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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04

CmtnoorHR, o. January Alas
Emmitt, Of Waverly, well known in al
Southern Ohio as one Of the most prom
inent distillers Of the State, was alrucL
in the head wit. n mill pick by a dis
charged miller. Thursday afternoon, and
received a wound from which report says
he cannot recover The latest advices
are that his condition is very precarious,
A very strange and fatal disease Is
prevailing among the cattle in Franklin
township, in this county, the symptoms
Of which are spasrs aud general weak
ness, No cattle thus attacked have yet
recovered, generally dying in very few
hours from the 6rst attack. .fll 4.
prrkoi=, MicH, January 4.-Mr jew
ell, the mayor Of wyandotte, who ab-
seconded short time since with young
girl Of that city, has unexpectedly re-
turned. lie at once rendered his resig-
nation as mayor; also claimed that a
man named Bittorf, who had been chosen
his successor, could not hold the Office
under the circumstances. He then rec
commended for the place Oliver Colburn,
whereupon the Council elected Colburn,
bat by less than majority of all the
Board, which the charter requires, so
that the election is invalid There is
good deal of stir over the question, who
is mayor of the city. JEWELS victim,
the young girl, is said to be at Erie, Pa,
where her mother has gone with the in
tention of bringing her home, il possible
Her brother and father have both threat
ened to shoot her seducer, but have not
yet done so. lo1nr- 8lfsyU
PANA, ILL.,, January 4.-Yesterday
the engineers and employees at the
shops of the Springfield and Illinois
Southeastern railroad refused to work
longer unless their company would pay
them for their labor during the past
three months. They threatened to strike
on the first, but were persuaded to work
until to-day. The express going south
was detained here two hours last night
because the engineer refused to run his
engine, aud the master mechanic had to
take the train out.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, January A
barrel used as a steam condenser con-
nected with the steam coil Of the drying
room of the laundry at Sweets Hotel in
this city, burst this morning, seriously
scalding Mary Hallaran and Margaret
1t is feared they will die.
The explosion was caused by the care
lessness or ignorance of the machinist,
who attached the drip cock instead OF
the extension to the escape pipe leading
from the condenser, thus preventing the
surplus steam from escaping.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HoUsE.--A very large
and fashionable audience crowded the
Opera House last evening. That charm
ing play, The Pearl of Savoy, was well
put on She stage, and was received by
the audience in manner most crafty
ing to the managers. The cast was excel
lent. Miss Maggie Mitchell as Marie, "
excelled herself and fairly captivated
the audience. The story of the little
Savoyard-her temptations in Paris, b er
misfortunes, her despised love and con-
sequent cnsanity, her return to her
mountain home With ths emigrants, and
the happy denouement at last-was en-
acted by Miss Mitchellin manner sell
dom equaled on the stage. TWAS impos-
sible to resist the histrionic power Of the
fair actress and remain an uninterested
spectator Of the play. At the close of
each act the tumultuous applause
compelled her to appear before
the curtain and receive the award
of merit Mr.. Shewell as Lonstalot'
was everything to be commended.
In the role of the old man he has but
few equals, and certainly he has estab-
lished himself as favorite with our peo-
pie, fact plainly teld by the applause
which his appearance on the stage
always produces. Mr.. Harris was ex-
ceedingly good and true to life as
"Pierrot," and made most favorable
impression in the last act when he
brings back Marie" to the home Of her
parents. Mr.. Ellis as Arthur" Mr..
Hawkins as Commander, Mr.. Lascelles
as Father Lesurges," Mrs. Edstrom as
Margaret" and Miss Darlington as
Chouchon" rendered excellent sup
port. We cannot refrain from compi-
menting the managers on the tableaux
presented in the FIRST and last acts they
we're strikingly picturesque. At the
matinee to-day Fanchon the Cricket
will be reproduced, and tonight Maggie
Mitchell will close her engagement in
the Pearl Of Savoy.
Tbs LrxGARDs. The Lingard Comedy
Company, so well and favorably known
to Memphis audiences, begin a limited
engagement Of six nights at the Grand
Opera House on Monday, the 9th.
They present a new play entitled A
LIES Dream, Of which report speaks
highly. In addition to the above Nj.
Lingard viii give his new sketches, which
are admitted 10 be unapproachable.
The company embraces tiftsen artists,
and lovers Of merry comedy may rely
upon q week Of genuine enjoyment
Mr1PHls THEATER-Foul Play con
times 20 Be the attraction Al tbe thea
ter. I'll Sensational and Interesting,
beng dramaiized from Charles teade,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
MEMPHIS AND KNoxvILLERAILRO

The work Of grading has commenced
in earnest on the above road between
Bolivar and Henderson station, and we
learn it is the intention of the company
to have this portion Of their road in ope-
ration before the end Of the present year.
The citizens of Henderson and Hardin
counties are almost a unit for the con-
struction of this road, and it is more
than probable the same period may see
it extended to the Tennessee river. We
are also reliably informed that very lib
eral subscriptions have been made to
the capital stock of the company between
Bolivar and the eastern portion Of Shelby
county, and that a small amount only is
required to bring it to Memphis. Only
think of road running nearly due east
from Memphis, through the richest and
most productive portion of West Ten
nessee, to the Tennessee river, which
it will strike at a point about the center
between the crossings of the Nashville
and Northwestern and Memphis and
Charleston roads, which are here about
one hundred miles apart; a road destined
to bring to Memphis thousands of bales
of cotton and an abundant supply of
corn, wheat, pork, beef, poultry, fruit,
etc, now taken elsewhere by the roads
that run through this favored country in
2 north and south direction; aud odf
wonder increases that Memphis did not
take an active and substantial interest
in the construction of this much-needed
narrow-gauge, cheap railroad long ago.
Other cities are alive to the advantages
of cheap railroads, and are actively
building them. Can Memphis afford to
quietly look on, while rival cities build
hers a,cay from herr This city and
Shelby county would derive benefits
hundred fold greater than what is re-
quired of them to aid in building this
road. viii they secure these benefits
while there is an opportunity
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04

Henceforth people will understand the
responsibility and importance of the
reportorial profession, since it has been
iudicially defined in Chicago. Three
Chicago reporters-of course connected
with the Times-were arrested by the
police in a raid on gambling-house,
which included all the bystanders and
operatives. The Judge before whom
they were tried decided that reporters
were valuable public servants, to whom
certain privileges and immunities were
granted by common consent, because
they were in pursuit of information for
the public. He would not admit that
these prisoners had violated even the
letter of the law. So he discharged
them Internationally and without even
a reprimand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
JET PALACE!
CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS! + CHRISTMAS !

TO offer entire stock Of solid goods
Watches Chains Gold Rings Gold Sets Gold Necklaces
greatly prices For the holidays receiving the finest line
imitation Fancy Goods the richest only stock of rolled
Jewe Garnets Something
and Bracelets Of Rubber and Jet etc All
represented. Don't fail to give CALL
and jewey
the best wahmaker and jewelers. are I'm employ
I. ROEsCHER IL CO., Jewellers,
No. $40 Main
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
lnrnIoiE Pnlss AsaocArIoS, wa .. ,. a A.
fhLloRAPH oohPANH-
Specials 20 ths Ledger.
LOUISVILLE.


LounwILLr, January 4, II am.-This
shore of the river is considered in more
danger now from the ice than ever before.
Attempts will be made to break the gorge
here. II this fails and a rise comes 1t
will sweep the wharf clear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04

The following letter, verbatim ct lite
ratim, was received by an undertaken
recently from an afflicted widower:
Sunny Wiaf is ded and Wonts to be
berried temorror at woner klok. U nose
wair to dig the Hole--by the siad Of my
toe Other woifs-Let it be deepl"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04

startling novel. The scenes In England
and Australia, aud the sea scene, where
the ship sinks during storm in the
Pacific ocean, are well gotten up. The
audience last evening became thor
oughly interested, and testified their APP
probation in many outbursts OF APP
plause. Mr.. Chasles Pope was capital
in the triple character Of Robert Pen
fold" flames Seaton," and Mr.. Ha-
eel, and exhibited rare talent in his
rendition and makeup Of each role
The support by the members OF the st.
Louis stock company was exceedingly
good, Mr. Shells appearing as Gen
eral Rolleston," Mr.. Book as Joe Viii
lie" Mr.. Rainforth as Captain Hud-
son." Messrs. Hurley aud Weston as
John and Arthur Wardlaw," Miss
O'Connor as Helen Rolleston," Miss
Katie Mayhem as Nancy Rouse etc.
Miss O'Connor, as leading lady, has
made most favorable impression in
our city, while in the soubrette parts
Miss Katie Mayhem always pleases
At the matinee this afternoon Foul
Play will be reproduced with all its
striking effects and attractive scenes,
1t will be presented for The last time to-
night, and then give way to the Lydia
Thompson blondes, who will appear
next Monday evening in the burlesque.
LYDIA THOMPSON will be remem-
bered that the citizens Of St. Louis re-
Gently presented Lydia Thompson with
prize bale Of cotton. Treasurer Pat
Short, of the Memphis Theater, received
the following dispatch to-day with refer
ence to the disposition Of the bale,
neither the fair Lydia nor any member
OF her troupe having any use for the
cotton:
ST. LOUIS, January 4, 1873.
Treasurer Pat Short;
The famous Lydia Thompson bale OF
cotton was sold yesterday on Change
for the benefit of the poor Of st. Louis.
1t brought $500, after lively contest be-
tween the excited bidders. Last night
the theater was crowded to excess. aud
hundreds had to be refused admission.
SAMUEL CoLvILLE.
OLYMPIC THEATER.-Manager Buch-
anan has a fine company at his Wash
ington Street Varieties. The attractions
are Ledbetter, the man fly; Japanese
Tommy, Frank Jones, the comedian;
speciality acts. new songs and dances by
the troupe. During the week number
Of new stars" will appear under the
able direction of Stage Manager White.
BRooM's OPERA HsUsE.--This estab-
lishment has changed management, Mrs
Broom having sold out to Mr.. Evans,
who is now the proprietor. Marsh Adams
remains as stage manager and a new
troupe of performers has been engaged.
Tonight an attractive programme will
be presented, and the stars /" will APP
pear in rapid succession during the
week.
BUTCHERS Balloon Monday evening, the
Sth of January, the fourth annual ball Of the |
Butchers Union will come off at Cochran
Hall. The Butchers Union is composed Of
the old and leading butchers of Memphis.
The ball and supper will be gotten up in good |
style by the different committees.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
rHR ELEorroN on YLoArER.

Colonel John S. Kerr was elected
Thursday to represent the counties o.
Shelby and Fayeito in the Lower House
Of the Legislature. Owing to the poi.
tax requisite, and the absence Of any
political issue, the people Of both eoun-
ties wore indifferent about voting. Three
good, frst.class citizens we're running
and the success Of any one would have
given general satisfaction. Colonel Kerr
carried his ward, city and county. Mr..
Tucker carried Somerville, where he
lives, aud Mr.. shelton was unani-
mously supported about LaGrange,
where he lives. The gentlemen
each received high compliment
in ihs solid vote of their near
neighbors. Colonel Kerr had the most
neighbors and was elected The LEDGER
favored a candidate from Fayette county
on the score Of fairness in the distribu
ton Of Offices, and gave one of the two
candidates in that county the prefer
ence, believing that he was the strongest
man in the race, and from personal con
siderationsi but We can assure Fayetie
county that gentleman is elected who
will be watchful Of their interests and
vigilant at the post Of duty, and who
has the ability and knowledge oflaw and
public affairs to represent all his const.
tuents to their honor and satisfac-
ton. Some of our contemporaries
have nominated Colonel John S.
Kerr for Speaker of the House. We in
dorse the suggestion, believing that he is
eminently qualified by nature and edu-
cation for such position. 1t is hoped |
that il he consents to be a candidate his
claims and the claims of West Tennessee
will be recognized, and that he will be
elected triumphantly. He is a gentle
man Of commanding presence, is a quick
.hinker, and has both the patience and
nerve to make a good presiding officer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
pIssoLuTIo ON.
NOTICE.

ruHE FIRM OF pIsMIKEs 4 HOWARD
having been finally dissolved 81 decree Of
The second Chancery Court, and ali the assets
81 the same having been vested In me. hereby
request an debtors Of the said 1rm % settle
i6i-ios D.p. DIsMUKEs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
REMOVAL.
r. Il M o " AL.
GROCERIES.
New stock.

$50 buckets and half bbIs. Mfnee
80 casks scotch Ale and London
Porter,
1oo mis- NAVY Beans and Homfuy,
Is bbIa sweet cider.
nnfafma,
500 do. Preserves and IeIIfes.
100 haas a Almonds and Cream Euaa.
40 barrels Oranges.
efyfea.
5000 cases Canned Fruits and VeEe-
tables.
zoe Land 1.2 eases sardInes.
aoog eAaef r=el a=a white finla,
ace hYAcA ..fected cheese. ~
q. A. ECKERLH'S,
3z,fs SIS Front, cor. UniVa 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
siamese Gambling

Gambling is carried on to a fearful
extent in the kingdom Of Siam, and the
royal exchequer derives considerable
profit from the licensed gambling-houses
established in every part of the country.
One Of the fayorite games consists in
guessing the number of coins showed at
haphazard under an inverted cup; the
teetotum is also in vogue; and lastly,
there are lotteries, which are drawn
daily. All this kind of business is in the
hands Of cunning Chinese, particularly
expert in correcting the caprices of
chance. When the gambler has lost his
all, suicide never occurs to him, as in
Europe; but he will steal, or, as a
last resource, sell himself as a slave to
some mandarin willing to pay his
debts and clothe and feed him in return
for some insignificant service But, on
the other hand, a man who has once sold
himself can never hope TO regain his
liberty, for he cannot earn farthing in
any way. If he dislikes bis master he
may try TO find another disposed TO pay
the old one the amount of his debt; but
this happens very seldom, since the
purchaser is generally in good circum-
stances. Moreover, before man gives
himself away in this manner, he tries his
luck to the last, so long as he possesses
a rag on his back. Our author relates
the following characteristic anecdote:
An Annanite of Saigon, whom we will
call A, happening TO meet an old friend
Of his, B, at Prom PENN, Is persuaded
by him TO visit gambling house. They
20 in and try their luck. A soon wins
respectable sum, while B loses all he has
about him. To retrieve his fortune he
borrows A'spuFse, but soon loses its con-
tents. Well, says A, "'tis all over
now; let us be off. I" Wait a BIZ" re-
plies the other; "Tll try another stake;
the croupier knows me and will give me
credit" So be enters upon q palaver
with tat functionary, who at once
writes few words upon bit of paper,
which B. signs. He then plays, but loses,
and quits the place with his friend,
" What was your agreement with the
asks A. You'll know to-
morrow" replies B., dTyly. And, In,
deed, on the following morning, two
stout Chinese call at As house, bind
him hand and foot, in spite Of his cries
and efforts TO regain liberty. His good
friend b. had sold him to the croupier,
aud Il was only few months later he
could regain his liberty through the in
huenee eta French resident at Saignon.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
EDUCATIONAL.
M RS. HAILE'S
Memphis Female Seminary,
4,;2 SHELBY STREET.

TT AFFORDS NE MUCH PLEASURE TO
/ announce to my old patrons, friends and
pupiIs. that will reopen my school, for
young ladies'. on Wednesday, January 22d. |
will Sc ready to see my friends and enroll
pupils on and after Wednesday, December
MRS. ANNIE D. HALLE.
No. 462 Shelby street.
Circulars to be had at the music, book and
drug stores. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04

French and American ideas Of a re-
public are slightly different. Here, even
during our troublous times, It never en-
tered the most loil head 10 abridge the
right OF the people peaceably to peti.
ton, etc. There, 4 few days ago. the
police forcibly siezed al the oopiss thew
could end Of a petition for the az.
solution Of the Assembly, Liberte
Egalite, Fraterniie7 pes IN Theirs de
i0ut celia,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04
ASSESSMENTS.
1878. City Assessments. 1878.
TAXPAYERS MUST FURNISH LIST
OF PROPERTY.
Errors in Assessments will be
Corrected.

TT Is PROVIDED BY ORDINANCE:
i THAT it shall be the duty of each and
every person owning or having the control or
management of any taxable property within
the city of Memphis. ieithin ten days after being
required 10 do so bv The assessors, 10 furnish a
correct list IA. ,critinp under oath. to the Asses
sors, of all The tdrdble property Of egerB descrip
ton owned, controlled or managed by him or
her."
Failure to furnish such list in said time
makes each delinquent liable to fine of not less
than nor more than $50 for each day after
the g. piration of said ten days.
Ord nance also provides that the Assessors
shall furnish printed blanks for such lists to
those applying for them.
Notice is Therefore Hereby Given,
Tb at the City Assessors are now prepared TO
fU rnish such blank lists for 1873 (46th corporate
Year,, TO all needing them; that said Assessors
will attend at the Mayors office, City Hall, to
receive the return lists, and also to hear objec-
tions as to real estate assessments and correct
errors therein If there be any. from the LIST to
the 18th day of January, 1873; on or before
which last named day all lists of taxable prop
orty, as required by ordinance, must be re-
turned to them Mt said office.
VIM. CHASE,
TH0S. +. MACKALL, Assessors.
S. M. J0BE,
Memphis, Dec. "a, lSI2: ss-llI.,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-04

Treasurer Pat Short:
The famous Lydia Thompson bale Of
cotton was sold yesterday on Change
for the benefit of the poor Of st. Louis.
1t brought $500, after lively contest be-
tween the excited bidders. Last night
the theater was crowded to excess. aud
hundreds had to be refused admission.
SAMUEL CoLvILLE.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-06-04

TIE OBSERVANCE OF THE SABBATH.-At q
Conference, called by Committee Of the Pres
bytery of Elizabeth, in the lecture room of
the LIST Presbyterian Church of that City, on
Monday the Goth ult., to consider the du-
ties of the citizens of this State with regard to
the violation of the Sabbath by the running
of trains on our Railroads under tho law pass
ed by the Legislature the following resolu-
tiens were adopted
Reso,red, /. sThat in the view Of this Con-
ference the time has come for the most earn
est concerted movement, not of all Christian
men. but also of all lovers Of good morals and
good order, in behalf of better observan ce
of the Christian Sabbath within the bounds of
this State.
2. "'rhat we recognize with deep solicit
tude and alarm the fact Of an increasing desc
Grafton of the Sabbath in many forms among
us deseeration aided on the one hand by u
lax pnblic sentiment in respect to the sacred
ness of the Lords Day, and on the other by u
more aggressive and defiant action on the part
of individual men and powerful organizations
and corporations whose supposed interests de-
mand seven days per week for their ministra-
lion to gain or pleasure.
3. "fhat we sincerely deplore the passage of
the Rail Road law approved April 18th, 1878,
by winch III Is made lawful fOr any Kall
Road Company in this State to run one pass
enger train each way on their road on Sunday
fofthe accommodation OF citizensof this State.
In our view the accommodation of our citizens
has called for no such legislation, and we earn
estly demonstrate against inviting the great
States on our borders to pour upon us on the
Lords Day their floods of pleasure seekers
and servants of Mammon.
4. "That our sympaties are deeply moved
in behalf of the thousands of laboring men
now required by corporations and private en-
ployers to labor on the Sabbath to their own
moral and spiritual injury and especially
with the Rail Road Engineers who through
their journals entreat us to create correct
public sentiment for their protection and re-
lief
s. "That we invite the special cooperation
of Pastors of Editors and Young Mems
Christian Associations, as well as ofall private
Christians and good citizens, in behalf of this
precious and imperilled interest, and that we
invite the Pastors of the State to present the
law and the claims oftle Christian Sabbath to
their congregations on some Sunday within
the month on June
The Secretary was directed to write to the
Journal of the "Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers" published in Cleveland, and ex-
press through that periodical the sympathy of
the Conference with their effort to secure to
all railroad employees the rest of the Sabbath,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1873-06-04

- OrR HOME, the Magazine published at
somerville, is out for June, and like the May
number, is a treat for people in Central New
Jersey. Weare sorry to learn from its editor
that 1t is not encouraged by the friends OF
home culture and literature as it should be.
Its contents aie varied and interesting. "The
Birth of the Flowers "a pretty poem by
Memoir opens the number. Judge Ralph
VOORHEES, historical article follows. He treats
of the Cortelyou families from 1867 down, and
gives some old Dutch customs. Prof c. Nc
Intire, of Lafayette College, Easton, writes
"About Water commencing series of arti-
cles entitled s'Scence in Common Things"
Rev. Geo s. Mott, of Pennington, writes pun
gently on "Capital Punishment" taking
ground in it's favor. He knows how to argue
to the point. "Some Sketches ofthe Mcdowell
Family by Dr. Mcdowell, of Bloomfield,
formerly of Lamington, treats of Benjamin
Mcdowell and Rev. Drs. John and William
Mcdowell. "a Witch Story ends in very
brief way. 1t is called 'story, +" but is true
one DIR. Blauvelt, of Lamington, contributes
Chapter II of his "Recolcctions,' which is
about the War of 1912. /" Woman's Opportu-
nities' gets concluded in q hard rap on wo.
mans educational opportunities These four
papers on woman's sphere, ETC., ought to re-
ceive wide attention. The other articles are
readable and the editorial and other depart
ments arc up to their usual standard