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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
OUR NAVY.

Advance copies of the report of the
Secretary of the Navy to the President
have already been read by representa-
tives of the press, and the result pub
lished The Secretary says there are
now in the navy 1865 vessels, carrying,
exclusive Of howitzers, 1869 guuS--s re-
duction since his last annual report, BY
sale and otherwise, of Is vessels. A
general enumeration Of these vessels
presents So steamers other than iron
clads and tugs, carrying S26 guns; 70
sailing vessels, 1922 guns; AZ iron.clad
vessels, l2l guns. and Is tugs, used for
navy yard and freight purposes. Of this
number there are at present in commits
sion for sea service, distributed on sew
eral foreign stations aud on our own
coast, 46 vessels carrying 407 guns. The
cruising or active force Of the navy. as
these may be called, which is controlled
by the appropriations made and seamen
authorized by law, is about the same as
last year. Six Of our live oak cruising
ships are now in various stages Of for
wardness at the several navy yards.
These are all OF moderate size and none
ofthem sufficiently advanced to be Of
present use; but they are adapted TO
the wants Of our cruising navy, and will
in few months add materially to its
strength aud efficiency. The eight
sloops Of war authorized by the last
Congress are all in process Of building
The Secretary thinks that the valuable
work thus begun should not be discon-
tinued, but the department should b
provided with a moderate amount o
funds. and authorized to commence
each year to build a certain number o
tons 10 supply regularly the regulai
yearly expenditures Of naval force which
will Of necessity occur. The work Of put
ting our iron-clad force ia an eficien
condition, referred 10 in the Secretary
last report, has been proceeded with a
fast as the means necessary fer eKtraor
binary work could be spared from ID
current appropriations for the supper
Of the navy. The wisdom Of this need
no illustration from him 81 this time
Without it We should have been left, nc
only poweriess 10 assert our own right
bat almost deieuoeless against arr,
gance or aggression. The Secretar
saws the naval force on the North Al
lauhe station vas reduced in the Spin
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

Al the last moment reflected that there
we're many young men under age aboard
whose lives would be spared, and he did
not want 10 take upon bimseli the re-
snonsibility OF sending them thus alb
ruptly into eternity.
The deck Of the virginius when
boarded was in the greatest confusion,
covered with papers, insurgont oock.ades'
Eve. pointed buttons, pieces Of linen,
hernrss aud hayonet aheats. The lower
cabins were 80 filled with Goals aud the
cargo that but twenty persons could hna
accom- nodAtions below, and consequent,
~ the remainder OF the persons on board
lived on deck. |IL.If L-L
Nothing Is said hy the officers con-
earning the details OF the execution save
that Captain Fry died like brave man.
and Il was due 10 his appeals that a
number Of his comrades accepted 10 the
last moment the consolation OF religion
and embraced the Catholic faith. An
officer OF the Tornado. in speaking oil
the manner In which the last twelve
Cubans died, among them being General
ouesadas sou, Walls. Mola, and others
Of the best families Of Cuba, remarked,
81 cannot exactly qnaliiy their manner
of receiving their and AS valiant, bu!!
must call il cynical; they laughed aud
joked on the way TO the place OF exeeu'
ton, and, upon arriving there aud after
being compelled 10 knoe, some picked
up handlulls Of earth and threw i at
their companions. with the words Chico
que 10 sea Ia TERRA leye (my boy, may
earth rest light upon you), At the last
moment they commenced TO shout viva
Cuba librel' etc.. and bugles had to be
sounded and drums beaten to drown
chair yoices."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
The weekly Ledger.

The WEEKLY PUBLIC LEDGER Of this
date contains "A Story of Great
Painter" " A Gossipping Letter from
Massachusetts,, Hindoo Bellies :" A
Late Discovery at Pompeii," The
Future Gar" 1.-THE Golden Idol or
Enchanted Tree" Rev. DIR. Walks
Thanksgiving Sermon" editorials upon
the leading topics of the day, a report OF
the late municipal mass meeting, q full
resume Of local news for the week, river
aud market reports, several columns Of
" Facts and Fancies,' aad a variety Of
general news and miscellaneous matter.
We irvite comparison between the
WEEKLY LEDGER and any other weekly
published in the United States. It is
especially adapted to this latitude,
although national in tone and tenden.
ciss. and wherever introduced it becomes
a welcome and worthy visitor 10 the
family circle.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

aud summer by ordering north, as a
necessity, some Of the vessels which
were much in need OF repairs,
aud whose crews needed a change
having been long IN the tropics.
The cruise Of tho Polaris ia spoken OF as
one of the most successful arctic expe'
diiions, whereby the geographical knowl'
edge of the arctic regions has been
greatly advanced. An investigation
shows that the intrepid Captain Hall
died from natural causes, and that Cap
tain Budaington, his successor, is a good
seaman, a skillful and jndicious CON-
mander. The recommendation is re.
newed that the resources Of the navy
yards be increased and developed, so as
to be ready for any emergency. II is
earnestly recommended that am
pie provisions be made for the
support of the Ordnance Bureau.
The estimates for the next fiscal year are
$40, 252, 1856, aud to this is added some
$780,, $50 for current repairs, buildings,
docks and incidental expenses in navy
yards, etc. These estimates are less
than those Of last year by rather more
than 100000, but they do not include
any extraordinary expenditure for the
permanent improvement OF the navy
nor the ornaments necessary either for
the repair of our iron-clad feet, nor for
the continued prosecution of some Of
the great works necessary to proper
condition Of our naval establishment. A
respectable force of vessels and monitors
is concentrating at the station nearest
the scene of possible difficulties. The
whole available iron-clad feet is in hand
All the wooden vessels are in active pre-
marathon. and will be ready for sea as
soon as crews can be provided The
Secretary. after abiding to the skill and
labor of our seamen. thinks the navy
should be put in a condition for active
service, and in any event, that small
appropriation should be made for that
purpose.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
Catching BuEs.

A writer in a French Horticultural
journal relates this suggestive eKpe-
rience: After sunset ! place in the
center Of my orchard an old barrel, the
inside Of which / have previously well
tarred. At the bottom Of the barrel !
place a lighted lamp. Insects Of many
kinds, attracted By the light, make for
the lamp, and, while circling around Il,
strike against the sides Of the barrel,
where, nesting with the tar. their wings
and legs become 80 ciOgged that they
fall helpless 70 the bottom. In the
morning ] examine the barrel. and FREE
quently take out Of il ten or twelve gal-
Ions Of oockchafers Which at once de-
stroy. A few pence worth Of tar en-
ployei 10 this way viii, without any
further trouble. Be The means Of De.
stroyinE innumerable numbers 81 these
insects, whose lErva are among the
most destructive pests the gardener o.
farmer has 10 contend against
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
the Chase of the vfrgfnfus-HeW
Twelve Cnbans Died.

Twelve CuDanb Dle0s
New York Herald Letter.
During the chaae, at one time, the vlr'
giDius succeeded in putting fifteen miles
between her and her pursuer, but that,
on board of the Tornado, by the most
prodigious efforts, they overlook her.
The smokestacks Of the Tornado we're
heated to red heat, and flames seemed
to come from them rather than smoke;
they were 90 hot as to cut of communi-
cation between the crew fore and aft,
and several alarms Of FIRE in the engine
rooms we're given.
According to the declaration Of some
Of the expeditiOnlsts, il is stated that
two tOrpedoes were thrown overheard
from the Yirginius, in the hope that the
Tornado would run on them and blow up.
The waterproof lines Of connection
are still to be seen on board. When
the Spanish boarding officer, Eugene
Orliz, With only ten men, boarded theVir-
ginius, be called on the captain 70 snrren.
der.vho Immediately did 50. The steers
man who vas ordered TO the wheel was
threatened By one Of the expediti0nists,
who cooked pistol at him, but was pre-
vented from using H. Bembeta at the
time was IN bic shirt sleeves, having Ia
ken of aud thrown bis coat and vest
into the furnaces Of the Nirginius az an
example 10 the others During bis stay
in the Tornado. be said that be bad a
cigarette ready 10 set Gre 70 a eask Of
powder shsu about 70 be boarded, but
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
NEW YORK.

New YORK. December 2.-Wm. Nj.
Tweed is not seriously i'll, as reported
Yesterday. On the certificate of his
family physician, stating he is suffering
from dIagrhss, he hae been transferred
to the hospital on Blackwell Island, and
made assistant orderly in that depart
ment. He wears prison dress, the same
as the other convicts, and fare like them
except he sleeps in tbe hospital ward
instead Of cell Re is cheerful, and
fully confident that some one of the
many legal exceptions taken by his
counsel will result in giving him a new
trial.
Last night a gang Of rufians created
3 muss in liquor saloon, on the corner
of Broome and Duane streets. In at
tempting to arrest the parties, police
man Ed. Burns was struck on the head
with bludgeon, and fell unconscious
He died shortly afterward. His assail-
ants escaped.
Burt, GARNER and Cyrille Dion viii
play a match game of billiards, in Tam.
many hall, this evening, for the cham
piOnsbip aud $1,000 sside-the game tC
be French carom, of six hundred points.
The betting is in favor Of GARNER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

WIN. LIEBRS, the experienced and en-
terprising newsman who recently bought
out the news emporium of A. R. Will
kinson at III Main street, has removed
to l72i Main, just across the street,
south Of Poplar. He keeps a full stock
Of latest dailies, foreign papers, maya
zines, fashion and sporting journals,
fancy stationery and other articles, to-
baccos, cigars, etc. Give the worthy
young man a call
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
oFFIcIAL.
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS,
M,.Ior,s OrrIcE. Ga III.

MEMPHIS. Tenn. November q 1907
DEAL ESTATE. OWNERS. MERCHANTS
IL, and ofherT indebted to the city for taxes
spd license are reminded that every cent they
owe IRE city Is especially needed az tbs Tune
III nav for services already rendered ~ those
,ehase care and watchfulness through pestl 70
ience. rain and shine have protected Their
III XIV Treasury l. empty, all taxes are
49, coming in. and with every eNertlQn
made. the city l. constantly IN arrears Of the
legitimate demands on IL dinerent tunds.
nrovidod for in their exposure while guarding
re iutercFts Of the whole community. and o.
suhrirt themselves and families. demands
fkst prompt provision be nov made o. pay
ffrn md others what the city owes them.
ofhor,rise ID cannot be expected that they can
perform the duties dcrolved On them. trust
that every one in arrears viii come a once,
and without further notice pay 40 and thereby
enable the city % Do 81 duty o. the faithful
guardians on The public veal Who nov FerE
s0rely need What they have earuel-
rs JOHN JOHNSON, Mayer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
THE BURGETT HOMICIDE.
Arrest OF the supposed Murderer
The Helena world Throws

some Light ON the Matter.
Last night a man named Comstock
was arrested in this city on the charge
of aiding and assisting in killing Peter
N. Burgett, in Crittenden county. Ark,
few days since. The Helena World OF
the 9th contains the following state
ment with reference to the feud and the
homicide:
We promised few days since to give
our readers the facts concerning the
shooting ARRAY which occurred in Crit
tenden county about q week ago. Capt.
Lee gives us this information:
Peter n Burgett and Frank Smith
had difficulty on a steamboat some six
weeks before the shooting affair. Bur
gett and Major Godby determined TO
nut an end TO Smiths life after the diff
Guilty on the boat. They armed them
selves with shot-guns and pistols, and
went in search of Smith, while he
avoided them in every instance poSsi-
Bile. Burgett and Godby, the even
ING before the shooting, went to the
/ place WueTt Omilu WCibhtu NOttOuf
and asked the negroes if Smith
would be there that evening. They told
them yes. They then went away TO await
Smiths arrival. When Smith came, the
negroes told him that Major Colby and
Burgett had been there, armed with shot
guns and pistols, inquiring if he would
be there to weigh cotton that evening.
Next day Smith was in the woods hunt
ing wild hogs, aud at nightfall when re-
turning home he heard some one on
horseback approaching, and knowing
that Burgett and Godby were looking
for him, stepped in the door of an unoc-
cupied cabin on the roadside. In few
minutes Burgett and Godby rode up.
Smith, then in defence of his own life,
raised his gun and fired, killing Burgett
and wounding Godhy. Rurgett and Smith
had been having words with each other
for three or four years, and in his blood
thirsty designs Burgett met his sad fate
Smith has left on a visit to Kentucky, so
we are informed, and will return in a
few days to stand his trial.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
LEGAL.
mo. 407, r. d.
NONRESIDENT Notice.


In the Second Chancery Court of Shelby
County. Tennessee.
&C. Brinkley
VS..
j. NJ. Tomeny ct al.
A N ORDER HAVING BEEN MADE IN
"A this cause on the 18th Of April, 1873, sug;
costing the death Of W. 8. Huntington, and
an order of revivor made by scire faciass
against Fanny A. Huntington, widow, and
residents Of the State of Tennessee it is
therefore ordered By the Clerk and Master
that they make their appearance herein, at
Court in the city of Memphis. Tennessee. on
or before the first Monday in January, 1874
and show cause. if any they have; why this
suit should not be revived against them; and
that copy of this order be published once a
week, for four successive weeks. IN the PUB
LIo LEDGER, This December 2, 1873.
N. d. L. STEWART, @. and M.
BY GEO. MALLERY. Deputy @. and NJ.
Humes 4 Poston. Solicitors. 7s-So-sl-sl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

Jimmy Corwin, The clever and enter.
pr;sisg news dealer IN the new Bethel
Block. keeps all the city papers, the
leading dailies, weekIies and magazines
of the country on hand at all times.
Give the worthy youth call
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

THE latest St. Louis, Chicago, New
Orleans, Cincinnati, New York and San
Francisco papers can be obtained at
Mansford's news depot, corner of Sec
ond and Monroe; also, all the popular
Yeekliea, nOnthlles and suarterlies, and
complete assortment of the latest
novels, stationery, school books, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
A FALLEN cHIEFTAIN

William NJ. Tweed was born IN New
York about fifty years ago, but is sorry
now the event did not come OIL just
twelve years sooner. His parents were
honest but poor, and he was apprenhced
out to learn the chair-makers trade;
but he graduated too soon, entered law
school and came out a member OF the
bar; Joined the volunteer fire department
and became foreman Of the +" Big Six
engine company; became an alderman
in 81; went to Congress in SO when
only thirty years old. In '6l he was
worth $4,000, all made honestly, and
spent every cent of it in getting de-
feated for the office Of Sheriff. From
that date he became public plunderer,
and has gone on from bad to worse ever
since. The historyef his life is long,
eyentful instructive. 1t ought to be
written out and made textbook for
American youth to teach the dangers OF
making money too fast and yielding to
the allurements of place and the prompt
iaes of false ambition Tweed might
have been an honest, respectable chair
maker to this day, and left the rich leg
acy of a good character to his children.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
Advice 60 voters.

II you wish a good drink or fine
cigar, go to the Hole in The Wall. on
Monroe street, near the Peabody, and
inquire for George Kendall. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

Has removed his Office and residence TO
the Irving Block, No. 256 Second street
DR.. s. Hinson, dentist; r. l.. Watt, as
aiataut dentist. 10 I
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

We we're shown this morning e trial
balance of all the moneys that passed
through the hands of Major W. Fl.
Haynes, as Commissary, up to the 18th
ult. 1t gives every minute detail under
the different heads, IS fellows Incl
dentsls, 81 90; transportation, s7sl Nj
clerks, $500; labor, 1916 Isl eating house
s2I9 81; totsl $3.50. 1t is arranged IL
perfect business styis, and is model Of
conciseness, clearness and accuracy,
The property balance, We are told, is in
equally as satisfactory a shape.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

Fresh oysters received daily at Ma
dame Vincent's Crystal Palace. Served
in every style, and in cans to families. [6t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

The Vienna Exposition premium
whisky of Fink & Co., Louisville, at
Aehle's, corner Union and Second. lsT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

CHOICE lot Reelfoot Lake fish at
panic prices. YlqTQR p. Fv0Hs,
90 al Jefferson street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

THE Exposition can now be pro-
nounced a success, although opened on
the 18th ultimo under very adverse cir
cumstances. 1t is daily visited by
crowds, who seem satisfied with the re-
suits of such an effort. Nearly all our
industrial and msrcsntile interests are
pretty well represented, and other at
fractions are yet to be added. All praise
to the yorthy directors and our enter
prising business men who have come
forward to support them SO yell. The
Exposition, we are glad to see, is TO be
continued until the goth instant, which
will give all our good friends in the
country an opportunity to come and see
for themselves. On the 23d a grand
masquerade ball will be given, which
zill be the event of the season.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

s. Clement, No % Beal street, has
fresh oysters At panic priesS 7st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

Drugsi Drlgsll RrSssin
Personal attention given to prescrip-
tions both day and night by
9l1 G. A. HEssEY, l76 Poplar street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

JOE LooKE.-This well-knowR pitisen
has received the latest piCtoFiala, home
aud foreign magazines daily journals.
He hag o few copies of Frank Leslie's
Illustrated Weekly, with FARMLAND
aud Miss Lou Wilkerson's portraits
therein. Joe presides at his old stand
on Main, near the corner of Jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
PUBLIC LEDGER.
EMPHIS
Tuesday EVENING. Dee. 2, is1s.

We eonsider "a unnecessary 60 dis
nute the Appeals assertion OF cir
cuIntion, NJ not u man. woman or
cbiId I'm memphis believes it. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02

Buy your wood from c. h. Johnson,
III Poplar street, near Fourth. 1921
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
PenrI anlnnn

One door west Of the Theatsr, Is JEFF
ferson street. Imported wines, liquors
and cigars, by J. STEINKUHL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-02
FRESH OYSTERS,

At panic prices, az Victor ID.
Fuehs', No. Al Jefferson street. 73t
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Fresh Oystera

Received daily by express at Pete
Mentges', l7O3 and l72 Poplar st. [63
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-08
Slteriff's Sales.

SJHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESFATE.-By virtur
- OF a writ OF leyarl faGias To me directed wilbr
exposed To public sale, at the National Hotel KEPT
by !, O. LtpplncOtt, In MiddletnWn, in st. Ge0rge
Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware,
ON MONDAY, THE PATH OF FEBRUARY,
A. D. 1873, at i9 O'Clock, M.,the following described
real estate, viz:
All that tract Of Land, situate in Appoquinmln
ware and particularly described as follows, TO wit;
Beginning at u stake in the pablo road leading
from tn Pine Tree 10 GInn's Landing, corner i0r
these premises and other lands Of the said Gala.
gner from thence by run, dividing line for said pre-
misses, south, 20 degrees west, 50 b-l0 perches TO
stake corner of other lands of said Gallagher, anG
in line OF land late OF John NaudAin, deceased
thence with line OF that land north an degees
west 81 9-lO percheH to stone corner for said Na-
dain's lands and Herewith south 42h degrees wesi
81 40 perches TO large marked Maple, corner fOi
these premises and lands OF Jeremiah BrAter, me.
gro,) from thence with line of land of said Brser
and land Of Jos. Henry (negro,) ncrth 4sh degrees
west 1l2 71Oths perches to stake in the state rOa
leading from Odessa to Blackblrd thence with SAID
State Road towards Odessa north, o deg ees and q
minutes east, 20 and lilo perches To stake in sail
thence with a line OF said Waschmldt north, forty
one and half degrees east 104 perches TO larg'
syc mOre tree stone In IT, In the aforesaid pine tree
ami landing road from thence with the Center Of
said road towards said landing, and binding there.
with to the place OF beginning containing l43 acr'
and 40 perchea Of land more or less.
Siezed and taken in execution as the properly @
Rufus Jones and Caroline r., his wife and t. t., an
ROBERT L. ARMSTRONG, Sheriff.
SHERIFF OFFICE NEW CASTLE, January 10, lsls
iau2q- 2tW
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-02-08
Churches To-NIorrow.

West Church Services at 10l4 A. NJ, and ~
p. NJ. Rov. Henry b. Mead, Of Plymouth, Con-
necticut, Officiating.
First Unitarian Church, West street near Sth,
T. Israel pastor. Services at l0ia A. NJ, and ~ (
r. Nj. Rev q. Richmond Weld, d. ID. of Balu-
more, will conduct the services next Sunday.
Sunday School al p. T.. NJ Seats free. All arc
invited.
Spritualists Hall. Dr. IL. +. Fairfield, will lee
ture i'll the trance state. under the control Of
Sylvester Judd or Lorenzo Dow, tomorrow, at
Ia A. NJ, and y! r. M. Lyceum at "a Z.
Nj Admission, ~ cents.
Rev. Tryou Edwards, d. d. will preach in the
Hanover Street Presbyterian Church, tomorrow,
both morning and evening.
The Swedea resident IN this city will meet for
worship tomorrow at 81 O'Clock at tile Della
ware Avenue Baptist church,
e It. Paul's NJ Il Church Missionary sermon
to morrow at l0i. A. NJ. Sermon in the evening
at ~ o'clock By Rev W. G Hubbard OF Della
ware, Ohio, on the Mission VI Christianity in the
interests OF Peace.
Second Baptist Church corner Fourth and
French Rev, James Waters. Pastor. Sermon
duriug morning sefyce!at 10 o'clock, ON "The
Red Sea Of Human Life" During evening SER
vice at ~ O'Clock, ON Unconscious Conve.-
sion.