Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-03-16
ADJUSTMENTS.

ADJUSTMENTS.
New MEMPHIS TnEATER.-Mr. Jeffer-
son, whose engagement was regarded as
at an end on Saturday, has been induced
by Manager Thompson 20 remain in
Memphis until Wednesday next, and in
the meantime to appear in two new parts
at the theater. This evening he willper-
senate, in his inimitable manner, Mr.
Golightly," in the comedietta of Lend Me
Fice Shillings, and "Tobias Shortcut"
in the comic drama of the "Spitfire, ="
and on tomorrow he will repeat Rip
Van Wrinkle for the last time, on which
occasion theatrical trains for the accom-
mediation of persons residing in the
country will be run on all the roads lead
ing to the city. The change of pro-
gramme this evening cannot fail to fill
the house, the rendition of Rip Yam
Winkle by Mr.. Jefferson having
awakened an almost universal desire
among our play goers to see him in
something else. We only regret with the
many patrons of the New Memphis that
Mr.. Jefferson cannot be induced to re-
main through the week.
TEE VARIETIEs.-The galaxy of stars
presented by Manager Broom in Misses
Rent, DeForrest, Whitney and DeVere
draws crowds to their favorite resort
nightly. A change of programme this
evening will take place, with the entire
company in the cast, and an OVERLOOKING
house will necessarily follow.
CHILDREN OF ISRAEL BENEFIT.-The
unsteady inclined will bear in mind the
rare treat promised on the 18th in the
grand vocal and instrumental entertain
ment to be given in aid of the Congrega'
ton of the Children of Israel. Those
wishing to make sure of seats should Sc.
cure their tickets early.
The GAYETIEs.- managers of this
favorite resort, late the Canterbury, cor
ner of Monroe and Main streets, will on
and after this evening open their doors
to the public free of charge Their COM
pany embraces many star performers,
and we bespeak under this new order of
things crowded houses nightly. Make a
note of it: No admission fee is charged.
The KUKLUx WHAT IS lT?-Th
word Kuklux," which desgnates a
band of regulators" as recognized in
Texas and other Western States, is sup
posed to be derived from the Greek word
Kuklos, which signifies a circle. Those
who, in many, instances, have suffered
from depredations at the hands of active
members of Loyal Leagues have, as we
are advised, organized an antagonistic
society solely for the purpose of protect
ing persons and property. Such is the
design of these clubs as represented by
gentlemen from Nashville. All this vague
alarm manifested by certain carpet-bag
adventurers and office holders, who came
hither simply to plumber an impoverished
people, will hardly suffer at the hands OF
the "Kuklux." General Thomas, if the
association is properly represented, en-
ploys detectives in vain. There will be no
violation Of law by the Kuklux, and Others
who attempt wrongful acts may find a
power interposing its authority which is
only terrible to thieves and wrong-doers.
1t is said, with what degree of truthful
ness others must determine, that the
"Kuklux constitute. already powerful
organization in this county. limo other
harm be done than that ascribed to the
association in Middle Tennessee, there
surely can be little reason for the con-
demnation of a society which at worst is
a counterpart of Loyal Leagues; with
the recommendation added that, while
Leagues are composed of the most dan
gerous because the most ignorant people
on the continent, members Of the mystic
association are citizens of Tennessee
and permanently bound to the soil.
These last are interested in the mainte-
nance of order and good government,
while Loyal Leaguers have everything to
gain By public wrongs and disorders.
AUCTION saLE-W. L. Maxwell will