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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-09-26
Cock Fight.


On q certain day a great muster was
10 come of at some tavern in the county
of Henrico, and Of course a cock fght or
two. At the appointed time preat
many persons were present, and among
them Mr.. NJ, gentleman Of thu, real old
stripe, who had made few ten-doIlar
bets on the cock fights and. lost every
one. He was commentio'e ON his had
luck, when Old Ned was seen annroanb
ing with large bag thrown over bis
shoulder. nl7
there?'
"Fust rate cock, Massa NJ"
Game. Ned :"
49,, Oh yes game as panther, Masss
"0ut with him, Ned; out With him."
And Ned drew forth large speckled
cock, which, TO judge by his size, was
perfect brniser.
Whatsthe price, Ned9'
Five dollars, Msssa, an Cheap q,
dat, an IT any cock on dis ground kill
dis cock, GIN you back de money"
The bargain was accordingly struck,
and the maieh right away. NJ. bet the
amount be had already lost and the
cocks were put in the ring.
At the FIRST touch Of the steel Old
Nei's cock gave a most awful squall. and
took strong wing for the woods. M
was furious, while the crowd laughed
fairly screamed with the enjoyment Of
the fuu. Old Ned was accordingly hauled
up, with the application Of some hard
epiihefs-
"Didn't tell you. Massa NJ" say
Ned, IF any cock here kill dat cock
give you back de Eve dolIsrs7 But d, .,
got 10 cotch him fus; an neber o. 81
any cock on, run old Skewball in my ife
Yah yah r
NJ wanted to be very angry, but Il wa,
no 20; his anger was choked dov IN IN
the uproArions laughter Of the crow 4 thsi
met him on eve-y side. and be vas forced
10 enjoy Il ss q capital joke. q Ia Ne
continued TO frequent the rsce course.
fill he dav n HE death
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17
The Port of Memphis.

The weather is beautiful on the levee,
which is tbronged with people.
The Virginia and Belle Lee will leave
at for Louisville.
The Mayaower is up for Evansville at
SPIN.
The Nick Longworth and Mississippi
will leave at for New Orleans.
Steamboatmen can save money by get
ting their printing executed at the PUB
Lie LEDGER Office, our arrangements
enabling us to do work at rates that wills
compare with any establishment in the
West We invite steam boatmen to
examine our styles of work and prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17
LOCALS In BRIEF.

NO jury yet in the Marie case.
There were thirty-four deaths last
week.
Colonel W. II. Fitch, jr., i'll for some
time, is well again.
Cow stealing has become fine art
in this community. N
John Cunningham, shot by Jack
Winters, is out of danger.
Order ash wood from Bigley, Mel
ersh Il Co., coal dealers. Price low.
1T is feared that the French woman
SO horribly violated by negroes will die.
Annie Melrose, the woman recently
stabbed in bagnio, has wholly recov.
cred h1 e
Colonel Beaumont is working ener-
getically to secure the cleansing of the
streets.
Six pairs of boots were stolen from
Ess' shop, 1921 Second street, Saturday
morning.
We are indebted to Mr.. Felix Cross,
Of the Southern Express Company, for
late papers.
S. NJ. Guest, fernando road, has
full supply of groceries and feed also
Henderson & Fleming's celebrated i'm
ported garden seed. Among them will
be found the great Cedar Hill early to-
mato. Best pink-eye potatoes-for seed
cheap for cash,
We learn that Mr.. John Robinson
will devote the gross receipts of one of
his afternoon circus performances to the
poor of the city--a most praiseworthy
determination, but one of scores of SINH.
lar liberalities on the part Of this veteran
of showmen. The time will be duly an
nouuced.
-Jo. Locke, at % Jefferson street, has
a fine assortment of papers and maya
zines on his table this morning; the Feb
ruary literary and fashion monthlies,
Irish, German, French, English and
Italian papers, all the illustrated week
lies. the New York Clipper, Scientific
American, Round Table, Harpers,
Chimney Corner, Metropolitan Record,
Lacrosse Democrat. Banner Of Light,
Southern Opinion, Baltimore and New
York Home Journals, aud dailies from
New York, Chicago, St Louis, Louisville
and Cincinnati.
-Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper this
week, commences Captain Mayne Reds
new story "The Child Wife" and gives
with it grand picture two feet long BY
foot aud a half wide in oil colors Now
is the time to begin taking t. Emmous,
10 jefferson aud 393 Main street, has Il
also, the Scientific American, Harper's
Weekly, the Curricr des Eats Uuis,
Germinie Lacerteux, La Semaine also,
the comic papers, sporting papers, agri-
cultural. fashion and religious papers,
he New York Mercury, Boys and Girls,
Artisan, and City others; the magazines,
minor drama, and the New York, ST.
Louis. Cincinnati. Louisville aud Chi
caco dailies, the Neu York Metropolitan
Record and La Crosse Democrat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17
MIDNIGHT ASSAULT.
A Citizen Assaulted and Shot
ON "a stairway I'm the.
Webster Block.

Mr.. David Wolf, the well known saloon
keeper, rooms in Webster Block. While
ascending the stairway leading from the
pavement, about one o'clock yesterday
morning, in the dark, he was met by
two men, one Of whom, known as An
thony Conway, after a few words had
passed, drew pistol and 6red. The ball
entered Mr.. VOLTS thigh, inaicting a
painful though not mortal wound. He at
once drew pistol and returned the FIRE.
Both the men then ran, and Mr.. Wolf
was, moment afterward, found by the
police bleeding on the stairway. Conway,
who had run up stairs, was captured with
bloody hands aud bloody clothing from
contact with Wolf. A young man named
Charles Patton, now believed to have had
nothing to do with tho affair, was after
ward arrested on suspicion. Conway
will be held for trial Mr.. Wolf gene.
orally carries large gold watch and
chain, and frequently displays large sums
Of money. 1t is believed that Conway s
object was robbery, and that he and his
companion had lain in wait for their
victim.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

A RAID on THE FAIL SIsrKRHooD.
The female inmates Of q number Of
rooms in the upper portion Of the Web
ster block have given the police much
annoyance. After the shooting early
Sunday morning, Colonel Beaumont or
dered the arrest Of not only all the
women, but Of the men foundin the same
rooms. Four or FIVE men were nabbed,
but afterwards discharged. Thirteen
young women we're arrested, as follows:
Rosa Cole, Mollie Davis, Emma Lee,
Lizzie Anderson, Fannie West, Joe
Reynolds, Anna Cooper, Emma johnson,
salhe Herrod, Annie Mcclure, Joe Wil
Hans. lcol) Laura Walker, teOl } and
Ella Williams
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

AN EDITOR GARRoTED.-A few nights
ago somebody garroted our genial friend
Gus Signaigo, of the Grenada Sentinel.
The cheralier took a ponderous wallet,
and miniature brass foundery, which,
not knowing what else to call it, Gus, in
his aowery way, terms watch, The
wallet contained lot of advertising bills,
four washing bills, a wooden comb, three
buttons, two marbles, pass over Liver
more's road, printed synopsis of the
Black Crook, fourteen free lunch tickets
keno check, ten cents in dog cared cur.
rency, and portrait of Blewis. Gus was
disconsolate over his loss; but the next
day the wallet and brass foundery we're
returned, with the following note:
"SPook HoLLER. February. lsOO&6s.
"YoU BLACK-HAIRED CUss:
When l robbed you | thought you
was somebody 1 didn't expect to git
less'n cool thousant. l make pint
never to tackle nobody what isn't gen.
tleman; and my feelings is CALLED to
think I've been sucked in and SIZED my
hands on blasted Edytur, which Ely
turs they never wasn't known to have
nothing but free passes to humbug shows
and invitations to hist in hash. Take
you're burned old wallet, aud your stin-
kin brass works, and you're scsre-crow
pictur' which a gentleman like me
would Mt carry EN- round nohow."
"Yours, disgustedly,
" jim SwIPEs"
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Special Notices.

New Marriage Guido.-An Essay for Young
Men. on Physiological Errors. Abuses and Dis
eases incident to Youth and Early Manhood,
which create impediments to MARRIAGE,
with sure means of relief. Sent in sealed letter
envelopes free of charge. Address, DR.. j.
SKILLIN HoUGHT0N. Howard Association.
Philadelphia, Pa. 13l-yI4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

PLAsrERs, merchants and families
visiting Memphis will save fifty per cent.
by taking furnished rooms at Southern
Hotel, kept on the European plan. Open
atall hours. Rooms, single or in suits,
s4Cs6 per week. lodging, so cents.
Ample room for 900 guests, Board
furnished at Hotel IL required, at all
hours, at regular rates. vi-ss
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

FIRE ON JEFFERSON. rear of the
Planters Livery Stable, on Jefferson
street, beyond the theater, was discov.
cred in flames between nine and ten
o'clock Saturday night, which was ex-
tinguished with few hundred dollars
loss. The proprietors are Messrs. Sykes
Il Barnett. The same stable was con-
siderably damaged by fire several months
since.
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WheatIey a Avent, Collecting Agen
cy. ONCE, 10 Bethel Block.

NorIcE. Memphis and Louisville
Railroad Line all right again via Clarks-
vile, the difficulties with the employees
on the GAINESVILLE division having been
settled. Trains will run as heretofore
over the whole line via GAINESVILLE
through to Louisville without change Of
cars, commencing to-day, February
II. Il45l SAN B. JONES, SupL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

Observation-Disclosures. Sherman & Fog
ler's store, ls6 Front street. was entered
about u O'Clock Saturday night, and
robbed Of a cask containing forty gallons
Of port wine; also oftwo pipes Of brandy
and ten tubs Of butter
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

REMovAL.-Our friend, Mr.. ]. C. Ward,
resident partner OF Garthwaite, Lewis &
Stuart, III Main street, will leave on
Wednesday for New York TO purchase
and have manufactured stock of spring
and summer clothing. Parties desiring
suits made to order should leave orders
at once with Mr.. Ward, who will give
them his personal attention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

SUDDEN DEATH.-Yesterdsy evening,
while waiting on the table in Johnny
Thompsons boarding house, 2O6 Main
street, negro woman, named Betty JEFF
fries, fell on the floor dead. DR.. Free
man, who held post norton examina-
ton, pronounced her death the result of
heart disease. The coroners inquest
was to the same effect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

TuE opening of Rocco Hall undoubt-
edly affords greater inducements to gen
tlemen DESTROYS of spending an evening
pleasantly than any place of the kind in
the city. A splendid free lunch is served
every evening. eodl4I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

OS Drr-That a couple Of druggists
lef, for Mississippi or Arkansas early this
morning 10 settle a little difficulty in &C
cordanee With the code. They we're TO
bang away at eaeh other al ten o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

REGIsTRATIoN.-The registration Office
is now open daily in Greenlaw's new
block, northeast corner of Second and
Union streets. We again urge Conscrv.
atives to register at once. Remember
that old certificates will not do All
voters must procure new ones The time
is short, as the election is only three
weeks off.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

REMoyAL-Messrs VIM. r. Moore &
Co. have removed to 2q9 Main street,
where can be found at Wholesale very
large stock Of staple dry goods, notions,
etc. Messrs. Moore & Co. sell exclu-
sively for cash, keep the best of goods,
and will give bargains. See advertise
mani
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

y. M. GUEST, fernando road, has
full supply OF nmiIy groceries, -four
and feed, seed potatoes and garden
seed, at downtown prices. Call and
see him. He sells for CAsFONLY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17


following petitions in bankruptcy have
been filed with the U. S. Clerk since Feb.
ruary 10th, 1868:
John 7. Pckens, Madison county.
Robert Strong, Upton county.
w. G. Swor, Henry county.
r. M. Mason, Shelby county.
G. Fl. Ebert, Shelby county.
David Rhine, Shelby county.
]. V. Patrick, Shelby county.
Benz. F. Dietfenbucher, Shelby county.
Joseph B. Wilson, Hardin comfy.
A. j. Hoffman, Hardin county.
Jacob Frey, Shelby county.
Arthur Bowen, Shelby county.
John j. Anderson, Shelby county.
John NJ. Mcdonald, Shelby county.
DR.. E. G. johnson, Lauderdale county.
r. A. Stanley, Fayette county.
A. A. Hill, Fayette county.
James A. Morrow, Fayette county.
John W. Bowles, Fayette county.
Charles Goldstein, Shelby county.
Robert I. G. Hart, Shelby county.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
victim.

NEW MEMPHIS THEATER-The Black
Crook spectacle will be presented again
this evening On each presentation
defects have been remedied and new
effects produced until everything now
works very smoothly There will doubt
less be another full house tonight.
John RoBINsoN's SHow.-Iti is useless
to dispute the power of the circus. What
ever may be said in depreciation, horse
opera reigns triumphant. Everybody
first went to the circus when everybody
was small; and age does not prevent
even the bare announcement of the ring
and sawdust from awakening feeling
thought deadened many years ago. How,
when boy, one envied the daring
Apollo who rode the four horses, and the
splendid fellow who leaped over the
horses, or vaulted almost over the moon
Where is the enthusiastic boy who didn't
want to marry the pretty little girl in
light curls aud short dress, and think the
I" old clown nobody ever heard of
young one-the funniest, jolliest, most
indispensable old chap in creation ?
Well, the riders, vaulters, little girls in
curls, and clown in spapgles, are here
again, and old and young in thousands
flock to see them as of old. 1t is an I'M
pleasant fiction that the times are hard.
We see no evidence of it at the Black
Crook and Opera de Horse. There all
is lovely and purses literally burst with
Mr.. Chase's promises to pay. Robin
sons collection of animals contains some
rare and fine species, and excites no lit
tie interest. AS whole, the circus is
superior to any exhibited here in years.
The horses are in fine condition and
well trained. The costumes of the mem.
bers of the company, the trappings, etc,
are splendid. While nearly every act is
well performed, that of Miss Cordelia is
wonderful. Although only twelve years
old, she is a daring bareback rider,
jumping over banners and through hoops
as gracefully and fearlessly as even that
world wonder, James Robinson himself.
Her age and sex considered she is
without rival. There are many other
noticeable features which we have not
space to mention to-day. A perform
ance is taking place this afternoon, and
another viii be given tonight. l-sl
MISS ST. Glars LECTURE o-night at
the Greenlaw Opera House, addressed to
the young, has received the praise of all
educated and cultivated people. Con-
nected with it is sort of fair, arranged
SO that every ticket receives a present;
but aside from this, her lecture is one of
the most popular in the country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

ATTORNEYS, TAKE NorIcE.-Five de-
sirable suits Of rooms, adapted to your
business, for rent at Nos. SO and So
Union street, opposite the courthouse.
Inquire at Desoto stable, IS Usion street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

The market closed Saturday with an upward
tendency. and maintained its stiffness this
forenoon. The limited transactions afford no
basis for correct quotations.
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Monetary and Commercial
Money Market,
pvPLIc LEpena oEgrcg g.,

PUBLIC LEDGER UFFTCE,
Monday Evening. February II. 1858.
1t can scarcely be said, with truth, that there
is any demand for city scrip. Nominally 1t is
Acc. for small pieces in brokers' hands.
Police scrip is nominal at s5c.
County scrip is dull at 60 q CSC.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

GREAT AUCTION SALE overy Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday evening, at
o'clock, at Reid & Bros, l5l jefferson
street. l48
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

SEE HERE.-Why don't you get shaved
at David Pechner's Excellent work
executed. Shaving l5c, hair cut 35c and
shampooing 25c. Remember the place,
30 Adams street. l36-l62
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
Once. No. i3 Madison street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY.
M E nj u H IS;
Monday Evening, February IL, 1865.
Meteorological Observations.
[REPoRTED BY EDWARD GoLDsMIrH.l

CoALl CoALl-Messrs. Bigley, Mel
lersh 4 Co., 20 South Court street, are
selling best quality Kentucky coal at
81 10 per barrel, delivered. Also supe-
rior Pittsburg coal at lowest market rates
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

MONEY 90 loan ON coIIateraIs nc
3es Main street. eodi4s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

BRIGGS & PETERSON. Best Pittsburg
coal, wholesale and retail. We weigh on
the city scales. No II Madison street.
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GEO. GILLIAN, Secretary.

A WOMAN BEATER.-This morning a
man named Hold Morris, formerly keno
roller, was arrested, charged with as
saultng the landlady of a bagnio known
as the Iron.clad. II One of the inmates
named Ida was once Morris " friend,"
but bad treatment caused her to forsake
him. He entered the house last night,
and quarrel ensued between them. The
landady, Madame Kane, interfered to
quiet the disturbance, and the result was
that she was knocked down and badly
beaten by Morris. Her head and face
nre covered with bruises, from whose
effect she has since been confined to her
room. Morris was taken before Esquire
Gibson on a warrant and committed for
trial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

DEEDS, Leases, Bills Of Lading, Dray
Tickets, and all kinds OF Blanks for sale
at this Office. +
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TO THE TRADE.-Ten packages of
choice Michigan butter just received
by
FORSTER, KEALHOFER d CO.,
Main
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WHISKY LABELS on hand and for sale
ut this Office. 1
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FOR SALE
EOR SALE
AT $50 THIRD STREET,

AT $50 THIRD STREET,
OHe fine (al walnuO Counter one lot fine
bronzed Iron Railing, one dozen fine Cane Bot
tom Chairs, two late style Writing Desks, two
fine Gas Pendants, one Oak Table, Oil Cloth
"T VII. ioip''' E.w. wICKERsHAM.
FOR sAIH'-
One stearne & Marvin Safe several Counter
Tables and thirty-six superior Store Stools.
Apply to o, sNrpn.co
7 AND. INi0ANDl2MILES NORTHEAST
4 of Memphis, on Big Creek plank road, IN
sny auantity from 80 To 800 acres. Of every
quality, fed and forest hill and bottom, rich
AMI poor high and low. every variety. Tor sale
nj half what has been offered for it..
ASP CYPRESS TIMBER accessib Q.
AIso new STEAM MILL, nearly complete;
Also a fne TEXAS PLANTATION, on. inc
delta of tho Trinity. N. 0. & Houston i. X.
runs through it. win be exchanged for Mem
'u Also 'S good STOCK Rancho, on the Lavaca
river, Texas, for city property.
Apply 10 Sam OF Henry Rembert, Big creek
or to Steele, l6S Front street, Memphis or >.
s. Rembert, Raleigh. ,,,,,Du
1877 S. s. REMBbhT.
TS0R SALE.-A NO. l LETTER PRESS.
l. with good stand, in good order. apply
NJ THIS OFFICE. 1@-t
NOR SALE-THE VACANT LOT ON THF
II Northwest corner Desoto and Elliott SITS.
60xIOO feet. Inquire Of F.. YANH0RN, at l@
Main street. "a?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

The COUNTY TAX CoLLECToR-lt is
reported that Mr.. Phil. Garvin will con-
tinue in the race for Tax Collector, not
withstandiug the decision of the Conven-
ton. We trust this report is incorrect,
as his presence in the field will result in
the election Of Radical We are per-
sonally friendly to Mr.. Garvin, whom We
would be pleased to support as the Con-
servative nominee, but it is useless for
him to expect that even personal friends,
who desire TO see Radicalism laid out in
the cold viii vote for him under the cir
eumstancea
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

A PnsOSER SHOT.-SAm Williams
luigi, who was recently sentenced TO the
penitentiarT for illicit fondness Of pork,
eudeavored to escape from Jail Saturday
afternoon. he vas finally brought to b.
q bullet fred BY Pat McElroy. one Of the
guard, which took effect in his left arm.
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Arrival and Departure of Trains.

LAUNDRY OFFICE, 40 Jefferson street.
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STOLEN.
NOTICES.
FOUN D..

UoUNp-TAKEN UP ON THE FIRST OF
Il January, oncsmall Black Horse Mule, about
eight wears old, IL will be sold 10 pay charges
II not called Tor IN ten days. Call at 70 Mon
roo street loo
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HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

IN large or Fmsu quantities, - -. J..
TaR SaLg-A large Dot n SECOND HAND
TrnNITuRE, uhich vii b Elll ysry .as
siro. A MAGNIFICENT TRAVELLING TX.
- wooLMER's Oh CURIOSITY SHOP.
No. 80 Jcfcrson street,
ff-isf Between Main and Seccnd.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

TS0K SALON JEffEKsoN sfhEHT.
II near Thcatcr-Saioon and flxturel has
l-~sr sgtablishei several years.ard IL ncr doing
a r5oi busincss- Can be bad ~ q bargain. owner
uishinf 70 engage In ether business. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

A MRnPmAS ON rnE Snoor IN CAIRO.
The Cairo Democrat thus narrates "A
shooting affair occurred in this city on
Saturday last, but no person was shot.
A citizen Of Memphis, who recently mar
ried young lady OF this place, came
here In search OF his wife, she having
left bis bed and board a few days after
marriage. The injured husband, labor
ing under the impression that gentle.
man residing here know OF the where
abouts Of the young runaway, and that be
had seduced her away from husband aud
virtue, made at said gentleman, with re-
volver in hand, aud fred half dozen
shots at him, none taking effect, how
ever. The party assailed had a pistol
about his person, but in attempting to
pull il, he dropped il on the ground. The
assailant being in too close quarters to
admit Of any other course, the gentle
man, who was the target for all the shoot
ing, ran away, but was closely pursued.
He finally ran into Mr.. Carrico's shop,
on Main street, where his assailant struck
him over the head with the butt of his
pistol, his ammunition having been ex-
penied' The party assailed stumbled
and fell as he entered the shop, or prob
ably bis antagonist would have secured
no advantage over him. As it resulted,
has head was considerably cut, and bed
proiusely. Seeing his victim apparently
badly injured, the principal in the trng-
edy took across the commons for the
woods. The missing woman has not yet
turned up. No legal proceedings taken.
YEsrERDAY.-Yesterday was QUO of
the lovefest Of lovely days. The sun
shone out as brightly and genially as in
spring, and one almost involuntarily
looked for bursting buds and green leaves
on the bare trees. II was a day that
rendered the "pent up utica of cham
bers lntolerable, and turned everybody
out Of doors. During the afternoon
thousands filled the streets, attired in
holiday garb, and lazily promenading in
the sunshine. The cemeteries and other
places Of public interest were filled;
and toward evening the bluffs we're lined
with loiterers assembled there to bid
farewell and God speed to the dear old
sun who. had sent away the shadows and
been so kind to all during the day.