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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

The way New York policemen get
diamond pins is explained by a liquor
dealer. He says Two weeks ago a
detective came into my place and asked
me to put my name down on a paper he
had for twenty-five dollars, to help to
buy diamond pin to be presented to
Captain --. | told him / was under
no obligation to Captain -- or any
body else. He said it would be better
for me to give it, as they we're all putting
their names down for the same amount
said the last time he came in, that the
Superintendent had issued an order
against the police taking anything. He
only laughed and said that would be all
right. So for fear of being watched
night and Sunday, gave him twenty
FIVE dollars" ..le.s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
meath Of Peter RIehings.

A fewweeks ago the telegraph brought
the news that Mr.. Peter Richlngs. was
thrown from his carriage near has farm,
at Media, Pennsylvania. 1t now appears
that the injuries then received have
unhappily been attended with a fatal
result. 800
Mr.. Riehings for many years has been
prominent in the theatrical circles OF this
country. He belonged 70 the school OF
gentlemanly actors, such as Blake and
NickinsOn. Indeed, his education was
that Of a gentleman. Born in London in
1871, he was educated at Oxford, gradu-
ating at Pembroke College. The church,
diplomacy and the law each in turn
attracted his attention, and be became
an actor from love Of the profession and
not from necessity. His family opposed
bis wishes, and he came TO America,
where he put bis design into execution,
appearing at the Park Theater, New
York, September n, 1921, as Henry
Bertram, in Guy MaBnering. II was
reported at the time that be was rich
English nObleman who had become
stage-struek
From the time Of his debut until his
retirement from the stage in 1867, Mr.
Richings was q steady and a popular
actor and manager, appearing chiefly IN
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
Besides being a good comedian be was a
fair singer, and took part IN Prys opera
Of Leonora; and with the Seguin troupe
sang The music Of Count Arnheim IN
the Bohemian Girl He was ~ widely
known as any actor in the country and
was always Respected and beloved ~
private life. Mrs Caroline klehingi
Barnard, Of the English Opera Troupe
is his adopted daughter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

The Sacramento Record says: The
publishers of Every Saturday have in
fiicted worse injury upon Mr.. Harte
than the mere misspelling Of his name.
They have metamorphosed his features
and changed the current of his literary
career. The last number Of the admi-
rable weekly referred to contains, on its
first page, what purports to be a portrait
of Mr. Harte, the author Of the Heather
Chinee He is represented as an I'M
mistakable Adonis, and. though there is
just trace Of the Bret Harte his friends
know, the picture is no more lihe MIN
than he is like Ben Butler. We protest
against this Disgusting Of our Californian
celebrities
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
TAXES.
TAXES.
Notice to Tax Payers.
NOTICE TO TAX COLLECTORS.
CoMPTRoLLER's OFFICE, /
NASHVILLE, December 10. 1870.


IRON THIS DATE NO CREDITS WILL
IL be given to Tax Collectors for land sales,
until proof satisfactorily made establishes the
fact that the delinquent has no personal prop
erty from which the taxes can be collected.
The practice of selling real estate for taxes. at
a cost to the State. when personal property
can be sold. was never contemplated, as will
be shown from the following extracts from the
code:
the tax list, shall Immediately, by advertise
ment at four of the most public places in each
civil district. give twenty days notice of the
place and time when and where he will attend
and receive taxes.
trict fail to attend or otherwise pay his taxes
on or before the day appointed. the Collector
shall levy the same by distraining and selling
the delinquent's goods and chattels, giving at
least twenty days notice of such sale by ad-
yertisement at four of the most public places
in the district.
Section COZ. Such sale shall be by public
auction, and no more property shall be sold
charges; and if the sale produce surplus, it
shall be returned to the owner of the property.
a. Section go. If the Collector have cause to
fear that any person charged with taxes is
about to remove from the county without pay
ing his taxes, he may, at any time, levy such
taxes with costs and charges, by distress and
sale.
Section Gil. And if such person has re-
moved into any other county distress war
-or by the Clerk. if the Collectors term of
service has expired-to the Sheriff of the
county. to which the party has so removed, for
the collection of the taxes due from him."
Very respectfully,
49,. ED. R. PENNEBAKER,
" Comptroller, etc.
1t will be seen from the above instructions
to me that am compelled to issue distress
warrants for collections of taxes, before selling
real estate. Therefore notice is hereby given.
that inasmuch as Twill have to take judgment
Of eondemnations at this term Of the Court,
that / cannot grant longer induigences, and
payments must be made Immediately.
VIM. MCLEAN,
l20-125l Tax Collector Shelby County.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

In Boston street car, greatly crowded,
recently, the conductor, portly man,
was with great difficulty pushing his way
through the crowd to collect fares. " IL
the company insists on our standing"
said passenger, we shall have to in
sist upon their employing small con-
ductors." They'd have had hard work
10 find one that feels smaller than / do, "
rejoined the badgered man,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

FoRNEY says: Diversified industry is
the foe Of slavery, ignorance and pow
erty." The New York Democrat says:
Diversified industry means printing two
newspapers. running the Presidents
Kitchen Cabinet, embezzling $4,000 as
Clerk Of the Federal Senate, looking
after Pennsylvania politics, and setting
up a sickly shout about Ku-.zlux."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

One Of the old keepers Of the Palace Of
Versailles was caught the other day in
the act Of carrying keg Of powder TO a
room right under the apartments Of
Count Bismarck. He frankly acknowl-
edged that he had intended to kill Count
Bismarck that night, but refused TO name
any accomplices. II is believed that
there exists a great conspiracy for the
purpose Of assassinating the Chancellor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

Tee Russian Minister is e delightful
old BOBBY. He has been celebrating his
wife's birthday. At o'clock she was
awakened by music in her dressing-room,
and afterward her husbands monogram,
wrought in flowers, was sent her on
silver waiter. In every flower forming
the monogram was placed a gold dollar.
At dinner that day concealed music
again lent its charms 20 the happy an
niversary."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
THE RITUAL OF THE ORDER.

The District Lodge then went into
secret session for the purpose Of making
certain amendments to the ritual and
adopting sundry additional rules for the
government Of the Order. The members
continued in secret session during the
remainder of the day and evening. am.
The District Lodge then adjourned till
nine clock this morning, when the Off
GERS for the ensuing year will be elected
and the business Of the Convention
brought to a termination.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

An injured female in Bowling Green
was firing a revolver when Mr.. Bell was
IN front oft The spectators remarked
that he gained in weight very rapidly,
and the coroner said he thought he ought
10 with that amount Of lead I'D him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

ALL notices ofmeetings of any organ
lied institution will be published at fifty
cents in advance, or if charged, one dol
lar, for each insertion, if the same does
not exceed one square. M h4 I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

Nilsson was presented at her second
ST. Leafs concert with a beautiful basket
Of flowers. The inner circle Of the bas-
ket contained choice camelias, and in
the center was a Monogram. with the
words You Angel worked with violets
on double white primroses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

A fellow was arrested Of Rochester, on
complaint Of his wife. fof not supporting
her. His reply 10 the charge was that
he was willing 10 support his wife, bat
was not wiling TO support the entire
neighborhO0d, and do his own cooking
and washing and ironing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
KENTUCKY.

Defeat OF thc southern Railroad
Hill.
FRANKFoRr, January 25.--The South
ern railroad bill was defeated in the
House by vote of forty-three for and
forty-four against It.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
Saturday, Feb. 4, 1871,

288 Front street, Memphis, between the hours
Of and o'clock pm, All parties who have
Transferred stock viii have the entry made on
the books Of the Society, at the Secrstary :
Those who have not paid all their calls will
not Be entitled 70 vote. ..ftI
nv or,ief 81 the Board Of Director.
u LION TROUSDALk. Socrstary.
Memphis. January p. ln-lslAH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
prRpTTUArINo THE war YELLING

The Cincinnati Enquirer thus eH
presses itself over Gen. Durbin Ward
speech upon the unwilling Of Jones
Lincoln Memorial Monument at the
State capital, Columbus, Ohio;
In his speech Gen. Durbin Ward, upon
the unwilling Of Jones Lincoln Ne
mortal Monument at the State capital
whereit is TO be deposited hereafter, says;
And as We proudly place in our cap
ital this memorial, let It remind rs that
the achievement II cOmmemorates de-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

The following trustees Of the Orphan
Asylum we're unanimously elected; a.
Aub, Of Cincinnati; William krlegsha-
Der, of Louisville; and s. L. Gatzert, OF
Chicago. a sos allf aff
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
specials 10 the Ledger.

AMERICAN rRRss ASSOCIATION, VIA 8. p. a A.
TELEGRAPH COMPANY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
rnr oRpHAN AsYLUM REPoRF.

= The report of Mr., William Kriegsha,
Der, Secretary Of the Orphan Asylum,
was again taken up, and all the appro-
priations asked for by the Trustees were
granted by the District Lodge, and the
report adopted, l,at a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
NOTICE.
Stockholders Meeting.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCK
IL holders, for the election Of Board d
Directors Of the Memphis Agricultural and
Mechanical Society. hAving been ehanged
airy, an election for nine Directors Of said
Sociefy will be held on
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l. 0. b. b.
Election of Orphan Asylum
Trustees.

The Disrict Grand Lodge No. 2 Of the
/. o. b. b., resumed business yesterday
morning at nine o'clock, pursuant TO ad-
journment, the G. N. A., Mr.. l.. Lieb-
schuetz, presiding The following Off
GERS we're present; A.. Abraham, G. s.;
H. Bamberger, G. A.; l. Marks, g. b:
II. Y A. H. Franklapd 9. Y.S Samuel
Hirsch q Sch,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

The Keystone Sewing Machine is the
lightest running shuttle machine in the
world. For sale low on monthly pay
ments. Needles and findings for all
kinds of machines, and repairing skilfully
done. FRAzER & Co., at55a
l29s1 46 North Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25

The fashionable wedding tour is now
70 Florida.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-01-25
MAGISTRATE.
REMOVAL.
II 10 MO VAL!

TTNHE OFFICE OF THE MISSISSIPPI VAL
L ley Insurance Company has this day been
removed from IA Madison TO 293 Main st., over
German National Bank, until completion ofits
apartments in Porter x RObinson's building,
on Madison street, hatween Main and Second.
JOHN r.. STEBBINS, Vice Pres't.
December 30, 1870. 105-130
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03
eF Sickness has prevented us giving the
usual attention to the Press this week.
Texas.

The st. Louis Republican says that although
hesslsction in Texas, beginning to-day. the
3d. and closing on the 9th Of October. is only
for members OF Congress, the canvass IA un-
usually spirited. The fact that the election
is to be trial of strength between the two
parties and that the opponents Of the Davis
government are making desperate effort to
rebuke it by the defeat of the Radical ticket
induces both parties to put forth their full
powers. Local questions form the chief sub
ject of controversy. and the Democrats claim
that the extravaganza and corruption OF the
Davis government have repelled so many
Radicals of the better class from the party,
that Democratic triumph i. altogether
probable. The candidates in the four Con
gressional districts are: lst, w. S. Herndon,
(Dem.) Geo. w. WLitmorc, (Rep.); ID, J. G.
Conner, (Dem.) A. NJ. Bryant, (Rep.) !; 81, d.
C. .Giddings tDem W. T. Clark (Rep.) 4th,
John Hancock tDem.l; Edward Degener
tRep.). Whitmore, Clark, and Degener RE
publcans) and Conner (Democrat) are the
present members of Congress from the State.
The contest has been so warm that Gov. Da-
Wis has taken the stump for the Radical side
and Morgan c. Hamilton, United States sena-
tor, elected as Republican, but now hostile
to the Davis government is making speeches
In favor OF the Democratic ticket.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03
FoRr SMITH, ARK, Sept. q, 1871.


DEAR DUNHAM:--
Seeing as how you published my last letter,
| am persuaded 70 try my hand again. Well,
the ku-klux Committee have reported aone
of the pdrmints 10 be found In Sebastian
county. and that there was no necessity for
the militia. The truth is, and this is pro-
found secret and don't you tell any body
mind ye-the only persons who can see the
Ku-klux, are those who hold papers from
Clayton or IIadley, because these papers have
official charms in them, that cannot be pro-
cured from any body else except one in the
Governors chaus. They can see the varmints
through thick wall-watch 'em you'll find
out.
A few days ago, last week, a religious meet
ing of some kind was being held near Green
wood, and while the preaching was going on,
young man. with young wife got up,went
out, and went to the house Of gentleman by
the name of Mcconnell, borrowed razor, and
went into the woods and performed surgi
cal operation upon himself which made him
like unto those fellows who guard the harem
of the Sultan OF Turkey. He returned the
razor, while streams of blood ran down his
legs. He said he did the act to make sure of
heaven. His wife need not go to oJudiciary for
divorce.
A RADICAL MEETING
Is to be held at Greenwood, in few days
and It's said Clayton is to be there. Wonder
ir old Joe Brooks would be in hearing dis
tance.
OUR BRIDGE
Is ia Stdtu qao--I believe that is what'the law
yers call 1t. 1t is said they are waiting for the
President of the Bridge Company. He's an
iron man-sartain
THE L. S. DISTRICT COURT
VIII be full of cases-criminal-thcrc being
now over 200 on the docket, besides the civil
cases, OF which do not know the number. y.
MONEY
Is very scarce-the weather very dry, and
vegetables scarce.
j. W. YASDEvER
An old lawyer OF this place. died yesterday.
He will be buried to-day, and his funeral will
be attended by the lawyers Of the place in a
bon
Gals to-day, but can't find oGt what 1t is.
THE PATRIOT
Has pitched into the Herald, and | think the
back scratching you spoke Of between the
two, ia about done with. win see. I'll try to
COME AGAIN.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

To WHAr AyAIL.-It would doubtless
be matter Of some interest to the tax
payers who have to foot the the bill for a
great many Radical luxuries, unknown
to any previous administration, to un-
derstand what single benefit the country
has realized from the hundred thousand
dollars thus far spent in the farce Of n ku
klux investigation, or what benefit it is
likely to realize from continuation Of
1t at the expense Of another hundred
thousand?
Thus far the labors Of the committee
have resulted in practically nothing. No
new facts have been divulged; no convic-
tion OF public sentiment at the South has
been developed that was not perfectly
understood before, and no approach has
been made to a reconciliation Of existing
difficulties, that could not have sooner
reached without the investigation. Let
II be understood then that the govern
ment Is expending an indefinite sum up
on . wholly indhnitc and useless pur-
pose. The fact deserves to go into the
general Indictment t.--SL Lsms 7imes.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

would respectfully call the attention Of
the citizens Of Crawford, Washington and
Benton counties and public generally, to our
large and well selected Stock of Staple and
Fancy Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Trimmings,
LaceS Groceries, Hardioare, QaeeHscdre, Glass
uare, Boots and Shoes Has &c. Also, Can
ton Mattings and Oil Cloths, which
we are now receiving by every boat.
These Goods were all bought when goods
and cotton were ut their lowest figures. and
we feel confident that We can and will sell
them at lower prices than ever before offered
in this market.
Our stock will be found full and complete
in all its branches. Our motto is
"SmaH PROFITS and quick Sales"
and our terms,
POSITIVELY CASH
Give us call, and you will be satisfied
that WE MEAN WHAT WE SAY.
NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS.
Very respectfully,
III. A. MEYER,
Cor. Howard-st. and Gar. Ave.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03
ty- The St. Louis Times al.udes to tho dI-

tT- The st. Louis Times a.udes to the di-
rect tax on cotton as follows:
The constitutlonality of the direct tax on
cotton. imposed several years ago is likely to
he reached before long, by the Supreme court.
Should it be decided unconstitutional and the
taxes so paid ordered refunded. who is to get
the money? The planter who sold the cotton,
the factor who bought it, or the consumer
who finally wore tp II Is evident enough
used the manufactured fabric; and the distri-
button Of she rcmitted tax Is likely to be a
much moro difficult question to determine
than its original legality
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

Rufus Andrews rose to speak amid
great confusion, when he asked If he was
to gagged here and prevented from being
heard, at the dictation Of U. S. Senators.
Senator Conkling asked that the gentle
man from New York be heard, which
was greeted with cheers and great ap-
plause The chair putting the question,
it was carried, and Andrews spoke brief
lv Of the conflict between the two delega-
tons.
Hamilton Ward moved as a substitute
for the report that both the delegations
be admitted, with half vote to each dele
CATION and the State committee be dl-
rected to perfect the organization OF the
party in that city.
After sharp debate Wards substitute
was rejected by vote of ia to 1914 The
majority report was then adopted admit
ting both the delegations from New York,
and making provision for periecting
single organization there. Tousey, OF
New York city stated that his delegation
would not accept these terms and would
retire from the convention This an
nouncement was received with repeated
cheers
Mr. Sherman, of st. Lawrence, an
nounced that the delegates from the FIRST
district would also withdraw from the
convention.
Both lists ofdelegates from New York
were then read
Gen. Sharpe said that one delegation
had loyalty responded, and the other
having left the hall, he moved the one re-
naming be allowed to cast a full vote
Mr.. Spencer said that as the delegation
had left in anger he hoped the motion
would be withdrawn, as they may recon
slider their action.
Sharpe withdrew his motion, and the
convention adjourned until 8 a. IN. to.
morrow.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03
Nr wo clip the following Items from the
Gnxkffe nf 24fh.


Gazette Of Goth:
City Hall was crowded almost to overflow
Ing last night with crowd pretty equally di-
vided between whites and blacks, to listen TO
the speech of Mr. Brooks in reply to that OF
Senator Clayton on Tuesday night, Having
challenged to be present, and agreeing to d-
vide time with him for response, IL was cx-
pected tl.at he would be present to reply to
Mr.. Brooks. The Senator. however, declined
the challenge. and Mr.. Brooks was the only
speaker. He spoke three hours and a halGre-
viewing the administration of Gov. Clay ton,
his position In regard to the franchise, etc.
The lateness OF the hour at which we write,
and the length Of even synopsis. in order to
give An intelligent idea Of what was said, in-
duces us to defer a report Of the speech until
Tomorrow.
Chief Justice Mcclure. yesterday, granted
atsmporary restraining order to prevent Mr..
Huntington president ofthe Boston board OF
directors Of the Little Rock am, Fort Smith
railroad company. from holding meeting OF
the stockholders In this city, previously an
nounccd.
Gen. John Edwards, NJ. c., arrived IN the
city by last evenings train en- ronte home
from the north. lie Is looking in excellent
health.
Capt. JEFF. Baldwln's flatboat has not yet got
on for above.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

tB The New York Express says: "Fach
tick Of the clock for the last ten years had
added So IS to our national debt, and every
time the second hand has made a complete
revolution, s496 50 have accumulated to that
already weighty incumbent At every in
hslation, SIC o6 have been put upon the debt
side, and in the little time we take to consume
our dinner at least 1886 have been consum-
ed by the Radical party at Washington"
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

superstition. which incarcerates the minds OF
the people of the Cherokee Nation, 10 rive as
sunder the preiudicss which. as bands, bind
them hand and foot. so that, with free speech
and free thought, they may advance with rap
III strides upon the course OF civilization i'm
provement and prosperity. r.
Grass Valley, Cal. Sept. Is, II.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

IL The Fort Smith Heraidlearns that SEN
ator CLAYTON had cautioned Judge STORY, Of
the u. 5. District Court, and Marshal Roofs,
that if they did not reoant and come back to
the Minstrel fold, they would be read out. In
other words, we suppose. ifthey don't cut lose
from Brooks and MCDONALD, then or goes
their heads. There is nothing like strict dis
cipline in a well organized party.
The Van Buren press., 1871-10-03

Esy The military forces now under
arms in Europe, including those Of all
the powers, from Germany and Russia
5,l6l,3 300 men, supplied with 10, 224 guns
and 5l2,394 horses Russia has SG2. .000
men; Germany, S24990; Austria, 1888,
926; France Cat present., 456, 740; and
Italy, 4l5,2 200