Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-06-09
LOCALS IN RRIEF.


been formed at Whites Station.
City scrip remains unchanged, buy
ing at 70 and holding at 10 cents.
Genuine Maple Syrup-fresh supply
just received, at Finnie & Buckham's. +
e. W. s. Brown, Esq, General Agent
of the Little Miami railroad, is in the
city.
The German Casino are fitting up
their new hall on Main street in an ele-
CANT manner.
DIR. ]. Madison Gray is in the city,
and proposes to give series Of dramatic
readings here.
The distance by rail from Memphis
to Washington is 1920 miles, to New
York 1880 miles.
The junior classes in the Memphis
Female College, on Court street, were
examined this morning.
Those having United States taxes
to pay have until the first of next month,
only, in which to settle the same.
1t is rumored that Judge Pierce, Of
the Law Court, has rendered his resigna-
ton, and that j. G. Harrington, Esq, will
probably be his successor.
On dit-that the Marble Heart is
to be brought out by amateurs at the
New Memphis, on Friday evening next,
in aid of the Orphans Home.
The Chancery Court stands ad.
journed over u ntil tomorrow. The Cir
cult, Municipal and Criminal Courts
we're in session this morning.
w. W. Thatcher, Esq, having re-
ceived his commission as United States
Assessor for this district, assumed the
duties of his Office this morning.
The Grand Jury of the Circuit Court
found true bill Of indictment yesterday
against John Lennahan, for the murder
of Mat Dryer, in Chelsea, on Wednes-
day last.
An exchange says VIM. Mcmillan, a
printer, is wanted in st. Louis, where a
phat take" awaits him. His grand
father, David Sheppard, lately deceased,
has bequeathed him valuable piece OF
property in that city.
DIR. Y. A. Carr, one of "our old
folks" and an agent Of the Southern
Life Insurance Company, is at home "
in this city. He has been transacting
business for the company for some time
in Mobile, and gives a glowing account
of the hospitality of old Alabamiaus.
One of the largest consignments OF
papers, magazines and light literature
ever shipped to this city has just been
received by our clever young friend, Joe
Locke, % Jefferson street. His shelves
and counter are fairly "piled with the
raciest, the latest and the freshest OF
everything in the news and literary line.
Call and look over his lay out"
The following officers for the ensu-
ing year, of Penn Chapter, Royal Arch
Masons, have been elected; John Ient,
Fl. P. D. C. Trader, X; Gus. Reder,
s.; II. Lemon, c. of H.; D. B. Forster,
P. S.; ]. Happeck, R. A. c.; J. NJ
Pamphlin, F. Hail. ]. W. Trabue, NJ. Of
v; Jesse w. Page, Jr., Treasurer; B.
NJ. Levy, Secretary; j. j. Suter, Senti-
mel
1t is conceded by all that wood has
now reached its lowest price; in eonse-
ouenee Of which fact, consumers would
do well to contract with reliable and re-
sponsible parties, at low rates, for this
fall and winters supply. To those de-
string such an arrangement, we offer su'
perior inducements, viz: Good, hard
wood, we'll seasoned, full measure, and
low prices. Wood sawed and stored
away on the pAmises when desired.
Bigley, Mellersh& Co, coal dealers, 20
South Court, and corner of Main aud
Pontotoc streets.