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5teamboais an6 Railroads

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ID Nanestrck Rsilroads Fare 81. Steamer BRIDGE
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
IzAAc WALTON.
Anniversary Sketch Of the Patsof,
Shint of Eiahnrrnnr

~ AAN1a NN NNNE LaHL1Dfa
saint of Eishcrmoa,
Tuesday last was the anniversary Of
the death of Izaac Walton, the patron
saint Of anglers, i. e, fishers With the
line and hook, and who died in the year
1888. Hundreds OF oar readers have
heard of Izaac Walton, the fisherman,
yet few there are who know anything
concerning his history. BE was born in
Stafford, England, in 1898, and passed
his early manhood at London, where he
carried on business as q linen.draper.
When about Fifty years Of age he retired
from trade aad lived to the age of ninety
10 case and tranquility, enjoying the
friendship Of many Of the most learned
and accomplished men Of the time, and
amusing himself With literature and his
beloved pasiime OF the angle. he mar.
ried a sister of Bishop Ken, aud wrots at
different times the lives Of FIVE persons,
all distinguished for their virtue and &C.
complisbments, namely: Donns, Wo.ten,
Hooker, Herbert and Bishop 8andersoa.
Taese biographies are written With ten.
der and simple grace and with unaffected
fervOr and pietY. But Waltou's great
work is the Complete Angler, a treatise
on his f%avoriie art Of fshiag. in which
the precepts for the sport are combined
with such inimitable descriptions Of Eng
lish river scenery, such charming die
lo2ues, and so prevailing a tone Of graft
tude for Gods goodness, that the book Is
absolutely unique in literature. The
treatise, with q quaint gravity that adds
to its charm, is thrown into o series Of
dialogues between Piscator aad Yenatot
and Auceps, each Of whom in turn pro.
claims the superiority of bis f~ayorite
sport, but the two latter at last are con.
verted by Piscator, the angler, and be-.
come his f@avor.te disciples. The book
Is full OF technical precepts on angling
that have long since become obsolete,
and a little ~padantry is shown in the de-
ccriptions Of the angling days, but all
this only adds to the fascination Of the
work breaking up its monotony ike q
ripple upon the sunny surface Of a
stream. No other literature possesses o
book similar to the Complete Angler
the popularity of whichin England seems
likely to last as long as the language.
The dialogues breathe the sweetest sym
patty with natural beauty, and the pious
philosophy they contain makse Walton
one of the most eloquent teachers Of
virtue and religion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14


The R~eesnover.E Ellis holnicide case
drags iss slow length along the jury box,
the difficulty being to secure ajury. The
laws Of Tennessee are detective with ref
erenee to jurors, and ignorance is made
the test Of a jurors qualification, while
intelligence shuts you him. A citizen
who reads the newspapers and who has
formed or expressed an opinion as to
the guilt or innocence Of a person al
legged to have committed q crime IN said
papers, is disqualified under the laws Of
Tennessee from sitting as a juror, but
the man who canno or will not read and
who gropes in the darkness Of besotted
ignorance forms no such opinion and is
q legal juror. The intelligent citizen
who reads an account Of a crime pub
lished in a newspaper must Of necessity
form some option as TO the guilt or in
nocence Of the person charged with com
hitting the ~offense, but is that any reason
why be, when he hears the testimony and
is under oath to do justice between the
State and the defendant, would perjure
himself and find an innocent mar guilty?
Every intelligent and educated Amer.
can citizen would rather trust being tried
for an offease by q judge or by a news.
paper.reading and intelligent jury than
BY twelve ignorsmuses who cannot read,
or who do not read il they can, or by a
dozen professional jurors who, whether
they read or not, always swear that they
have neither formed nor expressed any
opinion upon the subject. In other
States the jury laws are far in advance
toward civilization then in our own State.
The result of the jury system is to scquit
criminals and turn them loose upon the
community. No one can attend the
Criminal Courtroom aud listen for an
hour to the legal fight made over the i'm
paneling Of a jury without being con-
WINGED that our jury system is of the
past age, is humbug, and a very dan.
gerous humbug at that.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
Amusements.

MEMPHIS THEATER. "A crowded ard
fashionable house greeted Lord Dan
dresry' again last night. The play ran
smoothly and was eminently successful in
pleasing the audience. Mr.. Sothorn as
"Dundreary'' created the greatest snuse-
nent, and irrepressible laughter was
heard resouuding on all sides. You
could heartbe sharp but musical screams
Of the bellies. the loud, deep laugh Of the
beaux. the bowls Of the gods, the society
laugh Of the city fop and the growl Of the
country cousin, altogether breaking out
most unmusically and inharmoniousIy,
creating a Iaughable discord. Dun.
dreary" did not laugh but caused laughter
10 others. His face was q blank most
comical, and people laughed at his face
even when he did not open his mouth.
Mr.. Sothern was well supported last night
by the members Of the Stevens Dramatic
Company. Tonight, In order to meet
popular demand, Dundreary, or Our
American Cousin, will be reproduced.
On tomorrow night will be presented A
Hornets Nest, 10 three buzzes and O
singer"
The OPERA-MARITANA.-We have 10
hesitation in saying that Mrs. Bernard
and her gifted associates, Messrs. Gates
and Benitz, achieved a fair and we'll de-
served triumph, aud that too under the
depressing influences of former cold au-
diences and q meager present attend
anee. The opera is new to most Of the
COMMUNICATIVE being the first time il
has been performed on our boards. The
dash and airy lightness which prevade
the entire composition seem to har-
monize well with the peculiar forte Of the
troupe and brought out in full exhibition
their unquestionable talent in TIE light
opera. We heard on all sides expressions
Of hearty approval, and some Of our best
musical critics agree with US in a sincere
admiration for the splendid vocslizatipn
of Mrs. Bernard and for her extraordi-
nary sustaining powers. 1t is indeed
wonderful that with the severe tax Of
nightly singing the principal parts iD
widely different operas, her voice shows
not the slightest indication Of roughnesg
or fatigue. In the character Of Don
Gear de Bszen," Mr.. Harry Gates gave
entire satisfaction, by his really beauti-
full singing aud genuine acting. The de-
velopment of his voice was a surprise to
us, and we imagine that in the estims
ton of every one who heard him in the
exquisite strains Of Mariana" be is re-
garded a true artistic with a voice Of un.
common sweetness and range. Mr..
Reuitz made a capital Don JOS sing
ing throughout with intelligence and
fire. alreston Daily Neps.
WASHINGTON STREET VARIETIES This
place Of public amusement continues to
attract good audiences nightly. The
entertainments are interesting and the
company quite a good one. The attrsc-
tions are vocalisms, clog aud jig dancing,
sp~ecialties of all kinds, instrumental
music and negro comicAlities. A new
programme will be presented nightly.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

Colonel John H. Glass, sr., editor Of
tn, Gibson County Mirror, was married
yesterday by Rev. John S. Davis, at
Ala, to Miss Emma Pybas,
and arrived in the city with his bride last
night. They are stopping at the Wor.
sham House and will remain here until
Saturday. We tender our hearty con,
grAtulations and best wishes.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
A Working woman.

A Working woman.
We have q few hard working women in
Tennessee, At least we judge so from
the following ia the Gallatin Tennes-
seean which shows up a Tennessee wo-
man in q style that shames scores OF idle,
thriftless men that haunt the street o
ners aud whisky shops Of Memphis.
This specimen woman" says the Ten
nessesan, " ia forty.fve years Of age, and
relies upon her individual efforts for q
support, and makes it like a true hero.
ius. This year, with her own hands, she
has raised sixty barrels Of corr. Be-
sides, she has raised hogs enough for her
own scprcFt snd maintains herself most
comfortably, She says she is disgusted
with those men who idle around and
complain Of hard times, and that the
secret 81 their being always hard rus
and out Of everything is that they are
too lazy TO work.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
RIoun I'm and KILLED.

The Little Rock Gazette, of the 18th,
contains an account of a fatal boiler ex-
plosion at q saw.mill in Texarkana on
the llth inst. The Gazette correspondent
says:
At I o'clock this morning the boiler of
Buchanan & Co.'s saw.mill, nine miles
north Of here, exploded with terrible
force, killing eight men and wounding
several others. The killed are Chauncey
Beach, James Mays, W. Hite, Nick Rose.
bourough, Ed Griffin, G. Green, Sip Stew
art, George JACKSON and Fred Williams,
colored. They are nearly all blown to
pieces. The wounded are II. Custer,
colored, the fireman, badly scalded in
the face and neck, and much bruised in
The breast by flying timber, and recovery
is doubtful. Green and johnson, colored,
we're badly injured by the falling timber;
Joe Jackson. colored, badly scal6ed about
the shesd and neck, and left arm badly
torn, aud he received some internal in
%jurieS. His recovery is doubtful. An
unknown man, who was passing by, was
hurt badly in the leg by a fragment Of the
boiler. The mill was totally demolished
Value, $4,000; no insurance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
MEDIC ME.
Vegetable Tonic SDecifc Pills,

EOR THE PERMANENT CURE OF CON-
4 0rrhea. elect, Impotence, Seminal Weak
ness, lncentinence, Genital Debility, Gravel,
STRUCTURES, and all diseases caused by self
pollution, such as Loss Of Memory, Pains in
the Back. pimHess Of Vision. Spermattor-
rhma. etc. Price, 50 SO per box 8 boxes, Sc.
Ol05 u. u. GOnDYEAk. 1S7 Main 81.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

Sinking Of the Carl Nehurz at the
LnndInE.

Landing.
The Carl Schurz, Captain Matt Trem-
mel, came in at noon to day from the
lower coast sDd landed OF the foot Of
Union street, her usual lauding. She
settled on an old wreck, which punched
a hole il her stern aud caused her 10
sink in q few minutes. She hAdpartially
discharged her cargo, and ia order to
save the boat, which still had steam mp,
the officers threw overheard the re-
mainder Of her cargo, including several
bales CT cotton and three OF tour hum
bred sacks Of ootton-seed. Her bow lays
on the landing, with her stern in deep
water, but with the nssistauce Of a good
pump she can be raised.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

There's one tooth-wash. the ladies' pride,
Beloved By bellies Ger every wash beside /;
One dsntifrice there is supremely blest,
A sweeter, better one THAI all the rest;
And you will find, in every land tho same,
That s0Z0D0NT s its old, familiar name.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

The large bell il the Cologne Ca.he.
DIAL, mSde out Of captured French can
nor, Is a failure The toaeia very aa-
pleasant. 1t win not be used, sid a
psmed 1.-THE Silent Bell.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
.IUNT IN.

Beautiful Robes de Cham.
bre; something elegant; de-
Sign and finish very latest, at
h, M. Drake e. Co.'s. 30
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
TETF CITY
MEMPHTa:

The most acceptable holiday present
for your wife is one OF those beautiful
porcelain pictures 10 s breast-pia made
by Bingham Bros, They also make
those ivory types that are so much ad.
mired by the young ladies and gentle.
men. They have just received a large
stock Of peg styles Of frames for the
holidays and the Biughama make the
fnest photographs ia the country, Their
parIors are at 243 Main street, conner Of
Jefferson. l07
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
WHY IN THE MISCHIEF
Don't You Come

After tbose excellent chrome pictures
wbish ave daily given aYay with every
quarters worth Of TeD.csntisl cigars
that are purchased Of
SOL
32S Main 81 bet. UniOn and Monroe.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
cuiNA
SPECIALTEES.

Best Treble plated Silver
Table kNntvcs az SO 90 per
dozen. RsayiiRnd 81 Co.'s cell
CHEATED French Cllina 90 New
York Wholesale prize; B0OIe's
double thteN Quecnsware and
Porcelain az low as common
crOckery Glassware, Table.
ware, Treble s1SVer : piatSN
Casters, eJc,s INDEPENDENTLY
low. OBAS, r., EXtDG.
The above goods will be sold nt glove prices
only as long as this advertisement fpPsssIs ~
the Ledger. ~Pfi"'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
TO HOUSE KEEPERS.
EXTRA HEAVY
DOUBLE ORASH
go INCHES WIDE
TEN CENTS PER YARD.
JOSEPH COLL g. CO.

PARTIES wishing sprinkling done or
cisterns filed would do we'll to call on
Henry Luhrmann, 81 Monroe st. %
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Sheephead and red snappers.
Victor ID. Fuchs,
Al Jefferson.
REORGANIZATION n,h,.u

"Bagster's," Teachers, and other
fine editions. Headquarters at
1911 DoD's, 34l Main St.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
EookINo STOVES
NOTTCE.

OE AND AFTER THIS DATE. Mr.. JOHN
" b. Ford, al 1923 Poplar st., will represent
US in tho sale OF our Alligator and Occidental
Cooking Stoves, for coal or wood, which we
guarantee Go give entire satisfaction, excell-
ing all otl.er Stoyes heretofore sold in this city.
P0MEROX, PEOK0YER & CO.,
of Cincinnati, ~
Memphis. December 7, 1876, S5-9l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

GROCERIES.
SELF RISING RUCKWHEAr.

After ten years fair trial in Menphis
and elsewhere 1t is fou,d that Self-Rising
Buckwheat is better for general use than
plain buckwheat, because
First. The best New Yor' Buckwheat
is used.
Second, It makes nice light and rich
cakes.
Third. 1t never makes a failure when
the directions are followed.
Fourth. 1t only takes five minutes
time to make the best OF cakes.
Fifth, Any common cool can always
make good light cakes. And it costs but
a trihe more than common buekwheat.
For sale By retail grocers.
OLIVER, FINNIE 6 co.
SIT
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Raafard, Stratlon 8 Co.., Ia7 MaIn 81

RAefOrd, StrattOn & Co., 1917 Main st.
This irm is in daily receipt OF choice
new groceries aud a full line Of holiday
goods. Families wishing to purchase
choice groceries, fancy candies, toilet
soaps, California fruits, r%aisins, nuts,
figs, -four, sugar, coffee, syrpps, brandies,
wiues, etc will End it to their interest to
coll aud examine their stock. 9lt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

Fresh Oysters and Celery
received daily by express at Y.
ID. Fuchs, Al Jefferson st. ST
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

Hosiery, gloves, handkera
chiefs and underwear at very
low figures at
30 IL, M. Drnke 81 Co.'S.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
MCKEE & RARCEUS,
No, Main ard 1lnion sts

Cor. Main and Union SITS,
Is the best place in the city for a gen
tleman to get a Christmas present for
his mother, wife, sister, sweetheart or
daughter. Examine their stock of nov.
elites, imported expressly for the holi.
days. MCKEE & BARCHUS.
cat
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

lOe'es layer Figs, CiirOn, CurraRts.
$50 pkgs Jersey apple Butter.
geo brls and kegs spiccd Pigs Fest.
80 brls and half brls KrOut.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
NoEfOik oyster EnlOnu.

W"IHVHN WJNN"N NWIWUUs
Frank Lavagna Formerly at dadame
Vincent's) has opened an oyster saloon
at $50 Jefferson street, east Of Second.
BE keeps the best shell Norfolk oysters
and COOKS them in every style. Oyster
rooms upstairs for gentlemen and ladies'.
Frank is the best oyster cook in the city.
90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

nor RENT-T0 SUIT THE TIMES, TWO
one of u rooms and one Of Ii rooms. Nos. 1877
and l39 Madison street. Greenlaw bleok.
Apply to A, G. DENNIS. 292 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
REMr.

COR RENT-MANY STORES, RESI-
. dences, efices and rooms Notably q
choice cottage near Adams, on Orleans street.
s6-f w. A. WHEArLEY. go Main st.
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ReeIlOOt Lake Fish,
Savannah River shad,
At Victor ID. Fuchs,
30 Al Jefferson street.

Dr.. j. A. CLoPToN will remain in the
city until December goth, and will
return to the city January 9Th, an6
remain until the 10Th. All who are
troubled with PILES, FIsTULA, etc, may
be cured by a simple application. City
references given, DR.. @. will instruct
others in the TREATMENT of his SPECIAL.
TIES DR.. c. is the Oldest specialists
SOUTH, if not in AMERICA, SIT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

Eresh Bear Meat,
Wild Turkeys, DHclks,
Rabbits, Squirrels, etc.
= CLEMENTS, DO Beal st
81
DAY BoARDERs at 81 per week, wanted
at John Wenders Saloon, 81 Poplar 81.
ut
FLOWERS AID FLORAL DECORATION,
promptly to order at Craig's, $40 Main,
les
Sid COOh's Peabody Billiard
Room Is pronounced first
class by all visitors, s3-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

DOR RENT RESIDENCE sol COURT ST.,
u in good repair, good ~cistcrn, and posses
sisn given October 10Th. Apply to II L..
qUI0N x CO., 81 Court st. 32.t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
G. A, ECKeRLY & BROS.

John Walsh, Undertaker,
34l Second 81, next to Postofice. lO5
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

OVercOaIs and business suite
at less prices than the same
class of goods have been sold
for i'm fifteen years, at
90 IL. NJ. Drake a. ZOOS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

E0R RENT-THE NEW BRICK STORE
4 house. No. 81 Madison street, next door
east Of Main. Inquire Of
46-t J. S. WILKINS, 900 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14

pERRoMAL..

nERsoNAL-J. NJ. COLEMAN. JUSTICE
i oi the Peaca, Notary Public and Commits
Bioner OF Deeds. Special attention given 10
collections Ia tho Gennty. Ohioo 2A Front st.
llR-f
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-12-14
FOE nAL.R.

N00D horse, express wagon and harness
VI cheap. Apply at 3S5 Main st. S3:t
National Republican., 1876-03-23
PUBLIC tCEOOLS.
The Minority Report on the Q1sstion Of
JaRiturs' Salaries.


Tho following Is the text Of the report pre-
sented to the school board on Tuesday nigh. by
Trustee johnson: The minority most respect
fully dissents from the report Of ths majority for
the following reasons: That the schedule sub.
mitted, SO far as It relates to the uniformity or
prices paid for the same labor in the several
large school buildings heated by steam Is unfair
and inequitsble, as will be shown by the follow
ing figures: Franklin, 1892, ID room,, Sj.ol per
Wallaeh. S7s2, II rooms, S. 92 per room; Seatop.
rooms, room iSe per room kbbO % ssia i rooms ssi
Mccormick, sZ25, rooms, *i.6s per room. SUN.
ner, SSS2 II rooms S. ~ per room; Stevens, $3.50,
Il rooms, o. SO per room; Lincoln, t762, 10 rooms,
1t viii be observed that the amount paid per
room In the Jefferson building, the largest in
school accommodation, GO rooms,l representing
the Crsnch building, with only rooms and a
property value Of s23, 600.
like comparison can be made between the
Franklin and Curtis buildings, for the former,
with sixteen roams, representing property VAL
ustion OF s222 eco, IS per room s paid, while for
the latter; win elgn. rooms repressnsing es ABOUT
paid. The minority also dissents because OF the
iurtber inequality when applied to the seventh
district which includes the schools for colored
children in the cities OF Washington and George
town, fer the reason that 10 additional expense
TO the public is incurred in those schools BY the
employment Of q mechanical jsnitor at-lsrge, at a
salary Of 81 TO- most repairs now dore by him In
the flrst second, third and fourth districts being
done by the janitQrs OF the respective buildings
in the seventh district without additional CON-
pertation. The minority favors sn equanzstlon
Of the salaries OF anitoIs where the circumstances
admit OF the same, and favors retrenchment when
not detrimental TO the public interest: and far
as the facts allow, ehesrfully agree with the ma
jority upon these potnu, but are not prepared TO
agree to the schedule Of salaries submitted, or
the principles upon which it Is based as it estao-
fishes inequality and NOT equality ofpsy. Upon
this question the organization Of the schools in
the seventh district Should be c0nsidered, In or
der to do justice to the subject. In the opnlea oi
the minority sufic Client time was not taken by the
committee to fully consider the subject, and We
respectfully recommend that the whole subject
be rtconmilted, with Instructions to report q.
the ueXt regular meeting.
National Republican., 1876-03-23
Tae ContractoIs Combining.

A rumter of contractors under the District
govern meIt met last evening a. No. 49, Seventh
street !or tie purpo,e Of taking some action to
protect their interests. Messrs. 4. II. Ryan,
Stephen Tally, J. G. Stafford, W. Hussey, -
Grove, T. H. Finley, X. W. DoUnman and other
prominent contractors were present.
Mr. Ryan called the meeting to order, and
stated that its object was to take action to pre-
sent their grievances and claims to Congress and
to ask their assistance in getting their pay for
work that hsd already been done and In carry.
irg out the contracts entered into with the LIS.
tricf.
Mr.. Ryan was elected to the chair, and Mt.
PlUwmRn was chosen secretary.
Several OF the gentlemen ex pressed their opin-
ions. Mr.. Hurley thought that the best policy
was to urge Congress 10 settle claims for work
already done on certificates. mir. Sts ford though
that It would be best 70 employ the services OF
some leading counsel.
Amer some discussion It was decided to postpone
acIIon until a larger meeting could be held, ami
IN the meantime to notify all the contractors OF
the District of the proposed action. An asjourn.
melL WAS made until Friday evening.