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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
An InV1a1ion 10 smaII Riras

The Rural World has discovered a use
for the old discarded fruit and Oyster
cans, which commonly constitute q de-
cided nuisance in the domestic economy.
as no one knows just how to get rid Of
them. It's suggestion is as follows.
place them in the trees so that you
car iasten them by driving a small nail
through the corner of the cans, being
careful to place them so they will be
shaded when the leaves com out. Or
you may place them on the shady side
81 some building, driving two nails
through the edge of the can into the
building These birds will accept such
houses for their summer homes, in which
to rear their young, Ali this is cheap.
Then why not all enjoy these birds
company and music? All living in the
country, in villages, or the suburbs of
our large cities, may do it. | have about
two hundred Of these birds nests around
my buildings and in my orchard Of some
sixty.fve acres. | hope to see them
more common elsewhere. These birds
harm nothing, but destroy many Larvae.
also the perfect insect; and in addition
and this comes in to make up life with
meas | pass through my grounds daily,
troubled it may be on all sides, l am also
cbeered in the midst of my cares by the
constant and pleasant company and
music of these birds"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27

A most touching story Of a halfbreed
girl m to US from the little town OF
Weaverville, in California. Poor girli
she succumbed to the inevitable misioT
tunes which came with her birth. The
white girls in town avoided her, and
would not allow her to join in their pas
times. She went of by herself and
thought about it, and began to feel that
her Indian blood marked her as an out
cast. She said she did not want to live
to be called on "old sQuaw," and had
many times threatened to take her wi
life if she was not treated like white
folks. BY some means she got hold Of
o bottle Of cold poison and took herself
of to happier hunting grounds than
Weaveryille and more civilized people
than the white inhabitants Of that scat
tering town.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
Strawberries

This delicious fruit will be found for
sale daily at Spicer & Ryan's and Duffy
& Carey's, raised by our friend ]. E.
spicer, manager Of "Waverly Hail.
fruit farm. cot
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
NM r CIHARS

Are the only brand in the city guar
anteed TO contain pure Havana
filler. Price &c each, or % per box.
For sale at
HARPMANN d BROS,
AT 2S8 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
peabody HoteI.

This hotel will be kept open during
the summer. Persons wishing board
can make favorable terms for the sum-
mer months. 0'BASNoN & MORRIS,
81 Proprietors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
French Way Of selecting Horses

French Way Or Selecting HOrses-
A Paris correspondent Of the Lancas-
ter Farmer says:
The purchasers Of horses for the
French army always endeavor to obtain
a first look at the animal when be is
tranquil and in the stable; noting if the
animal supports itself equally well on
all ito legs, aud if one seems to yield, to,
specially examine it; attention is then
directed to the largeness of the pupil of
the eye, which onght to be more dilated
when 10 the stable than when exposed
to full light. After the animal has been
led out of the stable, the eye ought to be
again examined to observe if the pupil
has contracted; if not, the sight is fee
BILE. Others, to test the power of vision,
feign to strike the forehead with the
hand. Ii the hollow over the eyes be
profound, and the temple grey, old age
is to be concluded wounds about the
temple suggest attacks Of the ~staggers,
and when the end Of the nose presents
circular scars, it may be concluded the
horse has been twi.ehed with q cord TO
insure his quietness while being shod or
having had TO submit to some painful
operation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27

ALL the latest magazines, dailies and
periodicals a be found at P. j.. Cole
mans news stand and cigar store, No
601 Beal stree
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
CHANGE OE SCHEDULE.
MissIssippI and Tennessee RalIron,

The following change in arriving and
leaving of trains from Memphis in effect
Sunday, May %, 1875:
Arrive. Leave
New Orleans mail. daily. 1880 pm 200 pm
Express train daily lex
cept Sunday .......... S:l5 am 4:45 pm
Freight and Accumulation
daily Except Sunday. .. 4;3O pm 6:16 an
Making close connection at Grenada
with New Orleans, St. Louis and Chi
eago railroad for Canton, jackson,
Vicksburg, New Orleans, Meridian, Mo
bile and all points North and South.
Tickets on sale at 287 Main street, and
at depot. NJ. BURKE, Sup't.
JAMES SPEED, Ticket Agent. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
water Pipes, Hose,

Hydrants, gas pipes and everything ap,
pertaining to the plumbing and gas ct.
ting business.
j. ". X. BRowyE, 263 Second st.
bgt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
Panse and Ponher

If you are at leisure call on Jake Leu
brie and get a Key West Reina Victoria
for Zoe, or an Acme for DC. Remember
the place, 1886 Main street. 76,t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
Hebrew Orphan Picnic.

All parties having claims against this
picnic will present same at once at 1876
Main street.
j. KnHLRERG. Seoretarv.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
BUSINESS.

Vim. Blacks last novel, Three Feath-
ers-a large supply just received at
Mansford's. 70
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
Ladies' side laced fine CATERS, 81.
KAHN q FREIBERG.


Mansford, corner Second and Monroe,
has a large and varied supply Of base
balls, cheap. - 6qf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27

The LEDGER job Office is in constant
receipt from the foundries Of new type,
embracing ell the latest nd best styles.
l2of
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27

Ice cold lager beer, wines and liquors
at Hermann Caro's, No. "a North Court
street. T9
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
Our real hair switches, 81.
KAHN & FREIBER6.
MESS RHAD-

Something nice for breakfast. A fresh
lot just arrived from Norfolk.
81 SPIcER & RYAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
8 PompanO

Just received and for sale at Victor D.
Fuchs, Al Jefferson street, at 75c each.
7g-77
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
ROE HERRINGS.
MESS sHAD,

New crop. Fifty packages just ar.
rived from Norfolk.
81 SPIcER & RYAN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27

SEE advertisement Fosters Second
Texas Drawing postponed for a few days.
OF
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27

C~oSyERsE's Billiard Parlors,
GOT 81 South Court street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27

MOystOn's beautiful re-
touched and FURNISHED PIao-
tOgraphs, "a per dozen, ae
Star Gallery, 248 Main st. 175f.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27

SPRING chickens at Ill Main street.
IS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
Green Peas and snap Beans

WHVoH o"9 "HU HHHp hoHHS
Wanted in large quantities for shipment
at Victor D. Fuchs Al Jefferson street,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-05-27
COMMITTEE ON ORDER.
GATE COMMITTEE.
COMMITTEE ON GAMES.

PJ Kelly, Chairman.
TX Clark Thomas Clark,
" Doyle. John DOylan,
Tom Neylon.
dusic by Arnold's Old Memphis Band.
proposals will be received By ], +,
an, No. S92 Main street, until May 9th,
the following privileges; Bar, Confection.
I, Restaurant, Cigar'Stand and Shooting
llery.
'oeitively, nc improper persons admitted.
Tickets, soc. Ladies Free.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
Take Stock.

The good work is progressing as fa-
vorably as, under the circumstances,
we have right to expect. The SUBJ
scription list to the Los Angeles and
Independence Railroad lengthens
daily, and we shall be surprised if
100000 worth of stock is
not taken by the people
of Los Angeles county alone. The
subscription now aggregates about
$150,000, and the city is not yet en-
tirely canvassed. No work has been
done outside of the city, and many of
our wealthy merchants who have ex-
pressed their determination to take a
large number of shares have not yet
added their names to the list. BY
way of encouragement to others and in
commentator of wise and praise
worthy act, we will record that Mrs.
LUCAS, widow lady living in the
vicinity of La Ballona, has taken fifty
shares of the stock and does not hesi-
tate to say that she regards it an ex-
cellent investment. We commend
her example to the merchants and
land owners of Los Angeles valley,
and advise them to go and do likewise.
If, in proportion to their means, all
will manifest like spirit of enter
prise and progress with Mrs. LUCAS,
within the next five days we could
telegraph to Senator JONES that Los
Angeles county had taken, not $780,
900, but $500,0O0, of the stock, AMI in
few months trains would be speed
ing back and forth between Truxton
Landing and Cajon Pass. Every
month would add to the length of the
road, and almost before we knew it
we should have a railroad not only to
Panamint, but stretching East to a
connection with the Union Pacific
and opening route to New York nine
hundred miles shorter than the one
we now have to travel. Take stock.
1t is good investment.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
The Texas Pacific and Southern Paci.
Gc Railroad PrOpositiOns.

WASHINGTON, February 9th. There
is little doubt that the Texas Pacific
Railroad bill will be favorably report
ed to the House substantially as first
introduced, except with ,Houghton's
amendment compelling the construc-
tion of thirty-five miles East from
San Diego during the first year, and
fifty miles each subsequent year; also
a proviso that the Commissioners
shall certify the actual expenses of
construction and equipment, and all
bonds in excess of such cost shall re-
main under control of the Secretary of
the Treasury. The Southern Pacific's
proposition is rejected by the sub
Committee, and that movement is
considered to be practically dead. 1t
has no hope, unless the Central Paci-
fic lobby are playing the game too
deep for discovery. Nobody processes
to believe it will be received by the
full committee or by the Senate Rail-
road Committee. Tom Scott's friends
are remarkably confident that they
will pass the bill through both Houses,
but it is doubtful If it will make any
progress beyond favoroble report.
David Felsenheld has actively and
earnestly supported Scott's bill, as in
the interest of competition, and there
fore anti-monopolistic.
Senator Jones will cooperate with
Houghton and Luttrell opposing the
proposition to grant the Southern Pa
cific Railroad authority to construct a
branch road through Cajon Pass.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
A Useless Trial.

The BEECHER-TILToN, or TILToN-
BEEcHER case-for outside of the title
it is difficult to say which is on trial
drags its Shiny length slowly along
1t is singular trial-a trial that will
exhonorate no one and must blacken
the plaintiff and defendant and all
who are drawn within the vortex of
the murky maelstrom. Itseems more
than probable that BEEcHER will
come out of this trial legally white
washed-with verdict of not guilty;
but what will it avail him? There
has been too much smoke for no fire.
The idolatry of Plymouth Church
may not be shaken. The hideous idol
is beautiful in the eyes of the worship
per. But the world has not heard the
the eloquence of BEEcHER; it has not
felt.the magnetism of his presence nor
yielded to the majesty of his mein.
The world renders verdict in all i'm
portant cases, and that verdict though
not always based on law, is yet
founded in equity and in accordance
with the facts. 1t does not place q
rope around mans neck nor confine
him within the walls of prison. 1t
dees more than this lit places the
brand of public opinion on him; it
leaves him with the mark of CAIN
the curse of SALATHIEL-and though
he walks about and is seen by all, he
is loved and trusted by none. 1t ap-
pears beyond human power that
BEECHER should come out of this
trial with an unstained character
Circumstantial evidence is held to
be the strongest evidence in
in the world, yet a small link-a link
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10

As the day of sale draws near, the
interest in the Centinela Colony in
creases. A large number of people
have went out from this city and Wis
tied and examined the lands for them
selves. So far we have not heard a
single adverse comment from any one
who has inspected the premises. This
speaks well for the projectors of the
colony and to great extent removes
all doubts, if any existed, as to the
correctness of the representations
made in the company's pamphlet.
The favorable reports are numerous
and confirm all that has been said of
the soil, products and location of the
Centinela grant. The company have
received information that large
number of persons in San Francisco
who design becoming purchasers will
be present at the opening of the sale.
The general interest now taken in
Centinela indicates that the sale will
be great success and that the greater
portion of the land will be purchased
by persons who intend to settle
thereon.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10

so small as to be entirely overlooked
by the common mind-may be want
ing and an innocent man be hanged.
If legal acumen point out the break
and save life, the common mind will
read the evidence and hold the man
guilty. Circumstantial evidence is
strong against BEECHER. 1t seems
that he must be guilty, and public
opinion is that he ought to be and is
guilty; yet there may be link miss
ing, without which this chain of cir
cumstantial evidence is as weak as a
rope of sand. The lawyers may find
and point out this break in the chain
and avoid legal verdict of guilty as
charged, but what will it avail? Pub
lie opinion has seen the great black
cloud of smoke, and the worlds judg-
ment is that there is some fire. 1t is
useless to plead the missing link. The
world holds to its equity principle that
man of BEECHER's precepts has no
right to be a man of BEEoHER's prac-
tices, and points to the facts-the
admitted facts-in support of its ver-
dict. 1t is the minute atoms that
make up the great blot. The great
teachers daily life should be so spot
less that the little atoms of a lifetime
all compressed into the last day of
being would not leave stain on the
transparent fabric. BEECHER has
taught this, and had he practised it all
the demons of earth could not have
harmed him. AS it is, no verdict at
law will restore him the respect and
confidence of the people. His sun of
usefulness has set gone down in a
cloud of doubt and distrust, and will
rise again nevermore.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
Pushing Ahead.

IT seems to be almost certain now
that the Southern Pacific Railroad
Company have resolved to close the
gap between Bakersfield and San Fer
nando as soon as men and money will
do the work. 1t is authOritatively
stated that corps of engineers are
now EN- route to definitely locate the
line of the tunnel through the San
Fernando mountain. This tunnel is
work of some magnitude, being, as we
understand, nearly or quite one mile
in length. To finish it within the
time named-eighteen months-will
require all the force that can be used
to advantage at either end, day and
night. Of course the character of the
hill to be tunneled is not definitely
known, but the examinations made
indicate that the rock is of a nature
admitting of rapid and comparatively
easy work. The track will be COM
pleted up to the base of the hill on
either side long before the tunnel is
completed On this side little more
than mile will reach the hill, and the
hundred miles or so of track between
Tehachape Pass and the tunnel will
be pushed forward with all the haste
possible under the circumstances. 1t
is gratifying to the people of this val
ley to see this manifestation of energy
and dispatch on the part of the COM
pany. The little speck of ill feeling
growing out of the attempt to change
the route of the main line and delay
for long period the opening of rail-
road communication between this city
and San Francisco, will be forgotten
and forgiven and good faith and har-
monious feeling soon be re-established
between the people and the company
if the managers will redeem the prom
ises indicated by the energy now dis
played.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
Congressional News.

WASHINGTON, February Sth.-SEN-
Morton, of the Committee on
Elections, presented a majority report,
declaring Pinchback entitled to seat
from the 4th of March, 1878. Pending
discussion, the Senate went into exec
tive session.
VIM. II. King was found about one
hundred and fifty miles from Mon
treal, and subpenaed TO appear before
the Ways and Means Committee.
The Senate Committee on Railroads
will, at the next meeting, take final
action on the Texas Pacific.
In the Senate Chase presented a
message from the President on Ar
kansas affairs, in which he says that
the testimony shows that Brooks was
lawfully elected Governor in 1872 and
was unlawfully deprived of office in
1874, and the Constitution of the State
overthrown by lawless revolutionary
measures. He considers the precedent
dangerous, and asks Congress to take
action.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
NOW READY.
THE -
HERALD PAMPHLET.
NEW EDITION.
.N0r.r 70 rn,lurv rAlIEnDNlh
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
It's AGRICULTURAL, Manufacturing and
Mineral Resources-Ets Geographical
and Commercial POsitiOns-Ets 1Sar-
bors, Railroads and Railroad system
Statistics Relating 90 Climate. Soil.
Products, Etc.
PRICE. - I5 Gents.
NEW EDITION.


This edition contains thirty-two pages Of
double column matter, every article of which
is descriptive of some thing or some part OF
Los Angeles valley. The following are the
titles to the leading articles: '.Los Angeles
County and Los Angeles Valley" "The South
ern Pacific Railroad;p "The Los Angeles and
Pacific RafIway;~ "Our Railroad Wants;''
"Steamers, Rail and Stages" "The Assessors
Figures, - "spadra and the Surrounding Coun-
try" "The Ell Monte District clos Nietos,''
"wilmington.n "Anahelm," "San Fernando"
"Centinela Colony" Compton y "The Tustin
Settlement "Santa Ana," "Cienega and La
Ballona,v Westminster Colony "Semi-
Tropical and Other Fruits" "Fruit Drying
Works" .swhat Grains Flourish Here" "The
San Gabriel Valley" POTATOES in Los Ange-
les Valley" "san Bernardino County"
"Mfnes in Los Angeles County" "Mines in
san BornaTdifio and Iaye Counties Mar
BILE Discoveries, !" Petroleum Oil ""Climatic,"
"Fuel, Water, Gas;" Banks and Commerce"
"Public Library" "Schools in Los Angeles
County, "Churches," "Sea Bathing" Be-
sides these there are many other articles of
equal interest. This pamphlet contains more
reliable information concerning semi-tropical
California than can be found in any other
publication. 1t will be sold at fifteen cents
per copy--the cost of publication.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
The plymouth smirch.

NEW YORK, February Sth. the
Beeeher trial the testimony of Tilton
was continued, principally with rela-
ton to the interview with Bowen, at
which the latter related to him numer-
Gus stories which were circulating
about Tilton. He also gave the par
ticulars of his writing to Beecher de-
manding his resignation from the pas
torate and his departure from Brook
lyn, and his interview with Beechel
subsequently. He was then questioned
regarding his wife's health between
the 24th of December, 1870, and the lst
of January following.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
Beaten to Death by Ssepmother.

KEARNEy JUNCTION, Neb., Febru-
ary 6th.-Yesterday, in the family of
John Grobech of this city, a horrible
tragedy occurred, resulting in the
death of his daughter, four or six
years old. This is the same child who
so barely escaped poisoning at the
hands of her stepmother, Mrs. Gro
bech, supposed at that time to have
been accidental. DR.. Murphy found
the child dying about l o'block P. M
There were black and blue spots on
various portions of the body, severe
bruises on the left side of the FORE
head and the left eye had black ring
around it. The only fatal injuries in
the opinion of Drs. Didlire and Muir
ply, were in the region of the heart.
The testimony shows that the step.
mother knocked the child down and
jumped on her with her feet, with
other inhuman treatment. A verdict
was rendered that she came to her
death by injuries and violence at the
hands of Mrs. Grobech. Great in
dignation exists here at this terrible
event.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
Supposed dSuicide-Menzies ExoneratcGl
"A New Assessor EIected-C Casey
Pleads Guilty.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 9th.-At
late hour last night a man named
Meyer was found in his room at the
Branch house, Sansome street, in con-
vulsions. Medical assistance was
called, but before a physician arrived
the man expired. 1t is presumed he
died from the effects of strychnine.
The Coroner was notified. Nothing is
yet known of deceased.
In the Board of Supervisors meet
ing last night the Finance Committee
made a report completely generating
Supervisor Menzies from the charges
brought against him by Barker.
Opinions have been received from
the City, County and Special Attor-
ney, stating it to be the duty of the
Board to elect an Assessor to fill the
vacancy occasioned by the ousting of
Rosener. On the seventh ballot Alex
Baldwin was elected.
Joseph Casey plead guilty to forgery
yesterday.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
gus An9eles 4lcralA
CITY AND COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER.
WEDNE DAY,.......... FEB. 10, 1875.

THE New York Herald desires that
President GRANT shall vacate the
White House, and enquiries, viii his
Excellency resign? The question
might be invested with more royal
significance by putting it thus: Will
his Majesty abdicate?
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
Protestant Church In Mexico Attacked
bya Mob.

CITY OF MEXICO, February 1st.-On
the evening of the Goth of January, a
mob, armed with machetes and rifles,
attacked the Protestant Church re-
Gently established in Acapulco by
Rev. Hutchinson, Superintendent OF
the Presbyterian Missions. Hutchin-
son escaped to a United States man.
of-war in the harbor. General Mejia,
Commandant of the Castle, ordered
out the troops who charged upon the
mob. Four Mexicans and one Ameri-
can were killed, and eleven Others
wounded. None of the rioters were
arrested. Investigation is in progress,
and reinforcements have been sent to
the city to protect the Judge who is
making it.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10

According to the Oroville Mercury,
Surveyor Edmunds has been at work
for some time making a survey of q
route by which the waters of Feather
river can be brought to the bluff above
Oroville. Commencing at a point
some seven miles up the river, at the
confluence of the North and Middle
forks, it was found that canal or
large ditch could be made without
encountering any serious obstacles,
that would have fall of some seventy
feet.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
JOHN CARLIN, Agent,

New GooDsi New Goods! Marxsen Bros,
OF the new variety store, corner of Main and
Third streets, keeps constantly on hand a
large variety of Dry goods, Clothing, Gents
underwear, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, ETC.
A large supply of new goods just received,
and sold at reasonable rates. All goods are
of the best quality; no auction goods sold by
us. We respectfully solicit the public to ex-
anime our goods and judge for themselves.
Goods delivered to any part of the city free of
charge feb3-tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-02-10
The Louisiana Investigation.

NEW ORLEANS, February Sth.-The
Congressional Committee tonight ad-
journed to meet in Washington. They
will leave here tomorrow.
The Committee of seventy to-day
passed resolutions to be sent to the
Conservative caucus, expressing the
opinion that the proposed eompro-
mise will be disastrous to the State
and the Union. Up to II P. NJ. the
caucus had reached no conclusion.