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Etiquette in Calcutta.

An amusing story is told in Calcutta
paper, in reference to the society quar-
rels among the members Of the East In
dia Civil Service, involving also their
wives. Precedence in the order Of pro
sentation to the Viceroy of India, at
Court balls, has from time immemorial
been the cause Of bitter hatreds among
the English ladies, and some contest Of
the kind must have originated the follow
ing Roland for an Oliver " incident:
A lady, the wife Of the upper ten thou
sand of Anglo-Indian society, made a
call upon another fashionable lady, sent
up her card, vas admitted, paid the
usual visit, and enjoyed the usual
amount Of small talk. Returning home
she informed her husband whore she had
been. when that distinguished member
Of society at once wrote of TO the "occu-
pant Of the House 10. - ~ stree"
saying that hiE wife had called By mis-
take and required him TO return the card
she had left with the lady of the said
house. The husband Of the LADY visited,
however, was equal 10 the occasion, for
he replied that, on returning home aud
finding the card, he had looked at his
wife's visiting list, and not finding the
name Of the visitor he had torn up the
card, and was, therefore, unable to re-
turn il.
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and perhaps other officials. with
free lie keis over their roads. This
was adopting 0akos Alnes policy
of quitting what you have where
Il will do most good, on a small scale.
The object was apparent. The railroads
were directly interested in the legislation
OF the State, and il cost them nothing TO
confer this favor, while II Is idle TO deny
that the man who accepts such ihyors.
and uses them, will be we'll disposed TO-
ward those who confer them, There are
many who would accept such fayors, aud
still discharge their duties; but the object
Is still plain, aud the tendency OF the
system is to deprive the legislator or the
editor OF his independence and bis ell
cheney, and certainly no man can accept
such favors, knowing the purpose OF the
donor, aud maintain his self respect We
hope that the Press Association at Leea-
non will discuss the matter thoroughly,
and give the system al emphatic con-
domination.
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Lace Girls Of nottingham.

From HaFpers weekly.
Every lace machine employing two
men requires twenty to thirty women to
wind the silk or cotton first, and card or
fold, and pack up the goods at last. The
above is moderate estimate of the pro-
portion Of girls over sixteen years old
required. Pattern girls, who make
up pattern-books, and post up and pre-
pare, ticket and number, little packets
or patterns to go abroad, and who,
therefore, must have some education, or
at least write fairly, get about FL a
week. From three or four TO thirty or
forty of these smart girls are employed
in each warehouse. They must be
dressed we'll, and sometimes rather
smartly, because they are constantly in
and out of the ssle-rooms, and seen by
the buyers. Jenniers," who wind
the lace on the cards, get about e a
week, and finishers generally rs. to sl
IS. These are warehouse hands, and
they consider themselves superior to
factory hands" though they do not, |
should think, get higher wages, If so
much, for clever frame clipper or
winder in a factory can earn from lSs.
to 25s. week Dressing is dirty
work, done in intensely hot rooms, in
enormously large buildings, but the
girls wages are very high. This i'm
mense demand for female labor the town,
of course, cannot supply. The work is
so lucrative, and SO light and agreeable,
especially the warehouse work, that
young girls are attracted from all the
towns and villages round, and even from
considerable distance. These girls
live remote from their friends in lodg
ings. Sometimes several join and rent
a house, and live together.
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PUBLIC LEDGER.
THE cOMPrRoLLRRsHrP.

Comptroller W. w. Hobbs, who has
been in i'll health ever since his election
and at home much Of the time on that
account, passed in his resignation yes
terday, and Col. Jno. c. Burch, editor
of the Union and American, was imme-
diately appointed by Gov. Brown to I'LL
the vacancy aud took the office. COL
Burch is eminently fitted for the posi-
ton and will doubtless make most
efficient and useful efiicer. The
duties of the office are numerous
and exacting. The incumbent will
find no light work before him; nor
is it improbable, as ample provision
is made by law to compensate the public
servant called to the Comptrollership.
Colonel Burch has had large public and
business experience, and has a mind to
grasn AT once the details and iutricaeies
Of the Office. His appointment Of course
implies that he is in harmony with the
Governor on the subject Of funding, as
was Mr.. Hobbs. His paper has stsod
mn and defended the policy with more
ability than any other journal in the
State, and while his appointment may
have been suggested from this fact, we
believe. nevertheless, that it will give
general satisfaction to all parties
throughout the State. He was under
stood 10 be candidate for Comptroller
before the General Assembly, but for
some reason his name was not put
forward at the election.
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A most singular banquet has just
taken place in Paris. NJ. Decroire in
Yited several of his friends and small
company Of scientific men to dine upon
the flesh of horses who had died from
the CHAMBERS; Of cows, the victims of the
rinderpest; and of an ass, just killed for
hydrophobia. II wssa test banquet :
-one that proved the devotion of each
man there to science, il that he was
willing to risk his life to demonstrate, in
the most practical manner, that the flesh
of animals is not affected as human food
by even the worst diseases.
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Maa,h.r lrrebnsili.le..

WASHINGTON, Nay 2, / a.m.-For the
Middle States and lower lake region
falling barometer, southwesterly and
southeasterly winds, threatening weather
and rain, clearing in Virginia daring the
night. For New England and Canada
southwesterly to southeasterly winds
falling barometer, increasing cloudness
and rain. For the Gulf and South At
lantic States, partly cloudy weather
clearing by neon, with southwesterly
winds and lower temperature. From
the Ohio Valley northward to Michigan,
cool southeAsterly and northeasterly
winds, cloudy weather and occasional
rain, clearing in the afternoon. eau
tionary signals continue at Duluth,
Chicago, Milwaukee, Grand Haven, De-
troit, Toledo, Cleveland, Buffalo, Roch-
ester aud Oswego. Reports missing
from the upper lakes, the northwest and
from stations west Of the Mississippi
river.
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nrAnHFAnIsM.

Under this head the GAINESVILLE To
bacco Leaf Of the Both ult makes the
live remarks:
IL is time for the press Of the State 10
mite in abolishing a system which is
used only 70 demoralize The press and to
co-rupt he legislation Of the country.
It's . deeply seated evil, and one that
csanot be uDrootsd in q day or q year.
n viii reaaire time end an expose Of
~ evils 70 compel thcSe Who fancy
tbev reap a benefit from IL V resist the
+. -.,,-oecfes OF those Who kuoE they
cs5uot afford 70 have their bhgh1ng
rifts sighted. We have lately heard Of
H. application Of this cheap Torn OF
bribery to the Legislature. One 81 our
members informs us that the rat
roads furnished members, comptroller
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--LATEST TELEGRkMS.
AnrrioIx rnrns ASSOCIATIONS, va Q. =. a A.
fnLnoRArn o0nPAhrs
specials q the Ledger.
NEW YORK.

Nav YonK, May 2.-The counsel for
Nixon, murderer. yesterday presented a
bill of exceptions to Judge Brady, vhe
signed il. The District Attorney has
been served with a notice for a stay Of
procecdings,to Nc argued Tomorrow, u
A number of superiniepdenis of rail-
road lines between here and New Or
leans, hchdine representative from
Pittsburg, Louisville aud Cleveland, met
again to-day. to discuss the change Of
fare and time in running through trains
this summer.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

CASrArA or EsrHrR. Tho Memphis
Thea,er was sgain crowded last night
aud the repetition Of Esther was thor
oughly enjoyed. The vocal and inalru
mental music we're finely rendered by
our leading amateurs. Tho different tab
leAux we're most attractive, and pre-
sented a most charming appearance.
The costumes worn by the young ladies
ASe moat appropriate. The east num-
bers over ssventy.fve persons, who give
the choruses with Gne elect. Queen
IRstherr was represented last night by
Miss Barnett, Of Columbia, Tenn, and
"Zeresh" by Miss Clara MArable, and
beth ladies acquitted themselves with
credit. Esther viii be repeated again
tonight, and tomorrow afternoon will
be produced At a matinee.
MEMrnrs THrkrEE. Next Monday
evening the Selden Irwin dramatic com
pany will commence an engagement at
the Memphis Theater, the opening piece
being that popular comedy Our Irish
Cousins" to be followed during the week
BY a round Of sterling comedies, dramas,
etc. The company is at present in
vieksburg, and the press of that city
speak in the highest terms of the ability
and worth Of the Selden Irwin combina-
ton.
WIRES OrERA Housr,-Manager
Charley White has re-opened Broom's
Opera House. on jefferson street, with
splendid company, who thoroughly I'M
derstand the vaudeville business. La
Petite Benson, a precocious and wonder
fnl child Of four years Of age, is the
great attraction. As a character song
and dance artistic the little Benson is
prodigy. Thursday next Blanche Sell
wyn, character vocalist, will appear,
and tomorrow week the Henry family
will commence an engagement.
OLYMPIC VARIErIEs.-Manager Buch-
anan has secured the services of a fine
variety troupe, and will, during the
week, present rare attractions. Miss
Ella La Rue, the charming statue artist,
and Harry Mendel, will introduce the
famous Can Can, with new scenery and
costumes If you want to enjoy good
dancing, fine singing and attractive
character representations, you must
visit the Washington street Olympic
during the week.
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Home ofHeaIth.

Travellers from the South will find DR..
Z. p. Nillers Home Of Health, 80 and
and Al w. TWenty-sixth street, one 81
the most desirable places to live in New
York city. The location is frst class
rooms large, airy and elegant; table ex
cellent; and prices reasonable. The
celebrated Turkish Baths, the Electric
Baths. Swedish Movements and Lifting
Cure are in the establishment Tran.
sieni or permanent bOarders seeOuno-
dated. Send FOR circular. Address Z.
p. Miller, NJ D., 80 and Al W. Twenty
sixth street, New York. eod-59
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FOREIGN.

ST.. PErERsBuRG, May 2.-His Majesty
Emperor William to-day received adepu'
tat:on of prominent Germans of this
city, who offered their congratulations.
During the interview the Emperor, re-
ferring to the condition of affairs in the
German Empire, said thatthe condition
of Germany in the center of Europe was
a pledge Of peace and guarantee of the
progress of the country. -
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The BaltinOre Amalriean Il doubtfa

The Baltimore American is doubtful
as to the right of negroes to be sum
moned as jurors in Maryland. Though
comprehended is the first section of the
Fourteenth Amendment, there is, says
the American, an act of Congress,
passed in 1910, which comes in direct
conflict with the Fourteenth Amend
ment in this regard, and limits the selec-
ton Of jurors in the United States
Courts to such persons as are qualified
jurors under the laws Of the State in
which the court happens to be sitting.
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An enraptured Texan editor thus gives
his impressions Of the opera. "The
aroma Of violets exude from it as though
every note we're an odorors petal whose
exquisite scent is carried to the finer
nerves Of the brain upon the balmy air
Of sound, dying away in melodious and
evanescent falls, and swelling With the
richness Of perfumed life into being
again. until the soul is wrapped in a
mantle Of sensuous delight that makes Il
faint with rapture" II q common opera
Affects him thus, What would be the re-
suit II be should see Miss Nilsson as
O. Jslistie," TO be followed By doses Of
lie Clercq. Thompson, Weathersbee,
Aimes, add 20 on down 10 those Of
homeopathic sizef
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SOUTHERN Farm and Home, Rural
New Yorker. Country Gentleman, Amer
lean Agrienlturiit, Southern Cultivator,
Stock Journal. and all the leading dai-
lies, nOnthlies and quarterlies, at Mans
ford 8 news depot, cornerof Second ard
Monroe; base balls at wholesale.
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Bow BELLS for May has arrived, ard
is to be had at Walker news depot, los
Beal street. This magazine is the finest
ladies journal placed upon our table,
and Walker has plenty Of them. Call
early and SECURE q copy.
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snrtngI spring, spring,

The second stock of material for spring
suits has just arrived at A. H. Coon
NAYS, 100 MAN STREET. Gentlemen
will consult their interest by leaving
their orders with Mr.. Goodman. He
will cut, make and trim them in the beat
style, and at the most reasonable prices.
I-f0
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.CISCfsMTfI.

CINCINNATI May 2.-The National
Health Association assembled at 3 am
Different papers we're read on the causes
Ofdiseass, Thereport pf the oomnl.tee
on Quarantine was made the special
order for this afternoon. The associa-
ton visited the hospital in a body at
II 80 am.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-02

There is a lull at the front since the
slaughter at the lava beds, on the 26th
ult The commander Of the forces is
probably engaged in throwing up breast
works to prevent the Nodes from cap
turing his whole army.
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WnEIEsox's, At Isl Main street, is the
place % End eli the fashion papers, mag
szineE, literary journals aud the leading
dailies Of the country; also q good sup
ply Of foreign literature. A complete
stock Of plain aud fancy stationery and
fancy articles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-02

JOE LOCKE. = All the May mag
azines and latest novels received
at Joe Locke's- news depot, No. 2S6
Main street. The latest dailies from
all quarters, foreign papers and periodic
ais of every land, magazines and fash
ion books of latest dates can be foSnd
at Joe's. A fine lot of stationery, etc.,
for sale. t''is
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Tuesdays and Fridays.

For the convenience of our customers
we will send our south wagon to the State
Female College and immediate vicinity
Tuesdays and Fridays. Friends want
ing goods sent out will give their orders
in the day before.
39-t OLIVER, FINNIE q Co.
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CoNTESTMEST and happiness reign in
all households where Dooley's yeast
powder is used. Try it. Your grocer
has it. Put up full weight. cod
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tbs Vienna Exposition was opened
yesterday. Goods continue to pour in
from all parts of the world Two hun
dred car loads are received every day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-02

Gel. sparkling SODA WATER and
MEAD pure fruit syrHps, t'rsRty "a
riefies; aiso Mineral Waters al FaD.iiy
AID Prescripfioh DrHg Siere 2ie Aaia
street c CURTIS 4 Gu
1-51
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"Dr. Curtis on Manhood
BLACK DIAMONDS.

WAIT & LEWIS are the only Coal
Dealers in the city who are selling
No. 1 Pittsburg Coal at 20 cents per
barrel delivered; and II preferred,
will weigh on City scales.
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NOTICE.
Notice to Lawyers.

WE HAVE FOR SALE AT THE LEDGER
w once blank notices 70 take depoEiticna,
snd printed Instructions 10 the cficer taking
800. lot
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Esther Matinee F!
SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
AT 9 O'CLOCK.
RACES.
OFFICIAL.
SDeciaI Meeting of the FL
nance Committee.
MlFal'l oITIcI. 90 -

MrTrEIs, TrsS.. April 2qth. 1873.
IN COMPLIANCE WIN INSTRUCTIONS
$50 Ckairman II the financo Ccmmittee
III ne General Council. nonee y hereey ~.
Il -siie4 for FRfDAl. Nay "a, q ~ a-m-, y
irvrstIrafs eharrcl rrelsrrcd ~. 0eorfe u;
$1,000 Fra.. nrninfi Mayer Johneqn ~
nemhrrl Of he ccnmittee. en4 AZ o-- -..-
specially interested. are reluesie4 % - ~
aa A.c.BETIIs. ssrrsant-at-Aru''
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AssIgnee's sale OF Cheap Roots and
AhOaa u

At retail, for the benefit of creditors, at
the Tiger boot and shoe store, No. 1872
Main street, under Cochran Hall.
So L. LEVY. Assignee.
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PROPOSALS.
Notice to Contractors.

w II. sNRAD. CHAIRMAN OF THE
w Poor-house Commissioners. will receive
sealed bids for the building Of frame building
for the insane Of Shelby c0unty--tO be built
upon the P0or-house farm. Eve miles from the
city Of hemphis-until the 5th day Of May 1873.
~ p O'Clock an. Plans and Gpecifcatiouf
can 6e seen Al the Poor. house gronnds. on old
haleifh read. The right j. reserved 70 reject
any on 81 Of said bids. bids will be received
By either O the underlined.
W. III. SNEAD, \
w. u. HQEGEL. Scommissioners.
II. I. JONES,
MENrHIs, April Is. 1873 1856
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oFFIoIAL.
STONE PAvEMEEtrS.

Cry ESGINRER's OFFICE.
MEMPHIS, TENN, April IA, 1871
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
- ceiyed at this Office until II O'clock M,
May the 14th, for constructing stone pave
ments on Washington street. between Main
and the river, and on Beal street. between
shelby and the Elevator. about $500 square
yards. For specifications and other informa-
tion apply at this office. -
louisville Courier-J ourla and Nashville
Union and American please copy for three
weeks and send the bill TO the Mayor. 3S-6S
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Matinee !
SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
4T2O'CLOCK.
TAGS.

TUE THOBQUGHBRED Stall -
i li1n BILL MORGAN - q
ksekf stabls. Ne. ~ sseond -"
street 80 W.
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Esther Matinee !
SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
AT2 O'CLOCK.
MAIFEsT
MAIFEST.
THE GERMAN MAIFEST
WILL BE HELD
Monday, May 9th,
JAMES PARK.
Tickets Fifty Cents. Ladies Free.

ROGRAMME:
All societies and citizens who intend to take
part in the procession will meet Monday, the
9Th day of May, at s o'clock am, at Market
Square. where the procession will form as
follows:
1-Marshals on horseback,
2-Music Band,
S-Carrilges with speakers of tho day and
officers,
4-Citizens on foot,
5-Turner Society,
6-German Benevolent Society,
7-German Casino,
S-Druid Society.
9-Gruetli Society,
10-Bruder Bund.
I1-Mannerchor,
12-Citizens on horseback,
1S-Private carriages. wagons, etc.
The procession will march at Q o'clock pre-
cisely. and will move down Winchester street
to Main, from Main to Beal, from Beal to the
grounds. whore the festival will be kept up
till late hour at night with music, speeches,
singing, Turner'S, dancing, and great variety
of games. 64-5S
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French opinion OF Us.
From a Paris paper.l

From Paris paper.
For some years past we have been
suffering from downright invasion of
Americans. The Transatlantic misses
swarm over us in battalions, and mount
TO the assault with imperturbable ten
acity. They iuundate our salons, our.
theaters, and our race courses. There,
dressed out in gaudy colors, talking
loudly, gesticulating boldly, their eyes
painted black, and their faces most
learnedly (savanment) bedaubed, their
fair or dark hair audaciously rolled
about in luxurious tufts, they attract all
eyes. The blase Partisan is specially
excited by the bizarre fact that these
young maidens resemble not only mar
ried women, but married women bent on
amusing themselves. This fires the
sensuality of those youths who are tired
of cocottes with their vapid gossip, and
who find here the same women, but no
longer stupid The little Yankees, who
are up to fun, allow themselves to be
made love to, even very assiduously.
They gratuitonsly compromise them
selves, and you Into the bargain. They
will dance with you all night at a ball,
and they will let you take them home
next morning tete-a.tete in a coupe,
while the family follow in separate
carriage. Who knows2 Perhaps the
freshness of the dawn, and the excite
ment of the dance, and the supper to
boot, may tempt you to snatch o kiss or
two from that virginia. brow which hides
the calculating spirit Of Insurer. The
affair, You think, will end here What
they want is a husband. After a fort
night of this Irritation, which, consider
ing Che wide awake character OF these
gaillardes (stagers, prancers), you be-
lieye to be perfectly innocent and fair,
the father, brother or unole--perhaps all
three-are announced at your door one
fine morning These correct gentlemen,
dressed in black coats and white
chokers, inform you coolly that you
have compromised their daughter, sister
or niece, and that they expect you to
make reparQtion to the innocent. You
protest. They retort that the robe OF
maidenhood is worn but once, and can
tolerate no stain; that your assiduitles
have greatly deprecated the value in
the market of goods estimated at so
much. Well, you are caught After
all, seeing the extravagant style OF liV-
ING and dress kept up in the family, you
make up your mind that it is good sar-
gain, and you sign the agreement
There ia, no doubt, good fat money
bag from the salt-pork business of Gin
cinnati or the petroleum springs OF Oil
Creek. Unhappy mani yon take the
lean in the dark, and lol you find, too
late, that there are eight children to
divide amoags-that the dol is mere
pittanee, and you are saddled with doll
that can only prattle, and dress serself
for other psople-a woman to be looked
at, and no more. And meantime,
Messieurs, the Yankees gre laughing at
you in their goat.beards.7
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From the New YORK Tribune.I

From the New York Iribune.l
Little girls are almost always nice
and agreeable, but with the little boys 1t
Is different. Often they are no better
than savages, boisterious, rude and
roaring. What then must this wolf-boy
be who has just been brought to Luck
nova boy embezzled from his weeping
parents in infancy by wolves2 We do
not understand why his captors did net
eat him, but they didp't, and he has
lived with the creatures ever since. de
was lately caught, the story goes, and at
once recognized By his parents. But
while residing with the wolves his edu-
cation was shamefully neglected, and at
present be is not much Of a comfort TO
his father and mother. He will cat
nothing but raw meat, which he tears 70
pieces aud ravenously devours. he
bites papa and be snaps at mamma, and
is anything but a gentle and obedient
child. Il is further stated that be has
been handed over to = DR.. WishaW, to
undergo a process Of tanning. This
gentleman. no doubt, is kind Of Gem
pound Of Van Amburgh aud DR.. Bnsby.
We suppose the pupil has by this time
been trained 10 underEtand that it is
fork or logging with him, and that raw
meat is an improper diet for a coed ht-
tie Christian boy.