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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
"Augusta Etann. That was y

" Curtis" Of the Chicago Inter. Ocean,
writing from Mobile, says Of favorite
Southern authoress: Among the famous
denizens Of the town is Augusta j.
Evans, the author Of "St. Elmo She
is Mrs. Wilson now, aud lives in bead.
tiful little chateau in the suburbs. her
husband is banker of wealth and inhu-
enee, and she is a plain, unassuming
lady, about thirty-6ve years old, / should
think. From her appearance one would
not imagine that she had wrestled with
Confucius, the sanscrit philosophers,
and the ancient Greeks. l meant to
have asked her heW she comes to know
30 much As she does about things Of
which everybody else is ignorant, but l
oOpldn't-I was afraid il would be i'm
pudent.
Imagine q tall, slender lady. Of dark
complexion, black hair, and eyes Of in
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

When a Polish maiden gets married,
the more noise and excitement there Is
gotten up for her amusement the better
she likes it. The Milwaukee Wisconsin
says: Yesterday wedding, after the
Polish style, was celebrated IN the First
ward. at ST. Hedwig's Church. A pro
cession was formed ard marched through
the principal streets of the locality. to
the tune of national airs and the firing
of guns. First carrie the band (which in
such cases, ranks according to the old
gentleman purse second, the bride and
groom, followed b y the bridesmaids and
groomsmen; thepi the parents, relatives
and invited guest s in couples. A number
Of boys we're scr .ttered from the house TO
the church, and they kept up cOnti1-
Gus firing Of guns and pistols. When
the procession arrived at the church the
band stepped aside aud the party was
seated accor ding to marching The
bride and or DOM then took their places
in front of the altar, attended by the
bridesmaids and grooms men. The cere
mouy was short, and At the close the
young mfln put his arH1s around the
young woman's waist and gave her a
squeeze and kiss. AT that moment
some one inside gave wa rning to the
boys outside, and fearful discharge OF
light artillery ensued just as the kiss
was given. The band began 10 play, and
all marched out Of the church and
through the streets 10 the place from
whence they had before started, the band
playing and the boys firing during the
march.
All OF these weddi ngs are alike. The
bride is generally dressed in white, and
if there is not veil in her family she
buys or borrows ONE The man wear
long serge toats, doubtless made during
the reign of John Sobieski and some of
the women wear dresses OF the same
material. The young married man, if
be is able, has a store coat. After din
ner the drinkiu g OF beer commences,
and then dan cling ensues. On a table
in one corner of the room is dish, into
which every one who dances with the
bride is expected to deposit small sum
Of money generally twenty-five or fifty
cents. which is the brides dover. The
fun is usually kept up until morning.
This was the case with yesterdays cere
monies.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

THE Brownsville Republican is the
name of new paper started at Browns
vile. with j. R. Alternately IS editor.
Republican papers, as general rule, DO
not flourish in West Tennessee. The
great masses of the party are kept in ig-
norsnce and do not read papers. But
the time will come under Democratic
rule and free schools whell intelligence
will be the rule and got the exception
when the Republicans of Tennessee will
be well informed. read the newspapers
and think and act FOX themselves indie
pendent OF the party LASH n no.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, November 3-The weather
to-day is warm and bright.
The indications are that large vote
will be polled.
The Chicago Literary Club, Of which
Robert Collyer is President, and Rev.
DR.. Powers Vice President, and which
includes in its membership large mum
Der of literary and scientific men, will
celebrate to nigbt the eightieth ami
verssry of William Cullen Bryants
birthday by testimonial banquet.
The Board Of Trade is not in session
to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
Pound Dead in a wen.

From the Upton Record. Oct Slst.
One da 3 last week, our very quite town
had seneation by the cry that a man
bad be en- discovered in a well, on the
southeast side of the public square
Looking glasses we're brought into re
quisition and it was found to De too
true. The feet and legs of man were
essily seen on the surface at the water,
while the head pointed downward and
was invisible. The coroner was sent for
in haste, and the body was drawn up by
means Of rope and windlass On be-
ing inspected it proved to be the body
of John Rutherford. well known negro
man about town. who had been missing
for ten days or more. The body was
much swollen and very offensive, the
skin having slipped from the hands and
from around the ankles where the rope
was tied. The skull was also consldera-
bly, crushed or fractured. A jury of in
quest was sworn in, who, after as critical
examination as possible under the cir
cumstances, returned verdict that the
deceased had come to his death by fall
ing into a well from some cause un-
known. Since which time some have
though that he was murdered and thrown
into the well, and suspicion has pointed
TO negro named JEFF Low or JEFF Brag,
with whom deceased has been associated
in the business of hauling wood JEFF
has been arrested and the case is I'M
dergoing an Investigation in our mag
istrate's court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
MORE FEDERAL INTERFERENCE.

The country is safe. QusrtermAster
Dougherty, of the United States army, is
here to instruct the people how to vote.
1t is some satisfaction in these foggy
times to know that the quartermaster
is about. He is perhaps an orator, at
least he GRATED at the Cochran Hall last
night, and instructed, The did not order,
the people to vote for Barbour Lews-
Now, it happens that the people here
know almost as much about the habits,
morals, bottom and speed Of the Hon
orable B Lewis as could any quar-
termaster Of the army who has not been
in West Tennessee more than two years.
1t seems that the Government requires
all of It's subordinates to be politicians
when il position to DO so. TITS d
question Of bread and meat with many
of them. Ifthe Democrats were 10 come
into power these same officials, many Of
them, would change their politics in a
iiffy and out Herod Herod on the popu-
lar side. Well, it is all right, we sup
pose. A man should always look to see
which side of his bread is battered Mr..
Dougherty's talk about preserving the
peace is all bosh. The troops were sent
here just as they were to other parts Of
the South, to influence the election by
their presence. The programme was
agreed upon in Washington two or three
mouths ago, when it was determined to
call the carpet baggers' outrage conVen-
ton at Chattanooga. The Northern
elections sent dismsy into that con-
claye. Its members tell back in their
seats aghast at the handwriting on the
wall. They dispersed in disgust, and
went mournfully back to their places Of
temporary residence. Still the order
for distributing troops in the South
had already gone forth and was carried
into effect. Let the Republican party
beware, for the time may not be very
distant when this same precedent will
be used for its destruction. That which
goes unrebuked in one party is most
likely to be taken advantage Of by the
next party in power. To-day will tell
tale that will blanch the cheeks of
many who have been reveling in power
and confident Of long continued i'm
Inunity. The people Of the whole coun-
try are aroused, not a. much IN behalf
of any particular party, but to rebuke
and overthrow the one in power, which
has fully demonstrated its incspacity
for selfreform and the equitable ad-
ministration of government Electio {
are being held to-day in twenty one
States, and we venture now to assume
that there will not be an aggregate Re.
publican gain in single one. The peo-
pie will not longer submit to an admin.
istration which has proved failure, and
which, through its subordinates, would
dictate to the people how to vote, and
regard them as mere machines. A PEG.
pie who would be influenced in the exer.
else of the elective franchise by the
promises or threats of pompous officials
fed and fattened at their expense, would
deserve to lose all their liberties.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
NEW YORK

NEw YoRk, November S,-A report
has reached down town that coroner
Croker and James O'Brien, the former q
leader of Tammary in the Twenty-hrsi
ward, aud the latter an outside csndi'
date for Congress, endorsed by the Re
publicans, came in conflict, when their
respective adherents interfered, and one
of O'Briea's men shot Croker man
dead. Reinforcements of police have
gone to the scene of conflict.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
The GfrIs ON Period

From the Boston Investigator
We boast OF our system Of education
we have female high schools, female col.
legss, female medical schools, and female
heavens. Our girls are refined, learned
and wise; they can sing. dance, play the
piano, paint, talk French, Italian, and
all the soft languages, write poetry, and
love like Veouses. They are ready to
he courted at ten years. and can be taken
from school and married at fifteen, and
divorced at twenty. They make splen.
did shows on bridal tours, can coquette
and hirt at the watering places, and
shine like angels at winter parties. But
heaven be kind to the-poor wretch who
marriesin the fashionable circles What
are they at washing foors2 OH we
forgot-nobody has bare floors now; how
vulgar it would bel What are they at
making bread aud boiling beef Why,
how thoughfless we are, to be sure-they
will board or have servants. What are
they at mending old clothes2 But there we
are again-the fashions change so often
that nobody has old clothes but the rag
men and paper makers now. What are
they at washing babies faces and PIN
ming up their trowsers2 We repeat, we
have come 10 q point where young men
hesitate and grow old before they can
decide whether they can marry and
afterward keep clear Of bankruptcy and
crime. What is the consequence There
are more persons living q single life.
Are there more leading a virtuous lifeI
L. is times for mothers to know that the
extravaganza they encourage is destruc-
tive to the virtue Of their children; that
all the foolish expenditures are, instead
Of answering that end. tending 70 des-
troy the institution Of marriage altogeth'
er.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
Fire.

JEFFERSON, Texas, November "A
fire last night consumed the block occu-
pied by J. C. Kalster L Co., Bigler &
Waller, F. A. Goachim. The loss is
estimated at 100000; insurance, S4O,-
900. 1t is supposed to be the work of an
incendiary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
Personalities.

WASHINGTON, November 3.-For Ten
nessee and the Ohio valley, partly cloudy
and hazy weather, with southeast or
southwest winds, slight rise of tempe.
nature and slowly falling barometer.
For the lake region and the northwest,
clear or partly cloudy weather during
the day, with south or west winds and
falling barometer, followed by lower
temperature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

son D. Royston, and the men associated
with him in the work Of the COnstitu-
tional Convention Of 1874, will eyer be
cherished and revered by every true
lover of Arkansas. All honor to the
patriots of 1874"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
FOREIGN.

BERLIN, November 3-It is stated that
the North German Gazette and Germa-
MIA viii be prosecuted for prematurely
publishing the indictment of Kullman.
The Gazette viii also be prosecuted for
publishing the Won Arnim correspond
ence.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
River TeIegrams.

CAIRO, October SO.-Arrivsd: Julia
Vicksburg, lam Burksville, Nashville,
am; Grand Tower, Memphis, II am
Departed: Julia, St. Louis, 6 am;
Willie J. White. River feet. Weather
smoky and cool.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

SCHOOL books, embracing every book
now in use at either public or private
schools in the city, can be fond at
Mansfords, corner Second and Monroe.
III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

avoid any sameness or monotony u
those who are frequent visitors.
Tomorrow evening at between anC
o'clock
o. =. PRESCOTT a co.,
the lamp store proprietors, 2SS MAR
street, will cut the large frame of Ger
man soap, which stands near the en-
trance to main hall. The lump weighs
1000 pounds, and will be cut into more
than 900 one-pound bars. The firm
manufacture 10 to 20 frames similar to
this one every week, which affords every
Memphian a chance to keep clean
whether be does so or not. On table
close by the large frame of soap they
also exhibit collection of parlor and
bedroom coal oil lamps, lanterns and
samples of the Perkins & House non
explosive lamps.
While visitors are promenading the
halls and galleries admiring the works
of art and nature, they should bear in
mind that but for
PHIL J. MALLoN,
who has contributed in furnishing the
apparatus to light their way, all would
be dark aud gloomy, and not near the
enchantment and magnifcence could be
thrown about the building but for the
skill of the gas-ftter and chandler.
BINGHAM BROTHERS
specimen photographs on exhibition up
stairs to the right of the Art Gallery
contain pictures of many well known
faces. This gallery turns out work that
compares favorably with any photo
graphic establishment in the country,
and as evidence OF what we say their
specimen work at the Exposition is a
proof. The establishment, which is on the
corner of Main and Jefferson streets, is
q popular one, as none but experienced
and frst-class operators are employed,
who give universal satisfaction in every
picture that is turned out. People from
a distance should take advantage of this
fine weather and have Bingham Bros.
make handsome pictures Of them.
TO NIGHT
the special feature upon the stage will
be the "Grecian Statues" consisting of
tableaux and different posing, the pro-
gramme Of which will be found in the
advertising columns under the head of
amusements. The other amusements
will consist of Punch and Judy and
PROFESSOR BECKMANs AUToMArIoN,
which is the marvel of the age in me-
chanical ingenuity. Every one should
visit this truly wonderful toy, which
consists of large number of artisans
busily engaged in plying their respec-
tive avocations, rustic scenery, minia-
iure fountains, etc., all combined in q
space of eleven by nine feet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

NY dear, said wife to her husband,
do you know what Is the most curious
.hing in the world2" "Yss, madam"
gruiAy answered the brute, the most
curious thing in the world is woman
that is not curious"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

Five children we're born at once to Mrs.
Hart, the wife of butcher Of Depere,
Wisconsin, not long since, and three Of
them still live.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
CokeI Cokeii CoIkeiI,

COkei COkeii COkeII!
Now is the time to buy coke, before
the bad weather sets in and the price ad-
vances, as it will later in the season
For sale by all the coal dealers and TIE
Gas company go
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

CALcmEIEG reduced to science and
executed cheap by Hook 4 LaGrill, 326
Second street. ST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
JUSTICE OF PEACE.
FOR SALE.
GOOD CHANGE
To Commence Business.

oTORE FIXTURES AND WELL Sc
- lscted Stock Of Clothing and Furnishing
Goods. located ~ No. 2i9 Main street. for sale
On Ions tine tor 5000 paper. proprietor has
posing of one. For particulars spply 10
$50 L. KAUFMAN, 1s2 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
Democratic and Conservative Party.


For Governor.
JAMES D. PORTER. g Henry County.
For Coaeress. Te. =. DistTSef.
Il. CASEY YOUNG, Of Shelby County,
shelby County Ticket.
Senators.
JOHN OvERT0N. Jz..
A. B HAYNES.
Representatives,. II = p
]. HARVEY MATHES. IA
JOHN A. R0UsH.
HUGH D. GREER. n
GEO. R. WYNN.
GEn. B. PETERS. = ~ = ca
LUKE W. RINLAT. ( 4 Z III LII
F7oterial Ssaafor.
PKYTOY j. SMITH. Of Upton County.
Hoterial Representatives. ffs gssg
JOHN NJ. GALLOWAY. Of Fayetts County.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION.


On account OF this being election day,
and there being such greatinterest taken
in saving the country" the Exposition
was sparsely attended this morning, but
last night there was the usual large
crowd. The promenade concert was the
attractive feature last night, and added
much to the general entertainment OF
visitors. A succession of novelties are
in preparation for every night this week,
and many of the displays now on exhib-
ition will be entirely changed, which will
avoid any sameness or monotony to
those who are frequent visitors.
Tomorrow evening at between 8 and
9 o'clock
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
B w YOUR COAL
OF THE
st. Bernard Coal Association,
NO. Is MADISON ST.,

Next to the Ledger Omce.
SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

Ma. 10 LOCKE has taken charge Of the city
circulation Of the LEDGER. The public can
rely upen him fer its prompt and regular de-
livery.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
HATS AND FuRs.

With increased facilities and reduced sx-
Fensel, will be able 70 sell goods 81 prices that
viii defy competition. bs-TB
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

An elegantly bound Cauvassing Book for the
best and cheapest Family Bible ever pub
agent It contains Over 700 fine Scripture
lllustratio 8. and agents are meeting with
unpreceo ented success. Address. stating ex-
perience, etc and we will show you what our
agents S1 are aons' NbIloSAiL PoBI1salNs
Louis Mo-
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Il. ROE = OH r., Ag't
326 Main Street.
New Advertisements.
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-GODEY'S LADY'S BOOK

Will give TO every subscriber. whether Single
or in Club, who pays in Advance for 1875:
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03
From Alabama

MoSrooNERr, November S.-The cleo
ton is progressing quietly. Many col
ored men are openly voting the Conserv-
ative ticket.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-11-03

The complete official Democratic ma
jority is 629 in two precincts. Bossiel
parish gives Democratic majority. Nc
others heard from.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-20
THE BROOKLYN SCANDAL.

G. sbearman, counsel for the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher
in the City Court OF Brooklyn, that Theodore
Tlton in his suit against Mr. Beecher. should be com
PEELED 10 furnish bill Of particulars of the damages
which he charges in his complaint Judge Nelson
remarked that application for bill OF particulars
in such case rather extraordinary, and the
damages could hardly be rendered in items Mr. Shear.
man ackno wledgcd that his request somewhat un-
usual but he thought the plaintiff should be compelled
10 give particulars. Judge Neilson then signed the
order show cause, making II returnAbe at 10 o'clock
on Thursday morning. The order was served upon
Morris Pearsall. Mr.. Tiden. attorneys. and they
VIII be present TO object TO the motion which they
from being brought out on the tria. but which they
believe Will not succeed.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-20
THE FRANKLIN LITERARY SOCIETY,

The tenth anniversary of the organization
OF the Franklin Literary Society was marked by de-
hghtful musical and literary entertainment last even
Ing at the chapel OF the Packer Institute, Brooklyn
and everything passed of to the satisfaction Of the
members and very large number OF friends who were
present The programme included a short address by
the Precedent NJ Ncsbtt, sketch OF the Society by
u W Tallmadge rectatons by F. W. p Miller aud c.
C. SHUTS al address by w. ii. Williams. aud songs by
Miss f. C. Thursby and E. s. Chaplin. One Of the pleas
ATTEST features Of entertainment that in all
spects enjoyable the address by Mr.. Williamson
the Decade. II a thoughtful presentation OF the
more prominent changes wrought In human affairs dur
inc the ten wears of the Sncievs existence, and
delivered finely. After eschewing at the outset any
uretenslons 10 an exhaustive survey OF wide a
field he referred the elements OF progress In Italy,
and the protracted struggle better
,nent in spain, and then pointed out the
sirnifcance OF the overthrow Of Napoleon III. and
tbe triumph Of Germany. The material and intellectual
rorress of England and the establishment OF interna
fnna arbitration In the ratification OF the Washington
Treaty were the topics, and these led the 10
consideration OF the processes by which the ravageS OF
civ war have been repaired IN the United states. the
nn,ldnc OF tie Pacific Railroad and the overthrow of
Tweed. In conclusion. he brought To nina how much
Rad happeued during ten years 10 encourage good ci
zens the world TO take bolder stand for freedom
iusce aud sound government, and especially to stImu
ate yOuue men 10 be earnest and hopeful their
wnrk The address was delivered with much
estpess and spirit that Mr. Williams fairly earned the
close attention paid to il and the hearty applause with
which II was received This Is the Society before which
Senator schurz is 10 lecture next month That IL IL
literary ASSOCIATION OF real worth aud great promise this
eutortaiplreGt Lit furnished conclusive proof.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-20
A WRECKING STEAMER MISSING.

The steamer A. Winants, belonging to the
Coast wreckug Company, which sailed from this port
for Key West Sept 90 has not been heard from since
Sept a. and fears entertained that she is lost She
touched at Fortress Monroe Sept 49, aud was seen ne
day by passing vessel rs miles northeast OF Fryins
Pan Shoals. She expected to call at Wilmington
n c. and Savannah Ca, but has not been heard from
at either place. It is feared that she may have beer
shipwrecked IN the terrible hurricane which suddenly
occurred of Charleston on Sept 2s She was we'll pro
visioned for over two months. Her officers and crew
we're the following:
Captain, C. NJ. Simm; Chief Engineer, Joseph Inslee
Agent, John A. Bran; Foreman, Barney McCdhery
Cook VIM. Clemenshaw; deck hands, Timothy Donahue
Vim. Gray and stephen Denarie hremen John Morgan
George May and NJ. McHugh; wreckers, James Stanton
Irving Newsbury, VIM Martin, and John HagCerty.