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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

A telegraph inspector in England
made use OF a rat, some time ago, under
the following peculiar circumstances.
1t was necessary to overhaul a cable OF
wires enclosed in iron tubes. A certain
length of the cable had to be taken out
Of the tube, and the men commenced
hauling at n end without having taken
the %precaution to attach to the other a
wire by which it might be drawn back
into the tube after inspection and re-
pairs. The question arose how the cable
was to be restored to its proper place,
and here the ingenuity Of the inspector
was manifested. He invoked the aid Of
a rat-catcher, aud, provided with q large
rat, q ferret, and q ball OF string wound
on a Morse paper drum, he repaired TO
the opening in the tube. The flush.
boxes were opened, and the rat, with
one end Of the string attached to bis
body, was put into the pipe. He scam.
pered away at a racing pace, dragging
the twine with him, until be reached the
middle Of the length Of the pipe, and
there stopped. The ferret was then But
in, and of went the rat again, until be
sprang clear out OF the next aush-box.
One length Of the cable was thus safe,
and the same operation was commenced
with the other; but the rat stopped short
a few yards in the pipe and boldly
awaited the approach of the ferret. A
sharp combat here commenced, and Il
was feared hat one or both Of the ami.
mails would die in the pipe. But, after
sundry violent jerks had been given to
the string, the combatants separated
the ferret returned to his master, and
the rat, making for the other extremity
Of the pipe, carried the string right
through, and so relieved the inspector
from his anxiety.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

that a Mayor may be estopped by the
General Council. The next Board will
have to serve without compensation.
This change in the charter was made az.
q measure of economy, aud on the theoT y
that only true aud efficient men world
give their services after the inducem ent
Of a salary. was removed. 1t remains to
be seen whether the idea is a good. one.
The pay was certainly a consid cradle
temptation before, for il has been seen
that members voted it to themselves even
after the new charter took effect and it
was held by the City Attorney hat they
had no right to it. The salary will not
be an inducement hereafter, at least for
more than a year. But il any Of these
non-voting gentlemen who expect purity
in politics BY some natural law without
working for it themselves should be
put forward and elected to work
for nothing, then indeed should we
tremble for the consequences. There
are people in the world who never do
anything cheerfully dnless paid for it on
the spot. They would not have acted
the good Samaritan without asking the
wounded gentleman how his credit stood
at home; and they never think of casting
their bread upon the waters unless it is
too old and hard for use. Such men
never 60 to a ward meeting and miss
voting %oftener than otherwise. They
say, What's the use2 1t don't pay me"
This, Of course, regardless of the reci-
procal obligations Of citizenship. We
hope that live men will be sent to the
General Council to hold up the hands of
the next Mayor in what is right, and TO
insure 10 the people the full benefits of
whatever good there may be in the new
charter.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

NEw YEAR's MksoUEKADE.-Next ia
regular sequence is the grand old New
Years festival, and as a herald of which
the Centennial masquerade, on Friday
night next. promises to be the most
brilliant and frolic inspiring entertain
ment to which nj people ever we're in
vited. Preparations are being made on
a grand scale to make the bal mssque a
magnificent and delightful affair. II
being a season Of rejoicing, Of frolic and
harmless amusement generally, the bal
masque will offer most appropriate ma
terial for real fun and social relaxation.
MYER's OPERA House. This temple
Of variety amusement on Jefferson street
is open to the public nightly. Manager
Eugene +. German presents a change
of programe each evening, and has en-
gagged a fine company of variety artists
to appear in speciahies, farces, etc.
Alfred Burnett is crowding to over
flowing every night Egyptian Hall, and
this too while London is comparatively
empty. The secret is, he brings some
thing new and refreshing to bear on the
public, for prehaps no other artist has
yet attained to such a command of
feature. He is the only man living, says
Punch, who is able to laugh on one side
Of his face while crying on the other, A
power like that, added 10 a good address
and great ability as a lecturer, could not
fail, with his dry humor, to make him
popular. Being we'll versed in all stage
tricks of dress changing, while he can
alter his face at command so as to appear
another man, it is not surprising that,
assisted by Miss Helen Nash, another
American favorite, the Curtain Lee
lures should be inimitably performed.
Alfred Burnett has attained a high repu-
tation ia America, and his success in
is so marked that his European is
to equal his transatlantic popular
.-LOndon Times Anglo merican).
Mr.. Burnett will give four of his en-
tertainments this week at the Memphis
Theater, commencing Thursday evening,
23d.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

ParIl oOrreupOndence Boston alobn.

Paris correspondence Boston Globe.
Dumas, as everybody knows. is deeply
absorbed in the man-woman question In
its most peculiar phases, and our con.
y%ersation was principally about the
Mormons, as he is only too DESTROYS 10
seize hold Of anything irregular In the
relation Of the sexes which will helm him
10 calculating his ideas. Having bean
Of Salt Lake City, / e~ndeavored TO give
him some correct views Of the subject.
though time was wanting to 90 into X
deeply. From that we came 10 sneak Of
his new play, LEtrangere, which a To
be PIT upon the stage in about two
months, end for which Paris il waiting
with considerable im~patience. Two Of
the principal characters will be Ameri.
can, and he is anxious to get them
reasonably correct, making the mar a
sort Of rough diamond hero, full OF no
Bile views Of life, but hidden under what
l imagine will prove 10 be an oyerdone
TRANSATLANTIC vulgarity Of manner
Dumas is an admirable talker. OF which
he likes TO do bis full share, varying Il
with plenty Of expressive French ree.
lures and shrugs Of the shoulder.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
wADDY THOMPSON.
over 20 shs May Term BY Judge
Trfnr.


the Habeaa Corpus ~ Continued
over 20 h May Term by Judge
TriEg.
In the United States District Court
this morning Judge Trigg announced
that he had considered the agreed state
ment of facts presented by counsel in
the Waddy Thompson habeas corpus
case, and that he found it impossible to
form an opinion on the case from such
statement. He stated that he concluded
to hear the facts himself as the case In
wolves jurisdiction between the State and
Federal courts. The agreed statement
presented prohibited him from fully un-
derstanding this particular case. He
concluded that it would be better to con-
tinue the. case until the May term of
court, so far as the larceny indictment
is concerned, but as to the perjury part
of the charge the r%elator, Thompson,
was entitled to a discharge. he would
near tue laCts iIOul the "ltueseeb Oh tue
first day Of the May term. Several OBJ.
jections we're raised to this ruling by the
counsel representing the State, viz: that
the defendant, Thompson. was not pres
ent in court; that the p%ostponement for
so long a time would be prejudical to
the interests Of the State, etc., but at
last the conclusions arrived at by
Judge Trigg were agreed to. The case
was left open, however, until tomorrow,
when it was expected Waddy Thompson
would be in court. Judge Trigg will
adjourn court tomorrow at IL m. over
to the 18th of January.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

A man in Chicago has lately become
very deal, but being desirous Of conceal.
ing the fact, has adopted the ingenious
plan Of taking a meteorological obserya-
ton every morning when he goes ont.
and examining himself at breakfast with
the regnant sensation Of the day. Thus
prepared, with a little tact and some
knowledge Of his friends peculiarities
he can carry on a most coherent and
animated conversation. Thus, if he is
On q street car on a frosty morning, and
an acquaintance comes in stamping his
feet and rubbing his hands, and, sitting
down beside him, addresses him in an
inaudible remark, he replies With effu.
aions, Yes, yes; | don't recoIlect that
have ever felt it colder for this time Of
the year" On the morning after the
election, whenever anybody spoke 10
him, he'd say, by about four thousand,
l guess" and when the mans lips had
apparently ceased to frame a reply,
would add, $50 am /, and everybody
else seems glad, too"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

WASHINGTON, December 27.-For Ten.
nesssc, Ohio valley, upper Mississippi
and the loser Missouri valleys, diminish.
ing northerly and increasing southeast
winds, increasing c~loudiness, stationary
followed by falling barometer and rising
temperature.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
TaIerrnma

CAIRO, December2
St. Louis, II am. Departed--Common
wealth, New Orleans, midnight. Clear
and cold.
CINCINNATI, December 27.-River 80
feet 3 inches and using. Weather fair
and cooler.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
The Avalanche Fails Into Line and
Fires Shot nj the Pickett Ring.

The Avalanche Tails Into Line and
Rfres y Shot AT the Pickett Ring.
To the Editor Of the Ledger;
At last that slow old coach, the Ava
lanchs, has walked up to the danger that
encompasses the public schools. Better
late than never. We welcome the Ava
lanche to the good work. The Ava.
lanche exhorts the people to put good
and true men in the School Board; to
beware Of men who belong to rings and
cliques. The advice is ex%eellent-is ex
actly in accord with the good advice the
LEDGER has been giving for almest a
year. The Avalanche says: Let hon
esty and capacity be the sole test" ex.
actly what we say. The voters of Mem
phiS must bear in mind the Avalanche's
wise words and beware Of voting for any
man who wants to getin the Board solely
to serve some selfish interest-to import
a friend or church brother and put him
in Office; or to support Pickett, when
they are obliged to know his unhtness for
the place he fills. The Pierce Barnum.
Vernon-Frankland ring, that was not able
to see an educated mar in Memphis and
sent North for a church brother because
it wanted to give him a good, fat Office,
$4,000 per annum), is justly odious to
our people. 1t only remains to put hon.
est men in the Board to settle that ring
forever. We thank the Avalanche for
its shot at the cliques and rings.
Il. A. M.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
Death Of Hon. ". A. Richardson

Quincy, ILL, December 27.-HOn. W.
A. Richardson died of paralysis at his
home this morning. Colonel Richard
son served five terms in the House OF
Representatives at Washington and was
elected to fill the vacancy in the Senate
caused by the death of Stephen A. Doug
las. He wal sixty four years old.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
Arrested.

On Christmas night Charles Wilkins
(negro) engaged in a row with another
negro, Nelson Maddox, on DeSoto street
near Beal. Wilkins beat Maddox over
the head with an iron skillet and cut
him severely with a knife, from the
effect Of which wounds he died at the
hospital last night. This morning Will
kins was arrested by the police and
locked up to answer the charge of muir.
der.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
The only cheap hat store in Mem.
phIs is COhen'S, 219 Main st. 100

The LEDGER job Office, IL Madison
street, is prepared to execute any kind
Of job printing in a neat and tasteful
manner and at as low rates as any other
establishment in the city. +
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

Ex-GoyERNoR JOHN C. Brown will
spend a greater part Of the winter at
Washington, after which he will estab-
lish his headquarters as Vice President
Of the Texas Pacific railroad at Marshall,
Texas.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
COUGH BAIsAM
WILlIAKA,
Balsam villa Char-s aud wooo
Nsptha

bakBam villa Ch1rrs aud Was
NSptha
ior coughs, Colds, Consumption. bronchitis
ana ais Diseases Of the Thtoat and Lungs
Inns anequaled. preparation is saving ne
usual penalty OF merit, and we would warn
buyers 70 be c~odtious in receiving The asser-
lions OF unscIupulous parties clainine h have
tne same thing" or made in the enme
WY. or Just as good"
are now nearing q seagon when a CougE
Balsam Is placed on It's merits. and when coIS
days n nights, and rainy weather calls
up9n a cough preparation to prove It's efcacv
ana no other medicine will answar ths sams
purpose as williams Balsam for the immedie
me- rshet OF the diseases for which N IL 90.
~conn9entiy Recommended. We earnestly All
q it'll, and rely upon its merits To prove onr.
assertions that 1t is the BEsr RFMEpy ever
onered to the public for all Complains ariS;neaa.
ion diseases Of the Threat and Luncs TrS
y ana 90 convinced Of its magical efect. n
you cannot obtain It from your drueeisf aond
70 us and we will forward Il, '"U
All wholesale orders addressed N q r.
WARD a PRO-. Memphis, Tenn, will receiye
Meme genuine without our Trade Marx on
esgn Dottle. Beware Of c0unterfeits.
snocsRectlully, O.. O. WARD Il BRO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

The direct cable company seem to en-
terrain the suspicion that some nan
fish, horse or alligator has beer afouI Of
their line at the bottom Of the Atlantic.
Broken again" is the cry. Surely the
Devil or King Cyrus has got hold of Il.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

THos. HANSON has removed his news
stand from COZ to 943 Beal street, where
al be found all the principal daily pa
pers and illustrated weekly and monthly
magazines and novels; also fancy sta
tionery and school books. iii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

A Brooklyn clergyman when called
upon 10 visit a dying milkman. remarked
III 20, but il isn't any sort OF use.
never knev onr Heavenly Father 10 for
give one Of that class YETI
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
K. OF p.
MASONIC.


MASONIC NOTICE.
Anniversary of st. John the
Evangelist.
HNHE STATED COMMUNICATION OF
l. South Memphis Lodge No, 1l8. will be
held this .(M0NDAY evening, December
9th, at I o'clock, for installation of officers.
All Il. AS are fraternally invited.
By order. B. +. HALLER, W. NJ.
Ben K. PULLES, Secretary.
THE STATED COMMUNICATION OF AN
i corona Lodge No. 1853. will be held this
MONDAY evening. December 9th. at Z
o'clock. for dispatch Of business.
All e. AS are fraternally Invited.
By order. G. W. M0SBY, W. NJ.
G. G. LOCKE, Secretary.
TNHE STATED COMMUNICATION OF
i Leila Scott Lodge No. 2S9. will be held
this !MONDAY evening, December 9th, at
7 o'clock, for installation of officers.
AllE. AS are fraternally invited.
A. S. MTERs. Secretary.
THE STATED COMMUNICATION OF Dr.
i Soto Lodge No. 2g9, will be held this
MONDAY evening. December 9th, at 7
O'Clock. for installation Of officers.
All Il. AIS are fraternally invited.
By order !A0.W GRAHAM. Acting WIN,
AtF. IL. WHrTE. ssc'y pro tenn.
THE STATED MEETING OF KILWIN-
i ming Ledge No. al, will be held this
M0NDAH) evening, December 9th, at Z
o'clock, for installation Of officers.
All IL. A. are invited to attend.
BY order. JULIUSA TAYLOR, W. NJ.
Jas. =. CARPENTER. Secretary.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

MATTRESSES made at 2Ol Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

RoLFE S. SAUNDERS, Of Tennessee,
has secured a position as lieutenant Of
the Capitol police at Washington; salary,
Sl8OO.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

GENTS box-toe boots made to order, at
Kenneday & Rudd's. for $l5. sat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
our s-peeIaIt,es.

Fine Bibles, juvenile books, pocket
books, gold pens and pencils, plain and
fancy stationery.
A. f. Don & Co,
l0l-t 34l Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27

263 Second st., opposite Court Square.
1897
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-12-27
ORANGES
ELECTION.
Election Notice.
oFFIcE OF BOARD OF EDucATioS.

VTTTUE VI DUHEU VI
MEMPHIS, Tenn, December 20. $780,
In ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIRE.
i ments Of the charter Of the Memphis City
ton will be held for one member Of the Board
Of Education In each ward ofthe city, 10 serve
tive years. the election 10 be held on Thurs
day, January 18th, at the same time and place
the election Is held for municipal officers.
81 ZIG r. w. MITCHELL. NJ. D., Pres't.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1875-09-02
Bucking ham's Dye.
FOR TIE WHISPERS.

As our Remover in many cases
requires too long a time, and too
much care, to restore gray or faded
Whiskers, we have prepared this
dye, In one preparation, which viii
quickly and efectually accomplish
this result. It is easily applied,
and produces a color which viii
neither rub nor wash off Sold by
all Druggists. Price Fifty Cents.
manufacturers by +. P. HALL & CO.,
NASHUA. NH.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-05

sinister purpose, and he trusted none until he lad
tested him thoroughly One OF his strongest personal
friends and political followers after the close OF the war
was Gen Rousseau Of Kentucky whom during the war,
lille serving in Tennessee johnson had per-
sstently dstrustod Every newcomer In his DISTRICT
While Military Governor of Tennessee he was quick to
suspect He grew through this dstrus to be bitterly
hostile to Gen. Buell. with whom he had entered NASH
vile on the capture OF that city; and between
him and Gen. Rosccrans, who sncccedeo
Buell. the strongest luminosity existed. The
hostile feeling OF Mr. johnson In these three
cases could not have been created by differences OF
opinion as to the policy pursued by the Generals for wtn
the policy OF OF them Mr. johnson was in peiect
accord His disristful shown In another CIR
cumstance shortly after he became President was III
regard 10 the York Senators who had joined ia rec
oInmendng the Hon Chauncey NJ Dcpew to he Collector
OF the Port NewYOrk. II understood that I'D re-
turn for this appointment sOIne measure III wich MI.
Johnson WAS to I've strongly advocated Dy
the Senators Bnt even after signing Mr. Depcws com.
mission and ordering II 20 he mailed tn him, he withheld
it, under suspicion that the Senators would not Keep
faith with him. in the end conceiying that they ala
not support the measure warmly IA he Thought the!
should he cancelled the commission and appointed
Henry A. Smythc. hLNruChi'
kflr York, a.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-05
col. BOUDINOT IN INDIiN TLRRIIOEf 4.

An ADDRESS TO THE INDIANS on THEIR RIGHTS
Ir>otrTloNS CoNDlMNING DISORDER AID ASK
ING FOR AN OBSERVANCE OF TREATY sTiPuLA
TiONs.
CADpO. Indian Territory, Aug. 4.-By invi-
taton of large number Of people OF the Choctaw Naton
Cot Boudnot addressed large audience at Calo to-day
on the subject OF political and property rights. HIS
socech was one OF the most impressive and eloquent he
ever made At the close OF the meeting the follow
ing resolutions embodyng tue views discussed by Col
Bouinot were adopted:
First. That United states Courts should he established
in the indian Territory with such jurisdiction Us athor
s,c1;nS ma We recognize the Grand Council which
meets yearly at the Grand Greek Nation ms the legislative
BODY Tor tie Territory contemplated by the treaties OF
S6; aud that its powers should he enlarged IN TIE man
ncr provided by the treaties; ana that we reco'hienu
that the superintendent Of Indian Ais sIouI s.ci q
point ON the railroad more convenient place lof hold-
ing ia sessions hereafter. . ,,.. A.
mira That the treaties provide FOR u deleSht 20
Congress- we urge such legislation 10y Congress a. VIII
enable the Indians TO elect such delegate wheneN yer tue
feel disposed 10 do so. . - . .,,,,
Fourth That the interest OF all citizens OF the nation
are the zane and characterize the attempt or any
persons o array the fublo0ds against the mixed UOods
mi white citizens of the nation contcmptibc, damaS
ing aud DIES ryin OF the opposition OF ali true fcds Oh
I;Uh That anv legislation b. Congress with reference
TO this Tcrritory should provide for prompt and eq
bic settlement of all just claims and demands WHICH
each or amy Of the different b. to be affected by ouch
legislation may have against the United states -
hLrfh That protest against the settlement o any
other Indians, not belonging to tribes alreau! lEat
obtaining tnc Of the people among whom they
are to be located.
The people aroused 10 the necessity OF Tree ex
preston OF public opinion and are in earnest 10 secure
the enforcement OF law and order, and tue enjoyment OF
their political and proper rights under the Treaty COL
Boudino Is invited 10 speak At Atoka on the loth ls''
and will make a thorough canvass of the entire Terri
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-05
NEw.YoRK AGITAroRs For PAPER MONEY.

The movement to organize gieeback party
in this city, it understood bias been set OH foot by
the Hon Richard schell Theodore Tomnson, number
Of real estate men. and other persons They pro
Tess have had interviews with leading representatives
OF the working classospresdents OF tradesinon socie
ties and ocrs-a Of whom. they say, regard the re-
sumption Of specie payments in 1879 as destructive 10
the business interests Of The country No permanent
organization res been made yet OF those WHO az" 10
lead movement, but among the names mennncd are
William Labor, Andrew Giscy, Richard schell, BcuJalnn
Wood and Theodore TUlulinson Ii is slated that thry
only consider their work TO b. In preliminary shape
thus far and not DESTROYS OF appearing al present be
public "iniati,nsts They have selected as
their temporary secretary Eugene Becbc, VINO is charged
with the correspondence incident Ia the or,anlaon Of
the new party. Meetings. are 10 DE held from time to
time perfect this organization, ani the FIRST PnDic
meeting will be held hin two three weeks III lie
Cooper Institute. when Peer Cooper Is expected to
preside
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-08-05

OCounells tactics had failed Reason and justice had
been corrupted by brute force by bayonets and E
tllery. Moral force had lost its power, and OConnePs
career the prophct-gudc Of his people had closed
The rest should be quickly told While men stood con-
siderng what cxpednts next 10 adopt horrible porent
occurred The curse famine fell Ireland blight
upon the crops The chief article OF the peoples
food backencd and ro;ted in the ground 1t was terri
BILE time to live through terrible time even to reneln
ber The British Government did nothing, talked coidy
OF the laws OF supply and demand and pratsd about
political economy, while the people dying by thou
sands Il suspected by many that the Government
little creved 10 the Celtic element In Ireland
pei1shng before weapon more powerful than Their
"The Celts are gone" wrote The Times,
There came TO us hope-I remember IL well-one
CLEAN in the dark sky. 1t the quick kindly, pract
cal sympathy of America II the worst calamity OF
OCOnncs life that he lived 10 witness this woe OF his
people. But II not for long. He about three
years and ten when mortal disease laid its hand
upon him. His last journey was to Rome-to the great
and temple of the faith he had loved and served
He died the way, Genoa, May p. 1S47-died in
peace, surrounded by all that should attend old age
love, honor obedience, and troops Of friends