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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
NOTICES.

Safarans Street NJ. +. Church. South.
Chelsea - Sunday school at $50 am.
Preaching at II Am. by the pastor, Rev.
J. p. Walker. Prayer-meeting weekly.
Thursday night.
First Baptist Church. corner Second and
Adams streets-Sunday-schoo at $3.50
a. m; preaching At II am. and at 1870 pm.
K. A. Venable, pastor
Alabama Street Presbyterian Church,
corner Jones avenue and Alabam street.
Service II ain. A business meeting after
the morning service 70 which all Of the
members Of tho church and congregation
are especially requested to attend.
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Court
street-SDrvicos at II am, and 1880 pm.
II A Jones, pastor.
First Presbyterian Church, Bethel
building, corner OF Adams street and
Charleston avonue-Sabbath-schoo az $50
am. Services AZ II am. and 100 pm. BY
the Rev. Eugene Daniel, pastor,
Central Methodist Church, Union street
Preaching al II am. and 1880 pm. By
the Rev. X. II. Mahon, pastor. Sunday
school at 9;S0am,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
PERSONAL.

ThoS. II. Wilson, cabinetmaker and
upholsterer. All kinds furniture re-.
paired at short notice, 40 Jefferson. t
Rev. George Sweeney will preach
a. the Linden street Christian church
tomorrow morning and night at the
usual hours.
W. A. Wheatley, rental agent, 28l
Main street, offers for rent a numbar
Of stores, residences, furnished or
unfinished. offices, etc. t&s
Architect Cock has been confined to
his bed for the last three weeks with a
severe spell Of sickness. BE is now
convalescing and will be again at work
in a few days.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20

a fatke ana sftfiiiSent audience s.
ssmbled al Leubrie's Theater last
night to witness Mr.. Barrett and bis
excellent company in Shakespeare
Merchant Of Venice" aud in Rob.
ertsOns pleasing comedy Of David
Garrick.p Mr.. Barrett has always
been a hvcrite ksrs, but neyer
more 50 than ct present. His
visit being ct al ansricious
season and his supporting troupe PCS
sossing moro than ordinary histrionic
merit, while a paucity Of intellectual
dramatic entertainments has been ours
so far, all these have contributed
toward drawing amusement seekers to
the thester IN liberal numbers during
the Barrett engagement. The ear
nestOess and conscientious char
acter Of Mr.. Barrett's acting vas
never more fully and fayorably
displayed than on last night
il bis Shylock. and the secondary
parts Of the play have seldom been
filled 10 iaore satisfactory manner
Each point was we'll presented and
there were repeated bursts of applause
in acknowledgement. The entire cast
acted evenly and well, but the most
conspicuous was Miss Wainwright's
Portia. a ~portrature of exquisite
beauty and delicate finish, while
Mr.. Louis james acted
Bassanio with such intelligent grace
and artistic beauty, as to
draw forth greetings Of the
kindliestand most cordial description
The comedy Of David Garrick' was
rendered with taste, spirit and intel.
gence, and afforded much amusement
The double bill kept the players
and the spectators occupied until near.
" half past eleven.
BaFrett's Richelieu.
This weeks highly successful en-.
gagenent Of Mr.. Barrett viii termi.
nate to night with the strongest o.
BuIwer's dramatic works, "Riche.
lieu" The accomplished author was
on the eve Of burying his dramatic
genius in oblivion. when he made
another browning sttestaiion Of bis
skill in this historical production, in
which he took certain Liberties
with historical fact. as is a common
matter with dramatists. he, how
ever, managed the plot well, contrasted
his characters with skill and judg
ment and made the dialogue appro.
!, pirate, terse and graphic. The play il
l characterized by features both conf
cal and tragic, aud the dramatisI
aimed successfully to shadow fortt
the accomplishments of on,
who had been minister anC
statesman, as we'll as Cardinal. Vol
%taire, has stated that "Rishelieu" wa
the true architect Of the FrencI
monarchy, and Bulwer invested BIZ
elaborate production with more thar
usual interest By leading the historian
back to verify all that Yoltaire as
serted. Remembrance Of the Car
dinals contamination Of the work 0
Louis XII. the subjugation Of Protes
tantism in his native country, ant
the abasement Of the house 0
Austria, are all pictured By
Bulwer with a mastery hand. "Rich
elieu"was FIRST presented to the publ.
at the Covent Garden Theater, Lon.
don, and simultaneously by Forrest il
this country. 1t is probably destine,
to hold the stage as long as the play
Of Shakespeare. With new, sppropri
ate and costly costumes, and a com
pany Of accomplished people, we ma.
expect a highly creditable portrayal 0
the life Of the great Minister Of Franc
at the theater tonight.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
!. SAMELSOM & CO..
Opp. Peabody Hotel.
A full line Of Imported and Hey
West cigars at Dreyius' cigar
store, 2O3 Main street.
The lIerchants' Exchange.


The directors Of the Merchants Ex-
change we're in convention for several
hours last night, and chose Mr.. John
K. Speed as President, Mr.. Keeling
as Secretary, and Mr.. w. j. Chase as
Treasurer, also appointed committees
for various purposes. Arrangements
are in course Of being made to open
out for regular business next week.
when dispatches from various leading
markets will be regularity posted.
The members Of the Exchange now
number ia, aud it is expected that at
least $50 will become identified with
the exchange.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
The Risat MaH IN the Right
pkAOe.

The Rt9ht maa In the Right
a'EHCe.
The Fest Saith Herald Of the 18th
says
The genial and intelligent Colonel
Sam A. Wells paidus Q visit yesterday,
which wokighiy appreciated. He has
been appointed Passenger Agent Of
the Mississippi and Tennessee rail-
road, and is organizing an excursion
trip TO Mardi Gras ct New Orleans,
Colonel Wells is just the man to put
such an enterprise in harness aud to
"whoop up the boys Of a lively rate.
Mr.. Wells Is doing good service in
his new position for one Of the best
managed and moot popular lines in the
South. Those who contemplate going
to Mardi Gras at New Orleans should
be sure to consult him,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20

We propose eioeinE oaf naF
c7sFistsnas stock ~ Desks, aeez
FstnFicA GhiiaFen's Ladies and
Geats' Fancy Rockers, Brackets,
Baby BRsgies, ete.s Kt greatly
reduced prices.
Special Bargains I'm Furniture
and Carpets, Wholesale and re
tail.
AHKs, BEATrIE 4 Co.,
loot 1863 Main street.
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Fish, Fish.
In endless quanLlLIes, n CIement'a lll


Denies the Soft Impeachment.
EDITOR LEDaER:-Tn Justice to me
and my two daughters, / hope you will
give me space in your columns to cor
rect a misstatement 10 your paper of
Wednesday last. Your reporter
doubtless procured his information
from some malicious person who was
interested ia dofaming my character,
as the facts we're misrepresented. l
took laudanum as stated, though the
motive wat not to commit suicide, but
to case a pain in my head. As / took an
overdose by mistake. by which | was
made delirious, | may have given ex-
preston to some wild sentences, but
certainly did not behave in the man
ner described. AS to my daughters,
one u now at school, and the other
out at service in a respectable family.
| an not at all the creature the article
Ia question represented me to be-, and
know 1t was a revelation to my
friends and acquaintances.
Mrs s. L. MA%TTINoLY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
I SAMELS0N & CO.,
30 MAIN STREET.
Oysters, Fish and Game.

All partiesin search Of something choice
in the above line should not fail to call at
Clements, IS Beal, for he sells cheap and
delivers free. ll7t
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20

The PUBLIC LEDGER job printing
Office and book bindery is prepared to
execute work with neatness and dis.
patch, and at as low rates % any com.
petitor,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
C|BION ANIRIS 70 0RDER

We have just completed arrangements
for making Custom ShirtstO order in short
|er time and for less money than hereto
fore. WeknOw our ability to supply custom
shirts is equal, If not superior, to any shirts
manufacturers in the city. Therefore can
guarantee satisfaction in fit or quality,
either in Laundried or UnIaundried Custom
Shirts.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20

A round lot Of citizens met in the
County Court room Of the Court house
yesterday afternoon, and accomplished
Just nothing at all, as usual. Consid-
cradle confusion and want Of harmony
was manifested, and after various un-
satisfactory and desultory action,
aided by many expressions which
evineed an indisposition to settle the
debt at any price, the meeting ad-
iourned. The committee Of sixteen,
OF which Mr.. Napoleon Hill is chair
man, is to meet this afternoon to FIX a
time and place for the submission Of
their report, and the discussion Of the
same.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
GrOcerles,SRIOOns and the Trad,

GrOceries,SRIOOns and the Trade
al Large
Will please take notice that our second
spelling puzzle prize, 800 Full Moon CT
gats 70 the party who willspell the great
eat number Of three-word combinations.
Is open for competition TO the trade only.
Combinations Of three words can be easily
secured and as we viii distribute prizes
March 3, we advise the trade 10 20 to work
and send in their lists If they want to win
900 Of u celebrated Full Neon cigars.
1. SAMELsON q Co.
$40 Main Street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
Langtry Tickets Given Away.

A"nbtEy AtOhCtS OAuch h"oJs
This has been pet scheme for some
time and would no doubt have been q
splendid advertisement, had we been sue
cessful in securing a corner on tickets,
but we regret to say we failed in doing
this and TO pacify u friends we will sell
them the Full Moon, the finest cigar eyel
brought to this city for Eve cents.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
Interesting /!

Knowing that all lovers of a fine i'm
ported cigar like it to be fresh, we have
made arrangements with our importing
houses TO receive fresh shipments twice a
week. We consequently are prepared to
offer the Finest and Freshest Inn
ported Cigars ever brought to this
city at prices which defy competition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
GREEh E.EYANS.
Southwest cor. OssotO and eayOsS Ste
MEMPHEs. TENN,

win fupuly On sho-t notice, either or beth
70 Aqy Yalt Of TIE city, IN q quantity from
6fty cents upwards. OE-cra noflctis.d.
1913
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20

Music books, magazines, illustrated
papers, ETC., bound at the PUBIC
LEDdFB h'Odery. ID Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-01-20
Come Early Before the Rush
The old CITY Debt.

Buy your oysters from Clement, and you
will got the very best lit
National Republican., 1883-04-14

pact. But they would in such case be
protected by law from any violence just
as though no such compact existed.
How then can they expect to be
allowed to set the law at defiance by assaults
on men with whom they have no business
understanding merely because these choose
to work for less wages than the rate the
association seeks to establish2 The trades
unions surely can have no avowed policy Of
violence against non-union men. If they
had they would bo in rebellion against law,
and would have to measure their
strength against the state and, upon the
states demand, the nation likewise. The
firing upon non-union men from ambush
should not be charged upon the association.
There may bo lawless and criminal action by
individual members. The association is re-
sponsible only for what it avows, encourages,
or defends.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
A Great Sale or Autographs.

A very large collection belonging to a
French nobleman was sold on Monday and
Tuesday last consisting almost entirely of
autograph letters from celebrated political
personages and the kings, princes and prin-
cesses of France, the only others being one
from David Garrick to Favart, in 1767,
written in French, and with some verses of
his own he translates into French, and one
from George Washington, 1705, to Mr.. Walcott,
in which he says it would be very agreeable
to him to know the sense of men who are
cool and dispassionate judges as to the treaty
with Great Britain. This sold for 46 los.
A letter of Anne of Brittany, successfully
Queen of Charles VIII, and Louis XII, from
Blois Q510), to Chancellor Ganay, referring
to the serious illness of Cardinal Amboise,
and entreating him to take his place If he
dies, in the curious old spelling, "Entandes
bien sete letre," &c.-G12 5s. Bossuet to
Fenelon, interesting letter about the Quiet
lists, and the disputes as to Quietism--f12
los. Aletter of Fenelon's to BOssuet upon the
same subject dated 169l-9l0 OF several by
Catherince de Medicis, zone to her son Henri
III, referring to the intended marriage Of tho
Due d'Anjou with the queen of England
(15S0)-9S los. Another to her daughter, the
queen of Spain, telling her of the death of
her son Francis II-Gl5. One of seven letters
of Charles IX to Catherine de Medicis, his
mother, undated asked her to continue gov
erning the kingdom at her WILL which will
always satisfy him-e13. One of three let
ters of Gaspard de Coligny to Catherine de
Medicis, referring to the edict of Nantes, sold
for $50; others for els los. Frederick III,
king of Prussia, TO Cardinal Fleury, u pages,
written at the beginning OF the Moravian
campaign, alludes to the probabilities of an
alliance Of England and Holland against
France-G41. Henri do Lorraine, "Le Ba-
lafra," to Nj. Lansac-920. Nine. do Mainte-
non to the Princesse dc Vaudemont, in which
she says: "Je serais trop heu ireuse 81 je de-
sirois autatt la mort par amour de Dieu que
10 lr desire par degoust du monde-G10 los.
Charles Due d'Orleans, father of Louis XIII,
| twenty-five years prisoner in England, n
French poet, written during his captivity,
with seal, rush ring, and superscriptiOn-444
1Qs. Cardinal Richelieu, 10 memorials mostly
in his own hand and indorsed by Louis XIII,
an important collection in which the sugges-
tions of the cardinal are decided upon in the
marginal notes by the king-f159. Thibau-
deau Sevigne (Marquise de) to her daugh-
ter, 1859 parts of which have been pub
lished-G20. Voltaire TO Lekain, Ferney
1863, in which he says: con dit toujours
que .ie vols faisant des tragedies. C'est sans
doute lecrivain des nouvelles ecolesastiques
qui repandCes bruits scandaleux, fin qui on
nc m'enterre pas enterro Sainte "-e5 los
Another to COlini Ferney, 1862, relates to his
| theater and envies the one at Cassel--" II
n'appartient pas au phiosophe dc FeTney
davoir le theatre dun Electeur "--f6 6s
The whole collection sold for 81, 553 us.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

The last matinee OF the Royal Hand Bell Ring
ers is this afternoon and their last performance
takes place tonight. The engagement of this
company has been very successful and the enter
tainment furnished by them of a very high char
acter. AS an evidence of the favor with which
they have been received 1t may be said they have
had very large houses every night, although
Washington was never better supplied with at
tractiye entertainments than during tho present
week. Last night, through the courtesy OF Mr.,
John II. Williams, of the Bell Ringers, tho choir
boys Of the Church Of the Incarnation, with their
preceptor, Mr.. John L. Parker, were invited and
were highly pleased with its performance.
Maggie Mitchell will close her engagement at
the National with matinee in the afternoon and
farewell performance to- night. These will be
the last opportunities the people of Washington
will have for many months, perhaps forever to sec
their old favorlte. Maggie Mitchell has always
found in this city q welcome as warm and gener-
Gus as was ever extended her elsewhere, and twas
on the present occasion fully as demonstratlye.
Minnie Palmer's week at Ford's Opera houso
has been continued ovation, the most successful
engagement she has ever filled in this city, where
she is such n favorite. This afternoon is her last
matinee and tonight her last performance this
season. Miss Palmer goes to Europe shortly and
to-day will be the last opportunity perhaps for
many years that her admirers will have 10 sec
her.
The sale Of seats for the Langtry engagement
which will commence on Monday, has been very
brisk, and the prospect Is that persons desiring
seats will be unable to got them unless they &C
early to-day.
Catherine Lewis commences q limited engage.
ment on Monday at the National, which will un.
doubleday prove highly successful one She ap.
pears In "olivette" during the entire week.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
Let Us Try Its Strength.

The treasurer Of tho gas company admits
that the original gas works cost but $5OO,OOO
After running them eighteen years, and pay
ing the stockholders good dividends, il was
found that, besides this g fair return on tho
investment" which was all the company was
entitled to, the rates charged for gas had been
so exorbitant that surplus of 100000 had
accumulated and been expended in additions
to the works. An so the public not only paid
prices which yielded good interest on
the capital but which doubled the
capital besides. This addition to the
capital, instead of being divided among
the stockholders in the shape of stock, ought
to have been disposed of for the benefit of the
public from whom It had been unjustly taken
This might have been done by issuing stock
to tho city to the amount of the surplus.
The present capital stock is sl,5OO,0OO, Of
National Republican., 1883-04-14
BnANcu OFFICES.

The following IS list Of the branch Offices in
washington. Others will be added hereafter:
W. S. RoosE's News Stands at the ARLINGTON
uorEt, WIILARD's HOTEL, and METROPOLITAN
HOTEL.
RoosE & orrrS's News stand NATIONAL HOTEL
DE. QUEES, ST. JAMES HOTEL,
RIGGS HOUSE News stand.
Z EBDITT HOUSE News Stand.
AMERICAN HousE News stand
w. s. THoMrsoN'S Drug Store.
{. II. FicKLNGs Drug Store. Georgetown.
J. JBRApiEY ADAMs's Book Stores.
CIR DurouR, Druggist, 1918 Fourteenth street.
RIB FERGUSON Druggist, corner Second and
Pennsylvania avenue S. Il.
s. L. LEWIS, Druggist corner Fourteenth and p
streets
G.G. C. srMMs, Druggist, corner Fourteenth and
New York avenue.
w. f. SCALA, Druggist, 800 East Capitol street.
II. A JOHNSTON, druggist, corner Tenth and o
streets northwest.
s. sLArER's Cigar Store, corner II and First
streets northwest.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

IT would he q mistake to suppose that
as tho cx-confederatcs fall into the union
line they are going to debase themselves by
falsely pretending that they believed them
selves criminals during the war. OF course it
is treason" for citizens to levy war against
tho United States or to lend aid and
comfort to their enemy. OF course those
who commit treason are TRAITORS"
Those who participate in rebellion are
"rcbels" But when rebellion creates and
maintains for four years a nation embracing
eleven contiguous states, which is recognized
on sea and land by our own government and
others as belligerent with all the rights of
war, then the cause rises very far above the
level of the criminal statute, and its adherents
cease to answer to the ordinary description of
a few secret conspirators commonly called
traitors. While the fate of the nation was in
doubt its cause was best aided by the strongest
words against its enemies. Now that it is
safe against assault, its cause is best aided by
dropping all epithets based on the events Of
twenty years ago and recognizing all as fellow
citizens.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
A Word from the West. /.

VteN"'sNf's
No one ventures to assert that tho appoint
ment is not good one that Judge Gresham
is not eminently qualified to discharge the
duties of the position; that he is not very
able man and true republican. A man pos
sessing all the good qualities that are a scribed
to Judge Gresham, by the common consent OF
all who know him, is just the kind Of man the
masses of the people desire to see placed in
positions of honor and trust they prefer that
a man should be promoted on true merit,
rather than on the recommendation of self
constituted political leaders; hence the selec-
tion of Judge Gresham as postmaster general,
wholly on his own individual merits, gives
the country general satiiaction. President
Arthur, in his appointment, has shown an
Independence Of cliques that is worthy Of all
praise, and has secured the services Of an able,
true and just man in his cabinet, one who
will attend we'll TO the duties Of the high
Office to which he has been appointed, and
will also boa sound and true adviser in all
matters pertaining to the welfare OF the
country.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

THE eight pages of THE REPUBLICAN this
morning are each one column wider than the
regular daily issue. This increase in size is made
necessary by tho pressure of news and the
liberal patronage of our advertisers, who have
evidently learned that it pays TO advertise
in The REPUBLICAN,. In addition to
our usual local ami tclographic reports,
we print this morning good deal of very
gratifying information in regard TO our real
estate market, showing that the demand for
choice property, especially in the residence
sections, is increasing and that the number
cf wealthy people who are buying or
preparing to build winter homes in
the capital city indicates that it will soon be,
what it ought to be, ono Of the principal
cities of the nation and favorite winter
home for people of means from all sections
We also give some moro interesting facts
about tho bad gas we arc compelled,
for the present, to use somo fresh
news about southern railways, and much
other general matter that cannot fail to be
entertaining. Tho enlarged sheet will be
published ever Saturday as long as the pres
sure for space continues, or until the demand
makes it necessary to print something larger,
This is not four page" town.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
The Matter with .James's play.


Mr. Henry James, jr,, "the great American
novelist" who IL has been insinuated by Mr..
Howells, is quite as great man as Thackeray,
has made dismal failure as playwright.
Before going any further, it may be well to
state that Mr.. James has returned the compli-
ment by saying that Mr.. Howolls is also as
great as Thacleray, but, then, of course,
everybody knows this. / see that Mr.. Henry
James, jr,, has begun tho publication of his
play, "Daisy Miller" founded upon his well
known novel Of that name. Mr.. James has
made mistake. He talks vaguely about his
i'll treatment by the management of the Mad
ison Square theater but the simple facts in the
case show that nobody on earth is to blame
but Mr.. James himself A long time ago tho
Madison Square theater asked him to write u
play for them. They paid him literally for
his time while he was doing it aud agreed to
pay generous sum on tho completion of the
play, II it was acceptable. Mr.. James felt
quite sure that the play would be acceptable
and dashed II of. II was handed TO the man
agement Of the Madison Square theater and
they returned 1t at once, for the very good
reason that il would be impossible TO perform
it in single evening. Played in the quickest
time. with few waits between the acts, it
National Republican., 1883-04-14
The NEW Two cent stamp.

Postmaster General Gresham has approved
design for the new two cent postage stamp.
The stamp contains tablet upon which is a
profile of Washington similar to that ON the
present three cent stamp. Surrounding tho
profile is an oval band In tho upper part of
the band the words United States postage"
beneath the band a large "2," and at the ex-
treme bottom of the tablet the words "two
cents" The design will be returned to the
American Bank Note company of New York
for engraving, after which the department
will decide upon the color to be used, The
color of the design which has been approved
is green,