Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-25
BREyITIEs.

The great gas case was argued by coun-
sci in the first Circuit Court to-day.
Recorder Scales heard twenty-six cases
to-day. Seventy dollars was collected.
The thermometer at IL m. to-day in
dictated 100, and the barometer 20 $40
inches and falling.
All the late papers at Mansfords,
corner of Monroe and Second; and the
new novels as soon as issued.
In the First Chancery Court, this
morning, Ada Ernst fled a petition for
divorce from William M. Ernst, on the
ground of abandonment.
The different Catholic and Episcopal
churches of the city are well attended
every day by ladies'and gentlemen cele-
brating the Lenten season.
The witnesses in the Annie Gallagher
stabbing case refuses TO testify, and are
confined in the station-house for con-
tempt until they conclude to tell what
they know of the affair.
The election to be held ON the 18th Of
March next will determine whether or
not the Selma, Marion and Memphis
railroad will receive the 100000 sub
scribed by the County Court.
Yesterday Mr.. J. P. Prescott and fif
teen Others filed bill in the First Chan
Gerry Court, in the nature of an er parte
petition for charter of incorporation
for the Odd Fellows Mutual Relief AS
ISOLATION.
Joe Locke, newsdealer, on Main, near
Jefferson, has the parlor and sidewalk
roller skates and all the latest daily
newspapers from all points; pictorials
and magazines from all parts of the
world.
The Germans Of. Memphis are rot a
unit on the proposition to hold a mass
meeting and have a torchlight procession
in gloriication over the result of the
Franco Prussian war just concluded by
treaty of peace.
We had the pleasure of meeting to-day
Col. W. NJ. Inge, of Corinth, Mississippi.
Colonel Inge intends returning to Mem
phis and making it his permanent home.
The Colonel is a well known lawyer, and
will pursue his profession in our city.
Tornadoes are prevalent throughout
the United States at present. A furious
wind storm passed over Jefferson City,
Mo-, on Thursday night, tearing down
houses and brick walls. So far, Memphis
has fortunately escaped from such an
affection.
A young negro named Merriwether
escaped from Deputy Sheriff Pyne yes
terday, while the latter was conducting
the prisoner to the county Jail. Prison
ers ought to be better secured. A pair
of handouts would have avoided the mis-
fortune.
The food gates Of heaven opened last
night and the rain descended in torrents
| in the midst of thunder and lightning
The witches in Macbeth could not de-
sire a more favorable time for the cele-
bration of their orgies and the perform
| ance of their incantations.
Emmons & Son, newsdealers, on JEFF
ferson and Beal streets, have received
all the latest daily and weekly papers
from New York, Louisville, st. Louis,
Nashville, Chicago, New Orleans and
Cincinnati. Illustrated papers and lite
rary publications from Europe received
to-day.
The horse ghost on DeSoto street has
turned out to be a poor animal aban-
doned by its owner and handed over to
grim death. Having served his master
faithfully through toll and starvation, he
has become kind of equine Wandering
Jew, that longs for the end that is to
come.
The alarm of fire last evening was
caused by the turning over of an oil
lamp on Jefferson street, below Third.
"Fire" was shouted by at least fifty
people, but there was no need for water
when the steamers arrived on the
ground. 1t is strange paradox that
people will hollo fire when they need
water.
Game is scarce in the city and prices
range somewhat higher than last week.
Deer, 8 to 9 cents per pound; venison,
20 to % cents per pound; wild ducks SO
per dozen; wild turkeys, 81 rs each;
rabbits and squirrels, So to 81 so per
dozen; Northern lake fish, 20 cents per
pound; Reelfoot lake fish, Is cents per
pound.
The sporting fraternity intend cele-
brating Easter Monday with a grand dog
fight. The fight is to be for $500 side,
to be given to the brutal owner of the
winning dog. A society for the proven
ton of cruelty to animals, like that pre-
sided over by Mr.. Bergh in New York,
would have a beneficial effect in Mem
phis.
The commencement exercises of the
Memphis Medical College will come off
on next Monday evening at 8 o'clock
in the Memphis Club Hall. Prof. ID. ID.
Saunders, NJ. d., an accomplished, scien-
tifc and practical physician and surgeon,
will deliver the valedictory address to
the graduating class. The public are