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I77 Third Street,

Daily. from 10 am. to p m, and from 8 to 8
p.m.; on Sunday from 10 am. to pm. only.
DIR. JORDAN having for many years ex-
olusively devoted his attention to the treat
ment and cure of Nervous Diseases arising
from Physical Debility, Exhausted Vitality,
Abuses OF the System and all Others apper-
tanning thereto. The system which DR.. JOr-
dan adopts does not require confinement or
any dangerous compounds which are invari-
ably used by the unskillful. Patients whose
cases have been badly treated, neglected OF
to pay DR.. Jordan visit, al in no instance
do they have his care without permanent cure
being effected.
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E. z. BROCCHUS,
PRACTICAL BRICKLAYER.

ATANTELs AND CRATES SET AND JOB
Nl work done with prcmptness. Special at
tanlion given %
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sHOKY CHI1INEYs.

Office at Il. Hainer's Mantel and Crate De.
pot, Ss5 Main street. CIT
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Father CInb Concertn.

Quite large and fashionable audience
attended the theater last night to enjoy
the music of olden time as presented by
the leading professional and amateur
musicians Of Memphis, under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Kirkland. The costuming
was appropriate and the different tab
leaux were quite imposing and attractive.
The vocal music, solos, duets and cho-
russes we're well rendered by the repre-.
sentatives CT the year l776. In the tab
leaux it is almost impossible to prevent
amateurs from talking to each other, or
moving about, all of which partially des-
troys the scenic effect. The huttering
.of old Continental fans might, with pro
priety, be dispensed with, also. The
orchestral music furnished by Professor
Handwerker and the piano accompani.
ments brought out by Professor Perring,
added no little to the attractions and
pleasures of the evening. The concert
will be repeated tonight and tomorrow
night, however, with a change Of pro-
gramme. 1t is no difficult matter to
predict that the theater will be crowded
during the second and third series OF
concerts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07

various topics of general interest, and
brought out many of those little courte-
sizes which are the charm Of social life.
We can say for the press and for all, that
Mr.. Pettigrew, President of the Cham
Der Of Commerce, is a splendid caterer,
and that he was tireless providing for
the wants and comforts of those who fell
under his charge. The great length of
this article precludes an account of sew
eral little episodes which should not be
forgotten. d: ID. M. (
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
NEW YORK.

New YoRK, May r. Considerable
anxiety exists owing to the non-arrival
of the steamship Ethiopia, now nineteen
days out from Glasgow for this port.
Two steamers of the same line which
sailed after the Ethiopia have arrived
here.
A curious case of thrice married
woman who draws alimony from two
divorced husbands, was discussed yester-
day in the Supreme Court. An inferior
Court refused the application of one OF
the disbanded husbands to be released
from the legal obligation to support an
another man wife. and the case became
public on his appeal.
The New York Theater, of which VIM.
Stuart has been lessee, and Charles
Fechter stage manager, has passed iato
the Sheriffs hands and performances
have ceased for the present.
z Captain General COncha, of Cuba,
has issued decree in which it is stated
that the railroad companies have now to
suffer inevitable loss, as do all other in
terests il the country, in consequence
of the present financial condition Of the
island. By the DEGREES issued last De-
cember the companies we're allowed to
fix their rates for each month according
to the premium on gold current on the
Goth of each month, but it is alleged
that they have been in the habit of
changing much higher rates than was
allowed. General Concha has inter
posed and has fixed the increase for
May at fifty per cent. over all their rates.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07
THE NEW
Improved Remington
SEWING MACHINE.
AWARDED
-, .,
AT VIENNA, 1873.
The HIeHEsr ORDER OF medal" AWARDED
AT THB EXPOSITION.
No Sewing Machine Received
higher Prize.
FEW GOOD REASONS.

IA Ne,c Lapention THOROUGHLY TESTED and
secured by Letters Patent.
s-Makes a perfect LOCK STITCH, alike on
both sides, on al kinds Of goods.
3-Runs LIGHT, SMOOTH. NoIsELEss anG
RAPID best combination of qualities.
4-DURaBLE--Rln for years without repairs.
O. W do all varieties Of tcOrt and Fancy
Stitching in a superior manner
els most easily managed by the operator.
Length of stitch may be altered while run
ming. and machine can be threaded without
raising thread through holes.
r. Design Simple, Ingenious, ELEGANT, form,
ing the stitch icithOh the use of Cog Wheel
Gears, Rotary Cams or Lever Arms. BIAS
the Automatic Drop Feed, which insures unit
form length Of stitch at any speed. Has our new
Thread Controller, which allows easy move
ment of the needle-bar and prevents injury TO
thread.
Construction most careful and FIEIsHeD;
1t is manufactured by the most skillful and
experienced mechanics, at the celebrated
bennington ArmOry, DfOn, N. n
Cincinnati Omse ISL Fourth street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07

CAIRO, May 5,-Arrived Rover, st,
Louis, 3 pm; Minneola, Memphis,
an; Simpson Hoerner. Louisville, g.
Garrett, ST. Louis, 10. Depsrted-Sharr
Mcdonald, Louisville, 10 pm; Sher-
lock, New Orleans, IL; Minneols, Gin
cinnati. I am; Rover, St. Louis, s;
Hoerner, New Orleans, 9; Garrett. Pitts
burg, 10. The weather is clear and
pleasant.
CINCINNATI, Nay THE river is
thirty-two feet three inches and falling.
The weather is clear and warm.
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Generalization

ST. LOUIS, May The consolidation
Of the st. Louis, Iron Mountain aud
Cairo and Fulton railroads has been
fully effected, and now the Board Of Di.
rectors is as follows: Thomas Allen,
Girard b. Allen, S. D. Barlow, S. Il.
Latin, Samuel Copp, W. R. Allen, 81.
Louis; William Il. Swift, H. G. Mar
guard, W. J. Blodgott, General Cabot
Ward, John BigeIow, New York; N. NJ.
Rose, ]. N. Laughborough, Little Rock.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07

The Nashville Union and American
OF late date says: Professor Allan Curr,
of Scotland, who lectured here short
time ago has come to grief in Spring
field, Illinois. The Register of that city
calls him a champion fraud, p" The
Professor lectured in this city not long
since. Scotland's greatest orator ="
seems to be in trouble.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07

o,d Commissioners, Rogers and Day
and the experts, invited to accompany
,bsn nrocured horses and proceeded al
onoe TO the site in question and spent
savaral hours riding over the ground.
On their return it was nearly train time
and the Governor went to his room and
wrote the following, which his secretary
handed to Mr.. Pettigrew just before
Governor Brown left for Nashville
HUMBOLDT, TENN, Mays. 1874.
Messrs. j. NJ. Pettirew and others on Com
mittee: mftFa
GESmEMEN-I am in receipt of your
communication Of this date transmitting
resolutions in reference to the location
of the Insane Asylum in West Tennes-
see. While it would be pleasure to
me and tie gentlemen with me, to visit
Brownsville and Memphis, yet, under
nv construction of the statcte providing
for an asylum in West Tennessee, l
do not feel at liberty to examine or in
spect any site save the one selected by
the Board of Commissioners. 1t is the
duty of the Board to select and report a
site, and if it meets the requirements of
the law it is my duty to approve. If st
fails in any material particular to meet
the objects contemplated, | can OILY
refuse to approve, aud recommit the
question to the Board for their further
action.
1t is proper to add that am called
back to Nashville on important bust.
ness, and Drs. Cheatham, Jones and
Calendar cannot remain long enough to
visit either of the points named.
i am. gentlemen, with very great re-
spect, yours, etc, etc,
JOHN c. Brown, Governor.
While the Memphis and Brownsville
delegations would have been pleased to
have had the Governor visit them in a
social way. they were satisfied with the
proprieiy of his reply, and all feel i'm
pressed that an impartial decision will
be rendered after the experts have given
their careful professional opinion. As
to what that opinion may be, not sin
gle intimation was dropped; in fact, the
Memphis delegation felt that it would be
indicate to press the subject, and
rather avoided it than otherwise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07

Fresh country butter at forty cents
per pound. r. c. MILLER & Co.,
5st 1873 Main street.
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MEDICAL.
DIR. CURTIS
ARRIVAL NEW ORLEANS.

DR. DEF. CURTIS, NJ. D., FIR. c. S.,
author Of " Manhood" Medical Essays
on Marriage, etc, etc, takes this opportu-
nifty to announce to the cit.Eens of Memphis
and the surrounding country. including those
who have previously consulted him, that ne
has arrived in New Orleans for the season,
and may be conferred with as heretofore. in
!, nrann or by letter. AZ his rooms.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07

A rural Vermont newspaper announ-
ces that its minimum charge Tor hrst-
class marriage notice will be htteen
pounds of dried apples. Notices with
poetry" cost twelve pounds OF onions
more.
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FLOWERS, bouqets, plants, designs,
etc. at Craig's, $40 Main street. 62
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RAILROAD.
MEMPHIS g. CHARLESTON R.R.
SPRING RACES
CHIcKASAW JOCKEY CLUB.
SPECIAL TIME TABLE.
NOTICES

WE HEREBY NOTIFY ALL PERSONS
w from trading for twenty-three notes for
$3.50 each, executed BY us in favor Of X Is.
snowden for rent Of No. 81 South Court street,
a. they will not be paid mo
5f59 HENRY QUENIEb bt1u.
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clerk Of the Bartlett Circuit Court.
TOHN MoIROOKS is A CANDIDATE FOR
d re election, subject to the approval Of the
Convention TO be called by the Bartlett Exec
utive Committee. 5I-td
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no. Q RAMPART sTREET.

between Canal and Custom-house, daily from
Sundays from IL TO only.
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MATTRESSES, awnings and mosquito
bars made to order by Martin Eyke, 81
Madison street 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07

ONE lot slightly damaged cashmere
coats at s. worth SIS at sproule & Nc
Gowns. 6z
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ANNOUNCEMENT.
MEMPHIS. April %. 1874.

Ep1roR LEDGER-I announce myself as q
candidate for Clerk of the Criminal Court Of
Memphis Election in August, 1874.
46 te Il. S. AYRES.
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9 Rampart street, New Orleans, Do

9 Rampart street, Nov VIIeahs' d
~ DR., Curtis has determined TO remain IN
- orleans daring his Southern trip, and
III MI ncsftivelv not vt.1t Memphis pro
sIssfonnIIy this year. Hence those who
Min 10 consult him personally must call upon
him at bis address above. o-0s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-07

MANHOOD,
Corrected and Revised By the Author, <. D
N0,-9F IL CURTIS. III. D.. y. II. @. s.

r. CURTIS, NJ. D.. T. K. Q. ..
MEDICAL ESSAY on the cause and cure
az premature Decline in man, showing how
health Is lost and how regained IL gives a
clear synopsis Of the Impediments 70 harrl-
ace the treatment of Exhausted vitality,
Tervous and Physical Debility, Abuses Of the
system. etc etc. and the remedies therefor,
The result Of twenty years successful practice.
There is no member Of socie BY wnom
sncb person holds the relation Of parent, pre-
centor or clergyman. "-London Itmss:
0e9ICyuRTis ON MANHOOD. This book
shoNld be read by the young, for Instruction,
Nv me afflicted for relief 1t vii, lniure no
one o. London Ned. Gas.
Piiee 50 cents, by mail. Address the author
AAiSS DIX CURTIS.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

New SCHOOL SEATS ANo DEsKs.-Our school
board have made one commendable moyo!in the
right direction, and one that should have been
made by their predecessors at least two years ago
They have bought about five hundred and fifty Of
the Triumph seat and desk, for pupils of all
grades, and are putting them in wherever they
are needed. The old scats-a sort Of barbar.
ious cross between an old fashioned puncheon
or plank, and straight backed chair, to sit in
which was positive punishment to the little
ones, have been removed The old seats, besides
being so narrow that Il well built boy or girl OF
seven or eight years of age when once squeezed
into one, was wedgcd SO tightly as to be unable
to turn without moving the chair, had no desk
or place to hold books, while the new ones have
both. They are put together without screens or
nails, being alternate strips of ash and walnut
dovetaied together Besides being durable, they
are very pretty and convenient The board got
them on advantageous terms, and deserve credit
for making this much needed improvement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29
Ladies, Attention.!

Worth and beauty for fall trade! First TO offer
to the ladies of Ottawa and vicinity a new fall
stock of millinery goods, rich and beautiful!
Mrs 0'Meara, of the Opera House Millinery Par
lors, has Just received an invoice of new and best
styles of goods for the early fall trade. Judging
from the specimens shown us, the fashions in
trimmed hats are far superior to anything before
offered to the ladies. While they partakc of the
richness and beauty in pattern and trimming
that commends them to the most fastidious,
there is nothing Extensively prominent--a per-
feet harmony in all that meets the eye. We are
glad to note the appreciation which the public
have shown this deservedly popular store in the
past, and can safely predict for the present sea
son a liberal increase Of patronage. She also is
in receipt of fall flowers and other goods, which
it would be well for the ladies to examine before
purchasing.
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W. J. NELLY, President.
JNO. +. MackINLAY, Treas.

"Sutfcr little children 10 come unto me-" was
obeyed on Friday evening of last week. An en-
igraRt arrived in the city, and "put up" at the
mansion De Terric, on La Sale street, The ma.
tiyity of the little barefoot as yet remains mys,
terry All sorts Of rumOrs are atloat as to the
causes which Influenced the dcposting Of the
waif at the domicilc Of the worthy Divine. The
most plausible sequel to the whole matter i,
that owing TO poverty, its natural protectors con
cludcd to part with it in this way, in the hope
that their offspring might be reared and cduca-
ted in some one Of the many tlourshing iustitu.
tions under control of the church.
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First in the market. New goods already be-
ginning to arrive. We will place on our coun
tiers to day large line of new fall dress goods
Our buyer reachel New York in time to attend
the recent great auction sales of dress goods,and
bought up some extraordinary cheap lols
Among the assortment was one ease Of Lyons
Black Gros Grain Silks" which we will also place
on sale to-day All silk groS grains at Sl.0O, g..
25. $3.50 sl75, $500, 1925, $3.50, s2,15 and $500
We will simply say that this is the incest and
the cheapest lot of silks ever brought into La
Sale Co.
We will place on sale to-day full line of al
pacas, "double fold" in new fall colors, at &c
and SOC per yard; also a handsome lot of new
shades in brocade poplins at 2Oc per yard, Zone
half their value)
We opened this week our new fall stock OF
carpets. The new patterns are beautiful. Do
not purchase carpet until you see our large
stock. SCoTT BROS. Il Co.
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Suor.-On Thursdaysmorning, as the Howe
Circus company was near Seneca, en- route for
Ottawa, a Mr. Cofutt, brother-in.law to Mr.. Bar.
mum, the manager left his wagon and entered
the premises of farmer named Seth Ballard, as
the latter says, to get some apples. 1t seems Mr.
B. did not follow the example offered in the ia.
BILE, and throw tufts of grass at the trcspasscr
but with a gun shot him through the left arm
near the shoulder. Ballard was arrested by Of
fccr RiOrdan, waived an examination, and gave
$500 bonds for his appearance at the October
term Of the Circuit Court.
The above is the circus side of the affair
Mr.. Ballard claims that they had robbed him
Of about twenty bushels of apples, and deficd him
in abusive language to interfere.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

COULDN'T RELEASE lIIM-TOm. Bowen, ESD,
prompted by generous motives undertook to re.
lease from the County Jail John Morrissy, the
man who attempted to take the life of Rev. Father
Terry in April 1871 A writ of hdbeas corpus was
obtained on Saturday last, and on Monday last
Morrissy was brought before Judge Leland. The
facts showed that Morri.sey is lawfully detained,
being paupcr and insane and too dangerous
person to be confined at the County Poor House.
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birthday.

Jake Chrstman was forty -four, and no more
years OF age yesterday, He is now convinced
that 1t is time he commenced making some re-
paration for his early sins. He therefore pro-
poses that for the next forty-four years to con
tinuc his business at the old stand and sell goods
at the lowest prices. The gentle twinkle Of his
left eye proves to us that he means business. The
length OF time above given may appear presump-
tuous, but if Jake should live n hundred years
depend upon it he would do it or die trying.
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Ottawa, Aug. "A, 1874.

George Burge, the great Somonauk cheese
man, has just received a car load of cheese to
towns. 1t is No l. article Allorders may be
addressed to him at the Galloway House. Whole
sale and retail orders will also be supplied by
Louis Hess, at the New England Bakery.
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Twelve lines of Agate make one square.

Twelve lines OF Agate make one square.
Advertisements not under contract must y plainly
mark the length OF time desired they will be conn
ued and charged for until ordered out.
Business N professional cards mot exceeding fve ies)
Inserted at Ave dollars per I'VE lines. dol
ar per line extra.
Transient advertising in all to be paid strictly In
advance.
II Yearly advertisers ascontinuing their advertise
ments before heexpratoh ofthe contract will he carg
ed the full rates above Extra charge will also be made
or dissolution and other not their
regular business.
Local notices, nfteea cents per line
II in no case will these terms be departed from.
IL The date the slip which the subscribers name
printed indicates the time when the subscription expires
Persons who have paid for the FREE TRADER should be
careful notice that the date the slip corresponds ~
the date which they have paid at notify the
publishers of any discrepancy.
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DEBATE-A correspondent announces debate at
the Carpenter school house, north of Seneca, on
Saturday evening, Sept. 18th. subject" Resolved
that what is known as the liquor law of Illinois
sunJust and arbitrary, and ought to be repealed"
Affirmative, James Collins; negative, Jacob KEN.
pie. The public are invited to attend
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PERsOSAL-Our friend Mr.. J. B. Peckham, of
Utica, in this county who has been in bad health
for some time past, left for the east on Tuesday
last, on a trip for his health He is to visit Long
Branch, Newport and watering places on the
Atlantic coast
We hope he will have q pleasant visit among
his friends in the land of steady habits" and
that his health will improve beyond his most san
p1Iinc cyOcctatiops
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Oysters. OYSTERS. Oysters!..

Henry Wather is at the front again this yeai
and will open the oyster trade on the second o.
September at his elegant dining parors. He
will handle the celebrated Eagle Brand of II. NJ
Rose, Baltimore, and will on and after the day
named be prepared to supply all orders either by
dish, can or case.
OYSTERS. OYSTERS. OYSTERS!!!
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Soda water at WalLher's

To THE LADIEs.-As fall approaches the neces-
sty of getting your plants in jars is apparent.
Thompson, % La Sale street, is offering jars at
very low figures He has also a very extensive
stock of first class crockcry and glass ware.
Please call and examine his stock before pur-
chasing
LatT-Thompson has just received the pref
test stock of painted wire flower stands ever
brought to Ottawa.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.-DurnS the recent
heavy rain storm, lightning struck a small oak
tree, or rather bush, not over twelve feet in
hcSnth, in the yard on the premises of Mr.. Pope
in this city. Mr. POpes house is a very long and
tall one, and stands almost the only tall and sub
stantial object within perhaps a hundred feet
The house has plenty Of lightning rods which
are claimed to be as good are made in the
country anywhere, costing Mr.. Pope about $50;
and upon the house connecting with these rods,
are seven points reaching heavcnward, and in
wiling the lightning to come and see EN-. This
little scrubby tree was only 23 feet distant from
the house, and its topmost branch on the highest
limb not half as high as even the caves of the
house, and yet this little scrub oak was struck
and shivcred to pieces, and the wires not touch.
ed. Now again comes up that old conundrum,
" Are lightning rods any protection to a building
anyhow"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

INsANE-A SD case Of insanity recently oc-
CURED. Mr.. Harden, Of the town Of Earl, was
kicked in the abdomen by horse and most fear.
fully hurt, so that a surgical operation had to be
performed to save his life His wife witnessed
the operation and became insane, and has been
sent to Elgin where, it is hoped, her reason will
soon be restored
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The following card explains itself;

The following card explains itself;
-NessrS. Harrison, Smith, Hobert, Ken9aH aac
Simon.
! regret exceedingly that it is beyond my
power to have the Opera House in readiness fol
your concert at the time agreed upon, as tho
work of redecorating will not be consummatcd
rs soon as was expected Truly yours
II. +. CLARE
We are authorized to say that the concert men
toned above will be given in the congregational
Church, Friday evening next, Sept 4th
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Fiske 81 Beam.

This popular merchant tailoring house is just
receiving their stock of piece goods for fall ant
winter manufacture. They have probably the
largest stock, and embracing the greatest varie
ty from which to select, of any house in the city,
Remember the place and call before ordering
elsewhere.
Mr.. Fiske is still in the east completing tho
fall purchases for the house, while Mr.. Been is
here on hand with polite and efficient force
to attend to the wants OF all who may favor him
with a call.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1874-08-29

GIFT ENTERPRIsE.-A chance is offered for the
lucky ones of our community to secure either
the two story frame dwelling, second door north
of Turner Hail. on La Sale St., or the two story
residence first door east of Judge Leland's, on
Superior street, for dollar bill
Tickets can he had in Ottawa at Mrs Morris
millinery rooms, or Forbes & Behring's drug
store.