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CONFECTIONERY

TIL E subscriber informs bis old custom.
/ ers aud the public generally that he
keeps constantly on hand. Fresh Candies,
Fruits, Nuts. Seasoning Extracts, ToiIe,
Soaps, Notions. &C., which he will sell
very Cheap. Ale and Wine also on hand
at all times.
StOnebraker's Oysters. Domestic Wine,
AND CAKES are famous and he will be
always ready to supply all with the very
best. either in small or large quantities.
He will supply prizes and families al mod
crate rates. GS+ Give him trial and be
sali. fed that lie has The best IN bis line.
JOSEPH NJ. STONEBRAKER.
Angus, 8, 1867. ~
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NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
WHEELING, WEST VA.
CAPITAL, S2OO'UUO'
Office, &c Monroe ST. next door iOIst Nat Bank
OFFICERS.
Geo. K. Wheat, Pres't. James McCluney,V. P.
John Bishop, Secretary.
Chas. Wallace, State Agent for W. Va. and Md
John E. Wilson, Geo. X; Wheat,
Jas. C. Or, SamI. harper
A. c. Quarter, Morgan L. OFT,
George Adams.
S. Bradu Cash. Merchants Nat. Bank, Wheeling
Lis, Morrison S Co Wholesale GroceTs, .
Pryor, Handian s Co. 4" :,
Michael Reilly,
Nc Cabs, Kraft & Co. Druggists,
G. " Fran=heim 6. Co. Wholesale Liquors %
UTnsfip. Woods s CO. Queensware,
Le,ris Baker, Publisher Register
T. c. .ucAfs, Notions,
Campbell. Frerr S. Co. Pubs. Inteliigencer, "
OF, Son 4 CO. H1rG"Sle,
J E. Sands. Cashier, lst Nat. Bank, FairmOnt.
r. p. Camden. Pres't Nat. TX. Bank, Weston.
Can't JOHN .YrLure. Jr. Wheeling.
b. F. HARRISON, ShePherdsto"n,
Agent for Jefferson County.
Anil On 1857 "
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4. II. II. RANSOM. J. En. d
RANSOM & DUKE,


Hawks Coach Factory Building,
CHARLESTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY,
UAVE in Stoe and for Sale
Gciser's Pat. Threshing Machine,
ScuIl,'s Cider and Wine Mill, fbest in the mar
Sacla:rs s. ., II 10 and Is inch ProPCllers,
hay, straw ond ioudar Cutters warranted.
Nm. BAKERS WHEAT FAN, [Hauanled.J
Raw Hide Roller Hay and Straw Cuue -.
GRAIN DRILLS, with and wi,hon Guano and
Grass Seed AtlOchme IL.
FLOWS AND PLOW CASTE GS.
Fairbanks Patent Platform and Family Scales,
Briar Scyhes and Bnar Hooks.
Ohio Grndstoncs, with and without frames and
fixtures.
CISTERN PUMPS, [ALL EISps,J
Patent WATER DRAW Frs for Wells and
Cistcrns.
Hydraulic Cement,
CHURNS OF ALL KINDS,
COOKING STOVES.
Grain Bags, [bost cotton and linen.l
Tumip Seed white, Eat and red top strap leaf.
" OGDEN Tubing and Chain for Chain Pumps.
Patent Step Ladlers-4, 6, s, loand Il feet.
Cast Iron Dirt Scoops.
APPLE TARERS.
Scoop aud Long Handle ShoVe's,
Forks of all kinds.
Leather Betting, TRACE Chains and Harness.
Raw Bone. Baw Bone Phosphate. Super Phos
plate Of Lime, Soluble Pacific Guano. Paapsco
Guano, and other celebrated Fertilizers.
JOHNS IMPROVED PRESERVATIVE
PAINT, for Metal Roofs, Iron Railing, AZ ricuI-
lural Tools.
Aug ), 1867.
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BELIEVING that VIC nave one OF the largest
ID and best selected Bssorimcnts Of this class
OF Goods ever in this Valley--snd that We
possess advantages which enable US TO sell as
low as the Wholesale Houses of Baltimore, We
therefore respectfully solicit your orders, and
hope, by d.igeEt attention 30 the requirement,
Of the Irodr, % merit continuance Of your
patronage. Our stock consists Of
IMPORTED AND .1.UERIC.8N CUTLERY.
Deer Plate, Scrs,r Chesf, Trunk and Pad Locks.
strap, Hook. But, Shutter and + Hinges Scrtir,
Scrtw sp,ing aud Chain Bolts. Tl0, RGp',
Braces and Bits. .7ugus, Chi'tis, L,utts, Pidn0.
Bsreis, Rules, Gross Cut, Hand, Jpocd, Com
pass and Whip SnoS, Haiehelj, Hammers, .8dso,
.irtS, Comprises, and Boring Machine Rnrih,
Siedgts, BsiioIcs scrtic Plates, Uses. Tire BSr.
SrS, Scrtr UTtneh,s, Draining kyire,, Jdok
Ser6irs, Forks, shOUsLs, Chains, Hamt,, Raks,,
BriaT aud Grain Scyihts, Nh Scoop, MGioeki.
Picks, Hoes Bride Bits, Buetifi, Rings, Pad
Tres, Turrtis, Post Hooks, Ornaments, Spurs,
CwJs, Coffin Trimmings and Cabind Herd.
rare Tror,b, Puiity5, Tape Lines, PUNCHES,
Lasts aud Shoe Findings Mails, SpikfS, HOrn
and Mule Shoes and Nails also Iron Of all kinds
Broons, Brushes and CordGgs.
Thankful for past fsvors, we respectfully
solicit orders for the above named goods.
D.qPJD HUMPHREYS d. co.
February l6, 1867.
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ORIGIN AND HISTORY
OF TIE
BOOKS OE HE BIBLE.

BY PROF. CALVIN F. STOWE, D. D.
A work Of real value, and an almost indis-
psnsable companion Of the Bible, showing what
Inc Bible is not. what il is, and how 10 use II
answering all the objections to its authenticity
urged by modern inhdels, and tracing the au-
thor,y Of each book up 10 lis inspired authors,
giving vast amount of information heretofore
locked up in very and costly volumes, ma
king one Of the most popular books ever pub
lished.
1000 AGENTS WANTED,
Experienced agents, ciergymen, ladies school
teachers and Others should send al once for CIR
cuIsrs giving further information. Address,
ZEIGLER, McCURDI & CO.
sol Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, p,
October ), 1867. An
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Empire Sewing Machine Company.
GIG BROADWAY, n. YORK

No FANNY MAcuIxE. This Machine has
straight needle, perpendicular acton makes
The Inck or Shuttle Stitch, which Will neither
rlp nor ravel, aud IS alike on bold sldes per-
forms perfect sewing on every description Of
material, with cotton linen or silk thread.
1t Hens, Fell, Binds, Brad-, Tuck, Q"ilt',
Piaiis, and Gathers. IS Family Machine.
il has no superior.
Price, with Hemmer and Braider, SEQ.
Particular attention is called 10 cur New In
proved Manufacturing Machines. They run
light and are comparatively noiseless, simple,
durable and eiiicient. For cloth or Leather
work they have no competitors.
No. . Machine, with Hemmer and Braider,
SIS. No. Machine SIS.
~ Agents wanted, TO whom liberal dis
count will be given.
October IL, 1867. 3n
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NEW ARRIVAL
OF
FALL AID WHITTIER GOODS |!

@ WE respectfully announce TO
our customers and the public gen.
@@> orally, that we are now receiving
and opening the finest and largest Stock Of Dry
Goods, Groceries, Notions, Wares, &C., ever
offered in this market, at prices too, that we are
satisfied will please every one that may favor
us with call. In our store will be found,
FOR THE LADIES,
Delaines, Poplins, Alpacas, Cashmeres, Pras-
sian Cloth, Plaid goods Of all descriptions ; Cal
icoes, Glnghams, and in fact, every article Of
Dress Goods that may be reeded Tor comfort or
beauty. Also Shawls, Clouds, Grey aid White
Fiaunels, and other Wooden Goods, besides our
usually large stock Of Ladies furnishing goods
generally.
FOR GEN7LE.ME.N
we have purchased with great care, a large and
varied assortment of Cassimers, direct from the
manufacturers, which we are enabled to sell at
greatly reduced prices we have Beaverton
Cloth for Oyercoats Black Cloths, Doe skin
Cass;mers Full Linsey, Corduroy, sc. Boots,
Shoes, Hats, Caps, Notions, Wares, and a full
and complete supply of Groceries, in word,
everything usually found in well regulated
country store, all Of which we Fan and will sell
al the very lowest figures, for Cash or Country
Produce.
IL We return our thanks 10 our customers
for the liberal patronage hitherto extended to
us, with the hope that il may still continue, and
we cordially invite all in want Of any thing in
our line to give Us 4 call and satisfy themselves
in regard TO our goods aud prices.
COST s WAGNER.
Stoue Store
SbePherdstown, October 5, 1867. If
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PIANOS. PIANOS.
S5518
CHARLES nj, STIEFF,

MANUFACTURE Of lst Premium Grand
vi aud Square Planes. Factories q aud &C
Camden Street, and IS and AZ Perry Street,
near Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Ware
rooms No. /, North Liberty Street, above Bal
timoIe, Baltimore, Md.
Has always on hand the largest stock Of Pr
amos 10 be found in the city. My new Grand
Scale oyerStrung patent agraie treble Pianos
are pronounced by the best amatucrs and pro
fessors 10 be the best F'auo manufactured We
warrant them free Of every fault for five years,
and the privilege of exchange within II months
if not entirely satisfactory 10 the purchaser
SECOND H.7.ND PIANOS always on hand
from $50 TO $500.
MELODL4hS AND P.ARLOR ORIGINS
from the best makers.
We have permission 20 refer 70 the following
persons who have our Pianos in use: Dennis
Daniels, ID. S. Rentch, William Rush, W. @.
Butler, Richard c. Williams, BENZ. F. Harrison,
in Jefferson county, and James L. Cunningham,
S. c. Cunningham, Jacob Seibert, Benz Speck,
Andrew Bowman, George Hokc, Jacob Miller,
Chas. X. Coe, James Denny, Lemuei Campbell,
Rev Dir. Hair, in Berkeley county.
u5- For further particulars apply TO B. F.
HARRISON, Agent, Shepherdstown.
H. Terms liberal a call IS solicited.
August 3, 1867. ly
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GREAT BARGAINS.

S we are now selling our entire stock
\ Of Dry Goods JeIO'0 Cost, great bar
gains may be expected. The stock con-
sists Of Challies, Moz antiques, Alpacas,
Lawns. Ginghams, Caicoes. etc, for tie
Ladies. In Ihe Gentlemen line. we
have large assortment OF CassimeTes,
Cassinets, Sa,inets, Tweeds, COuOnades,
Linens. &c. Also. Bicached and Tn.
tleached Muslins, Notions, &c in great
abundance.
These Goods have Ill been purchased
at less than the regular wholesale prices,
and ulll he sold accordingly. Come one,
come all, where bargains can be had.
IRUIN g. KEEDT,
Successors TO Wm. A. ChaplIne.
Aug. II, 1867.
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eg5ys. THE GREAT CAUSE OF
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PRICE 80 CENTS PER BOTTLE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
snit Abput a weddlng Cake.

A singular case recently came before
the Sheriff. Court Of London. The
plaintiff baked a wedding cake for the
l defendant and the latter would not pay
I him. In his cross-examination the ag-
Il grieved baker said: I" / was in the ser
! vice of Mr.. Newcomb as journeyman
nj the time. He is baker and pastry
cook. / made the cake in his time ne
did not order me to make II, but the lazy
to whom he was about to be married ulu'
/ found some Of the things, such as Tour
pounds Of icing sugar and quartern ana
n half of brandy" Defendant SAID ne
did not order the cake. His Honor
. "Did the lady TO whom you were en-
gagged order it2" Defendant" es,
She did" His Honor" Then it was
debt contracted by her before marriage,
and YOU would be liable for It, De-
fendant-"I did not know she had or
dered the cake unit she told me about II,
and then / kicked up row with her.
Laughter His Honor" What, do
Won mean to say flat you actually
1uarreled with your wife about the very
wedding cake ? Defendant - III
course / did" Laughter Defend
ant, Counsel-"It was rather early to
commence quarreling, | must confess.
Defendant" Well, l did not like It
His Honor-"I 1t appears to me, plalntlii'
that you we're the servant of the defend
ant, and you made the cake while acting
in that capacity 1t is clear you cannot
recover in this action, and therefore de-
PENDANT will have the verdict
Prospective Marriage of Maggie Mitchell.
1t is rumored that Maggie Mitchell will
retire from the stage after playing Sc
ries of farewell engagements throughout
the country next winter, preparatory to
marrying a journalist in Boston, who
has been long devoted to her. The diml-
nutive Coincidence has been very sue
cessful, dramatically and pecuniarlly,on
the stage, and though very girlish look
ing, is quite old enough to marry. The
journalist and she are said to have been
engaged for fifteen years, which is a test
of the heart as we'll as of patience Long
courtships are troublesome sometimes;
but they are good guarantees for the fu'
turp
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
ASSETS. July 1866.
LIABILITIES
Loss By Portland Fire. July 4th.
IlHE totnl amount favored by the Atna Poli

T'HE total amount covsred BY the Htna Poli-
L cies on property destroyed or damaged il
sos. 1854, on which salvage will be about five
per cent. Our total loss will not vary much
from $4,000, and was promptly adjusted and
paid. This sum Is i've per cent. upon the Com
pany's assets. figure but slightly exceeding
our Government and State taxes paid last year.
or a proportion equal 10 a 5000 loss for a COM
pany Of $l0o.0Oo assets
The necessity for insurance and the value Of
wealthy, strong corporations is forcibly IL
lustrated by this FIRE. Several weak insurance
companies are destroyed. Portland has q
population Of 35.0O0-was handsomely built
mostly fine brick or stone structurcs-protectod
aud screened with onward OF 3 900 shade trees
bounded on three sides BY water-indeed,
literally, almost rising from the ocean--and
with steam IRE department-yet Il has &c.
0OO,O10 Of property consumed in few hours
upon a holiday when its people are least oc,u-
pied-from the very insignificant cause Of a
contemplate hrecraoker.
Remember the trifing origin Of fires that
sweep away in few hours the earnings %
years. Consider your best interest and give the
Ktna Agent a call If you need proper insur-
ance security. Pay fair rate Of premium for
a good and genuine article, and with these
lights and experiences before you, procure
your insurance with shrewd Judgment.
Applications for insurance promptly attended
70 by II. A. LITTLETON 4 CO., Ag'ts.
vh-I. No. p Madison street.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
TICKETS So EACH.

May be had Of or ordered through any Of the
Company's agents, at the Central Ag0cy,
Memphis, Tenn, OF Of Col. james Strain, HOr
nando. Miss.
Stockholders. Directors and 0aicers Of the
Company are prohibited from purchasing OF
holding tickets In any Of the drawings. Ire
Company is simply the media for the purchafe
and sale OF real estate between property holders
and the general pablo.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
A MAN OF A THOUSAND.
ooNsUMPTIvE UR ED.

A NsUMPTIVE CUR E D d.
DR. II. JAMES, A RETIRED PHYSI-
clan of great eminence. discovered, while
in the East Indies, certain cure Tor Cons mp
ton, Asthma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, and
General Debility. Tee remedy was di covered
BY him when his only HID daughter, was
given up to die. His child was cured, and is
now alive an well. DESTROYS Of benefitting
his fellow mcrtals, he will send to those who
wish il the reciPe, containing full directions
for making and successfully using this remedy,
free, on receipt of their names, with two st imps
TO pay expenses There is not 'inele symp'
tom of Consumption that it does rot at once
take hold IF and dissipate. Night sweats.
peeyishuess, irritation o. the nerves, failure of
memory, difficult ex .ectoration, sharp pains
nausea at the stomach, inaotiOn Of the bowe s,
wasting away of the muscles. tH- The writer
will nlease state the name of the paper they
see this advertisement in: Address
CRADn0CK K CO.,
1899 Race street. Philadelnhia Pa,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
DIRECTORS:

VIHE MUTUAL SYSTEM HAS DESERV-
L edly become the most popular mode OF in
embraced by those best informed upon the sub
ject, and who appreciate and desire security.
perpetuity and economy. In a purely mutual
company be assured derives all the advantages
which can be realized from an insurance, and
at the lowest rates. or exact cost, paying no
tribute or profits to the proprietors or stock
holders for. perhaps, an inadequate capital or
security. Cheapness combined with security,
and a certainty Of accomplishing the object in
view, are the essential elements sought for. and
they may be found eminently existing in n well
conducted mutual. All parties insurinR in this
company become members Of the company and
are directly interested in its success.
Call at the Office Of the company for full infor-
nation, whereby all real estate insurers can
save FIFTY per cent. Of their insurance account.
0PFIcE: Up stairs in ODD FELLows' HALL.
Entrance an North Court street Y
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

ITO INTRODUCE THE STAR SHUTTLE
L Sewing Machine. an entirely new inven-
world. Patented March y, 1861. 1t uses two
threads, and makes the genuine LOCK
STITCH. alike on both sides. that will not rip
or unravel. All other low-priced machines
pl'city. durability and beauty, j. n large as
other irst-class machines, aud will do every
variety of family sewing and tailoring. In
order 20 introduce our new and novel machine
~ rapidly as possible, we propose to furnish
them complete with one shuttle. extra bobins.
a full set Of needles, oil can, screw-driver, di-
rec.ions, ETC., etc, at toe low price Of SIS.
Each agent supplied with copy Of Letters
N. NJ. BEACH & CO., GenI Agents.
90 Second street. near Madisnn,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
ms IS M HnMRIGI

DY SENDING 90 CENTS AND STAMP,
ID with ace. hight. color Of eyes and hair. you
viii ecriFe, By return mail. a correct picture
Of your future husbaui or wife. with name and
date Of mauiare. Addrev. MINNIE CLIP
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
Parties wishing 10 Advertise

In any paper throuehout the U. S. or Canadas
can save time. trouble and expense, by sending
paper Advertising House. Louisville, Ky. Ad.
vertiseTs will please state the exact space lin
lines or nches) tn wish their card to occupy,
and the time. Information given free on APP
pIipatian
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
SOUTHERN AGENCY OF
FRENCH BRANDIES
VOr. Maignan 4 Il. LabOrde,
-1rxnnrparnM dnRCIJ ANp9


IMPORTERS OF FRENCH WINES, BRAN
DIES, SARDINES, ETC,
Nos. 90 and 25 Bienville Street,
NEW ORLEANS.
Price List and Samples sent when required.
BRANDIES in Bond and Duty Paid
Soc Agents for
The Champagne Vineyard Props Co. C0GNAC
GAUTTER FRERES
G0LDENBURq =,
HENRY SUTTON ,,,,,, :,
ALIEN. SEIGNErTE LA ROCHELLE
fAARRoNDE FREREs coGNA0
Is. o. LAWYER =.
THE0. DR0UEr ocy,c
Receivers of Otard Dutuy & Co. CQGNAC ;
j. j. Dupuy 4 Co. C0GNAC; and other cele-
brated brands.
CLARET AND WHITE WINE
in casks and boxes.
i. Lehrun Eagle Brand; T. Drouet LIONS
Brand; P. +. Eyquem, CHI Trellon (Gtdss
SfopDers): LarTOnde Freres, Margaux, Haul
Brion, liant Sauternes j. Il. Clere a Co.
celebrated CHATEAU PAPE GLEN EMF, in
casks, half casks, boxes. quarts and pints. a.
De LUXE q Fills fine Wines.
CHAMPAGNE.
Xer. Desbordes * Fills celebrated Black Seat
Vim Imper Il and Royal Hunter; Alderman
Laurance. Sillery Mosseux, and others, in
quarts and hints.
Giilet K Edelin's SARDINES; Cars jue.
Preserved Meats, Vegetables and BOneless
Sardines; A, Debahs' COrks Comet Yarmouth
Sweet Oil: Brady Fruits; Fried Prunes (;
Port, Sherry, MADEIRA. et'.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
IITANTED-A PEW coon AGENTS. FOR

w the =" General History of Freemasonry in
Europe" from its Foundation, us 3. c., TO the
resent Time; by Emanuel kebold Past Dep
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country, who are enthusiastic in their praise of
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24

THE FIRST DRAWING, WHICH TOOK
i place on the 18th instant, was attended
with unusual success when tits remembered
ton o. the enterprise to that event. $1,000
worth Of tickets having been sold, like
amount OF property was drawn for, under tho
supervision of gentlemen selected by the ticket
holders present. The utmost harmony and
good feeling pervaded those present. and as
will be seen from the subjoined certificate of
the Managers, the affair was conducted to a
close in n most gratifying and satisfactory man
ner:
HEREAYDo, MISS, June 10, 1887.
We hereby tify that the above report of
the first drawing of the Southern Asylum is
correct, and that the proceedings were charac-
terized by spirit of fairness and business I'M
surpassed BY any drawing of which we have
any knowledge. The Managers of the Compa-
ny placed the tickets and wheels under our
sole management and control.
TSignei
J. Morgan,
Robert Temple,
". A. Merriwether, co,,u.;t,oo
W. W. Campton, "ohii''''o'
NJ. MageVeney,
John Ainslie,
J. NJ. HALL. Clerk.
The prizes drawn on this occasion numbered
fOTty-seven, and comprised lots in the vicinity
Of Memphis, Tenn. Corinth, Miss, and Her
nando, Miss. deeds TO which have been made
to the lucky ticket-holders. For this the sec
patrons still more attractive inducements to
interest themselves in our scheme. From n
lengthy list of property, much of which has
already been advertised, we select our
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-09-24
LIST OF PRIZES.

LIST OF PRIZES.
The First and Capital Prize; Col. NJ.
G. Gallaway's valuable residence, corner Of
Court and Third streets. Memphis. one block
only from the center Of the city. and in the
vicinity Of all the Federal, state and County
Offices. lot s72I feet front by $50 deep.
Valued at $4,000.
Second Prize: A cottage residence Of ten
rooms, with lot 65 by 100. in the city of Chicago,
H.. only three quarters Of a mile from the
heart Of the city, and within one block Of the
street railroad interesting every part of the
city. Valued at $500.
Third Prize: One residence lot adjoining
the above properly. q by lC0 feet, very avail
able for residence and desirably located.
Valued at $50.
Fourth Prize: One residence lot adjoining
the above property. % by 100 feet. Valued at
Fifth Prize. One residence lot adjoining
above. also IS by 10 feet. Valued at $500.
Sixth Prize A most valuable manufactur-
ing site, with a perpetual fall Of 81 feet OF
water. situated in Winston county. Alabama,
with leo acres Of land. Valued at $1,000.
Seventh Prizs. The Franklin Female In
stitute at Holly Springs, Miss, a handsome
and we'll constructed school building, most
eligibly located. This is very desirable prop
erty. Valued at SS.0OO.
Eighth Prize. Lot No. 5 in Hays subdi-
vision. Memphis; size 1872 by $50 feet A beau
tiful building lot. Valued at 5000.
Ninth Prize. Seventy-fve and half acres
Of woodland near Raleigh, Shelby county,
Tennessee, distant from Memphis nine miles.
This Is very desirable, and an excellent prize.
Valued Al 5000.
Tenth Prise. Cottage residence. Eve rooms;
LOT 100 By 10 feet, on Borland avenue, near
Memphis and Charleston railroad, near c0rpO-
ration line. Valued al $1,000.