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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
THE BARGE LINE.

Our article some days since under the
heading viii Memphis Grow p pro-
duced greater results than We anticipated.
And il is gratifying to learn that q num-
Der Of eur most prominent and clear
headed and enterprising citizens have
pronounced the Memphis and St. Louis
Barge Line feasible plan, and not only
that but have subscribed literally of their
means to forward the project We struck
in the right place and intend to keep
striking. We are interested in every
scheme that will promote the growth and
prosperity of Memphis, and after care
fully locking at the situation feel satisfied
that barge line between Memphis and St.
Louis would be Of incalculAble advantage
10 our city. Il might not assist some
packet lines which run exclusively in the
interest Of ST. Louis; it might not help
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
BOSTON.

BosToN, May 3.-The old liquor license
laws expired Saturday, and the officers
of the State constabulary went around
and informed all liquor dealers that they
must close their places forthwith. None
Of them complied with the order, how
ever, and the bar-rooms are open to-day
as usual. Prosecution will probably be
commenced at an early day. The result
will be that all the public drinking sa-
looms will be closed, and the club rooms
of a few years since will be revived
Thomas Norton, who carried on a
small drinking place at the Highland,
became so excited when told that he must
cease his business that he went crazy and
hung himself.
The liquor dealers and hotel proprie-
tore, to the number Of Eve or six hundred,
are holding a meeting at the Parker
House TO consider what action to take in
regard to the prohibition law. The ques-
ton was freely discussed, and some very
uncomplimentary illusions were made to
the Legislature.
1t was decided to notresist the law as
q body, but Individually. 1t is likely
every dealer will evade it or attempt to.
A resolution was passad favoring the for
nation of new political party at once.
Its chief purpose was to secure more lib
eral legislation on the liquor and other
questions, and committee was appointed
to take preliminary steps in the matter.
BosTox, May frank f. Cherry,
aged fifteen years, and son of highly
respected parents in North Andover,
shot himself dead yesterday morning.
His father had required him to apologize
to his school teacher for truAney, which
is supposed to have induced him to COM
NIT the rash act.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
Cause of Col. Robert Johnson's Death.

The Greenville Union, speaking of the
death Of Col. Robert johnson, says that
on the evening previous to his death he
was about town in his usual health, and
adds: F" For some time past he had been
hsbiiuated to the use of opiates, and it is
supposed that his sudden death was oc-
cssioned by an over dose OF laudsnum,
taken upon retiring that evening" The
remains of the deceased, says the same
paper, we're accompanied from the house
to the grave by Q long procession Of
Mssons and large concourse Of citizens,
and bis body buried with Masonic houors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
he merchants of Louisville and oiucin-

the merchants of Louisville and oipcin-
natl, who desire to sell goods to all the
country merchants around US, but 1t wiii
almost abolish freights from 81 Louis to
this city, and make this at once an I'M
mense depot of cheap Western produce
and manufactured articles for all the
Southwest. We are for Memphis first,
last, and all the time. On with the barge
line. and when it is put in operation
Memphis will begin in earnest to realize
the benefit of cheap freights, and to COM
pete with those cities which grew impor-
tant during the war, aud have since COM
bined to eat up and clean out Memphis
trade
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
"a terrible drama" says the Paris

:" A terrible drama" says the Paris
Figaro, "has just taken place in the
house bearing the number III, Rue St
Jacques, and in which Nine. Soulette for
many years had kept q school for young
girls. The report Of a pistol shot at
tracted the attention Of the occupants of
the building, and some Of them entered
the apartment in which she and her
family lived. They found her extended
dead on her bed, having been straugled
by her husband, who was lying near on
the floor in pool Of blood, having blown
out bis own brains. The husband and
wife we're known 10 live on bad terms"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
NEW YORK.

NEw YORK, May "A fire at No. CT
Pearl street last night burned the prem
ises of Allen & Co. and G. B. Latham,
produce dealers, and Smith, Miner Il
Beser's hardware-house. Loss, twenty
thousand dellars. Insured.
The Cuban iDsurgent government, it
is reported from Washington, have nego-
tiations in progress for the purchase of
the Peruvian Monitors, now at St.
Thomas. s9a0s 0u9a q iul q
1t is stated that Gen. r. X. Scott,
Governor of South Carolina, is on his
way to Cincinnati, where there is to be
conference with gentlemen connected
with the Blue Ridge railroad interest as
to short lice connecting Anderson,
S. c., with Knoxville, Tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
ItverpooI Cotton Market.

Specialize PUBLIC LEDGER, By Southern Pacific
and Atlantic telegraph
LiyERPooL, May 4. His am.-The
cotton market opens dull; middling up
lands, lltd; Orleans, l25d. Estimated
sales for the day, G, 900 bales.
LIVERPOOL, May 4, LEO p.m.--Cotton
market unchanged; uplsnds, II "a; Or
leans, l2si; sales. 5000 bales Man
chester fabrics heavy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
Meeting Ofthe shelby County Demo.
cratic Executive Committee.

ALI members Of the Shelby County
Democratic Executive Committee are re-
qaested to meet at the Office Of NJ. D. L.
Stewart, Esq on Wednesday afternoon,
5 b instant, at two o'clock.
A. WOODWARD, Chairman pro tenn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
London nIoner nlnrket.

Specialize PrsLIo LKDeER, By Southern Pacific
and Atlantic Ieisgraph.l
LoSDoS, May 4, ll:l5 s.m. - Five
twenties, 7sI; Erie, 1871 Consols, 933;
Illinois Central, 9sl Bonds in Frank
fort, Sc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04

A new notion has been introduced al
social parties in Paris. At the entrance
of the salon is placed large covered
basket. containing small bouquets OF
flowers aud presided over by modern
Flora. Each guest pluuges his or her
hand into the basket and takes posy,
which the women attach to their dress or
put in their hair, and the gentlemen put
in their buttonhole. The latter prom
enade through the salons. each in search
of q lady wearing similar bouquet to
his own; and when she is found, he has
a right to take possession of her and re-
tain her as partner for the rest of the eve
ming. " Ntt tIt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
j A IT a Nj "A n - i
WHAT is It? Where is 1t?

cPALDING,s JATAMANsI HAIR RE
- Generator is a sure cure for badness, and
color: prevents the hair from falling of,
and removes daDdruf; Is a speedy and
efsctual cure for nervous headache. S. Spal-
ding A Co. Projectors. Evansville Chemical
So WATSON. sMRLsER a CO.. ans Main
street, General Agents for Menphis. T-s-ie e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04

London, England, has sensation
preacher in the person of Ned Wright, q
converted burglar. His language is so
striking and effective that Mr.. Spurgeon
stands no chance against him with the
female portion Of the audience. He has
lately been preaching at the Midnight
Mission houses in London, and with such
force that many women fell insensible,
and had to be removed on stretchers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04

Little three year old Mary was playing
very roughly With tie kitten, carrying it
by the tail Her mother told her that
she would hurt pussy. why, no ]
won't" said che, I'm carrying it by the
handle"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
B Y T Ell E G R A P Fl .
LATEST TO NOON TO-DAY.
nRNWNSYILLE.

Special TO the PUBLIC LEDGER.l @iiU,
BRowSsyILLE, May Ain Supreme
Court to-day, Herring VS.. Russell, af-
firmed Tate vs.. Memphis, reversed
Mckenzie VS.. Meeks, modified Jones
VS.. Greenlaw. trying. Law docket on
the Goth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
Notice in Bankruptcy.
I'm the District Court of the United
states, for the District of West Ten.
NM aan

states, for the District of West Ten.
nessee:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT Pr
~ titions have been filed in said Court by the
following named persons Of said District. duly
Of March 2, 1861. fer discharge and certificate
thereof from all their debts aud other claims
provable under said act. and that the following
days. at ten o'clock a. m, have been set for the
hearing Of the same before I. J Latham. ESQ.,,
Register. at his Office, No, 45C Main street,
Memphis, Tennessee. to-wit:
Geo @ Hardin. May 81. 1869.
n A LonRley. May 81. 1863.
NJ L Young. June l. 1863.
Epbraim l. Perkins. j ne ], 1869.
w Hill. June !. 1879.
John A Reid, June 2, 1859.
Robert w Robertson, une 2. 1853.
j. * Solomon. June 2 1879.
Johu A Burks juno 3. 1863.
&C Wall. June 3. 1863.
BJA Caopwood, June 3, 1863.
d Zweifel. June 4. 1867.
N n Wilson, June 4. 1859.
A Coleman, June 4. 1869.
Abraham Prayer. sr, june x. 1909.
Jsadore Cz1une. June 5, 1869.
JH Massey. June 8. bee.
" Lester, June 2. 1863.
JSDyer, Of firm Of Allen i Dyer, June7,
" r Williamson. June 7. 1859.
John A Uehlinger, June 5. 1879.
Riley w fucker. June s. 1859.
NJ u Shelbv. June s. 1863.
When and where ell creditors who haye proved
their debts, and other persons in interest, may
attend and show cause. IL any they can, why
the prayer Of the said petitioners should not
be eranted, Aud the second and third meet
ings efereditOrs viii be held a. ne sane times
and place, A. D. MlAOhEdh,L,.
MAY A.. lsfl. Clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
Special TO PUBLIC LKDoER, By Southern Pacific
and Atlantic telegraph
New YORK. Nav 4 1880 a.m.--The
market opens tirm
UPLANDs.
New YorIl Money MARKET.

Special to PUBLIC LEDGER. by Southern Pacific
and Atlantic Telegraph.l
New YORK, May 4, 1925 am.-Gov-
ernmen,s opens duh, but steady. Ster.
ling Exchange dull prime sixty-day
bills, 1881 Money on call, per cent.
Gold carrying at 6 per cent; market
bullish, in consequences Of the Alabama
claims and large imports
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
A Single watch TO any Address, sIS.

clab Of six. with an extra watch to the
agent sending the club, 500; making seven
watches for $50.
Also, superb lot Of most elegant 0roide
Chains, of the latest and most costly styles and
patterns, for ladies' and Pentlemen's wear,
from ten to forty inches in length. at prices OF
80 81, IS and IS each; sent when ordered with
watch at the regular wholesale prices.
Describe the watch required, whether ladies
or rentlemen's re. and address your orders
and letters 10
THE OROIDE WATCH CO..
oaw56.f IA Fulton street. New York.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
TENTH-GRAND FINALE.
Run around bv ell the contestanis
Cigar-MakeTs wanted.

THREE No. | HAVANA W0RKMFN AND
Il good Tobacco Stemmer wanted. None
su IN p a. Tb
and efferson streets. up stairs. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
p IL q q X A M Nj e:
FIRST-GRAND ENTREE,

PR o q X A M Nj e:
FIRsT-GRAND ENTREE.
By the contestants: Charles 4. Morgan
tgreenl, Professor Owen (gretn), g. Q Oliver
red1. W. II. Lutz Ged), Geo. J; Bedford lred).
lvhite). James M. Bowling twhitel, Joseph J.
Bowling (white). Harry e. (white), John
Rohr (red and white), George Tobin tired and
white). sgelia9y -fniaai5 pa
sECoND-FANCY RIDING,
For Prize. handsome silver wster-pitcher.
Contestants will be allowed ten minutes each.
and the prizs will be awarded to the most
graceful fancy rider. xa.l
Entries-C. Jones, G. Morgan. w. II. Lutz
and J. Bowling.
THIRD-BACKWARD RIDING.
This unpara lleled feat will DO performed by
Charley Morgan. afth faLa
FoURTH-SLOw RIDING (PRIzE).
Contestants will be governed strictly by the
following rule: The contestant to ride once
around the entire circle without touching the
floor or railing with any part of his person.
The longest time entitled to the prize.
Fntries-C. Jones. @. Morgan. q. J. Bedford
and George Worley. fe8mdsid
FIFTH DOUBLE RIDING.
This difficult feat on the bicycle will be per-
formed by Professor Owen and G. Morgan.
sIXTH-BoYs' RACE.
Twelve years of age.) Entries Lager.
mague, galloway, Tobin and Frayzer.
observation-disclosures o1
The wonderful feat of propelline the Veloci-
pede around the entire ciJcle while standing
upon il without touching the crank. by Pref,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
GET THE BEST.
Sent by Express. Cash on Delivery.

Sent by EXpress. Cash on Delivery.
The Genuine OrOide Gold Watches,
IMPROVED AND MANUFACTURER BY
L us are all the bes. make, hunting cases.
finely chased and beautifully enamelled, patent
and detached lovers. full jeweled. and every
watch perfectly regulated snd adjusted, and
GUARANTEED BY THE COMPANY to keep correct
time, and wear and not tarBish, but retain an
appearance equal to solid gold as long as worn.
These celebrated watches " 9 are now sending
out by mail and express, c. o.. D., anywhere
within the United States and Canadas. at the
regular Wholesale price. payable on delivery.
No MONEY IS REQUIRED IN ADVANCE. as we
pr fer that all should receive and see the goods
before paying for them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04
New York stock Market.

New YeRk, May 4. ll:l5 a.m.-The
market is dull aud hearish.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1869-05-04

SEVENTH-RIDING-S
The wonderful feat of propeline the Veloci-
pede around the entire circle while standing
upon it without touching the crank. by Pref.
Owen. aF ai
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

CHARLES ANDERSON OF THE RENO
GASG-A gentleman whose informa-
ton is no doubt authentic. communi-
Gates the curious fact that Charles An
dersOn, who was recently lynched with
the Renos ut New Albany, Indiana,
was native of Washington county,
Pa, and lived in Claysville up to 1864,
and that his real name was CHARLEa
ANDERSON CUNNING. During the war,
being alarmed about the draft, he went
to Canada, and on returning profess
ed to have expatriated himself.
During the campaign he committed
violent assault on Il citizen of Clays-
willie, and again left the country to
avoid arrest. Subsequently he lived in
Canada, Michigan, and led Il somewhat
predatory lie elsewh under the
name OF Charles Anderson. He seems
to have formed a connection with the
RenOs several Years ago, and is satd to
have confessed that no and Frank Reno
were the parties who robbed the Ex-
press Office at CInysviIle year or Two
ago. Andersou's wife and sister-in-
law now live at Ciaysville. and the pee
pie there know all MbDu; him and his
early history.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

GOUGH's LECTUREs.-The sale of
tickets to Coughs lectures in Washing
to.I Hall, next week, WAS commenced
at the Religious Book House yesterday
morning. Long before the hour fixed
for the sale 90 u'cIOck) the room WAS
crowd with persons who were Hnx-
iouS to invcs; their money in the slips
OF card board which would entitle them
to hear the world renowned orator.
When everything was i'll readiness, the
announcement was made that the sale
would now commence. The press at
this moment was great. For two hours
the room WAS IhrOnGea, and by II
O'Clock but few seats remained I'M
sold. Occasionally through the after
noon persons kept dropping in, and
last evening the number undisrOsed OF
WAS considerably less. Many tickets
were sold for both evenings. The snlo
will be continued to-day, and we would
advise all who desire 10 hear ON" of the
greatest orators Ofthe present age, TO go
early and secure seats. The occasion
promises TO be one OF the most brilliant
OF the season. Quite 81 large number of
desirable seats for the second evening
can still be secured.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

y DESERVED APPOINTMENT.-The
many friends of Mr.. VIM. a. James, of
this city, will be gratitied to learn tina:
hc has been recommlssiOned by the
Post Office Department, Route Agent oil
United States mails on the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad. Most of our readers
will remember the circumstances OF
Mr.. James arrest two years ago at the
instance of the notorious. John G. Lane.
and OF his trial and acquital one year
later. His re-appointment 10 the posi-
ton from which he was SO unjustly re-
moved, completes the vindicAtiOn OfMr.
James character, and restores to the SER
vices an efficient officer. His many
warm friends in this city and all along
the route will share with us the gratiti-
cation with which we make the an
nouncement. Mr.. james takes the place
made vacant by the resignation OF Mr..
Il. C. Nuzum who has been appointed
to the clerkship in the post office vaca.
ted by Mr.. Heaton.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

u S. DISTRICT CoURT.-The trial OF
Daniel Anderson, contrary to our
expectation when we visited the Court
room on Wednesday afternoon, was
brought to close that evening. 1t was
discovered in examining the witnesses
that the crime with which he was
charged had been committed more than
two years prior to finding the indict-
nent. This fact was clearly establish
ed, when the Government abandoned
the case.
The trial of the case, KenOde as. Will
hanson was fixed for yesterday, but
on account of tho absence of material
witnesses it was continued until to- day.
The Grand Jury brought i'll ten bills
OF indictment for misdcmeanor. and
not having finished the business before
them, were adjourned until 10 o'clock
this morning. General Wheat submit
ted an argument in the case of Kemple
and others as. the steamer Leslie
Combs. Mr.. Peck will reply to-day in
behalf of the libellants.
The Court did nothing in the after
noon but adjourn until 10 o'clock this
morning.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

MARTINS FERRY BUILDING AssOCIA-
rIoN.-The stockholders of this AssO-
citation held their annual meeting, a
few evenings since, to elect directors
for the ensuing year, and to hear the
report of the Associations operations
since its organization. The exhibit was
satisfactory one,-showing its condi-
ton to be financially sound, and that
the business had been most admirably
managed. We are not accountant
enough 10 enter into full explanation
of the statement furnished us, and TO
publish it at length would occupy too
much OF our space besides, column
elsewhere would be more appropriate
place TOR its reproduction. Nothing
would be los! in advertising a business
which has been so successfully conduct
ed, as 1t would attract the attention OF
persons with capital and induce them
to invest where money yields so large
returns.
The following gentlemen were elect
ed directors: William Wiley, A. D.. Rice
Joel Wood, James Kerr, L. Spence.
Henry Helling and Henry Wells.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

ENLARGRMENT.-The original capac-
itv Of the Bellaire Nail Works hms been
found too limited to meet the demand
for their productions. Therefore the
authorities sometime since ordered nine
additional machines TO be put in Oper-
alton as soon AS it could be done. These
have been built. and are now nearly
ready to be set to work. In addition TO
the nine mentioned eight others are in
process of building and will be finished
with all possible diapstch. When these
seventeen are finished aud running, the
company will have an aggregate of for
ty one machines, turning out nails of
ali sizes and of quality said to be
equal to any in market. We are graft
fled to note the success of our enter
prising neighbors over the river. and
hope to see other manufacturing estab-
lishments springing up in that locality.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

POLICE COURTROOM Lhndmesser
was the only unfortunate before the
Court yesterday morning. John had
taken on too much benzine and while
in that condition abused one of the Of
ticers. This could no tee endured, and
so he was properly marched off to the
lookup. When before the Court, he was
humble enough, and bore his trial and
the abstraction of ten dollars and costs
from his exchequer, with all The meek
ness Ola lamb. He put up the balance
of his money after paying his fine and
departed in peace. 1t will probably be
sometime before be is in similar situa-
ton. as fourteen dollars and fifteen
cents. the cost of his little indiscretion,
js"too much monish' ITO pay for so small
a consideration.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08
ATTEND THE NATIONAL BUSHES

ATTEND THE NATIONAL BUSINESS
COLLEGE, UNION HALL, MAIN ST.,
TERMS PAYABLE IN ADMINISTRATOR the
full course in Book Keeping and Pen
munship, including the English Bran
ches i:desired, $40. Students can COM
plete the entire course evenings alone
Rooms open from g to IL A. M, 2 to 4
and 7to9P.M. For further informa'
ton call at College rooms, or address
s. I. Mccoy, Principal.
WIeeLinO w. va,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

FIRE.-About 6H o'clock last evening
the residence of Robert Crangle, Esq.
on Fourth street, was discovered to be
on fire. A very general alarm was
sounded, and hundreds of men, women
and small boys were soon seen running
towards the scene of cODfagratiOn. The
Hope Hose Company, it is said. was the
first on the ground and threw the first
stream on the burning building. Very
soon after every company in the city
was on hand, and all did good work in
suppressing the flames.
The fire is supposed to have Origina-
ted from defective tlue, and was first
discovered in the attic. The slate roof
kept the flames confined to the interior
of the building and also prevented the
tiremen from getting mt the devouring
element as re udily as they would other
wise have done had it been of other
material. y hose was carried up inside,
which soon sensibly diminished the
volume of flame, and extinguished it
entirely in short time. Considerable
damage was done to the furniture and
clustering by flooding the apartments
below the attic, and we suppose the lost
is as severe and. perhaps, greater, from
this cause than from the fire. We did
not hear an estimate of the loss sus-
tanned. 1t is probably amply covered
by insurance.
We never saw the necessity for a reg
ularly organized fire department in this
city more strongly illustrated than last
evening. Everybody seemed to be
operating on his own account, and, az
consequence, the direst confusion pre-
vailed. Orders to let on and shut of
off the water were simultaneously
given, and were obeyed or not, as suit
ell the convenience OF those to whom
they were delivered. We trust the in
PRODUCTION of the new steam fire en-
gines will inaugurate a different order
| of things in this respect.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1869-01-08

PERsoNAL.-Rev. h. Ball, pastor OF
Zane street NJ. +. Church in this city.
returned on Wednesday evening, from
a visit of several weeks in Louisiana.
Mr.. B. went South to try the effect OF
that climate on his general health.
which had become pretty seriously i'm
paired from pro.racted snd severe min
isteriaI labors. He returns much
improved in health, and his numerous
friends in the city and State will be
pleased to learn that he has almost en-
tirely recovered his powers of articula-
ton, SO much injured when he lsft rs
to prevent his speaking above whis,
Der