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MEMPHIS THEArER. To night the
Jack and Jill pantomime troupe Of artists
and specially performers will give their
initial performance at the theater.
vi their unique and entertaining perfor-
mance an exchange says:
The transition from one TO another
was accomplished with such surnrising
quickness that the audience found them.
selves almost unconsciously behold;ng
some new scene, thus bringing before
their eyes the sublime and ridiculous in
quick succession. The extremely funny
transactions of the clown and his com.
panions, the wonderful accomplish.
ments Of the Jee Midgets, the startling
and daring performances of Sheldon
the Juggler, the novel and surprising
entertainment afforded by the Jee
Brothers-musical rocks-Eugene Blitz.
with his comical Punch and Judy, Mile
D%eardon's troupe of lady velocipede
riders, Prof. M. 0'Rearden with the
tumbleronieon and water flute, and the
orlllianttransforamation scene we're most
interesting and enjoyable features of the
evening. In point of variety and ex.
eeilence the entertainment is not sur
passed by any Of the character now put
upon the boards.
ROMEO AND ZIP.-Mr. Stevens comb.
nation, which has been on exhibition
here this season with great success at
the Greenlaw Opera House, we learn is
to make a tour of the interior cities and
towns. We take pleasure in commend.
irg this rare and unique exhibition. It
has fairly won the plaudits of the public
here, and will doubtless do as well else.
where. The sagacity of the two wonder.
full dogs, Romeo and Zip, astonishes all
beholders. To Barnum they would be a
fortune. To this show they are indis-
pensable, and it has been a rare success
thus far.
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fisherman as he drops his bait, into the
sluggish bayous and lakes gets many a
bite at the wrong end Of the pole, all Of
which reminds him of the cid descrir-
ton Of a fsherman-a worm at one end,
a stick in the middle, and a fool at the
other.
The plastering on the rear end and the
Poplar street front Of the new court
house is tumbling into the streets rapidly.
to the danger Of pedestrians. A hun
bred pound weight Of plastering falling
upon even the toughest headed citizen
from a distance Of fifty feet would create
a deficit somewhere and give rise to a
funeral. Something should be done with
the plastering which is crumbling down
owing to the sinking Of the walls of the
building.
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In the Recorders Court this morning
a negro girl named Annie was fined five
dollars because she insisted upon using
vulgar language on the streets and at
lacking with brick-bats a nice young
a on Union street as he was going to
church in company with ladies on Sun.
day last.
VIM Davis, suspected OF stealing a
Cincinnati sugar cured ham, was re.
manded to prison in order that the
officers could have time to hunt up fur
Their proof.
The Chicot City detective, who was
arrested for horse-stealing, was released
from custody yesterday, his innocence
having been clearly established.
Hattie Brown and Julia King, saddle
colored damsels, we're placed on trial on
the charge Of stealing candy and a
quart of molasses, but the lawyers made
such sweet speeches in their defense
that the Recorder discharged them.
George Smith, the negro who was
arrested wearing women's clothes on the
charge Of robbery in Isaquena county,
Miss, wa taken out Of the custody of
the police on a writ of habeas corpus to-
day, but Judge Flippin, of the Criminal
Court, on hearing the facts remanded
the negro back to prison to await de.
velopments,
Mr.. Corwin was arrested this morning
on the charge of disorderly conduct and
beating his paternal ancestor. He will
have a hearing tomorrow.
Joe Johnson, (negro), entered North
Memphis saloon this forenoon and de-
manded drinks. On being refused, he
drew his trusty razor, but the saloon
keeper grabbed his hand and closed the
razor upon it, inAicting a severe wound
on the hand of the villain. He will be
interviewed by the Recorder tomorrow.
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Co%EsUMPTIvEs, TAKE NOTICE.-Every mo-
ment Of delay makes your cure more hope
less, and much depends on the judicious
choice of a remedy. The amount of tssti-
mony in favor Of DR.. Schenck's Pulmonic.
Syrup, as a cure for consumption. far exceeds
all that can be brought to support the preten-
sions Of any other medicine. See DR..
schenck's Almanac. containing the oertif-
Gates of many persons of the highest respecta-
bility, who have been restored to health, after
being pronounced incurable by physicians Of
acknowledged ability. Schenck's Pulmonie
Syrup alone has cured many, as these evil
denees viii show; but tie cure is often pro-
noted by the employment Of two other reme-
dies which Br, Schenck provides for the pur-
pose. These additional remedies are Schenck's
Sea Weed Tonic and Mandrake Pills. By the
timely use Of these medicines, according to
directions. DR.. Schenck certifes that NEST
any case of consumption may be cured.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his princi-
pal office, corner Sixth and Arch streets,
Philadelphia, every Monday. where all letters
for advice must be addressed. tn
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Fresh oysters received daily at Mad
anne Vincent's Crystal Palace. A
HARRY JEE, the king of clowns, Mem
phis Theater to- night.

Police and Fire Commissioners.
To the Editor Of the Ledger:
It is claimed by some persons that
under the new charter for Memphis the
General Council cannot legally elect the
hive police and FIRE commissioners unless
they are nominated by the Mayor. Sec
ton 43 provides, That there shall he
such other officers and agents as may be
provided BY ordinance, ali Of wIom
shall be nominated by and with the con.
sent Of the Board Of Aldermen and
Common Council in joint convention
assembled, appointed by the Mayor, and
shall hold their Offices" etc. II will he
observed that this does not apply 10 the
five police commissioners, because their
offices are not provided BY ordinance
but are specially provided for by the act
Of the Legislature. All the General
Council have to do in the matter is to
elect the commissioners, and the statute
is complied with. |. IT.
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Feast OF the Pas.over

Passover, or the feast of the unleav.
ened bread, which lisa memorial of the
redemption of Israel from Egyptian
bondage, and lasts seven days, Exodus
XIII p, began last evening, the 10th in.
slant, and will be celebrated by all ISRAEL.
ties. The first two and last two days Of
the Passover are observed by the ortho.
dox Hebrews by magnificent ceremonies
at their ~synagogues.
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Arbitration Court.

The cases decided by the Judges to.
day were as follows:
Ensley vs.. Scott; judgement reversed
and re~manded.
Holman VS.. Hardin ct al; affirmed.
The calendar of cases to be heard to-
morrow are as follows: Perry VS.. DON
ahue ct al; StOner VS.. Humes, admins
traitor; Price VS.. Price; Caruthers VS..
Montgomery.
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L~ippIncOtl,n sIaWazIue.

The May number of this popular
Monthly is very attractive. The open.
ing paper illustrated is descriptive of
a trip up the Parans and in Paraguay"
The author Of Blindpits tells US "how
Lady Louisa Moore amused herself"
Mr.. Edward Kearsley contributes a
poem which is very remarkable for its
vivid, descriptive, poetic energy. There
is a very interesting paper by Alexander
Delmar on "overworked women" Miss
Lazarus furnishes some charming verses
called Spring JOY" Of totally differ
ent variety is a well-written paper on
Frederic Lemsitre, the French dramatist.
OF whose acting Dickens declared that it
was the finest he ever saw. Frank
Vincent, jr., contributes a valuable paper
styled "Northward to High Asia"
Behind their Fans is an amusing
sketch. Mr.. Blacks story, Three
Feathers reaches a climax, but only
the beginning of what comes Of it ap-
pears ia this number. There are other
papers of special interest. The Monthly
Gossip, as ever, is very entertaining,
and, altogether, the May number is m.
usually enjoyable.
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HARPERs, Galaxy and all the month.
lies, Leslie, Demorest, Ladies Journal,
and all the fashion magazines, just re-
ceived at Mansford's.
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The LEDGER job office is in constant
receipt from the foundries Of new type,
embracing all the latest nd best styles.
1871
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
The Rigna or Henllh.

Health invariably declares itself by visible
signs. A person with a sallow. haggard Wis
age and attenuated frame may declare that he
is sin perfect health" but, if he does. don't
believe him, for he is not. His looks belle
him. and his assevOratiOn is mere bravado.
Few persons, except hypochondriacs. desire
to be thought unwell. A fresh complexion, a
clear eye, a happy expression, and an alb
sence OF leanness, indicate that their posses
scr enjoys good digestion, sound sleep and A
vigorous cir culation, three essentials Of
health which are fortunately not beyond the
reach of invalids. The surest medium for
their attainment is Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers, which by purifying the blood Danish sal
lowness, and by promoting perfect digestion
and sound sleep, keep the body we'll nour-
ished, and impart to the face the placid ex-
preston Indicative Of a clear and unwearied
mind. The Bitters are far more eonducive IN
good looks than any cosmetic that ever hum
plugged the credulous. eod42-47dkw
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THE CITY.
M II M II HISS
Tuesday Evening, April 30, 1875.

JACK M JILL tonight. Never here
before. Better than any other panto-
mime ever e
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ALL the latest magazines, dailieS and
periodicals can be found at P. J. Cole.
mans news stand and cigar store, No.
COZ Beal street.
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DoN'T fail to see Jack and Jill at the
Memphis Theater to.night-the best pan
tomime ever produced in this city.
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JACK AND JILL, the mother Of all pan.
tomimes, as produced in Niblo's Thea.
ter, New York, at tie Memphis Theater
tonight.
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ALWAYS go to Jack and Jill.
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FINE FRESH Spring LAMB, fat sound
beef, good pork and other meats, as we'll
as a fine assortment of vegetables at
L. SoHLLIYG & Bros,
40 Cor. Jefferson and Third SITS.
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SPECIAL CARDS.
FOR GALE.

DOR SALE-FIVE FINE RESIDENCE
L lots, 50xl5O feet, on Lauderdale street, be-
tween Vance, street and fernando. Road.
These lots will be sold very low for cash.
1888 JN0. w. JEFFERSON, Is Madison st,
DOR SALE-JAVA PROLIFIC COTTON
L seed, famous for their abundant yield,
long staple and early maturity, have pro-
duced $500 pounds of seed cotton per acre on
uplands. Price IS per busbel.
j, M. WILLIAMS,
42-67 296 Front street, Memphis, Tenn.
E0R SALE BRICK - ORDERS LEFT
or at yard on 0verton tract, on the bluff South
Memphis, will receive prompt attention.
Sit 0 II. p. PIPER.
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GOOD Reading manor.

Good Reading Matter.
&c to Billy Lieben's, on Main street,
near the corner of Jefferson, for all the
latest Western and Eastern dailes,
periodicals, magazines and choice read.
ing matter.
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JACK AND JILL have come and will pos
lively appear at the Memphis Theater
tonight.
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JACK AND JLL-Memphis Theater-
all here. Don't fail to see them.
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LANcLoIs BRorHERs, Egyptian jug.
glers, tonight.
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JACK AND JILL ~pantomime at Memphis
Theater tonight.
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MEMPHIS THEATER-Jack and Jill to.
night.
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STRAYED.

|CTRAYED-FR0M CITY STABLES, FOUR
~ young mules, three branded + on left jaw
he other has one hip down slightly. Finder
will be suitably rewarded.
42-A FORREST & FARES.
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JEE BRoTHERs, Musical Rocks, Mem.
phis Theater tonight.
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FOR REMT.

DOR RENT-A GOOD HOUSE CONTAIN
squares tast of Court Square. Owner desires
board for himself and wife mo children) with
the tenant, Address w H., Ledger office.
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Our linen grenadine, l24c.
KAHN & FREIBERG.

flowers, bouquets, plants, at Craig 5.
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FRIDAY, matinee of Jack and Jill.
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TAILOR.

LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION.
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JACK AND JILL to night.
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JACK AND JILL at Memphis Theater tc-
night and every night this week, except.
ing Saturday. Grand matinee Friday.
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CHAs. CHRIsDIE, the old standby
%PantalOon, Memphis Theater tonight
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NRAyK & DEssAUER,

Il RANK d DEssAUER, 2O6 Main st. AIT
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DOR RENT-EIGHT DWELLING HOUSES
= centrally located, at q very low rent. AID.
ply to MARX Il BENSD0RF,
S-t No. Z Madison street.
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To-SIGHT go to Memphis Theater and
see Jack and Jill.
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RARE collection of plants and rustic
seats at Victor D. Fuchs, from the Mag
nolia Nursery, "A
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JACK n jill went up the hill to get
a pail Of waler".-Theater tonight.
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RandoIph's Religious Services. .

John Randolph was q great bible
reader and was deeply concerned with
religious subjects. He employed an
excellent and eloquent man, Mr.. Abner
Clopton, to preach every Sunday to his
negroes, in the large chapel he had
erected on his plantation. When at
home he invariably attended these SER
vices, taking his seat by the preacher on
the open platform, from which the
preacher conducted the services. On
many occasions, while kneeling beside
the preacher, who was prone to be car
ried away by the fervor of prayer, Ran
dolph would slap him on the back and
cali out loudly, CloptoD, that won't
do: that's not sound doctrine. Clop.
tom. take that back !" and il Clopton
demonstrated, Randolph, though keep
ing him elf on his knees, was ready at
once for an argument to maintain his
poiut. No one but Nr. Clopton, who
knew the ecogntricity and honest mo
tives OF the man, could have borne with
these irreveFent interruptions while in
the midst of prayer; but Mr.. Olopton,
when he found Randolph determined to
argue the point. either gracefully yield
ed or proposed to note the point and
aeque IL at the dwelling house. To
visitors at the chapel, and they were
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Hints on Bathing.

The shock which all experience on
first going into cold water is communi-
Gated to the system at large, and the
first symptoms of it is n gasp, partly
nervous, and partly in consequence of
the sudden revulsion of blood to the
internal organs-luDgs and heart espe-
cially, the heart being quickened.
Quickly, in a strong, healthy person or
in one to whom bathing ID beneficial,
this first shock is succeeded by a re.
action, this reaction being the natural
effort of the system to restore the
balance of circulating and nervous
power. In the sea this reactionary
effort is much assisted by the stimula-
ting effect exerted upon the Ekin by
the saline ingredients of the water, and
it is still more aided if the body be ex-
posed to the dash Of the waves. In
fresh water, these aids to reaction being
absent, it is not 80 thoroughly or
quickly established. According to your
power of reaction, which you cannot
fail to discover before long, should be
your exposure to the sea. II you re
main in the water until the system be-
comes so depressed that the power OF
reaction is nullihed, nothing but injury
can result, You come from your bath
cold, blue and pinched looking, your
fingers white and dead, and your teeth
mayhap, chattering like nut crackers,
and for the rest of the day you are
probably languid, sleepy, miserable:
A strong person, and O swimmer, mag
stay in the water quarter Of an hour
or twenty minutes--even longer-and
retain his power of reaction but for
some persons two or three minutes inlF
mersioD, OF even single plunge, -
quite as much as they can bear, at
least at first, and until they have gained
strength by their residence at the sea-
side. Even if the shortest possible dip
is not followed by the health glow upon
the skin, and sensations of exhilaTation
and increased power, it il better not to
repeat it for few days. The want Of
reaction or the production of depression
is summed up shortly-abstraetion of
caloric or animal he&t; and We need
scarcely remark that the very fact Of a
person unused to IL, entirely stripping
in the open air, is one means of sending
off this heat, and that exposure to the
CO1u WuI6E 1b hIobAS4 1OSV Ro1SA"
means, albeit, loss of animal heat in
wolves depression of vital action. There
are, however, other circumstances
beyond the constitution of the indi-
vidual to be taken into consideration
with respect TO bathing agreeing or not,
and these are such as increase or miti.
gate the depressing effects. Thus, a
person who could not bathe on toler-
ably cold day might do 40 in the very
height Of summer, and especially on
those low, sandy shores where the water
becomes raised in temperature by
passing over On extent Of sand pre-
viously heated by the sun the water in
such situations-ag an everybody knows
who has any bathing experience--being
warmer than on . rocky or steep,
shingly shore. DR.. Spencer Thomson.
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obtain. Promise that in death il shall
l1nk ha sarnnrnEsa frnraa M, .

obtain. Promise that in death il shaI
not be separated from me.
81 promise, replied the officer
sly touched. sIlIe condemned mar
| grasped his hand warmly. Comrade.
he said, "may God bless you. If il
was His will to grant me another life. ]
would dedicate it to you, and prove
the affection your sympathy has in.
| 7plre0 ; but it cannot be. Farewell !"
They separated.
The dawn broke, and with it came
the sound of the drum and the tramp
of armed men whose measured steps
announced their mission lie Proux
greeted them with q silent bow, and
then went calmly forth to die.
His arms were folded upon his breast;
q soft breeze stirred the curls that clus-
tered above his brow; his ewes we're
fixed upon the eastern sky, where q
brilliant sunrise shed a golden glory,
tinting the rose-leaf clouds that foated
on and on, as though to chase the dark
shadow of night that was gradually
fading in the west.
As he passed down the long line of
soldiers, regrets and words of farewell
where spoken in underbreath but,
deaf to all, and with not one last look
that might have spoken his resolution,
he moved on toward the place of execu-
ton. He reached the spot his eyes, Mt
his request, were left unbound, and still
rivited lingeringly, wistfully, upon the
drifting clouds, he beard his death
sentence read. A moment more and
the ramrodB we're drawn; then the dull
sound as the charge was rammed down
was heard, and the first words OF the
terrible formula were spoken. /" Make
ready" But ere the knel was uttered
loud cry of g Long live the Emperor"
rung out upon the air. With wave Of
the hand that stayed the deadly work,
Napoleon vaulted from the saddle, and,
with rapid strides advanced toward tho
prisoner, who, seemingly lost in
Thought, stood motiouless, waiting the
fatal FIRE.
"Jules lie Preux I"
The young man turned quickly
toward the speaker. His lips moved,
yet no word escaped them; but the
clear, steadfast eyes seemed to utter
the recognition. Kneeling, he pressed
his lips to Napoleon's hand.
Jules" continued the emperor,
"do you remember the words you
spoke last night in your cell ?"
"I.said il God gave me another life /
would dedicate it to you," was the
reply, clearly spoken.
"It is well. God gives you a second
life consecrate it not to me, but to
France. She is a good and worthy
mother; love her as faithfully as you
love the one who now smiles upon you
from yonder blue heaven. Arise"
With these words ne tarned away, and
q cry Of Joy rent the air as Napoleon
ceased speaking, for all raioiced at the
welcome deliverence of Gle Brave"
Some years after lie Preux, promoted
to the rank of Colonel, fell upon the
battle field of Warterloo, mortally
wounded. Radiant even in death, with
the love of France and her immortal
star Of earthly glory, the soldier died
with the Hag ne nad served cIasped to
his breast. and in clear, ringing voice
crying, "Long live the Emperor /"
"Long live France "
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~ GrMrER REAU rY.


Ok d. BROOKE.
-s---s
80 40 5en salpnler arr
egis fit tdh lieatlers
I g'sa MI vith drqoaing head,
bnId nl6se knit together;
bittnr word she fhid, ~
s.-,b sii hor life looked cold aud dead
MA the glowing haze thai Icy ...-....
wv KY ibsfair green earth that dRVi
wv Thst day Of summer beauty
:, f,r away where lelfy woods
lgllrrbed tie sky, cIoud-Tiyen,
,asnssed birds rang ont lifc's Bliss
n inbilee to hoayel;
~ ~ ssoniH tho poor old withered throat
G,,,i X hoes 10 each soft note?
si-,vy snul mus pay life's cost
I,s ~, Ssenplf silence praised God most
." That daY of summer beauty.
r,o aplled her soul, too worn, to feel
SIMMER delight acttoly;
vits sarth was praising God aloud
I'M uatiepce praigad him mutsly.
n barrow lie OF thought and care
Noi ilfe 10 live, but life to bear,
TTea,sntad that her soul as sad,
g2Vs al God's souless thiuRs were glad,
That day Of summer beauty.
IA shore she stayed, a dusBy speck
IN porse and heather glory
wary spirit watched ana read
M pathos Of her story:
snirit goubt-oppreBt and worn,
~ foupd another more fOrlOrn,
g9,t lrugtful stayed, nor EOught+to guess
itss meanings which are fathomlesp,
Through all the summer beauty.
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A WoMAE FREEzFAsoN. --Harper's Ba-
zar says that it is q mistake to suppose
that the lady who concealed herself in
a room where lodge was about to
to be held, and who when discovered
was compelled or allowed to beinitiated,
is a myth. The clock case may be a
myth, but the lady is not She was the
Hon. Mrs. AldwoFth, and continued
through life to take an active interest in
the orderinto which In her youth she had
sostrangelygained admission. She found
edthe Dublin benevolent institution for
orphan daughters of maBons. Her por-
trait still hangs in the principal lodge
room ID Cork, and under ii in a glass
case the apron and jewel she used to
wear when she attended lodge meetings