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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27

The smell about the police station
was anything but pleasant this morn
ms. II is said TO be from the sawdusI
in the livery stable next door.
No cash taken in by Justice Porter
this morning. The total fines imposed
footed up forty-fve dollars-equal to
ninety days on the street gang.
Nj. L. Low was fined S. for trespass
by DR., Porter this morning he had
no money and must work it out. Geo,
Woods, a tramp, was fined $40, and is
in a similar fix with Low two plain
DRINKS were discharged ono abusive
language was also let off JAS. Butler,
misdomeanor, was continued.
Ed Taylor, colorcd, arrived in the
city two days since fresh from the
penitontiary, where he has been fol
nine years, having shot some one that
long ago, and somewhere about here,
Taylor was taken in as a prowler last
nightan this forenoon was sent to the
street force for ten days.
A green darby, fresh from the
woods, went to firing off his pistol in
a promiscuouS way down near the ice
house, below Trezevant street. HI
was overhauled, taken to the lookup
slept on it through the night and this
forenoon was fined $25, which he
could not pay. His name is Henry
Keep, He is eighteen years old, anC
he goes on the street force for fifty
days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
NASHVILLE.
The Proposed Constitutional Convention
to Settle the State Debt..-The
Senate Bill.

Nashville American, 26th.l
1t was generally rumored, last night.
that the governor would send in a
message to-day urging the legislature
to refer the settlement of the State
debt to a constitutional convention.
In confirmation of this report it was
asserted that a senator and representa-
tive were engaged last night in draft
ing a bill to be simultaneously intro
duced in both houses this morning
with a view to carrying the recon-
mendation of the governor into effect.
As there are barely five days of the
present session left, there is but little
time for the consideration of the cues
ton, The governor was constantly in
consultation with members of the legis-
lature, yesterday, regarding the adyisa-
bility Of such a step.
1t is a matter of considerable doubt
whether the house will pass the senate
bill to adjust the State debt at forty
cents and four per cent. interest. In
deed, it was given up by many mem
bcrs Of the house hal it would not
pass. There are four elements in the
house. One wants to see the debt set
tied at forty cents, one at fifty, one at
sixty, while a fourth class would pre-
fer to have the treasury warrant set
Element prevail. But the widest
division of all, perhaps, is upon the
question as to whether any PROPOSE
ton can be, in fact, a PROPOSE
ton without first having obtained the
Endorsement of the bondholders?
While this is strongly maintained by
a large number, about as many seem
to believe that the bondholders should
not be consulted, but that the ques-
ton should be submitted to a direct
vote of the people. With such a di-
versity Of opinion there seems to be
little probability of reaching a result.
1t is minated that a large number of
amendments will be offered to the bill
to-day, by which it will be loaded.
down beyond passage.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
Court-HOuse Notes.


The case of Madden against Karr to
recover a lease was decided to.dayin
the Circuit Court in favor Of the
plaintiff.
The jury in the ease of johnson
against the Washington Fire Insur-
ance Co, returned a verdict in favor
Of the company.
Wyatt Richards and Dora Foster
we're licensed to marry to-day. A.
Jones and Miss L. Pollard received a
license yesterday; also two pair Of
colored people.
James Logan was convicted for
shooting a fellow darby at the Peabody
Hotel some weeks ago, His sentence
is five years in the penitentiary, A
new trial has been applied for, as it is
said that the verdict, according to the
evidence, is all wrong.
Gus Lambert was on trial in the
Criminal Court at noon to-day, charged
with breaking into Sergeant Rogers
house last fall. Abe Thomas, charged
with being a vagrant, was acquitted
upon paying a fine of s.. The trio
who ~endeavOred to blackmail Mrs.
Dawson, some time since, had their
cases continued.
The grand jury has found a true
bill against Attorney General G...P.M.
Turner to-day on a charge Of assault
and battery, he having used up a cane
on the head of a fellow-citizen named
Calvin. The prosecutor it is stated
made Out the proper papers against
himself. 1t is thought to be a case
of wind all round. Nothing in it.
The case of John B. Persons is on
trial at Bartlett before Judge FL
bridge. As the same indictment
stands against Persons in the Crimi-
nal Court here an effort to nOlle
pros the case at Bartlett was overruled
by Judge Eldridge. Courts squabble
and fuss just like other folks at times.
Birds of feather don't flock together.
as it we're.
The Circuit Court was engaged at
noon to-day with the case of Il. w,
Munford against the Memphis and
Charleston railroad, to recover $1,000
for services as attorney, in carrying q
case through since 1872 in behalf Of
the Charleston road, whereby said
road saved a large sum in the settle.
ment of certain claims in which the
McMinnville and Manchester railroad
was interested. The Charleston road
bought the McMinnville road fol
$500 1000, the same to be paid in Ten
nessee State bonds, and also gave
S150,000 in Charleston railroad stock
to the parties from whom they pur-
chased.
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Ladies shoes cheap, at Miller's.
An Old Friend Fonnd.

&@AA VNAAAN
Dallas Texas Commercially
There transpired, on the public
square yesterday, an episode which we
think is of sufficient interest to be
perpetuated in type. A cOuntryman
had brought to the city and offered for
sale a horse, informing the crowd that
he was compelled to dispose of the
animal. He began to cry the merits
Of his steed, and succeeded in attract
ing a crowd. Several of them ex
amined the offering with the usual
critical eye Of the trader, and pro-
nounced the beast a sorry Investment.
Some laughed at the high praise be-
slowed on him by the owner, and were
%irreverent enough to suggest that the
centennial of the animal would soon
have to be celebrated. Nevertheless
the bidding began, and dragged with
its accustomed slowness, until all
of eleven dollars had been offered.
Just then a gentleman in the crowd
stepped forward and took a good look
at the creature. After he had finished
he quietly remarked, 81 want that
horse" He accordingly bid fifteen
dollars and continued to steadily raise
each offer until it was knocked down
to him at thirty-one dollars. Some of
the crowd laughed at his bargain, but
he held his peace until he had paid
his money and received his bill Of sale.
He then vOuchsated the simple state
meat, 81 rode that horse during the
war" A Commercial man who hap
pened to be one of the lookers-On, at
once INTERCEPTED himupon the matter.
He stated that his name was Charles
Lindley, and that he was a native OF
Nicholas county, KY. During the wal
he was a member of Captain Lee
Hathaway's company, which served
under Morgan at the battle of Gym
thiana, Ky. was riding hal very
identical animal you see standing
there, and both | and my horse were
wounded. Come, and | will show
you the place he was struck.
He walked to the head OF
his purchase, and looking closely
found what appeared to be a faint scar
on the left side Of his neck. Now
said he, " to show you that ! am not
wrong in my opinion that he is my
horse, / will call him by his old name
and III bet that he recognizes it
"Sorrel joe said he, and sure
enough the intelligent animal prickcC
his ears as if he fully understood the
name. Mr.. Lindlcy says that wher
he was wounded in the fight he wa
taken to the rear and that somehow
his faithful horse was left behind
From that time until now he hai
never seen his dumb companion o
that hard fought campaign. How b,
ever got here is a question, the coun
tryman having bought him from
person in this city. Mr.. L. says tina
no money could get the creature from
him. He is going to take him 10 hi
place in this county and keep him il
comfort for the remainder Of bis days
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
Guatemalas
ADJUSTMENTS.

MEMPHIS THEATER.-The musical
%burlesque of Robinson Crusoe, mixed
up with H. NJ. S. Pinafore, was the
programme at the Memphis Theater
last night, the Colville folly troupe be-
ing tie attraction. 1t was the first
presentation here of any part of Pima
fore, with which Northern cities have
been SO lavishly favored for several
months past. The audience was large
and nearly filed the theater. At
the same time it was an appre-
ciative gathering. The perform
ance gave eminent satisfaction
throughout, all Of the old favorites.
including Charles Drew, Marlin and
Cahill, being greeted with a hearty
and earnest recognition. The prima
donna, Miss Eme Roseau, a tall, hand
some and graceful person, gifted with
a sweet, clear and well trained voice.
met an enthusiastic reception and in
creased her popularity by her exquis-
lite acting and splendid singing. Miss
Marie Williams, another leading femi-
nine, was also fine in the part Of
Robinson Crusoe." The perform
ance throughout was in fact all that
could be desired.
Tonight the Babes in the Woods
will be presented, and a full audience
is assured. Tomorrow night Robin
son Crusoe and the Pinafore will be
repeated. On Saturday the matinee
performance commences at half-past
twelve, to give the troupe a chance to
leave by the three o'clock train for
New Orleans. A full performance is
to be given at the matinee and no cut.
ting
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
How Many Comets .

Professor Peirce.l
Observation shows that all the
comets which approach the sur within
observed distances are distributed
through space with great uniformity.
Assuming that the sphere of the suns
attraction extends half way to the
nearest fixed star, such sphere has a
diameter over 100000 times the diam
cter of the earth's orbit, and a comet
would require S67 600, 600 years to pass
from the regions Of terrestrial visibil.
ity to the limits of the sphere, and
just as long to return. The comets
annually appearing are three. Hence
the whole number Of comets which
are capable Of being seen from the
earth at p~erihclion, aud which are CON
tanned in our suns sphere, may be
fairly estimated at over 5000, 000, 600
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
EricssOn's Habits Of LIE.

John Ericsson, whose name is link
ed with the fame of the iron.clad
Monitor, is now an old man, living in
New York, at the age of seventy-six
years, yet still absorbed in scientific
and mechanical studies, and never
leaving the house wherein his labora
tory is except for exercise or pressing
business. Social recreations he does
not care for, and he accepts and gives
no invitations. For nearly forty years
he has kept a diary, giving a single
page to each day, until the work has
reached its ifty-seventh volume, com.
prising now over $4,000 pages. In
this diary onlytwenty days are missing
in the forty years, the omissions being
due to an accident in 1856, which de-
prived him of a finger on the right
hand
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
The Fellow They LiOnize.

Philadelphia Times.I
As Rowell and his trainer sat in a
box at the Union Square Theater, a
gentle tap was heard. Come in
said some one. The door opened, and
Miss Sarah Jewett, with a little grill,
appeared. Unjust" gushed the lady:
II must shake hands with Mr.. RoVell
on our American soil, and so must my
little daughter" Rowell was non.
plussed. With an effort he reused
himself, extended his hand, and say.
ing, "Im glad to see, ma'am," relapsed
into his natural taciturnity. After
the party had reached the hotel, Row.
ell said all of a sudden, 81 wonder 'oC
the bloomin' 'evens that young vomar
vas, and vot she vonted, Vas there
never sich a thing, you know, h'iI
hall the world be'foar 2"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
S~HAKsPEARE's
How It win be Celebrated This Year.

M. D. G. in Cincinnati Commercially
The 3l5th anniversary of Shaks-
peare's birth is to have an exceptional
celebration at Stratford- on Avon.
The beautiful Memorial Theater has
been completed, and there is to be a
fve-days' festival. This will be hardly
less important than the wonderful
T%ercentenary week at the same place,
which we who enjoyed it look back to
as a sojourn in fairyland. Old Mayor
Flower, who then kept open house
like a medieval baron, now lives in
London, and his Oldest son presides
over Stratford. 1t is he CHARLES
Flower who gave the land for the
theater, and has mainly paid for it.
On the 23d of April there will be.a
banquet in the Town Hall, and in the
evening the first performance. namely.
Much Ado About Nothing" Beat,
rice will be performed by Helen
Faucit (Mrs. Theodore Martin) and
Benedick by Barry Sullivan.
But before this a dedicatorv ad.
dress, written by the veteran dramatic
poet Westland Marston, will be re.
cited by Miss Kate Field. This lady
has been a valuable and indefatigabIe
assistant of Charles Flower in his en-.
terprise. On the 9th Hamlet will be
performed, with Barry Sullivan: and
the following evening a Shaksperean
concert, conducted by Sir Jules Bene-
dict, with Arabella Goddard. Kate
Field, Antoinette Sterling. Mr.. Slant
ley, and, very appropriately, Mr.. W.
Shakespeare. Hamlet is to be repeated
on Saturday; on Sunday no doubt
there will be continued the same SER
mon that was preaching itself when
Shakespeare died Il have heard it sew
eral times, and it is in nc danger Of
disturbing the poets repose); and on.
Monday The Tempest is to be read bv
the marvellous Mr.. Brandram, the
man who knows Shakespeare by heart.
Most OF these artists have offered their
services gratuitously, and the rest
made large reductions in their terms
in order to aid the enterprise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
SCHIGTZs MILWAUKEE REER.

This beer is fast taking the lead in this
city in increased sales to our saloons, as
well as to parties in adjoining towns The
agent here,
MIR. 8. ROescher, 35 Monroe,
is now receiving a car load Of beer every
day, and expects to materially increase his
receipts as soon as spring fairly opens.
Wholesale and retail orders for either
city or country will be filed at short no
tice. This beer is the purest and best
brought to this market, and is always sure
to take the lead wherever introduced.
The ice house of this company is oppo-
sie the Louisville depot, and customers
can rely on getting ice-cold, pure beer
throughout the entire season. t-s-m
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27

A. E. FRANKLAND's auction house, 1876
Main street, Webster Block. "a
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Bargains in shoes, at Miller's. Iii

In the LEDGER job Office can be found
competent, skillful and tasteful printers,
who can give entire satisfaction in the
display of any job printing. 1887
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Smoked Pig Tongues.
II. SeesseI, ". a. Son,
III Corner Jefferson and Second

THERE is no better remedy than Reeds
Gilt Edge Tonic for dyspepsia and indi-
gestion. DIV
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& CLOTHING

And Gents Furnishing Goods.
Latest styles, best material, finest
finish, lowest prices.
Measures taken for suits TO be
made TO order from samples
on exhibition.
An elegant line of gents UNDER
wear Of all kinds.
IL. NJ. DRAKE d. CO.,
27l Main St, opp. Court Square,
u. G. Ward e. Co.'s old stand.)
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
Savannah River Shnd,
Lake Erie Salmon,
ReeIfOOt Lake Perch.
III grEGCrU GR A. gON.
Tyne for sale.

Type for Sale.
A font of 500 pounds long primer, in
good condition, with all necessary " sorts !
used about one year; suitable for country
Office. For sale cheap by immediate
application to this office. SGT
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27

A railroad conductor combats the
current halluoination that the coming
generations Of the Americans will be
puny, sickly and played out. His ex.
perlence OF many years %couvices him
that the contrary is the case, and tho
average American child under
twelve" who travels on a half.fare
ticket is as large as a boy or Girl If
fifteen or, sixteen used to be in anti.
! railroad DAYS. U"'
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27

NoTHING else will effect a cure in fever
and ague and liver compliant so quickly
as Reeds Gilt Edge Tonic. DIV
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27

For cheap and good shoes, go to
MillerIs. Iii
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27
Call and see the Fifteenth
Amendment Mouse Trap al
F. j. TurnbuIl's, 234 Main st. [3t
New Records.

Deeds and other instruments re-
corded in County Register Hunts
Office since yesterday have been as
follows: Geo. B. Morton to r. ID.
Jones, as trustee, a deed of trust j.
H. Malone to A. B. Ellis, quit claim
A. B. Ellis to Jas. Liddell, warranty
deed L. P. c. Burford to A.. B. FL
lis, warranty deed w. J. Crosbie to
B. B. Rogers, trust deed w. i.
Vance to S. S. Vance, warranty deed
R. j. Person to j. NJ. Greer, trust
deed; j. P Young to j. Maydwell
quit claim j, B. Leech to james
Easton, quit claim j. W. Vance and
others to G. Il. Barbour, warranty
deed r. N. Harrell, J. P. Wall and
J. G.. n, Bond to A. Il. Cole, trust
deeds; II. NJ. James to A, Payne
deed of gift j.. r. Phillips to A. T
Phillips, deed of gift NJ. j. and JOIN
Waters to T. II. Milburn, trust deed
F. NJ. Yinson to j. NJ. Gregory, bill Of
sale
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27

Boots and shoes cheaper than any
house in the city, at Miller's, Iii
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HOSE REELS, 50, 81, 50. Brownies, 25S
Second street. l6t
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KAHN &

Wet goods sale only continues for
a few more days.
CaIicOs at 2Kc and Be,
Hemstifclled linen handk'fs, SC
COrsets, COrsets, zoe, 25e, soc.
FIVE-CENT COUNTER.
Brushes, Combs. etc., etc.,
Sc, De, Sc.
KAHN g. FREIBERG.
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Clothing Cleaned and Repaired,
&. DOernberg, 10 Adams. [26
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Persons needing EIgin Polish,
Call nj 3f7 Main. 20i
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Our Improved Water Elevator
and Purifier will make stagnant and
foul water good, and destroy wiggles and
water lice in ten days. GEo. RUBscH 81
Co.. 46 and Al Charleston avenue. AS
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-03-27

The best and purest medicine in the
market for fever and ague is Reeds Gilt
Edge Tonic. DIV
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Miller's is the place to buy your
boots and shoes, Iii
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Soda Water and COnfectiOneries,
Heinrich's, $40 Main. [23t
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TIE CENTS Pc WE X.
THE CITY.
LEDGER LINES.

Thursday Evening, mareh ~, 1879.
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FOR SALE.

COMPLETE outfit Of fixtures for retail gro
~ Gerry store. Address CASH, this Office.
1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-03
4 DISPLAY or pARISIAY BoNNErS

The Partisan Flower Company has added
this Spring millinery department TO it's establishment.
and his exhibition this week hats and bOunes from
all the weknOwn Paris houses. bonnet from Erot's
Ia of black chip the brm covered with folds of shaded
6cru satin scarf Oh thread lace ornaments the crown
ana forms the strings, caught IN the back with gold
ornament wreath Of pansies nearly surrounds the
brm. gray chip bonnet OF the poke shape trimmed
with profusiou Of oats and scarlet pOppes with
Rtre. ougs among the oats the strings are OF gray
SATIN RIBBON. Tue inside Is finished with shrriug OF
gray satin. An ecru chip from Nrnts IL trimmed on
the outside SIMPLY TIA white ostrich feather AND wide
waite satin ribbon, that falls from the to form
the strings Tho inside Is filed with production OF
shaded floss SILK flowers
A chip bonnet from Josse II trimmed with white
Breton aud black thread lace The outside has inreo
large crushed roses nesting In the lace. scarf
edged with thread lace II designed 20 loop up on
side with the narrow pink sallu strings. These only
few OF the many Handsome hats exhibited The usual
display of nUSeIs tropical plants ana shrubs for
millinery JardlD6res and OruamcntatiUu were shown.
The flowers were never more varied beautiful
than they arc tbs season. Roses seem 10 be tue IA
yOrite.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-04-03
OPENING or THE TROUT SEASON.

Owing to the latcncss of the Spring this
year the opening OF the trout Tuesday not
as generally marked by fine displays other years.
Eugene g. Blackboard however made an exceptionally
tine exhibition his establishment in Fulton Market
Trout from different parts OF this aud neighbor-
Ing States were tastefuy displayed counters.
decorated with flowers, or IN large
glass tank The display Of Wild trout not large
last year. the OF cultivated varieties very
fine. Much attention was attracted by . large brook
trout - inches cong, weighing sl2 pounds. from
Thomas j. Moore, caught IN LOugh Neaen, lrclaDu.
The other most noteworthy exhibits richly COlOred
trout from Z. T. ParOw Wild Wool Trout Farm. Ia
FreetOwn Mus; box OF brook trout showing the good
results OF feeding saltwater sheil-hsh, Thomas
Caphsm. Rosyn, L. l.; wonderfully fat lot u trout
the south side Cub, l. l., and some live graylinge
from Professor Spencer j. Baird, United states Com
missioner of Fish and Fisheries.
on side, at the Washington Market, the only
attempt at display OF trout was made By Pdcnard
Knoll, who had some good specimens Of fresh cultivated
ana Wild fish from New'Jersey and Long Island and
also varieties from Pennsylvania, Name and Canada.
". Jones. At the SOnkers Market, made display Of
some fiue varieties from North Adams Macs, MunsOD,
kOcklHnd County, aud Masptth, l.. |.
The prices asked for brook trout about
thc ut the opening last year Long Island
cultivated trout alive, brought from 81 70 10 81 30
pound the same, dead, 81 Central New-YOIk cult
Nated dead 90 10 20 cent? aud American and Cana
Wild, frozen, 20 To 90 Ceuts.