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suneriutendInr cue Juggernaut.


A recent account in the London Times
of the sacrifice of six women to the jug
gernaut, at the recent festival in the
Hoaguly District. Hindostan, calls ont a
letter from DR.. Pringle, lately civil sur
geon of Poore, or Juggernaut, in which
he denies that the practice of self-immo-
lation is still vital in the Juggernaui
worship. He says:
During residence of nearly four
wears at Pooree or Juggernaut, | cannot
recollect any case Of self.immolationi
and the cases of the four men alluded
to hereafter were certainly not such.
Although the desire of self-immolation
conld be gratifed at any period OF the
festival, as generally conducted, when
the cars are being dragged along, if any
deluded deyotee were anxious to sacri.
fee himself, yet, as remarked before, no
instances of this OCCURRED while ] was
at Juggernant.
1.-The late Mr.. Z. A. SamuelIs, Of the
Bengal Civil Service, while Commits
sioner Of the Chnttack Division, in
which the town Of Juggernaut is stua.
ted, with the view, as far as possible, Of
preventing these accidents, had nets
fastened on fixed frames, reaching from
the platform Of the vehicle within few
inches Of the ground, placed in front OF
the cars, and 10 the accident ] shall al
lHde to they we're no doubt the means OF
preventing a great loss Of life. The
Rajah Of Khoordah, the hereditary su.
perintendent Of the temple OF Jugger-
naut, At first objected to these nets, as
likely 10 dsirapt fr0m the sanetIty Of
the idol, when Mr.. Ssmuells told him be
would hold him responsible II any acct,
dents occurred from the measures being
adopted TO prevent them, the Rajah at
once agreed 70 the so-called innovation.
As il is probable that the accident AT
GooptO happened under circumstances
gegY sil,.ilaf - that at Juggernaut, ] will
briefly desorihe the laljer, yhieh oecgr.
red 10 1868. ! may mention that ! was
not present when the accident occurred,
but, being on my way 70 the dispensary,
was on TIE spot soon after i happened
end the following details, wnics /. ea.h'
cred % tbs ume, we're fully subziantia-
iiated BY Nhat ! had silnessed Va the
celebration Of ibis festival IN 1866 aud
1861
"Ths car which was the cause Of the
accident wa a. the time dragged BY q
crogd n from thirteen hundred 10 lf.
teen hundred dcyoieet. holding on BY
four or Eve long ropes, and some couin.
sion OccBrr'Bg in these long Strings Of
people NUMBERS u them fell bot a.
hillon truly dsspdlos a, from the
sound 81 ir8ms and cymbala loud their
cries Tor help we're unheafd. A. also nny
orlers n sseh we're issusd. 10 si0p The
car by cutting The ropes. ihr only posi-
Be- usy "a dong il. and bad d noi leen
for thsse aeis De- asfnl 70 contempiate
IA l,s. II ~ Which would have &C.
eurrel sslsr ihese dsieea hage spisea.
vhssls Whea ] arrived, iopr mahgied,
bodies vsrr lying IN ~ road three ~
he pS0r fuGefeft dif1 Hhlls ] Taf pre-
eui, ani lls folnh died few days Alter
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

A son Of Erin. says the Reading Eagle,
one evening recently desired 10 take a
trip down the Schuylkill ON the steamer
j. l.. Stichter. He arrived at the wharf
just as the steamer started. Seeing this,
Pat took running jump aud landed
safely on the steamers deck, but tum-
BLEED over before he could gain his
balance. By the time he arose aud
looked back the steamer was some thirty
feet from the shore, and Pat. with eyes
extended, exclaimed in wonderment,
Howly smi,hers what leApi" Vt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09
Office: No. ss Madison Street
&. II. DUNsGOMB, President.
W. b. GALBkEArn. Vice President.
n. M. NELSON. Secretary.
Directors;
NOTICES.

NOTICE - PURSUANT TO THE PRO
IN visions of an act of Congress, approved
M h,d o. 100: I'M Mississinni river nj ST.
Louis, Missouri, by the St. Clair and Caron-
delet Bridge Company. the aforesaid company
hereby gives notice to all concerned that they
will, on or before the 10th day of JULY next,
submit to the Secretary Of War. for his exam
nation and approval, design for a ssuspen-
sion bridge consisting of two channel spans
of six hundred feet each, and two end spans Of
three hundred feet each, with an elevation OF
one hundred feet above low water mark;
They will also file map giving the proposed
location of the bridge, the topography of the
banks of the river at high and low water; the
direction of the current at all stages, and the
soundings, showing accurately the bed of the
stream, and furnishing such other informa-
ton as may be required for full and salts
factory understanding Of the subject by the
Secretary of War.
BY order of Board of Directors of the st.
Clair and Carondelet Bridge Company;
NJ. HENDERSON, Sec'y.
st, Louis, No., June 80. 1878. 1912
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09
oRDIN AN CE.

Upsn the following ordnance repeating
amandai0ry fak Qrdiitl 30 ~ sgne q, ioi@'
Iir ID ordained ~ tne uenefal council OF
a. liz ~ Memrhisi -.
eseiloo 4. That the ordinance, entitled ''Or-
Sir-5~e amendatory q tax ordinance" app
..,5-sI ne 1fh day Of June. lS71. be-. and the
lerrr = hereby, repealed, and that suh-secllo lon
f-~riy-eiEbt - % section tHouty-ono t2ll 81
~ 1rIlinarce regulating taxation. approved
Ia llih day q April, ls72, be in force and ef-
Sc. 2. That this ordinance take effect fron
and after IL passage.
Passed frst reading. rules suspended accord
Inc ~ charter Requirement., and ordinance
9al1sd second and inal reading BY Board 81
hllermen Nay1. 1873.
Passed fret rcadIrr and referred 10 Ordt-
rrrre Committee ~ Council May 9, 1s71.
Year Council Oriiuancs ana frluting Com
O |tict rsEort that We recomueua - pafsae e.
Hrnnrf t1arfei ~ CouncIl. add the orli-
nance uarrel second and hnN reading ~
C1lnru Iune 4. lSi.
Errrolci Iunt "a. lsl3.
JOHN JOHNSON. Mayor.
Attsfis L. h. RrCltEDs, chg kerilter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09
AoonneetIeut weaaInr.

A correspondent, writing from Gull
ford, Connecticut, describes a recent
wedding ia that vicinity, Which, for AGA
dian simplicity, resembles the old tine
og the Pilgrim Fathers. Besays: John
Young Hubbard was married last week
to lady Of StOsY Creek. he brought
his bride from the home Of her fathers
in his own farm wagon, arriving al the
sufficiently romantic hour Of one o'clock
IN The morning. The bride prepared her
lord breakfast the next mOrning By
Eve o'clock, in the apartments built on
the homestead-With one Or two cKcep
tons, the oldest inhabited hosae north
Of St. Augustine-for the accommodation
Of the young folks. The weather beiag
sne Cor hay, John was soon down near
Sacbeui's Head, about four miles avAy,
getting his heaps ready Tor caring
After breakfast dishes we're put away
and the housewerk was done. or lady,
giih some friends, followed the groom W
the hsy falds, where tbey had q pics
picnic parry. TpTard evening the neH
Mrs. John Hubbard Wa lrjyen home in
triumph on the TOP Of he load d aFfei
tresh hay"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

From the st. Louis Globe. August
The steamer DeSmet manned in honor
of the lamented Father DeSmet) Cap
tain LaBarge, master, arrived in port late
night before last from Fort Benton, a dis
lance Of over three thousand miles up the
Missouri river Captain LaBarge has
been in the Indian trade for period OF
perhaps thirty years. and between himself
and the great missionary a warm init
macy and friendship existed. The Cap
tain was we'll acquainted with the prin-
cipal chiefs Of the tribes usually visited
by Father DeSmet, and wheneve: he
entered their country the Indians eagerly
sought intelligence of their old friend.
On this last trip Of the steamer De-
Smet, Captain LaBarge left st. Louis a
short time before the death Of the boat
namesake. At Sioux City, however, he
became apprised Of the reverend father S
demise. and it is needless to say that the
intelligence brought grief TO his heart.
Stopping at the several Indian agencies
in the line of his duty, he impaired the
fact 10 many chiefs whom he met, and
The information was received by them
with greater manifestations OF sorrow
than the red men are wont to indulge In.
Some of them would pull off their leg
gins and put mud upon their faces. Az
Fort Peck the head chief turned his
back. and while his stalwart form shook
with emotion, tears coursed down his
tawny cheeks. -,
No other man ever had such hold
upon the affections of the Indians as
Father DeSmet, and they look upon his
departure from earth as terrible ca
lamity to them. He manifested his re-
gard for their welfare more in deeds than
words. and doubtless in the time to come
his memory will be that of q saint among
them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

Miss Mollie Ryan stepped upon a
match. while walking In the street OF
Ogdensburg, New York, the other day,
aud her skirts Instantly caught FIRE, at
which she did the worst thing possible
ran With all her might tanning the
flames til they completely enveloped
her aud stretched up above her head.
Her clothing aud hair we're completely
burned OIL. aud she died Of her injuries
AFTER a few hours Of intense suffering.
She was TO have been married in a few
days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

THE American idol is worth just one
hundred cents; it is the Golden Calf,
alias the dollar. Many people admire a
man for the millions he has managed to
amass into his ever greedy Golfers; while
in point of fact every additional aceumu-
latien of Stewart, Vanderbilt and others
of the same class is only preof of the
existence of an intense degree of selfish
ness along with the ability to crafty it.
The disposition to worship the Golden
Calf is possibly the most degrading man.
Hesitation Of humanity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

A rat ran up the interior of an ele-
plants trunk at Paris. The elephant
made frantic efforts to relieve himself Of
this unEelcoms visitor, but in vain.
Suddenly he paused and seemed to re
feet; then be went to his basin, filled
his trunk with water, and amid the great
excitement of the lockers on, elected
the water and the unfortunate rat with
one sublime effort
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

at my hospital, after having undergone
ampuiAtion Of both legs. II was an
awful sight, and one shall never forget
and a poor mother weeping over the
mangled corpse Of her son, and the
looks OF the others for help from the
Doctor Sahib, told but too plainly there
was no selfimmolation here.
ITO those who have never seen q
crowd of Hpioo devotees, composed
chiefly Of poor Bengal widows, the only
wonder Is that sixty instead Of six were
not killed during the festival Of Goopto.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

1t is reported that one Of the condi-
tons Of peace between Russia and Khiya
IS the abolition Of capital punishment in
the latter country. This will be aoyel
for the Khivans, among whom execu-
tons have been almost as frequent as in
England fifty years ago. The result Of
the change in the morals Of that harbar-
Gus nation will be watched with interest
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

A story Is told q an old colored min
lister who, IN eEPahaling upon the hor-
rOrs Of everlasting condemnation. which
those near the close u their terrestrial
journey must expect, pointed TO his own
aged father, eKelaining: Look at tina,
ole man-er, with one foot in the grave-er
and the other all but-eri"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

The State Of Ohio has of late years
been fertile of what's called new depart
ures. Vallandigham first broke the ice
and abandoned those principles of which
he had been one. of the most prominent
supporters. Last year what was known
as the Liberal movement had its origin
in Ohio, and this year another political
party has been Matched by Pugh and
others at Columbus. They defy both
the Democratic and Republican parties
and swear on the altar of patriotism to
purify politics and elect themselves to
office.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

The San Francisco News Letter gives
an account of a recent hanging in that
city in the following brief and commend
able style: Russell was hanged in the
Jail yard on yesterday for the murder
of Crotty. Both were hard cases, AID
the public should congratulate itself
upon their temporary absence. !" This is
commendable, because of its brevityi for
we hold that the prevailing journalistic
practice of giving up three or four col
umns of space daily to the details Of
crime and vice is a nuisance which
should be abated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

Flppant Lady-"You seem depressed,
Mr. Beauelarel No bad news, hopeT
Romantic Gentleman" IL one could
only forget" Fhppant Lady" Dear
mel Hadn't you better tell me all about
itp and I'll forget it for you."-PHHeh.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

The average carpet Dagger is pretty
strong dose, and there are frequent muir
murings on the part of the administra-
ton journals against swallowing him.
Thus the St. Louis Democrat protests in
this energetic way: There is ne rea-
son why the Republican party in the
South should not everywhere have good
and acceptable candidates for public
positions, instead Of being compelled
to choose, in Texas, between such men
as Davis and Clark, and in Mississippi
between such men as Powers and Ames,
for an Office like that Of Governor.
Davis is well meaning ignoramus;
Clark is a prctentious ass Powers has
no better sense than to order the re-
arrest of man just released on an I'M
conditional pardon; and Ames is prin-
cipally known as Ben Buffers son'in-
law"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

An English journal laments over the
fact that the army in India has lost ten
of its best and bravest officers Of late,
the gentlemen having lost their lives
while hunting tigers. From the above
testimony it would seem that the reverse
was true, and that it was the tigers thai
hunted the officers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

Nos that the New State nonsense has
been placed on the retired list and
funded forever, would it not be well TO
consider that there is no East, West or
Middle Tennessee, but simply the grand
old commonwealth Of Tennessee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09
OFFICIAL.
CE ,

Be IL ordained. ETC.. That the city Of Mem
phis shall be required 10 grade. Rihter and aot
curbihg before they can compel the property
owners on any street 10 lay down brick side
walks. and IL IL hereby made the duty Of this
city 70 make gaid grade. guiterinE aud curbing
when any perm anelt Improvement " made on
any street or streets within the city limits Of
Memphis.
Paiard drst reading by Board Of Aldermen
and referred 20 Ordinance Committee May Z,
and referred 10 Ordinance Committee by COun-
eli May .. 1873. !,
Your joint Board Of Aldermen and Council
Ordinance and Printing Commit report tha1
they recommend H. paf1aga.
keDort aanplsd ht Council. and the ordi-
nance passed brit Feadlngi the rule. were
sufpended ~ Council. and the oruiihahSe
passed finally. Paefed second ana leAi Teau-
me 81 Board n Aldermen Junef' i''S.
Nppi'''u 'u' ions JOHNSON. Mayor.
att..t. l. Il EfcutnDs. City kerister.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

The women Of Galveston don't wear
hoops, bustles, rufies, false hair or high
heeled shoes. and viii get W q Sunday
bonnet cat Of City cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

IT is to be regretted that not a single
Senator or Congressman from either
Mississippi, Arkansas or Tennessee re-
turned lis back pay" Even our
own Congressional representative has
failed in this respect.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09
Notice to Lawyers.

WE HAVE FOR SALE AT THE LEDGER
w Office blank notices to take dispositions,
and printed instructions to the officer taking
the same; also blank captions and certib-
cafes IUf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

Al Charlotte, Michigan. recently, a
circus rhinoeeros. while being removed
IRON the cara, fsI on . mau ard killed
hin.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

A Texas Senator has involuntarily re-
tired 20 the State peniteutiary on &C.
count q some irregularities IN his do
nestle relsfions.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

TIE latest telegraphic news from
Caba and old Spain is hat both sides
are victorious
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1873-08-09

C1ba = dr.iIinT southern Floriaa q
as cattle.
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EDUCATIONAL.
EDUCATIONAL.
ST. AGNES ACADEMY
For Young Ladies.

THIS INSTITUTION. CONDUCTED BY
/ the Sisters of st. Dominic, is delightfully."-
situated in healthy and retired part ofthe city
of Memphis, Tennessee. The buildings are
ample and commodious, standing In the CEN
ter of extensive and highly improved grounds,
shaded by forest trees, and laid cut and set
with rare plants and shrubbery.
The course of studies comprises all the
branches, useful and ornamental. that are
usually taught.
The academic year consists CT two sessions
of five months each; the first commencing on
the first of September. the second on the first
Monday of February.
Terms per Session,
Payable half yearly, in advance;
For board and tuition in any of the following
branches: Reading, Arithmetic, English
Grammar. Geography, History, Rhetoric,
Composition, Criticism. Principles of Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry and Botany, Mental
and Moral Philosophy, Plain Sewing, Mark
ing, etc., SIS, $50, $50 and 800, according to
the age or class of the pupil.
For day scholars tuition, Sl5, $50, US or $50,
according to age or class as above.
For further information apply TO or address
the MOTHER SUPERIOR,
13l-l57 81. Agnes Academy.
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Terms per Session,
Payable half yearly, in advano0.
MRS. HAILE,S
M h . n "A 4 II q -
Memphis Female Seminary,
4G2 SHELBY STREET.

1T AFFORDS ME MUCH PLEASURE TO
i announce to my old patrons, friends and
pupils, that / will reopen my school, for
young ladies. on Wednesday, January I'D. !
will he ready 10 see my friends and enroll
pupils on and after Wednesday. December
18th, at my residence.
MRS. ANNIE ID. HALLE.
No. 462 Shelby street.
Circulars to be had at the music, book and
drug stores. vi
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MEDICAL.
CHOLERA ALL GONE.
Dfarrhea, Dysentery, cholera Nor.
buss Fever and Ague. and
Bilious Diseases,
WILL NOW PREVAIL. KEEP YOUR
w Liver active by using
GooDYfAR'S LIVER TONIC,
As hundreds Of persons now are doing. LISA
universal panaeea for all diseases Of the Lrvrp.
acts mildly on the bowels and promotes the
secretions. For Diarrhea, take Geodvear'q
Camqhorated Diarhea Cordial. PREPARED
onlY BY ID. =. GOODYEAR,
lIe-lll UVerfnu Drur Sfora
PROPOSALS.
House for sale.

CITT EsGNErE's OFFrcr-
MENFHIs. Tenn. July 2, lsIg.
CEALED PROPOSALS WILL HF az
- cciEed At this once until u ci1luok m. Saf-
artay. August sih, 1878, for e house In Her-
naulo street. on the south riie Of Union rfrerf
tor further Information apply % the under-
signed The rifht % reject any or an III ~.
prupu1al1 BE- rcseTred
J. Il. HUMPHREYS.
LIB City Engineer.
Arizona citizen., 1873-11-15
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

To THE PEOPLE OF ARIZONA TERRIro3ssqq' GREETING: IT A. P. K. SAFFORD, GOVERNOR OF ls the Territory of Arizona, hereby des- ignate THURSDAY, NOvGmber27, as day of thanksgiving and prayer. The past year has been marked with unusual peace within our borders. Our harvest has been abundant. Our hocks and herds have largely in- creased.
 Harmony has prevailed. The education of our children has ad- vanced, and the pestilence that has scourg- ed our cOuntrymen in some other lOcali- ties has not afflicted US.
 l therefore earnestly recommend the suspension of all labor and business on that day, and hope that the hearts of the people will be gratefully turned toward Him who rules over all nations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, l have hereunto
 set my hand and caused the Great
 Seal of the TeTTitory0f AfizeAa to be
 affixed at Tucson, this 4th day Of No
 Vember, A. b. 1873.
 A.-P. K. STAFFORD. By the Governor. % Ffrs
 COLES BASHFORD, Sec'y. AT.
 By Jno. l.. Harris, Asst. Secretary. November s, 1873. 5-7
Arizona citizen., 1873-11-15
The Literary Society Of Tucson.
Reported by the Society.7


 The first formal meeting of this society was held last Sunday night in the new Public SchOol-room, and @ general attend ance manifested the great interest taken in the matter by our people
 Alter the preliminary business in the election of officers, adoption of the cOnsti- tuition and other business, the first ques- ton Of debate" Whether the Annexation Of Mexico to the U. $. would be beneficial to both cOuntries,'' was opened, the affirm ative side being taken by Messrs. Hughes and Fully, and replied to by Nessrs. Zeck- endorf and Vosburg. The question was well handled, and the audience appeared satisfied with their first entertainment. The meeting then adjourned until next Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, after hav- ing appointed for the programme the order of exercise which appears below. Mr. Harry Jones was appointed critic for the evening. Order of exercise: "Whether Free Trade or Protective Tariff, be most beneficial to the United States?" Dispu- tants, Messrs. Stevens and POppe. Reef tation by MT. Lacy. Essay by MT. Jacobs. Recitation by MT. Steinfeldt Criticism by Mir. Greenberg.
Arizona citizen., 1873-11-15

TIE wedding of Frederick Kade and Mrs. Higgins announced in the proper place, was Q notably fine affair under the circumstances. They came ali the way from Mcdowell to have the job done up to suit them. They arrived on Tuesday eve ming. Materials for the brides dress were purchased and made by her own and hus- bands hands-Mr. K. being @ tailor. We are told the work was well and tastily done and the wedding rite performed on Thursday, after which @ sumptuOus din ner with dozens of champagne and doz- en to enjoy it, was eaten; and at D. m. the happy, orderly and business pair were parties will surely get on well in the world. The method, liberality and unexceptiona- ble character Of the affair, justify belief that their heads are level and their hearts very well located.
Arizona citizen., 1873-11-15

DELEGATE MCCORMICK writes in 0 letter, of date October 29, to Gov. Stafford that Doctor Tonner was then in Washington, and would return via New Mexico with instructions to visit Camp Apache and all the reservations in Arizona, and report upon their con- dition and necessities.
Arizona citizen., 1873-11-15
SALT RIVER VALLEY.
Business --- Public School --- More Good Indians -- Gold Ledge Dis- cOVeredo

PHENIX, A. T., November :, 1S73.-Times are quite dull. No activity in any branch of business. But little shipments for the week, only 110,OO0 lbs. barley. No flour, because the mill of ". E. Hellings d5 Co. has not been grinding for two weeks on account of the want of sacks. The farm CTS are busy putting in their crops. The prospects are that farm produce will com mand fair price next year.
 Miss Nellie Shaver, the new teacher, passed a very creditabIe examination on Monday last and will begin teaching next Monday.
 Major Brown in late scout against the Apaches made tWenty-four good Indians.
 Mr. Mcdonald, The Chronicle solicitor, has been canvasSing in PheniX during the week with very good success.
 Wm. Rowe, Of Maryville, has discover ed what is claimed to be very rich gold ledge about two feet wide. Should it prove as rich as it is anticipated, it will be Of inn mense benefit to Salt River Valley. J.