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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-21

A bewildering definition Of tho word
"courtship" was given by witness in nm
amusing breach of promise case recont-
ly tried in London. Mr.. Chambers,
counsel for the plaintiff, demonstrated
with the witness for using tho word. II
am all old bachelor" said he, "and don
understand courtship. How ia it done?
What is courtship?" Tho witness, who
being married lady might reasonably be
expected to answer by the light of her
own experience. defined it thus "Look-
ing ut each other, taking hold Of each
others hands, and all that kind of thing. F."
The definition, though puzzling TO old
bachelors, is good. Persons experienced
in such matters will have no difficulty
own satisfaction; indeed. ''nll that sort
Of thing" is quite as exact an inter
pretation rs is wanted for the indescrib-
able art Of making loyo.
Following nn invention used to some
extent in France and England, San
Frauc;ac thinks ~ introducing street
cars i'll which oiii;.n.Y iIluEIinSing gas
furnishes the motive power. \. the late
Mechanics Fair held in that city, gas
engine was exhibited by Mr.. Pioche, and
worked so satisfactorily that Mr.. Fl. Il.
Robertson has determined to apply it in
the propulsion of street cars. It will
occnpy but fonr fcct square and may he
run for twelve hours ut All expense Of not
moro than So. and one man may net as
engineer, conductor and driver. It is
clnimed thnt NO noise, smoke, or danger
OF explosion will attend its use
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-03-21

Long AND SHORT DAYs.-At Berlin
and London, the longest day has sixteen
hours and-a-hnlf; ut Stockholm, the
longest day has sixteen hours. and tho
shortest seven; ut st. Petersburg, the
Longest day las nineteen, and tho short
est iivc hoars; Ut Tornoo, il Finland,
the Longest day has twenty-one hours
and a-half. and tho shortest two hours
and-a-half; at Wanderus, in Norway, the
day lasts from the 2lst Of May to the
22l Of July, without interruption; and Mt
Spitzenbergen, the longest day is three
months and a. half.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
IN WHAT

In what, taking the Cincinnati plat
form as a test of principles and policies,
do the Democrats and Liberal Republi-
cans dfer2 If any point, comparing
ancient with modern platforms, is not
entertained in common, is it, in the
lights that reveal the affairs of this day,
of any great, or of any consequence at
ALP The Democratic party Of the United
States is in a hopeless minority. If it
could import men from Europe to swell
its ranks, as Massachusetts, imported
men to ell its war quota, the case
would be different, but it cannot.
1t must draw its recruits from the
enemy. The Liberal movement offers
these recruits, not TO be mustered in as
Democrats, but to be embarked in pa
triotic cause and to form a sort Of holy
alliance for the purpose of overthrowing
a bad, dangerous government. In all
the main points there is no disagreement
between Democrats and Liberals. After
victory they would give the country an
honest President, an anti-Radical House,
and would probably force the bloody
Radical Senate from its high horse. But
here come Belmont and Voorhees, and
the Baltimore Convention, all, it is
feared, in the interest Of Grant.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
John H. BOWEN.

The sudden death of John II. Bowen
fell upon the older part Of the city Of
Memphis with saddening effect. 1t
takes years to develop good man and
old citizen, but moment only is requi-
site for his exit from the world. We
hardly know how TO speak of John ii.
Bowen, because he was friend for
many years, not a sunshine friend, but
one always true. His heart was large
aud never contained particle Of self
ishness. He was active, energetic, in
telligeRt, conscientious, and, If there are
Christians, he was one. As we have
stated, we cannot speak Of him as we
would. Memories of happier days come
Aocking home to us-days in which he
was one Of the principal figures, when
the light laugh went round, the jest
sprang from lip to lip, and happiness
was the rule of the days. These can
come no more, for he is dead. We
grieve with the stricken family he has
left. II they have lost something dear
err, we have, at least, been separated
forever from valued friend.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
orxrn.. ROOM A. pnyon asserts that

orxHAAl Room A. pHyoA asserts that
August Bslmont's opposition to the TAti'
Hcs.ion Of the Cincinnati nominations
grows out Of the fact that Mr.. Belmont
belongs to the syndicate" has large
dealings with the Treasury Department,
is on the best (fnanciaD terms with the
Administration and secretly wants such
action at Baltimore as will secure Grants
reelection. He is apprehensive that it
Greeley we're elected his occupation, SO
far as the Treasury is concerned, would
be gone. Sad. Mr.. Belmont must be
renewed from the craftsmanship of the
National Democratic Executive Commit
tee. He cannot serve two political mas
tiers and at the same time do justice to
the Rothschilds.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May 29.-The Derby to-day
was won, after close contest, by Gre
morne, followed by brother to Furry and
Queens Messenger third. The race was
witnessed by an immense crowd.
The Times of this morning contains
an editorial on the supplemental article,
and thinks the attitude of the people on
both sides of the Atlantic highly com
mendable. 1t declares that if the arbi-
tration now terminates successfully it
will be chiefly because public opinion in
Britain and America are strong enough
TO correct errors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
PUBLIC LEDGER.
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS.

The proceedings in the House Of Rep
resentatives yesterday were of the high
estimportance. The infamous Ku- Klux
bill that passed the Senate last week was
killed by vote of ninety-four to one
hundred and eight. This relieves Mr..
Grant of the assistance Of bayonets
during the election campaign, and whis-
pers in his dull ear that the representa-
tives of the people are breaking away
from him, and that the people them
selves are standing like stone wall be-
hind them. 1t begins to look as if he is
not yet master of the country. His
shoulder-straps are fading, and the flag
business is a humbug. With power to
suspend the habeas corpus in the South,
he could, with his bayonets, have forced
every Southern State to cast its vote for
him. The House also defeated the SEN
ate supplementary civil rights bill by
a vote of one hundred and thir-
teen to eighty-three. This result
is especially gratifying, and means more
than appears on the surface. The rep
resentatives of the people have come to
understand that their masters are not,
socially negro equality men. They toll
Grated the idea in silence for some years,
but their disgust grew as it lay smoth-
cred away, and is at last finding voice.
1t will yet roar like a volcano. And
still another proposition-to pass the
Senate bill amendatory of the civil
rights bill-was defeated by vote of
lis to 81. And So thanks to the Libe-
raj Republican movement, the ku-klux
law, the moment Congress adjourns, will
be dead and in its Infamous grave,
place that every honest man should go
on pilgrimage to every year and spit
upon. Few will be too blind to see that
it is the Liberal movement only that
could have produced these results. The
Democrats, acting as the instruments of
party, could not have achieved them.
This much good it has already accom-
plished. And yet it is in its infancy. If
it can, from its cradle, kick over the
wicked fabric of Grants policy, what
may it not do when it shall spring upon
its feet and walk into the arena a giant2
Baltimore should profit by the proceed
ings in Congress yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

Circus at Decatur, Alabama, balloon
was sent up With a rope attached to pre-
vent Il from going beyond limited dis
tancs. Whom II reached its hight the
rope gave way. and the balloon, with
Professor Atkinson. of Cincinnati, in
the basket, was swiftly blown away.
Soon after, the balloon losing its gas,
fell into the Tennessee river, and Prof
Atkinson was drowned. His body had
not been recovered up to last night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

BLACK Crook. This grand spectacle
will be presented for the last time at the
Memphis Theater tomorrow evening.
The Crook is we'll worth witnessing.
its gorgeous scenery, transformations
and ballets being attractive in the ex-
IRENE. Friday night the Hernandez
pantomime troupe, including the stock
company and Collins corps de ballet,
lead by Mile DeVere, will appear in the
attractive pantomime entitled The
Brigands. The great Boston Peace Ju-
bilee tonight will be the comic attrac-
ton introduced between the acts of the
Black Crook. If you desire to be
amused and pleased go to the theater
tonight.
MOVES CIRcUs.-This morning hun
dreds of young folks we're out on the
bluffs watching with eager interest the
spreading Of the saw dust and the cree
ton of pavilions. Manager Noyes has
splendid troupe of performers, the
leading stars of the arena being Miss
Mile Tournour, the Queen of the Air;
the great Lee family, Leslie Brothers,
Messrs. Mortimer, Cooke, Barclay and
Rillo. Three clowns do the comic bust
ness in the ring. Each forenoon Prof
Clarke will make a balloon ascension,
and viii execute perilous feats in mid
air. Therewill be performances at one
and seven o'clock each day. Everybody
attends the circus.
BRooM's OPERA HoUsE.-Broom has
now one OF the best variety companies
in the South, having made such addi-
tons as entirely complete the combine
ton, and places it in the power of the
present management to arrange
programme to suit the tastes of all who
attend this popular place Of amuse-
mcnt. Manager Broom is determined
not to be outstripped by any like estab-
lishment in the country.
OLYMPIC VARIETIES THEATER.-Man-
niger Buchanan wishes to inform the
amusement-seekers of Memphis that he
shall not be outrivaled by any place
of amusement in the South or South
west; has succeeded in presenting be-
fore us each and every evening some Of
the first stars in the profession. To
night the large troupe of artists will APP
pear in most attractive performance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29


Though combinations strong as
proofs of Holy Writ" and as numerous
as the sands on the sea shore, we're pro-
duced to prove that DIR. Pierce, the pro-
prietor of DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy,
is in earnest and means what he says,
when he offers $500 reward for any case
of catarrh which he cannot cure, yet
there would be some skeptics and fogies
who would continue to shout, " Hum
6uql" HUNBUGll" at cannot be
because DIR. Homespun says catarrh
cannot be cured" Now, this DR.. Home
spun is the identical, good-natured old
fellow who honestly believes and per-
sists in declaring that this earth is not
round or spherical, but fat as slap
jack, and does not turn over, otherwise
the water would all be spilled out Of
Deacon Bascom's mill pond. But astro-
nomical science has positively demon
strated and proven that DIR. Homespun
is wrong in supposing this earth TO be
fiat and stationary. and medical science
is daily proving the fact that he is no
less mistaken and behind the times in
regard to the durability Of catarrh. In
short, it has been positively proven that
this world mOUes, and that medical sci
ence is progressire-the opinion Of DR..
Homespun to the contrary nOtwithssand-
ing. That Dr. Sage's Catarrh Remedy
will cure catarrh, thousands who have
used it attest.
Then buy il and use il. 10 doubt do not stand
You will ind Il in drug stores all over the land.
cod dku
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
LouI.Iana Republlean convenlloI

Louisiana Republican Convention.
NEW ORLEANS, May 29.-Strong efforts
will be made to-day by Pinchbeck's sup
porters to nominate him for Governor
and j. B. Harris for Lieutenant Gov
ernor. 1t is anticipated that the con-
vention will refuse to indorse Greeley,
in which case Warmoth, who is dele
gate, and his adherents in the conyen-
ton will bolt.
The Republican Convention at p m.
nominated Hugh j. Campbell, Of Or
leans, permanent president, he receiving
one hundred and fifty-eight votes against
thirty eight for H. c. Dibble. The result
is considered as a Warmoih defeat, and
a rupture this afternoon is imminent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

BR00KS-At seven o'clock this (Wednes-
day morning. in the sixty-third year Of her
age, at the residence of John II. Brooks, on
fernando road, five miles from the city, Mrs;
ELLIE Books, wife of John III. Brooks and
mother of W. NJ. Brooks, of this city.
The friends of the family are invited to at
tend the funeral tomorrow (THURSDAY)
afternoon at one o'clock, from the Central
Baptist Church,
Carria ees In affandanca
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

Jor Locxs. newman at asst Main,
has the Galaxy, Atlantic, Dsmorsst,
Leslie and Godey's magazines for June.
Daily papers and weekly pictorials Of
latest datea alWaYa ON hand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

The News CoRNER.-At Mansford s
corner, where Monroe and Second streets
meet in loving embrace, the latest fash
ion, political, picture and newspapers
can be found; also reviews, magazines
and everything fresh in the literary
limo
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
GAs-yrrrIse at 3l6 Second st.

Paul WRIGHT, at 296 Main street, re-
eeives daily all the leading papers Of
the country; also the principal periodi-
calls. illustrated papers, and latest pub
LEGATIONS in the literary line.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

SUBJEcTIoN. = Several weakened
Democrats of our city, following the ex-
ample of the Northern anti-Greeley
Democrats, are mounting white hats,
subject to the decision of the Baltimore
Convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

GENUINE Pavilion aud Congress
Springs water for sale, wholesale and
retail, by J. B. Hills, 2sl Main st. [ll3
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
Choics Groeertea,

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at j. Devoto's, corner of Adams
and Third streets. The best is the
cheapest" 3Ot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

No. l6.-The best and coolest place
to get q frsi-class shave, haircut and
shampoo is at H. G. Hsmpe's, No. l6
Madison street, under Peoples Insu-
rance Company. -Four artists in attend
ance. Go and convince yourself. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
STOCK.
THOROUGHBRED STOCK.
NOTICE.
Stockholders Meeting.


OFFIcK HKRyASDo Insurance COMPANY,
No. p MADISON STREET,
MENPHls. TENN., May q. 1871.
IHE sTocKHoLDRRs OF THIS COM
pany are hereby notified that the annual elee-
ton for Directors Of said Company for the en-
suing year. will be held at the once Of the
Company. q Madison street. on
Monday, June 10. 1879.
between the hours Of 10 o'clock an. and 3
o'clock pm.
O-td2p Pm. NELSON. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, May 29.-The Union Col
lege Alumni Association Of the North
west held their fourth annual session at
the Grand Central Hotel last evening.
Speeches were made and resolutions
were passed indorsing the election Of
DIR. Potter to the presidency Of Union
College. kilograms we're received from
Professors jackson and Foster.
The mortality in this city last week
was one hundred and thirty-seven, of
which fifteen were from smallpox.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

THE Administration organs cry out
Hurrah for Dan Voorhees," but the
Southern echo articulates On Voor-
bees"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

They have the finest Catswba wine in
the city at Willett's. Try it. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

THERE is at least something to be ad-
mired in the department Of the dying
Communists. The last batch shet at
Sartory-Perier, Baudin and Boon-be-
fore the mpsketry broke the stiffness of
the morning air cried out in firm voices;
"Vive Ia Communal" Dying game al
ways commands admiration aud invokes
sympathy"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

La PETITE MARY in her song and
dance, Olympic Varieties rs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

COKE AND Coal TAR for sale at Gas
Company's Office, 29l Second st. Tot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

MISS NELLIE SEYMOUR, lighting change
artist, Olympic tonight. rs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

DUTCHER'S LIGHTNING FLY-KlLLER
Sweeps them off and clears the house
speedily-try it. Sold by dealers every
where. eOd-98
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29
OLYMPIC VARIETIES

Washington st., bet. Main and Front
W. T. Manager
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A BaIlOonIst Fails into the Tonnes
see River aud ~ Drowned.
NASHVILLE, May 29.-0n Monday
during a performance Of the Queen City
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

COOLEST RESORT II THE CITY.
open Every Might with a Star Variety
Troupe Admission, &c. OF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-29

IN. NILSSON. seerstary.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-06-04


HAIRY CAL WAaHER.--By referring
to an advertisement in another column d
this mornings paper. It will b seen that
happy Cal Wagner and troupe will give
two entertainments in Washington Hall
this week, commencing Tomorrow even
ing. Our theatre going people have had
% taste Of Gals quality as q minsrelist,
and we hear that he has gathered about
him q troupe Of stars. An .Indiana-
polls paper thus speaks of an entertain.
ment given in that city last week:
Cal. Wagner's Minstrels opened last
evening to o full house, and gave an excel.
lent entertainment. The orchestra over.
ture waaSfnely rendered by the band be.
longing TO the troupe. Gal. Wagner'E
original "Grand Dukes Ball" was q huge
affair. Albert Wellings "Angel Allie
was sweet little morsel. Wagner's
plantation Melodies" Freeth's and Fox's
Scenes Of the Grand Central" Garfield
and Bookers sensational songs and dances
were q gems in minstrelsy. The q Cham.
payne Chorus" by the California quar-,
tette, composed Of the yelling Brothers
and ]. w. Ffeeth, was the musical effort
Of the evening, The entertainment closed
with the laughable extravaganza, "Mis-
placed Confidence" which brought out
the full strength Of the company, and
created much laughater. The programme
was an excellent one throughout, and the
company gave complete satisfaction in the
manner oil It's production
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-06-04

FIRE IN THE E1GHTn WARD.-Yester.
day morning, the citizens of the Eighth
Ward were greeted with what has been
an unusual thing in their mldst-an alarm
of fire. Following the direction whence
1t came, our informant found the carpen.
ter shops of Henry Bickmeyer and Charles
Woke in flames. AS the buildings and
contents were OF very combustible ma.
ture, they burned tiercely and were soon
reduced to ashes. The reel Of hose sta.
toned down there was taken to the spot,
but bursted as soon as the water was
turned on. Recourse was had to buckets,
and by keeping up vigorous fight, the
flames were kept confined to the two shops
although right in the midst of other wood.
en- buildings. 1t is not known how the
fire originated, but rs several children
had been playing in one Of the shops but
a short time previously, it is believed that
this circumstance had something 10 do
with it, The loss is estimated lat about
five hundred dollars, on.which there was
no insurance as we were informed.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-06-04

Arrest Of Burglars Last Night..op.
eFhtions OF q Gang Nipped In the
Bud. -s4 81
About half past six last evening at the
grocery store Of Charles Laue, while the
clerks were temporarily out doors on the
Madison street front, a genteel looking
man Of probably thirty was seeniby one
Of them to enter from the Market street
door and pass around the counter. The
clerk who was sitting on the opposite
side Of the street ran across to the door,
and just as he entered II sow the intruder
at the money drawer, with the drawer
drawn out and in the act Of
grabbing the money from it and
stufipg it in his pockets. The other
clerk who had been sitting by the
door with his back to 1t, came to his as.
sistance and having the thief cornered
they seized him and gave the alarm. The
fellow finding he could notget away tried
to bride the clerks to let him go. They
held on till officers Harrison and 81.
Mlers came in and took him in custody,
1t was found by an examination oil the
drawer, that he had got but two or three
dollars. He was taken before Justice
Gillespy, who sent him TO jail In default
OF 500 bail TO answer q charge Of petty
larceny. On the way TO Jail he told the
officers he had couple oftriends stopping
atNo II Grant House, who would furnish
the money to bail him. The officers kept
look out for the occupants Of No. IL,
and about midnight at their request they
were shown TO the room and found
1t empty except black oil cloth
: valise containing lot Of cloth.
ing and burglars tools. While in the
room, one OF the occupants, who had
registered as James Curtis, came in. BE
was arrested and taken before Gillespy,
= charged with having burglars tools in his
possession, and sent to Jail in default Of
$1,000 bail Upon being searched Curtis
was, found to have $4S money and a
couple of ladies collars. The other had
, $47 money. A paper was found on Curtis
!. bearing memorandum Of Barnum's ap.
It pointments for about week ahead. II
seems probable the fellows are regular
pickpockets and craftsmen, following the
show around for the opportunities it
: affords. They had probably laid out a
J job OF burglary in the latter part Of last
night, which was spoiled, to the advan-
tage of some Of our citizens, BY the little
. circumstances here narrated. There is q
third confederate, who may yet find him.
self in the clutches of the officers.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-06-04

ADMITTED TO PRAoTrcE.-L. R. Beer.
bower, Esqr., who, for the past year, has
been reading law in the Office of Daniel
Peck, Esqr., in this city, was admitted to
practice in the Circuit Court OF this
county, last Saturday. Mr.. B. is a young
gentleman OF fine ability, and enters the
profession with more than ordinary pros.
poets Of succeeding, We do not know
where he intends to locate, but wherever
it may be, he will have the good wishes
of numerous friends in this city for his
success.