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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
THE DELUGH,
A Confirmation eff the bible atOrJ
From ChaIdaic Sources.

From Chal0aic sources.
From the London Telegraph
We have received from the accom-.
plished discoverer, Mr.. George Smith, OF
the British Museum, the subjoined most
interesting account Of the record Of the
Deluge, which, as we announced day
or two ago, be has lately deciphered from
the Assyrian monuments:
The cuneiform inscription which
have recently found and translated
gives a long and full account OF the
Deluge 1t contains the version OF ira
dition Of this event which existed in the
early Chaldean period at the city OF
Erech lone ofthe cities Of Nimrod, now
represented by the ruins OF Warka. In
this newly discovered inscription the &C.
count Of the Dsluge is put as narrative
into the mouth of Aisuthrus or Noah.
He relates the wickedness Of the world
tie command to build the ark, its building
the filling Of il, the Qeluge, the resting Of
the ark on the mountain, the sending out
Of the birds, and other matters. The
narrative has a closer resemblance "a
the account transmitted by the Greeks
from Berosus, the Chaldean historian,
than to the Biblical history, but it does
not differ materially from either. The
principal differences are as to the dgra-
ton Of the deluge, the name Of the noun
tain on which the ark rested, the sending
out Of the birds, etc. The cuneiform &C
count Is much longer aud fuller than
that Of Bsrosus, and has several details
omitted both by the Bible and the Chal-
dean historian. This inscription opens
up many questions Of which we knew
nothing previously, and i is connected
With 8 number Of other apiails Of Chal-
dean history which viii be both interest
ing and important, This is the first
time any inscription has been found with
eH account Of an event mentioned in
Genesis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

CUPIDs AMBUscADEs. The sly archer,
Love, shoots his arrows from many
coigns of vantage, but it is doubtful if
he delivers his heart-taking shafts from
any ambush with more effect than when
he arms them from the braids and folds
and ringlets of superb head of hair,
Ladies who have not been favored by
nature with this browning charm of wo-
manhood, can readily and certainly in
crease the volume of their hair and i'm
part to it silken lustre by using Lyons
KATHAIRoN as daily dressing; while
those whom Providence has blessed with
superabundance of this glory" Of
the sex, can preserve it, undiminished,
in quantity and undiminished in beauty
to the latest period of life. There is a
terminating principle in the KATHAIRoY
which literally compels the hair to grow.
1t extirpates scurf, dandrufi, and all ex-
foliations and excresences Of the scalp
which interfere with the rapid and
healthy development of the fbers.
aod -dkw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

THERE is good authority for itahne
that in this country one adult out o.
every six dies of consumption; antt in
deed, SO prevalent ard fatal has this us
ease become, that it is dreaded as the
great scourge OF the race; and yet, in
the formative stage all pulmonary COM
plants may be readily controlled by re-
sorting promptly to the Expectorant Of
DR.. Jayne, which soothes and strength
ems the bronchial tubes, allaying inAam-
nation and cleansing them and the
lungs of all impurities. 1t is certain
remedy for coughs and colds, which,
when left to themselves, frequently bring
on pulmonary complaints, and it cures
bronchitis efectually if taken in tune,
and the directions strictly followed 1t
has maintained its reputation as a cUra-
tive for over quarter Of a century, fnd
If those who are threatened with lung
diseases, or any Of the symptoms of
bronchitis or asthma, will at once give
this standard remedy q trial, they will
never regret it. Sold everywhere. [sm4w
FAMILIES supplied with oysters at the
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
FOREIGN.

LONDON, December ls.-Rain has been fall
ing for the last twenty-four hours, and the
storm is the most severe Of the season. Larg'
tracts of land in Lecestershire are snsndated
In Derbyshire. snow has fallen to the depth Of
twelve inches. Telegraph lines in all diree-
tons are badly damaged. and telegraph com
munication with Liverpool, Leeds and Hull Is
interrupted. At Grimsby the gale was hur-
ricane, and many disasters are reported. The
ship Laconia, from Philadelphia for Rotter-
dam, went ashore in the storm and became a
total wreck. All OF. board except one were
saved.
The funeral Of Lady Beaconsfeld takes place
tomorrow and will be strictly private.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
NEW YORK.


NEw YoRK. December ls.-A number of the
most prominent and wealthy citizens have
rendered Mr.. Dix. Governor elect. q public
dinner as an expression Of confidence In his
administration OF the affairs of this State.
Mr.. Dix has declined the honor on account Of
the pressure Of public engagements. and takes
occasion to use these words. In regard to the
recent elections. ia his letter to the commit
tee; Il consider tia verdict BY the people
against corrupt and selfish management of
political cliq1es. condemnation Of extrava-
ganee. fraud. mslfefsance in office, the pub
lie planderers. aud declaration in favor Of
retrenchment in expenditures. strict ae-
countability in the executive department. and
a pariaeatiOn Of the heads of legislation. the
prolific sources Of abuse. 1t may be necessary
for the Legislature, in extirpating the diseased
parts of the body polite. to resort TO sharp
remedial process. bat trust these processes
will be performed with an untiinching hand,
and in SO doing the representatives Of the peo-
pie who have been chosen to execute their viii
may rely on my most cordial cooperation.
Hon. Thomas H. Nelson, United States
Minister to Mexico. sailed yesterday for Vera
Cruz by steamer City of Mexico.
Walter p. Grover lectured In Association
Hall last evening on the currency needs of
commerce. Horace Greeley would have pre-
sided at this lecture had he been living.
A meeting Of the Directors of the Brie road
was held yesterday, but the proceedings were
secret. and the result of the meeting is not
known, further than that 1t was decided to
declare no dividend on stock at present. al
though the road has been as skilifully managed
by President Watson as was practicable with
out resources and equipments.
News was received yesterday of the disa-
bling of the Pacific mail steamer Great Re-
public by the breaking of her main shaft
while on the way from Hong Kong to San
Francisco. The steamer proceeded to San
Francisco under sail. and will probably be
ready for sea in about two weeks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

Our latest dispatches received yes
terday contained the news that Mr..
VIM. Orion. of the Western Union Tel
egraph Company, had bought q control
ing interest in the New York Tribune,
that Mr.. Whitelaw Reid had resigned as
managing editor, aud that Schuyler Col
fax will probably be offered the editor
ship of the paper. This may put Coliax
on pension, but will not make an editor
of him,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

1851, OO-S3, 5,OOO
si Ssp% pr ge1 Ist 1876 ........ 2s2. 900
Total Bonded Debt................ SS.SJ2.UOo
She has for reduction of bonded debt
2il bonds due by the purchasers, Of
the city's stock in the Memphis
and Charleston Railroad Co....--.. Sal ,OOO w
Is bonds issued In 1863. as collateral
security Tor city notes included IN -, a.
the bills payable lo'VOO w
Total for reduction bonded ebt...-s256. 600 o.
And sinking fund is now provided
for, and is in active use, that will alone,
it is estimated, retire the bonded debt in
twenty-five years. Every means now
afforded by law is being used to enforce
payment Of arrears due the city. 1t is
probable that the Legislature will soon
pass laws that will enable the city TO
push her collections faster. But it is
certain that so fast as the means due the
city can be collected, SO fast will the
debts she owes be paid.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
T. W. JOHNSTON & co

Special attention is called to their gen.
eral stock Of fancy articles, suitable for
holiday presents. For variety and at
Effectiveness, nothing to equal it can be
found in the market.
Store will be kept open every evening
until nine clock, forthe convenience of
those who cannot make their purchases
during the day. III
T. W. JOHNSTON & CO.,
92.t $40 Main ST., opp. Peabody Hotel.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
NEW ORLEANS.

NEW ORLEANS. December ls.-The building
of the Shakspearean Club. one of the finest in
the country, was totally destroyed by fire at
three o'clock this morning. The fire origi-
mated from a defective heater. The loss is es-
timated at fifty or sixty thousand dollars. The
building was insured for forty thousand. The
Club will lose ten to fifteen thousand on furni-
lures, books etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS.

~
u guished young actor.
MIR. FRANK MAYO,
who will appear in the entirely new and orig
inal drama, written expressly for him by the
late Frank Murdoch, ESQ.,, entitled
DAVY CROCKETT;
Or, "Be Sure You're Right. Then Go Ahead. /"
pronounced by the press and public every
where to be the best American drama yet
written. Mr.. Mayo will be supported during
this engagement by the full strength of the
dramatic company from the Academy Of Mu-
sic, New Orleans.
Monday and Tuesday Evenings, December
16 and IL, will be presented the new American
drama, in FIVE acts, entitled DAVY CROCK
EFT. Wednesday, December Is, THE ROB
BERS. Thursday, December 10, RICHELlEU.
Friday, December %, HAMLET. Saturday.
December q. RICHARD III. Friday, benefit
OF Mr.. Frank Mayo. Saturday, Grand Mayo
Natinee-DAVY CROCKETT.
Monday. December 2S-UNDER THE GAS
LIGHT,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
LEGAL.
mo. 632.l
In the Second Chancery Court OF
shelby County, Tenn.
Rosa Rosenb nsch
VS.

Rosa Rosenbnsch
VS..
Simon Rosenb usch.
1T APPEARING FROM THE BILL WHICH
L is sworn TO in this cause that the defendant,
Simon Rosenbusch. is a nonresident Of tht
State of Tennessee it is therefore ordered thai
he make his appear 'anee herein, at thei couft.
house of the Second Chancery Court, in tht
city of Memphis Tennessee ON or be
fore the first Monday in February, 1873
and plead, answer or demur to complainant
amended bill, or the same will be taken
for confessed as to him and set for hearing ex
parte; and that a copy of this order be pub
Iished once a week. for four successive weeks
in the Memphis PUBLIC LEDGER. This Decem-
MD. r. STEWART.
Clerk and Master
By GKo. MALLERY, Deputy G. and NJ.
0rville Yerger, Solicitor for Complainant.
49, go l05-lll
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
NOTICE.
Important to Delinquents

j. Harvey Mathes, ESQ.,, Tax Collector on
Privileges
DEAR SIR: In compliance with Act of Legis-
lature, January IS. 1870, you will please fur
nish me a COMPLETE LIST Of all merchants and
dealers in liquors by retail in lie IS quantities
than quart, who are doing bust ness without
license. so that / can take the e,,essary steps
to hold them LIABLE on their bond 3, and indict
as the law directs. Yours. etc.,
LUKE L. WRIGHT, Atty 6'en'l, etc.
Memphis, December IA, 1879.
pB- The above will be complied with during
the present week.
j. HARVEY .MATHES,
92-g7 Tax Collector on Privileges.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
HE X N A N ID %
Insurance Company
OF MEMPHIS.
Office: No. % Madison Street.
s.H. DUNSe0MB, President. 49,
W. b. GALBkEATH. Vice Presiden.
y. M. NELSON, Secretary.
TAXES.
NOCICE Il.

orr,or or CRY TAX CoLLEcToR,o
M.lMPHIs, TENN. L 'ecemoer 10, i9.S,y v
NITY TAXPAYERS a Nd vi and settIe their
~ requested to come torwa ,oiarad p sr Dug
accounts. as taxes Will be &c Tba IleneraI
on the Il st OF January, 1913. ;nstructed the
Council, lat their last meeting Ustruu;.e s, aII
Tax Coll hector TO issue WARRANT ' aaeepepTy 10
DELINoURlSTs and seize PERSONAL "Ie,J -
satisfy thu, amount due for the ye lm s1N 1'
as-Io4 City Tax Collector.
lMorninlg papers copy one week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

Tux Bolivar Bulletin is confident that
the Memphis and Knoxville narrow
gauge road win be built from Bolivar TO
Henderson station in time to move the
cotton crop OF 1873.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
Christmas Dinners.

/ am fully prepared to Gil any orders
for the coming event. Parties can leave
their orders with enc, and they will
receive prompt and strict attention.
The nnest and choicest Of dressed tur-
keys, oysters. celery, ETC., for the occa-
sion. Give me a call.
IS S. CLENEST, 81 Besl street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

WILKINSON, at III Main street, has the
London Young Ladies' Journal for De
cember. and Cooley aud Pet,rson for
January.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

Bolivar is to have an elegant monu'
ment to the iaomory Of .he Confederate
dead Of Hardeman county. 1t is already
on the ground and will soon be erected
in the courthouse yard.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

REMEMBER that prime mess beef can
be had by the barrel at tile Central Meat
Market of H. Seessel Sr.,. No. Y Jeher-
son street, corner of Third. lO4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

FoR coughs, bronchitis and consump-
ton, in its early stages, nothing equals
DR.. Pierce'e Golden Medical Discovery.
cod dkM
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

By ExPREss-tw twenty-five tubs Of gilt
edge roll butter. WIN. DEAN l. Co.'s,
"a 1879 Poplar street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
LAST CHANCEr

Parties having leased the South
ern Palace, and as we will vacate
the same the first week in January,
we will, during the present month
of December, offer greater inducs-
msnts than ever, as we wish to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

WORCESTERSHIRE sauce and tomato
catsup by the gallon at
WIN. DEAN Il Co.,
"a 1879 Poplar street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
CLOS OUT,

entire, the present stock OF goods in
the Southern Palace.
Remember this is the last month
for buying Dry Goods, Boots and
Shoes. Gents Furnishing Goods,
Housekeeping Goods, ETC., at cost,
and less than cost.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
EDUCATIONAL.
MRS. HAILE'S
Memphis Female Seminary,
4es SHELBY STREET.

TT AFFORDS NE MUCH PLEASURE TO
Il announce 10 my old patrons. friends and
pupils. that / will reopen my school, for
Young ladies. on Wednesday. January I'D.
will be ready % see ny friends and enroll
pupils On and .afi-. wednesday. December
ilth. az my residence.
MRS. ANNIE ID. HALLE.
No. t62 Shelby street.
Circulars to be had At The music, book sHA
drug store: 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

d. C. & II. M. LOEWElSSTINE,
Southern Palace, 1872 Main Street
S0-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18
GROCERIES.
New Stot

- " - u w
$50 buckets and half BIB
Meat.
90 casks scotch Ale an
Porter.
100 bbIs Navy Heana aud
20 bbls sweet cider.
500 boxes ana quarter b
kafalns.
800 do. Preserves and Jel
100 bags Almonds aud Cr,
30 barrels Oranges.
100 packages Pickles,atI
styles.
1COO eases Canned Fruits 4
tables.
200 IL zad Ia eases anrt n
500 pk - Macherel andN Ia
500 boxes selected Chez ~
e.. A. ECkR IN
3l.ll4 33S Front, cor. u
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

FAMILIES supplied with oysters at the
Appeal Saloon, Is Union st. 45-wAs
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-12-18

.INTING rs
n street. Com
al job printing
patch.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-02-16
nIR. MARLAN,a CARD.

We have been requested to publish tue
following note from Mr.. Harlan, in response
10 certain charges made against that gentle
man with reference to matters connected
with the Board Of Public Education:
To the Ediors Of EosrV Eosning' me
saw to all Interested that | had no know
ledge of tie Article headed Authority" IN
he Egery EpeninJ Of Wednesday last till !
saw it in print, aud that al once condemn
I'd il as erroneous in statement and very un-
lust both 10 the members of the Board oil
Education and TO the many excellent teachers
in our schools.
Being in no wise responsible for the article
and believing that the parties condemned In
il knew that did not and never had enter
tanned such opinions as the writer set forth,
thought II better not TO attract more atten.
| ton to the sub jet by making reply till
| saw the notice it was receiving IN the papers
Of Saturday
Everybody ought to know that the making
/ of rules aud regulations Tor the schools be-
| longs to the Board aud TO the Committees,
and moi 10 the Superintendent. Having M
| nower TO make rules, and never having
attempted 10 make any, all that is said abon
appeals from my rules 20 the visiting Com
miitees Is conjecture on tie part OF The
| writer.
Many persons in this city know that Ihav'
borne frequent testimony to the fact thai
during the year that have known them
with rare exceptions, the teachers hav
shown an excellent spirit, have adopted M
suggestions with alacrity, even where the
cost them much more labor than they ha
been previously accustomed to, and tina
they have probably done as much for III
Improvement of the schools and thel
own improvement Intellectually as th
teachers Of any other city.
ID. w. HARLAN.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-02-16
THINGS GENERALLY.
Eggs, % cenIs per dozen. ;

Eggs, 25cenls per dozen.
Butter As cents per pound on wednesday,
Colorado is often called the Swilzerlanu
Of America.
"A Western paper accuses Longleilow oil
plagiarism.
The new Baltimore City Hall will cost
81 SOC, 900.
Nilsson bought 5000 diamond solitaire
In st. Louis.
II is proposed 10 annex the town OF Rich
mond, Virginia. gfM.
Theodore Thomas is meeting with great
success down South.
Newman, Georgia, has physicians
mortar, 93s years old.
Alfred Forbes, of swan,on, Vermont, is a
father at the age Of 10.
There were thiriy-fye deaths fro N smal''
pox in Cincinnati last week.
Eleven editors have sunk from lllc I'll
honest poverty to Congress.
The observance of 81. Valentines Day is
rapidly growing into dislavor.
The explosion OF a mince pie caused inc
death of Wisconsin youngster.
The Usage Indians secured ten thousand
buffalo robes during their last hunt.
The Misunderstanding sisleIhood" is lite
| new name for the woman sufiragites.
The gas bills OF The Fifth Avenue uole',
In New York, are over $500 a week.
A locomotive consumes, on the average
45 gallons Of water for every mile it runs
"Reai maid" bridal costumes arc appro-
prialely advertised in a New Jersey town.
Tho most prosperous daily paper in all
Germany does cot have a circulation oil 90
900 copies.
Commodore Hendricks was acquitted o
the charge of stealing half pint OF whiskey
in Philadelphia.
The widow of the late General Rawlin'
/ was married in Connecticut last week. She
is now Mrs. @. f. Daniels, of New York.
A fellow who has tried it Gays that il take
just three years 10 make an Iowa widow be-
lieve that she ought TO be married again.
A little girl wanted to say that she had 4
fan, but had forgotten the name, so she de-
scTibed il as "a tliDg 10 brush the warm Of
with"
A candid old bachelor says, "Alter all
| woman's heart is the sweetest thing in In
world; iI's a perfect honeycomb-iull
sells"
A man was fined fifty dollars iu Boston
recently, for not having notified the nfope
authorities Of case OF small pox in hi
family.
The gas pipes in the NintL Ward wer'
flozen on Tuesday evening, compelling th,
residents oil that place to resort 10 co al oil
candles, &c.
Mrs. d. P. Bowers will commence a bre
engagement of three or four nights al th
Masonic Temple, commencing Mondal
evening, March 4th.
A young lady al Fond du Lac was marie
without shoes or stoekin gs the other day, Il
accordance with an old within that such
act would bring good luck.
II Yankee ingenuity cannot find som
perfectly safe way TO shackle railroad cars
then Yankee ingenuity ia not what II
cracked up 10 be. Deaths from crush In
are becoming too numerous.
lady in Louisville was recently dread
klully alarmed al the appearance OF man o
the street with white handkerchief tic
! over his care, because she "beleVed th
fellow had either the smallpox or was
live u.Klux.n
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-02-16
FOREIGN NEWS.

From India we have the intelligence that
the Earl of Mayo, GoverDor-General OF that
country, has been assassinated by Mahom-
edan convict.
NJ. Rouher, formerly Minister of State
under Napoleon, has been elected TO the
: ssembly from the island ol Corsi.a.
Dispatches from Tehesan state that the
famine in Persia continues with inhabited
fury, many persons dying daily.
The day OF Thanksgiving for the recovery
OF the Prince Of Wales, the eth of February
is declared public holiday throughout the
BIZ ish Dominion.
The Tranco-German Postal Convention
has been signed by the respective Govern
ments, parties thereto.
kilograms from Bombay announce tina
the assassination of the Earl Of Mayo cause
intense excitement throughout India.
Smallpox is pronounced epidemic a
Edinburgh.
Five thousand pounds have been sub
scribed in England towards a fund to defral
the expenses Of the proposed expedition i
earch of DR.. Livingston.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-02-16
HOME NEWS.

A powder mill exploded ut Wtslneid'
Mass, Monday. No one was injured.
There are now $500. 600 bushels Of grain
n store aud afoat al Chicago.
The remains Of General Anderson VIII
not be removed 10 West Point Tor tnfeo o'
four weeks.
O'BaldwIn has accepted Mace's challenge
to: fight within four months, and placed
5000 up as forfeit.
The dwelling of Samuel Rice, saroinsr
Me-, was burned Sunday evening, ana MI
Rice persisted In the flames.
The remains of General Robert Anderson
were placed In the vault OF the 6eeond
Avenue Ce melery, In New York, on mon
day.
Three Erie Railroad employees, al susque'
hanus, Pa, on Sunday, poured kerosene on
negro boy while asleep. The hesh was
bnrnel from bis bones. The tends escaped
A young man, who has been swindlin4
n umerous persons, including Gen. breckn-
ridge, under prttence of being Gen. Lees
nephew, was detected in his operations 90
Monday and escorted from the town, WIN
the iniimation that his return would DC
serious for himself.
Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1872-02-16
Another Fire In Chicnrn.

A FIRE on Wednesday morning, on West
Madison street destroyed three wooden
buildings occupied by $. Lambkin, boots
nd shoes, $4,000; Glang g. Hoffman, fur
dealers, loss $4,000; Jacob, 0usky & Stein,
tailors, loss $4,000; total loss, $4,000; in
sured. The Union passenger depot of the
Chicago, aud St. Louis and Illinois Central
Railroads, and the hotel adjacent, at Nor
S25, 1000, insured for $4,000 The inmates
Of the hotel had barely time TO save their
personal property.