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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
SMALLPOX.

Ths Dusiss ~ ,he 90 aHty osur',
The small.pox pAtieul len in the
County Court Building lasl Saturday ere
aied a sensation among the occupants
Of The different court-roons and Offices
Patients from the country are not re-
eeived At the city hospital; and indeed,
il is the duty Of the County Court 70 pre-,
pare q pesthouse for these unfortunates,
and keep them out Of the county poor
house and hospital. Al the last term Of
the County Coarta committee reported
In favor Of purchasing grounds for a
pesthouss aud erecting thereon wards
for The reception Of those afflicted with
the loathsome disease. But the report
was non-concurred in by the Court, the
expense Of establishing the pest.house
having frightened tho magistrates, who
seem to be in favor OF retrenchment.
But there is question of humanity VS..
inhumanity involved that overcomes
all the retrenching ideas Of men.
A poor, frisndless devil. left cut of
doors TO die Of smallpox, is q ststtinE
result in civilized community. aud one
that speaks in thunder tones in favor Of
the necessary expenditure to erect an
asylum for the relief Of the afflicted.
The County Court, snder the cede. has
power TO erect the necessary pest.house,
but having failed so TO do, the Chairman
in vacation has fall powers over the san
itary affairs.
Section 1881 Of the code provides that
the Chairman of the County Court may
in vacation adopt such measures as he
thinks best to provide against the spread
Of any contagious disease" and section
1880 provides that the necessary eT'
pense shall constitute 4 charge on the
county, and the Court may order the
payment OF the same out of the county
treasury" The hospital and county
poor.house commissioners, Esquires
Sneed, Jones and Hoegel, do not proba-
bly feel authorized in sending smallpox
patients. nsr. indeed, any patients hav-
ing any contagious disease, to the poor
house, where the disease may spread
among those whose only crime is pow
srfW
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
Italian Picnic.

The grand picnic by the Societa di
Unione Fratellanza Italiana. at James
Park tomorrow, will be the most bril-
liant entertainment Of its kind ever
given to the citizens Of this city. Sig
norita Eugene Boggiano, as the Italian
queen, and Signorita Victoria Cordano,
as the Goddess Of Liberty, will occupy
the triumpbal cars in the procession,
which will be headed by the Old Mem
phis brass band. The Grafton. by signor
Signaigo, will be an attractive feature in
the days entertainment. which will have
variety Of pleasant features, consisting
Of music by two bsnds-Ope, Professor
Arnolds string band-dancing. etc.
Every means has been used 10 render
the occasion most delightful, aud the
committee will have everything neees-
sary TO render this great festival one Of
mirthful magnitude aud joyful mAgni6-
cenee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
pr,,,.r,, PIe.,e To-day.

The delightful weather will attract a
large number of people to James Park
to-day aud tonight. it being the occasion
of the annual picnic of the members OF
the Typographical Union. The type
setting contests will commence at FIVE
o'clock, but the committee Of arrange
ments desire it to be known that the
type setting contests will not ia any way
interfere with the other amusemeuts, so
that those who may not wish to witness
or participate in one can enjoy them
selves as they desire. Nothing has been
omitted that will contribute to comfort
snd amusement, and the printers picnic
will be remembered by all who partici-
pate as one Of the most pleasurable
gatherings of the season. Mr.. j. B. Gal
loway will deliver an address in the
afternoon, and the enjoyment will close
with fine music for the young people,
who can dance from morn until far into
the night. l.ai Ha
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Police Court News.

Twenty cases came up for trial before
the Recorder to day. c. Warner,
charged with assault and battery, was
put under $1,000 bonds.
n. Bungardner. arrested for being a
"vag aud having gambling devices on
his person, was committed to jail In de-
fault Of $1,000 bonds. fn ni|
Two carriers Of deadly weapons we're
6ned Fifty dollars and put under $1,000
bonds
Out Of the twenty arrests yesterday
but three Of the parties we're married
men. aud this is about the ratio each
day, fact which speaks veil for comm
bal life snd speaks IN for single blessed
ness f|IHII HH fi# 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
PUBLIC LEDGER
ExaLrH OF THE CITY.

The Courier Journal, in view Of the
rumor that cholera has made its appear
anoe at New Orleans, calls for the APP
pointment Of board Of health IN that
city. aud asserts that the streets are IN
wretched condition, and that disease
would find a ready Judgment in hundreds
of malarious localities within the corpo-
rate limits. II is customary to predict
the cholera, yellow fever, smallpox
meningitis and other fatal diseases at
stated periods every year, and Memphis
is blessed with an unlimited number OF
such prophets, and the sadness OF
the community at the sudden loss
of three leading citizens has pre-
pared the public mind TO entertain
all manner Of ru.nors, however wild
and unfounded. We have always be
lieyed that there should be a standing
board of health, with full power TO en-
force sanitary measures. Last winter
when the smallpox was an epidemic we
suggested this, but those invested with
wisdom as we'll as authority declined to
act The sanitary condition Of the city
cannot be compared TO Louisville, yet 1t
might be improved in some localities. IL
the people will cleanse their back as well
as front premises and use disintectants
freely, and the city will look after the
alleys lanes and streets, there
;s no doubt but the general health
of Memphis will be as good as usual
throughout the summer. Money is
scarce, and the people prefer to stay at
home this season if they can do so with
ont risk. There is no trouble about this
if they will observe the rules of health
eat good, wholesome food, work and
sleep regularly, avoid excitenents and
stimulants, and pay no attention to the
idle rumors that panic-stricken persons
start every time death occurs in the
neiehborhood. Those who are the worst
frightened are generally the frat to take
sick, and if they cannot get a genuine
case of cholera they will cheerfully
compromise on the govt or measles, or
spell of anything to make a doetor's
bill. The health of Memphis is as good
now as it has been any spring since the
war. and we are assured by some OF the
best physicians that there are no symp-
toms of any kind OF an epidemic. When
such appear it will be time enough 10
fee or become ueasy; but all proper
precautions should be taken at this as
well as other seasons.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
ORDINANCE.

Be it ordained by the General Council of the
city of Memphis That Article I'd, of Section
2, page 335. Bridges Digest Of city ordinances.
be so amended as to include barber shops, so
as to allow them to keep open on Sunday.
Passed first reading, when the rules. ac-
cOrding 10 charter requirements, was sus-
pended, and the ordinance passed the second
and final reading by Board of Aldermen. and
passed first reading by Council. when on mo-
ton the rules were suspended. and the ordi-
nance was read a second time and passed
finally May 9. 1873.
Approved May 10, 1873.
JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
Attest: L. r, Richards City Register 69-7S
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LA.vEST TELEGRAMS.
lnnaIoln SRnaa Aneo0IAuoN. VIA Q. '. A.
faLnanArn oonrAHs.
specials 20 ths Ledger.
PANAMA.
navoINtIon-Twe IIours' Desperate
Fighting.

RsvoI~tion-Lwe Hours DssPerA'e
PANAMA, May 10. = Ex-President
carreoso arrived on the 9th, and arevo'
luton which had been slumbsring since
President NierA was banished, broke out
alresh. The evening following bis ar
rival Carreoso called meeting declaring
the national trosps who are placed here
for the protection Of foreigners AS acting
REASONABLE 10 the general Government
as we'll as the State, and expressed an
intention Of disarming aud compelling
them to leave the State. Al 2's0 pm.
on the 7ih the lighting commenced by
the State troops advancing on the Ma
tional forces, and ailer two hours des-
perate fghiing the former was repulsed
aud ninety captured.
Fighting was continued with but a
slight intsrmission until nine O'Clock,
when Carreoso requested the eonsuls to
meet aud arrange plan for peace, but
they refused. The UnitedStAies steamer
Pensacola, with Rear Admiral Stedman,
arrived during the afternoon and the
foreigners are protected nj the American
ronsulate. At daybresk this morning
he ere was re-opened and continued
mill one o'clock, when truce was
agreed upon. Captains Urea and Men
iorzo of the National forces were killed.
md Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel
President carreOso was also
Wounded. It is impossible to give the
lumber Of killed and wounded at pres
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nurnlnrorn Grnln Elsra,or.

TOLEDO, O., May 2O.-Yesterdsy after
noon at four clock the grain elevator,
known IS the Wabash elevator No. 2,
took fire and was totally destroyed
There was in store one hundred and
twenty-five thousand bushels of oats aud
ninety thousand bushels Of corn. The
building was worth about one hundred
thousand dollars, with a capacity Of three
hundred thousand bushels. Origin OF
the fire unknown. /. l-L
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

PERSONAL. - DR.. Helm6old 10 the
front agdin.-We are glad to see that
during the Doctors temporary residence
in Europe, the supply of his genuine Ex-
tract Buchu--ths only known specific
for urinary disorders and obscure com
plants in either sex-has been supplied
from his formula and apparatus by his
representative here. The genuine article
bears the Doctors signature, and is
probably the best known and most valu-
BILE remedy Of the kind in the world.
John f. Henry, New York, sole agent,
cod
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
ExyIo.iou OF a Powder NH.

HALIFAX, N. S., May ia powder
mill situated at WaVerly, about tkree
miles from this city, exploded with ter
rible violence on Saturday night. The
report Of the explosion was heard for
miles. All buildings in the vicinity Of
the mill were destroyed. There were
about forty tons Of powder stored in the
mill at the time Of the explosion. No
lives lost.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

MAYsToED, corner of Second and
Monroe, has London Punch, Graphic,
Illustrated News, and al the great dali
lies, weeklies, monthlies and quarterlies.
You can always end the latest and best
at the oomplets establishment on the
corner Of Second and Monroe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

jog LOcKE.-Peterson, Cooley and
other magazines for June and the latest
novels received at Joe Locke's news
depot, No. 236 Main street. The latest
dailies from all quarters, foreign papers
and periodicals of every land, maya
zines and fashion books Of latest dates
can be found at Joe's. A fine lot Of sta
tionery, etc, for sale.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

Bow BELLS for May has arrived, and
is to be had at Walkers news depot, los
Beal street. This magazine is the finest
ladies journal placed upon our table,
and Walker has plenty Of them. Call
early and secure a copy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
Death OF the Father of Hon. n. ..
Cox.

ZAxEsvILLE, o., May 2O.-Hon. s. s.
Cox is in this city to attend the funeral
of his father, E. T. Cox, who died on
Sunday. Mr.. Cox printed the 6rst paper
west Of the Allegheny mountains, in
l933 fafrt uE.ft s..a'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

The FINEST lot of spring lambs ever
brought to this city are for sale very
cheap at H. Seessel, Sr.'s, Central
Meat Market, No. 70 Jefferson street,
corner of Third. 73
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

A CORRESPONDENT Of one Of our fund
ing contemporaries insists that the State
of Tennessee will continue to be Dor
rover of money, and that the funding
law was necessary TO give money lend
ers confidence in our willingness to pay
up. This is the first admission from that
side Of the question that funding means
borrowing money to pay the interest,
thus plungiug the State deeper in debt
Heretofore the funders have declared
that everything could be met at the
present rate of taxation. Now they be-
gin to talk about borrowing money to
pay of compound interest TO boHd-hold-
ers, aud thus renew the compound inte-
rest. They have put mill-stone about
the neeks Of the people, aud raise the
cry OF reputation against all who pre-
test. twill be seen, too soon, who are the
real regulators when the people find
out by three or four years experience
that an intolerable load has been fast
ened on the State to cripple their ener-
gies, exhaust their resources and leave
their children impoverished after them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

Plouoa - To-day. the goth, the
typographical Union picnic comes OF
al James Park. Wednesday the
2lsL the Italian Society picnic at
James Park. Thursday. the 22d, Cath
Ollie sundAy-school Union picnic at
James Park. Monday, the 10th, St.
GEORGES Bsneyolent Association picnic
Al James Park. Thursday, the 10Th
instant, the Odd Fellows picnic will be
celebrated Of James Park. ISL e..
WHIrEs 0rKRA HousE,-Manager
White continues TO present rare aitrae'
tons nightly at his Jefferson street vau'
dsyille theater. New stars appear
nightly, to the delight OF large audiences.
The celebrated Henry family appear
each evening in most attractive repre-
sensations. Blanche Selwyn appears
nightly In her great character aud
change delineaiionA The company is n
star one and the performances are
far above the usual variety standard
On Thursday viii appear Tim Morris
Ella Hifin, Johnny Pierce and Kate Lee
Moin. Blanche Selwyn matinee at the
Memphis Theater on next Saturday
OLYMPIC VARIETIES. Bueh'
anau has secured the services OF a fine
variety troupe, and will, during the
week, present rare attractions. On
Thursday evening new company will
occupy the boards. Maggie Nichols,
slack wire performer; Jas. Gaynor, ban
joist; Ed. Murray, vocalist Susie Starr
and Minnie Clark, ballet dancers Dora
infant phenomenon; Cavana
and Fisher comedians, dutch artists, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

The most refreshing summer drinks,
gotten up in the best style, can be had
at Downs saloon, under the County
Court room, on Second street; also fine
LIQUORS and cigars.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

Northern and Reelfeot lake fish re
eeived daily and for sale by
20 V. D. Fuchs, Al Jefferson st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

In the neE sheet music line comes
Through the Pass" in nemorism Of
the late Mathew POntains hsury, L. l..
d.; words BY Ars. Margaret ]. Preston,
music by 5. Turnsy. dsdiostsd 10 the
faculty Of the Virginia Military Insti-
tuie. Published BY S. Turney, music
publisher, No. ia Main street, Norfolk
Virginia.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

Buy your wood from G. II. johnson,
III Poplar street, near Fourth. 29t
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Ledger saloon.

AwNIxes. tents and wagon covers made
o order by NJ. Eyke, 81 Madison st. y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
LAY In YOUR COAL.

Get the best Pittsburg from
53t GEo. MRLLERsH, 27s Main st.
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TnE Nashville Banner declares that
the last census taken ia that city was an
execrable bangle. Quite likely; We
always thought The takers Of It must
have counted about half the Inhabitants
twice aud drew largely upon the hotel
registers to make out the twenty-five
thousand population. Bat Nashville is
a nice place; has brisk trade with the
surrounding counties; has good preach
ers and newspapers, though not both in
tie same sense; some schools, a hotel,
lots OF boarding houses, an interesting
local history. plenty Of stone quarriss
and antiquities. a steam whistle to one
Of lie factories aud several 70 its news
pspers, has bsaatifal women, ugiT ues,
aud altogether s . Ilssssnt place 70
speni . day or two.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
sealed PrepnsaIs

for laying a dancing floor in James
Park for the Hebrew Orphan Asylum
picnic, on June 10th, will be received
until Saturday next by ~
nMtf#iH Ale FEAKELASD.
Inv WExLER,
Sol. HEssE,
10 Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

The New Orleans Herald, an after
noon paper lately started and edited by
Judge Walker and other experienced
journalists, pours hot shot into the KEEL
losg camp that must win the applause
of all unprejudiced aud honest men.
Look out for that paper 10 be suppressed
on the slightest pretext The last issue
received says; The government of
Kellogg is neither de jure nor de facto.
but is a sheer, bold AND fraudulent ssur-
patton, which free people are bound
by every obligation Of honor and man
hood to abjure, resist aud eHpell. The
administrators Of that government are
imposlers, invaders. enemies Of the peo-
pie and Of republican rights and liberty.
1t is solemn obligation on all honest
freemeu to oppose, denounee aud wage
c-aseless war Against all such offenders
against right, liberty and the people.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20

THEATRICAL. comiesl and ballet per
formancsa at HeuckS. u
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DIED.

RADCLIFFR-At the 0verton Hotel. at 10
o'clocr this Tuesday, morning, May 10Th. Of
cholera infantum, THcs. ID. RADCLIFFE, JI.
infant son of Lizzie Tate and Thos. d. Rad
clitfe. aged eleven months and five days.
Notice will be given Of time Of the funeral in
the morning papers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-05-20
CARD.
NEW NATIONAL .xASG,

with q capital of 100000 or sSOo'ooV'
conditioned that they (the people of Nempni''
subscribe for One-third only of the cop''7
stock.
We deem it unnecessary to call the att, "
ton of our business community to the great
advantage to result from this liberal PROPOSE
ton to bring capital to our city, and hopeit
will meet their prompt response.
Citizens and others will be called upon for
subscriptions of stock, that the organization
may be completed without delay. as onr
friends arc now ready to furnish their share
of the capital.
Subscriptions may also be made with either
of the undersigned.
AMOS WOODRUFF,
j.. BUSBY,
= u TIA. NELSON.
Memphis, May IA. 1873. est
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BIDS for Privileges

for keeping bar, restaurant, ice cream
stands, shooting gallery, etc, etc st
the Hebrew 0rphsn ASYLUM picnic, on
June 10th, will be received (ssaled) until
next Saturday.
A K FRAgrrHnD.
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The La Roche family at Heuk's every
night. Y
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-21
A SumptuOus Dinner.

A few evenings since there was gwen at Delmonico's by an opulent gentleman of New York City dinner which for originality of design, magnifcence of accessories, and perfection of execution has never been approached on this con- tinent, and probably not been equaled, in modern times, in the other hem isphere. The table was some sixty feet long by about twenty feet broad. In the centre was an oblong basin some sixteen feet long, eight feet wide, and two feet deep, filled with water, the base banked with flowers. Rising above and covering this at height of twelve feet was delicate wire screen supported by posts garlanded with flowers, the posts crowned by bird-cages filled with songsters. On this fairy little lake swan two splendid swans, loned for the occasion by the Brooklyn Park Com missioners, and the mammoth birds glided as quietly and gracefully over the miniature ocean as if in their wider and more accustomed sphere at home. At each end of this fairy expanse were two golden fountains five feet high, whence cherubic figures rained from their heads tiny jets of spray. Flank ing these on either side were stately golden candelabra radiant with lights, and at frequent intervals along the table were placed many-hghted candelabra of silver. The extreme ends of the table were banked with huge mounds of flow CTS, the rarest and costiliest, each fra grant hillock measuring ten feet long, five feet wide, and three feet high. The margin of the table, in front of the seats and plates of the guests, was composed of a border of choice flowers, coming to semicircle in front of each plate. Lack of space precludes further detail of numberless other dainty bits of orna- mentation that imparted brilliancy to the general effect. Add to this fairy creation procession of viands the variety of which was extraordinary, the cookery perfection, wines of rare vintage, music which vied with that at the opera, and our readers can form glimmering idea of what this banquet was for four-and- seventy people-a banquet which, as regards regal splendor, artistic effects, and culinary execution, may be placed among the latest triumphs of gastrono- mic art. (Cost $12, 2,O00.)
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-21
Wants a Father.

A funny incident occurred in the United States House between Cakes Ames and Judge Poland. The Judge, it will be remembered, was made the custodian by Kelley of the ten shares of Credit Mobilier stock which he de- manded from Ames as his property. During the investigation Judge Poland desposited the stock with the Sergeant at-Ar1ns. Lately he approached Ames and asked him what he should do with it. Ames replied that it belonged to Kelley, and he had handed it over to him when he demanded it; that Kelley had handed it over to Poland, and it was immaterial to him what disposition was made of it. "You had better con- suit Kelley if you are anxious to get rid of it" said Ames. There was due on this stock dividends in securities of the Union Pacific Railroad Company worth about $5, 900 which Ames had withheld subject to the determination of the Nc Comb suit. The question is, what is to be done with it Kelley swears that he will have nothing to do with it, and Poland says he doesn't want to be in vestigated for holding Credit Mobilie1 stock. In the event of neither of then, demanding it of the Sergeant-at-Arms, that officer fears he may be investigated also, and VOWS that if somebody doesn't claim it he will turn it over to the con- science fund of the Treasury Depart ment-
Connecticut western news., 1873-03-21
Daniel Webster at St. Louis.

The Boston Commercial Bulletin says During MT. Webster's Western tour in 1887, he visited the city of St. Louis, and, arriving there on the 9th of June, was received with honors and popular demonstrations, and, after intro duction to many citizens, made an elo- quent address. With the crowd that pressed forward to greet him, came Q wizened-up old man of diminutive stature, hmping and elbowing his way up as best he could. MT. Webster, seeing him so earnest, and yet so fec ble, had Compassion on him, and bend ing forward and reaching out his hand, as if to inspire confidence, said in Q loud, clear voice, "I hope you are very we'll, sir" ''No. I aih't well at all, MT. Webster" was the quick reply of the little man in shriH, squeaking voice, as he looked up into the beaming face of the speaker; "I've got the rheu- matics in my jints, but my wife has bound up my shins with roasted inyuns (onions) and red fannels, and I've jest come out to take look at ye and shake hands with ye." He would have con- tinued the story of his personal infrmi- ties no one knows how long, but the halting and impatient crowd pressed the little man forward and out of sight but MT. Webster could not forget the ludicrous incident that almost moved him to unreasonable and irrepressible laughter.