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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-15
EuEnYgYaph9.'

The man who works with "wilp"
The probate judge.
A bad wind-up of the week-Resl-
in. hoi.c on Saturday night.
1t is said that the Digger Indians
are never known to smile. They arc
grave Diggers.
1t is sure sign of an early spring
10 sec cat ;ntcn;!v " atchiug q small
hole in the wall.
All things arc systsmatized now-s-
days. Even every milk train has its
cow-catcher.
How do We know house is oftcu
hungry? Because We see the Chin
acy swallow flies.
Il don't remember ever having seen
you BEFORE" as the lawyer said to his
conscience.
a little girl st Dubuque amended
the Lora's Prayer by asking for "her
daily gingcr-brcad.'
Aunt Marry: "What is meant by
declining q noun, EtLei:" Ethel
Politely refusing il, Aunt, dear"
When naughty little boy breaks
II window, he should be punished. Oh
the principle that paaes aud penalties
so together.
They have a petrificd woman in
Philadelphia. She Was pctrified will,
as, onis Intent at her husbands bring
ing her home new dress which shd
had no, asked for.
Why do you choose to live u
single lifc?" asked fashionable idler
Of an cs,imablc !oaug. lady. 3D.
causc," shc replied, Il AIN not able ~
support husband"
y shrewd old yankee said hc dida't
believe there was any downright
cure for lazincss il ! man; but" he
added, .l'vc known second wifo ~
hurry it soaic.'
| An amateur journalist Of Indiana
has made . fortune by his pen. His
I
and grief after reading ono OF his
leaders, AMI icf; him $l30,000.
| \ cheap way of gr,ing credit for
,libcrality was. devised by the mana
gers OF a fair in ILLINOIS, who offered
q premium 10 the oldest s2ihster
present. or c,ursc nobody Claimed
III.
(me of our exchanges says: There
lis q certain paper in This vicinity
which always puts ia = claim Of
haying originated every public move
rucnt. II will suvn r.aiiu the credit
of having driven Auam from tho
garden Of Eiep.'
"Now, Johnny" says graAdma, II
want you To sit jast az still ~ .
mouse" "Mouscs don't cit stili.'
grandma" Sure enough!
1 1t is now cla;insd that the arclisees
of the "Chinesc wall" was woDaa;
but q woman wouian't do anything
to keep men out id HAT way.
A debater ia lyccum boasfco ehas
, his ancestors had always hssd - .
, great age, many Of thcn patslAg see
! limits OF hundred years, ~asn nss
: iopponcnt crushsd hiss ~ suKgsstssx
! Tim, that was before he Introduction
/ OF capital puaishment.
: A wife IN New Albany. Ipd.. made
her husband Christnas present q
. | bis store bisis all rcceipsed. 1has
! ytseeins to hsvs beoss . fascrits Gin'
7 with tho wives over the ecsstsy-aka'
!. but tho rsssiPas.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1873-01-15

Those wishing lower lric-'i I,i"nr rill Cad
the ..ti"r.'' i;ist the i-;itg r..sI.-rr. rn.a u
siZc aai ps:-'. IL ui she .s: IA .r"l.. t.iI>
ton. snt I"I:rr-.'ilc for rr:!'.,iu!' :: in ian =
S:rirty i:r-; iii all il ra-i-. Az .l,' WAY.
wanted. H.Ih'G iav"., 10 nI.n!s.ls anli i!ie pro-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
DEATH OF mINIsrER ORR.

The LEDGER dispatches Of yesterday
announced the death Of HoE. James Il.
Orr, Minister 10 Russia, aged fily-one
years The event occurred night before
last from Inflammation Of the lungs,
recently contracted, aud caused a gem
eral feeling Of sorrow at the Russian
court Mr.. Orr was a South Carolinian
Of secession prociigities aud eonsidera-
BILE ability. He had been to Congress-,
and figured conspicuously in State and
national politics. BE raised a regiment
known as Orr's First South Carolina
Rife Regiment early in 1861, and, Il we
mistake not in recollection, led It
in the FIRST battle Of Manassas. After
that bis ardor cOsled, aud he retired to
private life. soon 10 emerge as Confede-
rate States Senator. Soon after the
war be became Governor Of South Caro-
lima. and vas dicoVered 10 be on the side
Of the Government; subsequently be was
Chief Justice OF the State. Like Long /
street. be bad his rsEsrd 10 any extent
sought, and more recently he received
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
ADJUSTMENTS.


MEMPHIS TnEArER. John Brough
ans elegant comedy, Our Irish Cousin
was finely presented by the selden IT.
win Comedy Company at tho Memphis
Theater last night. 1t is comedy Of
"cross purposes" admirably written
aud is full Of genuine dramatic situa'
tons. The members Of the company
dress we'll and appropriately, each play
ing his or her part we'll. Tonight the
attraction will be Boucicaults sensa-
tional ive.act play entitled Violet, or
the Life of an Actress. The cast is
very good, Mrs. 3elden Irwin appearing
as Violet" Grimaldi," Mr.. Irwin;
"wopshot," Mr.. Rainforth "Maltra-
yers," Mr.. Cotter; "Dawdle," Mr.. Her
nandez; Lord Shafton," Miss Baker;
Julia" Miss Maria Louise; Countess
of Beaumaris," Mrs. j. Wesley Hill;
"Mrs. Proper" Miss Francis, etc. Miss
Marie Louise, who will play the role Of
Julia" will make her first appearance
in this city having heretofore been con-
nected with Hooley's Opera House, Chi
cago. Our amusement seekers should
not fail to attend this evening. FIJI
day night Harry Rainforth will take
benefit.
OLYMPIC VAmETIEs.-Manager Buch-
anan has secured the services OF fine
variety troupe, and will, during the
week, present rare attractions. Miss
Ella La Rue, the charming statue artist,
and Harry Mendel, will introduce the
famous Can.Can, with new scenery ard
costumes. II you want to enjoy good
dancing, fine singing and attractive
character representations, you must
visit the Washington street Olympic
during the week.
WIRES OPERA HoUsE.-Manager
Charley White has re-opened Broom's
Opera House, on Jefferson street, with a
splendid company, who thoroughly UNI
derstand the vaudeville business. La
Petite Benson, precocious and wonder
fnl child of four years of age, is the
great attraction. As character song
and dance artistic the little Benson is a
prodigy. Thursday next Blanche Sell
wyn, character vocalist, will appear,
and next Saturday the Henry family
will commence an engagement.
ITALIAN PIcxIc.-Next Wednesday,
he 18th inst, the members of the Soci-
TIA di Unione Fratellanza Italiana will
rive their fourth annual picnic at James
Park.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
MERCHANT raiIors.

Messrs. Murray & Ridgely, the we'll
known merchant tailors, will, in a day Oh
two, remove back to their old stand on
Madison street, between Main and Sec
ond. Their new building is almost fin.
ished and ready for them. Their pres
ent location is at No. 302 Main street
opposite the Peabody Hotel. Murray &
Ridgely are receiving daily an imported
stock of the best and most fashionable
goods that the French and English mar.
kets afford. 1t is probably the finest
stock ever brought to Memphis. In the
way of the latest fashions and novelties
it cannot be excelled or even equaled in
the South. Citizens and strangers in
the city should visit the establishment Of
Murray & Ridgely and examine the
stylish goods on exhibition before they
attempt to purchase elsewhere. 65
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
THE PADUCAH AND MEMPHIS RAIL
ROAD.

The people of DYersburg pledged
themselves to pay by private subscrip
ton $4,000, and to issue the same
amount in bonds to the Paducah and
Memphis railroad, on condition that the
road should pass by and have depot
within half mile OF the courthouse III
Dyersburg, and that twenty-five per
cent. of the amount subscribed should
be paid on the road being constructed 10
the Dyer county line, either north or
south, and the work within the county
commenced, the balance being subject
to ten per cent. calls. The road ac-
cepted the subscription, of course, but
did not pledge itself, as far as we know,
to run by Dy,rsburg, which happens
unfortunately to be three miles out OF
the way. Still, 1t is presumable a
contract exists. The road is constructed
to the northern line, and the cars are
running in Dyer county. But mis-
understanding has arisen between the
company aud Dyersburg, which for the
present causes suspension OF work in
Dyer The town people allege that the
road is acting in bad faith, and refuse to
issue the bonds or TO pay the private
subscription. The road seems to have
the advantage in law, as its part Of the
conditions of the subscription has been
fulfilled. fit accepts any part of the
subscription it could not give Dyersburg
the go'by without becoming liable to
heavy damages There seems TO be
mutual want Of confidence. From our
standpoint down here it looks like the
Dyersburg people would be safe in pay
ing the subscription promptly, and thus
throwing the onus Of breaking the writ
ten or implied contract upon the railroad
company. Dyeraburg is a clever, enter
prising little place, and we hope will
soon have the railroad and depot. We
have no grounds for taking sides in the
controversy, but desire heartily to see
the long talked Of Paducah and Memphis
railroad a fixed as well as a running
fact
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
Appe ntenh.ns, New novel,

The Old Countess; or, The Two Pro
posals, a sequel to Lord Hopes Choice
by Mrs. Ann S. Stephens, is in press
and will be published in few days by
I. B. Peterson 4 Brothers, Philadelphia
Pa. 1t is the best book that this popu.
lar American authoress has yet written.
The Old Countess will be issued in a
large duodecimo volume, uniform with
Lord Hopes Choice and Mrs. Ann S.
Stephens nineteen other works, and
will be for sale at all the book stores at
the low price of 81 10 in cloth, or 81 90
in paper cover; or copies will be sent by
mail to any place, post paid, by the pub
fishers on receipt Of the price of the
work in letter to them. All of Mrs
Ann s. Stephens books, comprising The
Old Countess, Lord Hopes Choice, The
Reigning Belle, A Noble Woman, Pal
aces and Prisons, Married in Haste,
Fashion and Famine, Wives and Widows,
Ruby Gray's Strategy, The Curse Of
Gold, MabeIs Mistake, Donbly False,
The Soldiers Orphans, Silent Struggles,
The Wife's Secret, The Rejected Wife,
Mary Derwent, The Old Homestead, The
Heiress and the Geld Brick, twenty in
all, are put up in sets, each set in a neat
box, and are bound in morocco cloth, in
uniform, elegant and durable style, with
new and beautifully designed backs, in
full gilt, price S35 set, and are pub
lished by 7. B. Peterson & Brothers, No.
BOG Chestnut street, Philadelphia, Pa,
who will send set to any one, per ex-
press, freight paid, on receipt Of price.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
PUBLIC LEDGER
ONCE. No. Is Madison street.
MEM II HISS
"wednesday Evening. May 2, 1873.
MAYOR JoHSsox's vIHDIoArION.

The committee appointed TO investi
gate the charges against Mayor johnson
met last night and submitted report
generating the Mayor entirely. A mi
nority report was made criticising his
conduct in being interested in bond
speculation. The breeze which was
blowing about that quiet amiable gen.
tlemans ears has quite subsidized and
Q will quite die out until he buys a new
suit of clothes or makes some other inJu-
dicious investment. The question OF pro-
priety is another matter upon which
each and every one can and will form his
own Judgment. Mr.. johnson had a
right to speculate in the bonds, as the
late Grand Jury, after the most rigid in
vestigation, had to admit; at least no
true.bill was found. 1t is the appear
ance of such transactions that is liable
TO be misconstrued and to create suspi-
cions. five suppose that Mr.. johnson
had heen principal officer and stock
holder in bank engaged in buying and
selling bonds Of every description, would
the public require that bank to cease
buying city bonds after his election as
Mayor? We think not, provided the
bank received no exclusive information
from the Mayor. In this case no such
exclusive information was possessed or
impaired; the success Of the venture did
not depend upon any subsequent swerv-
ing of the Mayors policy, nor was any
change made. Any public officer might
become broker without violating the
law, vet he would be subject to uniavor-
able remark. The State law forbids
revenue collectors from dealing in Ten
nessee money under heavy penalties.
The statutes are specific. So with the
county in regard to warrants, and the
city as to scrip-wisely intended to pre-
vent the public servant from yielding to
alluring temptations and injuring the
credit of the government he represents.
The present case is not parallel one;
but we allude to these facts to show the
tendency and spirit Of the law as well
as the strict letter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

Travellers from the South will find DR..
E. p. Miller's Home Of Health, 80 and
and Al W. Twenty-sixth street, one Of
the most desirable places to live in New
York city. The location is first class;
rooms large, airy and elegant; table ex-
eellent; and prices reasonable. The
celebrated Turkish Baths, the Electric
Baths, Swedish Movements and Lifting
Cure are in the establishment. Tran
sient or permanent boarders accommo-
dated. Send for circular. Address 4.
P. Miller, NJ. D., 80 and Al W. Twenty
sixth street, New York. eod.59
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

TRENroY, N. j., May 7.-Goldsmith
Maid, now at Budd Dobles stable near
this city, will make her FIRST appearance
at Point Breeze park during the present
month. Her companion. Leeey, is also
in the best condition possible. Doble
pronounces his trip to California an IN
fortunate one. The owner Of Occident
was ready at any time to match him
against the mare Rosaline, but the latter
got out Of condition, probably on ac-
count Of change Of climate, and Doble
concluded not to make any match with
her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

the appointment ofMinistor to Russia, n
position mally accorded TO men Of the
highest ability and Of ripe public ex-
perisnce. His death will be regretted by
many warm personal friends, who knew
his good parts as well as his weak ones,
but General Grant will have no difficulty
in finding dozens of men better qualified
for the high diplomatic position he held.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
FOREIGN.

LONDON, May Thomas Dundas,
Earl of Zetlsnd, the well known English
administrator, died in this city yesterday,
aged seventy-eight.
1t is reported here that the Khan Of
Khiva has offered an unconditional sur
render to the Russian government.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

The acknowledgement is the title
of weekly family newspaper, with
which has been merged the Sunday
Ledger in Philadelphia. Mr.. A. 7.
Lavallette, the publisher and proprietor,
is son Of the late Admiral Lavallette,
a distinguished officer Of the American
Navy. An able corps of editors and
correspondents has been secured, and
the number of the paper received ind.
Gates that it will be an Independent,
high toned literary newspaper, adapted
especially to people of refined taste
and liberal ideas
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

WILKINsoN's, at Isl Main street, is the
place to find all the fashion papers, mag
azines, literary journals and the leading
dailies of the country; also good sup
ply of foreign literature. A complete
stock Of plain and fancy stationery and
fancy articles
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
Tnendaxn nnd FRIDAYS.

For the convenience of our customers,
we will send our south wagon to the State
Female College and immediate vicinity
Tuesdays and Fridays. Friends want.
ing goods sent out will give their orders
in the day before
39-t OLIVER, FINNIE & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

Bow BELLS for May has arrived, and
is TO be bad at Walkers news depot, los
Beal street This magazine is the finest
ladies' journal placed upon our table
and Walker has plenty Of them. Call
early and secure a copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

SOUTHERN Farm and Home, Rural
New Yorker. Country Gentleman, Amer
lean Agriculturist, Southern Cultivator,
Stock Journal, and all the leading dali
lies. monthlies and quarterlies. at Mans
lords news depot. corner Of Second ard
Monroe; base-balls at Wholesale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

Dr.. WV. II. McGuFFEY, Professor Of
Moral Philosophy and Political Econ
omy at the University Of Virginia, and
the we'll known author OF a series Of
school books bearing his name, died at
Charlottesville, Va. on the 9th inst, after
a long illness. He had filed the chair
now made vacant at the University over
twenty years, and was known through
ont the length and breadth Of the land.
He was an eminent educator and lib
eral.minded. heightened Christian gen.
man, and was always popular with his
classes. The announcement of his death
viii be received with sincere regret.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

THE finest building lots ever offered
for sale is the Mckinney property, on
fernando road. Street railroad and
boulevard passes in front. No city
taxes. Title perfect SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

JOE LOCKE. - Ali the May mag
azines and latest novels received
at Joe Locke's news depot, No. 236
Main street. The latest daiEes from
all quarters, foreign papers and periodic.
ais Of every land, magazines and fash.
ion books Of latest dates can be found
at JOe's. A fine lot Of stationery, etc,
for aale
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

You don't have to take large doses Of
Kress Fever Tonic. 1t contains more
curative virtue than any other ague med.
icine. Griswold q Co. have it at their
drug store. lSt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

Attic reosnt three hundred and nine
tieth anniversary Of the birth Of Raphael
at Urbano, a subscription vas completed
TO purehassths houss in which the great
painter was born.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
SEWING MACHINE.
A CHALLENGE
WILSON VS.. SINGER

LOWING TO SEVERAL FALSE REPORTS
| " and statements being circulated concern
| ing the merits of the Wilson Sewing Machine,
all Of which have been traced to the Office
where said Singer Sewing Machines are for
sale, and in some instances TO the proprietors
direct; and in view Of the fact that people are
being prejudiced, which is detrimental to the
interest Of our business, we therefore hereby
offer the following challenge, and invite the
one representing them, to compete with the
| Wilson Machine. in any public hall in the city,
on the following points of merit, and the deci-
sisn to be left TO eleven frst-class mechanics
| of this city, six of whom may be selected by
| opponents, and none to be selected who are
now or have heretofore been in the employ of
either party.
We propose to demonstrate clearly that the
Wilson Sewing Machine is superior to the
Singer in the following points. viz:
best feed. 1t being made to work on three sides
Of the needle. instead of two. and has more
force and power.
SEcOSB-That the tension is not affected by
the size and smoothness Of the upper thread,
and that 1t retains its uniformity and adjust
ment after continued use much better than
the present tension used on Singer machines
THIRp-That the "take-up" movement is
positive, and uses no spiral spring or other
kind. and not liable to delay by breakage.
FoURrH-That the three principal move
ments of the Wilson machine. viz. the shut
tie. the feed and the needle. are all worked by
one short shaft, instead Of two long ones,
which cause extra friction.
FFTH--That the balance wheel, being To-
Gated in front and on the brace, prevents it
from soiling the dress of the operator.
SIxrH-That the adjustable cones on the
balance wheel spindle prevent the rafting and
clicking noise so Objectionable.
SEvENTH-That the Wilson is much the
easiest and lightest running machine Of the
two.
EIGHTH - That the wearing points in the
Wilson machine, nine in number, are all made
adjustable. so that play room or lost motion
can be taken up when necessary.
NIETH-That the Wilson is not liable to n
sudden breaking of cog or gear wheel, caus-
ing delay and expensive repairs.
In the event of failure to demonstrate tho
above points. we hereby agree to pay the rent
of the hall selected by opponents and forfeit
the machines on exhibition, or vice versa.
This challenge, if accepted. will be carried out
ten days after receipt of written notice from
opponents, stating time and place for contest.
NJ. NJ. BEACH. General Agent.
G. II. SUTHERLAND, Gen'l City Ag't.
53-eod-6l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

TuE most Of the cotton burned with
the city of Columbia, South Carolina,
belonged to British subjects who are
rather anxious to find ont who was re-
responsible for the deed. They have
filed claims for damages with the
mixed American and British Claims
Commission, before which large amount
Of testimony has been taken. A Wash
ington dispatch says: Hampton and
Bcauregard swear that Shermans bum
mers, as they we're called, fred the town,
bepianing with the cotton which was
piled up in the streets. On the other
hand, sherman, Howard and Logan all
concur in saying that the town was
blazing when the Union army APP
preached it, their theory being that it
was fred by the reireating Confederates.
II the fact be established that Sherman's
army applied the torch, Of course the
Government becomes responsible for
the Gotten destroyed, which will amount,
it is said, TO several million dollars.
General Sherman is very positive in his
testimony, and so also are Howard and
Logan. As might be expected, the Brit
ishers TO be benefited are rather anxious
to believe Wade Hampton and Beaure-
.,.-1
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

A CHICAGO merchant states that he re-
ceives goods from London, Italy and the
south of France at cheaper rates Of
freight than from New York. This in
dicates the causes moving the farmers
out West to combine against railroad
mononolies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
LAY IN YOUR COAL.

Get the best Pittsburg from
53t Gro. MELLERsH, 27s Main 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
HERRIHos.
Roe Herrings.

Iusr REcErvKD-D HALF BARRELS
sPIUEH EETAN.
So "a Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
springI sprInEl sprInEl

The second stock Of material for spring
suits has just arrived at A. II. Coop
MANS, 100 MAN STREET. Gentlemen
will consult their interest by leaving
their orders with Dir. Goodman. He
will cut, make and trim them in the best
style, and at the most reasonable prices.
4-60
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07
II Il Il N A N ID .
Insurance Company
OF MEMPHIS.
Office: No. % Madison Street.
5. DUNB0OMB, President.
". b. 6ALBkEA1H. Wee Pro1i4enI
y. n. NILSSON. Secretary.

Ttse ssd Rivsr Risks-
- Risks On Privsss SvuiHHss ssgssialiJ
desired. ItstD-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

Assignee's sale of Cheap Roots and
shoes
At retail, for the benefit Of creditors, at
the Tiger boot and shoe store, No. lS2
Main street, under Cochran Hall.
So L. LEVY, Assignee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-07

NIxrH-That the Wilson is not liable to
sudden breaking of n cog or gear wheel, caus-
ing delay and expensive repairs.