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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21
THE RIVER REPORT SYSTEM.

A 81 stem Of daily river reports, 10 con-
nection with the weather report system,
WIS started into operation on the first OF
May by General Myer, Chief Of the Sig
nal Service. Stations have been estab-
lished, or will be, at Adalusia, Hi
nois Boonville, Brownsville, Brunswick,
Cairo, Cincinnati, Confluence, Daven-
port, Evansville, Fort Benton, Fort
Smith, Fort Sully, Freeport, Grafton,
Illinois. Hermann, Missouri; jefferson,
Missouri; Kansas City, Keokuk, Leaven-
worth, Lexington, Little Rock, Louis
vile, Marietta, Memphis, Nashville, New
Geneva, New Orleans. Oil City, Omaha,
Pittsburg, Shreveport, st. Joe, st. Louis,
st. Pau! and Vicksburg. Civilians will
be employed IS observers as a matter OF
economy. A gauge of pine or oak plank
two inches thick by ten inches wide, aud
long enough to measure high water
mark, will be planted in the river at each
station named, with the edge to the eur
rent. The gauge will be a graduated
scale of feet aud inches By the use Of
a rod and spirit level connected
with timbers on the bank, the exact
rise and fall Of the river can be told
by the merest novice. One regular
observation will be taken every day, and
when there is an unusual rise, three
times a day. This will give river men
and shippers reliable reports, and will
no doubt, be saving Of many thousands
Of dollars every year, and will be worth
more to the country at large, perhaps,
than the weather reports. Thus far the
sum of $25 900 has been drawn from the
bureau Tor the new system. General
Myer is reported by a Washington dis
match as saving that if Congress would
give him 100000 yeSr TO prosecute
the work. he would furnish 70 all the
cities daily reports of the condiiiSa OF
every navigable river ia The United
States. EARLY news Of au approaching
a,ol. or break Of an ice gorge, would
ordinarily save Ia single ciiy the whole
amouot required TO support the system
"A ysAr
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21
Two Inauests To-Day.

This morning Esquire SpelmAn held
an inquest on the remains Of some per
son unknown. found in the drifiEood on
the banks Of Wolf river. The body had
been 3 long time in the water, and vas
10 q frighiful state Of decomposition.
The jury returned 8 verdict Of death By
drowning.
Esquire Miller held an inquest on The
body Of q woman. Mary Kirkland, who
was found dead in South Memphis. The
proof showed that death vas caused
from intOKioauon.
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LATEyT TEdE'aRAMS.
,..,,o.r yrr,s ASSOCIATION. VIA .. r. A.
TnL vanArH oohrANr.
speein Ss 20 the ledger.
NEW YORK.

NEw YoRk, Nay 2l.-COunt Vol
Roser, Of this city, has been appoints
lord in waiting at the Court Df Kin
Oscar XII A cousin of Count Rsser
GA the maternal side, Baron de 'ior, lat
Prime Minister Of Sweden, was leader o
the political movement which secured
the reforms in the Swedish uouses o
Parliament, making the upper House
elective, instead Of hereditary, as he
fore. The Countess OF Roser is an
| American lady, as also are the wives oil
the ministers from Denmark and Hol'
land, forming, with the family OF the
minister from the United States, quite
Republican colony at the ancient aud
exclusive Court Of Sweden.
A new thsAier is to be built on the
corner Of Twenty.second street and
broadway by James Pursell. The esti'
mated cost is 100000. The interior is
to be modelled after the Alexander The
alter, London. Mr.. Boucicault is the
lessee for ten years, at the rate of $685.
600 per annum. William Stewart, man.
arer of the Old Winter Garden, will be
the manager. The contract with the
builder prohibits the performance Of
Black Crook plays, circuses and similar
entertainments.
A Herald special from Madrid says
that the Spanish Council Of Ministers is
still engaged in the Cabinet considera-
ton of the case Of James j. O'kelly.
the Herald correspondent in Cuba. 1t
has already been decided that O'kelly
shall be transferred from Cuba to Spain,
in order that he may have an impartial
trial before competent tribunal. Orders
TO send him forward from Antillo have
been teIegraphed from the Office of the
Government in Madrid to the Havana
authorities.
A conference Of the United Order OF
American Carpenters and Joiners and
the Amalgamated Order Of Carpenters,
with a committee from the bosses, ad-
iourned without attaining any substan-
tial result. The men are firm for eight
hours, and the prevailing opinion is
there will be general strike.
The members OF the Stock Exchange
are obtaining signatures to petition re-
Questing the governing committee to di-
rect that during the months OF June,
July, August aud September the deal
ings at the Stock Exchange close at
three p. m. The petition is being gene
rally signed and the suggestion will
probably become law on the first
proximo.
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cIyIL RIoHrs IN NEW YORK.

The shoe that was made for the Soutl
does not ct the North so we'll. Negr'
equality was always supposed to be
GOOD thing for Southern folks, and tn
Northern people read at their breaklas'
tables with profound satisfaction ina
laws had been passed in Arkansas Lou
isana, Mississippi and other States CIV
inc colored people access to steamboat
cabins hotels, theaters, restaurants etc,
The Southern people made the best o.
the situation, divided space with the col
cred folks and avoided making much fuss
abopt the affair. But the Northern ia
ua,;cs concluded TO eat some oil their
own crow and it goes down with many
yawps and quirks and spssms, ana I'M
partial spectators believe that the most
Of that choice diet, formerly intended
for rebels exclusively, will come up worse
than epicac. 1t is a noticeable TACT
and the colored people know It to be So
that the advocates of universal equality
except adventurous ofiice-seekers' are
the last to practice it. The last Legs
loture of New York passed Law pro-
vidine that by no reason Of race, color
or nreyious condition Of servitude, shall
anv citizen be excluded FROM the full
and equal enjoyment Of any Aecommo-
dstion, advantage or facility furnished
by inn.keepers, common carriers
COACHES. railroads, steamers. etc')' IL
ceused owners, managers or lessees oil
tbsaters or other places Of amusement,
or schools, by trustees, commissioners
suueriptendents or other officers of com
mon schools and public institutions OF
learning, or by cemetery associatloLs.
The colored people had not raised any
elamor for such privileges before, but
the law being passed, they have asserted
their rights in some instances, and there
is great commotion over the matter IN
Gotham. Two suits have been brought
against Lester Wallack for refusing ad-
mission to his theater to some repre-
sentative gentlemen of the colored race.
And now comes the tug OF war, which
in the end will not be of any advantage
to the peculiar race. But fsnaticism
must have its course, even at the destruc
ton Of its own idols.
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At halfpast one o'clock last night a
frame cottage on DeSoto street, near
GeorEia, vas totally destroyed By IRE.
The ehgnes arrived on the grounds, bgt
the flames we're under headVay, 90 that
nothing could be done except 10 protect
the adjacent property. The cause Of
the Gre vas accidental, and the loss is
esiua:oi Il tvo thoasaud dollars.
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Memphinn suicides mt Little
KOck.


The Little Rock Republican ofthe 10th
gives an account of the suicide of Silvan
Comerzier, who swallowed large dose
of morphine. The Republican says;
"Silvan was perhaps twenty-five or
three years Of age, and came here from
Memphis over a year ago with wife and
child, the latter, perhaps, two years old.
Silvan treated his wife badly, and be.
nevolent citizen accidentally learning Of
her circumstances, called and found her
in a starving condition, and nearly
dying. He assisted her, but she did not
live long, and the new found friend then
took care Of the child, its father contin-
uing to get drunk, and occasionally at
tempting his life. Some three or four
months after the death of Mrs. Conner
zier, her sister came from Memphis and
took the child away with her, and
since then its father has been alone in
this city. He seemed to possess censid-
cradle smartness, and was we'll liked by
his friends. 1t is presumable that his
dissipated and wicked life may have
urged him TO so many attempts to kill
himself which proved Intellectual until
his last horrid success. Peace to his
ashes"
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ADJUSTMENTS.

PIcSlcs-To.day the Italian Society
picnic At James Park. Thursday, the
22d, Catholic sundAy'school Union picnic
at James Park. Monday, the 10th, ST.
Georges Benevolent Association picnic
At james Park. Thursday, the 10th
instant, the odd Fellows picnic will be
celebrated at James Park,
MrruoDlsr CHuRcH FrsryAL-At
Rocco Hall the ladies Of the Central
Methodist church are holding n straw
berry festival. During the day our
business men can get an elegant dinner,
and will be waited upon by the ladies,
all for very moderate price. Alright
Rocco Hall is brilliantly lighted up aud
hundreds Of young ladies aud gentlemen
enjoy the festival. Attend tonight.
BAPrlsr CHuRcH FEsTIyAL. the
Central Baptist church, on Second, near
Beal, the ladies have inaugurated fes-
tiyal that is well attended each evening.
1t will continue during the week, to the
great satisfaction Of the young people.
ORPHANS FEsrrvAL.-The ladies Of
the Church Orphans Home have opened
up festival for the benefit OF the or
phaus, at No. 267 Main street, opposite
Court Square. II you wish to enjoy
yourself for few hours, 20 to to this
festival in the evening. Music, dancing
and general amusement are the orders
Of the night.
WHIrE's 0PERA HoUsI.-Manager
White continues to present rare attrac'
tions nightly at his Jefferson street vau'
deville theater. New stars appear
nightly, to the delight Of large audiences
The celebrated Henry family appear
each evening in most attractive repre-
sensations. Blanche Selwyn appears
nightly in her great character and
change delineations. The company is
" star one and the performances are
far above the usual variety standard.
On Thursday will appear Tim Morris,
Ella Hiflin, Johnny Pierce and Kate Lee
Moin. Blanche Selwyn matinee at the
Memphis Theater on next Saturday.
OLYMPIC VARIETIEs.-Manager Buch-
anan has secured the services OF fine
variety troupe, and will, during the
week, present rare attractions. On
Thursday evening new company will
occupy the boards. Maggie Nichols,
slack wire performer; Jas. Gaynor, ban
joist; Ed. Murray, vocalist; Susie Starr
and Minnie Clark, ballet dancers; Dora
Dawson, infant phenomenon; Cavana
and Fisher, comedians, dutch artists, etc.
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brilliant Success of the Ladies'
Grand Festival at Rocco Hall.

The second night Of this elegant enter
tainment presented scene Of beauty
and brilliancy that, il possible: eclipsed
the first. Mirth and music held high
carnival at Rocco Hall last night, and
the votaries of pleasure and fashion lin
gered until late hour. Many attractive
features we're added to the tables in the
shape Of dainties, delicacies and beacitch-
ina little charmers, and the whole dis
played a combination Of beauty. ele-
Cance and artistic taste rarely, if ever,
excelled in this city. Mrs. Spicers table
was adorned with a splendid ornamental
cake, presented by Major John D.
Adams, Of the Arkansas River Packet
Company, and the following ladies were
added to her list of animated attractions:
Misses Lou Shelby, Eleonora Busby,
Annie Lumpkin and Mrs. DIR.
Sim. We must not forget to
mention just here that Miss Annie
Lumpkin impersonates Rebecca at the
Well, and while quenching the thirst
with delicious lemonade, captures the
hearts of all. To Mrs. Watson's table
were added many new and beautiful fea-
lures, and it fairly groaned beneath the
weight of costly cakes, presented by the
following steamboats,: Belle Memphis
Legal Tender, Mary Boyd, Emma c.
Elliott and Pat Cleburne, and her list of
charming attendants was increased by
Misses Hattie aud Lizzie Bierce. From
the center of Mrs. Scarborough and Chill
tons table rose magnificent candy
pyramid, present from Captain Reilly
of the Emma c. Elliott, which deserves
particular notice, fspace would permit
The elite viii honor the festival with
their smiles tonight, and all gentlemen
of appreciation and taste are invited and
expected.
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The wounaed az smuggling.

SIyG.SING, May 2l.-The condition Of
the wounded by the accident at Sing
Sing prison Sunday are but little
changed for the better. 1t is thought
Howell, the keeper, will recover, although
be will be crippled for lie. Some Of the
EOanled are reported but slightly hurt,
The prisaa is again crowded, ow-
ing to the inability Of the officials tc
make use OF the cells on the gallery
which gave way.
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rv.ory..nssa. Uuisn Picnic.


James Park was crowded with ladies
and gentlemen yesterday afternoon and
night, il being the occasion Of the an
nusl picnic given By the printers oil
Memphis. Music aud dancing, the twin
sisters, had their votaries who enjoyed
themselves until far into The night, when
the celebration closed. The contest IN
type setting, between apprentices was
an attractive feature. The prize was a
gold breastpin, the time ten minutes
The contestants we're Masters Holland
Cook, Bird. Finley aud Kay, and the
result was as follows; Holland, us
d" ems" aud one "out. which counted
against him; Cook, 1914 "ems;' Bird,
1851" ems" Kay l42 ems Finley,
1856 "ems." Although Holland set up
the greatest numberof ems" the one
"out" lost him the prize, which was given
to Cook, who had set up l6lt ems,
The second prize, gold watch, time
ten minutes, contested for by the steady
men at the case, resulted as follows
r. r. Van Horn. 2O6 ems" f. G. Lee
Clerc, 1874 "ems;" G. \. Hawkins, l75
ems t. j. Qnaip, l64 ems The
prize was won by Mr.. Van Horn.
In the evening Mr.. j. B. Galloway de-
livered au eloquent and practical dis
course on books and printing, which was
listened to with interest and attention by
the picnicers.
The prize watch. voted to the most
popular young lady, was won by Miss
Belle Jenny, who received 3OS votes
Miss Maggie Donovan, 2S2; Miss Bette
20; Miss Louisa Hatch, 20.
The bouquets we're won by Misses Mur'
ray and Stapleton. The printers Of
must be congratulated on their
ability and success in getting up popu-
lar picnics.
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NOBODY nhot Billy quinn

Iu the Criminal Court, yesterday after.
noon, Esquires Hoist, Hall and Wallace
entered upon the investigation in the
case Of the State We. A. b. Muller, Ru-
dolph Muller and Matthias Conrad IBIS
mark, who stood charged with the shoot
ing Of Billy Quinn, in Muller's saloon
last Saturday night. The result of the
examination of a number of witnesses
was that nobody" shot Quinn, and the
prisoners we're DISCHARGED. The Grand
Jury now in session may find out who
shot Billy Quinn.
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Thanks.

The members Of the editorial staff Of
the LEDGER return their thanks TO the
ladies conducting the Central Methodist
Church festival at Rocco Hall for tsast
Of strawberries, ice cream aud cake sent
TO the LEDGER Office to-day. The luxu-
ries we're enjoyed, and vote Of thanks
to the ladies was passed; there was not
q dissenting voice, il there was, it was
stopped with strawberry or was hushed
ND with cream.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21

The best Of ice cream and the pursst
soda water can be found at b. Rocco 8
confectionery establishment, on the
northeast corner Of Adams and Main
streets. Mr.. Rocco's ice cream pArlsrs
are handsomely furnished and decorated,
presenting an inviting appearance. His
ice cream, soda water, candies, fruit and
cakes are justly celebrated in Memphis.
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MonIvale Springs.

This elegant aud charming watering
place, south of Knoxville, at the base OF
the Chilhowee mountains, is well known
to many of our citizens who are in the
habit of seeking pleasure and health
away from the city during the heated
months. Colonel King, the courteous
and accommodating proprietor, has re-
duced his schedule of charges for the
season, and has. as usual, made every
arrangement for the comfort, convent
ence and amusement of his guests. The
place is easily accessible by nine miles
Of staging from the railroad, and is SIT
uated in the midst of the most romantic
scenery to be found in all that healthy
and fruitful region. The circulars, which
can be had by addressing Colonel King,
at MoutYale Springs pestOfice, give all
needful information. The sooommoda-
lions and fare, the waters and the air
are equal to any to to be found in
the land.
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maI6ensnnneinOm ca.

ST.. PAUL, MINI, 2l.-The State SEN
ate, as Court of impeachment for the
trial Of VIM. Legar, late State Treasurer,
for malieasance in office, met yesterday
afternoon. A call of the roll showed
thirty.three Of the fifty Senators present.
The President announced the death OF
Senator Lendell, whereupon several
members delivered brief eplogies. Res
olutions were adopted, after which an
adjournment was made to pm. 1t is
understood the case will be summarily
dismissed. The justification Of this act
is that the State has lost nothing by de-
falcation, the bondsmen having made all
losses good; and the further fact that
Mr.. Legar having resigned, and his res
Equation having been accepted, a prose
cution to dispossess dishonest official is
not necessary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21

JUpeE PrrRREPOSr, Of New York. who
received the appointment 70 the Russian
mission. has declined to accept 70 tbs
80, iov Of numerous applicants. The
100 has a Law practice Of 100000
Dsr snpum. and concluded not to resign
-, - for 4 salary Of $4,000. Next
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21

JOE LOCKE. -Harper, Galaxy, Dem
crest, Peterson, Cooley and other mag
azines for June, and the latest novels
received at Joe Lockes news de-
pot, No. 236 Main street. The latest
dailies from all quarters, foreign papers
and periodicals of every land, maya
zines and fashion books of latest dates
can be found at Joe's. A fine lot Of sta
tionery, etc., for sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21

THe grasshoppers are playing havoc
with vegetation in Texas. The corn
crop has been destroyed in many places
aud replanting will be necessary. IL Is
predicted that the grasshoppers will
spend the summer on a grand excursion
through toe States Of Missouri, Illinois,
Kansas and Nebraska.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21

ATTORNEY GrxrRaL WILLrANs has de-
- hat the Cairo and Fulton railroad
100 rieht 10 build 8 bridge across the
IrS,n,as Sivsr at Little Rock 4 a shall
no. Obstruet navigation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21

The FINEST lot of spring lambs ever
brought to this city are for sale very
cheap at H. Seessel, Sr.s, Central
Meat Market, No. Y jefferson street.
corner Of Third. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21

Northern and Reelfoot lake fish re-
eeiyed daily and for sale by
70 V. ID. FUcHs, Al Jefferson st.
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ROWLEY-Att tho residence Of Captain j. z.
MoManus, his brother In Law, ten miles south
OF the city on the Mississippi and iennsssee
railroad, on Tuesday evening a. W! elogt |,
knLsEY M. ROWLHY, sou Of the late Dr.. H. NJ
howley. Of clarkNille, Tenn.
His funeral will take place at Elmwood Gem
etory, Thursday. AZ u o'clock. Friends and
acquaintanoes Of the family, and those OF COL
n. p. Rowley aud Mrs. NJ. D. Rowley. are re-
'pectfully invited. Services by Rev. J. D.
StsAdman. al Elmwood.
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Pnre Oh RrnndX.

Cognac brandy, vintage 1852. espe-
cially recommended for medicinal use,
AZ JOIN LILLY's,
70 No. a5a Main street.
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sealed proposals

for laying a dancing floor in James
Park for the Hebrew Orphan Asylum
picnic, on June 10th, will be received
until Saturday next by
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-21

MAEsPoRD, corner Of Second and
Monroe, has London Punch, Graphic,
Illustrated News, and all the great dai-
lies, weeklies, monthlies and quarterlies
You can always End the latest and best
at the complete establishment on the
corner Of Second AHd Monroe.
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ELECTION.
MEDICAL
DIR. GRASTY'S
Cholera AntidOte on Preventive

Cholera M0rbus, cramps, vomiting,
Diarrnea, Dyscntery ana ali
Bowel Affections.
TIME ABOVE PREPARATION HAS BEEN
/ used with unparalleled success during the
prevalence Of tho epidemic in 1867; and II
taken in time will modify, IL not cure, that
most fatal of all diseases, Cholera. Prepared
only by d. +. Goodyear. at Oyerton Drug and
Family Medicine Store, Memphis. Tennessee.
Pure Hennessey Brandy. Sherry and Port
Wine just received, direct from the custom
house, New York City 1910
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CARD.
NEW NATIONAL BANK,

with capital of 100000 or $500 900.
conditioned that they (the people of No ,mthis)
subscribe for one-thirI only of the. eapltal
stock.
We deem it unnecessary to call the atten-
ton of our business community 10 the great
advantage to result from this lii ,eral PROPOSE
tiOn to bring capital to our ci y, and hope
will meet their prompt fesp' .nse.
Citizens and others win be called upon II
subscriptions of stock, u ,at the orgaDizatn
may be completed W ,thout delay. as ur
friends are nov ready to furnish their are
of the capital.
subscr options ms also be made with Their
Of the, undorsign' cd.
AMOS WOODRUFF,
J.J. BUSBY,
TIA. NELSON
Memphis. May Il. 1873. 69-t
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TICKETS. admitting holder 10 Baby show.
Concert and Hop. only 50 cents. For sale A.
au principal places IN the city. so
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Tvs La Roche family at Hsuks every
night. ~
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Bur your wood from c. II. johnson
III Poplar street, near Fourth. 2si
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mAMMorM BABr SNOW,
eRAND METEOROLOGICAL


Beginning az "a clock t-sa'
For which occasion the hest amateV, t,lent.
both vocal and Instrumental. have kindiv vol
untccred. ana Wall BE- under ne immediafo
dirootion at Prof. hoilenbs-r.
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GRAND nor

vii take plaao. Professor Handucrker's
Band, compiling twenty muEicians, have
been engaged Scr the occasion.
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for keeping bar, restaurant, Zoe cream
stands, shooting gallery, etc, etc at
The Hebrew Orphan Asylum picnic, on
June 10Th, viii be received lseaied) until
next Saturday.