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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
"whO Put Bat Money on Dat Ace -
From the New York Sun

From the New York SUM-
The recent plan of an enlightened Sec
rotary of the Treasury for resumng
specie payments with teapotful of sill
yer halves and quarters, to be paid out
in sums not exceeding five dollars to
each bill holder, as long as they lasted,
reminds US of an incident said to have
occurred at small faro-bank kept by a
colored gentleman in st. Louis, at the
beginning Of the war Che proprietor, a
naughty old house servant from Virginia,
who had somehow got his freedom, and
had strayed westward, although his cap
tal was small and his banking house a
humble shanty in the suburbs, inspir ed
immense awe in the crowd OF blacks, who
came to WOO chance under his roof, by
wearing terrible frown, a suit of seedy
black. vast shirt collar and ruflied shirt,
to which last garment the boldest Afri-
can mino surrendered at discretion. The
stakes, as may be imagined, we're ex-
ceedingly small, being nicely proper
toned to tue meager capital OF the bank,
and ranging from half-dimes to quarter
dollars, the last being the highest bet
that was permitted. The son of the pro-
prietor acted &C dealer, while his digni
lied sire paced the room during the
evening sessions. and kept a general
oversight of the gamesters. One even
ing couple of army officers induced
their black servant, bY the present OF a
small fee, to smuggle them iEto this
temple of luck, where the whites were
not commonly tolerated, and providing
that facile mental With ten silver dollara,
inetrupted him ia put them on the ace.
The proprietor, who was absorbed in spell
ING out the news from the evening pa
per. had not observed the entrance Of the
strangers nor the queer turn the game
had taken. Presently, however, he
lifted his eyes and espied the fabulous
pile of specie glitterips ogeE the painted
cards. Tor moment he was struck
dumb, but recovering his voice. he cried
out ID voice Of thunder " Who put
dat money on dat ace" There was a
dead silence. The trembling darkies
we're all afraid to answer Who put
dat aoRey on dat ace2 repeated the
outraged son OF Guinea. There was
still no answer, and be went on: Who
over put dat money on dat ace had bet
ter take dat money off dat scs, and be
id quick about ii, too. You niggers
AUS think thah's some Of des here
Rofschiles roun dis bank.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

Mr.. P. B. LANSING is authorized to
receive advertisements for our classified
Business Directory, and to receive and
receipt for money paid for the same.
The merchants OF our city will find this
one of the very best advertising medi-
ums of the day, and the low price at
which card can DO inserted commends
itself to advertisers. Mr.. Lansing will
call on those of our merchants who wish
to advertise and solicit card from them.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
DIED.

WALKER-0n the 10th inst, Of diphtheria,
ALICE SWAN, eldest daughter Of John +. and
Alice M. Walker. aged twenty-one months.
Funeral will take place at g o'clock this
Saturday evening from the residence on
Shelby street.
LAURENZI-In this city on the 10th inst.
ASGELo LAURENT. intent s0n 81 A. V. and
Maria Laurent.
The friends Of the family are invited to at
tend the funeral from their residence, corner
of Union and DeSoto streets. on Sunday af-
ternoon ut o'clock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
uow TT LOOKS ABROAD.

Speaking of the result OF the municl'
nal election in Memphis, the jackson
Wing and Tribune of last week says;
This result takes no one by surprise.
The Peoples party, into whose clutches
Major Busby committed his fortunes,
nroyed to be sham, as will be the case
throughout the State during the present
wear Had the Democratic party met
in convention, organized and made a
souare fight, their nominations could
have been elected. The supreme COW.
ardice of its leaders has brought untold
disasters upon Memphis, has saddled it
with corrupt ring and will open up an
era in Jobs aud swindles heretofore un'
knewn in her history.
The Bolivar Bulletin replies to the
point as follows;
We do not view the result in any such
light. John Loagne is an honest, up,
right, hard.fsted self-made man. and
has as much interest at stake In Mem.
phis as any one, and he is capable OF
filling the Office to which he has been
elected with credit alike to himself and
the people who voted for him. True II
is that around him circulates some OF
the dross of society, but we do not be-
lieve that he will either be led or pur-
suaded by them. We have known the
newly elected Mayor of Memphis for
MANY years, aud do not hesitate to say
that. in our opinion, he will prove by bis
acts in Office that he does not merit the
vile insinuations being scattered broad
cast throughout the land. Memphis is
not ruined yet
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
Boyle d Chapman's Memphis city
DireetOFN.

The information for our City Direc-
tory is now in the hands of the printer,
and the work will be ready for delivery
at an early day. The matter for this
book has been gotten up with unusual
care and accuracy. The canvass has
been taken within. the last five weeks of
the whole city, and being constantly on
hand to make any changes that may
take place, we are confident that our
Directory for 1874 will be as perfect in
every respect as it is possible for such a
work to be made.
BOYLE & CHAPMAN,
ll3 279 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

The grand double number of Bow
BELLS for the holidays he9 arrived and
can be had at Walkers, los Beal street.
This is the finest ladies' book sent to our
city. 1t contains the choicest reading
matter by the best authors OF the old
world, besides beautiful fashion plates
and patterns Of the latest styles direct
from London. Also large assortment
Of phildrep's toy books Just received and
for sale at New York prices. A spe-
cialty made Of foreign publications Call
and see for yourself
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

THE sale at cost Of china, glass spa
oueepsware viii be continued a short
time longer at Eriehs Housekeepers
will do well to avail themselves imme-
diately Of this opportunity, which will
probably, not be offered again for years
The stock Is complete in every respect,
and the largest 10 the Southwest not
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

Corwin offers superior inducements.
He has stock of the finest liquors, and
his apartments are so arranged that gem
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. lo4
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

PAPERs AND PEmoDIcALs. - Mrs.
Mansford, who presides At the well
known book store and news depot, cor
ner Of Second and Monroe, has every
thing 10 the book ana stationery lnes--
noyels, monthly magazines, quarteriies,
foreign rapers. pietorials and the latest
daily journals from al points.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

P. G. Bigley has opened his coal Office
at 25 South Court street, and is prepared
to furnish the best article at reasonable
prices. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

News STAND.--At Mrs. Mansford s
news depot, corner of Second and Mon
roe, the latest daily papers, monthly
magazines, periodicals and news goods
can be found. 95T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

Total. 900 gifts. all eash.................s.

Total l2.OOO gifts, all 'oVo'uVO
The chances for gift aye as one to five.
Price OTTickets;
Whole tickets, $50, Halves, s25; Tsnths, OF
each coupon, IS; eleven whole tickets for $500;
22lS tickets for $1,000; 1l3 whole tickets for
5000; 227 whole tickets fer $4,000 No dis
count on less than 800 worth Of tickets;
The Fourth Gift Concert will DO conducted,
in al respects. like the three which have
already been given. and full particulars may
be learned from circulars which will be sent
free from this office TO all who apply for thea.
Orders for tickets and apple tons foT agen-
cies will be attended 10 in the order they are
received. aud it is hoped they sill be sent in
promptly that there may DC no disappoint-
ment or delay in lllinR all. Liberal terms
given 10 thee who buy TO sell again. All
AGENT are peremptorily required to settle ap
their accounts and return all unsold tickets BY
the Goth day Of March.
THOS. +. BRANLETrE,
Agent Public Library ny, and Manager ditt
Concert Public Library Building, Louis
willie X g5-stW-l2i
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

DR.. Lyon Playfair has a scheme un'
der consideration for lowering the price
in England of short kilograms from a
shilling to sixpence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
LEGAL.
Administralor's Notice.

HAVING QUALIFIED AS THE ADMIN
IL is'rator Of the estate Of George w. Helm.
deceased, all parties indebted 10 said state
are hereby nqtihed 10 settle tho same immedi-
estate will tie them within the time pre-
scrioed by law, duly authenticated.
y. u. RISK,
I0Z- l0s-l lf-l1Q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

Holiday drinks are fKed up By George.
At the Hole IL she Wall, CT Monroe
street. near the Peabody. in a style I'M
equaled in this city. 1861 .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
900 CASH FITS
$1.5OO,OOO.

will be distributed among the ticket-hOldeTs
The tickets are printed in coupons, Of tentbs,
and all fractional parts will be represented in
the drawing just as whole tickets are.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
LEGACY.
Legacy.

/ HAD RATHER HAVE A SITUATION
Il than legacy. and if there Be- 4 barine--
man in Memphis who needs a man competent
and anxious 90 work, please answer t6is ad-
FCrtsemout
le6-los Respectfully. DIV,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
MnIler,s CoIebrated AIe

for sale in one.fourth and one-half oar
rels by L. Podesta & Co., go Front
street, sole agents. III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

Nh. w. T. MCCARLEY has retired from
the Bolivar Bulletin, and Capt. J. M.
Hubbard becomes one Of the editors and
proprietors. He is a gentleman Of fine
culture, has been teacher many years,
is highly esteemed, and will doubtless be
valuable accession to the paper The
Bulletin has always been good paper,
and we wish its conductors great success.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

Fos stamping, brsldins and EN-
broidery, cali at Ala Main street Il2z
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

Go AND see those small tables at Will
let's. 95r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

ATTENTION is called to the Jet Palace
ITO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

LEAyr your orders for repairing tin
ware with J. F. Fischer % 8eal st. lllt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

Jrr P,LAor sells goods very low. lie
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
Tuesday, 3Ist of March, 1874.
They have already realized
nNEE, A MILAN nOLIARs

And have great many agents yet to hear from.
No doubt is entertained of the sale of every
ticket before the drawing, but whether all are
sold or not the Concert and drawing will posi-
lively and unequivoeally take place on the
day now fixed, and if any remain unsold they
will be cancelled and the prizes will be re-
duced in proportion to the unsold tickets.
Only 10000 tickets have been issued, and
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

If you would enjoy the game of bill
lard, play onWillett's small tables [95t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

EvERYBopY plays billiards at Willott''
now 95t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

NEW rubber star.bracelets, 81 per pair
at the Jet Palace. ITO
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10

PoitaoWn finds tso policemen sud-
.ceBi 20 keep her 1000 citizens 10 order
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-10
GIFT CONCERT.
FOURTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THIS
Public Library of Kentucky
OVER A MILLION IN BANK!
Success Assured
A Full Drawing Certain
On Tuesday, Slst Of March next.

IN ORDER TO MEET THE GENERAL
l. wish and expectation of the public and the
ticket-holders, for the full payment Of the
magnificent gifts announced for the Fourth
Grand Gift Concert Of the Public Library Of
Kentucky, the management have determined
to postpone the Concert and Drawing until
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Russian ssInaRes.0

Turn in imagination, says the Church
of England Magazine, to those pictures
of the saints before which SO many Rus
SLAMS are constantly bowling and crossing
They hang in the corner Of
every sitting room, whether Of the EN-
peror or of his poorest subject some
times gaudy but smoke dried; some-
times brilliant with precious stones, sill
yer and gold. Often the background il
entirely covered with an embossed sur
face Of gold, leaving nothing to be seen
but the face and hands Of some angel o.
saint. The quantity of treasure lavish
cd upon these ''images" is something
wonderful; it is not uncommon to see aa
many as fifty diamonds set IN one efigy.
At one church in Moscow, whero there
is one of these richly ornamentcd shrine:
to the Virgin, and where crowds oi
we'll dressed devotees are always pray
ing, poor, wretched beggar came to
add his petitions to the others. Miser-
able, half starved and dirty as he was,
tho beautiful Virgin took pity upon
him, and stretching out her hand and
arm she gave him . piece Of bread from
heaven. It was black, but it was large ;
who could doubt that it was miracle 2
Who can wonder that, with such things
happening, the drivers of. public car
riages will take off their hats and cross
themselves three times on passing a
Church all blazing with precious gems
and medals, or ono Of these marvellous
SlrincS?
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
The South.

THE Mayor Of Matamoras has ordered tho
chief of police of Ranches to prevent passage
OF cattle over tho Rio Grande. either way
This orsier, il enforced, will probably break up
cattle stealing on both sides of tie river.
c. H. RICE. President of tho Board Of Super
vlsors, and George ". Pregmore, Circuit Clerk
Of Jefferson county, Ark, who were engaged
III the lsto troubles ON the side of Brooks, have
been arrested on q charge of treason.
TnE Nashville papers publish letter of SEN
"tor Brownlow in opposition to the civil rights
bill. -,
THERE is a distillcry in Chattanooga County,
Ga, at or near which five men have beon muir
dered since 1t was established. The last one
was committed recently, when Ben Hughes
murdered Jesse Corn, lis father-in-law.
AT Durant, Miss, the citizens celebrated tho
opening Of a branch Of the Mississippi Central
Nai]road, from Durant to Kosciusko. on the Sd
inst.
GAIT. EADs' plan for deepening the channel
Of the Mississipp at its mouth is epitomized
in tho Washington dispatches. 1t provides
that Eads shall bc paid :11 ,OOO, 600 in caso le
secures a channel of twenty eight feet
MANY southern papers are severely dcnounc.
ing Edwin Eootl, for refusing to give His scr
vices for one night il, aid of tho sufferers b,
tho overflow.
The Supreme Court of Louisiana, has deciil
cd the lcvee bonds issued under act 80 of 1870
to bo valid obligations Of the state
4 FIRE in New Orleans, June lst, destroyed
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11

What Halstoad Thinks of Charlotte
- CuShuan. N

The venerable tragic actress, Mis-
Charlotte Cushman, goes triumphantly
and grandly through the dramatic read.
ings which she is giving to crowded
audiences these nights :, but you ought
to see her any night after she has got
through and has been driven away from
the scene Of her triumphs in the. .Acad-
emy Of Music. One who met her the
other night at the hotel just as she re-
turned with her maid, describes her. ON
coming in as utterly ,"plsyed out. ;"
For moment she looked quite gone,
when, on entering the door, heleaned her
head against the wood work, and closed
her eyes forrest. Even her manner and
air were commanding, but with no osten-
tation about them. Presently the light
returned to her. suburb and kindly face,
and she was able to pass few friendly
words before seeking the couch on.
which, it is to be hoped, her weary form
found rest, It is no wonder, that at..
such time, her appearance stirred up.
which was not leasened by the knowl-#
edge Of the fatal disease under which
she is q patient sufferer. As it was with
this great tragic actress twenty years
ago, when first I saw her, SO it is now.
When she plays or when she reads, she
puts all that she it, and all that she has,
into her work. Genius with her is not
a plaything, but . serious all-absorbing
that voice, that power which
lies behind them both, and that spirit
which stands behind that power, are all
genuine in their gravity. Through .
long lifetime Miss Cushman has tower 4
ed in solitary grandeur as the American
queen Of tragedy; but, beside al this,
she is a. woman Of the noblest character
and pentlest soul.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11

"Not a doubt of it, dear father, " said
tho trusting listener; whercupon the
old gentleman kissed the happy girl,
and conversation ceased.
At q later hour that very evening,
Frank. insisted on sitting up for the
first time since the horrible mutiny in
New York bay, and paying not the
slightest heed to the presence of drows-
ing DR.: Tansey, he boldly asked pere
Hastings for Hetty s little hand.
'.Just what I expected all along. y.
said tho ncquiescent father, to which
the miserable invalid answered, ;as.4And
"a lid Ilh .S
e1hA$ pretty Attic cottage, nestled in
the cove, that one MAY: gee as the day
boat runs through tho Killyon- -Kull, is
named %Sea Gull Nest" the people
say it WAS given to'a bride in exchange
for s@yecht-"with q shusband tossed in
for g make-weight s-ns Hetty Angus
says by way Of brilliant joking.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
!, n,et wen. !

fl"
CHIEF JUSTICE DIXON, of the Wisconsin su.
prene Conrt has announced his intention Of
rcsigniiig.
TIE Diocesan Convention of the Protestant
Episcopal church Of Inilsna met il, annua
session at Lafayette, on tho Sd inst.
IHE will of James Lick, of San francisco.
recently deceased, bequeatles the creator mart
OF al estate Of several millions 20 public mr.
poses. ,,~x
CosukAyrv1L1E, one Of the: prsttiest little
towns Of Western Ponnsyivania, was one.
third burned mp June3. Forty-fivo buildings
III the center of the town were destroyed. Loss
100000. Insurance light.
THE jury i'll the murder case of Winter,uute.
1T Yankton. rendered verdict of manslausbter
in ti,e 1irst degree.
BISHOP STEVENS Of the diocese of Pepnsvl-
vana has issued pastoral letter appealing for
AID i'll behalf of tho Louisiana sufferers. And
suggesting that special colleotions be taken mp
at the eatkest n,onentsin each congregation.
CoSdRxss has granted charter for = pop-
toon railway bridge across the Missiseippi
river at Clinton, Iowa.
THE Oregon state election took place June
l. Grover, democrat, il probably elected gov
crhor, by small plurality. Tho independent
candidates for judges Of tho supreme court
are elected beyond doubt
TERRIBLE accident was prevented on the
C., Il. 4 Q. Il. 7. near Fl. Madison, Iowa, re.
Gently. by the finding and removal of loe
from the track but short time before the
passing Of an excursion train with 500 people
II tho cars 81 =
The sixth annual session OF the Nebraska
State Medical Society met in Omaha ON the I'd
inst s4y.-
THE woods near Muskegon, Mich, were on
lire for several days recently, and At one time
fears were entertained for the safety Of the
CITY,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Why CallfOrnians arc Hard Drinkers,
From the st. Louis IleDullican

New Orleans and st. Louis aro both
famed for magnificent bar-roo,ns, but
the splend0r of both these cities is effec-
tually paled by the oriental elegance
which characterizes the saloons of San
Francisco. They are palaces, builded
in marble and decorated with gold. All
the treasures of art arc lavisbcd upon
their frescocd ceilings and cmblazonctl
bars: Beautiful statues occupy inches
i'll the walls. The floors are covered
with carpets which yield like mosscs t.,
the feet. Large mirrors decorate the
wallis in which the magnificent scene is
reproduced - and reproduced until a
thousand cleaning lights from massive
chandeliers seem round you. No won-
der that Californlans drink and drink,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
Growth Of Kansas,

The Western Spirit, published at Pa
ola, Kan., contains some statistics of
the growth of that State which shows
astonishing results. Twenty-four new
counties have been organized since
1870, containing last year rs, 900 peo-
pic, according to the compilation Of the
State Board of Agriculture. Sdegwick,
Sumner, Cowley, Harvey, and Reno
counties, which five years ago were I'M
organized, and had hardly settler in
their limits, now have an aggregate of
IS, 600 population. In 1869 there were
no people in the Arkansas Valley. Now
it has twelve organized counties and a
large population. The total population
of Kansas in 1860 was 1O7, ,296; in 1870,
it was 364, 500; and in 1873, it was 695,
OG3. At this ratio, when the national
census is taken in 1880, Kansas will
connt over 1000, 600.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11

DEAN RAMSEY, in his 6 "reminiscences
Of Scottish Life and Character" tells
the following The answer of the old
woman under examination by the minis
ter the question from the Shorter Cate-
cllism, What arc th> dccrccsof God ?"
could not have been ;.nrm.*aetl by the
General Assembly of the Kirk, or even
the Synod Of bort : Indeed, sir, he
kens that best himself"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1874-06-11
i T Il
Grandma. =
Sho IL lying fast asleep, "
1n her sunday cap and gown;
Bells arc tolling, bud and deep,

sho il lying fast asleep, : II
1n Aor sunday cap and gown;
> Bells arc tolling, bud and deep,
In tho town. G*
Sunny field and sunny wood
!:!> Arc 30 quiet and 60 fair. ]; (, ~
That tho bells sccm almost rude,
y, Ed'o''"s) M ) there ~ i .
Overload il naught but bluo;
All 80 still that Jens and H.
Wonder if 'tis Sunday, too,
1n tho sky. 80 49,
Circlcd noar us, he'd and bowed
lii Hearing prayer, Tho nesGhboustahI
yom andI creep through The orowt
) :. Hand in hand i & ~ "
ra 81. stor say. s
With raised cyes aud eerinf face,
"Deatl,, like sunshine. floods onr way
? With God'Y grace.""a + n,,.., =.
cs-.:.'s.-.. at5s. re* ~, ! s1s.fit .fit -.
Only Kesftbere With lA.s,nile. L.
J. Nothing secp4 h trouble her,
For tho while.
;, Her gfray hair is smoothed away il. e. :. T
Underneath her caps starcl,ed band,
And she holtls = white bouquet - : <,..
In her hand.
After song and prayer arc done,
She is shut from warmth, and light,
Carried forth, through shade and sun,
g, Out Of sight. -
r sJem and would follow her,
~ But tile pastor tenderly @' - @ss~
Lifts us, ~whilo the bells yet stir,
TO his knee;
Comforts us with words of cheer:
'.Lttle ones, you must not cry, .,-
You can go TO her from hero =;
If you try"
And Jem whispers, very low. IL
As tho pastor turns away,
Did ho SAY that we might 60 H.,
Any day?
Well-you see tho road tloy took
He1von is pretty near, I know;
Got your hat from of tho hook,
Aid well go." > ,,-