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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-12

26bbls. fresh EGGS;
Is lscksCs roll and solid packed New York
BUTTER,
Good, fine and extra choice, Just received and for
sale low. By JOHN A. CLARK,
apeNs 1000 street. corner nth
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30
If you want good old Megibben
whisky, go to 2z6 Second street.

The FALL TRADE.-All our business
men anticipate large trade this fall, and
it is nearly time they were letting their
friends in the country know what prepa-
rations they have made to receive and
dispose of the new crop, as well as the
advantages they can offer in the way of
furnishing supplies for families and plan
tations. In this connection we take
leave to stateito our merchants generally
that the Ledger Book AND JOB Rooms
being lately supplied with variety of
new material and fast presses, can print
circulars and cards in the best style of
the art typographical, and at prices lower
than any other establishment in the
South. We employ printers who are ac-
quainted with all branches of the craft,
and can turn out such jobs as will be a
credit to Memphis; besides, they are old
residents here, and deserve the patron
age Of all who desire to encourage home
artisans and add to the prosperity of our
growing city. The favors of our mer-
chants and friends will be received at
our counting-room on Madison street,
and attended to promptly and care.
fully. Hft.r3. r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

\
The towboat Fearless has been sold at
Pittsburg to Marsh, Mcdonald 4 Co. for
$4,000. gpEg'1 -YFE 5l8HAE
A ferry boat for Little Rock is under
process of construction at New Albany.
Upward of 100000 bushels of coal
will leave Pittsburg on the present rise.
Upper Red river is booming again
with a four-foot rise. The Washita has
nearly dried up. No boats have arrived
at Camden for two weeks. 'lf 194'e'
1.-The steamers of the Cincinnati and.
Louisville Mail Line are taxed to their
utmost to transport Southern freights,
owing to the closing of the canal
Owing to the non-removal of the OBJ
structions in Indian chute, steamboat
men say freights cannot be brought
down over the falls at Louisville. even
on the present rise, without great risk
Barges are being brought into requisi-
ton for southern-bound freights at st.
Louis. ~
The Natchez lays up at New Orleans
until September.
The contractors for the extension of
the landing at New Orleans commenced
work Wednesday by tearing up the apron
of the lower landing, commencing from
the ferry wharf, foot of Canal street.
They commenced yesterday on the other
section, from the ferry house up. A
large number of piles have already been
hauled to either landing, and the work
will be pushed forward rapidly.
The steamer Right Way will not, as
has been reported, prove total loss.
The rise coming down Red river is said
to be from the Main river and the Sui
pkur, The latter is represented to be
higher than it has been for twenty years.
Planters in some instances will lose their
entire crops from its effects. New corn
and cotton stalks in large quantities is
reported in the drift at the raft. The
raft has filled with drift--immense guam
titles of which have come down-as far
up as the head of the canal, and the
canal itself is choked up, cutting off all
communication by boat from the up
river country.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30
ReIirions Notices.

The congregation Of the Central Ne
ibodist Church nov yOrships in the audi
ence room Of their new building A
large pipe-Organ and a good choir add to
the interest of their worship. We I'M
derstand the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Patterson,
expects to remain at his post through
che bot season, and preach every Sabbath
DAVID Wax viii preach in the Lin
den Street Christian ehurch tomorrow
Sunday, at lOi am. and pm. Sub
ject at night, by request: II Christ died
for our sias, Why does sin still erisiY'
Preaching al the FirIi Baptist Church
By the pastor tomorrow Sunday, q
Iol s.m. and s pm. His subject at
night, The IRfallibility Of the Pope.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

GENERALIZATION Our friend Capt. j.
Harvey Mathes, who expects to resume
his seat upon the tripod next week, has re-
Gently been made the father of bloom
ing daughter, Miss Mildred Overton
Mathes, who was born on the evening Of
the 18th. He may now fairly rank
among the patriarchs of the land, and
finds his cares and interests in this life
all at once considerably multiplied. Our
confrere Of the Appeal, crusty old
bachelor, Graves the boon of living to
dance at the young lady's wedding
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

KosKoo. This medicine Is rapidly
gaining the confidence of thepeople, and
the numerous testimonials of its virtues,
given by practitioners of medicines,
leave no doubt that it is safe and re-
liable remedy for IMPURIrY OF THE BLOOD,
that speaks in hig terms of its curative
properties, and give a special recon-
mendation Of Koskoo to the practitioners
of medicine. This is, we believe, the first
instance where such medicines have been
officially Endorsed by the faculty of any
of the medical colleges, and reflects great
credit upon the skill of DR.. Lawrence,
its compounder, and also puts Koskoo"
in the VAN of all other medicines of the
present day. From the Norfolk Daily
Journal, December III, 1869. 2-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

MAMMOTH LIMA BEANs.-We were IA
vored to-day with huge bunch of Lima
beans, sometimes called "butter beans"
from the garden of our friend, Charles
A. Choate, at Buntyn, and raised by a
veteran Ethiopian gardener known as
"Uncle King" We have never seen
finer beans, and the producer has reason
to be proud of his success. Our nearest
neighbor at the desk, H. l., s., who
"keeps house." declared he'd have one
square meal anyhow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

CHATTER THIRD. have been in
formed upon good authority that in the
two chapters Of the "Sad Life History"
already published, there have been i'm
portant errors, but the details are too
revolving to be rewritten. The whole
interest is narrowed down to the two in
cidents that provision be made of the
sin-born infant, and that the married
woman may have sufficient consideration
for the good opinion of society to forego
further attentions from her Cavalier SER
uante, be seen no more hanging upon
his arm, or behind q fast horse, and end
the Irritation that as yet may be harm
less The moth that plays around the
lamp is almost sure to get its wings
singed. Ones character is in peril
when the tongue of scandal once assails
it. Reputation in a woman is too deli
cate thing to be exposed without due
guard, for, like the brightly FURNISHED
steel-plate, single breath may tarnish
its brightness. 1t is said the County
Court intends to make the careless sire
of the woods colt" provide for its main
tenance, and give security to that effect.
The lover of the lady will find himself
confronted one of these days by a
dusky-hued damsel with child on each
arm, as witness that he is liable to the
legal penalties of miscegenation, when
it Won't be Goodbye, John" with him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

FRUITs.-The Avalanche informs its
readers that fresh grapes are becoming
quite plentiful on the fruit stands. F."
They would go off faster if the prices
were more equitable. The same paper
adds: Peaches have not yet made their
appearance Where are his eyes? They
made an appearance at least month
ago, and are heaped up on every stand,
but the prices are "caviare to the gem
eral."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

ANOTHER WIPE.-The Appeal gives
the Avalanche local another dig this
morning about that Cole affair. The
Huntingdon Courier furnishes the cud-
gel. 1t is cruelty to animals to lay on
so hard. 1t was enough to expose the
pruriency of the brain that concocted
the original article, and then claimed its
paternity, without reminding the proud
"parientp of his unfortunate offspring
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
PUBLIC LEDGER OFFICE, /
MEMPHIS, Tenn, July 30. 1870. J
MONEY.


The money market is without any new
feature of interest. The banks are sup
plying the wants Of customers as far as
it is in their power to do, while outside
capitalists and street brokers continue
stringent in their demands, andare some
what more cautious in loaning, except
upon first-class paper with good security
or eollaterals. The rates at the banks
are unchanged, aud street rather more
stringent than yesterday, although p
per cent. per month is the highest rate
reported as having been paid for accom-
modations to-day Exchange is steady
and quiet at the usual rates. There is
no change to report in local securities.
Very little has been done ip them during
the past week, and scarcely any trans
actions have been reported. County
warrants are dull and nominal, with the
supply largely in excess of the demand;
so to &c is about the buying rate and Ga
to Csc the price asked by dealers City
scrip is dull and without inquiry at about
6Oc. Tennessee money is quiet and in
light demand at 7Oc; dealers ask 7Sc.
City bonds could be disposed of in small
lots at 4Ic. Memphis and Charleston
railroad stock Is quiet at 40c. Gold is
steady; II opened at 1908; declined to
1901, and again advanced to l2es. Gov
eminent securities opened dull and irreg-
ular at yesterdays closing rates, Ster-
ling continues aotiVs at 1895 and money
sasy at 4 to s per cent American secu-
rites opened quiet in London, with &c
advance in 5-20s.
stra COTTON. 'i'
The market opened this morning with
a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

ANOTHER LECTURE BY FATHER GAR
IscHE.-We were handed the following
announcement this morning. Doubtless
the interesting and earnest lecturer will
have large audience:
Lecture at Greenlaw Opera House on
Monday evening, August LIST, by Rev. f,
P. Garischs. Subject, Christian Boy
and Boy of the Period" Tickets fifty
cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

THAT MONITOR. large and various
assortment of Wetter & Co., on Monroe
street. opposite the Peabody, is too well
known for its moderate prices and liberal
dealing to need commentator from us.
But every one does not know that the
Monitor stove can only be had there
the best, cheapest and most popular OF
all the stove family, consuming less fuel
and doing more cooking, with the finest
Accomplishments and the fullest, and
costing no more than an inconvenient
and comparatively worthless article.
One Monitor is worth an army of ex-
ploded patterns.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

VARIErIEs.-This faVoFite resort on
Washington street maintains its ancient
prestige, and manager Sehooles, with his
right bower Charley White, manages to
attract fine audiences Nightly. In fact
during the heated term it has been the
only place of amusement endurabIs.
much more enjoyable. The attractions
are ever varied, and every one under the
direction Of that prince Of corkonians,
the stage manager. seems to put the best
foot forward. There are TO be, as the
fellow said, new novelties this even
ing. Be sure to call at the Varieties,
Jimmy Schooles sometimes gives away
fifty beautiful Panama hats Of an even
ing. Perhaps this may be one Of the
evenings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

JOE SELIGMAN do you prefer q
buggy drive to dashing ride on horse,
back? Where's the difference if you are
on the saddle, or behind one of Joe s fast
horses, ribbon in hand and "hi-yil' on a
smooth piece of road? The effect is ex.
hilarating, and will bring roses to the
cheeks and strength to the frame. There
is wild freedom to the rider as his
spirited steed strides over some level
waste, and the wind runs its fingers
through his hair, which one never expe-
riences on the dull, tame earth. Try
one of Joe Seligman's saddles-if not
at least one of his light, springy buggies,
and fast, though gentle and well-trained
horses. Call upon him, opposite the
courtrooms, on Union street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

The rain has continued with intervals
of rest up to the present time. There
has been very little lightning during its
progress. The clouds have discharged
themselves peacefully and quietly. This
is the third day of its duration-an old
fashioned Yankee storm"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30
COOLEST place in Tennessee-Cadmus


RECORDER CoURT.-It is refreshing
to see the ease and facility with which
the scales of justice are weighed in the
general station-house delivery each NOR
ming. This morning Judge Scales had
thirty cases before him, to whom he
melted out even-handed justice. The
first on the docket was big fight, for
his participation in which, for the cir
cumstances were aggravating, Geo. Fehn
had to pay $50, which he did like man.
M. Malone contributed further the sum
of $40, and c. Howard S.. The two lat
ter we're armed, the former with slen-
der stiletto-bladed knife, and the latter a
pistol, both of which are contraband,
Two of our Italian acquaintance took a
round or two, for which Joe l.. forked
over $40 and his adversary paid S. for
his share. Newton Bedford paid $40 for
a small trespass, which he was advised
to omit hereafter. An Irishman and
American were found sleeping out, !"
and, considering the weather, were con-
viewed to more comfortable quarters, for
which they we're charged S. each. John
A. Hoyle, mot according to Hoyle,"
was arrested for horse-stealing; his case
will be attended to by the Grand Jury
The fines amounted to round, even
5000, of which sl35 was paid on the
nail The nativity of the offenders
showed Is Africans, I Americans, 3
Italians. 2 Irish, 2 Germans, Scots,
and Monsieur.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

BoDY FoUSD.-The remains Of body,
much mutilated, were found recently in
Cane creek, Lauderdale county, half a
mile below Fulton and Ripley bridge,
where they had lain several days. 1t
was thought from papers found in his
pocket-book, in which were S. 25, that
the deceaseds name was Crandell. No
clue could be found to his history or the
mode or cause of his death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

KNOXVILLE WHG.-It is rumored that
our townsman, Rolfe s. Saunders, has
bought the Knoxsville Whig and has
made arrangements with Col. Frank Y.
Rocket to be its chief editor. 1t is not
necessary to ask under which king,
Bezonian2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

sIcELY SEAsoS.-The sickly season
sets in about September, and it would be
well for every family 10 have the advice
Of physician DIR. Henry Biggs knows
all the remedies for our climatic diseases.
He can be seen Of 1853 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

JoHN SMTH.-We need not say the
following, piece of pure invention was
handed us by one of the numerous fam
lily of Smiths, who was amused at the
turn the thing had taken. Perhaps it
may amuse the reader, too, although we
are pretty sure there is not much truth
in il: 81
A few weeks ago the Governor of Ohio
offered $500 reward for the arrest of a
man named John Smith. = There are one
hundred and ten counties in Ohio, and
in less than two days the sherifls of all
these counties arrived in Columbus, each
with a man named John Smith. During
the three succeeding days over two thous-
and detectives. policemen and private
citizens from Kentucky, Pennsylvania,
Ohio, New Jersey, Indiana, West Virgin
ia and Illinois arrived in Columbus, each
with man named John Smith, and more
arrive every day. The aggregate Of
Smiths at present in Columbus is simply
awful And the worst of tits, that every
man insists that his Smith is the particu-
lar Smith mentioned in the proclama-
ton, and he is going to have that five
hundred dollars or hash the Governor
right up The Governor is trying to de-
eide whether to pay the reward to every
man in the lot or resign.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

WOUNDED. Little Rock meeting
house, ON last Saturday, Thomas Rose
boro shot and badly wounded Dave Fos-
ter, with whom there was an old grudge.
The affair occurred at Temperance
Meeting, although the parties were in
linuor
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

GsSk HsEE. -Ex-Governor Hammond
and family cane around on the R, P.
Walt. They have been sojoprRing for
some time at the Hot Springs, and reach
ing the city, took the Louisville train for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

RETURYED.-We had the pleasure, yes
terday, ofseeing Rolfe s. Saunders, Esq,
who has had pleasant summer sojourn
in Middle and East Tennessee. He GER
tainly is greatly improved in health, and
shows the beneficial effects of pure
mountain-air
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30
If you want good old Megfbbei
whisky, go to 276 Second street.

The Heated Term : Keep Cool by
Drinking. cream soda soater, ks
sengen, Vichy, Blue Lick and the gen
uine Saratoga water on draugM at
Smiths drug store, 225 Main street,
under the Worsham House. 1873
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30
DEPARTURES,

| Wv bOATS IN PuRT. '.IN alst g
Grand Tower, Geo. w, Cheek, R. P.
Walt, Emma Floyd, Hesper.
RIVER, BUSINESS. MISCELLANEOUS,
There is no abatement Of the decline
at this point-the river is falling steadily.
The decline at Cairo has been checked
and the river is stationary there this
morning. There is no change for the
better at st. Louis; the river continues
to fall slowly there and as far up as Du-
buque. Heavy rains have fallen above
the last named point, where the river is
reported stationary, with prospects of a
rise that will greatly benefit navigation
below. The Missouri continues to de-
cline slowly. The Ohio is rising slowly
at Louisville and rapidly at Cincinnati
and points above. There is no change
to report in the Cumberland White or
Arkansas rlvers-thoSe streams are fall
ing slowly; the latter has three and a
half feet 10 Little Rock. Business is dull
at the levee, owing to the rain which
has fallen almost necessarily since five
o clock this morning
The splendid United States mail and
passenger steamer h. P. Walt, Captain
Ashford commanding, leaves as usual
this Saturday evening at FIVE o'clock,
for all points on White river, connecting
with the Little Rock train al Deyalrs
Bluff, and with the light draaght steamer
Batesville at Jacksonport. for the upper
White and Black rivers. The Walt has
superior accommodations, and will doubt
less get away with good trip, as usual.
Messrs. Butler and Smithers attend to
the Office duties.
The George W. Cheek, Malone, mas
ter, backs out as usual a FIVE pm. to-
day, with the United States mail, for
Helena, Friar's Point and all way land
ings. Frank Gonterman aud Charley
jackson are her secretaries.
The new steamer Pat Cleburne will
arrive tonight from the Arkansas. She
departs again for that stream on Monday
at FIVE pm.
The Grand Tower leaves at FIVE p. m.
to-day for Cairo and St. Louis.
The Colorado will depart at Eve o'clock
this evening for Viokshnrg and the bends.
The Emma Floyd viii get her freight
loaded in time to depart at FIVE p. m. to-
day, as advertised, for Cairo, Louisville !
and Cincinnati direct. Freight shipped
on her to-day will not be transferred at
Louisville. as she will 90 through to
Cincinnati on the rise now coming Down
the Ohio. Captain jim Chenowith is
her popular commander, and Robert
Wise, chief clerk. alitur
Captain Peckenpaugh. late Of the Nor
man, has abandoned the river and en-
erred the bQot and shoe business at
louisville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

JOE LOCKE continues to sell, very
cheap, those superb pictures of the r.
Z. Lee and the Natchez as they looked on
their celebrated run. His establishment
is real beehive, but is too small to con-
tain all the honey of literature concen-
trated there. He has shown himself a
most active, expert and liberal dealer,
treating everybody with courtesy, and
waiting upon each succeeding visitor
with alacrity. His shelves absolutely
groan under their loads of interest. If
you want the newest news" 60 there
if something to fill out time with day 8
reading, don't go anywhere else. an
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

CALCIUM LIsHrs.-All contracts for
lights to be made with W. o. Diboli, az
Broom's Opera, 81 jefferson street. or n.
r. Forster, at Southern Express Com
pany's Office. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

PorAroEsi PoTA1cFsll PoTAToEsill-
We will pay two CD dolia,s per barrel
for choice potatoes, loose, from wagons.
Books & LAwHoRx,
I1tf $50 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

RADICAL NOMINATIONS 1T may not be
generally known that the Radicals in
tend to run candidates for the Offices
chosen at the late election of Judges, etc.
They made application TO Geo. W. Han
son, Esq, but he indignantly spurned
the Offer as he was satisfied with the YER
dict Of the people. The Radicals, how
ever, intend to employ every endeavor
toshow the election to have been illegal
and therefore unbinding, and hence are
bringing out their candidates. The
"unctuous Barbour with hishyena-like
grin, is nominated for Second Chancel-
lor, and John League for Magistrate in
the l4th civil district. This latter will
not have an opportunity of displaying
himself call things to all men," but will
be pressed closely to the Radical buzz
yum. 81 ssaqlf 'afrsff fdu4
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Wet weather, and other Things,

Queer recollections sometimes ensue
from ordinary causes. Thursday even
ing, after the first heavy shower, the
writer observed an elderly gentleman
poking absently in gutter with his
stick. Instantly memory reverted to a
most ludcrous scene which occurred in
our boyhood. One evening after hard
days work in the printing Office where
we we're then employed, in Cincinnati,
we took 10 our basket and our line of
march for home. Ere going far, we
espied jolly-looking old fellow fishing
the trash out of the gutter and turning
it over and carefully examining it, A
large number Of boys, big and
little, soon gathered, when he told
some one that he was looking for a
ten-dollar gold piece" Every boy of
them-and few men-were at work in
moment, and if ever that gutter was
more thoroughly seaFshsa than on that
occasion, we have not heard Of it, Some
one at last remarked to the old chap:
1.-THE money isn't there. May be you
haven't lost it.
"well," he replied, with a sly twinkle
of his funny gray eyes, 1 never said
hadW
The anxious sesrchers" dispersed
with flea in each ear. goug.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

THE BEST is THE CHEAPEST. j. De-
vote has the best of everything in the
family grocery line, corner of Third and
Adams streets. 94-I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

For rent at 1925 per month-three
lofts now occupied by F. S. Laurence,
Jr., & Co. 255 Main street, Apply until
Saturday, 90th inst, l3l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

By 5. p. and A. telegraph gat AtHf +
New YORK, July 30. p.m.-Government
securities are heavy, with marked decline
since morning. Sterling exchange is steady at
l09sS for sixty day bills. Gold is carrying at
per cent. Money continues easy at to 4 per
cent. Railroad shares are unsettled and irreg-
ular. rh sif nfi gtQD T
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EsTRAY.

C,TpITFD-oNE DARK sORRRL MULE.
Sbie,e nee. about fifteen hands high. i
,elerahle sld but in good conditiun. has weak
~ -loeking eyes. A liberal reward win be
t,1eh.nv. street. lSl-lS3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-07-30

LIvELY.-One of our exchanges thus
briefly notices an ordinarily exciting
affair:
Two more hangings at Patona, Ala.
Carpet-bag negro rioting the cause.
The local" of the Avalanche would
have made two columns out of that.