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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

that an suimal ID "a living being, with
an organized material body, endowed
with the povprs OF sensation and mo
ton" Our friends having canary birds
hopping about in cages, must believe
that these birds are not living animals,
according to the recent decision Of the
Supreme Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

VIM. s. Hamilton, an engineer, of
Cairo, has been granted patent for his
new invention, the object of which is to
provide suitable and convenient means
for lowering and raising the top or upper
section Of jointed steamboat chimneys.
The G. W. Cheek, Captain George
Malone, leaves at FIVE o'clock this even
ing for Friar's Point and all way land
ings. Messrs Gonterman and Briggs
are clerks. tls
The John Kilgour, coming down the
Ohio, has for New Orleans ESQ hogs.
heads of bacon, 1000 barrels of pork,
400 plows, 500 barrels of whisky, 700
boxes of bitters. about 30 tons Of furni-
ture and large miscellaneous lots.
The elegant passenger steamer R. P.
Walt leaves this afternoon at FIVE 0 clock
for Jacksonport and all points on White
river. Captain Edison goes in command
Joe Williams and George Trumbull
are the pilots on the Mollie Ebert, com.
ing down.
Elijah Pierce and Nip jenkins stand
watch at the wheel of the John Kill
gour.
General Ranney, usually an excellent
prophet on food probabilities, antici-
pates an unusal freshet this spring.
The GAINESVILLE is water-bound in the
Arkansas at Spadra, and the G. V.
Kountz is lying at Ozark for rise. II
the snow at headwaters should melt rap
idly, there will soon be big stage OF
water in old Arkansas.
A telegram of the 7th from Quincy
states that the Lucy Bertram could not
break through the gorge at Bledsoe's
crossing, three miles from Warsaw; so
she returned to St. Louis.
The Falls Pilot carried $1,000 bushels
of coal to Louisville Thursday, and has
returned to Cannelton for 1000 bushels
more. 8ysnt.
The Cairo correspondent of the Gin
cinnati Commercial writes to his paper
that Captain Neal says the Indiana, In
fair trial of speed, passed the Mary
Houston unds- way" The Louisville
Courier-J Journal adds: Captain Schultz
authorizes us to say that this statement
of Captain Neal hardly needs a denial
on the part Of the officers of the Hous-
ton. The Mary Houston on her trip
from New Orleans attended to all her
way business, making thirty-two land.
ings, while the Indiana only made six,
and was fast enough to keep up all the
time"
The river fell eleven inches at Keokuk
Thursday. indicating the giving way of
a gorge below there.
A Cincinnati exchange anticipates a
hourishing trade for the Cincinnati and
Arkansas river packetsl The old story.
St. Louis, Louisville and New Orleans
papers do the same thing, and yet Mem
phis retains the patronage of that river,
and will, doubtless, for years to come.
The City of Helena will be down Mon
day evening for Vicksburg.
Thursdays New Orleans Times no.
tees the removal of the Richmond aud
Sabine from the ITALIA street wharf to
Algiers, where they and the steamer
Belle Ida, another packet in the hands
of the United States Marshal, will re-
main until decision in their case one
way or the other is decided.
1t is stated that Will P. Walker will
soon take a position on the Thompson
Dean.
Captain Booth, owner of the J. W.
Garrett, which ran into the Falls City,
says he will make it his special business
to bring the officers and crew Of his
boat to d rigid examination as to their
alleged culpability
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

Church Services Tomorrow.
fernando street Methodist chureh--ssr-
vices II am. and ~ pm. Rev. Guilford
Jones, pastor. y f1sJiANl lflef ni
Central Baptist church Services II am.
and ~ pm. DR.. Landrum, pastor.
Linden street Christian ohurch-servioes at
lo1ia.m. and ~ pm. Rev. David Walk.
pastor,
First Baptist church-services II an. and
"a pm. DIR. Tchsnor. pastor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
NINE DENoREsT's PATrERYs, all kinds
styles and sizes, at 2l8 Main st. b lssi
Facts and Figures.

the following humorous paragraph:
The experiment of letting out printing
20 the lowest bidder, has, in nearly every
case where i has been tried, proved a
miserable failure.
According to the terms Of the bid
made by our funny cotemporary and to
the logic Of the above paragraph, the
city laws ought to be changed so as to
suit our contemporary, and read as fol-
lows Section 6. Said proposals shall
be submitted in visiting. and shall state
clearly the prices for doing the work, and
the contract for doing the city printing
shall be awarded to the highest bidder"
The Appeal, however, in its logical
article abandons its theoretical position
and says: 1--WE are satisfied that the
Appeal has offered the lowest and best
bid for the city printing" According
to its own rule, on this account it should
not get the city printing, because it be-
lieyes theexperiment Of letting out the
city printing to the lowest bidder "a
miserable failure" etc.
By examining the bids of the Appeal
and LEDGER for advertising and publish
ing the proceedings, the question at is
sue can be clearly relieved of all dark
ness.
LEDGER
One square, first insertion, 75c; and a,
same " at Soc, ~ 70......a.....e s. A
100 lines proceedings at 3c...........-..... 3 %
Total ....... 30 40
APPEAL.
Cne square, ten times. at 50c.............. S. 90
100 lines proceedings at Sc........-........ 90
Total...... W
Here is difference of Sc So in favor
of the LEDGER. Again in the advertis-
ing rates, the LEDGERs bid for two
squares, one month, is Sll; the Appeals,
two squares, one month, $50.
This shows that the Appeal asks over
one hundred per cent. more for the same
work than the LEDGER. So far as the
tax list is concerned, the bids of the APP
peal and LEDGER do not materially diff
fer, but if there is any difference, that
difference is in favor of the LEDGER.
There is but one question before the
members of the General Council, and
that is, are they willing to obey the city
laws and be governed BY them in their
official transactions, or do they believe
that the public funds are intended to be
squandered, because they individually
prefer one paper to another2 Each
member of the General Council takes
an oath of Office, and under this oath of
office can the laws of the city with ref
erence to electing the lowest and best
bidder for the city printing be ignored
The little under currents and influences
brought to bear on members of the Gen
eral Council are well known to us, and
it is comical and amusing to listen to
the expressions Of independence coming
from several members, when not only
the matter of their remarks but the man
ner, give the keynote to the springs
within. The LEDGER intends to make a
fight on this printing question, and if
there is anything rotten in Denmark the
taxpayers will have a free, exhibition
not only Of the front and back scenery,
but of the actors in the comedy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
PUBLIC NOTICE.

.. ID. Edwards Memphis Headq uaF-
~ ters Ice Depot, AIS second NJ.
From this date the season through !
viii keep regular day and night ice de-
pot, for the benefit of the entire public,
where everybody can get ice at all hours
of night and day at the lowest prices.
H7-l6] I'D. EDWARDS, 278 Second st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

l0tS a.m--Cotton l. quiet Sales for April,
2z7sci May. ~; jane. zS5sc. sales for future
delivery yesterday evening, 500 bales,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
For Arkansas River.

Memphis and Arkansas River Packet Comply
U. 5. Mail Line-For Pine Bluff and Little
Rock.
PAT CLEBURNE., .Pritchard, master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE, 49,,
w MONDAY, 18th inst, at 5 RkzR
pm. For freight or passage APP go
ply to w. II. KENNEDAY, Agent.
Office on Company's Wharfboat.
SO Foot of Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

A choice lot Of pike, troat and perch,
from Reelfoot lake, received this day
per City Of Chester, and for sale By Vic
tor d. Fuchs No. Al Jefferson street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

HAvpse removed our wholesale depart
ment 20 No. $50 Main street, under Odd
Eel. ows Hall, where we viii keep a large
AID we'll selected stock of cigars, tobacco
aud pipes, we viii be pleased to see all
our friends and customers. b s9.i' r.
Si1,5s, Respectfully, af'ia
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
STEAMBOATS,.
FOR Cairo and 81. Loui

For Cairo and ST. louis.
Memphis and st. Louis Packet Company-For
Hickman. Columbus. Cairo and st. Louis.
Steamer Grand Tower, In =
Lennox....-.".-.......m master. -
Will leave as above THIS DAY. 9th inst. at
: 1877 FLEM. CALVERT, Sup't.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

( CoKE AND CoAD Tar for sale at Gas
Company Office, 291 Second st. I7O-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

LrvKRPooL. March 8. Ii 80 a.m.-ootton
opens dull. UplandS. ll1s to ND; Orleans.
llNd.pa'neu f 0A 1lat aiio
/ :30p.m.--Cottoui Is dull. Uplands. 1lH 10
l1Ad; Orleans. llNd. Sales, ZOO bales. Of
which 1000 were for export and speculation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09


MEMPHIS THEATER. The Allen troupe
appeared last night in the amusing
drama entitled Schneider. This play will
be presented at the matinee to-day by
the talented company. Tonight there
will be complete change Of programme,
it being the benefit night of Little Mack
and Johnny Allen. The sensational and
amusing play entitled Nobodys Heuse.
or the Pretty Pets, Will be presented, nd
will no doubt attract a large audience.
.BRooM'ss OPERA HOUSE. = MRnaG err
Broom has engaged number of ne W
people fer. his attractive little opep a
house. Last evening the new stars APP
peared, and created the most favorabl e
impression. If you want to see fin e
dancing and hear good singing, go 10
the opera house tonight. Altogether,
Broom has a splendid variety company,
and,weIl deserving Of patronage. iu
OLYMPIC VARIErIEs-Msuager Schoolcs
has secured the services of new stars for
hispopnlaf variety show on Washington
street. Quite number of new people
vilapp ear this evening. An attractive
programme has been made out for the
performance. If you desire to hear
good singing and witness Terpsiehorean
seats never before exhibited in Memphis
20 10 Schooles' tonight. ,ar .-.4..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09
For Cincinnati.

Memphis and Cincinnati Packet Company
For Cairo. Louisville and Cincinnati.
The fine freight and passenger steamer
SILVER Madison. master
WILL LEAVE AS ABOVE "a,
w SATURDAY, 9th inst, at f,lQ.ttH
5 pm. For freight or passage APP H1i1zs'l1Ass
E. D. COBB, Agent.
6-S No. 266 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

EEw YoRK. March 9. 10 a.n.--The mar
kst opens quiet and weak. Sales at all United
States ports yesterday. SOS; receipts. $50;
here. lss. Sales for April. p T-l6c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

PrrrsBvRa and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown 4 Jones. Office 2S2 Main
street. Bethel Block. I
PAVILION WATER can be obtained Of
frst-class druggists generally. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

We MAKE a specially of Blank
Bsoks.
Prompt attention given to orders for
any style. Rows & CHAFNAS, II
II 279l Main street.
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FoR RENT.

w. A. WHEATLEY, Rental Agent,
Bethel Block, Olsice No. B.. Receiver.
ships accepted. t....s ............ 1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

srFAp-TIrTIxo ct BIS Second at.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

NOR RENT-TwO STORES, TWO RESI-
dences, FIVE acre garden, offices and sleep
ing rooms. W. A. MHEATLEf,, ..
4.56 lH $50 Main street,,
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seed sweet Potatoea,
In ave Pit t - ID N r
COAL.
GEO. MELLERsH.

YllMlg 1a0ystersg 11ls4sif
Fresh stock received daily by V. d.
Fuchs, Al Jefferson street. Ito
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

Fsrrs at BIS Second street
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FOR SALE.

NOR sALE-A HALF INTEREST IN A
IL good paying saloon and restaurant, stu
Sned in good location. For terms apply to
No. IS Washington street. TT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

nor RENT AND FOR sALE-sEvERAL
houses and lots. Apply to
l07i :" W. F. HARDIN. 2l71S Second st:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

The Supreme Court Of the United
States has decided that birds are not
animals. This puts an end to the ideas
Of johnson, Walkc=, Worcester, Web
ster and other photographers, who hold
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

/. 5. kAUrNAE Z &c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

white ana Little ked RIVERS.
Memphis, White and Little Red River u. s.
Mail Line - Fer Helena, Devail's Blut,
Searcy. Augusta, Jaeksonport, and all wa
landings. r.t
LEGAL TENDER-~..W. J.. Ashford. masts
Leaves Memphis every TUES d.
DAY, at 5 o'clock pm. -C1sl6<<S@-
r. P. WALT ohm j. Edison. master
Leaves Memphis every SAT- II
URDAY, at 5 o'clock pm. -i-1zsl-l---iiA-
The above elegant steamers connec, at De-
Wallis Bluff with the Railroad Monday and
Thursday going up, and Wednesday and Sat
ELLIOTT & MILLER, Agents.
ll4t Cor.Jefers0n and Promenade sta.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

NXTANTED THE PUBLIC TO KNOW
w that @. A. Beehn, Job Printer. $50 Main
street. Bethel Block, near Court Square, does
the cheapest and best printing in the city.
Defes competition. fsa.i 3728
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

GREEN PASTURE-BARLEY AND RYE
" fields now ready for fall and winter graz
ing at Mon. Redford's pasture farm. Leave
orders with Bracket &- Co. 26t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

NOR RENT-A BRICK STORE ON FRONT
A. street, near Exchange. Also nice resi-
dences and Offices. Apply to W. AZ Wheatly.
9So Main street. 1lS-xiv-l9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

NOR RENT-A STORE. NO. 10 POPLAR
surance building, rooms Nos. 3S and 40. l26t
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7pnysloIAM.
THE BEST FOR TEN CENTS.
WAnTEp.

XNTANTBD--A FAMILY. WITH FOUR OR
w five hands, to make q crop. at Dewitt,
Arkansas. Good house, smoke-ho and
cistern on the place win furnish team. feed
and toO's for one. half the crop. Apply TO ~.
FOSTER, KEALH0BER a co., ......
S.l3 r 1896 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-09

NV orlEAss' March g. il'so A.n.-t
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NXTANTED. = SECONDHAND FURNI-
w niture, feathers and househould goods
Of all kinds bought at 2s2 Second street.
lot Ii. T. SINN0TT.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1872-03-23
CON.UUNIC1TION.


NJ Editor: ! propose in this communication to
speak few words in behalf of the State of Wisconsin
County of Douglas and Town of Superior whether by
authority not it matters but little. Let US leave
for the time being the preservation of the magnificent
| harbor God has given to the of the State
where it properly belongs and see upon what founda-
tion this corner of the State stands.
The Superior and St. Croix railroad is being
built from Superior west to junction with the great
Northern Pacific railroad road of most magnificent
proportions and Importance. This S. & St. C. railroad
is owned onehalf by the County of Douglas and two
thirds of the her half by parties largely interested in
the property OF the County, hence is of the utmost
interest to al parties concerned make this road and
its stock vallable possible. Nothing will con-
tribute to this end than ample harbor and station
accommodations at the most accessible point the
entry to the h;rbor. To this end the Railroad Gem
pany is acquiring by concession and appropriation
about seventyseven of swamp lands, with the
riparian rights attaching thereto both sides of the
Nemadji river at its mouth This property is right at
the entrance tn harbor, and is capable of large
tension over the shoal waters of the Bay of Alloucs
and Superior.
AS lie empire 10 the west northwest anu soutH
comes developed, and pours in its vast productions
upon the extremity of this rema kable chain of inland
waters stretching half way to Liverpool the acquis
! tion Of these accommodations by the Railroad Com
pany, which Is but another name for the County Of
Douglas will be the strongest possible inducement fo
all roads approaching Superior from any direction tC
come in over the main line of the Countys road ol
State Line Branch and will thus tend to make the
stock valuable and the people from taxation
Hence it is the duty and interest of everybody inter
csted in the prosperity of Superior to do all they car
to further the efforts of the Railroad Company to ac
quire these lands, and the right of way to item
Everyone who throws a straw in the way Of this un
dertakng is blind to his own interests and the inter
ests Of Superior.
| In conclusion Mr.. Editor permit me to suggest tha
the State of Wisconsin the County of Douglas and th
Town of Superior bend all their energies to the i'm
provement Of all the great advantages that God ant
Nature has given them, and at the time be viii
ling that Minnesota should 90 and do likewise Boil
can do this without trenching in the least upon th
rights of the other The St Louis river is the natura
and constitutional boundary between the States ant
both equally interested in preserving its usetulnes
intact Let both adopt this motto, Live and let live
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1872-03-23

THE New York Sun scarifies the peculiar
harbor improvements of our neighbor. Oh.
Duluth is being "advertiscd," now days,
you bet. If she can stand it, Superior will
try to beat up under it awhile. It's sure eff
feet may le learned from the following g fact.
A gentlenan stranger in these parts who
had com mp to look around, was crossing
in the tessss ,oat one day last fall, and was
heard to say that he would not invest ii
Duluth, because there was every prospect
that a long course of litigation was before
it in reference to harbor matters. And
that's the way shrewd men feel about it.
Let Duluth do justice if she wishes to
prosper.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1872-03-23

How THE CASE STANDS IN W WAsHINGToN.-We have
been shown letter. under the date of March Sh, from
Col Graves who is nov in Washington, to the City
Attorney j. J. Egan, in which the writer says
"Col Houston is here. If the dyke is only done on
the l5th all viii go right. Telegr pin me about it and
will apply TO Gen Humphreys for nspe of it.
have had fight the other affair (the
St. Crox Land Grant and so far have When
the thing comes up next Thursday, | think shall
kill it dead if not, it will 60 through badly manned,
and because those fellows lots of money. hope
our men of up there will appreciate what job
this has neen. | want no pay and no Office, but
would like to have it understood how much work
have put in for the cause.
"If the dyke should not be done, you had best come
on bv all means fit is, it will not be necessary
x X | find the Port of Entry bill has been re-
frred to the Secretary of the Treasury, and shall un-
earth it to-morrow."-Uuluh Tribune, l4M inst.
Nr E;litor In these degenerate days is it not re-
freshing to read such letter the above, repete
with such modest and self-sacrhciry spirit, and
breathing throughout stern determination to subvert
private interests to those of the cause" Surely the
writer's dsinteresedness is only exceeded by bis
treme egotsm
That historic individual Stephen Bongo has just re-
ceived letter from relative, also written from
Washington he having gone there in the interest of
townsite speculation in which the writer positively
declines to receive five cents worth of pea nuts which
his friends were desrous of contributing in acknowl-
edcment of his services in their behalf he did not
want money" He also declines most decidedly to ru,
for the Office of Saer of Weights and Measures at the
spring election he has political aspirations. He
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1872-03-23
President
Approved March Z, 1872.
{. e. WASHBCRS, Governor

TIE EDITOR OF THE DULUTH TRIBUNE.
We have not given much attention to
this subject, and do not propose now to
give it much attention.; albeit the editor OF
the Durth Tribune is curious and inter
esting study in certain points OF view. If
Dir. Foster, the venerable editor of the Nm
nesotian, is reading these lines, he is, as we
are we'll aware, all agog by this time, to
learn in what possible phase Robert G.
Mitchell, the editor of the Duluth Tribune
can be interesting. We hasten to resolve
the very natural perpIexity of the Doctor
on this score, promising that II. c. NJ. Is
indebted, for this notice of himself III our
columns, to the apprehension on our part
that he is not as well known and under
stood abroad as he is at home.
The virulence and rancor, which have
characterized every mention, in this man 5
paper, Of Superior, and especially, of It's re-
lations to the contest between it and Du-
luth, respecting harbor interests at the head
of the Lake, are well known and perhaps
well estimated by people on both sides, who
are familiar with the situation.
In order that those whose only knowl-
edge of the facts in the case, is derived
from the statements of the local newspa-
pers, may also know what weight they
ought to give to the assertions of the Du-
luth Tribune, against the claims of Supe-
rior, we print below some extracts from an
article written and published about two
years ago by this man Mitchell, when he
was conducting the Superior Tribune , and
we readily yield him whatever praise for
versatility this exhibition may prove him
entitled to, leaving him to bring forward
the grounds, if he can, on which he may
lay claim to sincerity in any ease.
On the 2Gth of February 1870, speaking of
the differences between Superior and Du-
luth, upon the harbor question, this Nit
chen, being then 'staid" inhabtant of
Wisconsin,, sad
We lived among the Minnesotans long enough to
know that the, indeed "a peculiar people and
that they always ready for any project however
reckless, however desperate, however unjust TO
Others which promises to advance the interests OF IA
vore localities the material prosperity Of the State
Taken whole the MinneSotans are good set of
fellows but they different from the staid people
of Wisconsin, the mercurial restless, nervous and
wiry little Frcnchman is from the grand old German
who smokes his pipe and "trnks his peer" and takes
all things cooy and deliberately. A representative
Minnesotan is "a man who has the ingenuity of the
Yankee the energy and perseverance of the ant, the
cunning of the fox the selishness of the miser, to-
gether with the pluck and bonesS of the courageous
bcyiue which undertook to butt the engine OFF the
tp,ck He is one who will freely she'll out his money
to carry any ftvorite schcme-one who carries many
of his points bv "bluff"-ane who has andaclty, ef
frontery and " cheek" enough for any emergency ana
whose state pride is strong enough TO lead him to work
for Minnesota and Minnesota enterprises hrst last ana