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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06
THE CITY.
HsI ME MPHI
Monday Evening. Feb. o. 1871.

PIrrsBuRG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, Office 2S2 Main
street, Bethel Block. . fea 500 W 7
SWEET AND CRAB APPLE CIDER, a superior
quantity of mess mackerel, and line
selection Of jellies and preserves; also,
a full line of staple and fancy groceries,
at ]. Devoto's, corner of Third and
Adams streets 1871
II Won want good old Megibben
whisky, go TO 270 Second street.
For good drinks, go to Willetts. lao
Bargains I'm shirts and Underwear
this mon TN, at Il. G. Barnaby's. ll4l
illae Deafness!
DR.. Smiths " Electric oil" (of Phila-
delnb;a) cures 1891
DOWN SHE GOES!
For the BEST and CHEAPEST
PITTSBU RIG COAL!
co TO
lS4-tl BIGLEY, MELLERsH q co.
Best place for billiards-Willett's. [l4O
III you want good Old Megfbben
whisky, 20 TO 278 second street.
BEST Pittsburg coal at so cents per
barrel at 2s2 Main street. Sold by Brown
+ Jones 1887
EDWARDS 1871 Memphis City Direc-
tory for sale at Young & Brothers,
booksellers and stationers, 24s Main
street. lSI
For bargains I'm Gents Furnishing
Goods, go 10 Il. G. Barnaby's semi
annual clearing sale. al
500 REwARD- For the recovery Of
the body Of J. W Russell, of jefferson,
Texas. lost on the W. R. Arthur. Also
500 a piece for the bodies Of Mrs. Rus
sell and son, boy six years old. For
description Of bodies see hand-bills.
Apply to W. A. Wheatley, $50 Main
street, Memphis.
l36 JOIN 4. GILBERT.
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aiar.-ru BOZ a.s...l
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Liverpool Cotton IIarket.

By s. P. and A. telegraph
LrvEErooL. February e,na.m.-Cotton i
IEN CAAA n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06

EDWARDS 1871 Memphis City Diree-
tory for sale at Young & Brothers,
booksellers and stationers, 2ls Main
street. l3I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06

Try that cider at Willett's.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06

Special reductions during this
month in Furnishing Goods, at e. G..
Barnaby's. al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06

For bargains I'm Gents Furnishing
Goods, go 10 y. g. Barnaby's semi
annual clearing sale. al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06

PITTsBURG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, Office 282 Main
street, Bethel Block. d fta41i 7
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Memphis g. White River
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.

TNHE NEW AND ELEGANT r.
| side.wheel passenger packets lslksHhts7
Of this line will leave Memphis for EEssisa'z;sss
Devall's Bluff, West Point, Augusta, Jackson
port and all points on White river, as follows;
LEGAL TENDER, .....,..-..Capt. j. D. Elliott,
Every Tuesday, at o'clock pm.
Every Saturday, at o'clock pm.
Connecting at Deyalrs Bluff with railroad for
Little Rock, and at Jacksonport with the
light draught steamer Fort Smith for Poca-
hontss and all points on Black river.
For freight or passage apply on board, or at
office Of Memphis and Arkansas River Packet
Company. W. G. PATTES0N, Ag't,
No. 8 Madison street.
Or ELLIOTT 4 MILLER,
11-196-t No. 2 Promenade street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06

BEST Pittsburg coal at so cents per
barrel at 2s2 Main street. Sold by Brown
& Jones. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06

II you want good Old Megibben
whisky, 20 TO 27e second street.
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LOST.

r osT OR STOLEN ONE HALF-WoRN
English saddle, with new stirrup-l feathers
also, Bride and blanket: Any INFORMATION
left at 222 Front street will be rewarded. llS6
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FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

PUMPS at Sl5 Second street. All
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-06

Bestplace for billiards willett's. [i4O
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nor ST-ABOUT TWELVE ACRES OF
land, with good tenement and t-houses'
all in good order -four miles from court square
Ma Water street. loo-l1-<
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lsI-tl BIGLEY. MELLERsH a co.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20
Periodicals.

Cooley LADY's Book for January. 1879.
IS already on our table Il is all that could b.,
deSlred as lady's magazine all that money,
talent, taste and art could make it. beautiful IN
typography, brilliant in Illustration. and in.
tereStlng IN literary miscellany. Price s. a
year Address h. A. Cooley, Philadelphia.
PErERSoN's MAGAZINE for January. 1872
IS on our table, replete as usual with 6eartitnI
Illustrations and interesting stories. Ii is dr.rr.
Vedly one OF the most popular OF the lady's
magazines. The January number is onite
equal to any OF It's predecessors.
The ALDINE, for December, has appcared.
and contains thirty-nne illustrations, eight Of
which are full page. OF the smaller cnrrav.
lnEs, those taken from VIM. G.. BRYANT :
Fountain are exqulsitcly beautiful, and, for
mInintenes' of detail and complete finish. can
not be excelIed. The engraving of the "Spring
with the Surrounding Trees, Z" is drawn and
cut with marvellous appreciation of the
scenes OF nature. This number completes the
fourth volume Of the Aldine, AMI the succcss
OF this illustrated monthly journal. which con
talns the rarest specimens of artistic skill. inli
Gates that the taste of the publisher i duly
appreciated by his numerous patrons.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

PUBLICATIONS RECEIvED.-We have re-
ceized two or three copies of the Train Ligue
little paper published in Omaha, Nebraska
by Geo. Fran is Train. He wants to be Presi
dent, and is advocating his claims in this crazy
little sheet. That Train can't use the White
House for depot.
A Christian daily newspaper was commenced
in New York last July, by Mr.. John Dougall,
the aim being 20 publish a nelcspaper on a
religious basis similar to one published in
Montreal, BY Mr.. d. The enterprise is likely
TO prove success and a weekly edition ha.
been started of which we blye received the
specimen number. 1t is an interesting double
sheet, sent to subscribers for one dollar per
year.
We have also received the annual catalogue
OF Jas. Wick, the celebrated florist and seeds
man OF Rochester, n Y. 1t is most elabo,
ratey gotten up, and is BY far the finest cata
logue he has ever issued. His seeds are well
known in this locality.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

THE CATACAZY QUESTION SETTLED. The
Emperor Alexander has stepped in and settled
the Catacazy question; our Secretary OF Stat.
has received, from the American Minister at
81. Peters burg, the intelligence that Minister
Cataca2y has been pcremptory recalled by
Prince Gortchakof, the Imperial Chancellor
and the Russian Legation at Washington has,
by order OF the Emperor, been placed in charge
of Mr. Boris Danzas, first secretary. until a
new minister shall arrive meantime the special
functions of Nr. Catacazy, as off .ial chaperon
of the Grand Duke Alexis, are terminated
In this capacity General Gorlof, or Mr.
BodlSco, the Russian Consul General in y. Y.
will act hereafter Mr. Catacazy will, as soon
as practicable, return to Russia.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

LoTTERY.-A fair is now being held in
Wilmington under the auspices Of the Post of
the Grand Army Of the Republic. of that citv
Among the articles for sale was brick house
valued at 1880, which was to be sold bv
cnance-5OOO tickets at one dollar each. The
drawing was to have taken place next Friday,
out the affair has been nipped in the bud by
Attorney General Chas. B. Lore On Monday
ne adressed note to MIR Nnen informing him
'uat such a '.-i he house by chance
would be Simply lottery, aud would subject
every active particllnn' therein TO a pcnalty Of
from SjDJ u : ..... ..aDot far mot
more thah InIDc -t,s "a JAe discretion of the
Court. lie therefore asked an Abandonment
OF the scheme, and stated that he wa. satisfied
that there was no desire or intention to violate
the laws OF the State.
Accordingly the gale has been abandoned
the managers expressing their thanks that thew
were Informed on the subject in time to prevent
the consequence of violation of the law. but
deeply regret that it was not done when the an.
nouDcement was first made public, "a month
or six weeks ago. and before they had incurred
the heavy expenses for printing advertising
postage, &c, amounting to several hundred
dollars, which must now be total aud heav,
loss to them. While it is to be regretted tha,
the managers are thus put to heavy loss by
the tardiness Of the Attorney General in acting
upon the subject, it is fortunate that a quietu,
has thus been put upon such schemes. i
will, We hope, make that which is unlawful il
general business, also unlawful under the head
Of charity or religion. Mr. Lore says in hi:
rOse that 'every disposition of property by
chance is against our State laws"
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

SUNDAY School ENTEErAINMENTs.-
last week referred to the Mission School enter
talnment, to be held at the town hall to-
morrow evening.
Also, the Episcopal Sunday School enter
ttaaInment, on Christmas night, which is the usual
christmas jubilee OF that school.
The Methodist will also give an entertain
ment to their School on Christmas night, in
the lecture room OF the Church (the hall being
occnpicdl which, though unfinished will he
decorated aud made comfortable. Itis TO be n
concert, lnterSpersed with few recitations
A line vocalist, from distance, is exnccted N
take part, and will be assisted by choir. whom,
WIN the ne" songs of the children, will make
hne musical treat. No admission fee will be
charged. 80 w
On Wednesday evening, 9th, the Presbv.
terrain School will hold and indoors picnic in
the town hall At half past five in the evening
hne supper will be served, after which th,,
evening will be spent by the children in such
sports as they usually enjoy in wood, pIcnics
Music, vocal and instrumental, will be a promi.
nent feature Of the entertainment. which will
wlnd up with awards to the scholars.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

The UNION CAMP GROUND. This special
committee, consisting OF Rev. X. w. Todd,
and Mr.. William Bright, to examine the
camP,gr3und which was lately purchased by
Chester Junction, with IA view of making a
joint stock affair Of it, performed their dutv
several days ago and reported the conclusions
which they arrived at to the Preachers Asso-
ciation Monday. After a careful and patient
survey of the ground aud due consideration
Of its eligibility, to Wilmingtonans, the com
mittee are of the opinion that it will lie in-
advisable to take stock in it, principally be-
it and this city W. Commercial.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

TIE ARREST OF WILLIAM NJ. TWEED
an early hour Saturday morning William NJ
Tweed and Richard b. Connolly were arrested
on criminal charges in New York. 1t is
understood that the proceedings are based
upon affliayits made by Keyser, who is
reported to have been promised immunity in
any prosecutions that may be instituted On
condition that he would bring definite charges
against the suspected city officials. The
charge against Tweed is felony; that against
Connolly, gross miSdemeanor The former
was arrested at the Metropolitan Hotel; the
warrant was formally served on the latter at
Ludlow Street Jail, where he is still in custody
This Is the commencement Of criminal prose
cution Of the men who are alleged to have
been concerned in the gross frauds committed
on the City Treasury
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

The question Of the constitutionaity of the
Maryland law imposing a special license tax
upon comlmerclal travellers from other States
was on Tuesday decided in the United States
Sapren.e Court. The case was made up as a
test aud carried through the courts by a com
hRatlon Of Northern manufactures who had
been sending agents to Maryland for the solci
tatlon Of purchases and had found themselves
virtually prohibited by the excessive amount of
license fee established by the State. The
supreme Court decides that the statute is
unron>tltutjoatl, and 1t Will therefore ueccssa
rLIy be aOanlnncl
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

THE WILMINGTON ADVERTISER TO TIE DEL
GAZETTE. former talks thus to the latter
negro should be lifted into Office as the Gaze,te
asserts, but we do claim, and we claim in accor-
dance with the inaugural address Of Thomas
Jefferson (which we feel confident the Ga=ette
never ready that equal and exact Justice
should be meted out to all men of whatever
state, condition or persuasion" The principles
contained in these words the great Jefferson
says, Should be the creed of our political
faith, the text of civil instruction, the touch
stone by which to try the services of those we
trust; and should we wander from them in
moments of error or alarm, let us hasten to re-
trace our steps and to regain the road which
alone leads to peace, liberty and safety"
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

! Hoe NEws.-The following hogs, of over
500 lbs weight have been killed in this town
| T. B. Megear's, 520; Fl. Eubank's 52l VIM.
McAifee ;, 5O64 s. Van E0ssen's ;, $50, $50
W. Z. Mitchells, 5573, 6l04 II. Cyde's 6lOi
George ii. Williams'S, 69l-the champion.
| Robt. Denney, Denney's mills, Duck Greek
nine, averaging about 400 each.
Clayton killed all its hogs at one Slaughtering
l6 the heaviest, Mr. Asa Cfton's, weighing
5!4 A guess box, gotten up on the occasion
was won by Mr.. VIM H. Thompson-$l2 so
slaughtered twelve hogs, the gross weight O
which was 44S2 pounds; the heaviest weighing
4S6, 1.-THE lightest 300 They were as pretty per
OF hogs as ever greeted the eye of JuStuS
Lowery, says the Deldwdredn.
Thomas j. Marvel Of West Dover hundred
Killed pair of hogs a few days since that
weighed 1887 pounds. One weighed 636 the
other 100
MIR. Justus Lowrry, of Milford, killed his
twelve last Saturday, the aggregate weight Of
which was 4,G474 lbs. This i, Away, IA great
event IN Milford and a correspondent writes
Mr. Lowery commenced Saughterlng about
midnight, as is his custom, SO as to have them
all on the gallowS by sun up for inspection
Ills pokers were not so large this year as
formerly but for some reason there was greater
interest manifested and it was by far the big
gest day the great pork raiser has ever had
The Country people seemed to make holiday
OF 1t, and by , o clock =. NJ, the town was
literally thronged, and as usual on such occa-
>iOns betting and drinking was participated in
largely. The weight being announced pro
duccd great excitement in the crowd as many
were winners or loU>erS, consequently their
feelings correSpondcd with their tate. Early
IN the evening the names in the guess box with
the amount guessed We're read out publicly in the
Hotel. At the announcement of the winner Of
OF the box and contents, which WAS $l52 80
their being Clio guS>rs hy u persons. who had
agreed in case they should win to sheer tha
spolls equally, the excitement become ntencc
and IN lew minutes It row Was the result, and
one gro@eryln the most public part Of the town
was set upon hy the crowd and deprived of a
large part OF It's window lights Thr.peaceable
and order loving portion OF the citizens are
indignant at the whole proceedings, as they are
dlSgracetul to the town, di>grncefu to Mr.
l.owery and to all who partcipr re The II
that won the box were Captain Sipple's vessel
crew.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

CONGRESS. The chief interest of the week
In Congress has centered in the debate on civil
service reform and Mr. Trumbull's substitute.
IN the Senate caucus relating to the investiga-
ton aud correction Of abuses. He proposed to
revive the Joint Special Committee on Re
trenchment established in John>on's time. and
to clothe it with ample powers The fact thar
ne Is on some points unfren y to the Admin
lstratIon, excited suspicion that his move
ment was an attack in disguise and Admins
tratlon Senators challenged him, and three
senatorial caucu-es and three days Of animated
controversy on the floor have been reouired to
settle the quarrel. The matter has finally beon
settled by the caucus agreeing to sustain Mr.
1rumoulis resolution as an amendment, which
was adopted by a vote of 20 to lS.
On Monday there was a lively discussion
with regard 10 the constitution of the commit
tee to whom the subject should be referred
a Republ!cAn caucus made the f,llowino
committee Buckingham, Pratt. Howe Uar-
Ian Stewart, Pool and Bayard. The construc-
ton OF the committee was censured by the
Democrats for allowing them but one member
-Bayard. They were appeased by the addi-
ton Of Casseliy, OF Oregon, and thus the mat.
ter ends. The struggle has been long and
within the Republican party, but its settlement
on the broadest basis, against the wishes of
many influential members Of tie party, caDsot
iall to satisfy the country that the party have
no secrets Trey dare not ventiate, no policy So
rigid that they are unwilling to improve !,
when the improvement is certain.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

THE TINES is published every Wednesday afternoon NV
JOSEPH H. HoFTEcEER, Elor and Proprietor at Smyrna
Delaware
year 5000 advance or ss5Oii
not paid till the eud OF the year paper
all arrears are psdony AT the option of the Publisher
ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at the rate Seyen
alne the first inseron subsequent Threeand
a-hat cents liberal discount made quarterly semi
nua snd yearly advertisers.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20
NOTIONS AND STATIONAEy

B Buttons Spool COnon, Knitting Cotton, Hoo,
Mems Hose, Candle Wick, Lamp Wicks c Ho's
Neck-tes, Hnndkerchiefs, Hooho and EIe' Jv,otes' v'
Trimmings, Tape, Skirt Braid, Conss Gnr C rtI'e'
Hair Pms, Buckles, Pins, NetcIcs, <,,,I+ ,sHs'
aud Vest Binding, Thmbes, Cullal,, NJ. vat
Fwlne, Md Gloves, Machine S,wIng $hk se.',
Spool Silk, &c. &c, Le,teI, toos.cap, Note s"1 s"[
Bill Paper, Pens, Pen Hoders. Lead Pencils, SAM. a'r
and Pencils, Envelopes, Pass Books, Ink, Po,E,
Books Spelling Books, Copy Books, Muciiogc, Sc
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

THE Deloucaredn is very passive on the
passive policy. " While it "believes there
are better things in store for the Democracy, ~
nevertheless it wisely concludes that we can
never tell what we are coming too, or what our
last end may be" Evidently it is preparing
to accept all as fish that comes to its net So
will all the anti new departure, anti-possum
Journals
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

Three or four of the Democratic Journals of
this State, last week, published articles to
prove that the Democratic party is not dead
1t must be kiingly passive when it is unable
TO show its own vitality.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

Mrs Annie b: Toy has just received a large
stock OF CoGiectionary Fruits and Nuts, etc.
Tor the no ldays. Her stock consists of French
FI,ancy and Plain candies of every description,
Foreign aud Domestic fruits of all kinds, such
as are found IN first class Confectionery store.
Al person who may need such goods would do
wen 10 give her call, Knowing from her long
experience in the business. th,t She cam sn;,
the taste Of every one. Commerce Street nrar
Delaware, opposite the depot.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

MEETING OF TUE LEGIsLATURE-As re-
quired by the constitution, the General Assem-
bly, of Maryland will meet on the first Wednes-
dFy the third day OF January next, and the
new Governor will be inaugurated on the
SECOND Wednesday of January, to continue in
office ior four years.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

The appointment of Edward G.. Bradford to
the L. S. Judgeship for this District gives
general satisfaction, and all the papers in the
State, without regard to partisan predictions.
acknowledge the eminent ability and high
personal character of the new Judge. His
labors on the bench will, we feel sure, attest
the confidence reposed in him.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

SoRELY. AFFLICTED. Mrs. SalHe Conrscv,
the c'!lmable wife Of Thomas b. Courscy. E~o,'
OF tins county, died on Wednesday morning
from pneumonia. While Mrs. Coursev was
I}yInT nj with the disease wnlch resulted in her
death, Mr.. Conrsry underwent a severe surpi
cal operation for the relief of cancer in the
m2u'h' winch included the crushing and reno,
val ot norton OF the lower jaw. This com
munty deeply sympathizes with Mr. Conrsev
IN his atfliction Deiurarcrn
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

RAILROAD MEETING There was no elec
ton OF Directors at the mrotior Of tbn stn,l.
holders OF the Mrryland 4 Delaware R,;iroad
at hI>'9n, last "Wednesday, the fun twenty
days notice by tn" charter not HAVING Laa1
gwen, The Old Directors aud Officers hold over
a. a. follows: President, G.. W. Huntington. of
boston Treasurer John W. Scott; Directors
W ~. Slaughter, David Knots, j. a, w
To"ci' D. T.. Manloyc, Samuel H.mbleton
Dr' y; iIardcastle, and Dr. G.. w. Colds,
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

,. The Liver is more frequently the seat OF
disease than is generally supposed. for nnon
IT'S regular action depends, ia great measure
the powers OF the Stomach, Bowels, Brain and
the whole nervous system. Regulate that i'm
portaHt organ by taking Simmons Liver Repu.
lator, and you p:cvent most of the diseases
that flesh is heir to.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

The New York police estimate that, on an
average, fully 500 per>nn-men, women, and
chlId'en-go into the streets every pleasant
day with the intention OF stealing ANYTHING
they can with any prospect Of safety, lay their
hands on. These marauIcrs particularly infest
the hotels, public offices, and crowded shops,
and carry off whatever they can steal. from
bundle OF dry goods, an umbrella or a cane. to
a sheet OF paper or a daily newspaper. Many
oi them ar, well dressed, have good manners.
and woad never be suspected by the uuini
illirl
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20
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OPPOSED TO LIoUoR The Catholics oro
making preparations to hold fair in W;I,n;n',,
ton and few days ago friend in PhiI,drI.
phla forwarded case of liquor to be disnnsed
OF for the benefit of the cause. Bisbon
Becker, however, forbade the disposal of the
article at the fair and refused to permit the
sanction OF the church to be given to the traffic
III y ardent spirits in any shape or form
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20
DRY GOODS

viz: Silks, POPns, Alpacas, Challics, Au.W,L
Dsial"es' Cotton Deafness and Cohcots, with man,
OF the latest styles Cf Dress Goods; t.iupL.,!
Jeans, Osnaburgs, flanncls, TIckmgs Tabl, 1J,,I'
Sack Flannes, Napkins, Sheetings, Pillow C.'
Muslins, Swiss Stripngs, Cambrics, Paper Nu,I,,"
Denims, Checks, Drlllings, Nankeen, Linens Ma''
lins, Plads, Shawls, Diaper, Lawns, Cbamb,at'
rIques, and all the goods usually found in 49,
class country store. 'S"
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

Economy is the true road to wealth" Not
only encOnomize in great but in small things.
If you have never studied this law, begin by
buying few bars of that famous Whining
ten City Soap" Saves time-saves Clothes
Saves Money.
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

There was an exhibition of courtesy at the
lnaugur' 'tion Of Coy. Booth of California last
week rarely witnessed N political circles The
out going Governor aud defeated clnIilate far
re election Mr. llaight waited on Gov. Booth
at hi~ residence, took him in his carriage to the
CtPItol presented him to the audience. and
ait'r ait'r the inaugural address attended him to
the Governor ; rooms, then escorted him home
ami they attended the military banquet together
III the evening
Smyrna times., 1871-12-20

Mr. j. V. Smith, jeweller of this town, has
really an immense stock of goods. His win.
dow Is decidedly one OF the hanlsomest in the
State, and attracts the passer-by.