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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12
GENERAL MARKET.

APPLEss1ecOm@s99n. 0t tc good 81 1904 CO.,
BUTTER-Choice held at 25927c; fair to
prBRRSd OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES SSc sS%o6 from IasSS light
"n BE ISSfs SSaa at s22 Oo@2s 90.
BAC0N-Clear sides, 1214c;; clear rib, re;
shOutdfsrs &c; sssariiss %,sd hams l0si'''
CHICKENS-Mixed and full grown. 90 OO@
50; old, 81 0093 rs. and dull.
CANDLES Firm. Light and full weight.
.CHEEsE-Firm and scarce;. factory. 800
l6Lc: English dairy, 1870.
T0N-SEED-fendiDg downward, ow-
ing to heavy receipts at New Orleans. We
CoFFEE-Stesdy. Common Rio. 10000 |;
fair to prime, 2O1z@22c; Laguyra, 2@25c;
GABB3GEs-Prices firm at 81 OO@7 so for
0oRN-MEAL-Firm at 50 S5@2 90 on the
levee.
CRANBERRIEs- Dull at slO@12 y Dbl.
C0RN-Steady at 62@63c fer yellow and
DRIED APPLES : Steady at 5@6c % II;
peaches 4694l<c.
pUCKs2stesdy at 50 OOe4 90 per dozen.
EGGS Quiet at 27@28c.
grades. a 5O@5 90 medium, IS 25@7 90: fam
y and fancy, so 00@l0 90. Sales. $50 bbls
family at 81 IS.
GEESE at 798.
HAY-Choice scarce at s26 so; common to
prime, S18921; Arkansas prairie, SI6@l7 so.
KRAUl-Quiet at so y Dbl.
LEMONS-Steady at s8d9.
LIME-Firm at 81 40@l SO.
LARD-pull; tiercc refined, $1,000; keg
do, 101lc; bucket, lie; tin pail, 12c.
M0LASSES-Firm Orleans, common to
prime. 60@65c; Sugar house syrups. common,
l0950c; fair TO good. 55@67c; Eastern syruys,
50a75c. New Louisiana, 78@S0c.
NAILS--Steady at So 25 rates.
0RANGES-Firm fresh Louisiana, 81 500
$50.
UNI0NS-Steady at so OO93 90.
.0ATS-Steady at SS@39c for mixed and
choice.
TURKEYS Steady at s10@16 y dozen, and
the market cleaned by dealer Tighe.
MESS PROFESSIONALLY SIG 90. with a
light stock; fresh, 798c y Id.
POTAT0ES-Scarce in shipping order.
81 1903 90.
sUGAR-Firm; We quote: coffee A, 1254c;
extra O, l29121zc; crushed and powdered, l4c;
new Louisiana white clarified, 121zc.
SALT-s2 1898 Is y bbl domestic and dairy.
SRTAW-Steady at S16alS.
TOMAT0ES-Quiet at 81 so U bushel.
TIES-Are firm; 1851 the inside price for
lots Of not less than 500 bundles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12
s..bb,nr Array Between Boys.

Yesterday morning dispute arose
between two boys, neither one Of whom
was more than thirteen or fourteen years
of age, which came very near ending
seriously. The two boys were son Of
Mr.. B. B. Waddell, about twelve or
thirteen years Of age, aud son of Mrs.
Lano, who keeps grocery at corner OF
Gayoso and DeSoto streets, probably q
year or SO older. What the quarrel was
about we we're unable to learn, but it
ended in young Lano drawing his knife
and making lunge at young Waddell,
cutting him severely in the arm. After
the cutting young Lano went along to
school, where he was subsequently ar
rested on complaint of Mr.. Waddell
he had hearing before Recorder Win
ters this morning. when he was dis
charged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12
PolicefcaI.

There was a fine army of mischief
makers and law-breakers at the police
court this morning, comprising twenty
eight in number, and embracing almost
every grade of crime. First, in point
Of numbers, we're the poor unfortunate
inebriates, who are unable or unwilling
to control their appetites for drink, and
present sad spectacle before the Re-
corder with their red eyes and swollen
faces. Five dollars fine disposes Of all
such cases. The kenoists who we're
brought up for INDUCING their fondness
for that little game have all paid their
little fine of ten dollars. Henry Lee,
who is reputedto be an experienced and
artistic wife.wbipper, was allowed TO
contribute ten dollars to the city treas
ury. Henry Mosely, charged with steal
ing a number of gunny sacks from the
Memphis Oil Mills. was sent up in de.
fault of $4,000 bail.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12
The United states Centennial OsIe-
bFnffOu

The Congress Of the United States has
enacted that the completion of the one
hundredth year Of American independ-
ence shall be celebrated by an Inter
national Exhibition OF the arts, manu-
factui es, and products Of the soil and
mine, to be held at Philadelphia, in 1876,
and has appointed commission, con-
sisting OF representatives from each
State and Territory, TO conduct the cele-
bration. In view Of the above, called
meeting of the representatives of each
Congressional district Of Tennessee will
assemble at Nashville on the 18th in
slant, for the purpose Of making ar
rangements for the representation Of
this State in the great celebration. Col.
NJ. D. L. Stewart, as the representative
of this, the Ninth Congressional district,
has received notification to attend the
Nashville meeting at the time above
mentioned. We opine but few now living
will be in condition to attend the cele-
bration Of 1876.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

The Fanny Lewis, light dranght but
commodious steamer, will arrive this
evening, and leave at 10 o'clock, SHARP.
for Vicksburg and all intermediate land
ings. She is in the Anchor line, and
loads at the elevator.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Eckert has raised the Katie, and
she can be repaired.
The new canal was opened at Louis
vile yesterday.
Captain Tom Berry is in the city, from
his farm in Walnut Bend.
The Mayaower leaves New Orleans to-
morrow to take the place of the Katie.
Mrs. j. 0. Stevens, very estimable
lady, and the wife of Captain J. o. Ste
vens, of the steamer Lizzie, died at
Vicksburg on Saturday last.
The Cairo and Fulton railroad has
temporary bridge over Little Red river.
The Glencoe passed over wreck at
Plumb Point Friday, and broke over 100
timbers.
V. NJ. Purdy & Co., of New Orleans,
have libelled the steamer Ouachita
Belle. United States Marshal Packard
asks the question, why should she not
be condemned and sold agreeably to the
prayer of libellants"
The GAINESVILLE will be delayed until
tomorrow in getting all her freight on
board, and will not, therefore, 20 out
until tomorrow evening.
GLEANINGs.
The Ripley, Ohio, steam ferry wharf
boat while crossing the Ohio on Thurs
day afternoon sprang leak, and after
reaching the Ohio shore, just below the
wharfboat, sank to the hurricane roofaft
with her bow on the shore. .........The G.
B. Church commences loading at Cairo
to-day for New Orleans; W. M. Atten-
borough and Ed. Patterson pilots.."....
At meeting of the Coal Exchange Of
Pittsburg, on Friday, a resolution was
passed refusing to pay the advance de-
manded by the miners N. j. Bigley
advocated closing up the mines rather
than accede to the advanced price de-
manded for mining. 1.-The John How
ard added 300 bbls of new mess pork to
her cargo at Louisville, the first shipped
from there this seasoA.........Old Prob
says clear weather to-day.
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MONEY.

PUBLIC LEDGER OFFICEs |
MEMPHIs. TENN. November Il. 1872.
There is but little doing in the local
money market to-day. and except the
usual checking and depositing and
light counter business in exchange moth
ing of interest can be told. Notwith
standing the panic created in the large
money centers of the East over the Bos-
ton fire, our banks report an ample
amount OF currency to move cotton, and
are loaning in many instances to Gus
toners at the old rates--l0@l2 % cent.
Compared with the corresponding date
last month, we have to report a much
easier condition, and with the usual
rapid handling Of cotton, money suih-
ciens to meet the wants Of legitimate
trade could be had at the banks, and too
without fear of any further stringency.
The FIRE at Boston has, however, com
PEELED withdrawal from the market for
the present of several of our largest
Eastern buyers, but it is expected that
as soon as insurance matters are settled
they will again be found lin the ring,
and once more the reporters Of the city
press will be made happy, as the sales
of staple daily will count well up in the
thousands of bales. Exchange to-day is
in better supply. and seyeral of the banks
have engagements varying from three
hundred to one thousand bales, which
will be discounted at the usual rates Of
1@Sc discount on Eastern points. In
selling, sight checks on Eastern cities
par is the uniform rate. Gold is at 1874
in New York to-day, but dealers are
rather timid as to the premium remain
ing above ll3 long enough to permit q
shipment. and consequently offer but
ll2I@ll23 on small and large lots. Lo.
cal investments are quiet. Some small
lots Of Gayoso gas stock changed hands
yesterday at 60c, and bid of Csc was
the best that could be found on $4,000
Memphis and Charleston railroad stock.
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The Cox. sartin Murder.

The recent killing Of Philip Martin
by Bob Cox, in this city, calls for some
remedy. The facts in the case are hor-
rible in the extreme. To think that
man in this age Of civilization would
deliberately 80 out on the streets
cunning for human life is a frightful
picture to contemplate. The testimony
developed yesterday before the Coroner
proved conclusively that life is held at
but of little value by The desperadoes of
Memphis. I'm going to kill somebody
before / go to supper" says Cox. He
knocks off Martins hat, and as Martin
protests against it, he adds, you id
son Of abb, what are you looking at.
I've notion to shoot youS' and suiting
the action to the words, draws his deadly
weapon and fires. Martin falls in his
tracks, shot through the head, and dies
in few hours. For several months our
city has been completely free from such
cold-blooded deeds as the abovea Cox
unfortunately escaped after committing
the awful murder, but we presume a
heavy reward will be offered for his ar
rest. Our authorities ought to be able to
arrest thieves and murderers ere they
leave the city, and thereby save the
trouble and expense of getting out a
requisition and offering reward. Some
remedy must be devised to stop this
wanton shedding Of human blood. Ne
citizen is safe when q" killer is out on
the war path. 1t is to be hoped that this
murderer will be brought to justice and
punished in accordance with the provi-
sions of the outraged laws of the State.
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WIN. DEAN 4 co.

We have added 20 our stock dur
Ing the last week
80 packages select roll butter,
10 barrels fresh buck " heat -four,
IObarreIs fresh cranberries,
80 boxes fancy cheese.
20 boxes new Goldfish,
90 barrels choice family apples,
Guinness' porter,
Younger's ale.
New sugarhOuse molRsses,
New Holland herriugs,
80 kegs pigs feet,
so X egs pickles,
. tIerces new Carolina rice.
WIN. DEAN a. CO.,
lS9 Poplar street.
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PaELAS 4 CoLLExDER's beveled tables
at the Peabody Billiard Hall. &c

PoLlce CLERK AS will be remember
ed, the City Council, at its regular meet
ing before the last, abolished the Office Of
Recorders Clerk and Chief Of Police's
Clerk, and established police clerkship
which was to take the place Of both the
other offices. At meeting of the Police
Board, yesterday afternoon. Mr.. Sim l..
Barinds, at present Chief Athy's popu-
lar and efficient clerk, was appointed to
the now nosition
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12


want you to know that l have kept
the prices of perishable articles down to
living rates in Memphis for eight years,
and l will say that can and will sell
cheaper than any house in the city. l
have the best and freshest Of everything
that comes to Memphis. ] am constantly
in receipt Of and have always on hand
oysters, fish, turkeys and game Of all
kinds. Citizens of Memphis, do you
remember the high prices you were com
PEELED to pay for all these articles before
/ came here? know you do. Were
TO retire from the business, what would
be the resut2 You would pay the old
exorbitant rates again. l shall continue
in the business and alive and let live,
and hope that all will call and see me at
No. 27s Second street." Headquarters
Oysters, Game and Fish Depot"
Respectfully. ]. d. EDWARDS,
IS No. 27s Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

At the Peabody Hotel cigar stand
Johnny Wilson has charge Of Sidney
Cooks splendid stock of imported cigars
and fine tobaccos. The brands known
as the Intimidad and L'Esception have
become general favorites with the pub
lie. Mr.. Cook keeps the purest and best
Havana cigars for sale. fact which will
make all lovers Of tobacco rejoice. His
cigars and chewing tobacco are of a
superior quality. Wa advise all smokers
and chewers to patronize this popular
stand.
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TAKEN UP.

UNAKEN UPON THE 1lTH INST ONE
10 or Il years old; left fore arm sweled; in
good flesh. One white horse mule, Is hands
high; II years old. Call at 70 Monroe street.
38-f d. d. DISMUKES.
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Contemplate.

When man publishes a statement to
which he is afraid or ashamed to put his
name, it is prinia facie evidence that his
statements are false. Some person has
caused to be circulated a small handful,
stating that the show advertised TO be
here on the 10th aud 2lst is not Barnum's.
but that Barnum's CREST exhibition is
now in New York. The facts in the
case, we learn, are these: Seine time in
October Mr.. Barnum purchased Mr.. L.
B. Lents New York circus, together with
the building which Mr.. Lent has so long
occupied in Fourteenth street. Shortly
thereafter Mr. Barnum bought the extern
sive museum, menagerie and circus
known as the Older Show" 1t is Mr..
Barnum's intention to give equestrian
performances in New York during the
winter; but his great fraUeIing circus,
museum and menagerie viii visit every
important city IN the South this winter.
A letter from Mr.. Barnun was received
here yesterday, in which he states that
he shall positively be in MemptsisSn the
goth and 2lst and that be will give a free
lecture on the evening Of the 18th. This
fact Of itself conclusively proves the cir
cular to be a falsehOod.
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Gas FITTING, l6 Jefferson st.
A tentiOn, Public.

/ take this opportunity Of informing
my friends and patrons that l am pre-
pared 10 furnish both dealers and fami-
lies with my famous Norfolk oysters at
greatly reduced rates. Goods sold by
me are known to the public to be Of the
best quality, and believing competition
to be the life Of trade, am determined
not to be undersold by anybody. Very
respectfully, VICToR D. FUcHs,
SIT Al Jefferson street.
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PonuIar Error Correcsea.

There are many in this city who be-
lieve that the next Legislature, or the
the present Legislators elect, will have
the power of selecting an United States
Senator to fill the place now occupied
by William G. Brownlow. Such is not
the fact, unless Brownlow resigns or
dies. Parson Brownlow's term of Office
expires March 4, 1875, thereby depriving
the next Legislature Of the pleasure or
pain Of electing Andrew Johnson or any
other man,
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now ID occurred.

A number Of young gentlemen liviag
down the river met in this city few
evenings ago, and had jolly time see
ing the elephant. One of them, a Mr..
Whitley, was believed TO have imbibed
ton freely, and as he was aourishing his
gold watch and chain around, one of the
party, William Truslow, took it from him,
with his consent, to keep for him until
be became a little more sober. The next
morning the young man became uneasy
about his timepiece, and reported to po-
lice headquarters. In the afternoon
Mr.. William Truslow and his brother
James, were arrested by an officer, when
they explained thc transaction, gave up
the watch, and called upon Mr.. Whitley
to testify to the truth Of their assertions;
but it was no use-they we're in the
clutches of the law, aud there they had
to stay, till the Recorder released th:m
the next morning. They were not held
to bail, as reported by morning CO.
Temporary,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12
EoR RENT oRLEAsE.
FOR SALE.

1S0R SatE.-aRRIvED. A FRESH CAR
4 load Of mules and horses, at our Court
s sSsaf' 0'"O's'' j. B. FAIRIES co.
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LEDGER LINES.


Is Keno dead indeed, and shall il
reign no more2 The weather was bright
and pleasant this morning after last
nights heavy rain. Lots OF strangers
in the city to-day. The city owes her
police force three months back pay.
Last night was the grand gala occasion
for the colored folks at the Exposition;
about four or FIVE thousand was in at
tendance. Keno rooms we're closed
last night, and the result was good at
tendance at all the different places OF
amusement. Everybody will go to hear
Barnum's temperance lecture on the
evening Of the 10Th. The average at
tendance at the public schools in the
city last month was two thousand three
hundred and two. At the meeting Of
the Police Board yesterday five or six
members of the police force we're repri-
manded for slight offenses. and one,
Con Crowley, dismissed from the force
for incompetency. In the Criminal
Court yesterday George Lyttle, co'ored,
was sentenced to the penitentia,y for
eighteen years for killing a negro nnmed
Slmms, on Vance street. The disburse.
ments Of the School Board for the past
month amounted to 1854 81, and
the receipts. $655s, leaving cash
balance in the treasury Of $llOO.
4" Stared at spate," is the latest in
Tennyson new poem "Gareth and Ly-
nette" a "spate" is a turbulent, swollen
stream, according to Peter Leyius, who
lived in Shakspeare's days in 1870. An
intoxicated man was detected in our
city the other day attempting to put his
handkerchief in the pocket of billiard
table. Seven hundred and sixty.two
convicts bask in misery at the Nashville
penitentiary. New hats won from John
son men appear by hundreds on Main
street and on heads also. The epizootic
has not as yet attacked Memphis horses.
The cheerful chain-gang works faithfully
on streets aud alleys. Monograms are
now larger than heretofore. The fash
ionabie marriage season opens briskly.
We have met the enemy and we are
his'n. The man who drops in regularly
to wrestle with our exchanges has not at
tended to business for nearly week.
la New York they make up slate OF
the weddings to be celebrated ia par
ticular church during the week and hang
il up in the vestibule on Sunday for the
benefit of the congregation. Epizootic
bend will probably be the next freak Of
fashion. Riggs at the Memphis Thea
ter, and Chanfrau at the Grand Opera
House, delight the Memphis amusement
lovers. Another grand concert will be
given at the Exposition this evening.
The city schools melted 800 pounds of
ice last month to cool the water sup
piled to the teachers and pupils. What
has become Of all the Greeley hats that
were so prevalent on the streets of Mem
phis few weeks ago2 nobody now re-
members ever having worn one. The
whole population of Jamestown, Miss,
with the exception of one old man left
at home to take care of the children,
visited the Grand Opera House last eve
ming to witness Chanfrau's "Sam," after
having seen the Exposition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

ACCIDENT Samuel Edwards (colored)
while rolling down some cog wheels
from the elevator to the steamer City of
Helena, got his fingers caught in the
cogs and four Of the fingers of the right
hand mashed off Mr.. Dill had him con-
veyed to the hospital.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

DRUes, PERFunERY, Erc.-C. P. John
son & Co, 22O Poplar street, have a fine
stock Of the above articles, to which
they invite the attention Of citizens in
that locality. Their drugs are all fresh
aud pure. their toilet articles are the
finest and their perfumeries the most
fragrant. Call on c. P. johnson & Co.
22O Poplar street, for your drugs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

Az interesting revival Of religion is
in progress in the Court street Cumber-
land Presbyterian Church. Services
every day this week at IL am. and 7:l5
pm. Preaching by the Rev. W. d.
Chadick.
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ELLIOTT LINE.
Memphis & White River Packet Co.
u. s. Mail.
MEMPHIS. November 2. 1872.

MEMPHIS, November 2, 1917.
To the Merchants and Planters of the White
River Valley:
Owing to extreme low water in White river,
and not having suitable boats, We Withdraw
for the present from the trade. OF course we
would not do this if there were not plenty OF
light -draught boats already in the river 70 40
the business. This being the case, we feel thas
running them at loss. Our side-wheel boats
will resume their regular trips on the first rise
In White river. In the meantime we viii en-
deavor to have the United States mail deiiV-
cred promptly by the light draught boats;
W, x j. ID. ELLIOTT,
s7Q PrOprietors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

The WHEELER & WILSON Sewing Ma
chine must be getting down to a low ebb
in the estimation of Memphis people
when one is advertised for weeks in the
LEDGER for sale at $50 that cost 500,
and not single application for it yet. [64
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For she'll and can OYSTERS, go 20
FELIX FranaioIf's. 2S2 Front -. st

MAxsroRD, the well-known bookseller
aud news dealer. corner OF Second and
Madison streets, has received the Josh
Billings Allminax and the Mast Almi-
mack for 1878. Both are rich, rare and
racy and superior in wit and humor to
those Of last year. BE has also received
the magazines for November.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. The revival
meeting at the First Baptist Church
continues with undated interest. On
Sunday evening some eight or ten we're
baptised, and six or eight others stand
approved for baptism. The coDgrega-
ton last night was very large, and the
meeting closed with apparently increas-
ing interest, notwithstanding the stormy
night. The meeting will be continued
during this week at least.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

In order to close up our business, we
offer our stock Of Office and fancy sta
tionery. blank books, ETC., at from
twenty-five to fifty per cent below usual
figures, and we respectfully invite the
public to give us a call.
GoODwYE & Co,
AT 36l Main St.. Memphis, Tenn.
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STEAMBOATS,.

p9- We are prepared to- do all kinds of
steamboat Printing. at the LEDGER office. in
style that cannot be surpassed anywhere. and
TO steamboats,. We don't charge extra just
because they are steamboats,. Cabin Regis
tiers, Portage Books, Receiving and Discharg'
ing Books, Bills Lading, Cards; Tickets.
Manifests, etc., done in the very best style.
Please try our Job Office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

SEE advertisement of Wheeler Il
Wilson's sewing machine in the For
Sale column, the owner considering it
worthless, offers bargain in it, 4sf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-11-12

We will give one thousand dollars FOR
ANY IMPORTATION that will lead to the
recovery of the four diamond rings stolen
from our show case, at the Exposition,
on Monday last. the 2lst inst.
f. d. BARsUM 4 Co.,
49t Jewellers, 265 Main street.