Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-09-15

Holmes, J. P. Trezevant and the Chair.
man of the Association, we're appointed
delegates to attend the coming St. Louis
Agricultural and Mechanical Fair.
Messrs. Haynes, Holmes and Goodwin
were appointed q special committee on
grounds, with instructions to report to
the Executive Committee on Saturday
evening next. 4 ltlll fLt
The FEsrIvAL.-The managers of St.
Peters Church festival opened their en-
tertainment at Stillmau Hall last even.
ing, under rather unfavorable circum-
stances. The evening, however, passed
off pleasantly to the few who were
present. The st. Peters Sodality Band
added vastly, by their soul stirring music,
to the entertainment. Upon entering
the hall, lit up by hundred burners, q
scene quite gorgeous is presented to the
view. Beautifully dressed ladies and well
spread and ornamented tables, fitted up
in the most tasteful and attractive man
ner, are theattractions. We will mention
two for the interest of our readers
The first is the refreshment table,
presided over by Mrs Benz. Babb and Miss
Julia Semmes, where everything good
is served that would tickle the pallet, and
delight the taste. The ornamental table
in charge of Mrs. Cook aud Miss Sue
Flaherty, is loaded with all the pretty or
namental articles the mind can conceive.
Besides these entertainments, every
enc has the pleasure of dance on a
splendid floor, and to one. of the best
string bands in the city. There will no
doubt be large attendance this evening.
Cry Reconsideration of the
Council Yesterday.-A called meeting
of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
was held at Exchange Building last even.
ing; present, Mayor Leftwich and 8
quorum of the Council. Alderman Ma
gevney offered resolution to the effect
that the Mayor and Finance Committee
be authorized to use as many of the
thirty year paving bonds as will cover the
amount advanced by the city in cash
notes or warrants for paving the streets,
WHICH was adopted. On motion of AL.
derman Moffet, the Mayor was empow-
cred to sell the stalls in North and South
markets to the highest bidder; subject to
the action of the Board whether there be
meat stores In other parts of the city or
not. The resignation of Alderman Pass
more was received but action thereon
postponed. An ordinance repeating the
ordinance regulating the sale of wood in
the city was passed on its final reading;
and the Committee on Ordinances were
instructed to report at the next regular
meeting an ordinance regulating the sale
of wood and the license thereof The
Council then adjourned.
SUSPECTED CASE OF POISONING. DIR.
]. Buckly Clayton, a new light in the
medical world, was arrested on wsrrantI
issued by Esquire Griffith yesterday aud
committed to Jail to await an investiga.
ton on the charge of causing the death
of patient, ons Louis Kraft, baker,
who died suddenly while under his
on Sunday last An in.
quest was held on the body of the de-
ceased by Coroner samelson yesterday,
and the contents of the stomach removed
by Drs Szerenyi, Donoho, Saupe and
and placed in the hands Of
DR.. Hoernor, a practical chemist, for
analy zation. DR.. II. will probably re-
port the result Of bis analysis tomorrow,
and 10 the mean time the accused viii be
held in custody. tl.-
THE Southern Hotel viii be fully
opened 10 the travelling public on the
18th instant Il has just been reftted
Ind furnished in every department. The
J. S. Smith, viii keep 6rst-
lass hotel, at rates reduced from s. to
2 per day. The planters patronage is
particularly solicited. II |