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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

THE Appeal special from Nashville
this morning says that q resolution
passed the House yesterday. by a vote Of
46 to % to bring of the senatorial cleo.
ton for the long term first, and this is
set down rs a victory for Governor Har-
ris. The Avalanche special declares,
with equal positiveness, that the resolu-
ton was defeated. The Appeal is most
likely correct, but we cannot account
for such a contradiction.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04
An Historic Fact Accepted by ROE.
est men Everywhere.
rom The springaeld Rspublican.l


That the votes, on ths 7th of Novem.
Der, elected Tilden is al historic fact.
known, accepted and commented on ali
oyer America and Europe. That those
votes have been revised aud reversed in
two States, so as TO give Hayes a ma
jority in the electoral college, is equally
known Of ell men, and the testimony Of
u%nprejudieed America and Europe is
equally clear that this proceeding, car.
ried out by Republican p~ariisans, and
under circumstances Of the deepest sus.
pie!ea, has 70. Jet been justified BY any
evidence which has been produced as to
the course Of affairs ia those States.
There vas a strong presumption that the
Republican party, through the carpet.
bag governments of Florida and Louisi.
ana, was stealing the Presidency, and
that presumption has not yet been re,
moved.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

Mr.. COLLIER, of Shelby, has intro.
duced a resolution in the House provid-
ing for the appointment Of a committee
of three to confer with the b~ondholders
and see what action a be taken. The
resolution declares the inability Of the
people to pay a higher rate of taxation.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

1T is understood that a large number
Of members of the Legislature went to
Nashville with bills already prepared
providing for the unconditional repeal OF
the dog law. The gentleman who first
caught the eye of the Speaker of the
Senate, Tuesday morning, with such a
bill in his right hand, was Mr.. Thomp.
son-Senator Thompson of Wilson. He
is the envy Of both Houses.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04
BUILDING

RE. IT KNOWN. TaAT THIS DAY THE
- following citizens Of Sh.lby county,
Tenn. viz; John Gum, Phil Mallon, Owen
Dryer, P: r.; Athy john 4. Flynn. w. j.
McDermott, NJ. M,Fadden, James Reilly,
John Montague, Cotton Greene, Vincent Baci-
galupo, P. NJ. Winteys. NJ, Gavin, Thomas
Kelley, n. l.. Belcher ard Thomas Fisher,
have applied 30 the State OF Tennessee for a
Charter OF Incorporation for The purpose Of
creating a Building and loan Association. its
principal Office to be at Memphis, in shelby
counts, Tenn, under Tho name and style a.
above written.
Said charter has this day been filed in the
Registers oniee of Shelby county, Tenn, and
in aAe time will be forwarded TO the Office OF
the Secretary Of State Of Tennessee, to be
there reosraoa.
The organization of the corporation will be
duly published.
subscriptions for stock in SAID CORPORATION
viii be received a. soon as it is duly estab-
Ii, he'd, RELCHER q JORDAN.
I&m Attorneys for Applicants.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

GovERSoR PORTER recommends the
repeal of the conventional rate of inter.
est, but fails to say that, II renew the
recommendation made two years ago 10
the T~hirty.ninth General Assembly"
Two years ago the tide had not set in 60
strong that way.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

Mr.. PeTEas introduced q resolution,
Tuesday, directing the Comptroller,
Treasurer and Secretary Of State to for.
nish an estimate of the current expenses
OF the State for the coming yepr so "a to
make the ~necessary appropriation. The
resolution was adopted under a o
sion OF the rules.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

THE late snow fell to the depth Of
twenty-five inches between Decatur,
Ala and Sand Mountain.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04
notice.
Important to Tax Payers

no GUARD AGAINST ERROR IN the.
4 rush Of naying taxes the nechasiea
takes duplicates in book form or aus
10 IN case the taxpayer loses the ORIGINAL ma
sne Wi suffer should the Collector fail IA
make the Props1 credit. Bills left with tbe
ABOVE bank promptly attended 10. Serips
Ter the duplicates. oouiit
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IndIentinna.

WASHINGTON, January 4.-In the Ohio
valley and Tennessee, falling barometer,
southeast to southwest winds, decidedly
warmer, partly cloudy weather, and
probably in the former occasional light
SHOWS.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

Tue Republicans and those who SIM.
pathize with them, are very much CD.
posed to a majority Of the Democrats in
the legislature deciding who will be-
elected to the United States Senate. l.
would be very uDkiud for a party.to shut
out its opponents. There will be q eau.
Gus Friday night ell the same.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

ADJUrANT-G GENERAL HANDY declares
that he is not and has not been q candi-
date for Secretary Of State. That re-
duceS the number in the field to an even
doZsn.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

The subscription price Of the PUB.
LILO LEDGER is IS per OnHum for
the Daily, and 81 per aanIm Jor "s
Weeky-POstage free,
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NOTICE.
Notice to acknowledgements.

A Ill sALOoN-KEEPERs ARE HEREBY
"A notified not to procure the city morchnn-
disc license until advised by the Executive
Committee OF the Liquor Dealers Associatton
by order OF TIE COMMITTEE,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

CAIRO, January 4.-The residence Of
Mrs. J.. B. Taylor was totally destroyed
BY fire last night. Loss, $4,000; inuur.
ance, $1,000.
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Death Of Commodore vnuderbilt,

NEw York, January 3.-Commodore
Vanderbilt died this morning at 9 minutes
to IL o'clock at his residence, the Wash
igton Place.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

MEETING.
Et. AndreW's NOcinLv.

Oe' NhuAO" . OOOiObys
THE REGULAR M0ATHLY MEETING
l. Of tho 81. Andrews Society will be held
this CIHVhspAh evening at 8 o'clock, at
K. L. T0PP. Pres't,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

The Legislature will meet on the 18th
to canvass the vote for Governor.
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MARDI-cRAS.
MARDI-CRAS.
The KING THE KING!
Proclamation by the King of thu
Carnival
Be 1t Known.

THAT WE, THE KING, SERENE IN OUR
the perturbations Of Returnings Boards and
Joint RESOLUTIONS, witnessing with sorrowful
eountenances the discord prevailing in our
favored land,
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Satal day, January q, 1877.

within legal hours, the following described
property s;.-a;s1 ~ Shelby county, Tenn,
!o.witi A lot below old Fort Pickering. hav-
ing, a mont of45l feet on the Mis-. issippi river,
with q depth Of Abou, 200 feet.
Also blocks X, l., and & on the plan Of
Of Memphis.
Also lots q, %, 90 end a Of block So, and
1ots u. - and ls OF black 81, aud lots %. "a,
l2and 70 OF block 5A-a | in fort Pickering.
Terms Of Sale Ono third cash; balance Ia
oRo ana tive years, vito interest from date.
Notes With approved security lien retained,
etc.
This January 4, 1877.
-EDMUND A. COLE, G. and M.
BY r. j. BLACK, d. c. and N.
VANCE 4 Andero99, JaEnsgin ( Frayser,
l09-ll4-l2O. l2j-l27
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

THE Mississippi Legislature convened
at Jackson yesterday.
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Legal.
lR, 2l5}.l
OhAncery Sale Of Real Estate

Ohancery Court Of shelby County-J, A,
Anderson, admir- e w, W. McLemOre, do.
ceased, Va. John G McLemsre OF al.
pY VIRTUE OF An lNTERLOCUTORY
on the 18th day Of December, 1876, 1 will sell.
at public auction. to the highest bidder, In
front Of the CloTk aud Masters Office. Conrt-
house Euilding, NaiR street, Memphis.
Tenn, on
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-04

A Boston antiquarian has found the
expression, bully boy" in a poem writ.
ten in the year 1900.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
AN UNDESIRABLE TENANT.

About four months ago q man about forty years Of
age giving the OF Major George W. Corss, hired
the apartments the second floor of tho residence Of
Mrs Mary Sparr. No. 1s0 Second avenue. His conduct
in tho house caused Mrs. Sparr to give him notice to
leave He then threatened to shoot her and her
On Sunday evening he locked the doors of his rooms
and lighted up hts front windows with candles, hang
ing a quantity OF underc0thing and huge placards
bearing inscription Rooms TO lc' on tho outside
The unusual sight attracted the attention OF large
crowd, which assembled in front of the house, and
for q tmc the travel OF the Second avenue
street was impeded. Captain Mccullough
tered the house the purpose of arrestng Corss.
On being summoned to surrender the Major replied
by firing pistol shot through the door which happily
did no damage Captain Mccullough looked through
the keyhole aud Corliss standing in the middle Of
the room with large revolver In his hand. 1t was de-
cided TO allow Officer Butterfly to remanin the house
ul night; and Corss attempting to leave his room,
hc was promptly arrested When brought before JUS
lcc wandei, at the Essex Market Court, he SAID he
was the editor OF an paper and had an Office
at No 2Oo Broadway Justice Wandei fined HIM $40
anc sent him the island IN default OF 81 600 bail or
his future good conduct
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
LENTEN LOVERS.

Tomorrow ST. Valentines Day, VIII be to the youths
and madens all land day Of JOY to be long
remembered. II will bring to those advanced In
years the recollection OF tho time when they TOO were
young and their hearts throbbed impaticnty for tho
knock OF tho messenger bearing to them some sweet
souvenir from the one they loved Mixed with these
feelings will be also the serious thoughts oi pen
ance and devotion for on this day, by rare colnc
dence, the Lenten season begins. Ash Wednesday
must also be Kept, and strange contrast
Will be presented between the tender words of love and
the Of the scnders OF Cupids missvcs
able spectacle by the plentiful provision made by
valentine uacturcrs Tor the celebration OF ST. Val
entines birthday, however, lovers Will be provided
with epstlcs adapted 10 all occasions and condi-
tions OF life, which, II they were composed by the
SENDER would be wofully marred by tho eject on his
spirits OF the absence of his morning NEAL Others
there are--scoers dsbclicvers in the pleasant ilu-
SONS Of hfcwho Will seize the occasion To express
their cynicsm by sending malicious valentines and car
features OF the receivers little weaknesses In lieu OF
the expected message OF love- The letter carriers
will be taxed their utmost 10 deliver these ccrtiii-
Gates OF Cupid's pranks: but no matter how welcome
they are ON ordinary this day they viii DO
rewarded with nearter greeting than ever, anu per-
haps more substantial token OF the RECEIVERS pleas
uc The old old story will still be told, and the poetry
life will still have It's dcvotccs In spite OF high prices
the scarcity OF money. Tne dealers IN valentines
have only day In the year 10 improve their bus,.
ness, but they make the most o IT, They don
have to seek trade--it comes TO them no "drunming
upv Is Lecessary. Financial houses may 90 down,
there may bc panic cvcrywhcrc, wars and ru!nors o!
be prevalent all sides, but this trade VIII
still 20 Tor though tho world grow Older fresh oun-
tains OF life continually arise and ardent young heafs
win always be found 70 celebrate the birthday 81 st.
Valentino
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
THE EVE OF LENT.
FROM CARNIVAL AND PANCAKES TO sAcKcLorH
AND ASHES.

FROM CARNIVAL AND PANCAKES TO sAcKcLoTH
AND ASHES.
To-day is shrove Tuesday. which in all European
countries is kept feast day, as Immediately pre-
cedng Ash Wednesday, the first day Of Lent In
France It is called Mard Gras, or Fat Tuesday 1t de-
rives the name of Shrovc Tuesday from ancient
practice in the Church Of Romc Of conessing SINS and
bcing shrived shrovc-that s obtaining absoIution
on that day. In olden times it was always regarded
as q popular festival The day preceding, which
was called CoIlop Monday from tho practice
of eating coops Of salted eggs on that day.
looked upon season OF Joty and fun. All
through Shrove Tuesday there was feast Of pancakes
and to this day the Irish people look upon the pan.
cake as being inextrcably connected with the day
Before beng eaten there was always great deal Of
contention among the eaters to which could most
adroity toss them IN the pan. AT present In
Westminster school the following old custom OBJ
OF the abbey in his gown, bearing silver baton,
emergcs from the college kitchen, followed by the
cook Of the school in his white apron jacket and cap,
and carrying pancake. On arriving at the school
door he announces HIMSELF 1.-The cook, I" and,
having entered the school room he advances to the
bar winch separates the upper school lower
It the bar into the upper school among
crowd Oi boys, who scramble for the pancake.
Whoever gets II unbroken and carries II to the dean
cry demands the honorarium OF guinea (sometimes
two guineas) from the Abbey funds though tho GUS
not mentioned in the Abbey statutes. The cook
In this city shrove Tuesday will be largely Oh.
served among our Irish, German and French
fellow ctizens, and tonight there will
.ions given, where tho pancake will form one Of
the principal features OF the supper II is old
which yet observed to mako large quantity of
batter which gold ring Is placed and the party
receiving his her share OF tho feast the pancake
containing therein the ring viii, according to the old
tradition, II single, be married within tho year.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
A PROTECTED OPEN STOCK BOARD.

Wall street is apparently dissatisfied with ITSELF and
is going In for reformation in The matter OF stock
transactions. For some timo there have been
murs Of dissent in certain circles at the manner in
which business has been done on the Stock Exchange
Some have deemed Il too close corporation for their
purposes and have camorcd for IN open board, and
lattorly, when the rates for purchasing stocks were
raised as TO exclude considerable amount Of the
small that usod to feature Of the street,
tho action OF the Governing Committee, which led to
this result, was felt as severe blow by many OF the
brokers who had hitherto earned nconsdcrabe
by acting for those operating on limited margins.
Since that decision was promulgated various efforts
have been made either modify abolish tho rule,
but avail Tho exchange has steadily adhered
It. Now outside effort is on foot having no less
important step In mplation than the formation
OF an Independent stock board TO forward this
urc over a hundred Wall street men met at Demoncos
yesterday, and discussed the project Alter good
deal OF general talk the necessity and utility Of such
an enterprise committee was appointed to forward
the scheme by drawing up bylaws and regulations for
the body's government Another meeting will be held
for the presentation of this committees report In few
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
A RASCAJ.LY SON

Actually soadcn from liquor he presented d miser
able appearance when brought up TO tho bar. Hi
clothes were tattered and dirty, his eyes bloodshot
his hands trebled much that he could scarcely
hold fast TO tho railing In front OF the Bencn. His
mother Mrs Seva Davis, poor old lady, living ut
No. 504 Grand street, made tho complaint against
him. She said that he had been q good son 10 her
until he became drunkard Four years ago no
stole set OF harness aud was sent to tho state
Prison Tor two and a nall years, which torn
he served. Last August ho stole S5S5 from her
and ran away. ic came back almost naked and hlu-
cry. She iorgavc nin ana took him back. Two dsys
before New Years lie asked her or money, which sIe
refused TO give He broke open her trunk stole slim
money and $50 worth OF clothing, and loft Nothipg
was heard OF him until Sunday night, when Detectyo
O'Connor arrested hun IN the rear house OF No idl
Lewis street. IN company with woman who claimed
TO be his vile. Justice Wandc said -'Jamdo Adams
smith, you are the most perfect specimen of a lsr
able hummer ever saw. You might have boon re-
spcctabe but you can't steal from any ono ex-
cept your poor mother Your bail will DO S1,0D0,
and you are held to await the action OF tho Grand
jury" Smith, who pt'sulIenly quiet, was takcn
down stairs f'
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
THE DESTITUTE.

MONTHS WORK BY THE SOCIETY FOR AMEL1-
GRATING THE CONDITION OF THE POoR-A
COMPARISON OF THE DISTRESS AS 1T EXISTS
IN THE SEVERAL WARDS.
Tho Society for the Amclioraton Of the condition Of
the Poor Just received the reports OF Its visitors
the month ot January. These reports 70 show
a comparison OF the distress prevailing in each Of
twenty-two wards in the CITY. special feature of
this society is that each visitor Is supplied with funds
for distribution and immediate rclief s given at tho
tme OF VISIT the other charitable societies deeming
It moro expcdent to have application made hrst,
then u visit, and subsequently, the distribution Of
the relief. There 316 regular visitors
connected with the society, but during the
winter months this number Is increased TO about 500.
The result OF having SO large number Of visitors
they all familiar with the wants OF the people
In their respective neighborhoods Not few or the
visitors have been connected with the society for
twenty years. Tho secretary Mr.. Bovine, stated yes
terday that some OF these gentlemen have been ex=
posed TO danger In the performances of their charitable
work. Thieves and other dsroputabe characters have
cndcavorcd entce them into their dens under pre-
Of Of desttuon Tor the purpose Of robbng
them The following table shows the number OF fami-
and tho number OF persons relieved by the society
during tho month of January and the expended
In each Or TWENTY-FIVE wurdS.-
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
BRIDES OF HEAVEN.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD NUNS AND THEIR FIVE
WHITE RoBED NoWcEs.
The Good Shepherd had very interest
ing ceremony yesterday morning. Five fair young
postulnnts, robed soft, white draperics, that
werc be exchanged for other spotess robes OF
different fashion only, knet before the altar ard re-
their burning tapers from the hands OF the
venerable pastor Of the Good Shepherd Convent In
touching words the good priest painted 10 them the
beauties of life consecratcd wholly to God, and then,
as each knelt before the altar he asked her why
she presented herself there. They all replied with one
accord that they demanded the holy habit He baae
each attend 10 the voice OF the Holy Spirit which
speaks the docilc heart saying, Forget thypeople
and the house Of thy father that thou mayest draw
down upon thee the favorable looks OF thy heavenly
spouse" The Novice Mistress then conducted them
the tribune while the priest blessed the white habits
belts, scapulars, veils rosaries and NANTES. The
choir sang appropriate anthoms and the novices
returned the strains higher and higher In the
grand notes OF the Guam delecta," until oil had
again knelt before the altar Then the novccs began
the responses, II have chosen to be servant in The
house OF our Lord Jesus Christ"
AS the priest gave the scapuar to each ono he ad.
mon,shed her TO bear the yoke OF Jesus Christ
and learn Of Him to be meek and humble OF heart
The white veil was then placed upon each bowed head
TO hide the eyes from the world and preserve the
purity and modesty oil her who aspres to lie hidden
in God. The chapet Of white beads with small
devotion TO the Blessed Virgin Mary and us the low
ing white cloak claspcd about each form they
warned to preserve without spot for the marriage
feast OF the Lamb. As mark OF the victory each
is 10 obtain the world, the devil and the flesh,
now name given, with the admoniton TO follow
the example of illustrous o namesakc. While the
priest gave the bcnedction OF the Blessed Sacrament
knet silent prayer and at its close the Prioress
ancctonatcly embraced each new novice. AS they
passed up the choir the religious on either side
iuted them, while the chantcrs sang the "Laudate
Domnum." Father Joseph Durthaer, S. j.. ofic,atcd,
aud Miss Teresa Doherty received the name IN re-
Iigon oil Sister Mary Emerantana; Miss Ammo Burke
took the name OF Sister Mary of St Agnetis; Miss
Rurka q Nj.
Honora Dwyer rs Sister Mary Hda, and Miss Jane
Gabhett as Sister n. OF st. Eugene
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
THE DISMISSAL OF YOUNG WILL
SON FROM THE NAVAL ACADEMY.
New YORK, Feb. IL, 1871.

NEW YORK, FeD Al, l6I.
10 THE EDITOR THE HERALD
I read in your valuable paper Of to-day what pur-
ports to DO tclcgraphic despatch from Annapolis
Nd. stating tho dismissal OF Cadet Midshpman John
@. Wilson, Jr., and giving the cause thereof II Is
fact that such dismissal has taken place Ny SON noi-
fed me TO that effect Thursday, the Sth inst Inn
mcdiately proceeded TO Annapolis to ascertain tho
carse and returned home this morning. Admiral
Rodgers being sick, was unable 10 soc him; but my
inlerrogatories replied to by Captain Terry who
represented the Admiral Captain Terry informed me
that young Wilson was dismissed for bad conduct and
Tor giving evasivc and neoniously wordcd ex-
cuscs on the subject of smoking He said nothing 10 me
about any lcttor having been written 10 tho Naval De-
parimcnt regarding the Admiral OF anything ABOUT
chewing tobacco. | think u somewhat strange, as.
being the father the young and going TO Annap-
oIls the express purpose Of finding out the bottom
facts OF the case, that II what publish Is true,
was not impaired 10 me. My sou IS now III washing.
ton Tor the purpose having his case investigated
with view TO being rcinstated. therefore respect
fully ask That you will publish this IN contradiction 10
the broad assertion the Telegram referred 10 above
until such time that investigation can be had and
the truth Of the mator ascertained Very respectfully,
JOHN c. WILSON, No. 9S4 sixth avenue, n. \.
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
A YOUNG REPRODATE.

Christopher Mccarthy, thirteen years old, has long
beon terror to his companions and family. Hc lived
with his mother and sister at No. 12S Baxter street.
Yesterday morning hc obtained quantity Of liquor,
and on going home quarrelled with his mother and
sister, In his frenzy attempted to stab the latter.
She fed from the room, and, while the mother
stoppcd the cgrcss OF the son. called for the police.
In front Of sergeanps desk at the station whore he
was taken the prisoner suddenly turned his sister,
and attempted 10 kick her. Alter some trouble he
was In ken down stairs and locked up In cell In
few moments he became very violent and made an
effort to beat his brains against tho grated door.
He was then removed TO another cell, where special
man was appointed take care OF him. He has been
arrested Tor drum ( encss before
The New York herald., 1877-02-13
VISITING AFRICA.

Innumerable police raids have been madc ON the
court Nos 81 and SO Thompson street. known as
"Airca, but still almost every night case OF robbery
violence occurs among It's dssoIute negro and white
inhabitants. On Sunday night Peter Mouton, an East
Indian sailor from Poudchcrry, visited Africa and
Devn, whose negro lover, David Dawsey. came IN,
and, aided by her, robbed Mouton OF 80 80 and then
threw him Out VI the second story window. Luckily,
he fell on pile OF dirt, aud not much injured.
officer McCabc, oil the Eighth precinct, arrested Daw
sey and the woman, who, on being arraigned before
Justice Flammcr yesterday held for trial de-
fault Of 81 200 bail each. Dawsey said he born In
Hayti, ana the woman Devn claimed he whole state
OF pcnnsy yvana Ior her birthplace Mouon was sent
tho House OF Detention