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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-05-14
A p,,v ANN ,,,oa,yu- WbiI

A FIaE ALARn TELEoRArH. While
the movement IL on foot looking to the
erection Of town clock at some central
point in the city, II has also been sug-
gested that the establishment Of FIRE
alarm telegraph, in connection Herewith,
would be an Improvement quite as SER
yieeable and desirable. The one Is sug'
gestive Of the other, as the same bell used
for indicating the time mighCbe used
also for sounding the aLrm Of FIRE. In
the event Of the erection Of public
clock, the bell should be sufficiently
large and loud to be distinctly heard In
the remoiest portions Of the city and
such, also, should be the bell signifying
the existence OF FIRE and giving its
precise locality. by an arranged sys-
TEN Of strokes, as it is done in
all the larger towns North. The ad-
vantages and need of 4 town clock
have been fully set forth by numerous
correspondents Of the LEDGER since the
subject was FIRST mooted, and we are dis
posed to think quite as many and as CO.
gent reasons can be adduced in favor OF
ere alarm telegraphic system. As it
is, we are without any central signal in
the event Of FIRE, and altogether without
any system of designating its locality.
II is generally ascertained that the con-
Hagration is in a certain district, but
nothing beyond THE is ascertainable
without actual search. How would it be
had we the telegraphic system, as in
other cities of equal size with Memphis.
Then, by having each block in the city
numbered, and the numbers generally
understood by the public, the pre-
else whereabouts of the fire could
be designated by the number
of strokes of the bell. The fremen
would know at once in what direction to
proceed, nor would the benefits and con-
venience Of the system be confined to
the fremen alone. Private citize% do
ing business in the center Of the city,
and residing in the suburbs, on waking
at the dead hour Of night, with the alarm
bells pealing on their startled ear, by
simple attention to the number of strokes
sounded by the central bell could ascer-
tain at once if the flames were raging on
the same block with their business quar-
tiers or their business property. In case
they were, they could hasten at once to
the spot; in case they were not, and there
would be no necessity for their leaving
their beds to find it out, they could turn
on their pillows, and, with no uneasiness
or uncertainty whatever, again fall asleep.
These are among the many benefits
which would accrue to the public gen.
orally from the Geographic alarm, and
they would scarcely lack Of appreciation
by those who have at various times Of
night and in all weathers, walked blocks
to satisfy themselves that this or that
piece of their property, situated in the
direction in which the deceptive glare Of
the flames appeared, was not being re-
duced to ashes. What say the property
holders, then, to the establishment Of an
improved FIRE alarm system in connection
with town clock-the cost of both
being materially lessened by their being
established together, and neither costing
fraction of the value they would be to
all classes of our citizens
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POLICE ITEMS.

Nine cases disposed of in police court
this morning yielded sixteen dollars in
fines.
Four arrests were made by the police
of thu lower district yesterday-three
whites and one black.
Commissioner Richards having re-
turned to the city, has resumed his seat
on the police court bench.
An unwonted dullness pervaded the
magistrates offices this morning.
James Andrews was arrested last even
ing, on a warrant issued by Esquire Nil
lard, charged with the theft of quantity
Of clothing.
Officer Rice this morning picked up,
in the suburbs, COW supposed to have
been stolen. The owner can recover her
by applying at police headquarters.
Horace Coleman, the negro arrested
yesterday with stolen chickens in his
possession, was up before Commissioner
Richards this morning, and fined fifty
dollars, in default of which be was com
mitted.
Andrew Panty was this morning ar
rested on a warrant issued by Esq.
Herman, charged with stealing two cows
This case will be heard this afternoon.
Esq. Herman issued a warrant to-day
for the arrest of P. P. Frame, charged
with abusing Ellen Gillespie.
Il. Bowen gave bonds for his appear
anes before Esq. Herman this morning.
He is charged with assault and battery
on Ellen Gillespie. This case will be
heard tomorrow morning.
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Tnr MrncnArra, In,unAnnr COMPANY.

The MERCHANTS INsURAxoE CoMpAsY.
The latest candidate for public conf
dence and support among the corporate
institutions OF Memphis, Is the above
company, which launches with capital
Of $500, 900 and Offered by the stauneh-
est business men of the city. The name
Of Il. McDavett as its President is
tower Of strength commercially, and
guarantee Of careful aud judicious man
agement Mr.. +. W. Smith, the Vice
President, is also widely and fayorably
known as gentleman Of the highest
order Of business qualifications, while
Mr.. r. A. Parker. the worthy Secretary
Of the company, is fully up in all
the details OF MISUNDERSTANDING had
long and valuable experience in
the business. OF the other mem.
bers Of the directory, II is sufficient
to state that they are unexceptionably
gentlemen Of eminent commercial stand
ing and worthy the public confidence
they enjoy. The company has yet to
hew out place and a name among kin.
bred institutions, and that il will do so
we have the best guarantee in the charac-
ter Of those under whose auspices its
affairs will be conducted. The Office of
the directors will be found at No. IL
Madison street, where all classes of life
policies can be procured.
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opposite WORKMAN House

Cough.-No Cure, No Pay.-FoRREsr's Ju-
sIPER TAR is warranted to cure Cough, Group,
Hoarseness. Throat and Lung Diseases, or the
price positively refunded. instantaneous re-
lief produced. Try it. Ifnot satisfied. return
the empty bottles and get your money back.
D. r. GOODYEAR. $40 Second street. Agent.
Price Is cents. 1913
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A LoEsDALE beached domestic at 20
cents, RICE & EXCEL.

Genus. ltlOb ~
THE DRAYMEN AND THE Tax QUESTION.
Pursuant to adjournment on the evening
before, the draymen of this city re.assem-
bled at Exchange building last night
to receive the report of the committee
appointed to wait on Mr.. John League,
County Court Clerk, and to tender him
FIVE dollars for the county, and five dol
lars for the State, as the tax on drays
plying for hire in the city. Alderman
O'Donnell, chairman of the first meet
ing, was again called on to preside, and
Mr.. Thomas Fox officiated again as
Secretary. The following report from
the committee was received:
We, the committee appointed by the
dray men of the city at your last meeting
to wait on John League, County Court
Clerk, beg leave to report the following
That we have rendered him the amount
agreed upon at our last meeting-say
ten dollars-for State and county license,
which be refused to receive, etc, Mr..
John League stating at the same time
that len dollars, if any, was the required
amount of tax on drays, but not being
positive, he is willing to abide by the deci-
sion of the courts Your committee
would recommend the testing of one
case, whether the tax be ten dollars, as
the law does not specify drays in its rate
of taxation. Respectfully submitted.
JOHN LARKIN, THos. MADDEN,
THos. FeRD, HUGH FERRIS,
D. l.. SULLIVAN, JOHN BURK,
CHAs. HAYNIGAN, MIKE REILLY,
PATRICK HEANEY, GEO. CROUCH,
JAMES CoNNELLY, WM. CRAFTY,
JAMES HAUGH, Committee.
Attorney General Wallace referred to
conversation he had had with Mr..
Loague, and expressed the opinion that
everything could be satisfactorily ar
raigned with that gentleman. The report
was thereupon adopted. Before ad-
journing, however, and in order that
steps should be taken, if necessary, to
test the legality of the matter in the
courts, the meeting went into a per-
manent organization by electing Alder
man O'Donnell, President Hugh Fer
ris, Secretary, and Thomas Fox, Trea-
surer; and by appointing the following
committe, Of one drayman from each
ward, TO solicit funds to defrsy the ex-
penses of litigation First ward, Owen
Devins; Second ward, Thomas Madden;
Third ward, Jacob Strader; Fourth ward,
d. L. Sullivan; Fifth ward, Andrew
Stein; Sixth ward, John LAwless;
Seventh ward, Thomas Ford; Eighth
ward, Hugh Ferrin; Ninth ward, John
Lsrkin; Tenth ward, Thomas Nagle.
The following addition Of one colored
drayman from each ward was also made
to the above: First ward, Thos Wright
Second ward, Edward Leftvich; Third
ward, William Bickford; Fourth ward,
Peter Blaine; Fifth ward, James Syn
mons; Sixth ward, William 0verton;
Seventh ward, Rufus King; Eighth
ward, Henry Carroll; Ninth ward, RObt
TrezevAnt; Tenth ward, Henry White
master. The meeting then adjourned
evening next
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Money TO loan on CoIIaternIs at sas
Main street. cot

The Avalanche directs the attention Of
the sanitary authorities to the alianthus,
or trees Of paradise, which are grnping
upon nearly every street Of the city, aud
are nuisance of the first water. These
trees are especially admired for
their blossoms, with which they
are clothed at this season Of the
year, and in this connection our cotem-
porary says: "The poisonous stencil
that is emitted at present from these
blossoms is certainly more deleterious to
the health Of our people than all the ma
laria huge swamp could produce. We
know of more than one family in which
nearly every member is sick, and there is
no other cause for their prostration but
that they are poisoned by the exhalation
Of this modern upas, in their vicinity.
The scientific investigations ordered
by the authorities in certain cities in the
North, few years ago, pronounced the
horrible, sickeniug stencil that this tree
emits, especially when in bloom, to be
poisonous and very deleterious to
health" We might add to the above,
that in scarcely city on the continent,
but our own, is the alianthus permitted
to grow, and the nuisance Should be
promptly abated here by removing the
last yestige Of them from our streets.
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The latest styles and best goods at
Leidy e. Co.'S, matters, 26s Main
street, OppOsite the Square. "a


REAPPEARANcE OF AN OLD OFFENDER
Sergeant Atlee last evening proceeded
to the bagnio on Jefferson street, kept
by Annie Gallagher, for the purpose of
arresting her paramOur, Mike Gallagher,
whom it was understood was in the city
and the house at the time. Gallagher,
it will be remembered, about year
since, in an ARRAY in Whisky Chute,
murdered one Henry Cooper, for which
offense he was arrested and committed
to Jail. 1t may be also remembered that
some five or six weeks ago the prisoner
was brought out of durance vile and
released by Judge Waldran, of the
Municipal Court, on straw bail,
after which he left the city, and
had not been heard of until yesterday,
when Colonel Beaumont getting wind
of the fact of his return, ordered his
arrest as above stated. Sergeant Alice
on entering the bagnio, in which he was
informed Gallagher was secreted, found
the gentleman seated at the supper table
with bis mistress and other female in
mates of the den, and informed him that
the unpleasant necessity devolved upon
him of removing him to less pleasant
quarters in the Adams street station.
Gallagher was so surprised by the spectre
like entrance of the officer that before he
had time to think Of resistance he was
secured and marched of to jail, where
be will be held until his trial comes up
in the Criminal Court, when he win be
required to answer to the charge Of muir
der in the first degree.
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The BAzAR-This fashion paper takes
the lead as weekly adviser of the ladies.
Emmons, 10 Jefferson street and 1893
Main, has it; also, Die Modenwelt, Dem
orests Godey's, Leslie's. He has Peter
sons (for June, Round Table, Scientific
American, Home journal, Harper's
Weekly, Illustrate Zeitung, New York
Demokraten, Stats Zeitung, LEO
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weeklies, and three French ones, and
several London, New York, Cincinnati,
St. Louis, Chicago aud Louisville dailies.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The ST.. MARY's FEsTIvAL.-The at
tendance was larger and the entertain
ment, if possible, pleasanter, at the fes-
tival in progress in the Ayres Building,
last evening, than on either of the
evenings preceding. The stands were
rsplenished with fresh flowers and fruits,
and fairly groaned under the weight of
delicacies and ornaments with which
they Toasted the senses. The ladies
we're again as smiling and attentive as
ever, and graced the OCCASION with their
bright faces and pleasant voices through
out the evening. A special feature of
the entertainment, also, was the music,
both instrumental and accompanied by
the cultivated voices of Misses Brad
ford, Montgomery and other ladies.
The proceeds of the evening were
doubtless very handsome, while all who
patronized the stands did so unimpor-
tuned and voluntarily. The hall will
again be opened this evening, and, in
addition to the attractions already pre-
sented, the Memphis brass band and
Prof. Mook's string band have both vol
unteered their services, and will dis
course the sweetest music during the
progress of the festivities. And while
abiding to the festival we desire to state
that the spicy bill of fare, presented to
our readers last evening, was by us mis-
attributed, as it was the property of Mrs.
Postal, and not the ladies of an adjacent
table.
The MASONIC FESTIVAL To NIGHT.
A large party of ladies and gentlemen of
this city have, as we are informed, sigui-
fed their intention of being present at
the fruit and floral festival at Eudora
Church, Whites Station, which comes
off this and tomorrow evening, under
the auspices of the Albert Pike Masonic
Lodge and the teachers and pupils of the
Sunday School of the church. For the
accommodation of such extra trains will
be run on the Charleston road out to the
station from this city, on both nights,
and return at the close of the festivities.
The fare on the occasion will also be re-
duced to excursion rates.
GRACE CHURCH PICNIo.-The little
folks connected with the Grace Church
Sabbath School are looking forward with
pleasurable anticipation to the picnic
which will take place on the lawn before
Col. Hunts residence, on Saturday next.
May their expectations be realized to
the fullest extent.
TIE FOREST HILL BALL-To-morrow
night the second ball of the season comes
off at Forest Hill, and as many may be
DESTROYS of attending from this city, a
special train will be run out on the Men,
phis and Charleston railroad, and return
at the close of the entertainment.
The VARIETIES frequent change
of programme at this favorite resort
insures something new and pleasing in
every entertainment, hence the repeated
attendance of the many patrons nightly
present The bill for this evening is q
most attractive one, introducing the
entire company in new songs, dances
and burletta. Prof Leon will also add
his feats in sleight Of hand to the enter
tainment.
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BOAR DING

BOARDING ROOMS, SUITABLE FOR
Is families or single gentlemen, furnished or
unfurnished, with board. All day borders
taken. Terms moderate. Apply a. lVo Mon
roe strsst. u
DOARDING.-TW0 OR THREE GENTLE
Is men can be accommo dated with DAY
BOARD by application at No. 90 Monroe
street on
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OFFICE or ATTORNEY GENERAL. |
MEMPHIS. April %, 1868,

John League, Esq, Clerk, ETC..
DEAR SIR: Your note, bearing date OF
April "a, 1868, is before me. have only
to say that the term "vehicle" includes
any kind of carriage on wheels whether
of two wheels or FOUR, used for carrying
persons or merchandise; that the word
"a dray" is of this class, and subject to
the tax imposed under the fifth section Of
the amended revenue law.
Truly, your obedient servant,
WIN. WALLACE,
Attorney General, etc.
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WARTS.

vxTANTED. TO EXCHANGE FOR A RES
w idence in Memphis, a fine farm. contain,
ing 500 acres, about 400 acres cleared, with good
improvements, and in sight of Railroad, with
in two hours run Of Memphis. IT desired.
Immediate posses ion. Parties WISHING. to make
uch an exchange will please address " A. D."
T,EDGFR office. "
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LOST.

n OST-BETwEEN THE MAYORS OF;
| 'fce and Union street, Gold Buckle and
Seal, with my wife's picture on one side OF II.
If found and returned to me at my ONCE. NO;
is Union street, Lee block. liberal reward
WILDE paid. rpr,u
j. ID. MUFFIN. i
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DON'T FORGET that our sale nj
Cost for Boots, shoes and Hats, stu
continues nj the old stand. 2zo Main
street. NJ HANDLAN a co.
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FOUND.

EOUND-oN THE NIGHT OF THE 18th
inst, on the Pigeon Roost road, an over
coat The owner can have the same by paying
co. th;. card Ut. HANDLAN,
80 279 Main street.
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NEw MusIc.-We have received from
f. Kaizenbach, 3l7 Main street, by
whom they have just been Issued, several
pieces Of sheet music, among them
Farmers Galop," by Henry Farmer,
ESQ, the we'll known hutist of this city,
ana the other Of Rosy Cheek Polka
This last Of Mr.. Farmers productions is
dedicated to Mrs Lizzie Games Tate, and
is, in the fullest sense, hikh eompii-
ment to a most estimable lady. Those
Of his friends who admired the author 8
fret productions viii not fail TO Be de-
lighted with this. his last aud his best
effort In the same list with the above,
We also end, dedicated 10 Mrs l. Virginia
French, Darling OF my Dreams,
cong. the words and music Of which are
by MrA N. W. HsckeltOu. The verses
are extremely pretty, and the air 70 which
tbsy are set is rich oAskei Of melody
for % exquisite 8 gem Of sentiment
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A LARGE line Of cashmere and weeds
for boys summer wear, extra cheap, at
Rice, Silk & Co.'S, 507 Main street 81
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DEEDS, Leases, Bills Of Lading. DrAJ
Tickets, and al kinds Of Blanks for sale
at this Office. 7
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DRs. wHrrE & CAELE still continue,
with suecess, the trsatment Of cOrns,
bunions and all diseases Of the feet, at
s2i Main street, where they expect TO
remain all sumner. Cures guarsnteed.
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For Gray's Cape Lime go TO Moore
Whitfield & Co.'S, Howard Row.

DoN'T fail to inspect the new and
beautiful assortment of mozambiques,
mohairs, Chene mohairs, mourning
goods, grenadines, just ope1ed at Rice,
Silk & Co. 8, 3o7 Main street. GA
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Mosr beautiful styles linen lawns, 81
cents per yard.
I RIcE & EXCEL.
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The largest stock and cheapest
price clothing. gents furnishing
goods and boots and shoes, can be
found Mt j. HI. Loewenstine d Bros,
Clay Building.
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PRINTS that are prints p 10 cents;
large stock of alpacas 1T 80 cents;
mOhair dress goods. 20 ceats, at j. III.
LOewenstine d. Bros, No. 2SI Main
street.
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Special Notices.

Pure Soda water.-we have obtained. at
great expense. one Of the finest and most APP
proved GENERATORS ever invented for the
manufacture of Soda Water. Il is connected
with cistern Of pure rain wa'er and rs the
process Of II. manufacture Is constantly going
on, It is always fresh. cool and pure. Giveit
trial.
WARD & LEGUERE. Druggists.
Cor. Main and Adams streets.
70 Opposite Workman House.
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The neatest spring and summer
hats I'm the city. &C ESQ Main street,
opposite the square. Leidy q Co,
haffers. 81
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Fer RESr.-Four new stores, just FIN
ished, low to good tenants; Nos. l76,
l7S, 1854 and 1870. For sale: The lot on
Second, near southwest corner Of Madi-
son, must be sold.
WHEArLEY & AvrST,
10 -.r No. 10 Bethel Block.
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To buy n good hat, go 10 Leidy a
Co.'S. 2ss Main street, opposite the
Square. 81
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PRINTS "that are prints, - 10 cents
nice linen lawns, so GEMS; beautiful
lawns, 20 cents; great bargains I'm
new styles dress goods, at J. III.
LOewenstine a. Bros, No. 23I Main
street.
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NICE linen lawns, 80 cents per yard.
RICE & ESGEL,
203 Main street.

TIE CITY BAND will furnish music for
balls, parties, concerts, pienics, process
sions, etc., etc. Leave orders at their
office, at 1926 Second street or at F. Katz-
'enbach's. music store, No. 81 Main
street. Names of the members of the
City Band: F. II. ArHold, g. f. Bruch,
]. Geo. Handwerker, F. A. c. Poudert,
Chas. Meineke, F. W. Arnold and G. F.
Junkerman; ]. Nook, prompte7. GO
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BEST styles linen lawns at 30 cents.
I RICE & EHGEL.
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HAYS Coal CoMPAEY.-Best Pittsburg
coal, Wholesale and retail. We weigh on
the city scales. Office. 287 Main street.
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Two hundred pieces select styles linen
lawns at bargain. Call at Rice, Silk
& Co.'S, 3O7 Main street. 81
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PRINTS" that are prints" 10 cents;
nice linen lawns, 80 cents; beautiful
grenadines, 80 cents, at j. III. L0ewen-
slime a Bros. 23I Main street.
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PRINTS "that are prints" 10 cents !;
ladies' fine white Lisle thread hose,
80 cents gents best British half hose,
so cents, at j. III. LOewenstine d
Bros, Clay Building.
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WANrED-To purchase, secondhand
ockaway for cash. Apply at this Office
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1000 hats, from IS cents to 81, at
RICE & ExeEL's,
I 2O3 Main street.