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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Felix w. Robertson.

To the Editor Of the Ledger:
The importance of electing men to
revenue offices who can be trusted and
can give valid bond is keenly felt just
now by the community. The gentleman
named above has handled, ssperhaps, two
million dollars of public funds in the
four years he has held Office, and has
accounted for Gee. y cent collected at the
end of each meek, besides making
monthly and annual reports, as the
records of the Comptrollers office will
show. He has given q frst-class bond
of $3.50 each time, and could give
four times as much just as easy. That
the revenue has been faithfully collected
by him and turned over no one can ques-
ton. These facts are worthy Of consid-
Grafton, and should have their full
weight with the ax-paying public.
A FRIEND.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
THE MAYORALTY.

Tbafthe Republicans OF Memphis will
be a unit in support of the ticket to be
nominated tonight ia admitted by the
supporters of the candidate for Mayor
already brought out. The Republicans
are seldom caught mapping when there
is an effice in sight, and this is an ocea-
sion when they are wide awake. A gap
was laid down for them aud left un'
guarded when a few clever gentlemen
undertook in the Greenldw Opera House
nj the first mass meeting to speak for
the whole people Of Memphis They
ignored politics entirely, which sounded
we'll. So did the Baltimore Convention,
lint il failed to win. In speaking for the
people of Memphis it has now to be adj
mitted that they did not speak for the
Republicans, although two or three gen.
tlemen of that party accepted the lnvi-
tation to be present and take part. We
allude particularly to Mr.. Kortreeht and
Mr.. James Davis, well known and highly
respected Republicans. And if they
failed as selfconsttuted representatives
of the people TO speak for those who
propose to speak for themselves to-
night, is it not possible that they only
spoke for and committed the one hum
dred and fifty who voted to nominate
their and our personal friend, Major
Busby2 If he is defeated he will have
his oyer-zealous friends to thank. The
circumstances under which he was
brought out greatly weakened his pros
poets. There are good citizens in the
city who feel that they cannot fall into
line under the banner Of either candidate
likely to be before the people, while
others who never did such thing before
viii vote for part or all the Republican
ticket. How many there are of these
classes may remain to be seen, although
we regret that any man should lind him.
self in such dilemma 1t does seem
likely thatthe Republicans will be aunt,
besides attracting fraction from the
opposition. But how is it on the other
hand? WHO can say that there is unity
or enthusiasm among those who constr
tute the opposition to a Republican
ticket2 The meeting tonight is, per-
haps, a prearranged affair, but as it IS
party meeting to which none are invited
except those who are willing to eo-ope-
rate, outsiders cannot justly complain.
It is quite a different thing from a
peoples meeting similarly managed.
We have endeavored to state the facts
clearly and without prejudice, and be-
lieve that the voters of Memphis under
stand the issues involved. Some minor
points are discussed on the streets not
necessary to lug into print. The people
can and will judge for themselves.
At present there is only one candidate
in the field, and he would doubtless
withdraw from the canvass if convinced
that he stood no chance of election, or
that his running would jeopardize in
any way the interests Of Memphis, but
the friends to whom. he submitted his
fortunes as candidate for Mayor cannot
be convinced, and therefore he will not
be until the lst of January. II, as
asserted, he is the choice Of the people, |
they will elect him; if not, not. By
their decision we shall abide, and who |
ever may be elected we shall encourage
in the firm discharge of his important
duties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

In one of the latest breach of promise
cases tried in England we mourn to say
that the defendant was a Baptist minis
ter, and gray-haired beside. The young
woman was one year past sweet sixteen,
and sweet still. The parson CORE
sponded with her afectionately, but
when he visited London, though she re-
sided in that city, he didn't go to see her.
She demonstrated against his cold indif-
ference; he replied by describing the
lovely creatures met by him at tea
party. But she wouldn't be jealous
she still chung to her parson. Then he
rudely cast her away. Then she brought
her action. Damages ESQ, and served
him right.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
ELECTION.
LEGAL.
Attachment Notice.

James HOughl Before John Spelman, Justice
VS.. of the Peace for Shelby
John Leney.J county. State of Tennessee.
IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED SUIT AFFI-
i davit for attachment having been made un-
der section Gi55 of the Code of Tennessee. that
the defendant is nonresident and is Justly
hundred aud ninety-seven dollars and forty
cents, due by account, and attachment having
been issued and levied by the proper officer,
etc., on the property of defendant, and hav.
ing been returned il is therefore ordered
that the said defendant make his appearance
before me at my office. No. 40 Adams street,
in the city of Memphis. Tennessee, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Come 10 Stay.

1 have net withdrawn from the field as
a candidate for Wharfmaster, as rumor
would have it, but am still in the race.
Thanking the public for their hearty
support of 1872, and Endorsement of my
conduct as a city officer, / hope and
trust to merit their appreciation and sup
port for nay reelection January l, 1874.
| wish my friends to rally around the
banner once more and re.elect me.
Respectfully,
76t r. W. LIGHTBURNE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

TIE Senate Committee on Foreign
Relations meets tomorrow, Tuesday,
when the Cuban question, as far as de-
veloped, will be considered. The Presi-
dent and the Cabinet, it is said, will in
sist on a strict compliance on the part
of Spain with the terms Of the protocol.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

The press of the country, almost
without exception, has commented, in
terms of surprise and indignation, at
the nomination of Williams for Chief
Justice. There is much feeling against
him at Washington, but he will proba-
bly be confirmed by the Senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

A MAN named Sypher has been APP
pointed Chairman of the Congressional
standing Committee on Expenditures
in the Treasury Department. He has
had great experience in manipulating
election figures, and in his present posi-
ton will doubtless be able to place few
others where they will do him the most
rood
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

Jos LocEE.-This well-known citizen
has received the latest piciorials. home
and foreign magazines. daily journals
He has few copies Of Frank lseslie's
illustrated Weekly. with FARMLAND
aud Miss Lou Wilkerson's portraits
therein. Joe presides at HE old stand
on Main. near the corner Of jefferson.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

We are indebted to the Bureau Of Ed
ucation at Washington for Circular Of
Information, No. 8, containing an ac-
count of college commencements in the
Southern and Western States during the
year 1873.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Attachment Notice.

Arthur Dwysrl Before John spelman. jus
VS.. tice of the Peace for Shelby
Chas. MullinsJ county, State of Tennessee.
TN THE ABOVE-STATED SUIT AFFIDA-
J. Wit for attachment having boen made under
section 3i55 of the code of Tennessee. and at
tachment having been issued and returned by
the proper officer, levied. etc., on the property
Of defendant; it is therefore ordered that the
said defendant make his appearance before
me, at my office, No. 40 Adams street, Menu
phis Tennessee on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

A writer on French manners observes:
1T is one of the highest merits Of the
SYSTEM that it tacitly lays down the prin-
ciple that all persons meeting in the
same house know each other without the
formality of an introduction. Any man
may ask a girl to dance, or may speak
to anybody at private party. Another
merit of French manners is the general
absence Of false shame. If ? boy drops
his book at church he picks it up without
blushing a French woman takes off
her bonnet aud arrsnges her hair before
the glass in railway waiting room with
out the thought of the presence Of
bystanders."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Adnlinistrator,s Notice.

HAVING TAKEN OUT LETTERS OF ADJ
III intimidation on tho estate of Michael
Fitzgerald, deceased, / hereby notify and re-
guest all persons indebted to said estate to
come forward Immediately and settle the
same; and those having claims against the
estate will present them TO Michael DAILY, duly
authenticated, within the time prescribed by
law. or the same will be barred.
MICHAEL DAILY,
sl-eO.e6-1O2l Adm r of NJ. FITZGERALD. deed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

and Cameron is again nominAlly chair
man of Foreign Affairs. This commit
tee is strongly reinforced, and is now
one Of the ablest in the Senate.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Rest In shs world.

Jimmy Corwin, the clsvaP and enter
prising news dealer in the new Bethel
Block, keeps all the city papers, the
leading dailies, weeklies and magazines
of the country on hand at all times.
Give the worthy youth a call.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
RAILROAD.
Memphis & Little Rock Railway.
Winter sch eduIe.

COMMENCING DECEMBER s, 1873. UN-
" Ill further notice. trains will leave Mem
phis as follows. city time:
Mail train daily, except Sunday. 800 I'm
Freight and Accommodation daily,
except pm
Pullman Palace Cars on mail train.
Direct connection with trains on Cairo and
Fulton and Little Rock and Fort Smith rail
roads
Only direct route to all points in Arkansas
and Texas.
For information and tickets call ut 2S7 Main
street, or at the depot. Center Landing.
A. S. LIVERM0RE,
S-113 General Superintendent.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

Mas. OLIVIA V. JoYcE is prepared 10
accommodate day boarders, and few
gentlemen with boarding and lodging,
at ll2 Monroe street. 79t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

CAEDInATEs would do well to call at
the LEDGER Office to have their cards
printed-better, cheaper and quicker
than at any other Office in this city. T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

II you wish good drink Or a 6ue
cigar, go to the Hole in the Wall, on
Monroe street, near the Peabody, and
inquire for George Kendall. ut
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

The Vienna Exposition premium
whisky of Fink & Co., Louisville, at
Aehle's, corner Union and Second. Isl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

Has removed his office aud residence to
the Irving Block. No 256 Second street.
DR.. s. Hinson, dentist; R. L. Watt, as
sisiant dentist ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Saturday. January 8. 1871.

at 10 o'clock a. m. and defend the suit, or the
same will be proceeded with ex parte, and
that a COPY Of this order be published in the
Public Ledger once a week for four successive
weeks. This December 8, 1873.
slg0.q;- lO9 JOHN SPELMAN, j. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

MARETT Bros, proprietors of the
Worsham House bar, i have reduced prices
to suit the times. Drinks l5c. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

FRESH crabs and shrimps received
daily at J. A. Signiago's, 27S Second
street, ] D. Edwards' old stand. %
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Rresh OYafers

Served in every style and families sup
piled by the can or dozen at Peter
Mentges, l7O1 and III Poplar st. SO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Saturday, the Sd of January, 1874,

at 10 clock I'm, and defend this suit, or the
that a copy Of this order be published once
week for four consecutive weeks in the Public
Ledger. This 9Th of December, 1873.
84-gO-Q6- IO2 JOHN bpEIMAN. j. p
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

LTyHATEv oysters and the best drinks
in the city At Waison's. No. u jefferson
street m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

One door west Of the Theater, Is JEFF
ferson street Imported wines, liquors
and cigars, by J. STEIEKUHL.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

A MAJORITY of the Senate Finance
Committee is said to be in favor of sub
sides to the Northern and Texas Pacific
railroad, which is an advantage thus far
10 Tom Scott
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Fresh oysters

Go TO the Worsham House for drinks
only l5c. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

p G. Bigley has opened his coal Office
at % South Court street, and is prepared
to furnish the best article at reasonable
prices. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

Received daily by express at Peter
Mentges', 1903 and l72 Poplar st. 9S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

Bow your wood from q. n. johnson.
III Poplar street near Fourth. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

G. REDER, carpenter shop, II Wash
ington street. l05
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

Maryland and Virginia Oyster
Depot.
The place to buy fish, fowls and flesh.
Goods of the best quality and prices low.
W. II. WARRINGTON 4 Co.,
67-T 277 Second street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08

POr shell and can OYSTERS. go 90
Felix FransIOIT's, 202 Front st. 55-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
FRESH OYSTERS,


At panic prices, at Victor ID.
Fuchs, No. Al Jefferson street. 73t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
GOOD LUM p.

NO. 3 MADISON SIRE EFT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
PUBLIC LEDGER.

We consider 10 unnecessary GO dis
nute the Appeals assertion OF cir
rulation. az not n man. woman or
chiId In Memphis believes AZ. 7
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-08
Try THE

st. Bernard Coal, at IS cts.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

OvR Foop.-There is no country
where there is so much dyspepsia as in
America, because our people pay so lit
tie attention to food. and eat too much
food for the exercise they take. If one
has mental labor, fish every second day.
at least, is requisite. Soup sets all the
glands at work, and prepares the stom-
ach for the more important functions OF
digestions. and therefore should he
taken at dinner every day. Beef broth
is to the old what milk is to the Young.
Cookery properly attended to keeps a
man in health. If the stomach is out
of order, the brain is affected. We
should eat more fruit, vegetables, soup
and fish. Good and well-preparod food
beauties the physique, the same as
good and well-directcd education beau
titles the mind. Wrinkles are produced
by the want Of the variety Of food.
The man who does not use his brain to
select and prepare his food i, not above
the brutes, which take it in the raw
state.-W,Do aud Halh
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

APPLE Always stew the
apples nicely, then adding little
grated lemon peel and juice, and omit
ting butter, line the sides and bottom
OF a baking-dish with them. Make a
boiled custard with one pint Of milk
and two eggs, fiavoring with lemon and
sweetening it to taste. Let it cool,
and then pour into the center of she
dish. Beat the whites of two eggs to
a stiff froth (they can be left out of the
custard), spread them over the top;
sprinkle white sugar over them, and
brown in the oven. The stewed apples
should be about half an inch thick on
the bottom and sides of the pudding
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

SAVE THE BEST Fowls FOR BREED
ING.-It is the worst possible polity to
kill all the best and handsomest fowls,
and save only the mean and scra@gy
ones to breed from. This is precisely
the way to run out your stock; for like
tends to breed like, and the result is,
that by continually taking away the
best birds, and using the eggs of the
poorest, Your flock will grow poorer
every succeeding year. 1t would seem
as though this was too plain to be in
sisted upon, but. i'll fact, 81 line upon
line is needed. 1t is the crying want
of the poultry upon the farms the coun-
try through-this careful and intelligent
selection of the best for breeding.
Nothing is lost by little self-denial to
start with. The extra pound or two of
poultry flesh that yor leave on its legs,
instead of sending it to the market, is
as good seed, and will bring forth ten
fold and twenty-fold in your future
broods. Save your best stock for breed
ing.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

LIQUID GLuE-The farmer often re-
quires glue in mending woodwork.
The Druggists Crcular thus tells how
easily it may be made: An excellent
liquid glue can be made by dissolyins
glue in nitric ether. This ether only
takes up a certain quantity of glue, so
that there is no danger of the mixture
being too concentrated. The glue OBJ
tanned in this way can be made to have
the consistency of molasses, and its
tenacity is said to be twice that dis
solved in hot water. A few pieces of
india rubber of the size of bullet put
into the glue and well shaken will dis
solve in few days, and add to the ad-
hesiveness of the preparation, as well
as protect it from the action OF moist
ure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

SALT IN CooKNG.-A writer saws: I
apprehend that housekeepers generally
do. not appreciate the use of salt in
cooking vegetables. use it constantly.
1t will be found to add greatly to their
tenderness and flavor. Indeed, there
is no comparison between vegetables
cooked in fresh water and that some
what sailed. The salt prevents the
evaporation Of the flavor of the vereta-
bic, which is soluble and would other.
wise pass off. Try it. The amount of
salt to any given quantity of water
each one must judge for herself, though
as a rule it should not be so SO large as
too perceptibly to effect the vegetable.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08
-NVNTTTFINITTV IS FTIF OH WTIFTl WlSH HEEL
place i'll their lamps. "-MoDERN Prov.
L. P. FISHER,
Advertising Agent,

Rooms 30 and FL Merchants Exchange,
CALIFORNIA STREET., SAN FRANCISCO,
COLLECTS advertisements and subscriptions
kCior the Washington Standard, and for pa
pers published in California, Oregon and Ne
Nada. Washington, Utah. Idaho Montana.
Colorado and adjacent States and Territories /:
Sandwich Islands, the British Possessions,
Mexican ports, Nicaragua, Panama, Valpa-
raiso, Japan and China New Zealand and the
Australian Colonies, the Atlantic States and
Europe.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

10 CLEAN PRESERVE JARS. Sweet
meat jars or bottles may be cleaned
without scraning them, by pouring in
the jars hot later and teaspoonful or
two OF pearlash. The contents which
remain sticking to the sides and bottom
OF the jar will be disengaged by the
Reariash and float loose in the water
Wash kettles the same way. or other
vessels which you wish to purify or
clear from grease. Strong I've poured
Oh clear from good hickory ashes will
answer nearly as we'll for the same pur
pose and for kegs, buckets and other
large cooking utensils, I've from good
ashes may always be used. ohio Farmer
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

SUGAR GISGERBREAD.-Onec cup of Sill
gar, one cup of sour milk. a piece of
butter half the size of hens egg, one
scant teaspoonful of saleratus, and
Hour enough to make it as stiff as mo-
iasses gingerbread. Flavor with lemon
or nutmeg.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08
Practical knowledge Of Topography,
Private Or short IrlngraLh Lines.

Tho magnets in the Nonpar"il Telegraph In
strumcnts are made of different rgsistanccs.
and they are furnished to work lines up to
five miles in length.
Persons ordering instruments to operate
lines OF more than half mile in length
should state the length of the line. and size
or number of The wire on which they desire
To- work them. in order that magnets of pro-
per resistance and the necessary amount of
battery NAV he furnished.
The demand for some inexpensive vet COM
ri'io apparatus, hv III" means of which the
TEL graphic art rlav be acquired has long
existed. and has constantly grown more ur-
gent As the telegraph has come into more
general use the desire tn became familiar
with its operation has also increased. The
low price at which the Nunparicl is furnished
makes il no eXaggeration to say that this
knuWlrd2" may he acquired nv itS use al less
than ono fourth of what il would otherwise
cost II also furnishes very interesting
study and practice for Young men and Young
ladies for tn" long Winter evenings.
The Telegraph is enl>ting in its service ev-
cry wear more and more of the intelligent
9m'ittous and cutcrprisin@ Of the Youth of
IN" country of both scAps. II is destined to Il
vet mightior development, and it is impussi
llrt" torcScN to what extent the demand for
it'r-raphr labor may grow. At the present
tim" there Is II" surplus of GOOD operators.
Hv means otthr NUnpAricl T"lcrraphic APP
paratts every intelligent person may become
q I, lC@raph operator.
IN addition ii will be found uycf, and en-
trWa!uing A. means ofcStahii>hing conmu-
llirH,ion between the apartments and houses
OF friends or relatives. and between places of
business and residences.
\ wire may hcrnn nj Il very small expense,
and thus not only can rcliIllc ami in$tanta-
nruuS communication hc had At all times. but
persons engaged in learning to operate will
b" able To acquire facility in tclrgraphing
much more rapidly and agrecably.
Price Of Instrumcnt and Battery, Conn
pete, SO.
With each instrument is furnished three
cells of battery. chemicals for charging bat
terry, sufficient wire for Office connections and
the instruction book
Line wire No. ~ rermile, S30 Insulators,
including brackets. 90 cents each.
These prices are but a reasonable advance
on the manufacturers rates, to cover freight
charges and expenses.
" Many Of these instruments are in use
on Puget Sound and in Victoria, and give
universal satisfaction.
Address, JOHN NJ. MURPHY.
Agent for Washington Territory.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

GmARD's SEcRET.-Stephen Girard used to
say in his old age: Il have always consid-
cred advertising literally and long to be the
great medium of success in business, and the
prelude to wealth. And ! have made it an
invariable rule to advertise in the dulest
times as well as the busiest long experience
having taught me that money thus spent is
well laid out, as by continually keeping my
business before the public it has secured
lost"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1873-11-08

CRAcRER PUDDING.-Take eight crack
eers, split and butter them, place them
IN pudding dish and pour over them
custard made of two eggs and one
quart of milk, set it in the oven and
bake about half an hour, or until the
custard is cooked. Place an old plate
on the top of the pudding to keep it
under the custard while baking.