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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17
PUBLIC LEDGER.
once: No. IS Madison Street.
MEM PIII5t
Thursday Evening". April ~, 1873
TEE LouIsIANA TROUBLE.

The troubles in Grant parish, Lou
isiana, came about in this way: The
Lynch returning board" ignored the
election returns, aud Kellogg appointed
a new set of officers who failed TO qualify
within the time fixed by law. kellogg
then, at the instance of Judge Rutland,
commissioned the men elected, including
both Republicans and Fusionists, aad
among the number one or two colored
men. At this juncture Of affairs, one
Ward, a white member Of the Kellogg
Legislature, gathered crowd Of three
hundred or four hundred negroes, Off
cered by few white meu, and took vio-
lent possession OF the courthouse at Col
fax, and held the town with high hand.
These were the usurpers-the rebels
against the Kellogg government They
became SO outrageous that the white
families had to fee from the town; they
also sent out to hunt down those who
opposed them, and sacked many houses
and plantations. This state Of affairs
had continued about two weeks, when
the white people of the parish as
sembled for self-prOtectiOn under Cap
tain Hodnat, the Fusion representa-
tive elected from the parish. An
effort was made to induce Ward and his
mob Of usurpers and robbers to vacate
the courthouse, but all in vain. Last
Saturday Captain Hodnat attacked the
courthouse, but was repulsed. Sunday
the attack was renewed, and with differ
emit results. Wards party was dispersed
after a desperate fight and slaughter.
The white party, it happens, represents
the Kellogg government, or at least the
appointees thereof, and the mob repre-
sents nobody but few hungry and des-
perate Office seekers who had de6ed the
Kellogg government. Kellogg 8 govern
ment is usurpation itself, and the
Ward party only undertook to set up
smaller one in Grant parish. This
phase of the situation will restrain
many of the partisan journals on that
side of the question from raising their
usual howl against the Ku-Klux, for they
know full well by this time that although
the victims were colored people, their
blood was shed in the interest of the
Kellogg government which is sustained
at Washington.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

Captain w. ]. L. Holland, one of the
editors and proprietors of the Holly
Springs Reporter, is in the city to look
after the mutual interests of his excel
lent paper and the leading business firms
of this city. The Reporter is one of OUT
most welcome exchanges, and has q
large circulation in rich section Of
country that trades heavily in Memphis
and will deal here exclusively through
Holly Springs when the people can come
direct without passing through the
custom-house arrangements at Grand
Junction.
Mr.. John I. Latin, jr., Representa-
tive from Fayette county, favored US with
a call this morning.
DIR. George A. Mathes, editor Of the
Somerville Falcon, is in the city.
Esquire Vim. MAris, who was lately
elected Superintendent of Public Schools
for Fayette county, arrived in the city
this morning.
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litical purposes. The President ia re-
ported as saying that Il the difficulties
are as serious As stated 10 the newspaper
dispatches, he will order the Federal
troops to interfere, not in behalf Of eiiher
party, but simply 10 preserve the peace.
Much nervous anxiety is expressed in
administration quarters as to the extent
or truth Of the reported troubles.
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Pauper Burial.

During the present term Of the Quar-
terly Court petition was presented by
citizens Of this coanty residing in the
vicinity of the Pope place where the
pauper dead we're buried by the county
undertaken during the smallpox cpl
demic, and complained as to the man
ner in which the dead we're buried. The
Court appointed committee consisting
of the Poor House Commissioners TO
contract for the burial Of paupers until
January, 1864. Alderman Jack Walsh,
county undertaken, was removed, and
the Commissioners made contract with
Flaherty, Morley & Sullivan, under
takers, to bury deceased paupers on the
following terms The undertakers to
furnish suitable grounds and to inter
the dead in decent manner, in plain
wooden collins as per specification. The
top of every coffin is to be at least two
and a half feet below the surface Of the
ground. The price is to be Sc IS for
each adult and SO 70 for each child.
When the county furnishes the ground
reduction will be made by the under
takers Of 81 SO for adults and 81 30 for
children. The contract will hold good
until the lst Of January, 1864. No pau
pers are to be buried by the undertakers
without the written order of duly author
lied parties. The contract is signed by
Flaherty, Marley & Sullivan, under
takers, and on the part of the county by
Esquire Snead and Esquires Jones and
Hoegel, Poor House Commissioners.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

Tbs members Of the Blackstone De-
batting Society will have discussion
this evening at the rooms Of the Young
Mems Christian Association, on West
Court Street. Question; Resolved,
That the elective franchise should be
extended to woman" Affirmative
James II. Malone. Reuben @. Jones.
Nesaiivs-John T. Moss, james s.
Reamey. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended TO all. Discussion opens at
1880 pm.
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sHoOrISa ARRAY.
:s G sss u s s's' & ss:
This Morning.


A epeeial couafnbie claims 20 Have
killed > mas A feFt riekerinE
Thfn Morning.
Al ten o'clock this morning Deputy
ConstableT T. P. Dunn rode on horseback
rapidly up 10 Esquire caldwella Office
ON Front street, near Madison. and said
he desired to give himself up as he had
killed q man in Fort Pickering that
mornipg, and did not wantto be arrested
by the police.
Our sensational reporter was at the
sauires Office in few seconds aud in
lerviewed Dunn. The prisoner was ex-
cited and slightly intoxicated; he said
that man stopped him on the highway
aud drew his pistol, when he DUNN got
his shotgun aud killed him. He claimed
that he did not know the man. and gave
very incoherent account Of the
affair. Captain weaiherford, Of the
police, arrived in lev minutes
aud found that Esquire Caldwell had
Dunn under arrest. The magistrate
promised to keep Dunn in custody until
Capt. weatherford rode down to Fort
Pickering In order to investigate the
mysterious affair. Friends Of Mr.. Dunn
say that this morning he had hot con-
troversy with a man named Callahan
about the rent OF some property, aud
that they we're abusing and denouncing
each other. They we've seen to leave
together, and soon after Dunn appeared
at the magistrate Office and surrendered
himself. He says Callahan is not the
man he shot-gunned. Capt. Weather
ford had not returned from Fort Picker
ing up to o'clock this afternoon.
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Police Court.

Twenty cases Of misdemeanor were
disposed ofby the Recorder to-day. Sew
eral carriers Of concealed weapons we're
fined and bonded. Robert Montgomery,
the negro who acct dentally shot the
white .mAn-Jsmes Hall-yesterday on
Beal street, was committed TO jail with
out bail to await an investigation and
the report from the physicians.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

The warm weather is approaching,
and consequently people desire fresh
meats for Sundays. II. Seessel, ST.,
will, during the summer months, have
fresh slaughtered meats Of every descrip-
ton for Sunday morning market at No.
~ Jefferson and 1879 Main street. Free
delivery toregular customers. 43
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

WLEHsOSs, 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 a good sup
ply Of foreign literature. A complete
stock Of plain and fancy stationery and
fancy articles.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

CINCINNATI, April l7.-Colonel Leo
pold Markbrent, late minister of this
country to Bolivia, reached home last
night, and was received by a party OF
his friends.
ST. PAUL, April IA break in enc
of the cofferdams connected with the
tunnel above the falls at St. Anthony
occurred yesterday, letting small body
Of water into the tunnel, breaking the
draw and drowning workman.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

THr members Of Congress who are
sharp enough to keep an eye to business
are making the most Of the ranking
privilege, which expires on the la Of
July. A Washington dispatch states
that between fifteen and twenty tons Of
free matter now leave the city daily for
the States. Many members Of Congress
have accumulated large quantities Of
public documents and kept them stored
at Washington which they ars now send
ing home free Of cost II is stated that
from fi0y to sixty bags Of documents
addressed to the different members are
forwarded from the pOs,oflice daily.
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WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE Depart
ment Of Justice processes to look upon
the Louisiana outrages with the greatest
incrsdulity. The Attorney General said
today that be bad received no offcial
information Of ouirAgss, and they are
alleged 10 be greatly exAggerAted for 20.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

'Yo Noble Red Man" will be the theme Of his
lecture at the MEMPHIS THEATER, on
FRIDAY EVENING, April 18th, to which
the attention of all well RED men is respect
fully invited.
His ferceness and courage in making war.
And his remarkable Injun- uity in making bas-
kets.
His successful manner of treating badness by
removing the scalp.
The healthful and invigorating pastime of
running the gauntlet.
And the facetious recreation called burning at
the stake, otherwise Injun on toast. No In
jun Meal is complete without 1t. THE lee
tarer prefers to have his STEAK done as rare
as possible.
Affecting extract from the speech Of the cele-
brated Indian Chief, Corn-Planter: The
white man has followed upon the scent of the
red man until the red man hash I red cent. +"
Indian peculiarities. habits and customs (they
had customs but no custom -houses); Indian
legends: The copper-colored Christopher
Columbus, who wanted to get up an expedi-
tion of Indians 10 go and discover Europe,
Plans frustrated by the arrival Of Chris
His reception by tho Indians. Banquet to
the Spaniards. The original song which
Columbus sang upon the occasion:
I'm dashing adventurer,
Columbus by name," etc.
Wigwam opens at e'clock; Injun Talk be-
gins ut 3. PappOOses In arms not admitted,
Admission as usual. Positively no reserved
seats, Secure tickets before the doors open.
1912
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

SEVERAL weather-Wise kind Of Con-
gressmen have written 20 the Sergeant
alarms that they did not intend TO draw
the extra back salary, intending 10 wait
year or two, as they had said privately,
and then draw it without attracting any
pubic censure. But the Comptroller
decides that these letters are equivalent
70 orders Fsiurniug the money to the
treasury. sd vhsn once il there Il viii
be very dihculi 10 gei i out
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

The second stock Of maierialfor spring
suits has just arrived at A. II. Coop
MANS, 100 NAN STEEEr. Gentlemen
will consult their interest BY leaving
their orders with Mr.. Goodman. He
viii cut, make and trim them in the best
style, and At the most reasonable prices.
IA
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

For the convenience Of our'customers
we will send our south wagon to the Stat'
Female College and immediate vicinity
Tuesdays aud Fridays. Friends want
ing goods sent out will give their orders
in the day before.
39-t OLIVER. FISSIE 4 Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

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. lSt
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wooD, WooD, WooD.-Seventy cords
Of No. Cane Ridge Ash, for sale in
the Navy Yard. near the Dry Docks
Mill. Orders left at III Poplar stree
promptly attended TO.
AZ G.. II JOHNSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

Mr.. A. NJ. GRIswoLD, editor Of the
Fat Contributors Saturday Night, a
literary paper published in Cincinnati, is
expected to arrive in the city by boat
this afternoon. aud will deliver an ha.
morous lecture tomorrow night at the
Memphis Theater. He has peculiar
style of dry humor that never fails to
please an audience. As a lecturer and
editor he has been very successful, and
we have no doubt that evil be greeted
by full house to morrow night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

The beautiful monthly magazine, the
Bow Bells, for April, is 70 be found
Al r. J. Walkers news depot, le5 BeAl
street This is one Of the finest maya
zines placed on our table. Call and
subscribe Cor the new volume.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17
MARRIED..

LONSDALE : CONNOLLY. AT Christ
church, Holly Springs, Miss, by Rev: j. +:
Pickett, w. j. b. LoEsDALE. Of Memphis. aud
Miss IDA L. CogSELLr, of Holly Springs. No
cards.
New Orleans, Nashville, st. Louis and Phil
adelphia papers please copy.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

UsE less Of Dooley's than Of other
yeast or baking powder rs II Is much
stronger. Put up full weight. Give II
a fair trial. Grocers sell il. cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

I'M GAR vii learn something 70
&c advantage By calling at The Worsham
Mouse. AZ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

AWNINGS, tents and wagon covers made
to order by NJ. Eyke, 81 Madison street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

HAVE your ceiling Whitened, walls
pspered and wood work painted, all in
one day, By Hook 4 LaGrill 60
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BANK.
BANK OF COM MERGE,
NO. IL MADISON STREET.
4. MeDAvITr, PARKER,
PREsTBEST. CASHIER.

UYHE MANAGERS OF THIS BANK TAXI
pleasure IL notifying the general puolie
that Il Is nov open for business. and the ae-
counts Of individuals and corporations are re-
specially solicited.
pnoNPT AND CaREFUL ATTENTION will be paid
30 al collections In this and cther cities.
THOMAS n. ALLEN,
n. NcDANTTT.
j. T FARGASON.
TX JACKSON. Directors
NATHAN ADAMS.
%. III. n. PIPER.
EUGENE MAdRNkEY.I
Memphis. Tenn, April 5. lsl3. ST.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

The attorney having papers in the
cause of Wills 4 Bingham VS.. Whitmore
will please return them instAnter to the
office Of First Chancery Clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-04-17

Col PQrkIiag SODA WATER and
MEAD pure. fruit syruPs, f'renty "a
rieties; also Mineral Waisrs al Faaiiy
and Preseripfisn Drug Store 2f6 Main
street. c CURTIS d co.
u-E
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FOR RENT.
EXPOSITION BUILDING
PICNIC PARTIES.

TUE EXPOSITION BUILDING Is HIGH
4 " adspted 70 pie mic purposes. being clean,
airy and Tree Of sun shine and rain. ID can Be
fehts1 On reaaona ole terms for that and SINH
lar purposes. Arranrementr ear bs made for
cheap lights az n sFht. Apply AZ the building. to
80 ~. JACKSON, Agent.
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most selfpossessed men one could meet. He has
not BETRAYED the slightest nervousness or ag1ta-
lion since the moment or his arrest and conducts
himself more like a man against whom some gross
outrage was committed than a prisoner charged
man, about tnirty-two years old, OF rather slight
eulld. with small head and dark hair and long,
moving beard.
At three O'Clock yesterday afternoon he was
taken before United States Commissioner Gutman
At MS ohice, No. 20 Nassau street. On The man.
date issued by the United States authorities the
THE FOLLOWING ENTRY
this & saS ~ M brSusn before me
vised o. the charge against him. and desiring adjourn
he Marshal for examinao1 before me- on
Tuesday, March IS, 1873 at twelve o'clock his request
United States Commissioner.
The following is a copy Of the warrant under
which the arrest was made -
WARRANT OF ARREST.
Leaving out OF the warrant its legal verbiage and
superfuous phraseoogy, it is merely necessary to
oath, under the terms OF the treaty entered into
between the United States and England in 1872,
missioner, that one George Mcdonnell, otherwise
Mcdonald, did, on the 18th OF February, 1878, at
London, together with one Edward NOyes, now in
custody in that city, ana Frederick Albert Warren
ana George Bidweil NOW fugitive from justice).
commit oIon the crime Of iorgery-the utterance OF
well knowing the same to have been forged, two
several acceptances Of two several bills of ex-
change, each Tor the payment OF 81, 900 sterling
lawful money OF Great Britain and Ireland. with in,
tent to deiraud the Governor and Company of the
Bank OF England; and did conspire to commit the
alleged offence with intent to de1raud that pank
that Mcdonnell, otherwise Mcdonald, was now seek
ing an asylum within the territory and the jursdic-
ton OF the United States. The warrant further
recites that Sir Edward Thornton, the British Min
lister at Washington, made an application under
the tenth article OF the Extraditon Treaty. for the
arrest OF Mcdonnell on the charge above specified.
The mandate OF the President authorizing the issue
OF this warrant IL signed by Secretary Fish, and
the warrant is dated the 18th OF March Instant and
is signed by Mr.. Joseph Gutman, Jr., United States
Commissioner.
Alter the examination Mr.. Mcdonnell was re.
moved to Ludlow street jail, where he will remain
until Tuesday next.
1t may be well to observe that the Commissioner
mas no power to bail the prisoner, who remain
In confinement until the question OF his guilt or in
nocence has been passed upon in the proposed in
vestigatiOn.
quantity of bonds and other papers mentioned
In the kilograms received by Mr.. Jarvis not being
found upon the prisoner, that officer obtained
power yesterday to search for them wherever he
may think they are hidden Late in the afternoon
Mr.. Jarvis served Captain Irving and Detective
Farley with papers directing themto hand the pris-
oner over to the United States authorities, which
was accordingly done.
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"YOU CAN SEND THE DONATION
MARION, SMYTH COUNTY, Va,
THE CASE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEY BR1TToN

The changes filed by the chairman of the Com
mittee OF Fifty, Mr. E. I. Buckhouse with the Gov
ernor Of the State, against District Attorney Win
chester Britton, OF Kings county, Tor alleged male
feasance in Office, have not, up to the present,
been given to commission for investigation. The
following Is copy OF letter from Governor Dix
to the "f1lty" upon the subject
STATE New YORK EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.,
ALBANY, March IL 1873.
DEAR srR-on March IL, 1873, Mr. District Attorney
filed with me his answer to the charges made against
him by your committee.
1 enclose you q copy thereof The answer emphati-
cay denied truth of the and documents
terposed
think 1t desirable before taking any further action
IN the premises to call upon you make written reply
70 this answer, which you will please to do with
days am, sir, respectfully yours, JOHN A. DIX
To Non b. BAcRHoUsE, Chairman of the Committee of
ny. Britton has been informed by this mail OF this
acuon Vi Ills Exceliency the Governor Respectfully
S1Dl~~Y DEkAY Military Secretarv
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delicate blue and salmon color, with q spray Of

delicate blue ana salmon color, with q spray Of
crushed tea-roses at the side.
is the .Alsacenne, which sort OF Rabagas shape,
but with a very high crown. 1t Is OF Leghorn,
bound with black velvet the rest OF the garniturc
consisting OF black velvet combined in most ar
tstic manner with eau du Nil royale silk, Alsa-
tian bow, arranged In IA novel novel manner on the
The "Marquise" is of black chip very becoming
shape, with a coronet 'front.' the trimming consist
ing OF elegant black thread lace arranged en- cas-.
cdde In the back a large crushed crimson rose,
with buds ana foliage, languIdly resting ON the
crown, half hidden In black lace.
The Aurora is
A LOVELY HAT OF WHITE CHIP,
om na IN most graceful manner with scarf OF
Iudiciously intermlngled and a rose tip resting
lgn .Ly on the crown. Ayouthful face could hardly
desire more charming setting.
one would never tire OF gazing at little marvel
OF millinery, the vienna " which IS the perfection
or color the most audaclous yet the loveest COM
bination being used in the garniture. The hat Is
Of white chip, sailor shape with the brim caught
up on the right side and Is trimmed with scaris of
rOyale silk, eau du MI and rose frais disposed in
most artistic manner on the top of the crown, the
whole surmounted by crushed yellow rose resting
on few light-green leaves. The first expression
is 'HOw peculiarl' but moment after one ex-
claims, How lovely" and is sure to return to gaze
In addition to millinery, some of our houses also
exhibit an endless variety OF stylish designs for
every garment required for ladies' and children's
pronounced the most distin0ue garment of the sea-
son. ana divides the honors with the Nelson"
nsen1ed b o5 the So same purposes and the wat
new polonaise, the duchess. is of the oouoanl
order and ia very becoming. The favOrite In the
sacque dolmans Is the "Athery,n which has square
sleeves and vest front. The Eureka" is OF the
mantle shape.
Decidedly the most convenient and stylish suit
for miss Is one known as the Laura" This has
poonaise n the blouse style, and Is specially ap:
propriate for materials. For boys the "Everettn
suit is novel and becoming.
THE COMING NOVELTIES.
Hats and bonnets as may be seen, lead the van
in Spring fashions. We shall refer again to some
OF the handsomest designs we have seen in this
important department. Dress materials and
costumes are not yet placed upon exhibition at the
leading houses and novelties may be expected by
our fair readers. In ladies' and gentemen's fur
nshing goods many interesting features ara
promised. Ciothiers who depend upon the sterner
sex for custom and appreciation are already in
the field with their new styles and materials. But
OF this more anon. The coming week will bring
forth developments in Spring fashions such will
astonish even the most sanguine hdbftue OF the
shrines OF the tickle goddess Thus opening day in
the metropolis has given rs gmpses of fairy
land beyond, where the imagination OF our lair
readers may reve until we make further dis
closures,