davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1880-01-26

ltlu liAl4t WLIC! nus UceN IlalA5 kl%tltl4Ily lDr
fur ar i've miles, this village gives ono tic
Impression Of
UNUSUAL PROSPERITY.
The churcl, Is large md imposing, standing
Oh a little c1nlnclice, mud surrounded by i
neat, well-kept churcfyard. The houses stse
# rF esIcf fa osty sSl' eMa M WIFI Mli Inn Hnd .,r 4s
'fhuFp nse, tcw, peasants IN Germany
say, mufe thrifty a,ld economical. liero
II one Just driving hotne fron tho city
hind pair Of grnys that would mt Disgrace
nny gentlelnNli's CarrinEe In Europe. But
llu travels IN lonrtll-cluys Oh thc railway,
smokes cigars for less tlnn cent, drinks
Elnfaches, ~, aud but lnlt a gluss ut tlat,
WHICH costs lin one cent ni.ll quarter.
liz viii stop on thy road and yet out Ut Ills
cart to pick up q bit Of paper or wisp Ut lNay
maid II they breAk i tooll Ylils itian Ii said
to be worth sG0,O00! (All these amounts /
~ e.a gtylns, ~ ~ representative figures, With
into l,ls court-ynr.t.. fhe house lies directly
upon tho street; behind Rgu tho barlts,-t!le
yArsl between. The live stock il III guod
condition. but tls Wagons and l,latly Of the
bully lnatle. III this part Of the country
man has two brothers and one Sister. lie,
AZ THE YOUNGEST SON,
received tile homestead, only being obliged
To make guotl their shnres iii money to Ills
brothers nld sister, This latter ailA one
brother have never married, nlla nre grown
Old ny his servants ut tie !" lof," us u,ey Gull
tho homestead. The other brother went 10
America, the land VI gold" ~ they think.
IA order to give u truthful picture Ut their
!tfe,, must add. llOweyer, that such Vt tho
| fnnliiy us do not gut tho estate, a,,li conse-
| quently teinnin all thelE lives in seryirv to
| younger brother; often liaye q considerable
number 0f illegft[n,ntu children.
W int9 one ot these housss wllcre ! an
Is very u0fltal, and Immediately they all
hurry about In different dlrecttans to Het me
SONS breakfast They are very generous
viii! their good chuer, However they may
stlnt themselves when alone. The fntller
brings u row of mugs and u pitcher OF beer,
together with tho Inevitable "Nor,llIduserd
IA species of whisky. Ills wife ard tlaltgll-
tcIs cut up sausaEts enough tor u regiment
Gf hungry tlppsFs, p and insist upon prefMr-
sQuenltng, aId look out Just IN tiIlu to pre-
vent them from killing t4elr best goose for
me. One Of the children runs ucross Tie
! road to tell the neighbits that American
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

will meet" Phil. has not recovered
from the shock yet.
Business is good at all the
landings labor equal to the
demand, and their condition and
%contentment is beyond the ex-
'pectation of many. The negroes of
the valley were never in better cOndi-
ton. All have made money, paid up
old debts, bought provisions and stock
for this seasons operations, and have
money left. Eight hundred have
recently gone into Essaquena county;
over two hundred were at once put to
work by Mr.. D. Mayer, the bal
ance rented and otherwise found
places.
The prospect for the coming year is
exceedingly good, in fact, the outlook
never was better. 1t is hoped and ex-
pected that the high water viii sub
side before planting time. Taking all
in all, we see no reason for apprehen-
sion forthe future.
We desire to express thanks for
Kindness ofthe officer Of the Vicks-
burg, even though Mr.. Quesnell had
only one hand to do his share.
TRAVELLER.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
On the River

EDITOR LEDGER-It was our good
fortune to board the steamer City of
Vicksburg on the morning of the 18th
inst. for a trip Of business and pleas
ure to "Vix" and return. We were
not long in discovering that some
thing was brewing" and upon inquiry
found hal our old friend, Captain
Bob Riley, was to leave the City of
V~icksburg aud take the City ofGreen-
vile. The Greenville was met at
Storms landing, Miss, Sunday morn
ing, the 10Th inst, coming alongside.
Captain Calvert and Captain Riley
held a little consultation and. the
change took place. We congratulate
each boat; both the gentlemen named
arc we'll known to the citizens along
the river from 81. Louis down, and
each are held in high esteem. We
wish them we'll in thoir new places.
The parting scene of Captain Riley
with his officers and crew showed
that "the mar was liked" but the
most affecting Of his lc~ave-taking was
with Mr.. Snyder. When the Captain
took him by the hand (using Phill's
languago) Il dell you" said he, 81
never felt so bad-Captain Riley,
when he shook my hand, de tears run
down his cheek, and said, good-by
old boy | have to leave you, but we
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

Notwithstanding that all members
of the cars household who could
possibly be suspected were dismissed
the day after the Winter palace explo-
sion the following letter was afterward
introduced into the palace and found
on the czar's bedroom table: To Alex
ander II, Emperor of all the Russias:
Sire-For the fifth time fate has pre-
served you from the stroke of justice.
They were five DEGREES dictatedby the
law ofhumanity, a law which you no
longer recognize. You know our
power and determination. Beware Of
the sixth decreel Do you wish to be
a great monarch? Do you wish all
the Russian people to acclaim you and
recognize you as their father? Do
you wish that those who strike to-day
shall become apostles instead of exc
cutioners2 .Ifyou do, then cease to be
a tyrant and become a man, and rem
der to your subjects what belongs to
man by the law of nature-namely,
liberty. 1t is not your person that we
attack, but your principles. So long
as you remain as youare our judgment
will be always the same. Saved to-
day, you will perish tomorrow.
Neither death nor persecution will
stay our arms. You possess brute
force; we possess moral force. We
have sworn to vanquish, and we must
carry off the victory in the end. The
first apostles Of Christianity persisted
at the stake; their martyrdom was the
cause of the ruin of Rome. Beware
and reflect
The GOVERNING COMMITTEE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
The Coming ELECTION.

Sheriff MoGowan haspostcd notices
of an election to be held for justice Of
the peace in the 9Th civil district, on
Thursday. March 4th, to Rll the va
cancy caused by the death of George
D. Crockett. The voting places are
in the End, Bird and 9Th wards, and at
the Big spring. We have not had an
election for a long time, and there
will no doubt be full vote polled.
There are a host Of candidates in the
field.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
KILLED FOR FIVE CENTS.
A Gambling Quarrel and It's
Fatal Results.


About three o'clock yesterday after.
noon, on jackson Hill, some distance
beyond the southern limits Of the city,
a game of craps" a chance occupa-
ton very popular among our cOlored
population and thrown with heavy
dice, led to a death thrust from a
knife held by a darby named Ralph
Brown, the victim being Noah Green
law, and in the language Of one of his
friends who stood near, cut his heart
square in two" and death resulted in
about fifteen minutes. The cause. Of
the trouble is said to have been the
refusal of Greenlaw to give up a nickel
he had lost in the game. A struggle
ensued, and one account says Brown
was underneath Greenlaw When.
he ran his knife into his side,
causing Greenlaw to suddenly let 60
all holds, leap forward, run fifty yards
or more. and fall to the earth, dying
in a brief space Of time. Another
account says hat Greenlaw was merely
a locker on, had taken no part in the
game, and that the quarrel was forced
upon him by Brown. In the confu-
sion that followed the scuile and its
fatal termination, Brown got away,
and has not since been heard from.
He ranks very bad with the police,
and has on numerous occasions been
under arrest for thieving. Some two
years ago he was in prison for stealing
towels from Frank Sturla, and his
reputation has always been under q
cloud. The murdered man was not
more than eighteen or nineteen years
old, and resided on Pontotoc street
with his father. He had for a long
time served faithfully as a porterin Mr..
Devine's grocery, corner of fernando
and Vance streets, and his employers,
with neighbors thereabOuts, all say
that he was an excellent, industrious
and we'll behaved young man. The
killing created much excitement yes.
tsrday afternoon, and when the re-
mains we're carried to his fathers res
idence a great crowd filled the streets
for hours afterward. An inquest was
was held on the body Of Greenlaw by
Esquire Elliott.
Another statement regarding the
origin of the difficulty between Brown
and Greenlaw is, that the first quarrel
occurred several days ago, when
Greenlaw gained possession of nicke.
which Brown claimed, and the latter
vowed vengeance. Upon meeting
yesterday Brown renewed the quarre.
by drawing a pocket knife and Green.
law picked up a brick to defend him
self, throwing, but missing his antago
mist. He then started to run, wal
pursued and stabbed while in the ac
of gathering another missile, the knit
penetrating to the hilt and making
cash three inches wide, the blooc
gushing in torrents. Brown was ar
rested, but some Of his friends ran Vi
and said the other mar was not hurt
when those who had charge Of tb.
prisoner let him 60, and he hastily lef
for parts unknown. He is we'll known
however, and nothing will be left I'm
done to re-capture him. The fathe
Of the victim is an old citizen an
property owner, much respected b
his race, and he is i~nconsolable at tn
violent and sudden taking off of hi
boy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
KirkIand's Valises. l44t
A Memphis Printer Gone.

Mr.. +. w. Paddison, a we'll known
printer, whose reason for some time
past has been dethroned, and who had
to be kept in close confinement to
prevent doing himself injury, died
yesterday and was inferred at Elm
wood by the Typographical union, Of
which he was a member. Mr.. Paddison
was a native of North Carolina, and
some years ago he married a Miss
Barnett in this city. He also
leaves several children to mourn his
demise.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
HumboIdt Tdhrnrv.

The third number Of this popular
publication, in magazine form, is de-
voted to Physics and Politics; an
application ofthc principles Of natural
selection and heredity to political
society" by Walter Bagehot, author
Of "The English Constitution This
is an exceedingly interesting number
and will be studied rather than
read or skinned over by think
ing people with pleasure and
profit. The Humboldt Library is
intended to comprise the best popular
expoSitions on science at prices SO low
as to bring these works within the
reach Of all, II is issued semi month
" by j. Fitzgerald q Co., New York,
tor three dollars a year. single mum
bers fifteen cents. For sale at Mans
frd's,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
PUBLIC LEDGER.
ofioo: IS Madison Street.
TEN cEHTs Pc We <.
THE CITY.
LEDGER E
Cotton is weak.

Cotton is weak.
"A real spring day this.
Brown & Jones, coal, Office 2s2
Main street.
j. e. Reinhardt's Book and News
Depot, 357l Main street. 15l
Cheap and good signs, Memphis
Steam Sign Works, go Main.
New Spring styles of wall paper at
Marcus Jones, 296l Second.
early flowers have begun to bloom
among front yard shrubbery.
Strawberry plants have COM
meneed to open their Aowery buds.
j. B. Saint & Co. clean vaults
promptly. Leave orders at 2S6 Main.
The Ministries come on Friday
next, and remain until Saturday
night.
Farmers are getting ready to put
in their early crops of potatoes and
other products.
Blank books of all kinds made at
the LEDGER Office book bindery, IL
Madison street.
Three saloon keepers we're fined
$50 each this morning, for violating
the Sunday laws yesterday.
The river has risen upward Of
sixteen feet during the past eleven
days, but its swell diminishes.
Business men viii find it to thGir
interest to have all their job printing
! done at the PUBLIC LEDGER Office.
William Wesche and Mrs. Ida
Beermann were licensed to be mar
: ried on Saturday evening last. Ne
applicants to-day.
: The LEDGER Job Printing Office
? and Book Bindery, 10 Madison, exc.
: cutes everything in their line as nea
and cheap as any house in this city. 4
The Railway Record, by Majo.
Barney Hughes, for February, is
highly sparkling number, Ever,
family should have at least one copy
South Memphis lodge, 1lS, will
meet next Friday night to elect a W
= NJ. in place of +. NJ. Nelson, whole
clines to serve longer in that capacity
I'VE had a fresh wind BLOWN
: from the northwest, eight miles Al
hour, early this morning. Colde
winds from the west arc in store 70
e US tonight.
= The silverwaro captured in III
y raid on the house of the Chinamar
Henry Sing, has not been identified
le The lot consists of nine knives, min
T forks and eight spoons, all heavil
or plated.
is We are indebted TO Mr.. I. S. De
q. want, assistant general passengs
I agent Of the Memphis and Charlosto
d. railroad, for the most elegant caleuda
issued by this road that we have see
this year. 1t is fit to adorn any of6c
or private room,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
KAHN Is F|REIBBRG,
Main and Poplar.
A Good Record.

Miss Mary Bodies classes, in the
Court street school, were examined
to-day for the first half of the term
The first class, in the fourth grade,
second term, averaged 100 in spelling.
The pupils, as well as Miss Bodie. are
justly proud of this. The words
we're selected at random by Superin-
tendent Foute, as follows: Vicar, ton
tine, diaresis, siphon, %initia, mosque,
critique, strychnine, gangrene, turpen-
tine, satellite, resistible, weird, syna-
gogue, gnarl, acquiesce, aqueduct,
schism, receptacle, abscess, fnancier.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
JOHN WALSH, Coal Yard
ESQ Second Street. l48t
Police News.

OAAN
Six arrests for violating health or
dinances on the police docket to-day.
George 4. Scott, arrested at the
Peabody on Friday night last was re.
leased from custody Sunday by order
of Chief Athy, who could not get
possession of sufficient evidence to
hold him any longer in durance vile.
Thirty-six arrests have been made
in the last ~forty-eight hours on all
sorts OF charges.
A Greek peddlar named G. Andre
APPLE, was arrested Saturday for doing
business without a license, and an in
vestigation of his pockets at the
stationhouse developed a dark and
bloody gun" He was fined fifty
dollars and put undet $3.50 bonds for
his appearance before the criminal
court.
John Sullivan and Pat Ryder were
fined ton dollarseach this morning for
brutally assaulting John Howard at
Jake Stortz's saloon about 2o'cloCk
this forenoon. A state warrant was
also sworn out against him.
Perry Spriggs and wife registered at
the police hotel last night. Their bill
this morning was forgiven them as the
affair was simply a phase of "coniugaI
ilickity."
John Banks, colored, for fraudulent.
ly obtaining and appropriating seven
dollars and a half; Robert Hunter,
alias Charles Harris, colored, for going
through a fellowlcitizeu's pockets.
and carrying a concealed weapon, will
be tried for the state by Esquire Quig.
ley, as also Mike Keef, for assault and
battery, and ]. A. Frey on suspicion
Of stealing a watch from a river man,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

by Anderson, before court, that there
were no'personal assets in the estate Of
Early D. Duncan, for which he served
as administrator. He also has a re-
ceipt given by Anderson for a gold
watch, turned over to him as the
property Of Mr.. Duncan. The two
papers fail to consist, by large ma
.iority. Some of Anderson's friends
are of opinion that Mr.. Anderson will
not rest in Jail tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

This well-known old citizen has
been brought out by his friends as a
candidate for magistrate to succeed
the late George D. Crockett. To their
mind he is prc-eminently qualified
and worthy to fill the place. His life
has been one of transformations devo-
ton to duty, and he is only a candi-
date now we learn, at the instance of
many friends who desire to see him in
a place of honor and some emolument
Such men often go through the world
u|nappreciated except by the few who
know their real worth. Mr.. Cox en-
joys in the highest degree the respect
and confidence of all who are ac-
quainted with him, and his friends are
certainly justidable in their earnest
efforts to secure his election.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
Kirkland's Fine Jewelry. lat
PERSONAL.

DR.. Buddeke, Eye and Ear diseases
No. Sc East Court street. 144t
Mr.. Ike i. Danheiser, formerly Of
our city, but now of Chicago, is in the
city,.
The shoe trade is lively at VIM.
Miller's, 221 Main street, as the public
are acquainted with the fact that he is
closing out his winter goods at greatly
reduced rates, in order to make room
for his Spring stock. Everybody
needing good boots or shoes, at low
figures, should call on VIM. Miller
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
The Andornon Cnre.

The motion to quash the indict-
ments against Mr.. Anderson, late pub
lie administrator, will possibly be
passed upon this afternoon by Judge
Horrigan. There is no certainty on
this point, however, and il was merely
a rumor about the courthouse to-day.
The situation appears rather more
Squally for Anderson than at first ap.
peared. The attorney general has in
bis possession . sworn statement made
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

Cotton compress No. J ran all OF
last night. and a lot Of sewer pipe lay
ers worked all through yesterday.
The Mississippi and Tennessee rail.
way have a contract 10 convey 10000
bales Of cotton hence to New Or
leans, and they are sending out three
loaded trains daily.
"A darky ran out of a store on
Main, near Mccall street, on Saturday
evening last, carrying an armful Of
clothes, old and new. He went through
a crowd Of idlers, and though stop
tniefll was yelled out in lusty tones,
his pace was so rapid that he got away
without being checked.
We are in receipt of a neatly
printed copy OF Hon. A. A. Freeman's
brief for defendant in the lottery case
of NJ. A. Dauphin VS.. D. NJ. Key,
postmaster-general Col. Freeman
is the assistant attorney-general for
the p%ostofice department, and seems
to make out a strong case.
The list Of plays to be presented
by John Mccullough next week are
as follows; Monday, "Virginius;''
Tuesday, Jack Cade;" Wednesday,
Macbeth" Thursday, "0thello;"
Friday, "Richelieu;" Saturday matt
inee, "Virginius,' and Saturday night,
Tho Gladiator" Sale of seats be-
gins Thursday.
Judge g. P. Foute received a fiat
tering call in yesterdays Appeal from
members of the bar to become a IAN
didate for justice of the peace, to fill
the vacancy caused by Esquire Crock
ett's death. He is an old citizen, q
lawyer of many years practice, beside:
his experience on the bench and has
many friends who would be ~gratifed
at his election.
"A horse died yesterday afternoon
on Second near Monroe, and lay
across the pavement Obstructing the
highway, so that passengers had tC
circumlocute in the streets. The car.
cass was not removed until about ten
o'clock this forenoon. An hour be.
fore that a sanitary officer passed
along and notified the people of the
vicinity to clean out their cutters
Good joke ON the cutters.
The high water of the river has
backed up the sloughs, bsyous and
lakes so tina. it is running over in
places both above and below here
Over in Crittenden county travellers
in some neighborhoods are already
compelled to move from place to place
in skifs, or make long circuits to gel
on the military or other elevated
hi hways. 1t is expected that the
river will rise for several days Longer
before it comes to a stand.
Look out for sneaks. A pair O
rOughs hung about the corner of Her.
nando and Broadway streets, at the
southern limits Of the city, yesterday
afternoon, One asked at a house neal
by for something to eat. Last nigh
during the dark hours the residence.
in the vicinity were broken into, bu.
nothing of material value was carried
of, the thieves being disturbed befor,
they could collect their booty. TIL,
idlers are suspected Of the v%illainy.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
KAHN G. FREIBERG,
Corner HIafn and Poplar,

VIII continue to sell balance of stock
Of damaged Domestics at 8, 4 and 5 cents.
Also 100 new articles IN the s cent coun-
ter.
Our Mr.. Rrciberg having gone to New
York, we offer some extra bargains in
Straw Hats, Ribbons, etc. etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
Criminal Court.

In the criminal court to-day j.
Clifton, charged with carrying a pis-
toll, did not appear, his bond of $3.50
was forfeited, and a capias or legal
paper for his re-arrest was ordered to
be issued by the court. VIM. Dan
bridge, charged with larceny, was or.
dered to go on his own rec~ognizance.
Chas. Steel, for assault and battery,
was fined s. and the same then re.
mitted. Tom Hicks, for bringing a
stolen ten dollar note into the state
was sentenced to six months on the
island. Joseph Edwards, carrying
pistol, motion to quash overruled.
Bill Nicholson, larceny, nolle pros.
Oliver johnson, stealing a pair Of
shoeslworth $3.50 from Mrs. Fanny
Bernstein, received one month in the
county Jail. The court ordered Jen-
ME Winters, charged with larceny, ia
be discharged from Jail, and also or.
dercd Tom Chambers to be remanded
to the workhouse, he having been be.
fore tho grand jury to testify in the
case Of shooting Jessie Ward at the
island some days ago.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
KirkIand's Derbys.
lat
Fish ScnIe IeMeIrv.

AT Wilkins jewelry store may be
seer in a showcase some exquisite
specimens of jewelry made from fish
scales, apparently as delicate as FROST
work, yet durable and beautiful. This
is the work Of some southern ladies',
who were impoverished by the war,
and turned their attention to works of
art and the manufacture of fancy ar
%ticles. In this line they have sue
ceeded to a remarkable degree, pro-
ducing necklaces, wreaths for the
hair, ear pendants and other orna-
ments, which compare favorably with
the most costly jewelry. 1t is all
painted the most delicate tints, rival
ling even the wild flowers represented,
or the sea-shell. Yet the cost is a
mere triAs. Full sets are made for
$3.50. These ladies should be en-
couraged. Orders are promptly filed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
Just RECEIVEd.

Fresh Cigars, embracing the celebrated
"C0tOIica" and Romano brands,
from New Orleanf.
Sim. l.. Barinds,
l6it 10 Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

At Dickens Postofice News Depot you
can buy your weekly story papers, 4 for
25 cents. Detroit Free Press, Burlington
Hawkeye, Danbury News, Irish World,
Irish Democrat, Boys New York and
Boys and Girls Weekly, 8 cents. All
magazines at New York prices.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

Avery & Berlin, 80 Madison street, sell
real estate, rent stores and dwellings. Tho
collection Of merchants monthly bills is a
speciality with them, making daily reports
and returns. 1857
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

Avery & Berlin, 80 Madison street, col
lect all sorts Of accounts; even HARD
CASES do not intimidate them. Try
them. 1867
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

Highest cash price paid for old gold and
by P. Simons, AZ Madison. l93xxT2
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
FOR SALE.

A News Stand ; established
trade, must be sold. Call at 4IGH
Main street, corner Real, to-
day. 100 ISL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23

Avery & Berlin, 80 Madison, have
added to thor rental department a general
collecting agency for the city. Prompt
reports and returns guaranteed. 1857
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1880-02-23
LOST on sToLEM.


DLACK setter puppy, with white streak on
ID breast; seven months old. A liberal re-
ward will be paid for recovery OF puppy or
detection Of thief. JW BURTON,
l6 Isl 81 Main street.