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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-07


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A RACE FOR LIFE.-An incident illus
trating the danger of pedestrianizing in
the most remote quarters of the city,
beyond the reach of gaslight, occurred
few evenings since. A we'll known beau,
who, for years, has made sad havoc
among the hearts of our city bellies, left
his place of business after tea to make
call. His course led 10 the lower part OF
the city, where gas lamps are unknown
The inconstant moon withdrew behind
lowering clouds, which seemed to stretch
forth their hands to clutch him by the
hair. Not even friendly dog or COW
could be overtaken, as, with bated breath
our beau hurried into the shadows. FL
nally quick footsteps were heard behind
Visions of murderers and garroters arose
tall as Alpine cliffs before the solitary
pedestrian. His locks suddenly grew
stiff as bristles, and each particular hair
stood on each particular end like quills
on the fretful porcupine. The footsteps
battered relentlessly, momentarily les
sening the distance between them and
the fugitive, who now advanced at pace
that would have astonished Weston.
4 moment more and rough voice bel"
lowed: Hello, you gwine to church =
No answer, and the tallest walking on
record. :" ! say, you jis stop, or I'll fotch
you to taw id quickP next sounded
in our benighted hero's ears like a sum
mons from the damned. Perspiration
stood on his brow in beads large as or
anges. Whether to fly or confront the rob-
Der, for robber he certainly must be, was
the question. Our hero is not lacking in
courage, but anticipations of pleasant
evening caused him to forget his trusty
repeater, and he was powerless. Mean
while the pursuer rapidly approached,
and in moment the click of pistol
was heard, closely followed by deafen-
ing report No more time was to be lost.
Clapping his hand on his head to satisfy
himself that that somewhat useful MEM
Der had not been blown into what Mr.
Mantilini would term =" demnition
particles" he struck out, and for
a quarter of a mile made time that
threw John Gilpin's celebrated hegira
completely into the shade. After him
Numbered the brigand, but the race soon
ceased; the man of blood was left far in
the rear, and the fugitive finally cleared
the long-coveted fence at bound, and
his troubles were terminated by ava
lanches of warm congratulations on his
escape from the jaws of death. The visit
concluded, our hero arose to return but
the host would not hear Of any such
rashness He was invited to remain,
and joyfully accepted the invitation.
But it happened that every bedroom was
filled with company. Where was he of,the
eleventh hour to be slowed? Anything
was better than lonely walk home, with
visions of robbers forty feet high at every
turn. The matter was finally settled by
a compromise on luxurious apartments
in the haymow. His wearied form soon
pressed the soft, fragrant hay, and few
moments found him in the land of
dreams, the ugly visions being replaced
by those of angels and brightest sun.
beams.
School MATTERs.-Mr. f. j. Conner
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Cross OF The FAIR.-The orphans
fair closed with ball last night, atwhich
those present enjoyed themselves very
much. During the evening the 6ue sew
ing machine was rafied. Il was won by
Mrs. J. H. McMshon. The portrait Of
Father Rotchfori was not raffied, full
return Of the tickets given out for sale
not yet having been made. Due notice
Of the time will be given.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-07

II. B, P.cKER-No. Pittsburg coal
No. 233a Main street.
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SoNErHISe Coon. -Excelsior Cologne
prepared by J. w. Falls & Co., Druggists
35l Main street. 1917
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-07

SCHOOL MATTERs.-Mr. E. ]. Conner
has been elected Treasurer of the Board
of School Visitors, Uice Mr.. w. s. Bruce,
resigned. The members of the Board
for the present year are First ward-F.
F.Fealy and C.Mehan Second ward-H.
D. Cornell and d. +. Goodyear; Third
ward-John johnson and f. j. Atwell
Fourth ward-H. H, Higbee, N. Hoff.
heimer; Fifth ward-W. S. Bruce, N. j.
Wiggin; Sixth ward-James A. Swain,
Z. J. Conner; Seventh ward-George w.
Waldran, s. Cook; Eighth ward-H. c.
Slaughter, L. M. Wolcott Ninth ward
]. T. Scott, ]. B. Grifing. No one APP
peared at the meeting yesterday evening
to contest the seats of those who had not
taken the candidates oath. An election
for officers resulted as follows: Presi-
dent, H. II. Higbee; Vice President, II.
D. Connell; Secretary, F. j. Atwell.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-07

GENTLEMEN who want (custom made)
heavy and genteel water proof, medium
or dress boots, will find them, without
the annoyance of leaving their measure,
NJ Levett A. Co.'S. 336 Main street. Ill
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FURNITURE AT AUoTIoN.-At No. 81
Jefferson street, Thursday morning at
10 o'clock, Passmore & Co. will sell at
auction the entire household furniture
on the premises, consisting of parlor and
bedroom furniture, curtains, vases, a
piano, ETC., all of fine quality. Persons
desiring fine furniture would do well to
be on hand. See advertisement
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: A ADMINISTRATIONS FINAL SETTLE
IA ment in County Court of Shelby county.
To the heirs and creditors of Michael Hesse.
deceased. Notice is hereby given that ! have
filed my settlement Of the estate Of Michael
and that / will apply. for confirmation Of said
settlement at the February term. 1853. Of said
Court, to be held on the first Monday Of said
month. in the Courthouse in the city of Mem
phis. SOL. HESSE,
Administrator.
Approved December IL. 1857.
.JOuN ToAGuF Clerk. t-r
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FOR THEATER AND PARTY.--A
large lot OfsuperiOr white Kid Gloves
Just received by WELLS a. COLL, 267
Main street. See what they ask for
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MLTREssEs Of all kinds on hand and
made to order, by Martin Eyke, Az
Mnroe street liz
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CHRISTMAS presents to suit every one in
price and quality, at Lindaur, Arnold u
Co. g, 81 Main street. ]

CHANGE OF TINE or THE MISSISSIPPI
AND TENNESSEE RAILRoAD.-The atten-
ton of passengers is directed to the fact
that another change has been made in
the running time of the Mississippi and
Tennessee railroad. Commencing to-
day, trains arrive and depart as follows;
New Orleans Express will arrive at 1926
pm, and depart at4:l0 pm. SardiS Ac-
commodation will arrive at 10 am. and
depart at l;50 p.m.; Freight will arrive
at 3:l5 pm, and depart at 5:45 am.
The express will run daily; and the ac-
commodation and freight daily except
Sundays. The time to New Orleans is
% hours so minutes. Passengers for
New Orleans and other points South
will consult their own interest by going
over this route, which is splendidly pan
aced lOS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-07

Call and examine our prices and
goods. III LEDArER, AKxOLD & Co
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Parties who deal at Germantown, in
this county, will consult their own inter
ests by calling on Mr.. L. A. Rhodes,
dealer in dry goods and groceries at that
point He keeps a first rate country
store, sells at exceedingly low prices,
and is an estimsble gentleman.
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JoHy W. LEFTwIcH.

IMPORTANT to gentlemen who need the
following goods: White shirts, under
shirts, drawers, socks, neckties, and a
complete line of furnishing goods. Call
at the greatest closing out sale of the sea-
son, where you can get them at half price,
at NJ. Kraus & Co. s, No. 2l8 Main street,
corner of Adams. 7
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sUGAR--To close consignment,
so Hhds Sugar,
80 Kegs Prime Molasses-
EDMONDs, PETFIGREW a. co.

II you want your furniture or mat
tresses repaired, vanished or re-up-
holstered, call on Martin ~Eyke, AL
Monroe street. IL You want your furni-
ture packed and shipped, he is the man
to do IL us
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Arrival and Departure Of Trains.

Arripe. Depart.
New Orleans express. daily. 325P.M. 4lo Pm.
Sardis accom- n, ex. Sunday, 1000 AN. 10y Pm.
Freight. daily. save Sunday, S;l6 oAo An
MEMPHIS AND oHARLEsToy. KAILRoAp;
Through express, daily.-....lQ:55 pm. e:i0 AN.
Through mail. daily,;......... d;3o Pm. I'm
MEMPHIS AND LOUISVILLE RAILROAD.
Day Fxpress................. 4:U0 Pm. 7:0n AM.
Nisht EXPRESS ............... 900 AM. 500 Pm.
Rrownsviile Accorn.......... 1000 An. 400 Pm.
Ticket offices Nc, 29719 Main street and at the
depot head of Main street. fhf
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Dry GooDs AT CosT. -Notwithstand-
ing the hard times, the streets are daily
crowded with ladies out shopping, and
hundreds of people from the country find
few odd dollars in out-of-the-way cor
ners of their pockets with which to make
purchases. To those thus situated we
recommend the we'll known and exten.
sive dry goods establishment of Messrs.
Howell, Wood & Co., 1872 Main street,
whose somewhat stunning advertisement
appears in bold relief on the first page of
the LEDGER. At this house very large
stock Of dry goods, notions, hosiery, and
everything else usually to be found in
such place, is being sold at New York
prices to the trade, or at retail. As is
we'll known to purchasers, there is no
house in Memphis where a finer or more
carefully selected stock OF goods Can ! &c 70
found, or where customers will receive
better treatment. We call especial at
tention to Howell, Wood & Co.'s an
nouncement, and recommend all in quest
of dry goods to call and examine the
stock and prices. The proof of the pud-
ding is the eating thereof, and those de-
string to settle the dry goods question to
their own satisfaction should give the
popular Southern Palace visit at once,
before the extraordinary inducements
now offered are withdrawn.
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NJ. KRAUs & Co., No. 2ls Main street,
have brought from their Wholesale to their
retail department a large lot Of new
goods, which must be sold Immediately
regardless of cost or value. I
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Qua Jos OFFIoE.-The PUBLIC LEDetR
Job printing department has been lately
supplied with the latest and most az
proved patterns of type, borders ard
presses, and is better prepared than ever
TO accommodate the mercantile public.
Our prices will continue to be the mott
reasonable in the city, while oar work is
guaranteed TO give satisfaction. We have
The emily complete printing Office in the
city, and will continue to give our Cut
toners judgements no others in this
market can afford. Call and see.
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Attachment Suit.

IT r. LUCKETT VS.. PHILLIP JONES,
u. before p. H. Heinrich, Justice of the
Peace. 1t appearing from affidavit in this case
that the defendant, Phillip Jones, is q nom
resident of the State Of Tennessee II is there
fore ordered that he make his appearance at
my Office on or before the 9th day Of January,
A. d. 1863 then and there TO plead. answer or
demur to compliments bill, or the same Will
parte and that this order be published in the
Memphis PUBLIC LEDGER once week for four
consecutive weeks,
Mauapbio noeeuh ar 1897 Iaw2 -10Q@
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Speaking of the under current on Saturday
last, New York dispatch says: 1.-THE anti
Pendleton men wanted the Territories to be on
the committee 10 select permanent officers, and
the Pendleton men insisted that this belonged
to the States exclusively. The Convention
adopted the latter course. The discussion was
a lengthy one, but, though earnest, there was
no bad feeling. Ohio led one wing and New
York the other. The Pendleton forces had the
numbers, but were deficient in leadership and
organization. New York showed all her won't
ed skill. Among the Southernera there were
many eloquent men and skilful parliamenta-
rians, but they sat ns quietly IN their seats as
if they had never opened their mouths in their
lives in public. They voted, nevertheless, and
take the position that they will vote on all
questions as they arise, avoiding anything re-
sembling display"
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The asphalte pavements in Paris are soft
and sticky this month. With G walking stick
you can make deep hole. "One Of those little
ladies" was walking over the Boulevards, when
the pavements we're in this state, in most
ravshing costume, with little boots whose
heels we're as high as an instep and as pointed
as an epigram should be. She literally stuck
on the pavement, which gave way under her
and held her as in vice. She tried TO put her
best foot foremost-frst her left, then her right
but could no. move, and, finally, was cut out
with cou.eau de caasse by an enterprising
gonain who was passing by.
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The Most PERFECT IRON ToN1c.-HEeEMAN's
FEREATED ELIXIR OF BADK.-A pleasant cordial,
phate of iron, possessing the valuable proper
ties Of iron phosphorous and calisaya, without
any injurious ingredients. As preventive to
fever and ague, and as tonic for patients re-
covering from fever, OF other sickness, it can
not be surpassed. It is recommended by the
most eminent physicians. Prepared By HeSe-
man & Co., New York. and cold byall respect
able druggists in the United States.
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Rocheiort relates in his Lanterne a coffee
house conversation: Guest-'.Waiter, hand me
La France" Waiter-"Yoa shall have it, sir,
as soon as the gentleman yonder mas read it.
l will bring you LIE France as soon ast is free 81
Guest-'As soon as France is free2 Good
heavens! then I shall have to wait long
Wh;leo
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PLA7soRM OF PRINCIPLES.
SLAVERY AND SECESSION DEAD ISSUES.
Suffrage Lest to the States,
REcoNsrRUCTIoN UNCONSTITUTIONAL
AND VOID.
BONDS AND COIN TO BE TAXED.
NATIONAL BONDS TO BE PAID IN
GREENBAcKs.
us saIloTs TAxns-So CHOICE.

,,-.. :. r;,,s /, . szpster caeeer and John
3. NEW, .0As, ou. nenecrat;c. noliti.
y. Desnn' tMo plos s.e.. ,h.;r carIiaye this
clans, were e1.H l,.;,,ais Fevl;n was seri-
l1asln.ge morning anu ssseeA A..1Ss', -
oasis anJneu. .,s ,,eafb Of Mr. caeeer
tne Sonsenson .as tsIs as,srthas Sedy
was anneuncea ,'ss7e -
3as1aleas ~ ~, si.hs 80 -. ,,naerstood 10 have
heso,u1ons, Mntsa az uon sIsyandsr p. Sic.
oe olaWn o -. .nd rsss-rsd ,ss- The name OF
asns asss = ssss raoe;ssd [ vsb Iond cheering
s'sepasSs ~ -, sssolnt;ona presented
ine =. .ssa .nd raniroonslv
tnelr Ispofs, Slus. ss.s .s sna 1l anthns;.sn
Inc ieaalns l....as ~ -. .re = folloxs.
ea oy tne pelnes.ss r, sra ~ j. be regarded
=: s,ssess :. anu ssesee.stl
as oeau assass. +ha ,,n;tad states are to be
s ~, r,on,,l5 . in creenbacks) un
paaa = .ss,us yns, asnS ~ s...yt, '.oi1
less .nel go ~ ~ mon 3 an deaorin.
can and govern yy
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Mississippi Election.

JAoBsoN, (M1ss., July 7.-Retmns from all
the counties but two give Democratic ma
iority Of eleven thousand four hundred and
ave. There have been rains here for three
aasys past, and the crop prospects are fine.
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oar European. Dispatch
lpra ATLANTIC TELEaRApH.l
IoNpoa, JulyI-AdYices from Japan repre-
sent that twelve Dainios had combined against
the Mikado.
PARIS, July s. IN the Corps LegislaI yes
terdsy the discussion Of the budget was con-
tinued by n. Jnles FaYre. Hesaid France and
neighboring powers sdeHired peace, and the
government Of the Emperor must decide whe-
fher its policy be for peace or war.
Minister Rouher replied that on this 6nan-
cial question the attack Of the opposition,
which he characterized as an, attempt against
the empire, was weak and worthy only Of scorn
A strong army waa s. pledge Of peace. By her
acts France would preserve peace and mde'
pendence, but an nations must ever be pre-
pared for the contingency OF war. France had
no hidden designs. but abe could not consent
to disarmament, for no confidence could be
placed in the fraternity Of nations.
M. Rouher, IN asubsequent speech closing
khe debste. said the Emperors government
accepted the idea Of German unity and recog-
uized the rights Of nationalties, and the only
war possible for Francewas one in defence Of
of her territory. her honor or her influence.
It is reported that furloughs are to be
granted to the rank and file of the fifth corps
d'arme.
VHNsA, July 5.-The Austrian Government
has initiated IN the work of disarming by issu-
ing leaves of absence to.thirtJ-six thousand
men in the standing army
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News nom Havana.

HAVANA, July THE cholera is decreasing,
the cases now being generally mild.
Mexican advices report thet the crops have
failed. and that panic is feared.
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coyeREssIoNAI, paocErDrses.

In TIE SENATE, after unimportant business,
the consideration of the Tax bill was resumed,
An amendment was offered taxing cigarettes
not over three pounds 81 so per thousand.
Without concludi ng, the Senate adjourned.
INrHE HOUSE, Stevens introduced impeach-
lmentarticles, and asked for their reference to a
committee. It was postponed to Monday.
The consideration Of the Russian American
appropriation was resumed, and nigat ses-
sion ordered, after which the House adjourned
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From Washington.
spEcuLA7loss CONCERNING THE NEW yoaK CON

yENTIoN.
WASHINGTON, July 7.-The Convention ez-
perts here are totally at sea regarding the re-
suit. Ohase's friends are still confident that
strong movement in his behalf will occur on
the tenth or twelfth ballot. Hendricks is re-
garded as having the best chance among those
now in nomination. shrewd politicians con-
slider the contest between Hendricks and
Chase.
The warrants in the Treasury in June amount
led to thirty millions.
The Committee ON Foreign Affairs have re-
ported adversely on Collector smyth's nomina-
ton to the Austrian mission.
The Congressional Republican Committee
have advices that the Democrats have carried
Mississippi. Their correspondents charge
fraud.
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Mr.. Moses was thereupon declared elected.
Elliot, Ransier and De Large we're appointed
committee to wait upon the Speaker elect.
Mr.. Moses, upon taking the chair, delivered
long address, in the course Of which he criti-
cised the t'slave-ocracy'' Of old South Carolina,
and spoke in disparaging terms of the customs
and traditions of the State. The speech was
overloaded with tropes and metaphors, more
like the effort of q seE-sutlcient Sophomore
than the wise and well considered utterance Of
the leader Of o Legislative assembly.
a committee was, appointed to wait OH the
Senate and inform them that the House was
ready to proceed with business.
Mr.. Tomlinson cfared the following:
ReSolued, THAT his E1cellency Provisional
Governor Orr;be invited to forward to this
House any information he may possess relative
to the condition of the State.
The chair stated that il was not usual to
adopt such resolutions until the House was
thoroughly organized.
Mr.. Tomlinson sugge tied it would not then
be. proper to receive message from his E1-
cellency except as private gentleman.
w. McKiDlay desired to know if he vas not
already out OF the executive Office by reason Of
the order Of General Candy?
R. @. DeDarge moved that the word slate"
be inserted before provisional" The amend
ment was agreed to and the resolution
adopted.
committee OF one from each district was
appointed to nominate the remaining officers
necessary to perfect the permanent organiza-
tion, and the House then adjourned.
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his Depart.
the opera
OF October,
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FROM THE STATE CAPITAL.
YESTERDAYS PROCEEDINGS IN THE
LEGISLATURE.
By rE1seRAPa TO THE DAlIY NEWS.
IFRoA oua OWN REPORTER ]

COLUMBIA, July 1.-THE Senate, on assem-
bling this morning, proceeded to ballot to de-
termine which Of the senators should serve for
two years, and which for four years, with the
following result.
Forhe Term of Too Years.-Senators Cain,
Coehlan, Duncan, Hoyt, Jillson, Maxwell,
Nash, Reid, Rogers, Sims, Swails, Whittemore
and Wimbush.
ForU.e Ie1m0f -Four Years Senators Young,
Leslie, Wright, Corbin, Dickson, Donaldson,
Arnim, Rutland, Rainey, Allen, Buck, Owens,
Hayes, Hayne, Montgomery, Bieman, Ram
dolph, Foster and Rose.
Mr.. Whittemore offered resolution embody-
ing q ratification Of the Constitutional Amend
ment, which, after some discussion, was adopt
ed, with only five votes in The negative, viz:
Messrs. Buck. Bieman, Reid, Rogers anI sims.
The message Of Governor On was then re-
ceiyed and read. a resolution of THANKS for
the information that it contained was then
adopted. Adjourned.
In the House no business Of Importance
came up. Gov. Orr's message was read and
the various matters Of which it treats were re-
ierred to appropriate committees.
The Constitutional Amendment was made
the special order for tomorrow: Adjourned.
A letter of Charles Summers, written to one
Of the politicians here, has created quite an
excitement among the aspirants for senatorial
honors and their Immediate friends. Sumner
says that he wants to see colored United
States Senator. and suggests Cardoza as. a
suitable man.
The colored Democrats here paraded to-day
and had q barbecue. -
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but have felt it to be my duty to lay the subject
before You and invite to It your special attention,
in consequence Of tie large interest which the State
owns in this corporation. -
Its interest as stockholder. .s4ss,ss 90
Under the act of1s81, In guaranteed bonds,
tonIy s700,00c Of the 5000, COO authorized
have been actually endorsed .......... 700 900 90
Under the act of 1866, endorsing certif-
COUPONS. coup % .' 2oaslsss
Under the fourth section Of the act Of 1855,
three three for s observation-disclosures. lea 50
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General of the State, and member Of this
House, and contend that he cannot, without
doing injustice to the public interests. ac-
ceptably perform the duties OF both OF these