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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-13

4 great many years age, before Ice in
the summer season had come TO be ne
eessity, but was just beginning 10 be
housed up and used in the large cities
as a luxury, g good deacon from rural
connecticut town came TO New York TO
celebrate the FourthIof July. Il was bis
misfortune 10 celebrate a little too
much-he got intoxicated. News there
Of followed him home, and he was call
ed up before the church for discipline.
The deacon confessed his fault. he
said the day was bot, and be vent into
q hotel har-room where there was q
bowl Of punch, and the lemons aud the
ice looked 30 cool and inviting he drank
some. Ittasted 80 good aud the ice re-
freshed him so much that he took some
more, and finally be took so much that,
he was ashamed 10 say, be became in
toxicated. He sat down. There was a
moments hush, and then an angular
brother At the rear Of the meeting rose
and said, II am satisfied about the dea-
cons explanation about his getting
drunk. he coufesseG il and says he's
sorry. That's an right AHbodys lis-
bic 10 that But when the Deacon
comes into this ere mectin' and talks
about seein ice in July ! 90 for having
him ierked up for lying.
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NEW ORLEANS.

Nav ORLEANS. March l3.-On Wed
nesday, Mr.. Chas. Clinton. now State
Auditor, aud who for the past four years
held the Office Of United States Assist
ant Treasurer in New Orleans, made a
formal transfer Of his office and all the
incidentals appertaining thereto to the
Hon. B. F. Flanders. his successor, APP
pointed February 18th. The transfer
involved lAbors OF no little magnitude,
inasmueh as the funds on hand reaching
the very handsome sum Of $2,S70,654 "
we're necessarily counted, aud as of this
amount there was upward Of one-half
in gold and silver coin. 1t may be i'm
agined that the clerical force had a
lengthy and doubtless tedious job.
However, with nine clerks, the task was
accomplished in two days, the business
of the office being interrupted for only
the space of twenty-four hours.
Messrs. Semmes and Mott have EN-
tered suit in the United States Circuit
Court on behalf Of Philip Bowron, resi-
dent of New Orleans. but subject Of
France, who has for several years car
ried on the business of repairer and
dealer in fire arms, at 1853 Charities
street. The suit is against the city, Of
which due notice was yesterday served
on Mayor Wilt by deputy United
States Marshall. Mr.. Bowron claims
that be had in stock on the 9th OF
March goods TO the amount of $4,000,
which were carried of or destroyed.
he claims that amount together, with
$500 additional for his French plate
glass show case, $500 for his tools, and
$500 for goods Entrusted to him by Gus
toners. The suit altogether amounts to
SS2 600, which the city enjoys brilliant
chance of paying at some future day.
Answer is required on the first Monday
in April. ,s-
Messrs. Lowell, Monroe and Douglass
were arrested yesterday and held in bail
to appear before Commissioner Weller
on Friday, at 2 pm. Thus far the
search warrants have failed to produce
those much desired books. and the pros
poets that fresh developments will at
d.
tend their discovery grows more assured.
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Galignanis Messenger aayas y A NO.
man named Virginie Chesquierea has
Just died In the peiila,Mennges Asylum,
"A Issy, near Paris, within ihy.iive days
of attaining her hnndredth year A re,
lnarkahle act OF herolsm Is rotated OF
this female under the first empire. ID
was during an engagement IN the PENN,
sulA war, the colonel Of the Twenty.
seventh regiment had heon killed. aud
left on the field, when n sergeant. slight
young man, and two soldiers devoted
themselves 10 recovering the body OF
their officer. They started together but
the two men were struck down on the
way, aud the sergeant only reached the
spot; he attempted 10 liz the corpse on
his shoulders, bat was too weak 70 do
80; perceiving two OF the enemy Al a
distance, he made signs ~ Il he were
wounded, aud the others FASTENED for
ward, expecting 10 make q prisoner
when the sergeant fred aud brought
down one of them, then seized his horse
the other bad hed-got the body on Il,
mounted himself aud galloped back To
the French lines. There IL was seen
that the young man was himself wound,
ed a. blood was flowing freely from his
breast. lie was undressed, in spite Of
his resistance. when he was found 10 be
a woman. Ii was Virginie Chesqueres,
Of Delmout. in the department Of the
North, who six years before, seeing her
brother drawn in the conscrip.
lion, had dressed herself in mems
clothes, and, taking his place, had been
in the Twenly-seventh reg.
ment, aud had risen TO the grade Of
sergeant. This is the woman who has
ust died in the asylum at lssy.
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An intelligent traveller on his way TO
the penal settlements Of Siberia, start
ing from St. Peterburg. fell in with a
tribe Of Kirgis. Although informed il
was customary with them to knock their
Russian prisoners on the head just hard
enough to blunt their intellect and not
destroy their usefulness as laborers, this
was denied by one Of the elite as SLAM
der. However, he ascertained the fact
that when they have secured a captive,
such a one as they would like 70 retain
permanently, deep cut is made in the
soles Of his feet, near the heel. into
which vad Of horse hair Is inserted.
OF course, walking is next y impossible
after that cruel operation, which proba-
bly, partly divides the planter igament
extending from the heel 10 The toes. But
be can ride, and as il is the life OF those
marauding rascals 70 be always on the
back Of a horse, the MANNED slave Is not
incapacitatsd from following bis master
on horseback and performing such serv-
ices as may be required Of him.
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FOREIGN.

LONDON. March la,--NOlhing of a
definite character regarding the minis
ierial crisis in London has yet been de
cided. A meeting o! the cabinet is be-
ing held TO day Thursday when a fnal
decision win be arrived at. Rumors are
current in the city that Mr.. Gladstone,
after the adjournment Of the cabinet
meeting on Wednesday, Immediately re-
paired to Buckingham Place aud offered
his resignation to the Queen. Her Maj
esiy refused 70 accept Gladstone's resig.
nation, and attempted to dissuade him
from his resolution TO retire from the
cabinet. II is Ruthoritatively stated
that Hon. Benjsmin Disraeli
has. 10 a private conversation with Her
Majesty. stated his positive determiaa.
ton not to attempt the formation OF a
new ministry in the event Of the retire
ment Of the members now composing
that body. The defeat Of the Gladstone
bill was the subject Of general discus
sion yesterday. and the situation was
lively canvassed. Meetings were held
last night by the Reform Breakers
and other Liberal clubs. The pos
sible retirement Of Gladstone was the
subject Of animated conversation. The
feeling Of the members was decidedly in
favor Of the Premier, and it was decided
to prepare memorial, to be signed by
members of the Liberal clubs, ex-
pressing their confidence in the pres
ent ministry under Gladstone. Many
OF the members who voted against
the Irish university bill have stated their
willingness TO pass vote of confidence
to Mr.. Gladstone. The. present crisis
in the Cabinet has created the greatest
excitement throughout the country, and
for a number Of public
meetings in this city. Liverpool, MAN
chester and other cities have been made
for the purpose of testing public senti-
ment, and It is thought that great efforts
will be made to induce Gladstone to re.
main at the head of the Ministry.
DUBLIN, March l9-The defeat of the
Irish University bill in the House Of
Commons, on Wednesday night, was re-
ceived with intense satisfaction by the
opponents of the measure in this city,
who are jubilant over the result. The
opposition of the students in Trinity
College to the passage Of the bill was
manifested last night by burning an
sffigy of Gladstone.
BERLIN, March l3.-A thorough ex-
ploration Of Africa, from the west to the
east coast, has been under contempla-
ion for some time, and it is believed
hat all necessary preliminary arrange
nents for the success of the under
,aking have been made. Geographical
societies Of Germany who have had
he mission under consideration, have
adopted plan by which they propose to
complete from the west coast of Africa
he discoveries made by Livings ton
rom the east coast Of the Danube.
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FAIR CHALLENGE.

Rev. W. P. Harrison, Of Atlanta, Ga
one of the most learned aud eloquent
ministers OF the South, challenges Rev.
Samuel Watson, a spiritual convert of
this city, to a fair test of the practical
manifestations of Spiritnalism. Mr..
Harrison is Methodist himself, as was
formerly Mr.. Watson. The seekers OF
truth would attend such test seance
and watch the phenomena with real in
terest. It is curious and suggestive
fact that the mediums never offer to
perform alone in circle Of unbelievers
or skeptics. Mr.. Harrison's PROPOSE
ton is simple and practical. He will
select a gentleman, and Mr. Watson one
likewise. These two will each select Fifty
judges, Mr.. Watson to choose a medium,
who, in the presence Of the judges, viii
lift q chair, table or other article without
contact with any motive power, and also
produce the likeness Of departed per-
sons aud make them visible TO the audi
ence BY means Of the spirits When
this is done Mr. Harrison proposes to
produce the same manifestations with
out the aid OF spirits. Here is an OPP
portunity for an open, fair test which
would finally settle the question in the
minds of many sincere inquirers. The
most noted test case on record is that Of
Elijah and the four hundred and fifty
prophets Of Baal but even then it does
not appear that any price Of admission
was charged, though the prophets doubt
less had some perquisites Of Office.
Elijah said: "If the Lord be God. fol.
low him; but if Baal, then follow him.
Elijah stood alone in the midst OF the
four hundred aud fifty men who utterly
failed TO produce any manifestations,
although they lad misled the people Of
Israel for many years. When Elijah
Iifted up his voice The Ere Of the Lord
fell and consumed the burnt sacrifice,
he wood. stones. dust and water The
iav Of miracles We have been taught
las passed away. bat mOdern questions
+ great interest have been reserved icr
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sure dispatch. and are feeling very
cheerful over ihs prospect ltsis ex-
pecied that emigration win be largely
ineropssd. and 10 accommodate freight
aud passenger traffic all steamship lines
have ordered largo number Of new
steamships. the greater number Of which
vii be finished aud on The seas before
summed Thlrly'one yessels have al
ready been mentioned aud before long
will be on n voyage.
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Both Lever and Marryat were not, so
10 speak, brought mp 10 literature. In
their infancy they were not fed upon
printers ink instead of pap nor were
they tucked up, as many writers un-
doubtedly have been, in proof-sheets
Both had passed through the very best
Of all apprenticeship to the novelist's
art-the apprenticeship Of an active, a
varied, laborious career. Both, like
Mr.. Anthony Trollope in the present
day, had sutgrown the heydey Of youth
when they turned their hands to author
ship. Marryat was thirty.seVen when,
in 1929, be published THE Naval OIL
cer.Y Lever was thirty-three when, ten
years later, he delighted the world with
The Confessions Of Harry Lerrequer. "
In the course Of literary life Of three
decades, Lever wrote at the rate of
novel year. In the couse Of litera-
nv life ofless than two decades, Marryat
contriyed to produce no less than thirty
distinct works. The superintendent &C.
tivity even OF the two men is equally re-
markable. As Lever always had other
occupations besides those of the pen to
claim his attention and time, so too had
Marryatt. In the ordinary course Of
things. they existed for Lever Marryatt
created them for himself Lever was
consul at FloreHce, at Spezzia, at Trieste
mot very arduous posts, it is true, but
still posts to which official duties and
attached. Marryat be-
took himself at Langham to scientific
farming, and rising every morning at
five to look after his stock, with zeal
that would have done credit to one who
had no thought in life but the improve
ment of land and the breeding of cattle.
Neither Marryat nor Lever could have
succeeded in getting through a 1.-THE of
the literary labors which they actually
accomplished, unless they had been
methodic writer's.
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The Missouri Republican informs the
people Of st. Louis that they do not
want any additional railroad connections
with Memphis. This is a candid con.
fessiop, that suggesta matter for rehec'
ton. St Louis works on either flank Of
Memphis, but does notcare for an un'
broken line Of railroad connection IN
the center. Her merchants aud rail
road men, like Sherman are striving TO
make grand march to the sea. - The
same paper urges the necessity OF d.
rect communication with Nashville. by
way Of shAwneetown, Illinois. which
will be perfected with the building Of
about fifty miles of railroad, now under
construction, and would give 81, Louis
another line to Chattanooga, Atlanta
and the gulf. At the same time ST.
Louis is encouraging the progress Of
roads west Of US, which will not only tap
the best cotton growing districts OF Ar
Arkansas almost within ear-shot OF the
blutf, but viii reach out into the heart Of
Texas, where We have fondly looked for
trade many years, aud dreamed that in
time it would fall into our lap ike ripe
fruit, without an effort on our part II
is well enough for every merchant and
business man to look into the situation,
aud calculate the difference between the
cost OF standing still aud pushing
out boldly. II we stand still
no outsider will object, or offer to apply
the one argument that moves the turtle
when laid upon his back. One great
misfortune of Memphis Is a lack Of GO
operative enterprise. Every man seems
to think that with good luck and close
attention to his own affairs exclusively,
he can make enough to do or die with in
few years, and, therefore, he keeps aloof
from commercial organizations. There
are notable exceptions but not enough.
Another mistake has been to rely upon
county subscriptions to build all the
railroads required. The money Is col
lected from the people, and somehow
seldom builds the railroad. That job, II
completed at all, is reserved for the par
ties who take first mortgage on all the
assets and franchises of the road, and
then issue bonds, based on the same, to
build the road and ever after reap all the
profits. This does not apply to Memphis
in particular but to many roads in the
South and elsewhere. The people find
ing at the end of five, ten or fifteen years
that their stock is not worth twenty-five
cents on the dollar, and that discrimina-
tons are more likely to be made against
them than for them, are naturally lit |
tie averse to further experiments. But
in spite of all these Heterogeneous, If |
the leading business men OF the city will
undertake to build or assist any essential !
aud practicable railroad-sach as the one
to Jacksonport, for instance, and brst
put in their own money-we believe the
masses would subscribe literally, accord
ing to their means. First, a tangible
plan, free from all complications. must
be presented; next, dozen Of the most
successful Wholesale merchants must
lead off the list then the people will fol-
Inu In rnnd faiih. not nLherRise-
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Mn. wlLKiSsoS. The clever and enter
prising nswsdealer a. l7la Maln street,
has a full supply Of Northern aud East.
ern dailiss aud weeklios OF latest date,
aud has also received in addition TO all
Unpopular periodicals Of the day a full
line Of stationery Of the finest quality
aud latest style, including variety Of
initial note aud letter paper aud en-
velopea that cannot but please any per
son Of taste in such matters.
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Faro,s successor.

From the San Francisco Post.l
Since the partial suppression Of faro,
other games OF chance have increased
to such an extent that now nearly every
other saloon boasts its poker, seven-up,
and push game. Almost everybody is
familiar with the games, but the latter
is q recent invention, which had its
birth on the city front, where it is played
to an alarming extent, hundreds Of dol
lars nightly changing hands at the game.
The manner of playing is peculiarly
simple, and can be readily understood
by even those who have little or no
knowledge Of cards. Yet this simple
game, which is being so rapidly popu-
larized because Of its simplicity, is a
banking game, and cones within the
meaning Of the statute that define what
constitutes such games. The mode OF
playing this game is this: A number Of
men seat themselves around a table with
a pack Of cards, one Of won deals. Each
man places the amount of money he de-
sires TO bet on the center OF the table
The cards, after being dealt, are passed
around, and each player, including the
dealer, selects one, which is turned up
aud placed on the table in front OF him
The dealer selects his card last, and
places Il face upwards on the table. II
his card is higher than any Of the rest
they each pay him the amount they bet.
Should any or all Of the players hold a
higher card than the dealer, be pays over
the necessary amount. The next man
- l. l. 4
infnitum, each man in turn becoming
dealer, and at the same time banker
Thus each party who plays at the game
is liable under the law as a principal,
and not as q participant.
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As ANNOUNCED by or noon dispatches
yesterday Mr. Bouiwell, Secretary OF the
Treasury, was elected United States SEN
alor BY the Massachusetts Legislature,
10 On The unexpired term Of Senator
Wilson. elected Vice President. The
term will expire March 4, 1877. Mr.
Boutwell, has often been criticised for
bis official policy. bat be goes out Of a
responsible position into another with
out any reflections having been castnpon
his integIiy. He ranks among the more
than average business man and states
man Of The day. He was greatly as
sisted by Butler. who had a spite at
Dawes, the next strongest aspirant. d
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the nlnole Snth century, aud those who
preiena 10 call mp the lineamenis Of tho
dead put themselves in the place Of
those who In ancient times wrought mir
acles. fThcy are either endowed with
supetpalual powers and perforn what
they claim. or arc base imposlera, and
any falf opportunity 70 pu, 'he question
At red would Ae eagerly sought By the
reading AID thinking public Many OK
oellent people believe in modern spirit
ualism, but II We candidly differ with
them il d not from prejudice. but the re-
salt Of comparing both sides and explor'
ing the legitimate fields Of investigation
aud consulting our senses.
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Peterson and other magazines for
April has been received ~ MAnslord's,
corner Of Second aud Monroe New
York. Cincinnati, Chicago, New Orleans.
Baltimore aud Philadelphia papers re-
eeiyed daily. ~
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LATEST TELEGRAMS.
IssnioiE PRnss ASSOCIATION. VIA o. ,. a.
rHLnonAFH COMPANY.
specials 40 ths Ledger.
n..lrna,lan af GIaa.lene.

4 LoNDoS, March bat a Cabinet
meeting held this afternoon Hon. Mr.
Gladstone's resignation was again ten
dered and formally accepted by the
Queen.
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Reported Dangerous.
MAYOE,s OFFICE. Cry II HALL LIZ

auu.il Mayors OFFICE, Cry HALL.
fe MEMPHIs. YKsH.. March Sth. lSI3.J
rTNHE CHIEF OF TIL Il FIRE DEPARTMENT.
having officially reported to me that he
has examined :" the two-stor brick building
Immediately in rear of Brad Icy Bloek, ana
fronting on Adams street. an d finds IT ex-
tremely dangerous, a portion Q ( the wall haV-
ing fallen and the balance lab le TO do SO IN
short time. and thereby dam age adjoining
property ~ 1u4n -la ga1 .N
Notice is Hereby Given,
in accordance with ordinance approved May
9, 1872. to all persons anyways concerned; 70
appear before the Fire Committee. the Iihief
Of the Fire Department and the City ENGINEER
on THE PREMISES. at 315 O'Clock PIN.
Friday, March I4tb, 1873,
at which time and place n final examination
Of the building and premises viii be made;
and such action ordered as is authorized and
may be deemed necessary. The Fire Commit
tee etc.. are desired to meet at City Hall. so
as to leave there together by Bpm. on the day
7.l2 JOHN JOHNSON, Mayor.
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tbs beautiful monthly magazine, the
Bow Bells, for March, is to be found
stR. J, Walkers news depot, 1875 BeAl
street. This is Que Of the finest maya
zines placed on our table. Call and
subscribe for the new volume.
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A lady with .. very unmus,cpl voice
insisted upon ssging a. q recent party.
What does she call that Z inquired
guest The Tempest, think, answer
"a another. Don't be alarmed, said a
sea-capiain present "Its only squall
aud vii s0on Be over.
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COAL.
BLACK DIAMONDS.

WAIT & LEWIS are the only Coal
Dealers in the city who are selling
No. 1 Pittsburg Coal at 20 cents per
barrel delivered; and IL preferred,
viii weigh on City scales.
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BOSTON.


BosroS. March ia dispatch just
received here says the schooner Ceres, Of
Boston, was sunk near Bankers Island
lights yesterday, aud all on board live
mem were drowned, II ln0r a
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-03-13

Save money aud hire your buggies
and horses from Joe McCuller's Adams
street stables. 10 sl.Iss taaa ii
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To HAVE elegant light biscuits, rolls,
buckwheat cakes, fruit dumpings, ETC.,
you should use Dooley's Yeast Powder.
Ask your grocer for it. 1t is pure baking
powder. cod
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JUsr RECEIVED, ladies and gentle
mems rubber overshoes limitation san
dals, foot-holds, buckle, arctics, ETC., at
A. G. Dennis, 292 Main street. II
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ENGINEER.
MEDICAL.
CANCERS

RE permanently cured by Dr. W. G. COU-
"A DEN, of Louisville. From hundreds Of
cures few we'll known names are SELECTED,
which can be easily addressed: Rev Il w
Mitchell, Jackson, Tenn; cured, 1869: l X
Trotter, Prospect, Giles co, Tenn; cured, 1870.
II w Smith. Carriers creek, Maury co, Tenn;
Tenn; cured, 1865. Mrs W G Beall, Branden-
burg. Ky; cured, 1871; II N Gage. grocer.
Main st; cured, 1869. Mrs Birdsey Mckpight,
Garnet store, Main st; cured. 1863. Z q Baird,
Fulton Station. Fulton co, Ny; cured. 1871.
ames 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 Calf House, Louis.
Vile, Ky, The Doctor also refers TO Kew A
Spalding. Atlanta, Ga.
BY addressing DR.. W. @. COUDEN, No. AZ
West Jefferson street, Louisville, Ky, copies
Of his "JournaP' can be obtained, free Of
charge, giving mode Of treatment and 2 large
list Of eases cured. =. l2l ~
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FURNIruRE repaired, vanished and
reupholstered by Martin Eyke, 81 Madi-
son street. IA