Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-03-11

when walk in the street is calculated
to give person the muddy blues, is to
read something good, and the place to
obtain it is at Albert Beers news depot,
2S7 Main street He keeps full assort-
ment of the latest reading matter, and
whether you want news, amusing or in
structive literature, can supply you.
Call and see him at his snug depot, next
10 the corner of Madison street.
REPAIRING SHOP of G. II. Becker, BIC
Second street All goods or furniture
left at my shop for repair, before the lst
of February, will be sold at public auc-
ton on the l4th instant to pay charges.
The amount of furniture | receive daily
for repair compels me to allow only one
month for keeping the furniture, to ac-
commodate all my patrons.
Respectfully,
9 G. H. BECKER.
HELENA AFLoAT.-We eonyersed with
q gentleman from Helena, this morning,
who informed us that the Mississippi
held full sway over that tow n, the depth
Of water in the streets being from six to
eight feet. The publication of the Cldr-
ion has been suspended by the food,
and business generally washed away
Canoes, skiffs, ETC., are in demand.
MULE THIEF TAKEN CARE oF.-Henry
Jones captured mule from Mr.. Water
man, who resides on Adams street, seye-
raj days since. After a long search the
mule and Henry were found in company,
when the mule was returned to his
owners stable and Henry committed for
trial at the Criminal Court by Esquire
Creighton.
UNDER COUNTER. Albert White, an
officer of the Mackerel Brigade, was
found under the counter of one of our
dry goods stores this morning pursuing
his investigation. He was arrested and
Immediately taken before Commissioner
Richards who committed him to Jail for
fifty.three days.
NEGRO RoBBED.--A negro employed
by Mr.. Neal, who had been to town on
Saturday to sell load of wood, on re.
turning home reported that two men
with shotguns had halted him on the new
Raleigh road and relieved him of five
dollars which he had received for the
wood.
CONE HERE EVERYBODY Free lunch
at Is Union street tonight Oyster
soup. 8
NEGRO ARRESTED FOR RAPE.-Abra-
ham P. Means, colored, has been COM
mitted for trial at the Criminal Court,
after an examination before Esquire
Black, for committing rape on the
person of colored girl about nine years
old, some two weeks since, near South
street.
VINO cares for French or English ex-
tracts for the handkerchief, when Pha-
Ions Night Blooming Cereus," per.
fums that transcends them all, is sold at |
a price that would scarcely pay the duty |
on these foreign failures p Orange |
Journal
DLRIxG Room RoBBERY.-The room
occupied BY n. W. Johnston and P. z.
Cousins, over Mansfield q Higbees drug |
store, was forOibly catered yesterday
aftsrnoon, and nearly all their clothing
stolen. There is no trace of the daring
daylight rObber.
FELT AND GRAVEL RooFIyG.-Arehi-
ects, builders and all others desiring a
cheap, durable and complete fre-proof
roof, would consult their best interests
BY calling on Messrs. Bartholomew q
Allen, No. IS Jefferson street 2-7
TREAT q HAMILTON manufacture
blows, etc., in Memphis.
REDUCTION OF TAx.-The REDUCTION
# the merchants tax to one per cent is
by our citizens, and shows
hat the Legislature have a slight regard
or justice Notwithstanding their many
ensetments.
STEAMBOAT RoBBERT.-Dr. d. NJ. An
Ierson, passenger on the steamer
Belle Memphis, was relieved q his
Eatch and money last night by so ne en-
erprising thief who entered his state.
Dom.
ILLUNSArr.-To do this in an econom-
cal manner you should obtain lamp
I'd the necessary fxings from the ex-
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