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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
EXIT wINTEP. l

Winter did not relish the advent oil
March, and shook his name, all grizzled
with snow, sleet and ice, upon it in very
wrath. Yesterday, in this latitude, was
one of the meanest days imaginable. II
was mean in every respect. Ithad mean
mud mean winds and the meanest look
ing clouds that ever hoated over an in
I accent people. We listened, at times, to
ascertain if it did not growl, or below,
issue some note of rage In all its
meanness it domineered until late in the
evening, and then, in its dying spite, spat
snow on the earth As the sun sank to
the place where sky and trees meet, a
glory beamed along the horizon as if a
light had been set in that cloudy dark
ness to proclaim the change that was
coming, T.is morning was clear, bright
and bracing, with just enough frost
TO make the blood flow and the
nerves thrill. 1t is a general remark
that this winter has been the, most disa-
greeable ever experienced here. There
was not great deal of intense cold, but
il was of a character detrimental to
health, and in many cases fatal to life
1t has taken from us many people, and
left many vacant chairs. There was
dampness in the air that seemed to pen
citrate to the marrow. of the bones, and
be or she was fortunate who did not
take the malignant cold that set whole
city coughing and sneezing in concert
1t was source Of amusement to us to
observe the course the coughs took at
the theater. When the actor or actress
approached the sentence designed to be |
perfectly stunning, somebody planted q
cough right on the word that indi-
Gated the point of elimination. Then
came another cough, and then a
dozen, and then the committee
on sneezing broke loose. On one &C.
easion we thought, and still think,
That the manager, IN MS despair, ordered
down the drink curtain to let the crowd
out for whisky and candy. When any
thing amusing occurred and provoked a
laugh. the house became tempest of
coughs and sneezes. We do not blame
the people. They could not extract the
person from the wet winds--they could
only fight back. We hope all that is
ended, and if to-day may indicate the
kind of weather in store for US, we shall
all brighten up and become, in the soft
and howery spring, our old selves again,
though wearing the scars of a battle with
the meanest winter that ever frozs the
blood or sent a trembling form to the
grave.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
Observation-Disclosures

LOUISVILLE, March 2-The steamer
Falls City collided with the towboat Gar
rett at the foot of Sand Island last night
between II and II O. clock. She had a
full cargo Of freight and passengers.
The collision is supposed to have been
occasioned by the Encouragement OF
the Garrett The Falls City took Ere in
the texas and burned to the water edge.
Insurance on boat $4,000. Cargo entire
loss.
The passengers lost most Of thir cloth
ing and all Of their baggage, and had to
remain on Sand Island until the New
Albany ferryboat came to their assist
ance and landed them on the Kentucky
shore. The beat belonged to the Green
River Navigation Company. Loss in
insurance on freight is not known. Two
of the crew are missing. The boat was
commanded by Captain Robson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

his shanks in any such integument the
great Breoches controversy arose. BY
the eiIete and monarchial adherents Of
royal courts it was insisted that long
custom had invested the habiliments IN
question with sort Of prescriptive m
ternationality; and further, that the ca
gle, by reason of having for many years
uncomplainingly inserted himself there
in. was estopped from denying their So
cial legality. To this the proud answer
was that our home is the setting sun.
And now we wish to put question to
Judge Flippin: Can't you order your
attorneys into black gowns and wigs2
# you viii put Sale and others into
hem, we viii honor your court with a
Aa o..
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
Theory ConcernIng nsoss Agates


A Cheyenne correspondent Of the St.
Louis Republican advances the follow
ing theory concerning the production Of
moss agate: Among the several manu-
factories that have sprung up at this
place, none are so literally patronized-
especially by our lady friends and pas
sengers-as that Of the mandatory Of
moss agate jewelry. The tempting aud
beautiful display is too much fer the
dear creatures, and many an artistically
set agate ring or other trinket purchased
in these western wilds graces the fair
form Of woman in the Atlantic cities.
Our theory Of the production Of these
singular stones Is that Of photograph
II the stone Is closely examined It will
be observed that Instead Of moss i shows
minute but perfect copy q the sage
brush. In the region of country where
found, moss is very rare, while the en-
tire surface Is covered with a thick
growth Of sage. IL man, with chemi.
caiiy prepared paper and other su'o.
stance, can reproduce images by the re.
fraction Of light, why then Is it imp.ossi.
bic for nature, substituting reflected rays
through the agency Of the clouds for the
camera, to produce in her own gallery
miniature photographs Of surrounding
objectsr II certainly looks plausible
and we beg 10 suggest that some philoso-
pher take the matter in hand aud work
il out
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

IT is said that the project recently al
vocated in the St. Louis Railway Regis
ter, of cutting canal between the Ais-
souri, and Mississippi rivers, near Port
age des Sioux, in order 70 tsrn the for
mer stream against the Illinois line
stone bluffs, and thus save the hsrbor Of
St. Louis from destruction, has caused
considerable discussion. Its the opin-
ion ofeminent engineers that this is the
only means left to prevent the further
washing away Of the American bottom,
and the conversion Of St. Louis into an
inland town.
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THE PERILs OF THE SEA.
Narrow Escape of the steamer New
York--A PeriIOus Voyage.

| IOFA-A ferlIOuS tOyuSe.
From the New York Times.l "'9
The steamer New York, Of the Nortl
German line, experienced, on her las
trip from Bremen to this port, weather
that is seldom met with in the Atlantic
The New York left BREMEN on the 9th
of January, with full cargo and some
$50 passengers. The first three days al
sea were comparatively mild, but on the
first of February gale, that eventually
led to a hurricane, set in, and lasted
throughout the greater part of the voy-
age. On the 9th the barometer fell to
an extraordinary low degree, Captain
Won Emeter who was on deck at the
time, ordered all sails furled and the
matches battened down. This was done.
and not a minute too soon, for in few
seconds the wind hurled the sea over the
vessel. Three days the hurricane con-
tinued. On the 9th, the storm having
lulled, the first officer of the steamer,
Mr.. Anderson, ordered several sailors
aloft, and Christian Schmidt, while des-
cending, lost his balance, and was
crushed to death by falling against the
guards Of the deck.
The passengers, terrified by the force
Of the storm, commingled together, and,
despite the laws Of the ship, refused to
be separated, even refusing at times to
partake of the meals provided by the
steward. On the night of the 10th,
while Captain Won Emeter, the first Of
fcer, and a German lady from Ham
burg, we're standing on the bridge,
terrific wave struck the ship broadside.
Captain Won Emeter attempted to catch
the lady, but missed her. The wave
washed him against the bulwarks, ap.d
by clinging to rafting he saved his
life. The chief officer grasped the Iadv
around the waist, and by taking hold Of
the mizzen ropes he saved both lis own
and his companion life. The bridge
upon which they were standing was torn
from its sockets by the wave, together
with the life-boat. The water also
flooded the companion-way, and entered
the first cabin in an immense volume
The scene at that time was indeseribable
Women, half-dressed, ran from birth to
birth, children screamed, and men ac-
10 ocean ravages gave up in de- |
spair, imagining that the brave steamer
was on the eve OF laundering. This last
wave, however, proved to be the worst Of |
he hurricane, and the coal being all |
consumed, the vessel, after drifting about /
lelplessly, reached Halifax on the l4th. !
Here the vessel was revictualed and re.
,oaled, and she arrived safely at this har.
,or yesterday afternoon.
The New York will have to undergo |
considerable repairs before she again |
crosses the Atlantic.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

A New YORK paper, more remarkable
for its enthusiasm than for its solid
opinions, thinks that "if there is any
thing certain in European politics. it il
that France will continue republican.
The unities of the situation require this.
That country would lose all character
for steadiness if it changed its regime
before the lapse of the next seven years.
Long before that time, however, the re-
publican spirit and its trees Of liberty
will have taken root, and VIII Be able to
defy the storms Of Imperialism, Orlsan-
ism and legitimacy" Bat VII tie ~
publican spirit and trees d ibs-1J Be
able to defy the example Of the UaitsS
States-the example Of great rsps5lic
sliding into absolutisml
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
FOREIGN.

LONDON, March 2.-The excitement
over the assault upon the queen is sub
siding. 1t is generally believed that
0'Connor is oraek-brained. Strict in
curry fails to reveal the existence Of a
plot, conspiracy or accompliees. The
extraordinary character Of the docu-
ments on him cOnfrm the belief that the
attack vas purely ihe result Of mental
arrangement, ON -.ait' ~ as@ :
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
NEW YORK.
st. Patrick's Day 80 be Celebrated
An Adroit Detective Captured.

ST. FaNfhck'a Day 10 De CeleDrALeu
An Adroit Detective Captured.
New YORK. March delegates from
various Irish societies met last night
and decided to celebrate st. Patrick s
day by parade on Monday, March
18th. The route of procession having
been agreed on, the meeting adjourned.
One of the most adroit forgers in the
country, and who, on several occasions,
victimized banks and banking firms,
was captured by detectives yesterday.
His last transaction was an attempt to
victimize Jay Cooke l. Co. of bonds to
the amount Of $3.50, 900, with which firm
he concluded arrangements for the pur-
chase Of bonds to that amount, but
owing to the shrewdness of the detec-
tiTes, the firm was made aware of the
intended fraud. After four weeks
search the detectives yesterday sue
eeedsd in capturing a man calling him
self Eenney, who has been recognized
b. jay Cooke / Co. as the person who
With them for the purchase
Of tie bonds. Had It not been for the
detectives the sEindIe would no doubt
have succeeded. as his plan Of opera
ions we're veil laid He will be ar
-aigned for trial today. When arrested
be went under the EAne Of Barclay.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

Gorundum is substance identical
with sapphire and ruby, and is the hard
est form Of matter known, except the
diamond, having cutting power, COM
pared with the latter of ninety to one
hundred. 1t is obtained from the noun
tain region of North Carolina, and bears
no relationship to the "conundrum."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

A citizen Of sandhurst, Australia was
sufficiently audacious TO remark re-
specting the zavistowski sisters, acting
in that place, that their name was mol
Zavistowski, but Murphy Thereupon
they sought his presence, found him on
the highway, and belabored him over the
head with a parasol. The pummeled
man sought redress at the hands OF the
law, and the Zavistowski sisters were
fined one shilling The parasol was
smashed into small pieces which the
eager townspeople gathered up as relics
of the memorable fray.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
OUR POSITION.

The Union and American takes the
PUBLIC LEDGER gently to task for sug-
costing, in an interrogative way, the dis
solution of the Democratic party. We
thought that we had made our meaning
clear. 1t is only with reference to the
Presidency that we suggested passive
policy. In the States the Democrats
should muster as heretofore, and contest
with all corners every inch of ground.
If the Liberal Republicans, after the
of Grant, shall bring cut a
ticket, we hold that the Democracy
should not and viii not present candi-
date Of their own, but 60 in a body for
the Liberal Republican. IT. however,
no such candidate shall be brought out
by the Liberals, then there should be a
Democratic national convention called
and Democratic ticket put in the field.
This is the position of the LEDGER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
COVERING THE CASE.

The New York Sun says: Mr.. Boles,
the newly admitted congressman from
Arkansas, has introduced in the house of
representatives bill declaring that the
true intent of the twentysecond section
of the enforcement act is that it shall
apply to and include the governor of any
State or Territory, or other officer
charged WITH the performance Of any
duty or duties in relation to the election
of any representative or delegate to con-
gress. This is for the purpose of cover
ing such cases as that of President
Grants friend Clayton, who escaped the
penitentiary to take seat in the United
States senate by the petty bubble that
he was not an officer of election within
the meaning Of the law.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
SAN FRANCISCO.

SAY FzA5cIsco. March 2.-Excitement
IN the uiaisZ sssek board is zubsiding,
aud miaiaZ ssseks becoming weak and
declining.
Harry r. BJne, prominent lawyer
Of this city, who conducted the prosecu-
ton in the case Of Laura D. Fair, died
Yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

& CINCINNATI, March IA child of Mr.,
Andrew Coldmbin, a few miles above
here, was found drowned in wash tub
this morning, under circumstances which
lead to the belief that it was drowned
by its mother, who is said to be partially
insane. She is under arrest to await the
action of the coroners jury. The child
was but three months old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
THr New York STANDARD saws IN ref

The New York Standard says in ref
erence to Alexis: He hasn't soWed any
wild oats-nary oat, in the course Of his
tour through our country he did not
even touch drop Of red.eye, when a
guest of Spotted Tail, shooting buiialoes
on the plains. No more did he flrt with
the young ladies on tie Mississippi.
Gentlemen of high position certify the
facts, and convict the Cincinnati Com
mercial Of no such thing
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID made to me by II. W. Loving, dated Feb
Tuary "a, 1871, and recorded in Registers
Office Of Shelby county, in book ~, page sos.
said deed to secure certain indebtedness
therein described. and WHICH is due and I'M
paid. will. as such trustee, on
Thursday, 3sth day Of March, 1872,
bstween the hours of II and IL am. at the
sont invest corner of Madison and Main streets,
Nemp his. Tenn. proceed TO sell for cash, 10
he hirh ,sst bidder, the following lot or parcel
~ land Ming in the county of Shelby and
STATE az Tam sssee. In District No. y. being
The northeast pcrt Of the east half Of section
two (2l. township one ~. in range seven (D
west. containinF one hundred and ninety
two uo2l acres. the sal one hundred and
ninety-two u92l acres Of lsnd being The same ms
which was attached and appornenel 70 ,. W;
BOYER and Susan A.. his wife, IN 2 dlilslen OF
theland given By Isaac Nilborn m ms Viii 70
the said S. W. Boyer and wife and one ". II.
Allen. between them and said Allen' 9y COM
missioners appointed By the County court q
Shelby county Aforesaid, and the came hlft
Of land conveyed TO said 3. w. boyer anq
Susan A.. his wife, BY II. f. Nilbsrn and a;
@. Wiiborn. executors Of the last VIII and
testament Of the said Isaac WilbOrn, dec d,
By their deed Of date the 18th day OF Novem-
Der, 1852.
The right Of redemption e waived in said
trust deed. and the title 10 the property Is be-
Hered TO GOOD, but i convey only - Trustee.
JOHN G. LANi1h. trustee.
I-a nn- Office 2s6 Second street
Rsbrusry &.lS2 l0 laftd
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
Specials TO she Ledger.
MEXICAN PRRss ASSOCIATION, VIA Q. r. A.
-tiilsAt TELxaRArH COMPANY.
WASHINGTON.
Cabinet Meeting and the Treaty OF
9tt Hut Washington. ~ "a

I
WASHINGTON, March 1.-The cabinet
meeting yesterday was attended by all
the members. The especial subject
which came up for consideration was the
reply Of the government to the last note
of Earl Granville in relation to the treaty
of Washington. After some discussion
the precise character of reply was
agreed upon, and it will be forwarded to
London by the steamer that leaves New
York tomorrow. It is pacific in tone,
but firmly insists on the reference Of the
whole subject of claims, direct and In
direct, to the Geneva conference.
Application has been made for a copy.
of the correspondence, but the President
does not deem it proper to give public
ity to it at present.
The japanese embassy will be officially
presented to the President by Secretary
Fish on Monday next.
The President and cabinet are under
stood to feel hopeful that unless some
political excitement should arise in Eng
land between now and the meeting Of
the Geneva conference, the questions in
dispute will be allowed to go there and
that the treaty viii be sustained. The
fact that no protest against our case was
made for so many weeks after it was in
the hands of the English cabinet, and |
that the excitement arose just as par
lament was meeting and subsidized when |
the vote testing the strength of parties
had been taken, convinces our govern
ment that the whole proceeding was a
political necessity on the part Of the
Gladstone ministry, and that it will be
so anxious to find its way ont of the
trouble that it will be successful.
To prevent payment on fraudulent dis
charge papers, paymasters are directed
10 refuse payment, unless the identity of
.he soldier is properly established.
S. NJ. Bohnson, a well known news
paper writer, at one time connected with
he National Intelligencer, died early
his morning at his residence in this city.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

Louis Napoleon is said to wear ring
which Napoleon |. gave to Josephine,
and was considered a talisman. Ii came
into the possession of the present own
ers mother after the death of Josephine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

TIE Washington correspondent Of the
New York Herald has this remark: If
England dare not 60 TO war with us
from the danger she would expose her
self to from Ireland, still less dare we 20
to war with England. knowing how easily
she could fan the discomfort Of the South
into new rebellion, which, with the aid
Of England, might defy oil our power to
subdue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

The principals Of young ladies' board
ing schools are careful to impress upon
the pupils that when they see anything
improper they shonld go by Il without
delay; and accordingly when they hear
Of ne.iS French aeseI they 90 buy i
Immediately.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

TIE Washington correspondent Of
the Cincinnati Gazette says the house
judiciary committee have agreed to re-
port in favor Of supplemental appor-
tiohment bin, giving an additional
member to each Of the following States:
New Hampshire, Vermont New York.
Pennsylvania, Indiana, Tennessee, Lon.
isianA, Alabama and Florida.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02

THE bald eagle viii return. His pun
ishmsnt amounts 70 fne Of $1,000. He
can raise Il. tIa te u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
AUCTION.
LANIER & CO.'S
PUBLIC SALES OF REAL ESTATE
TRUST SALE

OF Valuable Tract of Land, in
shelby county. Tenn, CON
tanning one Hundred and
Einety.TwO Acres.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-02
Dtreaforsi

U. q. FENNER, President.
~. n. MOORE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-24

LITERATURE.

Il
The attention of YOUNG LADIES who do
not contemplate attending any School as regular
pupils this session, is called to the Literature
0'''' ARLINGTON HOME SCHOOL.
A pleasant opportunity is offered to such to
pursue this useful and deeply interesting study
as few outside members will be admitted to the
class and not be otherwise ectto the restraints
of the School. The gentleman in charge of the
class will hold the recitations on TU ESDA1S
book: 'Shaw's Manual of English Literature"
sep Him Miss E. P. VERS, Principal
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND ME-
v CHANICAL COLLEGE.
The first session of this College will open, the
first of October, 1872, and close the last Wednes-
day in July, 1873.
The charges for session of ten months are:
For tuition fees $50, and College fees $40, with
out extras. Table board can De had for Sl2 per
month. Room rent in the College building. 80
for each occupant of room. Coal is convenient
and cheap.
Students appointed under the law from the
several counties OF the State will be exempt from
the the payment "" t Of tuition and College fees and
room rent in the College building.
For Circulars, giving full information address
CHARLES L. e. MINOR, President,
se2-2aw4w Blacksburg, Montgomery CO., Va.
MISS MARKS SEMINARY
WI FOR YOUNG LADIES
Will be reopened on Tuesday, September l7th.
Competent and efficient male and female teach
ers will be provided to meet the necessities OF
the School
photography, with the definition and applica-
ton of words, (the only foundation upon which
to educate) is under the special care of the Prln-
cipal.
Terms for English, from six to ten dollars per
session of ten weeks. French and German at
Professors charges. ;.
Music by Professor HEYMAN. Application
can be made at pa King street.
aup29 ELLEN NJ MARK.