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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

the 23d of September. Automatically
the third season (autumn) of the year
begins at the equinox, when the sun
enters Libra and ends at the winter SOL
stice, but in popular language autumn
comprises September, October and No
vember.
Last Sunday Rev. Dr. Walk preached
his fifth anniversary sermon at the Lin
den street Christian church. Since the
reverend Doctor took charge of the
congregation there have been 232 addi-
tons to the church; and removals by
letter, II; deaths, 80; for unknown
causes, 3; total, H. Net gains to
church, 100. When DR.. Walk took
charge there were l76 members; at
present there are 296, or nearly double
the original number, after deducting all
losses. During this period Of time the
church has raised $4,000 for various
purposes of a benevolent character, and
have finished the building, the congre-
CATION to-day not owing one dollar This
speaks well for the Christian church and
its management
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
A MISERABLE EXISTENCE.

Life is one of the wonders of the world-a
most mysterious mystery. We only know
that we have life. Whence we obtain it we
know not, and whittier it goeth when the body
dies and dissolves, is beyond the compass Of
mortal vision. Life. after all, is humbug.
1t doesn't perform what it promises; it holds
out to us false inducements, and net unfre-
quently plucks every beautiful feather from
the bird of hope and digs many a grave by
the path of glory as We pass through this
transitory term of probation. Let us remem-
Der the truthful Rosa Concha, which has been
a solace in our lonely hour. and bear in mind
that Sol Coleman, the originator and sole pro-
prietor Of so fine cigar is still retailing them
over his counter at Sc each. The only place
in town where the genuine article can be had
is at 200 Main street, near Washington. Do
not hesitate to call on Coleman, who sells you
a fine cigar made Of pure Havana filters for
FIVE cents
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
NEGRO nureIar Arrested.

Last night Aaron Brown, negro, was
seen entering the store OF Charles Bur
ton, corner of Beal and Shelby streets
Mr.. Burton got out of bed and walked
in on the robber, who fed preeipitately
as Mr.. Burton fred FIVE shots from re-
peater at him. Soon afterward Brown
visited negro ball near by, and seeing
officer Davis asked him il he had heard
the pistol shots. officer Davis walked
down Beal street, and meeting Burton
was informed that his store had been
entered and robbed by a negro named
Aaron Brown, who had been formerly in
his employment; that his store had been
robbed repeatedly Of late, and that the
robber must have had q duplicate key
Officer Davis hurried back to the negro
ball, and with officer Odell nabbed The
robber Brown, and on his person were
found a duplicate key to Brown saloon,
an English shilling which bad been
taken from the money drawer, and other
things which we're recognized by Mr..
Burton as his property. This morning
the burglar vas committed to jail by the
Recorder in default Of bail
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
f R e q III OY s L # IL s
Received daily by express at
+ VIoToR D. Fuchs, Al Jefferson st.
Fire this Morning

Between three and four o'clock this
morning fire broke out in the grocery
store of Mrs. Cohen, junction of Her
nando road and South street The house,
a one story frame, was totally destroyed,
as was also the stock OF goods and a
great portion of the furniture. The
house belonged to W. F. Cough, and was
uninsured. The stock of goods belong
ing to Mrs. Cohen was insured for If
teen hundred dollars in the American
Central, Loeb & Co., agents. The FUR
niture and wearing apparel was insured
for one thousand dollars in the Queens,
of London. Tomlinson, agent. The FIRE
is believed to have been the work of an
iucendiary
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
Regro sholhr Negroes.

A few weeks since the negroes we're
holding midnight meeting near Egypt
church, four miles north Of Raleigh, and
had out pickets to guard against intru-
sion. A negro, name unknown, at.
tempted to slip up and see what was
going On, when the pickets, thinking that
he was white man, fred upon him and
killed him The body was taken charge
of and buried by the negroes, yet no in
vestigaiion of the murder has been had
and no inquest has been held Let the
murder be investigated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

HumOr of the Scandal.

From the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
The champion interviewer lives in
Brooklyn. There are a good many of
him, and he is remarkably alive and
healthy. He stopped funeral process
sion the other day See here, said he
to the manager OF tbs hearse, give us
Just o moment, you know" What the
deuce do you want2 said the hearse
man. your opinion regarding the
Beecher scandal, and the champion
reporter produced his book. Go to
the-go TO Moulton," said the hearse
man. and be drove on. The reporter
was indignant, but he was not to be in
dmidated. He followed the procession
to the grave. He interrupted the bear
ers in their melancholy work. He asked
the mourners, Come now, what do you
think of the Beeeher scandalY They
replied between sobs that we must really
let them alone, and why in the name
of propriety didn't he go to the
90 to Moulton, for instance y
/ think never saw such internal i'm
pudence before in my life, said the
champion reporter; but he was still con-
fdent and determined | am the
resuTrec-' began the minister. see
here" whispered the champion reporter,
softly tapping him on the shoulder,
business of importance, old fellow l
beg your pardon, bat it admits Of no
DELAY" I" For heavens sake, sale the
minister. what is it2 Z" It's the Beecher
scandal" said the champion reporter.
1 want % know, you know" Sir,"
interrupted the minister, for the first
time filing ont a sentence often begun
and rarely concluded, go to the DEVIL
And II you ever interrupt me again in
those peculiar exercises III thrash you
within an inch Of your liie" And what
does the champion reporter sayf Simply
that these ministers live too high any
how, and they're getting so they can't
answer so little q thing as q civil quea-
ton.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
the KentucI,v Mommoth cave.

Hundreds of Memphians visited the
Kentucky Mammoth Cave during the
present season. From visitor just re-
turned we get the information that the
place to leave the railroad for the cave
is Glasgow Junction, which is three
miles nearer the cave than Cave City,
station. At Glasgow junction the Proc
tor House is the place to stop at, ample
arrangements having been made for all
visitors. At the cave the Mammoth
Cave Hotel, of which Colonel w. S.
Miller is general superintendent and
Captain E. G. Wilcoxen is clerk, offers
every convenience to visitors. Colonel
Miller has charge of all explor-
ing expeditions, and furnishes pro-
visions, guides and everything
calculated to make the tourists happy
during their ten hour exploration of the
wonder of the world. The arrange
ments made to entertain visitors are
superb, and no more polite or cleyerer
gentlemen exist than Colonel Miller and
his assistants. The wonders of the
Mammoth Cave have been described
many time and oft, but new discover
les are made every season by the enter
prising guides All visitors should get
off at Glasgow Junction, at which point
they will find comfortable conveyances
to the cave, and arriving there will find
the hostelrie of Colonel Miller, the
Superintendent, most agreeable place
to secure refreshments and rest from the
tolls incident to the subterranean explo-
rations.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
Col. A. J. KeIlar for state senator.
To the Editor Of the Ledger:

Whilst other worthy and respectable
gentlemen are being called upon to be-
come candidates to represent Shelby
county in the next General Assembly, |
desire to give expression TO what | be-
lieve TO be a popular sentiment in pre-
senting the name of Col A. j. Kellar for
a seat in the Senate of Tennessee.
Possessing experience, ripened by long
residence in Shelby county, his qualifi-
cations and fitness for the position are
not surpassed byanyone aspiring to the
same. therefore ask him to announce
himself candidate for the nomination
for State Senator. MEMPHIS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

At meeting held in the Sixth ward
last evening the following delegates
were selected;
County Conventional. 7. Elicit, Pat
McLoughlan, 7. B. Micou, j. E. Bal.
lard, Charles G.. Fisher, E A. Cole, j.
T. Cassells, Jacob Weller, D. Gems
berger.
Congressional Convention - Eugene
Lehman, VIM. Gay, Thomas Darden, j.
A. TAYLOR
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

which be Immediately did. Returning
he notified Mr.. Mclean that he was
ready, when they both presented pistols
and began firing. Mr.. Darlington cut
ting the hat band Of Mr.. Mclean. Mr..
Mclean shooting the pistol out of Mr..
DerringtoR's hand. A friend to both
parties trying to stop the difficulty, stop
ped one of their balls with his rib and
left shoulder. No further damages and
no arrests.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
MEMPHIS, Trvv., september1, 1874.

To Messrs. King. Porter, Yaccaro, Joy and
others:
GRxTLEMEY-In reply to the very fat
tering call you have seen fit to make on
me 10 become candidate before the
next Democratic and Conservative Con-
vention of Shelby county for the nomi'
nation Of Representative in the State
Legislature, | will say that, if l am the
choice of the Convention and the peo-
pie see proper to elect me to that posi-
ton, l will serve them in the utmost
good faith Respectfully,
JOHN b. ROBINSON.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

GoDEY, Harper and all the late fash
ion magazines can be found at Mans.
ford's; also late New York, New Or
leans and Nashville papers, and all late
weeklies and dailies from the prominent
cities Of Europe and America. Call at
Mansford's for your reading matter, cor
ner Of Second and Monroe streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
RurglRry and Atlempted Murder

buFSihFy anu AhehptrU muEUNF'
Last night two gentlemen rooming in
the fourth story of the new Bethel suild-
ing, corner of Main and Madison, heard
a cry for help coming from an adjoining
room. They rushed in and discovered
Mr. Bird engaged in a violent struggle
with black burglar. On the approach
of the gentlemen, who were armed with
whatever weapons they could pick up,
the robber released his death grip, and
rushing across the room leaped out of
the window, four stories high, and was
heard to strike the pavement, but strange
to say, could not be found either dead
or alive this morning The Mr.. Bird
was of the mocking" species, and the
burglar was black rat which had en-
tered the cage and seized the bird by
the throat, but turned loose aud leaped
out of the window when the gentlemen,
who heard the birds cry of distress, en-
tered the room. That rat could spring
to the pavement from height of over
fifty feet, and then get away, is one of
those mysteries past finding out
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

Godey, Harper's Monthly, Leslie,
Demorests, Popular Science, Galaxy,
Atlantic, International Review, all for
September, together with a full assort-
ment Of literary and illustrated weekles,
dailies, etc, can be found on the eoun-
tiers Of Billy Lieben's lightning news
stand, 1864 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
Cnnl IN BIO -.

Pa.is Tenn Intelligence. ~
At Boydsyille last week, We are in
formed two gentlemen met, and having
had a misunderstanding few days pre-
vious, few words passed 70 the effect
that if Mr. Darlington would prepare
himself be should have satisfaction,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
STARTLING ANNOUNCEMENT.

Arush ON MOystOn's Star Gallery
for pictures. MOystOa is making
photographs at S3 per dozen, and
will continue 20 do so for thirty
days only. 249 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
Ahead or Our ComDetitors I

New Holland behring's, good quality
and at low figures, just received at
Helligers First National Grocery Store,
corner Fourth and Poplar. l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
SUMMER RESORT.
Bon Aqua Springs.

BOARD FOR JUNE Nd SEPTEMBER,
I'D $40 per month; July nd August, si5 per
month.
Children over four and under thirteen years
old, and servants, half prize
Children under four years old, 81 per
month.
Beard per week. sl4 board per day. 50 so.
Round trip tickets from Memphis to Bon
Aqua Station and return good until used, Sl2.
JOS. G. lAPRADE, Sup't.
W. GUY PATTEsON, Cashier.
Nav ~, 1874 HIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
PECAN Ovsters ArriyedIIf

Madame Vincent has received fresh
Baltimore oysters. They are large and
luscious and will be served up in all
styles. Families supplied by the can.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
Rooms SHELBY COUNTY Executive BOARD, |
MFNPuIg AuOuet n 1874

Rooms SHELBY County EXECUTIVE BOARD,
MEMPHIS, August 81, 1874. !
To Henry J. Lynn. ESQ, late Secretary Ex-
ecutive Board
DEARA SIR-The undersigned is di.
rected to'conyey to you an expression
Of the sincere regret with which your
late associates accept your resignation
as Secretary of the Executive Board OF
Shelby county You discharged the
difficult and herplexing duties of your
Office with impartiality, ability and
fidelity. AS you shared largely in the
work, so you are entitled to full partici.
patton in the hondr OF the triumphant
success which crowned the labors
Of the Conservative and Democratic
party. You retireN with the re.
speet and cordial esteem of your late
conductors, who hope the day win come
when arduous and valnabls services, such
as you have rendered, shall receive a
more fitting recognition IRON, the friends
Of honesty and economy INCUR local
government.
With assurances of his high personal
consideration, the undersigned has the
honor to be, very respectfully, your
friend and obedient servant,
NJ. j. WALDRON
Chairman Executive Board
By order OF the board.
ED WoRsHAM, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
PRoFES sIohAL.
lSEAM G, HARRIS,

Attorney and Counsellor at Law,
WILL PRACTICE IN ALL THE COURTS,
" state and Federal, Of Shelby county,
and Supreme Court OF Tennessee. Office
New Bethel Blnck-the one formerly occupied
by lIarris a Pillow 1541
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
WARNINo.
Nntsca. tn Hnntars.

A NY PERSON WITH OR WITHOUT A
n gun trespassiDS upon the grounds of W.
p. Deadrick, M. Deadrick p. q. Meath and
g. ). Cooper will be pr0seound to the full ex-
tent OF the law. X. W. LIiHTBURNE,
,PTes't TeprS''ee State sp0tnnen's Assn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

SMALL cottage for rent cheap and fur
niture for sale at a bargain. Apply at
this Office. 1911
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

FRESH Northern lake fish received
daily by express at Victor D. Fuchs, Al
Jefferson street. 1897
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
BOARDING.

BOARDING ROOMS FURNISHED OR
ID unfinished. with board, at 81 Madison
street. References required. ASST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
MEnpH1s, TENN. August .. ls7l.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. August @. 1874.
To the Chairman and members Of the Execu-
tive Board Of Shelby county:
GESTLEMES-I hereby tender you my
resignation as Secretary Of your Board,
with sentiments of the highest personal
regard for each and all of you, and only
regret that my private business engage
ments will not longer permit me to
serve you. Very truly yours,
HENRY j. LYNN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

Il makes a big difference when lady
faints away whether you battle her tem-
pies With eamphor or molasses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
The News.

Jimmy Corwin has the latest paper
from all quarters.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01

FREsH oysters and LAKE fish received
daily at s. Clements, % Beal q. q
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
/. MORNING OLAss-l.

% "a 10 az 81 q 81 Is q . 50
Msmpbl.. septsmsssff ]. liiss7E.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
Old Papers for sale.

We have on hand lot Of old newspa-
pers suitable for wrapping purposes, for
sale cheap.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

EOR SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY
It property. ll16 acres. with good. modern
built frame cottage-house. in a beautiful. for
est grove, with four rooms, front and back
etc all under fence in good repair, and a
young orchard. Situated 81 miles from Court
Square. If any difference in. value. Of ex-
change, would be paid in cash. A bargain
can be had by application to
7. I. STRATT0N,
I27-t $50 Main street. Waldran I lock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
Apply a, this Office.

sale cheap.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-01
INSURANCE.
PLAN Il Err S
(FIRE AND MARINE)
Insurance Company
OF MEMPHIS, TENN.
Office in the COmpany's Building,
Al MADISON STREET.

OFFICERS:
d. I. PORTER, - President
D. IL. TOWNSEND, Vice-PrfsideDt
W. A. GOODMAN, Secretary
JOHN G. LONsDALE, Jr., Asst. sec'y
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-07-02

While q circus was paradiug the
streets of Van Vert. Ohio. few days
ago, the tiger, which was on top of n
wagon, became enraged and made an
attack on its keeper. Mile de Grauer
Lee, badly lacereting her limbs and
tearing her clothes in shreds. She re.
tanned her presence Of mind, kept the
beast partly cowed until secured, when
she tainted.
= stranger named Thomas Donn-
hue. cut his throat with razor aud
bled to death in bath-tub, in a hotel
IN San Francisco. lately. Re lud gone
10 that city in search Of work. but was
disappointed.
Acolored girl, ten years old. recently
attempted to poison family in Rah-
way, n. D., on account OF alleged ILL
treatment. She was arrested.
The recent several cases of hydro.
phobia in New York and vicinity are
attracting much attention. Four mad
dogs we're killed on Friday.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-07-02
The late Legislature OF the District

The late Legislature OF the District
of Columbia, in adjourning sine die,
gave signal evidence Of the unfitness
of it's members for the grave trust
committed to them, and OF the wisdom
OF the action of Congress in abolishing
the District, government. The Wash
ington Star is authority for the state
ment that Oh adjourning sine die some
of the members seem to have carried
away almost everything portable about
the chamber-desks. chairs, clocks,
water COOLERS. mirrors, inkstands.
washstands. towels, combs, brushes.
soap, and even the second hand tooth
brushes. One member. in his solici-
tude to preserve some memento Of this
last representative body and bulwark
of the people. of the District, took
away large feather duster, and, not
to be, ostentatious about it, he con-
cealed the same upon his person with
considerable ingenuity by passing the
handle down, g. trouser.leg aud but.
toning the feather end snugly under
his vest.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-07-02

In Philadelphia every lady is CEN
turion. Everything in that oity is
centuplioated; wherever you go. what
ever you do the centennial stares you
in the face; you have to wear it. on
your paper collar and wash your hands
with centennial towels and soap. The
whole name is a farce, as it would lead
you to suppose is was to happen bat
once in 100 years; but in the city of
Brotherly Love it seems they are to
keep it up together. Til. girls have
powdered their hair to make them
look 100 years older; the old women
have powdered theirs to make them
look like tue young girls. On care
ful estimate there about 220. 900 Mar
tina Washington costumes in that city
now, which costume consists of abe u.
three yards of old fashioned curtain
calico, mob cap. black putch
under the left eye, and a seventy five
cents pair of high-heeled slippers.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-07-02

Hats Of Every Variety.
IUST received, at u. EPSTIN'S. STRAW
- HAFS in endless variety, cheap, hand.
some and stylish. Mav3u
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1874-07-02
"THE IMMORTAL JACKSON. - T

''THE IMMORTAL JACKSON -. The
Richmond Enquirer says:
These are reported to have been
President Grants words at Staunton,
as he stood on the platform of the Cur
when reference was made to 'Stone-
wall" Jackson, whose honored name
was recalled by the fa9t that the band
OF the Stonewall Brigade was appoint
ed to receive him. General Grant, SO
the telegram says, raised his hat aud
simply said. but with muoh feeling
''The Immortal Jackson" It was a
grand tribute. and we believe an
honest and sincere one. to the genius
of our distinguished Confederate chief
tain.
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NEW YORK "rIMEs,

Rf its South Carolina correspondence,
II has attracted considerable attention
to It's colxmns The "INOIAN GIRL" by
Keeping the fneet CIGARS and TOBACCO
in the marker. hiss attracted considerable
attention 10 her Cigar Emporium. The
one shows up the condition OF fairs in
this State and the
CAUSES GOVERNOR MOSES
And his political friends; the other shows
up the celebrated Cent Cigars und their
merits, tho Havana Cheroots and other
brands suited for summer Smoking, and as
the uuhlc are Often puzzled to know what
could induce man
TO COMMIT SUICIDE
SO are Cheweis puzzled to know how TO
HACCO can he s)ii at sncll low prices at
INDIAN GIRL CIGAR STORE.
June &c Colum ha. s. C.