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The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-01-02
Architectural Luxury,

From "Br ck" Pomeroy's ". Y. Democrat
1t is gratifying to our setesteem that
We are progressing in the @sthetical in
architecture, tor nothing denotes more greatly
a nations advancement in civilization than the
ornate and improved style of architecture
and the erection of palatisl private residences
We are too initiative people in style, as the
long rows OF buildings to be found every
where too plainly attest by their wearsome
uniformity and sterility of ornament
that the exigencies of increased
population gave them existence. Time,
however, is making material changes, as
tho possestors of mammoth fortunes, having
long invested in property for the hand.
some percentage it returned, are now com
mencing to crafty their tastes irrespective
of such pecuniary considerations. Mr.. A.
n. Stewart has led the prospecting par
ties into new fields of domestic architecture
by the erection of a costly private residence OF
a somewhat different style iIom the conven-
tional brownstOne houses, TO dwell out OF
which we have long considered to be utterly
incompatible with true gentility. Others are
coming to his support, as we hear of several
of those "men who think in millions" loosen
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Good Advice TO the SOuth.

From the N Y Herald.
General Lopgstreet has written a letter
which is intended to give instruction to the
disorderly elements in the Sou,h, in advance
of the new policy which is probably to be pur-
sued by Grants administration. The advice
comes in wisely and properly, and has tone
of good sense about it which, if the young
blood of the South comprehends and acts upon,
will do some good. General Longstreet ad.
vises that all the old feelings OF hostility
shall bs buried, that the South shall endeavor
to carry out the laws OF Congress, and shall
await the action of General Grant, trusting to
his honesty of purpose in the administration
of affairs.
We hardly think, Judging from the autece-
dents of the President elect, that tine South
will be deceived in the policy which he will
pursue. II will no doubt be directed towards
peace, goodwill, and a genuine reconstruc-
tion. We notice that many of the Southern
papers, the Richmond journals especially,
echo the sentiments of General Longstreet's 3
letter, in which matter they also exhibit their
good sense. II this thing of reconstruction is
10 be done at all it were we'll that it il done
quickly. The elevation of Grant to the Presi-
depoy affords the best opportunity for bring
ing the whole affair to a healthy solution, and
it is well TO see that the South is beginning to
conn y reLel6 this fact.
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The Conference ana the Eastern Question.
From the ~ y. Herald.
From cable dispatches which we printed
yesterday morning it will be gathered that
there is now little i; any doubt that the pro-
posed conference on the Eastern question will
bs held. The official journals of Paris speak
OF its success as Certain. IL is not said that
the Ottoman Government has given its con-
sent that 3 conference should bs held, or that
! is willing TO abide by its decisions. Deter
mined to he ready to act with vigor, If to take
action be necessary, it is forwarding supplies
to Hobart Pacha aui bis fleet still in the Bay
OF SYRIA. In all the Tu kish arsenals the
greatest activity prevails. The most import
ant ANNOUNCE ment comes from Vienna. Ac-
cordipg to the PreSSe an influential and geue-
rally ell-infOtmed journal ia that city, the
Greek Government is ready TO comply with
the recent demands made by Turkey. If
this announcement be correct, it simpli-
ies matters very much. II it be the
object OF the congress simply to prevent war;
its vocation is already gone. The congress,
in fact, is rendered unnecessary. IT, how
ever, it is the object OF the great powers to
remove the causes which have led to the
threatening aspect of affairs in the East, the
congress, notwithstanding the altered attitude
of Greece, is as much necessity as ever, and
the presumption is that it will be held. Now
that the question has been so much agitated,
and that the hopes of the Cretsns have been
excited, something definite must be agreed
upon with regard to the island. The best
thing, perhaps, that could now be done wou ID
be TO grant the Cretans complete indepe ndence
and to allow them to try their hand for a
time at self-government. To this course
neither Turkey nor Greece could reasonably
object Moreover, if the great powers agree
upon this or any course, objection on the part
OF either Turkey or Greece, or both, will be
| upavaiApg.
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The past year has seemed as critical for
England as the years preceding 1850 we're 10
our own history. But reform has noby, bsnef-
Gently triumpbed there as here. The extern
sion of the elective franchise effected In 1867,
has resulted in the separation of the State aud
Church in Ireland, TO be followed in due
course in the other Kingdoms. The political
agitation of the Irish question as the leading
problem of the British Government has
quieted the efforts of the Fenians to foment
revolution. The peace thus produced has
even more e1ectually ratified the liberal
policy of Gladstone and the democracy of
Bright and Mill than the elections themselves.
AS the ensaved negro elected Lincoln Presi-
dent so the discontented Irishmau appoints
Gladstone Premier; and so the world learns
airesb that more power lies in the cross than
in the soeptre.
The revolution in Spain, we fear, will
prove that republicanism is the mere senti-
ment, while monarchy is the ruling power.
But il it end in monarchy it will at least be a
monarchy based on an advanced constitution
and broad individual liberty.
Russia has found difficulties and depression
in her work of peaceful emancipation nearly
as great as those which have attended our
abolition of slavery by war. But there, as
elsewhere, it will ultimately be found that
ambition and interest are the strongest spurs
to industry and cbt cks upon vice.
France and Prussia are mortgaging their
future prosperity to secure their present
strength by amassing enormous standing
armies. "France," said Frenchman to Bis
mark, "both fears and desires war" "Prussia,
on the contrary" replied Bismark, "neither
desires nor fears it,"
The year bears with it to the tomb mauy
who go out, lik stars in the heavens, leaving
points wht nee darkness radlates; Brougham,
the eloquent defender of Queen Anne, and
Thaddeus Stevens, the dauntless champion oI
the weak and impeacher of the strong, Sir
David Brewster, the venerable pioneer in
science, and Lord Cardigan OF the famous
'charge of the six hundred" While many
others whom we might name have seemed to
fill large spheres in life few have been more
mourned or missed in death than our pleasant
friend Halpine, 80 rarely endowed with wit
and genius. Art loses a devoted servant and
master in Charles Lorjpg lioit, and Music
ttembes mournfully through all her chords
over the grave OF the great Rossini. Thus the
old year sleeps with It's fathers, and much o
its joy and sadness, its hopes and ftars, sleep!
with it. Bat out OF all this decay there sur
wives progression the race defes death aD(
advances with steady step through all tht
| years and centuries.
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The Past Year.

IRON the N. " Tribune.
Tue past year has been in fact the closing
year Of the great pro slavery Rebellion. For
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

EDIroRs LEDGER: The squib in the
Avalanche this morning regard rs the
emanation Of q whisky.fed partisan, who
dare not reply to the question on its
merits, and therefore is compelled to fall
back on slang and inuendo. As to the
wit (7) he has expended on the word
/" struck, tina. / regard as weak in the
extreme as to my ability to understand
the difference between legal enactment
and one on its moral bearings, am not
at all anxious to impress the writer CT
that article with my qualifications; but
all desire is that, without fear or favor,
our legal euactments should support
morality in all its bearings. And Iagain
assert that pretty, painted girls, of no
reputation, dispensing intoxicating
drinks ia a place of public entertainment,
is an evil that calls for some legal enact.
ment to forbid it,, / have heard Of petit
ton, signed by three hundred Of our citi'
zens, approving of and wishing it con-
tinued. / cannot think it possible for
any man of standing and character to
support one of the most dangerous insti-
tuiions in this or any other community.
Yours. bs PATER FAMILIAs,
Not "Pecksinff."
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Memphis Theater.

Mr.. Frank Msyo, the talented, rising
young tragedian, took farewell benefit
last night at the Memphis in Rchelieu,"
and was greeted by fashionable " Fri
dsy night" audience. The strict atteD-
ton given by the critical assemblage was
a compliment which was at once intended
and well deserved. Mr.. Mayo is, in the
proper sense, an actor; that is, he studies
a character we'll and then acts naturally,
just as q man of common sense would do
under the circumstances. In PERSONAL
ing an old man he does not rant and
flourish, like Forrest, with young
mans physical intensity. And thus
in Richelieu" he did not tower
and struggle with the air, like
some tragedians we have seen,
but was the calm. crafty old Cardinal who
go often vindicated the supremacy OF
mind over matter. As we have said
before, Mr.. Mayo does not follow the
paths and deep-worn ruts of his profess
sion unless agreeing with his original
couce p,ions. He plays q Richelieu
of his own, and oHe which must in the
end please the artist and the student. He
is still young and may improve. We
predict that be will, and that on the road
he has chosen will be found many laurels.
The support he received last night was
excellent, particularly by Mrs. Myron
and Messrs. Cogswell, Wallace, Morton
and Davis. Don Cesar de Bazan will
be played at the matinee this afternoon,
and tonight Mr.. Mayo will close his en-
gsgement in The Robbers, as Charles
de Moor"
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splendid Investment.

The course of the city is naturally
toward the south, and in few years the
four lots on Shelby street, near the old
Gayoso House, offered for sale ct twelve
o'clock next Monday, the 22d instant, by
Mr.. T. II. Cooke will be found in the
very heart of the business portion of the
city. The great union depot, which
must be built at no distant day, and will
be the focus of eight or ten railroads,
ill be directly in front OF this property,
and it's value will be infinitely increased.
We call the attention of capitalists to
this fine opportunity for safe, profitable
investment. This property, situated as
it is at present, Is not likely to bring its
real value; yet there may be some who
will see that it does not 90 for song.
The sale will be made in good faith, and
there will be no bidding in; but
whoever bids the highest price will be
expected to pay cash and take the prop
erty. There are four lots, each one
something over 23xll8 feet, aud on one
of the lots there is substantial three
story brick house. Sale on the ground
by Royster, TrezeyRnt & Go. Of noon.
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ReIirianr Notices

David Walk will preach at the Chris
tan church, Linden street, tomorrow a.
lOA a. m. aud ii pm.
Rev. E. C. Slater. d. D. the new pastor
ofthe First Methodist Church. vail preach
at that church tomorrow at III o'clock.
No services at the Second Presbyterian
church to-gorrsw The pastor, DIR. I.
D. witherspoon, VII presch at the Mis-
sion chapel.
There will be divine service at the
Church of the Good Shepherd, in Chelsea
10 morrow Sunday. Evening services
BY Rev. R. Hines, DID.
Rev. d. E. Burns, having retur.sd
from the West Tennessee Baptist conven
ton, will preach at bis church First
Baptist, on Second street, between Adams
and wsshiugton) tomorrow at II am
and pm.
Rev. s. Il. Ford, L L D., who has beer
absent some weeks from the CITY hA'
returned and will preach TO his charge q
the new church on Second shsst' neA
Beal tomorrow morning and night
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The Young Mems n ristfan Associa.
linn

The Young Mems n rfstfan A ss0cfn.
ton.
Editors Ledger;
The organization ofthis body is nenrly
complete. II maintained according to it's
purpose, it will do good in Memphis. 1t
is not composed exclusively of young
men. Young men are the chief objects
ofts solicitude and effort; but both sexes
and all ages are already engaged in it,
and are earnesly invited 20 lend it help
ing hand. Rooms are to be procured in
central location, and furnished in good
style. These rooms are to be always
open, we'll lighted, warm and comfort
able; and to offer to visitors the attrac-
tons OF select reading, good company,
and of queit and rest when desired. On
Tuesday evening of each week, at seven
o'clock, the regular meetings will be held.
On the first Tuesday evening of each
month business proper will be transacted.
At the other meetings there W ill be exer-
cises, varied under the direc lion of the
Executive Committee, which will be in
tended to develop social, intel lectual and
religious character Discussions, essays
and recitaticns, and lectur ss and ad-
dresses, will enter into these exercises.
Sacred music and prayer will always be
part of them.
All well behaved persons are invited to
attend their meetings. In the meetings
and in the rooms during the week, we
especially hope to present attrac tons to
young men, and to give them an oppor-
tunity to spend their evenings pleasantly
and proftsbly. We would save Dung
men from the haunts of dissipation and
vice to which so many of them resort in
search of society and excitement. lror
the active mem bership the city will affo I'd
a wide field for systematic and cooper, v
tive labor in the conducting of praye Z
meetings and Bible classes, in attention
to the sick, kindly offices to the poor, and
visiting the widow and the orphan in
their affection 1Ah
Only members in good standing, of
evangelical churches, can be active mem
bers of the association. All who are
willing to join and conform to the rules
may be associate members.
The next meeting will be held at the
Central Baptist Church on next Tuesday
evening at 7 o'clock.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
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River.

| hINtF.
Weather clear and cold. The river here and
at st. Louis Is falling. with no improvement in
navigation. AT Cairo and Louisville the river
is rising. with three and half feet in the canal
Arkausas and White rivers continue to recede.
with low stage of water in each.
RoATs IN PORT.
Liberty No. 2. Great Republic. Legal Tender.
Natoma. George w. Cheek. Mary Houston.
Leonidas. Usage.
| MISCELLANEOUS.
The Kate Kinney is hard aground at HON
Lake. She is reported to be laying in bad
condition.
The splendid United States mail PASSENGER
packet Liberty No. 2. in command Of Captain
Pat. Wheat, will leave the wharf to- day at five
pm. for all points on White river through to
Jacksonport. connecting at Duvalrs Bluff with
the Little Rock railroad. She has superb pas
senger accommodations. Messrs. Jimmy
Thompson and Charley Sharpe. two aifabls
gentlemen and efficient clerks. have charge of
| the Office.
The City of Cairo, Captain Malin, leaves at
five m. for Cairo and st. Louis.
The Leonidas. Captain Lawrence Carter,
sails at five pm. for Cincinnati and way soints
on the Ohio.
The superb passenger steamer Natoma. Cap
tain VIM. Ashford in command. leaves to- day
at i've pm. for the mouth of White river and
all way landings this side. connecting at the
mouth Of White river with the Fort Gibson for
sil points on the Arkansas through to Little
Rock. The Natoma will contna 40 in the trade
making semi-weekly tips. running in connec-
ton with Vac Dardanele and Fort Gibson,
which will ply between the mouth and Little
Rock. The Natoma will leave here on Tues
days and Fridays. She has been put in COM
plete order during her retirement.
The Mary Forsyth, Captain Luker, will leave
the wharf to-day at five p. m. for VioksbIrs and
the bends,
The Usage, Captain Cade. leaves this even
ing for upper White river direct. She will run
IN connection with the Commercial and Lib
erty No. 2.
The palatial passenger steamer Great Re-
public Capt. VIM. B. Donaldson in command.
will leave at Ave p m. for Cairo and st. Louis
She has no superior in fare. speed or comfort. |
Mr.. Atkinson. an affable and courteous gentle- |
man, has charge Of the Office.
The St. Joe. Captain cOrbit. is due from st. |
Louis.
The Mary Houston. Captain Durham. ar
rived from st. Louis this merniDg, and was to |
have left at noon for New Orleans.
The Pauline Carroll passed down this morn
ing for New Orleans.
The Legal Tender. Capt. John Rllioit came
in from White river yesterday with good trip. |
She goes out on Tuesday again, her regular day. |
The new and elegant passenger steamer Mary |
BOYD will leave on Monday for all points on
White river through to Jacksanport.
The Olive Branch will pass down tomorrow
for New Orleans.
The Colossal. for Arksnsas river, and the
Columbia. for New Orleans. are due this even
ing.
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CROWNS CITY.
The Holly Springs Reporter says:

The Holly Springs Reporter says:
Holly Springs at night presents cheer.
full appearance. The streets are lighted
up with gas, and the bright light which
beams from many of our stores, gives the
city decidedly metropolitan air. On
every hand in daytime is heard the noise
of the trowel and hammer, used by our
skilful mechanics in the erection of new
buildings. Holly Springs is enjoying q
season of unexampled prosperity, and
presents to the honest, industrious citizen
q rich field for business and trade of all
kinds. Marshall county offers hand of
welcome to the immigrant, and promises
q cordial reception and pleasant home to
every man who is in search of an abiding
place for himself and family.
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A WONDERFUL LADY.

THE GREAT EUROPEAN WIZARD.
4 who has crested such sensation all ever
the worm by her wonderful powers, has just
arrived in this city, and can be found at her
residence, No. 29s Third street (beiween Mad
ison and Monroel. Those persons wishing TO
know their future destiny and see 8 correct
Likeness Of their future partners. should visit
the Madam ct once. She IL pronounced b. all
and dependent Planet Reader now in this
country. oe-7f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

AUGUST BERroN, the popular confec-
toner at the corner Of Fourth and Poplar
streets, is prepared to furnish everybody
with nice mince pies and everything else
in the confectionery line. 6972
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

MAxsFoRp has the Atlantic Monthly
for December, late New York Ledger,
Saturday Night, and all the standard lit
erature of the day. Call at the Catholic
Book store, 1854 Second street, for your
Sunday reading
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

If you would see the s,randes' display
of watches, diamonds, jewelry ana Se"',
inc silver.plated ware, and purchase al
exceedingly low prices, call at n oyster
Trezevaut & Co.'S auction rooms. oa'es
take place daily, at 10, 2 and 7 ociooS'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

TIVE BEsr Is The CHEAPEsT.-J. De-
voto has the best of everything in the
family grocery line, corner Third and
Adams streets. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

THE large sale of valuable property
belonging to the estate of james a.
Csrnes, deceased, to be sold on Tuesday
next, will attract attention. See the
Clerks advertisement in to-days paper.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

NoT1cE.-No bills against the LEDGER
Office or myself will hereafter be reeog-
pized in settlements, or in any other way,
: Hess contracted by me in person or on
u written order. Z. WHITMoRE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

HIeHEsT price paid for loose, damaged
and false packed cottons.
MILES & Co., 300 Center alley,
10 Between Madison and Monroe.
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aLet There Re Light. p

We have tried the new lamp for sale al
Mansfield & uigbee's, and do not hest
tate to pronounce it the let we have
tried OF seen. The fame is fed by a
small fan worked by olookwork within,
and emits no smoke or SCOT. The light
is as clear as a jet of gas and perfectly
steady. This much we offer voluntarily,
and Tor the benefit of the public as much
as the pstentee. None, who try this
laup once will be likely to ever try any
other kind. 1t is constructed upon prin.
ciples at once novel. scientific and sim
pie, and will do to try and to keep.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

~, 0sEssED TURKETs-two thousand
.,nnd. ms received; also, nice lot
pe e-a.h H,I.,bert Ssh. Call early tor
:. j. D. EDwARDs.
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THE CITY.

( PIrrsBuRG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown 4 Jones. Office 2s2 Main
street, Bethel Block. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

pIrrsBuRa and camel coal and gas
coke--Bigley, MeIlersh q Co. Office, 27s
Main strset, Bethel block. Yard, corner
&c Madison and Second streets. ST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

ADAMS STREET MARkEr-FNE KEN.
lucky BEEF.-Our customers will take
notice that we have on hand some very
fine Kentucky beef, and some very fat
mutton. We will endeavor to be supplied
at all times with the best meats, that can
be had in the city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

Jusr RrorIvEp.-.A shipment OF strict
" choice butter. Lyle & SHIELDS,
=" o Poplar street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

Jusr REcErvED-A new lot Of foe
silver. plated ware, watches, diamonds
and jewelry, from the celebrated house
of G. J. Tyler a c., which will be sold
at auction at two and seven this evening.
and from day to day until disposed Of
Ladies should attend at ROystsr, Tree
want x Co.'s. 1OI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

PARTIES & MILLER.-This worthy
firm, which succeeded w. G. Wear d
Co at No. Towards Ron, we under
stand, opened at once with fourishing
business, The members Of the firm are
gentlemen of well-known capacity, in
tegri,y aud enterprise. Their names are
@ L PArtee, Noah Partee and L. W.
Miller. AZ grOcers, cotton factors and
Wholesale liquor dealers, they are pre-
pared to do big fall and winter BUSH
Osss, and will doubtless continue to com
msnd liberal share OF public patronage.
We take pleasure in recommending our
country friends to call on them. COun-
try merchants can buy from them on very
favorable terms. aud planters may, with
confidence, enirust them with ikeir cot.
ton. Call aud see
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Money 20 loan at $50 Main st. e9.t

TEE improved Florence Sewing Ma
chine--office 1924 Main street. CIT
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New York stock Market Nov. 20.
By Southern Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph
RIVER INTHLIIaHNcE.

Weather.
Meteorological observations. as reported to
Us by Mr.. Edward Goldsmith: a.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-11-20

WV. Frye, portrait painter, has re-
turned to the city, and will in future have
bis studio at Hanbury's old gallery, 1924
Main street. Orders solicited. 69
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DING.

noIRDING. II HAVE OPENED a
Is BOARDING and eating house az lle yeheissH
S,,.s, and All the patron age ofthe pqpicc;;,
sseiiS LLAMA KRESskNbAVh'
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OYSTERS and celery-no end to them
Edwards, 278 Second ct. Ga. I