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Evening star., 1869-11-06

IHE UsUIY LAVA bill has passed its
second reading i'm the Tennessee Assembly. pro-
NldIng IN its first section ''that hereafter il shall
be lawful to contract for any rate of interest
provided that the rate of interest be in writing
ami expressed on the face of the instrument
creating the principal debt or obligation"
This, IN effect. abOlishes the restrictions upon
business imposed by laws of usury, and Is lust
what is needed in Maryland though where
there Il no special stipulation, fixed rate might
prevail, a. at present provided in the constifu-
ton- Capital wOuldthu be employed at home
instead of going abroad for higher profit than
can De legally and safely secured here under
present cIrCumstances.-BdIt.S Sun.
What the SHR says in regard to the needs of
Maryland IN regard to the abolition of the
absurd restrictions upon trade in money As in
any other commodity, has equal application to
this District We have many times pointed ont
the disadvantages TO our business community
of the present antiquated usury law i'm
force here, and the manner in which it
not only repels capital from. coming
here. but absolutely sends capital away
from here for investment where such restrictions
do not prevail We hope the Sun will be able to
convert Senator Yickers, of Maryland, who has
rather antediluvian notions on the usury 1ues
ton, and has stood good deal i'm the way of the
reconstruction of the law asked for by the
people OF this District
Evening star., 1869-11-06

One OF the results of the election in New
nork--where the Democrats have concededly
elected a working majority i'm both branches of
the legislature-wll be the repeal of all the laws
passed during the Republican ascendency in
regard 10 the government Of New York city,
These laws were passed as reform meas
ures by the Republican Legislature in
order TO correct mismanagement and
abuses by appointing commissioners to take
charge OF various branches of city affairs. This
system OF government has been, i'm some respects.
eumbrous and conflicting, but in the main has
worked well in keeping the conduct of city
anairs measurably out of the hands of the mere
pot-house politicians who had previously full
sweep in the management of affairs.
We see that some of the more thoughtful
members OF the Democratic party of New York
ciiy are not greatly elated over the prospect ofa
return to the old condition of affairs The World
admonishes its party that it will not do To
merely remand things back into the same
state in which the Republican party found
them' Ii tells them that they must employ
their victory to the end Of reforming abuses and
creating model municipal government for New
York city. But the World, we fear NAV as well
talk to the wind as to a great political party
flushed with victory and made up largely of men
who have worked to secure that victory for the
sake of the spoils. We shall be very much sur
Prised if New York city is not worse managed
than ever, when it is fully restored to its ssself
government, 20 called, which i'm its case means
merely a Cover nment by the rabble and in
which the taN-pa yers have no voice whatever
Evening star., 1869-11-06
To Advertiser

We are again constrained to ask our advertis-
ing friends to hand in their advertisements at the
earliest hour possible, and always before II NJ
The constantly increasing circulation of THE
STAR eomPels us to put its forms to press earlier
than heretofore, in order to secure the delivery
OF the whole edition before dark and to be able
to accomplish this desirable but not always prac-
tcable result, well as to properly classify the
advertisements, we are obliged to renew the
above request.
Evening star., 1869-11-06

The police reports show that "Bin Shaw and
his gang" have been at work again, creating
disturbances in the Fourth Ward, breaking up
church services and assailing police officers. 1t
l. about time the Bill Shaw gang, the Tom
Bowie gang and all the other gangs were per-
suaded to disband, either through the interposi-
tion of the law or an able-bodied vigilance COM
mittee The respectable cOlored people of the
city utterly repudiate the action OF these disor-
1erly gangs, and il is not fair to hold them
responsible for the deeds Of these rowdies who
seem to think themselves strong enough to defy
law and order
Evening star., 1869-11-06

FISK, JI., IN MORE TRoUBLE-On the motion
OF JAS. Fisk, Jr., to vacate the attachments
against his Opera House, issued by Judge Bra
dy, at suit OF Orlando W. Joslyn, Judge Brady
not of New York, and that the attachments were
properly issued and mnst stand. -Four new at
tacbments have been issued against the Fisk
Opera House, three of them at the suit of Orlan-
do w. Joslyn and one at the suit of Watson b.
Farr, the former being for S352, $50, and the
latter for SN2.53O
Evening star., 1869-11-06

- Fanny Fern thinks '.there is no man who
would not rather be shaved by a woman than to
nave great numbering man paving about his
Jugular vein, and pOking him i'm the ribs to get
up when another mans turn came. 1 don't
say how his wife might like it, but am very
sure he would, and as to his wife, why-she
could shave some other man. couldn't shepu
Evening star., 1869-11-06

~Pere Hyacinthe is the guest of Mr. Hon
kins at West Point. As the retired Carmelite is
TO return to Europe in a short time, he intends
TO visit as many places of interest i'm this country
as pOssible during the remainder of his STAY
Evening star., 1869-11-06

n LICK FLOCK" will be performed at the
National Theatre next week by the Sangalli
Burlesque and Ballet Troupe, in the same style
which has made the piece such great success
at Woods Museum, New York
Evening star., 1869-11-06

According to the Chicago and Cincinnati
papers there is no perceptible abatement in the
financial pressure in that quarter. The low
price of grain discourages the farmers, and
business prospects generally are represented as
anything but cheerful.
Evening star., 1869-11-06

The Georgetown Courier enters this week upon
its NTH volume. IL shows marks of improve
ment and prosperity in all its columns, we are
glad TO notice.
Evening star., 1869-11-06

a child was recently 50 badly whipped i'm a
Pennsylvania public school that the directors
have determined To abolish corporal punishment
entirely.
Evening star., 1869-11-06

Washington correspondent says: "The West
and South are bent on the passage of a Free
Banking law. The Administration is already i'm
favor Of it, if il can be based on coin. One or
two members who have arrived express the opin-
ION that compromise may be agreed on which
VIII require that all banks shall redeem fifty per
cent OF their notes in coin. The Senate is more
conservative on the subject than the House, and
the existing banks wiz make a great fight over
any attempt to interfere with their vested rights
Evening star., 1869-11-06

The VACANCY on THE SUPREME Court
BEScH.-Among those named to I'LL the vacancy
in the Supreme Court Of the United States no
one seems to be spoken of more favorably than
Attorney General Hoar. The opinion Is quite
generally expressed that in the requisite quail
ties OF legal perspicuity, ability and dignity it
Will be difhcuit to lind his equal, certainly not
his SUPERIOR
Evening star., 1869-11-06

Always knock when you enter . church, .
grist-milI or o printing once.
Evening star., 1869-11-06

NOT "CoNsTITrTIoSAL-"-It is a wonder that
Richard Grant White or some of the pathological
critics do not overhaul the press for the incorrect
use Of the word constitutional" everywhere
prevalent. Thus We have the constitutional
amendment - ''Daniel Webster, the Great Con-
stitutional ESpounder'-both wrong and mean
ingless. What is meant is the amendment to
the Constitution" ''the Expounder of the Con-
stitution;" what Is said l. entirely different.
Evening star., 1869-11-06

US TON.
The regular Monthly Meeting of this Association
will be held at Clagettis Board of Trade Rooms, on
the SECOND MONDAY of November, at 7 o clock
p. m, at which time monthly dues will be received
Copies Of the Constitution can be obtained on
THURSDAY. at the following places:
George Ii Plant, corner New York avenue and 18th
street.
A. II. Shepherd, 500 Pennsylvania avenue, near
l1th street
Middleton & Co., Bankers, corner 18th and
streets.
Bushrod Robinson, (Wall, Robinson Co.. 322
Pennsylvania avenue.
W. G. Hill. at Riggs 4 Co.'S Bank.
Frederick koOns, corner Sth and streets.
4. StOrrs, corner 18th and II streets.
W. ii. Clagett, Treasurer, Board of Trade Rooms
Subsequent meetings every SECOND MONDAY of
each month, same time and place.
Oc lS-eOtNOv9 THOS. HYDE. Secretary.
R@ DIR. JOS. TABER JOHNSON has resigned
lS his position under the Government, and will
hereafter give his entire time to the practice of his
profession.
Office corner 10th and NJ streets.
Office hours-s to 9 a. m,
to p. m,
Ito p m. oc5-tf
Evening star., 1869-11-06
BOARDING..

BOARD AND RoOMs-Front. and ensuite, at 3i2
II New York avenue. bet. 9th aud 10th SITS. noe St
INIRST CLASS BOARD, WITH PLEASANT
- ROOMS, can be obtained at No. 323 9Th street,
between l. and NJ. Terms moderate. no5-3f-
II OOMS AND BOARD-TWO SUITES ELE-
H. GANTLT FURNISHED ROOMS,
suitable for Members Of Congress; also single rooms
Location central, Post Ofice and Patent Once
and but one square from st and Pa. avenue cars.
Hot and cold bath. First class family Board IL de-
sired. The best of referencer, at 399 street bet
yin ana bth south side. no4-3tr
FURNISHED ROOMS FOR RENT-With or
l. without BOARD, at No. ass Pennsyly ania ave
nue.: near Sd. Boarding at the same place, IS per
week. jy30
EIRST CLASS BOARD, WITH PLEASANT
l. FRONT ROOMS, to be had on reasonable terms
at 2le street, bet 18th and lSth short walk from
most of the public offices. yS-tf
Evening star., 1869-11-06

nTCITY REGISTERS OFFICE,
N WASHINGTON, ID. c., October n. 1859
Notice Is hereby given that on MONDAY, No
Corporation Of the City of Washington to Commits
sion Merchants, dealers In Goods, Wares, Merchan-
Old Iron, Brass, Copper. &C., keepers of Ten pin
Alleys, Hotels, Tayerns, 0rdinares, Tipping
Houses. Sample Rooms, Restaurants, Billiard Sa|
looms, Bagatelle and Jenny Lind Tables, Pistol
Galleries, Resident Hawkers and Peddlers, owners
Of Hacks, Omnibuses, Street Cars, &c :, &c.
All said Corporation licenses expiring on said date
must be promptly renewed.
Deposits for licenses to this Corporation are now
by law made with the City Collector, by whom a GER
tificate will be given upon which the City Register
will issue the license. JOHN f. COOK
oc Seotno IL. CITY Register
Evening star., 1869-11-06

TCoLUMBIA
YEAST POWDER.
NJ DR. G. REULING, (of Bsltimore,J
S OCULIST,
Has opened an Once at
No. $50 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Where he can be consulted every WEDNESDAY,
from II a. m. until 8 D. m oc 23-eo2wr
Evening star., 1869-11-06

o~DR d BARNES HAS REMOVED HIS
Ill 3 Ofice to No l7A Eleventh street, between
Z and y. once hours-from TO 10 o. M; 70 .;
sto1 D. m. gu 9-3a~
Evening star., 1869-11-06

y AMES HUGH HE'S,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
Will practice i'm the supreme Court of the United
States the Court Of Claims, and the Courts Of the
District of Columbia.
Office, 24O Pennsylvania avenue, between Eth and
18th streets.
The business Of the firm of Hughes, Denver 4
Peck will be closed up hy the partners jointly.
Evening star., 1869-11-06
LOST AND FOUND.


Il QST-Oniasf Monday "a plain GOLD BRACE
H LET, child size with the name Anna NJ Mo
han engrsyed inside liberal reward will b. 6fiy en-
Il returned to fRANtlS n. MUHUN. Of Francis
mohun sons. Lumber Dealers. Canal, between
IN IN and 18th streets It
Il uST-Last evening, ON eth street. between the
Il Business College. and from 90 9Th street,
RQJ ND GOLD PIN single GARNErT, with JET
CkOSS. PEARL SETTINGS: all attached toA black
ribbon bow. The finder " i'll be literally rewarded
and receive The thanks of the owner by leaving AZ
the Star Once, or Is X street, between 9TH and
Sth- 1t
ZANE ON NMYPREMISES-on Capitol Hill near
~ Lincoln Depot, one red and white COW,
horn The owner will come forward prove property
and pay charges. lno5 JOHN MCCLELLAN.
I OST-On THURSDAY morning in Centre Market
~ or on my way home. corner 1lth and G streets.
LEATHER POCKET BOOK, containing $50 and
some small change. liberal reward will be paid by
returning IL to GEORGE W. KAUFMAN. south
west corner OF llth and q sts. north no5,sts
I OST-A PLAIN GOLD RING with inscription
"pubbie to Dayie. Dec 1861. ~ The finder will be
Once. no4-3t
CAME TO MY PREMISES, sunday, October
~ Slst, Bay HORSE. white spot on his face. hind
legs white. The owner is requested 20 forward,
prove property; pay charges, and take him away.
FRANK LINkINGS, h street, between 18th and
18th streets. no4-3%
nOG LOST-A liver-color and white. Had ON
IL chain collar. with owner Is address Whoever
will return him to 46O llth street will be suitably
rewarded. foe III NJ. TAPPAN.
Evening star., 1869-11-06

EoR RENT-The UPPER PART of as2 and
Il asa Pennsylvania avenue, between fs and 9th
streets, embracing large hall. suitable for and
for many years used as Photographic gallery; alsO
several desirable Office rooms, all in complete order,
Apply to B. III. DUNALL, Merchant Tailor. a3l
Pennsy ania avenue. - Scott
EQR sALE-Two new BRICK DWELLING
IL HOUSES. ON Gay, Green street, George
town: Terms easy. Apply 20 A. II. SHEPHERD,
26S Pa. ave. SCI eOtf
Evening star., 1869-11-06

IL 46s 9th street between DAndE
The most skillful and oldest established advertis
ing physician for the treatment of FEMALE COM
PLANTS i'm the city. Ladies suffering from rregu-
iarities may repose the strctest confidence i'm him.
He guarantees a thorough cure. His fees are
Doctor. y26-u
Evening star., 1869-11-06

IL meat Of all DiseAses.-Dr GRANT, No 2s
North Liberty street. Baltimore, Nd, will give 500
sup,ptop Shortness Of Breath Catarrh, and all dis
eases OF the Throat and Luns.. Dropsy, Dyspepsia,
tisnn. Scrofula syphilis in all forms, Nervous De
biiify Seminal Weaknes, Ringing In the Ear, Dis
rslysis Partial deafness, Womb Diseases, &c. sDi-
rect Dr. 8. ID. GRANT, % North Liberty street,
Bait imore. Md. UHy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

Tickets "a the Fair, ipclodlng railroad
fare, sold BY Mr.. Bridges Of the Charles-
ton railroad ONCE. g..TQW
Womack, the man who killed Williams
and Massey in Covington last fall, was
tried in Brownsville last week, found
guilty of murder in the second degree.
and sentenced TO ten years in the penn
tentiary,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

The Fair opened to-day, and the at
tend nce was as large IS could have been
expected. The prospect is that 1t will
be Quite crediiabIe 10 the enterprise,
taste and lberalily Of Shelby county.
Last year the Fair was q complete suc-
cese, when the circumstances areall con-
sidered. The organic alton was young
and weak, and the Fair was worked up
Ia less than six weeks. Then it rained
nearly all week, the place was not 80
accessible as this one; yet there. was
respectable display 10 the various depart
ments, and the people went there through
rain, mud and storm, and by harmony
and their zeal inaugurated the young
enterprise in very respectable manner.
The display in some departments was
rather deficient, it must be confessed,
particularly in the stocks Of cattle, hogs,
poultry, etc. The people only found out
how far they we're behind 10 some things,
and set to work honestly when they went
home to supply what they had so long
needed. The result already is most
gratifying. The attention of our best
people has been directed to the import
ance Of improving their stock and the
various productions of the soil. Since
last year importations have been made of
ell the finest bloods Of cattle, hogs and
improved breeds Of poultry, aud many
blooded horses. The exhibition this
year will begin to compare favorably
with Northern places, where cotton was
never king, and where agriculture, stock
raising and fruit growing have ever been
the leading pursuits of the people. The
display of fruits, vegetables, flowers and
other productions peculiar to our soil
and climate will, doubtless, surprise the
very producers. The people will
get together and compare what they
have done this year. Premiums
will be awarded, ideas will be exchsn ged,
different modes of cultivation compared
and discussed, and every body will learn
something and 20 away benefited. The
fact will be better than ever demon
strated that we can raise everything we
need at home cheaper than it can be
brought from the North or West,a that
the cultivation of the soil is not only
noble, but a scientific pleasure and lucra-
tive pursuit The display of home man
ufactures will not be striking or extensive
However much has been said aud urged
on this subject we are not much in that
line yet. The cotton business formerly
absorbed everything else, but the change
of the labor system caused q new era, and
we are learning that it is pref. able to
raise grain, fruit and vegetables, and pay
more attention to fine stock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

OYsrERs.-Ws call the attention o.
our readers to the card of W. 0 Searcy
in to-day's paper. Mr.. Searcy succeeds
A. Bliss ss agent for G. s. Maltby's genu,,
inc Baltimore oylters, Q fill supply OF
which be proposes to keep OF ell times,
and will fill all orders at the lowest prices.
Give him Q call, at 80 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25


The following resolution was passed at
the meeting of this Association on Thurs
dsy night last and ordered to be pub
lisbedl
Resolped, That the thanks of the Con-
federate Relief and Historical Associa-
ton are due, and are hereby rendered to
Nessrs. Spaulding, Bidwell and MacDon-
ough, lessres of the Memphis Theater,
and Mr.. Youpge, the manager. for the
use OF the Theater and the assistance
otherwise rendered us on the occasion OF
the Concert of the 18th inst. To Mr..
Henry Farmer and the amateur perform
ers who voluntarily assisted him in the
musical entertainment, to Mr.. James
Sullivan and his dramatic associates for
their performance, and to Messrs j. G.
Hoist & Co., for carriages kindly fur
nished for the use of the ladies who so
generously assisted in furthering the OBJ
jsct for which we have associated our.
selves. To Prof. De Gray Bennett and
his accom- plished pupils for their bsauti
full contribution to the entertainment oil
the evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25
A Card.


Fish Fish n Fishl!l Oysters Oys-
tersll You talk about Reelfoot Lake
fsh. just call at 278 Second street, at
j. D. Edwards, as he can show the finest
fish that are caught out of that lake. He
has q man right at the lake to sort out
only the finest fish that are caught there.
He has, also, all kinds Of fish from Lake
Erie arriving daily by express and steam
boats, oysters, and everything else good
to eat. Why, we don't know what tbs to
receive five hundred cans daily, and
everybody can afford to eat oysters and
fish at J. ID. Edwards. We don't sell
fast as low as the lowest, but lower than
The lowest in Memphis. have been in
this business eighteen years between
here and Louisville, Kentucky. a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25
/" Barrett's" most efficacious.

Joe Locke, 1864 Main street, has re-
ceived Hsrper's Weekly. Days Doipgs.
Sporting Times, Police News. Police Ga
zetts, Frank Leslie, Mercury, Clipper,
Saturday Night, Weekly, and other week
lies also Harper's and Atlantic maya
zines, Leslie Lsdy's Book, Godey's, Dem.
ore@'s, Putnam's. and Lippincott's. oil
for November; New York Ledger, Nos.
"a. IS and S6, New York Weekly, No.
so. and dalies from every quarter. Call
on Joseph.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25
shelby County Fair.

We sYs requested to say that the
officers of the Association desirs, and il
will also suit our convenienoe better, to
ship the cotton (for exhibition at the
Fsir) to-day and tomorrow, rather than
postpone sending it to later day.
81. Lowe, Freight Agent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

CHANCE FOR ISvEsTMEYr.-Mr. Thos.
a. Cooke offers for sale large body
of property located almost in the heart
OF he city. This sGsrds rare epportu-
nity for snvestmept. This property is
improved and has froht Of one hHndFed
feet on the west side of Shelby street.
Our city is growing rapidly and there
never was more favorable time for in
yestments in real estate For terms, etc.,
apDly at 5l8 Shelby street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25
Notice..
MENHPIs, Tenn,

MENHPIs. Tenn, Oct. "a, 1869.
EDIroRs LrDGER: l beg leave to say
few words through your columns. There
ore two men in your city who want to
. make SIXTY dollars a month y apiece
by attending 10 my business, but ! am
not disposed to give it; one is James,
the local editor of the Appeal, and
the other is J. 8. Charles, who had
to telegraph to Griffin, Ga, to find out
something about me. | would thank
them to let my business alone. l do not
feel disposed to bear the insinuations OF
those two men. They had no right to in
tegfere yith me or my business.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25
COMMERCIAL MATTERS.
Memuhis Live stock Market.


The Bluff City Stock Yard reports remaining
on hand 18th instant: IA horses. mues, lOv
beef and grazing cattle, COW and calf.
Receipts from 18th to 9th inst: 1859 beef and
era zing cattle. s cows and calves. 1e9 hogs and
l30 sheep. fasn io eEs
Disposed Of during the week: II horses. 9
mules, 81 beef and arszing cattle, COWS and
calves. 40 hogs and 16 sheep.
On hand 25ih inst: 2z7 beef and grazing cat
tie. COW and cslf. l4s hogs snd ia sheep.
Market firm at continued quotations. Choice
corn fed beevss scarce. 6a61zc gross; grass-fsd
beeves, 4@5c gross; Texas. Indian and domes-
tic grazirg cattle. 2H@3c gross; large work
oxen. ssO@12o per yoke. Medium horses. sl35
OILS: l5-hands mules. s2lo@2 25 per head. Good
milch cows with young calves. $35 to 500.
Large fat hogs. 9sl0c gross; stock hogs. s@s19c
gross. Mutton sheep. $l@5 per head; stock
sheep. 81 a@3per head.
Farmers are freely purchasing grazing and
stock cattle. stock hogs and sheep. to fatten for
home use. finding it advantageous and cheaper
than bacon. -.ssss.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25
The LOCK STITCH which it

The LULA bI1ICH winch u
makes is more durable and beautiful than
any other, presenting the same appear
apce on both sides of the fabric and will
not ravel 1t is also more economical,
requiring oNE.THIRD LESS cotton than any
other kind of stitch. Being the same on
both sides. it is not necessary to use the
extremely fine sewing cotton required by
those machines which make stitch with
ridge on the under side, which can only
be concealed by using thread too delicate
and foe to bear ordinary wear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

It's simplicity renders its movements so
easy that q child can work it tits almost
noiseless in operation, and for speed and
rapidly OF motion excels all others, as
has been demonstrated Thousand times
by competition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

BALMoRAL and felt skirts, very cheap,
at M. Kraus & Co.'S, 2lS Main, corner
of Adams. 40 '
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

Kid Gloves, zoe. per pair; Ken
tBchy Jeans, s5c. per yard. Extraor'
dipary barsaiHs I'm late dress goods
nj Vendfe a b. o. -, 226 Main st. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

LOOK at our cheap black and colored
alpacss. M KRAUs & Co.,
At 2ls Main street, corner of Adams.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25

A WEEK OF BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS.
Strangers visiting the city should call on
M. Kraus & Co., 2l8 Main street, corner
Of Adams, - 46.f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-10-25
WHEELER & WILSON'S
NEW.
SILENT WORKING
Sewing Machine
n is SUPERIOR,
For the Following Reasons

It's yearly Gales are larger than those Of
oil other Sewing M,chines combined.
This fact alone is the surest test Of its
merit and superiority. A