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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08
JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
am MEMPHIS. May l. 1873.
Hon. John johnson, Mayor:

Hon. John johnson, Mayor:
DEAR SIR-The undersigned residents and
Taxpayers of the city would respectfully ask
that you withhold your approval of the reso-
luton adopted at the last meeting of the Cen
eral Council. granting the petition of the
Memphis and Raleigh Railroad Company for
right Of way through the streets of the city. as
far as the same applies to Auction street, for
thefollOwing reasons. ot-wit:
First-That said Auction street is one Of the
principal thOrOughfares in that part of the
city, and being less than the usual width, and
the bridge across the bayou on said street
being narrow, when used By the railroad
with their track, the same will be useless for
the passage of vehicles, and the Memphis and
Ohio railroad being within sixty yards of
said Auction street, ii would be exceedingly
dangerous for vehicles passing along said
street.
Second-That the alley north of Auction
street, not being used by the public, said road
could as we'll be located through it as through
Auction street.
Third-That the report Of the Improvement
COmmittee-as we understand-with proper
restrictions, as recommended by said commit
tee, was lost or mislaid, and consequently
not brought before the General Council, and
the said railroad company now insist that the
right of way was granted them uncondition-
ally and without any restrictions whatsoever.
For the above reasons, and further, th At
these questions may be properly brought be-
fore the General Council, we respectfully ask
that you intorpose your veto.
And AZ in duty bound, your petitioners will
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08

Bow BELLS for May has arrived, and
is to be had at Walkers news depot, lO5
Beal street. This magazine is the finest
ladies journal placed upon our table,
and Walker has plenty Of them. Call
early and secure copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08

The joint report Of the committees
from the Boards of Common Council
and Aldermen exonerating Mayor John
son from the charges lately preferred
against him was adopted at the meeting
Of the two boards last evening, and the
affair, which for short time was topic
of local interest, will soon be forgotten.
The action of the boards was simply a
matter of form. The public mind was
already made up that Mr.. johnson had
committed no legal or moral misstep
and his vindication was matter of
course. There we're two dissenting
voices, Councilman Holbrook and Al
derman j. j. Busby. The latter, as a
member Of the committee. submitted a
minority report, expressing the opinion
that the Mayor is censufable for being
connected with speculations in city bonds
with outside parties. This report, how
ever, was very mild, and perhaps reflects
the feelings of those who were so hostile
to Mr.. Johnson a week or two ago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08


Mon LAW is not confined sxclnsively
to the wilds Of the South, but crops out
occasionally in the civilized and highly
refined communities Of the North, where
we would expect from the tone Of their
press and pulpit, to find naught but NOR
ality, intelligence and brotherly love.
A striking instance happened away down
in Maine last week. A store was robbed
by one James Cullen. He was pursued
some miles by four men and captured.
They all slept that night at single
camp. Cullen awoke first and killed
two of them with an ak. The others
escaped, and he remained to burn the
bodies to ashes. Another party cap
tured him at his own house and started
with him to Jail, but on the way large
crowd of Ku.Klux met and took the pris-
oner away. He was game to the last,
and said he was sorry he hadn't killed the
ether two, and also his wife and child.
They lifted him up from the ground and
let him fall. He never touched the
ground alive. owing to rope around
his neck which got tangled in limb
overhead. This, of course, is an excep-
tional case. Yet il it had occurred in
the South anywhere it would have been
seized upon by sensational partisan pa
pers like Harpers' Weekly as an evil
dence of our barbarisu and unrecon-
native born sinfulness.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08

TnE postponed sale of lots October
3lst, 1922 of the Mckinney property,
on the fernando road, will positively
take place Friday, May 9Th, at eleren
nicLncE b9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08
HERRIHcs.
Roe Herrings.

lust REcEIyED-5o HALF BARRELS
sPICER ERYAE,
so - Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08
SEWING MACHINE.
WILSON VS.. SINGER

OWING 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
proprietors of the Memphis Agency. or any
one representing them. to compete with the
Wilson Machine. in any public hall IN the city,
on the following points OF merit, ana the decl-
sien to be left to eleven trst-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. it being made to work on three sides
Of the needle, instead Of two. and has more
force and power.
SECOND-That the tension is not affected by
the size and smoothness of the upper thread.
ard that it retains its uniformity and adjust
ment after continued use much better than
the present tension used on Singer machines
TmRp-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 oil worked by
one short shaft, instead Of two long ones.
which cause extra friction.
FIFTH--That the balance wheel, being To-
Gated in front and on the brace, prevents it
from soiling the dress Of the operator.
SIxTH-That the adjustable cones on the
balance wheel spindle prevent the rafting and
clicking noise so Objectionable.
SEvRNrH-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.
NIxTH-That the Wilson is not liable to
sudden breaking of a cog or gear wheel, caus-
ing delay and expensive repairs.
In the event of failure to demonstrate the
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, 1873-05-08

ing circular:
C0NPIRoLLEn's OEFfcE.
NASHVILLE. TEsS., May J. is73.
SrR-I send you herewith the schedules
for tax returns and assessments, re-
quired under section 81 Of the assess
meut law, 70 be furnished By me TO each
assessor, through the County Court
Clerks Of the several counties. A synop-
sis Of the act. carefully prepared under
the sanction and advice Of the Attorney
General Is printed on each schedule. Il
is to be de duty Of each assessor 10
place one OF these schedules in the
hands Of every taxpayer, aud require
from him q return Of the same made out
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08
PUBLIC SALE
Stocks and Bonds

IN ADDITION TO THE RIAL ESTATE
/ ale which We advertise for the stu instant,
We are Instruct. % sell. for whom i may
concern al the same time and place, the fol-
loving Stocks and Bonds, to-Wit;
S20O0 stock In Washington Insurance Com
pany.
sS1nl Mississippi Leyee BOnds.
fGsO0 Bonds Of the town Of Holly Springs
Mississippi.
SZ10 Bonds Of Monroe county, Mississippi.
s3o0 First m0rtFaEc seven per cent. Bonds
Of the selma. Marion and Memphis railroad.
IRRELEVANT A Co.,
r7-rQ Auctionccrs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08
MUNICIPAL.
Regular Meeting Of the General
Council.
COMMON COUNCIL.
loFTIcIAL REPoRr.l

Cry HALL. MEMPHIS. May Z. 1873.
At a regular meeting of the Mayor and Com
mon Council Of the city Of Memphis, on Tues
day, May Z, 1873. present-lion, John John
Norton, Beehn, Droescher, Roush, Shaw,
Clouston, Bingham, Clarke, TOof. Hunt.
White, Hughes, Grant. Simons, Smith and
Mason, Councilmen.
quorum being announced. in the absence
of President Gent, Councilman Norton was
called to the chair, when he took his seat,
called the members present TO order, and had
the roll of Councilmen called.
On motion, the reading of the minutes Of the
Council proceedings ut the last meeting was
dispensed with for the present.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08

M. JAmna o'KRl.Y, the daring cor
respondent Of the New York Herald, is
10 be or has been removed 10 Havana,
where he win be more comfortable and
stand some chances Of fair trial. This
fact was announced by lelegraph a day
or two ago, and il turns out nov that
the removal of Mr.. o'KelIy was the re-
suit Of a gunboat argument made some
days ago when one Of those representa-
tives OF the British Government dropped
into the port Of MAnzanlllo, and the
captain politely requested the removal
OF Mr.. O'Kelly TO Havana. II was done
and he is doubtless out Of any great dan
ger. Mr.. O'Kelly fortunately, isa British
subject, else he might have remaised to
10 rot in n Cuban dungeon. Had he
been a citizen OF this country he would
have growfgray before our government
would have sent gunboat 70 demand
his proper treatment. When an Ameri-
can ci,izen gets into trouble abroad he
must take care Of himself aud not look
10 any assistance from his government,
beyond what can be effected by tArdy
correspondence. But il is the glory of
the British government 70 protect its
subjects in every land aud cline. 1t is
.,;ll fresh in the public mind how an
army was sent into the wilds of Abys-
sinia to release few prisoners, and how
King Theodorus, the barbarian ruler,
was brought to terms, and glad to make
peace.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08

MAYORS OFFICE, Cry HALL,
MEMPHIS, TENN, May Z, 1873.

MEMPHIS, TENN. May Z, 1913. }
To the Honorable General Council:
GENTLRMEy-As requested in the accompa-
nying petition, and for the reason therein
stated-that the report of the improvement
Committee on the matter was not before your
honorable bodies-and in order that the mat
ter may be fully examined into. and in order
that the rights and privileges intended to be
granted to the roilroad company may be
clearly defined and understood, | return with
out my approval resolution passed at your
last regular meeting, granting 10 the Mem
phis and Raleigh Railroad Company the right
of way ION Looney street. from Manassas to
a point beyond Maxwell. and crossing Saffar-
ans and Greenlaw streets and Randolph road
TO junction Of Fifth street. thence down Aue-
ton street to Third street, -
w JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-08
INK Anse.amant.


The Comptroller has issued the follow.
ing circular:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29
AL Elk AM RIA.

AGRIcULTURAL PIc-NIC.-A delightful pic
nc OF the Woodlawn Agricultural Society and
the Potomac Fruit Growers Association was
gwen at SnowdeD's farm in Fairfax county,
OF persons from all parts of the county. Prizes
were awarded as follows Mrs. G. Lukins, a
silver bread basket for the best bread on exhibit
non; Miss Annie Lukins, cake book for the
pest cake; Mrs. VIM. Hunter, pair of butter
KNIVES, for the best butter. Mr.. p. II. Troth,
TOOK the premium for potatoes; Stacy Snowden,
Tor fruit; \. W. Pierson, for wheat and rye; W.
uil1ngham, for oats; 5. II. Snowden, for corn;
and VIM. Hunter, for peaches.
SALE OF SoHooNRR.-The schooner VIM
Henry was sold this morning, by F. A. Kerbv,
aucuoneer, for Smoot and Mushbach commits
27M " '''~''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29
EORG ETO WIN.

The NEW SCHOOL HoUsE-The hoard NJ
trustees of Georgetown schools held meeting
on Saturday evening to consider the propriety
OF resumtng work on the new school house this
iail. After an informal discussion it was agreed
IN consequence Of the present state OF the
money market, to postpone further acton for a
few days.
RIVER NEws.-The steamer Columbia and
Georgeanna have arrived to-day from Balti-
more with miscellaneous cargoes, and the LADY
Oh The Lake cleared for Baltimore with a cargo
OF general merchandise.
He STREET CARS OF the new-P street line
are doing pretty fair business; but if President
thompson will put on several early cars-from
TO half past oclock-to accommodate tn 9
numerous worklngmen who 90 from here to
washington, and will shorten the running time
rom here to the government departments a
little bit, he will find quite a handsome in :
crease in his receipts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29
Condensed IoeaIs

The third camp On visit OF the orators OF the
Central com mittee will be at ratification meet
Ing OF the 9Th, 9Th and eth districts at the inter
section Of I'D street and Pennsylvania avenue.
man named Edward Maple went to the sth
Precinct station OF Saturday afternoon in a sick
and destitute condition, and was conveyed "a
Providence hospital By Officer McGreevy
George White, colored boy, broke his arm
and otherwise injured himself By falling into an
excavation twelve feet deep on + street, be-
tween 81 ard ~ on Saturday evening.
a suit for a divorce has been entered for VIM.
Hawkins, cOlOrCd, against Mary Hawkins col
cred, ITO whom he was married in 1s7I,) on the
ground Of adultery.
The grand jury to-day found q true bill of in
CCtment against Lewis q Close for rnanslauyh-
ter in killing John A. Gray, in this city, on the
18th of April, 1872.
At the Immaculate Conception temperance
meeting las night Judge Moore, Rev. Father
McCarty, and Alr. George W. Maher delivered
addresses.
a coIOred man named John Woodward, in the
Employ OF J. Y. W. Nandenburgh, had his hand
badly mutiated Saturday evening by stone
Crushing machine.
IN the cases, in the Criminal Court, of Frank
Alien, grand larceny, and James Brady, assault
with intent 70 all, a no.le pros. was entered to-
pay.
tf common pleas Of Baltimore, died in that city
last week Mr.. Il. was formerly a resident OF
last Washington. and at one time was master
1noulder in the Washington navy ward
l.. VI: Graves, deputy marshal, has been Or
uered TO go 20 Nashville, Tenn, and deliver w
". ingersoll, who Is under arrest for frand in
tais city, to ne marshal Of the middle district
81 tennessee.
The members of the Washington sengerbund
left for RIchrlond Yesterday morning ami were
joined at the boat by the MsnnerchOrs Of Bal
timore and Philadelphia, all of whom will be
The guests OF the Richmond Sengerbund to-day
and tomorrow. They will return on Wednes-
lay
The funeral of MI Henry 4. Carey, of Brad
lord Lodge, j. o. o. F., TOwanda, Pa, yester-
cay afternoon was attended by delegation
from Columbia Lodge, No. 10. His remains
were temporarily placed in the vault at Glen
Sood cemetery, from whence they viii be taken
to TOwanda.
The knights Templsr of this District, who
purpose visiting Hartford, Conn, left this CITY
Ihls morning, accompanied by the Marine band.
DE MOlay ConmaDdery, (mounted) OF this city,
mas been assigned the night of the line in tie
procession in Hartford. Washington Com
Ilandery, No. I, of this city, Will appear in the
procession in full black suits, with neat badge
On the LETT lapel OF the coat. This is in conse-
euenee Of Their not having the regula ton uni
form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29

COURT IN GENERAL TERM.-ro-day, the
case Of Emory, admfnisrrstor, AIT. Stanton and
Palmer was argaei. Weldon agt. WashiagtSn city !;
FoLIoE COURT, yrdss sneH To-day, henry
pesni.d, sssauii sEd bsttery on Mary, his wife;
color d. larceny Of c..si; ss aad costs. John We,
and costs VIM. Smith, charged with ASSAULT And
battery on opae'is, his v ife; continued AS, a.
saut ana battery on Henrietta Wilson: rs ana
icy Dyer. Testimony showed that Dyer was hunt.
ing reed birds on Burrows farm, near TrnnalIy.
iowp' when he approas he'd the sportsman and sriz-
ihg ms gun knocked him down with ii, breaains tha
the head; fined 6 50 and costs Jernie Turbnt va s
nned loo and costs for keeping baMdy Eonse
Wssnlnstop Addison, assault and battery on George
soappson; sl0 and costs. Vincent Garnet, assault
uei shepard. Ada Williams and James Thompson
pe,t larceny reform school. Walter Jones'
tIsapit on James Tolliysr; go and costs John
wnhsut license. He admitted 10 OfFcer Peaster
ms, Ne nsd peen selling three years without license
ggvmstspn watkins, disorderly conduct: SIS Henry
,i charged With dtstuRbing theatrical enter
smith and John Brown forfeited collateral for dis
QUERY csncuct. Margaret Pfowden, cursine: ga
sna a. nite was nned % for Disturbing the peace
W1iSe eieI ., SeGrsetown: David Rollins, Henry
coateras ~ dn na cd swsnsy
Ahhie Ross, loud and boisterous; SIS. David Mont
seNipeIy, 81 Ter cursiug. Samuel Carson was fined
TON diserderly in Georgetown; So Anna Myers. a
ptostltue and warrant, was sent down TO the work
house. frcderlck Green, Indecent eNposure in
SSssorettown; s.. John Jones and Robert Jones;
90. george Carr, Vagrant, sent to the work,
honse. VIM. hefcan, sailor, sent to the work
i9t dlsturbing the peace and quiet Of George
language. SIS ~ i@NNNhN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29

TAKE CARE OF YOUR VALuABLEs.-Cau
and examine the fire and burglar proof vaults
OF the Safe Deposit Company, corner of New
York avenue and 18th street, for safe keeping
OF securities, jewels, silver ware OF other yalue
ables. Rents from ten to sixty dollars per an
mum, according 10 size. No business man can
afford to do without them. Take vdrntso from
The Chicago and Boston fires.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29

CAUTION In our changeable Climate
coughs, colds, and disease OF the throat, lungs
ana chest Will always prevail. Cruel consump-
ton VIII claim its victims These diseases if
attended 10 in time, can be arrested and cured
The remedy is DR.. Wistar's Bals1m Of WIid
Cherry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29

FIVE DOLLARS AND NIGHT IN THE
GCARD-HOUsE FOR An INDIGNITY To THE
PREsIDENT.-AbOut II O'Clock Yesterday morn
1ng as President Grant was riding down Penn
syiyania avenue with his family, on his way to
church, he was insulted by two well known Di
vision rOughs named Henry Shad well and ThOs
burst, who were partially intoxicated, and who
called out 70 him In rude and insolent man
ntr. Oficer Hlnkle, who was near by, observ-
7Dg the conduct of the hoodiums, went for them
and seizing them by the coat collars waltzed
them on 20 the Central guard house where they
Remained until this morning and after a ride in
zhe Black Maria 70 the Police Court. were each
lined - on the charge Of being loud and bois-
ferrous on the streets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29

A COMMITTEE Of the Young Mems republican
club Of the 18th district, consisting Of Messrs
julien, Barton, Miller, Scanlon and Brelsiord,
waited upon Governor Shepherd at the Exec
complimentary resolutions adopted by the club,
through their spokesman, Mr.. julien. The Gov
6rnof Spoke In e1lOgistic terms Of Mr. NJ A. Tap
pan, the republican candidate for the House Of
Delegates, and believed that he would make q
faithful repres, NATIVE. The moral support OF
zhe Governor nd his fellOw-offcers, he said,
would be peds a Tor the success Of the regular
nominees Of The partv.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29

BONDS OF THE B GARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
We need three thousand dollars of these bonds
ana VIII sell some of our fine watches for them
GoLAY L. MORRILL,,
Sill. Cor. 18th and I sts.. ODD Treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29

TEE DAsHAwAYs held q meeting last niyht
at Temperance Y an, and the exercises we're
by a temperance song by Mis- Jennie Spureeon.
Addresses were made by Judge MiddlebeooE'
Oscar Alexander, James p. Tustin, 5. Q. Mills.
ard B. ID. Peek. The meeting decided that X
was e1pedient 70 bling out temperance canai-
dates Eleven signatures to the pledge were
Dt aimed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29

MILITARY VISITORS FROM RICHMoND.-The
list battalion Of colored militia, Major @. b.
Fisher commanding, are making extensive ar
engagements for the reception OF the LIST bat
zalion y. g. OF Virginia, who will arrive in
Washington next Monday. The visitors will be
the guests of the LIST battalion, and will be
quartered IN the Armory building. The corr
panies composing the Virginia battalion are the
Atrucks Guard, Capt Hobson, and the Carney
Guard, Capt. johnson. of Richmond, and the
Union Guard, Capt. worsham, OF Manchester,
Ia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-29
COntestiny Candidates.

ACTION OF THE CENTRAL REPUBLICAN COM
REPUBLICAN, NOMINEES.
At meeting of the central committee on Sat-
urday night, at [ Mon League Hall, to hear the
report of the special committee TO whom was
referred the cases OF cOntestIng candidates for
the House of Delegates in several of the legis-
latye districts, Jerome johnson submitted a
resolution declaring Henry Himber the candi-
date in the 9TH district in place of Richard
Brown. Laid over temporarily.
THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE
wa was then read, stating that ''the evidence, YER
bal and written, as to the contesting candidates
in the I'D district, seems TO be in favor of DO.
slah l.. Nenable, and the committee nearly
unanimously so decide.
The committee unanimously decide that Mr.
Gemuel Bursley is the regular nominee in the
21st district
From the Goth district no evidence, either YER
Ga4 ~ written, was presented but by MIR. Nc
hahon and his friends. The committee, there
fore, could arrive at no other conclusion but
that Mr.. Mcmahon is the nominee from said
district.
AS to the 18th district, preamble and reso-
luton was adopted, with but one dissenting
voice, that "as IL seems impossible to decide
who rs the regular nominee from the 18th dis
trict, and being DESTROYS of satisfying all the
republican voters OF said district, It IS there
fore recommended that "a primary election be
held on Tuesday, the 30th day OF September,
1913, at such time and unier such regulations
as may be prescribed By the general commit
Tee, for the purpose OF deciding upon a candi-
date for the Legislature from said district, and
mat the result Of said election shall be ooDsid-
cred FINAL.
The committee unanimously decide Mr.. g. P
Robertson to be the regular nominee from the
10th district.
The protest from the 18th district was with
drawn, and therefore Mr.. Waterman is the nom
inee.
After full and free discussion of the contes.
in the 18th district, it was agreed to report in
favor of Mr.. g. j. Brewer, two members of the
committed dissenting.
A minority report was offered by A. j. Nc
Grew in favor OF Mr.. +. A. Boswell as the reg
Glar nominee in the 18th district.
Mr.. W. 4. Cowan offered a substitute for the
minority report, leaving the settling of the diff
Guilty in each district to the voters thereof,
which, after a lengthy discussion, was laid on
the table.
ACTION ON THE REPORT.
The case of the 22d dist net was then taken
up and referred back to the district for settle
ment by primary election in Wednesday next,
between the hours of and O'Clock p. m.
A spirited discussion took place ON the 10th
district, pending which the committee ad-
journed until tonight.