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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-01-12

Attention is directed to our special notice
column.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
PUBLIC LEDGER.
THE MoDoc WAR.

1t is nearly a week since General
Canby's death at the hands of the In
dian fend, Captain Jack. Orders
were issued from the War Depart
uent at once to take the Modoos
wherever they could be fouRd-snd
leave them there. This satisfied popu-
lar indignation for the time, which at
first sympathized with the extreme or
aers for determination, but thus far the
news from the seat Of war has been very
meagre The whites have not taken any
scalps as far as heard from, although the
public has been officially assured several
times that the indians were surrounded.
The operations against Captain Jack
began like farce and have ended in
terrible tragedy. At frst only thirty
men were sent out to remove him; he
repulsed the troops, killing eight or ten,
and wounding as many more. Next
time they went at him with guns at
fright shoulder shift, aud two or three
companies of troops. These were re-
pulsed with loss of forty men on the
18th Of January, and not drop Of the
precious Medoc blood spilled, for the
peace policy prevailed, and the govern
ment agents, who expected to be paid
three prices for stealing their rations,
could not afford to lose any Of these val,
liable Indian lives. Thus far the war has
cost thousands of dollars and about sixty
lives of white people, including fifteen
settlers slaughtered by the Modocs on
their way to the lava beds There is
manifestly great bungling somewhere, or
the government could not be swindled,
bafied and defeated so long by hand
full of savages. Over thousand troops
are after Captain Jack now, but we do
not anticipate the capture of Captain
Jack or any of his warriors. Hswill no
doubt put the squaws and little pap
pooses in some place Of comparative
safety, and make desperate Sight only
where he has the advantage Of position,
and when the worst comes will either sell
his life dearly as he can or escape to
some remote locality where he will be
secure from pursuit for several months.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

The San Francisco Alta has a desor ip
ton Of vampire recently caught by the
second mate Of the steamship Nevada:
"While the steamship Nevada was
eighty miles on one OF the minor isles
of MIcronasis, on It's way from Australia
10 this mort, At about six o'clock in the
morning. strong animal OF dark figure
was observed 10 light on the highest peak
of the forward mast. Attracted by its
peculiar appearance, the officer OF the
deek. Mr.. Burns, thesecond mate, offered
ons of the sailors a small sum TO secure
II. The man clambered up the mast with
A heavy cloth on bis hand, aud after a
slight struggle, in which he was severely
bitten on the hand IL was secured. Bring
ing il 10 the deck, on examination, the
beast proved 10 be hne specimen Of a
species Of the vampire tribe. This aRi-
NAL closely resembles the terrodaetyle
of the antediluvian ages. In appearance
il is like huge bat, on hasty examine
ton. II is in the head Of the animal.
however, that the main distinction is
found. That OF the present one is
perfect counterpart Of the black.and.tan
terrier dog. It's teeth are very long, and
are called In constant requisition TO dis
countenance all attempts Of familiarity.
When flying. the wings Of this i'll.
omened beast measured, from tip TO tip,
at least Eve times the diameter Of its
body. 1t of deep, jet black color,
the body being covered with aIheavy fur.
II is very savage, being constantly on
the alert to attack. Whether this ami
NAL is full and perfect vampire, whose
feats Of lulliug a man to sleep with |
the fan-motions Of its wings, while
sucking in the victims very heart blood,
is yet a question, for as yet 1t has not
been examined by any scientific man.
Its appearance is, however, enough to
suggest the truth Of such horrible sur
mise. Be il as it may, the little Micro
nasima Island has always borne a weird
and frightful reputation among the ma
tive inhabitants of the adjoining islands.
Strange stories Of cannibalism tales of
savage idolatrous practices, poison val
eys, and the like are constantly CON
nected in their minds with its name, and
IN the small matter OF being possessed
1f bloed imbibing vampires in addition
10 all the other horrors, few Of them
would think the matter extraordinary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRAYcIsco, April l6, VIA ONIHA
April ls.-Since Monday, when the ex-
petition against the Modocs started, a
continued firing has been kept up on
both sides. The Indians are concealed
behind rocks, and one of them is equal
to one hundred soldiers. Colonel Gil
lem is confident the Nodes cannot es-
cape.
The remains Of General Candy have
tesched Portland, add are deposited in
the vault Of Rev. L. 4. Thomas The
funeral takes place in San Francisco on
Friday.
The following we're wounded on the
10th. Lieut.. Egan, Sergt. GUIDE. Cor.
poral Drew, Tsslfh infantry; Corporal
Kilbreck, Corporal Delsne, Fourth ar.
dllsry; Privates E. O'conner, J. No.
Ilans, Martin 0'Conner and Thomas
Barnard were badly wounded, add Chss.
Johnson and W. T. sesdes, Of The First
cavalry, were killed.
Colonai ellen, commanding the eK
petition ,ielegrapks Gen .fohofeld that It
IS sUPossible to completely SURROUND and
fghi De iniisps in ihs lava beds viii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
IA Caure Tor plYorce.

The injury which has just led to the
claiming q judicial separation by u young
bride in France suggests with painful
force the observation Of Mrs. Gummidge
that everything goes contrary" The
wooing of this lady had been attended
with more than ordinary griefs and diff
culties to her sutton. Several times had
she named the day, and as often had she
changed her little mind. Of course
when his fate was first announced to him
her betrothed had ordered his wedding
coat, and thereafter, while Madamoiselle
vacillated, it hung over chair in his
dressing-room. One day, after having
been tormented more than usual, the
poor young man violently commanded
his valet to lock up that soul-wringing
garment. And be careful" he added pa
thetically, that the moth do not get into
it. mo fear, Monsieur" said Master
Valet; 81 have an infallible recipe against
such intruders. At last the young
lady concluded to be married, and con
tinuing in that state OF mind for some
days, the wretched man hurried to her
fathers country place, and having with
his own hands packed up the. precious
coat. The wedding ceremony was in
progress; the lovely bride knelt beside
her victim, and probably to impress
upon him the habit of obedience, or
dered him to take charge Of her smell
ing bottls;. he put it in his pocket.
Etiquette, however, demanded that, after
the solemn VOWS were pronounced. she
should need q restorative. Monsieur
put his hand in his pocket and pulled
out something, which he hastily and
teudefly held to her nose. But, obi
fearful mistake 1t was not the smell
ing bottle, but the Wallets receipt against
moths--a perfectly black, odorous, hor-
rid, vulgar short pipel
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

The simple bill Of fare Maine man
set before his family of seven persons
and two friends who dropped in to dine,
he tells as follows: We had one quart
Of peas, cost lOc; two pounds of beef
for stew, l0c; one loaf Of Graham
bread, &c; butter and apple sauce, and
one plain apple plea part of which
only was eaten-the whole costing 81 to
40c, save expense Of cooking. All
agreed the dinner was excellent. Now,
suppose we had had a turkey, stuffed,
costing 81 so; -four, bread, potatoes
mustard, catsup, sauce, plum-pudding,
mince pie and all the chicken fxings,
costing "a or IS, how much better off
think you, we would have beeHf"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
MINNESOTA.

ST. PAUL, April ls.-The first boat
through Lake Pepin arrived last even
ing. The river is rising here rapidly,
and very high water aud still rising is
reported in the upper waters and tribu'
taries of the Missouri river, and in the
vicinity Of Grand Crossing IL rose fifteen
feet in ten hours, aud there is no pros
pect of abatement for several days.
Hu,s for miles on each side Of the river
are submerged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

TaR couyierJournal very uugraciously
suggests that distinguished, fairdeal
ing citizen Of that city, who has the mis-
fortune % be 4 member Of the Legislature
should either resign his ofice or the po-
sition Of aro-dealer. The citizen in
question should pay no attention to neh
a heartless suggestion. II hedeAls a good
square game, that is his business.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
xExpH1s AND KNOXVILLE RAILROAD

The Bolivar Bulletin copies an edito-
rial from the LEDGER in favor of building
this road, and adds the following com
ments:
For three years We have pleaded with
and begged Of the citizens Of Shelby and
especially Of Memphis for help; we
wanted to reach them direct and speed
ilv. but II was loves labor lost" and
only at long intervals did the Memphis
journals condescend to speak even in
the most casual manner of our enter
prise. When msntion was made of the
Memphis and Knoxville railroad it was
COMPOUNDED and mixed up with half
dozen or SO visionary schemes especially
Matched out by designing persons for no
,ather cause than to defeat the building
OF a railroad from Memphis through
Bolivar to the Tennessee river, What was
all that gas consumed about a common
trunk line from Somerville to Memphis
with branch roads to jackson and Boil
var2 Why did jackson struggle SO hard
to convince the people of Memphia that
she wanted a road built to connect
the two cities, and is now as dumb as
an oyster, if our assertion is not so2
No, no; jackson is full of shreWd,
enterprising and intelligent gentlemen,
and they are alive TO the fact that the
great bulk of the trade enjoyed by them
comes from Henderson county, and they |
do not intend to lose a portion OF the
same by building an 4" air line or any
other road to Memphis; neither do they |
care to be fanked by the Bolivar and
Ssltillo route. What we have said before
we say again, and do not care farthing
whether it is contrAdicted or not, know
ing that tbs truth and nothing but the
truth: Jackson wants no direct route TO
Memphis. Bolivar did; but having been
showed aside and utterly ignored, is stead
lily working eastward, aAd will soon be
enjoying the advantages Of a sweeping
trade from the Tennessee valley. The
LEDGER is right in saying that the people
of Hardeman have gone quietly 70 work
in sheer self-defense"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
A chat nith Freddie.

Recently a Chicago Times reporter
and Lieutenant Colonel Fred Grant sat
down together at General Sheridan s
headquarters to talk over the situation,
The royal scion wore a very anxious
look, and was trying to break his neck
or make a very poor cigar draw" The
reporter handed the grand duke costly
Partaga, and asked him what business
he had in Chicago. The eldest son of
his father replied that the lieutenant
general applied to the Secretary Of War
requesting that he be assigned to duty
upon his staff, and the request was
granted. The speaker had not expected
anything of the kind, but was very glad
that Phil had evinced 30 ardent an affse-
ton for him. He did not know that the
President was ignorant of the applica-
ton, but it was a matter in which he
had nothing to say. The appointment
and the confirmation were not in the
Presidents hands. fgHgEE
Freddie didnt care continental what
the papers said He was hero and he
was glad Of it. Like a sensible young
man, he expressed the greatest contempt
for Horace Whites paper" and said
that he never expected any good Of it.
The lieutenant colonel had served all
winter in Texas and wouldn't 90 back
for anything. BE had been lame for
three mouths, and eo1lG never stand the
severe duty required of him on this from
tier. BE thought that he would enjoy
Chicago life very much, and appeared
greatly comforted when the reporter ad
Yised him to keep stiff upper lip and
never mind what the Tribune said.
His royal highness promised to enjoy
life in the metropolis to the extent Of his
ability, and the reporter promised in re-
turn that he would call over again in a
few days 10 AJAX what bis mother had to
do with his appointment upon General
Sheridan's stat and whether il is gem
orally considered healthy for heuten-
snt general to disregard the solicitations
Of lady who is wife Of President and
mother Of his children.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
FOREIGN.


MALAGA, April ls.-Serious disorders
occurred in this city. the mob plunder-
ing the houses of Weather citizens.
Riot and bloodshed is probable.
The HAGUE, April ls.-Adviees re-
eeived here regarding the war between
the Dutch and Athenese say the latter
we're offering very stubborn defense.
The Dutch troops are now besieging the
Sultans palace.
CoxsrASrNoPLE, April ls.-The Sui
tan declines TO hold the Suez canal con-
ference without preliminaries. -
ROVE, April lS.-Cardinal Antonelli
had a long interview with the POPE yes
terday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

WILIAN HESRY Smith. agent Of the
Associated Press at Nashville Of late
years, died in that city at five o'clock
yesterday morning. after a protracted
illness, aged about ffty-fve. he was a
veteran journalist, having at one time
edited the Huntsville Advocate, and at
different times edited the Nashville Ga
zstte, Banner and Patriot. snd during
thewaruss editor Of The Nashville Unien.
BE vas = quiet, hsrd-WOrking nan. who
seems to have done bis duty faithfully
under al circumstances, aHd died enjoy
ing the confidence aud esieea Of all Who
knew him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
The Emperor of China and his
Celestial Relations.

A correspondent of the London Globe
says:
The Board of Astronomy in China has
more important aud delicate State func-
tons than are intrusted to bodies Of sa-
wants in less advanced parts OF the
world. It's last great duty was to dis
cover the will. Of the sun and moon con-
corning the wedding day Of their august
brother and cousin. This having been
satisfactorily achieved, the Board is now
engaged in still more delicate task.
Maternal and grandmaternal rule has
been, in China as we'll as in some other
empires, behind the curtain Of the con-
stitution for many years. But the EN-
peror, now that he is a very much mar
ried man, and more than fourteen years
old, thinks IL time to dispose of the two
Empress Dowagers. He has therefore
conferred upon one Of the title Of Toanyu,
said to mean Model of Elegance" and
upon the other that of Toanyin, or
"Model of Propriety," which is taken
to be graceful way OF sug'
costing to them that he no longer
intends to remain in leading strings,
in the same way, we presume,
that the power Of a statesman has before
now been broken by giving him a peer
age by way of suggestion that he is to
NEEDLE no more. There was, however, a
difficulty in the way--the most fatal con-
sequences might ensue If these titles
we're conferred under unpropitious stars,
and the astronomers are, therefore, hard
at work in Studying the temper of the
skies, as well as of the two dowagers.
Meanwhile, it is said that there are five
European ENJOYS in Pekin, and will soon
be two more, waiting to congratulate the
Emperor on his marriage, but unable to
do SO on account of the difficulties,
moral and physical, of the Ko-Tow. The
German envoy ia said to be especially
indignant, and threatens to carry his
congratulations home again unless he
can give them according to his own
ideas Of elegance and propriety. Per
haps the astronomers might settle the
question. But it certainly seems rather
comic to insist upon congratulating a
man upon his marriage against his
-;ll
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

his present force. The latest reports
ststs that = portion Of the Indians had
escaped from the lava beds. A con-
tinusd Gre from the howiizers is kept
M on he Indian caves. The Modes
present bold 'front.' General schoheld
forwarded to-day several hundred troops
and two batteries OF artillery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
Home Of Health.

Travellers from the South will find DR..
E. P. Millers Home Of Health, 80 and
and II W. Twenty.sixth street, one Of
the most desirable places to live in New
York city The location is first class;
rooms large, airy and elegant; table ex.
cellent; and prices reasonable. The
celebrated Turkish Baths, the Electric
Baths, Swedish Movements and Lifting
Cure are in the establishment. Tran
sient Or permanent boarders accommo-
dated Send for circular Address L.
Il. Miller, NJ D., 80 and Al W. Twenty
sixth street. New York. eod-59
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

A young lady while shopping was
asked to hold an infant by well-dressed
woman in a Boston store on Wednesday.
The woman did not come back when
" the moment" had passed, and it was
found she had left on the counter two
shopping-bags containing quantity OF
baby's clothing, forty dollars in money,
and a note praying that the child should
be well cared for. o
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

The people of New Orleans aud the
lea ling men of Louisiana held large
mast meeting last Monday, at which
they pledged themselves to resist by all
peaeeahle means the usurping State
government of W. P. Kellogg. They
adopted an address and set Of resolu-
tions to the people Of Louisiana, and all
who recognize the privilege Of self-goV.
eminent in the people Of the States. in
which they set forth very clearly their
grievances aud the blows aimed At the
liberties of the whole people. Their
case is stated fully and convincingly,
but with what future effect it is useless to
predict.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18
THE BROWN
COTTON GIN.

DLANTERs SHOULD EXAMINE THE
abOve-namcd old and reliable Gin before
buvfne any other. IL combines the required
ousiitiss Of SIMPLICITY. STRENGTH and
DURABILITY. nEins faEtand clean, makes
excellent Int loften hringiug &c. 70 -. per
mftted 20 be The lightest running gin made
We have had thirty years expcuenco IN The
business. and warrant oFery gin perfect. Gins
constantly in the hands 81 eur age1ts. 70 which
We invite intpcetion.
CircEiarI, with testimonials and full partic-
ulsrs. nay Be- had 81 addreETsinr
ISRAEL II. BROWN, President.
Brown Cotton 6iu o.. hes London. Conn
JONES, BROWN a CO, AGENT. Msnphif.
Icunessee, l-h
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

wnKNsoSs, at ISL Main street, is the
place 10 End ali the fashion papers, mag
azines, literary Journals and The leading
dailies Of the country; also q good sup
ply Of foreign literature. A complete
stock Of plain and fancy stationery apd
fancy sfheles.
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A reesnl saansralIon showl 10 lhere

A recent enumeration shows that there
are nearly 20,000, 900 horses in Russia, a
surprising number relatively 70 the pop
ulation This may Be attributed largely
10 the policy Of the government in en-
couraging The breeding Of horses. There
are fopr government dspots where
blooded horses are bred, and ten places
a. each Of which hundred OF mere Bial-
lions are kept At the public expense %
creed draugbt horses-these IN addition
% issea aumber Of private studs.
Horse fairs are also snco1rareS. over a
thousand being held even ye..r. AZ ,rhish
200 600 are sold, averaging 60 roubles .
bead
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Solomon may have been very wise il

Solomon may have been very wise 10
his day sad generation, but times have
changed since then. Rods may have
been useful and ssluiary in those days
for outward application TO children to
induce them to take the right road, but
the generation which is now on the rise
will not stand L. A Connecticut woman
lately tried " correct her boy according
10 the antiquated method recommended
By solomon, and the youth stabbed her
in the arm, packed his trunk, stole some
money from a bureau drawer, and took
the next train for the West. II Solomon
should attempt 70 keep a New England
school in these days, be would have q
give il up before the term vas oFer, aud
take his yalise and travel Tor the Orient
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

4 SOUTHERN Farm and Home, Rural
New Yorker, Country Gentleman, Amer
loan Agriculturist, Southern Culiyator,
Stock Journal, and all the leading dali
lies, monthlies and quarterlies, at Mans.
ford news depot, corner Of Second ard
Monroe; base balls at Wholesale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

LocKE.-PeteFsoas Magazine for May
lust received al Joe I.Ooke's news depot,
aa6 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, ete.,
for sale. .-.|
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Iuesanre md FriaaYs.

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 viii give their orders
in the day before.
39-t OLvKR, FISxIE 4 Co.
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NOTICE
NOTICE.

rs PURSUANCE OF II ~ ORDINANCES
Il ncW In force. an GOAT land SWINE found
ruuninr Cd large on and 3 ner fhe zIft instant
wil b impoundsdi and ii not called for
within three days. viii b cold 81 ruhlic auc-
Ton. Tor The benefit of the city.
he place rslerfA1 frrf rIrrur frr ne stock
ar at hsucrs h Pointers Stable. No. tf1 Main
street, and DE raranf Dol On Washington
street. between Third an 4 FOURTH
so p. n. All ~. Chief q Police.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

Woop Woob. Woon.-Seyeniy cords
Of No. 1 Cane Ridge Ash. for sale IN
the Navy Yard, near the Dry Docks
Mn. Orders left At III Poplar street
ss Gu. JsHSsoS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-18

SERVICES at Central Methodist Church
ut 7:45 this evening by Rev. s. B. Suratt.
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speeiaI Notice.

The warm weather is approaching,
and consequently people desire fresh
meats for Sundays. II. seessel, Sr.,
will, during the summer months, have
fresh slaughtered meats Of every descrip-
ton for Sunday morning market At No.
" jefferson and 1879 Main street. Free
delivery toregular customers. 43
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SHiFPNG TAGS printed just at New
York prices at the PURLIC LEDeEE
Office. AT
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AWNINGS, tents and wagon covers made
to order by NJ. Eyke, 81 Madison street,
Al
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OooL spartling SODA WATERond
NED pure fruit syrHps' toenty "a
riefies: also Mineral Waters al Family
and Prescription Drug Store, 2l6 Main
sfrsst C. CURTIS d co.
ny
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4 IN u uHsHIHB duNtnIuTbIe
Columbus by name," etc.

Wigwam opens at o'clock; Injun Talk be-
gins at s. PappoOses in arms not admitted.
Admission as usual. Positively no reserved
seats. Secure tickets before the doors open.
tN 1910
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DRESS MAKING,
FOR RENT.
EXPOSITION BUILDING
PICNIC PARTIES.

THE EXPOSITION BUILDING Is HIGH
IL ~ ADAPTED % picnic purposes, being clean,
airy and free 81 sunshine and rain. IL can %
lar purpors9. Arranrenents can be made for
cheap hfhtf al nirht. Aprly q the huildin %
Sl-61 ID. II. JACKSON, Agent.