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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-01-29
Attempted AAagssiua,ton

Last night about eleven o'clock a ne.
gro named AloDzo Fleming shot through
& window in the basement Of No. l48
Poplar street, at a negro woman, Susan
Dale. The shot did not take effect upon
the woman ard the murderously-inclined
negro made his escape. Fleming has
brown skin, is about six feet six inches
high, has a sea- on the back of his head
and smooth face. He had on a pair Of
black pants, black hat and green checked
ccat.
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Between Monroe and Union streets.
The Epidemic OF crime IN aIemphI,

The Epidemic of crime IN Memphis.
The dulcst notes of the pistol and the
CLEAN Of the knife are coming into no.
tice in our city. Some years ago such
things we're Of an almost every day oc-
esrrence, aud it looks as if a carnival Of
blood was again being celebrated in our
midst. Numbering is said by scientists
to be caused, like other diseases, from
atmospheric pressure, and that it be.
comes epidemic owing to such latent
power. The only method of stopping
the epidemic yet discovered ia the intro
duction Of a sanitary measure known as
a liberal system of hanging This has
been very eficacious in the past, aud
why should it not be so at PRESENT.
Owing to the squeamishnass of jnries,
tie bubbles Of the law, the r~ardoning
or committing power vested in the COVER
nor, murderers have been going unpun.
ished for some years, and have teen re.
warded instead of being hung, as they
deserved. Public opinion, which settlea
everything at last, will rsctify this wrong
ere long.
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A Gard from sheriff Anaer,o,.

~ NA
10 the Editor Of the Ledger:
After the murder of Friday nigbt 90.
conpanled by deputies Mcmahon and
Leslie, | was on Beal street, when Cant,
Westhertord, in passing. related H.
bombardment of the flying Dutebmap
whom be supposed to be Drurv he mur.
derer. This led me to believe hat Drnrv
would run out to some railroad station
and take the first train for his old haunts
IN Gibson aud Carroll. Accordingly
Mcmahon vas sent via the Charleston
road and Grand Junction, while Iasl;e
aud myself went via the Louisville road.
with the understanding that We meet
next day at Milan. Leaving here al
midnight aud on short notice. we in.
formed no one, butocarried out the plan.
which was good enough, hut did not sue.
coed for the reason hat Drury avoided
the trains. Some one, supposed to be
Drury, exchanged horses with a citizen
living four miles north Of Grand juno.
ton, taking a fine black and leaving a
badly jaded sorrel horse. This took
place Saturday morning, aud the owner
Of the black had no hand in the trade.
OF course the rumor that / had been
shot al %unfounded, but / feel very
grateful for the many expressions OF
sympathy, concerning that supposed
misfortune, as reported to me on my re.
turn to the city. Very respectfully,
9. L. ANDERSON, Sheriff.
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Fresh oysters received daily
by express only. Victor ID.
Fuchs, Al jefferson st. l49
Suit Gained Against an Insurance
Company.


In the case of Sims VS.. The Missouri
Valley Life Insurance Company, a judg-
ment was rendered for plaintiff in the
United States Court, Judge Trigg pre-
siding, last Friday for $ll,5 63. 20. The
suit was brought to on a policy taken
out some years ago on the life Of John
A, Sims, formerly Of this city, who died
at Holly Springs in 1874 He was in
sured, it seems, for the benefit OF his
brother. Defendants resisted the claim
on the ground that he gave the wrong
age; did not reveal one of the policies
on his life, although he revealed two
others, and that his brother was not his
creditor, and could not insure him as a
husband can for the benefit Of the wife.
1t is singular that such plans are undis.
covered by a company as long as prem
iumS are paid. Messrs. Clapp & Meux
represented plaintiff aud Jarnagin Il
Taylor defendants.
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J. c. HOOK g CO.,
Iroprletors OF
@emphis Sheet Metal Work.

-OHlPHHS oHtVt MtIHI WOfAA,
are nov prepared to furnish galvanized
iron cornices, door and window caps,
balustrades, etc on short notice, and at
lowest possible prices. They also make
a specially Of tin roofing, gathering, etc,
and buying as they do from manufac.
tsrers, for CASH, they can offer special
inducements. Contractors, builders and
all parties contemplating Building will
do well to call on them at their works,
No. IL Monroe street, and receive est.
mates before closing contracts elsewhere.
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GROCERIES
sILF.RIsINe H~UCItwHEAT.

After ten years fair trial in Memphis
and elsewhere it is found that SelfRlsing
Buckwheat is'better Tor general use than
plain buckwheat, because
First. The best New York Buckwheat
is used.
Second. 1t makes nice light aud rich
cakes.
Third. 1t never makes a failure when
the directions are followed.
Fourth. 1t only takes five minutes
time 10 make the best Of cakes.
Fifth. Any common cook can always
make good light cakes. And it costs but
q trile more than common buci wheat.
OLIVER. FLNEIE d 60.
For sale by all dealers at our prices.
ut
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mnrtha.

The rehearsals for the above opera will
be every Monday and Thursday at the
residence Of Mrs. Czapski, No. Y Court
street. Ladies and gentlemen taking
part in the programme will please meet
there this evening at y o'clock promptly,
JAMES ERNEST PERRING, Director.
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3SI! s3I! 3sI!
A-ssIGNEE's SALE!

Great clearing sale at cost CT the en-.
tire stock of furnishing goods and bats
at the Star Clothing House, 33l Main
street. By order Of
III TIE ASSIGNEE.
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RAILROAD.
MEMPHIS 8 LITTLE ROCK R.R.
shrOt LIne to Arysagls ana Tekas.
OARDi

Leaves. Arrives.
Mail train. daily.~.....5.O0 pm. lilo pm.
Accommodation train,
Csunday excepted $50 am. 7.I5p m.
Passengers going on this road will take
trains at the depot Of tho Louisville, Nash
trains make close connection at Argenta for
points on the title Rock and Fort Smith
railroad and az Little Rock with the Cairo
and Fulton railroad for points in Southwest
Arkansas and TeXas.
Pullman / alGco Sleeping Cars on all night
trains.
Fer tickets and information apply at Ticket
Offices q and 2s7 Main street, and at depot
foot Of Washington street, or Mt Louisville,
Nashville ana Great Southern r%ailIoad depot,
or to the undersigned.
r. A. WILLIAMS. Pass. Act, Memphis.
NJ. s. JAY q. p. osdT. Ag't. Little Rock.
: Wy. y. SMITH, SUIT. Memphis Tom, 10
i2S.t
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THE type, material and workmsp Of
he LEDGER JOB Office are as good cs the
best, and hence we guarantee first class
work and full satisfaction to our patrons. /.
1@t
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NOTWITHSTANDING the mud and rain, o
lady walked a mile and a half to tell her
friend how the Alligator stove worked.
She said, ITO perfection"
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John Walsh, Undertaken,
34l Second st., next to Postofice. 1879

WATER consumers who have neglected
to pay their dues will please call at the
Office and settle at once.
1872 W. l.. CAMERON, Sac'y.
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ISL! 3sI! 3SI!

SALEI
The large stock Of mems, boys and
children's clothing at the Star Clothing
House, 33l Main street, must be sold re.
gardless Of cost. By order of
l34 The ASSIGNEE.
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REMOVAL.

On or about the middle Of this month
A. F. bod 4 Co. will occupy 2793 Main
street Boyle 4 GhapmAn's old staad
ION
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FRESH shsd, Rselfoot trout and perch
just received at j. A ~Signaigo & Co.'S,
27S Second ST., opp. Court Square. [l34
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FIORersl

Elegant bouquets, floral decorations,
plants, ETC., at Craig's, 319 Main street.
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Saturday. februarI Il. 1877,

the certain tract of lan1 mentioned in said
decree, situated 10 Shelby county, Tennessee,
being lot No. 3 Of the subdivision Of the Geo.
/. Holmes Big Creek plantation, aud bounded
ms follows: Beginning OF a poplar marked X
on the Big Creek plank road where the said
road crosses the south line of lot No. 4 runs
thence caste chains and Is links TO a stake;
thence south Is chains TO Toad laid of 10 the
road laid of through said farm thence east
IS chains to a stake; thence north 81 chains to
a hickory; thence west 7 cbaits and 70 links
to Big Creek plank read; thence with said
road seuthwardly to the beginning, contain
ing 1874 acres n ore or less.
Terms Of Sale Six and twelve months
credit, purchaser executing notes with ap:
proved personal security. aud a lien retained
on the land until the notes are paid. Equity
of redemption barred.
Kortrecht & Craft, Sols.
January IS, 1877, l2O-lb
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LEGAL.
In Supreme Court at jackson.

Harriet NJ. Moon, executrix Of j.. N. Moon.
deceased, vs. A. Il. Deshazo ct al.
pY VIRTUE OF TIE DECREE PRO
- nouneed october 25p1S76, by the Supreme
Ccu-t Of Tennessee at Jackson, in this cause,
l will offer for sale to the highest bidder, in
front of the court house Of Shelby county. IN
the city of Memphis, on
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In Supreme Courts at Jackson

A. M. Boyd VS.. Hu Il. Bfinkley.
ny VIRTUE OF THE DECREE PRO
Is nounced by the Supreme Court Of Ten
nessee at jackson. November 2, 1876 in thi
cause, / will. on
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saturday, February II, lS77,

the certain piece or parcel Of land. situate in
the city of Memphis. shelby county, Iennes-
seq. and known and bounded as follows: Lot
No 10 in block No. 6, and lot No. IL in
block No. 6, as designated on the map or plan
of the city of Memphis, commencing at q
fact frem the southeast corner OF said lot NO.
10; thence westWaraly on the line Of said lot
No. 10, 100 feet or thereabOuts, to Chester
st:eet; thence on and with the east line Of
Che ter street northwardly ia feet to a stake {;
thence eastwardly in a direct line to the be-
ginning.
III aser to execute note with approved personal
security, bearing interest from date, and q
lien retained on tho property till same is paid.
Family of redemption barred.
JN0. II. FREEMAN, Clerk.
ed. L. Belcher, Sol.
January IS, 1877. lNtl41
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YnSupreme Court at Jackson,

Edward Mcdonnell VS.. A. Mitchell ct al.
10y V RTUE OF THE DEGREE. PRO-
ID nounced November l., 1876, by the Sq-
preme Court Of Tennessee at jackson, in this
cause. l will offer for sale to the highest bid
der, IN front a the oeurt house Of shelby
county, in the city Of Memphis, on
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CHOICE CREAMERY BUTTER

Ar
D. GEYsBERGER's 5S7 Main street.
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PILES.
FOR RENT.

ELEGANT suburban residence; 4 acres OF
ia ground; near McGhee's Station. Terms
very low. BENZ. COLMAN, "a Madison st.
l2t 1872
, 1877-04-21
Treasure in Alaska.
EUGENE LAWRENCE


S. r. Chr0nide.
Capt. NJ. NJ Kimberly left the port OF
Santa Barbara nearly two weeks ago
with two schooners going up the chan
mel. 1t is said the vessel obtained their
clearance papers from the port officer at
Wilmington. Various surmises have
reached us as to the probable object Of
the expedition, the most plausible one
being that Capt. Kimberley, ,)uring one
of his several fur-hunting expeditions in
the past twenty years on the coast of
Alaska discovered large ledge or body
of a heavy metallic substance, of which
he brought away specimens. For years
nothing was done with the specimens :;
they lying neglected in an out OF the
way corner. During the late months
that he has passed at his home in Santa
Barbara, his curiosity was excited to
know what of value, if any, the speci-
mems contained. 1t is said that the re-
suit of the assays proved that they were
immensely rich in gold and silver. The
facts were quietly and discreetIy given to
few of the wealthy, cnterprislng men of
Santa Barbary, who associated themselves
with Capt. Kimberley and organized the
expedition to visit he locality Of the
discovery, and bring away their ships
loaded with the rich ore. The persons
supposed to have furnished the means to
fit out the expedition are extremely reti-
cent and will not stand interviewing
The mineral riches of Alaska are be.
yond all doubt. Our Athencum contains
specimens from that Territory that assays
very high. Were it not 80 for north and
consequently SO cold and difficult TO pros.
pect we doubt not it would rival Arazo.
MIA in mineral wealth,
, 1877-04-21

influence of the central power Cnn pro
cure common elevation ut the national
mind. The utter failure Of our own
method to educate great bodies Of the
people in all sections Of the country
proves that it is inefficient and partial
OF what character a national c,ucu.
tion should he, to what subjects direct
ed. in what paths the minds of the ppo-
pie must lie guided, how knowledge is
TO he made the chief support of repuhi-
can and progressive institutions, are
questions that may well employ the in.
teligcnCe of the new generation, and
should form the theme OF popular dis.
Cusson in every portion Of the land. In
England an Educalionnl League has
long existed, which has ogta,ed the
whole country with meetings, addresses,
lectures, pamphlets, tracts, and several
rival associations of similar nature
have aroused the interest of the people
in the cause Oi knowledge Such a
league, such associations, might well
arise in ever city and village of oar land.
In Texas or Georgia, in Oregon or Yer
mont, we may freely discuss the chief
want of the people. The subject is i'm
mense, its future endless but one prin.
ciple might well he established ut once,
and no one he allowed to vote who has
not passed through the national schools.
This, at least, would save the country
from many n threatening danger.
A national education should also be
an industrial one. 1t should teach the
mechanical pursuits, manures, farming.
1t is not only the opening to literary
cultivation that our schools should
offer; the practical business Of life can
not be too early begun. The industrial
schools of Belgium and VicNna show
that children learn with ease to be farm.
ers, mechanics, tradcsmcn; and that
schools should he suited to the wants of
the community. In the rich fields of
Georgia or Texas, the schools should
teach the varieties of soil, climate, the
traits of agricultural life. the planting of
cotton or the raising Of corn. In mining
districts, different method is needed
where manufactures alone flourish, the
arts OF drawing, designing. or moulding.
In Europe all these subjects are made a
part Of the public instruction, and they
would necessarily be included in every
national system here A wide field of
valuable labor lies before us. We have
to retrieve the past, and outstrip Ger
many, France, or England in the pur.
suit of mental equality. Let our Young
men and young women take up the
cause OF knowleie, discuss the sources of
our failure, restore the good name of
freedom, renew the republic.
EUGENE LAWRENCE.
, 1877-04-21

OF the five wives ofa Broollynlte, lou'
were named Mary Ann. ThdieIIow aP-
pears to have been n Mary Am man.
Excellent prospects for large W'''"
crop in Oregon.
, 1877-04-21

Astoria has a {" Five Points"-got it
bad too,
The New York herald., 1877-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-ENGIIsH OPERA
'The Chimes Of Normandy" new comic opera by
Robert Planquette, produced for the first time last
cellent material OF which the Hess English opera
Company s composed was shown TO the best possible
advantage, and never before in English opera in this
city did a new opera achieve popularity in such
short time as did "The Chimes of Normandy The
English libreo by MIR. NJ A. Cooney n skilful piece
work that loses nothing OF the wit OF the original
aud carefully excludes aught tha; is object ionable
To u romantic and interesting story is welded music
Of the delightful KING, which sure to nnd iti
way into every psrlor to be whsted tho street ana
be doalt forth by the omnpresent hand organ The
cstchng nature OF the musicwas at appreciated
by the audience and alter succeeded tht
efforts OF the singers. Miss Melville surpassed all heI
previous efforts IN tho fascinating role OF Mgnonette
There is charm OF na1rete combined with archnesi
In this ladys tmpersonations which Is calculated Ia
make her favorIte OF the most pronounced kind.
With all the dash aud coquelry OF the best opera bouna
artist OF the French stage, MISS Melville possesses
q grace and refinement not always identified
with the opera boulIe and voice that Is
frequently brilliant and expressive Mrs. Sc.
guin achieved u triumph as Germanc second
to in her artistic career The Marquis found
accomplished representative In the person OF Mr.
displayed to advantage as the old miser in fact
he made OF the strongest crtstic displays OF the
evening. Tho other artists in the cast Miss SearN
and Messrs, Turner, Scguin and Benitz-were very
good in their respective roles aud Sgnor oDcrti de-
praise for the efficiency or the chorus aud or
chcstra The theatre was iully thronged with very
fashionable audience, who testified their appreciation
by intelligent applause. Tho opora Will probably
have long and successful 1t is tull OF pretty
airs tho music bright, the scenery attractive, and
after rehearsal or two more tho action will DO rapid.
The New York herald., 1877-10-23
G1LMoRE's aARpEN-THE CIRCUS.

Gmore's Garden has been transformed once more
in,o circus, and in place tho orchestra stands the
sawdust ring with Mr. Merryman, the dancing horse
trained elephants, wonderful gymnasts and extraord
nary bareback riders. Last evening the place was
crowded to excess to witness tho opening perfor-
nance of the combination known the Great London
Circus. II was good show and quite heartily ap.
preca,ed. Tho programme was long onc embrao
ing nearly score OF acts OF an inter-
estng Sort From the opening procession to the
close orthe performance the audience watched eagerly
the different performers and II would DO nard TO
say what pleased them most. Tho riding OF Frank
Melville very clcvor and elected much adm ra-
ton. so, indeed, did the performances Of Nile. Dock
riN who is most spirited ana accomplished eqIes.
trienne The gymnastic feats nerited and received a
generous approval. Inc trained French horse Filing.
ton danced aud capered to slow music, and the ed.
ucated elephants marvels OF docility and inte-
gencc But these were only small portion OF big
show which to be fully appreciated should be secn and
visit TO which will be well repaid by tho enjoyment
afforded.
The New York herald., 1877-10-23

AS the soldier entering the battle field and
the sailor departing on perilous voyage
are surrounded with unknown dangers to
escape which passes beyond their utmost
skill and widest experience, so the miner
descending to the depth of the gloomy coal
pit walks and works in the presence of
death. But the chilling sense Of danger is
not as keenly felt where the bright sun
shines down on or the wild clustering
winds blow around those who dare it,
as where in the sitting atmosphere of
the deep, black pit, the heroes of the
pick and shovel spend their hours of toll.
Imprisoned in the bowels of the earth, in
galleries and caverns from whose grimy
sides the deadly gases ooze in million
streams, the miner of coal depends for life
on the merest chance. The wounded
soldier can crawl into shelter. the ship
wrecked sailor can cling to the floating spar,
but for the poor miner stricken down by the
sudden explosion of fire damp or trapped in
some lonely working by the caving roof there
is absolutely no hope. Science has failed
to provide him with any reliable means of
escape, and chance never comes to his
assistance. So it has been with the two
hundred and thirty-threc victims Of the
Blantyre collicry explosion. They de-
scended to their work as usual; were en-
gagged at it rs usual, when suddenly blast
OF flame and poisonous gas rushes through
the workings, followed by the silence Of
death. Have they all perished? The
friends eager to rescue cannot reach them.
The train sent to convey the wounded
to the hospital at Glasgow returns empty.
Faint sounds Of knocking are heard
at the bottom of one of the pits, but no one
can descend, for the deadly gas fills the
mines, and any attempt to enter them would
prove fatal. We suppose that the usual in
vestigation will be held as to the cause of
the explosion. But there are no witnesses
to give testimony, and all conclusions must
rest solely on snrmises. Would it not be
better that the great problem of preventing
such catastrophes should be thoroughly in
vestigated? Surely, when the nature OF the
fire damp gas is SO well known, there must
be some means OF .dilutina itwith pure air bv
The New York herald., 1877-10-23
Congress Yesterday.

NO business OF importance was transacted
yesterday in either branch Of Congress.
The fact is the national legislature has not
yet settled down to work, and SO far as the
House is concerned it cannot do so until
the committees are appointed They form,
as it were, the wheels of legislation, and
until they are added the immense pop
ular machine will be practically immov-
able. In that body yesterday there
was brief good natured discussion on
the Colorado contested election case of
Mr.. Belford, in which General Butler bore
conspicuous and rather amiable part. If,
as is supposed he has hat full Of bricks,
he failed to distribute any of his very ques-
tionable favors and was, on the whole, any
thing but Butler, if to be Butler is to be
aggressive. The Senate seems to be even less
disposed than the House to enter upon the
dull routine Of legislation. Three resolu-
tions were laid before it asking in one
form or another for the repeal Of
the Resumption act and the endow-
ment OF the fast disappearing greenback
with legal tender attributes for everything.
These propositions were one and fill greeted
with Senatorial laughter, which was really
more eloquent than score of speeches and
more significant than six weeks debate.
In the two bodies resolution was adopted
to inquire into the Presidential election
laws, upon which a report may be expected
about the beginning of next summer. The
real business for which Congress has been
called together was not even alluded to in
either the House or the Senate.
The New York herald., 1877-10-23
The Anti-Tnmm many Ticket.

The withdrawal of Mr.. Thomas Murphy's
name for Register last evening and the sub
stitution of that Of ex-Alderman Jacob
Hess, on the part of the Republican Com
mittoe, on a combination ticket, indicates
u solid and compact union Of the anti
Tammany forces against the Tanlmany
nominees. This bids fair for q strong
fight against the candidates of the Wig
wan, and will afford those citizens who
are opposed to the policy of the Tammany
party on local questions an opportunity to
record their votes in favor of a radical
change. Mr.. Hess is considered popular
and available candidate to head an oppo-
sition ticket, inasmuch as he has never
been identified with the republican quar-
rels and is believed to be acceptable to q
majority of the democrats in the city. The
main fight will. however be made on the