Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-10
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AhDVhAN AANEo
The Register man doubts that the
Sheriff has in his hands capiases for
many members Of the County Court yet
such is the fact, nevertheless. and the
capiAses will be executed in due time,
and all that will be necessary is for the
arrested magistrates to give an appear
ance bond. Guests were sent skywArd
on the hydraulic elevator at the Peabody
last night; the elevator was baptised in
champagne and called Il. G. Brinkley.
Church door and street corner "oglers
are numerous in our city; they have
weakness for taking observations Of
ladies' shoes. The Supreme Court is in
session at Jackson, Tenn. The erection
Of a new theater on Main street is being
considered by "a few capitalists. When
will Memphis have cotton factory
There was light frost this morning.
The cheerful serenaders are again on the
musical war-path in the suburbs, and are
accompanied in their efforts by the dogs
Of the neighborhood, which howl in
unison. There are many people in our
city who believe the late mock duel TO
have been reality; so much for incre-
dulity. The County Court is considering
the question Of pauper burial with view
to burying the dead in better manner
and at less cost than heretofore. Last
evening the Board of Aldermen was en-
joined by writ from the Second Circuit
Court from acting in the Davis contested
election case; while many of the mem
bers expressed contempt for the court,
they we're careful not to be guilty Of con-
tempt. The jury in the Mclean case was
fully made up this morning; reading news
papers and having formed or ex-
pressed an opinion as to the guilt or
innocence of the accused disquali-
fies hundreds of our most intelli-
gent citizens from sitting as jurors.
The Board Of Aldermen played Article
Twenty to a crowded house last night;
as place of amusement the General
Council is the only legitimate one in the
city. The river is rising rapidly at this
point, and planters on the coast must
look out for high water. Old Probability
promises fine weather again; he is gen.
orally a reliable old chap. The Water
Company is supplying consumers with
Wolf river water throughout the city.
Races on Tuesday, April 10th. Lau-
renee Barrett at the Opera House in
Hamlet on the 18th inst. The 0ratorio
of the Creation will be the musical at
traction at St. Peters Church next
Monday evening. Auditing accounts
and considering petitions to reduce tax
assessments was the chief occupation Of
the County Court to-day. Twenty un-
fortunates labor for the city at fifty cents
day on the chain. gang. 1t is rumored
that Miss Laura Alexander, who was
leading lady at the Opera House during
the past season, will receive compli-
mentary benefit at the Memphis Theater
at the hands of our leading amateurs.
The water-Works threw water on a fire
for the first time early yesterday morn
ing; the fire.plugs worked like charm.
Mr.. NJ. E. Snelser has been to Fort
Smith, Arkansas, attending the funeral
of his father, DR.. j. W. Smelser, a
former resident of this city. Mr.. John
Mulroy, city editor Of the Appeal, has
been confined to his room for several
weeks owing to i'll health. Not State
case appeared on the Recorders docket
to-day. Calvary Church tower and out
side is undergoing a painting, while the
inside of the church is being adorned
and refitted. A full jury has been OBJ
tanned in the Mclean case, on trial in
the Criminal Court. Clark's mare,
Connelly's sorrel and Eagan's gray are
to run race at the Memphis TrOtting
Park, fernando street, tomorrow at
three pm. for purse of 500. vi
course there will be a big crowd out to
see the fun. 1I