Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-12-14

Mr.. cohn, c'gar dealer, felt the weight
81 Captain Ed Harris broad hand, snd the
Captain will doubtless submit the case be-
fore Esquire Coleman. The unwarrsnted
use Of names in smart advertisements i
not always relished by suffering citizens,
and they cannot help losing patience some
times.
In the Criminal Court to-day Albert
Williams was convicted Of assault and
battery on VIM. Cunningham, the
grocer, but was recommended to the
mercy Of the Court A new trial was
asked for and allowed.
Among the creditors Of II. NJ. Hudgini
whose safe is reported to have been rob
bed at Hot Springs a few nights since, are
Rice, Stix & Co, $3.50 Friedman Bros,
sS2l9; Cherry, O'Connor & Co., ST Louis,
S64S 81. The total indebtedness is set al
about $4,000, and the stock on hand from
$4,000 to 10000.
There are always two sides, and even
among trials by jury" the decisions arr
sometimes honestly made. In the recent
case of Driver, colored, for cutting Police
officer Sullivan, according to the state
ment published this morning by the fore
man, Mr., Golsan, the jury rendered 8
verdict just as any other fair minded jury
would have done.
Next week at Cincinnati, Rose Eyting,
is to play "Hermioneu in Shakespeare
Winters Tale, and the beautiful play
will have a grand tableau Of ship of TIT
olden time wrecked at sea, the great tria
scene in the temple oft sun, the past
oral home of Perdita, incidental dances
with select quartette, elegant costumes
and other interesting features.
Great attractions at the Ladies Bazal
tonight No. So North Court street
Everybody that feels an interest in the
new enterprises Of the city should attend
No charge for admission. just the place
to get the very best oysters and purchase
lovely Christmas present. The lunches
will continue tomorrow Saturday.
Mr.. Charles A. Castor, late Of The
Western Union Telegraph office, and I
practical telegrapher of "a years expert
ence, win open school for instruction il
telegraphy at No. 1866 Main street, OF
Wednesday next. the 10Th inst. Ladies Oh
young gentlemen wishing to learn the ar
will find, or may address Mr.. CASTOR at No
06 Union street until that date an(
thereafter at his school ROOM.
Victor D. Fuchs market, 80 and A
Jefferson, exhibits large assortment o
seasonable eatables. Among the list maj
be fonnd dressed turkeys and chickens
venison roasts and steaks, quails, rabbits
squirrels, wild ducks, oysters, celery, re,
snappers, salt water trout. Reelfoot LAX
perch, fresh meats Of all kinds, ETC., etc
Leave orders for prompt delivery.
Bryson's Sue" won first prize at tn
all aged stakes near CantoLy Miss yes
terdsy, Crawford's Gath" getting secon,
place, while the third place was diyidet
between Grousdale and London. Tn
pointers prize was won by Tyler. Il
the champion stake to be decided to-da,
the entries are Gath" Sue" Forema
and two dogs known as London" on
belonging to Coleman and one to Harri
son.
That railway building veteran Nj
John T. Trezevant, has written letter {
President Hadden soliciting his inhuenc
in an effort to secure a "reverien to in
crease his comfort when he sits in bi
armed chair. The President found on
similar to that used by that famous vel
eran Captain james Lee, on the 6n
steamer ofthe same name, and Colont
John is doubtless in the full enjoyment
the delightful object ere this.
The bill presented TO the Lower Houl
Of Congress, asking an appropriation
$4,000 for the benefit Of the Custom
house, is designed for the protection ofth
bluff upon which the Customhouse
located. 1t needs stone wall on th
side next to the river, and other proteC
ton, as well as ornsmentation is necessl
~, bnt the walls Of the Custombouse al
solid enough to last forty generations
more or less, without protection.
The city of Nashville is undergoing tn
throes ola new form Of government, ant
have commenced experimenting on tn
closure Of cigar stands and the like o
Sunday after the fashion tried here for
spell. The heroic movement, however
will be modified after while, the same
ours, as the people of the Rock City are
the cosmopolitan sort, and must have the
Sunday refreshments and recreation III
same as the inhabitants Of other places.