
Ivan was fined fifteen dollars for tres
pass, baying been found under a bed in
house in Pinch. A delegation Of eight
of our colored population are held for
trial before magistrate, for doing that
which appears to be natural TO many Of
their racs-stealing James Basket is
also held subject to warrent for steal
ing Winter Payne and London Mooney,
dark skinned disciples ofJack Sheppard,
are held for trial for burglary, and James
Cook for assisting them, by holding the
boots of his colored brethren while they
entered the house.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25
Special Notices.
Amusements this Evening

Special Notices will be inserted in this COL
unn for ten cents per line for each insertion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

FINE assortment merchant tailoring
goods being closed out at 10 per cent
below New York cost, at j. Fellowes d
Bro. S, 81 Union street. l25
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JOSEPH T. INMAN,
as Station D. Bible House. New York City.


Tho Great Need Supplied pills have been
swallowed in millions. Salves have been rubbed
in by the pound. DR.. MasoIEL's two grand
specifies are putting an end to this wholesale
system Of medication. One Of his famous pills
i a dose. A box ofhis healine salye is Of more
value. as remedy for ulcerous and eruptive
diseases. than a ships olrgo Of the ointments
advertised to cure everything. but are all, in
fact. either useless or deleterious.
DR.. NAGGKIL s motto Is CONCENTRATES. He
- Glazed in the smallest compass the active
principle Of the most potent vegetable specifies.
There Is no mineral in his Pills-thsy do not
rripe-they do not enfeeble. They create 3
virorous appetite. and corrospondinglystrength-
en- TIE digestion. They tune the liver. clear
The head and steady the nerves.
No form Of scrsfrlous disease can resist the
disenfecteut operation cf the saive. Iunor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

PITTsBURG Coal AND GAS Coke.
Brown & Jones, Office 247 Second street.
Branch Office 376 Main street-R. G.
Hite, agent. l45
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

Local NOTICES, inserted among the
reading matter, will be charged twenty
cents per line for each insertion.
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Monetary and Commercial
Cotton Market.

Under unfavorable news received from New
York, the market is d1ll aud declining. The
sales are iriaing. and there IL but little doing.
Middling would scarcely bring over SOc-our
inside quotations Receipts yesterday were
1884 bales exports, 3OS6 bales.
g-nao nftlItt oa.otfF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

The MARY SWAN DISASTER. -Consid.
cradle Memphis freight was on board the
Mary Swan, that was cut down by the ice
in the Ohio river, nearly all of which was
saved. Mr.. James Flaherty was a pas.
senger, having large lot of furniture on
board, which was saved
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

SrEALIxG YEARLINe.-Sam Grad
shaw. Geo. Sterling and Charley Mason,
ts!;--s,s individuals who have been recently
invested with the right to vote BY their
Nashville brethreh, were before Esquire
Creighton yesterday fc- stealing year
ling from Afr. J. II. House, at Island 40
Il was clear case, and they are nov in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

Go TO the Olympic this evening 1t
is now the favorite place of amusement
in the city. Citizens, strangers, in fact
everybody visits it; twenty-five cents is
the admission. l25
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The Healing Pool and House of Mercy.

The Healing Pool and House Of Mercy.
HOWARD ASSOCIATION REPORTS, for
young men, on the crime of solitude and the
errors, abuses and diseases which destroy the
manly powers, and create impediments to
marriage with sure means of relief. Sent in
sealed letter envelopes, free of charge. Adj
dress DR.. ]. SKILLIN H0UGHT0N, Phila-
delpbia. pa. 4-34
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

TIE rush for seats at the Opera House
is tremendous. Four hundred and thirty
eight seats we're reserved up to II clock.
1t is thought by Tuesday every seat will
he taken
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

BENEFIT OF VEsTvALI.-A great num-
Der of those who admire the tragedy of
Romeo and Juliet we're highly pleased
last evening nj the New Memphis The
atre Vestvali is an excellent Romeo,
she has no doubt given the character
considerable study, and thoroughly APP
preciates the troubles of the love sick
hero wheelock was perfectly natural
and easy as the sarcastic Mer-
outio." Mrs. flanagan was applauded
for playing Juliet" so well. vesivali
is 10 take benefit this evening, for
which occasion The BrigdIid is to be re-
produced. In addition to the songs be-
longing to the piece, Vesivali will sing
Brindisi," from the opera Of LUeretia
Borgia /; in singing which she is said
to. stand unrivaled. The performance
will conclude with A Kiss in The Dark.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

THREATENING TO BURS-Wm. Brown
and James Thompson, arrested for
threatening to burn Mr.. James Riley's
house, have had the honor Of an exam
nation before Esquire Creighton. Brown
being a soldier was semitic his command
ing officer for punishment, while Thomp-
som was required to give bonds for his
good behavior, failing 10 do which he
was sent to jail to await further orders
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

II. B. PACKER, Pittsburg coal, Office
No. 1909 Main street. l3S
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The Port of Memphis.

The river is rising slowly. Business
dull Considerable rain fell last night,
but this morning the sun was shining
brightly, causing overcoats TO be hung
up to dry.
The following are the arrivals and de-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

STEALING IRoS.-Robert Davis, ar
rested few days sisce for stealing lot
of iron belonging to the Memphis and
Charleston railroad, has been bound over
in the sum of one thousand dollars to
appear at the Criminal Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

CHANoEnY CoUkr. - The following
cases were disposed of in this CourIyes'
terday NJ. c. Murdoch VS. w. Johnston,
ct al. Decree for appeal; George W..
Winchester, ct al, VS. II. G. Smith, ct al.
Decree in favor Of complainantI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

FUNDING THE CRY DEBr.-The City
Council have passed an ordinance au.
thorizing the Mayor to hold an election
on the 23d Of February to test the sense
Of the qualified veters Of the city of
Memphis, and for the authority to issue
the bonds of the city for 100000. The
said bonds are to mature in twenty
years, and to bear interest at the rate of
eight per cent, payable semi-annually,
and to be negotiated under the direction
and control of the Mayor and Board of
Aldermen. The city may reserve to
itself the right to redeem these bonds in
FIVE years or extend them to twenty
years at option.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

RELEASED ON BAIL M. D. Boyle who
shot man named Derby on Mam street,
near Market, on Monday, has been re-
leased on five thousand dollar bonds to
appear at the Criminal Court. Derby is
in the city hospital, doing we'll.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

HIGHWAY RoBBERY-General Bank
head, late City Attorney, was robbed OF
eight hundred dollars in city scrip, atthe
corner of Jefferson and Main streets,
about nine o clock last night There is
no cline to the robbers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

REcOYsTRUCTIYG AN ORDIYANCE.-The
Ordinance Committee of the City Coun-
ell have been ordered to reconstruct that
relating to privileges so as to cover the
sales of merchants on their own account,
mr. on CONSIGNMENT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

HosPITAL TRUSTEES Eugene Magiv-
ney and Fletcher Lane having declined
to serve as Hospital Trustees, Martin
Kelly and Col. L. NJ Cowall have been
appointed. The President of the Board
of Hospital Trustees is to receive two
thousand dollars per annum.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

No LIcESsE.-The City Council have
granted Prof McEvoy permission to ex-
hihit the Hibernicon" in this city free
of license. The City Fathers should
change the law if it is wrong, and not
charge panorama of Heaven big Ii
cense and leta panorama of Ireland be
axhihitad fraa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

WHERE is HE2-Eighteen letters are
advertised as being at the postofice for
II. B. Clifford, the gift concert man.
Where are you, Colonel2 These letters
may have some money in them for tick
cts in the next drawing tor the North
Pole Real Estate Association.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

A LUCKY EDIToR.-0ne of the Chicago
Opera House prizes las been drawn b. q
Memphian and an editor Mr.. David M.
Philip is the holder of ticket No. 46,4S4
which drew prize No. las, valuable
landscape by Richards
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

. The breakfast table luxury of the times
is Morgan's self-rising Buckwheat Cakes,
light as feather, and sweet, pure and
wholesome. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

Mrs. DR.. Harvey.-The world-renowned
Clairvoyant and Magnetic Physician. whose in
staneous cures of disease and cairvoyant per-
ception have been the wonder of the world, has
arrived in Memphis, and taken rooms for the
season at the 0verton HStol lofice, room No.
90. where she can be consulted upon all mat
tiers PERTAINING to life and health. She treats
all the se-called incurable diseases as special
ties. to-wit: cancer consumption, asthma, rheu-
matism. dyspepsia, epilepsy, heart disease and
female diseases. and all other chronic com
plants, with speedy and happy results. For
particulars, call or send for a circular. Prof.
Harvey, the discoverer of a certain and pain
less cure for cancers and tumors, assists in her
practice and compounds all her medicines. Ad-
dress all letters to PRoT. HARVEY,
Iq5 Memphis Tenn.
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CLOTHS, cassimeres and vestings be-
low cost, at ]. Fellowes', 80 Union street.

INGENIOUS II. Riley, once Con.
federate soldier, then an actor, now ap-
pears upon the stage of life as the inven-
tor of the American Pot Litter or Cast
Iron Dish Rag, which he is selling at the
street corners for postal currency. 1t is
an ingenious trick, worth several times
the cost, which he invented while pris-
oner of war, and is very useful to have
around stove. Stop at the corner. hear
Riley expatiate on its merits, and pur-
chase one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

Corrox SToIES-The stable Of J. II.
Atkinson, on Whites avenue, about SIX
miles from town, was broken open last
night and two bales of cotton carried of.
1t is thought that it was taken away in
two wagons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

so cases Shaker preserves,
Is cases W. Fl. Dudley preserves,
For sale cheap.
CoNAwAY, JONES & TATE,
1913 No 800 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

Jail awaiting trial at the next term of the
Criminal Court
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

A Coon BARBER SHoP.-The place to
obtain good shave or your hair trimmed
in style is at 4G3 North Court street,
where a splendid set of artists, headed
by John j. Borg, are always ready to at
tend to customers in a proper manner.
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Arrivala.

Jennie Lewis, ST. Louis.
Kate Kinney, 81. Louis.
Stonewall, Louisville.
Dora, Evansville.
Amazon, Cincinnati.
Victor No. 2, Haile's Point
Boats in Port.
J. S. McCune, Mary Mcdonald, Ruth,
Celeste, Natoma, Dan Able, Southerner,
Belle Memphis, Die Vernon, Des Arc,
Cleaner.
Boats Leaving To-Day.
Vicksburg and The Bends.-The fine
steamer Die Vernon, Capt. Frank Hicks,
will depart for Vicksburg and the Bends
this evening at FIVE o'clock. Capt Joe
Banfil prosides in the Office, assisted by
George Deane. This is good boat that
it is pleasure to travel on, which is a
fact that is appreciated by all who have
made one trip on her. She lives well,
runs fast, and has a clever set of officers
who would be an ornament to any craft
that ever Aoated on the Mississippi Pas
sengers bound southwark should remem-
Der that the Die Vernon will depart at
five clock this evening.
Cairo and 81 Louis.-The famous
Belle Memphis, with the popular Capt
Dan MuNelman in command, will de-
part for Cairo and St. Louis this evening
at five o'clock. Her office is occupied
by the accomplished Larry Entler, whose
reputation as a first class clerk extends
for many miles East and West Larry
has some performing dogs on board,
which he exhibits occasionally; their
feats are wonderful.
White Riuer.-The J. S. McCune,
Captain Morg Bateman, starts for the
White river country at five clock to-day.
Her office is presided over by VIM. l..
Ely. This is a good opportunity for
White river travellers.
81. Francis Rirer-Capt. j. S. Cum
minis sails with the favorite Natoma for
Helena and St. Francis river ports this
evening. Will H. Clark has charge of
her office, aided by James Lyons. The
Natoma will do to travel on.
Miscellaneous,
AtLouisville and st. Louis the weather
is moderating, with expectations of early
resumption of navigation. At Cairo,
Wednesday, the river was rising, with
moderate weather, and the snow disap-
pearing rapidly. The Arkansas is rap
idly declining with four feet in the chan
mel to Little Rock. Boats were an
nouneed to leave ST. Louis for New Or
leans yesterday.
STEAMBOAT PRINTIEG.-We respectfully
ask our steamboat friends to call and ex-
anime the specimens of fine steamboat
printing daily executed at the PUBLIC
LEDGER Office. Our prices will be found
to compare favorably with those Of Gin
cinnati or St Louis, ana to be greatly
below those asked by other city Offices.
Bring your orders directly to us, and
save the commission charged by parties
who take in work they are not prepared
10 avaoufa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

LUXURY mas uP GRRAT STAPLES,
Phalon's might Blooming Cereus" is
one of them. 1t is as saleable as bread
AS current as coin. Fashionable So
ciety indorses it, The people approve
it. 1t. has no equal, and, save the char
latans who try in vain to initiate it, no
enemies. = Yinton Eagle. l22
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A Card to Invalids.-A Clergyman. while
residing in South America as missionary.
discovered safe and simple remedy for the
cure Of Nervous Weakness. Early Decay, Dis
cases Of the Urinary and Seminal Organs, and
the whole trails of disorders brought on by bane-
full and vicious habits. Great numbers have
been already cured by this noble remedy.
Prompted by desire to benefit the afflicted
and unfortunate, will send the recipe for pre-
pairing and using this medicine. in a sealed en-
velope, to any one who needs it. free Of charge.
Please invivse a postpaid envelope addressed
10 yourself. Address
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

SCHOOL ScRIP.-The Board OF Alder
men have decided not TO accept all
school scrip at par, bui 10 appropriate
four thousand dollars per month to meet
o,rro,t axnanqae
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IMPORTANT RENovAL-Dr. c. d. Stan
ley has removed his Office from POS Main
stree, to the Posiofiee Building, No 10,
frst floor. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

PoLIcE CoURT.-Thirty names we're
enrolled on the list Of offenders this
morning, sl52 so being assessed, and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

Hoe STEALING.-Peter Nerriweather,
slightly colored, stole pig from a far
mer who resides near the city on the
Raleigh road. Peter was arrested when
about to eat a dinner off the aforesaid
animal, and is now in Jail awaiting trial
at the Criminal Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

Our Jon OFIFcE.-The PUBLIC LEDGER
job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most ap'
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 mos
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. !
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

Do you want plovsG Go to Treat 4
Hamilton, Memphis, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

SALE OF ENGINE HoUsE.-The City
Council have again changed their mind
in regard to which engine house they Il
sell, and last night passed a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to sell the one at
the corner of Adams and Second streets
for city scrip in ten days. 1t will be
sold if a called meeting OF the Board does
not countermand the order before the day
of sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

WASTED, day boarders, at 1872 Fourth
street, near Court. 1872
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REMOVAL IRON 81 BEAL srRKRT.-The
undersigned desires to inform his pa
irons and friends that his shop aud
residence will be found on Wellington
street, between Beal and Union streets.
Orders solicited for building, general
jobbing and saw fling, and good work
guaranteed. Moderate charges and
punctuality. Tnos. s. HARRIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

THE Olympic, Second street. between
jefferson and Adams, is now the resort
Of the masses. Only twenty five cents
admission. 10
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THE CITY.

M k M II HIS
Friday Evening. January rs. 1867
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

BASE BALL-A match game OF base
ball will take place Sunday, 9th inst,
at the extension Of Main street, between
the Eagle and Pride Of the South clubs.
Game commences at 1890 pm. The
rnhlic are invited .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

COMMON LAW CoURT.-The arguments
in the case of Scanlon VS. Smell, Taylor
Co., we're concluded yesterday. Judge
Smith charged the jury this morning.
The calender for tomorrow is as follows;
Sallie r. Coffee VS. James D. Rufin; W.
B. Greenlaw VS. James Maydwell; j. c.
Bramwell VS. E. r. Hart; ]. W. Crisp VS.
Miller & Townsend Mckinney 4 Co.
VS. Mem his Overton Hotel Co.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION

omee. No. IA Madison street,
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PLows manufactured by Treat & Ham
ilton, on Madison street.
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NARROW EsCAPE.-Dr Lowe, whose
office is in the Jefferson Block, fell
asleep last evening while engaged in
reading leading article in one of the
morning papers, and was aroused by'a
slight noise. He observed a stranger in
the room, seized hold of him, when g
scuffle ensued, the intruder finally get
ting away. The doctor followed, and
three persons endeavored to stop the
fight of the -robber, who eluded
them all and is still at large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-25

jail aWaiung fihi NJ tue next term Oh IN
Criminal Court
REMOVAL IRON 81 BEAL SrRERT. TIL
undersigned desires to inform his pl
irons and friends that his shop an
residence will be found on Wellington
street, between Beal and Union streets
Orders solicited for building, genera
jobbing and saw filing, and good worl
guaranteed. Moderate charges AM
punctuality. THos. S. Harris.
LUXURY mas u GRRAr STAPLES
Phalon's might Blooming Cereus" j
one Of them. 1t is as saleable as brea'
AS current as coin. Fashionable so
ciety indorses it, The people approve
it. 1t. has no equal, and, save the char
latans who try in vain to initiate it, M
enemies Vinton Eagle. II.
No LICENSE City Council have
granted Prof McEvoy permission to ex
hihit the Hibernicon" in this city FIRE,
of license The City Fathers should
change the law il il is wrong, and MOI
charge a panorama of Heaven big Ii
cense and let,a panorama of Ireland be
exhibited free.
WHERE IS HR2-Eighteen letters are
advertised as being at the postofiice fol
II. B. Clifford, the gift concert man.
Where are you, Colonel2 These letters
may have some money in them for tick
cts in the next drawing tor the North
Pole Real Estate Association.
TIE rush for seats at the Opera House
is tremendous. Four hundred and thirty
eight seats we're reserved up to II o clock.
1t is thought by Tuesday every seat will
be taken.
HosPITAL TRUSTEES Eugene Magiv-
ney and Fletcher Lane having declined
to serve as Hospital Trustees, Martin
Kelly and Col. L. NJ Cowall have been
appointed. The President of the Board
of Hospital Trustees is to receive two
thousand dollars per annum.
The MARY SWAN DISASTER Consid.
cradle Memphis freight was on board the
Mary Swan, that was cut down by the ice
in the Ohio river, nearly all of which was
saved. Mr.. James Flaherty was pas
senger, having a large lot Of furniture on
board, which was saved.
The breakfast table luxury of the times
is Morgan's self-rising Buckwheat Cakes,
light as a feather, and sweet, pure and
wholesome. III
A LUCKY EDITOR, of the Chicago
Opera House prizes las been drawn By .
Memphian and an editor Mr. David M.
Philip is the holder of ticket No. 46,4S4
which drew prize No. las, valuable
landscape by Richards
RELEASED ON BAIL M. D. Boyle who
shot man named DerbSon Main street,
near Market, on Monday, has been re-
leased on FIVE thousand dollar bonds to
appear at the Criminal Court. Derby is
in the city hospital, doing we'll.
Go TO the Olympic this evening 1t
is now the favorte place of amusement
in the city. Citizens, strangers, in fact
everybody visits it, twenty-five cents is
the admission. l25
PLows manufactured by Treat u Ham
ilton, on Madison street.
Hoe STEALING-Peter Nerriweather,
slightly colored, stole pig from far
mer who resides near the city on the
Raleigh road. Peter was arrested when
about to eat a dinner off the aforesaid
animal, and is now in Jail awaiting trial
at the Criminal Court.
so cases Shaker preserves,
Is cases w. II. Dudley preserves,