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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-22
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Specials 90 the Ledger.
NASHVILLE.

Special to the Ledger.l
NASHVILLE, January 22.-The Senate
met at nine clock, in order to let the
State Teachers Association have the
Senate Chamber at eleven o'clock.
New Bills: By Mcconnell, of Trous-
dale, authorizing notaries public to take
acknowledgment Of deeds, etc. By the
same, to secure greater accuracy in sur
veying. By the same, regulating rates OF
tolls or ferries. By Robertson, to inforce
the act prohibiting the selling or Civ
ing away ofspirituous liquors on Sunday.
Senate bills on third reading: To
provide for civil officers of the State,
Messrs. Thompson & Stegers. This
question finally settled, and the bill
passed by vote OF fourteen for to ten
against-Speaker Lacey being among its
opponents. A bill allowing parties de-
PENDANT to sever and have causes trans
ferred to their respective counties
passed its third reading by close vote.
House bills referred after the first
reading: By Lindsey, to prevent the
abusive sale of spurious liquors. Also
bills to the same effect by Messrs. Fer
guson, Houk, Washington, Tillman,
Eckel, Trousdale. Webster, Couch and
Leach. The bills relating to the sale of
liquor were accompanied by numerously
signed petitions from various parts OF
the State. By Williamson, a bill
directing the Comptroller to audit the
bills of cost in his Office certified from
the criminal side Of the Common Law
and Criminal Court of Memphis, for the
years 1859, so, '6l, and refer unpaid ones
to the Attorney General for an opinion;
and if the State is deemed liable, that
some warrants therefor be issued on the
treasury.
Lindsey's bill provides for the holding
of Constitutional Convention Novem-
Der, 1874.
Mardi- Gras will be celebrated in Nash
vile for the first time February 18th,
the city Council having last night con-
scented to the parade.
The Tennessee Agricultural Associa-
ton owes 1000, and proposition has
been made to sell the Fair Grounds to
pay off the Indebtedness. Another prop
osition to issue bonds equal TO the debt
is likely to be adopted.
The State Teachers Association met
in the Senate chamber at noon, Hon. S.
S. Watson, President, presiding
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Presidents and other officers. An exec
utive committee consisting Of thirty
persons was also appointed. after which
the meeting adjourned.
A committee of seventy will pre-
sent to the Legislature, to-day al
Albany, a report and amendments on
the charter lately presented by Repub'
lican committee. The report recon-
mends that the Mayor be vested with
unrestricted power Of appointment and
strongly condemns partisan legislation
or appointments. = If
The trial bill Of exceptions in the
Stokes case we're filed yesterday, and an
early hearing will be had on the appli-
cation for new trial. lIILt. .tt
The grand jury yesterday found
another indictment for libel against
Victoria C. Woodhul. Tennie c. Claflin
and James II. Blood. upon complaint OF
Luther C. Challis. Warrants for their
arrest were placed in the hands OF the
Sheriff, who lodged the prisoners in the
Tombs. They confidently assert that
they can furnish bail today.
George Mcdonald lectured on Burns
at Association Hall, last night, to large
audience.
Days new theater opened las. even
ing with his new play Of Alive. An inn
mense assembly was present. The open
ing address was written by Brougham.
All of the ladies aud gentlemen took
part. Alive was well received, and will
doubtless have good run.
A Herald dispatch from Deposit, Ma
ryland, says the whole town will be
flooded by the Susquehanna. The streets
are flooded to depth of FIVE or six feet.
Most of the houses have been deserted.
The furniture stores, lumber yards, rail
road offices, and coal yards are all COW
cred and destroyed. Hundreds OF fam
lies were rendered destitute. The ice
gorge formed in the Susquehanna was
thirty feet high, and broke away, caus-
ing the iuundation. Losses will exceed
$3.50 600
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NEW YORK.

New YORK, January 22.-Another ter
ribIe murder was committed last evening,
unprovoked and undefensible. About
six o'clock, Michael Nixon and Bill
Pastor were proceeding along Bowery,
when they got into an alteration with a
man on horse. The latter got in front
of Nixon's truck, and although he had
plenty Of room to move out Of the way,
refused to do so. The man on the horse,
whose name is unknown, threatened to
strike Nixon with a singletree, when
Nixon drew revolver and fred. The
shot took effect and the man fell from
his horse. When picked up it was .ound
that the ball had entered the left eye and
penetrated the brain. Nixon left his
horse and truck and ran away. he was
arrested last evening at his lodgings in
Baxter street, where he was discovered
hiding. The unknown man was taken to
the hospital and died in a few minutes.
Nothing was found on bis person to iden-
tify him.
The directors Of the New York. Bos-
ton and Montreal railroad held their
FIRST meeting since the consolidation
yesterday. Various committees were
appointed to carry out the purposes Of
the company, and arrangements were
made for placing both the consolidated
roads on a firm financial basis.
The steamer Tybee, which sails for
San Domingo next week in the interest
Of the SANTANA Bay Company, takes out
large quantity Of agricultural imple-
ments; also, three portable houses for
Dwellings for officers Of the company.
A meeting Of the company viii be held
to-day.
The ship brokers Of New York, yester-
day. held large meeting for the pur-
pose Of organizing themselves into an
association or exchange for the better
promotion Of business
The regular meeting Of the Yale
Alumni Association Of New York vas
held yesterday evening. and elected VIM.
~ EvaIts, President, and twelve Vice
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between $4,000 and $4,000 shall pay
$3.50. All other liquor dealers shall pay
500. Every billiard saloon an house
Of amusement shall pay tax Of one
half Of one per cent. on their groas
receipts. Insurance companies doing
business shall pay tax Of one-eighth OF
one per cent. on their annual premiums.
The interest OF the original school fund
shall be issued to the Treasurer Of the
State for this school fund Of 81 500 600.
At the rate Of six per cent per annum.
In addition TO this State fund. the eoun-
ties may. by vote of the people, levy
such tax as may be deemed sufficient TO
carry on the schools, The other bill
prepared under the direction OF the
State Teachers Association is more fa-
yorablo to county system. II Is likely
that a compromise will be effected be-
tween the two. A general law OF some
character is certain 10 pass.
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0.,In.., ,o.dav and on Saturday next

matIneea today and on Saturday next
at the usual hour,I
GRAxD OPERA HoUsE.-hr Bishop
appeared to considerable advantage IN
Upper Ten and Lover Twenty last even
ing, fact recognized by the audience
who testified their appreciation by ap'
plause. Tonight a military play en-
titled "War Clouds" will be produced
for the first time m our city. The play
is based on the late war between the
States, the scenes being laid in the
south. This playis one Of Mr., Bishop
speciAlties and in which he has acquired
a considerable amount OF fame. The
press Of other cities speak in terms Of
commendation Of war Clouds" 1t will
no doubt attract large audience to the
Opera House this evening.
OLE BULL CoScERTs. The great vio-
lin virtuoso, Ole Bull, will appear in two
grand concerts at Assembly Hall. on
Friday and Saturday evenings OF this
week, and give, also, q matinee enter
ment Saturday afternoon. Mr., Bull will
be assisted by Miss Graziella Ridgway,
soprano, Signor Ferranti, baritone
comic, and Professor Joseph Il. Denck,
pianist and conductor. The price Of ad'
mission will be one dollar. Reserved
seats can be secured by applying in time
at H. G. Hollenbergs music store, en-
Second street, opposite Court Square.
ITALIAN BALL.-'The fourth annual
ball Of the Italian society will take
place this evening at Cochran Hall.
This is an annual ball got up by the
Societe ii Unione Fratellanza ltaliana,
and who will make il great success.
Cochran Hall will be filed this even
ing with a splendid gathering of the
elite of our Italian fellow-citizens. The
balls OF this society are largely attended
by our best people.
OLYMPIC THEATER.-The Washington
Street Olympic has been a success under
the able management of Mr.. Buchanan,
who spares no expense in securing star
performers. Tonight and during the
present week, a number Of new stars
will appear in new songs and dances.
Manager Buchanan has long since de-
termined to present the best show ever
seen in the city.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

CAIRO, ILL January 22.-Last night
the engineer of the incoming train Of
the Cairo and Vincennes railroad was
shot at twice by an unknown party in
the upper part of the city. One ball
struck him in the shoulder, but its force
was spent from passing through the
woodwork of the cab, and he was not
hurt. The engineer reports that he saw
four men who fed after firing the shots.
The railway company offer five hundred
dollars reward for the arrest and convic-
ton of the guilty parties.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, January PA. j.
Porter, who has been tried for murder in
Mill county, on change Of venue from
Cook, was found guilty and is to be sem
fenced on Saturday. He has written a
personal letter to Governor Oglesby,
asking for Communication Of his sentence
upon the allegation that the evidence
against him is circumstantial. II is not
probable that the Governor will interfere.
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CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, January 22.-The wife Of
Wilbur F. Storey, editor Of the Times,
died yesterday, aged thirty-one.
The wife of Horace White, editor of
the Tribune, died a few days since in
Germany.
The people of the First Congrega-
tionalist Church, whose ediace was
burned recently, met last night and re-
solved to rebuild at once.
At 10 o'clock last night fire at Nos.
1877 and 1863 Archer avenue, did damage
to the extent of $4,000, of which $4,000. on
the building, was not insured. Canaan
& Spelling's grocery store suffered near
$4,000; insured for $1,000 in the National,
Of Philadelphia.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-Robinson's cir
Gus drew a large audience last evening.
Everybody has a weakness for a circus
performance; it takes possession Of your
being in youth AAd holds on 10 you in
old age. The aerobats, gymnasts, tum-
blers. equestrians, ETC., are perfect. Mr..
Robinson has q Eell-selected troupe Of
performers, and gives q most entertain
ing exhibition. Novelties are brought
out each night and are vociisrOusly ap-
plauded BIZ the audience. There VII be
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, January p. - United
States Senator Pinchback arrived here
yesterday, but wooid not be Interviewed.
Mcmillan, elected by the fusion Legisla-
ture of Louisiana, also arrived yester-
day on the Northern train. He was on
the floor of the Senate some time this
afternoon. His credentials will be pre-
scented tomorrow.
The proposed increase of the salary of
Congressman to $4,000 is very popular
with them, but they seem to be a little
dubious about its propriety.
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DIVORCE.

Now that the State election is over,
the various important bills already in
troduced by our Representatives will
doubtless be reported for consideration
in rapid succession, and will have to be
acted upon without great delay. Among
others is the bill offered by Colonel Kerr,
making adultery the only ground OF
divorce. We have adverted TO this sub
ject already, and, if need be, will give It
larger space hereafter. The bill strikes
at great moral and social tendency to-
ward evil, which has destroyed more
happiness and virtue in some eonmuni-
ties than intemperance aud all its atten-
dant woes. Happily, our State is not as
vet flooded with the loose ideas OF mar
rage that obtain in some North
ern and Western States, yet enough is
felt already to warrant the adoption OF
rigid laws on the subject. There is
growing inclination to disregard the
sacredness of the marital relation, and
treat it as matter of commerce, which
can be assumed when convenient or
thrown off when fancy dictates. When
such an idea becomes popular and is
incorporated in the laws of the land,
then the foundations of morality, Of vir-
tue, and of society itself are broken up,
and the food. gates of social corruption
turned loose. But let the laws of the
commonwealth proclaim that the solemn
VOWS of marriage can never be reeanted,
save for the one fearful cause, and the
altar of Hymen will be approached by
those only who appreciate the serious
responsibilities incurred, and have mu-
tually resolved to abide by their duty
and its most exacting obligations. Let
society be purged of the false idea that
marriage is temporary reward OF tickle
sentiment, which can be relinquished as
readily as assumed; and let our statutes
contain a penalty as severe for perjury
at the bridal altar as in the courts OF
Justice. The only safe law to protect
the female sex and to maintain the
purity of the state, is the old-fashioned
statute proclaimed at Mount Sinai over
four thousand years ago.
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FOREIGN.

LONDON, January 22.-The London
Telegraph this morning publishes the
following as the ostensible programme
of the imperialists. There will be no
change of policy of the Bonaparte fam
lily. The Empress Eugene and Prince
Napoleon will undertake the guardian
ship Of the Prince Imperial during his
minority under the public title of Prince
Louis Napoleon.
PARIS, January 22.-The execution
of three Communists have been ordered
to be carried into effect at Satory to.
dav.
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We find the following in the Courier
journal: II the children or heirs at
law of the following persons. who were
killed under command Of Captain Fan
min, in 1886, will give, through box 81,
Eufaula, Barbour county, Alabama, their
names and postofice address, they may
obtain information very valuable to
them. The names Of the persons, all
of whom we're from Alabama, are: Will
liam Smith, Napoleon Scott, John r.
Jennings, c. c. Eberling, Dennis Ma
honey, Jeremiah Tarbse, William Priest,
James II. Caruthers, John Wilson, John
Gassner, Alexander Bell, Joseph Michel,
Henry Martin. Absolom S. Gray, George
Green, James Dinkin, DAME Bonner and
Robert Evans"
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1nnaE HnnK,s SCHOOL R1II..

Two educational bills have been laid
before the General Assembly, one in the
House by Judge Houk, of Knox, and the
other in the Senate by Senator Jones,
from Davidson county. The main fea-
lures of the formers bill, as given by the
Banner, show it to be a strong State
system. Provision is made for a State
Superintendent, elected by the Legisla-
ture in joint session, and a County
Superintendent in each county, to be
appointed by the State Superintendent
Every county shall have a Board Of
Education, and every district Board
Of three Directors, elected by the people
every two years, and these shall con-
stitute the County Board as a cor.
porate body with the supervision
Of school interests in the county,
and the custody Of houses, sites
and lands used for school purposes.
The course to be taught shall embrace
photography, reading. writing, arithme-
tic, geography and grammar, and the
Constitution Of the United States and
the Declaration Of Independence. Sep
parate schools will be provided for col
ored children. School funds will be
derived from the following sources: A
tax Of twenty cents on the hundred dol
lars shall be levied on all taxable prop
erty in the State and fifty cents on each
taxable poll The several railroads shall
pay one-fourth Of one per cent per mile
on each passenger. Every liquor dealer
whose sales exceed $4,000 shall pay
$500. Every liquor dealer whose sales
are between $4,000 aud $4,000 shall
pay tax Of $3.50; those whose sales are
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THr two Legislaiuresiu Louisiana are
composed as follows: In the Kellogg
House, sixty negroes and twelve whites;
in the Kellogg Senate, eleven negroes
aud twelve whites. In the McEnery or
peoples House, sixty whites and Eve
negroes; and the peoples Senate, twenty
Eve whites and no negroes.
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NOTICE.
Notice to Contractors.

OrTrcE or vrcKsBURe AxD NASHVILLE r. r.
OKoLoSA. Miss. January PHI
UvHE EARTH GRADUATION on Thk
Il NicksburE and hashyille rs,lroadi ~
amounting % u, 900 cubic yar1s, y oterc4 feI
contract unil February 18th, 1873. blas
viii Be considered tor any less amount.
rsfirrr al de ooupany'f ofce Ia Qre-
iona. Miss. o. a the City knfirfelil tlce,
Memphis. he cqmpanT reit1fe ne rifnt -
reject any or an tida.
By order u he Presldelt- -. 49,
lliig7 ". 3. NOON, chisf knginsef'
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The Hon. Judge Samuel Nelson, OF
the Supreme Court of the United States,
has voluntarily retired, after Judicial
service of more than forty-nine years,
wanting only three months of half a
century. He was always noted for
calmness, courtesy and dignity, and re-
tires with all his ripe honors about his
brow. He is nearly eighty years old,
and wears the highest honofs known to
our system Of jurisprudence. Twenty
seven years ago he became an associate
Judge of the Supreme Court Of the Uni
ted States, and twenty-five years previ-
GUS he had administered justice in the
State of New York. Such a prolonged
career of usefulness and honor en- the
bench is without parallel in this country
or Europe. he stands in his extreme
old age to be compared only to Sir Will
liam Scott, Lord Eldon, Lord Mansfield,
Lushington, Kent. Spencer, Marshall,
Shaw and fancy.
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THr Legislature having performed the
duty Of electipg State officers. Secretary
ef State. Comptroller and Treasurer
nothing remains but to proceed with the
business in hand, Various subjects OF
importance win require attention and
action. but time enough remains within
the constitutional. limit to do all that is
required. Public schools. immigration.
State finances. aud a new constitution
and the divorce bill, both brought for
ward by Colonel Kerr, are among the
grave Questionsto be considered.
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TnK 9Th instant was General Lees
birthday, an event which was celebrated
on the 10th Monday at Savannah,
Georgia, with military procession, the
frst since the war, aud speech from
General Wade Hampton-not the first
since the war. The day was observed as
a holiday.
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PAUL WRIGHT, the enterprising news
dealer whose emporium is located at No.
296 Main street, has all the latest papers
and periodicals, and the very best of
cigars. Give him a call.
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The courthouse question was referred
to a committee of our leading citizens,
who will investigate the subject, make
estimates, and report at the next term of
the court.
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ELECTION.
Eighth Ward Election
FOR ONE COUNCILMAN.

SHRRIEF's OFFICE,
MEMPHIS, TENN, January 20, 1884,
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT. IN
IN obedience to the Proclamation Of the Hon.
John johnson. Mayor Of the city of Memphis.
and in compliance with the nth section of the
Revised Charter Of the City of Memphis, will,
ON
Wednesday, January %, 1873,
At the usual voting precinct on Poplar street,
opposite the Market House. in said city, pro-
eeed to open and hold an election for ONE
COUNCILMAN, to serve in said Ward for the
ensuing time as prescribed by law.
The following persons have been DESIGNATED
and appointed TO officiate as Judges and Clerks
at said election. to-wit:
Judges--John Frick, II. Marks and George
Montgomery. Clerks B. Barinds and u.
Isaacs.
The polls will be opened promptly at 10
o'clock I'm. and closed at 5 o'clock pm.
w. J. p. DOYLE.
122-l23 Sheriff Of Shelby County.
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The SANTANA Bay project is a big
thing doubtless. A party of Eastern
capitalists have entered into a treaty
with Baez, President Of the Dominican
Republic, by which they acquire all the
rights, civil and corporate, TO the Bay Of
SANTANA aud as much adjacent territory
as they desire. 1t is big Job, put up
apparently to be sub-let TO Congress as
a national speculation according to Gen.
t'sidea. The whole affair is looked
upon with suspicion, and Is already
compsred &c the Credit Mobilisr. The
business between Sanisna Bay and the
United States at present is al done b.
one small steamer. which makes round
trip in a month.
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Thursday, January 2Sd,
ApMINIsTRAToR.s NOTICE.
NO Il .

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
N underlined has this day qualified AZ the
Administrator Of the estate Of William Craig,
deceased. All parties who are creditors Of
aid estate are notified TO Gle their claims
against said estate within the time prescribed
by law; and all parties indebted 70 said estate
are notified 10 settle their indebtedness with
the underlined. az his once. No. Madison
'N'''' ~ LEO EHRLICH. Admir-.
January %. 1873. 12-lI
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THE GALAXY for February is received,
and this number does no discredit to any
ofits predecessors. The Wetherel affair
is continued and sustains ali predictions
and promises in its favor. Life on the
Plains" by General Custar, is a graphic
sketch, which cannot fail to absorb the
general reader. Women as Compan-
IONS" by Junius Henri Browne, is equal
to any previous production Of this popu-
lar writer. Life and Writings of Emily
Bronte" (sister of Charlotte Bronte),
"a Vagabond Heroine" and up to
London for the Season, are some Of the
notable features Of this number. The
Scientific Miscellany is unusually full
and instructive. For sale at the news
depot of Wilkinson, III Main street, and
other places. rI.
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FOR SALE.
For SaIe-SmalI Farms.

MY FARM, CONTAINING ABOUT SIS
WI acres (i30 in cultivation). the bottom
finely Numbered. within one mile Of Horn Lake
depot. Mississippi and Tennessee railrsad.
II miles from Memphis; comfortable dwelling.
good gin house, gin and press, houses for labor,
ers, and hands enough on the place to run il
the present season; fine ysung orchard OF
in scuppernong grapes, an abundance Of stock
water and one the finest springs in the South.
Also, 80 acres Q0Q in cultivation) adjoining
railroad, which may be subdivided, il desired.
into 40 and 60-acre tracts.
am determined 10 sell, and offer the above
lands az a great sacrifice. For further inf0r-
nation address james NJ. Greer, Attorney.
Planterg Insurance Building. 50 Madison 81. :
A. j. White Co., 2a4 Front 81. Clarke, Eiy
A Co.. S02 Front st.; 4. d. Crisman. 2i6 Front
st.; or the undersigned, az Horn Lake. Miss.
1918 . = Fl. M. FLETCHER.
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A BILL has been introduced by Linds-
ley, of Nashville, in the Lower House,
to prohibit magistrates frem holding the
office of tax-assessor or any other lucra-
tive office while continuing to ill the
office of magistrate. The bill is uncon-
stitutional, as any magistrate knows, as
article z, section 26 Of the Constitution
expressly provides that no appointment
in the militia or to the Office OF justice
OF the peace shall be considered a
lucrative Office, or operate as disqual-
ifcation to a seat in either house of the
General Assembly. The Legislature
cannot touch the question; nothing
short Of a constitutional provision can
prevent the magistrates from holding any
other Office TO which they may be elected.