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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17

mHE FIRST DRAWING, WHICH TOOK
i place on the 18th instant, was Mt1n nred
that bnt few weeks elapsed from the tncepo
lion OF the enterprise to that event; Slt,vu
worth of tickets having been sold, Ike
amount of property was drawn Tor, unueI tno
supervision Of gentlemen selected by the uoke,,
holders present. The utmost harmony ana
good feeling pervaded those present anu, ~
will be seen from the suhJolned eeI.H ed " a
tho Managers, the affair was conducted 70 =
close in a most gratifying and satisfactory man
ner; -, r.Ik 1917
We hereby certify that the above report oil
the first drawing Of tho Southern Asylum Is
correct, and that the proceedings were eharac-
terised by a spirit of fairness and business I'M
surpassed by Any drawing of which we have
any knowledge. The Managers Of the ComPa-
nv planed tho tickets and wheels under our
sole management and control.
[Sigrod
j. Morgan,
Robert Temple,
V. A. Merriwether, lcommittea.
- W. w. Campton.
M. Mageveney,
o'"A j. M. HALL. Clerk.
The prizes drawn on this occasion numbered
forty-teven, and comprised lots in the vicinity
of Memphis, Tenn. Corinth, Miss. and Her
nando, Miss. deeds TO which have been made
10 tine lucky ticket-holders. For this, the sec
ond drawing, however, we are able to offer our
patrons still more attractive inducements to
interest themselves in our scheme. from
lengthy list of property, much OF which has
already been advertised, we select our
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
Tho AmOurs Of tho Treasury DEPARTMENT.

Tho Amours Of the Treasury Department
The Globe, the semioccasional paper
which Mr.. Edward Dunbar publishes, N
Wall street, for the purpose OF showing
up whet he calls the stupendous frauds
OF the Treasury Department at Washing
ton, put in another appearance TINS
morning. In the number Of his paper
issued to. day he shows up what he calls
"The Amours Of the Treasury Depart,
ment," an extract or two from when
NAV interest the readers Of the Democrat.
Says the Globe; !,
For several years the amours oil the
Treasury Department have furnished the
material for outrageous public scandal
SINCE starting the Globe, statements
have been forwarded to me relative TO
the amours of high treasury officials and
others who frequent the department 1t
would only be under great emergency
that such statements could be permitted
10 appear in these columns, as intend
the Globe shall be welcome in the most
refined and pure family circle. But the
nossession OF these statements gives me
n clearer insight into the rotten oondi-
ton of the Treasury Department. ana
adds to my reserve power.
One extraordinary feature in the busi-
ness is that scarcely any effort IS made
by the partiesimplicated to conceal their
shame. In one way or another evidence
of immoralities unfit to be published in
detail in any decent journal, and IN
which "high treasury oiiicials" and their
adherents are implicated, is brought out
from month to month and year TO year,
and vet the culpable parties are not IN
Inc least disturbed. They even suffer
themselves to be held up before the pub
lie as establishing first class "mdtson
de ;ois" in the Treasury Department,
and as indulging in its debaucheeries.
The following paragraph is from the
Washington correspondent OF the Boston
Post, Sept IA;
There is an ugly picture OF scandal
touching the movements OF high treas
ury official being discussed on the streets
today The officer in question is said
10 have not only an elegant parlor, but
also q handsomely furnished bedcham-
her. in the Treasury building.
A leading journal of this city speaks
of one of the principa! aspirants for the
presidency, s. P. Chase, now Chief JUS
lice of the United States, as Sultan
Chase" and as "the great Sardanapalus
of the Treasury, with his extensive harem
at the capital" ;.
Dunbar, in another article, says he is
nrenaring list of the names Of females
Who have figured at the capital during
The administration Of the currency print
inc bureau by Mr.. Clark, and that be
intends to make it public, under high
sersA of duiy.-N Y. Correspondence
Louisville Democrat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
Loss by Portland Fire. July al

FTyHE total amount covered by the Etna Poli-
! cies on property destroyed or damaged is
S206,S54, on which salvage win be about FIVE
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from 5000 and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum is five per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year.
or proportion equal 10 81, coo loss for a COM
pany Of 0Oc assets
The necessity for insurance and the value OF
wealthy, strong corporations is forcib!y II
lustrated by this FIRE. Several weak Insurance.
companies are destroyed. Portland has q
Foundation Of g, 0OO-was handsomely built
mostly fine brick or stone neutrality-suspicious.
and screened with UPWARD Of 1900 shade trees
bounded on three sides by water-in1eed
literally, almost rising from the ocean--and
with steam Gre department-yet II has Sl0,-
OOO, 900 Of property consumed in a few hours
upon = holiday when It, people are least ocsu-
pfed-from tho very insiznifeant cause Of
contemplate hrecraeker.
Remember the .-ieing origin Of fires that
sweep away in a few hours the earnings o.
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Ktna Agent call If you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay fair rate Of premium foi
A good and genuine article, and Wiih these
LIGHTS and experiences bsfnrc you, procure
your insurance with shreWd judgment.
Applications for Insurance promptly attended
70 81 ri. A. LITTLETON a CO., Ar'tE.
No. q Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
Notice TO Taxpayers.

U,HE TAX BOOKS. FOR THE YEAR 1871,
are now ready. and I shall immediately
nroeeed 10 collect according % law. All tax
naycrs who have PERSONAL PROPERTY
must comoup at once. or they viii Ind tier
taxes in the hands Of Consiables. who ore an,
tsxcs PHILIP GAkNlH.
Tax Collector shelby county, lel.
OFFICE-Norfitcesf cor. Je1ersoH ana lhird
90. Of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
A Home Company, Devoted to Home
Interests. None but First Glass
Risks Taken. Policies Is
sued from One Month
10 Six Years.
DIRECTORS

rTHE MUTUAL SYSTEM HAS DESERv-
L eddy become the most popular mode Of in
suranee in the United States, and Is the one
embraced by those best informed upon the sub
ject and who appreciate and desire security.
perpetuity and economy. In purely mutual
company the assured derives all the advantages
which can be realized from an insurance, and
at the lowest rates, or exact cost, paying no
tribute or profits to the proprietOrs or stock
holders for. perhaps, an inadequate capital or
security. Cheapness combined with security,
and certainty of accomplishing the object in
view. are the essential elements sought for, and
they may be found eminently existing in n well
conducted mutual. All parties insuring in this
compasy become members Of the company and
are directly interested in its success.
Call at the Office of the company for full infor
nation, whereby all real estate insurers can
save FIFTY per cent. Of their insurance account.
OFFICE: Up stairs in 0DD FELLOWS HALL.
Entrance on North Court street. u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
TICKETS So EACH.

May be had of or ordered through any of the
Company's agents, at the Central Agency,
Memphis. Tenn, or of Col. James Strain, Her
nandO, Miss.
Company are prohibited from purchasing or
holding tickets in any Of the drawings. The
Company is simply the media for the purchase
and sale Of real estate between property holders
and the ppnprnl nEhliH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
CAPITAL STOCK, $780, 900.
TAKE FIRE AND MARINE RISKS.
DIRECTORS /.
OFFICEISsi

OFFICERSs t
w. b. GREENLAW, President
JAS. ELDER, Vice President.
S. Il. READ, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
TO PROPERTY HOLDERS.

AILoWNERs OF CITY REAL ESTATE,
a nd All agents Of owners, are Respectfully
requested h leave With the uudcrfirned, q nc
49, &c. Mrurhis, mrInerarla 81 any
sIf'Fs- TFASF-. SUBDIVISIONS, ETC.
made ~ them since the last assessment.
JOHN PARK.
LII. DlpRE,
JOHN ]. IRRELEVANT,
sl-H ASSESSOR,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17

Third Prise: One residence lot adjoining
the above properly, Is by 100 feet. very avail
able for residence and desirably located.
Valued at $500.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
]. B Morgan,
Robert Temple,
V. A. Merriwether,
W. W. Campton.
M. Mageyeney.
John Ainslie,
LIST OF PRIZES.


The First and Capital Prize: Col. NJ:
@. Gallaway's valuable residence, corner OF
Court and Third streets, Memphis, one oioe eS
vicinity Of all the Federal, state and County
offices. lot SIX feet front by $50 deep.
Valued at $4,000.
Second Prize: A cottage residence Of ten
rooms with lot 65 by 100. in the city Of Chicago.
H., only three quarters OF mile IRON the
heart Of the city, and within one block Of the
street railroad intersecting every part OF the
city. Valued at $3.50.
Third Prize: One residence lot adjoining
the above property. % by 100 feet, very avail
Valued at $500.
Fourth Prize: One residence lot adjoining
the above property. % by lOO feet. valued AZ
$500.
Fifth Prize. One residence lot adjoining
above, also IS by 100 feet. Valued at $500.
sixth Prize. A most valuable manufactur--
ing site, with a perpetual fall of 81 feet OF
water. situated in winston county, Aiaoama'
with 160 acres Of land. Valued at SlO,oVO.
Seventh Prize. The Franklin Female In
stitute at Holly Springs, Miss, handsome
and well constructed school building, most
eligibly located. This is very desirable prop
erty. Valued at $1,000.
Eighth Prize. Lot No. in Hays subdi-
vision, Memphis; size 1872 by $50 feet. beau
tiful building lot. Valued at $1,000.
Ninth Prize. Seyenty-fye and 2 half acres
of woodland near Raleigh, Shelby county,
Tennessee, distant from Memphis nine miles.
This is very desirable, and an excellent prize.
Valued at $4,000.
Tenth Prize. Cottage residence, fverooms;
lot 100 by 10 feet, on Borland avenue. near
Memphis and Charleston railroad, near corpo-
ration line. Valued at $1,000.
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LOWEST RATES CHARGED

in other Southern and Southwestern cities.
Their Apparatus. lately at great expense i'm
proved and extended enables them to supply as
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17
For the Ladies Only.

The Paris correspondent of the New
York World says the crinoline question
is definitely settled small hoops, only
three or four at the bottom, held together
by system of tackling about the waist,
will be worn for many years we predict,
with short dresses, which, by the way,
are in favor only as fatigue dresses,
being inadmissible as full toilette,
although any variety of fantastic drapery
il adapted to them. Long sweeping
trains maintain their supremacy for
evening toilette. Gold ornaments are In
high favor, and those now introduced
are so very we'll made that the prejudice
against limitations is completely forgot
ten, and the chefeday for the first
houses of Paris are decorated with them.
Jet trimmings, to the desolation OF the
cherch beadles, who have pecks OF them
to sweep out Of the church eisles, are
still furore The best and most artistic
of graceful feminine adornments OF all
descriptions are seized upon by the
American market with avidiiy. We are
told that Madame Nathalie Tilman and
Mrs Keeue, of New York, have borue
off whole cargo of delights to the fair
danes and brilliant damsels, by whom
they will be doubtless fully appreciated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-10-17

In speaking of the latest balloon
marriage" some weeks ago, we ventured
~ hint that balloon funeral would be
The proper thing 10 do next Somebody
has now done-not exactly that, bat
something in that line; he has committed
a balloon suicide. The hero Of this
prial felo de Sc is said to be a physician,
and. We need not add, Frenchman. He
kindly assembled his friends to witness
a novel balloon experiment; cut the
ropes. and as he rose, to the horror Of
his guests, showed a pistol with which
he made gestures indicating that he
would fire through the ballon when high
mn in the air. Next morning the fright.
fully mangled body of the aronaut and
the bullet pierced balloon were found, at
some distance from the point of depar-
ture. It is a very sensational thing TO
think OF, provided we have imagination
and leisure enough to follow the @ro-
naut through his fight and his fall. His
anxiety to die while going heavenward
was natural enough; but he had prob
ably not counted on the surprise OF
being 80 suddenly turned the other wav.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-03
ANNUAL a:pon or TIE METROPOLITAN POLICE coAmIs-
SINNERS

The Board or Metropolitan Police in accordance with
the provisions OF chapter 400 Of the Laws OF 1884, have
submitted their annual report 10 the Governor. The
lrst par. Of this document refers 10 appropriations
made and required for providing better station HOUSE
and prison accommodations some Of the precincts and
mrc NODDED repairs in others 1t says the system o.
providing station houses aud prisons for tho or the
Metropolitan police through tho action Of the municipal
auhories "a neither safe economical experience
having shown that the Board Of Commissioners ought 70
DO charged with that duty During the last year twenty
four deaths occurred and the amount OF time lost kv
sickness and injuries exceeds tho amount OF tho previous
year th-c hundred and eleven daya The number Of
pensioners has been increased. The Regis'ry law q
1856 and the emondment II 1895 have imposed onerous
and docatc duhes upon the police; but II Is believed
these hass been performed scceptaby and have haA
,ne effect OF dminshing the expenses Of elections
equitable distribution OF the expense Of supporting the
House Of Detention for witnesses, and recommends
town Of the district 70 contribute in proportion "a
the expenses incurred on account Of SUCH Tho report
contains reference TO the necessity for providing means
Of escape, In OF re from tenement houses In this
city, tho present being deficient 10 prous degree"
The number of FOR offences IN the cities Of New
York and Brooklyn for the year 1859 was 1857 Dur
ing the last seven years there has been an Increase Of
twenty per cont In the number Of arrests The report
speak. favorsbg Of tho efficiency Of the police in the
rural districts Suggestions made Of certain amend.
ments 70 the Boat Law, 10 render II moro efficient
but less restrictive " pers?ns prosscvry legitimate
business In referring to the subject Of harxs ana hack
mop the practices or many Of the latter designated
rs an open and apparent shame and arrests OF hack
mon are frequent bit punshments II recon-
eSps i s o.
articles b. granted TO the commissioners for the purpose
Of frustrating the facilities now afforded thieves 10 d
pose readily OF the proceeds Of their robberi 4rvhs1
erahle portion OF tho report IL devoted ~ the s~tn3
tho Board Of Excise Of the inc,s stated " wtss
document concludes with rcromruer dst'oa tat The
force be largely increased, more especial, sr-rx'.s.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-03
CITY POLITICS.

MEETING or TIE TAuxASY GEssRAL CoaEir~--ori-~
Row AT rua ADJouRxnxr-A meeting cf the Gsssrsi
Committee OF Tammany Hall, elected FOR the ensussa
year. was hold last evening at Tainmany Hail. Wniiam
NJ Tweed In the chair. On calling the list OF credentials
appeared that thcrc contcsng delegations from
the Fourth Fifth, Eighth Tenth Thirteenth, fifteenth,
Eighteenth. Twenty nrst and twenty second wards ane
upop motion the hasrng OF e claims 81 tho ccnestna
delegations adjourned until subsequent evening
After tho Adjournment ~ tho commi,'oo frac1
occurred 10 bafroom OF tho Hall, IN which an 81.
Member or Assembly was Knocked down aud for shcr
time general row seemed imminent, waish was only
oucllcd by the prompt Interference or tho police.
Mrsrisa or rus MOZART Halt GENERAL Ccrsrrxn :
This Committee met last evening at Sls Broadway fos
the purpose OF appointing officers for the ensuing year
tho following appointments were mads;-Wiian Y.
Lsc, Chairman; benjamin Wood Vice Chairman; W. A.
Mccarthy and John Mitchell, Secretaries; NJ Brennan,
OF tho Sixteenth war Treasurer; John Fuller Ssrgoaus-
a. Arms committee Of one from each ward wes ap-
10 nted 10 draw up bylaws for the government OF the
Gcera Committee aud report At tho next meeting, the
by laws of the past year 10 remain In fosoo un, tn0
wore printod Tho Commit'oa aalournoa "s
the hrst ThursdAv 10 Fshrusrv.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-03
c.cnine


scenes In the CITY and the Read.
The unusual travel Of the Nav Years. festival ~
gsthcr witt shs rising Of the temperature during the ~
ternoou Of that day. had effect Of reducing
On the vol packed roads to thin siushy mixture aes
at oil pleasant to behold comfortable to wade through
easy glide Sleighng 1t Yves therefore feared,
would end with the day. and the enthusiastic devotsss
to winter sport, accordingly made the most Of IT. Yos
tsrday morning. however, may imagine their delight
noting the change in the atmosphere and The cor
scquent change In the appearance Of the roads The
sush Of the previous day mad been turned 70 md
the crysssxed fakes which had chung together and Pre-
formed in the warm SPELL hardened and spark ling
with prisnac lights the had lost their sol lied a
poarance, the mud had disappeared aud hard whiee
mantle rusted street and park, lane and highway,
from the heart OF tho city to the frozen whsro
untrammeed natare gives our pleasure scope. Young
America eager whera chance FOR sport presents,
early equipped and 10 tho heid leading the Of the
and foremost In the frolc that enlivened the showy
parade.
Cutters modest pretensons turnouts OF greaese
state. containing family PARTIES humbe beauties una-
professional grace qaseny patrcian bellies with butor
Nv cavaliers ared in The ighest or costumes and Of
the most excrucaatlngly telling make up dashed
through Fifth avenue and the thoroughfares OPEN
queer confusion ofdivcrss eemcnts-prde and poverty
youth and old age, beatty and deformy, sentility
rowdyism-movcd through the drive at decorou1
gait, the fancy before tho millionaire, and the
butcher boy sdo by side With his employers weaithiess
customer.
Good slsgh,ng enjoyed tho outskirts Of Brook
iyn yesterday, and number OF remarkably Inc tui noute
were on several Of the principal avenues.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-03
Royal Observation-Disclosures OF Another
European Wnr.

Royal ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF Another
European Wnr.
The New Year addresses Of Napoleon and
Victor Emanuel to the diplomatic repre-
sentatives at their respective courts are of
the rose color order. They express them
selves hopeful of a peaceful future for Europe;
but in contrast with these pleasing anticipa-
tons we have facts in the conduct Of both
monarchs which do not look az If they them
selves entertained any very strong belief in
them. In the first place. the French and Italian
armies are being reorganiEed and put on q
footing which indicates the probability Of
another great struggle involving the whole Of
the Continental Powers. Then we have the
significant omission Of oil allusion to Prussia
in tho recent speech Of Victor Emanuel
on the opening OF the Italian Chambers.
That we regard as . very ominous circum-
stance. AT the close Of . conflict which has
won for Italy her Venetian provinces, and
which she never could have sustained without
the aid Of Prussia, the world naturally looked for
some strong expression Of gratitude towards that
government in the Kings speech. The motives
must be powerful indeed which induced his
Majesty 10 forego all allusion to II. The fact 1t
must be admitted, Is In itself sufficient to create
the most disqueting approximations. Napoleon
and Victor Emanuel may give expression to
as many platitudes a. they please about peace;
but they will deceive no one. We we're once
told by Napoleon that the empire meant peace;
but the world very soon found out that 1t meant
directly the opposite. So It Ii with these New
Years fluctuations. They are a. insincere as
they can be; for those who utter them we'll know
that the present condition OF things is only tenn
porary. II we hal any doubt that the talked Of
alliance between France, Austria and Italy had
actually been completed, the silence Of Victor
Emanuel in regard &c Prussia would have re-
moved IL England is not az yet party to II,
but, in spite Of her expressed determination to
steer clear Of Continental complications, she
win eventually be forced to take part in them.
Within the next three years H. whole Of the
European Powers will be arraysd against e@
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LADIES' NEW vEAa.

Uew Il Was Observed In the City Yesterday.
me mos. ardent admirer OF the old Dutch adveAtuSe
Who ss,ted Manhattan Island win not defend Kaisk.
booker characteristics IN their sntirsty-for there we
many orihsm that inaefsnsble the mest prqu-
diced OF anti Xncksrbockers fall not 70 creda those
vsurdy Hoiiaadsn with having been SOCIAL COMPANY
loving class Of people. whose generosity and fsseeses-
sdnss toward their own countrymsn and oountsywoeo
Il leass DO not admit OF doubt The customs broughs
with them nom the Netherlands ON being transplssts1
here have found fruitful SOIL and adhsrsnts scrups-
lousy enact IN their observance among the dsscsndants
d those worthy old BURGERS, who now constitute -
large proportion Of our influential and wsltodo fsilew
citizens The English occupancy under Governor N
coils and his British succssso would naturally sap
pose would have had tendency especially considering
tho antagonim that existed between the settlers anA
least with the peculiar social usages naagurased BY the
old Knickerbocke and the Substitution In their ste1
q manners ana custom. s o. English origin 50 aas -
policy seems 70 have prevailed in very many instances
these customs Of tho Dutch having been taken up
by the English and their descendants and made pan
and parcel OF their social worknga Thus among
other things which have descended to unimpared b.
custom OF making New Year. calls now so universally
adopted in this city But among the old Knickerhook.
vi IL seas ~
Day them now devoted to the use Of the sterneR
sex while the subsequent day was monopoized y tnss
female relatives in returning the visits with which they
had been honored.
The custom was very generally observed Yesterday
not however being confined exclusively to ladies o.
Dutch descent observed by many others Of the
numerous natonalies mot excepting the Yankee pure
SIMPLEX which 60 to make up the vast population Of
this metropolitan and cosmopolitan CITY. All seemed
heartily glad that the nne weather and improved sleigh
ing OF Yesterday afforded them fine opportunity foe
keeping up an excellent social custon-one which VIII
doubtless grow and moro into favor as tho Year,
roll Its general observance would work 70 socsev
profit by softening the aspertes and disspatng the
jealouses that this age too often characterize an-
lies especially In the upper circles Schiller says:
Nv gently entrcating and sweely begullng
Woman reigns while the Graces around her smiling
Calming down the OF Hatred and Pride:
Teaching strife OF wild passions would
To unite bond, and with her, and forever,
All hopes, each emotion. they ese had denied
In Brooklyn and adjoining cities the custom
aso very generally observed yesterday