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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
Amusenents.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-In the opera
bouffe, La Belle Helene, presented last
night, Aimee won renown and admira-
ton. The plot is based on the ancient
story of the lives of Helen of Troy, the
wife of Menelaus, and Paris, the suscep-
tible Greek warrior. The loves of this
pair gave rise to the ten years siege of
Troy and the destruction of that fair
city. In the opera, however, the classic
story so redolent of antiquity has been
undermined and invested with musical
and comical surroundings Of no little
attractiyeness. The cast was as follows:
LA Belle Helene" Aimee; Paris,
Noe; Menelaus," Edgard; "Agamem-
non," Duchesne; "Calcus," Berthon;
"Achille," Julien, etc. If the sparkling
and often ludicrously comic dialogues
did not remind one of the Homeric age,
the costuming by the troupe was most ap-
propriate, and followed closely the Greek
model of drapery. The Aimee troupe
is rich in appropriate costumes. The
old Greeks must have been jolly old
set, and musical to boot, judging from
the representation last evening. But
Ofenbachs genius for the grotesque
oyercomes all apparent anomalies. The
music of the opera is most attractive
light, airy and full of captivating melo-
dy. Aimee acting was perfect through
out. Her charming voice and Gallo
dash carries away even the most grave
citizens even though he has determined
not to understand or be amused. A
number of delightful solos, trios, quar-
tettes and chorusses, are sprinkled
throughout La Belle Helene" In the
dialogues the troupe excels. 1t is natu-
raj as life, and has not that stiffness so
remarkable in the delineation Of Eng
hsh plays and operas, but critics agree
that in this particular the French stage
leads the van. Those who failed to at
tend last evening have cause to regret
their absence from feast of music so
bewitching. Tonight we will be pre-
sented with The Bridge of Signs, with
Aimee as Catharina" and Noe as
"Malatromba. The house will be crowd
ed by our fashionable people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22


A fair dsmsel named Lizzie Robinson,
suffering from the pangs of despised
love, attempted to leap into the frozen
waters of the Mississippi from the guards
Of the Belle Lee, yesterday afternoon.
As she was about to precipitate herself
into the river, Capt. Frank Hicks and
Clerk John Sullivan made a rush and
grasped the frantic maiden ere she could
take water. These gentlemen, upon in
quiry, discovered her name and resi-
dence, and endeavored to make her prom
Use that she would postpone indie finitely
the attempt and go home; but she
became frantic, and made several
attempts to escape from the grasp OF
the Captain. The police interfered, and
conducted the would-be suicide TO the
station-house, where a charge of disor-
Derby was entered on the records. She
was fined this morning by the Recorder,
who swung in a 6ne lecture on the wick
edness of shielding, the fate Of suicides
in the next world, and the rewards
promised to those who reform wicked
life
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
wooe, ana y,,Iow ware.

An immense stock of wood and willow
ware, cordage, paper, brushes, brooms,
and hundreds Of other articles have been
received by the well known house Of
if' WHEELER, PIcKESs / CO.,
Nos. 1923 and 1881 Main street, between
Union and Monroe. The business OF
these popular gentlemen is so rapidly
increasing that they have made arrange
ments to open Wholesale department
adjoining their present place of bust.
ness, thereby affording the greatest ia
cilities to both the Wholesale and retail
departments. You can get anything
known in the wood and willow ware line
at this establishment, and this fact ac-
counts for the growing trade SO apparent
TO all visitors. f19f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
I.he paaa.,,D.ad.


Luke Paddon, gambler and steam
boat barkeeper by trade, died Of con-
sumption at the county Jail yesterday
evening about eight o'clock. Last
sumner Paddon shot and killed Mr.. Ed.
Burr, of Arkansas, at disreputable ball
at the Magnolia Gardens, Fort Picker
ing. The crime was cold-blooded--a
most deliberate murder, the assassin
being instigated by Jealousy and passion.
The particulars of the fearful tragedy,
published at the time, created the most in
tense excitement throughout the city, be-
cause Mr.. Burr stood high as gentleman
among bis fellow men. The provoca-
ton given was slight remonstrance on
the part Of Burr when Paddon, true to
his coarse instincts, undertook to abuse
a woman. "What have you to do with
it2" asked Paddon, with an imprecation.
Nothing in the world" replied Burr.
A sudden drawing of q pistol, a fash,
report, and Burr fell back shot through
the heart. He died almost instantly.
The murderer gazed cody at the dead
body, put up his pistol and left the
premises. When arrested and exam
ined bail was refused and he was
committed to prison. Having been in
dicted before the Criminal Court, his
trial was postponed from term to term
for many legal reasons. For many
months his health has been rapidly de,
clining, and under the instructions Of
Judge Flppin Tailor Jackson extended
to him all the liberties Of the Jail and
that attention deemed necessary and
humane toward dying man. He had
but few warm friends, his naturally peev-
ish and quarrelsome disposition having
the effect Of alternating those who felt
kindly disposed towards him. Paddon
was about twenty-six years of age, slim
built, sinister expression of coutenance
that failed to hide workings of the
mind within. His trial was continued
over on affidavit at the last term Of
the court, and would have come up for
trial at the present term. Paddon' 8
earthly career is over, and he has passed
before higher tribunal, where his deeds
on earth will be adjudged with mercy.
His example is a terrible warning to
those leading dissolute life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
Inquest or Lunacy.

Esquire Miller, who is probably the
best posted justice on medical jurispru-
dence in the State, held an inquest Of
lunacy on George Hunter this morning.
Hunter is a young man, Ia resident of
Tate street, and has been suffering from
alteration Of mind for nearly year
The jury, under charge of the court,
brought in a verdict of unsound mind. y
Constable Barney Cox conducted the
lunatic to the county jail from whence
he was at once transferred to the county
asylum.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
PuxPs at sl5 Second street
AZ
CriminaI Court.

Ida Mcdonald was found guilty Of
petit larceny by jury in the Criminal
Court this forenoon, and sentenced to
Imprisonment in the county Jail for ten
days.
Jerry Rozell, charged with petit lar
ceny, was found guilty, and sentenced
to two years imprisonment in the State
penitentiary. Judge Sale is on the
bench to-day, and is rushing criminal
business through in a lively manner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
MONEY.
PUEBLO LEDGER OYpIcE,
MEMPHIS. TENN. March q. 1872.

fUBLIO LhDdEh OTtlOMf
aH MEMPHIS. TENN. March z. 1872.
The situation as regards money is without
the slightest perceptible change, the demand
being very light and currency abundant.
The banks are discounting all Al paper offered
at 10g12 y cent. D annum, and there is
scarcely any paper offered in the open mar
ket. +.
There are but few cotton bills offering. the
uniform rate being par@1sc discount buying.
Some $4,000 on Baltimore was taken to-day at
10 discount. and $4,000 On Eastern points
was taken by the same bank atpar. Between
banks the rate is nc premium, with several
transactions amounting in the aggregate to
$50 900. In selling the banks charge nc pre-
MUM on Eastern points, and par on New
Orleans.
Gold is steady at 1895 in New York. and is
bought by dealers here at 10914@10915.
Local scrips. stocks, etc., are inactive, and
prices nominal. City securities are weak,
with $50 the best bid on the long date
currency skies to-day. Gold bonds are
quoted &c. County warrants are bought at
soc, and sold at &c. Bank Of Tennessee
money. old, is bought at So and sold at SIC
The new issue is bought by spectators at 3Oc.
Memphis and Charleston railroad stock ia
quoted at 351z@36c, with but one or two small
lots offered. Mississippi Valley insurance
stock is quoted at 3Oc. Street railroad stock
is 4O@42c. First mortgage bonds, Of the Missis-
sippi Central railroad are S5@S6c. and second
bonds 77@79c. Memphis and Charleston first
mortgage, SIC. Other securities are un-
changed. rn o iiiiliEL1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

Just received smoked beef and buffalo
tongue, Mailard's chocolate, extra fine
Canadian oatmeal. Atmore' mince meat
and cultivated cranberries, at ]. Devo-
to's, corner of Third and Adams streets.
III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

The grand re-opening of Weatherbee $
old saloon viii take place tomorrow
morning. The new prOprietOrs John H.
and Frank Vim Wrinkle win spread fine
turkey and roast pig lunch at ten o'clock,
which all their old friends are invited.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
Spring Opening of Fancy Goods
BYr. W. JoHRsToR g. CO.

We beg to call the attention Of ladies to our
present stock-the handsomest and most COM
plete Of any heretofore shown by US. In
Trimmings,
we have received all the novelties to be found
in the Eastern markets. such as rf
Tuekfngs, Pleatings,
Panings, FIUtIngs, sss
Flouneings. Laees, H' p
Embreiderfes, Ruffiings.
and all other varieties required for ladies'
and children's wardrobes. .f-
Weare receiving novelties in our line daily
and respectfully solicit an examination of
goods and'prices.
T.w. JOHNSTON a. CO.,
% Opposite Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

LIVERPOOL. March 2. II 30 a.Tn.-Cotton
opens quiet. Uplands. II to 1l1sd; Orleans.
1lsS TO HID. e.f.r a
2:9O p.m.-Cotton is dull. Uplands. lid;
Orleans. III to lisSd. Sales. 10000 bales. of
which 1000 were for export and speculation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

Sales yesterday were 1900 bales. To-day the
New York market shaded of 1sc at the open
ing, but at noon recovered the loss. and was
quiet. Liverpool has declined 1sd since our
last report. and is dull. New Orleans is dull
at 22ssc basis middliDg. Transactions here
were light to-day, owning to the weather. add
although number of buyers were out, sales
to noon footed up only 600 bales. at prices a
shade above our last quotations. We quote
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

PRoF. DAVIS and his trained troupe Of
dogs willappear at the grand Hindle and
Davis matinee at Broom's Opera House
tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock.
Miss Nellie Pegrine, a renowned artist,
will appear next Monday evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
srEAx-T1rr1SG at Sl5 Second st. 4

GRAVEL or composition roofing.
both GENUINE, by E. c. Jones, No. 1874
Second street. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

BRoMo Chlorallum, the great disin-
fectant for sale by j. B. Hills, 2sl Main
street xiv-2s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

Fresh stock received daily BY v. d.
Fuchs, Al Jefferson street. ITO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
aAs-y1rrIse .. sl5 Second st.

Mmpruss vsg's Patterns, all kinds
styles and sizes, at 213 VAN 81 1871
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

FRAzIER 4 Co.. 224 Main street, are
selling their splendid light-running Blees
machines It cost. Every machine guar
anteed. "a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

10:s5 s.m.-Cotton is quiet. Sales for Aprils
PC; May, 22ssc. Sales for future delivery yes
lerdAy evening, 5soQ bales.
l2;l5 p.m.-cottOn steady. Spot sales. 1000;
futures. 10000. Sales for April. p 1-lsc; May,
2 1l-l6c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
Lost,

A watch-charm, shape of cotton bale.
The finder viii be suitably rewarded BY
leaving it at RogaB, Selden 4 Co.'s.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

PIrTsBURG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown q Jones, Office 282 Main
street, Bethel Block I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

The Pavilion is the favorite spring
of all faT-famed Saratoga so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
BAKERY.

BREAD, CRACKERS AND CAKES
MANUFACTURED EVERY DAY[dBESI
M quality and at the lowest price. Sf1ck-
Sps "a "a Iosyes bread for 81 to consumers; 40
10 '''"'ie'' GEO. HUME.
l3-Ssis Steam Bakery; 4l6 MAN 81:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

lp.m.-uoius IVA NoAeou l. uull anu NUM-
inal. Sales since pm. yesterday. 800 bales;
sales for the week. 5000 bales; receipts to-
day. 2sS2 bales receipts for the week. l4.2ss
bales. Sight. &c premium. Sterling, 1885 to
1875; bank. 2O5z, .f.-
NEw YORK. March ~. 10 a.m.-The mar
ket opens lower. Sales at all United States
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

For the six days ending to-day receipts are
6Ss1, shipments $3.50. and sales lO.O50. Last
week they were respectively s7s1. l,2TO and
T75O. and during the corresponding period
last year, 1894. 1897 and 5000.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
Fresh Shad.

A choice lot, fresh, from Savannah,
for sale low by V. d. Fuchs,
20 Al jefferson street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
ARRIVALS.

ARRIVALS.
Steamer Dexter. st. Louis.
. Dardanelle, Arkansas river.
Emma c. Elliott, Cincinnati.
- Phil lin, Friar's Point.
4" A. j. White. Napoleon.
p" j. II. GrOesbeck, New Orleans.
=" p. Carroll, q ew orleans.
a. Mary Mcdonald, Luichita river.
-" Louisville, Cincinnati.
Colorado, st. Louis.
DEPARTURES.
Steamer Dexter, New Orleans.
Z" Belle Lse, New Orleans.
A" Sioux City, White river.
- City of Chester, st. Louis.
90 Undine, osceola.
. Geo. w. Cheek, Friar's Point.
90 j. n. Groesbeck, incinnati.
- p. arroll, St. Louis.
Z" Mary Mcdonald, st. Louis.
. Louisville, New Orleans.
rea BOATS IN PORT. IG3
Dardanelle, Il. P. Walt, A. j. White, Phi
Allin. Il. c. Elliott, Colorado.
BOATS ADVERTISED TO LEAVE TO-DAY.
Napoleon ............A. }. White..........5 p. m
St. Colorado m
Vicksburg ... Capitol City,....4 d. nj
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
BOARDING.

DOARDING-0N AND AFTkk LIE isa
House for regu lar boarders will be as fol.
lows: Single ROOF q. 81 per week; two occu,,
plying same room, SO per week. each; p9af az
ner week. These prices being as low as can
he Afforded are made payable strictly, IN ad-
vance. unless we'll secured by responsible par
ties. Families accommodated on very o asa-
sonable terms. -.
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-stolottil
CAsToLoTTIl -.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

Memphis. White and Little Red River u. s.
Mail Line Fer Helena. Devall's Blu6.
Searcy. Augusta, Jacksonport. and al va
landings.
LEGAL TENDER...-.W. j. Ashford. masts
Leaves Memphis every TUES -
DAY at o'clock pm. uzk-
RIP, WALT..o..........John J. Edison. master
Leaves Memphis every SAT- ~
URDAY, at 5 o'elock Pm. 49,
The above elegant steamers connect az De-
wallis Bluf with the Railroad Monday ahd
Thursday going NJ. and "Wednesday and Sal,
urday coming down.
lllt Cor. Jefferson and Pro6sbaie sts-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

n tnls cOIuMus
Net receipts at all United States ports since
Friday evening were Sl.7Ol bales; exports to
Great Britain, Al ,54S bales; exports to the con-
tinent. S4Ss bales stock on hand of all classes.
463. 795 bales.
Middling here at this time last year-4 @l41s
Middling in New York same date......l5 9l5H
MiddliRg in New Orleans same date-l4149l419
Uplands in Liverpool same da.e......- q ~
old In Nav Ynrlr sama dam --.-.......... 1llh
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

Sales for April. a l5-i6o; May. 2a5Es.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
FOR SALE.

r,op' sALE-A NO. 1 SECOND HAND
NV roc kaway. Inquire at Phi. Mauer's
WAGON ., Nop, 207 Poplar street. 1873
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

NOR sAIlC-EGGS FOR HATCHING PURE
tgbn rs Snh fowls. Dark and Light, Brahnas.
HoudOns w Black Spanish few p SGIse n
R bs nbdxe s fpTis Apply to or address with
sno aDo'' ~ Ed DUNCAN,
s'9s 1923 Vance ST.. Memphis: Tenn:
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22

NOR sA,v,E-5OO EMPTY OYSTER CASES.
III in 90 cd order. Apply to
1e'f a. !" ~ V. D. FUCHS. Al Jefferson st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
WANTED.

OREEN PASTURE-BARL, EY AND RYE
" fields now ready for fall and winter graz
ing at Mon. Rodford's past'Lre farm. Leave
orders with Bracket Co. 26t
yTTANTED. : SECOND FURNI-
w niture, feathers and household goods
Of all kinds bought at 2s2 Second street.
lot II. 7. SINN0TT.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-03-22
IMPORTS.

NEw ORLEASs. March %. II 80 a.m.-cet-
ton Is dull. Sight exchange. re premium.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-08-14
WHEELING, W. Va WEDNESDAY MORNING AUGUST IA, 1872.

vote for this measure-when the exsmp.
ton Of 81 200 Of property will protect the
great body Of the persons In West Va
owing them, from being compelled to pay
their billsI
viii 1t pay the banks OF the city to
have measure passed that will cut off
one.hali Of their discountsf
And lastly will 1t pay the poor men, for
whose benefit the politicians pretend to
have passed this clause, to vote for itP
the cannot rent a house without pay.
Ing the rent in advance or giving security
for II; II he cannot buy groceries, clothes
or shoes for his family without paying
cash for them; II he cannot get any OF the
commonest necessaries Of life without be.
ing compelled to pay cash down for them,
will II at any and all times pay him 10 vote
for this clausep
There are certain timas in every year
when our laboring men are out Of employ
ment and when It is absolutely necessary
for them TO have credit to be enabled 10
keep their families, and If the retail deal
ers are compelled to refuse them credit,
can It, In any way, possibly pay poor men
10 vote for the exemption clause In he
Constitution ANTT.ExEMPTI3.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-08-14
CHICAGO.

CuIcAGo, August 13-L. w. Wallace,
partner In the commission house Of H'
NJ. staley & Co., Is reported 10 have ab.
seconded o deiaulter 10 the amount Of
$4,000 or $4,000. 1t appears he had
SpeCulated on his own account, using The
money Of the firm, and covered up his op.
eradons by false entries, which, being
financial manager Of the firm, he was en-.
abled TO do with but slight danger OF
detection. Wallace was formerly a
banker Of Detroit, Mich, where he failed
in business, and subsequently came here,
and was connected for some time with one
Of the city banks. a...
A fire this morning damaged the stock
and fixtures ol the Star aud Crescent
Mills about $500.
II Is reported that Rev. r. W. Patter.
son, Of the Second Presbyterian Church Of
this city, has accepted q ProfesSorship In
the Lane Theological Seminary at Gin
cinnatl.
The Pigeon Shooting Tournament Of
the Kennecolt Shooting Club, commenced
today at Dexter Park. There was a
largo number Of sportsmen present from
different parts Of the country and fair
attendance Of spectators. Four prizes
were shot for to-day and won by the fol-
lowing persons: 1st, Ed. Price; Cd, VIM.
Pricei 3D., ]. Reeves; 4th, q. Huntington.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-08-14
Soldiers Beware!
From tho MIddlObOurnO 10Y Boy in BluOl

(From the hiddlooourne (O) Boy In Blue)
Under the recent amendment to the
Homestead Act OF 1852, soldiers of the
late war are entitled to enter and acquire
Homestead Of one hundred and sixty
acres of any ot the Government lands eI.
cept mineral lands, on certain terms hero.
tofore published in full in the Boy in Blue,
The law permits the entry to be made by
an Agent or Attorney, and the country
Is being flooded with circulars Of
agents, who, for consideration,
propose to locate and enter home
steads for soldiers unde ehis Law.
1t is well enough Tor a soldier to employ
some reliable agent to make his selection
and file his preliminary declaration for
these lands when he has fully made up
his mind and arranged his affairs to avail
himself Of the provisions of the law. But
we desire to warn all soldiers who are not
prepared to go on to the prairies inside Of
six months after such location by the at
torney, and TO remain there the full time
required by the law, that they lose all
right to the location made, and that they
cannot thereafter make at any time any
further Homestead entry, and they will
lose all benefits under the law. We ad.
wise all soldiers to avoid these Agents un.
til they are fully determined on removal
westward.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-08-14
A Collision Between two Political
Meetings at LeaVenWorth.

LEAyENwoRTH, KS, August 18.-At
the Republican mass meeting in New
Market Hall, last night, one Of the speak
ers, Judge Adams, told the audience,
which was largely composed OF colored
men, that the election OF Greeley would
again tasten the shsckles OF slavery upon
the hands of the blacks, and in other
ways appealed 10 the prejudices OF his
hearers and excited much ill.feeling,
the result Of which was col.
liaion between the Republicans of
the New Market meeting and the Greeley
men who were holding meeting across
the street. The windows Of the Greeley
hall were shattered by bricks and stones,
the men were driven from the building
aud quite disturbance was created
The prompt interference Of. the police
only prevented bloodshed. The colored
men are not blamed for the disturbance,
but the speaker who attempted to excite
them to acts OF violence, is sharply cen.
sured.