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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27
Amuseuents.

BLACK Crook. = This spectacular
drama will be presented at the Memphii
Theater during the present week. This
evening change Of programme will be
presented. New ballots and specalties
will be introduced. Hernandez great
burlesque, The Boston Peace Jubilee,
will be an attraction tonight. In order
to accommodate the public the reserved
seats will be reduced in price to one
dollar. The transformation scenes, fairy
spectacles and comica specialties will
fll the theater nightly during the week.
THE GREAT CIRCUS. -Noyes' Crescent
Circus, Hippodrome and Egyptian Car
avian will camp on the bluffs next
Wednesday morning, and splendid
performance will be given daily at one
and seven clock. The company con-
sists of a large array of talent-eques-
TRANS, gymnasts, trapeze performers,
tumblers, etc. Miss Mile Tournour, the
air queen, will perform series of start
ling novelties on the flying trapeze.
The great Lee family, of California five
artists, are celebrated for their feats in
the arena. Each day Professor Clarke,
the great @ronaut, will ascend in bal
loon and perform, while several hundred
feet above the earth, series of startling
trapeze acts. The city will turn out en-
masse to visit the Crescent City Circus.
BRooM's OPERA HoUsE.-Broom has
now one of the best variety companies
in the South, having made such addi-
tons as entirely complete the combina-
ton, and places it in the power of the
present management to arrange a
programme to suit the tastes Of all who
attend this popular place of amuse-
ment. Manager Broom is determined
not to be outstripped by any like estab-
lishment in the country.
OLYMPIC VARIETIES THEATER.-Man-
niger Buchanan wishes to inform the
amusement-seekers of Memphis that he
shall not be outrivaled by any place
of amusement in the South or South
west; has succeeded in presenting be-
fore us each and every evening some of
the first stars in the profession. To
night the large troupe of artists will ap-
pear in most attractive performance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27
REMnRaE.

The condition of Stokes, the slayer OF
Jim Fisk, should serve as warning to
men. His long incarceration is telling
on him. He tries, it is said, in public to
seem as heroic and proud as during the
few days that succeeded the commission
of the crime, when he flattered himself
that he had done noble act; but his
hollow cheeks, sunken eyes and flushed
face, his hair formerly such glossy
black, now well sprinkled with gray, and
his mustache bleached out to frowsy
red, his shrinking movements, nervous
manner and frightened look, all tell q
story of remorse.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27
BRECKENRIDGE.

The Courier-Journal of yesterday
says: The story that John C. Breckin-
ridge bad telegraphed Horace Greeley
that he means to support him and make
speeches for him bore upon its face
a palpable untruth to those who
know the retieent and retiring DISPOSE
ton Of the ex-Yice-President. But the
correction which has gone out is equally
untrue in seeking to create the impress
sion that General Breckenridge is
against the Liberal ticket and in favor
Of a straight-out Democratic nomina
ton. The simple fact is that General
Breckenridge is out of politics. that he
desires to stay out, that he is in bust
ness, and that he refuses to allow his
name to be mentioned in any political
connection whatever.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

The New York Sun thinks it
must be very pleasant for man OF
genius and dignity, like General Sher-
man, to be taken around Europe as the
follower and attendant upon Lieutenant
Fred. Grant. As our Ministers in
Europe owe their places to the Lieuten-
ants father, they devote their attention
chiefly to the young man, and cause him
to be presented to the monarchs at whose
courts they are accredited as a sort of
prince of the blood, while the brilliant
and distinguished General is treated by
them as of small account in compar-
ison"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

MNISG 0PERATIoSs-Since the dis
coyery Of coal and limestone, near Horn
Lake, Mississippi, planters have been
inspired with a passion for well-boring'
so as to test the different stratas Of soil
beneath their hearihstones. Should the
passion continue, our planters will soon
become most enthusiastic miners. The
business Of the well-diggers has been
most profitable Of late.
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steamboat Attacke ed by Indians

Sioux Cry, Iowa, May 27.-The
steamer Miner, which arrived Friday
night, was fred into by Indians at the
mouth of Cheyenne river. One ball
passed through the clothes of the engi-
neer. General Stanley received tele-
gram here yesterday saying that the
shooting was done by party of Indians
who had lost friend on the Platte a
short time since, and sought to get re:
yenge. 1t is believed that the movement
is merely a local one, and no Importance
is attached to it. 1t is reported that the
band have left for hostile camp
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, May 27.-There is strong
talk of general strike by the fathers,
who demand three and four dollars a
day. The bosses have held meeting
and decided to resist to the last.
Nicholas Trooman has received YER
dict of $4,000 against the Columbus,
Chicago and Indiana central railroad
for injuries received by being thrown
from a car while he was a brakeman.
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by his government. A copy, as amended
by the Senate, was at once furnished to
the President and Secretary of State,
and there is reason to believe it reached
the British Cabinet yesterday, so that
the English decision will certainly be
known within twenty-four hours. The
negotiation will be expected and sent to
the Senate for ratification, if English
action is favorable. 1t is anticipated
that this may be done by Wednesday of
this week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

THE WNDs.--A regular Northwestern
swept over the city this morning. Signs
we're blown away as the wind whistled
around the street corners. The lorna
does seem to be sweeping about promis-
cuously, but fortunately Memphis, owing
to its position in bend Of the river,
happens to be out Of the course Of the
hurricane.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

FLOATER FoUYD. - Coroner Mofatt
was informed at one o'clock to-day that
floating body was found at noon in the
river, near the point where the telegraph
cable crosses the Mississippi at Fort
Pickering. No information as to the sex
or condition of the remains were re-
ceived by the Coroner. An inquest will
be held this afternoon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

FREAK OF NATURE.-A few days since
a fine brood mare belonging to Mr.. Leh-
man, on Vance street, gave birth TO two
well formed colts. The little animals
are lively, and have been christened
Dolly and Tommy Warden.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

No. l6.-The best and coolest place
to get frst-class shave, haircut and
shampoo is at H. G. Hampes, No. l6
Madison street, under Peoples Insu-
rance Company. Four artists in attend
ance. Go and convince yourself. 80
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

EXECUTIVE Committee. The report in
circulation, arising from an article in
the Sunday Appeal, that a voter in the
primary election can vote more than
once for one given delegate is a mis-
take. The committee on Saturday never
mentioned the subject, but the resolu-
ton heretofore adopted, saying that "the
phite coter may icrite upon his ticket
the names of as many delegates as are
alloced the pard or district disposes Of
the matter. 1t is hardly necessary to
negative the purport of the article afore-
said; furthermore, we are authorized to
say there will be no meeting Of the Elk
ecutive Committee on Wednesday next
to provide for the nomination of candi-
dates for the Legislature on the 10th Of
June, nor does the committee contem-
plate any such action.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

AREPoRr Of the Waller (impecuniousl
hanging in Missouri says: The dread
full stiffness was in part relieved by the
historical screams Of number Of ladies
and the audible breathing Of the whole
dense crowd Of humanity"
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~ DR. HINSON

DOEs PLUG TEETH so WELL THAT
IL the plugs don fail Dot Of tssth s.ys E5aI
with superior skill. whose business u III
shall remain In Memphis until taken 20 Kim
wood / therefore invite all who .Fish 70 re-
tain their teeth through life to call ana they
will be treated as gentlemanly a. heretofore.
s. II = once and residence % Main street.
May q, lS72. foI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

JOE LOCKE, newsman at 1864 Main,
has the Galaxy, Atlantic, Demorest,
Leslie and Godey's magazines for June.
Daily papers and weekly pictorials of
latest dates always on hand.
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Choice Groceries.

Families can be supplied with every
thing they desire in the family grocery
line, at J. Devoto's, corner of Adams
and Third streets. THE best is the
cheapest. BOT
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GAs-TIrTIsG at 3l5 Second st.

GENUINE Pavilion and Congress
Springs water for sale, wholesale and
retail, by J. B. Hills, 2Sl Main st. ll3
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintance Of Mr.. JoHN
II. BowES and family are invited to attend his
funeral at Calvary Church tomorrow evening
at o. clock. Services by Rev. DIR. White.
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American PecuiIarities.

Those of us who are native here and
to the manner born, have no idea how
odd it seems to a European when he
secs Americans rush in hot haste
through everything from morn until
night. Americans dress rapidly, drink
the matuitinal eye-opener hurriedly, bolt
breakfast in a few minutes, rush to
business, trade and traffic all day long
in lightning express style, 60 to bed in
a twinkle, and get up again next morn
ing to go through the same rushing rou-
tine. Even when an American leaves
the world, the hearse and carriages in
the funeral procession travel rapidly.
The friends barely wait to see the fresh
earth heaped above the cold clay, and
then they Chamber into the hacks that
are driven citywards at slashing pace.
American life is condensed, compressed
as it we're by hydraulic power, and there
is no time to look around at the occi-
dental scenery, or dream of futures, UNI
less cotton futures" are the theme. No
wonder the American face presents a
wearied, old appearance long before
gray hairs ring the warning bells Of
time. Ten years comprise the Ameri-
can business life period. In that time
the average American either becomes
wealthy or a bankrupt. The Mem
phian is a fair sample of this progress
sive system. He is "plunger" in
everything and represents within him
self the go-ahead peculiarities of the
Western man, and the slower and easier
method of living practiced by the South
erner. The British tradesmen has his
gregarious propensities like any lord in
the land; he loves TO joke and is not
averse to a glass. After his days toll he
is happy to consort with men of his
degree, and that society is not so far
advanced as to allow him to enjoy the
comforts of splendid club house, which
are open to many persons with not
tenth part Of his pecuniary means; he
meets his friends in cosy tavern parlor,
where a neat sanded floor, large Win
sor chair, and a glass of hot something
and water, make him as happy as any
of the club men in their magnificent
saloons. The Englishman, the Irishman,
the Frenchman and the German, go
slower about everything than the rushing
who is a source of wonder to
the world, but the world is no wonder to
him. He looks at it as if it had been
gotten into shape for his especial benefit
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

REFRIGERAToRs, lee chests and beer
coolers at Fl. Wetter & Co.'s, - and Is
Monroe street. rs
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ooTToE PRESS.
COMPRISING.

r ARKIN's INDEPENDENT COMPRESS
lis now omen for the summer business.
Cotton buyers will consult their own interests
by having their work done here. ITO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

COKE AEB Coal TAR for sale at Gas
COmpany's Office, 29l Second st. [70-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

Mrs. DR.. GIBBS office and residence,
298 Poplar street. got
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

OLYMPIC VAmErIEs.-Go and see Mel.
lie Seymour tonight. Us
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-05-27

THEY have some more of that fine old
cider at Willett's. III
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-24

BEKNUDA LETTER We give below q letter
from Mrs THos NOUNS, spending the win.
rE at Hamilton. TO one Of our citizens. which
gives very plcasRnt glimpse Of the IIsland
and which will be- new, to most at least, OF
readers. As these islands belong 10 Gi. Brit
ain, no question Will bs raised about the char.
acier Of some Of the works alluded TO- A par.
adise though they may be now, the. design Of
the government in setting the islands apart ~
penal colony, makes thought little grim.
| think I promised 10 write you from this
point. How / wish my descriptive powers
we're better, that might write you Of the
beauties Of these Islands rs see ,hem-a sec
ond Paradise, one might almost say
We left New York Nov. 2Gth and arrived al
hamilton Dec. lst We met with warm
reception to the Islands, but since our arrival
here deep gloom has settled over the people.
You may have read Of the loss at sea of the
Ja6es, with all on bOAsd save OnS-one lett to
tell the sad news the vessel belonged here, as
did all on board, several of them were related
to the friends with whom We are stopping.
There aFc many Americans here, some for
health, others to escape the rigors OF north
ern climate; but whatever their object, they
have fled to lovely place. The scene on en-.
tcrng the harbor Is beautiful houses in the
distance look more like big snow banks, so
while are they, The country is very rough
and uneven, and very rocky, but Tue rocks
! differ from ours: here they are soft, easily
sawed and are what they build their houses,
barns, Onots, &c., wiih--roor and all III, II, il
being so soft and porous, they are obliged to
keep them well wbile-washcd, roofs and sides
10 prevent dampness inside,
AT present, We are having real June wealth
er, doors and windows all ajar the evenings
are quite COOL think from the heavy damp
ness of the mir, such thing as frost was
never known here. Ii is said there are us many
Islands as days in the year. | cannot find any
nne who has ever counted them there are
however, a great many, The whole group
extend 2l miles and miles in Width This
HamiltOn is the largest. The whole pnpuln
tion is about l5,0OO-2o00 are soldiers and full
ane-third Of the remainder are blacks, and q
law, good.:Or-nothing set they arc.
One thing is sadly needed here, and that /.
good, thorough, enterprising men-men with
money, and that would be willing TO use il
both for their own good and thu of the cuun
try. The people seem satisfied TO live rs die
their fathers, not even willing To see improve
men,s Nearly all the tropical fruits woult
do well here, il they were only set out, no
needing care, even. Still there is no ambition
only 10 raise few onions and tomatoes, anC
now and !hcn II few barrels of sweet potatoc,
10 send TO New York. Most of their livin.
comes here from our land. There is ii light
house of which they boast very much. ther,
being only one better in the world. aud
dOckyard second to none. They boast whcl
! they can.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-24
Orwell Correspondence.


On picking UP the last Telegraph tonight, l
am more than ever convinced that newspapers
are good things-ihat is, for news. What a
pity it is they were no, in vogue in SolJmon's s
dayl Wouldn't the eyer preseRt" Anonymous"
have sweat himself in narrating the particu-
lars OF the visit of the Queen Of Sheba to the
Royal Cours But IL he had gotten no nearer
regard to the amount the people of this town
propose TO give for starting wooden factory
and -four mill. 1t Is questionable whether the
yeracity OF the story would be any improve
ment on the one We heard. The facts are,
about $1,000 have been subscribed for the
above purpose, $1,000 Of which is by parties
who propose to do the building ms a matter OF
individual enterprise. When our people have
given $4,000 they have done nobly. 5000 feet
of hewing timber, mostly in addition to the
subscription. have been placed upon our COM
mon, for the purpose Of furthering the enter
prise.
Our people. so far as know. feel well salts.
fed with the rail road change, excepting that
of time. II July, 1878, as you say, is really
the time for putting the cars in motion. VIC
can see no just cause for it. Perhaps. though
lis because we are SO dutch, and If that is The
case, hope to have "yankee salve" applied
to mine eyes" right speedily by some railroad
Doctor,
One of our citizens. NJ Jackson, lost 20
COWS. besides other valuable property, few
nights since, In tho burning of barn belong.
ing to II. SAMSON. The barn is mostly cover
ed with insurance. The loss to Mr. ]. ap-
proximates to $1,000 The citizens are moy.
ing generously In his behalf H.p.J
Feb. 10, 1879.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-24
SAYBRooK, Feb. Goth '72.
Editor 7slfOrdDh =,

Et2tOf IGttgTH2M
The TELEGRAPH is received here with great
regularity and its pages are eagerly scanned
by your numerous readers for some note from
Saybreok but since "South Ridge" and Jus
ticc" have subsidized there has been "an aching
void" in your local correspondence, at least
so it seems to us.
During the past few weeks union meetings
have been held in the Mctho list and Congre-
gational churches, conducted by the pastors
Revs. d. SMITH and w. w. FooTE, assisted
by several other ministers on different occa-
sions. These meetings have been largely at
tended and considerable interest has been
manifested by the people generally, and We
trust that much good has been accomplished.
Some thirty have united with the NJ. E. church
and quite . number intend uniting with the
Congregational church on their next conmun-
ion day.
On last Tuesday Rev. D. SMITH had "a
slight stroke of paralysis, affecting the whole
left side. He has laborcd very hard through
out these meetings, and this afilction is doubt
less the result of overwork IL has partially
recovered but still is quite feeble.
The humorous friends of Rev. FoorE made
him donation visit on Friday evening and
lett with him cash nd substantial comforts
to the amount OF seventy dollars. 1t was very
pleasant affair and shows that his labors do
not lack appreciation.
Our town house matters are very quiet just
| now awaiting, doubtless, our spring election
when We fear the whole question will he re-
opened with all its disagrecablr features. The
opposition are bound to make 1t Me issue and
upon the result they intend to carry on or
withdraw their injunction suit. Meanwhile
the trustees intend holding their annual settle
ment and the election in the new house and il
is to be hoped all win see the rcasonablcness
and the necessity of aquirscing in the present
situation.
T.. WADE, whose appointment as trustee il
obnoxious to many is still threatened with gut
toarrAntO and we expect the township will be
put to expense to defend the case at the mex
term of the County Court. What capital the
opposition expect to make by attempting his
reno val is very vague LAssAN.
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IN MESIORIAM.
Hall of WEsTBRN RESERVE LODGE, !
No 81 % n n
AsAiabnla, OAio, Eabsuarn, 3

AshtdbuiG, ohio. february, 0, 1877.
BRErHREs.-In the providence OF God we are called
upon to unite Rympathes with those OF the family
of Brother A W, BOND. who died at Linesyille Penn
the 9th instant.
Bro ther Bond was initiated into our Order the 18th Of
March, lsGa, in West Philadelphia Lodge. No. sra at
Philadelphia, Pa. and admitted 70 this Lodge card
June l2Ib lS6S and from that time 10 the hour when
he stricken down by the messenger OF DEATH was
firm, decided and consistent Odd Fellow.
JhSy4f6TS. rOur Committee recommend the following
resolutions:
ResOlued That In the death OF Bro Bond Odd Fellow
ship has lost most devoted and consistent member
and tho community most worthy and exemplary eiti
zen and while we bow In humble subnissioS. 10 the
viii OF Him who doeth all things well. We deeply
deplore the loss OF our beloved brother,
ResoirAd. That mOurniully sympatbize With the
family of deceased Brother, and RoTehy extend to
them our sincere condolences In thsir deep aud IRE
parable bereavement.
RssolEsd That as token Of respect foF tho memary
Of our deceaeed Brother the Charter and Emblems u
our Lodge be draped In mourning for thirty days.
Resnnsd, That this memorial and these resolutions
be spread npon the records OF this Lodge sRd copy
them forwarded the hmily 0f our deeeaseS Brother
and also to the Ashtabula Telegraph and Conneaui
EDWARD HOWELL
O. Ch.NORLE Committee.
(RAE ITsCY
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-24

DEDIcATIoN.-The new house of the United
Brethren, in Sheffield, was dedicated on Sun
day the 4th inst Bishop J. j. CLOsDRENER
opened religious exercises, ON Saturday even
ing with simple. but powerful discourse
from Revelations-tirst six verses of the XIV
chapter. The friends assembled ON Sunday
morning in considerable numbers, when the
dedicatory sermon WAS deiivered-the text
being drawn from EphrEians. Ill chapter and
16, II, Is and 10 verses. ltwas of the exegeli-
cal order and brought To ligh! many import
ant truths. After the sermon the Bishop pro-
ceeded to raise on subscription and otherwise
the sum of $147 for meeting and cancelling
the debt upon the building, which was soon
secured, and the usual services OF dedication
were performed by the Bishop and society,
who acknowledge their gratitude for the
ready relief contributed.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1872-02-24

PISTS AND (tUAR4s of fhb esihnrrhal dis
charges. Where dId il all come tit.u? The
mucous membrane. lining the chambers Of the
nose, and lis little glands, are diseased, 81 that
they draw from The blnad it, liquid and ex-
poscure 10 the air changes il into corruption.
This ile.iiuuid was 70 build mp the system
but ii Is extracted and The system is weRkcn d
By the loss To cure, gain strength Jy using
DIR. Pi'rce's Golden Medical Discovery. which
also acts direclly upon these glands, correct.
ing them apply Or. Sagc's Caitarrh Remedy
with DR.. Picrces Sa9h pouehe, the only
method pi reaching the upper cayiiirs where
the discharge nccumuaics rnd comes from
The instrum Y! and iWp mcdlcincs for ~ by
all druggists