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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09
Interesting Facts about the Dead
Iurfat.

A Washington telegram states:
The death Of Mr. Chase will make the
fourth appointment to the Supreme
bench chat has fallen to the lot Of Presi-
dent Graut. There is much speculation
here as 10 vino will be his successor
Senators Conkling, Howe aud Edmunds,
the latter of whoa is nowin Europe, are
Thought 70 stand good show. and It Is
insisted that all of them would be very
glad to get It, Edmunds Is. however,
Ineligible. as the salsry was increased
durinv his term Of efice COnkling and
Rnwe both commenced new terms ia the
S.nate on the 4th Of March, and are not
excluded. Vim. IL. Evarls is also men
TONED. AID Justice Miller Various
other parties nre spoken Of, whom It IS
no, necessary 10 particularize. But 1t
would not BE- at all surprising IT the
President should pass by them al and
select some person who had never been
Thought Of As the court does not meet
again til October, the President need
make no haste about IL, Il he is not so
The commission Issued to Mr.. Chase
~ President Lincoln is now IN posses
ION Of Mr.. McKiuuy, the deputy clerk
Of he court. and will be handed over BY
him TO Mrs. Sprague as the eldest daugh-
te- TIE justices generally guard their
-, missions with the most scrupulous
80 ard keep them in their oWa per
--,,.i ,ossession. On the day that be
- - sIorn In BIZ the venerable Justice
y 49, =. "a Georgia. Mr. Chase handed
liz commission 70 Mr.. Achinny 70 oe
-ecordsd, and never asked for it alter
yards. ~. r..,;,..
& fbe Supreme Court mostly lived 20
1900 I'D mixed little. il any IN 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

The following extract from the late
address Of the Head Constable Of the
Liverpool England police 10 the young
men Of the force. contains some hints
ON urbaniiy Of manner aud the exercise
Of discretion in the performances Of pub
lie duties which might with advantage
be addressed 10 every subordinate in
civic governments
The Head Constable points out the
necessity Of displaying tact even m deal
Inc with misguided children who are
guiltv Of aying kites In the streets. IL
Isl" says the Head Constable truly, a
very dangerous practice; and u ihe
string breaks and the ate haps m me
hce ofa horse, Il will brighten H. the
horse may ininre himself. kill the rider,
and. seeing how crowded the crossings
of our thoroughiares are. cause great
danger TO many. The kite is almost
always in the hand Of a very little boy
or girl, bought probably with penny
given BY next.door neighbor. To
hiring such little creature before the
magistrates would never do, although u
is an oilense against the bylaws 10
nut a stop 10 flying kites, one constable
Of rough disposition snatehes the kite,
snaps il in two, az which every person
passing by will say something like, What
n horrid fellow heis; the police are not at
all nice set Of men. Another coasta-
BILE. seeing the same thing, will call out
in a pleasant voice: My little lad Cor
LASS, 90 TO the fields and fly your kite
there; il may cost man his life flying
/. in the streets; thus showing the public
that whilst a constable had to do his
duty, he has some regard for what peo..
pie will think Of him. The opinion Of
the public is often formed by the single
act OF a single individual, whether rough
or smooth. shall frequently" adds the
Head Constable, introduce this little
matter of kite-hying in the course oil
speaking TO you" and accordingly IN
the subsequent part Of his address he
illustrates the objectionable type OF
policemen as the constable who broke
the kite. Alasl how often do junior
members Of the government spend the
greater part of their time in breaking
Kites" and offending all with whom they
transact business, as though they con-
sidered that incivility and brusquerle OF
manner were indispensable qualifca-
tons for those who seek success in po-
litieal career, forgetting that the opinion
Of the public on the government of which
they form an insignificant part is often
formed by the single act of single in
dividual, whether rough or smooth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

The famous Politi, ex-lady of honor to
the ex-Qneen Isabella Of Spain, has again
been condemned to imprisonment, not
withstanding the appeal from the tribu-
nal of Rome to the Court Of Frosinone.
Signora Politi having fallen into very
Strengthened circumstances through an
accumulation ofmisfortunes, to replenish
her empty purse had the courage to rob
the families of her acquaintance Of their
jewels, replacing the precious stones with
paste. She followed this plan success
fully for long time from the reason that,
like Casar's wife, she was above suspi-
eion; but oircumstautial proof laid it's
hand upon her, and positive evidence
was forthcoming. Her term Of impris-
onment is fixed at three years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

Some persona exhibit an eKtraordi-
nary desire for notoriefy. no matter at
whst expense 10 themselves A pawn
broker Of Oldham, England, named John
Butler, recently received a key by post,
and note which said, The key TO the
mystery; open il and you will know
your enemy. Yours, Nobody" Soon
afterwsrd a box came 10 bis house, the
mysterious key fitted its lock, aud when
Butler opened the box a pistol concealed
within il exploded aud came near kill
ing him. The matter was placed in the
hands Of detectives. who soon discovered
that it was Butler himself who had sent
the box. For years he had been in the
habit Of writing and posting threatening
letters to himself, and once he had
stabbed himself, pretending that some
one had tried TO sssassinate him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

The Macoupin Illinois) Inquirer says
that Green county young lady, who is
worth $4,000, recently refused to marry
a clergyman because she thought she
was unfit to be the wife Of minister.
He then abandoned his sacred calling
and proposed again. The second time
she refused his offer on the ground that
she was too good to marry a man who
would throw away his clerical robes to
win weman's hand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09
our aALLANr FIREMEN.

Yesterday the Ere department OF the
CITY turned out in holiday attire, with
FURNISHED and hower-decked engines
Rlistening like gold in the sun, with ban
ners fluttering in the breeze and martial
music in the front, aud made a grand
procession on the streets. The people
had an opportunity, such as seldom oc'
ours, to see the protectors Of their lives
and property in body, light-hearted
and smiling as boys let out from school.
The very horses seemed inspired
with the freedom Of the occasion, and
pranced with apparent pride at
the attention of crowds on the streets.
The boys know how to enjoy themselves
in the sunshine as well as to fight fire ON
rainy nights, aud awaited themselves OF
the liberty yesterday with right good
grace. They appeared to good advan-
tage and called forth many compliment
ary remarks from the citizens who
thronged the sidewalks Of the principal
streets along which they paraded. After
ward they repaired to the Exposition
building, where splendid entertainment
of eatables and drinkables had been pre-
pared for them and their guests. The rep
resentatives Of the city government and
press were there, and number of insu'
rance men, property holders, merchants,
mechanics and others, who participated
in the banquet with lively interest. Such
a demonstration has good effect on the
public and encourages the members oil
the department in the faithful perform
ance Of their perilous duty. The gen.
tlemen called upon to respond to toasls
merely expressed the sense Of the COM
munity in testifying to the zeal, gal
lantry and efficiency Of the Fire Depart
ment, the members Of which may feel
assured that such sentiments are enter
tanned by the public at large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
AnHnIoaH rHr1n ASSOCIATION. VIA .. 2. a A
TutnonArn ooArAHr.
specials 90 the Ledger.
WASHINGTON.


WASHINGTON. Nay 9.--Aiter a confer
ence between General Sherman, Sec
Rotary Robson and At,ornsy-General
Williams. General Sherman telegraphed
to General Dowell. commanding the De
partment of the South, at Louisville,
insirueting him to put ix companies Of
the 10th infantry under marching or
orders, 20 await General Emorys reQui-
sitiou These companies are stationed as
follows: Three at jackson, Miss, one
at Aberdeen, Miss, and two at Hum
boldt, Tenn.
Just before the closing OF the Depart
ment Of Justice this afternoon the At
torney General received the following
dispatches:
NKw ORLEANs. May $, lS'S
Hon. Geo. II. Williams. Attorney General .
Washington. ID. c.:
The following dispatch sppears in the
Picayune: " Headquarters Army OF the
United States. Washington. May I, 1873.
To W. p. kellogg. Governor Of Louisi-
ana: The President directs me 10 say
to you that he depreeates an aggressive
policy and that the United States authori-
ties are not to be used except in an en-
Urgency. The officer in command OF the
department in which Louisiana is in
cluded has been sen, tOll instructions in
regard 10 the course The President de-
sires him to pursue. You will therefore
take no action which would require
the sanction Of the President without
orders from these headquarters. Signed,
W. 7. Sherman. General" have re-
ceived no such dispatch, and presume 1t
is fabricated. hope no reliance will be
placed on the reports Of the Associated
Press dispatches from here, as the agent
is an arache Of the Picayune. lam not
disposed to be aggressive, but / am try
ing to protect our people and preserve
the peace. try to act with discretion
in this most delicate position, and my
anxiety to in no wise involve the adj
ADMINISTRATION causes some of our people
TO think me too moderate.
ISigned1 w. P. KELLOGG.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

One Of the jurors in the late Richison
trial, after being excused from serving
because Of his opposition to capital pun
ishment, vas asked By a neighbor how
he came to get Of. he answered, "Ohi
I'm opposed to capital punishment "
Are you indeed Why, What would Jos
do with a man Who should deliberately
way lay and shoot dovn one Of his
nighbousr Hang him, siri I'd never
send him 70 the capital to be punished "
Xcnia Ohio) Gusefte.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

BLACK DIAMONDS.

WAIT 4 LEWIS are the only Coal
Dealers in the city who are selling
No. Fiistsburg Coal at 75 cents per
barrel delivered; and II preferred,
win weigh on City scales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

SOUTHERN Farm and Home, Rural
New Yorker, Country Gentleman, Amer
lean Agriculturist, Southern Cultivator,
Stock Journal, and all the leading dai.
lies, monthlies and quarterlies, at Mans
ford's news depot, corner of Second ard
Monroe; base-balls at wholesale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

W1LKINsoN's, at Isl Main street. is the
place to find all the fashion papers, mag
azines, literary journals and the leading
dailies of the country; also good sup
ply of foreign literature. A complete
stock of plain and fancy stationery and
fancy articles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

The women are shopping now. Nothing
but the top-knot Of the average clerk Is
visible above the towering counter, ex-
cept when be goes up for another piece
Of goods, and Il is interesting 20 study
the emotions that are AZ work within By
the wrinkles Of the scalp. All. no one
can really understand the mighty
thoughts that surge through their brain
as they are asked II they haven't got
something a little lighter We Who
have got comfortable homes. and kind
parents, and bakers bread, rarely think
Of thE.-DanbuYy Nerf.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

H. SeesGel, ST., Central meat market,
corner Jefferson and Third streets, is
prepared to supply the trade with the
finest quality of mess beet, by the barrel
or half barrel, at the very lowest figures.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09
SEWING MACHINE.
WILSON VS.. SINGER

OWING TO SEVERAL FALSE REPORTS
~ and statements being circulated concern
ing the merits of the Wilson Sewing Machine,
all of which have been traced to the Office
whore said Singer Sewing Machines are for
sale, and in some instances to the proprietors
direct; and in view of the fact that people are
being prejudiced, which is detrimental to the
interest of our business, we therefore hereby
offer the following challenge, and invite the
prOprietors of the Memphis Agency, or any
= one representing them, to compete with the
Wilson Machine. in any public hall IN the city,
on the following points of merit, and the deci-
si0n to be left to eleven hrst-class mechanics
of this city, six of whom may be selected by
onn onents, and none to be selected who are
now or have heretofore been in the employ of
either party.
We propose to demonstrates clearly that the
Wilson Sewing Machine is superior to the
Singer in the following points. viz:
FIRsr-Tha ut the Wilson machine has the
hest feed. II l,eing made to work on three sides
Of the needle; instead of two. and has more
force and power,
SRcoNB-That the tension is not affected by
the size and smoothness of the upper thread,
and that it retains its uniformity ana adlust-
ment after continued use much pettef !nan
the present tension used on Singer machines
THrRD-That the take-up" movement is
positive, and uses no spiral spring or other
k1uO, anu uOL lluD W NNA"J " SASNA~oN'
FouRTH-That the three principal move
ments of the Wilson machine, viz: the shut
tie, the feed and the needle, are all worked by
one short shaft, instead of two long ones,
which cause extra friction.
FIFrH-That the balance wheel, being 10.
Gated in front and on the brace, prevents II
from soiling the dress ef the operator.
SIxrH1That the adjustable cones on the
balance wheel spindle prevent the rafting and
clicking noise so Objectionable.
SEvENrH-That tho Wilson is much tho
easiest and lightest running machine OF the
two.
EIGHTH That the wearing points in the
Wilson machine, nine in number, are all made
adjustable. so that play room or lost motion
can be taken up when necessary.
NIKTH-That the Wilson is not liable to
sudden breaking of cog or gear wheel, cauS-
ing delay and expensive REPAIRS
In the event Of failure to der uonstrate the
above points. we hereby agree TO pay the rent
of the hall selected by opponents and forfeit
the machines on exhibition, or vice versa
This challenge. if accepted, will be- carried out
ten days after receipt Of written notice from
opponents, stating time and place, for contest
NJ. NJ. BEACH. General Ag ent.
G; II. SUTHERLAND. Genl City Agts
53-eod.6f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09
Tuesdays and Fridnxa.

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. FTNyIE & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

jos LOCKE. = All the May mag
azines and latest novels received
at Joe Locke's news depot, No. 236
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 found
at Joes. A fine lot of stationery, etc.,
for sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

Bow BELLS for May has arrived, and
is 70 be had at Walkers news depot, lO5
Beal street. This magazine is the finest
ladies jonrnsl placed upon our table,
and Walker has plenty of them. Call
early and secure a copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

In Kansas City, woman levied on
and carried away another woman's baby
to satisfy debt of six dollars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

AWNINGS, tents and wagon covers made
to order, by NJ. Eyke, 81 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

NoTlcE.-All boss BARRIERS will please
call at the WORKMAN House Barber shop
this evening At O'Clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

General Sherman informs me that
the dispatch purporting to be signed by
him is forgery.
[Signed] G. II. WILLIAMS,
mhaa Attorney-General.
The statement of the death of Cakes
Ames telegraphed Wednesday night was
premature. Mr.. Ames died at his resi-
dence in North Easton on Thursday at
9:33 pm. His disease was apoplexy
complicated with pneumonia. He died
easily, passing away without a struggle
in the presence of his wife, three sons,
his daughter Mrs. II. French and her
husband, Mrs. Oliver Ames, his grand
daughter Mrs. Mary H. Ames, his sister
Mrs. s. A. Wetherel, his brother the Hon.
Oliver Ames, his nephew Hon. Fred.
L. Ames and DR.. G. B. Cogswell, his
family physician, who has scarcely left
his bedside, day or night, since he was
taken sick. The funeral will take place
at his late residence at North Easton on
Sunday, the 18th inst A train will
leave the Old Colony depot at Boston,
giving his friends an opportunity to at
tend the funeral and return to Boston
after the service. Mr.. Ames was sixty
nine years three months and eighteen
days old at the time of his death. He
had been suffering from diabetes for
nearly three years, and by strict atten-
ton to his diet he has been able to keep
that disease in check. On Monday
night, April 2sth, he had an attack Of
Indigestion, bus attended to his duties in
Boston on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Last week be remained at home, occa-
siOnally visiting his Office in North Bos-
ton. On Thursday evening he was
seized with Inflammation in the dia-
phragm. Through the night he suffered
the most intense pain, obtaining no
sleep whatever. On Friday he obtained
little ease and sleep while in a sitting
position. He passed the whole Of Fri.
day sitting in a chair. Saturday he was
more comfortable, and Sunday he re-
manned about the same and slept well
through the night. Monday the pulse,
temperature Of the body and respiration
ell indicated q rapid return to bis usual
health. He remained very comfortable
up TO about $50 pm, when he was
seized with appoplexy, resulting in
the complete paralysis Of the right half
Of the body, with, at same time, slight
indications Of pneumonia in the lower
lobe OF the left lung which extended over
both lungs. Mr.. Ames remained par
italy conscious at intervals up to noon
Wednesday, from which he remained
perfectly unconscious Up 70 the time Of
lis death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09
HERRINos.
Roe Herrings.

lust RECEIVED 50 HALF BARRELS
sPICER a RYAN.
SO 81 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09
New ORLEANS. La, May S. ISL

NEw ORLEANS, la, May 5, lsl5.
Hon. Geo. II. Williams. Attorney General,
Washington. ID. G.; a s.H
A dispatch has appeared il one of our
local papers, purporting to be signed by
General Sherman, to Governor Kellogg,
saying that the President deprecates any
aggressive action at this time. The
United States authorities are not to be
used except in an emergency, etc. The
dispatch creates great alarm and CON
siernation, but it is believed to be bogus
dispatch. Please inform me if any such
dispatch has been sent.
S. B. PACKARD, U. S. Marshal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09
NASHVILLE.

A Trim f.om Memphis 20 the Capital
"A deIightful hide over splendid
Raiiroads-The flanders ana Anh-
The new Comptroller.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-09

WASHINGTON, D. c.. Mays.
W. P. Kellogg. New Orleans; ."
General Sherman informs me that
the dispatch purporting to be signed by
him is a forgery.
[Signed G. II. WILLIAMS,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-10-22

MUNICIPAL CoURT.-This court con-
vened Monday morning. The following
Is an abstract Of business transacted:
Gases Of Mary Nary Vs. Workingmens'
Building Association, Frederick Meyer
o.. Christian Dinge two cases), and Lew.
Is & Woodmansee o. Howard Eaton,
were dismissed at cost Of plaintiffs.
Prior, Boyd s. Co. es. Superior Machine
Co., in assrmpsit, set for Friday; VIM.
Ii. Kemp o.. N. p, McHale, Monday;
Christman s. Amick o.. George Acker,
Judgment was set aside and leave
granted defendant TO file a special plea,
and case continued to Wednesday, Oct.
2Olh; Henry Consnt vS. VIM. H. oxtoby,
leave granted plaintiff to file amended
declaration and cause remanded to rules
Tor further proceedings; Gutta Percha and
Rubber Manufacturing Co. ps. Jacob B.
Hughes, judgment confirmed and plain.
tif awarded $l65 70; Robert Birkett g.
George Roberts, in assumpsit, judgment
confirmed and plaintiff awarded $472 90.
The following comprised the chancery
business Feeney O.. White, rule issued
against Virginia Z. White, executrix, to
appear on Thursday; Hughes Is. Thomp.
son s. HIbberd, dismissed at cost Of CON-
plalnant
Adjourned to this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-10-22

POLICE CouRT.-Business at this court
yesterday morning was rather brisk. The
following is synopsis:
George Cots, disorderly, IS and costs
resisting an officer, IS and costs.
Dons. Russell, tumult and disorder In
the I'd Ward market house, 50 and costs
tumult and disorder on Water street, 81
and costs; resisting an officer, continued te
this morning.
David Gosney, tumult and disorder, q
and costs; VIM. Dorsey, same, 50 ant
costs; Robert Ray, same, g and costs.
John jackson, committing nuisance II
Cd Ward market, $40 and costs.
harriet Wilson (colored), keeping
house Of Ill fame, SEQ and costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-10-22

HAMILToN's OPERA HoUsE.-Despite
the inclemency Of the weather the Opera
House was filed last evening with ladies
to witness the great moral play, "Watch
and Wait" and all were loud in their
praise Of the extravagant and artistic man
ner in which it was put upon the stage
An elegant new carpet now adorns the
stage and gives 1t more cheerful aspect
1t should specially be borne in mind thai
this piece will be presented for positively
the last time at the matinee this after
noon, for the benefit Of ladies and chill
dren.
Tonight will be produced the great
drama, 1.-THE Merchant Of Venice" in
which Mr.. Albsugh will appear as Shy.
lock and Mrs. Albaugh as Portia.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-10-22

GEETIEMEN's ntFuRNIsHNe-NEw
STocK.-Christian Hess, Merchant Tail
or, has just returned from New York
with a large and elegant assortment
Of cloths, cassimeres,i oyercoatings, vest
ings, dress shirts, under, garments,
gloves, collars, everything in short per
tanning to q gentleman's toilet except the
hat and boots. Mr.. Hess keeps the best
OF goods; he employs good workmen,
makes neat fits, and charges moderate
prices. Gentlemen wanting handsome
Fall or Winter suits should give him q
cali .-- . ,--,.s1asru-rs-sss 7--lsf
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-10-22

"FRANK"-This word, which has been
staring everybody in the face for the past
few years, and Is now getting into every
body's mouth Is the name ofthe one price
clothier located at 40 Monroe street
Wheeling.
he is determined to give perfect salts
faction. He has proven to the commu-
nifty that his stock is unsurpassed as tc
quality, trimming, style, or price. All will
be pleased who give him q call. u
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-10-22

EXCELSIOR. "A number oil persons
were amused Yesterday afternoon by the
frantic efforts OF boy Of ten to put let
ter in a box attached to lamp post down
in the Sixth Ward. Alter climbing to
within reaching distance of the box, he
succeeded in mailing his letter with the
assistance Of stick, and for several mo,
ments before descending gazed around
him with the air peculiar TO one oil bill
age and sex at the prospect OF being
shattered to fragments on the pavement
below.