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CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANcIsco, July Sat Pocher
Nevada, yesterday afternoon man
named Harrington shot and MORALLY
wounded FIVE men named Lynch, o Neal,
Frank, Schonemaker and Sullivan in a
street alteration, originating from Har-
rington throwing dog across the street
which belonged to Schonemaker. The
presence of officers ia strong force alone
prevented the lynching Of Harrington,
who was arrested by Sheriff Travis and
his deputies after making a desperate
resistance.
The question Of the terminus Of the
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
continues to excite the people of Puget
Sound and Portland Oregon. The town
of Zattle, Washington Territory, oaers,
in the way of an inducement, donation
of land and subscription of money al
ready amounting to 81 100000, and still
increasing. The town of Tacoma offers
the control of the entire water front of
the city and a large amount of land,
in case Zattle does not get the
terminus. A party of unquestionable
agrees to build, equip and
put in running order branch road from
Zattle to connect with the Northern Pa
ci6c road, near Tacoma, by the lst Of
January next.
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The Inqulslaion az Au,rerp

One Of the attractions at Antwerp,
says correspondent, and certainly not
the least, but which few travellers see, is
the building of the Inquisition, now
used as a museum Of antiquities, which
contains q small but choice collection,
among which are specimens of coins
and medals, from the first knowledge OF
coming, said to rank among the finest
in Europe; complete specimens Of min
erals; one Of the first pianos every
made; Gobelin tapestries from two hun
dred TO three hundred years old; the
golden keys Of the city, which we're
given to the Prince Of Parma upon its
surrender in 1885 to the Spanish forces
under his command, and after one of the
most heroic defences known by its citi-
zens, under the direction of Marnix de
ST. Aldegonde; a sword said to have
belonged to Charlemagne; several
lanterns used by the watchmen Of
the city in the fifteenth century;
strong box Of the city Of the same
epoch oil painting representing the city
IN 1872, etc. The building was used
as prison in the thirteenth century, but
IN 1920 was completely restored, in fact
rebuilt, and the one which we see to-day
dates from that time. Upon its sombre
walls are attached frightful and lugu-
brious souvenirs, which nearly all relate
70 the psriod VI reaction which followed
the instruction Of the Netherlands
against Spanish tyranny. A small fee
IL required TO visit the dungeons. which
are Absolutely deprived Of light and the
air can only penetrate by a few small
holes pierced between the immense iron
bars Of the doors. The sinister aspec;
O. these Dungeons makes one shudder.
In one Of these cells is a large plank
hrmly fixed in the ground. and garnished
With 90 iron collar. 70 which the victim
vas attached; also q large iron hook,
upon which they we're impaled. In
another cell are pulleys, hooks and two
heavy stones attached By q chain, which
Eere hung upon the neck, and called the
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when the curiosity Of one of the boys
prompted him to sec what was in that
circular be found in il a letter inclosinR
a check for $500.
A ssomewhat striking illustration a
religious philosophy occurred in Japan
not long ago. Mr.. Ikawaga, who had
been visiting this country, returned to
his home an invalid, and shortly after
died. Just before his death he begged
his mother to put into his grave the Bible
and the book OF Conlucius. " believe,
he said, " the truth is the same in both.
One Of the oustom-house officials on
the dock yesterday observed woman
coming OF the boat with bundle in her
arms, aud as he thought she rather
sought to evade him, he followed her
and said, please unroll that bundle; il
looks rather suspicious" Perhaps 1t
does, replied the woman, uncovering
the head aud face o. a bright-eyed baby,
"but I've got seven more OF EN- on the
other side. II Detroit Tribune.
An Irish clergyman, who was a hard
laborer on his glebe. and when so occu-
pied dressed in very ragged manner,
was recently attending the early potato
field, when he was surprised by the very
rapid approach Of his patron in an open
carriage with some ladies whom he was
to meet at dinner in the afternoon. I'm
able to escape in time, he drew his hat
over his face, extending his arms COW
cred with his tattered jacket, and passed
himself Of as a scarecrow.
The jury question is about to come to
an issue in Germany. Bayard Taylor,
in one Of his letters, explains that there
are two forms Of the jury system in use,
the SchoHengericht and Schwurgericht.
The latter corresponds with our system,
but the former is peculiar to Germany
and to German Switzerland. 1t reserves
all questions, both of fact and law, to
judges and jurors, who meet together
and return a common verdict. The
judges are generally three in number,
and the Jurors not more than six.
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yLEorroE OF CITY SCHOOL sUPERIE,
TENDRNT.

The agony Is over, If we may use such
an original expression, and the response
bility rests with the members OF the
School Board who elected Mr.. Aaron
Pickett Superintendent Of City Schools
The present incu mbent received eigh'
votes. Considerable feeling has been
manifested within the Board and without
on this subject. The Board doubtless
had some exclusive information upon
which It acted. Having no personal
feelings to crafty. we hope sincerely
that they have acted for the best. Thu
will be to try. II is an experiment.
electing a superintendent from a dis
lance upon his credentials. Mr.. Pickett
will have to encounter some prejudice
and to overcome opposition as well as
indifference before he can rise to the full
hight Of a respected and useful Superin
tendent. II he has the merits claimed for
him, this will be an easy mattert to accom-
plish; otherwise hewill fail in his mission
We shall watch his career with interest,
and comment upon it according to the
results. His responsibility will be far
greater than if he had been identified
with this community heretofore, and
there are those who will be disposed to
criticize his acts freely. But now that
he is elected, and will doubtless accept
we say give him fair chance, and do
not expect too much Of him at the start.
He will come among us almost as entire
a stranger as il he had just arrived for
the first time from old England. Let
him stand or fall upon his merits-but
for the cause of popular education, we
hope he may stand the critical test Of
public judgment. Mr.. Slaughter retired
in good humor, and with the respect,
we believe, Of all classes. He will be
followed by many good wishes for his
success and happiness in whatever call
ing he may engage. He is scholarly,
paiustaking, conscientious, and with
these qualities is likely to succeed in
whatever he undertakes.
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
.,,v,,clx rnKss ASSOCIATION. VIA =. r. AND A
faLKORAfH COMPANY
speciaIs 40 the Ledger.
FOREIGN.

LONDON, July IA dispatch from
Paris TO the London Times, dated th'
9Th, says the duel between Arthur kan''
and Paul de Cassiguae is to take place
on the sth at FIVE clock in the morning
Three bills have been found agains
George Bidwell, Austin Bidwell, Seorg'
| Mcdonald and Edwin Noyes, the Banl
Of England forgers. They will be trie'
at OLD Bailey in August
The Post says that the Shah OF Persia
before leaving London, made many prea
snts. including eight thousand dollars tc
the servants of Buckingham Palace and
twelve thousand dollars to the policemen
who we're stationed there.
On the resumption Of the trial OF the
richborne claimant, il was announced
that the defendant was sick, and be wal
excused from attendance upon the course
for a few days. Mr.. Hawkins, fer the
prosecution, says he will close their case
Wednesday next, when an adjournment
of ten days would be taken.
Dispatches from KhivA states that the
town OF Meiagit after a desperate re-
.istance, was fred and destroyed by the
Russians. Kilali, which surrendered
without firing a SHOT, was spared, The
victors found in Khiva 10000 Persian
slaves, many of whom claimed the pro-
lection Of Russia.
PARIS, July s.-The assembly has ad.
journed until Friday in honor of the
Shah OF Persia.
The duel between Ranie and DeCas-
sagnac took place this'morning on Lux
embourg territory. De Cassagnac was
seriously wounded. Ranie was also
wounded.
BERYE, July s.-The session of the
federal assembly was opened to-day.
MADRID, July s.-The Minister of the
Colonies is engaged in preparing a COM
prehensive scheme for reforms in the
island of Cuba.
BARCELONA, July THE city Of Vich,
thirty seven miles from here, is block
AIDED By the Carlists.
HALIFAX, July THE Inman steam
er City of Washington, from Liverpool,
went ashore Saturday, west Of Sambro.
All hands saved. The purser is expect
ed in the city about eleven or twelve
o'clock tonight, when full particulars OF
the accident will be obtained and for
warded. The baggage was saved. The
ship has about fifteen feet of water in
her hold, and is likely to become a total
wreck.
Midnight-The purser has not yet ar
rived. 1t is impossible to get further
intelligence from the wreck tonight, as
it lies twenty miles from any telegraph
office.
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OR DIN A N 9 e .

Upon the following ordinance repeating
amendatory tax ordinance Of June z, 1877.
Be it ordained by the General Council Of
the city of Memphis:
Section l. That the ordinance, entitled Or
dinance amendatory of tax ordinance, APP
proved the 7th day Of June. 1872. be, and the
same is hereby, repealed. and that subsection
tWenty-eight (2s) Of section twenty-one (2ll Of
the ordinance regulating taxation, approved
the 10Th day Of April. 1872, be in force and eff
Sec. 2. That this ordinance take effect from
and after its passage.
Passed first reading, rules suspended acc2-d-
ing To charter requirements, and ordinance
passed second and final reading by Board Of
Aldermen May Z, 1873. -
nance Committee by Council May g, 1878.
Your Council Ordinance and Printing Com
mittee report that we recommend its passage.
Report adopted by Council, and the ordi-
nance passed second and final reading by
Council June 4, 1873.
Approved June IS. 1873.
JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
Attest: L. r. RICHARDS, City Register.
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RDIN AN c e .

Be it ordained, etc., That the city Of Mem
phis shall be required to grade. gutter and set
curbing before they can compel the property
owners on any street to lay down brick side
walks, and it is hereby made the duty of this
city to make said grade, guttering and curbing
when any perm anent Improvement is made on
any street or streets within the city limits of
Memphis.
Passed first reading by Board Of Aldermen
and referred 10 Ordinance Committee May Z,
and referred to Ordinance Committee by Coun-
ell May 8, 1873.
Your Joint Board of Aldermen and Council
Ordinance and Printing Committee report that
they recommend its passage.
Report adopted by Council. and the ordi-
nance passed first reading; the rules were
suspended by Council, and the ordinance
passed finally. Passed second and final read
ing by Board Of Aldermen June 4, 1873.
Approved June IS, 1873. aH
JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
Attest: L. r. RICHARDS. City Regieter.
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stones Of justice. Last Of all is very
narrow cell or vat 10 which the entrance
Was from trap'door in top. II was
filled with water the victim thrust in,
tho trap closed aud he was left TO drown.
The sight OF these implements Of tor
tare calls 10 mind the innunerable VIC
Tins that were sacrificed. with all the
refinement Of a savage cruelty, and in
the name Of religion and justice.
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SLAUGHTERED Hot Springs. on Sunday,
July 9Th. FRANK @. SLAUGHTER.
Funeral will take place from the residence
of his mother. corner Of fernando and Linden
streets. tomorrow "Wednesday morning at
o'clock. His friends and acquaintance are
respectfully invited to attend.
appeal and Avalanche copy.l
AMIS-At Il 80 this tuesday, afternoon,
July Sth, of cholera, at No. SO Second street,
Chelsea. JOHN W. ANS.
Due notice of funeral will be given in morn
ng papers,
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MEDICAL.
Cholera, DiarrhRa and Dys-
EMERY Specific.

uyHR ADVERTISER. LATE A MEDICAL
offcer in n. ~. Bengal army, has Tor BABY
Tearr used a medicine for the trcatmen 81 ne
above con plants. v hich seldom ialis 70 elS.s
rold stare Of cholera o. dysenterys u tntlf
worst forms. On two Or ihrre doees. ~ -. -.
acrs AZ a FErvESrlrE- farues reni ~ e Z -
b. =. %. order or reg.stere lettei. y =. ~. 49,
- .re-rer Civ ~ ~. viii receive IN return.
the rrrrnT rEnDF roE InNrpitIA tans via
nm in1fr1cfious. Larre totiless o.. lb-lo
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COLONEL F. A. TYLER, editor of the
Register, was elected County Superin-
teudent Of public schools, yesterday, by
the County Court. He secured a very
complimentary vote over a number OF
competent and worthy competitors.
Colonel Tyler announces in this MORN
ings Register that the editorial control
Of that paper is transferred to General
Marcus j. Wright, and that while re-
naming an editor of the paper aud con-
tributng occasionally to its columns, be
will devote himself zealously to the du.
ties Of his Office. These are neither few
nor light, but We trust that under his
conscientious supervision the public
schools Of Shelby county will come fully
up TO the standard Of modern REQUIRE.
meuts, and feel assured that no pains
viii be spared to meet the educational
necessities Of the times.
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Tar Nashville pOstotiice must be sadly
out Of gear, as We miss the mail from
there with painful regularity. The Sat.
urday morning issses have not yet
reached this Office, and Sundays issue
cane 10 haHd today Both we're due
yesterday. unless the trains have changed
time. We are assured The fault does not
rest With our posiofice.
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EDUCATIONAL.
MRS. III AIL Els
Memphis Female Seminary,
46s SHELBY STREET.

IT AFFORDS NE MUCH PLEASURE TO
Il Announce 70 my old patrons, friends and
pupils, that I will reopen ny school. for
young ladies. on Wednesday. January I'd. i
will be ready 70 see ny friends and enroll
pupils on and after wednesday, December
lth, a. my residence.
MRS. ANNIE D. HALLE.
No. i62 shelby Ecreet
Circulars to be had at the music, book and
drug stores. sci
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FTTNHRAL NOTICF

The friends and acquaintances of W. B.
KNIGHT are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral from his late residence. No. S41 Adams
street. tomorrow "wednesday morning at 10
o'clock.
Appeal and Avalanche copy
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A new secret society 10 San Francisco
il The United Order Of Cobble Stone
Throvs,r,H and their motto is Death to
The HssiAsn Chines
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The Tomb OF TantaIus.

The following interesting article ID
taken from an exchange Of a recent
date: Among the famous sights Of
Smyrna, which are seldom seen BY
casual visitors, are the tomb OF Tantalus,
ON the opposite side OF the bay, and the
lake Of fanialns in she chain Of sipy
lus. According 10 the classic historians,
beside the rock-cut image OF Cybele,
there was once here a city Of Tantalus,
which was destroyed by an earthquake.
Since the eruption Of Nesuyius the lake
has been sensibly affected. Thislake, the
crater OF volcano supposed TO be ex'
tinct, and amid volcanic formations, is
reputed TO be fathomless, although an
Fnglish officer settled that point many
years ago. This time Of the year il is a
place for picnics from the summer town
of Bournabat, but now sight-seers and
tourists are proceeding thither because
the two peaks above the lake are yislbly
sinking. Not only this, but two assures
have opened, from one Of which warm
water iows, and in the other ruins are
10 be recognized Of fine city. Such is
the local report We have received. On
the other side Of the city Of Smyrna are
the volcanic peaks OF the Two Brothers,
and il is muck TO be feared, after the
late disturbances OF the district that
some fearful earthquake again awaits
the city.
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Remedy Free.

WE SEND FREE A SIMPLE AND SURE
w means 81 sclf-curc for Contump tloni
Bronchitis. Asthma. Cafarrh. ccroillas anl
any diseafe on the Throat or LunFs. herfous
DEBILITY. Premature Decay, WcaEnelas Alu
an disorders hrourht on b. Youthful I'M
dence. FUTILE n 49,
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RESTAURANT.
MERCHANTS, RESTAURANT,
Cor Madison and Second Sts.,

Cor. Madison anu ceOOhu otoy
rs THE PLACE TO GET A HEALTHY
meal AZ any hour, for a moderate consla-
Grafton. prepared By men who have mage N. the
kitchen and dining-room a me staay. N sl,..
fsbles. and heaithies. Of ali materials. used IN
Dsy board b. week or month. Corvin is,asys
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Notice to LAWYERS.

WE HAVE FOR sALE AT The LEDGER
w once blank ncticts % take dorosition1.
and printed Instructions % the oficeF taxing
the sane als1 blank captions and csriif-
aist. iot
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MEDICAL.
TAXES.
Taxes Save Cost
TAXES.

OFFICE OF Cry TAX COLLECTOR,
Mr,PH1s. TENNEssEE. June 30th, 1884,
ON THE l5rH OF JULY, 1873. ALL PROP
erty on which CITY TAXES have not been paid
fer 1872 will be CONDEMNED RoR SoN-PAY-
uESr of taxes for that year. ItwOuld be well
for every taxpayer to know that his CITY
TAXES have been paid before that time. as no
one will be exempt from the heavy cost that
will accrue after that date.
FELIX W. ROBERTSON,
1o5-H,s City Tax Collector.
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OFFICIAL
PROPOSALS..
TO CONTRACTORS.

CRY ESGNKER's OFFICE,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, July s, l6l3.J
ORALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE
~ ceived at this ONCE until IL o'clock m.
july IL, for grading Driver street: The city
reserves the rich TO reject any OF all proposals.
For further Information apply 70 the under
signed. J. II. HUMPHREYS.
Hills City Engineer.
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MEMPHIS AND RALEIeH RAILROAD

The Quarterly Court yesterday test
fed to the public confidence reposed in
the management of the above named
railroad enterprise by promptly voting
down a resolution which might have
been construed to its detriment Col
onel Donavan, the energetic President,
offered to produce balance sheet in an
hour if required, but this was not deem
ed necessary. He has made public
statement, however, which shows that
he and his associates are making COM
mendable efforts to advance the inter
ests Of the company, and to protect the
taxpayers who are responsible COR the
bonds Endorsed by Shelby county
The road has been graded, bridged
aad tied from Memphis to Raleigh, and
the track laid one and one-eighth miles.
A locomotive has been bought costing
$780, two dinkey cars and one hand
car, and all paid for except small por-
ton of the grading, and this caused by
change of location. Nearly $4,000
have been expended, and the frat mort
gage bonds Of the company ordered by
the court, amounting to $50, 900; are yet
in the hands of the company. These
bonds run for fifteen years at eight per
cent. interest, and Colonel Donovan
calls upon the citizens of Memphis to
take them at seventy FIVE cents, that the
road may be finished at once. This is
certainly safe and profitable invest
ment. Such roads always pay. Had
this road been completed this spring
hotel the size of the Overton would not
have been sufficient to accommodate the
families Of business and working men,
who would have gone out there for the
season. So it will be every summer.
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MASONIC. *
Funeral Notice.

THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF De-
i Soto Lodge, No. 299. are hereby requested
to meet PROMPTLY tomorrow "Wednesday
morning, at 81 o'clock, for the purpose of at
tending the funerals of our late brothers,
FRANK G. SLAUGHTER and WM. B. KNIGHT.
Members of sister Lodges and visiting breth-
rem are fraternally invited to attend.
By order, BUN. Il. PRICE, W. NJ.
X. W. SHELTON, Secretary.
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tEto son PERDAYi AGENTS WANlhD
% " ~ All classes Of Workinf reol.e !.
either sex. Young o. Old, make more 4el =.
working for us On their spare ll.oil 80, -l.-s
free. Adde'S p. = Il 49,, 49,.
fif14-irlt fQrtlA-Al 1870
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AUCTION.
$4,000 COUPONS
or MEMPHIS &LITTIE ROCK r co
AT AUCTION.
On wednesday, July oh, 1873,

On Wednesday, July 9th, 1879
Al II o'clock. At southwest corner nain 80
Madison streets, viii Be soia y -. - II 49,
sao Coupons % $40 Each.
-. r-i-.f Wo-trare Bonds Of the Mem
rbis a1d I.itfie Rock Railroad yom fa1,ts NJ. \.
f.-i,S ,--riou1ly from november y -, n
Nav is6s, makinE $50 ana intere-i -1'I
since maturity.
hssn,-c''h On zen IRkzEvAET A co.
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Attest: --, City Register.
Sec. S. This ordinance shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage.
Passed first reading and referred TO Finance
Committee by Board of Aldermen; passed
first reading and referred 70 Finance and
Ways and Means Committee by Council june
Is, 1873.
Your joint Finance. Ways and Means Com
Inittees to whom was referred the annexed ord
nance, recommend the final passage of the
same as now submitted.
BE WHITE, JR,
Chairman Aldermen Committee.
JOHN l. NORTON,
Chairman Council Committee.
Passed second reading by Council. June q;
and passed second reading by Board of AL
dermen June %, 1873.
Approved June p. 1873;
Attest-L. r. RICHARDS, City Register go
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Destruc'fOs OF a Village by Fire.
CHARLESTON, s. c., July s.-Advices
have been received here of the destruc-
ton by FIRE early Sunday morning Of the
village of Frog Level, in Newbsrn
county. Loss, 100000; insurance, light.
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Au,hoririue Issuance OF Certificate
m Indebfedneas for Payments
made for NfceisOn and stone Pave