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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
Ii. M. SGrattOn.

The Arm of b. NJ. Stratton & Co.,
grocers, at 2Sl Main street, has been
dissolved, aud the business will be
continued under the above name at
the same place. Dir. Stratton is one
Of our most energetic, reliable and
well-posted young business men. He
has been in the grocery line a number
Of years, has mastered all the details
Of the trade, and understands the
market thoroughly in all its aspects.
This enables him to anticipate the de-
mands Of the people and the huctua.
tions Of prices, and to regulate his
stock accordingly. AS heretofore, he
will carry a large and elegant stock Of
the choicest staple aud fancy groceries
which will be sold at very reasonable
figures. We commend him to the
public as one Of our best grocerymen
entitled to the support and confiden
Of old and new patrons. None but
the best and freshest goods are KEEP
on hand, purchases being made gener.
ally direct from manufacturers, anC
customers are thus given the advan.
tage in good goods at low prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
English Opera OF the Future.

The opera people are all of opinion
that English opera is take the place
of the French, italian and German
opera in this country. 1t has gained
a firm foothold in England and it is
thought will become a national success
on this side Of the water. Carl Rosa,
now in this country on a visit, says
that when he first opened it was at
the Princess Theater, a small theater (;
then he moved to a larger theater, and
now he meets great success in Her
Majesty's Theater, the best in Lon
don. He does not see why it should
not do as well here, 1T is folly" says
Rosa, ito say that the English Ian
guage is not suitable for singing. 1t
is as good as the French or German"
In an interview Rosa says regarding
the production of Wagner's Rienzi
and other operas
There were 400 people on the stage
in the second act. Then | gave Car
men, with Dolaro as Carmen, Miss
Gaylord as Michaela, Leli Ga Scotch
NAM as Don Jose, Walter Bolton as
Escamillo, and Lyall, who was here
with the Nilsson troupe, and Snazel-
Ii as the two smugglers. 1t was a
great success. | also produced the
Huguenots and Piccolino, a French
opera by Guiraue. Three from my
company are Americans-Miss Gay
lord, Miss York, and Mr.. Packard, OF
Boston. Miss York is in Cincinnati.
Miss Gaylord, you must know, was
formerly an actress at Wallack's and
also at Days Theater. She went to
Paris and studied with Wachtell.
Missions teacher. She has met with
great favor in London. She is pretty.
and hasa beautiful, l|ightsoprano voice.
She is the coming prima donna in
English opera. She is now in the
West visiting friends. She will sal
for England early in July. Nine Van
Tint, whom you used to know as Nine
Van Zandt, is with me. Her daughter
Marie Van Zandt, has Just made g
most successful debutin Italian opera
under Colonel Mapleson's manage.
ment. BY the way, Mapleson had
hard luck at first in London. Hi
leading singers, Nilsson, Gerster and
Campanini, were i'll, and the prospect
looked dark. They are all right now
and the colonel is successful. He is 9
very elastic man. He will be bach
here surely in the fall. 1t may be al
item OF news to your readers that hi
has engaged Kellogg, and will produce
Aida, with her in the title role.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
THE
Not to Come Above vIcksburg for the
Present.

The national man-of-war steamship
Wachusett, Captain Byron Wilson, is
lying in front of Vicksburg, and tele-
grams last night announce that she
will remain there for the present. The
declining condition of the river chan
mel and the uncertainty of its present
stage permitting the vessel to reach
this port has doubtless influenced this
action on the part Of the war ships
officers. The Wachusett arrived at
New Orleans on Monday, the 23d of
June, passing on up the river the
same day and arriving in front of
Vicksburg on Friday last. The vessel
is described as a screw steamer of
beautiful model, carrying six guns,
though when cruising on the ocean
her armament is greater. The
ship was built in 1861, and for a year
or more afterward was the flagship
of the Potomac fotilla. After
wards, while on a cruise in South
American waters, she captured the
Florida, a Confederate cruiser, violat-
ing maritime law by cutting out Of
the harbor of Bahia, Brazil, where she
was anchored. A prize crew took the
Florida to Hampton Roads, Va,
where at a later period she was mys-
t%eriously sunk, when it. wal thought
she would have to be returned
to the Confederates. In 1874 the
Wachusett was attached to the United
States squadron in the Mediterranean,
and being the handsomest vessel there
was called the yacht of the Mediter-
ranean." The vessel in her progress
up the Mississippi is the center of
attraction to people along the shores.
The officers of the Wachusett are
as follows; Captain Byron Wilson,
commander G. W. Pigman, lieuten-
ant-commander and executive officer /;
George A. Bicknell, lieutenant and
navigating officer Arthur A. Boyd,
lieutenant John M. Hawley, l%ieuten-
ant james H. Bull, master Samuel
Seavery, master; Winslow Alderdice,
ensign W. L. Varnum, ensign G. A.
Cove, ensign; E. NJ. Fisher, midship-
man G. F. Winslow, surgeon Err
nest NorAeet, passed assistant sur
geon; G. A. Mcdaniel, paymaster;
George H. White, hief-ongineer; j.
d. Barry, passed assistant engineer /;
Charles W.. Livermore, assistant
engineer; George n. Willis. acting
%boatswain A. A. Phelps, gunner ;
George w, Green, carpenter Milton
W. Watkins, acting sailmaker John
Wallace, pay clerk.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
Aanitary Council.

On tomorrow an important sanitary
meeting will take place in this city, it
being the executive committee Of the
sanitary council Of the Mississippi
valley-a committee Of the national
board Of health, and representatives
of several railroad and steamboat lines
doing business in the lower Mississippi
valley, between Cairo and the gulf.
The object of the meeting is to adopt
precautionary measures looking, from
this time forth, to a protection from
spreading pestilence through the land
should there be any pestilence to
spread. At It's meeting in May last in
Atlanta, the sanitary council adopted
certain regulations which will likely
be the base of action in the council
here tomorrow,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
A Chase for n Rascal.

A bad niger, named j. j. Newton,
broke into the house of Rosa Elias,
out on the new Raleigh road, a mile
or so beyond the brick church. The
rascal stole fifteen dollars in cash, a
gold ring, a breast pin and other
goods also a hooking bird. The
latter was an old timer, and made a
fuss about being carried away. This
aroused Rosa, who happened to be in
the back yard at work. She took after
Newton and ran him towards town.
On the way he pitched brick
bats to cover his retreat, one
of the ugly missiles striking Rosa
and hurting her badly. In spite Of
wounds Rosa kept up the race, and
upon reaching the suburbs officer
Hedrick joined in the pursuit. After
chasing Newton through half of the
streets and all the alleys in Chelsea
the pursued niger tagged out and was
o~yerhauled. He rests in the Gala
boose and will appear before Esquire
Quigley tomorrow to answer for his
unlawful work. About five years ago
Newton hit one Robert Hooper with
a brick near Bells Station, Tenn, and
the mar died eleven days after. This
story Newton tells on himself.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01

to be torn up, has been laid for twelve
years, and but little if any repair:
have been made upon it. If the
stone to be laid lasts as long, without
care, the people of Adams street will
be lucky.
A few Of the old ward politicians
and corner bummers are yet to be
seen in public. They lounge about
the most prominent public places, lean
against the pillars at the courthouse
or hang around with a hungry look,
waiting, like Micawber, for something
to turn up. Their occupation for the
present is gone.
Poplar and Beal streets, between
Main and Front, and Monroe street,
between Main and Second, are likely
to be fixed as the only public hack
stands we are to have. Furniture
cars and other vehicles are to be al
lowed stands at the markets only. The
Court Square stands are to be perma-
nently abolished.
During the month Of June rain to
the depth of 3 inches and II hun
dredths of an inch fell here. Ten
days were rainy, fifteen clear and five
cloudy. The wind travelled 4l63
miles, mostly from the southeast, and
its greatest velocity was "a miles an
hour. The highest temperature was
81, on the 10th, and the lowest $40,
on the Sd, the range being 430. This
news is obtained from the report Of
Robert r. Martin, United States sig
nal officer at this point.
One of the most enjoyable affairs of
the season was the party given by
Captain VIM. Maingault and wife, nee
Jennie Dean, at their residence on
Promenade street, to their many
friends, The supper was all that
could have been expected, and the
music was splendid. Dancing was
kept up until the early morning hours.
Several surprises took place, amongst
which was a visit from Chickasaw
Lodge, No. 8, I. 0. 0. f., in body to
their worthy brother also several
presents given the couple, which it is
to be hoped may prove useful in the
future.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
THE FOURTH OF JULY.
A Splendid Attraction In a Worthy
Cause.

Every citizen in the county is per-
sonally interested in the success Of
the Shelby County Fair Association.
1t not only infuses new life and en-
ergy into the agricultural classes, but
absolutely brings dollars and cents to
the pockets of the merchants, me-
chanics and all. other citizens
Of the county. The farmers Of
the county, with the assistance
Of a few generous merchants of this
city, have purchased and paid for the
old Shelby County Agricultural Fair
Grounds, three. miles east of the city,
and now have a deed to the same,
but had not the money to make neces-
sary repairs to fit it up for their fair,
which they have determined to open
on the Dist of next October, aud to
avoid borrowing and consequent
ly contracting a debt, the asso-
citation determined to give a grand
barbecue on the Fourth of July,
hoping to collect two or three hundred
dollars at the gate, which would de-
fray all the necessary expenses of fit
ting up the grounds for the fair.
They offer an attractive programme
for the day. First, a speech by Sena-
tor L. Q. c. Lamar, of Mississippi
then a contest for a premium
BY several archery clubs; then
a competitive drill by two or
more Of our military companies
then a splendid, old fashioned
Tennessee barbecue; then FIVE or more
rafting races, and the Only necessary
expense for the enjoyment of this
splendid programme is fifty cents at
the gate. They will have a well
organized police force to suppress all
disorder, and every citizen ought to go
and take his family. They especially
desire the ladies to encourage the
enterprise with their presence and
promise them splendid music and a
pleasant day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01

The Mississippi and Tennessee rail
road, with a magnanimity unsur-
passed, on hearing of the critical con-
dition of Colonel N. r.. Sledge, by
reason of a severe attack Of paralysis,
dispatched a special train with DR.. w.
Il. Rogers, Of Memphis, to Como to
aid, if possible, the sufferer. The
consultation with DR.. Lee Williamson
results in no change in his practice.
Drs. Rogers and Williamson express
strong hopes Of the ultimate recovery
of Colonel Sledgo. The special train
was gracod by the presence of quite q
party Of ladies and gentlemen from
Memphis, Among the ladies of the
party we're the Misses Trcadwell and
Rogers, The special, after a briei
sojourn at Como and Sardis, returned
to Memphis.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
COnrf.Honse Notes.

@0AAA ANVAN9a
Joseph Walker was this forenoon
acquitted in the Criminal Court of a
charge of carrying concealed weapons.
Rush 2. Bowen received five years
in the p~enitentiary yesterday for using
more of the income of Wilson's cigar
stand than was proper. 1t is said that
his father was the worst witness for
his interests in the lot. The defense
claimed that Wilson placed Bowen in
charge of his stand and told him to
use enough of the returns as were
necessary to make him comfortable,
and this is all that he used.
A mandamus and injunction was
filed yesterday in the Circuit Court to
prevent Taxi Collector Fleece and
Commissioner d. T. Porter from ex
acting double license from W. j
Chase. Shortly before the old city
government became defunct, Mr..
Chase paid his license and his taxes in
full for the current year. The new
set are now trying to make him pay
over again.
Mrs. Anna Dagereau sued Stephen
A. Fauriola to enforce the retern of q
lot of shoemakers' tools, worth about
Sl5, u~nlawfully taken from her shoI
on Madison street, near the Memphis
and Charleston railroad depot. The
case was on trial at noon to-day in the
Circuit Court. An interpreter was
necessary to explain for nearly every
witness, the parties being mainly
French.
A couple of Arkansas gentlemen
named j. L. Clifton and G. A. Cross
while driving cattle along the street
a few days since, stopped in front of a
Chinaman's fruit-stand and took an
apple or two. 1t caused a row at once
and the swampers exhibited shooting
irons. They were arrested and Sent
to the chain-gang. This forenoon in
a trial before the Criminal Court, the
pair were acquitted,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01

The grocery firm Of A. Ehrllch.
doing business at 70 Marshall avenue.
made an assignment yesterday to j. j.
Peres. Liabilities S1264, mainly due
to the local firms Of G.. A. Eckerly
Cloth e. Kettman, Oliver, Finnie &
Co., Hadden & Harrington, d. Canale,
Erb & Co., G. Balm, j. II. Cavanagh
Sol Coleman and j. H. Coffin & Co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
Defenders of BIack.sIan.

81. Leuis Tmes-JOurnal.
The Republicans in the house AZ
Washington have made great fools of
themselves in ilibustering to prevent
any action upon the political assess
ment bill. They are simply advertis-
ing the fact that the party cannot hold
the country without the black-mail
levies upon government clerks. The
object Of the bill is TO put an end To
these blaOk-mail levies. II is not.
necessary to seriously discuss the pro
priety Of such legislation. Every
honest man knows that the object Of
the bill is a good one, and no good man
ought to stand in the way of its enact
ment. Iii is significant of the audacity
bred of heated political discussion.
that the Republicans in congress have
arrayed themselves in defense of a
corrupt and outrageous practice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
WANTED.
FOR RENT.

single officer, suitable for lawyers or physi-
clans; and double and single bedrooms. All
well lighted and ventilated, and all modern
convenienees. Apply t Office Of Planter In
surance Company, 81 Madison q. 3l-l1b
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01

Dennis Kearney is ambitious to be
United States Senator from California.
and at the rate at which political af.
fairs are degenerating there his am
bition does not seem a bold one.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
BOARDING..

TT YOU WANT BOARD in East Tennessee,
apply to W. q. Alexander, Henry's y
Roads, Sewer County, =. Tennessee. l03-lll
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
FOR SALE.

ONE detached portable engine and boiler,
a-hOrse power. Also one l6-hOTse port
able boiler and engine, cheap for eash or city
acceptance. W.. A. j. SLAUGHTER 4 co.
l0l-l26
ONE three-hOrse power engine and boiler,
" 10 good order. II. SEkhbEL. Sk., a
son, cor. Jefferson and Second. lQf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-07-01
LOST.

GOLD badge, with the inscription Nv.
"A y de Besanceney, Howard Medical
Corps" Liberal reward paid for its return
10 i'll Main street.
N. +. DE BEsANCENEY, NJ. d.,
loot ia Main street, Memphis, Tenn.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-21
AssaA slnatIon In Kcntuclxy-N0t
In TOx0s.

RIvERToN, KY, May 26.-The Tn.
derwood war has again broken out on
the Upper Tygart Creek, in Carter
county. Elva Underwood, while at
work in cornfeld near his house on
Thursday, was shot from ambush, and
when found by his children was dying
Geo. Underwood, Elva's father. was
killed in similar manner, and Jesse
Underwood has entered tho field as
the avenger Of his family's wrongs.
It is feared there will be moro blood
shed. and farmers in that section arc
forsaking their fields for fear of tho
assassins ball. Information has been
received from Breathitt county that
Andrew Carpenter vas shot by an un.
known person in ambush while work.
ing in his own yard, and fears are en-.
tertained that this is but the forerun.
ner Of moro bloodshed.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-21
A Northern Outrage.

Correspondence o, the Dubuque Herald.
CLEAR LAKE, June 2.-We have
just witnessed an outrage upon poor
old colored man who is endeavoring to
ameliorate the condition of the negro
race of the Southern States by lectur-
Ing through the northwestern part Of
Iowa upon the subject, "The Old and
the New South" The colored orator
went on to state in his lecture here last
night. that the negro race were in a
much better condition as slaves than
they were now under republican rule
as freedmen, and requested that each
republican community take few fami-
lies Of colored brethren. give them a
good improved farm, stock it and set
them up in business. No sooner had
this announcement been made than
there arose one of the most disgrace
full scenes that ever occurred in this
part of Iowa. The Republicans, led,
as I have been informed, by the depu.
ty sheriff of this county, produced q
perfect pandemonium, such as firing
revolvers, torpedoes, and giving vent
to Kisses, cat squalls, and such ex-
pressions as id democratic niger, "
&C.; and to cap it all, as the colored
orator passed out of the hall, they
pelted him with rotten eggs. How is
this for q Northern outrage?
REPUBLICO.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-21

lIn isIng, lBarbarIans.

DR.. Sears is one of tho best friends
the South has ever had. He has de-
voted his life to educational work, and
was selected by George Peabody to
distribute his educational fund, be-
cause of his great experience and ex.
cellent judgment. His use Of this
fund has been most conscientious and
judicious. His uttcrances, therefore,
ought to have great influence upon the
people, and we trust that the following
letter will not be without its proper ef.
feet:
PEABODY EDUCATION FUND, |
STANTON, VA, May II, 1879. }
H. H. Smith, Superintendent Public
Schools, Houston:
Ny DEAR SIR:-I suppose l am
indebted to you for several Houston
papers, l am much obliged to you for
them. They shed great deal Of dds
astrous light" on the subject Of the
public schools. When I was in Texas,
1 often spoke, as you we'll know, in fa'
vor Of elevating the schools. dopre.
cate the existence of poor schools,
having in view in the last particular
the improvement, not the adjustment
or suspension of tho schools. 1t is
| not for mo to judge Of the finances Of
the State, or of the views or intentions
of those who oppose liberal appro-
priation for educating the children ol
the State; but one thing is certain,
that reducing the appropriation and
thereby shortening the continuance Of
the schools will tend only to make
them still lower. Will Texas be the
only State in the Union to consent to
bring up its children al young bar.
bariaps? Private schools will never
educate the mass of the people.
You are at liberty to publish the
above or any part Of it, fyou think
my position on this subject is mis-
understood. B. SEARS.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-21
Mission Valley Nurseries
AT MISSION VALLEY, VICTORIA COUNTY,
TEXAS.
G.. ONDERD0NK, Prop'r.

We have studied closely the various questions
relating to fruit culture in Western Texas during
the twenty seven years Of experience ana ooser-
walton, upon our own ground, We have thus en-
abled ourselves to present to the pubic list OF
fruits better adapted to our climate than can De
offered by any other establishment.
Our pears cannot be excelled anywhere. ANY
one who has good clay sub-soil and good dram
age need not hunt better pear country than this.
Our plums and grapes are OF the only classes
that have been found successful here.
Our acclmated list Of peaches is grated, with a
single exception, from new varieties originated
from seed In Western Texas. We do not claim
that our peaches are better than every other, but
we do claim that our trees are proved as harey
and productive as any scrub seeding, while the
qualities are not inferior to the old lists.
We propose to introduce our fruits into the San
Marcos neighborhood. Wherever you can raise
scrub seedlings our trees will do equally weh'
This question Of combining hardness, productive
ness and quality is our leading feature.
We can supply good assortment OF ornamentAi
trees and plants.
Everybody 10 invited to eome AID see our orch,
ards, vineyards, nurseries and ornamental
grounds ,,
our new abridged catalogue furnished free on
suplication- We refer to Rev. John Gillett OF san
Marcos. for evidence OF our reliability.
We have no travelling tree peddlers-
n. W. Breeding Is cur resicent agent Al sac
Marcos
For further information spplyto
G. oSDERDoyK,
Mission VALLEY, Victoria Co.. Texas.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-21

A young lady from the city, boarding
for the Summer at farm house on the
borders of Delaware county, visited
the dairy attached and watched the
country maid in her toll with marked
attention. Your task is laborious
one?" she remarked to the maid.
Somewhat, ma'am," was the reply Of
the maid. Nature is indeed wonder
full in her workings" continued the Ia
dy. observe the green grass in the
fields, and in a short time il is convert
ed into milk, and from milk to butter.
After the formation Of butter 1 have
been told that the milk is termed but
termilk." "Yes. ma'am." "Is there
sufficient nutriment in it to be Of any
practical use?' "Yes, ma'am." IF |
am not exhaustiDg your patience, may
I ask you what use is made Of butter
nilkY' I'VE feed some Of it to the
hogs. and what's left we feed to the
botrders. q. j. Post.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-21
CHURCH ES.

METHODIsT.-Preaching at the Methods
Church every Sabbath. Rev. ]. 8. Gillett, Pastor
CHRlsTIAN.-Preachin at the Christian
Cbnrch'on the second and fourth Sabbaths In eact
month by Elder III. Williamson.
PREsBYTERIAN.--Preach at the Presbyte.
rian Church on the second and fourth Sab
bathin each month BY the Rev. W. L, kennedy.
PROTESTANT Observation-Disclosures every
sourth Sunday in each month at l0k O'Clock, A.
M. and D. m, tat St. Marks Church.)
BAPTIST.-Preaching at the Christian Church
on the third Sunday in each month, by Elder a.
N. Burroughs. -
in the Presbyterian Church on the first Sunday In
each month, by Rev. F. e. Lawler.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-06-21

Mr.. Martin was freight conductor
on the Burlington, Cedar Rapids l.
Northern Railroad. At a revival meet
ing he boasted that he had so much
faith in the Lord that he once ran his
train from one end Of the road to the
other, one Of the cars being at tho
time without fange on one wheel.
The general superintendent, CO.. Ives.
hearing of this dismissed him with the
remark that he put too much trust
in Providence for a freight conductor