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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

DETERMINED TO 90 TO JAIL-Mrs.
Catharine Dugan had Mrs. Dunn hauled
before Esquire Miller this morning for
having asserted that she MRS. Dugan)
had gobbled a turkey from the Oyerton'
The case being merely senseless wran-
gle, the Squire decided to let Mrs. Dunn
of with paying the costs, ~ 10. But
she insisted on going to Jail; was
tired working aud wanted to rest
at somebody else's expense until
warm weather. But | don't want
you to go to Jail, replied the Squire,
"and il you've no money I'll lose the
costs myself" "But i want to sc" per-
sisted the alleged slanderer. VERY
we'll 90 to Jail, then" and the Squire
turned TO other business. The woman
reflected a moment, doubtless concluding
that the Sail wasn'ta very fine place after
all, shelled out the money, and left dis
gusted with court that wouldn't per
nit her to go to Jail without protest.
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FOR SALE.

FOR sALE.-sTocK AND FIXTURES OF
Il Saloon that has been established seserA'
years, and Is now doibr a very good business
A Bargain Can be Had.
Rent very low. Situation prominent
REED 4 WILSON.
lbs Odd Fellows Hall.
EOR sALE-THE VACANT LOT ON The
4 Northwest corner Dcsoto and Elliott sts,.
50xl60 feet. Inquire Of 7. VANHORN, At ~
Nan street. Aa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

DEEDS, Leases, Bills Of Lading. Dray
Tickets, and all kinds of Blanks for sale
at this Office. 7
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LOOK HEREl-AsToNIsHIYG NEwsl-A
frst-class shave 10 cents, an excellent
shampoo 20 cents, and an A No. hair
cut So cents, at David Pechners, 30
Adams street. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

GO 10 ESQ Main street and isuppIy
yourself with tickets I'm the Grand
Special Scheme of the Raleigh Nine
raj Springs. Tickets 50. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

FIREARMs AN advertisement Of Re-
mington's firearms will be found in the
LEDGER. Remington a Son manufac-
ture all kinds of firearms, and make q
liberal discount to the trade, whose at
tention is invited to the inducements
offered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

Prescriptions prepared with care and
accuracy at J. W. Falls & Co.'s, 35l Main
street. lott
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changed for improved city property.
277 Main street. ll7-l2s
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N O TIL e .

THE C0PARTNERsHIP HERET0F0RE
Livery Stable business, under the name and
style of @. II. BRACKETT 4 CO., has been
DISSOLVED, by mutual consent.
C. II. BRACKET, having purchased the
interest of j. G. Jones, will continue the
LIVERY and SALE STABLE business, at the
the old stand, Nos. 32l-3 SECOND STREET.
Thankful for past favors, he pledges himself
that no effort shall be spared on his part to
give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
C. H. BRACKETT.
II will be seen from the above that have
disposed Of my interest in the Livery and sale
Stables. Nos. 32l-3 Second street, to c. ii.
BRACKETT. In retiring from the business.
would take this occasion TO return my sincere
thanks for the liberal patronage to the late
concern. and trust that the same may be ex-
tended to my successor and late partner.
j. G. JONES.
J. G. JONES. having purchased the interest
Of G. III. Bracket, will continue the BOARD
ING HOUSE business, at the old stand, No. ~
MONROE STREET. Thankful for past IA
vors, he PLEDGES himself that no effort shall be
spared on his part to give satisfaction TO all
who may favor him with their patron age.
II will he seen from the above that I have
disposed Of my interest in the Boarding House.
No. % Monroe street, to j. g. JONES. In
retiring from the business, would take this
occasion to return my sincere thanks for the
liberal patronage to the late concern. and trust
that the same may be extended 10 my successor
A1 iiG : - CT. BRAcKETT.
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Smiths Drug Store, opposite the
POstOHice, open all night. l27
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Go to Smiths Drug Store, opposite
the POstOffice. Only depot i'm Men,
phis for CreightOn's Yellow Dock. l27
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ONE DARK FUR CAPE.

betUeeu IS Adams street and the Postotiiee. A
liberal reward will be paid II returned TO tne
owner at ...,-,.,,opvxx- A IN
1as 81 Jefferson strE1f,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

BRioos a PETERSON. Best Pittsburg
COAL Wholesale and retail. We weigh on
the city scales. No. IL Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

Call and read the many testimonials
of Memphians of tile happy effect OF
use of CreightOn's yellow Dock. For
sale at Smiths Drug Store, opposite
the POsfOflice. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

THERE is an entirely new programme
for the Wheat concert tonight
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

TnoNLs CuBBISs, lsl Main street, Is
preparedto set steam boilers, kitchen
ranges, CRATES, builds cisierns, or do
brick WOrk. he is good workman. See
advertisement
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

b. The REGISTRATION FRAUD.-The Rad
icals in the Legislature have confessed
that Governor Brownlow's proclamation
annulling the registration in Shelby
county was illegal, by causing the intro
duction of a bill in the Senate to legalize
that high.handed act. 1t has already
passed first reading by vote of four
teen to ten, and will doubtless be crowded
through both houses on the robbers plea
of necessity. Meanwhile, what is to be
done by Shelby county Conservatives
CAPTAIN Sears, the new Registration
Commissioner, has taken no step toward
re.registering voters, although election
day is only five weeks of. There
is little doubt that through the work
ings of the Leagues the Radicals will
be supplied with certificates, but it be-
gins to look as though Conservatives will
be compelled to stir around lively for the
coveted papers. 1t is our opinion that
the election can be set sside II the votes
of persons holding Mr.. Davis certificates
are refused at the polls, and should like
to hear the opinion on the subject OF
some one who has had time to give the
matter thought We presume all afforded
opportunity will register, and suggest
that the others present the old csrtifi-
Gates at the polls, aud institute legal
proceedings against the officers OF the
election il refused. When will Captain
Scars commence work
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

IMPoRTAST.-If you want CRATES set or
smoking chimneys cured, leave orders at
BOG Main street, or call on
I20 j. l., McALEYYY.
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Money to loan on collateral, at "a
Jefferson street. lT
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For superior Pittsburg Coal, leave
your order at Bigley, Mellersh & Co.'s,
Is South Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

Great reduction I'm winter Clothing.
robson, SNEED a. CO..
l7 sos Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

NOTICE TO CoNsIGSEEs-The attention
of all concerned is called to the Internal
Revenue Notice" requiring railroads. to
hold Mississippi cotton at the depots
until an order is produced from the Col
lector to deliver it. Cotton not called
for within tseuty.four hours will be stored
at the risk aud expense of the cOnsignee.
]. NJ. PAMPLIN,
l0- Erai0bt Aoent M and II. r. r.
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ms. PITWAN a HOPs0N

TTAvF REMOVED THEIR OFFICE TO
III me rruthwest corner Of Third sud Court
Stresis-the old Provost Marshsl's once. Isl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

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 most
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. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

The Wheat concert will be repeated
tonight
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OvERCOATs, regardless or cost, at
2z7 Main street. ll7-lS
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Great reduction I'm Winter Clothing.
robson, SNEED d CO.,
1877 sos Main street.
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NOTICE TO PARENTS.
Miss saIlie Cornelius

WILL OPEN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
w and small Boys. on the ID JANUARY.
1855. at the residence Of Dr.. o. 3. Karly. on
Jones avenue, fifth door froz Alabama street.
and Immediately in tho rear Of 81. Mary's
Church, for girls and small boys. l07
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

GRAND CHAMPAGNE SUPPER will be
given to the guests at Is Monroe street,
this evening at eleven o'clock. A gay
time may be expected. The public in
vited
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

Great reduction I'm Winter Clothing.
robson, SNEED a. CO.,
IY sos Main street.
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Tbs Wheat concert tonight promises
TO be the finest Of the season.
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II. B. PAoKrR-No. / Pittsburg coal
No. 1884 Main street.
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TIE LAMPLIGHTING QUESTION AGAIN.
There is tradition that the principle
office of gasight is to neutralize the eff
fects of darkness, but the employees of the
gas company charged with the lighting
of the public lamps regard those illu-
minators as intended merely for orna-
ment. 1t an established fact that the
majority of bufglaries occur during the
two or three hours preceding daylight,
which now makes its advent about six
o o'clock. Yet, with an energy that would
be commendable in a better cause, the
lamplighters continue to extinguish the
burners as early as four or five o'clock.
They did SO this morning, and po-
licemen inform us that no protests
can induce them to postpone the opera
ton until daylight. Before daylight hum
dreds of people are compelled to go
abroad and stumbling about in Egyptian
darkness, imagining every object to be
garroter, is not particularly calculated to
induce pious reflections. Several citi-
zens, residing in remote quarters, have
petitioned Mayor McDavitt to take ac-
ton in the matter. Should nothing be
done, we suggest to the police the pro-
priety of compelling Mr.. Lamplighter to
curb his ardor, by sending him home
with a flea in his ear.
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WARTS.
M WET NIIRSE.
uonsrno1n rnRNITuRE.
LOST.
IA SMALL
IRON SAFE KEY,

with Desk Key attached. A liberia, reward Va. I'd
or AZ So jefferson street. lz5-I
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PITTsBuRG Coal AND GAS COKE
Brown 4 Jones', office 247 Second street
Weighed by County Inspector.
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Arrival and Departure Of Trains.

LAUNDRY OPTICS, 40 Jefferson street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

GRAND CHAMPAGNE SUPPER will be
given to the guests at 10 Monroe street,
this evening at eleven o'clock. A gay
time may be expected. The public in
vited.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27
THE HABEAs CORPUS CASE.
Captain DuBose Discharged
from Custody.

This morning, In the Common Law
Court, Judge Pierce decided to grant the
petition of Capt. J. ]. DuBose, arrested
by Judge Leonard for contempt, and the
prisoner was accordingly discharged.
As the case Of Mr.. Somerville turns
upon the same points, We presume this
decision will settle the matter
A more absurd action than that OF
Judge Leonard could scarcely be con-
ceiyed. He wantonly and unoflicially
aspersed the character Of couple OF
gentlemen, who had the right to demand
the purport Of his insinuations. He not
only refused to comply, but added per-
sonal insult to the injury previously
sought to be conveyed by his remarks to
third parties. In being knocked down
for it he received the chastisement he
might have anticipated from a man OF
spirit, whose honor had been assailed.
The fact that he is chairman-not Judge
of the County Court does not shield
him from the consequences of Offering
personal insult to gentlemen.
A FAoT FOR THE FIRE COMMITTEE OF
THE BOARD OF ALDERMES.-Th fact that
John Cosgrove, whom Tom Malone, in
his dying declarations, indicated as his
murderer, is fireman in the employ of
the city, recalls the additional fact that
not few other parties, arrested from
time to time on charges Of murder or as
sault with intent to kill, have proved TO
be members Of the fire department. And
this brings to view still another fact :;
that the unenviable notoriety Of these
men seldom causes their displacement
from position. The majority of the
members of the fire department are
steady, well.behaved men, who attend TO
their duties, and are never embroiled in
difficulties. But enough "roughs are
kept in the Department. to cause the name
of fireman to be associated with rowdy-
ism. Now, we protest against the Fire
Committee keeping men in the city 8
employ, at the expense of the people,
who are known to be rowdies or murder
ers. That men under bonds for murder
or attempted murder, whose names are
constantly ia the newspapers in connec-
ton with crimes, should be retained,
seems inexplicable. Why is not an
effort made by the Fire Committee, or If
that body do not care to take the matter
in hand, by the Board to work reform
| in the Fire Department. We call upon
Alderman Hoist, the Chairman of the
Committee, to move in the matter. He
is an old fireman, and knows exactly
where to strike. Nor is he man apt to
shrink from his duty There are hun
dreds of good men anxious to serve in
the Department. Let the "roughs be
sent adrift that respectable firemen need
no longer blush for them
n I
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TAKEN UP.

VNAKEN UP
ONE BLACK COW,
With white spot in forehead, about eight years
old The owner can get her by paving charges
Pour miles south Of Memphis, near the Her
napdo road. y.
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NOR RENT-A FINE SUIT OF, OFFICES;
L with large safe or vault attached, IRE ana
Register Also rooms. single or in suits, up or
down stairs, suitable for offices or sleeping pur
poses the most elegant and best vontilated
rooms in the city Apply on inc premises
'' i9Ss " RADFORD 4 STRATTON;
T0R RENT.-TW0 TENEMENTS AT
the foot Of Main street, containing SIX
rooms each. IL. "A. fAhlEInoi
January II, IShS. llol
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

NOR KENT--25 ACRES LAND ON NEW
AnnIy 10 G. Fl. DORI0N, Jk., firm OF Mosby
K Dorion. 3Ol Front street tup stairs. I'D
NOR RENT-THE HOUSE. NO: 259 DESO-
to street. For particulaIs apply to
II W MRS. LEVY.
GOT IT'S Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

The COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.
At meeting of the County Executive
Committee, held atthe the office OF the
Chairman, January 20, 1868, it was re-
solved that the ratio of delegation in the
Convention to be held on the 18th Feb
ruary, 1868, shall be one for each 100
votes cast in the last Mayors election,
or fraction over half the same, and shall
be distributed as follows:
First Ward, seven delegates; Second
Ward, four delegates; Third Ward, four
delegates Fourth Ward, two delegates;
Fifth Ward, three delegates; Sixth Ward,
three delegates; Seventh Ward, ten del
egates; Eighth Ward, five delegates
Ninth Ward, two delegates; Tenth
Ward four delegates; and that the
Fifth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Civil
Districts outside the city of Memphis
shall be entitled each to two delegates in
the said Convention.
On motion, the names Of Ed. ONeal
and John CLANCY are added as members
of the County Executive Committee.
The Committee would state that they
simply suggested the 9Th of February as a
suitable time for holding ward and dis
trict meetings for the selection of dele
gates, but since a proclamation of the
Governor has been issued, revoking oul
registration certificates, it is now deemed
expedieut and proper that said meetings
shall be held as soon as practicable, to
the end that our people shall be made to
fully appreciate the necessity and impor'
lance of obtaining in due time their Ger
tificates of registration, and shall address
themselves to the important work before
them.
The committee is gratifed at the
prompt action of some of the districts in
the selection of delegates, and hope they
will be equally prompt and energetic in
applying for their certificates ofregistra
ton, for nothing but votes will count or
the day of election.
The committee would be glad to sec
meetings called and speeches made which
will serve to energize our organization,
without which we cannot succeed.
MD +, STEWART. Chairman,
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FOR RE N r.

JNoR RgNT-THREE COTTAGES; oNE
with three rooms, one with four rooms, and
one with five rooms--well situated. Gall AZ %
Avery street. 20
TOR RENT-A NICE. COMFORTABLE
X Residence. containing six rooms, large
Iard Stable o,tbouses, etc. Apply to W. ".
SMALL, at IS Mosby street. Terms m, node
rate, - -
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

won CAN BE SUPPLIED WITH C0UN-
ty, City and Police Scrip, in amounts 10
suit, by calling at
EMMETT SAVINGS INSTITUTION,
No. @ Madison street. rs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-27

TIE leading musicians Of the city vii!
assist Mr.. Wheat tonight.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-01-31

The whole success Of farmer hinges
Il pon timely attention to little things.
This, mainly, makes the difference be-
tween thrift and poverty. The philoso-
ply of success is expressed in that old
adage, "For want OF nail a shoe was
lost, for want of shoe horse was lost,
for want of horse man was lost" 1t is
little thing to keep accounts OF the
pecuniary transactions upon the farm. a
half hour Saturday evening would enable
most farmers to know just how they stand
with the world. Yet, we suspect half OF
the men who cultivate the soil never make
an entry in book, and for want of this,
the account runs up fearfully at the store,
and many articles of luxury are purchased
for which they are unable to- pay at the
end of the year. Debt accumulates, the
farm is mortgaged, and finally lost, for
want of a little paper and ink. lis a ,
little thing to put up a tool in its place
when not in use. Yet many have no tool
house, or place of shelter for any nipple I,
ment or vehicle. Things are left where
they were last used, the pillow in the field,
the cart in the yard, the chains in the
stable, the harness in the wood-house, the
axe at the wood-pile, and the rakes in the
corn crib. Many do not even house the
expensive implements they have bought,
and reapers and thrashers are treated like
old plows and harrows. The parts made
of iron and steel grow rusty, and the wood
decays. A machine that is good for thirty
years with proper care is used up in five
by abuse. 1t is a very little thing to turn
a nut when it is loose Yet for want of
the tightening the nut is lost, the bolt
comes out, and the loaded wagon breaks
down on the way to market, and whole
day for man and team is lost. 1t is little
| thing to keep horse properly groomed,
yet for want of clean fetlocks the skin
cracks and the horse Is lame, and the
owner loses the use of him for months or
weeks. Ventilation is small affair, yet
for want of it the health of stock in stables
suffers severely, and disease sets in, 1t is
a small affair to provide good seed at the
beginning Of the year, but the whole sue
cess of the season depends upon it. 1t is
an easy thing to deal fairly with your
| neighbors and make name that is better
than precious ointment" Many cheat ON
small occasions, do not deliver what they
sell, and get a reputation for meanness
that stands in the way of their success
american AgTicuItWriSt.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1868-01-31
Fires from Steam, and Water.

The causes OF fires are sometimes very
curious. For instance, who would think
that it would ever arise from hot water
But nothing is more certain than that
many extensive CONGREGATIONS have been
occasioned by the hot water pipes with
which buildings have been warmed. Hot
water and steam pipes are often heated at
a very high rate; three or four hundred
degrees is sometimes attained, and the con-
sequence is that any wood which is used
to support such pipes speedily becomes
charred, and SO dried that it gives out
most .nfammable gas. The late Mr.Braid-
wood has given evidence to the effect that
a heat not exceeding two hundred and
twelve degrees, if long applied, would
ignite woodwork. 1t is true, period of
many years is required to bring wood to
this. condition; but hot water apparatus
is put up as a part of the fixtures of q
house, and is expected to last as long, and
and all the time, it must be remembered,
it is producing its effect out of sight.
If fires arising from water In the form
of steam, or circulating through pipes, can
be accounted for satisfactorily, how shall
we make out the cause Of fires arising
from a high tide? Yet under this head
ing several have occurred, according to a
return made by Mr.. BraidwOod.7 One can
understand how high tide may put out q
fire, but it certainly is a puzzle to under
stand how it could bring one about In
many of the river side wharfs large guam
titles of lime are stored the overflow of
water into these stores of course produces
at once great heat, which is, however,
harmless SO long as it only comes in con-
tact with wood !; but when iron is present
ed to the lime in this manner, after time
it becomes red hot, and fires whatever it
is in contact with. The Fire Brigade,
which existed before the transfer of the
fire engines to the Board of Works, kept
a register of all the causes of fire, so far
as they could be ascertained, and in this
register the loss of several boats laden
with lime is mentioned, by reason of the
iron knees and bolts thus heated by slack
ened lime burning holes in the bottoms
of the harpes .-C0SSeLys M110sine.