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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

City Register Crabtree Belcher has
returned from a Centennial trip.
Mr.. A. C. Matthews, editor of the Des
Arc ARK Citizen, is in the city repre-
senting the interests Of his excellent
journal.
Mr.. G. Hurd, a prominent merchant
of Wittsburg, Ark, reached our city on
yesterday from a prolonged tour through
California.
Messrs. R. E. G. Diver and W. X
French, Of our city, are among the latest
arrivals from the Centennial and clam
banks Of the tabled eastern shore of the
Atlantic.
Mr.. A. D. Langstaff has accepted a
position with Graham & ProudGt, who
have bought out the hardware stock Of
White, Langstaf & Co., aud will occupy
the old stand Of Rice. Silk d Co. Mr.
Langstaf is one of eur most energetic
and worthy young business men, and in
times past has been very successful. We
wish him success again, and hope to see
him soon established in business of his
own.
General G. W. Gordon, Attorney Gen
eral of the Bartlett Circuit Court, was
married at Bartlett yesterday to Miss
Ora Paine, a charming and beautiful
young lady Of that place. The happy
couple left on the steamer Cons MillsI
for Cincinnati and thence to the Centen
NAL and other points of interest over
the North and East. This is a happy
union of manly, chivalrOus merit with
feminine graces and worth. We wish
them a happy bridal trip-a long anC
beautiful life.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
A bonanza ISDRED.
what q CaIffOYufa LabOFeF Found
A JugfuI of Nuggets. n One
Worth Half y MILLION Dollars.

Worth Half a MILLION Dollars.
San Jose Cali Patriot
One of the workmen engaged in
excavating for the foundation of
Cal Martins new building on First
street, near the express Office, this
morning, struck his spade against a
substance not usually met in the
loan here abounding and a moment
later the deliver brought to light the
neck of huge eastern jar Of very
primitive style. This vessel, which
ia now on exhibition at GEORGES
saloon, is about the size Of a lager
beer key, and, when uncorkea by
its lucky discoyerer, was onnd to
be full of solid gold nuggets end
dust as pure as ever came from
Dutch Flat and Sacramento. How
much the treasure trove amounts
to is not vet ascertained, but the
generous discoverer felt that there
was enough in it to make himself
and a dozen comrades comfortable
for the rest of their days, he having
at o ce divided the spoil with them.
When the gold shall have been
weighed, a banker on Ell Dorado
street remarked that he thought it
would realize at least halfa million.
This was the cause of the rush Of
the people to the new mine to-day,
and hundreds offered their services
to Mr.. Martin to dig the balance of
his cellar for what they can make.
An alderman went so far as to ten
der a bonus for this privilege, and
others made equally extravaganza
propositions, but whether they will
be accepted or not we are unable to
say. At last accounts the city con-
stabulary were stationed in front Of
the diggingS to keep the mob from
undermining adjacent buildings in
the search for more jugs Of the
metal. The pot found is supposed
to have been buried by an old al
calde, who lived here in the middle
of the last century.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
Ancient and Modern Novels.
,udon Saturday Review

London Saturday Review
There is an element in the prose
fiction of the last century which
it in strong contrast with the
novel of the present time. We are
now inclined to regard the novelist
as before all things an artist. His
work is judged by the laws proper
to imaginative literature, and sue
cess or failure is reckoned by refer
ence to a standard which would
have been scarcely understood by
the writers or by the public of an
earlier time. On one point in par
ticular modern critics are wont to
be unfailingly severe. The novelist
is not permitted to be a teacher Of
morals. Pardon may be granted
for other faults Of style or knowl-
edge, but the fault of attempted
instruction is deemed u ardon-
able, and the writer who now
undertakes to deliver sage counsel
on the rewards of virtue or the
perils of vice is at once and conf
IDENTIFY judged to be ignorant of the
first principles of his craft.
This modern view of the require.
ments of fiction is curiously OPP.
posed to the practice of the writers
of the last century, There, a
least, we find no doubt in the MIND
of the author as to the propriety o
instructing his readers. The move.
was understood to be the vehicle
for discursive comment upon man
ners and morals, and the elemnt il
fiction no. held to be supreme oc.
Gu leu tIen only a suoofdinotC
place. The gift Of characterize
tion since discovered to be the one
enduring element in those cum
brous works of fiction, was held a
this time to be subject to the power
of the es8ayist; the individual per
sonages of the history SLOWLY
emerged from a world of wise anC
witty comment offered independ
emily by the author and when w
strive to reach the motive of one o
these earlier novels, it is impossible
not to feel that by the novels
himself the facts of the story wer,
regarded mainly as useful machin
cry by che aid of which he Nigh.
deliver himself of a store of preg
nant criticisms upon men and man
ners.
The fortune and fate of the her,
formed no doubt an object Of int
rest to him; ard 'e may not
everywhere in t e literature of tn
eighteenth century the signs of
new pleasure in being able to de
scribe and initiate the minutes
facts of real life and to transfe
them into the mimic world Of fc
ton; but all this side of his labo
was evidently deemed of less die
nifty and consideration than th
functions of q moral instructor.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
Msseppa In Texas.

A few days ago this paper gave
an account of a wild horse being
seen in the woods in Milan county
by two boys, with a man strapped
to his back. The boys gave chase,
but the animal dashed off through
woods and thickets and soon was
lost to all pursuit. Now it comes
to us that the horse has been seen
near Round Rock with the man
still lashed to its back, and that
last Saturday an effort was made to
capture the animal, but it was again
too feet for its pursuers. Our in
lormant said that a large party was
being gotten up to make another
effort last Monday, and that they
would go prepared to shoot the
horse. When and where the man
was strapped to the horse is not
known, and neither is it known
how he met his death. 1t is perhaps
more probable that he was killed
and then dashed to the horse by his
murderers in order that the re-
mains might be carried far away
from where the deed was commit
ted. We shall endeavor to get
further information regarding this
strange Mazeppa-like affair." zeras
Er.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
The Pennsylvania Railroad
THE GREAT TRUNK LINE
Fast Mail Route Of tue United States

will he most direct. convenient and economi
cal wav of reaching Philadelphia and this
great Exhibition 1rcm all sections OF me
country, Its trains to and from PhlladeInnla
will pass through a GRAND CENIENNlhL
nippon, which the Company have erected AT
he Main Entrance TO the Exhibition Grounds
ar fha accommodation of passengers VINO
wish to stop AZ or start from the numerous
large hotels contiguous to this station ana the
Exhibition-a convenience OF the greatest
value to visitors, and Afforded e1ctusiveHyu If
ONLY LINE RUNNING. DIRECT TO The
CENTENNIAL BUILDINGS. Excursion
trains will also stop at the EReampMeht Oh
She Patrons Of Hasbandry. at Elm station, on
his road.
: The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad is the grandest
railway organization in the world. IL con-
trolls seven thousand miles Of roadway. form
ing continuous lines to Philadelphia, HeM
York, Baltimore and Washington. over which
luxurious day and night cars are run from
Chicago, st. Louis, Louisville, CINCINNATI, In,
dianapolis, Columbus. Toledo, Cleveland ana
Erie. without change.
Its main line is laid with double and third
tracks Of heavy steel rails upon 4 deep bed OF
broken stone ballast, and its bridges are all OF
iron or stone. Its passenger trains are
equipped with. every known Improvement tOI
comfort and safety, and are run at faster
GDBGu IOI klCdAJi ulclUASNe hhoh NAN
a line on the continent. The Company ha;
LARGELY increased its equipment for Centennial
travel. and will DO prepared to build in IL
own chops locomotives and passenger cars at
short notice sufficient to fully accommodate
any extra demand. The unequsled resources
al the command Of the Company guarantee
the most perfect accommodations ior. all III
patrons during the Centennial Exhibition.
THE MAGNIFICENT SCENERY for which
the Pennsylvania Railroad is so justly cele
brated presents to the traveller over its perteo
ROADWAY an ever-chanRing panorama OF river
mountain, and landscape views unsqualed II
America.
THE MANIFESTATIONS on this line ar
unsurpassed. Meals will be furnished a
suitable hours and ample time allowed TO
enjoying them.
EXCURSION-TICKETS at reduced rates
will be sold at oil principal Railroad Ticke
Offices in the West, Northwest, Southwest
Be sure that your ticket reads VII
the Great Pennsylvania Route to tn
Centennial.
FRANK THOMSON. D. NJ. BOYD, JR.,
General Manager. Genl Pass'r Agent
l0-85d&w
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
MURRAY & RIDHELY,

IS Madison street, Memphis, Tenn,
Merchant tailors and direct importers Of
the very best makes Of French, English
and German fabrics. We take pleasure
in announcing to our numerous patrons
and the public that we have the very
best facilities for getting up suits in the
most approved styles, and We solicit an
inspection from gentlemen desiring ele-
CANT and fashionable fall and winter
clothing. MURRAY d RlDGELY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
.InnrnnIIstIc PsrsonnI.

1.-THE Wappengers FILLS Era" is the
title Of a new weekly paper recently
established at, Wappingers Falls, N. Y,
by our whilom friend Mr.. s. Il. Holman,
formerly an operative in the LEDGER
office, but for the last few years holding
positions on The editorial staff of several
influential newspapers in the Eastern
States. he is now part proprietor and
chief editor of the Era, and evidences Of
his practical knowledge and intelligence
are observable in every column Of the
number before us. Politically the Era
supports TildeA and Hendricks. We
trust Mr.. Romans last venture will re.
suit in a long and prosperous career.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
To NV Frtends nnd Patrons

/ will remove on September LIST to the
large and commodious store house, No.
BOG Main street, opposite Peabody Hotel,
and shall continue the general auction
business in all its details, as heretofore.
Thankful to my friends for their past
patronage, l respectfully solicit their
continued favors in every liue.
A. E. FRAYKBaED,
ISL General Auctioneer.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

The type, material and workmen Of
the LEDGER job office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee first class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

EMERSON ETHERIDGE speaks in behalf
OF Hayes and Wheeler tomorrow Thurs
day. night, at the Exposition building
Let everybody come and hear the speech
Of the season.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
OYSTERS
II. BUOHIGNANI

HAS JUST RETURNED FROM A TRIP
III to the North and brought with him the
FIN EST OYssTERS
that could be selected in Baltimore. He Sc
lected there something new in the way Of
oysters the Centennial Style. They are put
mp in small wooden cans, which prevent the
oysters from tasting Of tin. They can be OBJ
tanned by the dozen or can at his newly reht-
c,rner of Seoond, in the very host style, at
SOC per can and 900 per key. The choicest
brands Of liquor, lager beer and cigars always
on hand. dive him n calf and Judge for
yourself. 1880
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

Mr. Parker is an old citizen, and has
done much toward building up the cotton
trade of Memphis with spinners Of the
North by calling their attention to the
then growing Importance of this market
in furnishing cottous of superior quality
and the rapidly growing Importance Of
the trade subsequently proves the cor.
rectness of his judgment. Mr.. Parker
business in this capacity dates back tC
the early date of 1850, when our present
gigantic cotton trade was in its infancy
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

CHARLES BERroN, the popular Beal
street saloon keeper, will set a grand
lunch on Friday morning at 10 o'clock,
His fine ice.cold Milwaukee beer, fresh
fish, meats and vegetables will form IN
attraction worthy Of a large crowd. He
and his wife will preside on the occasion.
y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
Mareh 4 60. 5O Beal si.,

Are receiving their fall and winter stock
Of boots and shoes, embracing every
popular style ard make, and at the
lowest market prices. 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
RAILROADS.
CE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION,
Philadelphia, Penn.

uNHIs GREAT INTERNATIONAL EXHI-
hilton, designed TO commemorate the enc
hundredth anniversary Of American lnde-
pendence, will open May. 10th and close No,
vember 10, 1876. All the Nations OF the world
and ali the States aud Territories of the Union
will participate, bringing together the most
COMPREHENSIVE collection Of art treasures,
mechanical inventions, scientific discoveries,
manufacturing achievements, mineral speci-
mems, and agricultural products ever exhib-
tied. The grounds devoted to the exhlpltlon
Railroad, and embrace four hundred and ffty
acres A Fairmount Park. all highly improved
and ornamented, on which are erected the
largest buildings ever constructed h,ve Of
these COZ ering an area Of fifty acres and cost
ing 5,OO0, 900. The total number Of building
erected for the purposes OF the ExhibltiOn II
over one hundred.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

SID Cooks Billiard Parlor has fans
that make the room cool. 1877
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

MarbIeiZed and enameled
iron mantels and CRATES, with
or without patent basket.
Latest styles atlOw prices.
III. WETTER a. CO.,
$50 eod.t 1874 Vain street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
MEDICINE.
Enreka Chin TOn G.

0NHE ONLY REMEDY THAT ACTS sPE-
i officially upOn the causes that produce
Chills, Fever and Ague, viz malarial poi
sons. As a remedy for the Enlargement Of
the Spleen none other is equal to it. Try it
and be convinced. Price, 81.
12s D. f. GOODYEAR. 167 Main St.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

School BOOKS at Spangler's, 376 Main
street. 5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

The tide Of emigration for Texas and
Kansas shows a very marked increase
over last year.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
WAITED.
TAKEN UP.

nAKEN UP-A BROWN AND WHITE
i male calf, two months old. Call at SO
Ruth street. 35
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
FISH,.
BOneleSS Cod Fish.

lust RECEIVED TWENTY BOXES OF
q genuine Bone ess Cod Fish-new catch
fish. OLIVER, Finale d. co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

The best soda and mead ia
Memphis, 9 glasses for 25c. ai
Barlee's, 32S Main st. l22-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

COR sALE-oHOICE CORNER LOT ON
{ Washington and Yates streets, fronting
Poplar market; Al feet front. An excellent
bar ain. W. A. WHEATLEY, ESQ Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06
FOR SALE.

LOR sALE-CHEAP, ONE SET OF COT-'
T ton Scales, as good as new; used ouly a
few months. Apply to } IN. RAINEY, cor
ner Of Huliag and TENNESSEE streets, at Cot
ton Shed. AS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

COR SALE-OLD NEWSPAPERS, 4Oc PER
[ hundred. at this office. the cheapest wrap
ping paper you can get. 55-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-06

COR SALE-OLD TYPE-BETTER THAN
{ Babbitt metal fer light, fast running ma
chinery, at this office. 33-t
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-24
Mr.. Morgan for Governor.

EDWIN ID. MORGAN was yesterday nomi-
mated for Governor by the Republican
Convention Mt Saratoga.
This was secured by the withdrawal Of
Mr.. CoRNELL-a step not taken, of course
without the advice of Senator CoNKLING.
We had not thought that Mr.. CoNkLrNe
would consent to this, since IL Is well
known that while Mr.. MORGAN voted for
Mr.. CoSKLISG at Cincinnati, he was really
opposed TO him. However, the fact that
Me nomination for Governor has been
made in this way affords new instance of
Mr.. CoNKLING's devotion to his party, and
of his willingness TO make personal sacri-
nces with view of promoting unity in its
ranks.
Mr.. MORGAN is perhaps as strong n can
didate as the Republicans could have Sc
lected. He Is IA man of experience In
Affairs, was twice Governor during the
rebellion, and has served acceptably III the
Senate at Washington. Not man Of bril-
liant talents, he is judiclous, cautious, and
very rich and he has always been wont
20 contribute lavishly from his great
wealth to the wants OF his party.
For the present crisis, Mr.. MORGAN, how
ever, is not so strong as he would be in or
binary times. He is not in the least de-
gree u reformer. Neither nature nor habit
leads him to strike at public abuses; and
while he will poll the full vote OF the Re
pubicans, he will not gain any strength
from the great army Of independent men
who act upon their own judgment and
decide elections now in favor of one party
and now in favor of another. At the
present time that army supports MIR. TIL
DEN; and the nomination made at Sara
togn yesterday will not call away a single
soldier from it's ranks
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-24
The Rush to Hear MIR. Moody.

from ne Apr.g 0jirii (NaSs.J RrDaoAcin, dug %
Inc FIRST Churcn proved wholly made
auale 10 accommod tie the crowd that gathered
70 near AZ MOODY asst eveninl, and after II h al
been niled 10 uvefnowing 1t was declued 10 adj
Journ TO the Clty Han, ans was rather rough
On those VINO, by waiting two or three hours
htu secured good SO u, from winch they c uId
not escape until tnOss outside and al tue Dack
OF the cnurcn had ndd tuu lIst chance for Jltces
IN tue City Hall. OF coarse there was "A rush
ana number OF men aud no. A few women
Jumped out Of the side alndows of the cuurcn
lhsn there was an uDdlEnifed race across tue
END OF Court square, and sun worse Jam at he
doors anu IA tuc hallway II tue Cay iI4ll. sew
efhl ladies' were thrown down ana Quilted our
from under feet, aud n Inoerless dresses and
coats were torn, while trails were only the sport
OF the crowd.
About $500 persons crowded into tho hall. and
many more went away, unaOl u nId standing
room. Atter All inLrOduo ton by Judge Morris
prayer 10y tue Rev. ". T. Eustis, ana the sing
ing Of Two or three hymns by the large cougre-
CATION. Mr.. Moody read tue parable of the
talents, and announced his text from IL, 10
every man his wo,k."
Mr.. MOODY spent The niGnt In che Massasoit,
ana, tonight, viii speah IN Winchester, n. IL
HIS coming 10 Springfield was largely accIdental
Having occ sion To meet Scotch friend IN tnis
CITY, who Is about to sall for EUROPE ne LeIe-
eraphed the officers OF tue Young lens Cars
uan Association that he was al their service for
tue evening, and MS Offer was accepted.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-24
sultan AIurad and his HsIr..

nom ue AH0emeiHe ZenuH0.
After the confinement OF Murad " and
eis brothers by the sultan Abdul Aziz, Prime.
Murad was haunted W sucn incessant apprs.
to sleep, and took TO immoderste ind uiyen' ,e M
urlnk, lben came the Gu .nge OF reign ana the
suioiue Oh Aodul Aliz, followed ut a snort Inter.
va ny Tue hssilsslnaIion of the Two ministers
al these eNehs coming III rapid SUCCESSION IA al
a gredl enc upon the new SULTAN. HE suicide
% us unvle' ~ particular, made a deep inures-
SION on MN, Tor no felt sure that pubic opinion
woulu accuse INN Of being ms unule's murdeTer
lhese various events led To his being tie victim
OF nalluc'hAtlous. daring winch he upiieved MN
sell 10 DC surrounded ny ans issiu> anu conspirl-
Tors nut thanks TO the skIll Of has phVsicIdn he
y much DETER. He attends tue musu ir, reads
the state doculnens suDnltted forms signature,
anu mus even resumed pldJlng the piano. More
over ne axes sta baths, aud IA kos long excur-
slohs upon the iiospnUrus. A, 10 softening OF
the br N, there Is no si.n OF II. Nor can there
be any possibility oi Murad V. being succet led
bV P'lnce HHnii. AS ,he latteris ins ne Hls
mex brother II ais insane, and all the Others
are constructive, and 81, too, Is Prince YsssddIn.
tho hon Oi Inc late sultan,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-24
He Meant II and No Mistake.

The President Is determined to show the
people that he meant what he said when
he wrote the memorable sentence. Let
no guilty man escape;" also to have it I'M
ierstood that the enforced retirement of
BRIsTow and BLUFoRD WILSON from the
Treasury Department need not be accept
Cd by the whiskey thieves As an indication
that they are TO receive any leniency from
the Government.
Instructions have been issued TO press all
pending cases for whiskey frauds to
speedy conclusion, and, in order to show
how terribly In earnest he is, President
GRANT has appointed EMORY A. SToRRs,
ESD, OF Chicago, 10 assist or direct the
prosecutions. SToRRs Is an eminent law
yer; he will be remembered rs recently
counsel for Measurer BABCoCK when the
latter was on trial in st. Louis for his
connection with the whiskey frauds
perpetrated in that city. 1t is evident
that the experience acquired by SToRRs
Is counsel for BABooCK and Others
places him in Il position 10 under
stand the situation thoroughly, aud il
n safe 10 predict that the proceedings
against all the unconvicted whlskey
thieves will be finished at the earliest pos
ible momeut.
1t is understood that GRANT appointed
6roRRs to wind up the whiskey business
on the recommendation of his bosom friend
and former Secretary, Gen. BABoocK.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1876-08-24

present imagine. II, however, through
some curious arrangement more readily
imagined than described, there should be
certain parties at the auction next Tues
day who, for reasons satisfactory to them
selves, should buy in all the coal offered
at secretly fixed limit, 1t is more than
probable that dealers and consumers
would decline to bid. We think the public
Mt large nre MS yet in no hurry to buy.
They prefer to wait for cold weather and
further developments.
1t Is on the cards that the members
OF the late coal combination may
again attempt to associate themselves
together for the purpose of forcing
up prices. We have seen railroad com
pacts disrupted, but we invariably find
that war is followed by peace. In the long
run the GOAL trade, like every other trade,
must find Its natural level. We believe
the strongest and soundest companies will
best study the interests of their stockhold-
ers by managing the properties they con-
troll in spirit of enlightened liberallty.
Let them give the miners steady work and
they will be able to give the consumer
cheap coal at remunerative prices.