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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
NEW YORK.

NEW York, January 3l.-The States
Line Steamship Company of Glasgow
will dispatch the first of their new
steamers, the Pennsylvania, to this port
on or about the first of March next, to
be followed by the Virginia and Georgia,
semi-monthly steamers, all first class
and full power.
The officers Of the Irish Brigade as
sembled yesterday at the Astor House
and proceeded thence to the military
headquarters on Houston street for the
purpose of paying their respects to
Major General Hancock, commanding
the division of the Atlantic. They were
most cordially received by General
Hancock. After a mutual exchange Of
courtesies the officers left, we'll pleased
with their visit.
The address Of the committee having
charge of the Greeley statue.i published
this morning, announcing their organi-
cation, and inviting contributions from
all parts of the country for the erection
of monument to the great journalist.
The Tribune, referring TO the address,
says: We are sure no appeals are needed
to enforce the considerations set forth in
this address. The monument will be
built, and it will hereafter be pleasant
for any one to reflect that he contributed
to it, however slightly. The country
owes these honors to his memory, which
should not be withheld from him.
There is no longer any partisan clamor
over him; his friends and opponents are
united in this memorial work The
promptness and liberalitY with which
this will be accomplished will show that
the country is not unmindful of history
and devotion to its best interests, its
truest honor and glory.
The extreme cold weather which set
in Wednesday has not moderated per-
ceptibly. The cold air which comes
from the west has continued since
Wednesday. Thermometer gradually
declining. The weather experienced in
the past few days has not been equaled
in several years. The thermometer this
morning marks 100 above.
The Tribune this morning states that
the American and European members
Of the new government bond syndicate
we're corresponding through cable yes
terday, and have formally decided to
open subscriptions for removing the
balance of the 100000, 600 United States
five per cent. bonds, On Tuesday next
the official announcement Of this fact,
with the prospectus Of the syndicate,
will be given to the public. On Satur-
day the syndicate will convert 100000
900 six per cent. bonds into the same
amount of FIVE per cent bonds. The
subscription list remains open only a
few days No additional issue Of FIVE
per cent. bonds is authorized.
The jury in the Tweed case came into
court this morning, when the foreman
announced that they were unable TO
agree on q verdict. The judge then
discharged them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, January 1.-The demorali-
cation in the police force increases, and
while the captains adhere to the board
and refuse to receive orders from su-
perintendent .Washburne, some OF the
sergeants have announced themselves
to be on the side Of the Mayor. Il is
quite probable that the captains viii be
removed to-day BY the Mayor and some
Of the sergeants appointed in their
places. In this case il is possible there
may be a riot among the patrolmen
when ordered to ebey two sets Of mas
ters The Police Commissioners have
decided to appeal TO the Supreme Couri,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
baltimore ana ohio Railroad.

The forty-sixth annual report of this
old. prosperous and popular route of
travel, embracing nearly one hundred
pages, has been received The state
ments of assets, liabilities, income. ex-
penses, repairs, extensions and geL-
eral improvements indicate that this is
not only one Of the wealthiest but best
managed railroads in the country. 1t is
a noteworthy fact that such excellent
precautions are observed by diligent EN-.
ployes Of the company that accidents
on the line are almost unknown. The
two tracks are laid with steel rails, and
the road bed as well as rolling
stock kept in perfect repair.
To give an idea Of the amount of
business done annually, it may be stated
that, while the total amount of revenues
for the year 1871 were Sl2,557 ,529 AZ,
the revenues for 1872 were Sl3,626,677-
81, being an increase Of over 81 100000
in single year. The gross expenses of
the year 1872 amounted to over $4,000
900. The net profits are immense, but
not more than ten per cent. dividends
are declared, and the remainder is used
in equiping the road, building elegant
depots, hotels and adding cars of the
finest finish. The net earnings Of the
road last year amounted TO over
So, 100000. During the year forty.
eight first class engines and fifty.one
palace and passenger cars, and 1854
cars for general tonnage we're put on the
road. The equipment of the main stem
and branches consists of 423 locomo-
tives, $50 passenger and baggage cars,
apd 1919 stock and other cars These
items give an idea Of the heavy business
done by the road. The superior con-
nections east and west, and the safe and
luxurious Accommodations furnished
passengers, have long made this favor
lite route with Southern and Western
travellers. Colonel Sidney B. Jones, a
well-known and accomplished official, is
the general passenger agent at Cincin-
matt, with headquarters at The Burnet
House.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

The Trojan toads exhumed by DR..
Sliechmann in the course Of his excava'
ton of the ruins Of ancient Troy, may
we'll surpass in the mind OF q believer IN
their identity the interest that attaches
TO his broken pottery, his arms and his
crumbled mason-work. While Priam
himself may have eaten his royal dinner
from the now shattered pipkin, and
Helen have watched from the sum
mit of the tower when it stood in its
perfection, high above the walls
that overlooked the sea, neither
can approach in archaeological value the
toad that perchance hoped beneath
the feet Of Cassandra as she wandered
prophesying, or perched on the tetlocks
Of the wooden horse, mute contdant OF
mystery and strategy. II is cruel
science that tells us the toads
could never have seen that day and yet
live that, in spite Of DIR. Sliech-
mann's romantic credulity, toads never
live to more than forty years in their
best estate; and that, by experiment, II
enclosed as these are represented TO have
been. they cease even their letharglc ex-
istence in comparatively few months.
The excavating doctor found his historic
toads at the depth of iifty-three feet be-
meath the surface of the earth, and gives
us his word that there they have been
since Troy fell. We would fain pre-.
serve our belief in the marvellous, aud
concede an existence Of three thousand
years to these witnesses Of Homer's
epic, for fear that an equally close an
aiysis shall deprive us at the same time
of the wash-basin of Priam and the
tower Of Helen.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

Il. The Senate added an amendment,
making II complete, sweeping repeal
The House was forced 70 pass the bill
or 20 back ON is own action hence,
the repeal. OF course, appropriations
will be required now 70 pay postage on
public documents. aud thus the familiar
IN. c." documents will not be lost
to the sight Of the poor people. II
is estimated that the ranking privi-
lege costs the country over two end a
half millions annually. This was paid
by all the people for the benefit Of few
comparatively. Two million dollars
more are spent every year in printing
public documents OF character that are
of no use to the general reader The
immense machinery Of the printing
bureau seems to be maintained chiefly
to be used ON the eve Of elections for po'
litical purposes. This outrage should be
abolished next, # Congress is in earnest
about reducingexp and the national
debt.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

aud boas, that they viii defeat the Mayor
aud his legal advisers and send them 10
Jail, bat the law officers Of the city are
all confident that the Mayors position
is right and will be sustained BY the bet
ter part Of the community.
A curling match was played here yes
terdAy between the Scotia Club, Of Chi
cago, aud Milwaukee Club, the latter
beeting BY 70 to as. wwTn WA.
The case OF Mrs. Boyoe. accused OF
numbering her paramour, johnson, will
20 the jury to-day. The accused viii
probably BIO acquitted.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
THE LEGISLATURE.

The various bills Of importance, reia'
ting TO the school system, public hnan-
oes etc, introduced in the Legislature
this session, are in the hands Of the APP
pointed committees, where much OF the
real hard work has TO be done, and will
be reported within few days for action
A revenue bill, of a general character
submitted by Mr.. Williamson, OF this
county we understand will shortly be
reported back by the committee, and
then the discussion will commence in
earnest The provisions are numer-
GUS and comprehensive, it is intimated'
and will cover a great deal of ground.
While the most decisive measures are yet
to be voted upon, the members are
corresponding with their constituents,
studying the former statutes and taking
counsel together, so as to be ADVISED
how TO act best for the general good. Ii
is not to be expected that they would
come 10 hasty conclusions or pass i'm
portant measures in the FIRST weeks OF
the session. They are quietly at work.
and the result of their deliberations will
be made known in due time. Bills have
been offered upon every important sub
iect, representing the various ideas that
prevail in different parts of Ike State;
and after a fair comparison and inter
change Of ideas we hope that wise legis-
lstion will follow. There is ample time
vet to do everything required OF the
Legislature within the time allotted by
the Constitution for a regular session.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
MISCELLANEOUS.

JERSEY CRY, n. j., January 81
About dark last evening, on the boun-
dary liae between Hoboken and Nah
waken. there was found the corpse OF
some poor traveller, with bloody skull
aud stiFened limbs. Over The right eye
sf the victim a bullet or dagger had
pierced the head, leaving a hole an inch
in diameter, through which could be
seen the iHierior Of the head. Two
inches higher Up on the forehead an
other bullet or pointed weapon had been
barred in the skull a portion Of the
brain vas oozing through The opening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

The upper portion of the chin was torn
by knife. The victim Is supposed %
be II. Brooks.
MLwAuKEE. January 2l.-The pro
peller City Of Fremont, which LEFT tins
port for Grand Haven, retrsned yeater-
day. She stuck in The ice twenty-five
miles oil our harbor, aud after having
used all her fuel, burned twelve boxes OF
bacon 10 rake steam. The amount OF
ice in the lake at present is uuprece-
dented.
The propeller Messenger lea Grand
Haven for this port Tuesday evening,
but has not yet arrived. She is undoubt-
eddy stuck in the ice on this or the other
shore, ID
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
Legal RATE OF INTEREST.

A bill was introduced in the House
yesterday by Mr.. Perkins to make the
legal rate Of interest six per cent, but
not to interfere with the rate of borrow
ing or loaning money. This would prac-
tically repeal the usury laws, and leave
the price Of money on the market to be
regulated by the supply and demand,
Just as any other commodity represent
ing value, We hope the bill will pass
without opposition. Six per cent. will
do very well as legal rate, but capital
lists cannot be forced to lend money at
that rate, nor can evasions of the usury
law be often detected or brought to
light. The hardship is on the borrower,
who is compelled to put up collaterals
Instead of giving lien or deed Of trust
on real estate If he fails at a given
time 10 pay back the money his valua-
bles are forfeited and sold. But, ia the
other case, where the debt is secured by
realty, he has more time in which to re-
deem his property, because transfers are
not made so readily. The lender has all
the advantage under the present law, and
seldom exacts less than three times as
much in collaterals as the money
loaned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
RrnIsrRIc rING THE STATE.

The very important duty Of redistrict-
ing the State, making ten instead OF
nine Congressional districts, devolves
upon the present Legislature, aud the
subject has been referred to committee,
from whom we hope soon to hear. The
people of East Tennessee are much in
terested in "squaring" the battering-
ram district, which will no doubt be
done as near as practicable. Horace
Maynard has gone to Congress, and sew
eral others of the same sort, partially
as result of gerrymandering the State.
We look for nothing of the sort from
the present Legislature, but fair
deal based upon population, present
and prospective, territory, compaetness
and public convenience. In this end OF
the State probably few changes will be
made. We have heard of none demand
ed. In the Memphis district, if any
parties exist, they are pretty nearly
balanced, and the best is bound to win.
We believe the people are satisfied
without any change. Ye.an extra dis
trict over the present number, in the
State must be made somewhere, West
Tennessee, of course, is willing to fur
nish her share of people and territory.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

The canyon Of the Tuolumne river,
where it makes its way through the Sierra
Nevada mountains in California, is de-
scribed by two recent visitors, John
Muir and Gales Clark, the latter one Of
the State Commissioners on the Yose-
mite Valley, as being in some respects
even more wonderful than the latter
natural marvel II extends fer forty
miles in a curved line, beginning in the
very heart Of the Upper Sierras. The
river IS twice Is large as the MERGED in
the Yosemite; and though il has no falls
Of uubroken columns OF water equal TO
those in the latter valley, it surpasses it
in the variety Of its cascades. The val
ley or bottom Of the canyon is in no part
over q quarter Of a mile vide, and the
sides Of the walls are described as Of un-
surpassed grandeur. There is one WAFER
leap over them Of 500 feet, but il Is not
unhrokeu, while the Yosemite fall Il
1900 feet high. and has one unbroken
lesp Of 500 fesi
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

Tbs Governors Of Oregon and Cali
fornia have been very slow about organ
izing volunteers to take part in the Mo
doc war. They seem 10 think that as
the government has troops enough in
reach to eat up Captain Jack and all
his Modocs it is unnecessary to call for
volunteers to do the fighting for the reg.
ulars. The speck of war is not over
yet. The government troops were wait
ing for reinforcements at last accounts
perhaps for the West Point cadets, who
are under marching orders to go some
where. The Indians will not surrender
and will not rese-vate, except that they
reserve their FIRE until within close
range. II Captain Jack could be in
duced to go to Washington City under
dag Of truce and see the Inauguration
and assist in reviewing the troops and
get filed up with whisky and good stall
fed beef, he would doubtless yield to the
gentle influences OF civilization and
consent to make peace on such terms
as would secure a continuation of ra-
tons at mess headquarters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

Or all the dignitaries in the land who
have had to leone down out Of that
tree" Schuyler .Colfax, the present Vice
President of the United States, is the
worst used up and most crest-fallen of
the lot. He has heretofore stood very
high in the estimation Of his Western
constituents, and was alluded to as an
upright man, noble example Of the
self-msde species, worthy TO be pointed
out to the youth of the land. He will be
pointed out, but in manner that will
not flatter his vanity in the least. He
stands condemned not only Of accepting
brides bat of downright lying and per-
Jury. The chain of circumstantial evi-
dence is complete; not link is wanting
His most inveterate enemy could not
have imagined a more complete net
work OF damning proof
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

IT is held by some who have been in
vestlgating the subject that the Legisla-
ture could not, and therefore did not,
repeal the poll-tax, since that is fixed
by the Constitution (article 4, section y,
and the Legislature cannot change the
Constitution. This is a matter of i'm
portance and should be definitely set
tied, that the people may know what to
expect. The Constitution does not fix
the amount Of the poll-tax, but inhibits
the judges Of elections from receiving
votes without evidence that the poll.iax,
as assessed by the Legislature, has been
paid. The act of June II, 1870. fixes
the poll-iax at fifty cents, but the time
for paying it has been already twice ex-
tended. But the amount having been
fixed once, can the Legislature remit
the tax, or does il still accrue7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
LEGAL.
Trustee's Sale.

DY VIRTUE OF THE TERMS OF A TRUST
- deed made to me MS trustee by Mat A.
Glass and Rosette +. Glass, on January 18th.
1872, and recorded in book No. So. page 10, Of
the records of the county Of Shelby, Tennessee,
to secure certain Indebtedness therein men
toned, will on
Tuesday, March 18th, 1878,
at II o'clock, in front of A. NJ. Boyd's office,
No. 1853 Front street, sell to the highest bidder,
for cash, the following described land, lying
and being in the county Of Shelby, State Of
Tennessee: Lot No. 2 of Sarah g, Laws sub
division Of a sixty acre tract Of land, lying
south Of Memphis about two miles, and de-
scribed as follows: Beginning at the intersec-
ton of POston avenue with the north line of
said sixty acre tract; thence southwark, along
said Poston avenue, five chains and eleven
links; thence east, parallel with the said north
line of said sixty acre tract. seven chains
thence parallel with said avenue, to the said
northern line, five chains and one link; thence
westward, along said northern line. TO the be-
ginning point, seven chains and sixty-three
links. Equity of redemption waived. Title
believed TO be good, but l convey only as
trustee.
isi-xvi.9 ALSTON BOYD, Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

MANsFoRD, corner of Second and
Monroe, has the largest stock Of valen-
tines in the city, and is selling at low
rates to Wholesale customers. His re
tail stock of valentines will be opened
3. m tn1a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

TIE repeal Of the Thanking privilege
cuts of members, Senators, bureau
officers, cabinet officers and the Presi-
dent himself Such a Law has been pro-
posed in q spirit Of demagoguery every
year or two from time immemorial. but
nerer before got through both houses st
arce. The House passed the bill as
usual, expecting the Senate 10 reject
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
ADVERTISING.
LEGAL ADVERTISING.

TIROM AND AFTER THIS DATE, WE
4 will charge Q0) cents per line for the first
insertion, and five (5) cents per line for each
subsequent insertion Of all legal advertise
ments, except such as may be inserted for
thirty days or longer consecutively, which
will be charged at card rate, by the square.
counting eight 49, lines nonpareii, solid, to the
square. The printers fees to be paid in ad-
~'' " G. W. ALEXANDER,
B. M. Memphis Appeal Pub. Co.
A. j. kELLAR,.
Memphis Avalanche.
i3 Z. WHITM0RE,
.lt Public Ledger.
Memphis, January 81, 1873. l3l.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

DIscREDIr Mobilier is the latest name
for the late Congressional sell out to
Hoax Ames. Some of the culprits
heartily wish there was no boar about
it, for this railroad hoax is turning out
to be one Of the most dsagreeable reali-
ties they ever encountered in their lives.
He won't down at their bidding and the
whitewash it won't take, and Hoax is
to play generally.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31

Oh cake and Pittsburg coke at Brown
& Jones, 2s2 Main street. 1907
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

TOR SIX NIGHTS AND ONE MATINEE
II onlv. commencing Monday evening, Jan
nav g7fh the far-famed Comedian and delin-
Gator OF the comic aad pathetic drama,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
Mr.. John Z. Owens.
Mssssyk s fE..IsI : sS . !. ' z

uoadag. Fsbruary s-Ths rrsai Martinetti-
RatsI aHd the eonreous Van hamme Ballet
Troupe viii appear.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
MEMPHIS THEATER.

ENGAGEMENT FOR SIX NIGHTS AND
~ Saturday Matinee of the great American
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-14
Powerful Acting.

The little old theatre at Albany, n.
Y, has been the SCENE of many curt
ouS theatrical stories. On one occa-
sion Elwih Forrest. the American
tragedlsn. then Il young man. anu
more famous tor his muscle than hiI
genius, gave tremendous display OF
really powerful acting. He WAS sup
posed 10 represent y R,min warrior.
and TO be attacked by six minions OF a
de,e.ted tyrant. At the rehearsal Mr.
Forrest found great ftult with the SUI
pers who condeScemlcd To play the
mlnioas. They were too tams. They
didn't lay hold of him. They didn't
90 In ~ if 1t were real fight. Mr.,
Forrest stormed and threatened tho
supers sulEed aud consulted. At
length the captain Of thu snpers in-
quired, In his local slang: Yer want
this To be a bully fight. eh?"
II do" replied Forrest.
"All right" rejoined the captain,
aud the rehearsal quietly proceeded.
In the evening the little theatre was
crowded, aud Mr.. Forest was entli,lsi
astically received. When the fighting
scene occurred the great trasr,lian
took the center Of the stage, and the
six niuious entered rapidly and de
ployed In skirmi-hing or'ler. At the
cue. Seize him." one minion asSun-
cd . pusilistic attitude, aud struck a
blow straight from the shoulder upon
the prominent nose OF the Roman hero;
another raised him about six inches
from the stage BY n we'll directed kick.
and the others made ready to rush in
for = decisive tu>sle. For moment
Mr.. Forest stood astounded, his broad
chest heaving with rage; his great
eyes flashing fire; his sturdy legs
planted like columns OH the stage.
Then came the few minutes OF power
ful acting. at the emil OF which one
super was seen sticking head foremost
In the base drum in the orchestra, four
were having their wounds dressed in
the green room. aud one Hiding him
self in the flies, rushed out Oh the roof
OF the theatre and shouted ''tirc" 1t
the top OF his voice !; while Mr.. For
rest bowed his thankS pintimgiy 70 the
applauding audience who looked upon
the whole affair rs part OF the piece.
and had "never seen Forrest act so
spleudidly."
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-14
WAGON FOR SALE.

"A LIGHT AND sERvIcEABLE THOR.
n oughbrace single.horse Wagon. new. for
sale chea, for ca.h. Inquire o{ otcrn & Son,
Ma 6yHA Gvd Hak wyD g
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-14
NOTICE..

OWING 10 THE DISSOLUTION OF THE
| } Coparincrsnip o! Graves. Maynard & Co..
all parties having stocks WIN them must TAX tsse
them nm on or before the Let d OF June. lSIS.
myg1 I'd GRAVES. MAYNARD & co.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-14
THE ROUTE
THE scENERY.

The road 10 the Lake, either from Truekee or
from Carson, 10 ono OF great beauty, passiDg
and along beautiful valleys. The scenery around
the shores Of tho Lake 10 among the mosl gor.
geous In the world.
Telegraph Office At the Hotel.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1873-06-14
NOTICE..

ALL PERSONS INDEBTED TO DIR. HALL
n will please call at his Office and settle their
accounts. His health has 80 far improved that
he can receive coin and receipt bills without
injury to IL
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