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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
NEW YORK.

NEw YoRK. January 9,-0fieials at
the District Attorneys office, regarding
the rumored suit against Phelps, Dodge
a CO., reveal the fact that e capias was
issued by the United States Court on
the Both Of December, the sum claimed
being one million dollars. 1t is stated
that settlement will be effected between
the Government and the firm to-day.
Phelps, Dodge 4 Co, publish a card this
morning stating that their attention was
called some days ago to the Irregularities
in some Of their importations, and that
all facilities had been afforded the Gov
eminent officials for examination. The
firm is prepared to satisfy any just
claim the Government has against it.
Il. c. Bowen, proprietor of the indie
pendent and the Brooklyn Union, has
commenced suit for libel against White
law Reid. Thomas N. Rocker, Patrick
O'Rook, George Ripley and John Hay
individually. The alleged libel consists
in publishing an article from the Brook
lyn Eagle IN which Bowen is charged
with being the author of scandals put
in circulation by. Victoria Woodruff.
Notices were served on the parties yes
terday, excepting John Hay, who is not
in the city. Lf-~ -
The contest for the championship Of
American billiards, between Cyrille
Dion and Maurice DAILY. takes place this
evening at Tammany Hall Assembly
Rooms.
II is reported that United States Mar
shall Sharpe will receive the nomination
for the surveyorship Of this vicinity.
The counsel for Stokes are preparing
bill Of exceptions on which to base an
application for new trial. There are
twenty-eight objections to the rulings OF
Judge Boardman during the trial.
"A brilliant reception was rendered
last evening by the officers Of the army
and navy to Major General Winfield S.
Hancock, the new commander Of the
Department of the East. A number of
distinguished literary people and naval
officers we're present.
The second great cooking main be-
tween Albany and New York came off
at Greenville New Jersey last night
The fight was fof two thousand dollars
side; thirteen battles, with two hun
bred and fifty dollars besides on each
battles. Only ten battles were fought,
Albany gaining seven.
Daniel Hickey, laborer residing at
No. 423 West Fory.Second street, re-
turned home intoxicated last night and
quarreled with his wife, Julia, A fight
ensued, and Hickey threw his wife out of
a rear window to the yard, distance Of
nearly twenty feet She was picked up
unconscious and carried to the hospital;
both of her legs are fractured and her
head injured; she will, no doubt, die
from her wounds. Hickey was arrested.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
PUBLIC LEDGER.
Tur fr.t inslaIIment Of special dis.

tbs first insiallment Of special dis
patches from Nashville to the LEDGER
appears to-day--brief, but to the point.
Hereafter the proceedings Of the Legis-
lature, reported by telegraph up 10 the
hour of going to press, will appear each
day in our columns. Under this ar
rangement and by the early arrival OF
the Nashville papers Of the previous
day we will be able TO keep the public
fully advised of what transpires in the
General Assembly. Yesterday we were
not advised of Mr.. McGaughey's election
as Speaker in time to use the intelli-
gence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS TBEATnR- There was an
other large and fashionable audience AT
the theater last night the occasion be.
ing the second appearance Of the Lydia
Thompson blondes in the burlesque.
The extravaganza entitled Kenilworth
was well put on the stage, and was cap
italy east. The fair Lydia was as at
iracliye aud charming as ever. She APP
peared MS Leicester" aud sang the
song Of the Garter with ine effect
fairly capturing the audience. The
burlesque seems to be popular in Mem
phis--the attractions OF sweet voices,
good dancing, costumes like those known
in Paradise, and the beauties Of the
human form, being most difficult to re-
sist. Miss Thompson has fine troupe
of artists, and deserves the ovation she
is receiving. Her extravaganzas are
Impossible TO describe-they are beyond
the critics art, and they must be seen
in order to be enjoyed. Tonight I'M
usual attractions will be presented--two
pieces entitled Les Brigands and A Day
in Paris, with Miss Thompson in half
dozen roles. being on the bills. To
morrow evening Robin Hood will be the
novelty.
GRASD OpERA UsE.-'rhe Lingard
comedy company appeared in two
pieces last evening-A Wonderful
Woman and Day After the Wedding.
In the former Mrs. Alice Dunning Lin
gard displayed dramatic talent of
high order, and was well supported by
Miss Dickie Lingard and Messrs. Ling
ham, Owen, Hudson, Ryer and others.
The afterpiece, Day After the Wedding,
is an uproarious farce, and was played
in a most spirited manner by the COM
pany. The wardrobe of the Lingard
company is gotten up in superior style.
As comedy company the Lingards are
decidedly good, it being the best that
has appeared in Memphis since the days
of the Wyndhams. Mr.. Lingord gave
several clever character PRESENTATIONS
and sketches last evening. 1t was gem
orally remarked that he spoke too rap
idly and failed to enunciate distinctly,
but these little objections can easily be
overcome. Tonight a most attractive
bill will be presented-Delicate Ground,
Los Ladrones and the Lingard Sketches
OLYMPIc THEATER. Manager Buch-
anan has fine company at his Wash
ington Street Varieties, The attractions
are Ledbetter, the man fly; Japanese
Tommy, Frank Jones, the comedian;
specially acts, new songs and dances by
the troupe During the week number
of new stars" will appear under the
able direction of Stage Manager White.
Brooks OPERA HOUSE. This estab-
lishment has changed management, Mrs.
Broom having sold out to Mr.. Evans,
who is now the proprietor. Marsh Adams
remains as stage manager, and new
troupe of performers has been engaged.
Tonight an attractive programme will
be presented, and the stars will APP
pear in rapid succession during the
week. .rs atti aN
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

CINCINNATI, January 9.-The Bulletin
here states that Napoleon is dead.
PARIs, January 9.-The news from
England announcing the death OF Ma
poleon produced intense excitement
here. It's the sole topic Of conversation
in official circles, aud crowds are as
sembled in the streets discussing the
situation and the probable action Of the
Bonnnartist faction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

ever fot the sake Of Office or political
revenge. Men who boast Of holding the
balance Of power generally convey tho
Impression that they could be induced
to use il on either side, aud rs 4 is hu'
man 10 consider selfinterest, they arc
supposed to look well to the induce
menls of both sides before they throw
their controlling weight into the scales.
They may not exactly pay their money
and take their choice, but they take
their choice nevertheless. Now, what
Andrew johnson has TO do with the
Legislature that it should at the outset
contain a small johnson party is more
than we can explain or imagine. That
there should be a regular Democratic and
a regular Republican division isperfectly
natural, as having existed ever since the
war Mr.. johnson cannot become a
candidate for anything before this Leg
islature, except in case Of Senator
Brownlow's death, and it is more than
likely that he viii outlive several Of those
who answered to roll-oall this morning
at the capitol in Nashville. 1t may be
remembered that this paper did not sup
port johnson, yet with the election we
permitted him to rest The Democratic
papers throughout the State have done
The same, and directed their efforts to
the cause of immigration, free schools,
intelligent labor, railroads, internal and
local improvements, and matters of &C.
tual importance. Yet in some quarters
no occasion is permitted to pass without
a fippant allusion to the success Of the
Republican party, with smile which
SAYS 1--WE did this; we helped do it, and
are glad of IT," When the Conservative
Democrats Of Tennessee get ready to
Join the Radical party they will march
over in broad daylight with colors flying
and drums beating, ar will put on the
new uniform like men, and not slip
around in squads the night after an cleo
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.


Jas. A. Taylor ! Attachment before John
VS.. Spelman, Justice Of the
F. NJ. White. } Peace for Shelby Co.. Tenn
TN THE ABOVE NAMED SUIT, AFFIDA-
i Wit for attachment having been made under
section 1855 of the code Of Tennessee. that the
defendant is n nonresident of the State of
Tennessee, or is about TO remove or has re-
moved himself or property from this State,
or has removed or is removing out of the
county privately. or conceals his property
50 that the ordinary process of law cannot
be served upon him, or has absconded or is
absconding, or concealing himself OF property,
or has fraudulently disposed Of or is about
fraudulently to dispose of his property, and
an attachment having been issued by me and
returned by the proper officer. levied, etc.; it
is therefore ordered that the defendant appear
before me, at my Office No. "A Adams street,
in the city of Memphis, Tennessee, on Satur-
day. the LIST day Of February, A. D. 1873. at
10 O'Clock am. and defend this suit or the
same will be proceeded with ex parte; and
that copy of this notice be published once
week for four consecutive weeks in the PUBLIC
LEDGER. JOHN SPELMAN,
Justice of the Peace. Shelby county.
1l2-1lS.124-130 ld lIat
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LATEST lTELEGRAMS.
AnrnIoAK rRKAa ASSOCIATION. VIA Q. r. 4 A.
TnLnoAiPH COMPANY.
Specials 90 the Ledger.
NASHVILLE.


special 70 the Ledger
NAsHyILLE, January 9.-The morning
session Of the Senate was occupied dis
cussiug the report Of the Committee on
Rules. l.. II. Charles was elected door
keeper Of the House and W. 4. Carter,
Assistant, The Governor aud sepnte no
titled the House that they were ready for
business. No business yet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

all PRISONS ARE HEREBY FORE
a warned not 70 trade for certain pr0missory
notes executed By me. on the ID Of October.
Ig72. 70 DR.. dobcr, for 500 each, and due re-
rpectively January, February. March. April
and Nay the 10Th. 1873. a. the confederation
for the same has failed. and I will not pay
70 '- J.P. DROMGOOLE.
Memphis. January 6. ISL. lo-ili
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
mo. I'll.
In the Second Chancery Court Of
Shelby County, Tennessee.
Catherine Richards

Catherine Richards( bA ma
VS..
Ernest Richards.
TT APPEARING FROM THE BILL
i which Is sworn to in this cause that the
defendant Ernest Richards is a resident Of the
State of Mississippi, and that he is a non-resi-
dent Of the State of Tennessee: it is therefore
ordered by the Clerk and Master thathe make
his appearance herein. at the courthouse of
in the city Of Memphis, Tenn. on or before the
first Monday in March, 1873. and plead, answer
or dempr to compliments bill. or the same
will be taken for confessed as 20 him and set for
hearing OK parte, and that q copy Of this order
weeks in the Memphis Public Ledger. This
January 9, 1873.
a copy-Attest: NJ. d. L. STEWART,
Clerk and Master.
BY GEO. MALLERY, Dep. Clerk and Master.
j. B. Barnes, solicitor for complainant.
1l2-l1S-l24-I30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

PAUL WRIGHT, the enterprising news
dealer whose emporium is located at No.
296 Main street, has all the latest papers
and periodicals, and the very best Of
cigars. Give him a call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
PUnrs, ls Jefferson street.

Go to Wilkihson's. No. III Main
street, for Sunday reading. He has all
the late daily and weekly papers from
all points See his advertisement in to-
days paper in regard to prices, then
20 and lay in your Sunday reading.
Call early and often.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

REMEMBER that j. Devote, corner Of
Third and Adams streets, has the most
excellent stock Of family groceries in
the city. Our readers viii consult their
interests by going there for supplies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

aocov inodaied with fair degree Of
freedom. Interest rates are unchanged
on the streets. Money is still firm at
Il per cent. per month.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

New ORLEANS, Philadelphia, Balti-
more, Chicago and Cincinnati dailies at
Mansford's News Depot, corner Of Sec
ond and Monroe streets; also, latest
weeklies and monthlies and juvenile
books for Christmas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

HOusekeepers, 20 at once and pro-
cure one OF the celebrated P.szhugh
BrOiIeFs, at Prince q Co.'s, l35 Main
street. Money returned IL not sat
isfaetOry. l29
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

In ro.MoRRow's LEDGER will be com
menced the publication, in serial form,
of a most interesting story, THE Cruise
a the Olustee,' well-known Confed-
crate cruiser, and one that figured in
the recent Geneva Conference, under
the heading Alabama Claims" Capt.
George W. Gift of our city was the ex-
ocutive officer Of the 0lustee during her
cruising, and has resurrected from out
the depths Of the sea a most interesting
and valuable scrap Of naval history
The LEDGER is placed under many obi
cations to Captain Gif for the manu-
script which be has kindly placed at
our disposal. The story will be con-
tinued in the LEDGER daily until con-
cluded. .ltfa
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
GROCERIES.
InST RECETVED.

90 tubs and boxes fresh Roll Butter,
80 tubs and boxes solid Packed But.
ter,
96 kegs California Butter (chOice),
so barrels Apples, 20 kegs Pickles,
goo barrels Potatoes,
80 boxes Fresh Eggs, for sale by
=. l.. JAMES * CO.,
109-1l $50 Front street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
STILL HARPIsG ON MY DAUGHTER.

oAAlA AAsAAAA AAN " ~ ~ a 0A WI a A@A-s
Some Of our contemporaries who here.
tofore refused to look back are now as
stubbornly refusing to look forward.
They remember nothing, see nothing but
certain political and personal lines which
we're drawn previous to the November
election, aud the personal issues Of
which we supposed were buried then.
Neither Cheatham nor johnson hap
pened to be elected, although we believe
the former received the most votes OF
the two. Since then General Cheatham
has retired to his little farm, and his
supporters are attending to theirs, or
whatever business they have to follow.
Such a thing as "Cheatham party is
unknown, although there is material
enough if so disposed to hold the " bal
ance Of power If mere power, regard
less Of public good, was the highest OBJ
Jet Of an organization. Yet there are
men who can still appeal to all the preju-
dices and unpleasant controversies Of
the last canvass, which was almost
purely personal, to keep up agitation,
and they who were once loud enough to
boast Of undying devotion to Demoe-
racy are now as loud in boasting
that they can form a combine
ton with the Radical party. and
thus by a joint effort with their former
political foes turn on their own camp
aud roui their late friends with whom
an internal feud has arisen. They seem
70 congratulate themselves that they
we're the FIRST to get into the Radical
Notifications, as though they had ex.
pected 20 find their late allies in ahead
Of them. or this they had nothing to
fear. Tor the Democrats and the elements
that oppose Radicalism while seeking no
fruilless aud unnecessary strife, have
uss i5iasi themselves unto the gods Of
the Republican party, nor viii they
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
Notice to Lawyers.

WE HAVE FoR SALE AT THE LEDGER
W ofice blank noticos b. take eepo.itiont,
and printed instructions 30 IRE oncer taAl1E
the sane; also blank captiani and eer4A-
Gates. Ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

On Consignment.

so barrels Oranges.
80 tubs Roll and Firkin Butter.
u2-lls TAYLOR a DUFFIH.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

FoR the finest solid gold jewelry go to
the Jet Palace. got
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09

Nav NEws srAsD.-Joe Locke has
opened a new news depot At No. 236
Main, one door north o. his old news
stand. he has Christmas goods and
the latest publications from al portions
Of Ameriea aud Europe. Give him a
call
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-01-09
rur rre1sIArURE ORGANIZED.

After three days ballotng both houses
of the Legislature effected an organiza-
ton, and are now ready for business.
Much interest was concentrated in the
Speakership of the lower house, which
came within two votes of being carried
of by Mr. John 0verton, of Shelby
county, but as our county had the honor
of furnishing the Speaker Of the Senate,
it was not to be expected that the other
sections of the State would insist unani-
mously on Shelby county doing any
thing more in that line for a few days to
come. The problem was solved on the
twenty-second ballot yesterday, when
W. S. McGaugAey, of Greene county,
was elected by a vote Of thirty-seven out
of seyenty-two cast. He was at once
installed as Speaker. This, it seems, was
the combined vote of those who are
known as johnson men and Republi-
cans. Mr.. McGaughey may have voted
for johnson in the late election, but that
is a matter which does not concern any
body now. We know Mr.. McGaughey
to above pariisanship and prejudice.
He has had considerable public expert
ence, having served in the Legislature
on important committees and held va
rious public trusts, and always dis
charged his duties with accuracy and
fidelity and to the satisfaction of his
constituents. He is plain but pros
porous farmer, possessed Of fine, solid
sense, which has been exercised in the
judicious management of his own as
well as public affairs. He is, in broad
sense, representative citizen, and will
do credit to himself and the prominent
position he has been chosen to fill. No
one in the House, we presume, could
better or more conscienhously and i'm
partially discharge the various and
sometimes perplexing duties of Speaker
than Mr.. McGaughey. During the war
he was q sincere Union man, and did
his duty as such, but no faint Of bitter
ness or of prescription for opinions
sake was left in his soul when the Union
was restored, and to-day q more con-
sentative man could not be found in
Tennessee. And since we can see no
party necessary in selecting compe-
tent presiding officers for the Legisla-
ture, we are glad that such an excel
lent selection has been made. Neil S.
Brown, jr., was elected principal Clerk,
position he has held several times be-
fore Z. B. Thomas, Assistant, and j.
f. Williams, Engrossing Clerk. The
door-keeper is to be chosen today.
Next we shall hear of joint session,
and the balloting for State officers viii
commence.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-11
Cold-Blooded Murder.

The Inyo Independent of October 4th
gives the particulars of a cold-blooded
murder which took place at Pinchow-
er's store, Bishop Creek, in that coui,-
ty, at 1 o'clock p. III. the dav previous.
+. Il. WEIGH, a man Of family and
well known citizen of that locality,
and Frank Moore. a miner from Cerro
Gordo, had been playing cards for
money, four dollars being the amount
at stake. Moore won the n but
Welch disputed the matter, claiming
that he had played foul. Moore, how
ever, pocketed the money. and WEIGH
left for his house, three-quarters of a
mile distant, whence he o returned
TO the store, armed with a revolver.
We copy the sequel
Moore was in the act of putting on
some new pants he had purchased. in
which he was being assisted by a Mr..
Powers. Some Of MOnre's money had
fallen on the floor, which Powers held
in his hand, when Welch approached
with his pistol cooked, and with a vile
epithet told Moore he was going to
~ ~ AVNdN>- IS Ilttl TWO utlldlS
of his money Moore said he had won
it fairly, but rather than he shot he
would give il up. Powers advised him
to give up the two dollars, and laid
that sum on the box, with MOore's
consent. for Welch. The latter said :
son of a b-h. | have a notion
to have a crack at YOU, ANYWAY"
Moore opened his shirt bosom and re-.
piled: "Shoot me if YOU want to,
WEIGH. but remember YOU kill me for
two dollars that | havn't got" Ii is
said he, finding that WEIGH was in
deadly earnest, begged his life on his
knees; but however that NAV be.
WEIGH repeated the remark above.
and fired a bail directly through
Moore'S heart, who died without a
word. Both We're in liquor. but Moore
was quiet and neaceahIe, and has al
WAYS horne that character. Welch
took a drink with two or three PARTIES
present, then returned to his house
and mounting a horse started for this
place. 45 miles distant. Some two
hours after, Elisha Mallory mounted
his f1eeteSt horse and started i'm pur-
suit. O~verhauling Welch about eight
miles north Of this place. WEIGH. on
Nallnrv's approach, finding his horse
too slow. drew his revolver in readi-
ness, but as Mallory had him covered
with his own and the advantage in
position, being in his rear. he made
him put his revolver in its scabhard.
and brought him into town about 10
O'Clock last night. having made the
whole distance on one horse in a little
over four hours time.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1873-10-11
?Ac-E-- COAST DISPATCHES.
FROM
SAN FRANCISCO. Oct IN

FHN IhANtIStO, oCl. III.
John Wright, second mate of the
ship st. Charles, WhO is accuSed of
beating and wounding Seamen on
board that vessel during her voyage
rom New l"rk to this port. is miss
ing, ana Il Is believed he has fled to
avoid arrest.
Owing to the calling of the equity
calendarinthe Fifteenth District Cont
the trial of thomas Curtin for the
killing of VIM. johnson, was not
commenced. Al the usual hour a
throng SO great assembled at the
doors of the Courtroom that il was
almost impossible for persons to get
in or ont.
The recent rain had a very damap-
ing effect on the wooden pavement.
In nearly every block in the civ
whore it is laid it has raised M in
hil!ocks in all directions. rendering
the streets gu te ilnpassable for loaded
vehicles.
y party of gentlemen sailed weston.
day for San Diego. for the PURPOSE of
negotiating for the purchase of the
Santa Rosa ranch. consisting of $4,000
acres, III the northern part of thai
county, the object being to Subdivide
the tract into farms for settlers.
1t is reported that Captain Parker
OF the steamer Montana, has rendered
his resignation from the Sc, vice OF the
Pacific Mail Company. He held a
command i'll the Confederate navy
during the war.
The fire department of this city
voted 81 900 in aid OF the people Of
Memphis, from the Fire Department
charitable fund. Rainev saws he will
contest their right to make the dona-
ton.
The cadets, under Capt. Mcdonald.
returning from the East, gave an ex-
hihition at Omaha.
The firm of Gaultier & Tiannv have
been mUicted in the sum of 1892, for
smuggling silk from France into this
citv.
Prof. Marsh, of Yale College, and
his scientific rartv. hare returned