Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-13


Where is the skating rink?
The churches were we'll attended yes
terdsy and last night. 2
The Dirie Farmer, we regret to learn,
has suspended. w 4wv
Livery stables did thriving business
yesterday; likewise The street cars
Beer and wine glasses we're frequently
tipped In the suburbs yesterday.
The HUMBOLDT Headlight still shines,
with W. Mcfarland Go editor and the
Messrs. Elliott proprietors.
The Vicar General Of Tennessee, the
very Rev. Father Jarboe, is expected in
the city to-morrew. ~
A twc-s story grocery and feed store, on
the corner of Vance and Causey streets,
was destroyed by fire last evening, be-
tween eight and nine o'clock.
City Convention to nominate Mayor,
Wharfmsster and City Tax Collector
Tuesday, 2lst inst, at ii am, in the
Circuit Court room.
The sermon preached last night by
Rev. DIR. Burns was one of the most able
ever delivered by him or heard in the
FIRST Baptist church.
Negro equality is on the 60 in come OF
our Photographic galleries, judging from
the invitation extended by proprietresS
to compile of negroes to come in" while
the sitting-room was occupied by whites.
Ward meetings tomorrow night.
Those who fail to attend must not grum-
BILE at anything that may be done. All
who feel any interest in city affairs, un-
der the workings Of the new city charter,
had better 90.
The venerable John W. Hawthorne,
whose death we mentioned Saturday, was
an honorary member, and the only one, OF
South Memphis Masonic Lodge, and his
funeral yesterday was conducted with
Masonic ceremonies.
Col Joe B,rbierre, our popular fellow
citizen, is q candidate for Clerk of the
Second Circuit Court, subject to DEM
ocratic Convention. 1t is needless to
say that he has acres of friends, and can
III ~ - "a l., all &c o1ootoJ
The Hebrew Fair was grand success
Saturday night, and will close this even
ing. 1t is q most attractive and elegant
place to pass the evening, aud refresh
ments are on hand in the greatest album
dance to supply all inner wants. Go and
see.
We are trying to get up an alphabet
cal list Of all the candidates running for
Office in Shelby county. It's big job,
but we have got as far as the letter d."
and hope to have the work completed by
Christmas, and furnish it TO our readers
10 q supplement to the LEDGER.
A splendid concert will be given next
Thursday night, at the Assembly Hall,
for the benefit of the Mission Chapel,
erected by the ladies of the Second Pres
byterian Church. Prof. Sabaizky will
be assisted by some of the best talent in
the city.
Captain John B. Weld, General Agent
Mississippi Valley Life Insurance Com
pany, leaves to-day for Mississippi for an
extended business trip with Mr. d IL.
Roberts, soliciting applications for life
insurance. They are gentlemen worthy
of entire confidence, and represent live
and reliable institution.
The grand Fair and Festival, to aid in
liquidatiug the debt incurred in the erec'
ton OF St. Patrick's new church, will
commence at Greenlaw Hall, corner of
Union and Second streets, tomorrow
evening, December l4th, and promises
to be the event of .he fall in the way of
Fairs.
Captain N. B. Winchester responds to
the call made upon him Saturday, by
saying that he consents to be candi-
date for Clerk of the Second Circuit
Court. He is young gentleman of ex'
cellent qualifications, and if elected
would fill the position with credit to him
self and satisfaction to the public.
Mr.. M. B. Trezevant, one of the rising
members of the bar, announces himself
candidate for Clerk of the Second Circuit
Court. He was nominated at a conven-
ton once for Clerk of the Mupicipal
Court, corresponding position. He is
competent and worthy.
shsmeful-the manner in which the
Nicolson pavement is allowed to rot and
sink as is seen on the Poplar srest bayou
bridge. No less than one hundred ruts,
ranging from one to one and half feet
deep, are noticeable; a.ca all Ht this Is
come by not enforcing the ordinance pro-
hibitiug the emptying of stove, KITCHEN
or wash tub refuse on the pavement.
We hear that a South Memphis mem
Der of the Central Executive Com
mittee and a we'll known business man,
also q member, are in favor of dropping
the word Democratic, and substituting the
Conservative" Committee. II they want
10 min any other marty they bad better