Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-19

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the New Memphis Theatre for the fourth
time last evening, and as on previous oc'
easions il produced enthusiastic applause
and hearty laughter Mr.. wheelocks
personation OF" Bill Crockett was very
good. Mrs. flanagan was perfectly at
home as the dashing young lady, " Laura
Roslyr," and acted tito perfection. Miss
Llewellyn, Mr.. Lanagsn and Mr.. Marston
did well. "Sam will make another
bow to the folks Mt the New Memphis
tonight, and those who would dispel an
attack Of the blues, or desire to have a
ct of health.producing laughter, should
be there. They will be certain to enjoy
themselves There is only one Chanfrau
in the world, and he plays Sam in 4
manner equaled by no other artist.
FIRE THIS MORNING alarm Of
ERE about seven clock this morning was
occasioned by the burning Of the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Thomas Cooke, at 81
Vance street The house was totally
consumed, nearly all the furniture being
saved in damaged condition. The fire
originated from a defective hue. The
damage is estimated at three thousand
dollars, which is fully covered by insu
rance. The fire department turned out
promptly but the engines we're stalled in
the mud before they got half way there.
The LECrURE.-The lecture at the
Tabernacle tonight in aid Of the fund
for the relief Of the widows and orphans
of Confederate soldiers will be delivered
by Judge 7. w. Brown, who has chosen
for his subject The late Civil War and
its results" The subject 10 an interest
ing one, and the lecturer is able to do it
Justice. Prof Ssbatzky with the Phil
harmonics will be on hand and entertain
the audience with some pleasing music.
We learn that Admiral Raphael Semmes
will deliver the next lecture.
Our JOB OFFICE. 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. !
A Coon HoUsE.-We take pleasure in
calling the attention of our readers to
the advertisement Of Foster, Gwyn &
Co., wholesale grocers and cotton fac
tors, 306 Front street They are agents
for the sale of the Maysville cotton yarns
and cerdage, and make cash advances
on consignments. The firm is a reliable
one, and parties dealing with them or en-
gazing them to transact their business,
will be treated in q manner that will give
satisfaction.
SPEcHr REoPENED.-Joseph Specht
has reopened his confectionery on Madi'
son street, between Main and Second,
and is now prepared to furnish our citi.
zens with confectionaries, wedding par
ties with everything requisite, etc.
Specht has established fine reputation
for keeping the best quality of articles,
and he intends to keep his name upin
that respect He would like to see his
friends at every convenient opportunity.
POLICE Court. - Nineteen names
we're on the docket this morning, 1854 80
being assessed for fines and $l43 col
leeted. A proprietor of Keno estab.
lishment paid 800 into the treasury out
of the per centage he received from play
ers VIM. Garner is held on a State
warrant for passing counterfeit money.
Twenty. eight cases were disposed of in
the second district last evening, $l73 so
assessed and SOS collected,
NoTIcE.-Mobile and Ohio railroad all
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 237@
Main street. Sleeping cars run through
TO Columbus Without change. II
NICHOLAS FINN invites the attention of
the public, who are in want of good wood,
to the fact that he has large supply of
the best at his yard No. LAG Madison
street He has disposed Of his yard at
the corner of Gayoso and Second streets,
and his old friends will find him at lac
Madison. g-l4@
The verdict of public taste, like the
political vote of the country, settles many
delicate questions, and the immense de-
mand for Phalon's Might Blooming Ce