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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
Another Ynoch Arden Case.

LONDON, ONT, November A.
A peculiar case Of the Enoch Arden
brand has been ventilated at the
assizes here. John Macarthur, of
the township of Elkfrid sued Thos.
Eggleston, of the same place, to
recover 100 acres Of valuable farm
land on the line of the Great West
ern railway near the town Of Glen
coe. The facts are as follows:
Thirty years ago Macarthur started
for California, leaving his wife and
two children on his lot. He had
taken up the lot as a free agent, and
a number of years after he left one
Of his brothers took out the patent
for it in the name of John Near
thur. Some time after Macarthur
left for California, his wife married
William Davidson, who, with the
family held possession Of the lot for
twenty. three years. There was no
certainty that Macarthur was dead.
although it was generally supposed
that he was. The railway company
after a long time paid over a por-
ton of the price of the land occu-
pied by the railway to the occupants
of the farm, as Macarthur did not
appear to claim it. Reports were
current, however, that Macarthur
was still alive, and had been cen
at different times. About six wears
since Davidson purchased the add
joining lot, giving a mortgage on
the Macarthur lot as well as the
purchased lot to the Canada Perma-
nent Building and Loan Company
for the advance of the purchase
money. The payments were not
met when due, and after a short
residence on the purchased lot, Da-
wilson was elected from it and from
the Macarthur lot by the Loan
Company, which has disposed of
both lots to other parties, one Of
them being the defendant Eggleston.
Judgment for the plaintiff, who in
tends to proceed against Davidson
for his wife.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
: Gigantic SNAKE story.

Gllroy CCal } Advocated
While one OF our sportsmen was
hunting lately in the Tres Piros
country he killed a fawa and left it
on the ground to go in pursuit of
other game. Returning some time
after, he found, to his amazement
and horror, that huge serpent was
coiled around its body. Judging
from the mischieYous look of the
reptiles eye, the nervous eurving
of its neck and the threatening
poise of its elongated head that it
would not surrender the prize with
out a fight, the hunter concluded to
retreat and take aim at the glitter
ing thief at long range. After
seating himself behind a rock a
hundred feet distant and getting
his nerves somewhat steadied for
work, he blazed away and spent
about twenty charges of treble B
shot without any visible effect.
Feeling his pulse, he concluded from
its rapid run he must be nervous.
The snake by this time had uncoiled
itself from the carcass and had
twisted itself in the form of a cork
screw, ready for a spring. With a
manly effort our hero controlled
himself and gave a firm and steady
pull at the trigger. The sepent's
head was nearly severed from its
body by the shot, and its form was
at once relaxed and stretched out
prene and ~powerless upon the
ground. When the hunter con-
sidered it safe he advanced to get a
closer view of his victim, and in
stepping over the ground found it
measured twenty feet in length.
The body was as large around as a
child's waist. While looking on
and wondering to what genus of
large serpents it belonged, he was
Mortified to see about one hundred
and twenty small snakes twisting,
kissing and emerging from a nest
close by. Each particular hair Of
his head stood on end, and his legs
were suddenly electrified with won
derful motion as he skedaddled like
a racehorse from the scene. There
is a non-venomous serpent of the
boa family of California, but it
attainS full growth only in warm
climates. This one was of uncom-
mon size, and some Of its offspring
may yet attract the attention Of
naturalists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

MEMPHIS THEATER. Notwithstanding
the unpleasant aud Indictment weather
last night q large and fashionable audi
ence was present at the theater and wit
messed Pique, as presented BY Fanny
Davenport and supporting company. 1t
was better presented than on the previ.
Gus night, the members of the company
having recovered from that fatigue Incl.
dent to railway travel. Miss Davenport,
in the role mabel Renfrew," is most
excellent and attractive. Possessing
beauty Of face and person, gracefulness
and histrionic talent Of a high order, she
at once becomes a favorite. Indeed, to
our mind, she is one Of the best actresses
that has appeared in Memphis for many
years. The cast was the same as pre-
Sented OF Monday night. Mr.. John W..
Norton, who plays Matthew Standish,"
a leading role, does so we'll, and would
present it much more effectively and
naturally if he would subdue that youth
f%ulness of voice aud gesture and that
airy and jsunty lightness of step and
movement which belongs to youth but
not to old age. We are told in the play
that zone wilP' THAT OF Mathew Stand.
ish" has ruled the house for t~hirty-6ve
years." which would make "Mr. Stand.
ish" a gentleman of some sixty years at
least. Take it all in all the support rem
dered by the members Of the company
cannot be complained Of. The scenery,
which was painted expressly for the play,
is the work Of Mr.. Buhler. scenic artist
Of the theater. 1t is mest creditable to
both Mr.. BUTLER and the management.
Tonight Pique will be presented again,
but on tomorrow night it will be retired
from the boards to give place to Frou-
Frou.
KATE CLAxroN.-This fine actress will
appear at the Greenlaw Opera.house on
Tuesday night next. She will appear in
her great role Louise in the Two Or
pbaus, which she has made a specially,
and in which she is unapproachable.
Miss Claxton will be supported by Mr..
c. A. Stephenson, who will appear in
two roles, "Chevslier Maurice DeVan-
dig" and Pierre Froebsrd, the Grip.
pie" The other characters of the play
will be sustained by the members of the
Clazton Dramatic Company Of New
York.
WAR PAINTING This celebrated paint.
ing, said to be the finest work OF art
ever produced in America, will be on ex.
bibition during this week at Memphis
Club Hall, day and night. Admittance,
Zoe; children, l5c.
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OYSTERS AND CELERY
Received Daily by Express
BY Victor ID Fuchs,
30 and Al Jefferson ST, AT
Fire thfa

At 2 o'clock this morning a FIRE broke
out in the tailoring shop Of E. Slayer, SO
Jefferson street, The 6remen extin
guished the FIRE in a short time. Part Of
tho stock of goods, clothing and cloth
was damaged by fire and water, The
damage done amounted to about $500
The ire was the work of an incendiary.
The damage done to the building
amounted to $3.50. Mr.. Slayer was in
sured for $500. The adjoining buildings,
etc., were slightly damaged by smoke
and water.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
LARGEST CITY CIRCULATION
THE CITY
MEMPHIS ;
wednesday Evening. Nov. II, 1877

The Public Ledger al Five Cents.
The PUBLIC LEDGER will be supplied
on all trains and at all stations on the
following railways, at FIVE CENTS per
copy, by the agents of the Southern
Railway News Company, viz:
Memphis and Louisville railway.
Memphis and Little Rock railway.
South and North Alabama railway.
Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis
railway.
Memphis and Charleston railway.
MISSISSIPPI n TENNESSEE AND PADUcAH
AND MEMPHIS RAILWAYS.
Mr.. John Epperson, or employees, will
supply the PUBLIC LEDGER at five cents
on the above named railways.
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PnIion Cnnrf.

The cases disposed Of By Recorder
Duff this morning we're the following:
a. Jones (black), keeping a vicious dog,
case continued for trial; Simeon Cam
erou (white), keeping gaming house, for.
felt S25; Mary Mcdowell (black), abusive
language, discharged; Calvin Hicks
%(black), trespass, fined $40; Jesse Dixon
(black), committing nuisance, fined So;
o. Kelley (white), drunk, discharged.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
New Shooting Gallery,
Ten'Pin Alley and Saloon.
II. j. Kelly, EOS Main. Gil
nMtrimOniAI.

At II m. to-day, at Calvary Episcopal
church, an interesting marriage cere.
mony was performed by Rev. DR.. White,
rector of the church. The contracting
parties were Mr.. Thomas II. Allen, IT,,
and Miss Floy NJ. Graham, eldest
daughter Of the late Barnett Graham,
Esq, of this city. The attendants we're
Mr.. R. II. Allen, jr., and Miss Lou A.
Siler, Mr., Sam Pepper and Miss Laura
Clapp, Mr.. Stacker Lewis and Miss Nellie
Smith, Mr.. Harry Allen aud Miss Mary
Mansfield, Mr.. Lewis s. Frierson and
Miss Jimmie Treadwell. The ceremony
was most impressive and was witnessed
by quite a host OF friends of the beau.
titul and charming bride and accom-
plished groom. The bride and attend.
ants were elegantly dressed in cos
tunes BETTING the occasion. The
organ pealed forth Mendelssohn's We'd
ding March and the choir filled the
church with melody, At the close of
the ceremony the happy couple and
their friends repaired to the residence of
Thomas a.. Allen, ST., on Second street,
near Monroe, where the bride and groom
received the Congratulations of numer-
GUS friends and relatives and partook of
refreshment. This afternoon at three
o'clock the newly-wedded couple will
leave for New Orleans on a bridal tour.
The LEDGER wishes health, happpiness
and prosperity 20 the fair bride aud gen.
tlemanly groom as they float adown the
stream of time.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
Arbitration Court.

The following cases we're affirmed by
the court to-day: 0'Donnell VS., Baine;
Pante VS.. Bethel; Ramsey vs.. Massey;
Clay VS.. Davis; Thomas vs.. Meyers;
Hart VS.. Fenner; Munford vs.. Memphis
Life and General Insurance Company
Ammons VS.. Ampons. The following
case was reversed: Murphy vs.. Richard.
son. The case of Arlington vs.. Mclean
was taken up on hearing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

The type, material and workmen Of
the LEDGER job Office are as good as the
best, and hence we guarantee Grst class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons.
1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

In the LEDGER job office can be found
competent, Skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job Of printing. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
Rock River Dairy Butter,
Kentucky Sausage,
III. Seessel, Sr., d Son,
Cor. Jefferson and Second.
picture Of the war.

Every lover of art should see the
splendid painting, Battle of Lookout
Mountain" exhibited at the Memphis
Club Hall to-day and to night. Admis.
sion, 25c; children, l5c.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
Battle Pieture.

Mr.. G. A. Radtke, of New York, will
to-day place on exhibition at the Mem
phis Club Hall, the celebrated and mag
ni6cent picture, Battle of Lookout
Mountain" This picture is sixteen by
thirty.three feet.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

Choice maple syrup, choice
new sugar. house mOlasses,
choice creamery butter,
choice buckwheat plain or
self.rising, at q R, Ryan a.
Co.'s, 342 Main st. est
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
Red Enappers and Sheephead
Lake Fish, VenisOn,
oysters, Celery and Squirrels.
65t n. Clement, SO ReaI st,

The most complete stock Of furniture
carpets, oil cloths, shades and lace cur.
tains at Bryson & Camps ever shown in
the city. Prices as low as the lowest.
1871
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

Ladies Oyster Pdrior. Fine cara
mels a specially Ice cream every day
Everything in the best style at
est Hoyds, opp. Court Square.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
Thc Hnt for Inc PennIe.

II you want a hat hat will stand rain
and sunshine you can find it at the house
of Leidy & Co, on Main street, opposite
Court Square,
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The Alligator

is acknowledged to be the best stove of
the age. Sold only by j. B. Ford, 2l4
Main and 1913 Poplar streets. CAT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

The best of Norfolk oysters
received daily by @. Quentei
IL Son, 500 Main st. 10
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

Choice cuts Of meals at re-
duced prices at Albert Sees
sells market, corner of Mar.
ket and Main streets. 69t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

Joe LOry's Shaving Saloon,
BIB South COurt Street.
Hot and Cold Baths. 81
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Any Fool can Make Money,
bat it Takes a Wise Man to
Keep 1t.

Therefore if you want to be wise and
not a fool, 20 to the New York hat store
at PIG Main street, buy a hat and save a
dollar BY il. 73
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
Personal.

Major J.. c. Msccabe has gone to
Bartlett to attend court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

Bartee's home. made can
dies zoe per pound. 32S Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
FRESH PERIQUE

and Perique and Havana mixed cigar
cites (cornhusk wrsppers) at
H SCE1'S,
270 Second street, and Branches.
70f
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LOST.
FOUND.
TAKEN up.

A STOLEN COW taken from two thieves
IA Monday night. Toe owner can get her
by proving property and paying for this ad.
vertisement.
90 N B. B. BARNES. waldran avenue.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21
ZOE RENT.

FURNISHED rooms, IS to SIS per month, at
L Whitemore House, Ill Adamt st. 66 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

A BRICK HOUSE and a Frame House,
n with large yard. stable. etc. on Washing.
ton street, near corner of Orleans. Inquire
Orleans street. AT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

A TWO STORY brick. IS st. Martin ST.; s
n rooms, with gas md water.
66-1 A. j. VIENNA, 345 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-11-21

HOUSE Of FIVE rooms, besides kitchen aid
IL servants room. LarIe lot. Apply al
Dod,s book. store, or III Alabama st. %
one SECOND ST. Apply to
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-10-25

murderous purpose displayed in eve
ny move-fuil account in this paper
newspaper enterprise win tell ]
l4chance for graphic writing here
***-whoop it upheavy and make
other papers feel bad n Hla lin
he vas finally at the STEP
said the engineer. ale looked up.
He raised his right handal He held
something out toward me, andr he
tspoke. tak. .4lH q 5tsI FcG
! tile didl Great Heavens! but
what aumomentl What ia fiend he
was! He handed you something
and he spoke?'
eyes, he handed me upTa. flask OF
brandy, and he wanted to know, be-
ing that the train had stopped5 if
didn't think the conductor would lei
him ride TO the next station, seventies
ahead, for an old jack-knife and hall
q bottle of cough medicine! That
was the best brandy / ever tasted, and
L shudder now as I realize how mar
rowly / missed It'll"
"Is-that-ali?, ' asked the repor'
ter as his jaw dropped and his ears
grew red.j ihf HthpI - Aa
DessYes, that's all. Seems to me yot
can make a graphic thing of it
something to travel all over the coun
try" 'o 7'' 20 '
"Yes-ahem-jess SOFT coaghef
the reporter as he reached for hisNhat
Sand you'll save me seven copies
of the paper, won'tyous' ~ vi l19r.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS exacti.
seven!'' was the faint reply as apai
of boots went down the walk. asfn
For further particulars e it'th'
very latest edition.''1H ued 4 u il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-10-25
WONDER WHO THEY'RE FoRa

My mas been working very hard,
And also very sly,
And keeps her sewing out of sight
Whenever 1 am nigh. @
/ asked her once what made her STOP
Her wsrk4when / came in;
She said she only stopped TO get. 8
A needle, thread or pin.
The bureau drawer next to mine
Is locked both night and day. aitI
And when ma wants to open it, me
She sends me off to play. ti4a
/ stole q peep afternoon, faf
Although it was not right;
But, oh! the little things / saw
We're such a pretty sight!
The cutest, incest little clothes
Just big enough for doll;
But then | know they're not for her
She needs them not at all.
l know they're not for ma nor pa,
Nor me nor brother "Hor."
For we can't wear such little clothes
wonder who they're forg
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-10-25
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TIE SIZE OF LONDON.

London covers nearly seven hun
bred square miles. 1t numbers more
than four million Inhabitants. 1t
comprises one hundred thousand for
eigners, from every quarter Of the
globe. It contains more Roman
Catholics than Rome Itself; more
Jews than tile whole of Palestine:
more Irish than .Ddblin; more
Scotchmen than Edinburgh; more
Welshmen than Cardiff. Has d birth
every FIVE minutes and aideath every
eight minutes; has seven accidents
in it every day in IFS seven thousand
miles Of streets !; has. che hundredsahd
twentyathree persons every day, aid
forty-fiSeS tliotsand annually, added
to its population; has one hundred.
and seventeen 4 thousand haiftual
criminals id its police register. and
has t~hirty-eight thousand drunkards
ANNUALLY brought before its magis-
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b. -silz# rr4---.~--At8l a9f4 at
They have a juvenile prodigy at
bonneville, A t'wee bit Of a boy" asr
tonished his mother a few days since.
She had occasion to chastise him
49,.
slightly for some offence he had COM
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AT last he spoke outthus; sMuzzer,
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