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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13
RIVER EXCURSION
Saturday Afternoon for Families
and children. and az Night q
Grand Moonlight Excursion.


Afternoon for Families
and children. and az Night q
Grand MO0nl1ght Excursion.
The City of Augusta will give a grand
excursion and musical entertainment
Saturday afternoon for the benefit of
families, leaving the foot Of Monroe
street at Eve and returning to the wharf
st halfpast seven o'clock. Fare for
ladies Csc; children, Toe. Good music
and dancing on board, and good order
will be maintained. The excursion will
be conducted to please the most fastidi.
Gus.
THE GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.
The City of Augusta will give a grand
moonlight excursion Saturday night,
leaving the foot of Monroe street at half.
past eight o'clock, and returning to the
wharf at eleven o'clock; leaving again
and returning at half past one As an in.
ducement to all wishing to enjoy a fresh
river breeze, dancing and good music
and other amusements will be INDUCED
in on board. Fare SOC. The City of Au.
gusta is one Of the best adapted boats
on the river for excursions, being safe,
and has a1args aud roomy boiler deck
for dancing.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13
DIscoloratlon OF nrick waIIs.

Mr.. Trantwine, who has investigated
the cause of incrustations, has ascer-
that the s~ilicates of magnesia and
lime in The bricks are converted into
soluble sulphates by the sulphur. acid
evolved from the sulphide Of iron and
iron pyrites contained in the coal with
which the bricks are burned. This, at
least, was one of the causes, and the
remedy suggested was the use Of
wood or coke in the brick kilns. For
incrustatious resulting from the influence
OF sulphurous fumes on mortar the sug,
gested remedy was the use OF lime made
from non.msgnesian limestone. The
editor of the Polytechnic Review sug.
gests another remedy on theoretical
grounds, which is the addition Of bAryta
to the water used for tempering brick
clay, and to the mortar after it is pre-
pared for use. The theory is, that the
baryta having a strong affinity for the
free acid would seize upon il and form
an insoluble sulphate of baryta, which
(being insoluble) would not be brought
to the surface by moisture and there de.
posted by evaporation, as is the cast
with soluble sulphales OF magnesia anC
lime. The suggestion is worthy Of ex
aminatian by our brick makers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13
10 MEROHANTR AT BARGAINS.
Our major and 0ur CoIonel.

The announcement contained In this
mornings Avalanche, Of the return Of
Colonel George Branch and Major John
Garrett from Louisville, Cincinnati and
the East, has created considerable com.
msnt. Upon questioning these gentle
men to-day we learned that the Ava
lanches account of their travels is as
wholly incorrect as it is certainly incon-
sistent with the prominence aud dignity
OF both. To state that they are indig
nant at being qualified so odious a
species of the genus homo as the tramp"
is to proclaim emphatic truth. Only the
earnest persuasions and opportunities of
their numerous friends have prevented
Colonel Branch and Major Carrot from
chartering the Little Democrat" load
ing it with old A~valaHches, and enflad.
ing the entire editorial corps of the Ma
tionap' organ. The citizens Of Louis
vile came down zen masse'' TO the
special train that they had sent to Mem
phis to transport Colonel Branch and
Major Garrett to the great race" The
Hayes apartments we're allotted to them
during their stay at the Gait House, and
the best seats on the judges stasd were
rendered them by the president Of the
race course. Owing alone to their heavy
backing did the king" count out the
Queen" and give the Kentuckians such
a straight flash" Of triumph. From
Louisville our distinguished friends went
to Cincinnati in a special coach express.
" provided for them, we're received at
the train by the mayor and general coun.
Gil of the city in handsome carriages,
and escorted to a grand dinner at the
Burnett House, after which they were
shown the city, Springer Hall and promi
nent buildings. Major Garrett signal
lied the trip by his frequent and brilliant
speeches and continual flow of wit.
whilst Colonel branch eaptivated ever
one, particularly the ladies, by his affabl,
manners and winning ways" We vel
come both gentlemen home rej~oicingly
particularly as their services and politi
cal influence are in great need to th
party during the approaching Angus
election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

If our substantial citizens were will.
ing 10 make a small sacrifice for the
public veal and serve on juries instead
Of getting excused, there would be less
point in the objections urged against the
jury system. 1t is the same in politics.
Primary organizations are RENTED to
the class which attends to them at each
recurring election. Those who have q
larger stake in the community refuse to
give a moments attention to cure exist.
ing abuses, aud oRly complain OF the
character of men selected Tor public pc.
sitious after they have neglected their
duty in the premises.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

1t is exasperating to the looker-on in a
horse.car to see a woman calmly settled
with her back to the passengers, looking
out Of the window 80 she sits sidewise
and occupies the room for two or three
persons instead Of one. She has been
celebrated as the woman who will not
move up" and there is a sublime in
difference about her to the mute appeals
of men and other women standing before
her that deserves to be celebrated. When
there is a small child in the party, for
whom no pay is required, both together
can manage to unseat at least two peo-
Pile; and the only way to manage-the
conductor being too courteous to inter-
fere Of bis own accord-is to ask him
how many seats 70 to q side, and if this
does not count up the regulation eleven
%passengers), to insist that somebody
shall move up. The street.oar Is as good
a place to teach lessons in good manners
and unselishness as it is to study human
nature in; and the only trouble with tho
sidewise woman is that she does not
know how %ungracious it looks.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

Sam Il. Coward and wife left last night
Tor Saratoga and Cape May.
General R. F. Patterson is on a short
visit to friends in Wisconsin.
Judge Logwood and family left this
morning for St. Paul, MINI.
Miss Emma Piercefeld left yesterday
for st. Paul, where she will spend the
summer.
]. c. Mckenzie, a leading grocery
merchant of Eufaula, Ala, is in the city
on a brief visit.
Major George Branch and Colonel J.
W. Garrett have returned from a prone
made trip to the Louisville boss race"
They spent several days 10 Nashville.
Mrs. S. d. Hancock leaves tonight
for Montvsle Springs, East Tennessee
She has many friends who unite in the
hope that her %sojourn may be pleasant.
Miss Lena Hsrte left yesterday for ST..
Louis aud will be absent until fall. 1t is
rumored that a we'll known young man
Of Memphis will wed Miss Harte this
fall.
r R. Catron, the new agent of the
Western Associated Press, has reached
this city from St. Louis. He receives a
right royal welcome from his friends,
who are countless.
Captain Robert Leech, Of the Missis.
sippi and Tennessee railroad, has gone
to Bersheba Springs to spend the sum
mer. He is accompanied by his family.
May they all have a cool time and come
back improved in health.
The Appeal says: General Marcus
]. Wright, formerly Of Memphis, who
was Confederate post.commsuder at
Macon during the latter years Of the war,
has been appointed by the secretary of
war an agent for the collection of Con-
federate records for the use Of the gov
eminent. General Wright's extensive
acquaintance over the South, his edito.
rial experience and literary attainments
well qualify him for the service intrusted
to him."
The waters Of Bon Aqua Springs ar,
a certain cure for diarrhes, dysentery
/ dyspepsia and summer complaints o
children. See analysis Of these cele
brated waters at the railroad office
northwest corner of Main and Madison
streets. ZIG
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Iden

A most remarkable case of mistaken
identity occurred 10 st. Louis the other
day. Herman Schuster, a Teutonian
resident, was surprised one morning to
read in the newspapers that he was dead,
and that his body was lying at the morgue.
To that cheerful resort he HE'D himself
without delay, only to find the newspa.
per statement for once correct, so far as
he could trust his own eyes. Like most
Germans, however, having a strong love
Of life, he was not inclined to give it up
without an effort to prove his continued
right to it, in spite Of the preponderance
Of evidence against him, aud proceeded
to make a careful examination of his
prima fscie cadaver. Everything, even
to the clothes worn by the dead man,
seemed to coUfrm the identity Of the
corpse, until he discovered that his eyes
we're blue.
dot ish peter" said Herman, with q
sigh of relief. dot ish not mine pody
Dose ice is blue und mine is plack. Got
in himmell yot a narrow esheape-vot a
CLOSE gall dose vasl'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13
A Fourth of July Duel.

The C~ovingtou Record says that one
way Of celebrating the Fourth last Thurs
day was as follows:
William, Green, and Charles Childers,
brothers, Allan and Bud Cothran, also
brothers, aud Lewis Clark, came to town
to enjoy themselves and to celebrate the
birthday of American liberty. They
looked at all the many improvements
and we're in the greatest possible peace
and good fellowship, one with another,
until in an evil hour they became thirsty.
They we're not accustomed to bear thirst
for any length of time, and so the whole
party took a drink; in a little while they
took another and yet they were not salts.
fed. The Murphy movement had no
charms for them. They again sought
the saloon, and sat down to play cards
for the drinks. One Of them stole a
card; be was detected and the trouble
commenced. They talked the mat
ter over and adjourned to the
outside of the corporation to settle it.
They sought the vacant lot belonging to
Mr.. G. G. Fisher, on the Memphis and
Portersville road, drew up in lire of bat.
tie, drew their pocket-knives and went
in. For awhile things we're lively around
that lot. If David Crockett could have
returned from the internal regions, he
would have rejoiced to see that Tennes-
see had not wholly forgotten his pre-.
cepts. II was a fight after his own heart
no blufiog and talking, but business;
cut aad thrust, shoulder to shoulder and
breast to breast. The dust cleard away
from the scene OF the combat and re.
vealed William Childers severely wouud-
ed, Bud Cothraa stabbed in several
places, and Lewis Clark with two inches
of knife blade broken of in his back.
The parties that were unhnrt took up the
wounded and departed, Warrants are
out for their arrest, but none of them
have yet been apprehended. Atlast &C
counts Bud Cothron was not expected to
recOVer.
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8. Unicum" mt Johns, SC.
The order Of the Fly.

The fly is the most Rristocratic Of all
insects, and although, like all genuine
%aristocrats, he feels no degradation in
associating with his Interiors, he is not
on that account to be despised. His ar.
istocracy dates far back Of the day
When Adam delved and Eve span" for,
according to the learned Johannes
Wierus, the Order Of the Fly was estab
lisbed by Belzebub, the emperor Of
Hsdes, and its knightly ranks included
many Of tie most distinguished princes
Of that empire, such as Moloct, Pluto,
Baalberith, Leyisthan, Behemoth, Dagon
and many other celebrities Of hat place
and day. The ancient Canaanites wor'
shipped Belzebub in the' form of a fly,
aud he established the Order Of the Fly
in honor Of the compliment thus paid
him.
With such a distinguished origin and
ancestry, it is not wonderful that the fly
should assert himself as the prince Of
the power of the air, Ruskin has prop.
erly awarded to him a supremacy o.
physical courage over all the ANNA
kingdom. He challenges comparison
with that audscity with which q singl,
fly will renew his attacks upon his gian
adversary, man, undaunted by a hundred
defeats. His courage is inexhaustibl,
and no odds are strong enough to dis
hearten him. When Solomon sent tbI
sluggard to the ant for instruction. b,
might we'll have referred the coward t.
the fly for bis reproOf. There may b,
times when the fly excites our rage t
despair by bis persistent assaults, but h
cannot but command our admiration BY
his unfailing pluck. He knows but on
master and that is death.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13
SATURDAY NIGHT.
Our store remains open until 10 o'clock
this evening for the accommodation of
our numerous shoe and clothing patrons.
KAHN & FREIBERG.

NOTHING in the Quaker City has re.
ceived more unlimited OF well.merited
praise from its guests than the Colon
made Hotel. Philadelphia, for liberal
management and excellent courtesy.
e-tu-th
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EARLY Hoara for summor worn,

Early HOHrH for sunlmeF work.
1t is well, in such weather as we have
had for the last week, to carry out the
fashion prevailing among the English in
India, Of giving the very early morning
to whatever of business can be transacted
at those hours, or Of taking the breath Of
fresh air before the work and heat OF the
day begins. The wise farmer gets out to
the field at dawn, and so ia abe to lie by
for a longer incoming than if he had be-
gun work at seven; and il work on ex-
posed buildings in the streets, or wher.
ever a man Is subjected steadily to the
direct rays of the sur, could only be got
under way at 5 o'clock, or even earlier,
during July and August, there could be
either q longer interval Of rest at noon,
or the days work well over by 3 or 4
o'clock, when the hottest time Of the day
sets in. Many individual employers
could make such regulations with their
workmen, without interfering with the
prescribed number of hours; and it
would be a good thing for all large cities
in summer time to follow out the same
line Of thought that has suggested the
early closing of stores and warehouses,
and the consequent RELOCATION Of traffic
to the earlier hours Of the day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13
Reduction of Salaries.

From the CoviugtoD Record we learn
that the Upton County Court last Tues
day passed q resolution reducing the
salary Of the chairman from $500 to 5000
per annum. Commissioners Of the poor
house were allowed $40 per annum in
stead Of $50; SAID reductions to take
place at once. The salary of the poor
house keeper was reduced from $3.50 to
$3.50; to take place after January, 1879.
The court levied a tax of fifty cents for
county purposes, also an extra tax Of
thirty cents for the purpose of discharg-
ing the outstanding indebtedness Of the
county. By reference to the report of
the financial agent, the Indebtedness
will be seen to be something over $4,000
The tax levied is fifty per cent. greater
than last year. It is onerous, and the
pruning knife needs to be applied with.
out stint. A school tax Of fifteen cents
was also levied by the court, the same to
be ratified by the people at the August
election.
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Buy horses at FARES,

BILLY L1EBEE's news stand, 1861 Main
street, is well supplied with late daily
papers, illustrated weeklies, monthly
magazines, etc and q good selection Of
novels. Call on him Tor choice reading
matter,
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The MicrOphone In the pulpIt.

halltaX Eng } duardlan,l
A ~microphsne was placed in the pulpit
of a chapel in this town on a recent
Sunday, and connected by a private tel
egraph line with the residence Of a gen
tlemau over a mile distant. Every part
Of the service was distinctly beard at the
gen:lemau's house, with tho exception OF
a few words rendered indistinot BY the
preacher becoming a little excited and
shaking the microphone. SO faithfully
did the instrument do its work that the
chapelkeeper was heard to close the
doors after service, walk up the aisle,
and up the pulpit steps, 10 conversation
with some one else. The idea is about
to be put to practical use, the gentleman
already referred to having given instruc-
lions that his house should be connected
with another in the neighborhood, in or.
der that An invalid may hear the service
from one Of the churches in the towu.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

A lady at sea, full of delicate appre.
tensions in a gale Of wind, cried out,
among other pretty EXPLANATIONS We
shall 90 to the bottom; mercy on rs;
how my head swimsI' Madam, never
fear" said one of the sailors you can
never go to the bottom while your head
swims."
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

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. 1881
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13
McUinnis' MagIc LlnllnenI,

One of the best family medicines now
known. A specific for all affections of
the throat aud for collie. Use wherever
a liuiment is indicated. References:
Rev. DR.. WaddCl, e. Whitmore, Colonel
W. W. Coleman, Jas. M. White, Major
W. b. Waldran and j. h. Goodlett. For
sale by W. N. WILKINSON 4 Co.,
6st 34l Main street,
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Gus Saloon, b Adams ct.
Grand Lunch Tonight,
Fine Beer and Liquors

Gents sleeping rooms, just completed
g elegant rooms over Stratton's and
Dod's, 2sl MaiI street. W. A. Wheat
ley. sa&tu. ll8
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OOLoRRD PENSIONS.

Joshua Cole and Miss l.. Green, Wyatt
Bolton and Mrs. Catherine Davis, Rich,
ard Crews aud Miss Jane Cole, James
McCaoley and Miss Frances Harvey
Wesley Reed and Miss Sallie Greenles,
John I. Edwards and Miss Faith Nc
Kinney.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

Five ceEts' worth OF char.
cOal per day will run a char.
coal furnace IN we'll Ns Mrs. M.
J. McCullOugh's SeIf.cOndens-
ing Steam aud Hot Air Cook
err, cooking four different
kinds of food over one hole Of
the furnace at the same time.
#. }.
lat Sole Ag't, 234 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

COR POSTERS, Snow BILLS, CARDS
y Circulars. otc., gotten ny with the latest
.style OF types aud on superior paper Of any
.dcsired color, SOTO tho Ledger, ofico.and OF
smino ftock,sadiprieaf'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

All those desiring to enjoy that high
degree Of health which pure blood in
duces ana maintains should use DR.,
Bulls Blood Mixture,
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WHITE PERSONS

Jerry Ensight and Mrs. Mary Conry,
Edmond G. Bsxby and Miss Apalloma
Adams, VIM. Cole aud Mrs. B. L. Tu.
min, J.. w. Gibson and Miss Anna L
Pool, John Bensil and Miss Elizabeth
Myers, Joseph NJ. Tighe and Miss Iutz
VOllentine, Melville R. Conger and Miss
Rosanna e. IcMaaus, Stephen Simpson
and Miss Lula Mcclure.
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p. q. Box 692, New 0rlaans. In.

p. u. BOX b52, Now UrIoans, la.
Or No. West Cou { street. Memphis, Tenn.
All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings are
under the supervision and mans cement Of
Generals q. 4. BEAUREGARD and JUBAL
a EARLY. ll3-l36-wks
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For sale very lows: Two pool
and two carOm tables--Only
been used three months. J
III. WilIett, Ag'i, 81 Monroe 81.
III
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

New aud attractive designs in paper
hangings and pictures.
99t 3. FRIEDRICH \ Co., BAG Second.
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The Russians estimate th,.,r loaal W..
expenditures at 988, 0ed O0a ro,hla.
(uearly 79O,OOO,OOel,
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Peabody Billiard Room,
srirst'class in every respect,
sid Cook, Proprietor. Asst
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400. O Tickets nj 2 DOIInrs Each
MaIf Tickets One Dollar.

1857 Prizes. amounting to- ...........,.Sl 10 ,4O
Responsible corresponding agents wanted at
all prominent points, TO whom q liberal com
pensatiOn will be paid.
Application for rates to clubs should only DO
mnde TO the Home Office in New Orleans.
Write, clearly stating lull address, for fur
thnr information or send orders to
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-07-13

During the week the County Court
clerk issued fourteen marriage licenses,
eight being to white aud six to colorcd
persons, as follows:
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nArEs an ~AnvERrIsINo.
LOTTERY.

A splendid OPPORTUNITY TO
"A WIN A ~ RTUkEl-Eighth Grano
Distribution. 1878, at Now Orleans, tuesday,
August 18th.
LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY 90.
This institution was regularly incorporated
Iy the Legislature of the state for Educa-
t,onal and Charitable purposes in 1868, with a
Cnpital of s1.000.000, TO which IL has since
addcd n reserve fund of e350, o90. ITS GRAND
Single NUMBER DISTRIBUTION will
take l,,aoe monthly on the second Tues
day. IT NEVER sOALEs OR POsTPoEEs. Look
MI the following Distribution
CAPITAL PRIZE, $4,000.
RnO OOO Tickets at 2 DOIlnvR Each.
AVO WV 49, n.a
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CHEW
1.-THE MATCHLESS,''
Sold by III. Esch. II
"Unicum.'' s. Manilla," &c.

HORSES and buggies for hire at FARES
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Emmerich's Summer Garden
Ice.cOId beer and wines,

ladies with gentlemen can
visit the garden without going
through the saloon,
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FOR arNr

THREE nice cottages on Second street, be-
i tween Mill and GreenlaW. Inquire at No.
81 Second street. All
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FuR aALE

HOMPLETE fixtures for Turkish Bath. al
~ ready arranged fer use. at 225 Second st
For terms of sale apply to G.. G. DENT, n
South Court street. 1918
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Smoke "UnIcum," SC.
walsh, UndertRker,

34l Second a., next p%ostoi6ce. l4lt
Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-05-18
ANCIENT ORDER OF H1BERNIANs

Protest Against the OstracIsm Pronounced
Against 1t by the Council of Baltimore,
ard Appeals for Justice to the Catholic
Clergy.
Boston, May 1.-THE national convention of
Hibernians, without dissenting vote, have
adopted the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, We the representatives of the
ancient order of Hibernians United States of
America, in convention assembled are unani-
mously agreed that there is nothing either in
the letter spirit of the written or unwritten
law Of our organization, that conflicts with the
DEGREES of the council of Baltimore, or the doc
trine of the Holy Roman Catholic church; but
not being theologians and being earnestly de-
sirous as an organization of complying with
the laws of the church from which we all de-
rive spiritual consolation; therefore
Resolved That if there is anything in the or
der at present in opposition to the doctrines of
the church, We, her obedient children, are
willing to rectify it as her decision is
properly announced. But until that decision
is enunciated, we deem any attack upon the
principles and objects of the order, no matter
ranted abuse of organization whose only
objects are Christian charity and unity and
mutual beneyOlence.
RESOLVED, That our respect for the civil law
and our admiration of the free institutions of
this free country, are as steadfast and undying
as our devotion to the church whose traditions
and teachings we SO much reverence.
RESOLVED, That copy of the foregoing pre-
amble and resolutions be sent to his eminence,
Cardinal McCloskey, his grace, the Primate of
Baltimore, all Archbishops and Right Reverend
Bishops of these United States, with a hpnble
request that our standing as atholic4organ-
ization may be definitely settled.