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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22
NEW YORK.

New York, December 22.-The Polish
residents of New York propose erecting
heroic statue to Koseiusko in Central
Park.
The first of series of billiard matches
between DAILY and Ubassey will be
played here tonight.
The annual thinner of the New Eng
land Society takes place this evening.
Choate, Blaine and Sumner and Fields
will be present.
The Times this morning admits that
the Virginius carried the American flag
fraudulently to cover an illegal expedi-
ton, and submits that our government
cannot now insist on receiving the salute
provided for in the protocol. 1t sug-
gests thst proceedings be instituted
against tlae Virginius and her owners on
arrival in New York.
A Tribune Washington special says
public opinion has become settled that
Williams will not be confirmed as Chief
Justice, and alleges that the investiga-
ton by the Judiciary Committee has dis
closed practices and facts which they
strongly condemn, and which will prob
ably prevent favorable report
Private advices received here from San
Domingo, by way of St. Thomas, say the
army of the provisional government has
been greatly increased and the field
force largely augmented. Their troops
are row considered fit to cope with any
Boaz may bring against them. The pro-
visional troops are marching, anc will
push on to San Domingo City, where
Boaz is with his besttroops. Opposition
is expected before San Domingo City is
reached. 1t is walled and fortified, and
if Boaz chooses he can offer powerful re-
sistance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22
Bank Robbery.

NEWARK, N. j., December 22.-Noth
ing further has been learned of the large
robbery on one of the city banks, re-
ported yesterday. The Chief of Police
is extremely reticent on the subject. 1t
is stated that the robbers escaped with
funds and available securities estimated
at about 100000. They gagged and
bound the night watchmsn, and opened
the vaults with false keys. The name
of the bank has not yet been developed.
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Church Fisnd..

Every Sunday the CATER staring 6ends
assemble on the sidewalks near churches
for the purpose Of staring al the eongre-
CATION when services are over. The
tends assemble in force in front Of Cal
vary church, on the corner Of Second
and Adams streets. Many complaints
have reached us with reference to the
nuisance, which should be abated BY the
police with the order move on. 1.-THE
young man Of the period cannot afford
10 attend church, those who do attend
should be protested from his imperti-
nence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22
A RIOT APPREHESDED TONIGHT

CHICAGO, December 22.-There is
considerable apprehension that the inn
mense gathering of workingmen on the
West Side at Turner Hall TO demand en-
ployment and bread Of the city, may
result in riot, and perhaps bloodshed.
Not less than Eve thousand men were
present, many being unable to get in.
Some OF the speeches we're very incen'
diary, cursing the aristocracy and men
of property, and demanding that the
city give them work. When that could
not be furnished, it should advance
money to procure them food. Speeches
we're made in German, French, Swedish,
Polish and English, and resolutions were
passed for the immediate organization
of workingmen to demand relief. A
committee was appointed to appear be-
fore the Common Council tonight to
submit their demands. It was voted to
form in body and escort the commit
tee to the city hall. An immense mob
will turn out, and it is not at all unlikely
that riot will follow.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

TIE LEDGER never hesitates to take
sides upon any question Of public polty
when the general good can thereby be
promoted. In the present canvass it has
discussed some of the issues involved,
and especially the means used to bring
out certain candidates, but as between
the two gentlemen running for Mayor
we have not seen it to hoist the name
Of either. We said the day Of the first
Opera House meeting that the LEDGER
has no candidate to nominate, and still
occupy the same position. The LEDGER
is competent to speak for itself when a
proper occasion demands, and it has
never yet been reduced to the necessity
Of delegatiug this function to any out
siders.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22
Book Notice.

We received some time ago hand
semely printed and well bound little reli-
gious book of 262 pages entitled Chill
dren of the Covenant" published by the
Richmond Presbyterian Board of Publ
cation, and for sale at the Presbyterian
Office, corner of Main and Jefferson
streets, Memphis. The author is Rev.
T. D. Witherspoon, formerly pastor Of
the Second Presbyterian Church of this
city. The subjects chosen are the three
children of Rev. A. H. Kerr, D. D., one
of the editors Of the Presbyterian, in
whom the gifted author finds beautiful
illustrations and Projections Of Chris
tan training, well worthy to be held up
as examples. ThC work combines the
simple biography of purely cultured
children with the elementary principles
Of religion and the peculiar tenets of
the Presbyterian Church. 1t is well
worthy of more than a casual reading.
as there are ideas and philosophy be-
meath the smooth surface of these me-
moirs that will enchain the attention of
every student of theology and seeker
after the sublime yet simple truths of
Christianity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

One of the Chicago papers mathemat
ICES in this way: Dayton, Ohio, witt
a population of $4,000 has $50 bal
rooms, and consumes $2,000,000 worth
of whisky annually. Milwaukee has
$50 liquor saloons, and population Of
lao. Chicago, with population Of
29S, 976, supports 1900 bar rooms; and
New York, with a population Of $4,000,
sustains 1000. That is to say, New York
supports one bar room to every 235 in
habitants; Chicago one to every ITO;
Milwaukee one to every los; and Day
ton one to every Sc. This is fgurative
way Of speaking, it is true, but it is tell
ing nevertheless. 1t costs the people Of
Dayton five times as much for whisky,
tobacco and malt liquors ae feF bread.
If the people of that small city expert
ence a scarcity Of provisions. they will
find abundant food for reflection in these
facts"
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CHRISTMAS.

Once more Old Time has nearly rur
his annual course, and the good ole
chimes of Christmas will again charm
our willing ears. What chapters o.
human hope and disappointment joys
and grief have been written since De-
cember 25th, 1921 The world is not
much older, the geological stratas are
not deeper by cobweb's thickness, the
sun, moon and stars shine exactly as
they did a year ago, and the frosts OF
time fall exactly where they have for
thousands of cycles. The giant oak
has not enlarged its circumference a
pins point the rocks have not grown
more than hairs breadth, and the same
crickets chirp on the hearthstone to re-
mind us of last years hopes and plans;
but Time has been busy with pencil and
pallet cnd wand. He has touched
the cheek Of childhood with ruby,
given youth stronger grace,
darkened the eye Of beauty and
strengthened manhood's brawny arm.
He has added a faint line of care to the
man of business; a trace Of regret to
the cheeh of the sensuous; few pounds
of flesh and heavier step to the vota'
ries Of pleasure; tipped the locks Of the
middle aged with the dashing spray of
life; dimmed the vision Of age, and
frosted again the locks that last year
were so white. Nature has made its &C
customed round. The clouds and winds,
dews, frosts and rain, recur just as they
have for centuries; the same birds chirp
in the woods and the fish swim in the
brooks exactly as they did last year and
the year before. Man alone seems to
grow older. His actions are all recorded
for good or evil, and no interlineations
or corrections are possible. This is a
period of the year when most of US
are given to looking forward rather
than to the retrospective; old age
recalls former joys, but childhood looks
eagerly forward, and people of maturer
years join with youth in the pleasures
of the present and happy anticipat.ons
of the future. Many happy reunions and
pleasant social gatherings will take place
during the holidays. We wish all our
readers much joy, and in advance tender
each and all a warm Christmas greeting.
The snow which fell last night is so very
suggestive of Christmas associations
that we find our minds travelling back to
many pleasant scenes when Christmas
was very great event in life, and
year seemed an almost illimitable space
of time. Those circles are broken up and
the members scattered far and wide, and
many OF them dead. Yet there is mel
ancholy pleasure in calling them up in
memory, seating each one in his and
her place, and in the sumptuous, old
fashioned dinner and social festivities,
giving every child toy, hearing again
the mirth and cheerful ringing of happy
voices. Christmas is one Of the white
mile stones Of l:fe, where we all like to
rest by the wayside. Let us not be sell
fish in our enjoyment, but diffuse it to
others less favored by fortune, and espe-
cialIy make it an occasion to be remem.
bered and cherished in after years by
the children. They can enter into joy
now that will never visit them in maturer
years except in visions of memory.
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masquerade Ball at Holly springs

Masquerade Ball at Holly springs
We have received an invitation TO at
tend a grand masquerade ball to be
given Christmas night at the Masonic
Hall by the Dramatic Association Of
Holly Springs. 1t will doubtless be an
elegant affair, as the refined people Of
that beautiful little city know how to dc
those things. The committees are as
follows:
Committee of Inspection-Colonel II.
W. Walter, F. A. Lucas, Esq, Captain
VIM. Clark, General W. S. Featherston.
Reception Committee-H. e. William
son, R. L. Watson, W. W. Seary, VIM.
NJ. Strickland, J. H. Lebolt, Kinloch
Falconer George NJ. Govan, L. johnson.
Committee of Arrangements-B. S.
Hull, Robert MCGOWAN, II. G. Myers,
Heber Craft, II. c. Barton, John Cal
houn.
Invitation Committee. G. Levy, R.
A. McWilliams, Howard Falconer, John
S. Finley, VIM. NJ. Strickland, Jr., G. G..
Myers, James T. FAINT, Russell Freeman,
Allen Talbot, +. S. Marett, w. |. Nc
Gowan, George W. McKie.
Floor Managerial. c. Myers, John
Calhoon, H. c. Barton, John S. Linley.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

In the Criminal Court to-day the case
Of the State VS.. Clinton was called for
trial A jury was impaneled, and the
trial of the case was continued ever to
this day two weeks. 1t will be remem.
bered that Clinton murdered his wife in
the Webster block about two years ago.
The unfortunate woman was savagely
butchered, almost cut to pieces by her
husband, who was at the time Infatuated
BY drink.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

To form an approximate idea of the
extraordinary rapidly with which gun
cotton oxPlodss, 1t is necessary to call to
mind the rates Of travelling Of other me-
diums. Light and electricity we may
leave out Of the question, as these are
immaterial bodies. A bullet usually
flies at the rate of thirteen hundred feet
per second, although rihed barrels have
been known to project shot with veloe-
ity of fourteen hundred feet. Sound is
much slower in travelling, for a second
OF time is required in getting through
some eleven hundred feet. A quick
match Of the most delicate construction
would probably be longer still in making
way, and train Of gunpowder would be
left far behind. So II may be safely
affirmed, we think, that the defamation
Of gun-cotton travels more rapidly than
Of light and electricity.
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Peter n. DonnsIIy. No. aOz Poplar

street.
Has just received a shipment from first
hands-Atmoro minoe meat barrel
pickles. raisins, prunes, currants, citron,
figs, soft she'll almonds, Texas and Louis
lana pecans, prunea, assortment OF jel-
lies, oat meal, rye and buckwheat flour,
cracked wheat, Holland and dried her
ring, honey in the comb, Yarmouth
sugar corn and can tomatoes, Holsters,
sardines, Shaker press rves, cranberries,
ETC.; also, will receive some very nice
turkeys for Christmas. Has also re-
ceived q choice selection of Bourbon
and rye WHISTLES, port sherry, Madeira
and Rhine wines, and some Of the best
French brandy ever imported into the
city, which will be sold at the lowest
cash prices, and thereby defy competi
,ion 96
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

DURING the holidays purchasers OF
one or more pounds of tea will receive
neat, pretty canister without extra
charge. Secure this present at once.
Teas are a specially with us.
94t LYLE & SHIELDS, 2lS Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

JAMES CORwIS has received for Janu-
airy, Frank Leslie's, Demorest HArpers,
Cooley. Petsrson's, Boys Of England,
Millinery and Dressmaker, Christmas
number Of Bow Bells, and all the late
weekly publications. New house that
Jack kuilt. 1884 Main street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

If you want to prepare your system
against yellow fever, use DR.. G. A.
Buchignanis anti.bilious pills and Indo-
Americana Bitters. For sale at G.
Curtis & Co.'s drug store, No. 246 Main
qtreet lO9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

News srAxD.-At Mrs. ManEford's
news depot corner ofSecond and Mon
roe, the latest daily papers. monthly
magazines, periodicals. and news goods
can be found. s5f
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II. seessel, ST., & Sons have just re-
ceived from Kentucky ten extra fine
cattle, ten extra fine sheep; also, one
fne live bear (now on exhibition at our
Jefferson street store) and 200 choice
turkeys, all of which will be ready for
the coming holidays. They have also
choice spiced rounds, etc. Person
wishing anything in our line should call
early and secure nice selections.
III. SEEssEI., sR. d SOSs,
y Jefferson. cor. Third. and is9 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

JOE LocKE.-This enterprising news
man on Main, near the corner of Jeiier-
son street, has received all the Christ
mas periodicals., January magazines,
pictorials from all points, and daily pa
pers from Northern and Southern cities.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

We learn that Mr.. l. Happek is a can
didate for Councilman Of the Sixth
ward. he is a very worthy gentleman,
and if elected will represent his con-
stituents well and faithfully.
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FANCY GOODS
Attention. CandIdates

All candidates for municipal of
fees, and their friends, are requested
to meet at Phil Mallon's, No.
2O4 Main street, this afternoon. They
can learn all about "pipe-laying" by
witnessing the manufacture of lead pipe
which is turned out by hydraulic power
at the rate of five tons per day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22
ELECTION,
Election of Directors.

foURrH NATIONAL BAN. OF rfr,rpurs .
Deee'nber is, is7s.
SIOCkH0LDERs OF THIS, RANK ARE
~ hereby notified that an. election 81 nine
Be held at this once. No - n. III
% pm. i'' H'- ~ asH-
"-i0' = VIC. MCCLURE. cashisr.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

Eas removed his Office and residence TO
the Irving Block, No. 256 Second street.
DIR. s. Hinson, dentist; r. l.. Watt, as
aiatant denList. w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

No orE would play on the large tables
after trying those small ones at Willeits.
urH
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H. HAINER, Superintendent.
NOTICE..

OFFICE WASHINGTON FIRE AND MARTEEl
INSURANCE Co., 81 Madison street.
FTNHE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE WASH
il ington Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany are hereby notified that the calls Of
Five per cent. made in August last, due and
payable, each, on the LIST of October and No.
the then prevailing epidemic, will now be due
and payable at the Office of the Company, as
follows: Five per cent. between the LIST and
10th of January, and LIST and 10th Of Febru-
ary, 1874. GEO. W. l.. oKook' sec'y'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

s. Clement, No. % Beal street, has
fresh oysters at panic prices. Tsf
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TBosr small tables at WiIleits are
magnificent s'i
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PIG. Bigley has opened his coal office
at % South Court street, and is prepared
to furnish the best article ut reasonable
prices. TIT
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G. REDER, carpenter shop, IL Wash
ington street 100
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To TnoSe VINO Indulge

ATTENTION is called to the Jet Palace
ZIG
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FRESH OYSTERS,

At panic prices, at Victor ID.
Fuchs, No. 4IJenerson street. 73t
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Corwin offers superior inducements.
He has a stock of the finest liquors, and
his apartments are so arranged that gen.
tlemen and their friends may sit, sip and
converse in private free from intruders.
No better wines, liquors or cigars can be
found in the city than those kept by Cor
win in his cosy saloon, underneath his
famous restaurant, corner Of Madison
and Second streets. l54
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FOR shell and can OYSTERS. 10 20
Felix FransiOIi'g, aoa Front "a. @-t
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EvrnrBoDr plays billiards at willett's
49, est
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" you would enjoy the game Of bill
lard, play onWillett' small tables. l95f
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Go AND see those small tables at Will
let's. 9oT
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opera chains. amthyst rings. ~
panic prices, 2o2 Main street De
tween washington and Adams. y
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NOTICE.

A large stock Of dress goods,
linens, cIOaks and shawls Will be
sold at a sacrifice for the next
thirty days at
SGT $50 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-12-22

Some extra fine goods Will hereb
offered, as the stock must be closed
ont I'm thirty days. S9t
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TURKEYS, OYSTERS AND FISH
FOR CHRIsTMAs,

VICTOR FUCHS,
Al Jefferson street.
Victor will have splendid stock of
turkeys for Christmas. If his patrons
desire it, Victor will anticipate their
orders, and hold turkeys in reserve for
them. Leave your orders. SO
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NOTICE.

Furs, dress goods, black ana coll
Ored alpacas. notions, ladies' and
gents underwear and - large stock
of dry goods Will be closed out at
n great sacrifice at
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M Y TIL H

JET PALACE sells goods very low. ZIG
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JEWELRY.
JEWELRY At PANIC PRICES
AT
August JOerSs' Jswelry Store,
NO. 2O2 Main street,
tbet. Adams and Washington.l

AFY LARGE AND WELL SELECTED
MI stock Of JeWelry, consisting Of gold
rsrfs' and ladies' watches, Il carat, opera
Niison. matinee and vest chains, coral ame-
ihvst and solid gold sets, bracelet, charms,
rirrT. blue enamelcd lockets, necklaces. ETC.,
vii be sold at nearly cost prices 70 suit the
lection Of Jet and Fancy Goods, cheaper than
siseWhere. AUGUST J0ERSS.
ur.Trl
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AT COST FOR CASH.

Decorated dinner sets.
Silver.plated water sets.
Silyer-plated castors.
Just received at Chas. N. Erich's. l9I
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Special Notice to Exhibitors.

EXHIBITORS ARE REQUESTED TO RE-
move their displays in the Exposition on Mon
day, so as TO allow time to arrange the build
ing for the Grand Mask Ball on Tuesday eve
ming.
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HAVE you played on those small tables
AZ WilIetts2 95T
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NOTICES.
NJ lSE0.
N o Q e &.

THE MEMBERS OF THE s0CIETA DI
UNIoNE FRATELLANzA ITALIANA are re-
auested 10 meet at their hall, tomorrow
(TUESDAY) evening. at o'clock, for the
purpose of considering the postponement Of
their next regular monthly meeting, which
occurs on New Years night.
By order of the President.
j. ID. MONTE O0NIC0, Secretary.
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The only complete stock of Jet at the
Jet Palace. ll6
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-11-12

has started : series q revival meetings
en- the West Braach." sad a god deal
Of isierest i taksh IN them throughout
the DsighbOrhoOd. They are held %
"Wednesday evening Of each wssk. TIE
one last week was holden At Judge Fos-
ieT's. SCms have already resolved to live
a higher aud better liie,-sBd may these
meetings continue until many may realize
that "whOsOovsr shall loose his life for Ny
sake shall End il.
-Thomis Straw is buildin, a new
house just below II. s. Atkins house. 1t
is to contain milliner, store aud dwell
lag house.
R W. Underwood. pastor Of the NJ.
+. church, announces the following sab
jects Of discourse for next Sabbath In
tho morning at 10Y o'elOck,-The Great
Rsvealer.-being sermon to children
and young people. 10 the evening at 9
o'clock, iopie,-Eirs! FIRE.! Firel!!
Who ipas he IRoendiary2-aie temperance
address from fragment Of the old Jewish
law.
Gel. Keller closed the Mt Mansfield
House last week and has gone to johnson
to spend the winter.
There will be a social dance at Dan
lsham's on Thursday evening Nov. goth.
Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1873-11-12
Matters
p. 40. Time Table.
GARD.

80 Liberty St, New-York. New, 5, 1873.
u. Eater
Nv attention has just been directed to a
cement published in some Vermont papers
I,,Ihave failed. win You be good enough
announce 10 your next issue that this report
. ,,isrly untrue. I have not faihd, and do
4 !, sxpec, to fail-for the simple reason that |
a,e property ample to pay all I owe and haze
n,,hing len. II is true my property in YER
m, has been attached by II man, who, with
n, any right. seeks to hold me for the debt Of
4. ora soR, Rof one dollar Of Ie.ieh do I Olre,
II an liable for. And this man, instead Of
.t,smp,ing to enforce his claim here in New
|Foyk, where live. and have ample property
II answer to any judgment which he or any
ne else might recover against me, goes to Yer
| ant. and without judgment seizss my proper
IN and subjects me to expense, annoyance, and
.l.e Cif not malicious) reports, calculated to
me great injury at such time as this; and
-, Simply because the laws Of your State
limit il, while the laws of New York require
I'm 10 first establish his claim by obtaining
sndcment before he can seize property I have
IL fears Of the result of this suit, and even
sbould it 60 against me can pay it and moi
i In either. #. A. W. GRIsweLD.