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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27
NATIONAL HEBREW CONVENTION.

Every citizen OF Memphis has doubt
less read with interest and pride in the
telegraphic dispatches Of the high and
merited recognition given our fellow
citizen, A. i. Frankland, at the Hebrew
Convention, now in session at Chicago.
The occasion is the second quinquennial
session Of the Grand Lodge Of B'nai
Birth OF the United States. A perma
uent organization was effected Mon.
day afternoon. After this one Of
the first acts of the COnven.
ton was presentation to Mr..
FARMLAND Of a testimonial, as Pres
ident Kereh said. expressive Of then
honor aud admiration Of his heroic eoR.
duet during the late yellow fever epidem
&c in that city, he standing at his posi-
through the darkest days Of the pesti
lence and never faltering for a momenti IN
the discharge Of his duty to his stricken
fellows" The remarks we're received witt
applause. and adopted as the sense o.
,be Convention. Mr.. FARMLAND reeeiv
ed the testimonial beautiful Maltese
cross Of gold covered, with emblems Of
the order-wiih much. emotion, and re
piled in a touching manner, recounting
some OF the scenes be had witnessed
abiding 10 the loss Of his own
lovely boy, and saying that be
had only done his duty. The scene
Is described as very touching, and
few Of the delegates could restrain their
emotion. DR.. Wise, Of Cincinnati. who
will be remembered with Lilleuthal and
NJ. H.M. Loewenstine, Of this city. in
-, sction with their successful Efforts
Al rsisi,.g funds in that and other e'ne''
ossrss q resolution Of sorrow Tor the
-, Of her brethren Of the Souih who
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

Oliver Goldsmith did good work in the
many branches Of literature TO which
circumstances led him, (for be never
seemed to control the direction Of bis
pes and be wrote two pure and bril-.
liant comedies for the stage. One Of
these. She Stops 70 Conquer" Is 10
Be Performed in several prominent Lon
don theaters on the centenary Of the
birth Of the author. April l4th, 1874, and
the proceeds viii 20 70 the building Of a
statue in memory Of the poet, essayist,
dramstist and historian. Il Is suggested
that in this country the centenary Of the
birth might be appropriately celebrated
IN the performance Of one Of bis plays.
evn though 10 effort were made 70 build
from the proceeds a monument 70 bic
memOry.
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put IBIS sinner Down fOrE RoIIaF,
1 l.

The colored Baptist church seems 10
be annoyed a good deal with disturbers
Of religious worship. A week or two
since, Charley Wiles, negro, was fined
$25 and costs for disturbing the congre-
CATION. and on last Monday Will Hun
ter, eolored, was fined $40 and costs for
9 like oifense. viii went to church
Sunday night, having enough whisky
aboard to make him feel lust as happy
as any man livin'. be sat in the back
part OF the church, and after cycling the
preacher for a while, he concluded that
he would take hand in the services,
and run bis end Of the church. So when
the hymn was given out Will gave out
one on his own account, and while the
congregation sung the hymn given out
BIZ the pastor Will chimed in with his.
After service q church meeting was
held to raise a portion Of tho pastors
salary. All those willing to give FIVE
dollars to the cause were requested to
rise to their feet, and their names we're
taken. Then those willing 10 give four
dollars we're requested 10 rise, and so on
down. When the one dollar men we're
reached VIII rose and yelled out in q
rather demonstrative manner, you can
put this id poor sinner down for one
dollar" Just about then the deputy
town marshal pounced upon VIII and
put him down in the Lookup for the
night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

had fallen during the epidemic, and Of
sympathy with their surviving relatives
and friends, which was adopted unani'
mously. This action was eminently
proper and deserved, as the heroic con-
duet of Mr.. FARMLAND and others Of his
nationality will always be remembered
with admiration by the people of this
community, although such things are but
,oo early forgotten.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27
FOREIGN.

LoSBoS, January ~. - Dispatches
from Sansibar, from the exploring party
accompanying DR.. Livingstone in the
interior Of Africa, announce the death
Of the great explorer. Livingstone died
at the encampment Of the expedition
near Miramimbie, after a short attack Of
dysintery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

The Pttsburg Post puts it in this man
ner: The Christian soldier, o. U.
Howard, is getting badly frightened
The appointment Of Court OF Inquiry
has been ordered. He would rather
have had white-washing committee oil
the House to investigate his stealings.
He thinks that the Court Of Inquiry is
organized to convict. Well, General
Howard has done a good deal OF that
kind of business in past times, and he no
doubt knows how it is himself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

A WASHINGTON special says the nomi'
nation of General Thomas Van Buren,
TO be Consul to Karagwa, Japan, will be
rejected. General Van Buren, was Chiei
Commissioner for the United States to
the Vienna Exposition, and was removed
on account of charges preferred by Min
lister Jay. This nomination is likely to
reopen the Vienna scandal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

The members of the Boston choirs are
mostly salaried singers, and they cost
annually about $4,000. Another evil
dence of tie degeneracy Of the times.
When the morning stars sang together
the whole business was conducted on
the voluntary subscription system.
Venus passed around the hat among the
gods in the gallery, and no god ever
gave less than twenty Ave cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

SUSAN B. ANTHONY is mad at thu
newspapers, and threatens n libel suit
Some editor, who thought he was pretty
well up in ancient history, asserted tina
Mark Anthony never had sister Susar
or even an Aunt-hony Susan; and that's
what she is disguised about, for she hai
big bump of family pride, and nevel
goes back on it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

The Democrats of Philadelphia have
put a straight ticket in the field for
municipal offices. They are not for
throwing away their strength and organ
ization even in local election, which
shows practical sense in any party.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

NEws.-Billy Lieben, at III Main
near Poplar, and at Joe Locke's news
stand, on Main, near Jefferson, has all
he latest daily papers and publications.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

THE Dyersburg Gazette of the 24th
has a communication strongly urging
Colonel 7. W. Avery for Governor. The
Gazette, however, seems hating between
Colonel Avery and Colonel John S. Kerr.
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Chureh D4.,royed by Fire.

JERSEY CRY, January PA Presby-
terrain church at Pennington, New Jer.
sey, was destroyed by ERE Sunday, cans
ing a loss of $4,000. The insurance
expired q short lime before.
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RRMnHALi REMAYALi

II. G. HOIIenberg has yensVed 10
No. asa Main stFeet, tcark's Marble
Block where VIII be found musical
merchandise of every description
ut the lowest market rates, lift
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Mardf.Grns.

Parties wishing Mardi Gras invitations
can procure the same upon application
at Jes Speohts, 81 Madison street, and
Ellis Leubrie' 8, 277 Main street. 1851
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Rnna nohhar..v..

BRooKLYS, January 27.-In the Com-
mon Council last night resolution was
offered directing an investigation into
the robbery Of $4,000 in bonds from
the Comptroller's safe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

THv inaationists in the Senate claim
to have a majority of eight, while it is
questioned by their opponents whether
they have over thirty votes, all told.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

The bone found in the Settle Cave, in
England, about the origin Of which there
has been considerable discussion, has
been finally decided to be human. A
fibula precisely similar has been found
among the Museum stores Of human
esteology. The only question now re.
naming, is whether the proofs of its
preglacial existence are sufficient to
place it in that era.
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NOTICE
NOTICE.
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CAUTION f! CAUTION /!
To the People of Memphis.

EOR TIE PROTECTION OF THE CITI-
@ Gems of Memphis. as well as ourselves, we
deem II advisable to make the following state
ment:
For some days past an agent Of the pub
fishers of Edwards Directory has heen oan-
wasting Memphis for subscribers and adver-
tisements for Directory soon " appear.
Ii is q well km0wm faot That the
above publishers have made no
canvass of the city and gathered NO
Information aince the fall and win
Ter of IS72-'3.
Of course a Directory embodying THIS IN
FORMATION after the terrible calamities that
have befallen Memphis, and the countless
changes that have taken place in names and
locations would be
Utterly VaIuelesS.
That II Is the purpose Of the publishers of
Edwards Directory to offer to the citizens Just
such book in return for their patronage, we
have positive information from the most reli-
able sources. However. advertisements in
such book will pay in ONE direction, and we
advise people to inquire whether they will in
ANOTHER.
We will soen give the city fresh, fall and
perfect Directory, creditable 10 Memphis and
full Of facts and names gathered up to the
very day OF publication.
BOYLE Il CHAPMAN,
Publishers of the Memphis City Directory,
279 Nc In street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

FREsH oysters received daily at Ma
dame ViBcsptS Crystal Palace. Served
in every style and in cans 10 families. l6t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

It has been discovered By an auiiguary
in England that the name Of CHANGERS
mother was Agnes" The long exam
ination Of q bundle Of old deeds re-
vealed this important fact.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

No ONE would play on the large tables
after trying those small ones at Wills,fs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

London cor. New YORK 11mes.l
A less earthly being than DR.. Manning
scarcely ever lived The pallid and
emaciated eountenance, the pinched
features, the worn and wasted figure,
the heshless hands warn you at once of
the ascetic type of character with which
Won we're confronted. A glass of water
aud biscuit is about the only conces-
sion to animal necessities to which
he stoops. He does not eat, but an
occasional dose of some essence OF food,
taken rather as medicine than as food,
keeps him alive, At first sight the long,
spare figure looks more like skeleton
than man, aud the thin, sad voice
seems to be fresh from the winding sheet.
Yet it cannot be said that the archbishop
is himself gloomy or melancholy. His
manner is sweet and pleasant; his con-
yersation charming, and sometimes even
gay; and only very obdnrate hereto
could resist his winning ways. This is
not art. 1t is really the expression OF a
sympathetic, kindly, genial nature. DR..
Manning condemns no one TO bread and
water but himself 1t is said that with
the exception of the late Psre Ravignon,
he has received into the Roman church
more proselytes than any living priest
has been known to do.
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DIED.

FRECH-At tho residence Of his son Capt.
N. Frech, in Milburn. KY, 0EosGE fRKcH.
His remains will DO brought to Memphis
Due notice of the funeral will be given.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

THE Centennial will be good thing il
sustained by the people; a fraud if the
Government takes hold of it.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

THOSE small tables at willett's are
magnificent. aaf
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RAILROAD.
RAILROAD.
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Arkansas and Texas Short Line
WA U.H
MEMPHIS AND LITTLE ROCK R. R.
CONNECTION COMPLETED

ALL RAIL ROUTE TO LITTLE ROCK,
"A Fulton, Texarkana, Jefferson, Shreve-
port, Marshall, Dallas, Hearne. Palestine,
Houston, Waco, Galveston and all points in
Arkansas and Texas. Direct connection in
and Fulton railroad for all of above named
and intermediate points. Direct connection
in same depot at Argenta with trains on Little
Rock and Fort Smith railroad for Lewisbnrg,
Russellville, Dardanelle, Van Buren,. Fort
Smith. etc.
Mail train leaves Memphis daily .,.5:00 =. m
Freight and Accommodation train
leaves Memphis daily Sunday
excepted an
Sleeping cars on Mail Train. For Tickets
and information, inquire at 2S7 Main street,
27S Main street. or at Depot, foot of Washing
A. s. LIVERMORE, Gen'l Sup't
r. A. WILLIAMS. Pas ger Ag,t.
l26-155 ]. H. PERRY, Gent Ticket Ag't:
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FRESH OYSTERS,

At panic prices, At Victor ID.
Fuchs, No. Al jefferson street. 73t
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AUCTION.
PUBLIC SALE
OF
HOase and Lot On Mulberry Street
Lot Extending Through to
st. Martin Street.

ON THURSDAY. JANUARY 18TH, WE
" are. directed TO oher, at public sale. to
the highest bidder, lot 6. block 81. between
Vance and Talbot streets. fronting 60 feet on
the east side Of Mulberry. running to and
fronting en- st. Martin street, on which is Q
frame cottage building. with sufficient ground
for four small residence lots-two fronting on
either street. We bespoak special attention
to this sale rs a rare opportunity for a safe
and profitable Investment. within one square
Of Main street. Sale upon the premises at u
o clock. Terms announced at sale.
IRRELEVANT 4 CO., Aaetioneers,
j. w. WRscorT, Attorney. 12f128
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

HAVE you played on those small table,
81 Willetts2 99t
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NOTICE
w
NOTICE.

MEMPHIS, January 81, 1874.
Alta MEETING OF THE BOARD OF d.
n rectors ofthe Merchants Insuran 90 Com
pany, held this day. il was ordered that call
of 10 per cent. on the subscribed stock be
made payable within 1fteen days from date.
122-l3f WIN. GAY, Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

News STAMP. --At Mrs. Mapsford's
news depot, corner Of Second and Mon
TOE, the latest daily papers. monthly
magazines. periodicals and news goods
oan 10 found. 95t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

OYSTERS, shell, ssew, fry or any
style, at Felix's, 292 Front 1t. 106-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

The grand double number Of Bow
Bells for the holidays has 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 children's toy books just received and
for sale at New York pslOes. A spe-
cialty madeIof foreign publications. Call
and see for yourself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

J. w. Y. Browne, the Jefferson street
plumber, gas and steam filter, is pre-
pared to execute all orders in his line
with neatness, cheapness aud dispatch.
His number Is l6 jefferson street, be-
tween Main and Front. 1861
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

Three women burglars have been ar
rested in New Orleans.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

For stamping. braiding and en-
broidery, call at4l3 Main street. [l27
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

CIV. COVER. President.
WM. A. WILLIAMSON, Vice Pres't.
s.P. READ, Cashier. Isl
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

Corwin offers superior inducements
He has stock Of the finest liquors, and
his apartments are so arranged that gen
tlemen and their friends may sit, sip and
converse in private. free from intruders.
No better wines, liquors or cigars canb be
found in the city than those kept by Cor
win in his cosy saloon, underneath his
famous restaurant, corner q Madison
and Seepud streets, l64
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27
BANK,
MO
IND
BAEK
or MEMPHIS.
DIRRCTORa

Organization for 1921.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

Is you would enjoy the game Of bill
lard, play onWilletis small tables. 1851
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-01-27

EvrRYBoDY plays billiards at Willetts
now 95t
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-09-17
The Danger from lightning.

~ Danger from lightning, experience
shows, is less in a crowded town than in
village or in the open country, and
naturally the most elevated structures
are the most liable TO be struck. Full
Ter, indeed, in his "Church History"
asserts that there scarcely ever existed
a great abbey in England which had not
been, at one time or another, wholly or
partially destroyed by lightning, and
his citations, taken in comparison with
our own times, are certainly remarkable.
In all cases it is the spire, the tower or
the dome which has been mutilated. AS
to ordinary habitations, all sorts of
theories are in vogue on the subject of
danger and safety. Some rely on their
glass IN the windows, and some on their
register stoves; others recommend stone
roofs instead of slate; and others tell
timid people that they must live in
hollow. 1t is contended on this side
that there should be the least possible
admixture of metal in the combination
of an inhabited structure; and on that,
that all the bells beneath the roof be
kept continually ringing just as, in
obedience to an old superstition. can
mons are fired at sea. The mass of evil
dence on this topic point, however, to
the one conclusion already suggested,
that good lightning conductor is the
solitary safeguard, but that unless good,
is worse that none.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-09-17
Painted Dogs.

A curious practice exists among GER
tam tribes Of the South American In
dians, of painting their dogs. The APP
pearance of these animals, as might be
assumed, is most particular, and
stranger ignorant of the customs of the
people, would be as lost to account for
the peculiarly of their appearance.
They are to be seen of all colors-yel-
low, blue, green and scarlet; while
Others are notified with every variety of
tint. A South American traveller, who
recently accompanied party of natives
on tapir hunt, says that it is the Gus
tom among many of the tribes of the
South American Indians to dye, not
only their own bodies, but the hairy
coats of their dogs with brilliant colors
obtained from vegetable juice such as
huitic, yellow roca and indigo. The
light gray, often white, hair of these
animals favors the staining process, and
the effect pleases The eye OF their saw
age masters, but, to stranger the
effect is fantastical. !" / could not"
he says, RESTRAIN my laughter when /
first scanned the ours in their fanciiul
coats; picture to yourself pack of
scarlet, orange and purple dogs"
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-09-17
For Cleansing the Hair and Scalp.

A lady writes to the Western Rural
In the warm days of summer, with
dust and perspiration, the heads Of peo-
pie, especially of laborers and children
get very dirty, and common washing
will not remove this.
"Here is recipe, given me by
noted lecturer on hygiene, which L am
sure will please all who use it: In a
pint bottle put a spoonful of olive oil
and add two ounces of best spirits of
ammonia or hartshorn shake. Their
mix with three ounces of alcohol and,
when thoroughly mixed, fill the bottle
with soft water. Remember to put in
the order named, or you will have
"stuff" and no chemical union at all. ,
&C To apply, take spoonful or two of
this with little warm water; dip a
sponge or rag in and wet the scalp
thoroughly; now rinse off in plenty of
warm water, and you will be surprised
at the amount of dirt, though you may
have thought your head perfectly clean.
"For the heads of young infants it
is just the thing, as itinstantly removes
the dirty scurf without. pain or trouble.
1t should be rather weaker for babe
than for an adult. 60.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1874-09-17
Hard Work for water.

The sperm whaling voyages were the
most protracted and tedious Some forty
years ago, an incident TRANSFERRED on
board sperm whale-ship, while erus-
ing about the equator, in the Pacific,
which was amusingly illustrative of the
tact and energy of her master in man
aging affairs, after wearing away near
ly whole season with indifferent sue
cess. Near the close of the cruise, the
supply of fresh water had become
alarmingly short for the allotted time be-
fore returning to port. This was a
source of regret, with both officers and
men, as it was hoped they could fill the
ship before the season terminated and
the captain would not have listened for
moment to the proposition to put the
crew on short allowance, had it been
suggested. He, however, ordered a
drinking cup made, SO as to be easily
secured, to, or detached from, the royal
mast head. Having placed it in its ex-
allied position, all hands were mustered,
and given to understand that they
would have their regular allowance of
tea and coffee served night and morn
ing; but when any one tim
Guiding himself) desired to quench
his thirst during the day, he
must go aloft, get the bringing cup,
bring it on deck, obtain and drink the
water without splitting a drop, then
take it back and place it at the mast
head again. The narrator of this ep-
ISOLDE loosely remarked that, cit was
wonderful to observe what persuad-
er against too much drinking was the
exercise of shinningf to the royal
truck twice, for pot of water An /,
by this means, the supply held out [;
and before the end of the cruise, they
improved the timely opportunity of
filling every empty cask with oil, and
trimmed their sails for the homeward
passage. -ScaDaDlOn' Marine Nam.
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