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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-20
LEDGER
once. No. Is Madison Street.
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
M L. M p HIS,
Monday Evening. April 30, 1874.
ADJUSTMENTS.

DAN RICE, the old war horse, who
has delighted two generations of people
has again spread his tents on the bluff
at the foot of Madison street, and will
give two exhibitions daily, at 2 and u
pm. Colonel Rice has good circus,
composed of acrobats, daring riders,
and well trained horses. In the ring
Dan " is philosophic jester, an Esop
whose fables always contain a good
moral. Like the cynic philosopher,
Diogines, he holds the lantern Of wit as
if looking cut for the traditional honest
man. For thirty years Dan has -four.
ished on this continent as a "Sawdust
King" he has had his ups and downs "
in life, but be takes everything coolly.
His troupe is composed OF clever people,
we'll up in their specialties. On Satur-
day last Madame Macarte, the superb
equestrienne, appeared in two acts and
was received with the heartiest applause.
The brothers Lon6na, as acrobats and
trapeze performers, are entitled to a
frst-class position in their line of bust
ness. Mile Norma is a graceful per-
former, and her trained pony is almost
equal in point of talent to the cele-
brated Excelsior which Colonel Dan
Rice exhibits to an admiring and won
dering audience. Excelsior " is blind,
yet he performs acts Of the most aston
ishing character, and indicating the
highest order of intelligence. The cir
Gus will be crowded to-day, and Dan ="
will give one of his most attractive per-
formances. Do not fail to visit the
bluffs and attend the great circus.
WHITES OPERA HOUSE. - Charley
W hite has a cosy little place of amuse
ment on Jefferson street. Nightly
crowds of people are in attendance TO
enjoy the attractions presented by the
During the present week
a number Of new people will appear in
songs, dances and speciality acts. Go
and witness the Can.Can, with Lillian
White as "Frailty," which is presented
nightly in the most sensational and
attractive manner.
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FAMILY GROCERIES.
The Elegant Establishment. of WIN.
Bean A, DO

Dean a co.
VIM. Dean & Co., Wholesale and retail
family grocers, have removed from their
well known Poplar street location to the
northeast corner of Main and Jefferson.
No. 240. The new establishment ia
elegantly fitted up, presenting most
attractive appearance to customers and
visitors. Among other attractions is
something new TO Memphis, being a
long wall picture, extending behind the
whole length of the sales counter, say
thirty feet long by eight feet high, which
is perfect representation of a Chinese
port and the tea plantations situated on
the bay. The various scenes are faith
fully portrayed, and besides typifying
the speciality of Dean & Co.'s houses
as work Of art, are well worth seeing.
This panoramic wall picture was i'm
ported from Paris, and is the first ever
brought to Memphis. Immediately un-
der this attractive piece of Eastern
scenery are arranged on shelves the
bottled, canned and fancy goods.
The display is most creditable to the
house, and especially to Mr.. Mon n.
BEDFORD, well.known Memphian, who
is superintendent and manager. VIM.
Dean, the leading member of the enter
prisiEg firm, is 6rstrate business man,
one who thoroughly understands the
wants Of the Memphis housekeepers.
he has stock of choice and selected
groceries of every description, which
cannot fail to please the public. If you
desire to lay in supply o. fresh grocer
les, fancy goods, bottle and canned arti-
Giles, and get them for the lowest market
prices, you must visit this renowned
corner and purchase of VIM. Dean & Co.
The public will be waited upon by polite
employees, and Mr.. Dean, as well as Mon
Redford, will be pleased in exhibiting
the stock to all visitors. The establish
ment has been opened for the accommo-
dation of downtown friends of the
house, and the house will no doubt re-
ceive what they deserve-a large share OF
public patronage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-04-20
chicken Fighting.

One of the parties to the much-talked
of cock fight between Alabama and
Tennessee, to come off near this city
during race week, has already arrived
on the ground designated for the tourna-
ment with string of fifty-five birds Of
the choicest breeds. This. formidable
army of feathered warriors will be rein
forced in day or SO by the arrival of
thirty more picked cocks. 1t is likely
the Tennessee party will have quite as
many birds as the Alabamians. AS the
condition of the main is to show twenty
one each, the gathering together of so
many birds from which to select the
number required for the main shows
that, regardless of trouble or expense,
both parties are determined to use every
effort to secure the victory. Every inch
of ground will be contested, and who
ever wins will win only after one of the
hardest battles ever fought. So evenly
are the combatants matched that it is
the toss Of copper to whom the laurel
wreath will fell. The Tennessee party
are expected to arrive by the Charleston
train to-day.
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ROW In JACKSON.
A Knock Down and Drag Out I'm the
Courthouse.


The courthouse crowd, says the Jack
son (Tennessee) Wing and Tribune,
were thrown into great excitement last
week by personal encounter between
Messrs. r. j. Hays and Henry W. Nc
CORY. They were arguing a question
of continuance before Squire Person, in
the course of which Mr. McCorry rather
strongly insinuated that Mr.. Hays was a
jackass, whereupon Hays struck Nc
Cory on the head with hickory stick,
inficting severe wound. McCorry,
although stunned by the blow, rushed
upon Hays, and lively skirmish ensued,
which would have ended seriously but
for the interference of bystanders. In
the midst of hte melee Mr.. Stokely
Hays, son of R. j Hays, rushed in with
a bludgeon, and, without the least cir
cumspection, commenced to lay about
him with frightful promiscuousness. He
hoored the court-Esquire Person-crip-
pied the right hand of Gen. Campbell,
sent Mr.. John Stark and Mr.. Ab. Hurt
to grass, and was about to commence on
the few remaining bystanders, when his
rurderous arm was arrested bp parties
freshly arriving on the spot. The affair
created intense excitement, and at one
time threatened serious consequences;
but happily for all parties, after the heat
of passion subsidized the difficulty was
amicably and hOnorably adjusted.
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A curious Case.

Last Monday, says the PaHola county
mississippi Star, j. H. Piles (colored)r
a noted Republican politician, ex.mem-
Der of the Legislature and ex-candidate
for the Shrevalty against Major 0@s1as
last fall, was arrested and fined $25 by
Mayor Polk on the charge of stealing
law books from the office of Colonel
Miller, attorney. The missing books
were found in Piles law library and
had Piles name pasted on them as fol-
lows: 81. H. Piles, Springfield, Ohio. "
Piles is an applicant for the Chancellor
ship of the North Mississippi District,
and is said to have had the Office prom
ised him by Governor Ames. He was
probably studying thelaw with reference
to his taking a seat on the bench. The
works recovered were Benjamin on Sales
and Starkie on Evidence The former
work, judging from its name, no doubt
is most useful in Mississippi politics.
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The McLennCase

In the Criminal Court to day jury
was impaneled in the embezzlement
case of ex.Tax Collector William Nc
Lean. The jury is composed of the fol
lowing citizens: Joseph Mahaaey, A
Hum, John Piagiano, ]. E. Ballard
Louis Moore, j. q. Nuttall, R. A. Slime
W. H. Carver, T. W. Jenney, c. P
Krouse, A. Krenkle and j. H. Merritt
The testimony is being heard, and the
case will continue on hearing for the re-
mainder of the week.
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MI. Ionn b. Ford.

After ten years experience in the best
established houses in this city, has gone
into business at l63 Poplar street, near
the market, where he is prepared to
manufacture all kinds Of tin, copper and
sheet-iron ware, anu 7Ss;ll Lsep on hand
a variety of everything in his line Of
business. Roofing, guttering, jobbing
and repairing; also stoves repaired by
replacing the burnt or broken castings.
Mr.. Ford does his own work and does
not entrust it to others to do for him.
That is guarantee that it will give sat
isfactiou.
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NICHOLSON PAVEMENT.

Text of the decision of the United
states supreme Court received by
the MhyOr-The Points Decided
and the Amounts 10 be Paid by the
City, etc.
The full text of the decision of the
Supreme Court in the Nicolson pave.
ment case of the City Of Memphis, appel
liant, VS.. Talmadge e. Brown, surviving
partner of 7. <. Brown & Co., was re-
ceived in printed form by Mayor League
to day from Washington. The decision
was delivered by Mr.. Justice Hunt, and
gave historical account of the claim Of
Brown & Co. VS.. the city of Memphis,
from its inception in 1869, when the
United States Circuit Court, through its
clerk and master, reported that there
was due Brown & Co. the sum of 1885,
352 So, for which decree was ordered
to be entered by the court Judge EN-
mons) less $4,000. Justice Hunt goes
on to discuss the seven assignments Of
error at length, which were fully and
ably argued by counsel before the Su-
preme Court at Washington, and at last
winds up with the following brief deci-
sion of the case.
The result of our opinion is that the
judgment is correct, except as to the
items hereinbefor discussed-of $S9, COS
damages for want of a sinking fund, of
$40, 1000 for the services of attorneys and
$25, 900 for the plaintiffs services in col
Letting the bills for paving. As to these
there was error. The decree is reversed
and the case is RENTED to the Circuit
Court with directions to enter decree
in accordance with these views.
Justices Field and Bradley concur in
the judgment of reversal, but dissent
from the opinion, they holding that the
contractors ought to be charged with the
full amount of bonds received by them,
inasmuch as the city of Memphis had
no authority to sell its bonds for less
than their par value.
The deductions made by the Supreme
Court of the items above, amounting to
1924, sos, leaves the amount due Brown
& Co., in November, 1872, S37l,74,
which, with interest up to date, would
amount to little over 100000. The
city claims a credit of $4,000 on this
amount, which does not seem to be dis
puted. Up to IL m. to-day, $4,000 has
been paid Brown & Co., under the man
damus of the Circuit Court, which must
of course, also be deducted, leaving a
balance due at the present date of about
$4,000, for the payment of which ar
rangements will be made in due time by
the city government.
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To Dyspepties.

We do not agree to cure you, but from
careful analysis of Dooley's Yeast
Powder, We can safely recommend it as
producing nutritious, light, healthy
bread, biscuits, rolls, etc., which can be
eaten with IMMUNITY, and relished by
the most sensitive invalid. These facts
we can substantiate, from practical OBJ
servations, and with the knowledge that
no injurious substances whatever enter
into the composition of Dooley's Yeast
Powder. Grocers everywhere keep it.
Dooley & Brother, Manufacturers, 69
New Street, New York. eodAW
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READ THIS!

The authority on politeness and
etiquette, Lord Chesterfield, said: "The
tailor makes the man" Therefore we
would advise our readers to 60 forthwith
to
A. II. GOODMAN, 100 Main street,
and order suit of those fine goods he
has just received direct from the i'm
porters. It is known that Mr. Goodman
cannot be surpassed in fits and styles
as he employs none but the best work
men. As Mr.. Goodman buys for cash
be can sell at low figures. 80
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Drowned.

Theodore Scho6eld, of this city, fell
overheard from trading boat last Sat
urday evening, some fifty miles below
here. Scho6eld was pulling the boat to
the bank at the time of the accident,
when his foot slipped and he plunged
headlong into the river, passing under
the boat, and rising but for moment,
he threw up his hands for succor and
sank. The deceased leaves wife and
family in this city.
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trustees Sale.

DURsUANT TO THE TERMS OF A DEED
Il 10 trust TO me. executed By George W.
and Frank u. Murphy. dated September l,
1873, and duly registered in the Registers
Office Of Shelby county, Tennessee, in Deed
Book No. 81, page 457, will. on
Saturday, the 10th day Of May, 1874,
at the southeast corner Of Court Square, in
the city Of Memphis, Shelby county, Iennes-
see, sell TO the highest bidder. for cash, within
legal hours, the undivided tWo-thirds interest
in and to the certain tract of land situate,
lying and being on the north side OF Linden
street, in the city Of Memphis, Tennessee.
and beginning 50 feet east Of the northeast IN
tersection Of Main and Linden streets thence
east with the north line Of Linden street o0
feet; thence north and parallel win the east
line Of Main street $50 feet; then e west %
feet; thence south $50 feet TO the place OF be-
ginning. Terms cash. Equity Of redemption
barred. Title believed TO be good, but VIII
sell and convey only as Trustee,
b. H.. POSTON, Trustee.
PAasEsOE Low, Attorneys, SCI
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CHANCERY SALE OF DIAMONDS
Tuesday, April 81. 1874.

mo. lO77.l
In the Second Chancery Court Of Shelby
County Tennessee.
Mitchell, Hoffman & Co. vs.. Mary Kane.
DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE
ID made in this cause, will sell at public
auction, TO the highest bidder, in 'front.' OF
Mitchell. Hoffman x Co. IS store. opposite the
Peabody Hotel, in the city Of Memphis, Ten
nessee, on
Tuesday, April 81, 1874, at IL
O'Clock m,
One diamond cross. containing eleven dia-
monds; one diamond ring, containing seven
diamonds. Terms of sale cash. This April
II, lS74. hi. D. L. STEWART, Q. & NJ.
GANrr ( Mcdowell, solicitors for complain
.pfs R-44
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Police Court.

In the Recorders Court to-day about
twenty cases we're disposed Of
Henry Jones, arrested for larceny,
was committed in default of $4,000 bond.
Nora Blair, charged with assault with
knife, was committed in default Of
$500 bond
Egbert Read (colored), charged with
attempt to commit rape, was committed
without bail to await an examination be-
fore Justice Winters this afternoon.
Bill Walker larceny, $1,000 bail.
Dan Gray, misdemeanor, bond $1,000.
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European Hotel and Restaurant.

Corwin, of Merchants Restaurant
fame, has fitted up a number Of fur
nished rooms in connection with his
dining palace. They are located up
stairs in the Kit Williams block, corner
of Second and Madison street. Furni-
ture and carpets, etc, all new. Apart
ments well ventilated and commodious;
private dining rooms attached, and
everything calculated to make guests
and patrons happy. Try him once, and
you will be sure to call again. 10
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DEMoREsT's patters, the most reliable
for ladies, gentlemen and children's
garments, at 46 North Court. Call and
see. 80
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News STAED.-Billy Lieben has the
latest daily papers, pictorials, monthly
magazines for April, and freshest news
goods, at his stand on Main street near
Jefferson.
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Saturday, May 2, 1874,

at the southern gate of Court Square, in Men,
| phis, Tennessee, between 10 O'Clock in the
| morning and o'clock in tie afternoon. sell
/ for cash at public cutlery, the property con,
| veyed 10 me by said deed of trust, described
as follows. viz: The following tracts OF land
| in Pulaski county, Arkansas, all in township
! one south of the base line in range eleven,
west of the principal meridian, containing in
ali 1918 200 acres, being all the lands consti-
tuting the FOurche Place, wherein John ID.
Adams. on December IL. 1872, resided, to-wit:
That part Of the northwest quarter of sectien
q lying south Of Fourche Bayou. about 70
acres north half of southwest quarter of Sec
tisn p, containing 80 acres northeast quar-
ter of section %. containing 100 acres; south
east quarter Of section p, containing l5S 65-l00
acres; northwest quarter of section %, con-
tanning l59 $500 acres: fractional part Of
the southwest quarter of section y, on which
stands the residence, negro quarters and gar
den, containing "a 14-l00 acres; that part of
the southwest quarter Of section IA that lies
south of Fourche Bayou, containing about IS
acres, upon which stands the gin; all that
part Of the southeast quarter of section Is
lying south Of Fourohe Bayou, containing IA
acres; the southeast quarter of section IA, con-
tanning leo acres the southwest quarter of
section ID. containing lis S2-lOO acres; the
northeast quarter Of section Is, containing
lbs as 100 acres; all that part Of the northwest
quarter of section "a lying west of the Arkan-
sas river containing IS 52-l00 acres. all of said
tracts of land constituting the plantation
known as the Fourehe Place. And at the same
time and place, will also sell the following
personal property conveyed to me by said
trust deed, to-wit: All the mules, stock,
farming implements, tools and Improvements
on said plantation. Sale to be made to pay
debt secured by said trust deed. Equity Of
redemption waived; also widows right OF
dover.
Titles believed good. bat I will sell and
2l-td Wy. HUMES, Trustee.
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Mess Beer.

Merchants receiving orders for a
choice article, in whole, half or quarter
barrels, should not forget to call at Il.
Seessel, ST., & Sons, No. p Jefferson
street, corner Of Third. Ga
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Guessing az the Crop.

The Augusta cotton pool closed last
Wednesday, with l72 deliberate guesses
and $3.50 in the pool. OF the estimates
Charleston contributed twenty-five Sa-
vannah, thirty; Macon, eight; Rock Hill,
South Carolina, seven and Montgomery
eight or ten. The lowest is 3, 40, 1897,
while the average Of the liz estimates
is 4,l7s,3s3, There are only eight esti-
mates below 100000, tweutY-four be-
tween that and 100000, and only four
above 100000. The figures OF receipts
in the New York Financial Chronicle Of
September 4th are to decide.
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Rend nndnrinIk.

George Kendall's whisky toddies, cock
tails and fancy drinks, at Hole in the
Wall, on Monroe, near the Peabody, are
the things to take. l42T
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KEDzIE's filters and coolers, making
the muddiest water as clear as crystal,
for sale at Chas. N. Erich's. 4S
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IIemnhis Theater RAN.

Large and splendid assortment of
masquerade suits at the French Store,
623 Jefferson street. Satin masks and
Ezsa masks in every style, A.
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NIcoLsoN PAvTSG SCRIP bought and
sold at Mechanics and Traders Bank, 8
Madison street. 40
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News STAND.-At Mrs. Mansford's
news depot, corner of Second and Mon
roe, the latest daily papers, monthly
magazines for April. periodicals and
news goods can be found. 95t
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The favorite news stand, los Beal
street, is again in full blast. All the
popular literature of the day, including
Bow Bells, constantly on hand. l9t
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REWARD.

DEWARD ON GAME LAWS-THE BLUFF
IN City Shooting Club offers reward of SIS
in addition to the reward offered by State PEN
atty, for the apprehension and conviction of
any person shooting. wounding, trapping or
killing game in Shelby county in violation of
the game law7 of the State.
S. L. BARINDS,
42-67 Secretary u. G. : @.
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One Of the best business Offices in the
city. Apply to LEDGER Office, next
door. 40-t
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WALLS and ceilings kalsomined snow
white or beautifully tinted at from S. to
$40 per room, by Hook & LaGrill, S26
Second street. 65
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HOTEL.

IIoTEL--WHITEMORE HOUSE, 100 AND
I'LL Ill Adams street. Board, IS and $40
per week. The most desirable house in the
city for families at very moderate rates. 2Ot
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TRAYED.

cSTRAYED-FROM $50 POPLAR STREET,
- on Saturday evening, a yellow dog, half
setter and half Spaniel; answers to the name
Of Carlo: is worthless TO any one but the
owner. By returning the same to me the
finder will be suitably rewarded.
W. A. HOLT,
SCI 266 Front street, up-stairs.
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EoR sALE-LoTs IN DIFFERENT P0R-
tons Of the city. Terms reasonable. Titles
perfect. JOHN 0VERT0N, JR.,
0Q-t .64 Second street.
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FOR LEASE.

tions of the city, on long time and reason
able terms. JOHN 0VERT0N. JR.,
OF 26i Second street.
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BOARDING.

DOARDING-Two NICE FRONT ROOMS.
ID suitable for summer, with board; healthy
location. First house east Of St. Mary s
Church, Poplar street. 1872
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Tor SALE = AT c.. H. BRACKET &
I Co.'s, 32l Second street, one. rockaway
and harness. and one open buggy beth eth, IN ex
cheap. Zo-I
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EOR sALE-BRICK FOR SALE AS LOW
as any in the market. Apply to
SNOWDEN, 0VERT0N * CO.,
s,+ zf4 Second street.
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FOR SALE.

NOR sALE-RESIDENCE -THAT NEWLY
L painted, and thoroughly repaired two
High streets. This house has capacity to ac-
commodate large family, and can be bought
at price so moderate that it will be cheaper
to buy than rent. Apply TO Geo. W. Gift at
Gas Office. 29l Second street. 3S-43
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LEGAL.
Trustees Sale.

PURSUANT TO A TRUST DEED Exc
/ cuted to me by John D. Adams, Cathe;;
rine A. Adams and Sam B. Adams, dated
December IL, 1872, and recorded in the Re-
corder's Office of Pulaski county, Arkansas,