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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-08-31
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RAILRoApa
MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON
RAILROAD

CCHEDuLE ON AND AFTER JULY 20,
Leaves. Arrives.
Express train, daily~.....ll IS pm 2lp u
Mail train. daily ......lO.2) am IL 70 am
Eomervlle aceem datiOn
Except Sundayl...,....... 600 pm 10 am
Time Twen'y ntnmt a Faster thAn
Ciry Fina..
The ll:55 D. N. Expre Il the LIGHTNING
TRAIN from Memphis, and will ONLY stop
At III NC1 IG VS. and terminal points.
The lO. .g5 IN. Mail tr@in will stop at rsgu-
lar tlations.
N8nir, vile trhtn witl stop as reg
mtHr and II tg slAttODs.
Tho tNHtHIuR tXHresa Train makes
tH8 qui~te y i'm" ever made TO Chatt =
n0opn. Knoxville Lynchburg, Washington,
and last IN cities.
Tich,t oiiice = $ Wat" ssrrct aud Depot
Memphis and Charleston railroad.
JOHN A. GRANT
Chief Engineer and General Sup't.
4. S. DAVANl,
1927 Assistant General Passenger Agent
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SheriF's Sale of Real Estate.

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
i that by virtue of a venditioni eXponas to
me directed from the Honorable Supreme
Court of Tennessee, in the case of A. Wallace
ct al VS.. R. L. Rash ct al. judgment rendered
on the 9Th day OF June, 1875, for the sum of
twenty six dollars and sixty cents, with inte-
rest and cost of suit, to satisfy said judgment,
etc., | will, on
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saturday, September Is, 1877,

within legal hours, the undivided one-half
interest Of M. II. Mckiernavy in and to the
following described property, situated in
Shelby county, Tenn, and in the city Of
Memphis, 10 wit:
A lot Of ground at the intersection of the
west line of Main street with the south line
Of Exchange street with a front on said west
81 10 of Main street of 81 feet 3 inches, and ex-
tending westward between parallel lines from
the front and parallel with Exchange street
TO Exchange alley l40l& feet in depth, with
buildings and improvements thereon.
Terms of sale--cash.
This August 2l. 1877
e. A. COLE, C. and NJ.
By K J. BLACK, d. G. and NJ.
r. D. Jordan. Sol. $50 l5s.4-l0 u
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Thursday, September q. ls77.

in legal hours. IN front of the Court house,
Memphis, Tenn, proceed to sell, to the high
est bidder, for cash, the following described
property, to-wit:
Situate, living and being in the city of Mem.
phis, Shelby county. Tennessee, being let No.
Z, in block 3, fronting on the east side Ct Ten
feet.
Levied on as the property of defendants, R.
u. Rash and wife, E. s. Rash, to satisfy said
judgment interest aud costs.
Memphis. August % 1877.
C. l.. ANDFR SON,
l5O 1856 4
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I'D 1861
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.

Chaneery Court of Shelby County-M. II.
McKiernavy ys. John p. Trezevant ct al.
DY VIRTUE OF AN INTERL0CUTORY
ID decree FIR sale. entered in the above cause
on the 9th day Of July, 1877, will sell, at
public auction, to tho highest bidder, in front
Of the Clerk and Masters ofiee, court house
building, Main street. Memphis, Tenn, on
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New Advertisements,

PIANOS sbS MssIS'Pi s a.. sS SS.ISssG ESssFSGd R
nnA hAC Pianos little used) cost $500
UnUHNO only Sl25, must Be sold. ParIor
Organs, stops S45. stops S65, II stops only
SIS; Nearly new set reed II stop, sub bass
and octave scoupler Organs, cost over $3.50,
IS days test trial. You ask why / offer so
cheapY reply. Hard Times. Result Of sales
ever 1000, 900 annually, War commenced by
monopolists. Beware Of anonymous circular.
Write for explanation. Battle raging. Full
PARTICULARS free. Address DANIEL +. BE-
ATTY, Washington, New Jersey.
National Republican., 1877-10-19
HOME AFFAIRS.
CITY NOTES.

The Ebbtt house received its stock Of new
furniture yesterday.
The west face of the Capitol is receiving
anew coat Of paint.
Fourteenth street. at the intersection of
r, Is greatly IN need Of repairs.
Two coal carts were wrecked Yesterday OH
Twelfth street on their way from Rilcy's wharf
Two fine thre7-story pres. brick fronts are
just completed and ready for occuration on Fif.
tccnth street between X and streets.
The rehearsal of the Franklin singing
school at the Frrnklin school building was largely
attended, yesterday: Theaudience expressed them
selves well satisfied.
A praise meeting will be held in the
chapel Of the Y. NJ G. A. this evening at & o'clock
are invited
Last evening the Barker family gave n
frce concert in the parlOrS of the Young Mems
Christian Association. This family Is very tai
entcd, and those present were very much pleased
with their efforts.
Prof Henri Mason, teacher of French,
2ll3 Pennsylvania avenue, Is forming his classes
ior the winiSr AMI persons desiring tn study that
pupils Of the Professor
Mr. VI. Gcary, who has opened the new
central billiard hall directly opposite the Ebh,t
season To give series Of entertainments in the bill
Hard line, and to have all tho most noted knights
OF the cue to tourney. II is certainly one Of the
best appointed and convenient billiard rooms in
the city.
Mr. Willie s. Brock who heads the list of
the lucky five who passed the host examination at
the recent competitive trial Mt the Interior Derrrt
ment Is son Of Captain Brock. Of the Metropolitan
police. Both father and son may he congratulated
upon the achievement Of tho latter. which was tu
be expected from one who at school gave promise
of brilliant career.
BY direction Of the Secretary Of War. at
the request Of the board Of commissioners Of the
Soldiers Home. District Of Columbia tho Quarter
masters Department will furnish transportation
the cost Of which will lie refunded hv the treasurer
ofthe Home, for the following named mem from
the places indicated in their respective cases 10
this city, to enable them to enter the home:
Patrick Murray, formerly private company e. ith
artillery, from Providence, X l.: VIM. Smith late
private company B. 81 cavalry. from Dayton. o.,
and VIA. Barnes. late corporal Ordnance depart-
mcnl. Tinted SiAlns annN from Now York cltN
National Republican., 1877-10-19

houses stated that bids had been received for the
washing, but no contract had been made.
The respective propositions were then submitted,
anh Mr.. Ball was found to be the lowest bidder,
offering to do the work at % cents per dozen.
The committee was granted further time to con.
slider the subject before any award should be made:
Mr. GatchCl, from the same committee stated
that they had received several proposals for the
removal Of prisoners from the station. houses To
the Police Court. but that the committee was not
yet prepared TO report Further time was granted
Mr.. SnmCrvllc from the committee on uniforms
reported that most Of the hats have been delivered
aud were fully up to the sample furnished, II was
decided that the acting scrgcants should wear
silver wreath on their hats.
An hdgancc ofs5C0 on account was authorized to
be made to Mr.. John Wannamnkor.
Mr.. Somerville informed the board that the cells
In the new stntion.housc Of the Seventh precinct
were now being used, and the building had been
accepted by Inspector Entwisle
On motion II was decided that Innsburg Brothers
be paid for the blankets furnished by them under
contract.
Mr.. Gatchel gave notice that at the next meeting
he should move to consider liquor licenses In open
mecti, Z.
National Republican., 1877-10-19
Tho Police Commissioners.


The Board of Metropolitan Police Commits
sloncrs held regular meeting at their rooms last
evening Rll the members present except President
BrI,ton.
John u. Mullnly, vice president OF Georgetown
College askpd for the appointment Of John o Bripn
us private Waterman. Referred
The chief Of ordnance requested that the two
hundred ruVnlNCr ifuCd to the police force at the
time Of the railroad strikes be returned forth
with.
A committee was appointed to confer with the
authorizes on the subject.
The district Commissioners notified the board
that they had given notice tn the proper parties OF
the intention tD abandon the place used for station
Of The lease. ''''''
Nrthiug being mid about the turning over of the
fund set aside for this purpose which was to he
used in mount additional men IN the county, the
trirl Commissioners In relation TO the meter.
The opinion Of district Attorney VIM Bincv in
regard 10 the Issuing of liquor licenses was read
AMI ilcd.
A rnmmuntrnlon was received from Iacutcn-
ant Austin, of the Filth pTccint, detailing All nc.
count of the burglary ut Mc'iuircs restaurant, aud
the arrest and shuUting Of one of the PARTIES by
Private Br'n. The paper was lnd"r'ri 10y The
mli"r IN sup'Tutcnlcul rc"onmcn Hing that
officer lirtn hr put" on the line of pr9moli"n for
his Nriruor which recommendation was
Gdop'cl md the Lieutenant Of each precinct in
NIrcv,l lD read thc rtiun Ofths board at the head
of the platoon hctOTc they went on duty.
The Major submitted a statement that Officer
llHncy Gy direction Of licutenudt SkippOn arrested
Samuel FREEMAN, Of Georgetown, for kcvping open
hls saloon IN that city, amer u o'clock midnight
Assistant nistriC, Attorney Murray, OF the Police
Court deuHed to prOaccd against him stating that
there was no law To prevent restaurants In Ge"rge
town from keeping open all night Il the proprictorS
mgllECh Ia ,ln -.
The board directed minute to be made Of the
cec Gor their information when the party should
apply for renewal Of his license.
Mr GGtchel from the committee on station
National Republican., 1877-10-19
AM US SEM ESTS.
The National.

Henry V" was greeted with a house full of
smiling faces last night Players always play well
when the house pays we'll. Shakespeare was never
better pcrsonated In the many extraordinary con.
ccptions that he has given az in King Henry. Rig
mold was in excellent voice. Meade was almost
perfect In Pistol improving much in the character
for the very reason that he did not ovcrdo II.
Tonight Mr.. Rgnold will play King Henry W
In the theatrical world II is the occasion of his
benefit, aud of course the public will respond.
The Opera House.
Milton Mobiles has good and substantial rca
sons to cOnratulate himself on the success Of his
scnitional drama, The phGnix." lie has benc.
III TO night, and the money.box should be filled
The play is n good one. and there Is not word
or action that can offend the most fnstidiOus
and hence the reason that many ladies are in
nightly attendance. There will be matinee to-
morrow
Blind Tom
continues to delight his many visitors at Odd
Fellows hall His musical talents are much in &.
proved, while his witty sayings and musical way Of
spelling difficult words is well worth a visit.
The Sunday Night Concert at the National
Theatre.
Our music-loving community must not for
get that on sunday night next the Boston Philhar-
monte Club will give grand sacred concert. 1t is
the first appearance Of this celebrated musical COM
hnation IN this city. Bernard Lstcman and Fritz
solo viOlouCellist; Eugene Weiner, solo futist,
and Adolf Belz solo horn player, are In the
club. Mr. FreygarZ, one OF the worlds greatest
hNrpists, Is also among the attractions. He was
for years the srloist to the Car of Russia. Miss
Louise McQuestin the soprano, is the great Boston
fnvOritc In fact the entire vocal and instrumental
combination presents sufficient attractions to
crowd the National, aud our belief Is that Mr. Red
path will make grand success OF his enterprise.
Barnum's Great Show.
Perhaps the little ones are not already re-
minding their papas that Barnum's Circus and
Mcnageric is coming. 1t is claimed to be the
greatest show on earth, and we believe the asser.
tion Is well founded. Major Charley Stowe. the
pres agent for Barnum. says that IN all his cxpe.
riencc he has never witnessed such combina.
ton. The tent Is to he pitched at the corner Of
Ninth and streets, and the grand entertainment
will be here next Friday morning, the
18th instant The first performance will
commence at / p m. on Friday,
the 9ith, the second at r. IN. Of the same day; and
at the same hours on Saturday there will be similar
performances. Tickets can be had at Ellis music
store No 9S7 Pennsylvania avenue
There is to be an exhibition Of the show at Alex
andria on Thursday next, the 25th instant.
National Republican., 1877-10-19
NJ N EE ED.
Dfneger, Whose skull Was Crushed with a
FOmr-POund WeIght. Dies OF III. InIuries

bfaeRer, whose Skull Was Crushed with u
Four-round Weight, Dies OF His Injuries.
Charles DTcgcr, who was assaulted last Fri
day evening IN the store Of his brother corner Of
Second aud q streets northeast by Thomas Fitz
died about O'Clock last evening from the effects
Of the injuries received The fatal assault was a
most brutal one. About TuClOck last Friday even.
Ing two drunken loRfrrS. Morris ConncrS and Thos
fit2, entered George brRcgers grocery store aud
Demanded drink of whisky They were told by
the proprietor that he did not sell liIurr IN quali
titles less than pint. wherrupun they grew aIII.
nye. Drhegcr, thinking II best not to pick quar-.
rel went into IN adjoining room, and during hi.
from the counter nHd concealed it hrhni hi. back
When Draegcr came back into the store Fi,I au,l
CouncTs repeated their demand fr lqul: suil
they were goHV tu have fl ANYHOW utIi rrg nlr
moro violent Ia their IrmURH"r Than hCiprr prNe
ger, jldging from III" manner uf the runiuIl, that
There might be trDdhlc called hi brother Charles,
He came In answer 10 his brother, -umin lt. und
putting his hand upon EiHS arm. u'trrrd bath l.,
leave thc store They rcfusrd to 20. .yilud him hy
thc coat and began 10 pull him about
In attempting t. nee himself nom their grH y
Charles raised his hand IN push them of when
FItz dealt him crushing blow with the weight.
fracturing the unfortunate mans Skul and lclliug
him Ia the tour Both F.N and CUnnrTS then fed
The latter has been sncstcd. but FiN Is still at
large. Since that time young nIaCgcr has icCu
hinder the care Of Drs. j. Ford Ihump. on, Ford,
nerbcH aud Hudson, They extracted four pieces ui
Me crushed skull and relieved the sufferer very
much. Apparently Dncger was improving until
yurterdAy morning when he began Il sink rapidly
Dtaeser was twenty four ycarS Of aye and leaves u
vile and chld. on the night of the assault beth
Oonners and Fitz escaped. CnnnCrs was Gncrw 4rds
Arrssted bn ~ he could not be connected with the
Assult he was fined $40 for profanity II WIS not
y that time annsidered that the assault would
esovo fatal Fits has not been seen since Friday
10 n About twenty one Icsrs Of age, and bcurs u
bad reputation among the police.
National Republican., 1877-10-19
DISTRICT AFFAIRS.
Removal Of the sIxth-s,rcct Hack-star

Removal of the Sixth-Sircct Hack-Stand.
In regard to the removal Of the hack stand
Sixth street northwest the engineer says that II
the stand Is to be removed to locality where II
will be less Objectionable to residents he should
recommend Sixth street, south Of Missouri avenue
opposite the reservation, and near the Baltimore
and Potomac railroad depot, or on the south side
Of y street, Immediately west OF the depot ns the
hackmen may prefer. Ethct Of these localities
should he free from objections on the part Of the
residents Of the neghbOrhood, hut neither Is as nc
interest ef haSESn and Of The
in the vicinity of the present stand are necessarily
at variance.
Minor District Notes.
Jane McNianus asks for drawback on lot 8.
square IL.
Licenses have been issued to Julius Knop,
pcddler, and 7. NJ Drancy huckster.
The auditor yesterday passed six accounts,
amounting In the aggregate to sl0aid5S.
"A request for q water main on u, between First
and Second streets northeast, Is made by J. C..
Griffin.
The Lone Star Benevolent Association want to
use the new market hall In which to give an enter.
tainment
The property holders on Tenth street southeast
ask that sidewalk and gutter he laid on the west
side Of Tenth street. between North Carolina avenue
and II street.
Senator Jones complains that offensive water
drips through the front walls Of his cellar. and
thinks that II comes from the street pipes, and asks
that the matter be attended to.
The superintendent of streets and repairs has
recommended the appointment of the following
forcmen Eastern district, J. D. Bright Northern.
George c. Wilson; Southern, John T. Lynch.
inspector Entwislc has issued the following
permits for repairs: Daniel Green, erect q brick
wall; Benjamin Waters, build shed; John Cum
berland, move q house; e. T.. Prrntss, enclose a
porch and Rev. Father Alig. weather board house.
The sinking fund commissioners made n requl-
sition on the District Commissioners for $3.50 In
coin to meet the semi annual interest on sd6O.O0O
funding loan bonds issued under the act Of June
N. lS72 Legislative Assembly, sGid interest be.
coming due and payable November proximo.
National Republican., 1877-10-19
NEW 4DTERTISEMENTS.

Gold pencil lost.
Situation wanted.
Rooms for rent on street
Lecture by Prof James Storum.
Pupils in the languages wanted.
Keen's merchant tailoring parlors.
Rooms for rent on Vermont avenue.
Branch Of the New York Palais Royal.
Interest paid on deposits by J. H. Squer c..
Lessons in clocutiOn by Edward C. Townsend.
latest publications. at \. NJ. Whitaker < Sons.
A front chamber for rent on street northwest
Trustees sale Of real estate by Duncanson Bros
Sunday concert by the Boston Philharmonic
Club.
.. A fine furnished residence on Fayettc street
Georgetown, for rent
National Republican., 1877-10-19
A Pnckci-hnnk SnnIcher.

Yesterday, as a lady came out of Raft Bros.
auction store on Seventh street, her pocket-book
was snRtched from her hand by a colorcd boy,
thirteen years old He ran up Hog alley, on II
street, pursued lY large crowd. entered u house
and jumped out of the scc0nd.Story back window
pocket book taken from him by the lady. Officer
Cook marched him to the Filth'prccinCt station.
house, where he answered To the name Of Thomas
Chase. ticket for Prof ShcldOns Saturday
evening dances was also found III his possession.
lie was locked up to meet Judge Smell this morn
iuE,
National Republican., 1877-10-19
Dedication.

The new Methodist church at East Falls
Church Is to be dedicated next sunday, October 81
This is really elegant structure IS by As feet with
tower nnd spre IN front The basement is of stone,
aud the supCrStruCturc frame. The seats are ash,
windows Gothic with staucd.glaSS In both stories
and the walls are beautifully tinted by the kalso.
| mining process. The building Is an ornament to
| this neat aud thriving village, Prominent minis.
tiers will ohCiate at the dedication. There will be a
sermon at II o'clock a. m. and and T:3D p m.
National Republican., 1877-10-19
The Ryland Church Revival.

Rev. Thomas Harrison, the young clergyman
OF Boston, 50 youthful IN appearance to be called
the boy preacher" is now conducting a series Of
services at Ryland church. His wonderful success
III Baltimore and Ht other points has given him
great reputation rs an Evangelist. Last night the
church was crowded aud many lCn being unable
IN get in About thirty kncl at tho altar for prayer
and six were converted and Joined the Church A
large number stood UP in the congregation and
asked for prayers. Meetings are held every even
National Republican., 1877-10-19
LOCAL MISCELLANY.

OSE visit to Dr. Hartley insurcs instant relief for
catarrh. No cxOrbitant fees in advance Resi-.
dence removed to gA New York avenue.
Lctt.Ofr clothing. watches pistols, &c, bought at
HerzDgs, 9l5 d street Orders attended Ia.
All kinds Of trunks made To order, repaired and
covered At Murray's, sos Pennsylvania avenue,
Market Space.
TnE hmeSt New YORK butter III the city; Also
ter, nj SpiCcr's butter store southwest corner Of
Smith aud 4 streets Fine cheese at less than BAL.
tiROrc prices No impOSsibilites advertised but
prices as low us the lowest Call and be con.
WINGED,
National Republican., 1877-10-19
Dase Ball,

A large crowd was in attendance on the
Olympic grounds yesterday afternoon to witness
the game between the Nationals and Eagles. TIP
to the fourth inning II promised to be very close
but In the National, half they made two base hits
which dcmuralizrd their opponents, who lost their
grip, and the Reds taking advantage Of this
was put out. The Eagles seemed to lose all heart,
II hclug impossible for their hellCrs except Ragan
to hold II ball. A full game was played, the score
at the end standing Nationals, S; Eagles .. Jcn.
ningS ump!rcd very impartay; in fact, he Is be.
coming All acknowledged expert in the umpire's
position.
National Republican., 1877-10-19
Hnnr Ln ns Ii IIll.Tunncr-

About noon, yesterday, William Dundee, a
halfhrecd Indian. entered the restaurant of Mr..
Otto EckStcIn, on seventh street, between Il and II
streets northwest and, during the temporary ab.
hence of the proprietor, Eb.traCtcd $50 hill from
the money drawer lie had not gone far. however
before the los was noticed aud he 0vCrhRulci hy
Onicer ClaNspn. who t'uk him tn the lOCku The
nnsnphisticntcd child Of nature will attend Judge
SHELLS reunion to-day,
National Republican., 1877-10-19
ParnIysi. of Mrs w r. Nelson

We regret to learn that Mrs. Susie Nelson,
felict of the Rev. W. f. Nelson, No. - Grant Place
was stricken with paralysis yeSterlsy morning
pnd has been unconscious since. with little ur no
hope Of her recovery. MrS y. Is highly esteemed
by large circle Of friends and aCquaimtancrs tor
her many personal and Christian virtues, and her
demise will be profoundly regretted
National Republican., 1877-10-19
Gentlemen In Want of Fine Fall Clothing.

are referred to Mcssrs. liable Bros, corner Seventh
and d streets as having the best facilities for sup
plying this line Of goods. Their establishment is
The largest IN the city and they will lie found re.
liable business men. IN point Of general style and
quality We dn not think their goods can lie sur.
passed aud As they buy uffrst hands aud manufaC
turc all their stock, they can oiIrr very decided nd.
yaliIagrs IN the way prices. Strangers aud Others
IN the city Nh do well To call on this firm II only
10 sec the styles.