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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
THAT HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

Some days since an account was pub
lished in the LEDGER of the highway
robbery of countryman named Wesson,
on Second street. Mr.. Wesson was
robbed by three highwaymeH. He is a
reputable and responsible man, and is
Endorsed and vouched for by well-known
merchants in this city. From an article
in the Register Of this morning, II APP
pears that Captain Smith, who COM
mands the night patrol force, insists that
he interviewed Mr.. Wesson, and that
from his conversation he is Of opinion
that Mr.. Wesson was not robbed at all.
Captain Smiths opinion is entitled to no
more weight than that of any other citi-
zen. Because Captain Smith insists that
he was at the particular spot and blew
his little whistle at the time the robbery
is said by Mr. Wesson to have been
committed and because Mr.. Wes-
son, according to Captain Smith,
was under the influence of liquor;
aud because OF the startling fact
that Mr.. Wesson did not report his case
at the pelice office instead of the LEDGER
Office; and because Mr.. Wesson could
give no particular description of the
men who robbed him in the dark; and
because one of the highwaymen returned
to Mr.. Wesson his rihed pocket-book-
to the mind of Captain Smith it is clear
u apparent that Mr.. Wesson lied, and
no robbery IVES committed. 70 use q
Dundrcaryism--''this is id nonsense.
Mr.. Wesson was robbed as he stated, on
Second street, ard about the time indi-
Gated. Mr. wesson did not ask the rob-
bers the time Of night, SO taat he could
furnish the police with the exact time
when the outrage was committed-nor
did he ask the robbers TO step under
gas light SO that he could take their d.
mensions and style of dress. We know
that man can be robbed On any
street and can be plundered on
any fquare at almost any time
during the night. You can stand for
hall sn hour at time in almost any
street at night, and never see patrol
man, or you may traverse the city for q
week without seeing Captain Smith ride
by, or hearing his whistle. We know
what we are writing about. Captain
Smith and the patrolmen attend to their
duties as well as they can. Each dis
trict is ps.rolled by two policemen, and
many of these districts are of great ex-
tent, so that the policemen are often q
quarter of mile away from any given
point. Because Captain Smith rode
around the city on horseback, and be-
cause the patrolmen were near by, are
no reasons that robbery could not
have been committed. The diamond
robbery at the Exposition took place,
yet all these officers peregrinated the
city; the safe at the police Office was
robbed, yet all the officers we're attend
ing to their respective duties; crimes are
committed almost every day, yet the
police are not inferior to those of other
cities. Had Mr.. Wesson reported at the
police Office the item would no doubt
have been suppressed for few days, as
was the diamond robbery. Mr.. Wesson
came to the LEDGER Office Endorsed, and
we believed and now believe his state
ment, the opinions of Captain Smith or
any other police officer to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
The Latest.

A. H. Goodman, fashionable merchant
tailor, 100 Main street, has just received
his second stock Of fall and winter goods,
which lie open for inspection. he wishes
visitors to the Exposition and all others
to call. He has the latest impOrtations
to choose from, and the goods TO suit
every one. For s stylish fall and win
ter suit, 60 to GoOdmans, 100 Main
street near the Overton Hotel. 4s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
A plstipanl.l,e,l vinitor.

Albert Lafayette Station, son of W. F.
and Martha L. Station. living near Shell
by Depot, paid us call this morning,
Mr.. Albert Z. Station is very bright,
sprightly young man OF three years Of
age and seven pounds in weight, and but
for his animation might readily be taken
for one Of the smallest kinds Of dolls.
Albert comes to the city for the purpose
of attending our County Fair, where he
will 90 to-day to remain, perhaps, all the
w-ak AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

charge the duties that may devolvs upon
them. With their earlier record we have
nothing to do; their present position is
enough to know. Gen. Cheatham was
not an original secessionist. vet he is
opposed as bitterly as if he had made
speeches in favor of secession.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
nenhi Randi Randi

The sale Of certificates in the Fourth
Grand Single Number Distribution Of
the Memphis Agricultural and Mechani-
cal Society. TO be drawn on the 26th Of
October at the Fair Grounds will posi-
lively clcse this evening October 18th,
at 6 pm. s27,95O to be distributed.
Whole certificates, s. halves, 81 so
quarters, ', Is, which will admit the
holder 10 Fair Grounds on that day.
General cffics, 345 Second street. Al
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
EIeeloral TisAst.

FOB rHK sTATE AT LARGE.
wa. QUARLES. Of Montgomery.
JOHN NJ. FLEMING. of Knox.
Us. FOWLER. Of Davidson.
FoR TIE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.
First-L. NJ. JARVIS. Of Hancock.
seeoud-J. D. G00DPASTURB. Of overt0n.
Third-A. L. SPEARS. Of Bledsoe.
Four;h--JAMES II. LEWIS. Of Marshall.
Finh-JOsRPH MOTLEY. of wilson
Sixth-N. n. cox. Of williamson
seventh-A. B. LANDLORD. Of Humphreys.
Eishth-s. W. SHARPE. Of Gibson
Nin;b-W. W. MCDOWELL. Of Shelby.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

WANTED Everybody 20 know that
they can buy a fine, fashionable hat
twenty-five per cent cheaper At the New
York Hat Store, Ss4 Mss street, than
At any other house in the city.
a N. coHEE,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

The sale Of certificates in the Fourth
Grand Single Number Distribution Of
the Memphis Agricultural and Mechan'
ical Society, TO be drawn on the 10th Of
October, at the Fair Grounds, viii PEST
lively close this evening. October 25th,
at 6 pm. S27,95O to be distributed.
Whole certificates, Is; halves, q 90;
quarters, 81 Is, which win admit the
holder 10 Fair Grounds on that day.
General Office, 345 Second street. n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

MASsToRD. the well-known bookseller
and news dealer, corner Of Second and
Madison streets, has received the Josh
Billings Allminsx and the Mast Almi-
mack for 1873. Both are rich, rare and
racy and superior in wit and humor to
those Of last year. He has also received
the magazines for November.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
Headquarters Fish and oyster ne.

headquarters Fish and Oy sssT Se-
pot.
We are receiving daily fine lots Of red
snappers, red fish, shepherds, Northern
lake white fish, salmon and herring. All
kinds Of fish desired can be found at our
headquarters, 278 Second street, together
with the best oysters in the city, either
Baltimore or Norfolk; also fine grapes,
celery, game and dressed poultry. Our
efforts have ever been directed to keep
ing down the prices of articles in our
line, and thereby prevent the high rates
that would be charged the public for
perishable goods.
j. D. EDWARDS & Co.,
Al 276 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
RaceSl Raeesl Races !

Pools on the trotting races during the
Fair will be sold every evening pre-
cedinr the races and during the Fair
week at the Peabody Hotel. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

The largest stock Of boys and chill
drens clothing at 1o,c figures, at the
Mammoth Clothing House, 2s8 Main
street, corner Of Madison.
AIT l.. STEINER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
Removal.

Brooks, Medley & Co., wholesale gro
GERS and cotton factors, have removed
to their new and spacious store, No.
367 Shelby street, between Union and
Gayoso, where they will be pleased to
see their customers and the trade gen.
orally. 49
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
OAnaIe.

Fresh she'll oysters received daily at
the Appeal Saloon, ls Union street, near
Appeal Office. Fine wines, liquors and
cigars ct the bar. Ladies oyster rooms
mn ,ta;rs 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

John A. signiago, No. 81 Poplar
street, f. now ready 20 supply oys-
tiers at Wholesale, in ana around
Memphis. orders promptly allied.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
FRESH OYSTERS.

vidor D. Fuchs, at Al Jefferson street,
is receiving them daily BY express. Call
on him for your supplies. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

TITLE perfect. Sale positive. Terms
six, twelve and eighteen months.
The Mckinney property will be sold
October 3lst, 1872. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

FoR RESr-OTTIoE.-A good Office in
the Planters Insurance Co.'S Building.
Apply 10 the PLAErERs' IEs. Co,
al No. Al Madison w.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

the Republic, so as to be enabled to
boast, as Chief Executive, that his eoy-
ernmcnt had completely restored the
material prosperity of France.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

WEBER 4 WILLIAMS, cotton factors
and grocery merchants, have removed to
No. 270 Front street. They are prepared
to supply the wants of the merchant as
well as the planter. Everybody who at
tends the Fair and Exposition will find it
to their interest to leave their orders for
groceries, etc., with this firm, 270 Front
street. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

vIOifu and guitar strings. best
Italian, az VI. Beehsusen's, 24o
Second atreet. d-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

SHIPPING TAGS printed just at New
York prices at the PUBLIC LEDGER
Office. 43f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

HAIR brushing by machinery is
pleasant sensation. Try 1t at Haessigs
barber shop, S5 Adams street. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
CONSERVATIVES TICKET.

PoR eoyKRNoR.
JOHN @. BROWN.
FOR CONGRESSMAN AT LARsR.
ID. T.. CHEATHAM.
FoR CONGRESS-.
LANDON q. HAYNES.
FOR SENATOR'S.
n. CLAY KING. JAMES NJ. CREWS,
PEYT0N J.. SMITH.
YoR REPRESENTATIVES,,
HUGH d. GREER, A. B, HAYNES,
JAMES NJ. HARRIS, S. r. CANNON.
JOHN OYKRToN. JOSEPH BARBIKhE.
FOR FLoATKR.
J. W. ELDRIDGE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25

DC. &H. NJ. LoEwENsTINE,
Southern Palace, 1892 Main street, three
doors north of Union street, Memphis,
Tennessee. ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
'225 Second Street,

Adams Block, commencing Saturday, October
26, 1872. 1t is really wonderful, dazzling, gor-
geous and magnificent beyond description.
The proprietor, Mr.. G.. II. Kemker. would
most respectfully state that for long time,
tedious work and deep study, his sole ambi-
ton and aim was to produce upon canvas, in
connected series Of gigantic painting, the
Great Panorama of the late German War.
Entering into the spirit of this great enter;
prise, he devoted great amount of labor and
a large expenditure of money, securing the
services of the best artists that could be OBJ
tanned in Europe, who produced this Great
Panorama.
II is really novel. wonderful and brilliant, AID
il is the only Panorama Of the kind in exist
ence, either in Europe or America, illustrating
the grandest paintings in the world. 1t defes
the power of imagination; battles all descrip-
ton. This immense work is the result of
hard and constant labor, and the expenditure
of large amount Of money.
1t can be seen at all hours, from o'clock
am. till 10 pm.
Admission, fifty cents; children. twenty. FIVE
cents. AIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
Punrs, ls Jefferson street.

w1LLErr's Billiard Hall, 81 Adams
street. st.u BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
STRANGERS, go to willett's.


Rea0 Aenu! keau
The sale of certificates in the Fourth
Grand Single Number Distribution Of
the Memphis Agricultural and Mechan-
ical Society, to be drawn on the 10Th of
October, at the Fair Grounds, will posi-
lively close this evening, October 25th,
at 6 pm. S27,95O to be distributed.
Whole certificates, s.; halves, 81 so;
quarters, 81 Is, which will admit the
holder 70 Fair Grounds on that day.
General Office, 3l5 Second street. AZ
FINEST billiard hall in the city-Wil-
let's. 3Ot
W. z. Mitchell's school, 303 Third st.
OF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
the GREAT PANORAMA
OF THE LATE M
FrancO-G German War

nrHE MOST EXTRAORDINARY AND IN;
i tensely interesting Panorama ever placed
before the public, is now on exhibition in this
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-20
Can we Paw.

By some it is maintained that the State is
unable to pay Its debts, aud, therefore, should
not attempt to do it. Certainly it is not bound
to do what it cannot. 1f The State is insolyent,
it should give up its assets and go into bank
ruptcy. We do not believe that it is insolvent.
Ii, with property assessed at nearly S400 O00,-
600, and a population of more than million,
We cannot pay, with reasonable indulgence,
debt of SAC, 900, 600, then We are an efete race.
It is said there is no money in the country
We know it is scarce. We profoundly sympa-
thize with our impoverished fellow-citizens.-
But let US not magnify our poverty. Our crops,
for several years, have failed but, we trust,
they will not always fail. Industry and econo-
my, with a few fruitful seasons, would restore
the country to prosperity. Let Us pay our debts
with the money we have In possession, and con-
fde il gracious Providence for the means of
paying them in future. We have suspicion
that the money annually expended in the State
for chewing tobacco, cigars, and strong drink,
equals the amount of interest on our public
debt; and we have a pretty strong conviction
that II to that expenditure were added the
amount lavished on superduous inery, the sum
would be adequate not only to pay the interest
on the debt. but to create sinking fund for
its extinction. We do not make these remarks
in condemnation of these expenses; bat to
show that if our public debt is not paid. the
failure will be, not for lack of ability, but for
want of inclination to discharge it.-Religious
Hernh
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-20
NUMBER 21.
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
XLIInd CONGRESS, 2ud SESSION.

SENATE. Monday, Feb. 12.-Mr. Sumner
offered long preamble and resolution, appoint-
ing select committee of seven to Investigate
al sales Of ordnance stores made by the Gov
ernmeDt of the United States during the war
between France and Germany, to ascertain the
persons TO whom such sales were made, the
circumstances under which they were made,
the real parties 10 interest. and the sums re-
speetively paid and received. A number of new
bills we're introduced and referred to commit
tees A motion was adopted-yeas 25 nays
22-to reconsider the vote by which the bill for
the reiiet OF the Chicago sufferers was passed.
HOUSE. "A bill was passed-yess 40, nays
43-aowing defendants in criminal cases to
testify in their own behalf. The House refus-
ed, by vote of 86 to 95, to grant hearing at
the bar on the 18th of February to certain ad-
vocates of female suffrage. The Committee on
the Judiciary was directed TO report bill at as
early day as practicable for the removal of the
political disabilities of ell persons who have ap-
piled for such relief. The Committee on Ways
aud Means was directed TO report bill repeal-
ing the duties on teas and coffee. The Gem
mlttee on the Pacific Railroad vas directed to
investigate and report upon the actual condition
of the affairs ofthe Union Pacific Railroad, and
that IN prosecuting the Investigation the COM
mittee have power to send for persons aud pa
pers. The House refused to suspend the rules
and pass resolution requesting the President,
1t not incompatible with the public interest to
inflrm the House if the Government has any
knowledge that it is the intention of her Maj
esty' Government of Great Britain 10 impede
the powers under the Treaty of Washington,
and especially with reference to the tribunal Of
arbitration at Geneva. u
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-20
Can the State Rapudiate.

In the 9Th section of the 10Th article Of the
Constitution of Virginia, it is declared that:
''The General Assembly shall provide, by
laW, sinking fund, 20 be applied solely to the
payment and ertingu'shmeat Of tie principal Of
the State deb"
There are other provisions torching the same
subject but this IS enough. Its language is
mandatory. II says the Legislature shat pro-
vide sinking fund, TO be oppt,ca solely to
this object, and this sinking tund shall lie con-
tinued until The erttnoa,ishnaent Of sa.ch State
debt" There is another pro7ison ia the same
article, concerning the payment Of interest ON
the State debt; the latter provision recognizing
the obligation to pay interest upon, and the
former TO extinguish, ultimately, the principal
of the debt.
Now, with these provisions 10 the Constitu-
tion,-the supreme law of the State,-how isit
possible to disregard the Obligation it imposes?
But further: every member of the present
Legislature has taken an oath to support this
Constitution.
How, then, can members vote repudiation
without incurring the guilt of perjury? Did
they take this oath with mental reservation?
being all the time determined not to do what
they swore they ,oould doi-Lync!sburg Vr-
Oipinn
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-20

MANAGEMENT OF CHILDREN. There can, L
think, be 10 greater disaster in the home, no
greater mistake in the attempt to manage a
family, than the failure of the two parents to
make their authority absolutely one. The
household in which, for any reason or from any
cause, conflict of authority exists, is the sad
dest of sights to one who wishes we'll to chill
dren There should be earnest conference be-
tween parents concerning the best methods and
objects there should be perfect unanimi.y in
the general system of management adopted by
them. 1t is unspeakably better to make some
mistakes in unison, than 10 let the minds of
children get confused as to whom they shall
obey. Let the father ard mother speak With
one voice, if they wish the voice ofeither 10 be
respected. Appeals from one to the other
should never be permitted Where this is al
lowed, wretchedness of many kinds ensues. and
management gives place TO nismanagement.
j. E. ABBOTT
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-20
Poetry.
HERE.


When night comes hrooding o er me,
Like PRISONS dreary cell:
And it's visions rise before me,
With dread no speech may tell;
When alone with my only longing,
And the darkening spell of fear.
watch the sad stars thronging.
Till the beams OF dawn appear.
Then, like some silver chimes,
Come back the old, old times
The dear old times my darling,
The living, loving timei
Unsieeping, l remember
The days that all are gone.
Like June dreams in December.
Or flowers when Summers done;
The times that are never over,
For they live in heart and brain,
And, like kisses from q lover,
Their spell comes back again.
Like song of magic rhymes,
Return the dear old times.
The old, old times my darling,
The living, loving times
This is my lone life's treasures,
That none can take away
Remembrance without measure
Of every vanished day,
Of love-Iight round me stl canning,
Of tender lips and eyes.
Awake, lie yet dreaming,
Nor sleep till day shall rise,
Like a bee in blossomed climes,
/ live in those old times
The times you know, my darling,
The living, loving times
Cold are the skies above me,
The earth is wrapped in snow,
And if still, as then, you love me,
Alas l cannot know
Silence between us lying,
More chill than winters cold,
And my heart like baby crying
= For its mothers wonted hold;
But breathe the summers prime,
Remembering that old time
Though you forget it darling,
The living, loving timeI
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-20

Judge Chambers. of the Belmont county
(Pal Common Pleas, is an cold bachelor. -
AT a party 10 st. Clairsyiile, the other evening,
3 young lady was standing in a draugbt, when
the Judge stepped up and remarked: "Miss
-, | will protect you from the drarght with
my person." She replied: ''Do you promise
always thus to guard and protect ule r. Tnro'
his proverhid gal!antry, he replied: ~ do"
Extending her hand she remarked: Judge,
you will recoilect this is leap year" The Judge
was for moment Donp plussed but finally sue
ceeded in saying: "You must ask my mother"
If the old lady is alive he is goner; if not
he is safe.
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Gerty's Necklace.
By FREDERICK LOCKER.

AS Gerty skipt from babe to girl
Her necklace heightened, pearl by pearl
Year after year it slowly grew,
But every birthday gave her two:
Her neck is lovely, soft and fair,
And now her necklace glimmers there.
So cradled, let it sink and rise,
And all her graces symbolic:
Perchance this pearl, without speck,
Once was as warm on SapphO's neck:
And where all the happy pearls
That braided Cleopatra's curls?
Is Gerty loved ?-Is Gerty 10th?
Or, If she's either, IS she both I?
She's fancy free, but sweeter far
Than many plighted maidens ars
Will Gerty smile US all away.
And sill be Gerty? Who can say
But let her wear her precious toy,
And II rejoice to see her joy
Her bauble's only one degree
Less frail, less fugitive than we:
For time, ere long, will snap the skein
And scatter all the pearls again.
Btackwood's Magazine.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-02-20

"a E-EST OF DAILY
E0, LINE between Richmond and Baltimore
via York River Railroad.
Trains leave Richmond daily at 2 P. NJ, con
Meeting at West Point with steamers for Baiti-
more-arrive in Baltimore at A. NJ, the fol-
lowing morning, in time to connect with trains
for the East and West, via P. w. and B. and
Northern Central railroads.
Trains leave Baltimore daily at P. NJ, No.
80 Light street Wharf.
Through bills of lading given to sill points
North and South.
Freights received daily and forwarded prompt
ly.
Steamers leave Pier No. 2 Light street wharf.
daily at 4 2. NJ, via York River for Richmond
and the South and West Arrive in Richmond
at 10 55 A. NJ, connecting with the Richmond
and Danville, Richmond and Petersburg, and
Chesapeake and Ohio railroads
Freight forwarded without delay.
Passengers going South via Richmond and
Petersburg and Richmond and Danyile rail,
roads. have two and half hours in Richmond
to procure dinner and attend to business, after
the arrival of the 10 55 train.
H. 7. DOUGLAS, Supt.
N Il. HorcHKIss. Travelling Agent.