Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-01-22

stead.
A gentleman arrested for carrying con-
cealed weapons was discharged this morn
ing on his proving that his life had been
threatened.
A new book store and news depot will
be opened on Sunday morning at 3O93
Second street, near Monroe, by Mr.. W.
J. Mansford, who will keep all the Cath
Ole publications on hand.
BUTTER, Butter Western roll,
at Guests, 4l2 Main street. l23
MAGGIE MITCHELL AT THE New MEM
PHIs.-In the bright, pleasant, happy,
jovial days of the Union as it was,
when Memphis was little more than a
vilage-when we had plenty of gold and
silver, bluff covered with cotton bales
and landing fringed with magnificent
steamers-Maggie Mitchell was favor
lite actress with our beaux and bellies.
Full many a time and oft 4" have we
endeavored to squeeze our way into the
"boxes of Dave Ashe' theater to catch
a glimpse of the Maid with the Milking
Pal" and to hear that popular ballad,
Maggie by my Side;" but we always
found the "stalls so crowded with
Beauty and Chivalry that we we're COM
PEELED to seek standing point on the
shoulders of the gods" The sprghtly,
pretty, pleasing coincidence, in the
days of the " new Union" seems to have
lost none of her attractive powers: for the
array of female loneliness on the benches
of the dress circle in the New Memphis
since her engagement commenced has
been unusually large. Vast assemblages
of handsome ladies are of course at
tended by vast concourse of handsome
young men; and it does one good, in
these terrible times of war across the
river, to see so many sparkling eyes and
innocent faces quietly enjoying the
drama. 1t is popular love-feast,a thing
of beauty, and should 60 on forever. The
Pearl Of Savoy last night was rendered
quite creditably by the "star +" and "les-
ser lights" This evening Miss Mitchell
takes a benefit, and il should be bum
per, lift were only in remembrance ofthe
bright days gone, alas forever That
tenderly -touc ching and sweetly-interesting
play of Little Barefoot will be placed
on tie boards, with Maggie as " Amry."
BEAUTIFUL -four at ALI Main
street. 1873
VARIETIES THEATER.-Mr. Broom is
impressed with the idea that novelty is
the sure road to success in variety exhi-
billions, and consequently he spares no
expense in procuring the best talent on
the minor stage. There was time when
the burlesques of the Buckleys we're
highly popular here; and We think If
something really witty, with plot and
point, were presented in place of gro
tesque scenes, the public would patronize
the Washington street theater quite free
ly. Tonight Messrs. Tony Benton,
Charley White, Murphy, Smith and Fox,
with the Misses Clara DeVere, Nellie |
Taylor, Sallie E. Edridge and Mile |
Francis, appear in new parts.
GAYETY THEArER.-Johnny Prender- |
CAST, the great song and dance man."
takes benefit at this house of entertain
ment tonight. The programme presents
several pieces full of humor, interspersed |
with songs, dances and screbatic feats.
The great attraction will be the new local
entitled A Glance at Mem
pills. for which scene representing the |
Peabody Hotel has been painted by Mr.. |
Geo. w. Grain. There are many bodies |
in Memphis that might be
burle,qued with advantage to the COM
munity, if handled skillfully. The "hits"
Of the new piece will be relished hugely |
by the lovers of fun. Mr.. Tooley plays
" John Smith of Shelby county. and
Oscar Willis "Mose. the Fireman"
HARPER's MAGAZINE -Hsrpers and
Magazines, for February,
are at Emmons, No. 10 Jefferson and
3q3 Main street also. Putnam's. Galaxy, |
Demorest's and the Ladies'
Book, waverley, Chimney Corner, New
York Ledger, Nouveau Monde, Cincin-
natl, ST. Louis, Louisville and New York
iaily papers.
DEsoTo STABLE.-Those who desire TO
rave their stock well cared for, and those
Who like to have q splendid turnout, can
,e suited at reasonable rates by that
prince of good fellows, excellent judge
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