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FRANK I. Observation-Disclosures and ~ana<at
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IL.
1;Fapd Matinee. .:U Evening At 1:4a 1he event 0f
the etasop,
MAN AND WIFE.
MAN AND WI r IEs
Superb att!ng. F1ex.nt appointments. f4sutttul
muse Will shortly b+ revived. TICkAr.OF.LEAFk
MAN
Monday, Des; q. chrlttmss Holiday. -Four GRIND
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
Meanhis Thenfer.

The Siege of Lucknop was repeated
last night, and Miss Tiffany again APP
peared in the absorbing character of
Jessie Brown" and gave it in man
ner that ELECTED the most hearty evil
dences of appreciation on the part of the
attentive audience. Miss Tiffany has not
drawn as large houses as she deserves on
account of the weather, and other ad-
verse circumstances. Bat she is really
a deserving, talented actress, and Johnny
Thompson has few equals in his line. he
takes benefit tonight. The play will
be Oliver Tpist from Dickens wonder
ful novel of that title. Miss Tiffany will
appear as NANCY Sykes" the unfor-
tuuale outcast, who lived in the most
wrstched dens of thieves and robbers,
who fell among the 6lth and slums of the
back lanes of London, and yet retained
to the last some of womsu's pure, sym
pathetic heart, which all the surround
ing impurity could not de6le. The
seld occupied has the vices Of
Formosa stripped bare, aud displayed
in their hideous deformity. Mr.. Dickens
coutended, when this book was attacked,
that it was q true picture Of life and
human nature, and that it taught great
truth and sslutary lesson. Go and see
It tonight. and judge whether the great
novelist was right or wrong. The after
piece will be Mr.. ThompsOn's comic
Dutch Sketches.
Tomorrow Thursday evening the
Riehings English Opera Troupe will
appear in the popular opera of the
Bohemian Girl Seats are selling
briskly, even this bad weather. which, it
s hoped, will improve during the week.
The great spectacular drama, Sea Of
Ice, is in preparation, and We are glad to
learn that Miss Tiffany has been engaged
70 remain and appear in the piece.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

The East London Underground rail.
way is now running its trains regularly
under the Thames river through the cele-
brated Thames tunnel. This gigantic
work was constructed at an expense Of
"a, 900, 900. greenbseks; and although
originally designed for al ordinary car
riage way, such is its massive character
that it was found strong enough to sup
port the heaviest locomotives. The
length Of this tunnel is 1900 feet; the
hight of exterior walls, 80 feet width,
2lk feet. Two tracks are laid, and the
running Of the trains gives great public
satisfaction. The tunneling of the East
river is just as practicable as the Thames
A strong and capacious tunnel can be
built between New York and Brooklyn
for less money and in less time, than the
suspension bridge; and when the lunnel
iS complete, nothing short OF su earth
quake will impair its safety.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

EDIroRs LEDGER: I have been re-
liably informed that certain parties in
the interest Of my r ldical opponent, Mr..
William Mclean, are circulating report
TO the effect that il either Of us were
elected to the Office Of Tax Collector, we
would divide the Office with each other.
| have simply to say TO my friends that
this, or any other report that tends 10
compromise me and my party with
Il ideals, lie a base and infamous false
hood--s fabrication manufactured by
our political enemies for the purpose, if
possible, OF dividing our ranks No good
Democrat will be caught 10 this trap.
My nomination by the Convention is, l
think, asutficient guarantee of my poli,i-
cal faith. Drowning men catch at straws (;
but, unfortunately for them, the straws
are not of sufficient celiber to bear up
their sinking bodies. The dodge won't
do. gentlemen. W d. STRATroN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
POLICE COURT.
BRIEF sketch of This Mornings Pro.
ceedings.

Twepiy-seven cases appeared on The
docket at Recorder ScaIes' Court this
morning, and the variegated crowd in
attendance was larger than usual.
An obstreperous boarder, who insisted
on boarding with his unwilling landlady
after being ordered to leave forty or fifty
times, and drew the poker on her to as
sert his rights, resisted the officers who
were called in TO settle the fuss, and was
fined FIVE dollars. he paid the money
and gave the old lady whitening look,
which seemed to say, "Shoo, fly, l won't
bodder you agin."
A youth, with a musty-looking mus.
tache and young side whiskers sightly
frost bitten, was charged with being
intipsicated and concesling carried
weapons. He submitted his case like a
good boy, and was fined FIVE dollars.
Two young gentlemen appeared who
had had set-to in store yesterday.
They gave an animated rehearsal of the
whole affair, thus sffording gratis some
useful lessons in the fstic science which
the Court enjoyed very highly. Both of
them were defendants and both prose
cutting witnesses. The one who parted
bis hair in the middle best was quite
| ..:.nto o,,J nnth, s;a ..;o -, he dasa.;D
ton of the sanguinsry affair. he shut
his fists, poised himself, and went through
all the motions, TRUSTS, shoulder bite,
lodges and parties of first-class mill,
in which nobody was struck except the
one who didn't part his hair right, and
failed to parry one terrific lunge. He
got slapped across the snout. This
thrilling episode caused the spectators to
rush in to prevent the effusion of blood.
1t took FIVE or six strong men to hold
each one of the contestants. The one
who had bis hair parted square was the
one who struck that Michael Gallagher
blow. He was fined ten dollars, and the
other one Eve.
A test case was tried at the instance Of
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad
Company. The hackmen are in the
habit of occupying ground at the depot
when trains arrive that is assigned to
omnibuses. The company owns the
ground and claims the right to make it's
own regulations with regard to the posi-
tons Of omnibuses, hacks, passengers,
etc. Msjor Barnes and Captain Ander.
son, officers of the road, were present
with competent counsel. The case occu-
pied some time and the points we're fairly
brought out. The issue between the
Railroad Company and the hsckmen has
long been pending, and could only be
settled in court. The defendants were
fined FIVE dollars around that the test
might be regularly carried up to
the Law Court. An appeal was
taken.
A negro bounty jumper, who hired
himself to planter from Marshall coun-
ty, Miss, and took money in advance,
and then refused to 60, was fined thirty
dollars and showed back into the lookup.
These laborj ampsrs are the most chronic
swindlers and scoundrels in existence.
We have heard of numerous instances
where planters have been cheated by
them.
Some other cases of drunk, disorderly,
and such like, were disposed Of. All the
fines collected amounted to about fifty
dnllnra
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
THE CHURCH HOME.
A Valuable Present WerthfIy BE.
stowed-COrrespon

GENERAL AaEYcY OF THE SINGER MASuFAo.
TURING COMPANY, US MAIN STREET,
MEsPHIs, February 10Th. 1870.
To the Associated Managers Of the Church
Home:
LADIEs-We herewith present for your
acceptance, an Improved Singer Sewing
Machine, for use in THE Church Home.
We trust it will be an assistance to you
in your noble work in the holy cause Of
charity. We remain, ladies,
Yours truly,
MERRIMAN, BYRD & Co.,
General Agents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
MrnpH1s. February Is. 1870


Messrs. Merrimsn, Byrd 4 Co., 3eaeral Agent
for Singer Sewing Machine Company:
GENTLEMEN Your communication
was received and read at recent meet
ing of the Board of Associate Managers
Of the Church Orphans Home, where
upon the following resolution was unani'
mously adopted
Resolred, That we, the Associate
Board of Managers of the Church Home,
accept with grateful thanks the very
handsome donation of an Improves
Singer Sewing MBchiae, for the use Of
the Church Home.
1t is not the gift alone which is crafty
ing, but the interest thereby shown in be
half of the work in which we are engaged,
and which calls for heartfelt testimonial
from u.s. May "a abundant reward re-
turn to the donors from Him who hath
said, at is more blessed to give than to
receive"
Very respectfully,
ASSOCIATE MANAGERS CHURCH HOWE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

The retail trade Of city and eOua-
try, and the trading public gener.
ally, Will ind n feast of speculation
I'm the great trade sale of Thirty
thousand Dollars of dry goods,
eIOthiBg. millinery Goods. hats, etc.,
which Messrs. Boyster, Tresevant a
Co. open at their auction room, cor
ner of Main and Jefferson streets, at
. o'clock tomorrow morning. No re-
serve I'm price, and the entire stock
20 be, sold. See the advertisement
under "AucffOn" head.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
Very respectfully,
ASSOCIATE MANAGERS CHURCH HONE.

JoE LooKE.-Mr. Joe Locke, the en-
terprising newsdealer, at 1854 Main
street, is in receipt of the New York,
Cincinnati, Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville
and other daily papers, direct; also, be
has the leading literary, sporting and
fashion weeklies, and the standard mag
szines Always give him a call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

The liberals Of North Germany are
trying to win Count Bismarck over TO
the side Of the opponents Of capital pun
ishment. They have recently published
q pamphlet on the subject in which they
assert that at least one third Of the per
sous bsheaded or husg in Germany aud
Austria during the las. twenty FIVE years
we're guiltless Of the charges on which
they were Tried and sentenced to death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

TIE BEST Is THE CHFAPEsT.-J. De
voto has the best of everything in the
family grocery line, corner Third and
Adams streets. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
"BARRRrr's is a studied compound,

MoCoMRs, KELLER + HYRSEs have re-
ceived consignment Of steel and Cal
houn plows, the best for the cultivation Of
cotton, which they are authorized to close
out by the quantity at manufacturers
nrices. lbO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
Money to loan at ssO MAIN st. 80

TIE finest of sugar-cured hams and
breakfast bacon, 2lc. per pound, at q
wards & G ancy's, successors to ]. d.
Edwards, 278 Second street. l49
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

CRY LICENSES AND TAxEs.--City Scrip,
in sums to suit, fer licenses and taxes, o.
City Bank, No. 9 Madison street. ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

"0LD TExAs" is still master Of the
situation" aud can be found a, The sane
old place, with the usual variety Of
papers, usgssi1es, writing paper and
envelopes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

COUNTY ScRIPi County SCRIP I'll
sums to suit taxpayers, at City Bank. No
8 Madison street. ll6-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
FINANCIAL AFFAIRS,

NeT York Money Market-Feb. %.
By Southern Pacific and Atlantic telegraph
Governments are dull. Sterling Exchange
steady. at 10eH for sixty-day bills. Gold carry.
ing at per cent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

MALLARDs.-Victor D. Fuchs has just
received 1000 pair of foe mallsrd ducks,
at his Game Depot, No. Al Jefferson
street. Call and get pair for dinner.
There is nothing better Isl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

ZEPHYR WoRsTED.-A complete stock
now an hand, at REDUCED PRICES.
I. w. JoBrsToE a Co.,
ia 34f Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

A GOOD two-plest shirt for 81 at Wig
gans & Thora's, 233 Clay Bulldog.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

kansas river is also rising slowly. The
Cumberland is declining, with ten feet OIL
Rsrpeth shoals.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The fine passenger steamer Belle Lee
Captain James White, will leave the
landing this evening for New Or
leans. This superb, fast and commo-
dious passenger packet, on her first trip
of the season, will have a 6ne cargo, and
her cabins will be filled with people, as
she deserves. Her clerical gentlemen,
messrs. A. McVsy and Harry McCrindell,
are we'll known and popular, and always
give satisfaction to all with whom they
deal. Last, though by means least, il
the famed caterer, Henry Csrnahsm, who
is admired by ell travellers for bis very
good taste in supplying the tables with
good and wholesome, and fixed up" in
style.
The General Anderson, Captain James
Lee, will get away to-day at FIVE pm.
for Friar's Point and the bends. Stack
Lee, Cummings and Chism have charge
of the office.
The George W. Cheek, Captain Ma.
lone, is the Thursday Friar's Point and
bends packet, leaving at Eve pm. Bar
ney Bariuds and Charley jackson have
charge of the Office.
The Great Republic, W. B. Donaldson.
master, will leave for New Orleans this
evening at FIVE o'clock. ]. Fl. Atkinson
and G. W. Floyd. Two clever and accom-
nodating clerks, have charge Of the Of
fee.
The Mary Boyd, Captain Hainss, is
the regular Wednesday Arkansas river
United States mail packet, leaving at f We
p N, going through to Fort Smith. E
W. Outlaw presides in the Office.
The Gsllaiiu, Captain Mark Cheeks
fine packet, is theWednesdsy NewMsdrid
steamer, leaving at Eve pm.
The Alice Dean, Captain Skunk, came
in yesterday from the Ohio with a big
trip. She gets away this evening at the
usual hour for Cincinnati. Billy Grub
is her chief clerk.
The ST. Luke leaves to-day for Cairo
aud ST. Louis, and is the regular Wednes-
dsy packet-mAking ell railroad eonnee-
tons.
The Bismarck, Captain Thompson,
viii pass down this evening for vleks-
burg and New Orleans.
The Celeste, Captain Tom Bs-.y, viii
get away tomorrow evening for ell poinp
on White river. She has just come Of
the docks, and looks as gay as a bride.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

Ifyou want good oid Megibben whis
ky, go 20 Mes fboen d Bro, NO. 27t
second street, Ayers Block.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

Camp No. 90, Order Of Pale Fsces
will meet ct their Hall this evening,
promptly, one hour after sunset
Bv order Of President.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

FoR SALEl FoR SALE - City and
County Scrip and Tennessee money, at
City Bank, No. Madison street, in 50 ms
TO suit. l16 I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

IfyOu want good old Megibben wbis
Ny. 20 10 Megibben a Bro, no. 27t
secoad street, Ayers Block.
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q Z n M A N
National Bank
OF MEMPHIS.

DI r. IL Q r o r. 3
l.. HANAUER, J.C.N EELY.
Schoolield Il Hanauer. Brooks. Nicely q Co.
II. q. JONES. A. l.. HARRIS,
Jones. Brown i Go. Harris. Cochran h Go.
II. p. WALT, M. l.. MEACHAM,
RIP. Walt & Co. Meachsm a Treadwell
T. HI. ALLEN, g. l.. DENISON,
Thos. II. Allen Il Co. 0rglll Bros. q Co.
ID. p. MADDEN, J.C. TERRY,
d. Hadden & Co. Price 4 Terry.
Ell. TAYLOR. of Taylor q Rutland.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

TfyOu want good old Megibben whis.
by, go 10 Megibben a Bro, No. ATS
Second street, AZ ers BLOCK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

KrxcH. = That truss Of McAlenny's
superior to ell others; 2791 Main street.
i5A
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

PIrTsBuRG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown q Jones. office 282 Main
street, Bethel Block. I
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.

Weather.
Meteorological observations. as reported to
US by Mr.. Edward Goldsmith:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

"BARRETr's" Admired Hair Restors
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
MANMATTAN BANK,
TEAS! TEAS! TEAS !
A Saving Of 75c. per Pound.

WE ia vito attention to the fact that we are
ket, from the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company, New York." which. for quality and
cheapness, has hitherto been unknown in
Memphis. Our prices are as follows:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
River.

The weather is cloudy and cool. The
river here is rising slowly, with plenty of
water to all points. At St. Louis it is
rising, and full of ice. The Ohio is fall
ing, with ten feet four inches in the
canal. White river is rising slowly. Ar
kansas river is also rising slowly. The
Cumberland is declining, with ten feet on
Rarpeth shoals.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
Memphis Scale Factory.
DREss- 81 MINE.

uAvINs f,.ly r.covsr.d from ny lat. III
IL ness. an nee prepared 10 erecutc Al
work in myline. with usnal pronpinclt, add
viii Be pleased % see ~ lady n ends and
pstrohs. MISS FAEEfE paks ny.
lfs-isSe 2oe Poplar street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

"BAERErT's keeps the scalp healthy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

ALL druggists recommend "Barretl's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
FIRST, secure /" Barreti's."

srMeney 10 loan at ses Main. no
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
New York Cotton Market-Feb. 23.
By Southern Pacific and Atlantic telegraph
The market is very quiet.

Liverpool cotton Mark et-Feb. "a.
By Southern Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph
3. The market is quiet. Estimated sales for to-
day. 10.0i0 bales.
Middling Uplands.-............... @ll9s
orleans (9ll1z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23

New York block Market-Feb. %.
By Southern Pacific and Atlantic Telegraph.
The market is dull and rather heavy. The
volume of business il vefy leht.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-23
N @ 1 i q q .

AroTIcF Il hereby riven that will appy
N for letters eli aiministration. At tne
March terra of the Ccunty Court. upon tne
isf.iH al VI w. J. R. Hubs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-05-28
Great Excitement in New York.

1t was occasioned on account of the fall
of gold. That event has caused us to make
reductions i'm the price of all kinds of
goods. We keep for sale especially, Wall
Paper, and have received another large lot
of beautiful designs and will from this
date, until further notice, sell at Louis
VILE prices.
We nave Wall Paper at 8, 10 and Is cents,
to 50 90 per bolt, suitable for chambers,
dining rooms. halls, parlors, &c, and the
largest stock ever brought to this city. and
the best selections. We also have Picture
Frames and Pictures, Picture Cords and
Tassels, Artists Materials, beautiful OIL
window Shades, of every description, size
and color, plain, green, buff and blue Hol-
lands for window curtains. Some beanti-
ful Oak and other Table Covers, and other
things too numerous to mention.
Call and see for yourselves and price
them. We charge you nothing, and If you
desire to purchase, will sell at extremely
low prices. We have two first rate Paper
Hangers in our employ, and can send them
to any distance to hang paper If required.
and our charges will be reasonable
w. l.. GARDINER & CO.,
House, Sign, Decorative and Fresco Pain
tiers, and dealers in Wall Paper, Pictures,
Frames, Window Shades, Curtains, &C.,
Pink Block, Strawberry street. [ap3O.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-05-28

SERIOUS Some weeks
since a negro woman, wife of a man
In the employment Of Sandy John
son, ESQ, in this county was filling
a lighted lamp with coal oil, when II
ignited and exploded. The woman
was terribly burnt, and her little girl,
about 8 years of age, was burnt ia
death-the cabin also, was set on fire
in several places. But for the timely
assistance of Mr.. johnson and his
son, much greater suffering would
have been the result. We publish a
synopsis of the affair at this late date,
as a caution to those persons who are
in the habit OF filling their lamp
whilst burning. IL is inexcusable
carelessness and should never be at
tempted.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-05-28
Shaking and Rurning.

1t is not necessary to journey from the
tropics to Alaska in order TO experience
the extremes of heat and cold. Thousands
undergo all the Inconvenience of this
thermometriry change every day, or every
other day, as the case may be, without the
trouble of moving over the threshold. A
word with these involuntary shakers.-
What are they doing to expedite their re-
turn to medium temperature ito break
the chills and Danish the fever? Are they
dosing themselves with Quinine, thereby
imperiling the soundness of their bones
and impairing the vigor of their brains
and nervous system? Some of them are
no doubt, but not the majority of them, 1t
is believed. The value of Hostetter's
stomach hi tiers MS a harmless and certain
specific for fever and ague is understood
and appreciated in all parts of the coun-
try where intermittents prevail. The res
idents of such localities begin to take 1t
early in the spring as protection against
the miasma by which they are surrounded,
not all OF them, perhaps, for "A blind ad-
herence to error IL the speciality of some
people, but the greater number.
II there Is any fixed fact in therapeutics
1t is this: that the Bitters are far better
safeguard against all the varieties of peri
Odic maladies produced by unwholsome
eNhalations than any drug or compound
In the materia medica of the profession
This assertion is made with all due respect
to the faculty, but being an important
truth, and one that nearly concerns the
health of large settlements in various parts
of the country, and indeed of the public
at large, II is made fearlosSly. Founded ON
ample and unimpeachable testimony, 1t
de1es disproNal.
To break up chills and fevers. as well as
Ia prevent them, there is nothing so reli-
able US this wholesome vegetable restora-
tive.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-05-28

WE have before us the Prospectus
Of the Kentucky New Era, paper
about to be established in Hopkins
vile under the editorial management
of Morris and Caruth. In politics il
will be democratic, but will devote
much of its space to the general in
terests of the people. Col. Morris we
have long known. He is most de-
termined democrat, and has the abil-
ity to give character to the paper, and
do good service to the cause. Mr..
Caruth is stranger to us, and we
will leave him to speak for himself
through the columns of his paper
We trust the enterprise will prove a
success-a paying success.