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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-11
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST DEED Exc
d cuted TO me by p. Bescher, September 3D..
1870, and recorded in Register office OF Shelby
of certain notes therein mentioned, due to
William Fellowes; said notes being unpaid.
and holder having called upon me to execute
said trust will on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-11

(Momphis Il Ohio h. R. 20
1890 1901 Twice Daily. 2.So z'oO
Memphis d Charleston - -
10 sol X. R.-Daily. O5J
mississippi 4 Tonnes
1880 see II. R.--Daily. I'D
Memphis X Little Rock -
R. R.-Daily. f.O
Miss. river to Helena
81 Friar's P't-daily. il
ENTHUSIASTICALLY
81 Mon, Thurs, Sat.
Miss. river t. 81. Louis
Mon. and Thur.
White Riyer-Semi-
3 Weekly-Tues. Sat.
Ark's river, tri-veekly
q Mon, Wed. q Friday.
Marion ltri-yeeklyl- :.
N Non, We'd, Fri. 10 j..
Cuba. Tennessee
weekly-Friday.
Byhalia&0live Branch
Gt Tues. and Fri, DO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-11
Trustees Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF A TRUST DEED MADE
ID to me by Thomas s. Callan, on November
%, 1869. recorded in Registers office Of Shelby
county. Tennessee. in book 70, pages 3OS and
309 to secure the payment of q certain note
therein described. which note is still due and
unpaid, l will on -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03
GEORGETOWN.

A NARROW EsCAPE.-On Thursday night
last the inmates -four in number) OF house on
1st street between Frederick and market streets
were nearly sutfocated by escaping gas from 4
coal stove in their sleeping room. Fortunately,
one OF the number awOke in time to throw open
the windows and 60 for a physician. who re-
paired to the house, and finally restored the re-
manning occupants of the room to consciousness.
LIEUT.. JOHN L. ESSEX, in charge OF the third
police precinct, is quite ill at his residence
During his absence Sergeant Robinson is in
charge of the forces
THE DETENTION OF THE NEW YORK STEAMER
r. &. Knight at Quantco by the ice seriously
Inconvehiences the merchants of this city and
Washington who have goods on board consigned
TO them. They will be compelled, however, TO
await the opening of navigation, as the goods
cannot be forwarded by rail, and the trauspo
tation by wagon wSdld be SO expensive as to be
oHt of the question.
The CANAL.-Tt IS now considered doubtful
whether the water will be withdrawn from the
Georgetown level Of the canal to-right or to-
morrow, as the removal of the ice would neces.
state the employment of heavy extra force of
labOrers,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

The FAMOUS JUMEL CAsE-Ths American
Jdrndyce and JdrRSyce.-Oying TO the ingenious
cross examinations of Mr.. OConor, the Jumel
estate case in New York bids fair TO become one
OF the mos: remarkably "long- drawn-out" OF its
kind on record. Six or eight weeks is now set
down as the minimum time for the trial. in
place OF ten days or fortnight, as originally in
tended. The witnesses for defence sre not vet
exhausted; and during the first three days of the
present week they have been brought up sue
csssively, and subjected to vigorous pump
ing" process which they will be likely 10 remen-
Der for the rest OF their limited lives Among
the witnesses were ex.Fire Marshal Baker. who
testified that Madame Jumel asked him 1859 TO
examine into the cause of the burning of n barn
on her premises, saying that she believed 1t had
been set on fire by Mr.. Chase or Mr.. Perry to
drive her from her home, aud she had good
mind to send Tor her son and have him drive out
the whole crowd of the Chases and Perrys, who,
she said, were worrying her TO death, and let
her son take complete charge OF her property.
Another witness, an old man named Hull. of
Providence, testified that Madame Jumel, in
early life, went under the name of Betsy Bowen;
that be saw the plaintiff i'm this action when he
was only year and a half old; that Madame
Jumel or Betsy Bowen, acknowledged him as
her son; that she went away to New York and
came back again TO Providence, calling herself
Madame Jumel, and delivered a lecture there:
and that the people received her with some de
I..5n, styling her Betsy Bowen. The trial.
which is Invariably attended nv q crowd of in
terested spectators, is continued regularly from
day to day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03
THE COVRYS

POLICE COURT, Judge SaeII.-TO-day. G.
Cornell. charged with being drank aud disor-
derry; fned S5. W. W. Coleman. profane; fine
So. Enoch Moreland, loud and bDisterous talk
ing in Georgetown; fped IS. James Davis. q
yagrant, was sent to the workhouse. VIVA. Hunt,
indecent exposure; fined So. Frederick Butler,
Whitney, charged with running . wagon with
out license; fined as.
QUESTION OF CHARACTER.
In the case OF John F. Price, charged with
using profane and indecent language in the
porchway of the Presidents house on tie occa-
sion OF the last reception, witnesses were heard.
During the cross-examination OF some of the
witnesses. District Attorney Miller asked per-
mission of the court to place witnesses on the
stand to show the character of Mr.. Price. Mr..
Price, who acted as his own counsel on this Oe-
Casion, replied that If they were permitted to
bring witnesses TO show both his own and Mil
ler's character, he thought they would both be
in a bad fix. The Judge fined Price IS. An APP
peal was taken and bonds given.
THE GAMBLISG-HoCsE CASES.
In the case OF Nicholson, charged with keep
ing a gambling house, Mr.. Gloss asked post
pOnement until next week; so ordered. He also
entered noe prosequi in the other gambling
cases, as indictments had been found against
them by the grand jury, and he asked that all
the witnesses be placed under $500 bonds each
for appearance to testify before the Criminal
Court; so ordered
MRS. ASnpR. LooKwooD's VICTORY.
In the case against DR.. Ezekiel lockwood,
charged with keeping "A disOrderlv house. the
court stated that he would give his decision.
After defining the law i'll such cases. and de-
scribing what constituted r iisOrderlv house
and reviewing the testimony. he said ne could
find no ordinance or common law against brass
band playing music in public hall after mid
night, and therefore dismissed the case.
benjamin Brown was fined Sl0 and costs for
larceny Of an axe valued at ~.
GRAVE CHARGES.
william Daley. Samuel Sheckells, and Levi
Williams, charged with larceny of coffin ham
dies ard other ornaments from Edward Nc
Qullan, Of Georgetown. Williams was dis
charged and the others fined $40 each. Ad-
jOurned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03
A LEX A NDRIA.

ATTEMPT TO EsoAPE.-A young man from
Washington. named Edward james, who was
arrested here yesterday on capias, and held
in Jail all night, went up on the street this
morning, under the charge of deputy sergeant
Ward, to obtain security, and while in the house
OF friend, slipped out the back way and at
tempted to make his escape. The officer, how
ever, who soCn missed him, went to the from.
door and seeing him running down the street
started in hot pursuit, and soon brought him to
by hailing him and threatening to shoot if he
did not stop. He was taken back to the Jail.
PROPERTY SALEs.-GeOrge W. Parker, real
estate agent, has just sold a lot on Patrick
street, between Queen and Princess, to a color
ed man named Robinson for $40, and a lot ON
Queen street between Patrick and Alfred to
Simon Lee, colored, for 500.
RIVER NEws.-The river still continues com
pletely blOckaded by ice except twice a day when
a narrow track is made by the Aqua Creek
mail boats on their way up and down. The ice
is hard and fast As low down as Quantico, but
below that point it il floating.
lCE.-The ice crop was gathered this season
with less trouble and expense, and i'm shorter
time than was ever before known. and the Gual-
ity, too, is better than il has been for years
clear, and five and six inches thick. Nearly all
the ice houses in the city have been flled.-Ga-
sette, last erening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03
LOG AL NE w $.
Condensed Locals.

The Governors Mounted Guard, Capt. Writ,
had a mounted dTiil and parade yesterday.
Mr.. y. G. Weaver, No. 6aj q street, denies
that he signed the SeveT>en me mortal.
See aivt rtsement of religious services at
Union Chapel to- morrow. The subject of the
discourse Is one of great interest.
"A number OF female employees in the depart
ments here are applying TO government officials
tor aid IN obtaining appointments in the public
service OF Japan.
District &. r., W. X. Hunt, last evening in
stalled the following officers OF Eagle Tent, No.
z, OF kechablies:-kObertM cCHtehen, II. e. X
j. l.. Boteler, 8; Lewis Gates, c. L.; L. Reeves,
ID. X; j. G.. Axe, X. 3; Moses Cooper. F. S; }.
s. Slater, T.; j. W. Sommerville, l.; W. +.
Burkiey, /. G.; a. Il. Wilkinson, D. e.; L. Il.
NaTrIP q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

~Ths original dollar store-The United
States Treasury.
ga Western lady has broken In" her hus-
band thoroughly. He can now carry the baby,
rock the cradle, and make very good biscuit.
eised by Southern paper - bearing strong
resemblance to Q secondhand bedquilt.
o6The Chicago papers say that the warmest
sympathy expressed for that city was by Con-
necticut woman, who contributed two strings Of
red peppers. q
~Rev. Miss Chaplin, pastor of the Univer-
saist Church, Iowa city, performed the mar
rage ceremony recently for DIR. X. w. Price
and Miss Ida Kimball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

ONE WIFE Too MANY.-The inmates Of a
we'll patronized boarding house in Paterson
were shocked the other evening by the appear
ance of a woman who claimed one of their mum.
Der, a Mr.. Hart, as her husband. Mr.. Hart al
ready had a woman at the house whom he called
his wife. The other boarders were indignant,
but not more 80 than Mr.. Hart, who declared it
a conspiracy. The wife At his side went into
Mysteries, while the newly arrived claimant
the boarders took sides with the prosecuted hus-
band and elected the intruder. The next morn
ing Hart and his two wives were missing, and
nothing has been seen or heard of them since.
N. Y. sun. ID f0sf.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

THE PRESIDENT OF characterization Jos.
J Roberts, recently inaugurated President OF
Liberia, under the new constitution. is well
known in this section of the country. He had a
good common education at Fredericksburg Va,
and went to M0nrovia In 1929. He was appoint
ed governor of Liberia by the American Coloni-
cation Society in 1Si1. On the declaration OF
Independence by Liberia, in july, 1871, he was
elected the first president. In 1855, having de-
clined re- election, Step'n II. Benson was chosen
president. In 1861 Mr.. Roberts was appointed
president Of the Liberia College. He is a rather
tall man, of dignifed appearance, and both at
fable and INTELLIGENT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

APFAIEs IN PRINCE GEORGES County,
MD.-Destruction Of a D,oeIliag.-The dwelling
house OF Capt. John h. Humphrey, situated in
the upper part OF Nottingham district, took fl re
on Wednesday night, between ii and ~ O'Clock
and was entirely consumed, together with the
whole contents. The fire was first discovered
in one OF the upper chambers, the family hav-
ing barely time 70 escape from the burning
building. They took refuge in a small tene-
ment house Oh the farm. We believe there was
no insurance.
Boldmore and Potomac Radioactive receive
almost every day the most gratifying accounts
Of the progress of our railroad. notwithstanding
the present severe weather. The track-laying
and bridge-bulding is progressing in the most
satisfactory and encouraging manner Indeed.
We have been assured. II the weather should not
be too severe for out door work. that the track
layers will reach this place by the 18th instant.
As am evidence Of the activity on the Potomac
end of the line, we copy, with great pleasure,
the following from the last number of the Port
Tobacco Times -" gang of wOrkmen arrived
a few days ago, and are now, we undei stand,
engaged in the construction of bridge
on the line of the road, a short distance
above POpe's creek. We also learn that Capts
Bradley and Elkins have been chartered to go
to Annapolis and take in cargoes of iron and
other materials to be delivered at the creek
Prince Georgian, Feb. ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03
c. BAUM sells the best fitting Corset i,

Z. BAUM sells the best fitting Corset in the
country; Abdominal Corsets, well recommended
by physicians; Misses Corsets, ten different
styles; Madam Foye's Corset and Skirt Sup
porter; Werley's celebrated French Corset; L.
b. p. Corsets, a full line; Shoulder Braces. for
Corsets, all styles Our ow make a speciality.
Red Merino and Silk Corsets; Old style Corsets,
with board IN front. Corsets made to order at
the shortest notice at q. Baums Corset and
Hoop Skirt Factory, i0S It'll street. Don't mis-
take the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03
THE ANCHOR LIFE INSURANCE
i COMPANY,
OF NEW JERSEY.
HOME OFFICE, IT'S BROADWAY, NY.
Z. q. FISHER, President
BRANCH OFFICE, SIT 7th street, sp Post Office
LIGHTER MARCHE, Gen1 Managers.

Invites Particular Attention its Special and POP.
ular Features.
Fira.-Its Rates are lower than those Of most
prominent and safe companies
Second 1t was the first company in the United
States which guaranteed policy holders DEFINITE
CASH SURRENDER VALUE, the amount OF which 10
distinctly ENDoRsEDoN THE, Policy IN FIGURES.
Thod.-lt Loans the surrender value of its Poll
cies.
Forfeitable.
the contribution plan, and are non forfeitable
Sixh.-No restriction upon Travel or Residence.
Serenth-It allows Thirty Days Grace in the
payment of Premiums.
Eighfh.-lts Charter permits It to make invest
in any section o. the Union and its does in
vest in all its General Agencies thereby rendering
II Home Company everywhere.
kinfh-It invites you to insure. expecting to deal
with honestly, and to give you fair equiv alent
for your money. See one OF Its policies and lite
terms.
Composing its Board Of Directors for this city and
men. TAX with them before you insure in sny
COmpany. go = = - = oc q I'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

HThe annual convention of the infidels OF
Boston was held on Monday. The subject of
debate before the convention was the proposed
erection Of memorial hall, where everybody
would have the privilege of free speech.
F1In spite of Agassiz's prediction that the
Falls OF Niagara will play out A. ID. 1851, the
people there 60 on making preparations for the
business of fleeing the sight-seers, the same As
if the great attraction was to be a permanent
thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

A NKw BEAUTIFYISG A6ENr.-An Dentri-
fees had their drawbacks until the salubrioas
bark of the soap tree was brought from the
Gillian valleys. to perfect the fragrant SOzodoat,
the most delightful article tor the teeth, that
brush was ever dipped into.
WILBoR's Cop LIVER OIL AND LINE.-Persons
who have been taking Cod Liver Oil will be
pleased 10 learn that DIR. Wilbor has succeeded.
from directions of several professional gentle
men, in combining the pure oil and lime in such
a manner that il is pleasant 10 the taste, and its
effects in lung complaints are truly wonderful.
Very MANY persons whose cases were pronounced
hopeless and who had taken the clear oil for a
long time without marked effect, have been en-
tirely cured by using this preparation. BE sure
and get the genuine. Manufactured only by A.
Il. Wilbor, Chemist, No. leo Court street, BoS-
ton. Sold by all druggists. this
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

FREDERICKsBUR G AND GoRpoNsvnLR RAIL
RoAD.-Accordng to appointment, Messrs
Hughes, Ferry, Atkins, Walker. Smith and
Pennsylvania. arrived here by the Northern
train on Tuesday 70 begin arrangements for the
completion OF the fredericksburg and Gordons-
difficulties among the bondhOlders by their pur-
chase under the mortgage in December (Which
difficulties caused the delay and prevented
completion last year, they are now prepared to
60 on with the work, and are taking the necessa-
~ legal steps to accomplish their design
FreieJicEsbur1 Ia Neus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

A JUVENILE HOMICIDE.-Albert Brown, age
6, died yesterday at No. AS Eleventh avenue
He stated, on his return from school on Wednes-
day, that he had been beaten and kicked by
complained of pain in the side. He continued
to grow worse, and died early yesterday. The
post mOrtem examination revealed that death
resulted from compression of the brain, due to
q fracture Of the skull. The young assailants
are held to await the result OF an investiga-
TONY. y. Tribune. ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

MISERABLE DEATH OF FEMALE DRUNK
ARD.-Hannah Lyons. widow, living on Mag
nolia avenue, Elizabeth, New jersey, was
found lying on the floor Of her room, on wednes-
day evening, frozen to death. She had not left
her room since Saturday, and ON Wednesday the
other persons who livedin the house determined
10 break in the door. They did 50, and found
her body lying on the floor in nude condition.
By her side was q demijohn Of whisky. She
had doubtless lain down drunk and been frozen
to death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

FoR CoRNs, Bunions, Chillblains, Ingrowine
Nails, &c, visit Dr. Whites rooms, No. 55 15tf
street, opposite Treasury Department, Washing
ton; No. North Charles street, Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

ga bill was introduced in the California
legislature. lately requiring cities to bury s'the
INDECENT sick" At public expense.
~The third sex of Pennsylvania are asking
the state legislature to pass law authorizing
women TO serve as delegates to the coming con-
stitutonal convention OF that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

The MOST celebrated and successful Latrobe
Heaters and Slate Mantels i'm the world also.
Chandeliers, Gas Stoves and Weather Strips, at
Hamilton & Pearsons, No. 4, YIN. q. A. Build
ing, 9Th and ID streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

DEATH AMONG THE AGED.-Within the past
week considerable number of old residents
have died. Among them were Mr.. Edward
Cowling, for number of years engaged in the
ly school teacher, and latterly q clerk in the
Treasury, and Mr.. Caleb Buckingham, who was
formerly engaged as a machinst, and wears ago
commanded the Columbian Artillery company
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

PUBLIC HEALTH--At no period in the history
OF England has SO much scientific attention been
given to public health and the means of pro-
noting 1t, at present. Even government
recognizes the duty of caring for the masses by
giving the poor pure air for respiration, the
first demand or their nature, and the next is
wholesome food. In most of the large towns
health officers are instructed to he vigilant
Common sewers give more trouble than ordinary
nuisanccs, because there is generated within
them the viest gases. Where they are imper-
fectly constructed, they become Laboratories in
which are manufactured the seeds of death. No
vapors are so nOxious, or SO charged with poisons
as escaping gas from sewers. Our cities should
also be equally vigilant-life being a precious
boon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

NJ. H. PRINCE has decided till the FIRST o.
March TO sell off the various goods he has, a
cost, a. he anticipates making a change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

How TO DISSEMINATE RELIGIOUS KNowL-
sDGR.-Last evening as Oficer Darlington of
tie Spring street station was patrolling Canal
street, near Baxter, he saw two thieves with
trunk. They saw him and, dropping the trunk,
ran into Baxter street, and, although hotly Rur-
trunk was taken to the Franklin street police
station. 1t was marked the Rev. G. r. Hoffman,
Garrison's, Hudson River Railroad, and bore Q
tag Of the American Express Company. The
trunk was full Of religious tracts, and Sergt
Paddy Oates expressed the belief that the rev
erend owner had "put the job mp" on the
thieves to disseminate the tracts In Baxter
sfreet-N. y San, 30fh inst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

oYsTHIs-Bodrd Of Heath Iaspections-In-
spector General Gatchell reports few oys-
tiers remain on hand at the oyster wharf; small.
est selling at e5 cents, largest at 20. What few
are at the wharf will be disposed Of TODAY.
Forty bushels OF oysters were condemned yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

JANAUsCHEK'S JEWELS ATTACHRp.-The
actor Broughton, who on Thursday entered suit
against Madame Janauschek for an alleged yio-
lation Of contract, yesterday Withdrew his suit
now on exhibition at the store of Mr.. Webb,
corner Of Light and Baltimore streets. The
Madame upon being informed of the action of
BrOughton visited the Office of the clerk of the
city court and gave security to appear whenever
the trial was called. This was done in order
that the jewels might not be removed from the
store OF Mr.. Webb. The trial is set down tor the
May term.-Bait. american, Sd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

NEW STORE! Low PRICES!
Gentlemen, If you wish to buy Gents Fur
nishIpg Goods at low prices, call At Prices
Gents Furnishing Depot. ALB eth street. be-
tween ID and T.. He has the best - white
Shirts in town; also, Gents Kid Gloves for 81,
and tie best quality for S1.J0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

COME AND SEE the bargains at Princes Ba
Zaar. III you don't see that he offers induce
ments don't purchase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

ROGERS and other cutlery at great bargains
for the next 60 DAYS, at Princes Bazaar, 1905
Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

BOYS come and see the solid silver watches,
warranted for two years, for $40, at Princes
Bazaar, 1006 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

A JEwELRY STORE ROBBED IN BROAD Day
LIGHT.-Mr. Louis Tobias k" cps a watch, lew
elry, and optician store at No. 40 Bowery. At
2 O'Clock Yesterday afternoon the street was
thrODSed with passers.by. Mr.. Tobias was sit
ting at the end of the counter, when he was
startled by clash of glass breaking. He saw
that the center pane of plate glass in his store
who had been snatching at his goods. Mr.. To-
bias, who Is senderly-bult man, ran out of
his store and caught one of the men. The thief
struck him in the eye, and knocked him sense
less OH the sidewalk. There being no policeman
near, the robbers escaped.-N. y. World, 2d inst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

PARENTS call and secure merino underwear
for your boys. at half the usual price, at Princes
Bazaar, 1eO6 Pennsylvania avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-03

THE "EsCAPED NUM- Miss Edith O'Gorman
promises to startle the public at Lincoln Hall
next Wednesday night by her revelations of con-
vent life. See advertisement in amusement
column,