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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
A strong Man.

There is a man living in Calhoun
county, Mississippi, who is supposed to
be the strongest man in the State, if not
in the South. He is thirty-6ve years
of age, and weighs two hundred and
thirty-fge pounds. He has been known
to carry three bars Of railroad iron,
when it takes from three TO five ordin-
airy men to carry one. He can take a
cask containing forty gallons Of whisk ky
or water 1.-THE former is preferred we
presHmel, and raise it from the ground
and drink ont Of the bunghole with as
much ease as others out OF common
pitcher; and he has frequently taken q
barrel Of -four under each arm and car.
ried them several hundred yards with
apparently but little effort. He offers
to bet that he can lift thirteen hundred
pounds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
PUBLIC LEDGER
THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

Already in the different wards OF our
city the names of many gentlemen are
mentioned in connection with the offices
of Councilmen and Aldermen. The
canvass, in fact, has opened quite brisk
". The present state of our city finan-
ces, and the many complicated and i'm
portant questions to be determined by
the new Board such as internal improve
ments. the water works, etc., should con-
vince us of the imperative necessity OF
selecting our best citizens to take seats
around the Council board. In munich
pal body, we need we'll informed, practical
men. The race of theoretical men, who are
natural born orators, find this field en-
tirely too limited for the expression of
their profound thoughts. We need
working men, and not takers; practical
men, and not theorists; business men,
and not politicians. With able
and intelligent Boards of Aldermen
and Common Council, and practical,
clear-headed Mayor, the financial diff
Guilty under which our city labors will
cease to exist, and become myth; then
our municipal prosperity in the future is
secured The only questions concern
ing candidates of Democratic faith are:
Is he honest2 Is he capable? for honesty
without capability, or the latter without
honesty, would be no recommendation
for office. The positions aspired to are
important, and are Offices of trust-the
profit is quite nominal. Let us elect our
best men, and then the right men will
occupy the right positions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
ST. DOMINGO.

The resolution Of Senator Morton OF
the st. Domingo commission seems tt
hang fire. This resolution, it will be re
collected, appoints committee of three
to visit the island and report ON the
moral, POLITICAL social and financial
condition of this coveted land. Even
the wishes of the mongrel inhabitants
on the question Of annexation have tc
be discovered and reported. The com
mittee of three will have high old
time. and will create as great sensa
ton in St. Domingo as did the American
feet in Japan some years since. Presi
dent Grant fayors the annexation of the
island; in fact Grant has weakness
for islands, and he expects to
secure the adoption Of the an
nexation treaty during the present
session, But there is question of time
involved, which offers an Hnsurmount-
able barrier to the accomplishment of
this scheme. The voyage to this pro-
spective State, now in the shape Of an
island, will take nearly three weeks. TO
make all the discoveries suggested in the
resolution will consume two months
time, and Congress viii adjourn on the
4th Of March. By all means send three
Radical Congressman as Commissioners;
they will have pleasant time, and if we
receive but little information from
them on their return, it will be refresh
ing to know that che country has been
benefited by their absence. That st.
Domingo with its mongrel and
ignorant population, will become one
OF the United States is not unlikely,
nay, it is more than probable;
and when this shall have taken place we
will be ready TO commence the grand
scheme of absorbing and annexing the
entire cluster Of the West India Islands
Men have had strange hobbies at differ
ent periods Of the worlds history. but
Grants passion for purchasing islands
is most incomprehensible, and amounts
to a MADNESS; but yet there is a method
init 1t eannotbe that Grants relations
are more numerous than positions and
places of trust and profit, aud that this
island scheme is but an easy way Of pro
viding for the INDECENT members of a
family who have become, like the ne
groes, the wards Of the country and its
sturdy pensioners, and who regard the
Government as a kind of gift enterprise
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

We take the following from the Padu-
cab Kentuckian; There is no use in
talking. people viii have their fun. On
night before last three young gentlemen
Of Paducah were skyiarking around the
streets, when they came up with a
spoony-looking fellow, and at once de-
termined TO have some fun out of him.
After quizzing him for some time, all Of
which he took in good part, one Of the
trio remarked, You are the man who
killed Ben Haiden, IL johnson county,
Illinois, few days since; there Is 0 re
ward Iof five hundred dollars offered for
you, and you must consider yourself our
prisoner A. this spoony pulled out a
six-shooter, and bringing il TO bear, said
You have told 2 id lie; never
killed Ben Haiden nor any other nap,
but il you :hree scoundrels don't GIT,
somebody will be killed pretty soon. II
is useless to say they got"
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NEW YORK.

| ry---Fire--.Return Of SoutI
American Expedfti0n----Hebr
Charity Fair--Sufc ide--The EcIips,
Worlds Peace Congress.
NEW York. December 22.-Last night Will
the attention of the clerk Of the Fifth Avenue
Hotel was called away. Chas. johnson up
preached the safe and snatched packag,
containing three hundred and thirty -four dol
lars, and check for seven hundred, with
which he attempted 10 escape; he was caugh
and locked up. 4.
While the audience was waiting for the ap
pearance of the lecturer. Ralph W. Emerson
who was TO lecture az the Young Mems Chris
tan Association Rooms, on Fourth avenue
last night, the alarm Of fire was sounded
There were about two thousand persons in the
lecture room. Very fortunately everybody
escaped from the building. The fire originated
between the ceiling Of the lecture room and
the flooring of thereon above, and was caused
by the escape of gas. The damages amount
to four hundred dollars.
The poultry show of the New York Poultry
Society, on Broadway. will close tonight.
Professor Hart. with the members Of his
South American expedition. returned yester-
day in the steamer Merrimac. from Brazil,
bringing an immense collection of geological,
botanical and other specimens obtained in
the most extensive exploration of the Amazon
country yet made.
After successful season Of three weeks.
the Hebrew Charity Fair virtually closed last
evening. The receipts estimated at sl55,O0O.
Robt. Yale. chief cook on the steamship
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

the United States, q confession that nj
nroud nation would make unless con
auered and reduced TO extremities
There is good authority for stating thai
General Schenck is expected 10 demand
nothing more than a prompt and equita'
BILE settlement of our actual money
losses, and that there will be no talk Of
damages for injured honor in the diplo.
matte negotiations which he is to open
and conduct
This is a moderation in tone when
compared with the warlike speech of the
unwarlike Sumner on this question,
when he urged constructive damages,
and estimated them at so high figure
as to startle imperturbable financiers,
accustomed to operate with millions.
Mr.. Seward, when Secretary of State,
entered into diplomatic correspondence
with the English Government, and ar
gued the question of England S unfriend-
illness, in her early recognition of bell
gerent rights, insisting that as an initia-
tive step to negotiations the English
Government should admit that it hal
been precipitate, and make the amende
honorable The Grant Administration,
discovering that England could not be
bullied into an act of dishonor, has de-
termined to play the part of mere col
lector, and ask for the money. The APP
pointment of General Schenck to the
English mission may, in that event,
have been wise and judicious, for being
a county court attorney, he can, in the
most professional style, present the bill
and demand payment.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
Choice Groceries and Liquors.

New Hams. Br. Bacon, Pigs Feet;
Beef Tongues, extra y. &. Mess Reef,
Mess MaekereI, Picked salmon;
La. Sugars, Syrups and Molasses;
New York Mixed Pickles i'm hf. bbIs.;
Worcester Sauce, Tomato Catsup,
French Mustard-by the gallon;
Mince Meat, Lei fron, Curranfs, Cider,
Raisins. Cream Nuts, FiIberts,
Almonds; Edam Cheese, N. Y.Cheese,
Pine Apple Cheese; ItaI. Macaronf,
Italian vermieeIli; French Peas,
French Asparagus, FIR. Mushrooms
LfberiaB, Java and Rio Coffeesi
OoIong, SOuchong, Gunpowder,
Imperial and Young Hyson Teas;
Full line ofSpiees-warrant pure;
Sage. Tapioca, Pearl Barley, G. ern,
Ber.Arrow Root, Leibig's Meat Ext,
Nelson's Gelatine, HarrisOn's Exits:
Old Cognac brandy Old Port,
sherry, CIaret and Madeira Wines
Champagne Angelica, Catawba;
Pure bourbon and Rye WHISTLES;
scotch Ale, Guinness Dub. Stout.
The above goods are all warrante
60 be of the finest and best quality.
Prices low,
90 JOHN LILLY, s5I Main vt.
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Amuseueuts.

THEArER.-Thc Lingard- Dunning com
bination troupeap appeared again last night
to a large house, considering the inclem-
eat weather. The company has greatly
improved since their former visit to our
city. Itcomprises the great Lingard and
Alice Cunning, the popular soubrette,
Miss Dickey Lingard, Mrs. Pyne Gallon,
Mr.. Morrison, Mr.. Boniface, Mr. Aller-
ton and Mr.. Fleming. Faint Heart
Never Won Fair Lady, and Little Tod
dlekins were presented jim splendid
manner last night. Tonight Delicate
Ground, or Paris in 1893, and Who
Speaks First, will be placed on the
boards, with Alice Cunning Lingard in
the leading parts. During the evening
Mr.. Lingard will give his original
sketches of odd and strange characters,
and will also present his life-like repre-
sensations of the great men of our times.
VARIETIES THEATER.-This institution
for mirth and jollity still lives, and en-
joys the patronage of fun-loving peo-
pie better than any variety theater ex-
tant And the reason for it is
that James Schooles, the affable and
honest manager, is ever on the Square,
treating all friends alike, and doing all
in his power to make his visitors at home.
He still Keeps the boards supplied with
new stars, and greets his audience with
a change of programme each evening.
On next Saturday night Mr.. Schooles
will receive benefit from his excellent
company, and it is to be hoped every
body will give him bumper" He de-
serves it all, for in the lamented affair"
he shouldered his musket and received
what most men cannot boast of-an hon
orable wound,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

A UNIVERSAL REMEDY.--Brown's Bron-
chial Troches for coughs, colds and
bronchial affections now stands the first
in public favor and confidence; this re
suit has been acquired by test of many
years. Its merits and extensive use
have caused the Troches to be counter
feited, and We would caution purchasers
to be on their guard against worthless
limitations.
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WASHINGTON.
Butler and Amnesty = Sumner
opens his Walls of Wrath ON the
Administration. lf

| Administration.
WASHINGTON, December 0.-As anticipated,
General Butler will lot amnesty slide. moi
only for the holiday recess. but probably fol
the session. This provoked some amiable re-
monstrance. to which Butler replied in his
usual amiable temper. II may be concluded
safely that no amnesty bill will pass this win
ter if Butler and his associates can help it.
The feeling is growing daily, however, in favor
Of universal amnesty, and bill to that effect
will undoubtedly pass next Congress.
Sumner opened his vials Of wrath anew on
the President yesterday in the debate on the
San Domingo resolutions. He began by per-
sonal explanation concerning an article in
the morning papers pretending to give the par
ticulars of the rupture between himself and
| the President. He denied inspiring any such
statement; but, altogether. he is not free ( ON
the suspicion Of having inspired that portion
of the article, which he contradicts. where it
says that he never spoke Unexpectedly Of the
President. He seems to be oblivious to the
meaning Of words, In less than an hour after
ward he declared that the proposition for the
annexation Of San Domingo was disgrace to
the Government. After short discussion on
the sugar bill, in which several members took
part. Summer opened fierce and scathing at
tack on the Administration. His desk was
crowded with papers, which overAowed into
his hat, and a number Of heavy volumes, like
furious bulldogs, lay at his feet, each serving
their turn. He charged the Admin stration
with using the navy to keep Baez in power.
He compared this with the act Of Bismarck in
replacing Napoleon. He spoke Of that part Of
the Presidents message touching San Do
mingo as the melancholy column, and said
that many members were so sensitive that
thsg cannot be mentioned by the newspapers
without rising 10 Q personal explanation.
1t is believed that General Schenck's nom
ination would have been confirmed yesterday
question. He will rot resign his position as a
member Of the House till after the holidays.
Though the House meets to-day. il is only for
debate, and it is virtually adjourned already
till January 9Th. Many members left last
night. and q large majority will spend the
holidays at their homes.
The city promises to be quite dull for the
next ten days.
The midnight debate in the Senate was per-
sopai Apd EXCITED language, bordering on the
verge ofparIiamentary iBdeoorum. Summers
speech in the morning was understood by all
sides to be direct attack on Grants admins
tration, Senator Nye spoke in the funniest
vein, hitting 81 sQHe Of Summers bugbsars.
Morton's friends intend to sit from weary
chime to chime until vote is taken on the
San Domingo matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
Go to the California House, l6 Madison
street, for the best holiday liquors. [9S

THE old original Terpsiehorean Club
are making arrangements for a grand
ball and banquet on the 2sth of Deem
Der. The calcium lights have been en-
gagged for the occasion, and dancing by
shadow lights, new and novel feature
that has not been done before in this
city. Tickets for sale by r. j. Walker,
2S6 Second street. Call and secure your
tickets early. 97t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

The Bulletin News Company have all
the latest and best literature of the day
at their depot, 2S6 Second street. The
New York Weekly, New York Ledger,
Saturday Night, Chimney Corner, Lou
isville Daily Courier, st. Louis Rcpubli-
can, and all the leading journals and
magazines can be had there. Mr.. R. j.
Walker will be on hand to supply you.
Call there for your reading matter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

The Little Rock journal of Monday, in
reviewing the last number of Woodruff 4
ClaAins female stock-jobbers) Weekly
Circular, says:
The contents of No. 81, before us, are
strange tumble of the practical and the
absurd Of sense and nonsense. The
first article opens out right and left on
the new lobby ring alleged to be at
work on Congress, in the interests of the
Western Union Telegraph Co., and prom
ises to send for persons and papers to
prove that that soulless corporation is on
the eve of swindling the treasury out OF
$4,000 900. This array of facts, figures
and philippe win undoubtedly astonlsh,
and perhaps convince our legislators that
there is something wrong with the wires,
and we hope they will stop and see what
it all means. To this extent, if true, we
indorse the Weekly, and say. down with
the W. U. T. Co. lobby ringl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
NOTICE.
TT Il.

A S MONDAY. DECEMBER 26, WILL BE
n generally observed as holiday, parties
having paper maturing in bank on that day
nine and ten o'clock am. in order that en-
pl0yes of the banks may be allowed holiday.
S. p. Read, Cashier Union and Planters
Bank.
J; A. Hayes. Jr., Cashier City Bank,
J.B. Kirkland. President jackson ms. Co.
T. r. Farnsworth. Cashier Desoto Bank.
II. III, Hum, Cashier Memphis Bank.
Jas. J, Freeman. Cashier Merchants Ma
Martin Griffin. Cashier German National
W. g. Mcclure. Cashier Savings Bank Of
Memphis Rhis.v VIZ. p,s.;ds,, Manhattan Rank
WV. Thach OF, Cashier First National Bank
AYalanohe and Appeal copy 80 N-9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

Miss Woodbury., who is lecturing on
temperance in Canada, exhibits q series
II Eic.nres illustrating a drunkards ca
rees. the 6Tst painting, that of boy
sucking cider from : barrel with straw,
recalls so strongly the Joyous eMotions
Of youthful days, that every face III the
audience is glori6ed with happy smiles;
bgt ghen she comes TO the last picture,
showing tIst same cider-sucker dangling
from a scaaoid, everybody turns sadly
away, wondering why they scent all
qppg long ago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

RAFFLE.-Go take chance in the fine
English breech-loading double-barrel
shotgun, at the Hole in the Wall saloon,
No. l9 Monroe street. lOl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

An Absolute Safeguard broken
down in health and spirits By Chronic Dyspep-
STA, or suffering from the terrible exhaustion
which follows the attacks Of acute disease, the
testimony Of thousands who hare been raised
Is ~ miracle from similar Elate Of prastta-
ton by Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, Ia a sure
guarantee that by the same means you TOO may
be strengthened and restored. But to those
who stand in peril Of epidemics; 70 ali who,
BY reason Of exposure. priyations, and uncon-
genial climate or unhealthy pursuits, may q,
any moment be stfifseE aowni this para
graph Is most 'pasticlilariV and enphafioallv
addressed. You. who are thus situated. are
prOfered an absolute safeguard against the
danger that menaees you. Tone and regulate
the system with this harmless medicinal Slim
ulant and Alternative. and you will be fore
armed against the malAdics whose seeds foat
sreupd you 10 the air unseen. Hostnttsr,s
stomach hitiers are not only a standard Tonic
and Alternative throukhout the United States.
but they are scredited By the certificates Of
the most distinguished eiti1eul Of the Union.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

THE Western Mutual Life Insurance
Company, of New York, has been en-
Joined from business, and ordered to
show cause why il should not be wound
up. The deficit is but SIC, 600
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
oyYIcR OF u. $. SURVIVOR.

MEMPHIS. March Is. 1910.
| hereby certify that Mr.. C.
N. Erich is now and has been importing
since last fall from thirty 10 forty crates
queensvare each month, direct from En-
glish manufacturers. laa
Given under my hand and seal.
d. c. TRADER,
80 Surveyor of Customs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
MARRIED..

SALLs-MACK.-On the 2lst instant, by
Rev, J. ]. Vau1, Pastor Of the Church of the
Good Shepherd, Mr. Joe W. Sails and Miss
Eliza j. Mack. all Of this city. No cards.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

Alaska sables ssS he FIRST fruits Of Mr..
SeVsrds purchase apd ere beginning TO
take fhs place Of Rnsss sa5lss. wEich
theyvery much resemble, exeepti in being
somewhat coarser.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

A Washington telegram says the Tel
egraph Committee of the House is IMAM
imousIy in favor of Government tsle-
graph, but divided as to plans, They
contemplate purchasing the Western
Union gompauys lines, for which the
round sum Of s4O,o0O,OOO must be paid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

A SMALL lot Of good Kentucky mules
at the stables Of c. II. Bracket 4 Co,
No 1921 Second street, for sale cheap.
Must be sold this week. 80
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BOOKS, ETC.
CHRISTMAS GOODS.

Gift Books. Of every kind and quality; Writing
Desks Of every quality. and soma Of them sur
passingly beautiful; Tourist Cases and WORK
Boxes; Albums, Photographic and auto
graphics the largest and choicest lot OF Pho
togTaphie ever brought 70 this market; Bibles
and Prayer Books, Of all sizes and qualities,
all truly desirable. Games-Blocks. Building
Blocks, etc.. 20 please the young.
pB Please call and examine. kvegy artlcle
sold low. III. WADE A CO..
800 - Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

Thomas FLASSRKY. plumber, gas and
steam pipe filter, SO jefferson Street,
Memphis, Tenn. JOG
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

CHRISTMAS trees and flowers in great
abundance at Wheaton's nursery APP
ply to Thompson & Bruner, 222 Front
street. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

liz order thai those who are engaged
during the day may have an opportunity
Of purchasing their Holiday Gifts from
our magnificent stock, we will keep Out
establishment open every evening Of this
week until \ O'Clock.
o3 b. LowFSsTEIN 4 BRos.
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AMUSEMENT.
MEMPHIS THEATER,
spalding, Bidwell & acDonough, Prop'rs

r Asst NIGHT BUT TWO OF THE EN-.
IL gagement Of the Comsdian, Vocalist
Mimic Author and Composer.
WILLIAM HORACE LINGARD,
The charming actress and vocalist, Miss
ALICE DUNNING LINGARD; the little
Thursday Evening, December ~,
The performance will commence with Deli
cate Ground; after which William Horace
Lingard will perform his Sketches. The eve
niDg's entertainment to conclude with Who
Sreaks First?
FRIDAY EVENING, December %, Fare
well Benefit Of William Horace hngard and
Alice Dunnins LingaTd, G-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
TAXES.
n o IT TO 70 I.

TAX C0LLEcFoR's 0FPIoK,
MEMPHIS, Dec. 7.
AS TAX COLLECTOR OF THE CITY OF
N Memphis, / do respectfully invite all tax
ING and settle their bills. before il il too late.
and not ask for the last day. That day may
be TOO LATE. Now ls TIN fngE 90 SAW COST.
We cannot wait on az at the last hour. The
""' FYELfX ", lRoRERis0S,
~ City Tax Collector.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

FORESTS Juniper Tar-For Coughs, Groups
HoArssnsss. Who6ping Cough. Splitting BLOOD
Bronchitis. and all diseases Of the lungs
Parties purchasing should be careful. as Their,
are two or three counterfeits resembling thu
genuine calculated to .mislead all in want o.
this preparation. The genuine is warranted
or the money refunded; and this lie prepared
by DIR. JAMES Mason FoRREsr a Ca. slnes
1862. GOODYEAR 4 HILLS.
Gilt Isl Main st.. Sole Agents. Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


TOT NOuhclihhh.
j. GENETTE is a candidate for Council
man Of the Eighth Ward at the ensuing mu-
nicipal election. W-t"
We are authorized to announce Captain
MONT. PEPPER and X. p. DUNCAN, ESQ.
for reelection to the City Council from the
Fourth Ward. N-t
Appeal copy.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-12-22

Go to the California House. donaldson
stree, for he best holiday liquors ss
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.


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