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From the St. Joseph MOI Herald, August 8. ]
Conductor Sam Jefferies, of the Han
nibal and St. Joseph railroad, tells a
pretty tough story of how Texas cat
tie herder took care Of himself He
went down to Texas some four months
ago, with goodly lot of cattle, and Sc
cured an excellent location for herding
purposes. For a time everything went
we'll, and he had Just begun to coDgrat-
ulate himself upon the fact that his lines
had been cast in pleasant places, when
one evening about dozen civilized
Indians undertook to stampede the cat
tie This rather irritated the herder,
and he sent a perfect tornado of balls
among the raiders, killing three or four
of them. The survivors made com
plant to the Indian Commissioner, and
the latter az once dispatched an officer
to arrest the offender. The latter didn't
relish the idea of being tried by a jury
of half-civilized " savages, so he dis
posed of his cattle to neighbor and lit
out. The officer followed, and lively
pursuit ensued. The herder was heard
of in New York, then in Chicago, then
in Iowa, and at other points, but some
how or other the officer was unable to
come up with him. Last Thursday the
herder was quietly seated at Captain
Blossoms hotel, in Brook6eld, partaking
of an excellent supper, when who should
come in but the United States official,
who at once recognized the fugitive and
called him by name, at the same time
remarking, you have about run me out
of money in this chase Eyes, was the
cool reply, land you have about done
the same thing with me. But" said
the officer, "how are we to get back to
Texas?' Well, was the answer, l
don't know how you are going to get
there, but don't intend to go at all, . at
the same time producing a huge navy
and cooking it; 81 propose to sell out
right here" Hold on, exclaimed the
frightened official; 81 have wife and
two children" " l know that id well, "
was the rejoinder land that is the only
thing that has saved your life so far.
The matter was finally compromised by
the herder giving the officer twenty-five
dollars to pay his way to Texas and in
form the people down that way that no
man living could take him. The couple
then shook hands and parted the best of
friends,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21
"reminiscences OF me Communc-

The Paris correspondent of the Lon
don Daily Telegraph writes as follows:
A woman named Galland has been
tried before the French court.martial
charged with having received, knowing
them TO be stolen, certain ecclesiastical
vessels belonging to the Church Of Saint
Marcel, commonly known as the Chapel
Brea. II the facts adduced on the trial
be true, this woman must have been en-
dowed with remarkable energy, and have
played an important part in the acts and
deeds Of the Commune. Her house was
said to have been the habitual resort of
the federal chiefs OF the quarter, and
the scene of indescrbable orgies. The
place being searched, q magnificent
ivory crucitix and various objects used
In the celebration Of mass were found,
all OF which were sworn to by the priest
OF the Church of nt.Marcel In her
defense she urged that she had bought
and paid for the articles in question at
regular auction, and that she was
ignorant of their origin. After
very favorable summing up by the
government commissary she was
acquitted She was more fortunate than
her contemporary Auguste Chapitel, who
has just been condemned to death by the
Third Court-martial for having usurped
the functions of Commissary of Police
and participated in the affairs of the
Commune. During the instruction, it
appears, this man, whose trade is that of
shoemaker, signed upwards of five
hundred warrants for the arrest of peo-
pie, some of whom were shot afterwards
by the Communards with the hostages
at Roquette or in the Rue Haxo. Chapi-
tel was also accused of having appropri-
ated the watch and chain of the Arch
bishop of Paris, when that venerable
prelate was arrested. He protested his
innocence, denied the imputatiOns made
against him, and pretended that be had
been instrumental in obtaining the re-
lease Of several persons who had been
incarcerated by the Commune, but the
evidence left no doubt in the minds of
the judges as to his guilt, and he WAS
condemned on all counts, and sentence
of death was passed on him"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
M kGM r H I5i
Friday evening. Aug. FL, 1874
A Brace Of divorce Petitions.

In the Second Circuit Court Martha
B. Rousaux filed a bill for divorce
against l.. Henry Rousaux, alleging that
they were married in 1872 and lived to-
gether four years, when defendant aban-
doned complainant without cause. They
lived together again some months after
wards but soon complainant discovered
that the defendant was inconstant and
lived with another woman. Complain
ant also charges cruelty and inhumanity
on the part of defendant, who often
abused and cursed her. ard one time
struck her a violent blown conse-
quence of which she prays for divorce.
John Carr files his bill for divorce
against Mahala Carr, alleging that they
intermarried in Maury county, Tenn, in
1869. In 1871 defendant abandoned
complainant without cause and has not
returned to this good day. Not soon
after the abandonment the defendant
was guilty of incontinency and cohab'
tied with another person, name I'M
known, as man and wife, and left the
city of Memphis with said paramour, for
all Of when he, the complainant, prays
for a divorce.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21
New Probabilities.

When you see man going home at
two o'clock in the morning and know his
wife is waiting for him, it is likely to be
stormy.
When o man receives bill for goods
his wife has bought unknown to him,
look out for thunder and lightning
When a man goes home and finds no
supper ready, the fire out, and bis wife
visiting the saloons with the rest of the
boys" it is likely to be cloudy.
When q man promises to take his wife
to party, and changes his mind after
she is dressed, you may expect a shower.
When a man saves his cigar money to
buy his wife a new bonnet and the chill
dren rev shoes, it indicates a spell Of
sunshine.
When man dies and leaves a nice
young widow with plenty of money, and
you see her walking out with the execu-
tor on Sunday afternoon, change is
imminent
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Serious Accident.

Last Wednesday at Raleigh Willie
Williamson, nephew of Benson, the
music store man, was exhibiting his
skill with a pistol before crowd Of
young ladies'. After having discharged
all the barrels of the pistol, as he
thought, he placed the muzzle to his
right cheek end said, See how ] can
shoot myself" He pulled trigger, and
to the horror of all an explosion fol-
lowed. The ball entered the cheek,
passed into the neck and lodged under
the artery, inAicting severe, and in all
probability, a most dangerous wound
DR.. Rogers visited the wounded man
yesterday, and advised him to keep
quiet, as the ball may have bruised the
artery, from which hemorrhage might
take place in a few days, the result Of
which would be particularly dangerous.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

A divorced husband in Sacramento,
California, while visiting his children by
permission, contriyed to drop some
stryohniRe into a pitcher which was
placed outside the house to receive the
morning milk. Some of the powder,
spilled on the floor by accident, caused
the discovery of the attempt in time to
save the family from poisoning.
A carriage containing seven occu-
pants was struck by locomotive at
Newark, Delaware, few days ago. A
young lady had both legs cut off above
the knees and died in a few hours, and
another young lady had both legs so
mangled that they had to be amputated.
The other occupants Of the carriage
were injured less severely.
Des Moines loafers will be more eau
tious how they address ladies' on the
street hereafter. A coupe of young
ladies had been to a grocery and pur--
chased some eggs, which one OF them
carried in paper sack. On their way
home a low brute addressed them IN
insulting language when the spirited
Girl turnd upon him and threw the egg
full in bis face. smearing him from head
to foot.
The Chicago Times, commenting with
severity upon the deficiencies of the New
York press especially in regard to its
treatment Of the great scandal, l1cidly
remarks. "Tasteless as DionysiCs in
their presentation of facts; eonceited
and bnmptious as LishmahagO in com
menting thereon, and foul as Wycherly
in their derision of an outraged hus
bands wrongs, what wonder that the
New York papers have carried no monad
Of popular sway in this Titanic scan
DALI"
A North Carolina belle, according to
a local journal, recently started for
horseback rice in Morgantown, in that
State She was riding rapidly with
gentleman down long slope, when the
rentlemans horse stumbled and fell,
The lady's horse cleared both him and
rider at one leap, and then became quite
nnmanaqeable. Two hundred yards
further on, a marrow lane was bloekaded
bv a negro. mule and cart, square across
II Her horse vas careering az ful
speed. To pass round was impossible,
10 stop equally 50; bnt the agile animal
AT one fearful bound cleared negro, mule
and carr. The charming equestIienns
never for a moment lost. her balance,
and was laughing gaily when her horse
ives checked tive miles further on.
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conference they start and meet at a
common point.
Colonel Trousdale, Secretary OF the
Shelby County Agricultural and Me
chanical Association, presented our
Ledger Liner with a peach weighing six
and half ounces. 1t was the finest
and richest peach seen this season by
our genealogical man.
Congressm en-, State Senators and
Representatives, either solid or Aoaters,
TO the 'front.' clasp the hands Of the en-
franchised citizens and inquire after the
health Of their families. The election
Of delegates to both the Bolivar and
Memphis conventions comes off on the
Sd of September
Who lead the troops and stormed the
breastworks at Austin2 is the military
conundrum of the day. Now comes
Neblett, the deputy sheriff Of Tunica
county, and claims the credit Of advanc.
ing into Austin at the head of Captain
Finleys advance guard But who was
ahead of the valorous deputy sheriff ?
The Bartlett movement seems to have
worked some people into a rage. Well,
everybody could not be nominated on
the Bartlett platform, no matter how i'm
psrtant their claims were on the people
in their own estimation. When a can
didate fails to get a nomination or an
office it is because ethe people prefer
some other man.
If all the Magdalens in the city are to
be located in quiet, out-of the-way
place, where, as the Appeal has it,
ladies and children shall not be com
PEELED to pass by the doors Of sin, we
suggest as a most retired and secluded
location, the City Hall Building, which
nobody visits except on business, and
then leaves in disgust as soon as possible.
The question, "Who in the hill is
Porter2" will be answered soon, as
elaborate geographical sketches of the
nominee for Governor will, ere long, APP
pear in the Memphis morning journals.
The next question will be, "Who in the
hill will the vile negroized Radi-
cal party select as a nominee to run
against Porter2' We suggest to the
"Rads" the name of that immaculate
worthy ED. Shaw" negro Wharfmaster
of Memphis, and foul slanderer of the
white people Of Big Creek
The Irish Radicals are returning to
the Conservative fold slowly. A few of
the bursted leaders still hold out and
talk o! running another combination in
September, but when they demand nom
nations for their friends of the Federal
ofiice-holders' ring, that ring will ask
them Where is your strength? Last
election but about one hundred Irishmen
voted for the Irish Radical ticket" and
nine-tenths of these faithful voters were
promised little clerkships on the general
result The Irish Radical ring is bursted
forever in Shelby county, but as one Of
the chief leaders now puts it: Noble
spirits war not with the dead" hence
we cease to disturb their political
graves.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

To day the Southern Menagerie and
Circus, the great moral show of the age,
made its grand entry into the city and
will give two exhibitions. A matinee
for ladies and children this afternoon,
and at night their last performance. The
menagerie is stocked with number of
very fine specimens Of birds, snakes and
a host OF animals, embracing all the
leading features OF natural history. The
arenic display viii be very fine, as the
gymnasts, acrobats ard riders are Sc
lected from the best in the country,
while the clowns will amuse by their
eccentricities, without The use of often
sive language, and sing few songs that
cannot fail to please. 1t will be first
class entertainment in every particular
and you should not fail to see it. The
price of admission is only seyenty-fye
and fifty cents, which places it within
the reach of ALL Go early and secure
good seats and enjoy the fan.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21
The Freaks of Lunaties.

A curious exhibition has lately been
opened to the public in the asylum at
Brunnfeld, near Vienna. The objects
exhibited are divided into three classes;
the first comprising two hundred and
fifteen articles, made entirely by the lu-
Mates; the second, articles destroyed
by them in their moments of frenzy;
and the third, models, ETC., showing how
they are lodged and clothed. Among
the articles in the first class are deli
cately carved meerschaum pipes, lace.
picture frames aud remarkable collec-
ton of paintings by Cratky, who, before
he became insane, was celebrated
artist in Vienna These paintings show
no sign of insanity, and one of them is
wonderful life-like representation of
the lunatics hearing mass in the chapel
attached to the asylum. Next to these
specimens of the constructive skill of
the inmates are placed huge iron bars
bent double, spoons and iron plates
broken to pieces and doors split in half.
The favorite occupations Of these unfor-
tunate people are stated to be in writing
and drawing, in which some of them be-
come singularly proficient
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

B.J. sEMMEs & Co. made shipment
to day to Warrenton, Va, OF old wines
and liquors. When our merchants make
shipments to points eastward, outside Of
the natural limit of Memphis trade, it is
an evidence of proper appreciation of
our goods and prices.
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A PhiIanthropist's HecOmpense.

From the Chicago Times.l
. A plaintlve story reaches us from Du-
buque. IL tells us OF the kindliness of
an old gentleman who goes about the
city like rowing dove seeking to do
good, never letting day pass without
performing some generous acts that
keeps the recording angel constantly at
work on the credit side of his celestial
ledger. Going to the circus, which in
itself is q good and Christian act, he
saw a poor ragged girl, not more than
twelve years OF age refused admittance.
Noting the tears that gathered in her
beautiful, but, as she was poor, ragged
ewes, he promptly purchased an extra
ticket of admission which secured her
attendance. His practical philanthropy
did not stop here. Pleased with the
chance which made him the means of
bringing happiness to the human heart,
he accompanied his protege through the
tents, carefully explaining the names
and habits of the various animals that
howled their tender lays and ate raw
beef in sweet concert After time they
entered the arena, but before the ring
performance was half through the girl
svinced some uneasiness, and rose TO
90. Perhaps she was thinking of her
poor mother at home, who could have
none of the enjoyment which so fortui-
tously had fallen to her part. As she
was bent on going out her kind protector
said why do you leave so soon, my
dear2" Hell" said she, this is the
d--dest poorest circus l ever saw. Get
off my dress and let me 90. Il is quite
likely that this story is true. There was
a circus in Dubuque during the summer
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21
rre.h Orsters Arrivediii

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.
150t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

Cooley, 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
Mansfords for your reading matter, cor
ner Of Second and Monroe streets.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

The Rew English betting act passed
duriag the session just ended, which es-
peeially relates to advertising and when
also extends its provisions to Scotland
came into operation on July 81. Per
sons are now liable to penalties OF $50,
or to imprisonment for term not e1-
ceeding two months, who cause any ad'
vertisement TO be published, or any let
tiers. circulars, kilograms, etc, to be sent
or exhibited giving information or advice
with respect to bets or wagers IN the
limited kingdom or Scotland. The act
also apphes to those who may induce
persons to apply to any house or other
place FOR information or advice, or who
NAV invite people to make or take any
share in such bets or Wsgers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

Now is the time to get your furniture
repaired, vanished and reupholstered.
Call on Martin Eyke, 81 Madison street.
All work called for and delivered free Of
charge. l5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

THERE will be meeting of the Tenth
Ward Bartlett Club tonight friday at
Goodwin's Hall.
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Pos,ponement.

The Y. NJ. S, Club picnic is postponed
to Monday, the Gath inst.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

FRESH Northern lake fish received
daily by express at Victor D. Fuchs, Al
jefferson street l49I
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CALICOES! CALICOES!!

100 pieces dark calico, fast
color, slightly damaged, z I-2c
per yard.
20 pieces cOttOnade, slightly
damaged, for men and boys
wear, I2 I-2 cents per yard.
Elegant article ladies' kid
slipper just received 81 per
pair.
KAHN & FREIBERG,
100, III and I73 Main Street,
Corner Poplar. $50
Old Papers for Sale.
We have on hand a lot of old newspa-
pers suitable for wrapping purposes, for
sale cheap.
Apply at this Office. l42-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

MARTIN EYKE makes all kinds of win
dow awnings and mattresses. Leave
your orders at 81 Madison street. l5l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

PETERsoN's Magazine, Pleasant Hours,
Boys Of America, all for September.
Also Braithwaite's Retrospect for July.
New novel, Mother and l." and full
assortment of late daily as well az illus
trated papers, at Billy Lieben's, 1864
Main street.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.
REWARD.
srRAYED OR STOLEN.

UNWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD
One iron-gray mare mule, about fourteen
hands high. heavy-set built, lately shaved;
reward of twenty-five dollars will be paid
to any person returning the same to A. ID.
Stone. Eudora Miss, or to the police head
quarters on Adams street, Memphis. las
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l42t

Jimmy Corwin has the latest paper
from all quarters.
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EOR sALE-A SINGERS SEWING MA
n chine, good as new, at q bargain for cash.
Apply to N. CALHOUN, 152 Poplar street.
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BOARDING.

nOARDING ROOMS FURNISHED OR
ID unfinished. with board, at 81 Madison
street. References required. 1911
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nor SALE-WILL SELL AT A REASON
able price, on very long time, If desired,
Lot No. "a north side of Mosby street. u by
avenue, about 400 feet north of Pigeon Roost
road. 3. T.. READ,
1857 At Union and Planters BANK.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-08-21

EOR sALE-A NO. ! CIGAR erAND,
with good trade established. Apply at
406 Main street. l46t
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FOR SALE.

nor SALE-A MERCHANT TAIL0R'S
stock and fixtures at Jackson, Tenn, the
healthiest and most pleasant town in Tennes-
see. They are building large. machine, shops
railroad. The new Baptist University is To-
Gated here Any industrious man can make
money. The undersigned wishes 70 change
his business. Stock and fixtures from $1,000
to $1,000, including some clothing.
J. W. WATSON,
1919 Merchant Tailor, jackson. Tenn
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EDUCATIONAL,
christian Brothers College
2S2 Adams Street

EOG AUHHIs oIItttJ
Memphis, tennessee
mHIs INSTITUTION AFFORDS AMPLE
means for thorough ClaEsical, Scientific
and Commercial education. For board, tui
tion. music, etc, apply 70
BRO. MAURELIAN, President.
Session be gins Tuesday. September /, 1874.
l27-xix-0
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WAHTED

WI ANTED - A GOOD NURSE. MUST
w come we'll recommended. Apply at $50
and 1852 Front street I50-I5s
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TOR SALE-ONE 5O-SAW GULLETT GIN
in perfect repair, very cheap. One Utley
press in good order very low. Six ~ new
saw Champion Gins, very cheap. Apply to
j. NJ PATRICK & CO.,
No. 1856 Magnolia Block. corner Front and
Union streets. l49-loo
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

nor SALE OR EXCHANGE FOR CITY
property, l11z acres. with good, modern
built frame cottage-house in beautiful for
est grove. with four rooms front and PACK
etc ali under fence in good repair, and
Young orchard. Situated "a miles from Court
SauaTe. IL any difference in value OF ex-
change, would be paid in cash. bargain
Gun W NM V i, 7. STRATT0N,
I27-t $50 Main street. Maldran BOOK.
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Apply at this Office.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-01-02
OPERA CIoaks and light Kids, at
6. r. TAYLOR Il Coz.

GENERAL ADMISSION OPERA SALE.-
The general admission tickets for the
opera for this and tomorrow evening
will commence to be sold at the box
Office OF the Opera House this morning
at l0A. NJ, the sale continuing until
four o'clock this afternoon. Tickets can
be obtained at the box office this even
ing aud tomorrow night at the usual
hour OF selling tickets. Extra ushers
will he added to both circles So all can
be promptly aud comfortably seated in
accordance with their reserved tickets.
Scrubbers and cleaners were at work
nearly all of last night in the Opera
House, brushing and busting up for the
grand opening Of the kellogg Opera
Troupe here this evening. Tomorrow
night positively their last appearance.