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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
Testimonial.

Yesterday afternoon MT. P. Holland
a popular attache of the Grand Opera
House, was presented with a valuable
gold medal, in recognition of his worth
and services. The medal was of oval
form and handsomely executed and en-
graved by Mr.. Horace H. Briggs, Of the
jewelry house of W. c. Byrd. On one
side it bore the following names of do
nors: ST. W. Davey, J. Brooks, George
W. Benson, c. S. Allen, r. II. Whitmore
H. NJ. Taggart, j. G. Fleming, J. s. Hut
ton and others. On the other side was
at. P. Holland, Grand Opera House
Memphis, Tenn, 1873"
Mr.. 7. W. DaveY, manager Of the
Grand Opera House, made the presenta-
ton substantially as follows:
Mr.. HoLLAYD-In parting with you
after season of very pleasant business
relations, permit me, in behalf of your
friends, to present you with this medal
as a slight token OF respect and friend
ship. | only express what know to be
the sentiments Of all when say that the
recollections of our relations with you
will ever be as bright in our memories as
is this jewel, which we beg that you will
wear in kindly remembrance of the
givers.
To which Mr.. Holland briefly re
sponded:
GENTLEMEN AND FRIENDs-With many
sincere thanks accept this handsome
token of your esteem. If | should have
in the least offended any in the perform
ance of my duties, l beg the renem
brance thereof will be forgotten, and
that our mutual friendship may long
exist. Again, gentlemen, ! thank you.
May you all live long and be happy"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
MrurnIs- 49,. April4. ls78
SALE OF A RAILROAD.

The Knoxville and Charleston railroad
was put up for sale by order Of the State
Commissioners, at Knoxville, last We'd
nesday, the I'd inst. The road is in oper-
alton from Knoxville south to Maryville,
a distance of sixteen miles. 1t is in good
order and has magnificent bridge span
ming the Holston river. Some gentlemen
from distance we're present, including
two from South Carolina, in the interest
of the bondholders OF the Blue Ridge
railroad. But the only bid was made
by Judge Mckinney, one Of the Com
missiopers, who offered 100000 in the
name Of the sovereign State of Tonnes
see, and it was knocked of at that price
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
EyADING THE STAMP DUTY.

Congress repealed all the stamp laws
requiring stamps on notes, sight drafts,
etc, except the two cent duty on checks,
which continues to draw millions Of dol
lars annually from the business men OF
the country for the national treasury.
An ingenious evasion has lately been
practiced, to-wit: The checks are dated
one day back. A check drawn to-day,
the 9TH Of April, would be written this
way:
No. 1000. MEMPHIS. TENN, April 4. 1873.
One day after date, without grace.
To SECOND NATIONAL BANK, pay TO the order
Of Smith Bros. x Co., Five Hundred Dollars.
$500. DOMBE1 Sun.
The check. as it really is, apparently
requires no stamp, and thus the law is
evaded. We weuld not advise anybody
to try it, as the matter may be inyesti.
gated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
INTERESTING TO CITY TAXPAYERS.

An act was passed by the General AS
sembly which applies, or was intended
to apply, especially to Memphis, and will
he read by some Of our Nicolson pave
ment taxpayers with more or less in
terest. 1t provides: THAT where any
incorporated town or city has by virtue
of presumed authority to lay special as
sessments for specific purposes, levied
and collected taxes or special assess
ments, the right to make which levy and
assessment was afterwards declared void
by the Supreme Court Of the State, said
iowa or city shall have the power to levy
a tax in addition to all other taxes al
lowed by law to be levied sufficient to
cover the entire cost Of the improvement
with interest thereon, for which said spe-
cial assessments were illegally made,
and in the levying of such additional
tax, authority is hereby given to such
town or city to allow as valid payments
on said additional tax, any sum or sums
with interest, paid by persons in salts
faction or in part satisfaction of said
SPECIAL assessments, illegally levied and
collected as aforesaid. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

TIE contract for building the new
hotel at Raleigh has been awarded to
John Wylie. the contractor Of the expo
sition building Re undeFiakes to have
the hsilding completed in ninety days
From the wellknovn energy and ability
Of Mr.. wylie, the directors feel conf.
dent he viii accomplish a.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

WHEATON & Co., The Hatters, 279
Main street, sign of the tiger, are now
a very fine assortment of
spring style hats for gents, youths and
hnrs % .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

You don't have to take large doses of
Kress Fever Tonic. 1t contains more
curative virtue than any other ague med
icine. Griswold & Co. have it at their
drug store. l9t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

THERE is no excuse for poor biscuits,
rolls, bread, griddle cakes, mullins, wat
aes, ETC., when Dooley's Yeast Powder
is used. Grocers sell il. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
The GeneraI r. =. Lee Monument

The General X. y. Lee Monument.
The grand monument to the memory
of General Lee is now rapidly being con-
structed under the direction and skill
Of Professor Valentine; and in order to
complete it at the earliest possible day,
the Executive Committee Of the Lee
Memorial Association, Of Lexington,
Virginia, which is composed Of such dis.
6Rguishsd men as General Pendleton,
General Terry, Hon. William McLaugh-
lin, Colonel Preston Johnston, Charles
Davidson and others, hayeauthorized the
publication and sale Of a perfect life size
steel engraved portrait Of Gen. Lee, the
proceeds Of its sale to be applied in fur
theFanee ofthe object Of this Association,
namely: 10 the erection Of a monument
to the nemoryof General r. z. Lee, at
the Washington and Lee University,
Lexington, Virginia. The portrait will
be sold only by subscription. through
regular authorized agents. Every sub
scriber for the portrait will receive a
certificate signed by the Secretary and
Chairman Of the Lee Memorial Aaocia-
ton. We commend this portrait to the
public. and hope some good. energetic
man will secure the agency in this sec
ton to help on the good work. Messrs.
W. W. Bsstwick & Co, Nos. III and
| l59 West Fourth street, Cincinnati,
Ohio, have been constituted and ap.
pointed General Managers Of Agencies
and any communication addressed "a
them Cor circulars, terms and certificates
vii receive prompt attention.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
c..vr, Of nal,roaa sehsauIs,

In another column will be found the
schedule Of the Louisville and Nashville
and Great Southern railroad, TO winch
attention Is called by Superintendent
John 4. Flynn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

am selling A No. Pittsburg coal al
reduced rates. GEo. MELLERsH,
2st rs South Court. corner Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

Coal CoALll-Unlimited in quantity,
unsurpassed in quality, at seventy five
cents per barrel, delivered.
H. B. PACKER & Co., 1874 Second st.
~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

rHr Albasy' sss5ay Press Publishes
birth, marriages aad deaths uBder the
more attractive teaispg Of Cradle,
altar and tomb.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

SHIPPING TAGS printed just at New
York prices at the PUBLIC LEDGER
office. 43t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

Buy your wood from c. II. Johnson
III Poplar street. 29f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

AWNINGS made to order by Martin
Eyke, 81 Madison street. 30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

OK HASD-a large supply of choice
table butter.
30 LYLE q SHIELDS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

FURNITURE repaired, vanished aud
reupholstered by Martin Eyke, 81 Madi-
son street. ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
Attention.

Gentlemen wishing to got a nice suit
Of clothes for the coming spring season
would do best to examine the new and
beautiful stock Of spriHg goods just re-
ceived by
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
I. o. o. r.

VNHE OFFICERS AND MEM ,,Ssgs,s,,e.
i bers Of Memphis Degree Lodge S.,
No. 3, i. o. o. F., are requested IS
to meet at their hall this SAT INV
URDAY) evening at TX o'clock, for work il
the degrees. By order.
THos. S. BINGHAM. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

Go 70 McGEOy'is Tor a cheap suit o.
spriDS 1.-the. 2st
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

Eessda hss 90 Anna Dickinson pis-
ing company.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05

He guarantees a ct in all cases.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
OPERA HOUSE.
Last week of the Talented Artistic

DEN
I. W. DAvEY...................... Manager
Last week of the Talented Artistic,
TX A TIE p II It N A M
Supported by Mr.. EDWIN BROWNE and her
superb Comedy Company.
Monday and Tuesday, March Slst and April
Wednesday April 2d-LITTLE TREASURE
and DAUGHTER OF THE REGIMENT.
Thursday, April Sd SANS SOUCl and
Friday-Farewell Benefit of Miss Katie Put
num-FANCH0N.
Saturday-Matinee at pm.
Saturday Night-BRIGAND QUEEN and
LITTLE REBEL. "
The eminent tragedian, LAWRENCE BAR
RETT, will appear in Hamlet and R0sedale,
Monday and tuesday, April 2Sth and 18th:
COAL.
BLACK DIAMONDS.
WAIT & LEWIS are the only Coal
Dealers in the city who are selling
No. Pittsburg Coal at IS cents per
barrel delivered |; and If preferred,
will weigh on City scales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-05
TX A TT u p II It N A M

Supported by Mr.. EDWIN BROWNE and he
superb Comedy Company.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-02-27

According to the New York Tribune, an unusu-
ally severe winter has stimulated thieves and
swintllers to unwOntcd activity, and their dep
relations have been remarkably frequent.
A case In point is an attack upon u gentleman
recently, at II a. M, As he was entering a Sixth
avenue car at Canal and varck streets. He was
encountered by two well-drrssed men, who leaprd
upon the opposite side Of the platform and pre-
vented him from entering the deorway. The
other men stepped up behind him, and at the
same moment the car was stopped to allow a
lady to get On. The gentleman was then crowd
ed to the edge Of the doorway by the thieves,
who were diifuse in their politeness to the lady,
his arms were seized raised to the level of his
shoulders and firmly held. and one of the gang
grasped small safchel which the victim held in
his hand and on receiving rrmonstrance apollo
gized for the act. Infhe meantime, various fing-
ers were searching the pockets of the man be-
set. These movements were Of the NEST rapid
character, for the car had gone only half block
when the gang jumped off. In the course Of their
the geutlcman's pocket an oil newspaper which
they neglected to take. The rsmance Of the
incident lies principally in the fact that in that
old newspaper We're wrapped twenty fifty-dollar
bills or 81 600 in current funds. The new spaper
IN this instance, fulfilled the intention Of its
owner, ms the thieves were deceived by the pack
age, which was prepared fur this contingency
The conductor was evidently aware of the char
acter of the passengers who left the platform 50
rapidly, and, indeed, l,e witnessed the whole
prosecuting, E,s, in sPnre tn nm inquiry, he said
he had not dared 20 Interfere, a. his life wUull
have been endangered il he had attempted it
with no one npOn whom to rely for aid and pro-
lection.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-02-27
The Old Story Told Again.

A week ago, says the Albany Sunday Press,
George Marshall, q Kentucky drover, started for
the New York cattle market. On reaching Gin
cinnati he met with lady. He knew she was a
lady because she was boarding at first-class
boarding house, and had become indebted be-
yond her means to pay, bnt would not leave be-
cause she could not bear the Thought OF leaving
without settling her bill. Mr.. Marshall consid-
cred her case and the more he considered, the
more he thought it his duty as kind hearted
gentleman to pay her bill and extricate the lady
from her unpleasant dilemma. So he paid her
bill. It was not much; only 81; and he had
considerable money left. But now, Ihat n ,ne
lady was extricated, where was she to gof That
was the question both himself and the lady
took into serious consideration.
He was ab~ut to leave the city and come east
warl He had been kind to her; had treated
her humanely; had, in fact, played the part of
gentleman, and she frankly told him she could
no more bear the Thought of leaving him than
that of leaving her boarding house with her
hoard bill unsettled. She declared she feit ike
flying to the ends of the earth with him-if she
only had the wings to fly; ~ have the wings"
the wingsw and he drew forth his wallet, the
rotundity of which conveyed to the 1ady's mind
the meaning of the drover's declaration II nm
derstan,l,- said she, "but what will the world
saw, she asked, dropping her head, while a
slight blush snffused her cheeks. "Never mind
what the world says Come with me. cannot
leave Won here alone and without means of sup
mort in this wicked city," She consented, and
they came on, eventually reaching this city few
days since.
On the evening of their arrival the drover
found il necessary for him to go to barber shop
10 he shaved, and his lady companion informed
him that she had noticssl one ~n the street to
which she could take him. Arrived there, she
told him to 90 in and srt shaved. while she
would remain outside aRd wait for him. He
went in-was shaved-cahe ont and could not
find his lady. She was gone-hopelessly gone
nowhere to be founi, snd With her was gone a
tleposit of 500 he had left with her! He then
came to the conclusion that he had been swim
died, and in relating his misfortune, said !:
"wien was seated in the BARRIERS chair, with
my facefathered, I:thonght that heard her laugh
She must have etarted of inst at that time
Tn. case was put in the hands of Detective Brad
lev. but up to the moment of this writing the
lady has no yet been found.
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-02-27
The Franking Privilege.

The franking privilege, after au agitation OF
about a quarter of a century, has finally been
,b,i;sle.. to take effect the first Of July. This
privilege was originally granted to Congressman
and other officials for good purp"se-to enable
them TO correspond with and furnish documents
10 their constituents; but abuses have been grad
ually creeping in, until it has grown to monster
imposition.
The story of Congressman franking their dirty
shirts home to be washed, was regarded ~ joke
Of the day; but worse things have been done.
While at Washington, We went into bookstore
With a friend who wished to purchase . book.
The shop-keeper urged him to purchase several
other books which he admired, but he said that
he had far to travel, and no convenient way to
carry them The bookseller replied that he need
rot mind that-he would frank them home for
him. In conversation with an old resident Of the
city we afterwards learned that hundreds of per-
sons in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., book-sellers'
business men, and others-wsre supplied by Con-
grsssmeu. in return for certain favors, with ready
made franks; and that books, dry goods, clothing
iewelry, aud articles of every description, were
.ept over the country indiscriminately, under
those franks!
Why, in this way, the merchants Of Washington
could compete with the merchants Of Kansas, fol
our home local trade! When the abolition Of the
frsukug privilege goes into effect, there will m
doubtedly be heavy increase in the freighting
business of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Wholesale houses will then have to send the sup
plies to country merchants as freight instead o
in the mails, under Congressmen's franks!
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-02-27

ZEILs MONTHLY MAGAZINE.-The March num-
her, being No. 6, of this new Magazine is receiv-
ed This is a periodical devoted largely to in-
formation relating To home and foreign countries,
and is profusely illustrated The present num-
ber contains an illustrated paper Oh Raphael;
one OH Goethe's Sister; the conclusion of the in
teresting story entitled "The Black Watch" as
told by Sir Walter Scott during an evening in
Paris; and a number of other interesting contri-
buttons on variety of subjects. The price of
this Magazine is 81 year. Address T. EllwoOd
Zell, IL and 10 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia,
Pa
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-02-27
Farmers' State Convention.
AGRICULTURAL Room, CArITOL BUILDING,
TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 10, ls73.

TOPEKA, KANSAS, February 10, 1s73.
EDITOR KANSAS FARMER: NV attention has
been called in the issue of The Farmer IF the LIST
instant, to the action Of the Farmers Institute,
recently held at the Agricultural College, re-
commencing:
LIST. That the farmers Of Kansas organize
Clubs, and place themselves in correspondence
with the Secretary Of the State Board Of Agricul-
turr, Mt Topeka.
I'd. That the Secretary of said Board be re-
qnested to call delegate State Farmers Cenven-
tion, that said farmers may meet and devise ways
and means for their present relief and future pro-
tecfion.
Yon then ask if ], as Secretary of the State
Board, will accept the trust thus imposed. The
action Of the Institute meets with the most hear
ty approval of the State Beard Of Agriculture |;
and will take pleasure, as the Secretary there
Of, in complying with the request.
Enclosed herewith please find call for the
Convention. The time of and representation to
the said Convention have been determined upon
after consultation with parties interested, from
different parts Of the State. ALFRED GRAY.
A CALL FOR FARMERS STATE CONVENTION.
The Farmers Institute, held at Manhattan on
the 2.,d day Of January, 1873 adopted the follow
ing resolutions, to-wit:
ResoIred. That it is the opinion of this meeting
that the farmers of Kansas shOuld organize them
aelvss nto DistrictC Cluha arA at once place them
selves in correspondence with the Secretary of
the State Board Of Agriculture at Topeka. Fur
thermore, be it
Resolred, That whenever a sufficient number of
Climbs have reported to represent the public epin-
ion of the State the Secretary of the State Board
be requested to call q delegate State Farmers
Convention, that said farmers may meet to de-
wise ways and means for their present relief and
future protection.
In obedience to the request contained in the
above resolution, a delegate Farmers' State Con-
ventiOn will be held in the Hall of the HOuse of
Representatives, Topeka, on Wednesday, the
26th day Of March, 1s73, at 2. Pm.
Each County Agricultural and Horticultural
Society, and the Farmsrs' Clubs of each town.
ship of the State will be entitled tn delegate.
Application will be made to the different railroad
corporations of the State, for half-fare rates to
the Convention and return. If granted, notice
will be duly given. ALFRED GRAY, Sec'y
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-02-27
New York Tribune
1871.

New herrtorr The TRIBUNE strives be first Of all
anf France and Germany rr,0,
permratcd with Republican ideas-Spain swayinx in
for Rrpaaspn who unable 70 govern aEr r ssnd
that h"cks the sntr.nee to our Gulf Of Mexco. and
sstassd by new separating from the sr
Of Rome on the dogma Of Papa, lnlahy and assuming
peryae by the intellectual fsment that of thu
conflict between old idrss philosophical Theological
Britain running for the final gains ta, shall
determine Asiatic supremacy-China seeming ready 10
Japan aboshn: euiasm and inviting Western civiza.
tou to irraate Western comnercc To enrich her long
the % "rsr al and the Wr. n Sn.r
all daily Bearing With able and trusted
changes are in proyress The TRIBUNE aims at Whatever
lay before its readers the NEST prompt complete
movements-hruush all Of which fondy trusts III:
tong everywhere srusglng mp toward larger
At hcme the struggle for Freedom The last
slave has long been citizen; the l.,t oPsston to
cpaton enranchisement eqns civil right. has been for
mally abandoned No party North south longer dis
putes the result IF the War for the Union all declare these
thus united the grand platform Of All Rghts for AL
that Ss I'd s sp%s es
records Of the bitter hateful Past and turns pracefly
Of ss Fsr re sne,e the
discussion action thes- THE TRIBUNE gives smprst
propose whatever ptcal leaders may say whatever of
do !. fairly set down IN its columns whether this
right homes, statement Of the facts; and this they al
ways get. -
course heretofore. the champion e Equal
Rights irrespective Of Race Nativity. Color stands
Of Rights which have been ~emnly Incorporated
by the people in the Constitution Of the United States
them ali with Judicial irnss i l.hor. 70 purify the -
mnistration Of Government National State and Mnnci
State or Municipal affairs take lead this work IL
will therein give them its cordial .upport Bat i can nev
The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1873-02-27

The KANSAS MAGAzINE.-The kansas Maga-
zine for March is at hand, sholling that prompt
ness of issue has become habit.
The opening article is "The Political Situation,
from Democratic Standpoint by James W.
English. We judge Mr.. English is not particu-
larly hopeful sbont his party; at least he says:
"we as party have neither perfected plan,
nor, if We had, have We the power to accomplish
that end.n
The next article, "Pau and the Pyrenees," is
we'll written. The anthor, Rev. F. 7. Ingalls,,
bears as a writer mild resemblance to his now
famous brother.
Capt. Steele continues his readable story OF
"Toppy," which will be coRcluded next month,
and furthermore contributes few pages Of eulo-
Ky on that greatly misunderstood animal the
mule.
Enrique Farmer contributes sketch Of Edgar
Allan Poe, revealing nothing new about that gif-
trti and miserable Parsonage.
Pruf. Norton's "An-sin cab" il an excellent
Indian sketch, and, for q wonder, speaks well Of
the Quaker policy, albeit the writer speaks ligh.
tly Of Lawrence mau as Friend Enoch, the
wonderful man with the big Roman nose and
plethoric money bags"
"Out Of Luck" is bloody minded sketch ol
| life death and "keerds" at JnIesburg, by "B.,
which, like enough, stands for Buell..
"Religion and Liberty" and "Gems of Chris
tian Missions" are of interest to Catholic rea
derx.
"Love after Death Is a story Of Norway, trans
lated from the French by Miss Fannie E. Cole.
We have not had time to read it.
Mr.. John Z. R,stall write, Of times in Kansas
in 1856. Capt Swim, Of rs Jesrsat Office, vouch
es for the general correctness Of the narrative.
The Editors Quarters " is all too brief. Tn
"Tragedy Of Politics is the calm and yet graph
ic description of the exposure of Pomefoy in tn
| joint convention.
The number is good one, and is truly an
really Kansas" magazine.