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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11


EDITOR LEDGER-Are we a com
munity of lunatics or are we sane and
rational human beings? To observe
the conduct of some of our so.called
doctors and then witness the senseless
scramble Of thousands to get away, a
disinterested looker-on would at least
doubt our discretion and common
sense what are the facts? There
have been so far, in a population of
fifty thousand people, four deaths,
and some Of our physicians doubt if
all Of even this four died of yellow
fever; and yet our distinguished board
of health Cat least one of whom has
lived in this section less than a year
and has little experience in the treat
ment Of this or any other disease)
has hurriedly, and | think unwisely,
published orders of such a nature as to
cause many thousands of our citi.
zens to abandon, pell nell, their
homes, their shops and everything else,
in a wild and reckless and u~nrehecting
effort to get out Of town, at no matter
what cost. Now, what is the effect
We hear this morning that certain
country places are already quarantined
against US even New Orleans, the
very fountain Of fever, being among
the number and this part of the per-
formance is the best joke of the season.
One OF our oldest, most distinguished
and hOnored physicians told the writer
this morning that he had not a remote
belief in even the probability Of an
epidemic here like last year. He looks
Tor sporadic cases, but condemns. in
u%nmeasured terms, what he believes
to be the hasty and i~ll-adyised action
of the board Of health in the proma.
tuFe publication of said orders. Let
us all, therefore, editors and all others,
keep perfectly cool, and at least not
anticipate the evils which many of the
soborer people do not look for hero at
all, The publication of the said or
ders will cost Memphis five million
dollars. CITIZEN.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
ConcenIed Wennons.

EDITOR LEDGER ~ That Barney
Lillard has the SOW by the right ear
For surely that law forbidding the
carrying Of concealed weapons has a
Direct tendency to disarIh the good
and Law -abiding citizen, while it fails
to look into the stern-pockets of un-
principled and murderous scalawags
and DULLES. The law is an impracti.
cable one-one that cannot be en-
forced directly without an act Of
tyranny that would justly alarm a free
people. Let the end thereby sought
to be accomplished be effected by in
direct means such as Mr.. Lillard sug.
gests.
Cease to send to the legislature
those eternal drones aud asses usually
known as common sense, matter Of
fact men, self-made men, ETC., but
send in their stead men who know
what law is, at least men who know
the rudiments of legislation. Then,
and not until then, will that crowd Of
l%oafers who have 10 property, no oc-
cupation and less principle cease to
hang around the courts with greedy
hope Of being taken on the iuries.
Then fraud will cease to buy the seat
Of justice for money; yea, even for a
drink Of whisky Respectfully,
w IT, Nj
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
An AnecdOtc Of Beau Hickman.

1t is related OF the famous Beau
Hickman that in his best DAYS he
once wont to a irst-class hotel in Bal
timore aud, after registering his
name, said he wanted the very best
the house could afford for his money.
twirling in his hand at the same time
a quarter of a dollar. The clerk saw
before him an elegantly attired gentle
men, and, as Beau requested, assigned
him a handsome parlor and bedroom.
Beau lived like a fighting cock, order
ing wipes, extra dinners and every
thing palatable for a week, at the end
Of which time the bill was sent
The amount was something eztYava
CANT. Nothing abasbed, however.
he strolled into the Office and con-
fronted the clerk. Look here, str.
there must be some mistake about
this when ! zane here | told You |
wanted the best you could afford for
my moneys worth, had this quar-
ter then (produciRg the coiu), and it's
all I've had since" The clerk waxed
angry and high words followed. Your
fault, sir, your fault said the imper-
turable Beau, mot mine. You can
kick me out if you like, but ia
rather go alone" Tradition saws they
were about TO proceed TO violent
measures when Che landlord appeared
on the seene, and, looking at the name
on the register, recalled the peculiar
vagrant character of the man before
him (then just becoming notorious
in Washington, and discovered
that he had been " egregiously
solo" The thought flashed across
his mind, IF this joke gets out | shall
be the laughing-stock of m. friends
and never hear the last of it." De-
l%ikerating a moment he turned to
Beau and gOod-naturedly remarked.
We'll, Hickman, that's the best /
ever had but | cant keep it. III
make a bargain with you. Here take
this five dollars to pay your fare to
Washington (Beau quietly poeketed
the half eaglel and now 30 over to
the - House, stay a week on tho
same terms that you stayed here, and
Ill give you a dinner every time you
come to Baltimore "Thank you,
replied Beau, without cracking a
smile, I've been over there for two
weeks, and they sent me here! r
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

TRUTH.
French women, | concede, are. as a
rule, more pleasant than women of
other nations. This is because they
are born with a natural disposition to
please any one with whom they are
brought In contact, and this natural
disposition has been carefully culti-
waited, Now, an English woman is
entirely without this gift. In general
society she shows too much her likes
and dislikes. To the good or bad
opinion of persons Indifferent to her
she is herself utterly Indifferent
This she dubs "no affectation," Sin
cerity," and other such aattering
appellations. 81 can not" she avs.
pretend to care for a person for whom
| do not care )" and when she utters
this sentiment she looks round with
a self-satisfed air, as though it
were worthy of the highest commenda-
ton. My good lady, | really do not
want you to adore me. | do not even,
ask you to take the trouble to think.
whether you like me or not. When /
meet you, probably | do not aspire to
meet you again. But for the few min
utes or hours that we are together, you
ought to convey to me the impression
that you are pleasant, and that you
think me so, and this without any
arrlere pensee; or any calculation
whether you will gain by doing so or
not, In the art of generally pleasing
your French sister excels yea. and
therefore it is that for all tho purposes
Of society a French woman is greatly
your superior.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
Personal.


Mrs. +. L. Belcher is at Oconomo-
voc, Wis.
DR.. A. L. Kimbro, Office southeast
corner of Main and Union SITS. 1873
Captain Joseph Lenow and family,
DR.. Geulesby and family, Mr.. Partee
and wife and Miss Leila johnson left
the Walker venue neighborhood last
night and this forenoon.
Major Mike Waldran has been in
yited TO walk up head" He has
been appointed general supervisor,
inspector, manager, or something of
that sort, over all the postal service
South Of the Ohio river. A big job
this hot weather. Nevertheless, the
major is the man to depend upon in
any emergency, and General Key
could not find a better one in the
South.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

The largest q~uinine manufactory in
the world is that of Powers & Weight
man, at the falls of the Schuylfill.
above Philadelphia. The factory COW
crs ten acres. There is one other fac
tory in Philadelphia, and these two
produce nearly all the quinine used in
this country. The duty on manufac-
tured .q~uinine has been twenty per
cent, but the imported article is not
nearly as good as the American. A
million and a quarter of ounces are
sold every year for an average of SO. 49,
protection being worth from fifty to
seventy cents an ounce. The retailer
sold 1t at three cents a grain, making
S9.oO an ounce profit. Powers ~
Weightman say the repeal of the duty
will drive them out of the business.
Cincinnati Commercial Well, then.
let them go out of the business.
America is the greatest market in the
world for quinine, and il oar manufac-
turers cannot compete with Europe-
let them fail, for they ought to fail,
But they will do nothing of the kind.
They will go OF manufacturing better
QpiAinethan is prepared in Europe, and
they will have a fair profit en- it. If
the imported article Is not as good as
the American, it will no6 be as salable.
How absurd il is to be told that Amer
lean manufacturers have to be pro-
'eeted by a twenty per cent. duty
against az inferior article They
ought to be ashamed of that even in
benighted Pennsylvania.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

Mccarthy, the recently captured
chief of the Umzuzi tribe, a tributsry
OF the great Gwazi people, was a
diapers clerk in Limerick in the year
or the Fenian rising. He had a rela-
tive, a constable Of police, who warned
him that his name was on the castle
books, and that if he wanted to pre-
serve his liberty he had better leave
the country. Mccarthy fled 10 the
South African diamond fields, where
he prospered, making two profitable
Investments in London. He also con-
tributed some readable sketches of
the diamond fields to the London
Globe. Somehow or other he picked
up with the natives and being of a
bold, adventurous disposition, and
already reduced to a half savage state
by his occupation, he ended by Joining
the Umzuzis. When the chief Of
that tribe died Mccarthy was elected
to the position, which he secured bv
killing in single combat half n DOZEN
%pretenders. He made an effort In in
troduoe Christianity, but failed. He
has a white wife, a daughter of a. rich
Boer, who eloped with him some fine
ago. The lady's father would be Clad
to. receive his son-in-law, but tbe
Irish kaffir refused to desert he
adopted people. 1t is feared it win 90
hard with him on court-martial ~,
Mccarthy, as a combination Of Febian
ana Zulu can hardly enlist the friend.
" admiration Of his oaptors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
Telegram
East Tennessee.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, July 10, 1879.
F.s. Dayant, Assistant General Passenger
Agent, Memphis, Tenn.
There is plenty Of room in East Ten
nessee for all who may want to come.
Wlll guarantee accommodations fur all,
and good places at cheap rates.
-. JAS. II. OanEN,
ll5 Gen, Pass. Agent, NJ. and c. r, r.
Appeal and Avalanche copy 2t.l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

William Meirowith and Miss P.
Phillips, A.. Il, BALTIC and Miss Ida
Lea Sachard, G., w. Mueller and
Mrs. S. J. Lockwood, B. LabOyne and
Miss Mary Jane Harrison also seye-
raj colored pair were licensed to mar.
ny since yesterday.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
WHINE @TeIegranh.

The writing telegraph which repro
duces the messages sent in almost
perfect fac-simile Of the sender, has
been fitted up between Waterloo and
Woking, a distance of some twenty
six miles, aud according to fhe Echo
has been working very well. The in
strument itself is too recent an inven-
ton to have yet reached an approach
to perfection, but the defects made
evident in practical working have so
far been remedied, and il is CIGAR hat
a useful Improvement will shortly be
available. One great advantage Is
that the instrument is quite automatic
at the receiving end, and does not
require the constant attendance Of a
clerk. 1t writes its messages on a roll
Of paper and they can be cut off and
sent to their destination as opportuni-
ty offers. That is an important point,
because it is we'll known that the time
wasted in calling and in obtaining tho
attention Of the receiver far exceeds
that required for the actual sending Of
the messages.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

1T. Sharp, Cigar Dealer,
Has removed TO By Main street.
Genuine Key West cigars, Be.
All brands OfCigars and Tobacco.
lllt
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

NOTICE TO IRA VELERS.
Taretcrs going East donld call
Immediately on j. D. Moore, No. 27s
Main street, mder w. and c. yailroad
o6ice, tor oil Information AZ 10 routes.
Quick time and fair rates, 1871
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
JUDGE RAY.

This forenoon it wal reported that
Judge Ray was comfortable and his
condition favorable; at noon word came
that he was very sick. His sons are
doing well. The house in which
Judge Ray resides was closed all
through last summer. No cases of
fever occurred within it, and it was
well and carefully ventilated before
the judges family occupied Ii.
DR.. B. G. Honplng, who went to tho
country yesterday, returned with his
wife to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

James Gordon Bennett mas recently
purchased a piece 81 ground NJ Nav.
port, extending from B%olleview ayenue
70 inc ellhS, '.nd will erect thereon n.
maaniace!t villa. The ground was
purchased from Alfred D.. Jessun oF
Philadelphia, for $3.50
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

burg, treasurer L, S. Burr, score.
ssry g. keiser. assistant secretary
j. Linkhauer, superintendent Of
nurses A. Boyd, assistant supcrin-
tendent of nurses.
BURIALs SINCE YESTERDAY.
A visit to the several Sty under
taking establishments at noon to-day
shows not a single case that has the
slightest resemblance to yellow fever.
The list, as appears on the books of
the several concerns, are:
Sarah Wray, infant, died of cholera
infantum, near Saffarans street and
Peyton avenue, in the northern part
of the city.
Robert Lewis, buried yesterday,
died of congestion the day before, on
Poplar street.
Child of Joseph Bellnonini, aged IA
months, died of cholera infautum at
NO. 6i fernando street.
Tillie Caruthers, aged IS years, died
at No. 46 Second street, of consump-
ton.
Child of Julia jackson, aged 10
months, died of dentition.
Morris Tobin, on Bradford street.
near Jones avenue, buried at Calvary
Cemetery, reported yesterday as yell
low fever, but asserted otherwise by
DR.. Thornton, of the board of health.
One burial from the poor-house, six
miles from the city, cause not stated.
c. Hanson, aged 81, died at the
city hospital of typhoid-malaria fever.
Thomas Field, aged %, died at the
city hospital of congestion of the
brain.
Henry Floyd, aged so, died of
chronic diarrhea.
Still-born child of j. G. Nicely, in
tered from Court street extended.
Thomas Collins, who died of sun
stroke on Thursday, was buried yes
terday.
This completes the list, and is a
good showing. 1t may be stated that
several prominent physicians report
that they have seen nothing like yellow
fever in their practice. Very little
illness of any character prevails, and
business in their particular line is
exceedinglydull. Theywill not assert
that there is positively no fever
here, but they have not e a case so
far. On the other hand several 9TH
ers say they have had a few cases very
much like the kind known as yellow
fever,
JUDGE RAY.
This forenoon it was reported that
Judge Ray was comfortable and his
condition favorable; at noon word came
that he was very sick. His sons are
doing well. The house in which
Judge Ray resides was closed all
fhrOuoh Lost sumnnar NJ oo.o, e
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
White Fish, MacIEinRw TrOul
and Red snapper at SignaigO's.
Police News.

Police News.
Business is light in police circles.
DR.. Porter had ten cases before him
this forenoon. George Moore, drunk
was fined So no money. Pete Nc
Craven, assault Chas. johnson, thief
John Bloom, /. suspicious Henry
Ri2er, larceny and three parties for
doing business without license, had
their cases continued.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

In pursuing my theme, | should
like TO cover more ground, but"
" Buy shoes big enough for your feet,
and yDA'll do IT,, was the impudent
suggestion from the crowd, and the
orator adjourned his remarks until a
more refined audience could be pres.
ent. -
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
LEDGER JOB PRINTING OFFICE

LEDGER JOB PRINTING OFFICE
IL Madison Street.
Every Description Of Printing,
executed in a style
UNSURPASSED IN THE CITY,
Our Iheilities
Are UnequaIed by any House.
Prices Reasonable.
Country Orders AIsO Solicited,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
LOST,

A GOLD badge, with the inscription Nv.
"A +. de Bcsanceney, Howard Medical
Cops Liberal reward paid for its return
to al Main street.
W. 4. DE ~BERAHCENBY. NJ. D.,
loot l4l Main street, Memphis, Tenn,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

ONE three-hOFse power engine and boiler,
" In good order. u. SEESSEL. SR., x
son, cor. Seferson and Second. loot
A FONT Of $50 pounds long primer in good
"A condition, with all necessary - sorts"
used scout one year; suitable for q country
Office. For sale CHEAP by inmediateappli-
cation 70 this office. 9-t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

WILL keep and take good care Of a span
w of horses and wagon during the fever.
Best Of reference. J.A. JONES,
3O7 Main street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

HYDRAST Hose-vERY CHEAP.
ISt BRowNE,258 Second st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
FOR SALE.

ONE detached portable engine and boiler,
~ 3-horse power. Also one l6-horse port
able boiler and engine, cheap for cash or city
acceptance. w. A. j. SLAUGHTER & co.
l0i-l26
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

DARTIES leaving the city can have their
horses pastured and well taken care Of.
Apniy ut G.. b. FORREST x co. IS,
Isis 81 and 23 Third street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

n0 TAKE care Of a horse and roekaway for
i their use during the summer months.
Refers to John d. Cox, NOrsham House q.
W. Jones q Co, and K. j. B. l.. Vim 4 Co.
Address A D NJ, care of 257 Main. Halls
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
WANTED.

DARTIES who have good horses and We
il hicles can have them well cared for at
WillifOrd * Anders0n's livery stable at Bart
lett. An abundance Of hay, corn and oats.
Prices low. COnveyanees for hire TO persons
going to Raleigh or other parts Of the county.
ul-I16
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

I HAVE thc best pasture in West Tennessee,
LII parties desire, can feed their stock on
grain, at low rates. Apply to
jim. PAINE.
Ilgl Smiles from city on New Raleigh road.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

TN Planters Insurance Building, double and
i single Offices, suitable for lawyers OF physi-
clans; and double and single bedrooms. All
well lighted and ventilated, and all modern
conyeniences. Applya at Office OF Planters In
suEance Company, Al Madison 81, T-l56
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

OFFICE No. 9, formerly occupied by the
" Mechanic and Traders Bank. Sale and
fixtures 90 with the office. Apply to
lllt q. ID. CROCKETT, Agent
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

HANDS to make jeans pants. J. DOERN-
Ill BERG, 10 Adams street. Ill 1856
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

ITO employ, for steady work. all the jeans
coat, pants and vest makers in the city.
A. SPIR0, Manufacturer,
@-120 3lNorth Court %.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11
The Panic and the Board q
Health.

j. I. VARIABLE, NJ. D.
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FOR RENT.

WET NURSE-A good wet nurse (eolored),
70 B. NJ. STRATf0N 4 CO.. PSI Main st. lplf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-11

NiRLS to learn shirt making Ut
VI MO 1l5l MAY'SSHIRT FACTORY.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-09-04
The Trade of Charleston.

Tho Neos and Courier of September l con-
tuins q reviow of tho Trado Of Charleston for
tho commercial year just closcd. Tho hopes
of Charleston for increased trade arc brightr
oning. Tho total amount of business done
was $53,00O,000 in round numbers. Tho TO.
vicw embraces all tho business done in Charles.
ton. This is too long for our columns. We
give q few items: Fertilizers, $4,000 tons;
crudo phosphate rock exported or sent coasto
wiso, 2l0,3S4 tons, bales Of cotton, 4l8,2S
rice, 10000 b@rrols; naval stores, 100000 barr
rcls. Thcro are also somo manufactures.
Tho most interesting feature is tho public
schools. There arc 27 ,344 school children in
Charleston County, 1855 whites and 1880
colorcd This includes all tho children bc,
tween tho ages Of 6 and lG years OF this
number 1900 attend tho public schools,
namely, 3,043 whites and 5000 colored. In
the city there aro five common schools which
afford tho best advantag gcs to tho children Of
both races. These arc conducted by efficient
and responsible teachers, who spare no pains
in imparting instruction to their classes, and
nre well supplied with improved furniture,
reference books, maps, globes, sc.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-09-04
The Fence Law.

The pcoplo of tho Riohland noighbor
hood havo recommended to tho people Of
tho county to adopt what is known as tho
fence law--to fcnco tho stock instead Of the
crops. This is an important movement and
one, too, that interests every person in tho
county. Two plans arc proposed. We
give them now, and will follow with articles
upon the subject hereafter:
First. TO divide tho county, running a
fcnoc from somo point on Kcowcc River,
say Cravcn's Ford, thonoo tho old public
road by West Uuion to Jarrctt's Bridge on
Tugaloo River. Or, running said line to
Wolf Stake, thence up the Oconco Station
road, to the public road leading by Squire
Sharp's, into Walhalla, apd on the upper
road to Jarrett's Bridge
Second: TO ask the Legislature to extend
tho stock low over the whole county.
As wc have said this is an important
matter, and we suggest that the people Of
tho county moctia tho Court House, at an
carly day to determine w'.iol of these pre- :
positions shall bo adopted.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1879-09-04

Yellow foyer is aproading in Now Orleans.
Texas claims from fi(toen to oightoon Con.
gressmen under the now apportionmcntu
Tho ripost fruit will not fall into your
mouth.
Tho way to begin to behappy, is to learn
our own duties and other peoples rights.
Roturn equity and justice for OWL done
to you, and pay goodness by goodness.
Tho pleasure Of doing good is tho ono that
does not wear out
Watch; stand fast in tho faith; acquit your
selves like men; bo strong.
Ho who has no wish to DO happy is tho
happiost of men.
LoTo looks from the eye, and kindles by
looking.
1t is not easy to straighten in the oak tho
crook that grew in the sapling.
A lie has no legs, aud cannot stand; but
it has wings and can fly far and wide. s'