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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
THE RESTLESS Plumbers.

The Nashville funding organ is warm
ing up to its work since its chief editor
went into the Con ptroller's Office. The
anti-funders are charged now with
hypocrisy and compared to venomous
adder in dog days, which strikes at every
touch and sound; and tax payers are
CURLY informed that it matters not to
them as tar payers whether the price
of bonds is now fifty cents or hundred
aud fifty" II has been evident from the
start that the funders regarded the citi-
zens Of the State simply as tax
payers, without any right TO
discuss this question or to have a
voice in its solution. The people Of the
State will learn soon enough, il not al
ready, that they are simply tax payers;
in other words, hswers Of wood and
drawers Of water" farmed out for the
next forty years TO the bondhOlders.
This uneasiness on the part Of the
fundsrs can be accounted for; there is
deep seated cause for j, which will be
developed more fully when taxation is
piled mountaiu high on the people to
pay compound interest pledged by
the State without the knowledge or
consent Of the masses. But, says
the organ, the price of bonds
does make good deal Of difference to
anti funding spectators. Hence the
fury" The discussion Of this question
siuee the adjournment Of the Legisla.
ture has been confined almost entirely
10 editorial columns, and editors are not
given to speeulations in stocks or bonds
Of any description. The late Comp
troller has said that the time has passed
when it was 10 the interest Of railroad
rings 10 depreciAte State credit. Who.
then. is interested, or could be7 Simply
no one At al. This is purely an imaginary
argument, made TO fll vide gap in q
long and feeble line. ike stuffed men some
times placed behind abandoned breast
works TO cover the retreat Of an army.
Hisaafe business assertion TO say that
a particular class could be materially
be,seted more than smother BY the de-
rrseistion Of State bonds. II bonds
fan. ever one alike has seeess 70 The
an. sources Of informAiioH, and eaA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
PUBLIC LEDGER.
once. No. 10 Madison Street.
MEM PHIBs
Tuesday EveninE. hay Q. 1873.
THE CHARGES AGAINST MAYOR
JOHNSON.

We have purposely reirAined IRON
commenting upon the late trial Of the
Mayor, but as the testimony OF Mr..
Greenlaw has been taken. and appeared
in the Avalanche Of this morning, the
subject is fully presented for discussion
The charges are made by a gentleman
who avowed his personal hostility to the
Mayor; the public, therefore. will make
due allowance for the bitterness Of the
attacks made from this and other
sources and be the more inclined to
lsok closely at the facts presented. 1t
appears that AFTER Mayor Johnson's
financial policy was pretty well
kpowu anS defined in the spring
Of lS1A Two gentlemen agreed to buy
M city bonds on speculation.
Mr.. GrsealAw, who originated the
scheme, says in the evidence that after
they concluded to go into the specula-
ton he mentioned the matter TO the
Mayor, and offered him an interest in it,
which he accepted. The venture was
successful. Three hundred bonds were
bought and sold within few months at
a profit of nearly $4,000 each to the
three gentlemen engaged. Messrs.
Greenlaw and Harrington, not being
public officers, and having an unques-
toned right to engage in such specu'
ton, it is fair to presume that their tes-
timony was full and untrammelled.
They both state that Mr.. Johnson's
policy was uniformly the same after
their transactions began as before,
and the tenor of the evidence goes to
create the impression that the Msyor did
not possess any exclusive knowledge
about the bonds which any shrewd
banker did not have also. BE had
doubtless made study Of city finances,
aud knew more Of the details than most
of persons outside. Yet the books we're
open to the public, and his cash policy
was announced before he bought the
bonds. The personal John johnson and
Mayor johnson must have had frequent
conferences about their relative inter
ests, but it is not shown that the latter
changed his course after the interests Of
the personal John johnson became in
volved. The charge Of corruption in
Office is not sustained. The profit
made did not come out of the tax.pay-
ers, but from the holders of bonds
in Baltimore and New York, who were
perhaps glad to sell out. Legally the
charges have fallen to the ground. The
question not disposed Of is whether it
looks well in Mayor or any public Off
Ger to be engaged in speculation in
public securities over which be may
have actual or supposed control. This
is not so much matter OF conscience
as of that prudence which guards
against the appearance of evil" When
it is found out that an officer has made
profits indirectly, besides his regular
pay, the fact requires explanation, aud
however clear to him, it may not invari-
ably be so understood by the public.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

On. Gro. A. MATHIS. editor Of the
somerviIls Falcon, passed through the
city to-day en- route TO Lebanon where
the Tennessee Press Association meets
on the s,h inst. He has kindly agreed
70 correspond for the LKDorR during bis
absence. and ws will thus be represented
in the Convention and enabled 70 pre-
sent our readers with an early and faith
ful account Of such proceedings asmay
be Of public interest.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

The Tax.Reafatera Attacked ny lnc
uetroDoIIGans- The Latter De-
frated. win Three kitied ana Two
Nouaded. #N .. w I'D
Nrw IBERIA, May 6.-Sinee noon yes
tsrdAy the town has been foil OF rumors
Of fight last night, near st. Martins
vile, between the. Meiropslitans and the
forces under General De Blanc. A
courier arrived here at noon and reports
the Metropolitans last night moved out
Of St. Msrtinsville and attacked the DE
Blanc party, who were stationed near
Chat Place. After brisk engagement
the Metropolitans we're driven back into
St. Martinsville, with the loss OF three
killed and two wounded. De Blanes
force of tAx-resisters are estimated at
two hundred men. and are said to have
one piece of artillery. The present po-
sition Of the Metropolitans is considered
somewhat precautions, as they may at
any time be overpowered by the tax-re-
sisters from St. Martin and adjoining
parishes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
Merchant TaiIors.

Messrs. Murray & Ridgely, the we'll
known merchant tailors, will, in day or
two, remove back TO their old stand on
Madison street, between Main and Sec
ond. Their new building is almost fin
ished and ready for them. Their pres
emit location is at No. 3O2 Main street,
opposite the Peabody Hotel. Murray &
Ridgely are receiving daily an imported
stock Of the best and most fashionable
goods that the French and English mar
kets afford. 1t is probably the finest
stock ever brought to Memphis. In the
way Of the latest fashions and novelties
it cannot be eEeelled or even equaled in
the South. Citizens and strangers in
the city should visit the establishment Of
Murray & Ridgely and examine the
stylish goods on exhibition before they
attempt to purchase elsewhere. 65
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

buy or net according to his judgment
and means. The fact is apparent that
all the fuuders who have any political
aspirations ldread to come before the
people whom they have treated simply
as tax payers" They know that within
two years taxes must be increased OF
claims against the State 90 unpaid, aud
knowing that they unnecessarily in
creased those claims by hastily and ar
bitrarily passing the funding bill, they
dread the verdict Of the people, and not
without real cause. Public attention
may DO diverted for time from the real a,
ISSUE, but the day Of reckoning viii
come.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

were those Of Miss MAokay, Miss Nixon,
Mrs. Hsudriclp' child, Frank Hamilton,
Mrs. G. ". Kenlriea and Alb Pitters-
berger, son Of Mrs Pittersbefger AL
Though hose are al that are positively
known 10 be missing. there arc several
slraasers Of whom no aseouat has been
received.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
Further PartiesIars of the Dixon
Bridge Accident.

DIxoS, Ills, May s.--Ths derrick
which was erected Monday night was
not strong enough to raise the wreck.
and hence the work Of rescuing those
who are supposed to be beneath he
bridge had to be abandoned yesterday.
Mr.. Cuyter, Superintendent Of the Iowa
division Of the Northwestern railroad,
ordered a vreeking apparatus Of the
road 10 be sent on frem Walton; it in
cludes several powerful derrieks and
pieces Of machinery, which viii be am.
pie 70 raise the fallen span clear Of The
water aud permit theriver to be dragged.
The irain with the apparatus vas e1-
pscied last night The only bodies
known 70 Be missing At last accos=ss
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
Arknnsas PenIfensIary

LrFhrsL5 lRadSl Nay b The Board y
Penitentiary Inspectors, composed oil
the Governor. Secretary of State and
the Superintendent Of the Penitentiary,
Yesterday awarded the contract for keep
ing the Peniteptiary, for ten years TO
John NJ. Peek, who agrees to keep the
institution without expense to the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

JOE LOCKE. - All the May mag
azines and latest novels received
at Joe Locke's news depot, No. 236
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, ETC.,
for sale. lTHlNq an nNk y
WILKIysoNs, at Isl Main street, is the
place to find all the fashion papers, mag
azines, literary journals and the leading
dailies Of the country; also good sup
ply Of foreign literatures A complete
stock Of plain and fancy stationery and
fancy articles.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
sprIngl sprinrl spring ]

The second stock of material for spring
suits has just arrived at A. FL. COOP
MANS, 100 MAIN STREET. Gentlemen
will consult their interest by leaving
their orders with Mr.. Goodman. He
will cut, make and trim them in the best
style, and at the most reasonable prices.
3l-60
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
nannr,ars nnd PIstoIs.

In The case OF a reporter arrested for
carrying concealed weapons, Colonel
Charles A. Gill, judge pro tenn. of the
City Court OF Louisville, Ky, gave an
opinion Of general interest to journal
lists and to the public. Treating the
statute forbidding the carrying bf con-
cealed weapons as constitutional, he
stated that the statute makes exceptions
of those whose occupation requires them
to travel at night, during such travel. "
A newspaper reporter, is required to
travel by night. The prosecution
claimed that he had no right to carry
concealed arms in the day time; but a
man following that calling, whose bust
ness requires him TO travel by night,
cannot reasonably be required to go I'M
armed all the day, when he may be in
the farthest end Of the city, seeking that
which may be of incalculable benefit to
the public, when night comes, and his
weapon is needed for his safety, since
he would then be required to leave HE
business to seek bis Weapons, and thus
suffer injhrious delay, A reporter i
thrown 10 contact with al classes Of men.
and required to visit all manner Of
places, always more or less in danger.
AS a reporters travel" is partly by
day and partly oy night, the Judges
opinion was that he had the right under
the statute to bear arms during the
whole of such travel"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

tbs postponed sale of lots October
3lst, 1927 Of the Mckinney property,
on the fernando road, will positively
take place Friday, Nay 9Th, at eleUen
l.IoeL 10 ~ 20
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
Tneshnra nna Rridnxn.

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 will give their orders
in the day before.
39-t OLIVER, FINSIE & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

At the Ledger saloon, in the County
Court building, can be had the finest
lunch in the city daily from 10 to IL
o'clock. No one keeps better liquors
than Downs. sc
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

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. l8t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

THE finest building lots ever offered
for sale is the Mckinney property, on
fernando road. Street railroad and
boulevard passes in front. No city
taxes. Title perfect. 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

H. SsssSel. A., Central meat market,
corner Jefferson and Third streets, is
to supply the trade with the
finest qualiiy of ness beef % the barrel
or hall barrel, Il The very loves; sssrss.
HiI q ulaaua anell y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

Bow BELLS for May has arrived, and
is to be had at Walkers news depot, l05
Beal street. This magazine is the finest
ladies' journal placed upon our table,
and Walker has plenty of them. Call
early and secure copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
Assignee's Sale OF Cheap Roots and
shoes

At retail, for the benefit Of creditors, at
the Tiger boot and shoe store, No. 49,
Main street, under Cochran Hall.
So. l.. LEVY. Assignee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
nsn,h orOnkes Amos.

BosroS, May Cit is reported that
Oakss Arnes was struckwith paralysis
last night and died this morning.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

AWNINGS, tents and wagon covers made
to order, by NJ. Eyke, 81 Madison street.
&c
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

CooL sparkling SODA w TERa and
hEAD pure fruit yTtgi. t,oeaiy "a
riefies; also Mineral Waters al Family
and Prescription Drug Store. 2ts Main
sired. G CURTIS e co.
Isl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
SEWING MACHINE.
A CHALLENGE
WILSON VS.. SINGER

OWING TO SEVERAL FALSE REPORTS
" and statements being circulated concern
ing the merits of the Wilson Sewing Machine,
all of which have been trlced to the Office
where said Singer Sewing Machines are for
sale. and IN some instances to the proprietors
direct; and in view Of the fact that people arc
being prejudiced, which is detrimental to the
interest of our business, we therefore hereby
offer the following challenge, and invite the
proprietors Of the. Memphis Agency, or any
one representing them, to compete with the
Wilson Machine. in any public hall in the city.
on the following points of merit and the deci-
sien TO be left to eleven first-class mechanics
Of this city, six Of whom may be selected by
opponents, and none to be selected who arc
now or have heretofore been in the employ Of
either party.
We propose to demonstrate clearly tb at the
Wilson Sewing Machine is superior TO the
Singer in the following points, viz:
FIRsr-That the Wilson machine has the
best feed. it being made to work on three sides
Of the needle. instead Of two. and has more
force and power.
sKcoSB-That the tension is not affected by
the size and smOothness of the upper thread,
and that II retains its uniformity and adjust
ment after continued use much better than
the present tension used on Singer machines
THrRD-That the take-up" movement is
positive. and uses no spiral spring or other
kind. and not liable to delay BY breakage.
FouRrH-That the three principal move
ments Of the Wilson machine, viz: the shut
tie, the feed and the needle, are all worked by
one short shaft, instead of two long ones,
which cause extra friction.
FrErH-That the balance wheel, being 10
Gated in front and on the brace, prevents 10
from soiling the dress eff the operator.
SrxTa-That the adjustable cones on the
balance wheel spindle prevent the rafting and
clicking noise 50 Objectionable.
sEvKSrH-That the Wilson is much the
easiest and lightest running machine Of the
two.
IGHrH-That the wearing points in the
Wilson machine, nine in number, are all made
adjustable, so that play room or lost motion
can be taken up when necessary.
NrErH-That the Wilson is not Liable a a
sudden breaking OF cog OF gear wheel eaus-
ing delay and expensive repairs.
In the event Of a failure to denor,tr.t. ,b,
above points. we hereby agree 10 nav Are rsnf
of the hall selected by opponents al s,rfa;t
the machines on exhibition, or vice versa
This challenge. II accepted, win be carried ont
ten days after receipt OF written notice from
stating time and place for contest.
NJ. n. BEACH. General Agept
g; II. SUTHERLAND, Gent CITY AT.
55-eod-6l ~ =
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
LAY IN YOUR coal.

Get the best Pittsburg from
SGT Csc. MELLERsH, 27s Main st.
SoUrHERS Farm and Home, Rural
New Yorker, County Gentleman Amer.
lean Agriculturist, Southern Cultiyator,
Stock Journal, and all the leading dali
lies, mosthlies and auarterlies, at Mans
ford's news depot, corner Of Second ard
Monroe; base-balls at wholesale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06

TN ADDITION TO THE RIAL ESTATE
i sale which we advertise for the 6th instant.
we are instruct TO sell. for whom it may
concern, at the same time and place, the fol-
lowing Stocks and Bonds, to-wit:
$1,000 stock in Washington Insurance Com
pany. ll
$1,000 stock in Home Insurance Company.
$4,000 Mississippi Levee Bonds.
S65O0 Bonds OF the town Of Holly Springs.
Mississippi.
$500 Bonds Of Monroe county, Mississippi.
$4,000 First mortgage seven per cent. Bonds
of the Selma, Marion and Memphis railroad.
TREZEVANT * CO.,
$3.50 Aucti0neers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
HERRlNes.
coal.
BLACK DIAMONDS.

WAIT q LEWIS are the only Coal
Dealers in the city who are selling
No. 1 PIttsburg Coal at rs cents per
barrel Deliveries and II preferred,
win weigh on City scales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
GRANn FEafIVAL.

LOOK out for the Grand Festival at the
Exposition building, May 10, 1873. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-06
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
.x.uo.x F.rss lssoorAflos. VIA q '. . A.
yELsGnLrH oohrAHr.
specials 90 ths Lsdses- 4
LOUISIANA.

The Tax.Resisters Attnekeu Dy sne
uetro1eIIGans- The Latter De-
f-sied. Win Thres Killed and Two
Annn al T..
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1873-01-22
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MtnueIptd.

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tirt rusrlen, taum absr 1T an i9rs &sttuns 81
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Gantp Spntinop.

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