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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
NEW YORK.

"N
NEw YORK, January 24-The directors
and stockholders of the Atlantic Mail
Company met lately to decide upon'im-
mediate action. in view Of the compli-
Gated condition of the company affairs,
and il is the general opinion that n
decision was reached, but whether in
favor of continuance or suspension can
not be known, but viii probably be an
nouneed to-day. .H18atIE.
Shortly after the commencement oil
the snow storm yesterday, Chatham
street and a PORTION Of Bowery, as far as
Grand street, was continuous line Of
street cars, omnibuses and market
wagons, so securely blocked that it was
found impossible to move for long time.
Many persons were compelled 70 walk q
long distance. because Of the blockade
of various lines of street cars. The
weather is frosty this morning aud the
snow has ceased, after falling to the
depth Of several inches. i L4ANDN
A most singular and bold robbery &C.
Cured Wednesday at the Office of the
Houston aud Central Railroad Company,
whereby forty or fifty thousand dollars
were lost, private parties being the suf-
ferers. G. Dodge, President of the road,
had Just completed signing a number OF
bonds. when c. II. Currier Of the firm
of wilmording q Moult, entered with
twenty-five bonds Of the railroad Of one
thousand dellars each. A peddler en-
tered, and while Dodge and Currier were
pricing his goods two strangers entered
one of whom contrived to convey q
package Of the bonds which lay on the
table to his pocket unobserved. After a
few business questions, the strangers
left The bonds were soon missed.
They are from 6286 to $500 of the Hous-
ton and Texas Central Railroad Com
pany. f..t .rs.ft.lt o{aa,iadTt q
The Tribune says that mortgages on
the Boston, Hartford and Erie railroad,
held by the Erie railroad company to
the extent of FIVE millions, fall due in
about a month; and as doubts are enter
tanned regarding the ability of the com
pany to meet its obligations, the Erie
railroad, in order to anticipate all cred
itors, is about to begin foreclosure suits
against the company. Complaint has
been prepared and is now ready for SER
vice. Suit will be brought in Boston.
Documents in the case of William
Foster, who has undergone sentence Of
death twice for the murder of A. D. Put
nam on the Goth OF April, 1871, hare
arrived from Albany, and it is more than
probable will be fled to-day, when the
case will be brought up in the Supreme
Court at the general term and the pris-
oner re.sentenced, after which the full
penalty will be carried out, unless Gov.
Dix commutes the sentence, -
VIM. Foster, the murderer Of Avery
d. Putnam, was to-day sentenced to be
hanged on the seventh Of March. 4
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Special 10 the Ledger
NASHVILLE, January 2i.-SRxArR'--
Mr.. Lacey introduced bill giving che
city Of Memphis the right TO Memphis
hospital grounds; passed. drst reading.
Mr., Roberisons resolution appointing
A Joint COMMITTEES 70 examine and re-
port the amount Of money due on the
school fund from the State was adopted
senate Joint resolution, third read
ing, to postpone the sale OF the Man
chester aud McMinnville railroad from
February lst 10 May LIST, 1878, caused a
lengthy discussion. Amendments pro-
viding that the rights Of the State are
not affected aud requiring sureties 70
give consent to said postponement' IN
writing, we're agreed to and the bill
with amendments, referred to the Judi
ciary Committee with instructions to
report this afternoon al 3 o'clock. &
George A. Allen, we'll known Gotten
merchant OF Nashville, died yesterday
at Augusta.
Judge Parker, a lawyer Of some eel
ebrity, died to-day in the city hospital
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
CHICAGO.


CHICAGO, January PA handsome
young lady named Hettie Mccarthy was
tried yesterday for throwing boiling. I've
over her lover, whom she had delibe-
rately called out into the kitchen for the
purpose. She says he was engaged to
marry her and made her indecent pro-
posals. She was 6ned 5000. li
The snow storm OF yesterday and last
night was the most violent that has been
seen in this country TO, years, All the
railroads were blocked before dark, and
no trains ventured out last night, Even
the suburban trains on several roads
could not get out, and huadreds of
business men whose homes are q few
miles from the city spent the night at
the hotels. Street cars and omnibuses
stopped running, but by vigorous use
of snow plows the tracks were cleared
early this morning, SO the cars are run
ming at intervals. 1t is still showing q
little, but the wind has abated. From
all over the West comes reports of SINH
lar storms aud many trains are now fast
in drifts on the prairies. ~ us
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

General John B. Gordon was elected
United States Senator, on the fifth bal
lot, by the Georgia Legislature on the
22d inst. The first ballot stood; Cor
don, 81; Stephens, II; Hill, 80; Field,
8; Alderman, IA. The last ballot re-
suited as follows: Gordon. ll2; Stephens,
sc; Alderman, IA. The defeat Of Stephens
is attributed to his opposition to the
Cincinnati Convention, but a more
probable reason is found in the com
parative youth and vigor Of Generel
Gordon, who is altogether progressive
and live, practical man. He is popu-
lar because fluent, clever and not pro
found or addicted to subtle theories. 1t
is said that a movement is on foot to
send Stephens to Congress from the
Eighth District, where a vacancy has
been made by the death Of General
Wright. At present it appears likely
that he will have 40 opposition. he has
already been nominated and signi6ed
his willingness to accept.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

The Senate bill introduced by DIR.
Jones, of Davidson, ito establish and
maintain a uniform system of public
free schools, appears epitomized in the
Union and American Of yesterday. The
machinery is too unwieldy for any practi-
cal purpose, and contains several objee.
tionable features-among others, one
providing that if a county fails to levy a
tax to keep up schools five months ia the
year, in all the districts, the Comptroller
shall withhold is share Of the public
school money, aud add it to the general
school fund. In other words, the poorest
counties in the State shall be taxed to
support schools in the rich counties. 10
such law will pass before that Legisla-
ture, and should not. Judge Houk's
bill may need little pruning, but it is
the nearest the right thing that has yet
been proposed or offered in the Legisla-
ture or out.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

JOE LOCKE, veteran newsman, has
opened new news depot at No. 236
Main, one door north of his old stand.
He has the latest dailies, weekly picto-
rails and magazines from all parts of
the world, as well as complete stock
of books, stationery and general news
goods. Joe has reduced the price Of
all dailies to FIVE cents, pictorials ten
cents, and other periodicals at similar
rates. e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

ANYTHING you want 70 use in your
household can usually be found at a.
Hitzfeid & Sons. Candle shutters Of
all sizes, furniture polish and wax
tapers, matches and mouse traps, match
safes, scrub brushes and the holders
with them, churns, wash machines and
cotton planters. Address, or 90 to No.
235 Second street, veam oT
1873 A. HITzFELD & Son, Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

THE appearance Of the resurreeted
Boyd at Knoxville, il is said. viii re-
lieve bis bondsmen to the extent OF
$4,000. Il is estimated that his frauds,
while engaged in collecting claims
against the Government. aggregated
$1,000 he begins to look jaded and
earevorn from bad jail accommodations
and mental anxiety. His trial has com
menced. and the courthouse is daily
crowded to witness the proceeding
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
NOTICE.
Notice to COntractC RS

0FncE OF yicksHufe AID 4 A. ..~-,.p 4,
r,,rrp p.r-u - -. s., January sth. J
I'll ti,t halrn 49, ~ .DUATION on THE
f9s~n Grrnsda al Nash VI lie railroad. BE-
amounting q ~ f1i.,i ~ poIt ~ .ecilgnil
s-iu 4. ee-- . lebrua ~ Ifh, Is-l Bid,
Psrtiss ~ sidered Tor az les amount
f1firnf e1amlne Dr. ollie and tpecih-
Iona 80 ne clteFlnl - o1ce On Oko-
w., ,sits-, q al - CiJ Fnrineeris ofise.
- .nls. lhe enpany reserve the rirhf b
~ efaer 4 ~ President
il1-i'' US. MOOif,. Chief Engineer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
A Historic Love story.

From the December Galaxy.l
That is pretty story told Of Gilbert
a Beckett, the father of the celebrated
prelate Thomas a Beckett, and the Sara
cen maiden, Timura Gilbert, a wealthy
merchant Of London, turned crusader
during the reign Of Matilda and Stephen.
While fighting in the Holy Land, he was
taken captive by q Mohammedan prince
who, like many of his faith, was of a
noble and magnanimous disposition. He
treated the merchant most generously;
and the sole daughter of his house gave
her heart to the Englishman; wished to
become a Christian, and was anxious TO
be his wife, if they could fly TO a Chris
tan country. Beckett, attracted by her
beauty and touched by her affection, re-
turned her VOWS and solemnly promised
to make her his own. Before long she
furnished him the means Of escape, of
which he promptly availed himself, and
6aaiiy, after many adventures reached
his own country and thought no more OF
his fair deliverer.
Timura was woman, and therefore
not to be discouraged. She loved, too,
and was not to be separated from the
object loved. She quilted her father s
roof in disgrace, in the face Of untold
difficulties, and though undergoing
countless hardships, she at last arrived
at the seashore. Her entire stock OF
English consisted of but two words, Lon
don and Gilbert. Repeating London,
London she went among the ships
and sailors, until the latter, understand
ing that she was anxious to visit that port,
aided her in securing q passage, for
which she paid by the sale Of her jewels.
In the even then large city she wan
dered day after day; the one dissyllable,
Gilbert" ever on her lips, Her beauty
and her quaint, rich garb attracted wide
and one morning Becket's
Richard, who had been TO the
wars with his master, and shared his
captivity and escape, rushed into the
warehouse of the merchant, announcing
that the Saracen lady was near the door,
having drawn large crowd by the ite-
ration of the single word. If1o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

MASsFoEp, corner Second and Mon
roe. has made great reduction in the
price Of papers. II people do not buy
news at his low price, be should encour-
age literature BY giving papers free TO
all who ask ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

ton then adiudged TO meet At Cars
house tomorrow afternoon 70 take his
statement he being confined 70 his bed
with consumption.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
Coal oil is explosive
That IL we'll known
Mammoth oil Is no" explosive.
As will 81 any time be shown -r.
1873 BY A. HITzFELD 4 SoN.

FRrsH Canadian cat meal, sweet cider,
pure strained aud comb honey, and a
full line Of extra family groceries, at j.
Devoto's, corner of Third and Adams
streets llsf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

rnnursa against Lass ~ Ffre, ma.
Ffne ard River Risks.
~Riiki On PrivAts DWsninfl slssi.D-
dsIirsd. its-s-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

THr Senate bill authorizing manalAc'
turera in this State to sen their products
free Of license was rejected yesterday
ON the third reading
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
DAWN Wills. i6 Jefferson 81. 8

REcElvED-a choice lot Of Malaga
grapes, oranges. apples, raisins, hgs
and citron. LYTLR d SHIKLBs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

PAUL WRIGHT, the enterprising news
dealer whose emporium is located at No.
2s6 Main street, has all the latest papers
and periodicals, and the very best Of
cigars. Give him call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
ADJUSTMENTS,

MRNPHs TInArER.-James Robin
sons circus conhnues to attract larg
audiences to the iheaief. A change i
the performance takes place nightly
new acts being introduced BY the troupe
| Mr.. Robinson has a splendid company O
riders, acrobAts, gymRasis and speoial',
artists. A fne programme has been pre-
pared for tonight, and We look for
crowded house. The circus will b.
opened for matinee tomorrow ailer
noon.
Mas BowrRs. Next Monday evening
Mrs. ID. p. Powers will commence al
engagement at the theater. As a tra
gedienne Mrs. Bowers stands in th'
front rank or the American stage. Al
ter a week Of the saw dust business thu
theater managers win return to the ie
gitimate drama. t.f. .f..I. D.
GRAED 0PERA HoUsE.-Mr. Bishop
appeared again in that popular play en-
titled War Clouds, at the Opera House
last evening. and was creditably sup
ported BY the New Orleans stock com
pany. War Clouds is quite an attractive
drama, the scenes and incidents belni
thrilling and exciting, and we'll caleu
lated to show of the good points of thos'
appearing in the leading roles. The
play will be again presented tonight
There will be matinee tomorrow after
uoon, and Mr.. Bishop will close his en-
gagement tomorrow night 1aI
JONI Il. OwENs.--This most populai
comedian will commence an engage
ment at the Grand Opera House on
Monday next. Few comedians stand
higher both in England and America
than Mr., Owens. He will give us q
round Of sterling comedies that will not
fail to delight and attract theater-goers
He will appear in his great specialties--
"solau Shingle,n pDr. Pangloss,' Ca
leb Plummer," Toodles," etc. Ovens
is an artist in his profession. blow
OLE Butt CoScERTs. "A feast Of mu-
sic will be presented at the Assembly
Hall tonight by Ole Bull, the renowned
violinist; Sig. Ferranti, buffo singer
Prot. Joseph Hart Denck, pianist, and
Mile Graziella Ridgway, soprano sing
err. 1t is needless to sound the praises
Of Ole Bull, who is the Paganini of the
present age He has with him a fine
concert troupe and presents well selected
programmes each evening. Those of ou
citizens who love music will not fail tC
attend the opening concert tonight ant
enjoy the following musical treat:
PART l.
Piano Solo, Paraphrase sur =" Rigoletto,'
(LiszN .,..@.........Mr Joseph Hart Denck:
Largo Al Faetotum. iBarbere d Seyigilio
Violin Solo. Allegro MaostOso, Paganini nv,
POlonaise, ''Misnon, p (Thomas)
| ~, n u-. Miss Graziella Ridgway,
Violin Solo. siciliano and Tarantslls, 6l,
Bulb Bull.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY II.
Piano Sole, Fantasie sur "Belsario," (Goria)
irar4 LiH Mr.. Joseph Hart Denck.
Ballad, who's at Ny Window (Osborne),
| 49,. Miss Grazlella Ridgway.
Tarantella "NeOpOlitana'S s, ROssip 9,;y,
Violin Solo, introduction and variations : Lily
n B Rl' order that those Who desire ' t.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

Hox. NJ. T. WILLIAMSON, member OF
tho Loser House Of the liegisleture
from this county Is bach in tho Gig on
a brief business trip
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

insure with the memphis city Fire
and General Insurance Co.; Ofdee Is
Madison street. 12O-145
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

CHARLES Stout 4 Bro. are moving to
9I2 Main street. a ea l2J
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

The celebrated Fitzhngh BFaiIers.
best in use. are for sale by Prince
a Co., I35 Main street. Every
hOuaekeeper shonId have one. NJ
not satisfactory money returned.
100
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

DoN'r try ague medicines that only
stop the chills. Take Kress Fever Tonic
and drive the disease out.of your system
permanently. Griswold 4 Co. keep it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

FoR few dollars useless stoves can
be made as good as new, at I. S. Jukes' ,
1923 Second street. Repairing burnt-out
stoves a speciality. = eod-l2S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

Buy your wood from G H. John
son, III Poplar ST., near Fourth. ct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
CLEARED LAND!
AssocIATIC IN.
~.~~----------~-----------~--~- ~. .-
NJ H M ~ rs
Building and savinf $ Association.
ION the n,.I nnIInd nIr..sn NJ, ;.

Inv Old PhiIat eIphia Plan"
ESV sd CALL ON 81 IARES ARE DUE
- - id payable on OF Def ore February 3. 1878.
y pm, payable AZ q Re Secretary office,
o. n Madison street lbas ement. Parties de-
sirous OF Joining frst-t slass Association arc
invited 70 call and pr0cur a copy OF the con-
/ stitutien and bylaws. gra lis.
| A few more shares for So ie, 81 each share per
month. The second stat cd monthly meeting
will be held on MONDAY fobruary3. ISIS az
| ~ pm. The none on hand will be loaned
out 70 the sharc-hold ers. The shareholders
are requested 70 atten all the meetings.
Offccrs Of the Assoc siation for 1879
G.H. JUDAH, p -esident.
DIR. A. szEREN' II. Vice President.
L. LEVY. Troasu .or.
s. ETuRM, Secret arr.
Drnrcrons: b. Else nan, j. p. Duke. II. G.
stearer. 5 Hcsse. Edp ard Goldsmith. j.. Ma
than. J. Schwah. Aug. Bcrt0n. III. ccesscl, ST..
IL. and u. Lehman, Attorneys. l2l-lH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24

DUBLIC LEDGER JOB PRINTING rs
tatlishment. No. J. Madison street. Com
mtrcial, Steamboat az Eeneral job printing
executed with ncatness and dispatch.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
Dfreotorss

s.H. DUNs0OMB, President.
W. GALBkkATH, Vice Prssidsnt.
IN. NKLSOh. becrotary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
MARRIED.
INSURANCE.
III Err N AN no
Insurance Company
OF MEMPHIS.

Office: No. % Madison Street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-24
AMUSEM ENTS
JAMES RoBINSON'S
Great Circus, Museum,


The only legitimate Circus in America-C Classic
and elegant entertainments, combiningin one
stupendous exhibition the leading Eques-
TRANS. Artistes and Gymnasts in the World.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
We have accounts of destructive fires IN the
woods in MANY counties of the State.

Scribner's Magazine for April has been re-
co;ved and its contents are varied and highly
interesting. The record of IAN Hour among
the Greenbacks," is as entertaining as story,
and the best account yet published Of the
workings of the currency Department. Miss
Proctor's profuscly illustrated description OF
Moscow and Southern Russia will be read
with neculiar interest, as we'll as the sketch OF
san Empcror's Vacation at Vichy. Among
the illustrated papers are an article on Amcrl'
cas- nrima dona, Clara Louise kellogg, with
nortrait, and AN Ancient American Clvlza-
tion," with pictures of Peruvian antiquities.
Resides DR.. Hollands serial, ARTHUR Bonnl-
CASTLE" there is, by way of fiction, the begin
ming of story by SAKE Holm, "The Elder 5
Wife" The Old Cabinet has Il Protest con-
ccruing Catalogues, something about expires
sion etc. Home and Society, Culture and Iro-
rress, Nature and Science, and Etchinss, are
perhaps more Interesting than usual. The
Nav numbcr of Scribners opens the sixth vol
ume, and, as the publishers say, This Is the
time to subscribe.
We have received copy Of the proceedings
before the Senate Committee on Roads OF the
Virginia Legislature upon the application OF MIR.
Ragland for an amendment to the charter OF
the Petersburg Railroad Company the speech.
es of counsel &C., making q pamphlet of 325
pages
We have received handsomely printed
pamphlet containing the proceedings at the
Virginia Military Institute, upon the death OF
the late Com. Maury, in honor of his memory.
We have received No. u, of Howe's Musi
cal Monthly, containing many new and beauti-
FIJI pirccs Of music.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20
VIRGINIA NEWS.

"Professor' Livingston, alias Allan, has been
arrested in Richmond charged with being an
impostcr and with obtaining money from sey-
eral of the citizens under false pfctcnces. l.
seems that he has been playing the Masonic
game for sometime past, aS he was r"c,'SniZeii
as the party who over year ago ohtalucu
money from plumber of Alasons. lie has been
sent to Jail for thirty days in default OF security
In the sum OF > 100.
The Loudoun Mirror says:--"Ou Monday
last, NIessrs. Noaud Harrison 4 Foster Com
n;ssioners in the suit of Smith VS. Smith, sold
at nublc sale, in Leesburg, a tra3t of $50 acres
If land belonging to the estate Of tnc late Hugh
Smith and living near Mt. Gilcad, III Loudoun
county for $40 per acre. Josaphus Carr and
Lorman Chancellor purchasers.
The special committee appointed by the
House of Delegates, Of which p. X. Jones
(colored) was chairman, to inquire into cir'aI'
alleged abuses said to exist Ut the Central !lln'
attic Asylum, have made IL unanimous report
after a thorough investigation, IN which they
express entire contidcuca in the management
and GOOD government of that institution.
Among those who received tic degree Of
D ,c,or of Medicine at the recent cnmmcnc2-
mcnt of Washington University of Medicine
Baltimore was DR.. Stacey II. No'and, son o
Maj George W. Noland, Of L1uEoun county
Mr.. d. d. NJ. DiggeS, of the Piedmont Lano
Agency, at Gordoasvilic, reports the sale o
lGO acres of land belonging to Lewis B. Drawn
of Madison county. at so per acre to Mr.. JOIN
ii. Femming. of Greene county.
About fifty operatives are now employed il
the Winchester shoe factory and the weekly
production is FROM six to moe hundred pairs o
shoes.
Mr.. Geo. Kccne, an old and worthy either
of Lnndoun county. died at his son $ residence
near Unison, on Friday, March 7'h, 1873, il
the S4th year of his age.
1t is said that the Stateme t late y published
concerning the Natural Bridge. in Rockbr'dge
county, is without tounda;l0n--Or, III other
words-a hoax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-20

Speaking of selecting Conservative candi-
date for Governor of Virginia, the Richmond
Enquirer says 1--WE should be guided by a
sense of the responsibility resting upon the
party We should not be controlled by per-
sonal preferences or prejudices. We should
look to the efficiency of the man and the sue
cess of the cause II is natural that there
should be different favorites among the people,
and that the especial adhereuts of each aspi-
rant should be aniously looking forward to bis
success before the nominating convention. But
let it be remembered, and remembered now,
that the great object We llhave in view should
be not the promotion of man, but the main
tenance of the ascendaucy of Conservative
principles in Virginia.