Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-12-02
LocaI RreYflles.

ms SUI SHINES.
Gen. r. T. Ewell is at the Overtop.
Ex-Alderman R. M. Kirby has returned
to the city, after an absence Of eight
years.
+ Trial of F. W. Louis, ex-Ceunty Com
missioner. for embezzlement, still pro-
crossing in the Criminal Court.
Hon. Jacob Thompson, Of Mississippi,
has bought the beautiful new residence
of R P. Walt, on Poplar street, near
Third. E ~
Splendid house at the theater last
night. Jefferson Davis and some of his
friends occupied a private box, and d.
vided honors with the drama.
Mr.. A. M. Hinds, mail clerk on the
Memphis and Charleston railroad,
young man of twenty, died suddenly yes
terday of congestion. He leaves large
circle of friends and relatives.
A meeting of the Democratic Execu-
tive Committee will be held at their
headquarters on Second street, at 8
o'clock this afternoon. A full attend
auce is requested, as there will be BUSH
ness of importance. tl kf 81
Col. Gus. Signaigo, the ever welcome,
is up from Grenada, with his wife and
child and nurse, en- route to his old home
at Natchez, to pay short visit. he is
waiting for the steamer Great Republic.
The Office OF registration for the Tenth
Ward has been removed from the corner
of South and DeSoto streets to Joseph
Teufers, on South street., between Her
nando and Avery streets. Number reg.
istered SO far, $40 voters. Of this num-
Der, l62 are colored.
Dr. Gus Thornton, City Physician, was
married last night, at the residence OF
Col. Fletcher Lane, to Miss Lou Hallum,
a beautiful and accomplished young lady,
who is we'll known in the best circles Of
Memphis society. The happy couple
have many friends to wish them joy and
prosperity, added to long life, peace and
plenty. eAsa
Mr.. Warehouse, one Of the jurors in
the case of ex-Commissioner Louis, for
embezzslment, fell from his seat this
morning with spssm, and the trial OF
the cause was suspended He was taken
to the jury room and doctor was pro-
cured. Colonel Bullock, for the defense
had just closed, and General Hume, fol
the prosecution, had opened the closing
speech.
In the Chancery Court, yesterday, the
entire session was taken up in hearing
the case of Turner VS.. Atkinson, on 9
bill filed in regard to the distribution o.
the estate Of the deceased Mr.. Atkinson
The will left it discretionary with the ex
ecutors whether Mrs. Atkinson should
receive, in addition to her special legacy
a share of the estate, and they decided
in the affirmative. Hence the presen
action. The case continues to-day.
The white population of Mississippi i
343, AGO, and the black population 38l,
258, showing a majority of over 42,00'
for the blacks. The total registered vot
is l39, 1927, of which over $4,000 are ne
| groes, making them outnumber the whit
voters by something like 5000. But tbi
enumeration was made some time ago
and is not now strictly correct. Goot
judges say that under the present regis
trstion there will be clear majority o
black voters over white of $4,000.
The Grand Hebrew Fair and Festival
rendered by the ladies of Rev g. Tuska'
Temple, will commence at the Memph
Club Hall, on Monday, the 9th inst, ant
continue all next week. Judging from
the past, it will be delightful affair
Oue of the features will be an evening
newspaper, half the size of the LEDGER
we'll filled with the cards of bushes
houses and spicy editorials-live copie
to be distributed gratuitously in all part
Of the city each day. We welcome on
new rival for public favor, and wish i
great success.
We are pleased to learn that Mr. W
| a. Hill, of Paris, Tennessee, who're mis-
sion in the city was noticed by the Aro
lanchs ct the S9th ultimo, is havipl
extended TO the institution which b
represents that liberality for which GU
city has ever been characteristic. VI
hops success may continue to crown hi
efforts; and, judging from the informa
! ton before US, as the College at Pari
will soon be adopted by the Grand Lodg
| of I. O. IF, of Tennessee, we woul'
suggest, es there is Rebecca Lodge il
the city, if the Sisters of the Frsternit.
would take an interest ia the matter
they could do much for the success o
the Fair which Mr.. Hill and the friend
of tho College are getting up at Paris.
The Memphis and selma RAILROAD