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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
HOT LUNCH DAILY,
From Ten TO One O'clock at
FREY'S SALOON, 22H JefTessOn,
1Q5
Personals.

Mr., c. johnson, of New York, is in the
city.
Mrs. Sam Tate, of Shelby street, receives
tomorrow.
Wannamaker & Brown will receive all
day tomorrow at their eiegsnt establish
ment, No. 269H main street.
Mrs. feyton will receive tomorrow at
her Wellington street residence. She Will
be assisted by her daughter, Miss Maggie
Peyton, and Mrs, General j. c. Fizer.
Mrs. James Montgomery, with Mrs
Doyle and Misses Montgomery, will re.
ceive from 5 to II o'clock tomorrow eve.
ming at their residence on the Boulevard.
Hon. John Greene Hall, editor Of the
Upton Record, one of the best West Ten.
nessee weeklies, and a member elect of the
Forty-frst general assembly, is in the city
on business.
Mrs. John Zent, assisted by Misses EN-
ma Maddox, Rosa Alderman and others.
will receive callers at the residence of Mr.
John Zent, 100 Market street, from 4 to
II pm. on New Years day,
Mr.. John w. Norton, the actor, has
become a benedict since last he visited this
city. Mrs. Norton was formerly Mis-:
Stockton, and she is now a member Of the
Lawrence Barrett Theatrical Troupe.
A reception will be held tomorrow al
Colonel G. w Frayser's residence, No.
772 Main street. The following ladies will
receive calls; Misses Maggie johnson,
Frank johnson, Annie Humphreys, Maud
Duval, Allie Brown, Mary Brown.
Among others who will receive to-mor-
row is Kiss Katie Karr, on Vance, neal
Cynthia street, in the house formerly oc-
cupied by Mr.. j.. S. Carpenter. 1t is said
that Miss Mamie Savage and Mrs. Mag
gle Boylan will also be there to assist her
in the reception.
Captain g. F. Johnston, of Mobile, and
Captain 81 Hemingway, of Florida, are
here on a business visit. The former is
commander of the steamer Fleta, plying
between Mobile and Columbus, Miss, and
the latter now grows oranges in the land
Of "conchs and terrapins. Captain
Hemingway was for several years in COM
mand Of the steamer Adam Jacobs, which
run between this port and st. Louis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
A Good RESOLUTION for New Year.

Many, on the entrance of tho new year,
form new resolutions Of good conduct to
be observed during the coming year. One
Of the best determinations is to try all
fair means Of securing a competency at
little cost, and the easiest, best and most
attractive method is to send at once to NJ.
A. Dauphin, postofice box 692, New Or
leans, La, two dollars and secure a chance
in the one hundred and fourth grand
monthly drawing of the Louisiana State
Lottery, which takes place at New Or
leans, La, on Tuesday, January IA, 1879.
Here all is honestly conducted, and there
is no such thing known as the postpone
ment Of the drawing Or scaling Of the
liberal list Of prizes offered,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
% Cents, Fridays Oysters,
At Farrelps, 1856 Main st. 8
Tenth Ward Grievances.

The people of the Tenth ward held a
meeting last night and appointed a COM
mittee Of seven to memorabilia the legisla-
ture regarding their grievances. They
claim:
They were taken into the corporate linn
its in 1868 with the understanding that a
part of the revenue of the ward should be
expended in improving its limits, yet not
one twentieth of the taxes collected have
been so applied also that no good has re-
suited to them from the outlay.
That the failure of the effort TO fund the
city debt at fifty cents on the dollar was
apparent last summer, before the fever
broke out. Now, the Tenth ward people
are satisfied that they cannot pay over
twenty-five cents on the dollar Of the city
debt without coniscation or a total neg
lect Of sanitary measures and improve
ments.
That much Of the city debt is a base
fraud, no consideration having been re-
ceiyed for a large part; yet they are will
ing to settle it all, as far as they are able,
and are liable; and they are not willing
to propose a last resort without another
effort to reach an understanding. They
therefore propose
That the creditors of the city shall agree
to settle at 25 cents on the dollar. If they
will not, then that tho act creating the
city be repealed. If this is not done, then
that the Tenth ward DO RENTED to Shell
by county.
They complain that while they are OPP
pressed in common with all property
owners in the city, yet they suffer more
Of the burdens than the remainder of the
people. The points of their deliberation
will be submitted to the meeting at tho
Greenlaw Opera House tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
Charlotte Bronto ON Christmos.


Charlotte Brente n c wrote to her
sister Emily a Christmas letter, which
has just been discovered in a scrap
book at an old book stall. Ii runs
thus
HAwoRrH, December My Dear
Emily Christmas-dear Christmas
is approaching, and the time is draw
ing on apacs for your appearance
among us again at the ingle nook"
| y%earningly desire-after this pro-
longed separation-to press you once
again to my heart, my dearest sister.
What a joyful meeting on that day of
all days-the anniversary of the birth
Of our blessed Redeemerl The cold
airs bracing and exhilarating as I
open my window this genial morn
ing in hoary December, and | have q
rosy glow playing around my heart. forI
am truly happy. Eft vous !-ah. YOU too
must behappy, for the chord, vibrating,
IS sympathetic, isresponsive inyour own
dear breast. We have, in good sooth,
both reasons to thank the Giver of all
Things for have we not many bless
ings? Do we not possess the great
poetic faculty-the ldeal-the Mirth-
ful-the Initiative? Are we not both
acknowledged authors? The creative
faculty makes us truly happy. If you
start next Thursday week | will be
waiting the coach; do not hamper
yourself with unnecessary clothes or
luggage; you car have everything here
even to the wearing of my old Slip
pers, cut a little at the toes. Yours
~affectionately,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-The brilliant ira
gedienne, Mary Anderson, appeared last
night in one Of her greatest and best con.
ception', "Evadne," to a very compli.
mentary audience. To say that Miss
Anderson performed the role well is not
sufficiently expressive to convey a proper
idea OF its beauties and the feelings en-
gendered in the hearts Of those who wit
messed the play. AS an evidence of the
appreciation extended her, it may be
stated that she was called before
the curtain after each of the five acts.
In all OF the line of feminine characters
there is none more grandly beautiful than
that OF Eyadne" "a woman ofhigh birth,
unassailable virtue and powerful passion.
Many regard the part as the best in all Of
Miss Anderson's repertoire. Be this as it
may, 1t is certainly attractively rendered,
as Is evidenced by the triumphs gained
wherever she has appeared in it. The
supporting troupe, headed by the popular
Jno' w. Norton, gave a satisfactory inter
probation oftheseveralp parts assigned them.
Evadne will be repeated at the matinee
tomorrow afternoon, and as Miss Ander-
son will not again perform in this city for
several years, all who can should certain
ly take advantage of the occasion to see
it. Tonight Miss Anderson will appear
in Fozio, an Italian play, written by the
Rev. D. Milman, once Dean of Westmin-
ster Abbey, sometimes called The Wife,
or a Tale Of Mantua. Tomorrow night
she will play Pauline" in the Lady Of
LYONS.
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GROCERIES
THE WHITE SWAN
Look Out for Bargains

Extra fine Oranges-hne for shipping
Extra fine Apples-fne for shipping
Extra layer Tgs-in boxes.
Choice Malaga Grapes-in barrels
and kegs.
Larabee's Celebrated Crackers.
AtmOre's Plum Pudding.
AtmOre's Mince Meat-in barrels and
buckets.
Extra fine LeghOrn CitrOn.
Extra fine Deheisa Raisins.
Extra fine London Raisins.
EXtr fine Seedless Raisins.
French Mixed and Stick Candy.
Extra fine French Prunes.
Choice Peach and Apple Butter.
Sweet Cider-barrels, halt-barrels, kegs.
Genuine Maple Syrup.
Genuine Maple Sugar.
Assorted Nuts, Currants, Jelly,
Preserves, COcoanuts, and the
WHITE SWAN FLOUR, which.
for making Cakes, Light Bread,
Light Rolls, etc., together with
the prices, has no equal in the
city.
HE-HaYing . large stock Of the above goods
on hand, and rather than risk carrying any of
them over, we are determined to meet the
hard times and sell at the lowest cash basis.
Close buyers and economists are invited TO
call and see that we are prepared to make
good all we claim in our card. BB- Satisfac-
ton guaranteed in every instance or money
refunded. 90
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31

He wouldn't stay to dinner when he
was asked, and the eason was hat he had
no appetite and thought that if he stayed
and didn'teat his friend would be offended.
Then, he was troubled with Indigestion,
too, and had to be very careful about his
food. He ought to use Reeds Gilt Edge
Tonic. A wine-glassful three times a day
will effect a swift and certain cure in all
cases Of indigestion, dyspepsia, and all
complaints arising from a disordered
stomach.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
SPECIAL NOTICE.

TO u customers and the gene
raj public: We have an extra fine
lot addressed Turkeys and Chick
ems, also fine Bear meat, Oysters,
Fish, Celery, Game, etc., at prices
to suit the times. Call and leave
orders and have your supplies
delivered free.
III. SEESSEL, SIR, & son,
l0lt Cor. Jefferson and Second.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31

William Cullen Bryant set out in
life as a lawyer in western Massachus-
etts, where he was born, and antici-
pated making his living by that pro
fession. But one probable reason WHY
he gave it up, so Mr.. George S. Hillard
thinks, was the loss Of a suit. which
had been appealed against him and
carried to the State Supreme Court.
The case was Bloss vs.. Tobey, reported
in the Massachusetts, books at length,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31

QUERY; "Why viii men smoke COM
mon tobacco when they can buy Marburg
Bros Seal of North Carolina at the
same price 2" [eod-xxvii-l46
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
TYNE for sale.

A font Of 800 pounds long primer, in
good condition, with all necessary =" sorts ("
used about one year; suitable fora country
Office. For sale cbeap by immediate
application to this Office. S9-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
Lake Perch
Received To-Day,
VICTOR ID. FUCEHS,
80 and Al Jefferson street.
PnrifY.

Latting's soaps are made from cotton.
seed oil, consequently perfectly pure
Try them and be convinced Of their ex.
cellence. oct
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31

Extra select, 4oci select, oOc; big F
25ei prime, Zoe DC extra on every dozen
for shipping, at
l16 j. A. sIoNAIGo's, 27s Second st.
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A RACY LETTER.
Col. Stamford Of the L. N. & Cts. Rail
road to be Invited to Pay a Visit
TO our City.

EDITOR LEDGER-This road receives
more patronage by and from the people of
Memphis and adjoining country than any
coming into our city, yet u people have
never had the pleasure of a visit from the
officials of the company. The writer see
ing the fitness of things, would suggest
that a committee be appointed, with Col.
Burke as chairman, aided by Captain
Grant,SsMr.- Smith.andC olonel Barney
Hughes, to invite the president, Colonel
Standiford and Colonel Montgomery to
pame o day when they could be welcomed
By our citizens-let it be done in style
in the travellers reception rooms Of the
roads depot in Memphis. Let the ticket
Office be opened, and a FIRE built
in the baggage-room CRATE. Let
them partake of the health . giving
waters of the beautiful cooler they
keep at this place; let a board be nailed
on the open hole on the south side, and as
a rarity let the floors be swept and a fire
built in the splendid secondhand $3.50
stove, kept there to warm up the weary
traveller, and as a %precaution to guard
them against an attack of the dreaded dis
ease let the congressional medical yellow
feverinvestigating committee be requested
before leaving to visit this beautiful spot
in their search for the original cause Of
the disease, if, it is said by some, the child
of filth, dirt, foul air, scum, nauseiating
smells, gloom, sorrow, want of paint, soap,
good chairs Tor stools( plenty of heat in
summer, cold in winter, they need search
no longer nor go no further. They will
here find the headquarters Of all that is
foul, and the tail end of the Louisville
road.
l move they be allowed to go through
the city, and as a sanitary measure let
them move their sweet-scented travellers
reception rooms into the Mississippi river.
Send for the honorable gents. | will pay
e. Al. ~. H. 4sr H. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31

TX the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display Of any job printins. 1887
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1878-12-31
NEW YEARS TURKEYS
At Albert SeesseT's Market,
No. I24 Main Street. l041

CHEAP boots and shoes of u own
manufacture, as well as custom-made.
100 F. FEELING, 200 Main street.