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200 PIANOS AND UKGANS
New and Secol lo-lIand, Of hrsi-class makers, will
be sold at Lover Prices for cnsh, or on Insiall.
mcnB, In city or conutry, during this Financial
Crisis and the Hol' ., by HORACE WATERS
! SON, No. 4ei DruAaway, than ever bstese o..
isred In New York. Asrnis wanted for the sale
Of Waters Celebrated Pianos, Coscerto and Or
chsstral Organs. Illustrated catalogues mailed.
Great induccnsnts 10 the trade. A large discount
to minister, ,churcbss Sunday schools, &c. dl3-At
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A large stock Of Buck, Dog asd Sheepshln
Gloves and Gsuptlcts for gents, ladies' and
boys wear, at 8. N. REYNOLDS.
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Labels Tor books. packages, bosoey b. pelet.
= On ens Gunssssd psrss, casbe had - the saAes
q the TnAxsCRirr.
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Some idea Of the Commercial Trade Of Middle
town may he had from the following facts and 6e-
ures taken from the recently published list Of MIR.
chants licensed to retail goods, wares sRd mer-
ehandiss produce and other articles from the frs,
day Of June 1873 10 the 6st day Of June 1874 with
the sum by then respectively paid for license,
anA tha lal
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500 YARDS BEST PRINTS IL remnants, suit.
able for qnilss, At 10 cents per yard, at
6M. REYNOLDS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
MISCELLANEOUS.


DAYroy, ONO, April ll.-A fearful
explosion occurred yesterday forenoon
about eight miles from this city in a
saw mill owned by Daniel Hyer. This
building was torn to fragments, and the
trees close by were torn by fierce of the
conclusion. Six persons were standing
by at the time of the explosion, bit all
escaped injury except Mr.. Hyer, the
proprietor, who was struck by piece of
flying timber and knocked senseless, and
terribly larcerated and Mr.. Davis, Mayor
of West Sonora, who was hurt about the
head and breast. Cause of the explo-
sion unknown.
ALTOONA, ILL, April 1.-THE en-
bankment on the Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad at Fox river branch
gave way to the extent of enc hundred
and nifty feet. Connections have been
made by trains running to the break
from either direction and exchanging
passengers and express goods.
Sorx CRY, Iowa, April ll.-Six more
companies Of Michigan cavalry arrived
here yesterday by the Illinois Central
road and departed for Yankton, where
eight companies of the regiment will 60
into quarters until grass comes up, and
then be distributed to various posts on
The upper Missouri and Yellowstone.
OMAHA, April liza suit against
Marx Goidsteiue, Of New York, for OBJ
tanning ride over the Union Pacific
railroad By false pretenses, having used
a pass given another man, came up in
the District Court today. The defend.
ant nat being present, the Judge rem
dered judgment against him and his
sureties in the sum Of Sloa, which. by
law. Is to be paid into the school fund.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
PUBLIC LEDGER.
ONCE: No. Is Madison Street.
EMPHIBi
Friday Evening. April IL, 1873.
THE CENTENNIAL.

7, Is sometime since we alluded TO
this subject, but as the West Tennessee
committee, or portion Of II, holds a
meeting in this city tomorrow to take
action toward the discharge OF its duhes'
it is a proper time to recur again 70 the
contemplated anniversary. The pro.
priety of celebrating the first centennlai
Of our national existence will not be
questioned by any one. Philadelphia
from its historic associations, is natur'
ally the place, and the 4th Of hly' 1916,
necessarily the time. But III proposed
10 hold national exposition, to be con
tinued on a scale corresponding TO our
vast resources and industries, where
every State shall be represented in a
distinct department, and to which All
the civilized nations OF the earth shall
be invited to send their representatives
and specimens Of their respective pro-
ductions, whether from the soil or deep
mines factories, laboratories, shops or
institutions of art, learning and science.
We are old enough and great enough as
a nation to exhibit with confidence TO
the nations of the earth what real pro-
qress we have made in all the different
grades of labor, skill and thought within
the one century Of our existence. To
make this grand gathering what:t should
be the cooperation Of all the States will
he necessary, and the time has come for
action. The necessary buildings cannot
be constructed in less than two years,
and the exposition is to be opened about
three years from this time. The Board
of Commissioners land eorporators for
Tennessee met in Nashville on the 10th
and 2lst of February and appointed
large committee for each division Of the
State. The members residing in this
city are VIM. R. Moore, chairman for
West Tennessee; James Rosa, NJ. Burke,
W. N. Ferris, Benjamin Feuton, John
Cabins, B. +. Gross, Amos Woodruff,
A. ]. Kellar, w. H. Stephens, I. A, R.
Nelson, VIM. F. Harrington, F. A. Tyler,
L. ]. DuPre, r. j. Morgan, W. j. Smith
aud L. B. Eaton. The committees in
other sections and States have taken
some action, and with this view THE
committee will have a meeting here to-
morrow
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, Ill, April 1.-THE inquest
over the body OF Mrs. Hall, who died
suddenly at the Grand Central Hotel,
was adjourned yesterday until to-day.
The evidence of physicians is that she
died Of abortion, and a promineRt ply
stefan is strongly suspected. A well
known real estate dealer occupied the
room opening into Mrs. Halls, and has
been suspected of intimacy, but denies
it under oath, The Times says that it
has evidence that the said physician pro-
diced the abortion.
A match game Of billiards on carom
table, last evening, two thousand points,
for a stake Of two hundred and fifty dol
lars side, between John Buinger and
George SlossoD, both of Chicago, was
won BY Slosson in iorty.five minutes, the
score being 2OOl to 1869.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
NOTICE.
NOTICE TO BARRIERS.
No More Shaving on Sunday.

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED BARRIERS,
w have taken legal advice in regard to bar
bers working on Sunday, and learn that II is
unlawful so to do. as will clearly appear from
reading the following section of the Code OF
this State:
Section 1723. If any merchant. artificcr,
tradesman, farmer, or other person.
shall be guilty of doing or exercising any OF
the common ayocatiOns of life, or of causing
or permitting the same to be done by his chill
dren or servants, acts of real necessity or
charity excepted, on Sunday, he shall, on due
conviction thereof before any Justice OF the
Peace of the county, forfeit and pay three dol
lars-oNE-HALF TO THE PERSON WHO WILL SUE
FOR THE SAME, the other half for the use OF the
county
We have determined hencefor tn to respect
the above law. Furthermore, we here give
notice that We have employed an attorney 70
prosecute every one in any way connected
with. barber shop for any violation OF the law
herein set forth. We do not want to prosecute
any barber, and hope that there viii be no pc-
cason to d. so, but prosecution Nylll follow
with certainty any violation of the law. Inc
costs of each suit. to be paid by the party CON
victed will be from three to FIVE dollars. When
added TO the fine of three dollars it Will make
the tax for barber to work on Sundo'y so nigh
as to make it improbable to labor.
John Borg, Clement Sail es,
Marks Beatus, Gotthilb Mueller,
Matthew Rider. Sylvester Kyle,
VIM Kunz, Chas \ Heisler.
Aug Geiger, Pr Krieg,
Augustus W Pepper. A r Albert,
Jos III Liebkemann, Julius SchendeLs
* A Wendland, August Ferber,
Henry Conrado, Phil kresler,
John Best, Ring,
Joseph Schell, A Dennerll,
CG Landsee, Anthony Haas,
Heniger, D ) keIser. 1878
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11


before the bar Of the House. The reso.
luton was adopted,
"a report Is current here TO the effect
hat ope Of tho English detectives who
came here aAer lhe Bank Of England
iorgers, while on a visit With his COM
panions aud a few city detectives to view
the sights In the city, was relieved by
some expert Of his watch and pocket
book, together with the exuadition pa
pers in the case Of Bidwell, now IN con.
6nement at Havana, TO which place the
detective sails in q few days The extra
ditiOn papers, Il is stated. have since
been recovered having been LEFT at a
staiion-house in the city. The other
things are still missing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
ADJUSTMENTS.

ORAroRio or TnE OKrArIoS.---Next
Monday evening DE celebrated Oraiorio
Of the Creation, Haydn's grand creation
will be chanted a. st. Peters church,
under tho leadership Of Prof Perring
Over City voices, accompanied by fine
orchestral music, will be heard. The
members Of St. Peters Church Choir,
the, Mendelssohn Quartstte Club and
other leading amateurs have kindly vol
unteered for the brilliant occasion. The
rehersals have been most successful, and
Indicate that the oratorio will be the
musical treat Of the season.
Tme FAT CoSrRiBuroR. - Tonight
week Griswold, the comic lecturer, will
appear at the Memphis Theater and siit
"Injun Meal in the presence Of a
large and fashionable audience. " Girls "
has never lectured in Memphis, but
from our exchanges we gather sufficient
to predict that he will be success. The
Boston Post says; Mr.. Griswold is n
gentleman Of manifest ability, and well
calculated to make a success in the pc
culiar field to which he has devoted him
self. He could hardly fail to interest
an audience Of an evening. Last night
he pleased everybody, and when Music
Hall was vacated, and the lecturer had
gone out the impression he had made
did not follow suit and 20 out too. He
never failed to invoke burst of mirth
from the audience whenever he chose to
do So ="
EsrHER.-The rehearsals for the grand
performance of the 0ratorio Of Esther at
the Memphis Theater on the 18th inst,
takes place every Wednesday evening,
and are always well attended by those
who are to take part in the production
of this beautiful work, which will he
given in aid of the organ fund at Cal
vary church. The 0ra,oria will be given
with splendid scenic effects and gorge
GUS dresses, especially prepared for the
occasion.
OLYMPIC THEATER. Manager Buchan-
an has engaged number of stars for
his variety theater on Washington street.
Stage manager Charley White presents
new attractions every evening to crowded
houses. Among the attractions at pres
eut may be mentioned Mile Rosa, EN-
ma DeVere, Sallie EldridGe, song and
dance artistes; Mendel, our cousin Ger
man, and La Belle Pauline, character
actress and vocalist. The specialties
for the week are the Boy Of the Period,
by the company; Boyd and Scott, the
sensationalists; the Dumb Man of Man
chester and the Secret, by the members
of the troupe. A change of programme
every evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
The Pori1lon OF a homo.

Houses on streets running nearly north
and south are far preferable to those
located on streets going east and west in
a sanitary estimate. In the hrst here
at the north Of the equator. the sun
shines brilliantly in the forenoon on the
front and with nearly equal force in the
afternoon on the rear, Thus dampnoss
is expelled and the whole edifoe is dry
and the air far purer for its solar ex-
posure. If house is on an east aud
west street, those fronting north are de-
cidedlY the best for residence, because
the sun action on the yard, the kitchen,
and usual regions Of neglected aecumu-
lations, purifes and modifies the humid
atmosphere that is sure TO predominant
in yards and back side Of houses whose
rear is north Of the street. Thus cir
cumstanced, the back rooms are never
80 pleassut, cheerful or economically
warm in winter or ventilated in sumner
as when on the south side. Opening on
the street, the front Of such gets both
light and air BY reason Of the frequent
swing Of The front door.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

Constantinople has just passed
through the four days festivities that
celebrate the Islam Carnival, the feast
of Courban-B airam. During its contin-
uance, it is obligatory upon every good
Mussulman who can afford it to immo-
late at least one sheep with his own
hands, and distribute the flesh among
the poor His position and fortune are
rsckoned by the number he sacrifices,
and for days preceding the feast the
squares and streets Of the city are one
vast sheep fold. The wealthiest persons
and the highest functionaries Of the
State do not think it beneath them TO go
among the Aooks, and with eye and
hand select the latest for slaughter.
All business is suspended, and the
charity Of the rich enables the poorest
to enjoy on a full stomach the oriental
love Of leisure. The procession TO the
mosque this year is said to have been
immense, almost all the people joining
it in bizarre costume, and bearing their
sacrifcial offerings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
THE COMING FREsHET.

The river is rising rapidly, and appre
hensiens are entertained that the plan
tiers below here viii suffer serious incon'
venience and perhaps serious loss Of
property, as we'll as loss of time ard
labor. The river is now within three
feet of the recent high water mark. and
in less than seven feet Of the great rise
in 1871. A rise of seven feet is reported
at Cairo, and that is beginning to appear
here; also a rise at st. Louis Of two and
half feet, which is also coming. All
the up rivers are rising, and there is
reason to dread the consequences. The
freshet was not expected before May or
June, and the planters who have been
busily engaged putting the seed in the
ground will be greatly embarrassed
AID surprised if general overflow takes
place at this season. The trouble and
expense of replanting crops already in
the ground would be an incalculable
loss and drain upon the planting inter
ests We can only hope that the danger
is not as great as apprehended.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
Hint for our Aldermen.
A dispatch from Chicago says:

At Osage, Iowa, an enthusiastic re-
former has started petition asking the
Council to prohibit the merchants from
selling corsets to the ladies, for the rea
son that their use destroys the health of
the wearer, increasing the doctor bills
and depriving the husband and children
of their society, besides being serious
drawback on the raising Of infants
The project meets with favor, and will
doubtless be seriously entertained by
the city fathers when brought before
them.
What Aldermanic reformer will 20
into the corset business, and offer vote
of censure on the women OF our city?
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

The Frankfort Yeoman tells this sug-
gestive little story. The other day in
the House a member, while making =
brief speech on the question Of recess
or an adjournment sine die, introduced
a new illustration of the misfortune Of
overlapping ones self which is likely
to have a run elsewhere than in the
members own county. Referring to the
work Of the General Assembly on the
revision Of the statutes, he said, Mr..
Speaker, this Legislature has not only
drawn the elephant in the lottery, but,
sir, we have laid of more land than we
can well cultivate. In fact, sir, / may
say We have bitten of more than We can
chaw
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
A VILLAGE DOOMED.
GordanavflIe. Va. Surrounded by
Fire-rhe country ON al hides
swept OF Timber, Houses. Fences,
Ete., by the Blaztng Tempest.

OOT0OnaNlllf. Nh.s ourFoUuuNU W
Fire-The country ON all sides
Ete., by the Blazing Tempest.
GoRDoSsvIILr, April IA timber
conHagration is raging on all sides Of
this village. The entire population is
panic stricken, Vand some families arc
leaving their homesto avoid destruction.
The FIRE commenced south Of the village
on the farm Of Mr.. Niche, in the Green
Spring neighborhood, and swept across
the railroad at Melons, a station on the
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad three
miles south of this place, destroying the
station, dwelling-houses, and everything
in its path. The railroad track is rem
dered impossible, and trains will be de-
tanned probably for hours. The fires
have swept nearly all the fencing, etc.
in their path, and caused great destruc-
ton to timber, houses, etc. The loss to
farmers is heavy. The fire has extended
to the mountains, and along the line Of the
Orange and Alexandria and Manassas
railroad, and the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. The latter will lose heavily on
wood and buildings.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

The County Court Of Knox last Tues.
day elected Mr.. Thomas c. Harms, a
native Of that county and graduate Of
the East Tennessee University, to the
Office Of County School Superintendent.
il is evident that the people Of that
county are in earnest about schools, and
that they are fully determined TO enjoy
the full benefits OF the new law. Knox
is the FIRST county in the State to put the
system into operation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

THE postage on newspapers after the
ct Of July will not necessarily be paid
AZ ihe Office where mailed. but can be
collected at the Office where delivered.
As We understand the new postal law. it
requires postmasiers to collect postage
on weekly newspapers mailed to points
within the county where published-
The Postmaster General viii be heard
E,om shortly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

The County Court of Fayette has also
moved on the school question. Mr..
William Maris was elected County Su-
perintendent Of Public Schools last Mon
day. The Falcon says: A better
selection could not have been made
Esquire Msris Las had fine experience
in teaching, is well educated. thoroughly
identified with the interests Of the peo-
pie, knows them and their wants, and
with his energy and characteristic ex-
eeutive ability will make a most excel
lent officer. We congratulate the people
of this county upon this admirable selec-
ton. The position is one ofimpOrtsnce
and Of great responsibility. and it is for
tunate that such a competent man has
been chosen to I'll It.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

DR W. H. MONTGOMERY, . native aud
a citizen of Jefferson county. East Ten
pessee. died at Lynchburg, Va, on the
"a inst. at the advanced age of II. His
son is a prominent Baptist minister,
and at present pastor Of a church IN
Lynehburg.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

REID-This friday morning. 18th instant,
at o'clock. Mrs. MARY l., beloved wife Of A.
Reid. in her ffty-hfth year.
Her funeral will take place at II O'Clock to-
morrow morning, from her late residence.
corner Union street and Marshall avenue.
Friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend. Services by Rev. Mr.. surratt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

A wAsnHoroS dispatch asserts that
Po,neroy is working through his paid
agents in Kausas 70 succeed Caldwell IN
the United States Senate, Caldwell
who knew 40 little about politics that
he had % buy his way into ihe Son
ate, says he has renounced politics ior'
ever. This i what he should have done
before he spent so nearly all his money.
Pomeroy has still big pile left, aud
would be willing 70 pay a bigger price
than ever 10 get back into his old seat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
PROPOSALS.
Notice to Contractors.

CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RI
- csived 81 ny once. No. ~ Madison street.
Mcmphif. Tenn, uutl ~ o'clock n. Nay
llih, ltli. for the tearing Dc Fn and rebuilding
Of The entire auditorium, stare. etc, Of ny
Opera hcuse. corner 81 luisn and Second
ty-lrc thousand dollars. Plans and spccif-
cations nay Be secn No ~ qhcc. I reserve
tn rir1t % reject nny ana al ia.
st ". B. 6hkLNI.AM. JR-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11
EARTHQUAKE.
The city OF San salvador, Central
AmaFicn. Desfroyeo-Eight Hun
dred People Perish.

dFtU FeUpI" EVE"'
AsrISwLLL, April 5. via HAVANA, April
lO.--The city Of San Salvador, capital
Of the Central American republic Of that
name, has been destroyed by an earth
quake, causing terrible loss Of life.
Eight hundred persons persisted, and
property valued at $l2,O0O,OOO was de-
slroyed. The earthquake was followed
by conaagratiou, ana many buildings
hurned
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

Tns London Weekly Graphicis one OF
the most supsrbly illustrated papers OF
the age, aud AS vehicle Of news and a
reflex of the age in which We live. and an
exponent Of elevated sentiment. OF ART,
aud Of pure literature. il ia unsurpassed
on either side Of the water The last
number received contains, among other
attractions. splendid portrait aud
sketch of Mr.. Gladstone, who is the CEN
trail figure Of the House Of Commons and
Of The British Government today.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

THr County Court of Shelby will
probably adjourn without electing
County Superintendent Of Schools, and
hold that important election at the July
term. Meanwhile, there IS no reported
dearth Of candidates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

FArErrE county is carrying over a
heavy load Of debt from last year
three hundred and sixty-hve dollars and
nine,y.four cents. They ought to fund
il BY all means, and thus sustain the
credit and honor Of the county abroad
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

A remarkable anniversary viii be eel
ebrated at Berlin on the 30th instant,
namely, TIE fftieih anniversary Of Field
Marshal Nrspgeis pgoaotion 70 he
rank Of General COunt Wrangel get
he lieutenancy on October IS, l79s, and
is still ~ active othcer Of the army.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

The beautiful monthly magazine, the
Bow Bells, for April, is to be found
at R. ]. Walkers news depot, 1876 Beal
street. This is one Of the finest maeas
zines placed on our table. Gail and
subscribe for The new volume.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-11

LocEE.-Peterson's Magazine for Nay
Just received at Joe Loeke's news depot
236 Nav street. The latest daihes fron
al quarters, foreign papers and periodic
as q esey laud magazines and fash
ion books Of latest dates can Be iOund
a Joe'E A enc lot Of stationery, etc,
Tor sale