Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-19


cedeuted difficulties under which it has
been written, is before the people If
they are dissatisfied with the efforts which
/ have made for the public veal, or the
results Of those efforts; or if they desire
for any other reason different candi-
date for the Mayoralty than myself, |
have only to say, that ! am ready to re-
tire from the contest, and to give my
cooperation and support to any gentle.
man to whom my constituents are will
ling to intrust the destinies of the city.
W. o. LoFLAND,
FIREs,-Between seven and eight
o'clock last night Mr.. James Cuneo's
residence on Shelby, near South street,
was destroyed by fire. The greater por
ton Of the furniture was also consumed.
A little after four o'clock this morning
q long, frame building on Gayoso street,
near Wellington, built as a soldiers
barracks, but occupied for some time by
negro families, was discovered in flames.
In few moments scores Of blacks-men,
women and children-issued from all
parts of the building scantily clad, and
bearing in their arms whatever of value
they could obtain in their hasty flight.
The high wind favored the progress Of
the flames, and the building was soon
destroyed. The greater portion of the
household effects was consumed. They
were not valuable. The building, which
was mere shell, was occupied by
large number of negro families, huddled
together like animals.
CALL and examine our prices and
goods. III LINDAUER, ARNOLD & Co.
A CARD.-At the convention of the
Fifth Ward Democratic Conservative
Club, held at the Criminal Court room,
Wednesday, December Is, the under
signed was nominated as candidate for
Alderman of the above Ward, on the
following platform;
ave, the undersigned, Democratic
Conservative voters of the Fifth Ward, do
hereby pledge ourselves to labor with all
our zeal to promote the Democratic
Conservative cause, by word, act and
deed, and we further pledge our earnest
support to the nominee of the Demo-
cratic Conservative Convention, on the
platform that white men shall rule
America."
Citizens of the Fifth Ward, having
received the nomination of the Demo-
cratic Conservative Convention of the
Fifth Ward, l most respectfully ask the
support of the citizens of the Ward who
claim to belong to the white mans party.
MARTIN COHEN.
Till after the holidays our store will be
open till pm.
ELsoN BROTHERS,
95 297 Main street
AFRICA's PROGRESS IN MISSISSIPPI.
Mississippi Africa seems to be asserting
his inalienable rights TO raise disturb
ances and steal cattle, as resolutely as
his Tennessee brethren. A few nights
since large crowd of negroes and two
white men assembled at Mitchells X
Koads, near Grenada. One Of the re-
suits Of the meeting was the adoption Of
a resolution to form couple of compa.
nies-military, we presume-each per-
son present to contribute five dollars for
the purpose. Few negroes are at work,
The majority are gadding about the
country talking politics, drinking mean
whisky, and rendering themselves dis
gushing generally. One of Africas chief
vocations is stealing cattle, numbers Of
which nightly disappear from their own
ers' premises. Who doubts Africa's
ability to rule the country
TEMPERANCE FAIR The attendance
at the Memphis Club Hall was larger |
last night than on any previous evening
of the fair The interest is steadily in
creasing, and a full house may be an
tonight The voting last
night closed as follows: For the cane for
the most popular candidate for Mayor
Lohand, 8; 0'Conner, o; Park, 3. Har.
ness for livery stable keeper-Jos. Sc
ligman, 81; Bracket & Co., l3; Jesse
Forrest, 10; Dismukes & Kellogg, s;
Maddox, 6 D. Wolf, I; W. Joyce, 4.
For base ball bat-Pride of the South,
Watch for street car conductor
Clemmons, 5, Boyle, 2. Go to the fair
Ionight Music and dancing close the
evening.
DEST1srRT.-Drs. J. B. & VIM. WATSON
rave removed their Office to their well
Known drug store, and are ready to wait
IN those who prefer their professional
ervices See their card.
NEu GooDs At Low PRIoEs.-Messrs.
4indauer, Arnold & Co, desiring to close
heir retail business, offer their entire
took Of dry goods, notions, etc, at cost
,rices They have large and fine stock,
Of everything kept in an
establishment Of the kind and the great
ush daily made by purchasers indicates
hat the public have found it out Those