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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24
MnrdI.Graa ConfeetIonery, y

Mnrul.Grab COnIectiOheHJS Etc'
Visitors to the Mardi-Gras carnival
will find the best confectionery in the
city at Charley Towards, on Main,
near the corner of Madison street.
Charley has prepared everything nice
for his guests, his stock Of candies,
cakes, etc, being superior in every
particular. Ladies wishing an ele-
CANT cup Of coffee or oysters prepared
in all styles, or a fine lunch, will visit
Towards on Mardi-Gras day. He will
also have his soda and mead fount in op-
Grafton; and ice cream, the first ofthe sea-
son, can be had in abundance. For years
Towards confectionery has been famous
far and near. and it is the great place Of
resort for the ladies Of Memphis and
vicinity. All visitors TO Mardi-Gras will
find Charley Towards the best and most
convenient place in the city to visit and
secure the good things Of this life at a
moderate cost 1t is centrally located,
and all visitors will be waited on by POI
lite and accommodating deputies. How
ard has made preparations 70 receive
five thousand visitors on Mar di-Gras
day, and be invites as many mere as de-
sire 10 make purchases. l5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

This is the all absorbing topic-Mardi
Gras-as il has been for many weeks
and will be for months after the occa'
sion. Nearly everything has been said
aud speculated that could be in advance,
the reading and the writing of it up will
come in heavy installments hereafter
We have heretofore suggested the emf
nent propriety of Chief Of Police Athy
order to the public, and would again ad-
wise every resident and visitor Of the city
10 read it over. That there are many
thieves in the city waiting opportunities
TO pick pockets and unload hat-racks is
well known. But they will have to be
very sly, as the people are on their guard
and the thieves have good reason to sus-
meet that if detected in the commission OF
crime they might have rough handling.
People who neglect to guard their prem
Uses will have only themselves to censure
IL they are robbed. 1t is certain that
the city will be filled with visitors from
all quarters as it never was before.
Everything is auspicious but the weather,
which will probably be cool for the sea-
son. without being so clustering as last
year. On this point it is well 70 remem-
Der that the exposure TO a sudden and
severe change of the weather on last
Mardi Gras day found most of the
maskers, as well as spectators, in light,
thin clothes, and the result was much
sickness in the form Of colds, pneumonia
and bronchial affections, and doubtless
the loss of several valuable lives. 1t
would be q wise preeaution for the
maskers and all others who expect
be out tomorrow evening to wear heavy
fannels next to the person and thick
heavy shoes or boots. Life and health
are too precious to be endangered merely
for a few hours fun and display, and to
guard both we trust that this simple sug-
gestion will be observed. The weather
at this writing bids fair to be pleasant,
and the day will without doubt be
long remembered in the history of
Memphis. Many of the neighboring
towns along our various railroad lines
will be literally emptied into Memphis TO
morrow, and it is ascertained that
number Of people are here and coming
from distant cities, among others Gov
John c. Brown and suit, and several
members of the Legislatures Of Tennes-
see, Mississippi and Arkansas. We
hope that all may meet proper wei
come, and carry back with them pleas
ant recollections Of Memphis. A COM
mittee of city officials, judges and men,
b,rs of the press has been appointed to
give our favorite Governor formal and
BETTING reception, such as his high po-
sition and the esteem in which he is held
by our people has made it proper to ar
range. AS the LEDGER will not appear
again until Wednesday, we wish one
and all good time, and hope that such
a spirit Of moderation and discretion
will prevail that nothing inharmonious
can possibly happen to mar the enjoy
ment of the occasion.
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THE aKING BEE . CAPTURED.
An Escaped Negro Convict who has
been Rabbfng Houses for weeks
Captured At Last.

An Escaped Negro Convict VINO mas
been Rabbfng Houses for weeks
Captured at Last.
For over two weeks complaints have
been going in thick and fast to the Office
of the Chief Of Police from excited citi-
zens, whose dwellings have been burglar
lied and robbed by some unknown par
ties. The robberies were of the most
daring character, many Of the houses
having been entered twice and thrice.
The dwellings of Messrs. Woodruff, Fon-
tame, Freeman and others had been
plundered, and Chief Athy went to work
putting his sharpest men on the trail
The Chief was convinced that the
burglar was a negro, and the at
tention of the police was turned in
that direction. Private detectives
we're set in motion, and soon the stolen
goods began to come in. This led to q
clue that pointed at an unknown negro,
but whose description was known. This
morning about o'clock patrolmen
Couch and Richards discovered negro
coming out Of the premises of Mr..
James, on Shelby street. He was ar
rested Immediately, and on his person
was found a lot of household goods,
table ware, clothing, etc. He proved to
be a notorious desperate named Bill
Atkinson, who about three years ago
robbed the dwelling Of Major Wicks, and
was sentenced to long term in the
penitentiary. Not long since he escaped
from the penitentiary and returned
to Memphis. Having graduated in
crime during his sojourn in the
penitentiary he determined to 60 through
the city, and he was doing it eifectually
when captured. He was armed with
six-shooter when arrested, and would
have shown fight had not the patrolman
settled the matter by a show of artillery.
When brought to the police Office bunch
of keys containing fifty or more was
found on his person; with these he could
open any door or drawer. He confessed
to all the burglaries, and was more than
willing to return to the penitentiary and
serve out his five years from which he
had escaped. This is one of the NEST
important captures that has been made
in our city for sometime. This morning
Atkinson was brought before Recorder
Winters, who committed him to jail with
out bail on the charges Of burglary,
placed him under $4,000 bond for carry.
ing concealed weapons, and under seve-
raj other bonds for numerous lsrcenies.
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REcoRDER's COURT MATTERS. -0ne
hundred and eighteen cases we're dis
posed Of by Recorder Winters this
morning, the police having pulled il"
all suspicious characters found proving
since Saturday evening. James Jack
son; mackerel, found guilty Of petit
larceny, was committed in default Of
$1,000 bonds. d. W. johnson, horse
thief, was sent to Jail without bail.
Henry jenkins. charged with having
stolen goods in bis possession, was sent
up under $1,000 bonds. Bill Atkinson,
burglar and robber. committed TO jail
no bail.
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Ye Brawlers and BOisterers,
Take Warming:

The Mask Balls will commence at Mint
o'clock precisely.
None but Maskers win be allowed upon thu
floor until twelve o'clock at night.
Masks have the liberty Of the Halls, and cal
roam at will.
| No dancing will be permitted in the gallerie
of the Exposition.
Dancers will form single sets.
Persons of COior will not be admitted
and the Committee will satisfy themselves tina
the order is strictly enforced.
Payties entering the bathrooms will be sub
jected to being searched. Swords, clubs
weapons of any kind; lanterns. lights, obstruc
tions Of any kind, will not be permitted in thu
Halls.
Persons found with concealed weapons will
be apprehended and prosecuted.
No forfeits will be taken at station-houses
day or night, irrespective Of persons.
Throwing Aour or eggs. and all acts of mis-
chief. are stringently interdicted. and will be
repressed.
Aside from merriment, order and decorum,
as far as the above is concerned, is the rule,
and will be maintained.
|
cordingly.
Persons not en- masque will be assigned COM
Portable places in the various Halls.
NONRESIDENT members Of the Press, and
Chairmen of the various DELEGATIONS from ad-
joining cities. can procure their Badges by
calling upon the Secretary before ten o'clock,
Tuesday, 18th.
All Parties. Societies, Clubs, Companies,
Bands. Crews. Delegations, and others desir-
ing to have positions assigned them in the
Grand Procession and Pageant, must report
to G. G. in Chief. THEo. H0ERNER, corner
Beal and Second streets, before ten o'clock on
Tuesday next.
Line of March will be duly announced.
The streets after one o'clock will be given
up entirely to the Masquers. Street cars and
hacks will govern themselves accordingly.
All the Schools will close, TO give our little
ones merry feast.
Our Courts are hereby commanded to turn
of steam. Should any losses occur to the State
on account Of this order, just charge it to the
Legislature.
The closing of stores at one o'clock pm.
Such AS THE ExIGENoIEs OF THE SERVICE DE-
HANDS have we intrusted to our trusty and
quiet Cowbellonians, AND THEY WILL DO IT.
Trust that our mandate will be truly hon
ored. and that our Chronicler may Record a
Page full of Happiness, Joy and Mirth. unfair
nished by 4 single blot-a ct companion for
the last. Then shall we deem it privilege to
reign over our merry kingdom.
Witness our hand and signet.
MoMUs. Rex Carnival.
Mardi Gras, '73.
Attest:
L. C. D. De and Count dc Noses. Ll5O-l51
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

The sudden changes Of temperature,
together with the searching winds which
are now 80 common, are causing severe
colds to prevail everywhere, and laying
the foundations for many cases Of in
hammation Of the lungs, Pleurisy,
asthma, and other lung disorders. Pru-
dent people should nov take especial
precautions 10 avoid unnecessary expo
sure, and II unfortunate enough TO con-
tract colds. would do well to resort 10
DR.. Jayne's Expectorant a safe and re-
liable remedy, which will not .only
promptly cure colds, but will relieve and
strengthen the pulmonary and bronchial
organs. and remove al dangerous syup'
toms. Sold eyeryEhere. mEts
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York

In to-day's LEDGER appears the an
nual statement Of the celebrated and
popular Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany Of New York, to which the atten.
tion Of al citizens is called From the
tabulated statement it appears that the
net assets Of the company on the LIST Of
January, 1872, were S49, 264, ST. IL. The
net assets on the Slst Of December, 1872,
were So. O74 ,4s4 30 and the gross assets
December 81, 1872. amounted to the
enormous sum Of S5s,55O,059 q. The
Mutual Life Insurance Company Of New
York insures on all plans without extra
charge for climate risks This offers
great inducements TO take out policies
in this sterling company. The enter
prising aud popular agent Of the com
pany IN this city, Col. A. II. Littleton,
has his ofice a. No. y Madison street.
where he uill be pleased 20 receive al
those desiring 70 inTesdgsie insurance
matters.
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Cnndnn,s Cancer Journal.

We have received copy Of DIR. Cou'
denis Cancer Journal, published in
Louisville, Ky. The Courier-Journal
says:
DIR. Couden's cures are effected with
out pain or resort to surgery. We know
that the large majority Of mankind will
be skeptical with regard to these state
ments. for the reason that supersti-
tious horror has SO long been connected
with this frightful disease, and the belief
that it was incurable has SO firmly fixed
itself in the minds ofmen that 1t is hard
to remove it; but nothing is more GER
tain than that DR.. Couden can satisfy
anyone whose mind is not absolutely
closed against conclusive testimony that
he has done and can do all that he pro-
fesses. What be has accomplished in
the past, is the smplest guarantee OF
what he is able to do in the future. His
secret is his own, but all who are afflicted
can avail themselves of its benefits. 1t
has made him one of the greatest bene-
factors of his race, and conquered a dis
ease which is as loathsome as it is
frightfnl.
DR.. Coudens address is No. AZ West
Jefferson street, Louisville, KY.
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ADJUSTMENTS.


GRAED OPERA HoUsE.--Miss Carlotti
LeClercq, an English actress Of un
doubted ability, will commence an en-
gagement at tho Opera House this even
ing. Miss LeClsrcq came with the
great Fechter TO America, and supported
that renowned actor during his engage
menls in New York, Boston and other
cities. Possessing histrionic talent and
stage experience, no wonder she became
a favorite with the critics OF the Eastern
cities; indeed, II Is said that Ia Shak-
spearean dramas she has but few equals
on the stage. Tonight the Lady OF
Lyons, one of Bulwers fine creations,
win be presented, with Miss LeClercq as
Pauline" The people of Memphis
have a taste for the legitimate drama,
and never fail to attend when il is pre-
sentcd by leading actors or actresses.
We predict Miss LeCIercq will draw
large houses during the week, and be-
come quite a favorite with our theater-
going people. Manager Davey has pre-
pared new scenery and effects for the
oreniug night, and promises to present
each drama in frst-class style. AT the
close Of the performance tomorrow
night a grand masquerade ball will be
given under the patronage OF a number
of our best citizens.
MEMPHIS THEArER During the past
week Miss Ada Gray has been catering
to the public taste for society plays, such
as Whose Wife, Article AZ, etc, with sue
cess. She came here unknown, but grew
steadily into public favor. She will be
succeeded by Miss Isabel Freeman, who
will appear tonight in the Octoroon, one
of Dion Boucicault's well constructed
dramas. Miss Freeman comes to Mem
phis comparatively stranger, but the
press of other cities speak in high terms
of her ability and merits as an actress.
The Memphis public will not be slow to
recognize her and pay the tribute of
crowded houses to her histrionic talent.
Manager Short will do everything in his
power to put the piece on the stage in
most attractive manner.
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FOREIGN.

RoxE, February Pa letter Of King
Victor Emmanuel is published, in which
be approves the resignation of Amadeus
from the Spanish throne.
MADRID, February 24.-The attitude
of the provinces toward the new cabinet
grows more and more threatening.
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NEW YORK.

New YORK, February A-The
weather this morning is intensely cold
and it is probably the coolest day yet
experienced this season. The air is
keen, sharp and piercing, and the wind
blowing. The thermometer has fallen to
zero, with probabilities Of falling still
lower.
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THE CARNIVAL.
mardi.Gras Oysters ana Drink

Mardf-Gras Oysters and DrIhKs.
Visitors to the Mardi.Gras celebration
will find the freshest and best Norfolk
shell oysters at Madame Vincents Crys-
tai Palace saloon, in Crystal Palace alley,
on Main street, opposite Odd Fellows
Hall, between Court and Jefferson streets.
On Mardi-Gras night the Madame will
open house for the reception of guests,
and viii serve up oysters prepared in
every style. The best liquors and cigars
in the city can be found at Madame Vim
cents, fact well known to all classes
Of our citizens. Isl
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MYK0LEHAsKvM.


Ihave now on hand 10000 bushels
best Pittsburg coal; large lot of A No. ]
ash wood and gas coke, which l am Of
fering to city and country consumers, in
any quantity, at reasonable rates. am
prepared now to deliver all orders
promptly. GEo. MELERsH,
27S Main street.
Yards-Front and Mccall and l75
Madison. l49r
MESS BEEF.-H. Seessel, sr., Central
Market, corner Jefferson and Third
streets, is prepared to supply the trade
with the finest quality Of mess beef at
the very lowest figures. 8
Just received, n shipment of the
finest teas ever imported into this
city by PETER n. DONNELLY,
Isl so7 Poplar street.
The common sense of it is, that Kress
Fever Tonic comes in contact with the
ague poison in the blood, couuteracts
and elects it. Go to Griswold & Co.
and get a common sense medicine.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

"MIDDLENARcH," by George Elliott,
in paper covers, has been received by
Mansford, corner of Second and Nun
roe; also all the monthlies for March,
and latest dailies from Philadelphia,
Baltimore, New York and other leading
cities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

FRESH Canadian oat meal, sweet cider,
pure strained and comb honey, and a
full line of extra family groceries, at ].
Deyoto's, corner of Third and Adams
streets. list
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

Tnr beautiful monthly magazine, the
Bow Bells, for February, is to be found
at r. J. Walkers news depot, 1876 Beal
street. This is one Of the finest maya
zines placed on our table. Call and
subscribe for the new volume.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

As Locusra.-The Charter Oak stoves
are becoming such universal favorites
and are making their way into so many
households, that Il looks as II they were
destined to cover the face Of the land
as the locusts Of Egypt Unlike them,
however, they are blessings instead OF
plaques, and we wish speed to the cen
summation. dAw
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Gas FITTING. Is Jefferson st.

FoR stylish Mardi Gras suits at reason
able prices and in character, 70 70 s5e
Main street. room q.
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PuMrs, l6 Jefferson street.

Just received, n shipment of nne
old BOurbon and rye whiskfes by
PETER n. DONNELLY,
Isl 3O7 Poplar street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

The young mems nobby shoes have
Just arrived at 292 Main street. II
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COALI COALi COALI

Just received, large supply Of No. ]
Pittsburg coal, which we are selling al
seventy-6ve cents per barrel.
l4O-t WAIT & LEWIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

LITrsr styles Of boots and shoes re-
ceiyed weekly byD Dennis, 292Main st. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24
Notice 90 ehippers.

MEMPHIS AND LIrrLR Rock X. r.,
MEnPnls. February "a. 1873.
THERE WILL BIZ NO fREIGHT RE
IL colvod at this Depot on February 70, 1870
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o ep The Mutual Life York


rEurru Of premium
hundred and
~ u'NAS7'" CD" 'O'' ~. CT ARrLErT
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J.w. s. BnOvEE, ls JessrsOnst sst
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M MEDICAL.
CANCERS


A RE permanently cured by DR.. W. G. C0U-
IA DEN, of Louisville. From hundreds Of
cures few well-known names are selected
which can be easily Addressed Rev q w
Mitchell, Jackson, Tenn; cured, 1869. X
Trotter, Prospect, Giles co, Tenn; cured, 1870.
H w Smith, Carter's creek. Maury co, Tenn;
Tenn; cured. 1868. Mrs w G Beall. Brandon
burg. KY; cured, 1911. II N. Gage, grocer,
Main st; cured, 1863. Mrs Birdsey Mcknight,
carpet store, Main st; cured, 1869. + g Baird,
Fulton Station, Fulton co, Ky; cured, 1871.
James Austin, Goshen, Oldham CO., Ky;
cured, 1870. Peter jerks. ice dealer, Twen-
tieth and Walnut SITS; cured, 1866. Mrs Lewis,
cured. Rocky Hill Station, KY. Mrs Jemima
Scott. Of Georgetown. KY, aunt Of Col Jilson
johnson. proprietor Of the Gait House, Louis
Vile, Ky, The Doctor also refers to Rev A I
Spalding. Atlanta, Ga.
By addressing DR.. W. c. C0UDEN. No. Al
West Jefferson street, Louisville. Ky, copies
of his journal" can be obtained, free Of
charge, giving mode Of treatment and large
list of cases cured. Isl II
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

Notice to Shippers.

sournKRx RAiLRoAp 6EouRIrr Coer'r,l
Lessee Memphis and Charleston \, Ma
MO FREIGHT. EITHER LOCAL on
N through, will b received al the Memphis
and Charleston railroad depot ON Tuesday
February 18th. for shipment, ne
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-02-24

Tickets, admitting bearer----eI.oO.
Tickets may Be- obtained from the Manager
o. ~ The bo1-shcs q he Grand Opsrs Houss.
1917
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r. W. LisHTHunzE. JtrEs W. exEnD.
J. X. MILLrE. ELIas 0'BaNEoE,
q. A.P. KELsEr.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-20
PARKS EROM THE WIRES.

The government bought one million oil
honda Yesterday at ll3 $500 to ll3 IS 100.
"A box containing $40, 900 worth OF North
Carolina bonds was stolen from store In
Broome street, New York, yesterday.
"A steamer has arrived at Punta Arenas
with six hundred and dtty-fonr Cinnamon on
board. Thirty-one died durlDg the passage.
"A milk. train ran into passenger tram,
Tuesday, near Harlem, New York, killlng one
person and inJurlng many.
"A terrible colliery explosion occurred
near Hanley, Staffordshire, England. on
Tuesday. Thirty miners are reported killed,
and number Injured.
*. The steamer ]. D. Foley has left Fortress
Monroe for Baltimore, having Ia tow the
steamer Lucille, from Wilmington, for that
tport, she having lost her rudder.
"A petition is circulating In Boston which
asks the Massachusetts Legislature 10 eXpunge
,its Sote of censure against Senator Sumner
for his ccLion regarding battle flags.
General Thomas EcSert, superintendent
of the fWestern Union Telegraph Company,
sailed from New York for Liverpool yester-
. dsv morning, on 8 two months trip. He was
Escorted TO the steamer by many OF his tele-
graphic friends. ,,,;,, ,tco,
nectIcut met at Hartford yesterday. Win Colo
pei Dwight O. Morrie, formerly hePuoncan.
nresldIng. Hrst as temporary and dnaIiy as
permanent chairman. Chas. I: 1ngersoll was
Nominated for Governor. and George q. Lille
Liberal Republican, for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1873-02-20

We have until lately lost sight OF the en-.
terprisng Mr.. Cook and his numerous tOurs.
He seemed to alght on our shores, Issue .
tempting programme, ard Immediately dlsap-
pear. He was verilable bird OF passage.
For all We know his liberal offers have met
with no response In cosmopolitan New York,
intellectual Boston, epicurean Baltimore, or
even among the wicked OF Chicago. From
Philadelphia We never expected any reply 10
come. Unless Mr.. Cook could have provided
separate boats for every six persons 1t was OBJ
vOus from the first that the Phlladelphlans
would respectfully decline. We have
looked for Mr.. Cook In these cllies,
and behold, like Harlequin In the panto
mime. he suddenly Ia present in an unrX.
pected place. Lebanon, Tennessee, has the
honor OF beginning the organization of the
first excursion party, to depart from New
York on the 1lth of June. The company 10 10
consist of twenty or thirty Southern ladies'
and geatlemen. The length Oi the trip s 10 oe
about four months. The necessary expenses
will be Elk hundred and seventy four dollars
for each person. This amount includes steam
ers, railways, hotels, porterage, omniouSes,
guides, fees for sightseeing and servants;
Also carriages to Pompeii, Melrose, Abbots-
ford, TO the Louvre Gallery and Jardin des
Plantes, In Paris; Royal Gallery in Munich,
and three days in Rome, under the guidance
of a competent arcf elosical lecturer; ponies
for Vesuvius, ard railway up the Rhigt. Ira
Yelling and hotel accommodations are 1rSt-
class everywhere. Professor Starr, OF Corona
Institute, Lebanon, is the chief promoter OF
this scheme.