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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
HEAVY ROBBERY.
A FIatbORtman Short Two Hum
dred Dollars.

A theft Of 5000 in money was re-
ported at the police headquarters this
forenoon. Last night w. o. Snow
den, employed on a hatboat lying at
the wharf, broke open and robbed the
trunk of Alexander Coll of all the
money it contained. Coll discovered
this loss early this morning, and con
WINGED that Snowden was the thief
instituted fsearch for him. He found
him finally at the Louisville depot
with a ticket in his hand for Cairo.
Afraid hal hoscould hoffman manage
him alone, however, he engaged in
a conversation with him and kept his
eyes peeled for a policeman. The
dainty nose Of the truant Snowden
detected something suspicious in the
air, and making a sudden bolt when
Coll was looking the other way sue
ceeded in making his escape.
Coll is pretty lore over his loss, and
won't sleep any for a week because he
did not apply his graphing irons when
his money was alongside. The opera
tons of his hatboat will be delayed
considerably; The police have the
matter in hand, and will probably
trace Snowdent to his lair.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
ASSESSMENTS.
How the County SOlOns Cut
Things Down.

The county quarterly courts DELHI
erationS are usually SO dull, common
place and meaningless that they do
not find their way into the public
prints; but they did some startling
things during the January term in the
way Of reducing the assessments on
property. The following are a few Of
the names on the list:
j. A. Signiago, owing taxes for ten
years back, had his taxes from
S25OO in 1869 to $500 in each year, and
all penalties RENTED; w. i. Clapp,
on one lot, from $4,000 to $4,000,
another $4,000 to $1,000, $4,000 to $500,
$4,000 to $3.50, $25OO to $500, $4,000 to
$4,000; Sarah Morrison, $4,000 to $4,000,
$1,000 to $500; John CASTOR
from $13,5OO to $4,000, $21, $50
to $4,000; William Hewitt from
$4,000 to $500; Mrs. L. Cordano,
$1,000 to $500, S45OO to $500; c. Nc
Grath, from $500 to 5000; Isabella
Rice, from $4,000 to $4,000; Catherine
Parma, $1,000 to $4,000, $500 to So
600, $4,000 to $4,000; A. N. Correll,
from Sl4OO to 5000; Mrs. s. w. Will
son, from $3.50 to $500; Bethel Place,
$40, OOOt to 10000; Mary A. Mckinney,
$4,000 in the year 1867 to $4,000 for
all the following years. Also $1,000 in
the year 1866 to $500 for all the follow
ing years. These are a few of the in
stances, which are too numerous to
mention in full. 1t would seem from
the above that property is going down
more rapidly than a comet, and that a
premium is offered to d~ilatery tax
payers.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
River TeIerrams.

Pittsburg, January ali River 3
feet 8 inches and stationary. Weather
cloudy and cool. .
Cairo, January 81: Arrived: j. S
Hopkins, Evansville, l am. De-
parted: ]. s. Hopkins, Evansville, 2
am. Weather foggy and mild.
Evansville, January 81: Arrived;
j. P. Williams and tow, IL: Harry
Brown and tow, II; Evansville, s an.
No departures. River % feet 8 inches
and falling. Wind south. Weather
fair; thermometer, Il deg. The ri,er
is full Of ice.
Cincinnati, January 81: River Is
feet 7 inches and falling. Weather
rainy. Arrived: Mary Houston
Guiding Star, Thomas Sherlock. To:
Schenck, New 0rleaps.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

Little Rock Gazette special, Is,
Dr.. Biedler, mayor of Texarkana,
and the live and progressive citizen of
that burg. arrived in Little Rock last
evening, as a committee of one, to
meet and consult with Judge j. w.
Clapp and Colonel w. NJ. Harrington,
Of Memphis, in regard to matters re-
lating to the new road between Mem.
phis and Texarkana. The mayor Is
thoroughly convinced that the road is
a certainty, and if competed, will not
only be a paying investment, but will
add materially to the prosperity Of
Texarkana. DR.. Biedler viii remain
over for a few days laboring in the
interest of his city. The doctor states
he has also filed a charter for a road
10 run between Pine Bluff ana Texar.
kama.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

DR.. Buddeke, eye and ear diseases
No. Sc east Court street. lat
Williams's book store has Kings
Tennessee Digest for sale.
M. G. King & Co. can be found at
266 Front street, upstairs. 1876
Mrs. j. T. Telotte, formerly Maggie
NJ. Boyle, died at Morgan City, La,
on Tuesday last.
Dr. F. 7. Sweet died at his resi-
dence lea Wythe depot last Thurs
day, in the thirty-ffth year Of his age.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Hills have
changed quarters from the Peabody to
Mr.. John W. Cochran'son the Boule-
yard.
Colonel i. i. Rice has a new way
of meeting expenses. He run short
$500 and on Saturday won $1,000
"bucking the tiger"
Representative j.. II. Smith is at
home from Nashville, illness in his
family being the occasion of his COM
ing. During his absence Mr.. Smith
is paired on all party questions with
another representative from the oppo-
site side in politics.
Mrs. l. F. Peters, of Louisville, is
in the city, visiting Judge Latham's
family, on Adams street, and will re-
main until after Mardi GraS. Mrs.
Peters brother, Mr.. w. II. Woold-
ridge, of Louisville, is also in the city
for a few days.
Mr.. Jake Leubrie, well known to
many as a citizen here for a long series
ofyears, but for sometime pastresident
of Little Rock, has returned to US
with the intention Of locating perma-
nently. Mr.. Leubrie is in cheerful
good health and sanguine of
future success. He will be heard
from in a business way within a brief
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

New YoRK, January BLK
change firm. Bankers 3 days, 4sll@
4S5; so days, 4S1}@4S2; commercial
go days, 4793@48Oi.
New ORLEANS, January 81, 11:3O
a.m.-COtton quiet. Middling, lie,
Sales to-day, 1000 bales; receipts,
1858 bales. Stock 281, 484 bales.
LIVERPOOL, January 81, 300 pm,
Cotton dull and easier at the oper-
ing; at noon lid lower. Uplands,
gid; Orleans, 6 11-16d. Sales to day,
5000 bales. Receipts, $500 bales,
Futures opened weak; now quiet as
follows: Deliveries for January, gid;
January, February and March, gid;
March and April, 9-l6@6 17-32d;
April and May, 6 1926 9;16d; May
aud June, 6sd; June and July
6 11-16@6 81 Sd; July and August
6 23.3266 11-16d,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
for River Ina
prOVements,

Special to the Courier Jourpall.
WASHINGTON, January 26.-The
house commerce committee adopted
Two resolutions to-day ~concernias
Mississippi river improvements. The
first apprOpriates - dollars Scr the
lover river, to be expended between
Cairo ara the mouth, under the super
vision of the Mississippi improvement
commissions and the second - dol
lars 10 be expended under the direc-
sion Of the board Of engineers. The
committee adjourned pendi9s a dis
eJssion as to what amount should be
inserted for the lower Mississippi.
McLane proposed one million, and
Clardy one million eight hundred
thousand. The latter made a strops
speech in behalf Of the larger amount
The reach between Cairo and st.
Loui2 has not yet boon acted on. Mr..
Clardy, however, thinksthat the com
mittee will not give loss than five hum
dred thousand dollars, which is double
last years appropriations, aud it NAV
give moro.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
PUBLIC LEDGER
Cmos; 10 Madison Street.
re GEmTs Pc n We e x.
THE CITY.
Monday Evening, Jan. 81, 1851.
LEDGER LINES.

The last of the first month.
"Sharps and Flats at the theater
tonight.
Brown & Jones, coal dealers, 282
Main street.
Five hundred pounds choice venison
at Clements.
The temperature here early this
morning was 81 degrees.
The harvest time for collectors
swings into line again tomorrow.
Rattle for watch and chain, at Thay-
er's, postponed until further notice.
Look out for bad colds and a copi-
GUS crop Of spring poetry about this
time.
We are indebted to Senator Ishan
G. Harris for valuable public docu-
ments.
Grace church has a new organ, and
the edihce has recently been undergo
ing repairs.
The value-of the staple was drag
ging through all of last week, and
buyers appear to have had the advant.
age throughout.
The opera of Der Freyschutz, "
now in rehearsal by the amateurs Of
this city, is to be publicly rendered
eight or ten weeks hence.
The citizens are to meet at the
Greenlaw operahOuse tonight to
discuss the proposition to settle the
state debt at twenty-five cents on the
dollar.
The friends Of the projected railway
from this city toward the southwest,
into Texas, near Jefferson, are active
in their efforts, and have strong hopes
Of ultimate success.
Judge John Wassell, the father Of
Mrs. VIM. NJ. Randolph, of this city.
died at his residence in Little Rock
Of which place he had been a resident
for many years, on Saturday last.
A gentle southeast wind blew her
this morning, and southerly breeze.
prevail all over the south. 1t wa
foggy hereabouts along the river il
low places where the wind failed t.
circulate.
The ve.iry q. Calvary Epi.oopa
church held a meeting last Saturday
and 1t is understood that the church i
to be repaired, enlarged and reftted a
an early day. Over $1,000 has bee
subscribed toward.the fund necessar
to accomplish the work.
The members Of the bar held
meeting in this city on Saturday AM
Endorsed the Hon. Stanley Mathew
for the position he has recently bee
appointed TO on the supreme bench
and sent a copy Of their proceeding
TO Senators Harris and Bailey, urgin.
them to vote promptly in the senate t
confirm the presidents appointment
A number Of teachers in the publ
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
C~ourshOuse Notes.

Criminal court a blank.
Pickett vs.. Fenessy on trial in
county circuit court.
In United States circuit court four
sewing machines were on exhibition
during trial Of Singer sewing machine
company VS.. Reilly Bros, for infringe
ment Of patent. g
Deeds from j. W. Moon to +. G.
Allen, Ben Martin to John Nc Brooks,
j. M. Liddell to W. Wellman, H. D.
Stone to j. M. Arbuckle, were re-
corded to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

That muly cow-hide is still on the
market. Like the cows tail it still
hangs on. Tom Brown, the thief who
killed its proprietor and sold it to a
hide store, refuses to tell what be
knows, and unless it can be identified
by some one, he will 90 UNPUBLISHED
Saturday evening last Ms. Antony
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
AMUsEMENTS
sHARps N FLATS.

Tonight at Leubrie's theater, those
clever and popular comedians Robson
and Crane will open a weeks engage
ment in a lively sketch of the times,
entitled "Sharps and Flats" The
piece is to be repeated tomorrow and
Wednesday nights. On Thursday
Shakspeare's Comedy of Errors is
the programme, to be followedb by Our
Batcbelors' on Friday aud Cham
payne and Oysters on Saturday
night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
The Weather.

Increasing eloudiness and areas Of
rain are announced for the Tennessee
and Ohio valley to-day by the signal
service weather bulletins. Colder
weather, with winds northwest to
northeast, will prevail to- night, while
snow is probable to the northwest of
this, and another norther is indicated
for the Texas and adjacent regions.
Shows prevailed yesterday from the
New England to the middle'states and
in the lake region, and q light rain fell
early this morning at Louisville,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
Deaths Last Week.

The list ofd0aths in this city last
week amounted to 81; whites IA. col
ored IS. 0fthe number s died of
pneumonia; 4 of consumption; 4 of
heart disease; 2 Of ypho-malaria; of
commissions; 2 Of fever, and the re-
mainder scattering. Ten were from
forty to sixty years Of age, and ten
under FIVE years of age; while six died
at the public hospital,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

schools were induced to sign the pc
tition to the school board to keep the
schools open until May or June, under
the impression that arrangements had
been made to pay them in full to the
present date. Very few of the ladies
are able to work on credit throughout
the entire session, and it would be un-
lust and improper to ask them to.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
sKATIN RINK.

Tomorrow evening, at 90 Adams
street, the roller skating rink will
open. The scene will be enlivened by
fancy skating by persons skilled in the
art, and many novel features are to be
introduced. The hall has been hand
Somely fitted up, the floor is smooth
and level, and Professor Henry Levi
the manager, expects a large crowd of
visitors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

Mccarthy examined the hide, and
said she was willing to swear it was
once worn By her COW, but yesterday,
like Bopeep's sheep, the COW in ques-
ton came home, switching her tail be-
hind her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

merchant, being close at hand, has
seen the difficulties our people have.
labored under, and has shown a
willingness to extend further time.
This fact will De remembered in future
by our merchants, and they will not
be lured from home by the Syren SOM.
of the festive drummer" .
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
Meeting al the Greenlaw Opera
house.

There will De a meeting Of the citi-
ZEN Of Memphis at the Greenlaw
operahouse at 7:3O o'clock on Monday
night, January 81, 1881, for the pur-
pose of considering the settlement Of
the old city debt pending before the
legislature. 13l
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
WORTHY Of Sote.

The Mason Can OF this week, saws
1T is a fact worthy of note that those
of our business men who have made
assignments we're not pressed 10 do so
by Memphis creditors, but invariably
has the pressure como from far of
cities like st. Louis. The Memphis
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

Special inducements to purchasers.
"Knabe, " "Stsinway" and CHECKER.
ing, the best in the world, at
1891 HoLLENBRRG's, 229 Main st.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
PURE RAMING

Silver Moon Baking Powder, man
ufactured by us in our own store from
the very highest test Cream Tartar,
and entirely free from Burnt Alum,
Phosphate, and all injurious adultera-
tions, so extensively used of late years
in the manufacture Of Baking Pow
ders.
COFFEE ROASTED DAILY
All the highest grades of Coffee
roasted daily with the latest improved
machinery tran by steam), by an old
and experienced professional Coffee
rooster.
FOR SHIPMENT
We pack and always have ready for
shipment fresh roasted Coffee, put up
in barrels and sacks; also in pound
papers, packed in nice, clean, new
boxes.
ROASTED PEANUTS-
Best Tennessee and Virginia Pea
nuts, fresh roasted, packed in barrels
and sacks, always ready for shipment.
WILL ROAST
Coffee and Peanuts for other mer-
chants on the shortest notice, and at
reasonable terms.
OLIVER, FINNIE d. co.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

Trusses, Shoulder Braces, Gal
Vanic Batteries e. Electric Belts,
at Dental & Surgical Depot, cor.
Second and Monroe streets. 1927
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ASSIGNEES SALE
or
SCOTS AND

At the store Of William Miller & Co., ~
Main street. These goods must be sold
within thirty days.
TERMS CASH A. X. SLOAN,
1857 Assignee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

Thomas Reason Clate foreman Of VIM.
Miller & Coz can be found in rear Of store
ready to receive orders for boots or shoes.
Work solicited and guaranteed. 1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

The Robson q Crane theatrical
troupearrived from Montgomery, Ala
bama near noon to-day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

NEW York, January 81, 12:Oe
p.m.- Cotton nominal. Ordinary.
&c; good ordinary, 10sc; low
middling, II 5.16c; middling, 112c
good middling, 12}c; middling fair,
l3c fair, 13sc. Futures opened
barely steady; now steady at 5 to {
points below Saturdays closing prices
as follows: Deliveries for
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

Removed 70 No. 65 Madison street
next door to Hotel clarendon. 136
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
Rod NnRpncrs md Perch

Just received at Clements, Sc Beal.
1000 pounds choice red snapper and
Reelfoot perch for sale low. 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
FishI Fishl

Large quantities of gulf and lake
fish just received at Clements. 1872
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
WANTEp.

D00MS-2 or 3 unfinished rooms By a fam
IL lily of 3. Address RENT. this office. 1922
A SITUATION in a frst-elass business
"A house by a single gentleman who has had
experience and can influence trade. Good
reference. Address JOHN. this Office 1917
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
OYSTERS and CELERY
Received Daily per Express BY
VICTOR ID. FUCHS,
30 and Al Jefferson. At
Horse Thief

Monday night last Mr.. A. B. Carter
had a fine saddle-horse stolen him and
succeeded yesterday in capturing both
thiefand horse. Thelatter was found
in possession Of a Mr.. Harris, at
Raleigh, and the thief, a white man
named John Blue, was found hiding
in a stable loft in Chelsea, under a
couple ofbales Of loose hay.
Fine Photographs. Sc per dozen
Cottage Gallery.
40 Beat street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
CaH,s Ink.

A jet black ink, used for photographic
pens, at MANsFoRD's,
131 298 Main.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

Coal and wood delivered on short no
tee A. II. SrRATMASN, 155 DeSoto. 1879
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
LOST.
sTRAYED.

GMALL Gold Watch. engraved J. s. Finder
- will be literally rewarded at Ottenheimer
a Schwarz's, s6l Main. ~ l32
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
SPECIAL NOTICES.
s
our CHEAP COLUMN.

A Ii Advertisements under the head Of For
n hent, For Sale, Wanted, Lost, Strayed,
per line for each insertion, sud IS cents per
line for one week. i6t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

pITCH-A black-and-tan Gordon bitch,
- slightly under average size, and With dim
tan marks over the eyes. A reward Of ten
dollars will be paid for her delivery al Gas
ton,s hotel, or for information left atthe hotel
leading 70 her recovery. af
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

COTTAGE ct Looney's Switch. G rooms.
" Apply to b. I. SMITH, 28 Front street.
100 aud l2 EXCHANGE; neat cottage: i6s
loo Poplar, good store. Applg toss edams.
up-stairi. A COROES. Us i9O
THE Mckinney place, in Walnut BEND,
i Ark. Apply to MADDEN q Harrington. l0ii
'NHE brick dwelling No. lsH 81. Martin
4 street. Apply to J. Il. GREHAN, "a
front etroet, nf
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
.FoR RENT.

fVNHE Brown place, near the mouth Of st.
4 Francis liver, Arkansas. recently occu-
pied BY B fargasOn. This place has nearly
400 acres under cultivation. good improve
ments and asteam gin. App'y 10
l0 l5 MTNTERPAhKER.
~ Main street. Memuhiq
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31

EUkNlIURk. Fixtures, etc, Of a good no.
II tel in Little Rock, Ark. Hotel was lately
furnished and is full Of bOarders. Good oren-
ing for n competent hotel man. Address
HOTEL, care Ledger Office. 12s i23
NEWS INK, in 10 70 cans. hnost article.
IN Also fine GARD and job Inks, Of all colors
and qualities, az Ledger Office. 6t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-01-31
FoR sALE

HOUSES and LoW in different paris Of the
IL city, cheap and on easy terms. Apply
70 2Sj Main street.
ISl 1B II NJ JAMES.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-05-26
The New Version.

The New York EUening Post argues that
because nobody ,could be allowed to alter
SBAEsPEARE's words, therefore nobody
Should be allowed to alter the familiar
phrases of the King.JAMEs version OF the
Bible. What mind the author OF that
proposition must have, not to be able to
see that it Is illogical, unfair, and based
upon misapprehension. IL is equivalent
TO saying that because we have the very
words SHAKESPEARE used and will not per-
init them to be changed, therefore We will
not allow even the most learned Of men 10
give US tie very words Of MATHEW, MARX,
LUXE, JOHN, PAUL, and the rest. The Post
Is on our side without knowing it. We are
the men who are standing for the Bible as
II was originally penned. The Post sides
with those who prefer the incorrect version
furnished by King JAMEs's translators. We
demand the original. genuine, unadulterated
first edition. The Post demands u version
sixteen hundred years younger.
Nearly all the objections which we have
seen mentioned against the new version Of
the New Testament are as far out of tbt
way, and as inconsequeniial, as those Of thu
Post. For instance, one mau objects tina
the suggestions OF the American reyiser
were not treated with sufficient respect b,
their English fellow-reyisers. But let tn
objector examine the book he objects to
and he will find that every suggestion mad
by the American reyisers was either inc0r
porated into the text or else stated at th
end Of the volume. There is not one OF ID
suggestions that were rejected and placed q
the end OF the book which would not hav
been rejected by at least large majority O
the people on this side OF the Atlantic.
Most Of the objections are sentimental
They do not 90 to the merits OF the question
at Oh. They are substantially that the oh
jec.ors would prefer false translation
which Is familiar TO a true translation wnicl
Is not familiar. They cannot bear to hav
stricken out OF the New Testament passage
which 1t Is universally admitted do not be
long 10 II; because they know these pas
sages by heart. OF all the books in th
world the New Testament is the one whicl
IL Is most important to have In its purity
OF all the books IN the world it is the on
which no man can afford to put before th
masses imam imperfect or incorrect form
There ought 10 be no question raised as Il
aught else than the absolute accuracy OF tn
yersioD-its fidelity to the original. TIL,
good sense OF the public will Ia the end en-