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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04
DECORATION DAY.

We pass from the tumults Of the living
to the silence Of the dead What a CON
trastl Nations, States, counties and
circles are busy with life. The grave
yard only is silent The pale faces there
are disturbed by no earthly affair. They
breathe not, think not, feel not They
are dead. Those closed eyes shall
brighten not again, nor wake to life.
The storms that rage around US do not
reach them. They are beyond all that.
They are secure. They worked out the
problems of their lives, and the result
is recorded in eternity. We are work
ing out similar problems. To-day those
who remember them have strewn flowers
over their graves 1t may seem to
many that such a custom is
folly. Then why was our nature com
pounded Of the materials that compose
IL? Why does love follow one who was
dear in life to the grave, and why does
the memory go there and sit as dis
consulate pilgrim for years1 Away with
obiectorsl Away with natures that
cannot treasure as jewel the memory
Of dear and lost onei There are the
flowers thick on the mounds. The faded
and still fading faces below can -knoz
nothing Of spring and flowers. All
these are passed away The tear is
there. also, and the low sob Is waited
off from the scene and mingled with
the wild air of the woods. To our living
eyes. how beautiful is the seenel We
count the dead By acres, sections and
squares. How these AOEery acres
50 mares and sections blOomi Its all
tbs living can do for the dead. And
Nest be the living for the notice they
Se Of them. No had heart bends over
ave at EiEEood to-day. The mean
. business there. lie there, dear
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04
POWER OF THE SOUTH.

The Boston Advertiser reflects the
sentiment Of community that watches
the South with a jealous care that's only
to be found in that section of the Union:
1t has this statement of the electoral
vote Whole number, 257 necessary
for a choice, l7Oi the New ENGLAND
States have SO; Middle States, IL; West
ern States, lO5; the late slave States,
1874; Pacific States, 3. 1t says by way
of comment ON these figures: 1t IS
manifest that under the recast OF par
ties urged by many able and discon-
tented men, the South would recover her
old position as . center Of political
power. Many intelligent people have
studiously deluded themselves with the
belief that the West is the seat OF po-
litical power in the Union. The South
leads the West in population and pre-
ponderates in the electoral college.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04
new q Eat au orange.

From the San francisco Bulletin
Brazil is great country for oranges,
and the Brazilians know how to eat the
delicious fruit. TO enjoy an orange
thoroughly, says one Of the newspaper
correspondents in Professor ;Agasslz S
present expedition. you should eat in
brazilian fashion; You slice segment
of the flower end deep enough to go
completely through the skin; then re-
placing the segment, thrust a fork
through it to the very center OF the
orange, if the tines are long enough:
Holding the fork in your left hand, peel
the orange with very sharp small table
knife, slicing all the skin off, the seq
ment at the base of the fork being in
this operation a shield to prevent any
danger of cutting the left thumb. Now,
with two cuts Of the knife dissect out the
pulp of one of the pockets and convey
Il to the mouth. Follow this up, pocket
by pocket and the skins Of the pockets
remain on the fork, like the leeyes of a
book open until the covers touch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

From the Norwich (ct) Standard, April ISL
A lady os this city made the acquain-
lance about twenty years ago Of young
man living in a neighboring town. Fiji
teen years since he went to the Sandwich
Islands in search OF a fortune, and du-
ring these years correspondence has,
with single interruption, been kept up
between them until the friendship grew
into stronger tie, and eliminated in an
engagement, which will soon be devel-
,oped in A matrimonial alliance. This
morning full of pluck and love, laden
with the best wishes Of host Of friends
that witnessed her departure, she has
started alone to make that journey which
shall carry her overland to California;
thence by water to the Islands, where
she is TO marry him whom she has not
seen for fifteen years, but to whom she
has ever been true.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04
Accepts.

EDITOR AVALAECHE-Seeing in your
paper of this morning call made upon
me to become candidate for Magistrate
in the Fourteenth Civil District, and not
having an idea of being a candidate for
any Office, but believing, as do, that the
Office should seek the man, and not the
man the office, and also having been called
upon to-day by many friends and bust
ness men, almost demanding me to run
for that important office, consent to do
so, and announce myself a candidate,
and ask the voters of the district to give
me their support w. l.. STEWART.
Memphis, May 3. 1872. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

Forty minor cases were disposed Of
by fine this morning. Theodore Reed,
colored arrested on suspicion of steal
ing diamond ring worth Sl25, which was
found in his possession, was committed
in default of $4,000 bail to await an ex'
animation on next Monday. David w.
Young, charged with trespass and car
rying deadly weapons was boand over
in the sum of 5000 to answer before the
Criminal Court.
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srs.s-yIrrIsa at slS second st.
A BeaHtifuI Flae.

This affeFnspn We we're shoFn by Mr..
r. stOtz, chairman Of committee, the
new flag Of the German Mutual Benevo-
lent Society, intended for the Maifest.
The beautiful flag is Of blue silk, with
gold fringe and tassels, the staff sur
mounted by an eagle. Appropriate in
scriptions appear on each side Of the
flag. 1t cost S225, the amount being
collected by the following ladies: Mrs.
John Heinrichs, Mrs. William Ham
merly and Mrs. William Shilling. The
Eeterial was purchased ip New York by
B. Lowenstein A Bro. at cash rates.
The painting, lettering and gliding was
the work of Charles Heinrich, on Pop
lar street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04
Amusements.

MEMPHIS THEATRE.-The beauty, in
telligence and fashion of Memphis crowd
ed the theater to excess last evening, on
the occasion Of Madame Janauschek's
appearance as Hermione" in Shak-
speare's Winters Tale. Nothing could
have been better or more dramatically
rendered. The audience was delighted,
and repeated bursts of applause rung
throughout the house at 1.-The close Of each
act. At the matinee to-day Deborah
Leah the Forsaken) will be placed on
the boards, and this evening Janauschek
will close her successful engagement
in her great specially, " Lady Deadlock"
in Chesney Void,
BRooNs OPERA HousE. = Manager
Broom continues to present fresh attrac-
tons at his popular theater on Jefferson
street. Among other stars will appear
Misses Fannie Florence, Lizzie War
rem, Fannie Duane and Maud Howard,
who with Bray, Adams, Wild and White
form a grand combination.
OLYMPIC VARIETIEs.-Manager Bach
anan has engaged number Of new and
popular star performers to appear at the
old Washington Street Varieties. To
night a grand bill will be presented.
The programme contains many rare at
fractions in the vocal and terpsichorean
lines. New stars have been engaged
and will appear in rapid succession
Every invited to attend tonight.
SGFTI7TE T1TITIT-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

MEMPHIS HORSE HosPITAL."-It is a
success. All diseases of horses Except
those known to be incurable) treated
skillfully by DR.. Bushman, an experienced
Veterinary Surgeon, graduate of London
College. No horse having contagious
or infectious disease allowed in hospital.
Skillful treatment for the horse, honora-
BILE dealing with the owner, and fair
guaranteed in all cases.
Horses examined for purchasers. l56
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04
PUBLIC LEDGER.
GREELEY AND BROWN.

ThE PUBLIC LEDGER contained y2ster-
day the result of the Cincinnati Conven-
ton. The press of matter prevented any
editorial comment We are not dlsap-
pointsd. On the other hand, our best
hone has been realized. We now behold
as fact what was an expectation. We
thought that il the Cincinnati Conyen-
ton acted wisely, and gave the country
a strong ticket, Grant could be beaten.
1t has acted wisely, and given the coun-
try strong ticket. This much OF the
programme is finished. There is no
nndoing it. We have in the field for
President Horace Greeley, of New York,
and Gratz Brown, of Nilsson for Vice
President. 1t remains to be seen how
the country regards the ticket, and
whether the wonderful growth OF the
Liberal movement will stop at Cincinnati,
or move on with accumulating strength.
No doubt some of the interest taken will
abate with the defeat Of favorites and
the novelty of the movement. 1t IS now
withdrawn from pressure OF all kinds,
and stands ON its merits with candidates
and an organization of its own. Gree
ley and Brown are now its embodiment,
and they are before the country upon a
platform that affords little ground of OBJ
lection from the most fastidious Demo-
crat. What shall the Democrats do
about it? Does not patriotism, does not
common sense, does not a decent re-
sDect for their conduct in encouraging
the Liberal movement, does not the rea-
son which dictated the passive policy
render it impossible for the Demo-
cratic people to do otherwise than
support Greeley and Brown? We hope,
we believe they will do SO despite
any possible attempt to get national
Democratic organization. The South
will support Greeley with pleasure He
comedies to its citizens the privileges
claimed exclusively for the North by
the Grant party He is national man,
upon national platform. He is an
honest man, and views with disgust the
mean and miserable administration at
Washington. We do the same. He and
his friends purpose to do what is admit
ted on all hands the Democracy cannot
overthrow the corruptionists and drive
them into exile. With the assistance OF
Democratic voters he can do it. Is there
any occasion, then, for a National
Democratic Convention? Is there any
longer occasion for such func-
tionary as Belmont A convention
could not assemble and perform any
act at all without injuring the
cause it might mean to aid. If it en-
dsrsed the Cincinnati Convention, it
would be said, and with effect, by the
friends Of the administration, that Gree
ley is only Democratic candidate IN
disguise. lift nominated Democratic
candidate, there could be no longer
doubt Of the election Of Grant. If it
should be SO foolish as ts meet, we hope
that it will be wise enough to adjourn
without any action whatever We give
our faith to the Greeley ticket. 1t
is an honest ticket, and whatever force
We can bring to its support shall be
heartily given. A new day is breaking
upon the country. We kneel to the
glorious dawn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

flowers, though you must soon fade
Lie there until the rains wash out The
footprints Of the thousands who lovingly
scatter youl You will come at last 70
mingIe with the dust of those whose
memories YOU this day commemorate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

EMMoNs d SoN, the veteran newsmen
at 10 Jefferson and 4l0 Main streets,
have received the latest publications,
daily papers from all points, weekly pic
torials, monthly magazines both home
and foreign, and news goods of every
fa7faf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

The leading reviews, the most popular
magazines, and the latest pictorial pa
pers, can be found at Mansford famous
news depot, corner of Second and Mon
roe; also,l the latest novels, station
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Fer IEstiee of one Peaee.

John c. Lanier Is announced as a
candidate for Justice Of the Peace in
The FoBrtesnth Civil District of Shelby
county, at toe ensRiHg election, 70 be
held Tuesday, Nay 18th, 1872. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

IT is said at Cincinnati that Mr.. JUS
tice Davis has footed the bills OF
delegates to the convention in his inter
est. If such be the case it is probable
that Davis himself will be footed-out OF
the convention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

A gentleman asks the girls the follow
ing pointed questions: Could you
love a man who wore false hair ON his
head, when he had enough of his own?
Who painted his face and improved his
form as you improve (?) yours2 Who
pinches his feet with small shoes, his
hands with small gloves, his waist with
corsets; and then, as il he had not al
ready detormed himself enough, tied a
huge hustle to his back, and thrust tiny
mountains of wire into his bosom2p In
reply to which lady responds: Could
YOU love girl who defiled her mouth
with tobacco and loaded the air with
fumes of cigars2 Who staggered home
several times week the worse for liquor?
Who INDUCED in fast horses, bet high at
races and staggered around the streets
with questionable compartment Which
picture wears the most alluring colors?""
we also see it reported that Mrs. Van
Cott says if she had all the money ever
paid for liquor she could buy every foot
Of land in the world. Very likely. And
If she had the money paid by women
for back hair she could buy every drop
of liquor in the world. :
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

If Pope could be made to know.that
his celebrated line is quoted in 1872; n
- An honest man IS the noblest work of God, y
He would turn his dust over in its
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04
FuNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintance of E. C. and
J. j., and Mrs. Mary A. McCOmb are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral Of their
brother-in-law, HENRY 7. BARTLETT, Esq, of
New Orleans, from the Alabama street Presby
term Church tomorrow SUNDAY afternoon,
May 9Th. at three o'clock. Services by the
Rev. DR.. Steadman.
Carriages in attendance at the church, and
Holst's, $40 Main street. H
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at j. Devoto's, corner of Adams
and Third streets. 1.-THE best is the
cheapest" Tkn1s1n,rrs BOT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

SHPFIEH TAGS are now printed at ths
LEDaEE Odiss cheaper than in Gineip-
natl. No use to send youF orders from
home. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

Buy your wood from c Fl. john
son, III Poplar street. II
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~ PUBLICATION.
POEMS BIZ MARY E. POPE

. = ta just HePeiYeasf aT
DERs0Ns HAVING LISTS O. sHBSCRl-.
beers viii please report the NUMBER %
hooks 10 be sent 10 them 49,.
SAM MARg's School, $50 Poplar q. t'+-ts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04

Walking Motion TreadIes,l
For all Sewing Machines, at 223 Main st.
33f WafWffwEwv gEu
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st ss.S Sf T y gS.Tss. 81. 71

County Of Shelby. ~
I. Jno ! Freeman, Gather Of the Mer-
chapts' National Bank Of hemphn. do
solemnly swear that the above statepent y
true. 10 the best Of my knowledge and belief.
JN0. j. fREkMAN. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn 80 before me, this 9Th
4' VI n n II b. TlREZEYAET. Notary Public,
Correct-attest. Il. g. Daniel. IA, I. Tom
linson. A. r. Lacey, DirectQrs.
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NOTICE.
ELECTION NOTICE.

On Tuesday, the 9TH OF May next
will open and held an election a. The, usual
voting places IN the Fourteenth sfFii District
or Shelby county. for the election Ola Justice
Of the Peacs for said District % Gll the va
cancy oecasioned hy re death u John +.
Burke, EsQ. MARCUS J. WRIGHT,
t9-5s Sheriff Of Shelby County
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-04
choice Groceries.

Gls-rrrrra at sl5 Second st, at
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PROPOSALS.

TICKETS. sI-Ladies and children e
Free. 0o-oo-
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.

grave.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
Varieties Theatre.

Grand "Enoch Arden" matinee at twelve
o'clock today, and an "Enoch Arden" per-
Torrance this evening at half-past seven
o clock. Mr.. Edwin Adams will appear as
EnOch Arden and Miss Augusta L. Dargon
as Annie Leigh. In preparation, John
Brougham's drama of the Red Light"
Academy of Music.
To those who do not know the charms of
the Lydia Thompson Company it is mat
ter of astonishment that it's entertain
ments attract SO many people. The audi
ences are very discriminating and always
appreciate a good thing. Grand "Kelin-
worth" matinee today at twelve o'clock
and magnificent bill for this evening.
St. Charles Theatre.
Grand "Rainbow" matinee today at
appear in three pieces-"Captaiu Char
lotte," Norma" and Family Jars" Ben
DeBar will contribute to the amusements
of the evening, as he is cast in one or two
of these plays. Tomorrow evening closes
the engagement of Lolita, which, consider
ing the weather, has been singularly sue
cessful.
The Opera House.
For the matinee to-day at twelve o'clock,
the opera of lie Barber de Seville will be
produced. For this evening the opera OF
"L'Africaine" will be produced, commenc-
ing at seven o'clock.
TivoIi Circle.
The Paris Pavilion Circus, under the dis
Greet management of Mr.. Dan Rice, is one
of the most pleasant places to visit IL this
city. The performances are all OF the 1Irst
class, and the enjoyments are great. Mat
inee at twelve O'clock today, and last per
Torrance at Tivoli circle this evening. To-
morrow evening, opening performance in
Washington square.
Odd FellOws' Hall.
Theodore Thomas will give the opening
concert of his series at Odd Fellows Hail
on Monday evening. the nineteenth instant.
Sixty performers and splendid music.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-10
Departure of the Grand Duke from Mem.
Dbis.

We copy the following from the Memphis
appeal of Thursday:
The Grand Duke and his suite will have
apartments during Mardi Gras festivities at
the famed st. Charles Hotel of New Or
leans. The Russian travelling party will be
as generously and agreeably entertained
there as they said they were at the Peabody
in this city. The travellers LETT Yesterday
morning at halfpast ten o'clock on the huge
steamer James Howard. General Custar
and wife. with Miss Nina Sturgis and Miss
Duncan from Louisville, +. S. Davis and
Miss Blanche McGbee and Mr.. William L.
Vance and his daughters, Misses Bette and
Susie, of this city, accompanying the travel
ers. Before the steamer left the wharf
many citizens who had become acquainted
with the several Russian gentlemen called
to bid them adeu. and wish them safe and
prosperous voyage to New Orleans, and
thence to the remOtest domains of the Gar.
The admiral and others said they were well
pleased with civilities shown them, and that
their sojourn in Memphis had been delight
1ul. Before the steamer left the port a
great crowd of people-perhap 2000-lined
the summit OF the bluff. When the Howard
steamed up the river short distance, and
then came down, the Grand Duke was in
the pilot house. and when the thrOng on
shore greeted him he bowed repeatedly, and
waved his handkerchief AS the Howard
ftOated past the city two salutes were fired
from the bow of the boat, the crowd ON the
landing responding with loud huzza.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-10
The Natchitoches Times saws:

That was a heavy 'stunner" of the Car
terites in charging Governor Warmotb
with advocating the repeal of certain bad
laws. as demanded by the Democrats, in
order to fasren worse ones on the State. 1t
may be true, but we shall wait for the re.
suit before believing it. In the meantime.
we. call attention to the fact that Senator
Ray. Carter man, wishes to reform" the
printing law by leaving the designation of
official journals to the police juries, while
Senator Lynch, a supporter OF Governor
Warmoth, offers substitute leaving the
selection of papers to parties interested in
suits. This is the first outcropping of Car
terite reform, as compared with the genuine
article And the best of it is that Senator
Rays bill is an original suggestion of Colonel
Carter himself. while the other accords with
Governor Warmeth's avOwed wishes, and
meets with his approval.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-10
Lyceun2 Hall-The Tableaux,

The concert and supper given for the
above named hall, on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings, February and 8, was
we are gratifed to say, well attended each
evening by large concourse of the elite OF
the Crescent City. Chief among those who
volunteered their valuable services were
the Arien Quartette Club, Fourth District
Quartette Club, Professor Grumberg, plan
list; Mr.. Wiegel, violinist: Miss NJ. Grum-
berg, soprano, and Mr.. Warner, tenor, all
of whom We're enthusiastically received and
loudly applauded throughout the evening.
Professor GrImberg and daughter
favored the audience with some beautiful
four hand selections on the piano-torte
Miss Grumberg also sang, in a charming
manner, the beautiful ballad called The
Bright Moon" Mr.. Warner was loudly en-
cored for the rendition in an artistic way
of his many acceptable songs. The piano
solo by Miss Grumberg. accompanied with
the violin by Mr.. Wiegel, was exceedingly
well executed. and was received with
slofihS VI applause.
The tables grooming under the weight of
all the ''delicacies of the season. where
the tastes of the most fastidious appetites
could be satisfied, were catered to by some
OF the most beautiful Fourth District
bellies, whose fascinating grace lent addi-
tonal lustre 70 the occasion. Take it all
in all, the entertainment was a grand sue
cess-artisticaliy as well as tinancially-ard
the ladies may well feel proud of their
achievement. which was above their most
sanguine expectations. The following was
the list of tabeaux presented, in which the
friends and members Of the church aud
Sutmay school participated:
Saving of Peter the Great by his Mother.
Faith, Hope, Charity and Love.
Esther before .he King.
Four Seasons.
Last Hours of Mary Stuart.
Departure of Hagar
Tanning Of the Shrew.
Lord Russell Taking Leave of his Family.
Two is Company, and Three Is a Crowd.
Group of Giusies etc.
The entertainments was brought 10 Il
close by the introduction of Mrs. Jarley
and her wax works.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-10

firm rates. We quote: By steam, cot
ton to Liverpool n 09-l6d; to Hamburg
ll.l6d; to New York "a Sc; to Phila-
delphia lc; to Boston Mc; sugar to New
York IS y hid; molasses So y Dbl. BY sail
Cotton to Liverpool 1920 I'D; to Havre
l0ll-l6c: to Antwerpl5-l6c to Bremen Ic; to
Boston lilo. Sugar to Northern ports SO
y hid; molasses 81 25 y Dbl.
ToBACCo-Some 20 hhds Tugs to fine leaf
were sold inthe past few days at lOc the
round lot. The stock Is yet too small to
fill the orders now for export in the mar
ket Prices are well maintained, and we
continue to quote Jugs at - 0Sc; low leaf
s1a 09c; medium 919 01Oc; good 10A q
ii Ac, and fine and selections IL 013c.
SALT-The market is very dull. Dealers
are asking 81 so y sack for Liverpool, both
coarse and fine, delivered, with deduction
for drayage when taken by boats at ware
house. Turks Island is scarce. The deal
ers' rates from store are 81 35a 81 40 y bag
Table salt is selling at 21a 07c y pocket,
as in size. The last cargo sale of Liverpool
was at 81 81 " sack for Liverpool, coarse
and fine