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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-30
MEMPHIS POST0FFICE.

a (Memphis Il Ohio II. X.
1926 LOOT Twice Daily. 2.5O z'oo
memphis x Charleston
1O.5oi X. k.-Daily. 10 %
Mississippi x Tennes-
l2S0( see Il. R.-Daily. $50
Memphis \ Little Rock
Il R. R.-Daily. T.U
miss. river to Helena X :. ~+--s-
81 Friar's P't-daily. il
cksburg(tri-weekly) so
Mon, Thurs, Sat. W
Miss. river t. St.Louis u.
3 Mon. and Thurs.
White River-Semi-
{ Weekly-Tues. x Sat.
Ark'sriv tri-weeklyl
Mon, Wed. &c Friday.
Marion (tri-weekly)-l
10 Mon, Wed, Fri. 10
Cuba. Tennesseo-
wcvhiy--sTi ssJ.
Byhalia&Olive Branch
6 Tues. and Fri. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-30
Sheriff's Sale of Real Estate.

ny VIRTUE OF AN EXECUTION TO ME
d directed from the Second Circuit Court OF
Shelby County Tennessee, in the case OF IL els
kelI. Scott * Heiskell VS.. Il. w. Randolph,
Judgment rendered April I'd, 1872, for $3.50 and
cost, TO satisfy said Judgment. interest and
cost, / will on
saturday, January the 18th, 1873,
at IL o'clock O. m, in front of the Sherifs
office, No 35l Second street, Memphis, Ten
nessee, sell TO the highest bidder fer cash the
| following lands and tenements, described and
bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning at
stake hickory and other pointers, being the
southeast corner of the tract next described;
thence south 1916 chains to stake, sweet gum,
hickory and other pointers; thence west 81 w
chains to a stake, elm and mulberry stump
pointers; thence 1865 chains to stake on the
| bank of the Mississippi river; thence up the
river. north "a east, 5.S5 chains to stake,
| 24o east, Is ehains 70 a stake, two blackberry
and other pointers; thence east 20 chains to
! the beginning; containing lI5 acres y ore or
| less Also the following tract. adjoining the
above: Beginning at a sweet gum marked NJ
| the northeast corner of the four hundred and
| eighty-ffth tract. granted in the name OF Far
| eason Carr; thence south Is chains TO stake
thence west 30 chains to haekperry ana swees
gum pointers; thence north, 10. west, lbchalns
10 a stake on the bank of the Mississippi river;
thence north, % cast, Is chains z links. with
| fbe meanders, TO q stake on thu bank OF the
liver; thence east 80 chains 50 links 70 the be-
Ginning; containing 100 acres. The above de-
scribed lands and tenements are located part
IN The Seventeenth and part in the Fourth
levied upon as the property of Il: w. Ran
doInh. The rs acre tract will be sold first
w j. y. DOYLE. Sheriff Shelby Co,
BvJAs. j. NURPHY, D. s. 96-taw-llS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
Vice President Colfax on the Alabam.
Claims.

WHAT He SAID In BRooKLYN LAST MONT
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-ConsiderAble interest is
felt in that portion OF the address of Vice Presi-
dent Colfax made in Brooklyn last night rela-
tive to the arbitration question. He said "I
give no credit TO what hear by cable under the
ocean as to the Mother Country las we call herr
receding from this solemn compact [Applause. i
Oh, no oh, no With this great step in ad3
vance, with distinct understanding all over
the world that every question and difficulty he
tween these two nations were TO be submitted 70
the arbitration at Geneva, and a majority of
persons appointed by monarchies to settle the
questions between the republic and the mon
archy, say neither nation will dare, in the face
OF the civilized world, to destroy that compact
which lie solemnly made before God and man
and to leave those irritating difficulties open for
further alteration in future. [Applause.l No.
no! III we were not to receive one dollar as the
result Of that arbitration, L would stand before
my countrymen and say" Settle this question
whether We receive nothing and whether our
treasury becomes bankrupt, rather than recede
hairs breadth from that great moral position
that these nations occupy to-day i'm respect TO
other nations on earth. IL says TO the counties
Of Europe, in trumpet tones: Disband your
armies Of millions Of men in France. in Ger
many, in Austria, and in Russia Copy our
example, and submit your disputes to impartial
arbitration. fApplause1
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south Amerieaa and West Indiau
HRWa.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23d-South American al
vices states that a severe gale at Valparaiso ear
PIN January damaged several houses but no
greeks are reported. An Armenian Indian
rising was expected. Twelve persons were kill
ed on the Santiago railroad, near Tabon, by the
breaking OF an axle. No Americans were
Imong them.
The editors Of the Peruriqn National have
seen released from Imprisonment, but the pa
per has been suppressed.
Kingston, Jamaica, dates TO the 10Th instant
tate that memorial services in honor of the
laughtered students in Havana were held there
N the 18th ult. Ice was very scarce at Kings
ton. The British troops we're being withdraw
rom Jamaica. The American squadron W as
expected at Kingston soon. The Cuban refu-
gees in Jamaica are extensively cutivating to-
'acco. Several American capitalists are pur-
chasing coffee plantations.
Port-au-Prince dates to the Sd inst. state that
another revolution was probable, and the burn
ing OF the national palace vas believed to have
been the act Of disaffectionists. The Haytien
national treasury was empty, and the German
government demands pecuniary damages for
outrages on its subjects, while France insists on
taxing customs duties as indemnity for similar
outrages.
Central American sdvices state that the
cochineal crop Of Guatemala is short The In
dian rebellion Of Ecuador has been Impressed
The new mines at Caracolas, Bolivia. are prov
ing very rich. The Salvador indigo crop Is
short. Ii is rumored that Salvador and Guste-
mala have made an alliance against Honduras
rising OF the people against the Jesuits in Nj
caragua is threatened. The Costa Rico coffee
crop is small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

CHARITaBLE GIT CoNcERTs ~ VIOLATION
OF THE STATE Law AGAINST LorTERIEs-It
Will be remembered that about q wear AGO !.
gait concert was inaugurated In Washington
CITY purportng TO be for the benefit of certain
orphan asylums. and OF which Gen. James y
Negiey was chairman of the executive commit
tee. large number OF tickets wa sold All over
The country, but for some reason the matter vas
nnally Withdrawn from public attention. I'm
pears that Patrick G. Deyln was the aeefN for
the sale Of tickets in this city, and disposed OF
quite a number, the proceeds Of which he re-
fused TO account for 20 the executive commit
zee. SUIT was instituted in the name OF General
Negley 10 recover from Devlin the amount of
the proceeds Of the tickets sold by him. aud an
order OF arrest obtained against defendant. The
case came before JHdge Mcneil, of the superior
court, on motion 70 yacate the order OF arrest
The defence set mp was, that the sale OF tickets
was IN violation OF the Laws OF this state against
lotteries, and that, therefore, plaintiff could not
maintain his suit. Judge Mcneil has now rem
dered a decision, holding that the sale was in
violation OF the state law; that. therefore the
plaintiff could not maintain his suit, ami hence
The order OF arrest must be yacated.-N J..
Tines, FED. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
sIFlash languaee-Telegrans.

~The Marquis Of Butte "a 10 be marriea IN q
daughter OF the great Catholic house OF Ho. ard
~Chattanooga has i've Temperance societi.e
The other houses sell whiskey.
Sh the legislative muddie in Nebraska one
.. ss s isc,sons n known AZ the ssRamp House, I"
ana me other M the "Salt Steal House,
0Cieveianders are making merry over An
oaa COW, sprtnkled with assafetida and labeled,
"bnnaso meat killed by Alexis"
- The way Q couple got married at Adrian,
1sch., recently, was 60 formally announce, in
presence Of their friends and . magistrate, that
:. the true marriage element was present with
thtn-" The magistrate noted the fact I'm his
record, and the ceremony vas finished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
Scandal About . Baltimore Minister.

BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 23.-An afternoon
paper Of this city publishes sensational article
which has created great excitement, charging
distinguished minister Of this city, pastor or a
fashionable church, with the seduction of sew
eral young ladies attached to the Sunday school
" his church. The paper gives the nam, of
Kew. l.. ID. Huston as the minister and seducer
The agent of the Associated Press lie arms from
authority that DR.. Huston has left the CITY, and
The scandals with which he is connected are said
o have occurred while he was pastor of St Paul 8
Methodist Episcopal Church Cd Fayette street
For the past eleven months he has been % lstor
4 Trinity Church, on Mad SON avenue The
matter is now being Investigated by the church
authorities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
Mr.. GRRKLEY OK NATIou.,

Mr.: GREELEY ON NATIONAL CONVERSIONS
Mr. Greeley, in yesterdays Tribune, saws ma
ional eonyentionso or caucuses are simply volun-
uthority or binding, and pretend to none. I'M
on choose TO subscribe to the platform, or vote
or the candidates, or any Of them, you may. II
GU prefer to support the candidate and spurn
he platform, orto approve generally the plat
orm avowed, and not vote for the candidate,
hat course 10 open 10 Jon. The nominating
onyention at best puts mp guide board whose
Erection you are at perfect liberty 10 consult or
gDoSe, heed or disregard. He concludes bv
elling the people to hear and heed ali pronay
uRgessions Of candidates, and then vote exaetlv
e their own unftttered judgment shall dictsts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

More than one hundred Of our citizens feel them
solves under personsl obligation 20 G.. GAUTIER,
No. l2lT and 1919 Pennsylvanis avenue, for be
ing able through the virtues Of his celebr sted Bit
tsrs participate In the festivities incident to the
Holiday Season. Although NJ. G. TAX mnch pride
IN thus being pablo benefsctCr, he does not allow
the other duties Of his business 10 escape his obser
vstion- already his store grCaEs with the inmense
stock Of Liquors aud Cordals impaired for she H0l
day trade. and which have been selected with ere
te5 The wants q bis 8atrons: Those In want q
favor him with calI and be assured that wha. they
buy In his line will be not Vny pure but uusdalier-
decl2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
End Of the Snow Blockade ON the
Pacific ROah

NEW YORK, Feb. "A Laramie city dis
patch oS the I'D, states that four trains have
Considered over. Fires occurred in the
biockaded trains, but were put out by the pas
'engers who suffered severely. The China
mails started east yesterday. Thaws are occas-
olling stock OF the road has been materially
damaged by the blockade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
TELEGRANS TO THE STAR.
This Afternoons Dispatches.
ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORTS.
From EUROPE TO-DAY

From EUROPE TO-DAY,
The American Reply - Grauytlle-.
Mote Pablished IN Loadsn before ts
10 Written Here.
LONDON. Feb. 23.-The Daily Telegraph has
just issued an extra, which contains what pur-
ports to be the reply Of the American govern
ment to the note Of Earl Granville on the Ala
bama case. Great eagerness is manifested by
The people 70 see the paper, and the extras are
selling rapidly.
The French. German War Transferred
60 hWttaeria0d.
BERNIE, Feb. S-For some time past an
angry feeling has existed bet seen the Aisatian
and German workmen in this city, aud yester-
day IL eliminated in a serious riot. The disor-
Ter was suppressed by the authorities and
twelve Of the ringlea ders were arrested but not
until many persons had been severely Injured.
General Sherman Calls ON the Pope.
PARIs, Feb. IA special dispatch from
Rome to the Anerioaa Reeister says Gen. Sher-
man Col Audenried aud Lieut. Grant, preyious
20 their departure from that city for Naples
had pleasant interview Of an hours duration
with the Pope. The party subsequently called
apon Antonelli, who also gave them a cordial
reception.
The American Murder I'm London.
LONDON, Feb. 2.-The workingman who was
kiiled by the American, Minor, on SATURDAY.
night, having LETT q family i'm very destitute
circumstances, the Americans residing In Lon
Ion are subscribing funds TO relieve the wants
Of the sufferers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

NEw YORK, Feb. 25,-Msil advices from Bra
iii state that a band or Gaucho assassins, under
cad Of Gillian, killed in one day some fifty
oreigners, near the river Platte. The foreign
rs, aided by the authorities, turned upon the
nurderous band, killed ten, and took eighteen
risoners. The leader Of the villains was taken
rom Jail and lynched. IL was expected that
he rest Of the prisoners would be shot by the
ownspeople -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

This Splendid Hair Dye is the best In the world
harmless, reliable, instantaneous does not contak
ssad nor any citaie poison TO produce paralysis or
Death Avoid the Wanted and telasive pre- parstiOns
koastfnS virtues they de not possess. The genuine
W: A Bachelors Hair Dye has had fssrty ysc,:
lntarnished reputation TO uphold its integrity ss
the only perfect Hair Dye-Biack or Brown. Bold
~ al druggists Applied at 10 Bond street, New
Yort SAs-d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

LORD NoRTHBRooK, at present Under-Secre-
tary OF War for Great Britain, is likely 20 De ap-
pointed Niceroy OF India, vice Mas, murd ered
Lord Northbrook will be better known 20 Ameri-
cans by his family name Of Barring He Is the
second wesrer OF the NoTthbro0k coronet. He
has been Under Secretary for India, the Home
been q Lord Of the Admiralty and Secretary of
the Admiralty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

NEW YORK, Feb. Bit was shown in the
quarantine Investigation yesterday that enor-
nous charges had been made for assistance
which ship agents were compelled to receive
rom the agents OF the quarantine department;
hat brides OF various kinds always facilitated
he inspection Of vessels. 1t was also testified
hat the quarantine property was undersold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
The Sickles Danuuet.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Generals Hooker and
Owens were among the speakers at the banquet
Sickles last night. The latter stated that he
now considered that the position taken by Gen.
Sickles andthe third corps at Gettysburg, which
las been condemned heretofore by many mill
AIRY men, was the only one that could have
aved the day to the union army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

An ORIENTAL BALLAD, KEsrECTrrLLr pEni-
GATED To rRR 5sraSksE EsnAssr
AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
TThe suhyeined xpirited song. which was first
Published In the San Francisco Cag, 10 uu-
derstcod 60 have been written for the occasion
by Hon. Horace Cspron. and sung by Deputy
G, mnissoner Williams, OF the Internal Reeve
nue. Bureau, at the farewell banquet rendered
him at lndian qOlis just before leaving for
Japan.
singing no tor ashort and stubby junk
And bo tor q foreign language
That breaks our Jaw I'm two;
It's no 90 he q japanese,
No work and lots Of pay-ay-zv,
To play NV hand in foreign land,
Six thousand mike away.
Then blow. We toades blow
And Yet the music play,
For I am OF Tor the Japan land,
Six thousand miles away.
Spoiea-Yes, nv blcomin' Japs. I'm OF tor
an honest penny while there, and come hask
with two swords and paper ian, yoa may cali
me an American politician. SO
Blow. We toadies. blow.
And let the music play.
For I'm OF for the Japan land.
Six thousand miles away.
Here the singer executed blooming dance
explain atcry OF the bloS~oming 81 the tra o. ant
10 Tie tune OF tum-ii, tum-ti, tam a. g,
oh, bright and beautiful The day
when shall see Japau.
A princes crest upou nv breast
Within NV hsnds a Tan.
tan within my hand. my bows.
sword uToh each thigh-igh-igh
a little Jap uIon my lap.
oh, how l. that FOR high"
Then blow. We toadies. blow.
And let the music play,
For i am of 10 the Japan land,
Six thousand miles away.
Spokcn-Yes, my lacqucred comrades, ' shall
marry the daughter OF the Son-of-the -Sun. De
made daimio and prince OF the Golden chop
sticks, reyel in wealth, and amaSe myself with
illustrated works Of eminent japanese artists.
III ride through Yokohama streets
lpon pie bald mule;
IN tie a brick upon my head
To keep my caput cool.
To keep my caput cool. NV bows,
And bow 10 fsshIon's sSzy-zy-sv.
III come II grand In the foreign land,
Six thousapd miles away.
Spokea-For I understand tina, the correct
thing in japan - 20 wear a brick ia your hat
without the hat: i'm fact, no man can ever hone
TO succeed a. an ambassador who doesn { wear
block on biz heay, a sort of square knob. nv
which Dame Fortune NAV lift him into power.
In consideration Of which,
New blow, We toadies, blow,
Aud lei the music play.
For am on for Japan land.
SIX thousand miles away.
Then IN sail me back in nv one-eyed jank.
With a gallant company;
III hold my court in my little bunk,
III be an embassy.
III be an embassy. NV BOYS.
Dressed mp in costume gay-ay-ay.
Andth snobs will freeze 20 the J apane,e
From six thousand miles away.
Then blow, ye toadlies, blow!
And keep your knees I'm play,
For II soon return from japan laad,
Six thousand miles away
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

TEE CosT OF VULGAR CURIosIrY.-A sharp
Memphis ian, DESTROYS Of seeing Alexis, took on
his coat, put q Saratoga trunk On his shoulder
and walked 40 stairs, grading the police, Who
we're Instructed TO keep eyei. body our on me
Peabody House. He carried q two 'un1su
pound trunk up two flights, didn't see the ga NC
Duke and had his coat seolen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
SPECIAL NOTICES,
E4ERANTED PURE.

Large bottles. 81; pr gallvi, IS. Also, . large
s,otk 0t CalicIuia ines Pert. MRscstel Angelica
and others p-t bottei or Ia quantity. These Wines
direct f. IN PRODUCERS, ard the only article n
market ths5 Can BE- Yelled upon a. perfectly pure,
both for c,nmurion purposes sad the sick. Prize
sstonishissIy how. l have slso . pure cid Holland
Gin we'll sds eted for delicate persons and females
All there goods warranted perfectly l still
adhere - my FORMER very low IS 10 30 ger
below vsnal rst-e. which n certainly great induce
meBt - buyer. I keep = large assortment, buy in
srse1 quantities aud heace can sfOrd TO sell so low
IN vii we'll repay to give me a call even though il
b Q little out Of your way.
ARTHCR ShTTANs, Druggist,
San22 tr second and streets N. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

TIE New York Legislative Investigation Com
mittee has obtained evidence disclosing many
abuses In thequarantine system Of the port OF
New York. Amongst other thinRsit was ascer
aimed that the health officer obtained salary
1fteen timee ~ great a. that OF the Governor OF
he state Of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23
DIED AMONG STRANGERs.-Tk

DIkD ANoss STRANGERs.-Tke Wheeling
wv. va IRteUsgcKcer Cf the 10th inst saw In at
a man by the name Of Jewell died OF small
poN In that city few weeks since. Since that
time his wife and sOn-a lad OF ~ years-haye
boh suffered An attack Of variol0id. These
people came from Prince Georges county, Md,
only three or four weeks before the husband and
father was taken sick, and having no money or
friends able TO assist them when sickness came
upon the m. they had TO be cared for at the CITY
expense. On the 18th they were furnished with
means TO procure transportation to their home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

AoSTTCKILo, NV YonK, Feb. 23.-About
hree o'clock this morning . fire destroyed n
atge portion Of the busins0 part Of the town.
'fices, one drng sfore, jewellers establish
uent, Q saloon, 6flhard rooms, and two private
dwellings were burned. Lo0, e25 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

TIE COMING ECUNENIcAL scIL.-Sey-
eral Bishops Of the Roman Catholic Church
urge the Pope to hold the Ecumenieal Council
at Trent, in the Tyroi The Austrian govern
ment, however, does not seem disposed to grant
the permission asked by bis Holiness for the as
semblfBg Of the council within its dominions. II
the Pope IL successful in his application ne will
not attend the council in person, but viii pemaip
in Rome and be represented by q Cardinal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

1Aayer Stokley Of Philsdelphia II COM
me- nded for his deter mina:on 70 enforce the city
bers IN the day, and their lanterns, with Seir
numbers, atnieht. 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

IHE REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION OF
MISSOURI, in session at Jef fersOn city, Yesterday
chose delegates to the Philadelphia convention,
pie that the principles of the republican party,
as enunciated by the national convention in
1S6S, and which have determined the internal
and foreign policy Of our government, have
realized the blessings OF peace and prosperity at
home and indicated the honor, stability, and
power of the American republic among the
nations OF the world; endorsing the national
ments; declaring that inasmuch as the discour-
aging ele ments Of other states ere now looking to
Missouri for confirmation Of their hopes of divi-
son in our ranks, We take this occasion to pro-
claim TO the republicans of the nation that the
party in this state is united, vigorous, and en-
thusiastic; that there Is no cause for schism and
mere Is no schism; that it will poll the full re-
publican vote OF the state for the nominee of the
national republican convention. They also ex-
press confidence in the present chief magistrate.
and pledge the party to support the nominee of
the Philadelphia convention.
The NATIONAL PRoHIBIrIos CONVECTION
prohibition convention met at Columbus. Ohio.
yesterday morning. One hundred and ninety.
Jour delegates we're present from nine states.
James Black, OF Pa, was nominated rs their
and John Russell, Of Mich, for Vice President.
The resolutions declare that there can be no
greater peril to . nation than the existing party
nom public oces Tor mere disrenOes Of oDin
lon 70 wrong; that fixed and moderate salaries
should take the place or fees and perauisites:
that all means be taken 10 prevent corruption
and encourage economy; that the President and
Vice President should Be elected directly bv TIE
people; in favor Of sound national currencv
adequate to business. and convertible into eold
and silver at the win q the holder; oppose dis
well a monopoly and class legislation; favor the
extension OF suffrage TO al, regardless OF sax:
the fostering Of common schools BY tie govern,
ment, and general policy insugurated to en-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-02-23

ACCIDENT ON THE b. q o. RArLRoAp.-A
train ON the Baltimore and Ohio railroad run
INTO heavy fall OF rock, 60 miles east Of Par
and baggage car were hurled down an enbsnk-
MEM. ana several passenger cars we're thrown
from the track j. Dorsey, the engineer, Wa
iured. The passengers escaped with siiehf in.
juries.