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New-York tribune., 1874-05-30

hardly require more than year to complete; 1t VIII
make difference of several days in the transport Of
freight, etc. between Egypt and the countries Of
Soudan.
A far more important plan, however is the build
ing of road from Wady Halfa, the Second Csts',
ract, to the Ethiopian Nile at the old capital Of
Shendy, within 70 or 80 miles of Khartoum. This
route has been surveyed and the report prepared BY
Mr.. Fowler, an English engineer, presents the I'M
dertaking in very feasible form. The road VIII
follow the Nile through Nuba to the town of Edabbe
where the great nOrthward and eastward curve Ok
"elbow" of the river commences, and will Themes
strike through the Bayuda Desert to It's terminus
not far from the junction OF the White ana DUO
Niles. Its entire length would be about 5SS miles,
and the cost of construction account OF the easy
grading and low price of labor. would be compars'
lively small There are numerous good wells I'D tno
Bayuda Desert, obviating the necessity OF trahs-
porting supplies of water
All this looks WELL but Mr.. Fowlers plan OF even
tually continuing the line to Khartoum, and tnen
building another road thence along the northern
base of the Abyssinian Highlands, To the Red Sea
strikes as being little 200 ambitious 1t truo'
as he says that overland passengers to India dise
barking at Alexandria, and having o conthnou,
line of rail to the Abyssnian port of Massowa, woua
not Only aNOlu tue telhPciae"AS~A Va
Sea- but would gain three four days IN time ou,,
imagine, before this line is completed there VIII
already be direct railway in existence. pasS'hs
through Asatic Turkey Persia. and Anshanis''u''
Or, will it be by way of Astrakhan, the Ara sea- .,
the Oxus For if England does not soon ouiiu SUI"
q line. Russia will. 49,
The Egyptian Government, by overturning 'n'
jealous and despotic cheftancies OF Nupia' h,"'o
pia, and Soudan, has reduced the great centrai ="
gion watered by the Nile to tolerable order n
now the higher task of repopuating, by wise anu
just administration Of affairs, the desolated pio'
inces, reopening the old. sand-choked canals .,
irrigation. turning the plains Of wiry grass anu
poisonous euphorbia into harvests of wheat' ean''
and cotton, and finally (snce every measure neis
is dictated by policy of pure selishness draw,Ss
q revenue from tho moderate taxation OF wealth..
ten fold more than now, from the oppressive ians
ton of poverty. In spite of all that has been do"~
up to this time, see no reason for such hope: .
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The CHAIR ruled that motion out OF order and said
the motion to insist took precedence.
Tho question being Mr.. Wrights motion IL was
agreed toYeas, 81 Nays, a. The following - the vote
in detail Republicans in roman; Democrats IN ltancs'
and Liberal Republicans in small capitalsl:
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make the best of their opportunity there will be
another similar struggle to that we have just passed
through in the Legislature and Mr.. Washbum is
more likely than anybody else TO be again the victor
in il.
CANDIDATES FOR Mr.. HOOPER'S PLACE IN THE HOUSE
The Democrats hope 10 elect at least one member
of Congress of their party to the House of Rep
resentatives this year from Massachusetts, in place
of the Hon. Samuel Hooper and assist in placing
Gen Banks again in his former seat and perhaps to
accomplish something in one or two of the other
districts of the State. Mr.. Hooper, it is assumed
will not be again candidate the strife for his
oessor will be controlled in the Republican ranks
by Collector Simmons; the Democrats then propose
to nominate ex-Mayor CASTOR, one of their most
moderate-minded and popular men, and to get for
him enough Republican votes to slaughter SIM
mons's nominee. They think that Gen. Banks will
easily defeat Mr. Goocb in the Vth District but this
is not 80 certain matter as 1t might be- Mr. Pierce
will DO chosen, without doubt, in the Hid Dis
trict He is acceptable to the Liberal Republicans
aud TO many Democrats. The With and the With
rare those In which Butler is said TO be balancing
20 what he shall do. Politicians in the With Essex
Dstfict talk more confidently than ever of the hope
llossness OF Buffers chances there. They say they
have an independent eandidatei in Mr. Albert Currier
OF Eewbnryport. who will play the mischief with
bis strength. IL ne Butler) runs. The Democrats
also threaten 70 capture the With illiamss Dis
trict and the With and IXth, represented by the
brothers Hoar 1t "a too early as yet to prephesy
with any confidence ae to what they can do The
Republican members are al likely to be candidates
for reelection, except Mr.. Hooper and Mr. Crocker,
the latter of whom has carried the joke of being
Massachusetts, Member of Congress little too far
during bis present term of service for the patience
of even the strongest Republican District Of the
8tata
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

Masons in Memphis in making the affair
equal to any heretofore given under the
auspices of the Masonic fraternity.
For years the Masonic picnics have been
the event Of the season, and it is the de-
termination not to permit this one to be
surpassed by any of its predecessors.
The Bartlett movement is disturbing
the peace of the white Radical leaders
of Memphis;-those who are in favor OF
placing negro children in white schools
according to the Sumner civil rights pro-
gramme. The leaders Of the combi-
nation are again trying to whip in
the Irish vote, 30 that it can be made
available to secure the negro vote for a
few would.be leaders next August. Our
Ledger Liner will show all this up in due
time.
The Fire Committee OF both Boards
met yesterday and refused to concur in
the action of the Mayor, who placed
four men on the Fire Department and
gave them charge OF the Chelsea hose
carriage. Fire Chief McFadden refused
to place the appointees on duty until the
Fire Committee endorsed tie measure.
Chief McFadden stated before the com
mittee that he could spare a sufficient
number of men from the engine
houses to man the hose carriage,
and that there was no necessity to
add four men to the force. The session
of the Fire Committee was a little
stormy, but became placid eventually.
1t was the evident intention OF the
ring to give the Chelsea hose car
rage to the negroes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

The night before last Professor Carroll
lost a valuable mocking bird from his
residence near Poplar street. Last
night in the same vicinity strapping
negro applied for some bread and meat.
He was refused and instructed to go to
work. In Jew minutes the cry Of
" stop thief r. was heard. The vsgrant
negro thief had applied for relief at the
residence of Mr.. Kramer and took occa-
sion to seize a bird cage containing a
valuable mocSing bird and make off
with it. Mr.. Kramer gave pursuit, and
the negro abandoned the cage in the
alley aud escaped.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
How Book Beer Got les Name.

From the St. Louis Democrat
In the former German kingdom of
Hanover there is town named Eimbeck,
where, as early as in the eighteenth cen
fury because of its most excellent water
suitable for brewing beer), there we're 300
brewelies exporting their products at a
time when in the whole of Germany you
could hardly find a glass of tasteful
beer The expectation was made to Ba-
varia, and above all to its capital, MI.
mich, where of course that beer, to dis.
tinguish itfrom domestic beer, was called
Eimbecker beer, then Becker beer, then
Beck beer, and at last Book beer, buck.
Since the brewing business has been en-
inently improved, the number Of breWe,,
ries at Eimbeck has so much decreased
that now, according to a gentleman, for
merly our fellow citizen and raised at
Eimbeck, there are at that town but
sixty breweries.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
memphis Cotton statement.

The Gotten Exchange furnishes the
annexed gratifying statement made up
to noon to-day Total receips Of cotton
last year to September LIST, 4l5, 255 bales;
receipts from September LIST to date,
AS, GA bales; excess to date over total
of last year, $50 bales. 1t is estimated
that the receipts henceforward to the
close of the season win foot up from
%, 900 to 10000 bales, making the aggre-
gated receipts of the season from 445.OOO
to $50 900 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
Graud Opera T+rpsichorean.

To night Professor Mueller's grand
exhibition of fancy dancing, operate
and classical, will come off at the theater.
The little pupils have been trained ex-
cellently well and will appear in the
grand opera, which will be given with
scenic effect and magni6cence. Moth
ing of the kind has ever been seen in
this city. The Professor in his attract
i've circular says;
AS desire this grand exhibition to be
the browning effort of my first visit to
Memphis, and as this will be the grand
est, most novel, scientific and brilliant
exhibition of classical fancy dancing
ever given in the South, | would be very
happy if at least FIVE thousand OF the
science and art-loving citizens OF Mem
phls could be present TO see 1t, and-I
must fearlessly and unhesltatingly in
vite the CRITICISM of every artist and
connoisseur of terpslchorean art, the
combined press of Memphis and all
who attend, either to give their approval
by the most hearty applause for the tai
ented and persevering little misses and
masters who will dance the great dances,
OF to keep perfect silence, if l should
have been mistaken in your estimation.
| have therefore fixed the price OF ad
mission at such liberal rate that each
gentleman might take three or four
ladies, one ticket alone being worth
fully five dollars.
A number of beautiful dances will be
introduced. For particulars see the
circulars. There will be a matinee to-
morrow, at which the grand exhibition
will be repeated.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

Corwin, of Merchants Restaurant
fame, has fitted up a number of fur
nished rooms in connection with his
dining palace. They are located up
stairs in the Kit Williams block, corner
of Second and Madison street. Furni-
ture and carpets, ETC., all new. Apart
ments we'll ventilated and commodious;
private dining rooms attached, and
everything calculated to make guests
and patrons happy. Try him once, and
you will be sure to call again. 78
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
rwen,r.nvs per ceni. saved

By using Dooley's yeast powder in the
preparation of biscuits, rolls, pastry,
etc., owes any of the ordinary baking
powders in market This is occasioned
by the full net weight in each package,
and the fact that it is composed of arti-
Giles strictly pure, healthy and nutritious
which insures satisfactory results every
time. By using Dooley's yeast powder
thirty pounds more bread can be made
from a barrel Of -four than any other
process of raising dough. A trial will
satisfy any one of its standard excel
lence For sale by grocers generally.
eod&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
Knlehls or Py ,hias s.lenIe.

Last evening hundreds Of our most
respectable citizens, accompanied by
their wives and daughters, attended the
picnic given at James Park by the
Knights of Pythias. The Knights paid
the most polite attention to their,guests,
and most delightful time was enjoyed
by all. Dancing was kept up until IL
o'clock, when the weary but pleased
terpsichorean votaries wendell their way
homeward. Nothing occurred to mar
the pleasures of the day and night, and
the Knights were highly complimented
upon their strict enforcement of the rule
that all Improper characters should be
excluded from the grounds" The re-
suit has clearly shown that the enforce
ment of the ordinary rules Of respecta-
bility does pay in Memphis, and the
Knights deserve the thanks Of the moral
public for raising the standard of picnics
to a proper grade. In every sense of
the term the picnic was a splendid sue
cess.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
TAILORING.

The well known fashionable merchant
tailor, A. H. Goodman, 100 Main ST.,
has just received another invoice of fine
tailoring goods direct from the import
ers. The dull business in the East ena-
bled Mr.. Goodman to buy those goods at
low prices, and he wishes to inform the
public that he will make them up at
reasonable.prices His styles of making
up cannot be surpassed. Give him
call and examine his goods and prices.
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s,rawberries ana Ice. cream.

B. Rocco, corner of Main and Adams,
has recently repaired and fitted up his
rooms in fine style, and is ready to serve
his friends aud customers, as heretofore,
with the choicest articles of confection.
cries of every kind, including ice cream
aud strawberries, soda water, pure and
cool, and everything in his line. Call
and see Rocco. 50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

Some time since the General Council
passed a resolution or ordinance placing
hose carriage in the ninth ward, Chel-
sea, for the protection of that portion OF
the city. On the 18th of May Mayor
League issued an order to tire cher
McFadden to turn hose carriage,
equipments and horse over to Z. Doyle,
which order the fire chief obeyed, 1t
being in accordance with the resolution
passed by the General Council On the
10th of May, Mayor League issued another
order to chief McFadden. stating that ne
(the Mayor had, under the resolution OF
the General Council, appointed Peter
Mitchell (colored). Joe Lusher lcolored),
Andrew Trigg (eolored), and p. Doyle
(white), as a force to man the Chelsea
hose carriage. Chief McFadden refused
to recognize the new fremen, being
governed, as he should be, by the city
ordinances, which says in chapter III,
article II, section 1877.
The Fire Committee and Chief Engi-
neer shall make rules for the govern
ment of the department, employ the
men required and fix their compensa-
ton, ali subject 20 the approval OF the
General Council.
Yesterday the Fire Committee, csm-
posed of Aldermen Dryer, Cicalla, NAL
atesta Councilman Roush, Chase, Walsh,
Camp and Thomas (colored), was called
together. Councilman Thomas was not
present, and Councilman Jack Walsh
excused himself from taking any action
in opposition to the Mayors action
placing negroes on the Fire Department.
Walsh left the committeeman, and the
remaining members invited the Mayor to
appear aud give his opinion. The Mayor
stated that under the resolution placing
a hose. carriage in Chelsea he felt author
lied to put negroes on the force. The
committee. excepting Jack Walsh, dis
agreed with the Mayor as to his author
ity, but no result was reached.
The Fire Committee will meet again
and pass resolutions in order to bring
the matter before the General Council.
The turning over of the Chelsea hose
carriage to the negroes is a political
dodge in order to break ground against
the Bartlett movement, but it will not
pan out favorably for the ring" The
negroes have taken charge of the hose
carriage in Chelsea, but are not recog-
nized by Chief MeFadden as belonging
to the department, and be will not, until
the Fire Committee so instructs him.
The Mayor is not in heart in favor of
this movement, but politics makes
man do strange things, and as in police
matters the Mayor desires to place the
responsibility on the shoulders of others.
The fire chief can man the Chelsea hose
carriage by detailing white men from the
department, and will do so if so in
structed by the Fire Committee. There
seems to be Niger in the fire de-
partment as well as the police depart
ment, and all for the August elections.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
rne Mendel.sohn club CONCORD.

Great preparations are being made Tor
the Messiah oratorio to be repeated at
the Cumberland Presbyterian church on
Friday, May 18th. Mrs. Czapski, Mrs.
Miles, Miss Magevney, Misses Walker,
Hitzfeld Douglass and Barry will be the
soloists. An orchestra of twenty pieces
will be a grand attraction on the occa-
sion. An important rehearsal will be
held tomorrow Saturday evening at
7:45 with orchestra and singers. No ac-
tive member should be absent as it is of
great importance to have the full strength
of voices and Instrumentation on hand.
Tickets are rapidly selling and from all
indications there will be no standing
room on the evening Of the concert. A
prominent music patron took fifty tickets
on his own account, says one CT the
main officers of the club. We rejoice to
see this spirit prevail and predict a ff-
teen hundred dollar house for the Men
delssohDs.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

We have received from the Publisher,
F. W. Helmich, Cincinnati, Ohio, two
new songs, Don't go Near the Bar
room, Father" and Father Drinks no
More" composed by Jean lie Croix.
The music and words show the workings
Of the temperance crusade now pro-
crossing in the Buckeye State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
Notice.

3 Subscribers not receiving the PUBLIC
LEDGER regularly, will please leave
complaint at the Office. Others desiring
to subscribe leave their names and num-
Der Of their residence or place of bust.
ness, and it will meet with prompt atten-
ton. jos LOCKE,
Superintendent City Circulation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

HARPER, Cooley, Galaxy. Scribner,
Science Monthly and Peterson's maya
zines for June at Billy Lieben's, 1864
Main street. Also full assortment OF
all the leading dailies and weekles in
the United States. 66
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

GRAND sale of damaged clothing and
gents furnishing goods from the Star
clothing house, at 1922 Main street, one
door south Of Hollis. "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

The GermanProtestsnt Sunday-sehool
picnic will come off on the 18th of May
(Pfngst Montag), at James Park, where
everybody will enjoy a family reunion.
The children and their teachers invite
everybody to participate. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

THE best bargains in fine boots and
shoes in every style at Eagle Boot and
Shoe store, 344 Main street. The best
styles of boots and shoes made to order
at short notice.
81 j. W. VoEGELI, Proprietor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

This delicious fruit will be found for
sale daily at spicer & Ryan's, raised by
our friend ]. E. Spicer, manager of
Waverly Hall" fruit farm, Kerr ave-
nue.. OH
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
InstantaneOus Death.

By using Msurer's patent roach and
insec; destroyer you can instantly clear
your house of these vermin. Agent can
be found at 1863 Main street, corner Pop
lar. Kills every pop
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

II you are thirsty, stop in at 236 Main
street. You will find the best soda and
mead always ice cold; also, a choice
variety of fresh candy, cakes, etc. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

MASTER Fl. F. MELLERsHs news stand,
los Beal street, is in full blast. All the
popular literature Of the day. including
Bow Bells, constantly on hand. l9t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
THE CITY.
M n; M II ri 1 e$s
Fssday evening. May ~. 1874.
r. G. MILLER & co.

FRESH country butter at 80 cents
per pound. Teas cheaper than any
other house in the city,
r. G. MILLER q Co,
CAT 1893 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
nnnhnm,. Yeast PoWder.

For purity and strength it is un-
equalled. All who use it like it, and re-
commend it for reliability and economy.
6Qt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
Personal.

Colonel ]. d. Thomas, of Bryan,
Texas, is at present the guest of Colonel
j. t. Flynn, of this city, on his return
from the Methodist General Conference,
still in session at Louisville.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

HAVE you tried the New Orleans mead
at Floyds2 If not, go and try a glass.
You will fnd it the best ever sold in
Memphis "
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

Strawberries and ice-cream made of
genuine sweet cream at Specht & Wal
ter's, No. 81 Madison street. Get
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
KAHN & FREIRERG.

100, III, I73 Main street.
corner Poplar, IOO dozen
pairs genuine French kid
gloves. twO-bultOned, stitched
backs, Sue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

George Kendalls Hole in the Wal"
Monroe street, opposite Peabody Hotel,
is the place to get spring drinks of every
description. l42t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

News STAND. All the June magazines
can be found at Mrs Mansford's news
stand, on the corner of Second and Mon
roe streets. The latest daiIies and peri
odicals can also be found at this popular
stand.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

W. D. LUMPKIE will be a candidate
for Clerk of the County Court of Shelby
contradiction, August, lS74-subject
to the action of the convention called
by the Bartlett Executive Committee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

J. W. X. Browne. No 10 Jefferson
street, puts in water pipes, gas pipes
and steam pipes at the lowest prices and
in the best style. so
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

The cheapest line of clothing and
gents furnishing goods ever offered in
this city can be found at 1872 Main street,
next TO Hollis. IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

PARTIES desiring life insurance, espe-
cial attention is called to the card of H.
H. Booth, general agent, Manson St.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
sTsAYED OR STOLEN.

CTRAYFD OR STOLEN-A SMALL SOR-
- rel mule. five years old, with harness
mark on hip, branded on shoulder, name and
tail trimmed. A liberal reward will be paid
nah. between Pigeon Roost and Holly Ford
roads. 69-7l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

Cohen can sell hats cheap on account
of small expenses in his business. 70
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HEADQUARTERS.

ann getting my HAVANA
CIGARS direct from manu-.
facturer, and can we'll afford
10 retail them at Wholesale
prices Call ON me and get a
fresh Havana for 3 and 81
cents. SOL COLEMAN.
2OO Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

THE damaged goods from the Star
clothing house can be found at 322 Main
street, next to Hollis. y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
FOR LEASE.

TH0R LEAsE-LOTs IN DIFFERENT POR-
Il lions of the city, on long time and reason
able terms. JOHN 0VERT0N JR.,
% 26i Seaond street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

To what base uses may we come at
lsstl Julius S. Caesar is veterinary
surgeon At Port Hope, Canada.
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BOARDING.

~s--~-~~~--~-----~-~~r~rs = = :. :. :, = :.
BOARDING GOOD BOARD CAN BE OBJ
n tained nj lI% p plar str ct. with OF with
out lodging. bay board at "a 50 a week.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22
ON THE WING.

Pigeon Match at Fair Grounds To.
Morrow.
Omnibuses will leave corner of Main
and Madison streets at p m. for the
grounds. S. L. BARISDs, Sec'y.
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italian Picnic.

Next Wednesday, the twenty.seventh
instant the Soeieta di Unione Fratel-
lama ItaliaHa will celebrate their Gus
tomary annual picnic at James Park
The most extensive preparations are
being made for this picnic, which will
doubtless eclipse any previous one given
by this organization Major Winchester
and other gentlemen will deliver
speeches, and in addition to this feature,
dancing, music and other amusements
will contribute to the. enjoyment of the
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-22

DR. HNsoN's dental rooms, Sl7I Main
street. 81