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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-18
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Specials to the Ledger.
NASHVILLE.

Special to the Ledger.l
NASHVILLE, March ls.-The consider
alton of the privilege tax bill in the Sen
ate yesterday occupied the greater part
of the day. The ad valorem rate Of tax
alton, after several votes, was fixed at
fifty cents by a vote of IL to 10. 1t is
quite certain that the House will not 60
above this, as Colonel Kerr and others
are prepared to stand by forty cents, the
present rate. The flinders averred that
forty cents would be enough to meet the
interest on the bonded debt and for all
other purposes, and many of them, to be
consistent, will stand by this rate, and
of course all the anti-funders will do the
same.
Mr.. Mcconnell, of Blount, offered as
an amendment to the tax bill a provi-
sion prohibiting tax-collectors from re-
ceiving the new issue of the Bank OF
Tennessee notes, and making it the duty
of the General Assembly to resist the
payment of said notes by all legal
means through the courts. Adopted.
An amendment to tax railroad compa-
MES as other property at the expiration
of the twenty years, as specified in the
charter, was adopted. This will make
the Memphis and Charleston, Nashville
and Chattanooga, and the Hiwassee
railroad liable to taxation at once, as
they have been in operation over twenty
years.
The entire privilege tax bill passed
final reading in the Senate yesterday.
Nearly everything imaginable as privi-
lege is taxed, including drays. These
we're at first to be taxed thirty dollars,
but friends of the draymen succeeded in
reducing the tax to FIVE dollars. The
bill will be taken up in the Houe to-day,
and will receive some rough handling.
The Senate tipping bill, providing for
general annual election in each ward
and district to decide whether tipping
will be allowed, passed its third reading.
The wife or dependent relatives Of any
drunkard may forbid the tippler selling
him any liquor Druggists may sell for
medicinal purposes, but the sale Of in
toxicating bitters is forbidden. This
bill will in all probability pass the
House.
The resolution 10 censure the Credit
Mobilier Congressman failed for want Of
a constitutional majority; many of the
Senators declaring that Congress was
beyond their jurisdiction.
Duringt the morning hour, in the House,
Mr.. Duncan asked that the House take
up his resolution providing for adjourn
ment next Friday. Mr. Kerr moved
that his resolution TO adjourn April ID
be adopted in lieu. On motion Of Mr..
Trousdale the resolution on adjournment
was made the special order for Friday
next The constitutional term ofseYentT-
eve days Tor the legislative session ex-
pires Friday, and after that the pay
stops hence the prompt seton Of some
TO tx the adjournment Tor that
day. This is one Of the awkward consii- /
.utiouai restrictions which the friends
n a BeE constitution urge, With per
aaps a. much reason a. any
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From the New York Tribune.I
But there was a single point Of human
interest in this ship MS she went down
which made all nations akin as they
looked at il. A multitude Of deaths Of
unknown men and women is, after all
only a CHASTITY vague fact Unconditional
as the sum total OF n bill OF mortality.
But this Captain Knowles, Weakened out
of his sleep to find the open sea yawn.
ing beneath, and these four hundred
souls dependent on him, on the instant
cool, steady, sagacious, seeing that death
was inevitable, and standing on its edge
TO choose out the weakest and most
HELPLESS to be saved-thore is a real live
man whom we should fain claim AS the
brother of us all. There is much said
nowadays Of the corruption of society
when our political leaders take brides
we are told that chicanery and money
and love of sham now control the ma
jority Of lives; yet sometimes death,
from among us, takes some common
place fellow like this ships captain by
the throat and bids him justify his
right TO have lived; and the man takes
his footing upon his plain daily
duty, and doing that, chooses so TO
be lost in the eternal silence. Bat how
the whole world is stirred as he goes out
How in every country in the last fort
night mems hearts have beaten higher,
and the tears come to womens eyes
looking at the figure Of this Knowles on
the side of his sinking ship; how we have
listened to hear his last words before the
sea covered him, to know something
more of the man. Cleopatra puts on
her crown to make a tragic ending.
" What's brave, what's noble, let's do it
after the high Roman fashion, and make
death proud to take usl" THE captain
was the only quiet man aboard" said
one of the survivors; he was about
thirty years old, and had been married
six months. He kept the crew back,
with a pistol in one hand, from the boats,
and helped the women and children IN |
with the other. Some called him TO tie
himself to spar, but he went on lifting |
n the women. He gave his wife to the
in one of the boats. Take
,are of her, bosen, he said; will never
zee you again, dear girl. Mrs. Knowles
vas a young thing, very much of child.
She wanted to go back on deck and die
With her husband, but we held her.
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NEW YORK.

New YORK, March lS.-A letter from
Governor Dix to Rev. DR.. Tying, con-
corning the efforts of the latter to obtain
Communication Of Fosters sentence is pub
lished this morning. The Governor re-
views the case at some length. he
maintains that Fosters sentence was
pronounced only after deliberate con-
sideration of jury and courts. He con-
siders that the recent applications for
Communication were the offspring of mis-
directed sympathy, and says he cannot
interpose to mitigate the punishment Of
Foster.
]. W. Addie, OF the firm Austin &
Addie, brokers, who has been absent
since Thursday, arrived in town last
night. He denies any connection with
the forgeries of Fort Wayne certificates
committed by Austin. He says the
business of the firm was transacted prop
erly, and that the conduct of his partner
has completely stunned him. He en-
tered partnership with Austin last De-
cember.
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French IneOmo Frenehmen
Live.

When the Frenchman in a cafe puts
two of the little slabs of white sugar in
his coffee and the remaining two in his
pocket, it is not meanness but economy.
The four consecrated TO the demi-tasse
are paid for, and the purchaser may
carry them home to the canary bird, pre-
sent them TO the children Of the concierge
as means of maintaining pleasant
relations with that person, or keep them
for eau sucree. Life is not large, as in
the United States, where there is elias
ITCHY in the incomes. Here they are
fxed-so much a year, month.and day.
The line about the budget Of expense is
rigid, especially in the case of small
rentieys, who abound in France.
The man Of three thousand francs a
year rides on the top Of the omnibus
for three sous; reads the papers in one
of the small reading-rooms for four sous
smokes one or two sous worth Of CapO-
raj tobacco day in pipe; goes to the
theater once a week for three TO five
francs. and to the cafe chantant once or
twice, where his concentration costs
him ten sous each time; he eats'two-
franc dinners, followed by that india
pensable black coffee for six sous, with
one or two sous gratuitee, at one Of the
second. class cafes. The chief part Of
his time be strolls on the boulevards,
looking IN at the windows Of the people
never failing, under any circums-
tanees, TO admire a pretty w0man-and
in sitting in the public gardens-all Of
which is gratuitous pleasure.
The man Of FIVE thousand francs en-
larges this programme, but the bache-
lor Of twelve thousand wants for moth
ing. This sum means a snug little
apartment Of two pieces on a street rum
ming 10 one of the fayoriie boulevards,
with pallisandre furniture, each room
under the glamour Of one col0r-pale
rose. sunset beams, azure sky, or what
not some good books, a few fine en-
cravings, perhaps a moderately good oil
picture. a bit OF bric-a-brac in the way
Of bronze and porcerlaini a breakfast Of
three or four francs, and diHner Of i've
70 ten francs al the Cafe Richie, Nochette,
or the club, cabs, theaters, b0is De kou-
logne, and kid gloves a. discretion.
This is the definition Of twelve thousand
francs for a bachelor. twenty-five
thousand Tor a bachelor IL an apart
ment IN The boulevard Malesherbe, a.
second, With q cook and q man servant
q horse and a coupe, . box % The
French opera, breakfasts ai home
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ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-To-night John
Thompson, a protean actor, will make
his first appearance in this city at the
Memphis Theater. Mr.. Thompson is
down on the programme for twelve diff
ferent characters, with songs, instru'
mental music and dances. He is said
to be a musical genius, who can play on
any instrument and to possess, to a high
degree, versatility of talent. The drama
On Hand is of the highly wrought and
sensational order, thereby giving full
scope for the display of talent by the
dramatic company. 1t may be called a
society play, but Of the lower grade at
least not Of the upper tendsm. Mr..
Thompson will be supported by the mem
bers of the St. Louis stock company,
iacluding those well known Memphis ia
vorites: Miss O'Connor, Miss Katie
Mayhem, Miss Bernard, and Messrs.
Rainforih, Book, Shiels, Hurley, Rand
and Weston. On Hand will no doubt
attract large audiences, it being Of that
peculiar character that is popular with
all classes.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.-Mazeppa, with
Miss Leo Hudson in the dual role of
Cashier and Mazeppa, was pre-
sented at the Grand Opera House last
night. The play is of the spectacular
order, rather than the dramatic, and for
this reason it requires scenery and stage
properties 10 make It successful As
piece Of literary composition, It may be
considered under the head mediocre.
Miss Hudson was fairly supported by
the dramatic company. The well trained
horse Black Bess rendered good sup
port, asd seemed 10 understand the bus
mess thoroughly, thereby displaying
sagacity and intelligence that makes the
philosopher stumble over the Darwin
theory. or that Of materialism. Miss
Hudson possesses a 6ne figure aud
dresses appropriately. The exciting
scene wherein Mazeppa is dashed on
the wild horse and turned loose TO dash
out on he sieppss Of Tariary, vas fairly
presented. the gallant and vel trained
animal mounting the runs in good style,
and returuibr IN ike good order. To
night Massppa viii be reproduced with
better eject The scenery and dialogues
viii work more Hfe-hks and give greater
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effect to the spectacular incidents Of the
piece.
OLYMPIC VAmErIEs. Manager Bueh'
anan has the only variety entertainment
in the city, at his Olympic, on Washing
ton street, near the corner Of Main. A
fine troupe Of specially artists appear
each evening. The corps consists OF
vocal and instrumental performers,
dancers, Ministries, pantomimists, etc.
Stage Manager White has arranged an
attractive programme for this evenings
entertainment. New stars will DO
brought out during the week.
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Others Of their numerous propositions.
The calendars OF both houses are crowded
with important measures, which must
fail for want Of time II an adjournment
takes place on Friday. Mr.. Kerrs res
olution contemplates staying ten days
longer at the expense Of the members
FOR the purpose Of getting these impor'
tant bills worked of. His reason given
in support Of his resolution, in short is
that the Legislature was elected con-
seiontiously TO transact the peoples
business, and that they will not have
done their full duty leaving unfinished
so much important business, and that Il
the State will not pay for their labor and
time, they owe il to themselves, TO the
history Of the session and to their con-
stituents TO stay at their own ex'
pense for at least reasonable time
to close up the work they were sent to
perform. This is highly creditable and
patriotic in our energetic and faithful
Floater, and the balance Of the Shelby
delegation. all able and true men, it is
understood, agree with Colonel Kerr, as
we'll as a few others, but from what has
come under our observation since our
arrival at the capital, we think such
worthy sentiments do not find Judgment
in the heads Of enough of the honorable
representatives OF the people to keep
them together longer than the per diem
is forthcoming.
The House bill, similar to the one in
the Senate as to holding elections in
wards and districts TO allow or forbid
tipping, passed yesterday by vote OF
"a to 81, which is not constitutional
majority. A motion was entered to
reconsider, but its passage is rather
doubtful.
Mr.. Browns bill to protect depositors
in banks by requiring bank officers to
make monthly sworn statements of as
sets, liabilities, capital, etc, and making
all the stockholders liable, failed to pass.
The House held late night session,
and without much speaking acted upon
a large number of bills. One of con-
siderable Importance to improve public
roads, passed; and another to prohibit
the sale Of liquors within four miles of
and colleges, passed. The
law is general, but was intended especi-
cially to protect Seewane University in
the Cumberland mountains.
The Senate bill on privileges provides
that retail liquor dealers shall pay three
hundred dollars per annum in cities of
20, 900 inhabitants or more; all licenses
may be taken out semi-annually, except !
which remain as at present.
The liquor tax will be opposed warmly !
aud perhaps reduced in the House. '
A vote of censure against certain
Congressman passed the Senate this
morning by IL to 8.
A House bill passed third reading in
he House this morning to limit the ju- a
.isdiction Of the Bartlett Court to dis J
riots beyond the 9th, 18th and 18th +
,ivl districts and the city of Memphis; Il
.lso changing the time of holding the =
Bartlett Court one month later each :
ERIN, but not to affect next April term. i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-18

ST. ANDREW Of Scotland, though a real
persouhge, is myth 90 far as Scotland
IS concerned though the reported patron
saint Of that land Of story and song. St.
George Of Cappadocia, according to the
historian Gibbon, was anything but a
saini-Gibbon charging him With base
fraud and corruption. St. Olaf Of swe-
den, St. Vladimer Of Russia. and ST
stephen Of Hungary, were men Of real
fesh and blood. Jet the mysterious
glamour Of mythology hangs around
iben- ST. Patrick Of ireland, or. as he
Is properly called, Succat" vas born
in Wales Scotland o. France, IL We are
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GUINNESS.
MEDICAL
DIR. n. L. LAsKI,
Physician, Surgeon
AND ACCOUCHER.

nFFICE. So UNION ST. ; RESIDENCE. as
" Main street l8ayoto blockl- once hour
from b. % an. and from a. 6 pm. tue-
riaitiers children and female diseases. Grad
uafei at he UnirersIty q Berlin iaermaryl
viii mere thar dirty yearl' practical sxre-
Renee. Narciuation daily a. be o1ce. -
tween and 4 O'clock Pm. ei-Kri-i
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SHOULD Mons. Diogenes go prowling
around the halls of Congress lantern in
hand he would find not the man he
sought, unless, indeed, he captured a
fellow whose pockets were stuffed with
C. NJ. stock, and he believed the tale of
incorruptible honesty told in the best
style of Schuyler Colfax.
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yearsagl

An unfortunate rumor, to the effect
that George Francis Train had been
declared insane by the commissioners
of lunacy came over the wires few
days since. The man with the thirty-two
inch head, who refused the twenty-four
inch crown of ireland, insanel For
shame George was never insane on the
Train question; his motto has ever been
number one, and the man who sticks to
that has method in his madness that
would make q millionaire out of curb
stone broker; yet If this be insanity, the
mad people are too numerous, even in
Memphis. .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-18

PETERSON and other magazines for
April has been received at Manslords,
corner of Second and Monroe; New
York, Cincinnati, Chicago, New Orleans,
Baltimore and Philadelphia papers re-
ceived daily.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-18
ENGINEER.
QUALIFICATIONS.

NO PAPER IL MEMPHIS Is A BETTER
~ adrertiEinF medium than the western
heAheatsas % having Hi-lin the limit az
Which Memphis b. the rcumef rial center a
rery large Circulation Ilis r an he frrw-
and rad % al Who aav beer AZ irferrrfri
sa4l1,ee - - teItii - vi ray. Our ofiee 10
Hiih boyls CAapmaH.
o-t RW. BLEW AGO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-18

DAVIDS0N-Thi (Tuosdayl morning, 18th
inst. at two o'clock, after brief illness, siisI
V. A. DAVIDSON.
Funeral services will be performed at the
residence Of Col. Andrew j. Kollar. No. le9
Washington street, tomorrow "Wednesday,
lethl. at ten am. Friends Of tho family re-
spcctfnlly invited to attend.
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NOTICE.
NOTICE!

0PPIcE PEOPLE's INSURANCE COMPANY,
MKNPHis. March Is. 1873. !
TUIIE STOCKHOLDERS OF THIS COM
L pany are hereby notified that tho annual
election for Seven Directors 10 serve the on
suing year will be held at the Office Of the
Company, No. Is Madison street, on Wednos-
day, April ID. 1878. between the hours Of 10
i5-9S j. A. SIMMONS, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-18

FURNITURE repaired, vanished and
reupholsterod by Martin Eyke, 81 Madi-
son street. 81
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GAS FITTING, lG Jefferson st. 8
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LEGAL.
Administrators Notice.

HAVING'TAKEN OUT LETTERS OF AID
IL ministration on the estate of q. d. John
son, deceased, notice is here given, requesting
persons having claims against said estate to
present them to me for payment. at No. 143
Main street, and those indebted to it will
please call and settle their accounts.
G.. W. JOHNSON,
Administrator.
]. NJ. GREGORY, Attorney. 1923
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-18

MILLER's "Cut or" saloon, in rear
Of German National Bank, is the place.
OF
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rHR TWO PICTURES.

Comparisons are sometimes odious
but vet we cannot refrain from drawing
one between Grant and Washington
even though Il he the worse for the
Father of his Country. President Grant
in signing the bill doubling his own sal
AIRY struck a fatal blow at the old fogy
opinions expressed in Presidential in
augural address delivered eighty four
years ago:
To the preceding observations i have
one to add, which will be most properly
addressed 10 the House Of Representa-
tives. Il concerns myself and will,
therefore, be as brief as possible: When
was FIRST honored with a call into the
service Of my country, then on the eve
of an arduous struggle for its liberties,
the light in which / contemplated my
duty required that | should renounce
every pecuniary compensation. From
this resolution have in no instance de-
parted; and, being still under the i'm
preston which produced II, | must de-
cline. as inapplicable to myself, any
share in the emoluments which may be
indispensably included in permanent
provision for the executive department.
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srRINo styles bats at wheaion's.
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srnISo styles hats at wheaion's.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1873-09-19
.SOrND REASONING

Consumption Is decay. Soothing. expect
GRANT remedies are only useful rs palliatiNes.
they do not reach the cause--they do not stop
the decay. Tonic medicines strengthen the
lie forces and prolong the battle, but the
decay goes steadily on, and sooner or later
the Victim must yield. Climatic changes are
sometimes good. but they seldom wholly
cure. In short, the tfst thing to be done l.
to sIOP 1IIE DECAY then apply the restOra-
tive. tonic aud strength giving treatment
Think q moment. I he lungs are decHyng
-tubcrcles. alterations, cavities and depos-
cuation carries this poison all over The BODY.
Wasting. loss of appetite. enervation, night
sweats. and all the terrible symptoms APP
pear; Is 1t worth while to doctor the syinp-
toms. which are merely the results, while
the decay. which l. The cause, l. eating up
the life springs!
These two things arc well known by the
best physicians
/. Calboic acid positively arrests decay
II Is the most powerful antlscptc III the
known world. Even dead bodies ale pre-
served by it. Entering into the circulation
il at once grapples with corruption, end
decay ceases. 1t purifes the sources OF dis.
ease.
.. Cod Liver on r. untura's best assistant
in resisting consumption. II l. 90, ..nce a
| food. "A tonic, n purifier. n healer. IL braces
/ up and supplies the vital forces, feeds the
/ wasted " stem. and enable, nature to regain
her ioothold. For these purposes nothing
can compare with Cod Liver oil. Til, ih'
theory OF
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