Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-20


of the street and gutter; and it shall be
the duty of the Street Commissioner to
have the same removed to the nearest
place of deposit; and, to enable him to
do so at once-the weather permitting
he is authorized to employ eight carts,
and men to carry this resolution into
effect.
A NUIsANCE.-Several persons have
petitioned the Board OF Mayor and Al
dermen to remove, or cause to be re-
moved, an intolerable nuisance carried
on in their neighborhood, and in broad
daylight, not to speak Of the same after
dark-at the corner OF Gayoso and De-
Soto streets, as well as the old barracks
formerly occupied by the Federal sol.
diers, which is occupied by the lowest
class of colored women, whose actions
are of the worst AMI lowest character
known to the public. The matter was
referred to the Sergeant.at.Arms.
A WOMAN STEALS FROM HER HUSBAND.
Charles Remman, German who resides
on Poplar street, near Brinkley avenue,
has had warrant issued for the arrest
of Martha Remman, his wife, for stealing
from him fifteen dollars in silver, fifty
dollar quilt, a navy pistol and other
things. This decidedly original case
will be investigated by Esquire Creigton,
and will give fine field for lawyers to
display their ability.
UNITED STATES Court. The case of
Roper VS.. R. Hough was taken up
yesterday. This suit is an action to re-
cover damages for an illegal seizure Of
whisky, etc, from the plaintiffs distil-
lery. The verdict was in favor of the
plaintiff, who claimed final Judgment in
the merits of the case. The case of the
steamer Zephyr, in admiralty, was taken
up, partly proceeded with and continued
this morning.
PAVING CoNTRACT-The Mayor and
Paving Committee have been authorized
to contract with Messrs. Lowden to pave
Front street, from Winchester to Mccall,
and all alleys between said two points
designated and Second street, with
stone, at the prices designated in the
bid-say 81 25 for Front street; So 81
for all alleys, except Center alley, that
to be paved at So 70.
PAVING THE Wharf.-The Landing
Committee have reported in favor OF
grading and paving the wharf, and re-
commended that the Engineer be d.
rected to furnish plans and specifications,
and that the Wharf Committee and
Mayor be authorized to receive bids for
executing the work, according to the
terms named by the Mayor and report
the same to tho Board for approval
FREE AND EASY SALOONS TO BE Sur.
PRESSED. "A resolution was introduced
to the City Council last evening and re-
ferred to the Ordinance Committee,
which declares that it is unlawful for any
person or persons to keep what is gene
rally known as " free and easy saloons;
and employ waiter girls in saloons or
theaters; or to entertain by music and
dancing without theater license.
NoTIcE.-Mobile and Ohio railroad oil
right. Passengers leaving via the Mo
bile and Ohio railroad can rely on direct
connection with the Illinois Central rail
road at Cairo. The damages of the late
food having been repaired, trains run
regular as before Ticket Office 2379
Main street Sleeping cars ran through
10 Columbus icifhouf change II.
IYsPEcToR's DUrIEs.-An ordinance
has passed its first reading declaring that
the duties of the Inspector shall be so
amended as to read that hereafter " the
Inspector shall wait upon the merchants
every six months and inspect their scales
and weights, and that be shall carry at
least weights to the amount oftwo thou
sand pounds for said purpose.
REFuxDISG TAxEs.-A resolution vas
introduced at Sbe Cry Council meeting
last evening requiring the Tax Collec-
tor to collect all taxes that had been
rescinded on account Of property being
held by the military. Il was referred to
the Finance Committee and the City
Attorney.
CoNNox Law CoUEE-ln the case Of
Schultz vs.. Hughes a verdict has been
returned in favor Of the plaintiff for
SlO6 50 The case Of Pittman vs. Stew